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Farewell to the Pixel Slate, the Tablet Even Google Forgot
200+How-To Geek / 2h
Google’s made a lot of tablets, starting with the Nexus 7 back in 2012. But you might not know it, since the company has consistently failed to capitalize on tablet platforms, starting with Android and continuing with Chrome OS. This weekend the Pixel Slate, once Google’s top-of-the-line machine, disappeared from its official web store. It’s probably never coming back. Read This Article on Review
Seyna is building an insurance-as-a-service startup for the French market
100+TechCrunch / 2h
French startup Seyna is getting a new CEO. Stephen Leguillon is joining the company as chief executive while Philippe Mangematin is stepping back from day-to-day activities for personal reasons — he’ll become honorary chairman. If you’re not familiar with the company, Seyna is an insurtech startup that has obtained an insurance license focused on property and casualty. This is a significant move
You don’t need hands to put on Nike’s latest shoe
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Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Oyster snaps up $20M for its HR platform aimed at distributed workforces
28TechCrunch / 9min
The growth of remote working and managing workforces that are distributed well beyond the confines of a centralized physical office — or even a single country — have put a spotlight on the human resources technology that organizations use to help manage those people. Today, one of the HR startups that’s been seeing a surge of growth is announcing a round of funding to double down on its business.
Xiaomi Mi 10i records Rs 400 crores worth of sales in India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
Xiaomi India has announced that the new mid-range Mi 10i 5G has managed to achieve over Rs 400 crores in sales in less than a month.
You can now get Apple Silicon M1 as-a-Service
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Scaleway has announced that it is offering Apple M1 instances, representing the first M1-as-a-service solution in Europe.
Apple's M1 MacBooks are heavily discounted on Amazon
35Engadget / 22min
With power to spare and long battery life, the M1-powered MacBooks proved that Apple could build a laptop with no need for Intel chips. If you’ve been thinking of getting one but have balked at the price so far, Amazon is selling the 256 GB MacBook Pro M1 for $1,199 and the 256GB MacBook Air M1 for $929 — $100 and $70 off the regular prices, respectively. Buy the MacBook Pro M1 at Amazon - $1,199
Google Home update could let you change who controls what in your smart home
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
A new section in the Google Home app hints more granular controls when it comes to deciding which accounts can access which Google nest speakers and devices.
New AMD Radeon driver delivers major performance improvements for The Medium
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
The new AMD Radeon Adrenalin Driver 21.2.1 is optimized for Bloober Team’s recently-released title.
Want to upgrade your tech in 2021? Use these Amex Business cards
The Points Guy / 32min
The new year is a great time to reevaluate your needs — both in your wallet and in your office. I personally just upgraded some of my tech, and some business owners may be considering the same. If you have plans to upgrade your tech in 2021, now is a great time to take advantage of two of Amex’s business cards: The Business Platinum® Card from American Express and the American Express® Business G
Spacewalking astronauts complete ISS battery upgrade effort
SlashGear / 38min
Astronauts aboard the ISS have been working on upgrading the batteries outside the space station for a few years. The task is much more complicated than it may sound because of the need for astronauts to wear spacesuits and work outside the space station. The replacement battery program took eight years of research and development and 14 spacewalks to replace … Continue reading
Twitter quietly rolls out Revue newsletters integration on web
80TechCrunch / 40min
If you were itching to launch an email newsletter via Twitter, following its acquisition of the Dutch newsletter platform Revue last month , it appears you’ll have to wait a little bit longer for the official unveiling — although some Twitter users are reporting being able to sign up for the newsletter publishing tool right now. The social media company confirmed to TechCrunch it’s reverted Revue
Vodafone and Nokia show off superfast 100Gbps broadband upgrade
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
Vodafone could roll out 100Gbps PON later this decade.
Devialet Phantom I brings AirPlay 2 and enhanced audio tech to wireless speaker
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
The Devialet Phantom I wireless speaker comes with a host of upgrades.
Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch with Wear OS launched at Rs 18,495
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
The Fossil Gen 5E is a watered down version of the Gen 5 and comes with a slight change in design and a couple of feature cuts.
Thor: Love and Thunder set photo reveals Star-Lord and Thor's new costume designs
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Next year's Thor movie has started shooting, and we've caught a new glimpse of a couple of its superheroes.
NHS completes 'world's largest' email migration
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Over two million NHS mailboxes migrated to Microsoft’s Exchange Online platform.
Here is the first free open source alternative to CentOS
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Users can install the distro using any of its three installation images.
Google and Ford team up for future automotive improvements
Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
We’re living in a golden age of sample return missions
52MIT Technology Review / 1h
Observing space rocks from afar is all very well, but sometimes you need to get up close. The biggest questions in space science—how the solar system formed, how it led to life on Earth, and whether there’s ever been life on other nearby worlds—can really only be answered with direct study of the materials from those worlds. And that means grabbing a sample to study back home on Earth. “You can m
Learn all about dropshipping with this course bundle on sale
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Learn how to start your own ecommerce site with the 2021 Complete Shopify Dropshipping Bundle . As of Feb. 2, get it at 97% off — just $29.99. If you’re a great salesperson at heart or think you could be, owning a Shopify dropshipping site could be an excellent side hustle. Dropshipping basically means you fulfill orders but don’t keep the items in stock. Instead, you pass the sales order
Knocki turns any surface into a smart remote control — and it's on sale
24Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: You can make any surface a remote for your smart home devices with Knocki . As of Feb. 2, use code VDAY2021 to save 29% and get it for $59.49 . Clap on. Clap off. That slogan from the 1980s sound-activated gadget The Clapper was enough to spark envy in kids who had to turn on lights the old-fashioned way. Now, as an adult, you can add that same energy to your home with a device that does a
Sleep with wet hair? This pillowcase is for you.
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Dry your hair while you sleep with the DryZzz Two-Sided Pillowcase . As of Feb. 2, score an additional 15% off with code VDAY2021 and get a two-pack for just $25.49. Showering at night is a simple pleasure in life. It lets you sleep in longer the next day and you wake up feeling fresh. But if you skip the step of drying your locks, you tend to wake up with a puddle on your pillow . Instead
Save up to 40% on long-lasting roses (that won't get tossed out in a week)
Mashable / 1h
Roses are a great Valentine's Day gift in theory. But in reality, they kind of suck. They're gorgeous for a week tops, then immediately start decaying. Not a great metaphor for love, huh? These roses, on the other hand, will last for an entire year. Whether you're looking for a single preserved rose or a dozen, there's an arrangement for you and your honey. Prices are effective as of Feb. 2. Rose
Showmax February: 10 international shows to keep you entertained
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Here are 10 international series either debuting or returning to Showmax this month that are worth your time
Apple Fitness Plus will soon let you stream workouts to a smart TV via AirPlay
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
You'll soon be able to follow Apple's super-keen instructors on any AirPlay 2 compatible TV, with one caveat.
Buy now, pay later businesses facing stronger clampdown on credit terms
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More regulation for the pay now, pay later sector could see consumers better protected according to FCA proposals.
Apple Watch 6 Black Unity edition is now on sale, but only until the end of February
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The Apple Watch 6 Black Unity edition was announced last month, but you're now able to buy the new smartwatch.
Xiaomi Mi 11 series could come with a super-premium 'Ultra' model
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A leaker has suggested the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro won't be the top-end member of its line, with more to come.
Huawei Mate X2 might land soon with a new foldable phone design
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The Huawei Mate X2 will apparently have a different screen design to either the Mate Xs or the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
This huge laptop deal cuts a massive £420 off the dual-screen Asus ZenBook Duo
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This is the best laptop deal we've seen in ages: the Asus ZenBook Duo UX481 now just £1,079.
God of War PS5 update makes one of the best PS4 games even better
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God of War will look even better on PS5, thanks to a surprise new update that’s available now.
SpaceX's second high-altitude Starship test flight could happen today
77Engadget / 1h
SpaceX considered its first high-altitude Starship launch test a success despite the explode-y landing , but the FAA was reportedly not amused . It said that SpaceX violated the terms of its launch license, triggering an investigation and delaying the next test originally scheduled for January 28th. However, it looks like the two parties have patched things up, as SpaceX has announced that it wil
Elon Musk Says He's Leaving Twitter For 'A While'
20Gizmodo / 1h
Billionaire tech mogul and heavy social media user Elon Musk tweeted early Tuesday that he’s leaving Twitter for “a while.” Musk obviously loves to tweet, which leads the average person to ask an obvious question: Just how long will Musk’s Twitter hiatus actually last? Read more...
Apple Macs with M1 chip finally get Bluetooth fix with macOS Big Sur 11.2
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
No more disruption for those trying to hook up external peripherals – hopefully.
Neuralink brain chip allows a monkey to play video games with its mind
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
A Wakanda series is coming to Disney+
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77Engadget / 2h
Ryan Coogler is set to expand the Black Panther universe with a new Disney+ series based in the Kingdom of Wakanda. Disney has signed a five-year exclusive TV deal with Coogler’s Proximity Media, and the series is one of the projects the Black Panther director/co-writer will be working on for the company’s streaming service. The deal could lead to more shows developed by Proximity Media, as well,
Apple fixes Bluetooth problems in new macOS Big Sur update
41Mashable / 2h
The Bluetooth issues that plagued many M1 Mac users may be a thing of the past. Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.2, an update which brings several fixes and improvements. Per the company's release notes, the update "improves Bluetooth reliability," and though no further details are offered, it probably refers to the reported Bluetooth issues that some M1 Mac owners were having. These included
Mono, a startup that wants to build Plaid for Africa, gets backing from Y Combinator
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Prakhar Singh and ex-Paystack employee Abdul Hassan have known each other for seven years, building different tech products individually and collectively along the way. Before joining Paystack in 2018, Hassan co-founded OyaPay, a payments startup the year before. After leaving the Stripe-owned company in 2019, he launched a data startup called Voyance where Singh, who had already exited one of hi
Facebook warns iOS 14 users about new prompt
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Facebook has warned Apple users that it will be rolling out new pop-up notifications they can expect once they upgrade to iOS 14
Redmi smart TVs could launch in India as early as March
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A new report states that Xiaomi will launch affordable Redmi TVs in India next month, in either a 55 or 65-inch variant.
Stadia Game Studio is Dead, Stadia Game Streaming Lives On (For Now)
31How-To Geek / 2h
Stadia, the Google project that streams games to your home without a console, took a significant blow today. The company announced it’s shutting down Stadia’s game development studios, which means Stadia won’t have an ongoing stream of exclusive games. Stadia itself will stick around, but it may be a harder sell without great exclusives—just ask Microsoft. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Apple's Face ID Will Soon Work With Masks---If You Own an Apple Watch
75How-To Geek / 2h
Starting with the iPhone X, Apple ditched Touch ID in favor of Face ID. And for plenty of people, that’s just fine—until the global pandemic made mask wearers of us all. Now Face ID struggles to recognize people, even with new mask detection efforts. But the latest iOS beta pulls a new trick to solve the problem: use your Apple Watch as a key. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
PSA: AirPods Max Battery Drain Is Real---Don't Buy Them (For Now)
40How-To Geek / 2h
Despite their $550 price tag and awkward design, the AirPods Max have managed to shake up the premium headphone landscape and set a new standard for sound quality and ANC. But Apple’s top-of-the-line headphones have common battery drain and charging issues, which makes them difficult to recommend. If you’ve got your heart set on AirPods Max, you should wait for a firmware update or 2nd gen produc
ExpressVPN's New Lightway Protocol Promises Speeds That Don't Suck
200+How-To Geek / 2h
Security experts suggest using a VPN whenever you surf the web, but doing so is easier said than done. VPNs slow down your connection and often have trouble when jumping between Wi-Fi and 4G on mobile devices. That’s why ExpressVPN built a new VPN protocol, called Lightway, with a focus on speed, power-efficiency, and the mobile web experience. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
LEGO's New Spotify Playlist Will Assault Your Ears With Brick Waterfalls
200+How-To Geek / 2h
Play with LEGO bricks for very long, and the distinct sounds they make as you sort and hunt becomes very familiar. In large quantities, it’s a jarring noise you can hear from across a home. On the other hand, white noise is a soothing and soft noise meant to drown out distractions. LEGO’s new White Noise album promises white noise, but we’re not sure you’ll last five minutes. Read This Article on
Online gambling faces fresh restrictions
300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
A new package of measures is designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer.
Samsung Galaxy M02 with 5,000mAh battery launched starting at Rs 6,799
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Samsung’s affordable M series device, the Galaxy M02, has been launched India and costs less than Rs 7,000.
Google launches Startup School
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These are online training sessions meant for founders and startup employees who want to learn more about how using Google's tools can help grow their businesses.
Best CDN providers of 2021 to speed up any website
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
From personal blogs to big business websites, there's a CDN (content delivery network) for everyone.
YESTERDAY
Sony PS5 finally launched in India
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Sony PlayStatation 5 went for pre-orders on India on January 12 and has now finally been launched on February 2, though there are no announced stocks at the moment.
Poco M3 with Snapdragon 662 and 6,000mAh battery launched at Rs 10,999
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Poco M3 has launched in India at Rs 10,999 with Snapdragon 662 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 48MP triple cameras and a large 6,000mAh battery.
What's on TV this week: Super Bowl LV and 'Control Ultimate Edition'
48Engadget / 4h
This week the Super Bowl dominates the weekend TV schedule, but before we get there we have a few other option. Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing is available on Ultra HD Blu-ray, while for gamers Control Ultimate Edition upgrades the experience for new-gen consoles. The updated game is available for free as a part of the PlayStation Plus package, along with new PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars .
LG’s Virtoo app can let you connect LG phones to Windows PC
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
LG has introduced the rebranded Dell Mobile Connect for its smartphone users and the app is already available for download from the Microsoft Store.
2021 Ford F-150 Raptor – Here’s what to expect
SlashGear / 5h
We knew Ford’s cooking up a storm after unveiling the fourteenth-generation F-150 last year. Naturally, America’s favorite pickup truck is getting a venerable high-performance 2021 Raptor version to battle head-to-head with the Ram 1500 TRX. Also, Raptor fans are pining for the return of Ford’s glorious 6.2-liter V8 engine first seen in the first-gen Raptor R. As it turns out, … Continue reading
Itel A47 launched in India at Rs 5,499, available exclusively on Amazon
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Itel has launched a new smartphone called the A47 that has been priced at Rs 5,499 and features HD+ FullScreen display.
Canon PowerShot PICK robot uses AI to automatically take photos
SlashGear / 5h
AI and machine learning can be found in almost every consumer electronics product these days, whether directly or indirectly. Often, the goal is to make offload some of the decision-making duties away from human brains to silicon ones, automating certain tasks that almost seem magical in their small ways. Camera maker Canon seems to be banking on that capability of … Continue reading
Crew in a Box: A plug-and-play studio kit
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The remotely controlled system includes camera, teleprompter, microphones and a light panel.
Myanmar coup: How the military disrupted the internet
500+BBC News - Technology / 5h
As the military took power, internet access was restricted in many parts of the country, but how was it done?
Electric cars: Rollout of charging points still too slow
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The charge-point infrastructure may not be ready for when new petrol and diesel cars are banned.
Sowon: K-pop star apologises over 'Nazi mannequin' image
300+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Sowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram.
MediaTek releases new modem chip that supports mmWave
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MediaTek's new modem chip, called the M80, will support what is called millimeter-wave technology, which is preferred by US carriers.
Covid: India launches online memorial to commemorate pandemic victims
1KBBC News - Technology / 5h
India has reported more than 154,000 Covid-19 deaths, but infections have dropped sharply.
Farmers protest: Twitter restores blocked Indian accounts
1KBBC News - Technology / 5h
The accounts were all linked to a continuing farmers' protest against agricultural reform laws.
Save 78% on a 2-year subscription to this powerful VPN
20Mashable / 6h
SAVE 78%: A two-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £2.19 per month as of Feb. 2, and includes an extra two months for free. VPNs promise a lot these days, but what if you're simply looking for a robust service that does the basics very well? If you want a VPN with an intuitive interface, multiple simultaneous connections, fast connection speeds, and powerful encryption, l
Galaxy A patent reveals a rotating popup camera
20SlashGear / 6h
Although it seems that Samsung has settled for punch-hole camera designs, it is only a temporary truce in the battle to push out bezels. The ideal, which no one has perfected yet, is to hide everything under the screen. In the meantime, Samsung is also playing with other ideas, like the flipping camera of the Galaxy A80. The Galaxy A … Continue reading
Prepare for Valentine's Day with the best deals on Lovehoney
Mashable / 6h
SAVE UP TO 50%: Discover deals on sex toys, lingerie sets, bondage gear, and more on Lovehoney . Valentine's Day is only a couple of weeks away, and that means you need to start preparing for this special day. You can't go wrong with flowers and chocolates, but these gifts are a little cliché. For something a little different, we recommend checking out Lovehoney. The site boasts a wide range of d
Google will pay $3.8 million to settle hiring discrimination accusations
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100+Engadget / 6h
Google has agreed to spend $3.8 million — a negligible amount for a company worth over $1 trillion — to settle systemic compensation and hiring discrimination allegations by the US Department of Labor. The agency’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs discovered the pay and offer disparities when it conducted a routine compliance audit on the company a few years ago. It found that the t
Treat your special someone with help from Amazon's Valentine's Day hub
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Amazon's Valentine's Day Shop is showcasing deals on flowers, gift cards, food and drink, and much more until Feb. 13. Feeling overwhelmed by Valentine's Day? This special day is supposed to be all about celebrating love, but sometimes it can just stress you out. How are you supposed to know what your special someone will like? And how hard are you supposed to go? We need answers. Amazon's
Save £190 on the most advanced electric toothbrush from Philips
Mashable / 6h
SAVE £190: The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 electric toothbrush is on sale for £150 on Amazon, saving you 56% on list price. We know that not everyone is willing to spend over £100 on an electric toothbrush, but there are plenty of reasons to seriously consider this deal. The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 electric toothbrush is on sale for £150 on Amazon, saving you 56% on list price.
Learn how to play chess with this stacked online bundle
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Complete Chess Bundle is on sale for £72.80 as of Feb. 2, saving you 92% on list price. Even if you watched The Queen’s Gambit mainly for the fashion, there’s a good chance you picked up on a few chess tips and tricks. And there’s an even better chance you became interested in learning how to play the game yourself. This Complete Chess Bundle , which is useful for beginners and advance
Clear out your virtual clutter with this Mac cleaning app
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a BuhoCleaner for Mac: Family Plan is on sale for £9.46 as of Feb. 2, saving you 56% on list price. BuhoCleaner , a Mac-cleaning app designed specifically for macOS Big Sur, can keep your computer running smoothly and efficiently. From cleaning up your cache to uninstalling pointless, space-wasting apps, you can boost performance in just a single tap. If you’ve h
Poco X3 Pro gets spotted: Will it be a new mid-range phone?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Poco X3 Pro has been spotted on multiple certification sites hinting imminent launch in India. The Poco X3 Pro might be a mid-range phone with flagship processor.
All the best website builders for photographers
Mashable / 6h
As a photographer, you know that the most important thing to showcase to any potential client is your portfolio of work. It's essential then to have an online presence that displays your talents in an attractive way that immediately sells your skills to a potential buyer. While there are many website builders out there, not all truly highlight visual media like photographs or videos in the way th
As contactless menu ordering becomes the norm amid COVID, China pushes back
84TechCrunch / 6h
Digital ordering and paying at restaurants was already gaining much ground in China before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The tap-to-order method on a smartphone is part of the greater development in China where cash and physical documentation is increasingly being phased out. Many restaurants across large cities go as far as making digital menus mandatory, cutting staff costs. Meanwhile, there has b
'Judas and the Black Messiah' is pure dynamite
50Mashable / 7h
It should not come as a surprise that a film called Judas and the Black Messiah isn't interested in playing it cool. This is a story of biblical proportions, where what's at stake is not simply the life of a man or a party or even a movement, but a whole brilliant future that could have been — but that we know, from the vantage point of 2021, turned out not to be. But the fire roaring at its cent
Elon Musk’s Neuralink reportedly gives monkey mental gameplaying power
54SlashGear / 7h
Elon Musk is both famous and infamous for his mind-blowing ideas and enterprises but one that’s almost literally so is the idea of hooking up brains to computers to allow the control of other computers using just brainpower. To prove that he’s actually serious, Musk even founded the startup Neuralink to research and develop the technology to make that happen. … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G variant could launch in India soon
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G could launch in India this month as the phone has passed through BIS certification and the support page for the same is also live now.
MediaTek M80 5G modem takes on Qualcomm with mmWave support
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SlashGear / 8h
It’s hard to argue that Qualcomm’s 5G modems dominate the market, not just in phones but also in any computing or networking products that need to support the next-gen network. MediaTek, of course, didn’t take that sitting down and has launched its own line of Dimensity mobile application processors or APs to give phone manufacturers another option, prompting Qualcomm to … Continue reading
Next Royole FlexPai foldable phone might have an odd camera design
SlashGear / 8h
Samsung isn’t the only one selling foldable phones and it isn’t technically the first one either. Months before it could launch the first Galaxy Fold, Chinese company Royole launched its own FlexPai take on the form factor, featuring an “outie” design that leaves the phone’s one and only screen always on the outside. Unlike what Huawei is rumored to do, … Continue reading
Vivo X60 series tipped to debut in India -and it may arrive soon
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Vivo X60 series consists of the vanilla X60, X60 Pro and the top of the line X60 Pro Plus that comes with Snapdragon 888 chipset.
OnePlus Nord N1 5G could be the company’s next mid-range phone
SlashGear / 9h
One upon a time, OnePlus’ product line was predictable. In order to diversify its portfolio and cater to an underserved market, the company that tried to Never Settle opened up a new series of phones under its Nord brand. That’s when the naming gets a bit confusing with the OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord N10, and OnePlus Nord N100. And since … Continue reading
Google to pay $3.8 million to underpaid female engineers and overlooked job candidates
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Pay discrimination? In Silicon Valley? We're shocked. Google will be forced to cough up roughly $3.8 million to settle allegations of pay and hiring discrimination, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday . At issue were allegations that the company paid women engineers less than their male counterparts and had a hiring process that disadvantaged both women and Asian applicants for software
Capcom confirms fan favorite 'Resident Evil' vampire is over nine feet tall
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1KEngadget / 9h
Ever since Capcom revealed the release date for its latest Resident Evil game, many of the questions have focused on four characters featured in the trailer and an early PS5-only “Maiden” demo . Resident Evil: Village arrives May 7th, but if you just can’t wait until then for more information on Lady Dimitrescu and her three daughters, art director Tomonori Takano has issued an official statement
Nokia 5.4 is coming to the US unlocked
SlashGear / 9h
It isn’t really a surprise that HMD Global has been flooding the smartphone market with a dizzying array of smartphones just like how Nokia did back in the old days. Also unsurprisingly, it hasn’t made all of those available in the US, where consumers are considered a bit pickier and often lean towards the high-end tiers. That said, it does … Continue reading
Washington State Suffers a Data Breach That Potentially Affects 1.6 Million People
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100+Gizmodo / 9h
The Washington state government has suffered a large data breach involving unemployment claims, potentially exposing data on more than 1.6 million people, officials admitted Monday . Read more...
Kindred Ventures just closed its second fund with $100 million in capital commitments
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Two years after launching its $56 million debut fund, Kindred Ventures , a San Francisco-based pre-seed and seed-stage venture fund founded by Steve Jang and Kanyi Maqubela, has closed its second fund with $100 million in capital commitments. Jang is himself a founder who later jumped into investing. In more recent years, he cofounded Bitski , a crypto-asset wallet startup, and previously founded
Disney Plus is getting a Black Panther spin-off series from director Ryan Coogler
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The Walt Disney Company has signed an exclusive deal with Coogler to produce content for television.
Hackers are exploiting a critical zeroday in devices from SonicWall
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100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Network security provider SonicWall said on Monday that hackers are exploiting a critical zeroday vulnerability in one of the devices it sells. The security flaw resides in the Secure Mobile Access 100 series, SonicWall said in an advisory updated on Monday . The vulnerability, which affects SMA 100 firmware versions 10.x, isn’t slated to receive a fix until the en
Fortnite v15.30 Tuesday update will bring a few big confirmed changes
20SlashGear / 10h
Epic has announced the details for the upcoming Fortnite update version 15.30, including teasing a few big additions that players can expect this week. Among the additions is the promise of some new Exotic weapons, possibly ones we saw in a data-miner leak a few weeks ago. There’s also going to be a new Limited Time Mode. Update v15.30 is, … Continue reading
How to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask
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48Mashable / 10h
I have good news and bad news about Apple's new Face ID feature that was released as part of the developer beta for iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4. The good news? You'll soon be able to unlock your iPhone via Face ID while wearing a face mask. The bad news? It only works if you own an Apple Watch . So if you have both of these devices, congrats — you can cross one first-world problem off of your list.
Nike's latest FlyEase shoe slips on without zippers, laces or straps
1KEngadget / 10h
Since 2015, Nike has released accessible performance shoes under its FlyEase line, and the new FlyEase Go takes things even further. This one doesn’t just replace laces with a zipper and strap , and unlike the shoe designed for Seattle LB Shaquem Griffin , it doesn’t even require one hand to put on. Nike Thanks to a bi-stable hinge and midsole tensioner, the shoe is strong enough to wear for athl
Next Magic Leap AR headset specs teased
24SlashGear / 10h
Although VR systems like the Facebook Oculus and HTC Vive get the lion’s share of mass media coverage, they are often geared more towards entertainment with a pinch of productivity on the sides. In contrast, AR, at least the ones that involve headsets, is often marketed as something for more serious work, which is probably why most of these products … Continue reading
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Has Been Wearing A Black Lives Matter Wristband Since May
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At an employee event this past week American Airlines CEO Doug Parker was asked about the Black Lives Matter wristband he was wearing and he offered, "I understand it's somewhat controversial because of the organization but the words are what I care about and I've been wearing it since the murder of George Floyd." Continue reading ...
Microsoft drops fresh details about upcoming Windows 10 PC-as-a-Service
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Microsoft will soon allow users to run its operating system from any cloud connected device.
The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid
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Vials made of extremely tough glass are being made by the million to hold Covid vaccines.
Google to pay $2.59 million to settle allegations of discrimination
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200+TechCrunch / 11h
Google has agreed to pay $2.59 million to more than 5,500 current employees and former job applicants as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over allegations of systemic discrimination as it relates to compensation and hiring. Google has also agreed to reserve $250,000 a year for the next five years to address any potential pay equity adjustments that may come up. That brings G
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing revealed: Enthusiast catnip
SlashGear / 11h
The recipe for Cadillac’s new 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and 2022 CT5-V Blackwing is relatively simple. Take the automaker’s newest luxury sedans, drop in some seriously potent engines and fan-favorite features like stick-shift, rear-wheel drive, and Magnetic Ride Control, and strap on a head-turning body kit with legitimate aero credentials. Then sit back and wait for people to take notice. It’s … Con
PSA: Don’t show off images of your COVID-19 vaccine card online
26SlashGear / 11h
It’s human nature to share things from our lives with others online — and given how hard it is to resist the temptation of sharing one’s latest meal on social media, it’s not surprising that people may want to post a picture of their COVID-19 vaccine card once they get it. Unfortunately, doing so could be problematic for both self … Continue reading
Congrats, you got your COVID vaccine card! Don't celebrate by sharing it online.
300+Mashable / 11h
Vaccine selfies are all the rage , and rightly so! Being part of this historic public health effort is something to document and celebrate. Experts say photos and public affirmations of vaccination can help overcome skepticism. Just don't get too photo-happy and broadcast your personal information in the process. The Better Business Bureau recently issued a public warning to deter people from pos
iOS 14.5 will provide a great excuse to buy an Apple Watch: mask support for Face ID
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With the upcoming rollout of iOS 14.5, Apple Watch users will be able to unlock their iPhones while wearing a face mask.
Have You Considered a Collapsible Coffee Cup?
52Gizmodo / 11h
Dog owners, I’m looking at you. Read more...
The ‘Time Has Come’ to Extend Human Embryo Research From 14 to 28 Days, Argues Bioethicist
32Gizmodo / 11h
A decades-old rule, in which research scientists are forbidden to experiment on human embryos beyond the 14-day mark, is being challenged by a British bioethicist, who says the rule is outdated, arbitrary, and an unnecessary impediment to scientific progress. Read more...
SpaceX announces all-civilian mission. Here's how to enter to win a seat.
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1KMashable / 11h
For the first time, SpaceX will launch a mission with a crew of civilians — and you can enter to be a part of it. The Inspiration4 is scheduled to take off as soon as the end of this year with no professionally trained astronauts onboard. The civilian crew of four will orbit Earth for several days before returning with a soft water landing off the coast of Florida. SpaceX announced the mission Mo
You Don’t Have To Spend a Fortune for Family-Sized Portions With This High-Quality Cookware
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Top Pick: Proclamation Duo | $380 | Proclamation Goods Read more...
Google closes game development studios, but promises Stadia will go on
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Google says that it is cancelling all future first-party games to focus on the development of Google Stadia’s technology.
Media frenzy, skepticism engulf virus origin probe—and WHO is over it
100Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme Director Michael Ryan talks during a daily press briefing on COVID-19 virus at the WHO headquaters in Geneva on March 11, 2020. (credit: Getty | Fabrice Coffrini ) An international team of scientific experts is on the ground in Wuhan, China, finally making progress in its long-sought attempt to understand how the pandemic coro
SpaceX Inspiration4 historic all-civilian launch may happen later this year
SlashGear / 12h
SpaceX has announced that it may launch its Inspiration4 mission in the last quarter of this year, setting a new space milestone with its all-civilian crew. Shift4 Payments CEO Jared Isaacman will serve as the mission commander, and he’s donated three of the Inspiration4 seats for other civilians to join him. The Inspiration4 mission will be a multi-day journey, according … Continue reading
Daily Crunch: Google shutters internal game studios
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Google rethinks its gaming strategy, Microsoft rolls out its quantum computing platform and UiPath is now valued at $35 billion. This is your Daily Crunch for February 1, 2021. The big story: Google shutters internal game studios When Google announced its Stadia cloud platform, it also said it was forming Stadia Games and Entertainment, an internal studio that would create titles for the platform
Intel Alder Lake-P specs appear online showing a 14-core, 20-thread design
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Online benchmark scores for Intel's upcoming 12th-generation mobile CPU, codenamed Alder Lake-P, reveal details about the chip's design.
We’re getting a Wakanda spinoff series from Ryan Coogler on Disney+
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100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / We'll be getting more Wakanda-centric stories thanks to a new development deal between Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and The Walt Disney Company. (credit: Marvel/Disney ) Following on the success of The Mandalorian and WandaVision on Disney+, The Walt Disney Company has tapped Black Panther director Ryan Coogler to develop an as-yet-untitled new series for the streaming service fo
'Judgment' hits PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Stadia on April 23rd
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95Engadget / 12h
Detective saga Judgment is making its way to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Google Stadia. Japanese developer Ryu ga Gotoku (perhaps best known for its work on the Yakuza series ) is promising upgraded visuals at 60 frames per second, along with shorter load times and all of the previously released DLC. Judgment, which was one of Engadget's favorite games of 2019 , was initially released on o
Apple rolls out macOS Big Sur 11.2 with bug fixes and Bluetooth tweaks
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Enlarge / The update prompt for macOS Big Sur 11.2. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple pushed out a small update to its macOS 11 Big Sur operating system for supported Mac laptops and desktops. Labeled Big Sur 11.2, the update "improves Bluetooth reliability" and fixes a number of bugs. Those bugs include one widely reported issue with the Mac mini in which external displays would show only a bla
SpaceX will fly four civilians into space later this year
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100+Engadget / 12h
Later this year, SpaceX will put four private individuals into space aboard one of its Crew Dragon craft. The company is calling the upcoming mission, dubbed, Inspiration4 , “the world’s first all-civilian mission,” and it’s currently scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center in the final quarter of the year. Leading the expedition is Shift4 Payments founder and CEO Jared Isaacman, who wi
Battery companies are the latest SPAC target as EVs get a huge regulatory boost
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Batteries are the latest landing pad for investors. In the past week alone, two companies have announced plans to become publicly traded companies by merging with special purpose acquisition companies. European battery manufacturer FREYR said Friday it would become a publicly traded company through a special purpose acquisition vehicle with a valuation at $1.4 billion . Houston-area startup Micro
What we bought in January 2021
Mashable / 12h
If you follow Mashable Shopping's coverage, you know that we live to bring you the best product recommendations we can find based on countless hours of online research. But, what about the stuff that we buy for ourselves? The stuff that made it into o
