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Uber drivers are workers not self employed, Supreme Court rules


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89KBBC News - Technology / 12h
The decision means thousands of Uber drivers set to receive minimum wage and holiday pay.

Elon Musk, Who Moved to TX For Less Regulation, Is Furious That the Power Went Down


54KFuturism / 6h
When Tesla CEO Elon Musk moved to Texas earlier this year to escape stiff regulations and high taxes, he couldn’t have predicted a cold snap that brought the state’s infrastructure to its knees. In a tweet this week, Musk lashed out at the state’s energy agency, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), quipping that the body is “not earning that R.” The historic deep freeze caused sever

'I Can’t Win With the Internet': Tessica Brown Tells The Root How Going Viral Affected Her and Her Children


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Extra Crunch roundup: Optimized SaaS pricing, recruiting growth experts, VC surveys, more


44TechCrunch / 8min
Since the pandemic began, have you been walking more, or do you know someone who bought a new car? Perhaps you ran your first errand on a rented e-bike or scooter? Over the last year, I’ve experimented with different mobility options to see which ones best suit my needs, as have most people I know. It can be challenging to maintain a recommended physical distance on a bus or subway. (After a deca

Study blames Earth’s magnetic field flip for climate change, extinctions


Ars Technica / 11min
Enlarge / The massive trunk of a kauri tree can remain intact for tens of thousands of years. (credit: W. Bulach / Wikimedia ) The Earth's magnetic field helps protect life from energetic particles that would otherwise arrive from space. Mars now lacks a strong magnetic field, and the conditions on its surface are considered so damaging to life that any microbes that might inhabit the planet are

The Flu Season That Wasn’t


Gizmodo / 17min
This winter has been a complete nightmare for Americans, thanks to the raging covid-19 pandemic. But new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to show one bright spot: The flu has been suppressed to some of the lowest levels on record. It’s likely that the interventions meant to slow the… Read more...

'World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic' comes out later this year


30Engadget / 20min
World of Warcraft Classic players will soon be able to replay the MMO's legendary Burning Crusade expansion. First released in 2007, Burning Crusade allowed WoW players to journey beyond the Dark Portal to visit Outland, the shattered home of the Orcs. The expansion introduced two new playable races, the Blood Elves and Draenei, as well as new zones, instances and raids. As it did with WoW Classi

Bitcoin’s value just passed $1 trillion


Ars Technica / 32min
Enlarge Bitcoin's price soared past $56,000 on Friday, pushing the combined value of all bitcoins past the $1 trillion mark—at least in theory. That's more than the market capitalization of Facebook, though Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are worth more. Bitcoin's value has almost doubled from $29,000 since the start of the year. I say "in theory" because not all bitcoins are actually avai

The UK Is the Latest Country to Tighten the Screws on Uber


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98Wired / 35min
The country's highest court ruled that the 25 drivers who filed a lawsuit should be considered workers and entitled to minimum wage and vacations.

Say Goodbye To ‘Coronasomnia’ With the Yana Sleep Body Pillow


Futurism / 36min
It’s harder than ever to get a good night’s sleep . Thanks to the pandemic, almost everyone’s life has been impacted. It’s taken a toll on our work, home, family life–and subsequently the quality of our sleep. A report out of the National Institutes of Health reveals that Coronasomnia, the loss of sleep due to pandemic-related stress, has resulted in a nearly 40-percent increase in clinical insom

Valve's 'DOTA: Dragon's Blood' teaser unsurprisingly includes dragons


29Engadget / 38min
Valve has shared the first teaser for its upcoming Netflix Dota 2 animated series. The trailer for Dota: Dragon's Blood introduces us to Davion, who fans of the company's MOBA will know as the Dragon Knight. Here, he's voiced by Yuri Lowenthal, best known for playing Peter Parker in Insomniac's take on Spider-Man . We're later introduced to Mirana, another familiar face from the Dota universe. Va

WandaVision Just Gave Us 2 Very Different Origin Stories


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20Gizmodo / 41min
Just as WandaVision ’s stakes have grown —both literally and metaphorically— the show’s begun answering of some its most mysterious questions with revelations that have only made it that much more difficult to parse what the show’s building to. “Breaking the Fourth Wall,” WandaVision ’s seventh episode, lives up to its… Read more...

Nicaragua looks to space with new Extraterrestrial Affairs ministry


SlashGear / 46min
The small Central American nation Nicaragua has voted to form a new department called the National Ministry for Extraterrestrial Space Affairs, The Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, a mouthful that underscores the country’s new focus on space and all the mysteries it holds. The ministry will be controlled by the Nicaraguan military, and it remains unclear exactly what they have … Continue reading

If Baby Yoda is to survive, who will save him?


SlashGear / 47min
Today we’re going to talk about the future of The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, aka Grogu. If you’ve not already seen the first two seasons of The Mandalorian, I suggest you turn back now. Watch the first two seasons of The Mandalorian, as well as the three Star Wars movies that take place after Return of the Jedi, and come … Continue reading

Apple looks to rid App Store of ‘rip-off’ scam apps that trick users into paying large sums


24Mashable / 47min
App Store developers that charge exorbitant prices for their apps or in-app purchases better have a good reason to justify it. Apple is looking to crack down on apps that's prices “do not reflect the value of the features and content offered to the user.” Basically, if Apple thinks a developer is charging too much for their app or in-app purchases, the company will reject the app from inclusion i

12 Villainous Origin Stories to Stream When You're Feeling Misunderstood


28Lifehacker / 55min
The just-released trailer for Disney’s Cruella invites audiences to witness the mad beginnings of an evil, puppy-hunting fashionista. The film promises to reveal Ms. de Vil’s humble beginnings and take us along on her journey to becoming the cutthroat opportunist we know today. Read more...

Private Jet Travel Is Increasingly Moving To Bitcoin


View from the Wing / 57min
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Hurt by Lockdowns, California’s Small Businesses Push to Recall Newsom


92NYT > Technology / 59min
The pain for such enterprises been particularly acute in the state, leading some to back an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Here's What's Next for Perseverance Rover's Journey on Mars


Gizmodo / 59min
NASA has a new toy to play with on Mars, but the space agency has some important work to do before the Perseverance rover is ready to start rolling through its new stomping grounds. Read more...

Microsoft Edge is finally getting the Office 365 integration we've all been waiting for


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Microsoft's new Office Viewer toggle for Edge lets you view Office files without having to download them first.

WhatsApp details what will happen to users who don’t agree to privacy changes


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WhatsApp said earlier this week that it will allow users to review its planned privacy update at “their own pace” and will display a banner to better explain them the changes in its terms. But what happens to its users who do not accept the terms by the May 15 deadline? In an email to one of its merchant partners, reviewed by TechCrunch, Facebook-owned WhatsApp said it will “slowly ask” such user

Pfizer vaccine doesn’t need ultra-cold storage after all, company says


97Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / A picture taken on January 15, 2021 shows a pharmacist holding with gloved hands a vial of the undiluted Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. (credit: Getty | JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER ) In a bit of good news, Pfizer and BioNTech announced today that their highly effective COVID-19 vaccine does not require ultra-cold storage conditions after all and can be kept stable at standard freezer te

A leaked report shows Pfizer’s vaccine is conquering covid-19 in its largest real-world test


300+MIT Technology Review / 1h
A leaked scientific report jointly prepared by Israel’s health ministry and Pfizer claims that the company’s covid-19 vaccine is stopping nine out of 10 infections and the country could approach herd immunity by next month. The study, based on the health records of hundreds of thousands of Israelis, finds that the vaccine may sharply curtail transmission of the coronavirus. “High vaccine uptake c


NASA shares photos from Perseverance's descent to Mars


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69Engadget / 1h
The image you see above was taken just moments before NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully landed on the surface of Mars, and it’s just the first of many high-resolution photos to come. NASA pulled the image from a video of the rover’s descent that is in the process of being transmitted to Earth. “This shot from a camera on my ‘jetpack’ captures me in midair, just before my wheels touched down,

Food and food packaging are not a COVID-19 spread risk says FDA


SlashGear / 1h
The coronavirus is highly unlikely to be transmitted via food or food packaging, the US FDA has reconfirmed, as research into the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic reveals more about the potentially deadly disease. Concerns about viral transmission of the infection, and the ways by which it could be transmitted between people, were feverish in the early weeks and months of the … Continue reading

Brex applies for bank charter, taps former Silicon Valley Bank exec as CEO of Brex Bank


44TechCrunch / 1h
Brex is the latest fintech to apply for a bank charter. The fast-growing company, which sells a credit card tailored for startups with Emigrant Bank currently acting as the issuer, announced Friday that it has submitted an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions (UDFI) to establish Brex Bank. The industrial bank will be l

Ironclad’s Jason Boehmig: The objective of pricing is to become less wrong over time


97TechCrunch / 1h
In 2017, Ironclad founder and CEO Jason Boehmig was looking to raise a Series A. As a former lawyer, Boehmig had a specific process for fundraising and an ultimate goal of finding the right investors for his company. Part of Boehmig’s process was to ask people in the San Francisco Bay Area about their favorite place to work. Many praised RelateIQ, a company founded by Steve Loughlin who had sold

Use Bluetooth Tags to Keep Track of Your Crap


24Lifehacker / 1h
Samsung recently announced a pair of tiny, battery-powered dongles called SmartTags that will help you keep track of your important items. Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of February 19, 2021


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Dell's XPS 13 laptop sale cuts the price down to just $783.99


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A fantastic deal - Dell's powerful XPS 13 laptop is on sale with a massive $366 discount.

Pokemon GO Kanto raid day tips and Shiny release


SlashGear / 1h
This week the folks at Niantic revealed a special Kanto-themed Raid Day ready for the tail end of February. This next major Raid Day will “celebrate some fan-favorite Pokemon” on the final day of the most long-lasting and epic series of events in Pokemon GO history draws to a close. This event will take place on Sunday, February 28, 2021. … Continue reading

Comcast Graciously Drops Data Caps, but Only for Northeast Customers, Until 2022


22Gizmodo / 1h
Comcast has once again decided to cut some of its customers a break with their data caps, Ars Technica reports. Facing ever-increasing pressure from customers and lawmakers, the internet service provider has decided to not enforce data cap overage fees on its Northeast customers until 2022. Read more...

NASA releases “exhilarating” image of Mars rover just above the planet


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100+Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / This is a high-resolution still image, part of a video taken by several cameras as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched down on Mars. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) NASA on Friday released new images of its Perseverance spacecraft approaching the surface of Mars and safely settling upon the red planet. The new photos included an arresting image of the Jeep-sized rover nearing Mars, seemingly d

L.L.Bean’s Extra-Warm Bean Boots Are $140 Off Right Now


88Wired / 1h
The limited-edition, Gore-Tex lined, insulated version of the classic duck boot is $129 at the moment.

Don’t fall for this bogus Far Cry 6 beta scam Ubisoft warns


SlashGear / 1h
There may be a decent amount of excitement behind Far Cry 6, but Ubisoft is warning folks not to get too caught up in it today. Apparently, legitimate looking emails are being sent out promising Far Cry 6 beta access. According to Ubisoft, however, those emails aren’t the real deal and those who receive them should disregard them. Ubisoft confirmed … Continue reading

Behold This Sky Map of 25,000 Supermassive Black Holes


Futurism / 1h
Nightlight Scientists just published a massive map of the night sky speckled with twinkling white lights. But instead of distant stars and constellations, the map actually shows the locations of more than 25,000 supermassive black holes, according to research accepted for publication in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics . Each one is surrounded by its own galaxy, illuminated by the radio emiss

Does the Chase Sapphire Preferred need a revamp?


The Points Guy / 1h
When I applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card back in 2011, it was arguably the best rewards card out there. Aside from the sign-up bonus, the card offered valuable perks like a (discontinued) 7% annual point dividend, access to the Chase Ultimate Rewards program , 2x points on dining and travel and a reasonable $95 annual fee. It was the go-to card for most points and miles enthusiasts an

What Does It Mean to Lift 'Heavy'?


28Lifehacker / 1h
Lift heavy to build muscle: that’s advice you’ve probably seen in a million places. But how heavy is “heavy,” and how do you know if your workout qualifies? Read more...

Hurt by Lockdowns, California’s Small Businesses Push to Recall Governor


200+NYT > Technology / 1h
The pain for such enterprises been particularly acute in the state, leading some to back an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Vitamin D Supplements Don't Seem to Help People Sick With Covid-19


34Gizmodo / 1h
The results of a new clinical trial suggest that vitamin D supplements don’t help people hospitalized with moderate to severe covid-19. Elsewhere, a controversial and preliminary paper that had suggested vitamin D did offer a benefit has now been pulled by the Lancet due to “concerns” over the research design. Read more...

REVOLVE AIR is a super compact wheelchair that folds to the size of carry-on luggage – Future Blink


56Mashable / 2h
The wheelchair features collapsible wheels that allow it to take up 60% less space. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Planes , Wheelchair , Foldable , and Future Blink

Bitcoin reaches new milestone with $1 trillion market cap


25SlashGear / 2h
Bitcoin has seen a surge in recent weeks, sitting with a value of around $54,000 as of Friday, February 19. The cryptocurrency has reached a $1 trillion market capitalization. The milestone follows Tesla’s recently revealed $1.5 billion Bitcoin purchase, as well as tweets about the cryptocurrency from Elon Musk, which helped fuel public interest in the volatile coins. Bitcoin, the … Continue read

It looks like Street Fighter will be the next 'Fortnite' crossover


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57Engadget / 2h
By all accounts, it looks like the world of Street Fighter will soon crossover with Fortnite . The game’s datamining community found evidence that series favorites Ryu and Chun-Li — who, to be clear, is not a character from Mortal Kombat — could join Fortnite’s item shop in the next couple of days. LEAK: Upcoming Street Fighter skins! (via @Guille_GAG ) pic.twitter.com/D19CF3B7za — ShiinaBR - For


Lyft offers free rides to COVID-19 vaccinations at CVS sites


28Mashable / 2h
Earlier this month, Uber announced free and discounted rides to Walgreens pharmacies for COVID-19 vaccination shots. This week Lyft announced something similar, but to CVS locations. Lyft will provide free or discounted rides to vaccination appointments at CVS Health community clinics. These clinics will open in March and April in mobile vaccination vans and at other locations, in an effort to ma

Valve refuses Apple’s “narrow” data request in battle VS Epic


SlashGear / 2h
In an ongoing legal battle VS Epic, Apple’s requested that non-party Valve deliver a series of data points. Apple’s suggestion is that the biggest competitor to Epic’s “Epic Games Store” is Valve’s game store Steam. Apple’s lawyers suggest that their “request is very narrow”, while Valve’s lawyers suggest “Apple wrongly claims those requests are narrow. They are not.” Per the … Continue reading

From popularity to privacy: the pros and cons of using WhatsApp Business


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Everything you should take into account when deciding whether to use WhatsApp Business.

The 60-Year Evolution of Psycho's Norman Bates


Gizmodo / 2h
When most people think of Psycho , they think of Alfred Hitchcock ’s direction, Bernard Herrman’s shrieking score, and Anthony Perkins’ vulnerable yet terrifying performance as Norman Bates . They probably don’t immediately think “horror franchise,” but Psycho did turn into one over the years. Read more...

For the First Time, Scientists Clone Endangered Species


100+Futurism / 2h
It’s Alive! For the first time, scientists cloned an organism on the United States’ list of endangered species: a black-footed ferret that they’ve named Elizabeth Ann. Elizabeth Ann was born on December 10 and, as far as the Fish and Wildlife Service scientists raising her can tell, is a perfectly healthy and lively young critter, The Associated Press reports . The tentative success story, a firs

Cheap TV deal! This 70-inch 4K TV drops to just $588 at Walmart


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An incredible cheap TV deal at Walmart - you can snag this 70-inch 4K TV on sale for just $588.

Make a Gin Old Fashioned With Lemon Syrup


30Lifehacker / 2h
Old fashioneds are usually dark drinks made with brown liquors, but the basic format—booze, sugar, bitters, ice—can be applied to any high-quality spirit, even pale ones. Really good gin does not need much else—that’s why martinis are so widely-loved—but the beauty of a gin old fashioned, or any old fashioned, lies in… Read more...

Norway to Decriminalize Personal Purchase, Possession, and Use Of All Drugs In Small Quantities


88Gizmodo / 2h
The government of Norway is moving to decriminalize possession of small amounts of all recreational drugs as well as their use, including everything from weed and coke to heroin, per Bloomberg . Read more...

Get a Refurbished Oculus Quest VR Headset for Just $199


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Oculus Quest (Refurbished) | $199 | Oculus Read more...

Will the Texas winter disaster deter further tech migration?


71TechCrunch / 2h
Austin is known for its usually mild winters. But on February 12, a winter storm hit the state – leading to over a week of freezing temperatures. This has resulted in a statewide disaster with millions of Texas residents losing power or water, or both. It’s too early to tell the exact toll this has all taken in loss of life, property damage and economic activity. But it’s clear that this disaster

This adorable black-footed ferret is a rare cloning breakthrough


SlashGear / 2h
The first endangered US species to be successfully cloned, a black-footed ferret, could pave the way for at-risk animals to be brought back from the brink of extinction, scientists and conservationists hope as details of the breakthrough are shared this week. Elizabeth Ann may look like any other black-footed ferret, but the roughly two month old animal was actually created … Continue reading

Android 12 is bringing some important security features


36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Camera and microphone access can be turned off with two new quick toggles in Android 12.

How Will Stimulus Checks Affect My Taxes?


32Lifehacker / 2h
The last of the $600 stimulus checks were sent out by the IRS , so you should have received yours by now. But what if your checks never arrived? And how can you claim the funds as a tax rebate? Do you have to pay taxes on your stimulus checks? Here’s what you need to know. Read more...

Ransomware Gang Says It's Selling Data from Cyberattack That California DMV Warned About


55Gizmodo / 2h
A ransomware gang called “Cuba” claims to be selling off data on the dark web belonging to Automatic Funds Transfer Services (AFTS), a Seattle-based financial services and data management firm that suffered a bad ransomware attack in early February. Read more...

Panasonic's new robot cat is super pricey, but at least it can fart


29Mashable / 2h
Panasonic's first companion robot is named Nicobo , a "cat" with a penchant for flatulence. Read more... More about Cats , Mashable Video , Robot , Panasonic , and Tech

Storm Delays for Vaccines, Expanded Sequencing, and More News


72Wired / 2h
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

The 'StarCraft II' nerds at Shopify now have an esports team


35Engadget / 2h
Ecommerce colossus Shopify has unveiled its own esports organization. Shopify Rebellion has recruited some top-tier StarCraft II players, including 2016 world champion Byun Hyun-woo and Sasha "Scarlett" Hostyn, the first woman to win a major tournament in the esport. Along with teammate Julian "Lambo" Brosig, this weekend they're competing at IEM Katowice , the final stop of this season's ESL Pro

Comcast delays Internet data cap expansion in NE states until 2022


SlashGear / 3h
Late last year, Comcast revealed that it would be expanding its 1.2TB Internet data cap to the remaining states that hadn’t yet received them — a change that was originally scheduled to start next month. Not too long ago, the company said it would delay the data caps until July, but now it is back with yet another update. The … Continue reading

Uber Drivers Are Entitled to Worker Benefits, a British Court Rules


UK Supreme Court Uber•
1KNYT > Technology / 3h
The decision was an important victory for labor activists in the U.S. and Europe who are pushing for better wages and stronger protections for gig economy workers.

Get a refundable ski stay from $96 a night with this Vail Resorts sale


The Points Guy / 3h
Vail Resorts — with a ski portfolio that spans California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and Vermont — has a deal you don’t want to miss. Launching at 12:01 a.m. MST on Tuesday, Feb. 23, its 96 Hour Sale has rates starting at $96 per night for ski resort accommodations across its chain. The deal expires Friday, Feb. 26. If you have an Epic Local Pass or Epic Day Pass, you can actually ac


Rupert Neve, the Father of Modern Studio Recording, Dies at 94


100+NYT > Technology / 3h
His equipment became the industry standard and influenced the sound of groups like Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, the Grateful Dead, Santana, Chicago and the Who.

Comcast delays Northeast US data cap enforcement to 2022


100+Engadget / 3h
Following pressure from politicians and the public, Comcast won't enforce a 1.2TB data cap on customers in the Northeast US until 2022, the company said in an announcement spotted by ArsTechnica . "We are delaying implementation of our new data plan in our Northeast markets until 2022," Comcast said. "We recognize that our data plan was new for our customers in the Northeast, and while only a ver

Save up to 40% on These Magnetic Charging Accessories From ESR


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ESR HaloLock Wireless Charger | $15 | Amazon | Use Code 20OFFWIRE + Use On-Page Coupon Read more...

A New Docuseries Will Examine the Spectacular Failure of MoviePass


Gizmodo / 3h
A new docuseries from Mark Wahlberg’s production company will examine the spectacular failure of subscription service MoviePass. Read more...

Save up to 40% on These Magnetic Charging Accessories From ESR


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ESR HaloLock Wireless Charger | $15 | Amazon | Use Code 20OFFWIRE + Use On-Page Coupon Read more...

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 is Up to $400 off at Best Buy


Gizmodo / 3h
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (Core i5/128GB) | $800 | Best Buy Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (Core i5/256GB) | $900 | Best Buy Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (Core i7/512GB) | $1,600 | Best Buy Read more...

Don't Be Tricked by Certain 'Entry-Level' Jobs


47Lifehacker / 3h
There’s a sneaky ploy that companies use to lure promising workers to lower paying jobs: Often, job openings that are listed as “entry-level” require the experience of a more seasoned worker. In reality, though, the pay is the only thing reflective of an actual entry-level job. Read more...

Two Passengers Arrested For Trying To Bribe Their Way Out Of Quarantine In Hawaii


View from the Wing / 3h
Two tourists were arrested on arrival in Hawaii last Friday after trying to bribe a Honolulu airport worker out of required quarantine on arrival, since they lacked eligible negative Covid-19 tests. This tells us 3 things about Hawaii's quarantine. Continue reading ...

Stunning photo shows Perseverance's Mars landing from above


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99Mashable / 3h
NASA's Perseverance rover shared an exciting photo on Friday from right before its wheels first touched the surface of Mars . In the photo shared on the official Perseverance Twitter account , we get an extremely rare, close-up photo of an entire rover on (or almost on) another planet. The lower right quarter shows the wires that were used to lower the vehicle down from its "jetpack" lander, whic

'Exhilarating' Photo Shows Perseverance Rover Being Lowered to the Martian Surface


100+Gizmodo / 3h
NASA released a stunning photo of yesterday’s historic landing , showing the Perseverance rover being lowered to the surface during the skycrane maneuver. Read more...

Dizzying view of Perseverance mid-descent makes its ‘7 minutes of terror’ feel very real


100+TechCrunch / 3h
The Perseverance Mars rover landed safely yesterday , but only after a series of complex maneuvers as it descended at high speed through the atmosphere, known by the team as the “seven minutes of terror.” NASA has just shared a hair-raising image of the rover as it dangled from its jetpack above the Martian landscape, making that terror a lot easier to understand. Published with others to the rov

Viking survival game Valheim just hit a huge milestone


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SlashGear / 3h
If you’re a PC gamer, you’ve almost certainly heard of Valheim by now. The Viking survival game launched in early access on Steam earlier this month, and ever since its arrival, it seems to be the only thing anyone can talk about. Today, the developers behind Valheim have shared a big win for the game, as it has hit another … Continue reading

Zack Snyder's Justice League Will Release Day-and-Date Internationally


88Gizmodo / 3h
With Warner Bros.’s unprecedented announcement last year that it would be releasing its 2021 slate with day-and-date streaming and theatrical debuts, one question on the minds of audiences outside the U.S. was “Well, what about us?” So far, we’ve not had enough to really tell if there’s a wider plan or it’s… Read more...

Apple event tipped for March 16: Here’s what could be inside


SlashGear / 3h
The next Apple event was tipped to take place approximately one month from now, on March 16, 2021. At this event, we’ll likely see the next iPad, the next iPad Mini, AirTags, and an expansion of what Apple Card will be able to accomplish.* This latest lineup tip suggests that the most extravagant device will be the iPad, modifying previously … Continue reading

Apple faces development hurdles with MagSafe battery pack accessory


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41Ars Technica / 3h
This is the current MagSafe charger, which is sold separately from the iPhone 12. [credit: Samuel Axon ] Bloomberg has published yet another report sharing details of a planned Apple product launch. This time, the publication's sources say Apple is working on a magnetically attached battery pack for iPhones—it would be the first Apple-designed iPhone battery pack that does not double as a case. T

The 5 Biggest Tech Failures on Mars


Gizmodo / 3h
Space fans all over the world breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when NASA’s Perseverance rover reached the surface of Mars safely. Humanity’s recent spate of bad luck aside, Mars is famous for ending missions before they even begin, with its inhospitable climate and the whole being-140-million-miles-away thing.… Read more...

Block Party’s Tracy Chou will join us at TechCrunch Sessions: Justice on March 3


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Tracy Chou’s resume is impressive. She interned at RocketFuel, Google and Facebook before becoming a software engineer at Quora and Pinterest. She is also a major advocate for diversity within the tech industry, launching Project Include in 2016. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Block Party , a platform aimed at making people feel safer on social media platforms. Obviously, we’re absolutely thri

Another Earthquake Nails the Crumbling Fukushima Power Plant


500+Futurism / 3h
Not Again A powerful earthquake struck the site of Japan’s already-crumbling Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant last weekend, further damaging the facility that experts and authorities have spent years trying to safely maintain. The power plant’s operators found that cooling water levels had dropped in two of the plant’s reactors, indicating that the earthquake caused them to spring new leaks,

Cybercriminals have found a devious new way to trick you with phishing scams


36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Attackers are modifying URL prefixes to bypass email scanners and trick users into opening their phishing links.

American Airlines shifts focus from Canada to the Caribbean through 2021


The Points Guy / 3h
Airlines have been busy adjusting schedules to fly places where people are actually going. The latest move comes from American Airlines, which is pulling out of three Canadian cities while boosting flights to the Caribbean. With Canada largely closed for the foreseeable future, American is suspending service to Halifax (YHZ), Ottawa (YOW) and Quebec (YQB) for the entirety of 2021, per Cirium sche


With $20M A round, Promise brings financial flexibility to outdated government and utility payment systems


100+TechCrunch / 3h
The last year has been one of financial hardship for billions, and among the specific hardships is the elementary one of paying for utilities, taxes and other government fees — the systems for which are rarely set up for easy or flexible payment. Promise aims to change that by integrating with official payment systems and offering more forgiving terms for fees and debts people can’t handle all at

5 things to know about staying at Legoland Florida’s new Pirate Island Hotel


The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note : Legoland Florida provided complimentary accommodations to TPG as part of a media event, but all opinions expressed below are the author’s. As a Florida resident with a six-year-old daughter, I’ve visited many of Central Florida’s theme parks. However, I’ve never sprung for a hotel stay at an on-property option — instead preferring a longer commute as a trade-off for more spacious

JBL's Xtreme 3 Is a Nearly Perfect Portable Bluetooth Speaker


Gizmodo / 3h
With summer right around the corner, you might want to consider JBL’s Xtreme 3. It’s a durable and portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers a surprising amount of bass for those who like to listen to music even at top volumes. Read more...

Use a Push Broom for Light Snow Instead of a Shovel


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As I write this, it is snowing outside my home in eastern Pennsylvania. Again. It has been snowing on and off for so long it’s almost comical—except that we passed the “where do we even put this stuff?” stage many days ago and it still keeps on falling. What I know this snowfall means, though, is that pretty soon my… Read more...

No, John Carmack. That’s a Stupid Idea


Gizmodo / 4h
Scalpers buying up graphics cards and gaming consoles only to resell them at hugely inflated prices is a problem. And iD Software co-founder John Carmack has an idea as to how to stop it, as he laid out on Twitter last night. What if manufacturers simply auctioned their own stock directly to consumers? Read more...

Australian news app beats Facebook in App Store


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Take that Facebook . A homegrown app from Australia Broadcasting Company (ABC) topped iOS download charts in Australia, outpacing Facebook. That's important for one big reason: Facebook just banned news from appearing on Australian newsfeeds in response to a law that would require the social giant to pay for news. If Australians really shift to using sources like the ABC app for news, it could re

It took a year, but Gwyneth Paltrow figured out how to exploit the pandemic


500+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge Gwyneth Paltrow is at it again . Here's the scene for the perfect grift for our times: Tens of millions of people around the country have fallen ill with COVID-19. Nearly half a million have died. Given chronic testing shortages, millions more have likely been infected and never diagnosed. Some of those infected will develop long-term effects, suffering lingering symptoms for weeks to mon

Incredible Photo Shows NASA Mars Rover Hanging Below “Sky Crane”


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Jetpack Snapshot NASA has released a new photo sent to us all the way from Mars courtesy of its Perseverance rover, which successfully landed on the Red Planet on Thursday. The incredible image shows the rover hanging below the probe’s “sky crane,” a rocket-powered device that lowered Perseverance from an altitude of about 70 feet down to the surface below. A similarly designed crane also was use

Travelers Arrested For Attempted $3,000 Hawaii Entry Bribe


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While we’ve seen all kinds of incidents of travelers trying to skip Hawaii’s testing or quarantine requirements, this is a new one for me… Hawaii visitors offer $3,000 entry bribe Two visitors were arrested last Friday at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Hawaii, as they’re accused of trying to bribe airport screeners to allow them to bypass travel restrictions. According to rep

Netflix's 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7' is free to watch on YouTube


83Engadget / 4h
To mark the 51st anniversary of the verdict in the namesake case, Netflix's The Trial of the Chicago 7 is currently free to watch on YouTube . You'll need to act pretty quickly to check out the film if you don't have a Netflix subscription, though — it'll only be on YouTube until midnight Pacific Time on Sunday. The movie tells the story of anti–Vietnam War protesters who were charged with conspi

Epic new photos show NASA Perseverance rover during its wild Mars landing


SlashGear / 4h
NASA has released new photos of its Perseverance Mars Rover taken just moments before its six wheels hit the ground, an astonishing glimpse into the fiendishly complex descent on its innovative Sky Crane. The Perseverance rover – complete with its Mars helicopter companion – touched down on the surface of Mars on Thursday afternoon, February 18, the culmination of millions … Continue reading

IKEA's TRADFRI Smart Motion Sensor Now Supports Apple HomeKit


23How-To Geek / 4h
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to get into smart homes, IKEA’s TRADFRI system is one option worth considering. It’s one of the few affordable options that support Alexa, Google Assistant, and Homekit. But only some TRADFRI products work with Homekit, and now IKEA’s motion sensor and shortcut button are joining those ranks. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Get $100 Off the M1 Mac Mini and MacBook Pro at Select Retailers


35How-To Geek / 4h
Select retailers are offering hefty discounts for Apple’s revolutionary M1 Mac Mini and MacBook Pro. The base-model M1 Mac Mini, which usually costs $700, is just $600 at Costco and $670 through Amazon and B&H. You can also save $80 on the base-model M1 MacBook Pro or $100 on the upgraded M1 MacBook Pro through Amazon. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Build a LEGO Raspberry Pi Video Jukebox With Free Instructions and Code


200+How-To Geek / 4h
LEGO Dimensions was a great “toys to life” style game that saw dozens of LEGO minifigs and vehicles brought together in an epic adventure. Alas, LEGO canceled the game, and it won’t see any more updates. But why let your sets go to waste? With some code and a Raspberry Pi, you can turn your LEGO Dimensions characters into an epic jukebox. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Microsoft Office 2021 Launches Later This Year With Shortened Support Cycle


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Microsoft has spent the last decade pushing customers to its cloud-based Microsoft 365 subscription service. And while the company is gearing up to release Office 2021 and Office LTSC with the traditional one-time purchase model, there’s a catch. Office 2021 and Office LTSC will not enjoy the 7-year support cycle seen with previous releases of the Office software suite. Read This Article on Revie

America's First Electric Cruiser Motorcycle Looks Like a Dieselpunk Dream


200+How-To Geek / 4h
You have a surprisingly wide array of choices if you want an all-electric motorcycle. It makes sense: the super-light, super-efficient design is already primed to maximize the benefits of electric over gas. But so far those choices have been limited to less comfy sport bikes and similar. Curtiss is changing that with the eye-catching One, a long, low cruiser bike. Read This Article on Review Geek

How Your Partner's Birth Control Can Affect Your Sex Life (And What to Do About It)


32Lifehacker / 4h
Birth control is unique among medical interventions, not least of all because its name straight-up tells you what it does—it controls birth by preventing pregnancy. Beyond that, though, there are a lot of other things birth control can do. Some are great: Hormonal birth control can clear skin and make periods or… Read more...

The YouTube Android app can now play 4K HDR videos


100+Engadget / 4h
If you own a Sony Xperia 1 ii , now is the time for your phone to shine. In an update spotted by Android Police , YouTube now supports 4K HDR playback on Android devices, bringing the app in line with its iOS counterpart. Igor Bonifacic / Engadget There aren’t many Android phones with 4K displays out there. Basically, the list starts and ends with Sony. But provided the video you’re about to watc

Apple Car reportedly shopping for the eyes of its autonomous driving


SlashGear / 4h
Apple’s autonomous car project is hunting for the well-rumored EV’s eyes, a new report suggests, with the iPhone-maker said to be in discussions with multiple LIDAR specialists. The scanning technology is widely – though not universally – believed to be key to building vehicles that can drive themselves, given its ability to map an environment, in real time, and in … Continue reading

3 strategies for elevating brand authority in 2021


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Amanda Milligan Contributor Amanda Milligan is the marketing director at Fractl , a prominent growth marketing agency that’s helped Fortune 500 companies and boutique businesses alike earn quality media coverage, backlinks, awareness and authority. More posts by this contributor 6 reasons why reporters aren’t interested in your content marketing 2 strategies for creating top-of-funnel marketing c


Meet the Female Founders Alliance startups from TC Include at TC Sessions: Justice 2021


100+TechCrunch / 4h
We’re less than two weeks away from TC Sessions: Justice 2021 , a day-long deep dive into the state of diversity, inclusion and equity in tech. March 3 is your opportunity to hear from and engage with the people who, through entrepreneurship, venture capital, labor organizing and advocacy, are both using and challenging tech to disrupt the status quo for the betterment of all. This programming-pa

Texans Are Sleeping In Their Teslas to Survive Freezing Cold


4KFuturism / 4h
Heat Seeker Texas was gripped by a deep freeze this week, bringing the second largest state in the United States to its knees. Millions are still without power, while many more continue to lack access to clean water or even water at all. Amid rolling blackouts, Texans are having to get creative to stay warm, as homes predominantly use electricity as a heat source in the state. But Tesla owners ha

WandaVision episode 7's mid-credits scene explained


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Unlike in other episodes of WandaVision, this time Marvel is teasing something after the credits have started rolling.

How Apple and Bandai tried selling dreams to kids and the internet to adults


75Engadget / 4h
The early 90s were pretty grim for Apple. Employees didn't feel great about then-CEO John Sculley's hands-off leadership, and lots of the company's cash — too much, perhaps — was tied up in R&D for projects that either wouldn't connect with the market, or failed to see the light of day. The company's competitiveness was waning fast, and something had to change. Meanwhile, 5,000 miles away, one of

How to Enable Microsoft Edge's New 'Kids Mode'


51Lifehacker / 4h
Microsoft is testing a new “Kids Mode” for Edge that makes the browser safer for younger users with just a few clicks. Read more...

Why We Want Tech Copycats to Fail


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Big Tech likes to copy the hot new thing. But that’s not always good for the rest of us.

Intel Core i5-11600K fails to match AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in leaked benchmarks


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CPU shows up on Geekbench ahead of its rumored March 15 debut.

How to watch BlizzConline’s opening ceremony and game panels


SlashGear / 5h
Thank to the COVID-19 pandemic, last year Blizzard decided to not only delay BlizzCon – its annual event where it details new games and major updates to its existing lineup of titles – but also to turn it into an online-only affair. This new event, dubbed BlizzConline, is finally happening this weekend, and judging by some of the leaks so … Continue reading

Destiny 2’s future is set: Bungie just stacked the deck


SlashGear / 5h
This week Bungie reaffirmed their dedication to Destiny 2 and the entire Destiny IP in a major way. They’ve revealed that they’ll be expanding their Bellevue, WA headquarters, investing in new key talent, and welcomed new members to the Bungie Board of Directors “from the Entertainment and Media Industry.” Keep this moment in your mind – it may be a … Continue reading

Miami edtech startup Nearpod acquired by Renaissance


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Nearpod, the Miami-based edtech company, is being acquired by Renaissance Holding Corp., a group that develops education technology. While Nearpod isn’t announcing the news until later this month, the information leaked to Yahoo! Finance yesterday, and a source inside the company confirmed the sale with TechCrunch this morning. The acquisition price and further details have yet to be disclosed. N

The government failed Texans—so people on the internet stepped in


100+MIT Technology Review / 5h
On Valentine’s Day, Texas plunged into a polar vortex the likes of which hadn’t been seen since 1899. Freezing temperatures led to widespread power outages. Homes more used to the swampy heat were useless against the wind and cold, with pipes bursting and ceilings caving in. Where water, clothing, and food were being distributed, lines snaked around the block. Hundreds of people in Texas have bee

Prediction: How Will JetBlue Price Mint On Transatlantic Flights?


43One Mile at a Time / 5h
JetBlue is expected to launch transatlantic flights in the coming months , with the first routes expected to be from Boston and New York to London. We still don’t know which London-area airport the airline will fly to, though personally I think Gatwick will be the most likely, based on the slots that have been awarded so far . JetBlue will operate transatlantic flights with brand new A321LRs, fea

Study finds key flaws in Twitter's Birdwatch fact-checking program


69Engadget / 5h
Less than a month after Twitter started its Birdwatch fact-checking program , a study has unearthed some troubling issues with the crowdsourced initiative. The Poynter Institute for Media Studies analyzed almost 2,700 contributions and found that less than half of the program's participants submitted reliable sources and citations to back up their fact checks. The institute also determined that t

Early-bird pricing increases next week for TC Early Stage Operations & Fundraising


100TechCrunch / 5h
Just because there are no shortcuts to startup success doesn’t mean you have to reinvent the wheel. At TechCrunch Early Stage 2021 , a virtual bootcamp experience in two distinct parts, you’ll learn from leading experts across the startup spectrum — including prominent founders ready to share their personal experiences and hard-won advice to help you avoid costly missteps. Early-bird pricing for

How to Use Snow When You Don't Have Running Water


100+Lifehacker / 5h
Right now, many people in Texas have power but no water and are turning to melting snow to have something to drink or wash in. This technique does work—as wintertime campers know well—but there are a few tips that will help you do the job efficiently. Read more...

'It's a Sin' star Omari Douglas guesses classic '80s bangers from the standout soundtrack


20Mashable / 5h
If you haven't yet watched It’s A Sin, a brand new five-part series from Channel 4 and streaming on HBO Max, then you're missing out! I sat down with one of the actors, Omari Douglas , to jam out and discuss some of the biggest bangers from the soundtrack of the show. Read more... More about Music , London , Soundtrack , 1980s , and Gay Community

Comcast reluctantly drops data-cap enforcement in 12 states for rest of 2021


500+Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / A Comcast van in Sunnyvale, California, in November 2018. (credit: Getty Images | Andrei Stanescu ) Comcast is delaying a plan to enforce its 1.2TB data cap and overage fees in the Northeast US until 2022 after pressure from customers and lawmakers in multiple states. "[W]e are delaying implementation of our new data plan in our Northeast markets until 2022," Comcast said in an announce

Plex is testing integration with Apple's TV app


48Engadget / 5h
One of the best features of Apple's TV app is that you can access most of your other streaming apps in one place. While not every major platform is supported in this way, some of the more big ones, including Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ , are — and it looks like you'll be able to soon add Plex to that list . Did…did Plex just add Apple TV app integration with their latest beta (7.14)… 🤯 pic.tw

That Time a Canadian Town Derailed a Diesel Train and Drove It Down the Street to Provide Emergency Power


2KGizmodo / 5h
Even in a suburb of Montreal that’s well versed in dealing with winter storms, inclement weather can still overwhelm basic services like power, an issue with which millions of people in Texas are still currently struggling. After an especially bad ice storm in 1998, the mayor of Boucherville, Quebec, had a clever idea… Read more...

What is an ICO? Everything you need to know


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All your questions about ICOs, answered.


Fintech companies must balance the pursuit of profit against ethical data usage


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Richard Steggall Contributor Australia native Richard Steggall is the CEO of Urban FT , a New York-based fintech company. He has more than two decades of experience in fintech, capital growth, mergers & acquisitions and strategic IPO advisory. Financial institutions are falling behind the tech curve in delivering on the convenience consumers demand, leaving the door wide open for Big Tech compani

Florida Women Caught Wearing Elderly Disguises to Get Vaccine Early


1KFuturism / 5h
Two Florida women in their 30s reportedly dressed up as “grannies” to get the COVID-19 vaccine early, according to local Orlando news station WFTV . “OMG,” WFTV reporter Lauren Seabrook wrote in a Thursday tweet . Director of the Florida Department of Health Raul Pino “just said two young girls in their 20s dressed up as grandmas with ‘bonnets and gloves’ and went through the line to try and get

UK Supreme Court says Uber drivers are not independent contractors


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Enlarge (credit: Peter Summers/Getty Images) The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has ruled that Uber drivers are legally workers, not self-employed contractors as Uber has argued in courts around the world. The ruling means that drivers in Britain and Northern Ireland are eligible for additional benefits and protections, including a minimum wage. Uber claims that it merely acts as a technolog

Just released: 4 things we know about Disney World’s upcoming 50th anniversary festivities


The Points Guy / 5h
When guests walk through the turnstiles on Oct. 1, Disney World will officially celebrate its golden 50th anniversary. Disney World has been prepping for this celebration for quite some time, including with 2020’s new paint job for Cinderella Castle , a variety of new attractions that have been under construction , a whole new look for Epcot and more. But now, we have some new details about when

Valve gets dragged into Apple and Epic’s legal fight over Fortnite


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Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Apple's bitter legal dispute with Epic Games over the distribution of Fortnite on iOS has now managed to rope in Valve. Apple has subpoenaed the Steam maker for a wide range of PC game sales data it says is crucial to its case. But Valve is fighting back against that subpoena, saying its information is proprietary, not relevant to Apple's case, and w

iPhone fold concept suggests a sleek future


SlashGear / 5h
A concept video created by Svyatoslav Alexandrov, Alexandrov’s Studio for ConceptsiPhone demonstrates what might be if Apple jumps onboard the foldable train. In this concept, the iPhone Fold is exactly what you might expect: an iPhone 12 Pro with a big ol’ bend in the middle. If what we’re seeing here is made real by Apple, we’ll basically have everything … Continue reading

Padmé Amidala's Literary Star Wars Trilogy Will Conclude With Queen's Hope


300+Gizmodo / 5h
Originally, author E.K. Johnson wanted to call the third book in her Star Wars Padmé trilogy Queen’s Gambit . You can probably guess why she had to change it, settling on Queen’s Hope as her second choice. Read more...

What Would It Take to Actually Settle an Alien World?


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David Gerrold's new novel Hella is about a low-gravity planet inhabited by dinosaur-like creatures—and it doesn't skip the logistical details of human habitation.

When Is It Appropriate to Talk About How Much Money You Make?


68Lifehacker / 5h
Americans are notoriously squeamish about discussing our personal incomes. On some level it makes sense: In a society with an immense concentration of wealth within the hands of a few and the glorification of the wealthy splashed across magazine covers and TV shows, we can feel uncomfortable talking about our own… Read more...

A Nuclear Reactor May Be About To Solve The Disappearance Of Amelia Earhart


View from the Wing / 5h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

The best deals we found this week: $100 off the Mac mini M1 and more


36Engadget / 5h
Even as Presidents' Day sales came to a close this week, plenty of other tech deals cropped up across the web. Those who have been holding out for a deal on an OLED TV can get an LG CX model at a deeply discounted price, and Apple's Mac mini M1 hit a new all-time low of $600. Amazon's also having a sale on most of its Fire tablets, knocking the Fire 7 down to $40 and its Kids equivalent to $60. H

When are the Golden Globe Awards 2021? Date, channel, host, predictions and more


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What's the Golden Globe Awards 2021 date? Our guide that and more as the stars prepare to be honored and skewered at the 78th annual awards ceremony.

Hear us out: Why Spirit gives Delta a run for its money in our head-to-head comparison


38The Points Guy / 5h
In 2021, passengers may have new priorities when it comes to selecting an airline. Take Delta Air Lines for instance. The Atlanta-based carrier has led the way in COVID-19 safety and cleanliness protocols since the onset of the pandemic. It remains the only U.S. airline to continue blocking middle seats across its entire narrowbody fleet through at least April 30. On the other end of the spectrum

Bleak thrills make Amazon's 'Tell Me Your Secrets' a huge bummer


21Mashable / 5h
Television thrillers are complex by definition. They have to keep the audience engaged and do so by dazzling them with twists, drama, and shocking revelations that speak to the darkness at the heart of their characters. There is a line, however, and once that line is crossed, those twists, that drama, and the aforementioned darkness become suffocatingly confusing. At that point, the show becomes

It pays to be a PS Plus member during the PlayStation Store's Double Discount sale


Mashable / 6h
GET DOUBLE THE SAVINGS WITH PS PLUS: Now through March 3, PlayStation Plus members can save up to 80% on select games during the PlayStation Store's Double Discount sale . (Non-members save up to 40%.) Hot off the heels of its annual Critic's Choice Sale , PlayStation just kicked off another major savings event for all of you gamers out there who need something new to play. Now through March 3 ,

Apple subpoenaed Valve in its fight against Epic Games


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Valve fights back against requests "six years’ worth of PC game and item sales".

Apple Mac Mini drops to all-time low price at Amazon this weekend


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This weekend's Mac Mini deals are offering some stunning price drops, with a full $100 off the cheapest model.

Scientists Communicate With Lucid Dreamers During Sleep


1KFuturism / 6h
Hello There For the first time, scientists managed to open a line of two-way, real-time communication with sleeping volunteers who were in the midst of a lucid dream. Scientists from Northwestern University and various European institutions were able to chat with lucid dreamers and ask them questions, receiving answers in real-time in the form of specific eye movements, Motherboard reports . It’s

PS5 restock: Best Buy is sold out – here's where to look next


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Best Buy has more PS5 in stock, but you'll have to act fast before they're gone.

Google Meet is making meetings more secure for everyone


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Changes will help enhance the privacy of participants outside an organization.


Marlon Nichols will discuss how to secure seed funding at TechCrunch Early Stage 2021


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We’re excited to announce another terrific panel for our stacked TechCrunch Early Stage event on April 1 & 2. Marlon Nichols will be joining us to discuss securing seed funding. Nichols is intimately acquainted with the topic — as a founding managing partner of MaC Venture Capital (nee Cross Culture Ventures), he has been involved in helping more than 100 early-stage startups receive seed funding

Friday's Best Deals: Xbox Games and Gift Cards, Surface Pro 7, Champion Hoodies, Ulta Lash Products, Sony a7 III Camera, Trifo Robot Vacuum, Oculus Quest, and More


64Lifehacker / 6h
Sales on Xbox games and gift cards plus the Surface Pro 7 lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...

Apple Gearing Up for March Event Featuring New iPads and AirTags


Gizmodo / 6h
After the iPad Air got refreshed last fall, people have been waiting for the iPad Pro to get a similar revamp, which according to new leaks could happen—along with the release of Apple’s AirTags—sometime soon in mid-March. Read more...

Friday's Best Deals: Xbox Games and Gift Cards, Surface Pro 7, Champion Hoodies, Ulta Lash Products, Sony a7 III Camera, Trifo Robot Vacuum, Oculus Quest, and More


64Gizmodo / 6h
Sales on Xbox games and gift cards plus the Surface Pro 7 lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...

US airlines to support contract-tracing efforts in bid to help restart travel


The Points Guy / 6h
U.S. airlines are known for being especially competitive. We saw that in action just this week when United responded to JetBlue’s Newark expansion with a targeted long-haul flight. Still, from time to time, carriers cooperate to address industry-wide concerns, often through their large trade organization, Airlines for America (A4A). This week, A4A announced that Alaska Airlines, American, Delta,

How To File Your Taxes for Free


100+Lifehacker / 6h
Despite the fact that roughly 70% of Americans who file are eligible for free tax filing through the IRS, they still spend $1 billion a year in unnecessary filing fees. With that in mind, here are your best options for filing your taxes for free. Read more...

Blizzard Arcade Collection leaks hours before BlizzConline


SlashGear / 6h
Yesterday, Blizzard suffered a leak in which details about World of Warcraft: Shadowlands and World of Warcraft Classic were revealed ahead of BlizzConline, which is an online-only stand-in for what should have been BlizzCon 2020 in November. Now, even more information has leaked out, this time about a rumored Blizzard Arcade Collection, which revisits Blizzard’s classic games from the past. … Co

What Is the Google Assistant “Snapshot” Feature?


27How-To Geek / 6h
Google Assistant has so many features that it can be a little overwhelming to understand all that it can do. “Snapshot” is a feature that you may have never heard of, but it might be something you’ll want to start using. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Street Fighter could collide with Fortnite in the next crossover event


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Dataminers have discovered clues that hint that Street Fighter is Fortnite's next big crossover event.

The Beats Studio 3 headphones hit lowest sale price ever in massive $150 discount


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The Beats Studio 3 noise canceling headphones are on sale with a massive $150 discount at Verizon.

6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more this weekend


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From psychological thrillers to stories based on real-life, there's a lot to watch this weekend.

Ethical online data collection needs to be a default, not a choice


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Here's what businesses should look for in an online data collection provider.

A MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhones Is Reportedly in the Works


Gizmodo / 6h
The return of MagSafe was a big surprise with the iPhone 12 lineup, and with it came the promise of new, magnetic accessories. Aside from the ones introduced with the new iPhones last fall, Apple is reportedly working on a MagSafe battery pack. Read more...

OnePlus 9 specs leak shows disappointing lack of upgrades from OnePlus 8 and 8T


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We've seen a OnePlus 9 specs leak, and while it doesn't cover all aspects of the phone, it doesn't show many upgrades from earlier OnePlus phones.

How to Co-Parent More Effectively


47Lifehacker / 6h
Navigating co-parenting relationships is not easy, whether co-parenting with a particularly difficult ex or with a former partner you generally have a positive relationship with. Most people are not irredeemable jerks, though, and when the focus of a co-parenting relationship can continuously be centered around the… Read more...

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine seeks FDA EUA tweak after unexpected good news


SlashGear / 6h
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is more stable than originally believed, the pharmaceutical company has said today, submitting new evidence for cold temperature storage that could significantly improve access to the drug. Although showing a high success rate in early efficacy trials, Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine did have one big drawback: it appeared to only remain stable at ultra-cold temperatures. T

Sea of Thieves just had its biggest month yet, three years after it first released


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And developer Rare says this year is going to be its biggest yet.

Hawk-Eye Live could replace Wimbledon line judges and other news


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BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

Nature Processes Millions of Tons of Our Poop Each Year Surprisingly Well


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Humans have forced the Earth’s ecosystems to deal with a lot of crap, from deforestation and biodiversity loss to the climate crisis. Then, there’s our, um, literal crap, which a new study shows that the planet is surprisingly well-equipped to manage. Read more...


Meet the First Endangered Animal to Be Cloned in North America


500+Gizmodo / 7h
Elizabeth Ann is the first clone of a black-footed ferret, but more importantly, she’s the first endangered species to be cloned in the United States. Her birth represents an important milestone in the ongoing effort to increase the genetic diversity of this threatened species. Read more...

Uh, a 65-inch Samsung 8K TV is on sale for less than $2,000


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Need guidance at a glance? These are our favorite TV deals from Walmart, Best Buy, Dell, and Amazon as of Feb. 19: Samsung 65-inch Q800T Series 8K UHD Smart TV (QN765Q800TAFXZA) — $1,999.99 (save $1,500) Hisense 75-inch 4K LED UHD Android Smart TV (75H6510G) — $599.99 (save $400) LG 75-inch NanoCell 85 Series 4K UHD Smart TV (75NANO85UNA) — $1,299.99 (save $400) If you're looking to upgrade from

Get a note from Chase about cash-like transactions? Here’s what it means


The Points Guy / 7h
Within the last month, I received six emails from Chase regarding changes to my account. If you’ve enrolled in paperless notices for your Chase accounts, you likely received similar emails. Otherwise, you’ve probably gotten some letters from Chase in the mail. Regardless of how you received the news, these notices discuss revised terms that will affect most, if not all, Chase cards starting in ea

18 deals on Lightning cables that were designed to take a beating


28Engadget / 7h
Nobody really thinks about all the stress we put our phone charging cords through. The poor things get twisted around corners, rolled up and jammed in pockets, and other ungainly tasks that leave them frayed or broken. Here, we’ve rounded up 18 different Lightning cables that were built to handle the daily strain. JunoPower Kaebo Braided Anti-Tear Charging Cable (3-Pack) Specifically designed to

Thompson Hollywood Opening In 2021


One Mile at a Time / 7h
Hyatt’s footprint in Los Angeles is woefully lacking. The only “real” full service Hyatt hotel in the Los Angeles area is the Andaz West Hollywood (then there’s also the Hyatt Regency LAX , but that’s not exactly a destination hotel). There’s some good news on this front, as Hyatt’s next full service hotel in the area has just started accepting reservations. Thompson Hollywood basics The Thompson

How to Improve Your Chances of Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment


100+Gizmodo / 7h
When not one, but two safe and highly efficacious vaccines received Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration in December 2020—less than a year after the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States— it almost seemed too good to be true. (Which is not to imply that corners were cut in… Read more...

POCO reveals new devil/angel logo for future phones


SlashGear / 7h
The future of the POCO phone brand is sort of Mad, but with a “sense of goodness.” According to documentation for their brand update this week, their new logo is a bit of a mashup of elements, some good, some bad, some witty. You’ll find the icon here, complete with antennae, a halo, mad eyes, and a triangle mouth. The … Continue reading

Valve won't help Apple defend against Epic's antitrust lawsuit


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76Engadget / 7h
Apple is using every tool at its disposal to fight Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit over the App Store, and that apparently includes recruiting one of Epic's rivals... or rather, trying to recruit one of them. Apple and Valve have submitted a joint court letter indicating that they'd failed to reach agreements over a subpoena requesting Steam data. Apple wanted info on Steam's yearly financial perfo

20 best tweets of the week, including Ben Affleck and smoking that Urkel


25Mashable / 7h
It's Friday, which, to be fair, resembles most other days in the pandemic. It's not like we're headed out to the bars, or going to parties, or attending fun family gatherings — at least you shouldn't be. But it is still Friday and that remains something to celebrate. To ring in the end of the week, we collected some good tweets. Because that's what I do on Friday around here and you deserve to la

Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine just got a lot easier to transport and distribute


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The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech now has less stringent and extreme transportation requirements than when it debuted. Originally, the mRNA-based vaccine had to be maintained at ultra-low temperatures throughout the transportation chain in order to remain viable — between -76°F and -112°F. New stability data collected by Pfizer and BioNTech, which has been submitted to the U.S

10 investors predict MaaS, on-demand delivery and EVs will dominate mobility’s post-pandemic future


100+TechCrunch / 7h
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just upend the transportation industry. It laid bare its weaknesses, and conversely, uncovered potential opportunities. Electric bikes sales spiked as public transit ridership evaporated. The public, and investors, began to recognize the utility of autonomous sidewalk delivery bots, which had once been viewed as mere novelties; the rising popularity of on-demand deliv

Hackers stealing credit card details using Google apps


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This isn’t the first time Google’s reputation has been abused by online racketeers.

How to watch The Muppet Show online: stream every season with Disney Plus today


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The groundbreaking original Muppet series finally has a streaming home! Here's how to watch The Muppet Show online with Disney Plus today.

I Waited Five Hours for AOC to Ask the Robinhood Guy a Question, and This Is What I Got


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Those of us who sat through yesterday’s five-and-a-half-hour House Committee on Financial Services hearing on the GameStop short squeeze had maybe, foolishly, hoped against hope to see some cold hard accountability. We came to hear Robinhood’s CEO explain why, at the peak of the GameStop run, the trading app shut out… Read more...

Ford's Mach-E is a stylish and capable EV, but it's no Mustang


200+Engadget / 7h
When I was still a kid, my old man owned a 1965, sharkskin blue Mustang 289. Some of my favorite childhood memories involved spending our Sunday afternoons cruising around San Francisco in it. Now, nostalgia is a hell of a drug, so when I first laid eyes on Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E at the 2019 LA Auto show , my reaction was a resounding and heartfelt “hard pass.” With its crossover styling,

A fraction of Robinhood’s users are driving its runaway growth


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Yesterday’s House Financial Services Committee hearing about GameStop and Robinhood wasn’t great . Reuters has a good summary of one its few interesting bits, a scrap between the elected inquisitors and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev regarding whether his firm had to raise additional capital to continue operations during the GameStop saga; TechCrunch has reported on the matter since its inception, thou

Transfer Citi ThankYou Points To LifeMiles With 25% Bonus (Extended)


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At the moment you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to one of my favorite Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. This promotion was initially launched in late January, but has now been extended by a further week. Transfer Citi ThankYou points to LifeMiles with 25% bonus Between January 27 and February 25, 2021, you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankY

How to Improve Your Chances of Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment


100+Lifehacker / 7h
When not one, but two safe and highly efficacious vaccines received Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration in December 2020—less than a year after the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States— it almost seemed too good to be true. (Which is not to imply that corners were cut in… Read more...

How to Send RSS Feeds to a Microsoft Teams Channel


37How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft Teams aims to be a one-stop-shop for your work, and that includes consuming information from the web. Here’s how to keep up with your favorite websites by adding RSS feeds to Microsoft Teams. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Matterport is now the newest iPhone and iPad’s most awesome 3D app


SlashGear / 7h
The folks at Matterport revealed a relatively major update this week, specifically for iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Pro 2020. This update adds improved dimensional accuracy with LiDAR for those two devices. This means that the 3D sensor at the back of the device – that sensor you’re usually not thinking about more than once in a blue moon – … Continue reading


Get a Roomba 981 robot vacuum and an Echo Dot for over $200 off


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SAVE UP TO $237.58: As of Feb. 19, get the iRobot Roomba 981 robot vacuum for only $349.99, and choose to add on an Echo Dot smart speaker for an additional $10. Cleaning your own floors is so 2020 (and after last year, we all deserve a break from housework). Level up your home cleaning game with an iRobot Roomba 981 robot vacuum , which has a ton of smart features to keep your home clean — and y

Apple is working on a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12, report claims


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Apple will soon be putting its MagSafe technology to better use. The company's iPhone 12 lineup of devices, launched in 2020, supports magnetically attached add-ons. But aside from a wired magnetic charger, a wallet and some cases, Apple hasn't actually done a lot with MagSafe. Now, Bloomberg reports Apple is working on a magnetically attached battery pack. According to the report, Apple has been

An Entire Second Floor Pops Out of this Tiny RV, Complete with a Working Elevator to Get Up There


1KGizmodo / 7h
There’s never been a better time to hit the open road and escape an over-crowded city, but why leave the creature comforts of home at home? Living out of a recreational vehicle can be quite luxurious , even if you’re not driving a bus, as the transforming SAIC Maxus Life Home V90 Villa Edition RV demonstrates. Read more...

There’s Office 2021 good news if you hate software subscriptions


SlashGear / 7h
Office 2021 for PC and Mac is coming later this year, Microsoft has confirmed, but despite what many believe you won’t need an Microsoft 365 subscription in order to use it. Although Microsoft has shifted its focus in recent years to subscription-based software and services, particularly as it weaves in cloud functionality and storage from OneDrive, there’s still a subset … Continue reading

Get 60GB of data for just £11.50 a month with this cheap Vodafone SIM only deal


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The retailer Mobiles.co.uk is offering one of the best SIM only deals on the market with 60GB of data for just £11.50 a month.

Microsoft wraps up SolarWinds investigation, says some code was stolen


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Investigation into the SolarWinds hack is now closed, but Microsoft's battle against cybersecurity threats continues.

Apple MagSafe battery accessory could put an end to bulky charging cases


SlashGear / 7h
With the introduction of MagSafe on the iPhone 12 lineup, Apple has opened the door to a number of magnetic accessories. The company itself has crafted some MagSafe accessories for the iPhone 12, and now it’s rumored to be working on a magnetic battery pack. As you might imagine, a MagSafe battery pack would allow users to wirelessly charge their … Continue reading

No, You Cannot Turn Potato Chips Into Mashed Potatoes


500+Lifehacker / 7h
There are three types of food content on TikTok: Stuff that is genuinely useful, pure shitposts , and honest content that just isn’t good. If you watch this mashed potato hack video from elis_kitchen , it may not be immediately clear which type you are looking at. However, if you view it within the context of their… Read more...

Capture a Few Extra Bucks With $300 off the Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera


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Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) | $1,698 | Amazon Read more...

The Internal Details Of The New American-JetBlue Flights They Didn’t Share In Their Press Release


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American and JetBlue announced new flights and are now codesharing out of New York and Boston . But there's more to the story than has been reported, based on internal documents reviewed by View From The Wing . Here are details on which routes are open for codesharing, some restrictions involved, and what mileage-earning is possible so far - as well as customer service plans for itineraries invol

Watch your favorite movie franchise for cheap with this Prime Video deal


26Mashable / 7h
Save up to 50%: Shop Prime Video's new movie bundles and get your favorite series for cheaper than buying each movie individually. If you start watching one movie in a series, you've got to watch them all. Those are the rules. Unfortunately, if a movie franchise isn't all together on one of your streaming platforms, it can get a little pricey trying to finish the series if you're watching them le

Teenage Engineering's OB-4 'magic radio' is playfully decadent


35Engadget / 7h
How long can one enjoy a five-second loop of “ The Power of Love ” by Huey Lewis and The News? I managed a solid six minutes, chopping it in half, extending it, moving the loop up and down the lyric — “pow pow power, p...p...p... pow-er.” Huey tried, in vain, to complete the lyric, but I wouldn’t let him. And so it went until I finally let Mr. Lewis finish his sentence. Besides, the golden-oldies

Google sued over 'greatly exaggerated' claims about streaming service Stadia


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Google has been hit by a class-action lawsuit alleging Stadia "greatly exaggerated" the quality of its streaming service.

6 times I really wish I had the Amex Gold card


The Points Guy / 7h
I have a confession to make: Before this month, I hadn’t opened a new credit card in, well, a while. But now that I’m able to start opening new lines of credit once again, the American Express® Gold Card is at the top of my list. And it has been for a while. That’s because I consistently run into situations when I think to myself, “If only I had the Amex Gold card in my wallet.” And that’s become

How to Watch Every Season of ‘The Muppet Show’ Without Cable


60How-To Geek / 8h
For years, the classic series The Muppet Show had limited availability for home viewing, thanks to a tangle of licensing issues. The five-season series that brought the iconic Muppets into the mainstream is now finally fully available to watch at home. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

A first-of-its-kind geoengineering experiment is about to take its first step


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Trapped inside a long glass tube in a ground-floor lab at Harvard University is a miniature copy of the stratosphere. When I visited Frank Keutsch in the fall of 2019, he walked me down to the lab, where the tube, wrapped in gray insulation, ran the length of a bench in the back corner. By filling it with the right combination of gases, at particular temperatures and pressures, Keutsch and his co

Ex-General Catalyst and General Atlantic VC announces $68M debut fund


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As of 2019, the majority of venture firms — 65% — still did not have a single female partner or GP at their firm, according to All Raise . So naturally, anytime we hear of a new female-led fund, our ears perk up. Today, New York-based Avid Ventures announced the launch of its $68 million debut venture capital fund. Addie Lerner — who was previously an investor with General Catalyst, General Atlan

Use 'FPS Boost' to Enhance Older Games on Your Xbox Series X/S


52Lifehacker / 8h
Backward compatibility is one of the best Xbox Series X|S features. Not only can you play almost every game from each previous Xbox console on the new system, but many also receive visual enhancements that make them look and run better than ever. Read more...

Best laptop deals this weekend: Asus, Lenovo, Samsung, and more


Mashable / 8h
OUR TOP PICK: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 — save $1,2876.60 BEST CHROMEBOOK DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Touch-Screen Chromebook — save $300 BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: Asus Chromebook Flip C43 4 — save $53 What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's work, watching Netflix, or

Yamaha's YDS-150 digital sax puts practicality over performance


100+Engadget / 8h
There’s a move perfected by middle school orchestra members — mainly clarinet players, in my experience — that emerges directly after a musician makes a jarring mistake during a performance. The player will stop and look down at their instrument in shock, as if it had just grown sentient and created the former nasty sound of its own volition. They’ll shake their head as if to say, “Jeez, it’s so


New renewable energy record set in 2020


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Last year, clean power generated more electricity than fossil fuels for the first time ever

The UK's 5G network still needs a lot of work to modernise


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Users across the UK still struggle to get 5G all the time, GWS finds.

How to Have Your Apple Watch Speak the Time Out Loud


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There are many ways to tell time on the Apple Watch. There’s the traditional time on the watch face, or you could have your Apple Watch tap out the time. But did you know that you can have the Apple Watch speak the time out loud? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

James Gunn's Peacemaker Crew Comes Together in Set Photos


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Teyonah Parris promises big sadness for WandaVision ’s finale. Netflix is turning Lupita Nyong’o and Vashti Harrison’s fantastical children’s book into an animated musical. More Fate: The Winx Saga is on the way. Plus, behind the scenes on Raya and the Last Dragon ’s work-from-home production. Spoilers, away! Read more...

Apple is reportedly making a magnetic iPhone battery pack


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100+Engadget / 8h
MagSafe on the iPhone 12 family has mainly been useful for wallets and charging stations, but Apple is apparently ready to extend that functionality in clever directions. Bloomberg sources claim Apple is developing a MagSafe battery pack that would wirelessly charge your iPhone 12 (and, presumably, future iPhones ). Unlike previous Apple battery packs , this wouldn't double as a case — not necess

United’s launching nonstop service from Boston to London Heathrow


300+The Points Guy / 8h
Can’t say I saw this one coming! United Airlines just announced nonstop service between Boston’s Logan Airport and London Heathrow. The flight will operate daily with a Boeing 767-300ER. The airline has not yet committed to a launch date, but has confirmed that it plans to operate the flight with its “high-J” version of the 767 , including 99 economy seats, 22 in Premium Plus and 46 Polaris seats

Facebook admit fault in WhatsApp privacy update scandal


Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Bash Automation & Scripting Basics (Part 1)


How-To Geek / 8h
Automation of a repetitive task tends to bring joy to the Bash developer: instead of typing endless commands again and again, a script simply does the work repetitively. Bash is ideal for such automation. This series will get you started… Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Write Your Own Iterable Objects in PHP


How-To Geek / 8h
PHP allows you to create iterable objects. These can be used within loops instead of scalar arrays. Iterables are commonly used as object collections. They allow you to typehint that object while retaining support for looping. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Xbox gifts cards are 10 percent off on Amazon


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Xbox owners can save a bit of money on games, add-ons, subscriptions and more by shopping Amazon's new sale on Xbox gift cards. Many values of Xbox cards are 10 percent off right now, meaning you can get $100 for only $90 , $50 for $45 , $30 for $27 , $10 for $9 and so forth. Almost all of these sale prices are all-time lows, making it a good opportunity to essentially get free money to use howev

Only a tiny percentage of security vulnerabilities are actually exploited in the wild


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Kenna Security report suggests the threat to enterprises posed by vulnerabilities may not be as great as it first appears.

How Do I Fix a Glitched Photo Library in macOS?


36Lifehacker / 8h
You do everything right, yet disaster still strikes. Such is the world of troubleshooting a fussy PC, like when a prompt suggests that it’s fixing your computer but somehow makes a situation worse. Read more...

I'm in love with the Coveys' personality-matching outfits in 'To All The Boys: Always and Forever'


31Mashable / 8h
Welcome to Thanks, I Love It , our series highlighting something onscreen we're obsessed with this week. Last week, the final installment in the To All the Boys series arrived on Netflix. And while it gave longtime fans a glittery conclusion to Lara Jean and Peter's swoon-worthy romance, it also delivered some fabulous costumes. All the movies in the To All the Boys series have featured outfits t

Owlcam unveils a new $259 smart dashcam, lowers prices on older models


54Engadget / 8h
The tumultuous tale of the smart dashboard camera Owlcam isn't over yet. It launched in 2018 as an innovative, LTE-equipped dashcam from Apple's former iPod lead, Andy Hodge. But the company faced a troubled launch, went out of business at the end of 2019, and was revived under new owners, Callpass and Xirgo, last year . After facing plenty of heat over a much more expensive subscription plan and

A new microfluidic sensor measures lactate concentration during exercise


SlashGear / 8h
Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science have created a new wearable microfluidic sensor that can measure lactate concentration in sweat in real-time. Lactate is a compound present in sweat that’s an important biomarker used to quantify exercise. Available wearable sensors are typically rigid devices that can cause skin irritation. The wearable sensor developed by the researchers is soft an

Too much coffee could lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease


Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Tesla reduces the price of the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV


Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

How to Quickly Create QR Codes With Bing


27How-To Geek / 8h
If you’ve ever needed to create a QR code but you didn’t know how, Microsoft has an easy-to-use tool available in any web browser through its Bing search engine. Here’s how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

United Retaliates Against JetBlue, Launches Boston To London Flights


500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
United seems to be preemptively targeting JetBlue with this new route announcement … United Airlines’ new Boston to London route United Airlines has announced that it plans to launch daily nonstop flights between Boston and London in 2021, which will be the carrier’s 19th daily flight to London Heathrow. The exact start date for the service hasn’t yet been revealed, as it will be based on demand


This Self-Oscillating Hair Dryer Is as Effective as It Is Absurd


41Gizmodo / 9h
When you have long, thick hair, drying it is tedious and time-consuming. I’m a busy gal, so I’ll admittedly try anything that promises to shorten the process—hence why I agreed to test this ridiculous, self-oscillating Panasonic hair dryer that also supposedly reduces frizz by shooting “tiny, moisture-rich particles”… Read more...

Australia Is Fighting a Platform War on the Wrong Battlefield


100+Wired / 9h
Plus: Google’s ad software, the future of space travel, and the Texas governor’s weird tune.

The Love Triangle Is a Sex Toy With a Pleasurable Price


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This adorable little device is actually a powerful two-in-one suction toy and vibrator.

The Mars Landing Was the Best Thing on TV This Week


200+Wired / 9h
Apologies to all other TV.

The Surface Pro 7 gets a massive $380 price cut in epic deal at Best Buy


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A fantastic deal - the Surface Pro 7 gets a massive $380 price cut at the Microsoft sale at Best Buy.

Xbox wireless headset pre-orders are selling out fast


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Xbox Series X wireless headset pre-orders are now live, here's where you can claim yours before stock runs out.

SailPoint is buying SaaS management startup Intello


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SailPoint , an identity management company that went public in 2017 , announced it was going to be acquiring Intello , an early-stage SaaS management startup. The two companies did not share the purchase price. SailPoint believes that by helping its customers locate all of the SaaS tools being used inside a company, it can help IT make the company safer. Part of the problem is that it’s so easy f

Acast buys New York Times-backed podcast company RadioPublic


50Engadget / 9h
The growth in podcast audiences has driven a frenzy of deal-making led by music streaming purveyors Spotify , Apple and Amazon . Now, industry giant Acast is looking to boost its reach through a major acquisition of its own. The company has purchased the New York Times -backed podcast technology start-up RadioPublic for an undisclosed price. As part of the deal, Acast will get get its hands on Ra

Millions of patients affected by healthcare breaches last year


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Over 26 million people were exposed in healthcare breaches last year.

Two new Silent Hill games could be on the way, according to new rumors


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Is Konami making two new entries in the horror game series? Let's examine the latest rumors.

This Lexus Gamers’ IS is the Twitch community’s vehicle of choice


SlashGear / 9h
Lexus is literally putting gamers in the driving seat with its newest Gamers’ IS concept. Based on a standard 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport, Gamers’ IS is the first vehicle designed by and for the Twitch community, said Lexus, and the video streaming platform’s 15 million daily active users were responsible for voting on the vehicle’s modifications. “The Twitch … Continue reading

Why Are My Microsoft Edge Tabs Faded? How to Turn off Sleeping Tabs


32How-To Geek / 9h
Starting in version 88, Microsoft Edge automatically enables its Sleeping Tabs feature for all users. Wondering why some of your tabs are faded in the Edge toolbar? Here’s how the Sleeping Tabs feature works (and how to turn it off). Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Best Rental-Friendly Smart Home Products


24How-To Geek / 9h
Smart home products can range from super fun to incredibly useful. The problem is, a lot of them require drilling holes or wiring cables to work—probably not something you can do if you’re renting your current home. But no need to fear, as there are plenty of ways to make your home smarter that won’t tick off your landlord. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Engadget Podcast: Why did the power grid fail in Texas?


59Engadget / 9h
Texas is facing a once-in-a-century storm, and unfortunately its power grid couldn’t keep up. This week, Devindra and Cherlynn chat with native Texan and techie Alex Cranz about what happened, and why Texas is so unique when it comes to power infrastructure in the US. Also, they dive into Facebook’s decision to halt new sharing in Australia, and why Lastpass decided to make its free password mana

Toronto’s UHN launches a study to see if Apple Watch can spot worsening heart failure


100+TechCrunch / 9h
A new study underway at Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN), a group of working research hospitals in the city, could shift our approach to treatment in an area of growing concern in human health. The study, led by Dr. Heather Ross, will investigate whether the Apple Watch can provide early warnings about potentially worsening health for patients following incidents of heart failure. The st

Save up To 50% On Microsoft's Biggest Games, From Flight Simulator to Halo


56Gizmodo / 9h
Up to 50% Off Microsoft Games | Best Buy Read more...

Microsoft updates Surface Duo emulator with sample apps to inspire app makers


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The samples are designed to help developers understand the potential of the Surface Duo’s dual screens.

WandaVision episode 7's ending explained: what did we just learn?


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What we just learned about WandaVision in episode 7's ending.

More evidence the Oppo Find X3 will be one of the best camera phones of 2021


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It looks as though the upcoming Oppo Find X3 phones will have custom-made Sony camera sensors.

Clubhouse downloads double in two weeks, analytics firm says


200+BBC News - Technology / 9h
App Annie says downloads of the audio app went up from 3.5m to 8.1m in 16 days this month.


WhatsApp to go ahead with changes despite backlash


500+BBC News - Technology / 9h
The messaging app is making a second attempt to convince users to accept its new privacy policy.

Researchers were able to have a real-time dialogue with sleeping people


SlashGear / 9h
Researchers have conducted an experiment that sounds like something out of the movie Inception. A group of researchers from Northwestern University has worked with independent laboratories in France, Germany, Netherlands, and the US on the study, which was able to have a real-time dialogue with people who were asleep and dreaming. Researchers say the dreamers were able to solve simple … Continue

The Last of Us TV show: everything we know so far about the HBO series


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Naughty Dog’s incredible PS3 game is getting a TV adaptation for HBO, it seems – but what ground will The Last of Us TV show actually cover?

The Perseverance Mars rover just took Linux to another planet


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NASA mission engineer celebrates use of open source software, including Linux, in the latest mission.

Ouch: Cathay Pacific Crews Get Brutal New Schedules Due To Quarantine Requirement


66One Mile at a Time / 9h
Cathay Pacific crews have been asked to volunteer for incredibly unpleasant schedules over the coming months, due to Hong Kong’s new crew quarantine requirement. Hong Kong’s new crew quarantine requirement Hong Kong has had one of the strictest testing and quarantine requirements since the start of the pandemic. While air crews have had to get tested frequently, they’ve been exempt from the quara

The Bronx will be home to NYC's first e-scooter share program


52Engadget / 9h
E-scooter rental sharing is finally coming to NYC starting with a pilot launching in the Bronx, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today. The program will start this spring with 2,000-3,000 scooters in the northeast part of the borough, in the vicinity of Eastchester, Wakefield, Pelham Parkway and Co-Op City. "We are happy to deliver the city’s first e-scooter share pilot — craf

It Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Get a PlayStation 5


86Wired / 9h
This week, we share our horror stories about trying to procure Sony’s elusive new gaming console. We also share tips for testing your own luck.

Cathay Pacific Brings Back Fuel Surcharges


View from the Wing / 9h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Kauai expanding resort bubbles; 10 reasons to visit Timbers Resort in Hawaii


The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: Timbers Kauai Ocean Club and Residences provided complimentary accommodations to TPG in order to test its resort bubble, but all opinions expressed below are the author’s. Big news out of Hawaii where the island of Kauai has agreed to a plan to dramatically expand at least one of the island’s “resort bubbles.” Timbers Kauai Ocean Club and Residences sponsored TPG to try out the new

The next Call of Duty might take us back to World War 2


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Prominent leaker hints that Sledgehammer will be returning to WW2 for Call of Duty 2021.

New browser-tracking hack works even when you flush caches or go incognito


200+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The prospect of Web users being tracked by the sites they visit has prompted several countermeasures over the years, including using Privacy Badger or an alternate anti-tracking extension, enabling private or incognito browsing sessions, or clearing cookies. Now, websites have a new way to defeat all three. The technique leverages the use of favicons, the tiny icons

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus gets Mystic Navy hue in India


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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus back in August last year, and now the company has announced a snazzy new colour for the device called Mystic Navy.

The Morning After: NASA’s Perseverance begins its search for ancient life on Mars


41Engadget / 10h
After launching in July 2020, NASA’s Perseverance touched down on Mars at around 3:55 PM ET yesterday, following a smooth descent to the surface. Perseverance's engineering cameras shared images from the landing site shortly after touchdown, which you can see here . If you’re waiting on high-resolution images for your next PC or smartphone wallpaper, you’ll have to wait on NASA a little longer. N

All-new Nissan Qashqai compact SUV launches in Europe


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SlashGear / 10h
Nissan has officially revealed the all-new Qashqai compact crossover SUV in Europe. The SUV will go on sale in Europe this summer and won’t be available in the United States. The new model’s launch marks the third generation of the Qashqai since the SUV debuted in 2007. Nissan notes that Qashqai is one of its top-selling vehicles in the European … Continue reading

Oppo Find X3 Pro may just look like a poor man's iPhone 12 Pro


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Weeks ahead of its launch, the Oppo Find X3 Pro has passed through TENAA, revealing a design inspired by the iPhone 12 in all the wrong ways.

Lenovo launches Smart Clock Essential with Google Assistant in India


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Lenovo has launched a new connected digital smart clock called the Smart Clock Essential at a price of Rs 4,499 in India which also features Google Assistant.

American Express launches new ‘Digital Receipts’ feature


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Digital Receipts could be positive on a number of fronts from reducing transaction disputes to improving customer satisfaction levels.

Realme GT might not beat OnePlus and Oppo phones in charging speed after all


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The Realme GT 5G was recently spotted on China's 3C certification portal with a 65W power adapter – so is 125W fast charging not happening?

Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras are getting upgrades that filmmakers will love


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Nikon is preparing big firmware updates for its Z6 II and Z7 II cameras next week, along with a new Essential Movie Kit for filmmaking enthusiasts.

The 8 Best Features in Android 12 Developer Preview 1


50How-To Geek / 10h
Five months after the release of Android 11, Google announced Android 12 Developer Preview 1 (DP1). Although most of the changes take place behind the scenes, these are the eight best user-facing features you can expect. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Outriders gets a huge demo next week – here’s what you need to know


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Mass Effect meets Diablo meets Doom? The imminent demo will give you a good feel for this co-op loot shooter.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Pro Power generator saves the day for Texas man


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Texas residents have been hit extremely hard by severe winter weather over the last week, bringing significant amounts of snow and ice, leading to power outages widely across the state. Many Texas residents spent days without electricity or water as the winter storm brought the Texas infrastructure crashing down. One Houston-area resident is the owner of a 2021 Ford F-150 … Continue reading

YouTube is permanently closing its creator-focused city 'Spaces'


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With the pandemic prompting tech companies from Facebook to Twitter to embrace remote working en masse, the need for large physical sites may soon start to look like an antiquated idea for businesses that operate online. And so it goes for YouTube, which is shifting away from one of its major workspace projects for creators toward a hybrid model that combines virtual events with intimate pop-up e

Most businesses would pay extra for employees to be better connected


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Most organizations expect half of the workforce to remain remote for at least another year.

WOW: Several US Cities To Brazil Business Class From $470 Roundtrip


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I'm going to argue this isn't a mistake fare, but you can currently fly roundtrip business class to Brazil from $470 roundtrip. Routings to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are on American Airlines, with São Paulo about $50 more. If you want to continue to other Brazilian cities for about $20 more than that, connections beyond São Paulo can be included on American's partner Gol. Continue reading ...

When World of Warcraft Is an Escape—and a Memorial


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As kids, my cousin Kano and I spent hours together in this fantastical world. During quarantine, and for the first time since his death, I logged in again.

As Coronavirus Variants Spread, the US Struggles to Keep Up


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The nation is a sequencing superpower. But without a federal strategy or enough funding, scientists can’t coordinate to track an evolving threat fast enough.

The AI Research Paper Was Real. The ‘Coauthor’ Wasn't


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An MIT professor found his name on two papers with which he had no connection. A different paper listed a fictitious author by the name of "Bill Franks."

Podimo, the podcast and short-form audio subscription service, picks up €11.2M in new funding


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Podimo , the Copenhagen-founded subscription service for short form audio stories and podcasts, has raised an additional €11.2 million in funding. The round is led by Chr. Augustinus investment fund, and comes just eight months after announcing its €15 million Series A. Existing investors and the Spanish VC Aldea Opportunity Fund also participated. Founded in 2019, Podimo is a podcast and short-f

Cygnus X-1 contains a surprisingly massive black hole


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The image below is an artist’s impression of the Cygnus X-1 system, which contains the most massive stellar-mass black hole we have ever detected without the use of gravitational waves. The massive black hole in the system is 21 times the mass of the sun. Cygnus X-1 is one the closest black holes to Earth and was initially discovered in … Continue reading

Android 12 has a new, easier way to share Wi-Fi passwords


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UC San Diego's electronics-free soft robot only needs pressurized air to move


84Engadget / 11h
Soft robots are more flexible than traditional machines and have the potential to squeeze into and explore more places. However, most of them need electronic components like circuit boards, valves and pumps to work. Those components are typically heavy, expensive and have to be tethered to the machines outside their body. Now, engineers from the University of California San Diego have developed a

Before Fortnite, There Was ZZT: Meet Epic’s First Game


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Thirty years ago—on January 15, 1991—an American college student named Tim Sweeney released ZZT, a low-key adventure game with a revolutionary element: It shipped with a free, built-in game editor. ZZT’s success spawned Epic Games, Unreal Engine, and most recently, Fortnite. Here’s why ZZT was special. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Four steps to creating a data driven business


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API strategies allow organizations to empower teams to drive their digital experiences, without writing code.

Microsoft is making it harder for some users to get Windows 10 update support


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Microsoft is cutting down the support period for its long term release by half.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 and Watch Active 3 could both be on the way


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The Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 might not be the latest Samsung wearables for much longer.

Uber Drivers Entitled to Paid Vacation and Minimum Wage According to UK Supreme Court


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Uber drivers in the UK should be classified as workers and entitled to both paid vacation time and the minimum wage, according to a ruling Friday by Britain’s Supreme Court . But Uber’s London office is already disputing the scope and relevance of the ruling for its British drivers, insisting that its own rules have… Read more...

Maserati Grecale SUV spied outside of Modena factory


SlashGear / 11h
The Maserati renaissance continues with its newest Grecale crossover, a compact SUV built on the underpinnings of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s Giorgio platform. After unveiling its MC20 supercar last year, Maserati gave us a peek at a darkened silhouette of the Grecale. Slotting below the Levante SUV, Grecale is named after the “fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea,” said … Continue readin

Xbox Series S ‘presents challenges for future titles’, says Metro Exodus dev – here's why


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Microsoft’s more affordable Xbox Series S could pose a problem in the future, according to Metro Exodus developer, 4A Games.

Pentax K-3 Mark III delay hints at issue that's hitting all camera manufacturers


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The Pentax K-3 Mark III has been delayed again, but the reason is something that could see a lull in all camera launches.


Mark Wahlberg will produce a series charting the rise and fall of MoviePass


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Mark Wahlberg is producing a documentary series charting the spectacular rise and fall of the infamous movie-ticket subscription service MoviePass , reports Deadline . The show is reportedly based on Insider reporter Jason Guerrasio’s award-winning coverage of the troubled company, which offered access to unlimited movie screenings for just $9.95 per month, from its founding by entrepreneurs Stac

Black Country: Facebook censured local dish chat


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It has apologised to a history group after saying a Black Country delicacy violated its standards.

Acast acquires podcasting startup RadioPublic


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Podcast advertising company Acast is announcing that it has acquired RadioPublic , the startup that spun out of public radio marketplace PRX in 2016. At first, RadioPublic’s main product was a mobile app for podcast listening, and it still supports the app. But co-founder and Chief Product Officer Matt MacDonald said that over time, the team’s focus shifted to products for podcasters, specificall

WhatsApp is going ahead with its controversial privacy update


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WhatsApp has decided to press ahead with controversial changes to its privacy policy despite the initial backlash.

'Kill switch' failed as drone hit controlled space near Gatwick


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The drone had gone out of control during a demonstration flight at Goodwood Aerodrome.

A bunch of Microsoft devices are on sale at Best Buy


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Microsoft makes some of the most attractive laptops and tablets running Windows, but they typically come at high price tags. Best Buy's latest sale on all things Microsoft is a good opportunity to grab a new Surface device — or another Windows laptop — while saving some cash. The sale lasts through the weekend and we've highlighted the best deals on the best configurations below to make things ea

'Pushing Daisies' deserves a resurrection


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"Name a canceled TV series that deserves to come back” is a fun game for those who like to reminisce about great shows that never got their due. In this current era of Hollywood, in which resurrecting long dead entertainment properties is clearly de rigueur, one beloved show is an especially apt answer to that question — Pushing Daisies , Bryan Fuller’s gone-too-soon masterpiece about literally b

Take the confusion out of reporting abuse, online harassment with this app


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Survivors of abuse are used to hearing, “What evidence do you have to back that up?” or “Have you documented these incidents?” when they turn to a police officer or the legal system for safety. Create a timeline of the violence. Screenshot the harassing emails in which they threaten to hurt or report you. Transcribe the threatening voicemails. Photograph the burning red marks on your wrists after

Study finds too much coffee can increase risk of cardiovascular disease


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Researchers from the Australian Center for Precision Health at the University of South Australia have published the world’s first genetic study that found long-term, heavy coffee consumption can increase the amount of lipids in the blood and significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In the study, long-term heavy coffee consumption is considered six or more cups per day. … C

Uber loses its final appeal in UK Supreme Court in landmark ruling


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51Mashable / 12h
Uber has lost its appeal at the UK Supreme Court, which ruled that Uber drivers should be classed as workers and not as self-employed. The ruling could have significant implications on the wider gig economy and its business model, and even on UK employment law. Uber drivers won the right to minimum wage, holiday pay, and protection from discrimination in the ruling. The company had appealed to th

Noise-cancelling headphones deal: grab this huge saving on the Jabra Elite 85H


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You can save big on these stellar noise-cancelling headphones from Jabra at Amazon.

How Antler East Africa is building early-stage startups with experienced professionals


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Unlike incubators and accelerators, company builders are organizations that tend to develop startups from scratch mainly based on their own ideas and resources. In the process, they bring together tech enthusiasts — designers, developers, marketers — who likely meet each other for the first time to work on a startup. Antler is one such organization. But it runs a mixed model where it also acts as

UK Supreme Court rules that Uber should treat drivers as workers


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57Engadget / 12h
The UK's Supreme Court has today upheld a judgment ( .PDF ) that says Uber drivers in the UK are entitled to the legal rights and protections afforded to workers . It is the latest in a series of cases where judges have found that, despite Uber’s claims to the contrary, its drivers are not self-employed entrepreneurs . In his judgment, Lord Leggatt said that workers were logging in to the Uber ap

Presentations on Google Workspace just got a major upgrade


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Prezi now integrates with Google Workspace, delivering an enhanced presentation experience for Google Drive, Meet, and Classroom users.

Microsoft Office 2021 is coming to Windows PCs and Macs later this year


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Microsoft will release two new versions of Office later this year, the company announced on Thursday . Office 2021 will be available on both Mac and Windows PCs in the second half of the year, and, like Office 2019 before it , it will be a one-and-done purchase. No need for a Microsoft 365 subscription . The company didn’t say what new features consumers can expect but did note that it plans to s

iPhone 13 could feature in-screen Face ID or Touch ID unlock


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A newly published patent outlines how future Apple devices could have screens incorporating a range of sensors.

Apple could have a clever trick to ensure your MacBook is always charged when you need it


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It seems that macOS Big Sur battery optimization could soon get much smarter.

Uber loses gig workers rights challenge in UK Supreme Court


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Uber has lost a long-running employment tribunal challenge in the U.K.’s Supreme Court — with the court dismissing the ride-hailing giant’s appeal and reaffirming earlier rulings that drivers who brought the case are workers, not independent contractors. The case, which dates back to 2016 , has major ramifications for Uber’s business model (and other gig economy platforms) in the U.K. — and likel

'The Trial of the Chicago 7' is now free to watch on YouTube, but only for 48 hours


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Read more... More about Netflix , Entertainment , and Movies Tv Shows

Nintendo Switch users are getting two classic games for free


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Following the most recent Nintendo Direct, game developer Capcom has made two classic games Ghosts ‘n Goblins and 1943: The Battle of Midway free to download.


Redmi Note 10 display could rival the latest iPhone in one key aspect


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Xiaomi’s Manu Kumar Jain says that the upcoming Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G’s AMOLED display will be as bright as the iPhone 12 Pro at 800 nits.

New offerings on Indian OTT platforms this week


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These are the best series and new releases on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Aha and other OTT platforms in India.

Asus ROG Phone 5 release date confirmed, and it’s much sooner than expected


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Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone 5 will be unveiled on March 10, which is less than a year after its predecessor.

The Snyder Cut, Ryzen 5000 failures and PS5 scalpers: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 52


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

Save 25% on a cooling pad for your laptop


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TL;DR: Keep your laptop at peak gaming temperature with the HAVIT Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad , on sale for $31.95 — a 25% savings — as of Feb. 19. If you worry about your gaming laptop falling prey to overheating , you may want to consider a laptop cooling pad — like this top-rated one from HAVIT . The HAVIT Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad has a quiet motor and three large cooling fans that provide airf

Everyone can use basic graphic design skills. Here's how to learn.


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TL;DR: Learn graphic design skills that you can use no matter what your job is with the Graphic Design for Beginners Course . As of Feb. 19, get one year access for only $19.99 — a 79% savings. If you’ve never dabbled in graphic design before, it definitely wouldn’t hurt to start — especially since this Graphic Design for Beginners Course from Shaw Academy is discounted to just $20 for a limited

Snag an impressive pair of wireless earbuds for less than $80


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TL;DR: Need new headphones? Snag a pair of HAVIT G1W wireless earbuds for $76.95 as of Feb. 19, a total savings of 14%. Sleek, durable, and high-quality, the G1Ws are a great option if you're looking for a pair of wireless earbuds. These headphones fit snugly, deliver clear sound, and have a battery life of 21 hours when you factor in the charging case. They also support Siri and Google Assistant

Netflix's ‘I Care a Lot’ is an uphill thrill that gets tangled in its own web


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Too often, a show or movie buckles under its own promise. Writer and director J Blakeson's I Care a Lot looks like a guaranteed good time, an unexpected thriller starring a steely Rosamund Pike, but the end result feels incomplete. Instead of fleshing out its characters and arc too much or too little, I Care a Lot falls somewhere in the middle, leaving us itching for more but also hoping for less

Learn how to play piano from home with this app


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TL;DR: Get started on learning piano with a lifetime subscription to Skoove , on sale for $149.99 — a 50% savings — as of Feb. 19. Interested in learning how to the play the piano? You can get started on your new hobby with this app. With hundreds of lessons, thousands of inst