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A Barcode Scanner App With Millions of Downloads Goes Rogue
2KWired / 1h
After an update in December, the app began infecting Android devices, bombarding users with ads on their default browser.
Facebook 'horrified' by online abuse of Premier League footballers
2KBBC News - Technology / 2h
Facebook announces new measures to combat online abuse and says it is "horrified" such content exists on the platform.
Recap: 10 Opportunities To Buy Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many, this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we’re seeing many loyalty programs offer promotions when buying points. In this post I wanted to provide a recap of that, since it can be tough to keep track of the various deals out there. Many of these
How to Remove the Background From a Picture in Excel
How-To Geek / 7min
Removing a distracting background from an image allows your audience to focus on the subject matter. Though it’s not known for its image editing suite, you can do this using Microsoft Excel. Here’s how it’s done. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Emirates & Barclays US Credit Cards Offering Big New Bonuses
100+One Mile at a Time / 10min
Barclays and Emirates recently introduced co-branded credit cards in the US, and they’re surprisingly lucrative. These cards have just launched increased bonuses for new cardmembers, so some people may be interested in acquiring one of these cards now. Barclays & Emirates US credit card basics In September 2020, Emirates and Barclays launched co-branded credit cards . Emirates notes that the US m
Space X's Starlink pre-orders open to South Africans
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
SpaceX's Starlink internet service is available for pre-order. The high-speed, low-latency broadband service uses lower-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to bring users an incredibly fast connection.
'Overcooked 2' for Switch will be free to play for a week
20Engadget / 14min
Don’t despair if the pandemic prevents you from marking Valentine’s Day with a night out — at least, not if you have a Switch. Nintendo, Team17 and Ghost Town Games are making the culinary co-op game Overcooked 2 free to play for Switch Online members from February 10th at 12PM Eastern to February 17th at 2:59AM Eastern. You and your special someone (or anyone, really) can save the world by prepp
Lang.ai snags $2M to remove technical burden of implementing AI for businesses
92TechCrunch / 21min
Lang.ai, which has developed a no-code platform for businesses, closed on a $2 million seed funding round. The company’s SaaS platform aims to allow business users to structure any free-text data with custom categories built through a drag & drop interface, based on AI-extracted concepts. Village Global led the financing, which included participation from new and existing backers including Accele
Quilt, an audio social network focused on self care, raises $3.5 million in seed
52TechCrunch / 26min
The era of social audio 1.0 is in full swing, and while podcasts and Clubhouse have led the way, there are many other audio startups joining the fold. Quilt , an audio social network that focuses on wellness and community, has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by Mayfield Fund , with partner Rishi Garg joining the board, to do just that. Quilt started as a community platform founded by Ashley
Etihad Becomes First Airline In The World To Vaccinate All Crewmembers, Others Close Behind
View from the Wing / 28min
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways announced today that they’ve become the first airline in the world to have vaccinated their entire front-line workforce including all pilots and cabin crew. Etihad did this without making vaccination mandatory. Continue reading ...
New Peloton iOS Feature Lets You Create the Optimal Workout Schedule
Gizmodo / 29min
If you don’t already own a Peloton machine , you may be outta luck for awhile due to the company’s logistical issues . But regardless of whether you have a Bike or Tread in your home, you can still take advantage of the newest feature in the Peloton app. That is, if you own an iPhone or iPad. Read more...
Accessibility overlay startup AccessiBe closes $28M series A
100+TechCrunch / 32min
If you want to make your website accessible right now but lack the resources for the kind of serious revamp it would take, an “accessibility overlay” may take the pressure off while the work gets done. Though critics argue that these tools aren’t a permanent solution, AccessiBe has raised $28 million to show that its approach is an important part of making the entire web available to everyone. It
Fly before you buy with Wanderlust
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Wanderlust, a new South Africa startup "built for the digital age" will allow prospective travellers to book flights and pay them off before or after departure.
Level closes $1.5M to provide financial services to gig workers
100+TechCrunch / 34min
This morning Level , a Seattle-based startup that offers credit to gig-economy workers, announced that it has raised a $1.5 million pre-seed round. Level intends to provide various services to gig-economy workers, starting with a lending product. The goal of Level today is to furnish access to credit to workers who might not be able to tap it from traditional sources, using their current income f
LA-based SoLo Funds raises $10 million to offer an alternative to predatory payday lenders
60TechCrunch / 34min
SoLo Funds wants to replace payday lenders with a community-based, market-driven model for individual lending and now has $10 million to expand its business in the U.S. Payday lenders offer high interest, short-term loans to borrowers who are at their most vulnerable and the terms of their loans often trap borrowers in a cycle of debt from which there’s no escape. Around 80% of Americans don’t ha
Nobl9 raises $21M Series B for its SLO management platform
100+TechCrunch / 34min
SLAs, SLOs, SLIs. If there’s one thing everybody in the business of managing software development loves, it’s acronyms. And while everyone probably knows what a Service Level Agreement (SLA) is, Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) may not be quite as well known. The idea, though, is straightforward , with SLOs being the overall goals a team must hit to meet the pro
Chevron's Oil Spill Is Its Latest Injustice Foisted on Bay Area Communities
Gizmodo / 36min
As the pandemic drags on, some residents of the Bay Area faced a different kind of health emergency on Tuesday: an oil spill. Around 600 gallons of an oil-and-water mixture spilled from a Chevron oil refinery in Richmond, California into the San Francisco Bay, the company told local health authorities. Read more...
Ubisoft price hikes could risk next-gen gamer fury
SlashGear / 37min
Ever since the marketing campaigns for the PS5 and Xbox Series X got into full swing last year, there’s been much ado about next-gen price hikes from a number of publishers. Sony itself has raised the price of its first party games to $70, and that seems to be a move that many other major publishers are at least considering. … Continue reading
Weber’s new gas smart grills put the perfect steak an app-tap away
SlashGear / 37min
Weber is baking smart grilling tech into its gas grill models, expanding the Weber Connect system which allows cooks to remotely monitor and control how their meal is progressing. The new models – which see the connectivity added to Weber’s popular Genesis and Spirit lines – tap the June smart oven technology which the companies first collaborated on, and which … Continue reading
Facebook experiments with reducing News Feed political content for some
54Engadget / 38min
Facebook is taking a new approach to political content: Showing less of it. The company announced today that it will experiment with reducing News Feed entries about politics for a small portion of users in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia this week, and in the US in the coming weeks. Facebook Product Management Director Aastha Gupta says the company will explore ways of ranking political content in
OnePlus Presidents' Day sale features price cuts and freebies on top devices
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
Android fans - don't miss the OnePlus Presidents' Day sale - featuring excellent deals on top devices until the 17th of February.
Retro romance: 11 classic video game couples and whether they’re in it for love or high scores
Lifehacker / 48min
Every artistic medium has its iconic love stories—Harry and Sally, Cersei and Jaime, Dexy and Eileen—and now that video gaming has been around for a few decades, it has established some memorable romances of its own. Of course, while we all got misty-eyed when John Marston finally went on a real date and proposed to… Read more...
Would you buy Apple's VR headset if it looked like this?
24Mashable / 51min
Despite a recent onslaught of rumors and reports , Apple hasn't officially announced its long-rumored virtual/augmented-reality headset. That means we don't really know what it's going to look like, save from a fairly crude sketch by The Information based on an image of a prototype. New: I’ve seen internal Apple renders of its mixed reality headset. It’s a sleek, curved visor with swappable headb
10 Sundance films that tackled the pandemic
Mashable / 51min
On the same day that the Sundance Film Festival kicked off last year, Wuhan, China, went into lockdown — not that many festival goers seemed to take much note of it at the time. A year later, however, it's become impossible to miss. The coronavirus seemed to be everywhere I looked during Sundance 2021, starting with the experience itself — virtual, of course, in deference to the ongoing crisis. I
BT 'generates £24bn' for UK economy
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BT Group includes EE, Openreach and Plusnet.
Sky Mobile now lets you share spare mobile data with others
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Got spare data? Don't let it go to waste when another might appreciate it.
Treat Valentine's Day Like a Dinner Party for Two
26Lifehacker / 55min
No one should go to a restaurant for Valentine’s day dinner this year, but that does not mean you should resign yourself to eating out of styrofoam takeout clamshells or greasy pizza boxes. (Eating the pizza directly from the box is a hack—just not a hack for romance.) Whether you’re cooking your meal or phoning it… Read more...
IKEA gaming range taps ASUS ROG for chairs, motorized desks & some oddities
SlashGear / 57min
IKEA is readying a set of gaming accessories, including an affordable gaming chair, desks, and some more oddball items, with the plan to launch the range globally from October 2021. There’ll be six product families in all, some of which IKEA has developed in tandem with ASUS’ Republic of Gamers gaming division. Initially, they’re all available in China. ROG is … Continue reading
Falcon and The Winter Soldier Merch Teases Sharon Carter's Post-Civil War Life
Gizmodo / 59min
Tom Holland unsurprisingly denies those big Spider-Man rumors. Superman & Lois has found its Jor-El. Plus, what’s to come on the sophomore season of Are You Afraid of the Dark , and get a sneak peek at filming on the final season of The Walking Dead . To me, my spoilers! Read more...
Put an Animal Face in Your Space with $20 off the Echo Dot Kids Edition + Echo Glow
Gizmodo / 59min
Echo Dot Kids Edition (Tiger) + Echo Glow | $70 | Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition (Panda) + Echo Glow | $70 | Amazon Read more...
Bitcoin consumes 'more electricity than Argentina'
200+BBC News - Technology / 59min
The rising value of Bitcoin leads to ever-higher energy consumption, researchers say.
Hmm: United Airlines Orders 200 Electric Air Taxis
62One Mile at a Time / 1h
Pre-pandemic a major focus for airlines was investing in sustainable aviation (probably due to social pressure). This has come in the form of carbon offsetting flights, as well as committing to investing in more sustainable forms of aviation. Well, United Airlines has just announced its first plans to operate electric planes, though it’s not what you’d think, and the headline almost reads like it
How to Delete Your WhatsApp Account
How-To Geek / 1h
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging services on the planet. But it’s not without its problems. If you want to leave because of WhatsApp fatigue or privacy issues, here’s how to delete your WhatsApp account. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Past coronavirus infections don’t seem to help with SARS-CoV-2
20Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / False color image of viruses attached to a cell's surface. (credit: NIAID ) While the SARS-CoV-2 virus is new to humans, coronaviruses in general aren't. There have been earlier members of this group of viruses that have raised pandemic fears, while another group regularly circulates widely in humans, causing symptoms of the common cold. Early on, there were some indications that prior
Samsung's excellent Galaxy Buds Pro are $30 off at Woot
35Engadget / 1h
Samsung not only hit the nail on the head with its new Galaxy S1 smartphones , but also with its new Galaxy Buds Pro. The wireless earbuds earned a score of 85 from us and now you can save $30 on a pair at Woot. The deals website is offering the Buds Pro for $170 , which is the lowest price we’ve seen them since they debuted last month. Buy Galaxy Buds Pro at Woot - $170 These are Samsung’s chall
Facebook to test downranking political content in News Feed
100+TechCrunch / 1h
After years of optimizing its products for engagement, no matter the costs, Facebook announced today it will “test” changes to its News Feed focused on reducing the distribution of political content. The company qualified these tests will be temporary, impact a small percentage of people, and will only run in select markets, including the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia. The point of the expe
Incredibly detailed photo of the Southern Pinwheel captured by Dark Energy Camera
SlashGear / 1h
The image seen below is the spiral of the Southern Pinwheel captured using the Dark Energy Camera originally designed for the Dark Energy Survey. The image is one of the deepest images ever captured of Messier 83, a spiral galaxy more commonly known as the Southern Pinwheel. The Dark Energy Camera was built by the US Department of Energy and … Continue reading
Amazing Amex Platinum Offer To Earn 210,000 Bonus Points (Or More)
29View from the Wing / 1h
American Express has a huge new offer for The Platinum Card® from American Express. In recent years the main offer has let customers earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points, and there have been targeted offers for more. Now they have a public offer that may net you as much as 210,000 Membership Rewards points more than you’d normally earn for your spend on the card. Continue reading ...
8 Products to Turn Your Shower into a Spa Experience
How-To Geek / 1h
You shower practically every day, so why not make your experience as enjoyable as possible? From switching out your bath mat to hanging eucalyptus from your showerhead, these upgrades will make your bathroom feel like a spa. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Shelly's Motion Sensor Turns On Your Lights Faster Than You Can Say Alexa
20How-To Geek / 1h
If you own a smart home, chances are you have some amount of voice control already set up. But why should you tell your home what to do? Why not empower it to anticipate you instead? The $39.90 Shelly Motion sensor promises to do that. It’ll turn on your lights when you enter a room so fast you don’t get a chance to use a voice command. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Create a Digital Commonplace Book
77NYT > Technology / 1h
Readers have collected their favorite literary lines for centuries. Now compiling a portable word scrapbook is easier than ever.
This $70 S Pen/case combo won't turn your S21 Ultra into a Galaxy Note
42Engadget / 1h
It seems more likely than ever that the Galaxy Note line as we know it is on its way out, and that's sure to be dire news for fans of the S Pen. Or will it? With the launch of this year's Galaxy S21 Ultra , Samsung is apparently trying to give its fan-favorite stylus a life of sorts beyond the Note — but you’ll have to find one yourself. If you have an old Galaxy Note lying around, you’re golden
The Case for Launching an Easy Mode for Difficult Games
74Wired / 1h
Balancing a studio’s desire to create a challenging game and casual players’ demands for something lighter can be tough. Control did it very well.
The Best Mirrorless Cameras to Level Up Your Photos
60Wired / 1h
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These mirrorless cameras do more with less.
SecuriThings snares $14M Series A to keep edge devices under control
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Managing IoT devices in a large organization can be a messy proposition, especially when many of them aren’t even managed directly by IT and often involve integrating with a number of third-party systems. SecuriThings wants to help with a platform of services to bring that all under control, and today the startup announced a $14 million Series A. Aleph led the round with participation from existi
The Skagen Jorn Is a Reminder That Simple, Stylish Smartwatches Are Still Great
Gizmodo / 1h
With all the advanced health features that smartwatch makers keep rolling out, it’s easy to forget that many people aren’t looking for anything more than notifications, good battery life, and basic fitness-tracking. Unfortunately, if that’s all you want, your options are either bland fitness trackers or chintzy… Read more...
'Breath of the Wild' reinvented Zelda games. 'Bowser's Fury' does that for Mario.
BF Super Mario Bowser•
Mashable / 1h
It's so strange to me that the title of Nintendo's latest Mario game leads with the re-release. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is really two full and complete games in one. But where 3D World is a reissue of an excellent game that never got the love it deserved because it was released for the ill-fated Wii U, Bowser is something wholly new. It's still recognizably a Mario adventure. There a
MacBook Pro (M1) review: Baby's first content creation machine
41Mashable / 1h
With Apple's in-house M1 chip now on the scene, the fine line between its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro has become a little blurry. The MacBook Pro, traditionally equipped with the lineup's beefiest processor and capable of handling intense professional tasks, has up to now been Apple's top-tier laptop offering. But its status is somewhat in limbo thanks to a recent 13-inch Pro refresh featuring th
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury review: Everything old is new again
BF Super Mario Bowser•
20Ars Technica / 1h
So much fun, you'll be climbing the walls! If you were one of the few million people who stuck with Nintendo through the Wii U years, the Switch era has likely created a lot of feelings of deja vu for you. For every full-fledged sequel like Super Mario Odyssey or Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch, you've had to face at least one warmed-over Wii U port like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , Captain
With subscriptions, Fiverr expands beyond project-based payments
64TechCrunch / 1h
Fiverr is adding a new way for freelancers on the marketplace to charge for their work — three- or six-month subscriptions . Through this feature, sellers on Fiverr can offer to provide a defined set of work each month. They can also offer discounts to subscribers, although it’s not required. The buyer or seller can cancel at any time, with no fees paid on the remaining months of the subscription
HelloKitty ransomware behind CD Projekt Red attack
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Ransomware attack on Cyberpunk 2077 maker now thought to have been targeted by "HelloKitty" group.
The Audi e-Tron GT is the most powerful Audi EV to date – and it's a beauty
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Audi's new electric vehicles are set to offer impressive, efficient power.
How to Log in With a Password on Windows 10 (After Setting up a PIN)
How-To Geek / 1h
By default, whenever you set up a “Windows Hello” login method such as a fingerprint reader, facial recognition scan, or PIN, Windows 10 will disable the password login method. If you’d like to log in to your Windows account with a password again, here’s how to get that option back. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Powder raises $14 million for its social app for game clips
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Meet Powder , a French startup that helps you share video clips of your favorite games, follow people with the same interests and interact with them. The company has raised a $14 million Series A round led by Serena. Powder wants to build the video infrastructure for social gaming. While many communities of gamers already share content on Twitch, Discord and Reddit, there isn’t a dominant mobile
Israeli startup CYE raises $100M to help companies shore up their cyber-defenses
66TechCrunch / 1h
Cybersecurity startup CYE has raised $100 million in a new growth round, led by investment firm EQT and with participation from 83North. CYE was founded in 2012 by Reuven Aronashvili to help companies shore up their security posture. It does this in large part by conducting offensive operations against their customers — with their explicit consent — to find weaknesses in their network defenses be
Equity Shot: What’s next for the startup software market
64TechCrunch / 1h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Natasha and Danny and Alex and Grace noticed last week that we had a bevy of software-as-a-service (SaaS) stories that we wanted to chat about. So we decided to break them out into their own episode. What came out of the conversation is a mix of optimism, sarcasm, and
3 adtech and martech VCs see major opportunities in privacy and compliance
20TechCrunch / 1h
Between a pandemic, the emergence of new media business models and upcoming privacy changes in iOS , this might seem like a terrible time to get into digital advertising and marketing. Nevertheless, we spoke to top venture capitalists who said they still see investment opportunities. When we surveyed adtech and martech VCs last summer , we focused on the impact of COVID-19. This time, we asked th
Europol takes down hackers who allegedly stole over $100 million in crypto from celebs
81Engadget / 1h
Eight men have been arrested in the UK for their role in a spate of hacks on US celebs, per Europol , after the criminals broke into the victims’ phones to steal over $100 million in cryptocurrencies. The suspects, aged 18 to 26, were part of a larger gang that was also busted in Malta and Belgium and mainly targeted high-profile Americans, including sports stars, influencers and musicians and th
Hyundai’s TIGER concept vehicle is designed to take on any type of terrain
Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Honda Performance Development is selling limited-edition Type R engines for racing applications
SlashGear / 1h
Honda Performance Development (HPD) has been selling Type R crate engines exclusively to racing teams and Honda Racing Line members. But in recent news, it seems HPD is opening its doors to a limited number of Type R crate engines to anyone with a fat wallet. “We at HPD are proud to offer Honda power in an affordable and versatile … Continue reading
Etihad Becomes First Airline To Vaccinate All Pilots & Cabin Crew
200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Etihad Airways has become the first major airline in the world to vaccinate all of its “operating” pilots and flight attendants, which is a pretty awesome achievement. As the airline describes it, this helps curb the spread of COVID-19, and gives passengers peace of mind. Etihad also claims to be the only airline in the world to require all passengers and crew to be tested before every flight. Et
Apple will replace your defective MacBook Pro batteries
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Instagram will no longer promote Reels that have a TikTok watermark
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
The 10 Best Rom-Coms to Stream This Valentine’s Day
How-To Geek / 2h
Are you looking to cuddle up on the couch with your significant other for Valentine’s Day and have a few laughs? Here are 10 great romantic comedies you can enjoy together, whether you subscribe to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, or Disney+. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Get 12GB of data and unlimited social media for £10/pm with Voxi's SIM only deals
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
There are plenty of SIM only deals out there but this Voxi 12GB for £10 a month option is an excellent choice for many.
Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games are 3 for 2 at Amazon right now
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Amazon's latest cheap game deals are offering three Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox games for the price of two right now.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
the-evil-clergyman : Violette takes refuge from the boar, from Comtesse de Ségur’s Old French Fairy Tales by Virginia Frances Sterrett (1920)
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missdinahfreeman : Mary Wilson (March 6, 1944 - February 8, 2021) 🌸 Talented Performer. Supremes Co-founder. Motown Darling
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jinxy7 : Farewell, and thank you- Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson (March 6, 1944 – February 8, 2021)American singer...
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Mary Wilson (March 6, 1944 – February 8, 2021) American singer and concert performer best known as a founding member of the Supremes, the most successful Motown act of the 1960s and the best-charting female group in U.S. history, as well as one of the all-time best-selling girl groups in the world. The group released a record-setting twelve number-one hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100, ten of
Report claims Apple and TSMC are teaming to build micro OLED displays
Apple TSMC Displays AR•
SlashGear / 2h
A report is making the rounds that claims Apple is partnering with TSMC to develop micro- OLED displays specifically to be used in upcoming augmented reality devices. Apple currently works with TSMC on multiple fronts. Specifically, TSMC is the sole supplier of processors for the iPhone. Apple and other companies looking at the augmented reality market are focusing on micro … Continue reading
Microsoft Defender now directly warns IT admins about nation-state attacks
86Engadget / 2h
Microsoft will soon warn Office 365 admins more directly about possible nation-state hacking activity, according to an update on its roadmap seen by ZDNet . Rather than just receiving an email as before, IT administrators will get notifications directly from the dashboard of Microsoft Defender for Office 365, the cloud-based security app for Office 365 users. Nation-state hacking is generally spo
These tiny icons could be tracking you across the internet
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The tiny favicons used by most websites at the start of browser tabs could be secretly tracking individuals across the internet.
Poco M3 sells 150,000 units in first sale - next one due on February 16
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Poco M3 recently went on sale in India on Flipkart and apparently it has sold over 150,000 units in the first day itself.
Game Subscriptions Are On the Rise. Indies Could Suffer
94Wired / 2h
Curated video game ecosystems pose an uncertain future for those outside the blockbuster bubble.
United Places $1 Billion Electric Aircraft Order, Invests In Manufacturer
30View from the Wing / 2h
United Airlines announced this morning that it has made a commitment of more than a billion dollars to electric aircraft through a partnership with Archer Aviation to develop air taxis for urban markets, while asking the federal government for a multi-billion dollar third bailout. The deal has United acquiring 200 electric planes that travel up to 60 miles, providing a cost and speed advantage to
How Cubans make island Internet work for them
84Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Jaime Santos-Menéndez, a Havana-based documentary filmmaker, has a much different workflow than creatives in the United States. (credit: Cassandra Brooklyn) As countless Cubans have proudly told me over the years, "Cubans invent." They use creative workarounds to get by in an environment with limited access to outside resources. Glass beer bottles are sawed off to become drinking glasse
How to Delete a Reddit Account
How-To Geek / 2h
If you’re no longer interested in using Reddit, you can delete your account. However, you’ll need to jump through some extra hoops if you want to delete your Reddit posts and comments, too. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Which Budget Phone Has the Best Camera?
How-To Geek / 2h
If you’re looking for a phone with a great camera, you’ll quickly realize most of today’s options are pushing four figures. That’s way too expensive. But surprisingly, the best budget phone typically delivers a pretty similar experience. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
TPG exclusive: JSX CEO announces new routes and discusses the future of semiprivate jet travel
The Points Guy / 2h
JSX helped pioneer the semiprivate jet travel space . Operating out of private jet terminals and offering fares starting at $89, it opened up a once far-fetched way of flying to the masses — or at least more of a critical mass. Flying this way, instead of out of a traditional airport terminal, allows you to arrive at the airport just 20 minutes before the flight and skip crowded terminals and sec
SmartHop raises a $12M Series A to ease trucking logistics
60TechCrunch / 2h
If you are a founder and launched a startup last February of 2020 just before the pandemic hit, then you may have felt like you were living the ultimate business nightmare. But if your company serves to stabilize the supply-chain business, then, in fact, you may have hit the ground running at just the right time. So is the story of Miami-based startup SmartHop , an AI-powered app that helps inter
Ramp secures $150M debt line from Goldman Sachs as the corporate spend market grows
100+TechCrunch / 2h
This morning Ramp , a startup that competes in the corporate spend market, announced that it has secured a $150 million debt facility with Goldman Sachs. Ramp previously raised a $30 million Series B in late December 2020, after raising a $23 million Series A earlier in the same year. TechCrunch spoke with Ramp co-founder and CEO Eric Glyman about its new credit access. Glyman said that until it
NeuReality raises $8M for its novel AI inferencing platform
100+TechCrunch / 2h
NeuReality , an Israeli AI hardware startup that is working on a novel approach to improving AI inferencing platforms by doing away with the current CPU-centric model, is coming out of stealth today and announcing an $8 million seed round. The group of investors includes Cardumen Capital, crowdfunding platform OurCrowd and Varana Capital. The company also today announced that Naveen Rao, the GM o
Insight launches a customizable iOS browser with support for extensions
100+TechCrunch / 2h
A new startup called Insight is bringing web browser extensions to the iPhone, with the goal of delivering a better web browsing experience by blocking ads and trackers, flagging fake reviews on Amazon, offering SEO-free search experiences, or even calling out media bias and misinformation, among other things. These features are made available by way of Insight’s extensions, some of which are sug
PS5 has a better 4K Blu-Ray player than Xbox Series X
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The PS5 apparently has a better 4K Blu-Ray player than the Xbox Series X, but it lacks some key features.
Google News Showcase is launching in the UK and Australia
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The service aims to bring more news to more people.
Redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gains features and cargo capacity
SlashGear / 2h
Mitsubishi has revealed the redesigned 2022 Eclipse Cross that brings new styling, more features, and increase cargo capacity, all while remaining budget-priced. The vehicle starts at $23,395 with Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control all-wheel-drive system available on any trim for an additional $1600. The most notable change to the updated vehicle is a major redesign on the exterior. Mitsubishi
Microsoft Teams is getting much more useful with these two new apps
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Microsoft has launched two new apps for its Teams platform, Bulletins and Milestones, with both being fully customizable.
The Morning After: Audi unveiled the e-tron GT with all-wheel steering
46Engadget / 2h
When are things getting back to normal? When are we going back to school, the office, going on vacation or booking travel and hotels for E3? Those all-important questions. The world’s biggest gaming show, having had to cancel last year, continues to contort and reinvent itself, and its organizers say it’ll be back in 2021 — most likely as an all-digital affair . Engadget has already covered at le
Viral 'I'm not a cat' filter is decades-old software
1KBBC News - Technology / 2h
The filter is not from Zoom itself but came pre-installed on Dell laptops.
TomoCredit raises $7M to help the cash rich and credit poor
100+TechCrunch / 3h
It’s difficult to get credit if you don’t have credit. That’s the problem that startup TomoCredit is trying to solve. Co-founder and CEO Kristy Kim came up with the concept for the company after being rejected multiple times for an auto loan while in her early 20s. Kim, who immigrated to the U.S. from South Korea with her family as a child, was disappointed that her lack of a credit history prove
Podz turns podcasts into a personalized audio newsfeed
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Podz is the latest startup trying to solve the problem of podcast discovery, with backing from investors like M13, Katie Couric and Paris Hilton. “Even though podcasts have gained a lot of momentum — there are 100 million folks in the U.S. who listen to podcasts — we still haven’t seen that crossover behavior, where audio becomes a part of everyday lives,” CEO Doug Imbruce argued. “We think that’
Archer lands $1.1B order from United Airlines and a SPAC deal
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Archer Aviation, the electric aircraft startup targeting the urban air mobility market, has landed United Airlines as a customer and an investor in its bid to become a publicly traded company via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Archer Aviation said Wednesday it reached an agreement to merge with special purpose acquisition company Atlas Crest Investment Corp., an increasingly
Cat filter: Texas lawyer on becoming 'internet sensation' after Zoom mishap
Lawyer Zoom Ponton Cat•
500+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Lawyer Rod Ponton on becoming an "internet sensation" following a filter mishap during a court case.
ESA’s Solar Orbiter is currently behind the sun
SlashGear / 3h
The ESA is currently operating a scientific mission in space using the Solar Orbiter known as Solo by the team operating it. The spacecraft has been in orbit for a year, having launched on February 10, 2020. Its mission is to image the sun and observe the solar wind while attempting to unravel many lingering mysteries about the solar cycle. … Continue reading
Nokia 5.4, Nokia 3.4 and Nokia Power Earbuds Lite launched in India
5.4 Nokia 3.4 India•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
HMD has unveiled a couple of Nokia branded phones in India focusing on the mid-range segment with a key emphasis on timely software updates
Apple Glasses may now be one step closer to reality, if this leak is correct
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple may have found the company that will make its Apple Glass AR headset displays, and it’s the team that makes iPhone microchips.
SpaceX opens Starlink satellite internet pre-orders to the public
300+Engadget / 3h
SpaceX’s Starlink is taking another small step towards expanding its public beta test by opening up pre-orders to budding customers. Whereas previously you could register your interest for the chance to sign up to the satellite internet service, entering your details now gives you the ability to put down a $99 deposit. You’ll then get a target coverage date of either 2021 or 2022 based on your lo
Huawei MatePad Pro 2 5G looks likely soon, and it may have 40W charging
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Huawei’s next flagship tablet is set to launch in China soon, and it may come to other countries soon after.
The Digital Divide Is Giving American Churches Hell
100+Wired / 3h
Covid-19 has upended churchgoing in the US. Like so much else with the pandemic, the impacts are not felt equally.
Beijing’s Ban on Clubhouse Won't Deter Some Listeners
90Wired / 3h
The audio app hosted discussions on sensitive topics such as Taiwan and Uighurs before it was removed from the App Store. Some users have found workarounds.
How to Make Your Music Streaming a Little More Social
100+Wired / 3h
Share playlists, listen with friends remotely, and stay connected with these tips.
Let your favorite movie characters inspire you to wear a mask
26Mashable / 3h
While COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the country, it's still important to wear a mask ( or two ) to stop the spread of the virus. A new national PSA from the Ad Council, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and WarnerMedia, re-imagining iconic scenes from some of Warner Bros.' most famous films, emphasizes this message. It's an important one. While 72 percent of Americans say they we
Riot Games CEO sued for sexual harassment by former assistant
45Engadget / 3h
Riot Games and its CEO, Nicolo Laurent, are facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the executive’s former assistant. Vice has obtained a copy of the complaint, wherein the plaintiff (Sharon O’Donnell) accuses Laurent of behaving inappropriately towards her starting shortly after she was hired until she left the company in July 2020. In her lawsuit, O’Donnell described how Laurent would tell
Apple Maps gains crowdsourced accidents feature and others in iOS 14.5 beta
SlashGear / 3h
There are multiple navigation apps available for smartphone users on the Apple iOS platform. Among the most popular are Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze. one of the reasons Waze is so popular is because it was the first to add some interesting features such as the ability for individual users to report accidents, hazards, and speed traps along their … Continue reading
Ubisoft still 'undecided' on whether it'll raise PS5 and Xbox Series X game prices
59TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Ubisoft still hasn't made a firm decision on whether it will increase the price of its Xbox Series X and PS5 games.
The best phones of 2022 will get a 5G speed boost and better battery life
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Snapdragon X65 5G modem has been announced, promising faster speeds and better power efficiency.
Photoshop finally gets 'invite to edit' button for easier remote collaborations
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Photoshop has rolled out a long-awaited update that lets you remotely edit the files of friends and colleagues – here's how to use it.
Microsoft Edge will soon let you search your browsing history at lightning speed
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
An upcoming Microsoft Edge feature will streamline the process of rifling through your history.
Mansory has a built a second Le Mansory Ford GT, this time in black
SlashGear / 3h
In July last year, German tuning firm Mansory shook the auto world with Le Mansory, a custom-built supercar based on the Ford GT. The in-your-face styling drew criticisms and praise, but we think it’s incredible. As it turns out, there’s a second Le Mansory, this time in black. And like the first Le Mansory, the black version is just as … Continue reading
How to Switch to DuckDuckGo, a Private Search Engine
52How-To Geek / 3h
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine that’s been online since 2008. Find websites, maps, videos, news, and more—without tracking your searches and serving you targetted ads. Here’s how to make the switch from Google, Bing, or any other search engine. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Thrasio raises $750M more in equity for its Amazon roll-up play
68TechCrunch / 4h
The Amazon Marketplace roll-up play is well and truly underway. In the latest development, Thrasio — one of the biggest and earliest movers in the market to consolidate third-party sellers on the platform, with the promise to provide better economies of scale to manage and grow those businesses — announced that it has raised another $750 million at a valuation that could be between $3 billion and
Samsung's flagship S21 series phones are up to $200 off on Amazon
55Engadget / 4h
We called Samsung’s Galaxy S21 “the best Android phone for the money” thanks to the attractive new design, brilliant display and versatile cameras. The lower prices help a lot too, but $800 for the base model is still a lot for most folks. Now, Amazon is making them more interesting with a new deal, with prices of $700 for the Galaxy S21, the S21 Plus for $800 and $1,000 for the flagship S21 Ultr
How business leaders can create a robot ready workforce
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Neil Murphy explores why business leaders need to invest in robots and intelligent automation to foster a more productive workplace.
Salesforce declares the traditional office working life over
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Salesforce has confirmed that it will continue adopting a flexible work model even once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
India is betting on glitchy software to inoculate 300 million people by August
69MIT Technology Review / 4h
On January 28, a physician at a hospital in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad received an SMS with the date and time for his first shot of a covid-19 vaccine. He’d been toiling away in the covid ward, where he’d watched many breathe their last since April, and the vaccine was the one thing he was looking forward to. But he wasn’t thrilled when he read the message: it wasn’t addressed to him.
Twitter Blocks Hundreds of Accounts Tied to Protests by Farmers in India
54Gizmodo / 4h
Twitter has blocked the accounts of at least 500 people and groups involved in the current protests by farmers in India at the request of the Indian government, according to a new report from Bloomberg News . Some of the accounts have even been permanently deleted. Read more...
Scientists create robot “blobs” that swarm together for protection
SlashGear / 4h
A creature common in California known as the California black worm eats microorganisms in ponds and are sometimes kept as tropical fish in aquariums. What’s notable about the California black worm is that they blend together in a swarm of tens, hundreds, and thousands of the centimeter-long creatures. The point of the worm blob is to protect its members from … Continue reading
Spider-Man 3 won't feature Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland confirms
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The rumors of multiple Spider-Men popping up in the Spider-Man: Far From Home sequel have been shot down by Tom Holland.
Some PS5 DualSense controllers are exhibiting the dreaded stick drift problem
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
PS5 DualSense controllers are apparently suffering from stick drift, which has plagued the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers.
Klarna launching into consumer bank accounts
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Payments giant looks to take on the mainstream banks with its attempt to offer a financial super app.
Will Twitter be banned in India?
Twitter Indian Accounts•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Ahead of its meeting with Indian govt, Twitter put out a blog on 'free expression'. This does not seem to have gone down well with Indian govt which, on a post on the Koo platform, termed it 'unusual'.
Google News Showcase launches in more countries, including the UK and Argentina
71Engadget / 4h
Google News Showcase is starting to roll out to more countries worldwide, including the UK and Argentina, on the heels of its Australian launch last week. The digital news digest includes free and paywalled articles from more than 120 UK and 40 Argentinian outlets, bringing its tally to 450 publications. Google’s British media partners range from major news wires such as Reuters to business and p
Collective launches a SaaS marketplace for freelancer teams
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Freelancers who work well together in teams are the target for Collective , a French startup that’s launching a software-as-a-service marketplace today. (Not to be confused with Collective , a US-based startup that offers back-office tools for the self employed running a business-of-one.) Collective (the French ‘teams’ edition) is co-founded by Jean de Rauglaudre and Vianney de Drouas, and is bac
Labster gets millions from a16z to bring virtual science lab software to the world
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm with $16.5 billion in assets under management , has poured millions into an edtech startup that sells virtual STEM lab simulations to institutions. Copenhagen-based Labster , which sells virtual science laboratory simulations to schools, announced today that it has raised $60 million in a Series C round led by the prominent Silicon Valley firm, includin
‘Knowledge hacking’ app Uptime raises $16M
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Uptime , the self-described “knowledge hacking” app, has raised $16 million in seed funding, after officially launching on iOS in January. Positioned as a “micro-learning” platform,” Uptime presents five-minute “knowledge hacks” from books, courses and documentaries. The idea is to let you quickly “grasp ideas and insights from trusted authors, instructors, and creative minds,” without spending t
Netflix's 'Crime Scene: Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel' is a gripping exploration of the Elisa Lam case
65Mashable / 4h
Netflix is continuing to create captivating true crime content. Its latest show to join the likes of Unsolved Mysteries , Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer , and American Murder: The Family Next Door is Crime Scene: Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel , a creepy four-part docuseries about an unusual missing person case. I went into this series with no knowledge about the case that was about to
Bitter cold will sweep through the U.S. It'll be a frigid Valentine's Day.
39Mashable / 4h
Arctic air will plunge deep into the U.S. Unusual cold, even for the heart of winter, will grip a great swath of the U.S. by the weekend. That's largely because the polar vortex — comprised of lofty winds that circle around the Arctic during winter — has weakened in 2021 , ultimately allowing frigid northern air to spill south. "It’s going to be an icy Valentine's Day," said Jeff Weber, a researc
One of the best Legend of Zelda games could get a Nintendo Switch port
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A Nintendo trademark suggests future plans for Phantom Hourglass, the Legend of Zelda DS game that acts as a sequel to Wind Waker.
Arlo Pro 3 deal: top-notch security camera back to cheapest it's ever been
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Arlo Pro 3 two-camera security system has been heavily discounted making it the same price as seen on Black Friday
Intel’s Xe gaming GPU testing is well underway, suggesting a 2021 release
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Intel’s high-end gaming graphics card will make the GPU world a three-horse-race.
Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors
1KBBC News - Technology / 5h
It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly.
Open source skills more highly sought after than proprietary software talent
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
IBM survey puts the spotlight on developers with open source cloud skills.
Why Denmark’s “corona passport” is more of a promise than a plan
100+MIT Technology Review / 5h
When acting Danish finance minister Morten Bødskov announced last week that Denmark would soon launch a digital “corona passport,” the news spread rapidly around the world. For many, the promise of an app that would enable people to prove they were vaccinated against covid-19 or otherwise immune was exciting: it suddenly put international travel, restaurant meals, nights at movie theaters, and ev
HTC Wildfire E lite available in South Africa: Price, availability
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
This latest offering from HTC falls in line with the most basic functions smartphones offer
Carl Pei's Nothing: OnePlus co-founder teases wireless earbuds and smart home devices
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Nothing's founder Carl Pei has revealed nothing much about the company, but has said that the company will launch a pair of wireless earbuds soon.
The government removes smartphones from draft TV licence list
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The ongoing fight over whether devices other than TVs should be included has had an interesting breakthrough
Your Fitbit Charge 4 is getting a big update and new app features for free
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Fitbit is releasing new app features for some of its most popular fitness trackers, plus a special bonus for the Charge 4.
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro could both have similarly impressive charging speeds
OnePlus 9 Pro Hasselblad•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A leaker has revealed the possible battery sizes and charging speeds of the OnePlus 9 range.
UK CMA saw over 150 data breaches last year
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
UK competition regulator targeted by more than 150 data breaches over the past two years.
Up to Half of New Type 2 Diabetes Cases in U.S. Are Linked to Obesity, Study Finds
20Gizmodo / 5h
New research released Wednesday underscores the role of obesity in type 2 diabetes. It suggests that obesity plays a major factor in up to half of new diabetes cases that occur annually in the U.S. Read more...
Encrypt your emails and protect your sensitive info with this app
40Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Keep your emails private and encrypted with a subscription to SecureMyEmail . As of Feb. 10, get a lifetime subscription for $99.99, a 93% savings. Whether you're working on a first-of-its-kind business project, dealing with sensitive information, or just value your privacy, email encryption can be a useful tool. The SecureMyEmail app from Witopia will encrypt your emails end-to-end. They'
How to charge 3 devices at once without cluttering your desk
21Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Cut back on cord clutter with this Wireless Charging Dock for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods , on sale for $101.99 — a 30% discount — as of Feb. 10. Finding and untangling cords every time you need to charge your phone just isn’t the move anymore. This is 2021, and w charge our devices in style. Time to upgrade to a snazzy wireless dock. For a limited time, you can add this sleek wireles
Grow your business fast with the help of this course bundle on sale
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Grow your business and create more brand awareness with the Complete 2021 Growth Hacker Bundle . As of Feb. 10, get it for $39.99, a 98% savings. You could have the best product idea in the world, but unless you know how to leverage resources to get it in front of customers, it’ll be difficult to get it off the ground. At a loss for what steps you should take? Check out this 46-hour growth
These odd rolling ball weights are great for at-home workouts
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Add stability training to your workout routine with Omniball rolling weights . As of Feb. 10, get a set of two for $69.99, a 12% savings. It didn’t take long for the excitement of staying home to wear off. At first, we saw it as an opportunity to try new things without ever getting out of our pajamas. We could do everything from the comfort of our living room, from working an eight-hour sh
Starlink internet service pre-orders open for South Africans
Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
NASA and SpaceX team up to launch Gateway’s HALO and PPE elements
Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 price could be a lot lower than we expected
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Black Shark 4 - or perhaps a sibling in its series - could be an affordable gaming phone, according to new information.
Apple Maps will soon let you report accidents and speed traps
200+Mashable / 5h
Apple Maps on iOS is becoming a bit like Waze. The new iOS 14.5 beta (via MacRumors ) has a new Apple Maps feature, allowing users to report incidents on the road such as accidents, hazards, and speed checks. The new feature is located in the swipe up menu on Maps, under "Report." MacRumors notes that tapping on one of the incident icons flags your location immediately without an additional confi
Twitter says it won't block activists, journalists and politicians in India
Twitter Indian Accounts•
50Engadget / 6h
Twitter has said in a blog post that it won’t block the accounts of politicians, journalists and activists in India, despite being ordered to do so by the Modi government. “We have not taken any action on accounts that consist of news media entities, journalists, activists, and politicians,” Twitter Safety wrote. “To do so, we believe, would violate their fundamental right to free expression unde
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro could have similarly impressive charging speeds
OnePlus 9 Pro Hasselblad•
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Leakster Max Jambor states that the upcoming OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will have 4,500mAh batteries with 65W charging support.
Scientists prove that deepfake detectors can be duped
100+Engadget / 6h
Universities , organizations and tech giants, such as Microsoft and Facebook , have been working on tools that can detect deepfakes in an effort to prevent their use for the spread of malicious media and misinformation. Deepfake detectors, however, can still be duped, a group of computer scientists from UC San Diego has warned. The team showed how detection tools can be fooled by inserting inputs
Snap partners with ShareChat’s Moj to roll out Camera Kit
Moj Snap Camera Kit•
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Snap has partnered with ShareChat’s Moj app to integrate its Camera Kit into the Indian app as the American social giant looks to accelerate its growth in the world’s second largest internet market. This is the first time Snap has partnered with an Indian firm for its Camera Kit technology, which unlocks a range of augmented reality features, the two companies said. (Snap has partnered with a han
Redmi K40 and K40 Pro images out on TENAA ahead of launch
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Redmi K40 and K40 Pro are just a few weeks away from launch and the images of the smartphones are out on the Chinese certification website TENAA.
Volvo scores an autonomous car soundtrack to settle your stomach
23SlashGear / 7h
The whirr of electric motors is increasingly familiar as we shift away from internal combustion, but autonomous vehicles may need a soundtrack of their own, a new project by Volvo and partners concludes. Focusing on how passengers in self-driving cars will build trust in autonomous systems, as well as ways to use sound to avoid motion sickness, the two year … Continue reading
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Twitter considers subscription model for Tweetdeck
37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Twitter is planning to explore new models to help boost its revenue, including a subscription service
Klarna launches bank accounts in Germany
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Fintech startup Klarna is turning its mobile app into a banking app in Germany. Customers living there can now open a consumer bank account and get a Visa debit card. For now, Klarna is launching bank accounts for a limited number of users. The company expects to roll it out more broadly in the coming months. What you get is a full-fledged bank account with a German IBAN to receive money, set up
With AI translation service that rivals professionals, Lengoo attracts new $20M round
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Most people who use AI-powered translation tools do so for commonplace, relatively unimportant tasks like understanding a single phrase or quote. Those basic services won’t do for an enterprise offering technical documents in 15 languages — but Lengoo’s custom machine translation models might just do the trick. And with a new $20M B round, they may be able to build a considerable lead. The transl
Love Island star Luke M's post 'breached advertising rules', watchdog says
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The advertising watchdog upheld a complaint about a video shared last year by the reality star.
Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues
300+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed.
Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US
1KBBC News - Technology / 8h
The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds.
Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case
46KBBC News - Technology / 8h
A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom
Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'
500+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a "dangerous" viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.
Apple partners with TSMC for micro OLED displays
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32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Micro OLED technology promises high-resolution, high-efficiency performance in a compact package. But mass manufacturing for consumer products will take time.
Zoom adds Studio Effects to pep-up your online meetings
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Zoom announced this new AI-powered feature back in September last year and it is now being made available to users
Foxtel summer sale: get 20% off your chosen bundle for the next 12 months
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Foxtel is offering 20% off the monthly cost of each of its 12-month plans – but only for a very limited time.
Xbox Series X|S controller can easily switch between console, phone, PC
SlashGear / 9h
New consoles naturally brought along with them new controllers and while some of these boasted new features, they also managed to keep some old ones around. They can, for example, still wirelessly connect to more than just the console they came with, boasting support for Windows PCs and even some mobile devices. The new Xbox Series X|S Controller is no … Continue reading
Redmi Note 10 series launch in India set for early March
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Redmi India has confirmed that the budget-friendly Redmi Note 10 series is arriving in a month’s time, in early March to India.
Noise ColorFit Pro 3 with 1.55-inch display, SpO2 monitor launched
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Noise ColorFit Pro 3 budget smartwatch has been launched in India with SpO2 monitor, HR monitor, colour display and more. It is priced at Rs 3,999.
All the best standing desks for working from home
24Mashable / 10h
Working from home definitely has its benefits. Back in the days of the office, it simply wasn't acceptable to rock up in your pyjamas and work your way through 10 cups of tea before lunch. At home, you can do things your way (so long as you actually get your work done, too). Whilst it's great that you have the option of living your best life from Monday to Friday, there are bound to be some thing
Qualcomm announces world's first 10 Gigabit 5G modem - Snapdragon X65
Qualcomm Snapdragon•
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
With multi-gigabit 5G enabled by the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, consumers will have access to fiber-like browsing speeds and low-latency, delivered wirelessly over 5G for the next generation of connected applications.
Facebook takes down fake accounts in Uganda and Palestine
88Engadget / 10h
Facebook has removed another batch of fake accounts it says were trying to manipulate its platform and influence elections. The company published its latest report on “coordinated inauthentic behavior,” which identified two networks in Uganda and Palestine. The Uganda network used fake accounts to “manage Pages, impersonate at least one public figure in Uganda, comment on other people’s content,
Nigeria’s IROKO plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange AIM in 2022
100+TechCrunch / 10h
IROKO , a Nigerian-based media company, could file to go public in the next 12 months on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Alternative Investment Market . Founded by Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter in 2011, IROKO boasts the largest online catalog of Nollywood film content globally . According to this report , the media company will raise between $20 million and $30 million valuing the company at $80
Save over £100 with the best deals on the latest iPhone range
Mashable / 10h
SAVE OVER £100: Mobiles.co.uk has launched a range of deals on the latest Apple handsets, including the standard iPhone 12 , iPhone 12 Mini , and iPhone 12 Pro . Are you looking for the best deals on the latest range of iPhone handsets? Isn't that lucky, because we've lined up all the best deals on the standard iPhone 12 , iPhone 12 Mini , and iPhone 12 Pro right here. Isn't it great when things
Save up to 30% on sex toys in Amazon's Valentine's Day sale
Mashable / 10h
SAVE UP TO 30%: Until Feb. 13, a wide range of sex toys from the biggest brands are on sale for up to 30% off in Amazon's Valentine's Day sale. If you haven't already sorted out gifts for Valentine's Day, it's time to act. Seriously, what have you been doing for the last few weeks? How could you leave it so late, again? Don't panic, because Amazon still has a wide range of last-minute gift ideas
Apple will replace 2016/2017 MacBook Pro batteries that refuse to charge
Apple 2017 MacBook Pro•
200+Engadget / 10h
If your MacBook Pro refuses to hold charge past 1 percent, you may be able to get its battery replaced for free. Apple has launched a battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models experiencing the issue. The tech giant has just rolled out macOS 11.2.1 and a macOS Catalina 10.15.7 supplemental update, which were meant to fix the bug preventing the affected computers’ battery fro
New 'Raya and the Last Dragon' trailer gives us a much better look at that dragon
200+Mashable / 10h
A new international trailer for Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon has provided more details on the fantasy world of Kumandra — as well as our best look at the titular dragon yet. Raya and the Last Dragon follows Raya (Kelly Marie Tran), a warrior on a quest to reunite the people of Kumandra and restore peace. However, doing so requires the help of water dragon Sisu (Awkwafina), who isn't quite th
Indian alternatives to WhatsApp, Twitter get going - They're Sandes & Koo
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Sandes, the name given to Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS), is currently limited to officials in different ministries, but a public rollout cannot be ruled out. On the other hand, ministers and celebrities are slowly moving to Indian-made app Koo, an alternative to Twitter.
Twitter suspends over 500 accounts in India after government warning
Twitter Indian Accounts•
400+TechCrunch / 11h
Twitter said on Wednesday it has taken actions on more than 500 accounts and reduced visibility of some hashtags in India to comply with “several” orders from the Indian government after New Delhi threatened legal action against executives with American social network . Twitter had suspended hundreds of Twitter accounts , several with links to farmers’ protests on agricultural reforms, at the req
What's on TV this week: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' and 'Clarice'
44Engadget / 11h
This week HBO Max is premiering another movie from the 2021 Warner Bros. slate with Judas and the Black Messiah , starring Daniel Kaluyya and Lakieth Stanfield. Meanwhile, Netflix presents the third and final movie in its To All The Boys trilogy, Always and Forever . On disc, movie fans can check out Vince Vaughn in the body swap comedy/horror flick Freaky , or Elysium in 4K. For gamers, this is
Sony ZV-1 camera firmware update adds live streaming capability
SlashGear / 11h
When Sony launched the highly-anticipated ZV-1 compact camera last year, it made no qualms about the market it was aiming for. Hardware and software features were designed for a slightly younger crowd more used to vlogging or creating video content, something that has experienced a surge in the past months, even while stuck indoors. Curiously, the camera didn’t launch with … Continue reading
Realme X7 Pro goes for the first time: price, specs, availability
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Realme India has finally brought the X7 and the X7 Pro, with 5G chipsets, fast charging, new design and competitive prices.
MacBook Pros that don’t charge past 1% get free battery replacement
SlashGear / 12h
Every so often, we hear about software updates that bring their own set of bugs even as they fix others. Most of the time, these bugs only affect software features but there are rare times that they may affect even a device’s hardware. The past few days have been a stressful one for MacBook Pro owners exactly because of that … Continue reading
Nintendo Switch Online to add four oldies to the roster
SlashGear / 12h
Owning a Nintendo Switch doesn’t only mean having access to the latest and greatest of Nintendo’s games portfolio. Thanks to the magic of emulation, it actually also means having access to dozens of games made for gaming systems that retired decades ago. That is, of course, if you’re willing to pay the monthly price for a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. … Continue reading
Remote desktop cyberattacks top new high
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Remote workers using Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol were a preferred target of cybercriminals last year.
Carl Pei's Nothing has something to talk about - wireless earbuds
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Nothing's founder Carl Pei has revealed nothing much about the company but has said that the company will launch a pair of earbuds soon
Treat Root Rot in Houseplants With Hydrogen Peroxide
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Plant people know that it’s not only important to water your plant—you also have to know when enough is enough. It can be really easy to overwater a plan, especially one that only needs to be watered once a week. You may think you’re
