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CD Projekt Red Hit By Cyber Attack, Source Code For Cyberpunk 2077 And Witcher 3 Held For Ransom


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CD Projekt Red is the latest game company to be hit by a cyber attack. The company released a statement on Twitter this morning saying an “unidentified actor” has hacked some of its systems, and included a a screenshot of the ransom note. Accessed data includes source code for some of the studio’s games, alongside… Read more...

The best noise-canceling headphones


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Check out the best noise-canceling headphones that will keep the world out and your music in.

Update Your New Chromecast to Fix Its Stupid Reboot Bug


100+How-To Geek / 51min
While the Chromecast with Google TV is famous for its simple, intuitive interface, a confusing boot error that asks you to manually reset the device is pushing some users to their wit’s end. Thankfully, a new Google TV firmware update promises to solve the boot error. Google says that the update should hit your device before the end of the week. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Weber brings wireless smarts to its gas grills


Engadget / 7min
Weber has built smart features into several upcoming gas grills. The Genesis EX-315, EX-335 and SX-335 and the Spirit SX-315 incorporate the Weber Connect platform, which aims to make grilling easy . Until now, the platform has only been available on the company's smart grilling hub and pellet grills . The latest models can monitor temperatures and let you know when it's time to flip or serve you

Make spring cleaning a cinch: We found 5 Dyson vacuums on sale for up to $100 off


20Mashable / 10min
Select Dyson vacuums are on sale on Amazon for up to 20% off as of Feb. 9: OUR TOP PICK: Dyson V11 Torque Drive — save $100 BEST BUDGET PICK: Dyson V7 Fluffy — save $65 BEST FOR PET HAIR: Dyson Ball Animal — save $24.99 There are two types of people in this world nowadays: Those who have been disciplined enough to keep their homes spotless while they're stuck inside, and those who have let cleanl

Covid-19 Vaccine Scams Spread Under Facebook's Watch


72Wired / 13min
Don’t use an iTunes gift card to purchase doses of the vaccine online.

WHO Scientists Say Wuhan Lab Leak 'Extremely Unlikely' to Have Caused Covid-19 Pandemic


Gizmodo / 16min
Scientists assembled by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the covid-19 pandemic have announced their early findings. They concluded that the first known cases traced to a seafood market in Wuhan, China in December 2019 likely don’t represent the original source of the outbreak. At the same… Read more...

Months after buying Uber self-driving project, Aurora signs Toyota deal


Ars Technica / 16min
Enlarge (credit: Aurora) Autonomous driving startup Aurora announced on Tuesday that it has scored a partnership with Toyota to build self-driving taxis based on the Toyota Sienna minivan. Aurora says it's aiming to have a fleet of Sienna prototypes ready for testing on public roads by the end of the year. Denso, a major Japanese auto parts manufacturer, will also contribute to the project. It's

Arturia's software synths are 50 percent off until February 25th


24Engadget / 18min
If you missed Arturia’s Black Friday sale , you now have another chance to get most of its software at a bargain, with the company discounting its softsynths, effects and sound banks by 50 percent until February 25th. As with almost every Arturia sale, two main highlights stand out. The first is its Analog Lab V software, which includes some of the same virtual synths included in the company’s $5

Uber riders might be able to hail self-driving Toyota minivans with help of Aurora


Mashable / 19min
At the end of last year, it looked like Uber's self-driving cars were done for good when autonomous vehicle tech startup Aurora took over its robocars unit as part of a $400 million deal . But now Aurora is reviving a driverless ride-hailing service. Aurora announced Tuesday that by the end of this year it'll design, build, and start testing a fleet of self-driving Toyota Sienna minivans. The car

Spotify confirms it’s (finally) testing a live lyrics feature in the U.S.


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Spotify this morning confirmed it’s testing a new, synced lyrics feature in the U.S. market, following a report from Engadget . Though the streaming music service today offers live lyrics in a number of markets — 27, in fact, including its recent launch in South Korea — it has not offered lyrics in the U.S. for many years. Instead, Spotify here runs the “Behind the Lyrics” feature provided in par

Mighty Buildings nabs $40M Series B to 3D print your next house


80TechCrunch / 19min
Once upon a time, the idea of 3D-printed homes felt like a thing of the future. But as housing gets less and less affordable — especially in ultra-expensive markets such as the Bay Area — companies are getting creative in their quest to build more affordable homes using technology. One of those companies, Oakland-based Mighty Buildings , just raised $40 million in Series B funding for its quest t

Alert: 8+ Delta Business Class Award Seats To Israel For December Holidays


View from the Wing / 22min
Saver awards in business class are wide open flying Delta to Israel for the end of 2021. Israel is likely to have nearly their entire population vaccinated soon, if you're looking for a place you might bet on opening up to travel for later this year it's a reasonable bet to make. Each flight showing availability has between 2 and 8 or more business class award seats available (8 is the most shown

Apple Watch price cut: the Apple Watch 6 drops to $349.99 in epic deal at Amazon


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A fantastic Apple Watch deal, you can score a $49 price cut on the all-new Apple Watch 6 at Amazon.

Leaked Android 12 Screenshots Show Some iOS-Like Changes Coming


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Gizmodo / 28min
While Google typically waits until much later in the spring to officially show off new updates and features, some leaked screenshots may have just given us an early look at changes coming to Android 12. Read more...

How to Use 3D Facial Effects on Zoom


How-To Geek / 30min
Video meetings can feel dull and repetitive, especially if you’re doing them every day. Zoom has plenty of tools like virtual backgrounds to help liven things up a bit. If that’s not enough, you can change up your appearance with some fun, AR facial effects. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Long Do Amex Membership Rewards Points Transfers Take? (2021)


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If you’re collecting miles & points through credit card spending, I always recommend doing what you can to accrue transferable points currencies . That’s because these points are much more flexible than when you’re earning an individual airline or hotel points currency. You have the flexibility to transfer these points to all kinds of travel partners, and you’re safeguarded from a devaluation in

Mexican online grocer Jüsto raises $65M in General Atlantic-led Series A


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Jüsto , an online supermarket based in Mexico City, announced Tuesday it has raised $65 million in a Series A round led by General Atlantic. The amount is sizable for a Series A in general, but supersized for a LatAm startup. In fact, according to PitchBook data cited by General Atlantic, the round represents the largest Series A raised in Latin America in the past decade. Existing backers also p

Samsung adds “Mystic Navy” blue to Galaxy Tab S7 lineup


SlashGear / 41min
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ were granted a new color this week. On pre-order this week, Samsung delivered the color “Mystic Navy” to the universe of Samsung tablets. The devices will cost the same as their alternate-color counterparts, starting at approximately $650 USD. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ will remain the same … Continue reading

What should banking look like for modern couples?


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Zeta co-founder Aditi Shekar has spent the past three years tracking the ways couples share and manage their finances, from each card swipe to every split bill. Her effort led to tens of thousands of couples signing up for a free budgeting app experiment. Today, those learnings have been formed into a venture-backed startup. Zeta is a new fintech platform that helps couples join their finances. Z

SpaceX opens pre-orders for Starlink satellite internet service


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You can put money down on Elon Musk's next technological venture right now, as long as you're willing to wait. SpaceX recently launched pre-orders for its upcoming Starlink satellite internet service. Anyone who does so will pay $99 up-front just to get their foot in the door. Just know the pre-order page on Starlink's website says you may not get access to the service for quite a while, based on

BT upgrades the humble landline phone with Alexa voice assistant smarts


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BT has launched its new Advanced Digital Home Phone, combining its handset technology with built-in Alexa functionality.

Nintendo Switch deals: Pro Controller returns to lowest price yet at Amazon


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Nintendo Switch deals are offering a return to the Pro Controller's lowest price ever this week.


Google Fi VPN gets some big upgrades on Android with iPhone launch inbound


SlashGear / 47min
Today Google announced a number of updates to its Google Fi phone service. The biggest updates revolve around Google Fi’s built-in VPN, which is now moving out of beta on Android after Google has made some performance improvements. It sounds like the VPN slowed internet speeds too much for beta testers, so after making some changes on that front and … Continue reading

The UAE successfully put a probe in orbit around Mars


89Engadget / 49min
The United Arab Emirates Hope mission , its $200 million project to send a satellite into orbit around Mars, has been a success. It means that the UAE is the fifth body to reach Mars, after the US, Russia, the European Union and India. Hope was launched last July from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan, carried on the back of a Mitsubishi H-2A rocket. It has taken seven months to reach its des

Google Play Store vs. Google Store: What’s the Difference?


How-To Geek / 51min
In the Google world, there are two store names you’ve probably seen. While the Google Play Store and the Google Store may sound similar, they are very different. Each one serves an important purpose in the Google ecosystem. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

'Cyberpunk 2077' Game Developer Hacked and Blackmailed, Irony Lost on No One


33How-To Geek / 51min
Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the most anticipated game launches of the last few years, and also one of the most tumultuous. In addition to huge technical problems and consumer blowback, the game’s developer CDProjekt Red has announced that it’s been the victim of a ransomware attack. The hackers are threatening to release the source code for Cyberpunk and other games. Read This Article on Review Gee

Try These Dog Food Toppers to Pamper Your Favorite Pup


How-To Geek / 51min
You adore your dog and want to ensure they eat as healthy as possible, of course. Whether they’re a picky eater or you want to add more nutrients into their diet, these food toppers add extra flavor and nutrition to their kibble to help with that goal. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Tuesday's Best Deals: Acer 2-in-1 Chromebook, Hitman 3, Adam & Eve Sale, ComfiLife Seat Cushion, Jim Beam Coffee Pods, TaoTronics Air Purifier, and More


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Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

Radio Telescope Is So Powerful It Can See the Surface of Other Worlds


1KFuturism / 52min
Moony Shot Thanks to a new upgrade to the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia, the world’s biggest fully steerable radio telescope, scientists are able to get an unprecedented look at the surface of near-Earth celestial objects. In a proof-of-concept test, scientists were able to use the telescope to obtain images of the Apollo 15 moon landing site, showing objects as small as five meters

Adobe adds collaboration features to its creative suite


48Engadget / 55min
Adobe just made life considerably easier if you’re working with others on a creative project. The software giant has updated Photoshop, Illustrator and Fresco with an “Invite to Edit” feature that lets anyone on a computer, iPad or iPhone asynchronously edit a shared cloud document. Much like in productivity tools like Google Docs, you can hand work over to someone else knowing it will be updated

Tuesday's Best Deals: Acer 2-in-1 Chromebook, Hitman 3, Adam & Eve Sale, ComfiLife Seat Cushion, Jim Beam Coffee Pods, TaoTronics Air Purifier, and More


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Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing


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A new study from Mount Sinai researchers published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Medical Internet Research found that wearable hardware, and specifically the Apple Watch, can effectively predict a positive COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before current PCR-based nasal swab tests. The investigation dubbed the ‘Warrior Watch Study, ‘ used a dedicated Apple Watch and iPhone app and included partic

Let People Enjoy the Things You Hate


100+Lifehacker / 1h
I have a friend who recently shared an Instagram post from a wildly problematic figure. I understood my friend to be unaware of who this person is—unlike me, my buddy isn’t plugged into the latest skirmishes in the social media culture wars—so I told him that he should probably take the post down. Read more...

True Love Is Against City Ordinances in the Very Peculiar Trailer for Happily


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Usually, a city government handles things like traffic and mass transit , public works like roads and sewers, and emergency services. In the first trailer for the dark romantic comedy Happily —which we’re appropriately happy to debut on io9—apparently, the city also makes sure that couples aren’t too much in love . Read more...

PSA: Most aggregate VC trend data is garbage


64TechCrunch / 1h
“Seed rounds are up!” “Seed rounds are higher valued than ever!” “There were 10% less VCs investing in seed rounds last year!” !!!!!!!!1 We’ve all seen these stories, and we’re fine connoisseurs of them here at TechCrunch, for sure. Trend data about VC investing are always enticing to startup founders and investors, since they affect so much of the strategy and planning of building a company. If

'Crash Bandicoot 4' is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch in March


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68Engadget / 1h
From his glorious origins on the first PlayStation, beloved orange furball Crash Bandicoot has leapt to most major gaming platforms in a nostalgia-fueled revival that shows no signs of slowing down. Now in his 25th year, the zany marsupial is heading to the PS5, the Xbox Series X and S and the Nintendo Switch on March 12th with the release of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time . A PC version is s

Novation Circuit Tracks is a worthy successor to a beloved groovebox


46Engadget / 1h
Novation’s Circuit groovebox is a pretty beloved piece of entry-level music making gear. And with good reason. Its two polyphonic synth tracks and four sample-based drum tracks give it a surprising amount of flexibility for something that’s only $329. But, it’s also getting a little long in the tooth. That’s not to say it’s lost any of its charm -- and Novation has done an excellent job in provid

Buy LifeMiles With A 165% Bonus (1.25 Cents Each)


400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
LifeMiles has just launched its first promotion of 2021 on purchased miles, and the program is offering an additional special bonus for OMAAT readers. Buy LifeMiles for 1.25 cents each LifeMiles’ newest promotion on purchased miles is valid through Thursday, February 25, 2021: The publicly available promo is for up to a 150% bonus The special OMAAT promo is for up to a 165% bonus OMAAT readers ca

Apple App Store is apparently still littered with malicious apps


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Top developer claims scam apps are generating millions of dollars in revenue, but Apple isn't acting to stop them.

Get unlimited data for $25 a month and 5G support with Visible's new phone plan


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Visible's new phone plan allows you to get unlimited data for just $25 a month and support for Verizon's 5G network.

The rise of the activist developer


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Bob Lord Contributor Bob Lord is SVP of Worldwide Ecosystems and Blockchain at IBM . He is responsible for infusing emerging and open technologies across the business, overseeing IBM's blockchain business and drives the company’s key ecosystems across developers, global systems integrators and independent software vendors. The last few months have put technology and its role in society, especiall


Biden’s commitment to diversity sets the tone for business leaders


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Elias Torres Contributor Elias Torres is the founder and CTO of Drift , a conversational marketing and sales platform. I have a confession to make: my company fell short of its DEI goal in 2020. Heading into the year, our goal was to build a workforce that’s 44% women and 14% Underrepresented People (URP). We made some strides, but currently those figures are 43% and 13%, respectively. Here’s why

Streamline your company’s IT with Jamf Now


32Engadget / 1h
A year of unprecedented change and tumult has left most Americans blindsided and scrambling to make ends meet. Whether you lost your job during the pandemic or were lucky enough to hold onto your current position, you’ve doubtlessly experienced a year like no other. If you’re like most people, however, you’ve also been working from home for the better part of the past year — a welcome respite for

Are SAFEs obscuring today’s seed volume?


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Just over a year ago in our coverage of the 2019 venture capital market , we noted that “United States-demarcated angel and seed deals dipped in 2019.” Our reporting concerning the Q1 2020 venture capital market had a similar tone, noting that “domestic seed rounds, in slow decline since peaks in 2017, have sharply fallen since Q3 2019.” The same theme continued in the second quarter . Widening o

Arm your quarantine quarters with an August or Eufy smart lock on sale


36Mashable / 1h
Save 15%: The August WiFi smart lock and Eufy Security Smart Lock are seeing $38.22 and $30 discounts, respectively, as of Feb. 9. The day the quarantine-themed intruder movie becomes a thing is the day we all learn how to build Home Alone -style booby traps. SEE ALSO: 'Host' is horror's answer to the social distancing hell of 2020 Actually, horror can be a handy coping mechanism for some folks w

Zoom just added lip and hair color effects: Here’s where to find them


SlashGear / 1h
Zoom just added a feature to video chat called Studio Effects. This feature allows users to add oddities to their face in augmented reality in odd colors and combinations of colors. With this feature, users can add a moustache and beard in human hair color, new lip color, and more. Zoom’s Studio Effects are a long time coming. With apps … Continue reading

Lego's interactive quiz teaches kids online empathy


57Mashable / 1h
Lego has launched a new interactive experience that aims to teach kids online empathy. Timed to launch with this year's Safer Internet Day , the educational online quiz is part of a new partnership with digital education think tank DQ Institute. Kids can join Lego character Captain Safety to explore what digital empathy means, how to recognise and stand up against cyberbullying, and learn the imp

Stock up on hit games in Amazon's buy 2, get 1 free sale


Mashable / 1h
BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE: Amazon has launched its first "buy two, get one" sale of 2021 — a bunch of great games are included, and you can see them all here . Is your video game library looking a little thin? Have you not been so great at keeping up with all the hot new releases of recent years? Well, the silver lining of being stuck inside for the foreseeable future is that you're going to have ple

This Goopy Paste Could One Day Power Scooters and Motorcycles


32Gizmodo / 1h
Instead of gasoline and diesel, it might one day be possible to just unload a cartridge of gray, goopy paste into the fuel tank of your e-scooter, motorcycle, or even potentially your car. At least, that’s what researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) are… Read more...

Uber and Walgreens team up for free rides to COVID vaccine appointments


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100+Engadget / 1h
Uber will soon offer free rides to Walgreens clinics to help people in underserved communities receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The program is aimed at those who live in socially vulnerable areas and may not be able to easily make it to a pharmacy or clinic. Once you have confirmation of a Walgreens vaccine appointment, you'll receive an email inviting you to book a free ride if you’re eligible for on

Home gym not up to par? Upgrade it with the Mirror.


24Mashable / 1h
SAVE $250: Create a high-tech home gym, even if you don't have a lot of space with the Mirror . Through Feb. 9, use code VDAY21 to get free delivery and installation on a new system (worth $250). At-home workouts have been the saving grace of the last year. With many gyms closed, folks had to learn how to get their daily movement in without going outside, and thus, the home-gym boom was born. As

Is Not Wearing a Mask on a Flight Worth $250 to You?


100+Lifehacker / 1h
At this point in the pandemic, we shouldn’t need to tell you (again) why it’s important to wear a face mask while on a plane. This is not a new concept—but what is new is the fine structure the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Friday. Read more...

Caribbean lovers rejoice: Marriott to add 19 all-inclusive resorts to its portfolio


The Points Guy / 1h
This news will brighten the day of any Marriott Bonvoy member who’s got a stash of points to use: Through an agreement with Sunwing Travel Group’s hotel division, Blue Diamond Resorts, Marriott plans to add 19 all-inclusive resorts to its portfolio. That more than doubles the number of all-inclusives resorts at which you can spend Marriott points. By 2025, there will be 33 all-inclusive propertie

So long Senator Shelby: Key architect of SLS rocket won’t seek reelection


55Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Retiring Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Ala. (credit: Scott J. Ferrell | Getty Images) Nearly two years ago then-NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine made a remarkable appearance before a Senate committee to discuss US leadership in space. He was feeling the pressure to keep deadlines—something NASA struggles to do given the scope and complexity of its projects. At the top of Bridenstine's min

Microsoft Word is getting an even darker dark mode


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Word is getting a dark mode which covers the entire document.

Apple Glasses vs Apple VR: everything you need to know


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Apple is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of its tech, but what does it have in store for the augmented and virtual reality spaces?

Qualcomm unveils the first 10-gigabit 5G modem


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44Engadget / 1h
Qualcomm just reached a milestone in wireless data — if mostly a symbolic one. The company has unveiled the X65, what it says is the “world’s first” 10-gigabit 5G modem. While that’s not hugely faster than the 7.5Gbps of t he X60 , it promises a speed that was previously reserved for Ethernet and other wired connections. The X65 also boasts some helpful functional improvements, including AI-based

How to Resize Columns and Rows in Google Sheets


How-To Geek / 1h
When you open a new Google Sheets spreadsheet, the columns, rows, and individual cells you see will all be a certain size. If you want to see more data in each cell, you’ll need to resize them. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Cyberpunk 2077 developer hit with ransomware attack


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90Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / How would Johnny Silverhand deal with this ransomware threat? Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red announced that it has "become the victim of a targeted cyberattack" that has allegedly exposed the source code for many of its games. In a message the developer shared on Twitter Tuesday morning, the hackers allege they've stolen the closely guarded source code for Cyberpunk 2077 , Gwen

The Apple Pencil is on sale in a rare price cut at Verizon this week


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Verizon is offering an excellent Apple Pencil deal this week - with a rare price cut on the premium pointer.

Data security and tech transformation: Get the best of both worlds


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The article discusses how security teams face a Catch-22: they need to protect data, but they must not slow down modernization.


19 All-Inclusive Resorts Join Marriott Autograph Collection


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In 2019, Marriott announced plans to significantly grow its portfolio of all-inclusive properties . With this initiative, we’ll see new properties built, and also see existing properties converted into Marriotts. All-inclusive properties will span many of Marriott’s brands, including Ritz-Carlton, Luxury Collection, Marriott, Westin, W, Autograph Collection, and Delta by Marriott. Well, Marriott

Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G modem revealed with support for 10 Gigabit speeds


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SlashGear / 2h
Qualcomm today announced its fourth-gen 5G modem, the Snapdragon X65 5G. While the X65 offers a number of upgrades over its predecessors, the biggest upgrade is support for 5G speeds up to 10 Gbps. It’ll probably be a while before we see mobile carriers actually attain those speeds and offer them consistently, but the name of the game for the … Continue reading

Watch Live: UAE’s Hope Mission Arrives at Mars


Gizmodo / 2h
Mars is about to receive its next visitor from Earth—the Mars Hope probe. It has the makings of a historic day, as the United Arab Emirates seeks to become just the fifth country to reach the Red Planet. You can watch the action live right here. Read more...

How to Ward Off Spoilers on Twitter


47Lifehacker / 2h
Hearing that there’s been some kind of eye-opening twist on WandaVision might make you anxious about logging into any kind of social media. We’ve already talked about a number of techniques you can use to avoid spoilers on social media , but here’s a new one to add to the mix: Hide Twitter Trends . Read more...

All flights from Heathrow Airport are now $12 more expensive


20The Points Guy / 2h
All flights departing from London Heathrow appear to have a new fee that you can expect to shell out for your next flight. The new £8.90 (about $12.26) fee shows on all flights departing from Heathrow, regardless of the airline or class of service. But, what’s it for? The airport told TPG in a statement that it’s used for certain services offered at Heathrow. This, as opposed to helping the airpo

Federal Mask Mandate Could Become Law, And Cabin Crew Given Vaccine Priority In Future Pandemics


View from the Wing / 2h
Airlines already had mask rules before the President directed the bureaucracy to make it a mandate. Penalties aren't really greater than before (just $250 for a first refusal), and there are more exceptions - for instance airlines now have to allow medical exemptions to mask wearing which American, United, and Southwest didn't offer before. The mask order, which runs until rescinded by the CDC or

Facebook sued for 'losing control' of users’ data


200+BBC News - Technology / 2h
The alleged data breach was revealed in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Cyberpunk 2077 makers CD Projekt hit by ransomware hack


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The hackers claim to have obtained game source code.

What's next for business VR in 2021?


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There's plenty to come from the VR industry this year.

Seed firm Eniac Ventures raises $125M for its fifth fund


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Eniac Ventures , a seed firm with a focus on New York startups, is announcing its fifth fund totaling $125 million. Eniac’s four general partners — Hadley Harris, Nihal Mehta, Vic Singh and Tim Young — have been making seed investments together for more than a decade, and they’ve known each other for even longer, having first met at the University of Pennsylvania. Singh described the firm as “one

nextmv raises $8M Series A to increase accessibility to its automation optimization tech


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Nextmv , a platform that optimizes and tests decision models for logistics companies, announced the close of an $8 million Series A round earlier today. FirstMark , an existing investor, doubled down on nextmv and led the Series A. Other investors include Github CTO Jason Warner, Seamless founder Jason Finger, Stripe COO Claire Johnson, Ankit Agarwal from Greenhawk Capital, as well as other insti

If you get an email from any of these companies, think twice before opening


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Phishing campaigns use top tech firms to try and lure victims in.

Amazon wall-mounted Echo touchscreen tipped as your smart home hub


20SlashGear / 2h
Amazon is reportedly building a new, wall-mounted Echo, a touchscreen smart display which would act as a hub for family organization, smart home tech, media, and more. Alexa has already found its way into several generations of smart display, though so far they’ve been designed to sit on kitchen counters, desks, and nightstands. That hasn’t precluded some eye-catching features, mind. … Continue r

Here’s how you can stick to your budget in 2021 — even when the unexpected happens


The Points Guy / 2h
Many Americans aren’t prepared for major expenses. My Chase Plan can help cardmembers pay off large purchases while still earning rewards. The tool is already available on eligible Chase cardmembers’ accounts. In many American homes, the family budget hangs in a delicate balance. Many people are prepared to pay rent and car payments every month, but an irregular or unexpected cost could seriously

Adidas' sick running headphones see a sweet discount


24Mashable / 2h
Save $50: The Adidas RPT-01 over-ear wireless headphones and FWD-01 wireless earbuds are $50 off in all three colors through Feb. 13. Adidas makes headphones and we need to talk about them more. Fans of Primeknit sneakers can ditch the plastic-y vibe and rock the iconic knitted mesh on their over-ear headphones or earbuds. Both have a unique look, fun colors, and flexible features that make them

Shopify expands its payment option, Shop Pay, to its merchants on Facebook and Instagram


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Shopify announced this morning it’s partnered with Facebook to expand its payment option, Shop Pay , to all Shopify merchants selling across both Facebook and Instagram. This is the first time Shop Pay will be made available outside of Shopify’s own platform, and represents a significant expansion for the e-commerce platform’s payments technology. The company tells TechCrunch Shop Pay will first

Jabra's entry-level Elite 45h headphones drop to an all-time low at Amazon


42Engadget / 2h
Audio specialist Jabra is renowned for high-end products that live up to their price tags, but in recent years they’ve also mastered solid entry-level hardware that’s also worth a look (or listen). Case in point, the affordable Elite 45h on-ear headphones, which are now cheaper than ever at $70 on Amazon . That’s a solid $30 saving on the original $100 asking price. Buy Jabra Elite 45h at Amazon

Mapping the ice on Mars that could support future missions


60Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / While we know of locations with ice on Mars, not all of them are located in places we'd want to land. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona ) Over the last couple of decades, plans to return to the Moon for longer stays or to go to Mars have gradually moved away from sci-fi tinged "what if" scenarios, and shifted to something that resembles actual planning. And those plans inv

Researchers are using discarded face masks as road building materials


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .


In the 1970s, Email Was Special


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What was the internet like in the 1970s? It was an incredibly small community of university researchers, government employees, military contractors, and more than a few spies . But those people all built and tinkered with the earliest technologies to create something that would transform the lives of everyone reading… Read more...

Amazon’s Fire 7 Tablet Is a Mere $40 Right Now


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Ted Lasso season 2 will be longer than season 1 – here's why


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Apple TV Plus has picked up more episodes of the soccer-themed sitcom.

Telkom offers businesses unlimited voice calls for R199 per month


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Telkom Business will offer small business owners the opportunity to save some money during these trying times through a new unlimited voice plan offering, which can be up to 30% cheaper than existing options

How to Mute Chats, Groups, and Channels in Telegram


How-To Geek / 2h
Sometimes Telegram can get a bit much. You can get bombarded with messages from a group or channel at just the wrong time. But there’s a way out of this. Here’s how to mute chats, groups, and channels in Telegram. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

It's Time for More Wild Rumors About Kraven the Hunter's Cinematic Future


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Peter Dinklage has signed up for the next animated adventure from Wolfwalkers ’ Will Collins. Kevin Smith reacts to the soundtrack for Masters of the Universe: Revelations . Plus, Riverdale continues to Riverdale all over the place in a new glimpse at its timeskip episode. Spoilers now! Read more...

PS5 could finally be getting an all-black makeover - but it won't be cheap


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A new product called Darkplates could finally give consumers the black PS5 they crave.

Amazon is reportedly making a wall-mounted Echo 'command center'


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Amazon appears determined to keep experimenting with unusual Echo devices . Bloomberg sources say Amazon is crafting a large, wall-mounted Echo touchscreen device that would serve as a smart home “command center” for everything from lights through to video chats and the family calendar. It would compete against the home automation panels you’ve seen for ages, not to mention wall-mounted iPads and

Should You Let Your Kids Do Extreme Sports?


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When your child is born, you imagine all the possibilities that await them over what you hope will be a long, healthy future. You might mentally fast-forward past their childhood from time to time, daydreaming that they’ll grow up to be a doctor, an engineer, a business owner, an accomplished chef. They might write… Read more...

Carl Pei’s Nothing will start with wireless earbuds in summer 2021


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OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, who left the fan-favorite smartphone maker to start his own “Nothing” company, is working on wireless headphones and more with Alphabet’s backing, he’s confirmed. Pei left OnePlus in late in 2020, having helped drive it from a budget Android smartphone with limited availability, to a relatively well known brand with several ranges and space on US … Continue reading

This bonkers laptop has 7 built-in screens


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The Aurora 7 is a prototype laptop that has seven times the average number of monitors.

Amazon's Fire 7 tablet is 20 percent off right now


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Amazon’s Fire tablets are hard to beat when you’re looking for an affordable slab that can handle web browsing, online shopping, video streaming and other basics. The cheapest in the lineup, the Fire 7 tablet , is on sale right now for $40 — that’s $10 off its normal price and the same deal that we saw over Black Friday. That’ll get you the base model with 16GB of storage, but you can upgrade to

Give Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich a Parmesan Crust


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I am a bit of a grilled cheese purist. I like mine on white bread, slathered with butter ( not mayo ), and filled with gooey, processed American cheese. A good havarti is also acceptable if the mood dictates a touch of luxury, but harder, acidic cheeses like cheddar or parm are not allowed—unless you’re putting them on… Read more...

LaserFactory fabricates fully functional drones using only three ingredients


SlashGear / 3h
MIT researchers have created a system dubbed LaserFactory that can automate the process for making functional devices in a single system. LaserFactory produces functional custom-made devices and robots with no human intervention. The single system uses three ingredients allowing users to create structural geometry, print traces, and assemble electronic components like sensors and actuators. Two m

I tested Marriott’s new Day Pass program: Here’s how it helped me find solitude (and elite status)


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Work from home has worn out its welcome. Living and working in the same space — especially now that it’s cold and snowy in the Northeast — is beyond old, and I desperately needed a bit of quiet and a change of scenery. That’s why, after months of ignoring the “office for a day” programs created by Hilton , Hyatt and Marriott , I could suddenly see the appeal. I never thought cabin fever would dri

Spotify just started testing its live lyrics feature in the US


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Do you miss all the time you used to spend crammed in tiny karaoke rooms, belting out showtunes until three in the morning? So do we, but Spotify might have something that will help with your impromptu singalongs. As of this morning, the company is now testing a feature that displays lyrics synced with your music in the United States. Don't be surprised if you never see these live lyrics show up,

Google Fi's VPN is coming to the iPhone this spring


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Google Project Fi’ s VPN service has only been available to Android users in beta so far, but that’s about to change. “We’re expanding access to the VPN to iPhone, so that it will be available for all users on Fi,” the company announced in a press release. “We plan to roll out the VPN to iPhone users starting this spring.” In addition, the VPN service is officially coming to all Android users, af

Samsung tests more TV control features in its SmartThings Android app


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Samsung SmartThings users can get an early hands on with some features that the company is testing. Through SmartThings Labs , you can try experimental functions in the SmartThings app and provide Samsung engineers with real-time feedback. There are eight experiments to check out, including a universal remote control, with which you can manage a variety of connected home devices from a single scr

Ways to Format Console Output in JavaScript


How-To Geek / 3h
JavaScript developers are familiar with the humble console.log() function. Although console logging may appear straightforward, there’s much more available within the console object. Let’s look at how you can enhance your log messages with advanced formatting. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Quip's New Mouthwash Dispenser Is Lovely and Also a Little Unnecessary


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Quip would like to upgrade your mouthwash experience. But do you need to? Read more...


SmartThings Labs lets you try unreleased automations – here’s how to use it


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The SmartThings Labs programme offers experimental smart home automations you can try out before they’re officially launched

Borderlands movie: cast, likely release date, and what we know so far


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The movie adaptation of the Borderlands franchise has nabbed some big name actors – but will it be any good?

Facebook Messenger update makes it easier to handle unwanted messages


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Facebook is commemorating this year’s Safer Internet Day by reminding everyone about the privacy features baked into Messenger . In a blog post, the company adds that it’s beefing up the options around Message Requests, making it easier to mass-delete and block suspicious accounts. In addition, the company says that it’s working on “new ways to make it easier for people to report abuse and harass

Monte Carlo raises $25M for its data observability service


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This morning Monte Carlo , a startup focused on helping other companies better monitor their data inflows, announced that it has closed a $25 million Series B. The round, which was co-led by GGV and Redpoint , comes mere months after its September Series A that was worth $15 million . Accel led the company’s Series A and Seed deals, participating in its Series B as well. The round caught our atte

CD Projekt hit by ransomware attack, refuses to pay ransom


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Polish video game maker CD Projekt, which makes Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher , has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack. In a statement posted to its Twitter account , the company said it will “not give in nor negotiate” with the hackers, saying it has backups in place. “We have already secured our IT infrastructure and begun restoring data,” the company said . According to the ransom no

Swarm’s low-cost satellite data network is now available to commercial clients


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One of the original startups that set out to create a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to provide a data network here on Earth is now open for business: Swarm , which now operates 81 of its sandwich-sized satellites on orbit, announced today that its network service is live and available to commercial customers. Founded in 2017 by CEO Sara Spangelo and CTO Ben Longmier, Swarm has accomplis

How to Remove Audio from a Live Photo on iPhone


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Every time you take a Live Photo on your iPhone, your device records a short audio clip as well. For most people this is no problem, but sometimes you might not want others to hear the audio. Luckily, it’s easy to disable the sound on a Live Photo before sharing. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Interesting Timing: Sun Country Airlines Plans IPO


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Minneapolis-based Sun Country is planning on going public, and the timing sure is going to raise some eyebrows… Sun Country’s plans to go public Sun Country has filed with the US Security and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock, as the airline hopes to raise at least $100 million through this. Sun Country is owned by Apollo Global Managemen

Data watchdog probes £6,200 chocolate splurge


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The Information Commissioner's Office says it believes the purchase broke its rules.

CDC director says pre-departure COVID-19 testing for domestic travel may reduce transmission


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During a press briefing on Monday, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rochelle Walensky said that pre-flight testing prior to domestic flights would help to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the U.S., reports Bloomberg “The more screening that we’re doing in places where people are gathering, I think the more asymptomatic disease we will be detecting,” Walensky said

Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR


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Discovery and research of new molecular compounds is an expensive business, with development costs exceeding $10 billion per substance in some cases. Part of that comes from the need to closely examine every relevant molecule, studying its chemical composition and interactions as well as its physical structure at the atomic level. Despite advances in software to help model these compounds and mol

2021 Audi RS3 LMS previews the next-gen RS3 sedan


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The 2021 Audi RS3 LMS is a preview of what’s in store for the German carmaker’s much-awaited, next-generation RS3 sedan. Audi’s previous RS3 LMS has built an iconic reputation among the brand’s customer racing cars. Audi produced 180 units of the outgoing RS3 LMS – the most in a single generation among Audi’s racing models – and notched 279 victories … Continue reading

Steam officially launches in China


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Steam has finally launched in the world’s biggest gaming market, China. Like its peers before it, the Valve-owned service is entering the mainland’s heavily fortified industry through a partnership with a local publisher. In this case, it’s MMORPG specialist, Perfect World. The country’s strict oversight means Steam China has just 41 titles available at launch, compared to over 48,000 on the glob

Delta cuts 9 routes, adds 7 others in sweeping route-map shakeup


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The route-map adjustments keep coming. Throughout the pandemic, and especially in recent weeks, airlines have been nimbly responding to changing demand patterns, boosting flights to leisure destinations and cutting unprofitable business-oriented routes. The latest move comes from Delta, which just made sweeping network changes in its latest schedule update. Nine route cuts Atlanta-based Delta is

The 10 Best Action Movies on Netflix


How-To Geek / 3h
From blockbusters to low-budget productions, from Hollywood movies to foreign films, Netflix has something for every kind of action junkie. Here are the ten best action movies you can stream on Netflix. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

It's Safer Internet Day---Here Are 4 Services to Keep You Safer Online


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Are you a safe and secure internet user, or do you use the same password for every website? On this very special Safer Internet Day, we encourage you to start taking web security seriously with the help of four easy-to-use applications. These apps will help you manage your passwords, avoid snoops, shut down trackers, and secure your social media privacy settings. Let’s jump right into it. Read Th

How to Use case .. esac Statements in Bash


How-To Geek / 3h
In this tutorial we look at Bash case based conditional statements. We review practical examples, and discuss when a Bash case .. esac statement is best employed over a more traditional if .. then .. fi statement. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

RapidSOS raises $85M for a big data platform aimed at emergency responders


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Emergency response services have been one of the unsung heroes of the last chaotic year, providing essential and urgent medical and other assistance during a period that has faced not just the usual run of natural and man-made disasters, but a global health pandemic to boot. Today, a startup that is building tools to make it easier for emergency response teams to do their jobs by providing them w

Facebook clamps down on false vaccine claims


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Hyper casual game publisher Homa Games raises $15 million


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French startup Homa Games has raised a $15 million seed round led by e.ventures and Idinvest Partners . The company has built several in-house technologies that can take a game from a prototype to an App Store success. It partners with third-party game studios and has a few in-house game studios as well. OneRagtime, Jean-Marie Messier, Vladimir Lasocki, John Cheng and Alexis Bonillo are also part

A startup using a new tech to make hydrogen extracts cash from Bill Gates’ climate tech fund


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Four years ago when Zach Jones went to do due diligence on C-Zero , a startup out of Santa Barbara, Calif. commercializing a new approach to producing hydrogen, for the small family office he was working for, he had no idea he’d wind up as the company’s chief executive officer. Or that the company would wind up raising money from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the billionaire backed investment veh

SentinelOne to acquire high-speed logging startup Scalyr for $155M


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SentinelOne , a late-stage security startup that helps customers make sense of security data using AI and machine learning, announced today that it is acquiring Scalyr , the high-speed logging startup for $155 million in stock and cash. SentinelOne sorts through oodles of data to help customers understand their security posture, and having a tool that enables engineers to iterate rapidly in the d

‘Headless’ e-commerce platform Fabric raises $43M


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Fabric , a startup powering e-commerce for companies like GNC and ABC Carpet and Home, has raised $43 million in Series A funding. The announcement comes less than four months after Fabric announced its $9.5 million seed round . CEO Faisal Masud said Fabric hadn’t intended to raise more funding so quickly, but given its growth and investor interest, he the startup’s leadership team had to ask, “D

CD Projekt Red hit by ransomware attack


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A new and safer way of storing hydrogen called POWERPASTE has been developed


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One of the big potentials for green vehicles comes from hydrogen power. However, hydrogen is difficult to handle and store and can be dangerous if not stored and handled correctly. A group of researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute has developed a new method of storing hydrogen in a chemical form that is easy to transport and replenish without needing an … Continue reading

Update this popular WordPress plugin immediately, thousands of users warned


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WordPress plugin with more than 800,000 installs is vulnerable to website takeover attacks.

Bajaj Chetak electric vehicle price could be hiked to Rs 1.5 lakh


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Bajaj Chetak is the electric avatar of the popular scooter from another era. And now it seems like Bajaj might hike the price of the electric Chetak to Rs 1.5 lakh to mitigate losses.

Afrihost is offering free internet upgrades to users


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Afrihost users are in for a treat as the service provider is offering speed upgrades on its network

UK government details stricter quarantine measures, hotel quarantine pricing


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Arrivals into the United Kingdom will soon have to test twice for coronavirus during their quarantine in order to prevent new variants from entering the country. Additionally, those who will be required to undergo their quarantine in a government-supervised hotel will have to pay £1,750 (about $2,411) to do so. Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Commons on Tuesday that as of Monday, that all

These stunning meteorites are going up for auction


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OnePlus co-founder's 'Nothing' brand will launch wireless earbuds this summer


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After parting ways with OnePlus, Carl Pei has revealed that his new startup, Nothing, will unveil a pair of wireless earphones sometime this summer. It will be the first device from the London-based firm, with more set to arrive later in 2021, according to Bloomberg . The company is being backed by Alphabet’s venture capital division, GV (formerly Google Ventures), which led a $15 million funding

The Mazda CX-30 Turbo: How I learned to love the crossover


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Mazda has now brought its 250hp 2.5L turbocharged engine to the CX-30 crossover. [credit: Mazda ] No car has surprised me more in recent years than the Mazda CX-30. It's the company's compact crossover, built on its new Skyactiv-Vehicle architecture, which it shares with the Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback. Like those models, the CX-30 is now available with Mazda's turbocharged 2.5L engine, giving th

Four Things Southwest Airlines Just Told The Government About Rapid Rewards


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Southwest Airlines filed it annual SEC 10-K and it contains some interesting information about the Rapid Rewards program. They continue carrying a higher percentage of award passengers than anyone else – by a lot, and even more so during the pandemic – and leveraged the Rapid Rewards program for a $600 million cash advance from Chase. Continue reading ...

How to Send SMS Text Messages From an iPad


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You need to send an SMS text message to a friend with a cell phone, but all you have is an iPad. Is it possible to send SMS texts from an iPad? The answer is both no and yes, depending on the situation. Here are your options. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Keep Kids Engaged in School—With Games


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Teaching my high school class remotely hasn't been easy. But it has taught me a lot about how to use interactive tools to keep their attention.

GM Enhanced Super Cruise Review: Hands-free driving adds auto lane-change


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You can’t buy an autonomous car yet, but you can get some seriously impressive help behind the wheels on the highways. GM’s Enhanced Super Cruise adds automatic lane changing to its hands-off driver assistance, a long-anticipated feature that arrives just as the automaker prepares to nudge the technology into the spotlight. As I discovered in the 2021 Escalade, however, it … Continue reading

Symend nabs $43M for a platform to help customers avoid defaulting on bills


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The pandemic-fueled economic uncertainty of the last year has led many to project that the rate of credit defaults among consumers will continue to wobble into 2021. Today a startup that has built a platform to help consumers mitigate that situation is announcing some funding on the back of more demand for its services. Symend , which builds behavioral analytics that integrate with customer engag

Singapore Airlines Boosts Boeing 777-9 Order


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Last week we learned that Boeing has potentially lost over a third of its 777X orders , so here’s at least some good news for the program… kind of. Singapore Airlines swaps 787-10s for 777-9s It has been announced that Singapore Airlines has reached agreements with Airbus and Boeing over aircraft deferrals. In the case of Boeing, this involves an order swap: Singapore Airlines is swapping 14 Boei

Dell XPS 13 deals feature price cuts of up to 25% in the US and UK this week


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Ultrabook shoppers in both the US and UK are being well-served this week with the latest Dell XPS 13 deals.


Get 25% off Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop in this limited time deal


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Adobe has brought back its 25% off discount on Creative Cloud, but only for a very short time.

Fully electric Jeep Wrangler concept teased


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Automakers all around the world are rushing to electrify their vehicle lineups. Some of the vehicles are fully electric, and some are hybrids. Jeep has already announced that plug-in hybrid versions of some of its most iconic vehicles, including the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, are coming under the 4xe model designation. During the big game over the weekend, a Jeep … Continue reading

Snapchat teams up with Shout, the UK's free mental health text line


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Snapchat is teaming up with Shout , the UK's free text line for anyone suffering a mental health crisis, to roll out an integration of the service within the app. A UK version of the U.S.-founded Crisis Text Line , Shout launched in May 2019 with royal backing — the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan and Harry, invested £3 million in the of

Huawei founder would 'welcome' phone call from President Biden


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Ren Zhengfei believes a softened stance on Huawei would aid both China and the US.

How This New Yorker Created a Vaccine Appointment Website for $50


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New Yorkers with tech skills were appalled when they tried to make vaccine appointments for older relatives. They knew there was a better way.

My approach to hotel loyalty and stays, and why I’ve mostly ignored Hyatt, Hilton and Wyndham


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From complimentary breakfast to late check-out and lounge access, loyalty to a hotel program can provide tremendous value. As such, most travelers focus on earning, maintaining and utilizing hotel elite status in one or two hotel loyalty programs. Before the coronavirus pandemic halted our travel, my husband and I lived out of hotels while traveling full-time as digital nomads . So, it may not su

The world's first flying electric racing vehicle is here


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The Airspeeder Mk3 is a remotely operated electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle designed by Alauda. The model is scheduled to compete in remote races in 2021 and some piloted races in 2022. Read more... More about Racing Car , Electric Vehicle , Flying Car , Tech , and Transportation

Xbox Series X restock: Ebuyer had a Watch Dogs Legion console bundle for sale


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Xbox Series X stock was available from Ebuyer, but sold out extremely fast.

Samsung Galaxy Tab deals: don't miss this $375 saving on a 256GB Galaxy Tab S6


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Don't miss Samsung's latest Galaxy Tab deals, which can score you a huge price cut on a 256GB Galaxy Tab S6 today.

LyteLoop raises $40 million to launch satellites that use light to store data


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Soon, your cloud photo backups could reside on beams of light transmitted between satellites instead of in huge, power-hungry server farms here on Earth. Startup LyteLoop has spent the past five years doing tackling the physics challenges that can make that possible, and now it’s raised $40 million to help it leapfrog the remaining engineering hurdles to make its bold vision a reality. LyteLoop’s

SplashLearn raises $18 million for its game-based edtech platform


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SplashLearn, a 10-year-old U.S.-headquartered edtech startup that teaches children through a game-based curriculum, has raised $18 million in a new financing round as it looks to expand to more markets. San Francisco-based Owl Ventures led the Series C funding round in SplashLearn, and Accel, which had earlier invested $7 million in the startup’s Series B, also participated in the new round. In a

Study finds third-party certified organic wines taste better


SlashGear / 4h
Anyone who shops in grocery stores that offer standard produce and organic produce knows that, in general, organic products cost more. This is despite the fact that there’s no perceived taste difference between organic produce and normal produce. Interestingly, while organic wine is available, they tend to sell at the same price as non-organic wine. A new study conducted by … Continue reading

Cyberpunk 2077 developer has become the victim of a 'targeted cyber attack'


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Cyberpunk developer CD Projekt Red has been hit by a ransomware attack.

Samsung Galaxy S21 deals drop $200 price cuts at Amazon - just weeks after launch


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Don't miss Amazon's first big Samsung Galaxy S21 deals - offering up to $200 off brand new unlocked devices.

Hacker attempts to poison water supply of Florida city


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City of Oldsmar sees attempted poisioning of its water supply by remote access attack.

LG Rollable patent may have revealed the phone’s second screen and more


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The LG Rollable smartphone is set to boast some impressive features, including dual displays and a way to prevent creasing.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite launch gets closer as it gets Bluetooth certification


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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has been leaked on many of the certification websites, and now it has received its Bluetooth certification as well.

AMD Zen 4 CPUs could be 40% faster than its current processors – which should concern Intel


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Report suggests AMD’s next-gen CPUs are much faster than its predecessors.

How This Teeny-Tiny Sea Critter Punches Like Mike Tyson


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Using a camera shooting 300,000 frames per second, researchers catch the amphipod snapping its extraordinarily powerful claw.

Artists Reimagine How Covid-19 Will Shape the Art World


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When galleries and museums closed, artists found new ways to present their work. Now they're looking ahead to what their craft will look like after the pandemic.


Would You Trade a Bitcoin for a Tesla?


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The maker of electric vehicles said it had invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin and plans to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its cars.

2034, Part III: One Left to Tell the Tale


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“When the planes didn't attack, a silence fell over the crew. Why didn't they finish the job?”

The AirPods Max Are Insanely Great—and Insanely Expensive


100+Wired / 5h
Apple’s flagship noise-canceling headphones have a premium build and a premium price tag, but they also sound better than the rest.

How Mardi Gras will be different in New Orleans this year — and how to celebrate at home


The Points Guy / 5h
We don’t have to tell you how much the coronavirus pandemic has changed the world over the past year. From closed borders to multiple aggressive strains of COVID-19 zipping across the globe, festivals have become a thing of the past. On Feb. 16, New Orleans will celebrate Mardi Gras, one of the city’s most festive religious holidays that’s also the best times to chant the unofficial slogan of New

EU’s lead data supervisor for most of big tech is still using Lotus Notes


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The lead data supervisor for a slew of tech giants in the European Union, including Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter, is still relying on Lotus Notes to manage complaints and investigations lodged under the bloc’s flagship General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), per freedom of information requests made by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL). Back in its 2016 annua

Used facemasks could be recycled to make roads


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Researchers at RMIT University have been researching methods of dealing with the mounds of discarded facemasks being generated during the pandemic. Researchers at the University have shown methods for recycling discarded facemasks to make roads in what they call a circular economy solution to waste generated during the pandemic. Using recycled facemask material to make one kilometer of a two-lane

Target Global leads $150M round for Amazon Marketplace consolidator Branded


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There’s been a profusion of startups emerging in the last year around the concept of rolling up smaller e-commerce businesses — operations that mainly sell and distribute their products on marketplace platforms like Amazon’s — using economies of scale to bring them together to run and grow them more efficiently. Today, one of the latest of these, Branded Group , is coming out of stealth with a si

Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment


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Bitcoin sees further strong gains after Elon Musk's Tesla bought $1.5bn of the cryptocurrency.

Terrifying drone image of Australian bushfire takes top prize in wildlife photo contest


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A grim drone image of a line of fire ripping through the bush in northern Australia has claimed the top prize in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. "Bushfire," which was taken by Robert Irwin (son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin) near the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in Cape York, Queensland, received over 55,000 votes from people around the world to beat out the

Is My Smart Speaker Always Listening to Me?


55How-To Geek / 5h
Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Nest Mini can make life easier, but they also present some privacy concerns. Doesn’t a device that responds to voice commands need to be listening all the time? Let’s talk about that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

A second James Bond-themed Leica Q2 has leaked – and it looks particularly dashing


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Another James Bond edition of the Leica Q2 camera has been leaked online – and this one looks far more dapper.

Carl Pei’s Nothing raises $15 million from Alphabet’s GV


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Nothing, a tech startup founded by Carl Pei, has now onboarded GV (Google Ventures) as an investor at $15 million as a part of Series A funding.

How data integration can improve data strategies long-term


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Companies could all get more from their data - first they need to consider integration.

Apple VR headset project gets a boost, as ex-iPad lead apparently joins the team


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Dan Riccio, ex-senior vice president of hardware at Apple, looks to be turning his attention to head-mounted displays.

Redmi K40 series price, launch date, news, and leaks


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The Redmi K40 Pro will be the cheapest phone with brand new Snapdragon 888 processor while Redmi K40 and K40S are also expected to launch on February 25.

Lotus unveils Final Edition models of Elise and Exige


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British sports car maker Lotus has unveiled the Final Edition models of its Exige and Elise sports cars. This year also marks the end of an era for Lotus Cars. The company announced last January that the Evora, Elise, and Exige are bowing down to make way for an all-new (electrified?) lineup, spearheaded by the fantastic Evija all-electric hypercar. Honoring … Continue reading

Semiconductor spend increases despite lower smartphone demand


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Pandemic drives sales of other consumer electronics and cloud infrastructure.

The Xbox Series X controller has a handy hidden feature you might not know about


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The Xbox Series X controller has a super useful feature, but it’s not mentioned in Microsoft official documentation.

Google Drive for Windows 10 is getting some big changes


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Windows 10 and Mac users will benefit from new Drive for desktop launch.

Finch Capital launches third fund to invest in European fintech at Series A and B


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Finch Capital , the early-stage fintech VC with a presence in London and Amsterdam, has raised a third fund. Targeting a final close of €150 million, the fund has already secured €85 million from LPs ready to deploy. Out of Finch Capital “Europe III,” the VC will invest in fintech startups at the Series A and B stages, deemphasising its previous inclusion of seed. Specifically, it says it is on t


Hoxton Farms raises £2.7M seed to produce animal fat without animals


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Hoxton Farms , a U.K. startup that wants to produce animal fat without using animals, has raised £2.7 million in seed funding. The round is led by Founders Fund, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm founded by Peter Thiel. Also participating is Backed, Presight Capital, CPT Capital and Sustainable Food Ventures. Still at the R&D stage, Hoxton Farms says it will use the funding to grow its inte

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has been hacked


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One of the most anticipated videogames of 2020 was Cyberpunk 2077 from developers CD Projekt Red. The game launched and was immediately panned for being unplayable on some game consoles and for being riddled with bugs and issues. The bugs and issues with the game led to refunds being handed out and the game being pulled from some online stores. … Continue reading

4 free online resources for kids that celebrate Black history and culture


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Whether your child can recite from memory the names and philosophies of Black leaders like W.E.B. DuBois and Angela Davis or they need an introduction or refresher on pivotal Black figures, February is a good time for children to learn more about Black history. Of course, learning about Black history and culture, along with racial justice, should always be a priority. Still, there's no federal ma

Nigeria orders banks to shut down accounts trading in cryptocurrencies


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The Central Bank of Nigeria ordered banks and financial institutions to identify and close accounts of cryptocurrency entities with "immediate effect"

Asus ROG Phone 5 benchmark lists a whole lot of RAM


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A Geekbench listing for the Asus ROG Phone 5 includes 16GB of RAM and a top-end chipset.

This new Microsoft Teams feature could help salvage your next meeting


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Call admins can now remove certain users on Microsoft Teams users if they need to.

Open source developers could be worth billions


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New report breaks down the impact of open source software in tangible economic terms.

The LG BX is now the cheapest OLED TV you can buy


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The LG BX OLED takes the crown as the UK's cheapest OLED TV still on sale, as the Philips OLED 754 dwindles in stock and a new 2021 model is yet to replace either set.

Ring Floodlight cam has a new rival, as Ezviz launches FullHD LC1C Floodlight camera


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The Ezviz Full HD Wi-Fi LC1C Floodlight camera set to rival Ring's Floodlight Camera with subscription-free video storage

WandaVision writer explains how that big cameo came to be


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Some spoilers for last week's episode of WandaVision follow.

Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot review


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The man left a negative review of a law firm, which then took legal action over his comment.

Clubhouse Cracked China's Firewall. A People Shined Through.


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China’s censors finally blocked Clubhouse, but not before users were able to bypass the caricatures painted by government-controlled media and freely discuss their hopes and fears.

Windows 10 could soon make using your webcam safer


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Windows 10 could get a new feature where it will tell you if your webcam is in use – and by which apps.

These wireless earbuds come with some serious audiophile specs – but they'll cost you


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The Audeze Euclid wireless earbuds are the company's first closed-back in-ear headphones.

South African iPhone 12 owners can now get Vodacom 5G


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iPhone 12 owners in South Africa can now take their connectivity to the next level

The Fitbit app can now track your blood glucose levels – here's how it works


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Import readings from your smart glucose meter and see them alongside activity, workout and sleep data.

First foldable iPhone may be a clamshell and come in lots of bright colors


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Apple's rumored iPhone Flip is said to be using a clamshell design, but it won't be available to buy anytime soon.

Android 12 leaked screenshots give us a first look at how the Android update could look


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Some leaked screenshots of Android 12 show its new design, and also hint at some features of the upcoming operating system.

'Cyberpunk 2077' maker hacked, source code of games possibly stolen


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CD Projekt, the maker of hit game Cyberpunk 2077 , has been the target of a ransomware attack, the company announced on Tuesday. According to a post from the game developer on Twitter, an "unidentified actor" has gained unauthorized access to CD Projekt's internal network, stolen some data, and left a ransom note saying the company's data has been encrypted. CD Projekt confirmed that some of its

N.Y.’s Vaccine Websites Weren’t Working. He Built a New One for $50.


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New Yorkers with tech skills were appalled when they tried to make vaccine appointments for older relatives. They knew there was a better way.


Remote Learning Isn’t Just for Kids


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New online tools and an array of remote classes and programs are ramping up education and training for adults.

Take your trading skills to the next level with a class on sale


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TL;DR: Learn everything you need to know about trading on the stock market with this stock and cryptocurrency technical analysis course , on sale for 92% off. As of Feb. 9, get it for only $14.99. Do you want to be able to explain exactly what happened with GameStop and have all your friends and family look up to you in wonder? It's possible. You just have seek out the right training yourself. St

Charge 3 Apple devices at once with this dock on sale


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TL;DR: Charge your phone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once with the HyperGear 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock . As of Feb. 9, get it for only $31.99, a 20% savings. Our devices keep piling up, but that doesn't mean the chargers have to. We get that you want an iPhone , Apple Watch, and AirPods , but tripping over extra wires and wearing out endless USB charging cords is not the move. Luckily, t

3 chess courses to take you from beginner to expert


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Chess is a game that requires a lot of strategy and practice. Even a prodigy like Beth Harmon from The Queen's Gambit needed all the help that she could get. Below, you'll find some of the best online chess courses around. From chess basics to advanced gameplay, there's something here for all levels. Taught by grandmasters and on sale for up to 79% off as of Feb. 9, these classes are a great plac

Scared of public speaking? This course bundle can help.


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TL;DR: Become a better public speaker with the Complete 2021 Public Speaking and Business Communication Bundle . As of Feb. 9, get access to all nine courses for $39.99 — a 97% savings. If you're afraid of public speaking, you're far from alone. Fortunately, there are ways you can soothe this fear, and it all starts with getting prepared. The 2021 Public Speaking and Business Communication Bundle

Alleged Android 12 screenshots show a privacy indicator and conversation widget


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Google is expected to release Android 12 sometime this year, which means Developer Previews and betas will most likely be available for download soon. You may not have to wait that long to see what the upcoming mobile has in store for you, though: XDA Developers has posted what could be our first look at Android 12. The publication has come across an “alleged early draft” of a Google document sum

macOS Big Sur upgrade reportedly causing data loss if low on drive space


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This is a nasty issue which could potentially lead to a data loss disaster.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 specs and release date leaked


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A source suggests Samsung's upcoming foldables won't have any more storage, but will have new software.

Wistron to restart operations, says Apple


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Wistron said that it was looking forward to restarting its operations and welcoming back team members. Wistron also said it had paid all its workers and brought in new hiring and payroll systems.

Poco X3 Pro clears another hurdle before India launch


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The upcoming mid-range Poco X3 Pro has been certified by the BIS, which is usually a step very close to the market launch in India.

Fitbit Adds Blood Glucose Tracking on Android and iOS


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Fitbit has come a long way since its early step tracking days. Now you can track an array of health data from sleep and exercise to your blood oxygen level. Now the company is rolling out an update to its app that adds blood glucose tracking, though you’ll need to either log the information or pair up a tracker. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The SpeedTest App Now Tells You How Much Your Video Streaming Sucks


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Ooka’s SpeedTest.net is the go-to measure for network speed. But pure speed expressed in megabits (or kilobits, you poor dears) per second is hard to translate into more conventional applications, like how good your streaming video will be. An update to the iOS version of the app, released today, will do just that. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Target and Amazon Have B2G1 on Games, Books, Movies, and Toys Today


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Feeling bored? Don’t fret. Both Target and Amazon are running “buy two get one free” promotions on movies, video games, books, music, and board games. The deals are a terrific way to get some new entertainment—think NBA 2K21, Cards Against Humanity, Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars: Squadrons, and more—all while saving a few bucks. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

LEGO is Giving Everyone a Free Minifig in a New Contest


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Last October, LEGO and Unity partnered up to release LEGO Microgame, a free game development program that requires no coding experience. Now, the two are back with a contest for budding game makers. Post your game creation by March 15th to LEGO Ideas, and you could win four LEGO sets and three Unity access bundles. And everyone who enters gets a free custom LEGO minifig. Read This Article on Revi

A Popular Android App Turned Into Malware: Check Your Phone Now


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Last week we reported that Google had removed a popular Chrome extension because new owners turned it into a malware app. In a disturbingly common repeat, pretty much the same thing has happened with a popular Android app, which was downloaded millions of times on the Play Store. Out of nowhere it started serving malicious ads, and now it’s gone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Feb. 8, 2021


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Need something to watch during Valentine’s Day weekend? Netflix has you covered. Whether you want something romantic (hello, To All The Boys: Always & Forever, Lara Jean) to a bit of adventure (looking at your, War Dogs), there a little something for everyone dropping this week on the streaming service. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

The UAE’s Hope probe is about to arrive at Mars in a historic first


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Update 11:20 a.m. Eastern: The Hope probe is officially in orbit around Mars. Fewer than half of all the spacecraft that have been sent to Mars have actually made it. For every celebrated mission like NASA’s Curiosity Rover, there’s a story of failure like the European Space Agency’s Schiaparelli lander, which crashed into the Martian surface upon descent in 2016. So on Tuesday, February 9, when

US man accidentally swallows AirPod while sleeping


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CD Projekt Red says it was hacked but won't pay the ransom


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With the bungled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has had a rough couple of months. Now, the company tweeted that it’s been hacked and must pay a ransom or code from games like Cyberpunk 2077 and an “unreleased version of Witcher 3 ” will be revealed. The attackers have also dumped or threatened to dump “documents related to accounting, administration, legal, HR, investor relations and mo

Redmi Note 10 gets hyped before launch - Xiaomi says it already sold 200 million


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Xiaomi is keeping the hype of the Redmi Note 10 series up by announcing that it has sold 200 million Redmi Note units worldwide.


China to launch site to track worst polluters


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Ridley Scott shows us what life was like one day in 2020 in new film


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A film created by the public has been uploaded to YouTube and shows a day in the life of people across the planet on July, 25 2020

Tesla summoned by Chinese regulators for quality concerns


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Tesla, which is seeing rapid growth in China as it ramps up local manufacturing capacity, has been called upon by the Chinese government for talks over quality issues in its electric cars. A group of Chinese authorities, including the country’s top market regulator, cyberspace watchdog and transportation authority, held talks with Tesla after consumers complained about acceleration irregularities

Twitter Spaces, a Clubhouse-like feature, goes live in India for some users


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With Twitter Spaces, the company aims to take on the new voice-based social media platform Clubhouse.

‘Realme GT’ could be the brand’s next flagship series in India


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The Realme Race Pro could launch in India as the Realme GT, marking the start of a new series of flagship premium smartphones.

Twitter on collision course with Indian govt


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The letter game between the Modi administration and Twitter has intensified, with no respite seen as the micro-blogging platform is yet to take action on several accounts branded mischievous, dangerous and fake by the Indian government.

LanzaJet inks deal with British Airways for 7500 tons of fuel low emission fuel additive per year


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LanzaJet , the renewable jet fuel startup spun out from the longtime renewable and synthetic fuel manufacturer, LanzaTech , has inked a supply agreement with British Airways to supply the company with at least 7500 tons of fuel additive per yer. The deal marks the second agreement between the UK-based airline and a renewable jet fuels manufacturer following an August 2019 agreement with the Briti

Snapchat Friend Check Up reminds users to clean up their lists


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Social networking platforms have always been a numbers game, from “engagement” numbers to “friends” numbers. The latter is sometimes used as a bragging right, showing how many followers or friends you have collected. In some cases, it’s virtually impossible for you to actually know all of those personally, and, sometimes, those can even be liabilities. Snap, once popular for its … Continue readin

Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire


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The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches.

Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works


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Elon Musk's electric vehicle firm has been summoned over quality and safety issues with its cars.

Hacker almost poisoned a Florida city’s water supply


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Mainstream media news about hackers often portrays them as petty criminals out to make a quick buck or unconscientious agents working at the behest of some nefarious organization or government. Often, the effects of their actions range from comical annoyances to frightening privacy invasions but only a few have been considered life-threatening on a large scale. Unfortunately, that was almost … Co

Here's how to watch the Australian Open for less than £2


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SAVE OVER £10: A two-month subscription to Prime Video Channels is on sale for £0.99 per month until Feb. 21, saving you £12 on list price. After a three-week delay, the Australian Open has finally started, and Prime members can watch every shot for less than a £2. By signing up to Eurosport Player , you can watch the tournament for just £1.98. A two-month subscription to Prime Video Channels (in

Canon RF 600mm and 800mm f/11: are these fixed-aperture telephotos worth it?


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Affordable, lightweight and with great optics, Canon’s new f/11 super telephoto zooms are a game changer.

Stay connected and save over £30 on Apple AirPods


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SAVE 21%: Apple Airpods (with wired charging case) are on sale on Amazon and John Lewis , saving you over £30 on list price. Apple AirPods have been around for a while now, so we probably don't need to wax lyrical about all the advanced features packed into these little earbuds. And we certainly don't need to go on about their visual appeal, because it's obvious. What we will talk about are the b

Speedtest Video Test checks for streaming performance


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Although the Internet is naturally used for many things, the 12 past months have seen a surge in media streaming, particularly video streaming. Thanks to the rise of Netflix and its rivals, video streaming has become a market force to reckon with and it has been treated even by network operators as a special case. According to Speedtest creator Ookla, … Continue reading

Stock up and save on the best games for your Nintendo Switch


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SAVE £5: Popular Nintendo Switch games like Animal Crossing , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , and Pokemon Shield are on sale for £34.99 on Currys PC World, using the code FNDDGAME at the checkout. Looking to stock up on the most popular games for your Nintendo Switch? There is only one place to shop right now, and it's Currys PC World. You can find a wide range of leading games for £34.99 on Currys PC Worl

Allegiant unveils 34 nonstop routes for spring, summer schedule


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Allegiant is adding nearly three-dozen seasonal and short-term new routes as it looks to capture more of the leisure travelers who have made up the bulk of those still flying during the pandemic. In addition to the 34 nonstop routes that Allegiant is announcing Tuesday, there are nine temporary routes to Rapid City, South Dakota, aimed at travelers heading to the state’s famed Sturgis Motorcycle

This stacked data science bootcamp can kickstart your career in 2021


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TL;DR: The 2021 Business Intelligence and Data Science Super Bundle is on sale for £29.17 as of Feb. 9, saving you 96% on list price. If you're looking for a sign that studying up on data science is worth your time, you don't have to look far. Data science is booming — that's a fact. LinkedIn's 2020 Emerging Jobs Report listed the Data Scientist as the third-highest emerging job with 37% annual g

Learn how to build your own website with this WordPress master class


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TL;DR: The Create Your Own Website with WordPress Master Class is on sale for £21.88 as of Feb. 9, saving you 96% on list price. The internet is full of opportunities — especially entrepreneurial ones. You just need to know how to seize them. With lots of time on your hands and new hobbies taking over your daily life, now’s the perfect time to use the good old world wide web to your advantage. An

New Snapchat feature encourages users to ruthlessly cull their friends lists


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In the wise words of Drake, "F*ck a fake friend, where your real friends at?" The answer, hopefully, is in your Snapchat friends list. Snapchat is introducing a new feature Tuesday called Friend Check Up. Rolling out in the coming weeks on Android and following months on iOS, Friend Check Up will prompt users to take a look at their friends list and remove people who aren't their "real friends,"


Snapchat’s ‘friend check up’ reminds you to prune your friend list


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Snapchat is introducing a new feature that will remind users to remove unwanted connections from their contact list. The feature, called “friend check up” will encourage users to prune their friend list in the app with a notification that says “Snapchat is for Re