IronSource acquires video and playable ad platform Luna Labs
100+TechCrunch / 59min
Mobile advertising company ironSource is announcing its second acquisition of the year — Luna Labs , a startup that that’s built a platform allowing app developers to create and manage video and playable ads. When I first wrote about the startup in 2019 , its main selling point was the ability to create those ads directly from from the Unity game engine used by many developers. Since then, it has
Apple Fitness+ review: A workout app for everyone but the fitness fanatic
24Mashable / 12min
Is Apple’s new exercise app enough to fend off the quarantine-induced fitness slump? With the pandemic raging on for almost a year now, the excitement of working out from home has likely worn off for a lot of people. But gyms are still unsafe, leaving most people no choice but to continue exercising under their own roofs. So in comes Fitness+ , Apple's $9.99 per month (or $79.99 per year) subscri
Qualcomm’s new XR1 AR Smart Viewer design can tether to smartphones and PCs
SlashGear / 14min
With the introduction of its XR1 platform, Qualcomm indicated that AR would be something of a big focus for it, and now it has announced a new AR Smart Viewer reference design. We’ve already seen Smart Viewer reference designs from Qualcomm in the past, but those focused more on a combined AR and VR experience. This new reference design seems … Continue reading
Leaked videos show off Samsung’s rumoured AR glasses
Popular Mechanics / 5min
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Netflix adds a new ‘Downloads For You’ feature to its platform
Popular Mechanics / 5min
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This retro-looking Raspberry Pi-compatible computer kit is fully customizable
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
A laptop chassis for your favourite single board computer.
A Guide to HDMI Cables for Next-Gen Gaming
36Wired / 9min
New standards and new consoles mean new terms to understand before you open your wallet.
The Most Romantic Date Spots in Super Mario 3D World
36Wired / 9min
My partner and I spent 12 hours in a cornucopia of cooperative courtship, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.
MIT metalens doesn’t need to move to shift focus
SlashGear / 10min
Cameras have been around for a very long time and have used polished glass for lenses for almost as long as they have been around. In a polished glass lens, a precise curvature allows the lens to focus light and deliver the photographer sharp images. To change focus typically requires the lens to move physically by tilting, sliding, or shifting … Continue reading
Vaccinated travelers are ready to pack their bags: Here’s where they’re going first
The Points Guy / 10min
Debbie Dyson, a retired teacher living in Indianapolis, Indiana, got the first dose of the Moderna vaccine a few days before turning 65 and wasted no time turning her attention to travel. “As soon as that shot was in my arm, I was online planning my first trip,” she said. Her first priority: Rebooking three trips she had to cancel last year, the first of which will be to Maui in March. She has al
Fitbit's new Mindful Method feature lets you meditate with Deepak Chopra
Mashable / 12min
Have you ever wanted to meditate with well-known health guru (and friend of Oprah) Deepak Chopra from the comfort of your own home? With Fitbit's new Mindful Method initiative, currently available on the Fitbit app, you can — sort of. Created exclusively for Fitbit Premium , its health and fitness subscription service, Mindful Method consists of audio and video sessions led by Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Firefox's Total Cookie Protection aims to stop tracking between multiple sites
28Engadget / 12min
As part of its war on web tracking , Mozilla is adding a new tool to Firefox aimed at stopping cookies from keeping tabs on you across multiple sites. The "Total Cookie Protection" feature is included in the web browser's latest release — alongside multiple picture-in-picture views (more on that below) — and essentially works by keeping cookies isolated between each site you visit. Or, in Mozilla
Qualcomm has a new reference headset to help fast-track AR development
24Engadget / 12min
Qualcomm pulled back the curtain on a mixed reality headset design based on its high-powered XR2 chipset around this time last year , but it still isn’t done with the processor that precedes that one. The company announced today that it will release a new, XR1-powered headset reference design, and usual, you’ll probably never be able to get your hands on one of these things. It’s being distribute
Fitbit and Deepak Chopra launch 'Mindful Method' mental health series
28Engadget / 12min
After the year we've had, it can be all too easy to feel emotionally and mentally overwhelmed. Thankfully, there has been growing awareness in the tech industry that our mental health contributes to our overall wellbeing as well . Fitbit was one of the first major wearable makers to integrate some form of relaxation feature in its products to help its users alleviate stress, and is continuing its
Lenovo's new ThinkPads hide a fingerprint reader in the power button
24Engadget / 12min
Lenovo has revealed the latest models — refreshed versions of previous laptops with new features that include a power button with built-in fingerprint reader — joining its ThinkPad line. The company has redesigned the X13 and X13 Yoga, giving them a display with a 16:10 aspect ratio similar to the X1 Nano's . That means their screens can show you more of what you're viewing, such as emails or twe
Bash Automation and Scripting Basics (Part 3)
How-To Geek / 12min
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How to Stop “Your Phone” From Opening at Startup on Windows 10
How-To Geek / 12min
The Your Phone feature in Windows 10 is a handy way to link your PC with your smartphone. Sometimes, Your Phone might keep popping up at startup when you don’t want it to. If so, there’s a way to disable the Your Phone popup. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The bitcoin blockchain is helping keep a botnet from being taken down
24Ars Technica / 12min
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica ) When hackers corral infected computers into a botnet, they take special care to ensure they don’t lose control of the server that sends commands and updates to the compromised devices. The precautions are designed to thwart security defenders who routinely dismantle botnets by taking over the command-and-control server that administers them in a pro
Ag monitoring startup Flurostat merges with soil carbon expert Dagan to form Regrow
44TechCrunch / 13min
Flurostat and Dagan, two startups that both are tackling the monitoring and management of agricultural inputs and outputs for a better understanding of the role sustainable agriculture can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, have merged and are launching a package of services under a new brand, Regrow . The merge, announced yesterday, will create a company that combines Flurostat’s data dr
The Midwest Fund launches, brings The Fund’s innovative investment strategy to a fifth market
40TechCrunch / 13min
A new investment fund is coming to Midwest cities, and it’s lead by names familiar to the local scenes. The aptly-named Midwest Fund targets early-stage startups from Pittsburgh to Chicago, from Detroit to Cincinnati, and everywhere in between. Unlike traditional venture capital funds, this one gets its funding from successful entrepreneurs looking for ways to reinvest in their regions. The Midwe
Rokk3r acquires AdMobilize and Matrix Labs for $19.5M
TechCrunch / 13min
Miami-based AdMobilize and its spin-off, Matrix Labs , announced this morning that they are being acquired for $19.5 million. The buyer is Rokk3r , a Miami-based holding company that invests in creating, acquiring and integrating companies. AdMobilize quantifies digital advertising in the physical world, so marketers can better reach their target audiences. “If you’re walking on 5th Avenue and yo
Lenovo ThinkPad 2021: Big X, T, P and L Series updates plus 40″ curved display
SlashGear / 15min
Lenovo is readying a bevy of new ThinkPads, including the ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 i with baked-in 5G, and the X13 Yoga Gen 2 with a much-requested switch to a 16:10 display. The new line-up also includes new ThinkPad T15, T14, P15, P15s, L15, and L14 models, plus a big new curved display. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 and X13 … Continue reading
I Tried a Guided Fitbit Meditation With Deepak Chopra, but I'm Still Stressed
Gizmodo / 14min
This past fall, Fitbit went hard on mental well-being with its Sense smartwatch, which introduced an electrodermal activity sensor (EDA) to help quantify your stress levels. It was a thoughtful addition that went above and beyond the typical breathing reminders you see on smartwatches. Now, the company is hoping to… Read more...
Qualcomm's New AR Headset Design Might Make Smart Glasses More of a Thing
Gizmodo / 14min
It seems like every tech company is working to launch some kind of augmented reality app or headset. Now Qualcomm is releasing a reference design for smart glasses to hopefully speed up development of future AR gadgets. Read more...
Maple launches with $3.5 million in funding to become the SaaS backoffice for the family
92TechCrunch / 17min
Much of our daily lives have been transformed in one way or another by technology – and often through intentional efforts to innovate thanks to the advent of new technology. Now more than ever, we rely on shared collaboration platforms and digital workspaces in our professional lives, and yet most of the changes wrought by tech on our home and family lives seem like the accidental effects of broa
Furniture startup Burrow raises $25M
72TechCrunch / 17min
Burrow , a startup that first launched with a modular sofa , eventually aims to sell you furniture for every room in your home. Today, it’s announcing that it’s raised $25 million in Series C funding. Burrow participated in the Y Combinator accelerator in 2016 with an initial aim of building sofas that, by virtue of being modular, were easier to move and adapt to a variety of living spaces. Now i
Codecademy eyes the enterprise with $40 million in new capital
68TechCrunch / 17min
After going over four years without raising any capital, coding class platform Codecademy has raised a new tranche of money: a $40 million Series D round led by Owl Ventures, with participation from Prosus and Union Square Ventures. The startup is the latest edtech business to bring on capital after years without it, a list that includes ClassDojo , CourseHero , Quizlet and Udacity . But founder
Turn a Bag of Smartfood Popcorn Into a Bowl of Grits
Lifehacker / 17min
Mere days after maligning potato chip mashed potatoes , I’ve logged my happy ass back on to extol the virtues of Smartfood popcorn grits. This may seem hypocritical, but there’s one key difference between the two: the grits are good, while the mashed potatoes are bad. Read more...
Y Combinator company Axle Health is bringing on-demand home testing services to telehealth providers
52TechCrunch / 29min
While usage of telehealth services have surged during the COVID-19 epidemic, there are some times when health professionals need to be around in person to conduct diagnostics tests. To help those telehealth companies bridge that gap is Axle Health , a company currently enrolled in the latest cohort from the Y Combinator accelerator. “In terms of the professionals that we send in home, they’re phl
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 debuts with retro styling and ultramodern features
SlashGear / 31min
This is it. You’re looking at the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, the first all-electric vehicle built using the automaker’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Ioniq 5 is also the first all-new electric vehicle from Hyundai’s Ioniq sub-brand. Starting life as the 45 EV Concept in 2019, the Ioniq 5 is essentially a concept coming to life, and it brought along a … Continue reading
Keep a Close Eye On Your Home With This Eufy 2K Security Camera for $30
Gizmodo / 33min
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How to Watch the 2021 Golden Globes Best Picture Nominees
How-To Geek / 41min
The Golden Globes splits its nominees for Best Picture into two genre categories: drama and musical/comedy. That allows for a wider range of nominees, although it also sometimes makes for odd choices. Here’s how to stream the 2021 Golden Globes Best Picture nominees. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Spotify targets regional languages to drive growth in India
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 42min
Spotify is looking to offer regional support for its app as it now looks to extend its presence from Tier 1 or metros to smaller cities
Plume picks up $270M at a $1.35B valuation to power smart home WiFi for broadband providers
60TechCrunch / 44min
The last year of life under a global health pandemic has seen a massive surge of people working from home — a shift that has thrown a stark light on the iffy quality of our broadband networks. Today a startup called Plume — which has built a mesh-WiFi platform that helps optimize broadband connectivity and then uses it to deliver a range of smarter home services to some 22 million homes globally
MSI's Stealth 15M Is the Most Portable 15-inch Gaming Laptop You Can Buy
Gizmodo / 45min
MSI is one of the best makers of powerful but still portable gaming laptops. And with this year’s Stealth 15M, aside from a couple minor quibbles, it really feels like MSI has honed its craft. Not only is the Stealth 15M the thinnest 15-inch gaming laptop you can get right now, it features a 144 Hz screen combined… Read more...
Official Realme GT pictures have us forgetting the OnePlus 9 is coming
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
Friendship ended with OnePlus 9, now the Realme GT is our most anticipated smartphone.
Chinese hackers cloned a Windows security flaw stolen from the NSA
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
Researchers note that a tool from NSAs shadow division ended up targeting Americans.
Breaking: Marriott names Anthony Capuano as new CEO
Marriott Tony Capuano•
The Points Guy / 53min
The world’s largest hotel company, with more than 7,600 properties and more than 1.4 million rooms, has named its new CEO. On Tuesday , Marriott announced that it’s appointed Anthony “Tony” Capuano as CEO, effective immediately. Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more industry news! Capuano becomes only the fourth CEO in the company’s history. He was named as a replacement for Arne S
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 models are down to all-time lows at Amazon
44Engadget / 54min
Samsung struck gold with its latest Galaxy Watch , polishing its Tizen software and adding extras such as fall detection and a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) to deliver the best non-Apple smartwatch. But at $400, the Galaxy Watch 3 came at a premium. Luckily, now's a good time to be a Samsung loyalist because its pricey smartwatch is on sale on Amazon alongside its flagship Galaxy S21 phones. S
MacBook Pro models featuring HDMI output and SD card reader rumored
SlashGear / 59min
A new rumor is going around that suggests Apple is gearing up to launch new MacBook Pro models that feature additional outputs later this year. One of the complaints that many MacBook fans have about Apple’s high-end notebooks are the lack of connectivity options. Ports standard on any other computer brand require Apple users to buy expensive Apple accessories like … Continue reading
Anuvia raises $103 million to commercialize its novel fertilizer
68TechCrunch / 59min
Anuvia Plant Nutrients has raised $103 million to commercialize its novel fertilizer technology. The company, backed by investors like TPG ART, Pontifax Global Food and Agriculture Technology Fund , Generate Capital and Piva Capital , is now ready to roll out its tech, which is already used on roughly 1200 farms and is projected to be on 20 million acres of farmland by 2025. Now led by longtime a
Elon Musk says Starlink internet speeds will double to 300Mbps
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The SpaceX CEO claims the company’s satellite-based internet service is set to more than double in speed this year.
MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera.
Digitize Old Slides, Negatives, and Photo Prints with These Converters
How-To Geek / 1h
Odds are, you’ve probably got some old film negatives or slides sitting around somewhere that you’ve been meaning to digitize for quite some time now. And with a slide to digital image converter at your side, you can quickly check this chore off your to-do list and get all of your newly-digitized images uploaded and shared on social media in no time. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Let, Var and Const: Defining Variables in JavaScript
How-To Geek / 1h
ES6’s finalisation in 2015 brought new ways to define JavaScript variables. The let keyword creates a block-scoped variable while const specifies an immutable value. Here’s the lowdown on how these modern variable types differ from the classic var. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Facebook’s Petty Unfriending of Australia
Facebook Australian•
76Wired / 1h
There are real flaws in the country’s proposed law to make platforms pay for news, but the social media giant’s protest doesn’t address them.
Think a Temporary Cardboard Desk Is a Good Idea? Think Again
64Wired / 1h
Stykka's StayTheF***Home workspace just wouldn't stay the f*** put.
What a 1900s Wildlife Survey Reveals About Climate Change
68Wired / 1h
A century ago, a biologist counted California's desert animals. Now researchers are retracing his steps—and the results are surprising.
Report: American Airlines UFO Contact Over New Mexico On Sunday
View from the Wing / 1h
Deep Black Horizon posted an air traffic control broadcast from American Airlines flight AA2292 on Sunday. The aircraft was flying from Cincinnati to Phoenix and at 1:19 p.m. Central time, while over the northeast corner of New Mexico at around 37,000 feet, radioed Albuquerque Center about "a long cylindrical object that almost looked like a cruise missile type of thing – moving really fast right
Amazon Echo Show 5 drops back down to record low price this week
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Score an excellent discount on the Echo Show 5 in the latest Amazon Echo deals.
$200 Puro Pro hybrid over-the-ear headphones are almost perfect
36Ars Technica / 1h
Puro Pro comes in an attractive bamboo box with brass clasp, reminiscent of a good cigar box. [credit: Jim Salter ] Last December, a representative for Puro Sound Labs offered me a review sample of the company's flagship Bluetooth hybrid headphones. Her timing couldn't have been better—I had surgery scheduled for January 8 that would put me on the couch all day, every day, for two weeks straight
How to Make a “Go Home” Directions Shortcut on iPhone
How-To Geek / 1h
If you frequently need directions to go to a certain address from your current location—say, from work or the grocery store to your home—it’s easy to make a quick shortcut that can always give you directions to a pre-set location in Apple Maps. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class learns its lessons from the best
Mercedes C-Class Class•
SlashGear / 1h
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz W206 C-Class is hot on the heels of the three-pointed star’s new flagship S-Class. As such, the newest C-Class has a mild sprinkling of S-Class DNA, starting with how it looks: the original ‘baby Benz’ is now longer and wider yet lower than the outgoing model. It now has a cab-rearward silhouette like the new S-Class with … Continue reading
Xbox Series X FPS Boost could work on Xbox 360 and original Xbox games in the future
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft is evaluating whether its new FPS Boost technology can benefit Xbox 360 and original Xbox games.
One of this year's best gaming laptop deals is back this week at Walmart
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
This Gateway Creator at Walmart packs in an RTX 2060 for just $799 - an absolutely fantastic gaming laptop deal.
OkCupid predicts August 1 as the hottest dating day of the year in UK
Mashable / 1h
Remember dating? It seems a lifetime ago that we were sitting across from a date, nervously sipping our gin and tonics as they made awkward small talk. Allowing ourselves to think about the future has been an unreliable and rather futile activity since the coronavirus pandemic began. Nonetheless, OkCupid has thrown caution to the wind and made a prediction for when it believes will be the biggest
A Digital Firewall in Myanmar, Built with Guns and Wire Cutters
500+NYT > Technology / 1h
As the military seized power again, the generals moved quickly to take the country offline, criminalize online dissent and block social media.
Limited production Cupra Formentor VZ5 has the heart of an Audi
SlashGear / 1h
There are a lot of automotive brands that are sold in Europe that Americans are unfamiliar with. One of those brands is SEAT and its standalone brand Cupra. Cupra is celebrating its third anniversary by unveiling its most powerful vehicle ever called the Formentor VZ5, which is a souped-up SUV. Only 7000 units will be produced, and all will feature … Continue reading
The Morning After: More Mars pictures, videos and sound
36Engadget / 1h
Spotify is splitting its ambitions between podcasts and music. For the latter, it’s teasing a high-fidelity service that will arrive later this year, an idea the company has been testing since 2017. Spotify's current maximum audio bitrate is 320kbps, but bitrates for lossless audio can be dramatically higher — think around 1,411kbps — allowing music files to reproduce the nuances of the recording
Na-Oh Bangkok: Dine In A Kinda Creepy L-1011
93One Mile at a Time / 1h
There are a surprising number of aviation-themed dining experiences out there, and here’s another one I didn’t know of until now. And it actually seems to serve decent food. Na-Oh Bangkok is a restaurant in Bangkok located in a repurposed Lockheed L-1011 Tristar. According to the restaurant, the name “Na-Oh” comes from “Noah’s Ark,” and the restaurant is described as offering a “futuristic food j
This Google Docs upgrade will soothe all your collaboration headaches
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google Docs is rolling out a change to the way comments and suggested edits are presented.
Realme to adopt a dual-flagship strategy for its smartphones
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Realme has announced plans to move to a dual-flagship model, adopting both Qualcomm and MediaTek platforms for smartphones.
Microsoft Word will gain text predictions next month
SlashGear / 1h
In 2020, Microsoft announced it would be bringing text predictions to Word with the feature using Machine Learning to make suggestions based on the text being typed by the user. Shortly after that initial announcement, the feature was rolled out to about half of the Beta Channel users. Microsoft is now set to make the feature available to everyone according … Continue reading
For years, I’ve tried to work my way back into the middle class
63MIT Technology Review / 1h
Early this winter, I took a long walk in the Salt Lake City park in which I had been arrested for bathing in a river when I was homeless. About 30 minutes into that walk, I stood across from the park’s granite meditation temple, thinking: Three and a half years ago, I slept under that building’s awning. I can still feel how hard that temple’s cold stone floor was; I remember how people strolled b
Moto E7i Power is Moto's cheapest phone in a while, and it comes with a big battery
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Moto E7i Power has a 5,000mAh battery and a double-digit price, but not all the specs impress.
Uber to face class-action lawsuit in South Africa
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Uber is facing a class-action lawsuit being brought by Mbuyisa Moleele Attorneys on behalf of drivers in South Africa
Government still intends to introduce Coding and Robotics as subjects in SA schools
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) confirmed that it will introduce coding and robotics as subjects in South African schools pending the approval of education regulator Umalusi.
This bargain Samsung Galaxy S20 FE deal will effectively cost you just £26/pm
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Looking for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE deals? This offer shoots the price way down with a massive £192 in cashback.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit now on sale in Amazon's latest Nintendo Switch deals
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit deals are offering rare savings in Amazon's latest Nintendo Switch sales.
How to Remember a Disaster Without Being Shattered by It
80Wired / 2h
Maragaret McKinnon survived a mid-air catastrophe, then became a major researcher of memory and trauma. Now she’s studying how the pandemic will haunt us.
2034, Part V: Sailing Into Darkness
100+Wired / 2h
“Somewhere in that black hole was the Chinese fleet. She would be expected to find and destroy it.”
Perseverance’s Eyes See a Different Mars
84Wired / 2h
The Red Planet’s red looks different to an Earthling than it would to a Martian—or to a robot with hyperspectral cameras for eyes.
Stop waiting for cruise deals — prices are on the rise
The Points Guy / 2h
Airlines, hotels and resorts have been touting some crazy-low pricing in recent months to lure back travelers. But don’t count on similar markdowns from cruise lines. In fact, if you’re in the market for a cruise right now, you should brace yourself for higher prices. With demand for cruises scheduled to depart later this year surprisingly strong and the supply of available cabins smaller than in
OnePlus 9E specs just leaked, and it may be the OnePlus 9 Lite in disguise
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
New leaks suggest the OnePlus 9E will be an affordable companion to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.
Neutrinos linked to an object outside our galaxy for the second time
SlashGear / 2h
NASA scientists have made an impressive discovery linking a rare particle called a high-energy neutrino to an object outside of our galaxy for only the second time ever. Scientists use both ground and space-based technologies, including the NASA Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, to trace the neutrino directly to a black hole in the process of tearing a star apart. The … Continue reading
Popular VPN service hijacked to carry out massive DDoS attacks
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Researcher claims that the compromised VPN servers have already been weaponized.
Refurb M1 Apple MacBook 13 deals are now available via the official Apple store with hefty savings
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The latest M1 Apple MacBook 13 is now officially available in refurbished condition at Apple with savings of $200 / £200.
Samsung's new phone sensor promises faster and more accurate autofocus
Samsung 50MP ISOCELL•
37Engadget / 2h
Samsung has unveiled its latest smartphone camera sensor with a new feature called Dual Pixel Pro that promises faster and more accurate autofocus. The 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN2 sensor will likely come to Samsung's next-generation Galaxy smartphones and other devices. With Dual Pixel phase-detect technology, used both by Samsung and Canon , every sensor pixel is split vertically into two photodiod
What Is a Motherboard?
40How-To Geek / 2h
The motherboard is where it all starts for the PC. It’s the component underlying everything. There are so many different analogies you could draw, but here’s our favorite: It’s like the computer’s nervous system. Its primary job is to send information in the form of electrical signals between the various components in your PC. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The technology sector’s environmental duty
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
ICT is currently one of the fastest growing greenhouse gas-emitting sectors. What more can be done to ensure that tech providers are made accountable for their carbon footprint?
Chrome could soon inherit one of the best tools from Google Reader
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The latest Canary build for Android shows a new Follow button that will let you keep track of website updates.
Analogue will crack down on scalpers when Pocket orders reopen
51Engadget / 2h
Retro gaming fans get more chances to order Analogue's Pocket this year. The portable console that can play Game Boy, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color and Atari Lynx games from original cartridges first went up for pre—order last year and was sold out within a few minutes. The company delayed its release to May 2021 due to the “unfortunate global state of affairs and supply chain challenges," but
GMA T.50 S Niki Lauda is Gordon Murray’s tribute to a racing legend
SlashGear / 2h
Unless you’ve been living under a rock – and if you are, we can’t blame you – you probably know the GMA T.50 is one hell of a supercar. Underneath that carbon-fiber body is a plethora of engineering feats unheard of in a modern hypercar. With that in mind, we’re expecting nothing less than bonkers in the newest GMA T.50 … Continue reading
Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU could still come in a cheaper version with 6GB VRAM
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
GPU with leaner memory loadout has been previously rumored, and could still be in the (graphics) cards.
SpaceTech startup ConstellR, that can monitor land surface temperatures, raises €1M pre-seed round
96TechCrunch / 2h
ConstellR , a SpaceTech startup with a technology that can monitors land surface temperatures from space, has raised a €1m pre-seed round led by FTTF, with the participation of strategic investor OHB Venture Capital, Baden-Württemberg’s state bank L-Bank and an undisclosed investor. The first system is due to go into orbit in December 2021. The company was a finalist for Hottest Ag/FoodTech Start
5G will drive multi-billion dollar rise in mobile radio spending
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Spending on 5G radio equipment will rise to $191bn by 2026
Wear OS smartwatches might finally get a new feature - but it's not a great one
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A report reveals that screen recording could be released with the next Wear OS update.
YouTuber asks an AI for video ideas, gets a surprising response
24Mashable / 3h
British YouTuber Tom Scott has such a distinctive style to his videos that they can — and have — lent themselves quite well to parody in the past, both from humans and AIs alike. But for his latest video, Scott decided to use this to his advantage. After getting access to OpenAI's GPT-3 text generator, Scott fed it a large number of his previous video titles to see if it could come up with some n
Grab three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Grab three months of Amazon Music Unlimited with this excellent free trial offer.
This new Microsoft Teams tool should mean you never miss a meeting again
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Join a Microsoft Teams call straight from Outlook.
Yes, wind turbines can totally thrive in the cold. Including Antarctica.
28Mashable / 3h
Wind turbines power about 100 homes at the main U.S. research center in Antarctica, where temperatures average about -17 ° C. It's proof that the incredibly resilient technology can be weatherized to operate reliably in extreme cold. Read more... More about Extreme Weather , Antarctica , Renewable Energy , Wind Turbine , and Tech
Your Samsung phone may get at least four years of security updates
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Samsung has revealed it will be supporting security updates on Galaxy phones for at least four years.
MacBook Pro models could regain HDMI ports and SD readers in 2021
MacBook Pro HDMI SD•
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According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, we could expect to see the return of older features in upcoming MacBook Pro models set to release this year.
OLED TV panels are actually cheaper to make than Mini LED – but not for long
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
OLED panels are getting gradually cheaper to produce, to the extent that Mini LED technology is actually more expensive.
The MCU Fantastic Four movie could be years away yet – here’s why
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Marvel's first family are coming to the MCU, but not in the near future, according to new information.
Facebook Promises to Let Users Share News in Australia Again After Negotiations With Government
Gizmodo / 3h
Facebook will allow users in Australia to read and share news on the social media platform again following negotiations with the Australian government, according to Australia’s treasurer Josh Frydenberg and representatives from Facebook. Who blinked first? That’s a matter of interpretation, it would seem. Read more...
Another passenger named for the first SpaceX private spaceflight
SlashGear / 3h
Another astronaut has been named in the first SpaceX private spaceflight. The astronaut is a 29-year-old physician assistant named Hayley Arceneaux, who is a bone cancer survivor. Arceneaux was announced as a passenger on the spaceflight by Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Monday. Arceneaux was a former patient of the hospital hired to work there last spring. She will … Continue reading
Lucid Motors is going public before it starts selling EVs
48Engadget / 3h
The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan is scheduled to go on sale later this year , but first the EV startup will merge with an already-NYSE listed special purpose acquisition company so it can go public . The deal with Churchill Capital Corp IV (CCIV) will value the company at over $11 billion, and give it as much as $4.4 billion in cash. Other electric vehicle companies like Nikola and Fisker used
iOS 14.5 will blunt one of the most dangerous types of iPhone exploit
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iOS update will introduce new measures to shield against cyberattacks that do not rely on victim interaction.
Pixel 5a leaks, looks pretty much the same as Pixel 4a 5G
50Mashable / 3h
Google's Pixel 5a is coming, and its design will surprise absolutely no one. Leaker of smartphone things Steve Hemmerstoffer has produced detailed renders of the upcoming affordable Pixel phone, together with a fairly comprehensive list of specs. According to the report, the Pixel 5a will have a unibody rear panel with a dual rear camera on the back, and a flat, 6.2-inch OLED, FHD+ display on the
Listen to the first sounds recorded from the surface of Mars
NASA Perseverance Mars•
200+MIT Technology Review / 3h
NASA has just released the first videos and images taken by the Perseverance rover as it landed—as well as the first sounds ever recorded from the surface of Mars. What happened: On February 18, NASA’s Perseverance rover landed safely on Mars , the end of a journey that began last July. The spacecraft survived its “ seven minutes of terror ”—its entry through the Martian atmosphere and descent to
What’s the deal with nano weed edibles?
41Mashable / 3h
The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information from a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a healthcare professional before using any product and check your local laws before making any purchasing decisions. Edibles are always a gamble, but up-and-coming nanotechnology in the cannabis space may make popping a weed gummy a more predictable exper
Better Origin, which turns flies into food for chickens, raises $3M from… Fly Ventures
60TechCrunch / 3h
It turns out, where’s there’s flies there’s brass. Better Origin is a startup that converts waste food into essential nutrients using insects fed to chickens inside a standard shipping container. It’s now raised a Seed Series $3 million funding round led by Fly Ventures and solar entrepreneur Nick Boyle, while previous investor Metavallon VC is also participating. Its competitors include Protix,
Amazon begins using three-wheeled EVs for deliveries in seven Indian cities
45Engadget / 3h
Amazon has started using electric three-wheelers for deliveries in India, a growing market for the online retailer, as part of its push to add more eco-friendly vehicles to its fleet. The company has deployed almost 100 auto rickshaws, made by Indian electric car manufacturer Mahindra Electric, across seven cities including New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Indore and Lucknow. M
Sony WF-1000XM4 leak: are these the next best wireless earbuds in the world?
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
An image of the Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds has been leaked, but is it legitimate?
Python update patches several major security flaws
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Python community forced developers to act and quickly bring the fixes to the stable version.
Oppo unveils new Flash charge and 5G products at MWC Shanghai
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At the ongoing Mobile World Congress, Oppo announced new Flash chargers, 5G routers and major partnerships with OEMs as a part of the ecosystem.
Kazuo Ishiguro Sees What the Future Is Doing to Us
100+NYT > Technology / 4h
With his new novel, the Nobel Prize-winner reaffirms himself as our most profound observer of human fragility in the technological era.
A.I. Is Everywhere and Evolving
100+NYT > Technology / 4h
Many of us already live with artificial intelligence now, but researchers say interactions with the technology will become increasingly personalized.
It's still cozy season: Grab a weighted blanket for under $50
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Fall asleep quickly and peacefully with the Buzio Weighted Blanket , on sale for $48.99 — a 17% savings — as of Feb. 23. Tossing and turning each night can wear you down physically, mentally, and socially, making it harder to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But a weighted blanket — like the Buzio Weighted Blanket — can help. This weighted blanket is packed with 15 to 20 pounds of non-toxic,
This home security camera was a favorite at CES — and it's on sale
34Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: The Ucam Private Home Security Camera keeps your data and footage secure, and it's on sale for 21% off. As of Feb. 23, get it for only $49.99. A CES Innovation Awards Honoree in 2020, the Ucam is the first blockchain-powered home security camera with end-to-end encryption. Rather than using a typical password to log into your account and access your footage, you’ll use an impossible-to-cra
Expand your laptop’s capabilities with a USB-C hub on sale
20Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Increase the number of ports at your disposal with the EVRI FLEX USB-C Hub , on sale for $39.95 — a 50% savings — as of Feb. 23. What are you supposed to do when your laptop doesn't have enough ports to get the job done? Grab this EVRI FLEX USB-C Hub . The EVRI FLEX expands your plug-in power with four extra connections: a USB-C PD port, two USB 3.0 ports, and an HDMI port. Use the 4K HDMI
Create your own Android apps with the help of this $40 training bundle
21Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Learn how to create your own Android apps from scratch with the Complete Android 11 Developer Bundle , on sale as of Feb. 23. For a limited time, get the full course bundle for only $39.99 — a 98% savings. While Apple has certainly made its mark, iOS is really a niche operating system Android is still by far the most popular smartphone operating system — with nearly 72 percent of the marke
PS5 restock: PS5 bundles are now sold out at Game
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Game had more PS5 stock available but has since sold out.
Oppo Find X3 release date leaked, and it’s very soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A leaker claims the Oppo Find X3 range will be unveiled on March 11, as well as detailing pre-order and launch dates.
What you need to know about Disney+ Star
49Engadget / 4h
In just a year, Disney+ has already become one of the world’s most popular streaming services, having already signed up nearly 100 million subscribers . Today, in Europe, Canada and New Zealand, it’s launching Star, a new sub-channel to house Disney’s “grown up” content. Star will amalgamate titles from Disney, ABC and 20th Century Fox’s back catalogs, as well as originals from Hulu that haven’t
Boston Dynamics not happy with the idea of attaching a gun to Spot
Popular Mechanics / 4h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Windows 10 could soon beef up its multitasking capabilities
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Snap-based task groups may be in the pipeline – as well as an important change for virtual desktops
Hot Garmin deal: save 32% off the top-end Garmin Fenix 6
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors have slashed the price of Garmin's flagship sports watch to just £359.
Future Acres launches with the arrival of crop-transporting robot, Carry
60TechCrunch / 4h
When people ask me which robotics categories are poised for the biggest growth, I often point to agriculture. The technology already has a strong foothold in places like warehouse and logistics, but it’s impossible to look at the American – and global – farming community and not see a lot of potential for human-assisted automation. The category still seems fairly wide open — but not for lack of i
Star on Disney Plus has launched – and it feels like a massive upgrade
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Disney Plus Star has launched in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, and here are our first thoughts on the platform.
South African digital bank TymeBank lands $109M from UK and Philippines investors
100+TechCrunch / 4h
The onset of the pandemic has led to increased demand across customer income groups around the world for digital banking options. We’ve seen how digital banks like Zolve and Nubank have raised money in recent months to fill this need. This time, a startup from Africa has joined the party. TymeBank , a South African digital bank, announced today that it has secured an R1.6 billion (~$109 million)
NASA has released the first audio recording of Mars
Popular Mechanics / 4h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
How Advantage Air can make your home smarter
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Advantage Air is a smart home technology provider that is dedicated to making your home as comfortable as possible without breaking your budget
Hyundai's striking Ioniq 5 EV offers long range and brisk performance
Hyundai Ioniq 5 I5•
100+Engadget / 4h
When I first saw Hyundai's 45 at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 2019, I described it as a "pure one-off concept vehicle." I'm now prepared to eat those words, as Hyundai has unveiled the striking Ioniq 5 production EV crossover that's closely based on the 45, right down to the diagonal crease across the doors. It has a lot going for it under the sheet metal too, with an 800 volt electric drive
Rainbow Six Siege Year 6 Season 1 Crimson Heist live on Test Server
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Rainbow Six Siege's newest update with Year 6 Season 1 Operation Crimson Heist went live on the test server and it brings new attacker Flores and Border map rework along with other operator rework.
Starlink’s internet speeds to double this year
Popular Mechanics / 4h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Leaked Google Pixel 5a renders show a suspiciously familiar design
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A render of Google's upcoming budget smartphone shows the company's lax attitude to change.
Primer launches open app framework for payments
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
New open app framework lets third-party payment services integrate through Primer’s merchant-base.
ErudiFi raises $5 million Series A to give students in Southeast Asia more education financing options
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Based in Singapore, ErudiFi wants to help more students in Southeast Asia stay in school by giving them affordable financing options. The startup announced today it has raised a $5 million Series A, co-led by Monk’s Hill Ventures and Qualgro. ErudiFi currently works with more than 50 universities and vocational schools in Indonesia and the Philippines. Co-founder and chief executive officer Naga
2150 launches with $240m fund to reduce the carbon footprint of the world’s growing cities
48TechCrunch / 5h
A new VC fund, “ 2150 “, is launching with the first close of a €200m ($240m) fund which will back technologies aimed largely at reducing the carbon footprint of cities. For example, startups that inject carbon into concrete, or monitor the energy of buildings. The final close is anticipated by mid-2021. The advisory board for 2150 comprises the former chief sustainability officer in the Obama ad
Rows, formerly dashdash, raises $16M to build and populate web apps using only spreadsheet skills
76TechCrunch / 5h
Spreadsheet software — led by products like Microsoft’s Excel, Google’s Sheets and Apple’s Numbers — continues to be one of the most-used categories of business apps, with Excel alone clocking up more than a billion users just on its Android version . Now, a startup called Rows that’s built on that ubiquity, with a low-code platform that lets people populate and analyze web apps using just spread
Church of England vicar ‘games for God’
500+BBC News - Technology / 6h
A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'.
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Asus ROG Phone 5 to launch in India on March 10
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone 5 will be unveiled on March 10 in India as well. The Asus ROG Phone 5 will be the successor to the ROG Phone 3 from last year.
Watch Dogs: Legion Online mode launches on March 9
WDL Dogs Legion Online•
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Watch Dogs: Legion is getting an Online mode that launches on March 9 and will not be extensive to start with but will feature a 4 player Co-op and 8 player PvP.
Google may bring screen recording to Wear OS, but who needs it?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A report reveals that this new feature could be released with the next Wear OS update, however, it is not very clear how useful it will be.
Amazon India to use Mahindra EVs in its delivery network
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Under a new partnership, Amazon India will deploy close to hundred Mahindra Electric Treo Zor electric vehicles in seven major cities for delivery services.
Epic Games is sending players V-Bucks to settle 'Fortnite' loot box class action lawsuit
Epic Fortnite Loot RL•
58Engadget / 6h
Fortnite: Save the World players who purchased random loot boxes when they were available can expect to see 1,000 V-Bucks added to their account in the coming days. The move is part of Epic Games' efforts to settle a class action lawsuit filed against it over loot boxes, as approved by the Superior Court of North Carolina. Epic used to sell the blind item boxes for Save the World (and for Rocket
Hyundai's new electric car has a solar panel roof and can charge other EVs
Hyundai Ioniq 5 I5•
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been launched, and this fully electric car comes with a raft of tech on board, including solar panels.
Samsung unveils ISOCELL GN2, a new 50MP sensor for high-end smartphones
Samsung 50MP ISOCELL•
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The Samsung ISOCELL GN2 image sensor has a large 1/1.12-inch size allowing for 1.4μm pixels, Dual Pixel Pro autofocusing and more.
Here’s the first of Hyundai’s new 800-volt EVs—the Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 I5•
62Ars Technica / 7h
This handsome thing is the Ioniq 5, Hyundai's latest battery electric vehicle. [credit: Hyundai ] On Tuesday morning in Korea, Hyundai premiered its newest battery electric vehicle. The company has resisted the temptation to start off with a bombastic SUV like General Motors' reborn GMC Hummer or a handsome sedan like the Porsche Taycan , although those are both in the pipeline. Instead, the Ioni
Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples
500+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute.
Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia
Facebook Australian•
5KBBC News - Technology / 7h
Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.
Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people.
Redmi Note 10 series confirmed to feature Snapdragon chipsets
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The upcoming Redmi Note 10 series is now confirmed to be powered by 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon processors across the board.
Facebook backtracks on Australian news ban after government negotiations
Facebook Australian•
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After facing significant backlash, Facebook says it will restore news content for Australian users.
Samsung to support security updates for Galaxy devices for at least 4 years
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Samsung offers end-to-end protection, from the moment new product planning begins until a product is retired. It embeds security across every single layer of its devices, from the chip all the way up to the apps.
OPPO over-the-air wireless charging to be revealed this week
SlashGear / 8h
As convenient as wireless charging may be at times, their convenience ends the moment you lift the phone off its pad even by just a bit to use it. There have been multiple attempts in the past to solve that problem but now it seems that smartphone makers are making bold steps in that direction. Following Xiaomi and Motorola, OPPO … Continue reading
Katana raises $11M Series A to be the SaaS powering ‘manufacturing entrepreneurs’
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Katana , an Estonian startup that has built manufacturing-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for SMBs, has raised $11 million in Series A funding. Leading the round is European venture capital firm Atomico, with participation from angel investors Ott Kaukver (Checkout.com CTO), Sten Tamkivi (CPO Topia, formerly Skype), Sergei Anikin (CTO, Pipedrive) and Kairi Pauskar (former Tra
Facebook to restore news sharing in Australia after government amends proposed law
Facebook Australian•
69TechCrunch / 8h
Facebook said it will begin restoring news sharing to Australian users’ feeds in “the coming days” after reaching an agreement with the country’s government. The social media giant made the drastic move of restricting news content in Australia last Wednesday after a dispute over a proposed media bargaining code that is expected to be voted into law soon. The code requires Facebook, and other majo
Lucid Motors strikes SPAC deal to go public with $24 billion valuation
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Lucid Motors reached an agreement to become a publicly traded company through a merger with special-purpose acquisition company Churchill Capital IV Corp, in the largest deal yet between a blank-check company and electric vehicle startup. The combined company, in which Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund will continue to be the largest shareholder, will have a transaction equity value of $11.75 billion
Nreal Light AR glasses are coming to the US
SlashGear / 8h
Some consider AR or augmented reality to be the next step forward in computing. Unlike VR, AR mixes the real and the digital in an almost seamless manner, at least ideally speaking. That goal is difficult to pull off, however, with bulky and heavy headsets that require you to be chained to a desktop or a laptop. Lightweight and “normal-looking” … Continue reading
Unlock your favourite streaming sites with a subscription to PureVPN
20Mashable / 9h
SAVE 70%: A two-year subscription to PureVPN is on sale for £2.46 per month as of Feb. 23, or you can try a seven-day free trial. Streaming has always been popular, but it has never been more important. With entertainment options severely limited right now, a lot of people are relying on streaming sites to provide an escape. The problem with this is that there are only so many shows and movies on
Save 40% with the best sex toy deals on Lovehoney
Mashable / 9h
SAVE 40%: You can save 40% on a wide range of sex toys on Lovehoney , including love eggs and jiggle balls. Lovehoney absolutely loves a sale. It seems like every week there is a new deal to consider from the popular sex toy, lingerie, and erotic gift retailer. Not every sale is worth shouting about of course, but the latest batch of deals are definitely interesting. As of Feb. 23, you can save 4
This 'Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe' bundle has never been cheaper
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: The Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Switch Online 12-month subscription bundle is available for £44.99 on Amazon . We're going to assume that you love bundle deals, because how could you not? You get a bunch of products in one convenient package, and you generally end up saving a significant amount of cash. What's not to love? Nintendo Switch games often come bundled with other goodies, and
Spot’s Rampage lets anyone control a paintball gun-toting robot for art
SlashGear / 9h
Among all the robots designed by Boston Dynamics, Spot is perhaps the only one so far that borders on being considered “cute” to some degree. Its relatively smaller size and agility have definitely caught the attention of sectors outside the robotics industry, from law enforcement to hospitals to basically anyone with money to burn to buy or build one. The … Continue reading
Eat this, exercise now; new personalized software predicts and helps prevent blood sugar spikes
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Not everyone has Type 2 diabetes, the disease that causes chronically high blood sugar levels, but many do. Around 9% of Americans are afflicted, and another 30% are at risk of developing it. Enter software by January AI , a four-year-old, subscription-based startup that in November began providing personalized nutritional and activity-related suggestions to its customers based on a combination o
Disney Plus Star launch: 8 must-watch shows on the brand new channel
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Disney Plus is getting heaps of new content for adults with the launch of Star – here's 8 shows that you shouldn't miss.
LG W41, W41 Plus, and W41 Pro launched in India with a 5,000mAh battery
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
LG W41, W41 Plus, and W41 Pro have been launched in India with identical specs. It comes with a 5,000mAh battery, MediaTek G35 SoC, and a 48MP rear camera setup.
Tendulkar to take the crease with Unacademy
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar will work with Unacademy on developing a deeper content-led partnership. This is besides the fact that he has invested in it and will also be its brand ambassador. Unacademy and its rival Byju's both seem to bet big on cricket.
Disney Plus Star launch: 10 must-watch shows on the brand new channel
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Disney Plus is getting heaps of new content for adults with the launch of Star – here's 10 shows that you shouldn't miss.
Facebook Strikes Deal to Restore News Sharing in Australia
Facebook Australian•
1KNYT > Technology / 9h
The agreement means users and publishers in Australia can once again share links to news articles, after Facebook had blocked the practice last week.
Facebook will roll back its block on news posts in Australia
Facebook Australian•
100+Engadget / 9h
Just a few days after blocking Australian publishers and residents from sharing news content , Facebook has reversed the policy. Initially, Facebook claimed "We will now prioritize investments to other countries, as part of our plans to invest in new licensing news programs and experiences." In an update posted today , the company said: After further discussions, we are satisfied that the Austral
Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams
500+BBC News - Technology / 9h
A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website.
Facebook reaches deal to reverse Australia's news ban
Facebook Australian•
82Mashable / 9h
Australian Facebook users and Pages will have their ability to share news links restored in the coming days, according to a statement released on Tuesday afternoon by the country's federal treasurer and communications minister. The government announced amendments will be made to its controversial News Media Bargaining Code, apparently appeasing Facebook enough that the tech giant has struck a dea
Samsung 50MP ISOCELL GN2 brings Dual Pixel Pro AF, staggered-HDR
Samsung 50MP ISOCELL•
20SlashGear / 10h
When Samsung launched its first 100x Space Zoom camera on the Galaxy S20 Ultra last year, it was criticized for neglecting one important aspect of digital photography, the autofocus performance. Since then, Samsung has been careful to improve AF in its flagship phones and its next one might take it to the next level, or so Samsung boasts. Going beyond … Continue reading
LG Rollable phone fate not yet decided, company says
SlashGear / 11h
LG seems to be the unfortunate victim of rumors that claim its impending demise, including some reportedly from company execs. The company, of course, denied those rumors and, to be fair, their official word carries more weight than hearsay. The latest subject of those rumors is the LG Rollable phone that the company teased just last month. It turns out, … Continue reading
What's on TV this week: 'Minari,' 'Snowfall' and 'Punky Brewster'
56Engadget / 11h
This week The Walking Dead's new season premiere on AMC, but if you'd prefer to see Steven Yeun, his new movie Minari arrives this week on streaming platforms. FX is premiering a new season of Snowfall, and Peacock has a new Punky Brewster series with Soleil Moon Frye reprising her role from the 80s sitcom. For gamers, a Crazy Taxi -like game Taxi Chaos appears this week, along with Persona 5 Str
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Hub 2S launched in India
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Microsoft has introduced two new business-oriented devices in India. The Surface 7 Pro+ was recently unveiled globally while Surface Hub 2S gets a bigger 85-inch variant
Netflix can automatically download videos you never heard of yet
SlashGear / 11h
Netflix is still the king of video streaming but, let’s face it, not everyone can actually afford to be streaming all the time. Internet connectivity is still not a constant and buffering during streaming can easily ruin the mood. That’s why even the streaming king embraces downloading videos and its latest upgrade to that feature can make Netflix feel either … Continue reading
Spotify HiFi release date, price, quality, features, rumors and song catalog
Spotify HiFi Lossless•
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Spotify’s new hi-fi music streaming service is coming later this year – here’s what you need to know about it.
Pixel 5a leaked renders and specs don’t inspire much hope
SlashGear / 12h
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say, but few might find it hard to call the latest Pixel phones beautiful. True, they have their own character, in some respects, but some might be wishing this year’s round would offer something different. Unfortunately, changes might not come until a Pixel 6 later this year, and, at least … Continue reading
Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest Add Support Features to Help Users Struggling With Eating Disorders
Gizmodo / 12h
Social media has long been the bane and the muse of anyone suffering from an eating disorder. To exist online with a pulse in the year 2012 was to understand the cesspool of “thinspiration”-style content that proliferated on platforms like Tumblr, Xanga and Pinterest, and more recently, the rise of “influencer”… Read more...
Chinese Hackers Reportedly Wielded a Stolen NSA Cyber Weapon for Years
100+Gizmodo / 12h
New research suggests a hacking tool previously developed by the National Security Agency was stolen years ago by a prolific Chinese cyber group and was subsequently used against a variety of U.S. targets. Read more...
LG Rollable may be delayed, or even cancelled, suggests supply chain intel
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The LG Rollable may have been delayed or cancelled, as another rumor suggests the phone’s production has been put on hold.
Spotify Clips are like Snapchat Stories for artists only
SlashGear / 12h
It’s Spotify’s big day today, not only boasting of its large library of content and roster of artists on its platform, it also announced new features, like its HiFi lossless streaming. One feature that didn’t get the spotlight has actually been in limited testing for a few months but is only now getting a formal name. Spotify Clips is now … Continue reading
Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery
200+BBC News - Technology / 12h
How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home.
