Friday, February 05, 2021

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Everything you need to know about SpaceX's Starlink and 'space internet'


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Cheap, fast internet access from space could be a major disruptor, thinks Elon Musk.

Jackie Weaver: Handforth Parish Council meeting goes viral


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Jackie Weaver tells the BBC most council meetings are "just not like that" after it gets two million views.

YC-backed Djamo is building a financial super app for consumers in Francophone Africa


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Djamo , a financial super app for consumers in Francophone Africa, is the first startup from Ivory Coast to get backing from Y Combinator. While there has been a huge profusion of financial services that have emerged in recent years in Africa, Djamo’s mission is to try to plug one specific and a very underserved gap in Francophone Africa. In the region, less than 25% of adults have bank accounts


Why You (Probably) Shouldn’t Buy JetBlue Points


75One Mile at a Time / 22min
JetBlue TrueBlue has just rolled out its first promotion of 2021 on purchased points. I want to share the details of it, though also want to note that it’s almost never a good deal. Buy JetBlue points with a 40% discount Through Tuesday, February 23, 2021, JetBlue TrueBlue is offering up to a 40% discount on the purchase of points . This is a tiered promotion, as follows: Buy 3,000-9,500 points,

Galaxy Watch 3 update adds SmartThings Find App


SlashGear / 26min
Samsung has launched a new firmware update for the Galaxy Watch 3. The update adds the SmartThings Find app to the wearable that helps users to find a lost smartwatch. The update also adds some other notable fitness features fans will appreciate. Users are now able to perform multiple home workouts using many fitness programs, including some video sessions. The … Continue reading

Samsung DeX goes wireless, only if you have a Galaxy S21


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The Samsung DeX technology is almost there when it comes to the original idea it had been chasing for long. However, the current avatar has a lot of limitations and bugs.

Nokia warns of transitional 2021 as it steps up 5G fight


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Nokia CEO reiterates it will do whatever it takes to win 5G

Keeping precision time is a growing concern with risks


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Losing track of time could be a real threat to us all.

Spy planes grounded in US following privacy battle


28BBC News - Technology / 27min
The planes were being used by police to fight crime in Baltimore.

Peloton will spend $100 million to address delivery delays


24Engadget / 33min
Peloton enjoyed a surge in popularity over the past year as the pandemic forced people to give up gyms and to exercise in their homes. Unfortunately, the company is struggling to meet the sudden influx of demand, and massive delivery delays mean customers are stuck waiting for their bikes and treadmills longer than usual. Now, in a post on the company’s website, Peloton co-founder and CEO John Fo

Why This Year’s Super Bowl Will Look Like Madden IRL


52Wired / 36min
Sunday’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might make TV viewers feel like they should have a controller in their hand.

More Covid Vaccine Choices Mean New Equity Challenges


56Wired / 36min
Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine can be delivered in a single dose, but it’s also slightly less effective. Who should get it?

'Bonding' Season 2 is a good crash course in BDSM for curious couples


Mashable / 38min
Like every holiday over the past year, Valentine's Day will need to be a little different this time around (unless you want to be a public health risk, I guess). One of the biggest annual occasions for a date night out on the town will most likely be spent with your partner on the same couch you've both been watching Netflix from every night since March. But while it can't replace the usual Valen

How to learn if your flight will be canceled — even before the airline knows


The Points Guy / 38min
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to have massive impacts on airline schedules. With many carriers still shuffling route networks (often in favor of more leisure-focused destinations ), there’s a solid chance that your upcoming flights will face a significant schedule change — or be canceled altogether. With widespread international travel restrictions still in place — and becoming more

Rocket Report: SpaceX sets new reuse record, Astra valued at $2.1 billion


Ars Technica / 40min
Enlarge / Eighteenth SpaceX Starlink mission streaks to orbit from the Space Coast of Florida on Thursday, February 4. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann / Ars Technica ) Welcome to Edition 3.32 of the Rocket Report! The Starship prototype SN9 gave us quite a week, what with the FAA drama surrounding its (eventually fiery) launch and hard landing, but let's not forget the couple of small satellite-launch c

Spider-Man 3 is ‘the most ambitious’ solo superhero movie ever, says Tom Holland


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Spider-Man actor Tom Holland shared some details on the as of yet untitled third entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man movie series.

ASUS ROG’s First APAC Championship announced


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The ROG Masters Asia Pacific eSports tournament, which will be held from March to April 2021, will see three Indian CS:GO teams representing it.

Apollo 14 50th anniversary images find Alan Shepard’s golf balls


SlashGear / 52min
One of the iconic events that happened during the NASA Apollo era occurred 50 years ago this week. On the Apollo 14 moon mission, astronaut Alan Shepard pulled out two golf balls and a golf club on the moon’s surface. The first ball he hit wound up in a crater, and Shepard said that the second shot was smashed for … Continue reading

Lost Alaskan Indigenous fort rediscovered after 200 years


24Ars Technica / 55min
Enlarge / This interpretive sign at the presumed "fort clearing" includes a reconstruction of what the fort probably looked like in 1804. (credit: National Park Service ) In 1804, Tlingit warriors sheltered behind the walls of a wooden fort on a peninsula in southeastern Alaska, preparing to repel a Russian amphibious assault. An archaeological survey near the modern community of Sitka recently r

Ori director slams Cyberpunk 2077 and No Man’s Sky over ‘lies and deception’


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Ori and the Will of the Wisps director has called out Cyberpunk 2077, Peter Molyneux and No Man’s Sky for overhyping video games and then underdelivering.

Dublin’s Frontline Ventures raises new $83.8M seed fund for European B2B startups


100+TechCrunch / 56min
Dublin-based Frontline Ventures has released details of its new €70 million ($83.8M) Frontline Seed fund III which will be aimed at European B2B startups. The new fund will bring Frontline’s total funds under management to €250 million, deployed out of its offices in London, Dublin and San Francisco. Backers of the fund include the European Investment Fund (EIF), Ireland Strategic Investment Fund

Scrapped GoldenEye 007 game 'remaster' leaks online


100+BBC News - Technology / 56min
Fans of the classic N64 game have been hoping for a high-definition remake for decades.


Did You Know? The GPS Triangle Cursor Comes From Atari’s Asteroids


How-To Geek / 1h
It’s there right in front of you every time you use GPS navigation: a triangle-shaped cursor representing your location on a GPS display, moving where you move. But did you know the cursor originates from Atari’s 1979 Asteroids arcade game? Here’s how it came to be. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This hugely popular Chrome extension was riddled with malware


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Google has removed popular extension The Great Suspender from the Chrome Web Store after discovering it contained malware.

Signs that SARS-CoV-2 is evolving to avoid immune responses


66Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / The structure of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. (credit: University of Arkansas ) Over the summer, you could almost hear a sigh of relief rising from the portion of the research community that was tracking the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Viruses, especially those new to their hosts, often pick up mutations that help them adapt to their new habitat, or they evade drugs or immune at

Democrats call on the FCC to expand internet access for students


44Engadget / 1h
In an open letter , US Democrats have called on the FCC to expand internet access to students for online learning . Over 30 Senate democrats, including Ed Markey and Amy Klobuchar, asked acting FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel to use E-Rate funds to connect students who are unable to access online classes required because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Studies indicate that as many as 12 million childre

Dodge begins production of 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat


SlashGear / 1h
The year 2021 is a special one for Dodge. The American carmaker – now under the reigns of Stellantis after the FCA and PSA merger – is starting production of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat this month. The arrival of Dodge’s fastest and most powerful SUV heralds the transition of Dodge into a pure performance brand, offering Hellcat-powered models … Continue reading

How a multi-cloud strategy can simplify your path to the cloud


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How an effective multi-cloud strategy and how is aids IT operations, thereby helping businesses innovate.

Smart meter network passes 10 million milestone


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The meters provide you with accurate bills and are reducing CO2 emissions by 275K tonnes per year.

iOS 14.5 public beta lets Apple Watch users try the new mask-friendly Face ID


37Engadget / 1h
The public betas of iOS and iPad OS 14.5 are out, giving eligible users their first taste of automatically unlocking their iPhone while wearing a face mask . The system, as 9to5Mac demonstrates, just needs to be activated in the settings menu, and will then let you use an unlocked Apple Watch on your wrist as the key. That way, when you’re out and trying not to give anyone COVID-19, you’re spared

E-commerce sites around the world could be at risk from this major threat


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Security researchers have discovered a criminal group piggybacking on top of a well-known e-commerce exploit

'Saint Maud' writer-director Rose Glass on the devilish details you may have missed


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Saint Maud is unexpected, even by horror movie standards. Sure, writer-director Rose Glass revisits the same thematic ground broken decades ago by iconic titles, including Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist, and The Omen . But unlike so many of the "religious horror" films that came before it, Saint Maud doesn’t have its characters confront the devil or wage war on any unholy spirit. Instead, Glass re

NASA awards $93.3 million to Firefly Aerospace for moon mission technology


SlashGear / 1h
Although it’s not exactly clear if NASA will hit its 2024 timeline for returning humans to the moon under the new presidential administration, NASA is moving forward with technologies required for the moon mission. NASA has announced that it has awarded Firefly Aerospace approximately $93.3 million to deliver a suite of 10 science investigations and technology demonstrations to the moon … Continu

Think your Zoom meeting is safe from Zoombombing? Think again…


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During the pandemic, Zoom has become an indispensable tool – but it’s also made it a target.

NASA want to pay for your good ideas on food production in space


Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Apple’s rumoured VR headset will cost you a pretty penny


Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

The Samsung Sero TV probably won't get a successor – here's why


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Samsung's rotating television may have been a misstep, as the future of social media on smart TVs becomes clearer.

Mozilla is testing Firefox's new redesign, and you can get an early glimpse now


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The browser has new personalization options and a more streamlined menu system.

Ford commits $29 billion to electric and autonomous vehicle development


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57Engadget / 2h
Ford will invest $29 billion in electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025, more than double the $11.5 billion it promised through 2022 less than a year ago, the automaker announced . Of that, it will spend $7 billion on self-driving tech and $22 billion on EVs, including the $7 billion it has already paid over the last five years. Some of the new vehicles will be plug-in hybrids (PHEV), but m

Oppo A15s gets new storage variant in India


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Oppo has announced a new variant of the Oppo A15s budget phone in India which comes with 128GB internal storage.

Fortinet fixes vulnerabilities in firewall tools


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Vulnerabilities could be used to disrupt the firewall and weren’t too difficult to exploit.


Garena Free Fire collaborates with popular anime Attack on Titans


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Popular anime Attack on Titans is collaborating with Garena Free Fire to bring a special crossover event which will see the introduction of Titans to the game.

5 offerings on Indian OTT platforms for your weekend viewing


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These are the best movies, series and new releases on Aha, Netflix, Zee5 and other OTT platforms in India.

Universal pulls its music from TikTok rival Triller


100+BBC News - Technology / 2h
The record label says Triller has "shamefully withheld payments owed to our artists".

This is how we lost control of our faces


48MIT Technology Review / 2h
In 1964, mathematician and computer scientist Woodrow Bledsoe first attempted the task of matching suspects’ faces to mugshots. He measured out the distances between different facial features in printed photographs and fed them into a computer program. His rudimentary successes would set off decades of research into teaching machines to recognize human faces. Now a new study shows just how much t

The next act for messenger RNA could be bigger than covid vaccines


60MIT Technology Review / 2h
On December 23, as part of a publicity push to encourage people to get vaccinated against covid-19, the University of Pennsylvania released footage of two researchers who developed the science behind the shots, Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, getting their inoculations. The vaccines, icy concoctions of fatty spheres and genetic instructions , used a previously unproven technology based on messe

Under Armour's latest smart running shoes let you leave your watch at home


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Under Armour has extended its range of running shoes that link directly to Map My Run and give live feedback on form.

SpaceX sets yet another rocket reusability record


24Mashable / 2h
SpaceX reused one of its Falcon 9 rockets for the fifth time – record number one. On top of that, the rocket was used just 27 days ago, making it the fastest turnaround between missions in SpaceX history – record number two. Read more... More about Rocket Launch , Spacex , Falcon 9 , Reusable Rockets , and Tech

Gran Turismo 7 release date, news, cars, trailers and what we want to see


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Gran Turismo is a staple PlayStation hit. Here's everything we know about Gran Turismo 7 on PS5.

Nevada Wants to Let Tech Companies Form Their Own Governments


44Gizmodo / 2h
Steve Sisolak, the Democratic governor of Nevada, wants to incentivize technology companies to move to his state, and he’s got some wild ideas about how to make that happen. The latest draft proposal, obtained by the Review-Journal , doesn’t just hand out the typical tax breaks that you’d expect from a governor. The… Read more...

This innovative toy will keep your lazy cat entertained for hours


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Give your cat some exercise and mental stimulation with the Wicked Ball interactive cat toy , on sale for 12% off. As of Feb. 5, get it for only $42.95. If you're feeling bored due to all of the time you've been spending at home, just imagine how your cat feels . Rather than grabbing them another basic toy, opt for something more interactive — like the Wicked Ball . This interactive ball h

Celebrate Valentine's Day with sex toys on sale from GVibe


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Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Beyond flowers and candy for your significant other, you can't forget about the gifts that keep on giving . Yes, we're talking about sex toys. It's no secret that these handy products can take your intimate moments to the next level. As of Feb. 5 and for a limited time, you can slash an extra 15% off this entire list of toys from GVibe with the promo co

This handy water bottle has an extra compartment for snacks


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Stay prepared on your next outdoor excursion with the FLPSDE Dual Chamber Water Bottle . As of Feb. 5, score 15% off with code VDAY2021 and get it for just $29.75 . When you're hiking, it’s important to be smart about what you pack. That’s where the FLPSDE Dual Chamber Water Bottle comes in. This rugged container is made of stainless steel and is designed to keep 20 ounces of liquid hot or

This tool lets you see the inside of your ear as you remove wax


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TL;DR: Keep your ears wax-free with the Spade Smart Ear Wax Remover , on sale for an additional 15% off the sale price with code VDAY2021. As of Feb. 5, grab it for only $84.99 . It’s widely known that cotton swabs aren’t the best tool — or even a good tool — for ear cleaning. Nevertheless, most people persist in using them. In fact, cotton swabs send dozens of kids to the emergency room each and

Netflix's 'Malcolm & Marie' lands like a pay-per-view cage fight


Mashable / 2h
In the Academy Award–winning 1966 film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? , a troubled married couple invites a pair of virtual strangers to their house after a party. The couple then proceed to verbally tear each other apart in front of their guests, casting themselves as the dysfunctional stars of an abusive tableau that terrifies and embarrasses the invitees. In Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ,

Wireless earbuds deal: don't miss these huge savings on Panasonic's AirPods Pro rivals


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Amazon has slashed the prices of these Panasonic wireless earbuds in the US and the UK.

This smart display concept looks like a traditional alarm clock


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A Swedish UX designer has created a concept alarm clock that merges traditional design and smart features.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 could be many months away


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A leaker claims that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 may not land for five months.

Xiaomi has a phone with a 'waterfall' display on all sides


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73Mashable / 3h
Every now and then, Xiaomi surprises us with a cool, innovative phone that we then never get to try. This makes us sad, but the world is a cruel place, and all we can do is hope that one of these nice features will one day end up in a widely available device. This time, the company has a concept phone with a quad-curved waterfall display. This means that the display "overflows" over all four side

Google engineers leave the company over controversial exit of top AI ethicist


62Engadget / 3h
Google has lost a couple of talents due to the way it treated and the departure of its former top AI ethics researcher, Dr. Timnit Gebru. According to Reuters , engineering director David Baker left the tech giant last month after 16 years with the company. In a letter seen by the news organization, Baker said Gebru’s exit “extinguished [his] desire to continue as a Googler.” He added: “We cannot


Xiaomi Mi 11's price just leaked ahead of its February 8 launch


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The Xiaomi Mi 11 series goes global next week, starting with Europe, where it will be priced at €799 and €899 – significantly higher than China.

UK mandatory hotel quarantine to start Feb. 15


The Points Guy / 3h
The United Kingdom announced late Thursday night, Feb. 4, that its mandatory hotel quarantine requirement will begin Feb. 15. The news was first reported by the BBC, which says U.K. residents returning from COVID-19 hotspots will need to spend 10 nights in a hotel room. The government is asking hotel owners to provide rooms for more than 1,000 people per day. Just hours after the start date of th

Windows 10 May 2020 Update is now cleared for everyone to download


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Microsoft has finally opened the May 2020 Update upgrade floodgates.

Robinhood / GameStop debacle and AirPods Pro 2: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 50


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The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.

OnePlus 9 might have the exact same display as an older OnePlus phone


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A reputable leaker has suggested OnePlus might use the same screen in the OnePlus 9 as it did in the OnePlus 8T.

Boeing’s F-15EX takes to the skies for the first time


Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Majority of SMEs frustrated with business banking


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Growing numbers of small business owners are becoming increasingly disappointed with the lack of vision by banks.

Twinco Capital scores €3M for its supply chain finance solution


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Twinco Capital , a Madrid and Amsterdam-based startup making it easier to access supply chain finance, has raised €3 million in funding. Leading the round is Spanish VC fund Mundi Ventures, with participation from previous backer Finch Capital and several unnamed angels. Twinco Capital also has a debt facility with the Spanish investment bank EBN Banco de Negocios, which is common for any type of

Deal Alert: Nintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure' Is Back In Stock With a $10 Discount


30How-To Geek / 3h
Run, jump, and squat your way to victory with Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo’s popular (and hard to find) fitness role-playing game. Copies of Ring Fit Adventure sold out last month, but the game is now available on Amazon for $70—$10 off the retail price. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Online game retailers won't be taking any more pre-orders for the PS5 in SA


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Koodoo, one of South Africa's biggest online gaming retailers, announced it will not be taking your money in the hope of a PS5 console anymore

ConCourt finds RICA unconstitutional


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The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act is unconstitutional

Xiaomi’s new display concept is what palm rejection nightmares are made of


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Following the footsteps of the Mi Mix Alpha, Xiaomi has unveiled a new concept smartphone with waterfall curves on four sides.
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Xiaomi Quad-curved Waterfall Display concept has no room for bezels


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21SlashGear / 5h
The war over bezels wages on and we are nowhere near the end yet. Punch-hole cutouts are just a stopgap measure until the ideal under-display camera or UDC has been implemented. That still leaves room for a few more attempts, of course, including designs that answer the next big question, what to do with all that reclaimed space. Xiaomi has … Continue reading

Realme V11 with Dimensity 700 SoC, 5000mAh battery announced


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Realme has launched its fourth device in the V series in China today. The Realme V11 is the latest one in the series and is also the cheapest 5G phone right now.

Instagram is going TikTok-esque with vertically scrollable stories


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Instagram is borrowing one more feature from a rival social media platform making Stories a part of similar-looking features.

Xiaomi Mi 11 global pricing leaked ahead of February 8 launch


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The Xiaomi Mi 11 series goes global next week, starting with Europe, where it will be priced at €799 and €899 – significantly higher than China.

Google Fit app on Pixel phones will track heart & respiratory rate - This is how


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Google is adding heart and respiratory rate monitors to the Fit app on Pixel phones, and it plans to add them to other Android phones in the future. Both features rely on the smartphone camera.

Google is reportedly working on an anti-tracking feature for Android


100+Engadget / 6h
Google is looking to develop an anti—tracking feature for Android similar to the one Apple is rolling out with iOS 14.5, according to Bloomberg . The tech giant is reportedly in the early stages of exploring how it can limit data collection and cross-app tracking for its mobile OS. However, it intends to find a less stringent solution than Apple’s so as not to completely alienate its advertising

Your Google Pixel could track your heart rate with just its rear camera


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Google Pixel phones will soon get a new feature: tracking heart and respiratory rates with their phone cameras alone and algorithm wizardry.

Google Meet on Chromebooks promised to be less resource-hungry


20SlashGear / 6h
The demand and sales numbers for Chromebooks have skyrocketed in the past few months, in no small part due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced both work and school to take place at home and online. Traditionally, however, Chromebooks haven’t exactly been the most powerful computers in the market, though that is thankfully changing as time goes by. That … Continue reading


PayPal is shutting down domestic payments business in India


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PayPal is shutting down its domestic business in India, less than four years after the American giant kickstarted local operations in the world’s second largest internet market. “From 1 April 2021, we will focus all our attention on enabling more international sales for Indian businesses, and shift focus away from our domestic products in India. This means we will no longer offer domestic payment

How to watch WandaVision online: stream all-new episode 5 on Disney Plus today


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Expect more answers as MCU mystery continues to unfold - here's how to watch WandaVision online and stream episode 5 of Marvel's Disney Plus show today.

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard offers customizable dual-step actuation


SlashGear / 6h
Keyboard designs and layouts haven’t exactly changed in the past decades but that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any innovation in that space. Most of the new technologies can be found in areas you don’t see, like the switches that can make or break the experience, as Apple learned the hard way. Most keyboards for gamers often boast of mechanical … Continue reading

SpaceX filing reveals Starlink internet service has over 10,000 users


200+Engadget / 7h
Public beta testing for SpaceX’s satellite-beamed internet service kicked off late last year for people in the US, Canada and the UK, and an FCC application ( PDF ) tells us a bit about how things are going so far. CNBC points out the filing, which seeks designation for Starlink as an eligible telecommunications carrier, and notes that SpaceX reports over 10,000 people are already using the servi

Want to try Amazon's music streaming services for free? Here's how.


24Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: 30-day subscriptions to Amazon Music Unlimited and Amazon Music HD are free for new customers. If you're looking to boost your content options without spending any more cash, you've come to the right place. You can now try Amazon Music Unlimited and Amazon Music HD for free, if you're new to the services. Amazon Music Unlimited provides access to 70 million songs and thousands of playlists

Rekindle your childhood dreams with this Lego Star Wars AT-AT walker


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: As of Feb. 5, the Lego Star Wars AT-AT walker set is available for £106.62 on Amazon (its lowest ever price). The Lego Star Wars AT-AT walker set has never been cheaper, so this could be the perfect chance to rekindle those childhood dreams of owning this iconic model. As of Feb. 5, the AT-AT walker set is available for £106.62 on Amazon. Just picture it: You could relive the Battle of Hot

All the best voucher codes to help you save on Valentine's Day


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SAVE UP TO 40%: VoucherCodes is offering a wide range of Valentine's Day deals, saving you up to 40% on sex toys, food delivery, flowers, gift cards, and more. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to turn up the romance. You could light some candles, put on some music, and make something delicious, or you could save some cash with a voucher code. There is nothing more

Oppo F19, Oppo F19 Pro India launch expected in March


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Oppo F19 and Oppo F19 Pro mid-range smartphones from the company is expected to launch in India next month. Here’s what we know so far.

What to stream this weekend: Space Sweepers, WandaVision and more highlights


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Our top picks this week include WandaVision episode 5, Malcolm and Marie and more.

Save 20% on a wide range of products in the Amazon Warehouse


Mashable / 7h
SAVE 20%: Unti midnight on Feb. 14, selected pre-owned and open box items are on sale for 20% off in the Amazon Warehouse . Every product deservers a second chance, and the Amazon Warehouse is where returned, warehouse-damaged, used, or refurbished products get that chance. The Amazon Warehouse hosts a wide range of popular products, including robot vacuums, laptops, cameras, toys, books, and muc

Gain access to best-selling book summaries with Instaread


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TL;DR: A one-year subscription to Instaread Book Summaries is on sale for £14.58 as of Feb. 5, saving you 77% on list price. If your reading list is longer than you can handle, an Instaread subscription might come in handy. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on the App Store, Instaread provides summaries of over 1,000 bestselling books, which you can read right on your phone. Instaread's categories range f

Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma is designed to be seen


SlashGear / 8h
More than just the availability of USB-C and Thunderbolt 3, Apple’s decision to ditch all other ports on its MacBooks caused a surge in external docks designed to replace those ports through a single cable. More often than not, these docs are designed to either blend with laptops or disappear into the background or under the desk. Razer’s first external … Continue reading

Galaxy S21 iFixit teardown score is nothing to be proud of


SlashGear / 9h
There was a time when Apple produced some of the most repair-unfriendly products and while some still do better in that regard, there are now others who have also done worse. It seems that Samsung’s obsession to one-up Apple in almost every sense may have backfired a bit in this year’s Galaxy flagships. The Galaxy S21, the most affordable of … Continue reading

Razer's Huntsman V2 Analog Packs Three Fancy New Features for Discerning Keyboard Fanatics


32Gizmodo / 9h
With so many people stuck at home, upgrading the good ‘ole home gaming battlestation has become sort of a hobby. Razer’s new Huntsman V2 Analog, the company’s latest flagship keyboard, has three new features that may be worth the splurge. Read more...

Razer just had to put RGB lighting in this $330 Thunderbolt 4 dock


71Engadget / 9h
We’ve seen a handful of manufacturers announce Thunderbolt 4 docks since Intel detailed the interface standard back in 2020, but few have come out with one as fancy as the one Razer just announced. The company’s new 10-port hub features about all the connections you could want. On the front, you’ll find a UHS-II SD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and a Thunderbolt 4-compatible USB-C port capable of d

Switch Delhi campaign aims to promote EV adoption - here's what we know


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The Delhi EV Policy 2021 aims at boosting EV adoption, offering additional benefits to the buyers and looks at increasing the charging infrastructure

The Great Suspender Chrome extension removed for being malware, tabs lost


SlashGear / 9h
Perhaps a bit worse than Google Play Store, the Chrome Web Store for browser extensions has been notorious for hosting malware disguised as useful plugins. Google has started to tighten the noose on these potentially harmful software but some malicious actors have stepped up their game of deceptive strategies. Now, these malware entice users by actually delivering the functionality they … Continu

Apple’s VR headset could feature dual 8K screens and an eye-watering price to match


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A new report on Apple's rumored 'altered reality' headset suggests a wealth of premium features, and a premium price.

Chrome Removed The Great Suspender Extension, But Don't Mourn Your Lost Tabs Just Yet


100Gizmodo / 10h
Google has reportedly blocked the popular extension The Great Suspender and removed it from its Chrome Web Store for containing malware. But if you were one of the many users who relied on the tab manager to keep your browser running smoothly, don’t freak out just yet. You may still be able to recover your lost tabs… Read more...

Vivaldi browser on Android lets you change how pages look


SlashGear / 10h
Web browsers on mobile are sometimes considered to be watered-down versions of their desktop counterparts. That’s often due to limitations on the platform itself, limitations in the user interface, or limitations in hardware resources. Vivaldi, however, throws that convention out of the water just like it does on desktops, trying to offer power user features that don’t require add-ons. Its … Cont


Realme X7 Pro vs OnePlus Nord vs Samsung Galaxy M51: specs comparison


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The Realme X7 Pro launched in India today at a price of Rs 29,999, going up against the OnePlus Nord and the Samsung Galaxy M51.

Remastered images reveal how far Alan Shepard hit a golf ball on the Moon


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Enlarge / This image consists of six photographs taken from the Apollo 14 Lunar Module, enhanced and stitched into a single panorama to show the landing scene, along with the location from where Alan Shepard hit two golf balls. Both astronaut's PLSS' (life-support backpacks) can also be seen at left. (credit: NASA / JSC / ASU / Andy Saunders ) Fifty years ago this week, NASA astronaut Alan B. She

Regional ISPs Are Skeptical That SpaceX's Starlink Can Deliver On Its Internet Promises


24Gizmodo / 10h
Some regional internet service providers are urging the FCC to reexamine the recent rural broadband auction process that awarded unproven companies like SpaceX’s Starlink hundreds of millions of dollars to provide reliable broadband access to people in rural areas of the U.S. Read more...

Kuaishou, TikTok’s Chinese nemesis, surges 194% on IPO debut


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Kuaishou, a Chinese video app that’s largely underappreciated outside China, has just completed a massive initial public offering in Hong Kong. The app is by far the biggest rival for Douyin, TikTok’s Chinese version, and unlike many Western video platforms that make money from ads and subscriptions, Kuaishou’s cash cow is its tipping business. Kuaishou’s shares opened in Hong Kong on Friday at H

Frayed charging cables could soon be a thing of the past – at least for iPhone users


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Apple has submitted a patent which could improve the durability of its various charging cables.

Google might give Android its own anti-tracking feature with a catch


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The phrase “hell has frozen over” probably no longer has the same impact these days, especially in tech circles. Microsoft has professed its love for Linux, Apple has apps for Android, Jeff Bezos has stepped down as Amazon CEO, and Google is looking into reducing user tracking activities on Android. The latter is, at least, the latest insider rumor about … Continue reading

No, AOC Didn't Make Up Her Capitol Riots Experience


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Device could aid motorcyclists cornering and other news


90BBC News - Technology / 11h
BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

How will 'chipageddon' affect you?


400+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Carmakers and consumer-gadget companies are struggling to source enough computer chips.

The race to create the world's next super-app


200+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Chinese companies lead the way in super-apps but where is the next one coming from?

Puppy training a robotic dog points to the future


100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence.

AWS and Microsoft are dominating the cloud market - for now


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Cloud infrastructure services spending rose by nearly a third during the final quarter of last year.

Google Wants to Beat Apple at Its Own Game


24Gizmodo / 11h
On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that the Google was “exploring an alternative” to to the anti-ad-tracking features that Apple will soon begin rolling out in iOS 14. Read more...

Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 release dates slip beyond 2021


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Neither Overwatch 2 nor Diablo 4 are expected to launch in 2021, Activision Blizzard confirmed in an earnings call.

Google Drive for desktop will be the one app to rule them all


22SlashGear / 11h
Although not as terrible as its messaging apps and services, Google’s narrative for cloud syncing on the desktop isn’t exactly as clear-cut as it could or should be. There is only one Google Drive, of course, though you can pay for storage through a variety of subscriptions and offers. There is also just one Google Drive app for mobile but … Continue reading

Chrome 88 update patches a zero-day that is being actively exploited


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Google Chrome’s autoupdate feature means we don’t usually need to think about being on the latest version, but occasionally users will want to take a break and make sure they’re upgraded — this is one of those days. The version of Chrome 88 rolling out now for Windows, Mac and Linux (88.0.4324.150) addresses one item, but it’s a big one. According to a blog post , security researcher Mattias Buel

YouTube will make it easy to watch Super Bowl ads without the game


22SlashGear / 12h
If you’re one of the people who don’t enjoy watching football but watch the Super Bowl for its advertisements, YouTube will make things a bit easier for you this upcoming weekend. Google has detailed some features it has for football fans, including its YouTube AdBlitz plan that’ll offer up many of the big game’s ads. Every year, YouTube hosts an … Continue reading

Aussie Broadband's NBN 1000 plan gets massive price cut, now just AU$119


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Aussie Broadband is a well-loved ISP, and now it has the cheapest NBN 1000 and NBN 250 plans in the market.

Quest for Hollywood Fame Splits Redditors at Heart of Market Frenzy


200+NYT > Technology / 12h
The moderators of the Reddit message board WallStreetBets battled over movie deals after their sudden fame with the GameStop mania.

Congressional Democrats Expected To Back Third Airline Bailout


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Get ready to have your pockets picked, again. Democratic congressional leaders are expected to back a third airline bailout of $14 billion for airlines and $1 billion for contractors. Continue reading ...


Coming May 2021: Andaz Maui Ilikai Villas


45One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Andaz Maui initially opened in 2013, and has become one of the most popular hotels on the island, especially with World of Hyatt members looking to earn and redeem points. There’s an interesting addition coming to this property that I wasn’t aware of until now, and that I figure is worth covering. While you won’t be able to redeem points for this experience, the pricing is fairly reasonable c

Plex media streaming service has some major security flaws


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Cybercriminals are leveraging exposed devices running Plex to amplify and reflect DDoS traffic to targeted networks and servers.

How to watch Al Davis vs The NFL online: stream ESPN 30 for 30 documentary anywhere


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Just win, baby! Gear up for the big game and watch Al Davis vs The NFL, the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary focussing on the mercurial former Raiders owner.

Peloton will pump $100M into delivery logistics to ease supply concerns


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This probably falls under “good problems,” in the grand scheme of things. After another record quarter, Peloton has announced that it will invest more than $100 million in air and ocean freight deliveries due to “longer-than-acceptable wait times for the delivery of our products.” The fitness company is among those tech firms that have seen a tremendous rise in interest amid the pandemic. In fact

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA for single-shot COVID-19 vaccine EUA


SlashGear / 12h
Johnson & Johnson has applied for a COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA, the company announced on Thursday, February 4. The application pertains to J&J’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine candidate, a single-shot product that is ready to be shipped to distributors ‘immediately following authorization,’ Johnson & Johnson said. On January 29, Johnson & Johnson announced that its single-s

Firefly will light up the moon with $93M lunar lander contract from NASA


88TechCrunch / 12h
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $93.3 million contract to take a lunar lander module loaded with experiments to the surface of the moon. While the company will not be performing the launch itself, it will be providing the spacecraft and “Blue Ghost” lander for the 2023 mission. The space agency made the award as part of its ongoing Commercial Lunar Payload Services, under which several other

Don't expect 'Overwatch 2' or 'Diablo 4' this year


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88Engadget / 12h
First, the bad news: Neither Overwatch 2 nor Diablo 4 will not come out in 2021, according to publisher Activision Blizzard. Executives shared the information during the company’s Q4 2020 earnings call, and they didn’t provide a release window for either game. Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 were unveiled at BlizzCon 2019, and at the time, Blizzard made it clear that both titles were in the early stages

Marvel Artist Joe Bennett Responds After Immortal Hulk Anti-Semitism Accusations


200+Gizmodo / 12h
In Marvel’s Immortal Hulk #43—out this week from writer Al Ewing and artist Joe Bennett—there is a scene in which Bruce Banner, as a very human-looking version of his Joe Fixit Hulk persona , attempts to make some quick cash and throw people off his tail b


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