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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories


26KBBC News - Technology / 4h
The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.

Greta Thunberg Slams Mars Exploration, Says Earth Needs Help Instead


5KFuturism / 1h
The Great Escape A new satirical video ad created by the Fridays for Future (FFF) campaign, an environmental movement founded by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg, pokes fun at the idea of having the “one percent” escape from a planet that’s in dire straits to settle on Mars. It’s a provocative idea — but the execution arguably paints a much rosier picture of a one-way trip to Mars, rather

A brand-new Centurion Lounge is coming to Washington, DC’s National Airport and more


100+The Points Guy / 5h
American Express’ Centurion Lounge network continues to grow. On Wednesday, the issuer announced a new outpost coming to Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport (DCA). The new lounge will be located airside in the National Hall near Terminal B. At more than 11,500 square feet, it’ll be on the larger size, hopefully with enough space to handle a post-pandemic surge in passenger traffic. Amex wa


Ecobee's SmartCamera now doubles as a baby monitor


28Engadget / 14min
Ecobee's home security SmartCamera has gotten some recent upgrades that allow the device to act as an always-on audio monitor, ideal for use in a nursery or near a crib. The SmartCamera now includes a Baby Monitor Mode in the setup menu. Using this mode will give parents and caretakers extra features like an always-on audio option that runs in the background even if you have other apps open or yo

EarBuds might be the next big social network


SlashGear / 17min
The app EarBuds is all about listening to music and the audio bits of live events with your friends. You could also listen along with basically anyone, as the EarBuds app is made to allow anyone to share moments in real-time with audio only. It’s the simplicity of the setup that makes the concept run. EarBuds is a social network … Continue reading

Atlanta area gets a 5G incubator courtesy of T-Mobile and Georgia Tech


44TechCrunch / 22min
The Atlanta area is getting a new incubator for startups working with 5G technology courtesy of T-Mobile and Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, the companies announced today . It’s an expansion of the T-Mobile Accelerator program and part of the big carrier’s efforts to boost 5G innovation. Located in the Atlanta adjacent exurb of Peachtree Corners’ technology development park

Install iOS 14.5 Beta 2 to Fix the iPhone 12 'Green Tint' Bug


20Lifehacker / 23min
While it’s generally good advice for most people to avoid installing a developer beta of iOS on their primary carry devices, that counsel goes out the window if your iPhone 12 has lately been suffering from a strange green tint issue. Read more...

Facebook blocks News sharing to escape Australian publisher rules


SlashGear / 24min
Facebook will block users and publishers from sharing news content in Australia, a stark reaction to the proposed new Media Bargaining code in the country. The decision means that Facebook users in the country will not be able to see local or international content through the social network. Australian publishers will be restricted from sharing or posting any content on … Continue reading

Citibank just got a $500 million lesson in the importance of UI design


22Ars Technica / 26min
Enlarge (credit: Roman Tiraspolsky ) A federal judge has ruled that Citibank isn't entitled to the return of $500 million it sent to various creditors last August. Kludgey software and a poorly designed user interface contributed to the massive screwup. Citibank was acting as an agent for Revlon, which owed hundreds of millions of dollars to various creditors. On August 11, Citibank was supposed

Ring Geofence could help trim alert overload


SlashGear / 26min
Ring is adding a new Geofence feature to its video doorbells and security cameras, promising to cut down on unnecessary alerts as well as make more intelligent use of home/away mode. Rolling out from today, Ring Geofence sets up a virtual boundary around your home, and then uses that as a barrier to adjust which notifications and more you get … Continue reading

Facebook blocks users from sharing news links in Australia


24Engadget / 26min
Facebook wasn't kidding around when it threatened to block Australians from viewing news on the social network. It's now preventing publishers and residents from posting any news links or sharing news content on the platform. Users elsewhere can't post or share links from Australian publishers either. In recent months, Facebook has rolled out a News tab in the US and the UK , and it's paying publ

Google will pay News Corp outlets for using their content


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31Engadget / 33min
Google has signed a three-year agreement to carry content from News Corp publications. In the US, UK and Australia, Google’s News Showcase will now feature stories from The Wall Street Journal , MarketWatch and other outlets. The financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but News Corp described the payments it will receive from Google as “significant.” Additionally, it said the web giant wou

The first M1 MacBook malware has arrived – here's what you need to know


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Security research uncovers M1-native version of the longstanding Pirrit adware.

NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to start searching for life on Mars


49MIT Technology Review / 34min
NASA officials have an expression for what it’s like to land a rover on Mars: seven minutes of terror. A million things could go wrong as the spacecraft enters the Martian atmosphere and attempts to make it to the surface safely. The drama is made all the more stressful by the 11-minute lag in communications between the planets. On February 18, when the Perseverance rover descends toward the Mart

Scientists Are About to Give Research Subjects COVID on Purpose


200+Futurism / 41min
Scientists at Imperial College London’s Royal Free Hospital are about to deliberately infect 90 volunteers with the coronavirus to see what happens. The UK’s Ethics Committee approved what’s called a “human challenge study,” or research designed to figure out how the coronavirus infects and spreads among people in an extremely controlled environment, according to CNBC . For instance, the first pa

Siberia’s Newest Exploding Crater Has Been Mapped in 3D


Gizmodo / 41min
For the first time ever, geologists have used an aerial drone to map the interior of a giant blowout crater, the likes of which have appeared with increasing regularity in Siberia. The resulting 3D model, along with other data collected during the survey, is bolstering the prevailing theory linking these bizarre holes… Read more...

Locus Robotics has raised a $150M Series E


100TechCrunch / 44min
Massachusetts-based Locus Robotics today announced a $150 million Series E. The round, led by Tiger Global Management and Bond, brings the firm’s total to around $250 to date, and values the robotics company at $1 billion. Locus is notable for a more modular and flexible solution for automating warehouses than many of its competitors (see: Berkshire Grey ). The company essentially leases out robo

TC Sessions: Justice 2021 kicks off in two weeks


94TechCrunch / 44min
We’re only two weeks away from TC Sessions: Justice 2021 , a virtual conference focused on making diversity, equity, inclusion and labor as integral to tech as data, software engineers, startups and venture capital. Join your global community on March 3 for a day packed with presentations, panel discussions and fireside chats with the top social justice warriors, leaders and innovators in tech to

Ordered an iPhone 12 Pro? Grab an Anker USB-C Charging Bundle Since Apple Just Said "Nah, Buy Your Own"


36Lifehacker / 45min
Anker 18W USB-C Charger Bundle | $25 | Amazon Read more...

Xbox Series X update quadruples the framerate of older games – here’s how it looks


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32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
A new Xbox Series X update makes older titles look and play even better using a feature called FPS Boost.

WandaVision episode 7: when is it released on Disney Plus?


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
WandaVision episode 7 is landing this Friday – here's when you can watch it.

The Internet Is Splintering


84NYT > Technology / 47min
Facebook and Google exist in so many countries. Who should decide the rules in each one?

Apple’s M1 is already the target of Apple Silicon malware


SlashGear / 50min
Apple’s M1 processor can consider itself a success in the tech world, given that it’s already graduated to having malware target the new Apple Silicon. Found in the latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, and Mac mini, the chipset is a close relative of the SoC found in the iPad Pro, but it’s getting a taste of some desktop nefarious … Continue reading


Apple M1-native malware has already begun to appear


34Ars Technica / 51min
Enlarge / GoSearch22 isn't, technically speaking, any sort of "virus." But it's certainly not anything you'd want on your shiny new M1 Mac. (credit: Pete Linforth ) Last year, Apple released Macbooks and Mac Minis powered by a new ARM CPU—the Apple M1. A few months later, malware authors are already targeting the new hardware directly. Wired interviewed Mac security research Patrick Wardle, who d

The Easiest Way to Teach Your Kid to Hold a Pencil


28Lifehacker / 52min
Learning how to properly hold a pencil is an important life skill, but it’s also not particularly intuitive, especially as the size of a young child’s hand seems so disproportionate when compared to the length of a fresh pencil. It’s tempting for them to wrap their whole fist around the thing or attempt to wield it by… Read more...

Could the feds really shut down the Florida border?


26The Points Guy / 52min
A fundraising plea from Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has caused some consternation among folks who might be considering travel to Florida. Sign up to get the daily TPG newsletter delivered to your inbox each morning According to the Tampa Bay Times , DeSantis texted supporters that President Joe Biden “is trying to shut FL’s border.” DeSantis also sent an email saying, “Joe Biden is consi

DOJ charges North Korean hackers over cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattacks


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40Engadget / 56min
The Department of Justice has unsealed charges against three alleged North Korean hackers . It accused them of conspiring to carry out a string of cyberattacks and to steal and extort over $1.3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency from businesses and banks. The indictment also claims they conspired to develop and release malicious cryptocurrency apps. Among other crimes, the alleged hackers are acc

How a group of 'Bachelor' fans is working to improve the franchise's diversity


Mashable / 57min
On June 1, 2020, members of the private Bachelor -themed Facebook group, Brett's Bachelor Buds , started organizing. It had been a week since George Floyd was killed by police, emotions were running high, and people across the country were experiencing a heightened awareness of racial inequality. The Facebook group, which formed in March 2020, was meant to act as a fun, positive space for 7,200 f

Gravy raises $4.5M for its service that helps subscription businesses recover failed payments


100+TechCrunch / 57min
Gravy , a startup helping subscription-based businesses recover failed payments, has raised $4.5 million in Series A funding for its specialized combination of technology and a human workspace that works to reacquire customers lost to what’s known as “involuntary churn.” That means the customer didn’t choose to end their subscription, but — for any one of hundreds of possible reasons — their cred

Yard Stick provides measurement technology to combat climate change


48TechCrunch / 57min
Jesse Klein Contributor Jesse Klein is a science, outdoor and business journalist who has written for New Scientist, GreenBiz, The New York Times and WIRED. Having previously worked inside Bay Area startups, she has a deep understanding of the pressing issues facing the businesses of tomorrow. The solution to the world’s climate change problems could be under our feet, as soil has the potential t

Crypto wallet and exchange company Blockchain.com raises $120 million


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72TechCrunch / 1h
Blockchain.com has announced that it has raised a $120 million funding round. The company develops a popular cryptocurrency wallet as well as an exchange, an explorer and more. Moore Strategic Ventures, Kyle Bass, Access Industries, Rovida Advisors, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GV, Lakestar, Eldridge and other unnamed investors participated in today’s funding round. Overall, the company has raise

Dear Sophie: Tips for filing for a green card for my soon-to-be spouse


100TechCrunch / 1h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: What’s the recipe for an H-1B? Dear Sophie: How can I sponsor

US charges three North Koreans over $1.3bn theft


100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
They are accused of attempting to steal from some of the world's biggest corporations.

Mobile World Congress will proceed without vaccination requirements


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Crowds view new smartphones at a prior MWC event. (credit: LGEPR. License: CC BY 2.0 ) Mobile World Congress (MWC) will move forward this year, but vaccination will not be required for attendance when the Barcelona event takes place in June, according to organizers. "Our view is it would be great if the world was vaccinated, but we can’t rely on that in 2021, so instead we’re relying on

Amazon's entire Fire tablet lineup is on sale starting at just $40


20Mashable / 1h
All eight of Amazon's Fire tablets are on sale as of Feb. 17 — here are the best deals: OUR TOP PICK: Fire HD 10 Tablet — save $55 BEST BUDGET PICK: Fire 7 Tablet — save $10 BEST FOR KIDS: Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet — save $50 It's no secret that Amazon saves the best deals on its devices for Black Friday and major holidays, so it wasn't surprising to see its popular lineup of Fire tablets go

Ex-Stadia developers dish on Google’s mismanagement and poor communication


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70Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Google ) Google recently killed its only in-house Stadia game development studio, Stadia Games and Entertainment (SG&E), after building up the studio for only two years. In an industry where even established game studios take several years to ship a product, this was a breathtakingly fast pace for building and tearing down a game development studio. Kotaku got in touch with some

How to Use Soured Milk Instead of Pouring It Out


34Lifehacker / 1h
If you have seen this video , you already know that I am one of those perverts who—much like a child—drinks whole milk just for the taste of it. I love it, and years of doing my body good has helped me develop a refined “dairy palate.” If my milk is even the slightest bit sour, I can taste it. Read more...

Boldstart Ventures gets bigger thanks to Kustomer and other early bets on technical founders


52TechCrunch / 1h
Boldstart Ventures , a New York-based firm that started with a $1.5 million proof-of-concept fund in 2011, has just closed on $155 million in capital commitments for its fifth flagship fund and $75 million for its second opportunity fund, a vehicle meant to support breakout startups in its portfolio. Given Boldstart’s focus — and its track record to date — it’s only surprising that the young firm

Microsoft offers new accessibility testing service for PC and Xbox games


76TechCrunch / 1h
As gaming has grown from niche to mainstream over the past decades, it has also become both much more, and much less accessible to people with disabilities or other considerations. Microsoft aims to make the PC and Xbox more inclusive with a new in-house testing service that compares games to the newly expanded Xbox Accessibility Guidelines . The Microsoft Game Accessibility Testing Service, as i

Everything coming to Hulu in March 2021


Mashable / 1h
Read more... More about Hulu , Entertainment , Movies Tv Shows , and Streaming Services

Million-year-old mammoth DNA rewrites animal’s evolutionary tree


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / A mammoth tusk thaws out of the ground in Siberia. Ancient DNA has revolutionized how we understand human evolution, revealing how populations moved and interacted and introducing us to relatives like the Denisovans, a "ghost lineage" that we wouldn't realize existed if it weren't for discovering their DNA. But humans aren't the only ones who have left DNA behind in their bones, and the

Survivors of Severe Covid-19 Should Get Their Eyes Checked, Study Suggests


Gizmodo / 1h
Doctors are warning that covid-19 may be capable of causing lingering eye problems. A new study suggests that some people who survive a severe infection can develop growths in the back of their eyes that could lead to vision loss. It is not yet clear how covid-19 might cause these growths, or if people with milder… Read more...

Guide To Marriott STARS & Luminous Programs


300+One Mile at a Time / 1h
While one way to get perks at Marriott properties is by having elite status in the Bonvoy program , many people don’t realize that travel agents can often also add perks to stays, that in many cases rival, and in some cases even exceed, what elite members would typically receive. Best of all, if you’re a Bonvoy elite member you can potentially use this program to get even more value. How travel a


Fortnite fight expands as Epic claims Apple broke EU competition law


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38Ars Technica / 1h
Fortnite Enlarge / Fortnite on an iPhone... back when that was a thing. (credit: Savusia Konstantin | Getty Images ) Epic Games, maker of Fortnite , is loading up a new map in its ongoing fight against Apple as it files an antitrust complaint against the mobile phone maker in the European Union. Epic alleges in its complaint that Apple uses its sole control over iOS apps to block competitors and

Los Angeles police 'wanted Amazon Ring BLM protest footage'


200+BBC News - Technology / 1h
A privacy group says Los Angeles police asked users of the smart home system to share footage with them.

How to Watch the Mars Rover Landing


100+Lifehacker / 1h
NASA’s latest Mars rover launched into space last summer, and after nearly seven months of space travel it’s now on its final descent to the Red Planet. The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will land on Mars on Thursday, Feb. 18, and you can watch the whole thing live. Here’s how. Read more...

SpaceX reportedly raises $850M in new funding


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60TechCrunch / 1h
SpaceX has raised a fresh round of funding, totalling $850 million, per a new report by CNBC, citing sources “familiar” with the matter. The new capital brings the total valuation of the company, which is still privately-held, to around $74 billion according to the report . This is a massive round, by most standards – but not by SpaceX’s own. The space launch company, which was founded in 2002, h

Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030


49TechCrunch / 1h
Ford today announced a new strategy for the European market that aims the automaker at primarily only selling electric vehicles by 2030. To do so, Ford intends to spend $1 billion to revamp a factory in Cologne, Germany, where it will produce EVs using a Volkswagen platform. The first production vehicle from the updated factory is expected by 2023. Stuart Rowley, president of Ford of Europe, made

Indian trader group calls for ban on Amazon following damning report


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52TechCrunch / 1h
An influential India trader group that represents tens of millions of brick-and-mortar retailers called New Delhi to ban Amazon in the country after a report claimed that the American e-commerce group had given preferential treatment to a small group of sellers in India, publicly misrepresented its ties with those sellers, and used them to circumvent foreign investment rules in the country. The C

Nintendo Direct today: How to watch and what to expect


SlashGear / 1h
As announced yesterday, Nintendo is hosting a new Direct presentation today. This is big for a couple of different reasons, the first being that most of the Direct-style presentations we’ve received during the pandemic have focused on Switch games from Nintendo’s third-party partners, while this one will feature at least some first-party games. On top of that, Nintendo has confirmed … Continue re

Uber could give gig workers a better deal but it’s lobbying EU to lower standards, says Fairwork


40TechCrunch / 1h
Uber has been accused of downplaying its influence over working conditions in the gig economy after the ride-hailing giant published a white paper earlier this week in which it lobbied for a ‘Prop 22’ style deregulation of Europe’s labor laws. Fairwork , an academic research project that benchmarks gig platforms against a set of fairness principles to encourage these intermediaries to improve con

Back These Weird Smart Devices in Amazon's Kickstarter-Like Venture


100+How-To Geek / 1h
Amazon launched its Day 1 Editions program in 2020 to test the sell-ability of strange new products like the Echo Frames and Echo Loop. Now, the company is expanding its Day 1 program with a new Build It initiative, where customers crowdsource new products into existence. And the first of Amazon’s Build It products—a smart cuckoo clock, nutrition scale, and sticky note printer, are very weird, to

4K Streaming and Offline Viewing Will Come to YouTube TV as an Add-On Package


How-To Geek / 1h
Two things are assured in life: Death and price hikes in streaming services. At least that seems to be the case, as we’re often telling you about one streaming service or another increasing its price without any new features. This time, at least, YouTube TV will offer an optional price hike that includes features! Namely 4K streaming and Offline Viewing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Three's £16 a month unlimited data SIM only deal is still the best option around


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When it comes to SIM only deals, Three's £16 a month SIM is the best we've ever seen and it is still available.

No Man’s Sky Companions update lets you adopt alien monstrosities


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28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The latest No Man’s Sky update is letting players befriend and train aliens they find on their travels, and the results look oddly brilliant.

Epic Games takes Apple legal battle to Europe


SlashGear / 2h
Epic Games has opened legal cases against Apple in the USA, the UK, Australia, and now the European Union. Epic’s cases suggest that Apple’s business is anticompetitive and monopolistic. They’ve suggested that Apple should allow Epic Games to launch their own Epic Games store on iOS devices, and that they should be allowed to initiate direct in-app payments in games … Continue reading

DNA from 1.2m year old mammoth unlocks Ice Age genetic mystery


20SlashGear / 2h
Groundbreaking research into incredibly ancient DNA that predates even the longest human timelines has set new records, unlocking the evolutionary secrets of the long-extinct mammoth. The DNA was taken from mammoth remains up to 1.2 million years old, allowing researchers to peer back through time to understand how climate adaptations took place and in the process identify what appears to … Conti

NZXT is recalling its Xbox Series X-influenced PC case in the US due to fire risk


40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Formal recall will see 32,000 H1 cases recalled in the US and a further 1,000 in Canada.

Hackers are already targeting Apple's M1 Macs with malware


89Engadget / 2h
Macs with Apple's M1 processor have only been around for a few months, but it didn't take long for hackers to start targeting the systems. Security researcher Patrick Wardle says he has found a malicious app that was created specifically for the powerful M1 chip . He wrote in a blog post that the Safari adware extension, which is called GoSearch22, was originally designed for Intel x86 processors

The first 'FPS Boost' titles for Xbox Series X/S arrive today


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63Engadget / 2h
Just as Microsoft promised , its next-generation Xbox Series X and S will be able to play a few older games with higher frame rates starting today. The company is rolling out its "FPS Boost" feature for a few backwards compatible Xbox One titles: Far Cry 4, Sniper Elite 4, UFC 4 , Watch Dogs 2 and New Super Lucky's Tale . Together with the ability to automatically add HDR to older titles, Microso

Get a Free Repair for Your Apple Watch's 'Power Reserve' Bug


35Lifehacker / 2h
A small number of Apple Watch Series 5 and SE owners are finding their devices are permanently stuck in Power Reserve mode. Affected devices appear to be powered on, but have unresponsive screens and can’t be restarted. In other words, they’re bricked. Read more...

JetBlue union dispute adds a big wrinkle to American Airlines partnership plan


The Points Guy / 2h
Despite Alaska Airlines being on the cusp of joining American in the Oneworld alliance , AA is planning to join forces with another major U.S. carrier : JetBlue. The so-called “Northeast alliance” will enable American Airlines to add its flight number to JetBlue flights, and vice versa — an AA flyer could book a single ticket from Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) to New York-JFK on JetBlue, for example, a


You Can Now 3D Print an Entire Semi-Automatic Rifle at Home


5KFuturism / 2h
Home Brewing 3D-printed guns, or functional firearms that can be mostly or entirely manufactured at home with a 3D printer, are getting more sophisticated and more dangerous. For a long time, 3D-printed guns were still quite slapdash. Early homemade handguns would break apart after firing once, and they served as more of a symbolic middle finger to government firearm regulation than a tangible th

Volta Truck’s city delivery trucks will use Proterra batteries


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / The Volta Zero commercial delivery truck should go into production by 2022. (credit: Volta Trucks) Volta Trucks, a Swedish startup developing battery-electric commercial vehicles, has found a battery supplier. On Wednesday, the company signed an agreement with Proterra, a leading US commercial EV manufacturer. The deal was the last piece of the puzzle that, now complete, will see Volta'

Microsoft’s Dapr open-source project to help developers build cloud-native apps hits 1.0


84TechCrunch / 2h
Dapr , the Microsoft-incubated open-source project that aims to make it easier for developers to build event-driven, distributed cloud-native applications, hit its 1.0 milestone today, signifying the project’s readiness for production use cases. Microsoft launched the Distributed Application Runtime (that’s what “Dapr” stand for) back in October 2019. Since then, the project released 14 updates a

Why two startups are betting on debt instead of equity


100+TechCrunch / 2h
When there’s a need for capital, not every startup goes the venture route. Boast.ai , a company that plugs into business systems and automatically finds them R&D tax breaks, announced Wednesday it has raised a $100 million credit facility from Brevet Capital to advance those R&D incentives. And proptech startup States Title announced it has closed on $150 million in debt financing from HSCM Bermu

Passenger Hits First Class Flight Attendant, Tries To Open Cabin Door – A Vigilante Helps Take Him Down


50View from the Wing / 2h
A passenger on board Delta Air Lines flight DL2349 on Sunday tried to open a cabin door while inflight. That almost never works out the way the passenger wants, because pressurization . Another passenger on the Boston-bound flight reports that the man was nearly 300 pounds. Law enforcement on board tried to subdue the man after he hit the first class flight attendant, and passenger taking video j

With software markets getting bigger, will more VCs bet on competing startups?


100+TechCrunch / 2h
This morning I covered three funding rounds. One dealt with the no-code/low-code space , another focused on the OKR software market , and the last dealt with a company in the consumer investing space . Worth a combined $420 million, the investments made for a contentedly busy morning. But they also got me thinking about startup niches and competition. Back in the days when inside rounds were bad,

DuPont and VCs see lithium mining as a critical investment for the electric future


100+TechCrunch / 2h
“Mining” has become synonymous with crypto the past few years in the tech industry, what with Bitcoin piercing the $50,000 barrier and GPUs and ASICs worldwide scrambling to hash functions in a bid for distributed crypto manna. That excitement belies an increasingly energetic push though to bring VC dollars and entrepreneurial acumen back to Mining 1.0 — actual meatspace resource extraction. One

Reducing the spread of misinformation on social media: What would a do-over look like?


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Kristen Berman Contributor Kristen Berman is the co-founder and CEO of Irrational Labs , a behavioral research and design consultancy. More posts by this contributor Payday startups are increasing access to wages, but is “make any day payday” the right choice? Four behavioral economics strategies for improving consumer financial health Evelyn Gosnell Contributor Evelyn Gosnell is a managing direc

Twitter experiments with voice DMs


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42Mashable / 2h
If you've ever dreamed of shouting at people using Twitter DMs, get ready for the best news of your life. Twitter has begun rolling out voice DMs in India, Brazil, and Japan, per AndroidCentral . India was the latest country to get voice DMs, while Brazil got them last year. People with access to this feature can tap a voice recording icon within a DM conversation to record a message of up to 140

Wednesday's Best Deals: Hasbro Toy Sale, HP Omen 25L w/ RTX 3070, iPad Air, Ring Light Kit, Jack Black Lip Balm, PlayStation Plus, Proscenic Air Purifier, and More


68Gizmodo / 2h
A Hasbro toy and games sale and a HP Omen 25L gaming desktop lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

Wednesday's Best Deals: Hasbro Toy Sale, HP Omen 25L w/ RTX 3070, iPad Air, Ring Light Kit, Jack Black Lip Balm, PlayStation Plus, Proscenic Air Purifier, and More


68Lifehacker / 2h
A Hasbro toy and games sale and a HP Omen 25L gaming desktop lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

Texas Snap Freeze Causes Electricity Prices to Soar 10,000 Percent


6KFuturism / 2h
Cold Snap Texas is trapped in a bizarre cold snap, unlike any others in recent history. And plunging temperatures are wreaking havoc with the state’s electrical grid, the second largest in the country. Several of its energy facilities have been knocked offline entirely, resulting in electricity prices spiking to more than 10,000 percent this week, according to CNN — a grim market response that co

Intel Alder Lake CPUs could be more powerful than we thought


36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Wondering how Intel’s 12th-gen low-power cores might help on the desktop? It seems we now have an answer of sorts.

Ukraine International Airlines’ Unusual Flights To Nowhere


46One Mile at a Time / 2h
We’ve seen airlines around the world operate “flights to nowhere” as a way to both generate revenue and engage those who want to travel but can’t due to travel restrictions. Well, here’s an especially interesting flight to nowhere concept. Ukraine International Airlines’ “flight over Kyiv” Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will be operating a couple of flights to nowhere in March, “at the nume

Do I Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit?


46Lifehacker / 2h
The earned income tax credit offers up to $6,660 for qualified filers—yet too many Americans don’t seem to know about it. While 25 million Americans qualify , the IRS says that only 20% of them claim the credit on their federal tax return. Here’s a look at why and whether you’re leaving cash on the table. Read more...

M1 Malware Has Arrived


88Gizmodo / 2h
Now that Apple has officially begun the transition to Apple Silicon, so has malware. Read more...

iFixit PS5 DualSense deep dive figures out the thumbstick drift


SlashGear / 2h
PS5 owners and prospective buyers alike have probably found recent reports of thumbstick drift in the DualSense controller alarming. After all, the PlayStation 5 is barely three months old, so the idea that users are already experiencing thumbstick drift is cause for worry. Drift is also something that’s becoming increasingly common in modern-day controllers, and now iFixit has set out … Continue

How to Turn off Google Assistant Speech Output on Your Phone


20How-To Geek / 2h
Google Assistant can do many things, but it can’t intelligently adjust its volume. If you ask a question, it will blurt out the answer, sometimes louder than you want. Avoid those awkward moments by turning off speech output on Android smartphones. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

2021 Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante Trofeo First Drive: Soul Siblings


SlashGear / 3h
The Maserati brand is amid a reinvention. After giving us a taste of the Levante Trofeo in 2019, the trident brand is now offering Trofeo versions of the 2021 Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans. Both come with the same Ferrari-built 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine as found int the Levante Trofeo, along with its intoxicating soundtrack. The icing on the cake is … Continue reading

Microsoft is giving some of its top security tools a 'premium' upgrade


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New premium edition of Azure Firewall is currently offered as a preview.


Google Pay adds digital wallet parking fee and transit options


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This week Google Pay added a new wave of options for paying for parking fees and transit around the world. While it’s likely Google had connections with the transit industry and local governments for parking fees in the works already, now (more than ever) it’s high time these and other transactions moved away from the transfer of paper and metal … Continue reading

Google Maps Adds Tools to Pay for Parking and Transit in App


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As part of Google’s continued efforts to expand the features of its popular mapping app, today Google announced the ability to pay for both parking and transit fares directly in Google Maps. Read more...

WandaVision and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Are Having a Spellbinding Conversation About Nostalgia


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Dramatically different as Wanda Maximofff and Sabrina Spellman’s respective paths to the small screen were, the most recent seasons of both Disney+’s WandaVision and Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina have been particularly keen on telling stories about our relationships with television and nostalgia. Read more...

Aeye becomes latest lidar company to go public via SPAC


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Aeye, a lidar startup that developed its technology for use in autonomous vehicles as well as to support advanced driver assistance systems in passenger cars, is going public through a merger with CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III that will value the company at $2 billion. The agreement marks the latest lidar company to turn to so-called blank check companies or SPACs in lieu of a traditional IPO

Watch Nintendo's next Direct livestream here at 5PM ET


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Nintendo' surprise Direct is almost here, and it's thankfully easy to tune in. You can watch the 50-minute virtual event livestream below starting at 5PM Eastern. The company still isn't saying more about what you can expect beyond a mix of upcoming Switch games (for the first half of 2021) and news on existing titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate , but that does open some possibilities. There

NY AG sues Amazon over treatment of warehouse workers


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New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit alleging that Amazon failed to provide adequate safety health and safety measures in two New York facilities, and that it unlawfully disciplined and fired employees who complained. James opened an investigation into Amazon in March of last year, which her office says initially focused on conditions at a fulfillment center in Staten Islan

Learn how to code in 2021 with training on the 12 most popular programming languages


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The more dependent we become on apps, the more demand there’ll be for skilled programmers. It just so happens that learning how to code is easier than ever in 2021. In fact, we’ve rounded up 12 amazing deals on courses and training programs that will teach you the skills you need to start creating your own software, and they’re on sale for a limited time! Learn Google Go - Golang Programming for

Mars rover Perseverance touches down tomorrow – how to watch and what to expect


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There will be one more robot on Mars tomorrow afternoon. The Perseverance rover will touch down just before 1:00 Pacific, beginning a major new expedition to the planet and kicking off a number of experiments — from a search for traces of life to the long-awaited Martian helicopter. Here’s what you can expect from Perseverance tomorrow and over the next few years. It’s a big, complex mission — an

Astra hires longtime Apple veteran Benjamin Lyon as Chief Engineer


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New Space startup Astra, which is currently focused on commercial rockets, but which plans to eventually build satellites, too, has hired one of Apple’s key engineering leaders to head its own engineering efforts. Benjamin Lyon spent over two decades at Apple, where he worked on everything from the iPhone, to input devices and sensor hardware, to special projects: the department at Apple working

White House Warns of “Catastrophic Consequences” of New Ebola Outbreaks


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Health experts around the world are increasingly worried about two growing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea . In a Tuesday statement , the White House warned that the outbreaks need our attention now — and that otherwise we’ll risk “catastrophic consequences,” CNBC reports . “While the world is reeling from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ebola has again emerged,

Million-Year-Old Mammoth Teeth Contain Oldest DNA Ever Found


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An international team of scientists has sequenced DNA from mammoth teeth that is at least a million years old, if not older. This research, published today in Nature, not only provides exciting new insight into mammoth evolutionary history, it reveals an entirely unknown lineage of ancient mammoth. Read more...

Getting into Cloud gaming? Check out the Razer Kishi mobile controller.


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SAVE $13.83: The Razer Kishi mobile controller is a must-have for Cloud gamers, and the Android version is almost $15 off at Amazon as of Feb. 17. Cloud gaming still isn't really where it needs to be to become a mainstream go-to source for gaming, but there are plenty of early adopters who report decent experiences. It's not perfect, but there's still something magical about being able to boot up

A new Chunnel? Tunnel connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland may soon get green light


The Points Guy / 3h
A long-awaited tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland could get the go-ahead as early as next month. The connection — dubbed Boris’ Burrow due to the prime minister’s enthusiastic backing — would span from Larne in Northern Ireland to Stranraer in Scotland and be roughly the same length as the Channel Tunnel. It is believed the ambitious plan would ease post- Brexit tensions after Johnson’s

Disney's Cruella trailer shows Emma Stone as the iconic villain, and it's out this May


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The first trailer for Disney's Cruella has dropped, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming film.

How to Recognize a 'Shitpost' on Social Media


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Social media is rife with disingenuous, bad faith bluster masquerading as legitimate discourse. Some honest attempts to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on Twitter or Instagram are cringe-worthy even when they aren’t intentionally crafted to spark outrage; other times, people are out there just to stir the pot, … Read more...

The 2nd gen Apple Pencil is currently on sale for just over $100


Mashable / 3h
Save $26: The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) for the iPad Pro and latest iPad Air is on sale for $103 at Verizon with free two-day shipping as of Feb. 17. It's not confirmed, but some new iPads could be headed our way soon. Springtime Apple Events are common. 2020 missed out due to the onset of COVD-19, but people are feeling more confident about a March Apple event this year. Speculations on new

American Express Opening Centurion Lounge At Washington National Airport


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American Express plans to open a new Centurion lounge at Washington National airport at the end of 2022. It will be at the southern end of the B concourse, and by the time it opens B, B/C and C will all be connected post-security through a combined checkpoint (“Project Journey”). The lounge will be 11,500 square feet. The lounge will offer shower suites and “floor-to-ceiling windows will offer ai

Disney’s Cruella trailer delivers punk rock antihero


SlashGear / 3h
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians is the subject of the company’s newest spin-off of sorts. Today Disney revealed the first major trailer for their latest anti-hero feature: Cruella. This movie will allow Emma Stone to tell the story of the making of a villain, the dog-murdering fashion extravaganza known as Cruella de Vil. The story takes place in “1970’s London” where the … Continue reading

Google Is Suddenly Paying for News in Australia. What About Everywhere Else?


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Pathbreaking legislation showed that even a small nation can get the tech giant to bend. But the United States seems unlikely to follow.

Improve your home security system with these Ring smart lights on sale


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Best Ring smart lighting deals as of Feb. 17: BEST FOR INDOORS: Ring A19 smart LED bulb — save $2.50 BEST FOR ABOVE THE GARAGE: Ring solar floodlight — save $34.99 BEST SECURITY SYSTEM ADDITION: Ring spotlight — save $10 You're familiar with the ring lights that influencers and TikTok stars use to make sure they're perfectly illuminated in their posts, but we're here to talk about a different kin


The RetroN Sq Console That Plays Game Boy Games on Your TV Finally Arrives Next Month


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First announced as an April Fool’s Day prank product back in 2017, at CES 2020 Hyperkin revealed that it was actually turning the Game Boy cart playing RetroN Jr. into a real console. Over a year later, the company has renamed the device—now called the RetroN Sq (because of its boxy square shape)—and confirmed that it… Read more...

Amex Centurion Lounge Coming To Washington DCA


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A brand new Amex Centurion Lounge location has just been revealed. Centurion Lounge DCA opening late 2022 American Express has announced that it will open its 16th Centurion Lounge at Washington DC’s Reagan National Airport (DCA). The new lounge is expected to open in late 2022, following the airport’s completion of Project Journey, a $1 billion capital improvement project. The lounge will be bui

'No Man's Sky' update lets players adopt aliens as pets


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The latest major No Man’s Sky update is shaking up the exploration sim yet again by letting you befriend and adopt wild alien creatures. Given that the flora and fauna are procedurally generated, you can have some extremely unusual pets. When you feed a creature, a interaction menu will pop up with options to milk, ride or adopt it. You can have up to six companions at the outset, though you can

A smart cuckoo clock might be too weird even for Amazon


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Amazon announced its "Day 1" hardware program last year as a way to build unusual hardware products in limited quantities, get feedback from users and eventually make them more widely available. In fact, Amazon's Echo Frames are the first bit of hardware to "graduate" from Day 1 to general availability. Now, the company is expanding Day 1 with a new program called "Built It." Like Day 1, Built It

How to Create a Custom List in Microsoft Excel


30How-To Geek / 3h
Reduce tedious data entry and the risk of errors by creating custom lists in Microsoft Excel. By setting up a list ahead of time, you can use autofill or add a drop-down selection for the items, saving you time. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

New Intel CEO says he wants to take the company back to its glory days


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Former VMware chief pays tribute to Intel’s original leadership in memo to employees.

Microsoft Edge gets smarter about handling annoying website notifications


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Website notifications are a plague on the modern internet. Typically, they ask for your permission to receive automatic updates from specific sites, but many people just find them to be an annoyance that gets in the way of their web browsing. To alleviate that, Microsoft recently added a feature to its Edge browser that automatically quieted those notifications. The only problem? It was confusing

Amazon Built It teases weird new products for pre-order pledges


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Amazon today rolled out a new platform called Build It, which is part of its larger Day One Editions program. While Day One Editions focuses on limited-volume product runs to get new devices in the hands of consumers for the purposes of receiving feedback, Built It products will only be produced if enough Amazon customers register their interest through pre-orders. … Continue reading

Get a 400GB SanDisk Ultra microSD Card for Just $45 at Amazon


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SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC Card | $45 | Amazon Read more...

ExOne gets $1.6M DoD contract to build a 3D printing ‘factory’ in shipping container


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ExOne this week announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has granted it $1.6 million. It’s one of the Pennsylvania-based metal 3D printing company’s largest government contracts, in service of building a portable 3D printing factory for the front line – essentially a method for troops to fabricate broken and missing parts where the need them the most. “Over the last two years, we’ve really f

Get a 400GB SanDisk Ultra microSD Card for Just $45 at Amazon


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SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC Card | $45 | Amazon Read more...

Can't get up in the morning? Try the Philips SmartSleep wake-up light.


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SAVE $20: Make waking up a little easier with the Philips SmartSleep wake-up light, on sale for $79.95 as of Feb. 17. Waking up usually sucks, but it doesn't have to. Your loud, annoying alarm clock that jolts you out of bed every day probably leads to anxiety, a bad mood, or grogginess in the morning (or all three). Start your day off on a lighter, more calming note with the sunrise-simulating P

How to Get Dark Mode 2FA Prompts on Your Android


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Slowly, but surely, every service we use is adding dark mode. This piecemeal rollout is frustrating for those of us who just want a darker version of everything we do without having to wait, but that’s how it’s going to be. The latest Android service that’s getting its goth on is the two-factor authentication prompt… Read more...

Sonos is announcing its next product on March 9th


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Sonos is at a crossroads , but it's about to offer a clue as to where it's headed next. The smart speaker firm is holding a virtual "special event" on March 9th at 4PM Eastern. The company's invitation (below) doesn't say much, but the photo of someone wandering through nature suggests the company might introduce another outdoor-friendly portable speaker akin to the Sonos Move . There's evidence

Flight Attendants Are Pushing For Creation Of National No-Fly List To Ban Ill-Behaved Passengers


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In an update from the head of the American Airlines flight attendants union, crewmembers were briefed on the union’s priorities, reflected in their discussions with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. This includes a third airline bailout, vaccine priority, and a “a comprehensive ‘No-Fly List’ to further address threatening and abusive behavior on the airplane” Continue reading ...

The Lord of the Rings Gollum game release date, trailers, news and rumors


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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been in the works for a few years now. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment.

Apple revamps syringe emoji for Covid vaccines


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The syringe icon used to be for blood donation - but Apple is now removing the blood drops.

Ford reveals ambitious EV transition plan for Europe


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Ford plans to make all of its passenger vehicles in Europe all-electric by 2030, the automaker has announced today, the latest in a series of high-profile commitments to squeezing internal combustion engines from the mainstream. The transition will include a considerable push into electrification for Ford Europe, including a greater focus – albeit temporary – on hybrid cars. By mid-2026, … Contin

As expected, stock trading service Public raises $220M at unicorn valuation


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The day before Robinhood goes under the the Congressional hammer , domestic rival Public.com announced this morning that it has closed a $220 million funding round at a $1.2 billion valuation. News of the round was first broken by TechCrunch . Further reporting colored in the lines concerning the investment’s size and valuation range. Confirming the funding news today, Public added a fresh metric


Realme GT price in India, specs, launch date and leaks


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Realme GT has now been confirmed to be the brand’s next premium smartphone with Snapdragon 888, 125W fast charging.

I Miss My First Real Digital Camera, a 3.3-Megapixel Wonder


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The Game Boy Camera might have been my first foray into digital photography, but my first real digital camera—the one that taught me the basics of photography and digital post-processing—was also one of the first true prosumer digital cameras to hit the market in 2000: the Canon PowerShot G1. Read more...

More Rumors About Cara Dune's Uncertain Star Wars Future


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The Dungeons & Dragons movie adds a Bridgerton star. Jordan Peele’s next horror movie is already attracting stars. Is there really hope for a new Gremlins movie? Plus, Zack Snyder wants his hands on Arthurian legend, and Ducktales reveals its farewell plans. To me, my spoilers! Read more...

Big Tech opens wallet for publishers as Australian news code looms


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Enlarge / Close-up photography (credit: John Lamb | Getty Images) Google and Facebook are rushing to agree to deals with Australian publishers, offering them the most generous licensing terms in the world in an attempt to persuade Canberra not to apply rules forcing tech groups to pay for news. MPs began debating legislation on Wednesday to enact the news media bargaining code, which the EU, UK,

Trello unveils new look to help you be more productive working from home


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Trello has undergone a major redesign in response to recent workplace changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

HBO Max on Roku: how to get it and start watching now


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Our guide explains how to install HBO Max on Roku, and all the premium content you'll enjoy at the push of a button.

Ally.io rasies $50M Series C as the OKR software market stays explosive


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This morning Ally.io , a software startup with a focus on the OKR (objectives and key results, in case you’ve somehow avoided being exposed) goal-setting technique, announced that it has closed $50 million in new capital. The Series C round was led by Green Oaks Capital, Madrona Capital, and its Series B lead, Tiger Global. Ally raised an $8 million Series A in August, 2019 and a $15 million Seri

Google Maps users can now pay for parking or their transit fare right from the app


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Drivers throughout the United States will now have the option to pay for street parking right from Google Maps as part of an expanded partnership with transportation software companies Passport and Parkmobile. Google also announced it was extending this contactless payment feature to public transit users. Google Maps’ pay for parking feature will expand first via Android to more than 400 U.S. cit

Low-code focused OutSystems raises $150M at a $9.5B valuation


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This morning OutSystems , a low-code app development service, announced that it has closed $150 million in new capital. The round was led by Abdiel Capital and Tiger Global. Notably this is not the largest funding event that the Portugal and U.S.-based software company has raised. TechCrunch covered a $360 million round that OutSystems raised in 2018 . OutSystems was founded in 2001, making it ol

YouTube to expand Shorts to the U.S., add 4K and offline DVR to YouTube TV, launch in-video shopping and more in 2021


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YouTube has a host of big product updates coming this year, and it just detailed a lot of them in a blog post from Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan. Google’s streaming video site plans to expand its TikTok-esque Shorts mobile video creation and consumption tool to the U.S. (it’s currently in beta in India), make YouTube TV a more full-featured in-home cable alternative, add customization and cont

Amazon will let users vote on new Alexa devices with pre-orders, including a cuckoo clock


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Amazon’s Day 1 Edition program pulled back the curtain ever-so-slightly on the company’s hardware development process. The initial class featured its Echo Frames smart glasses and Loop smart ring. Based on early user feedback, the company only opted to continue production on the former. But it takes the idea even further. The program is akin to a kind of in-house crowdfunded pre-order program. Am

Grafana Labs launches observability stack for enterprise customers


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Grafana Labs has created an open source observability trifecta that includes Prometheus for monitoring, Loki for logging and Tempo for tracing. Today, the company announced it was releasing enterprise versions of these open source projects in a unified stack designed specifically for the needs of large companies. Company CEO Raj Dutt says that this product is really aimed at the largest companies

Edgybees raises $9.5M Series A for its aerial video augmentation service


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Edgybees , a company that helps businesses, first responders and military users accurately geotag and augment their aerial video streams in real time, today announced that it has raised a $9.5 million Series A round. The news comes almost exactly two years after the company announced its $5.5 million seed round. Seraphim Capital , which specializes in space tech investments , led this new round.

Spectral raises $6.2M for its DevSecOps service


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Tel Aviv-based Spectral is bringing its new DevSecOps code scanner out of stealth today and announcing a $6.2 million funding round. The startup’s programming language-agnostic service aims to automated code security development teams to help them detect potential security issues in their codebases and logs, for example. Those issues could be hardcoded API keys and other credentials, but also sec

Databricks brings its lakehouse to Google Cloud


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Databricks and Google Cloud today announced a new partnership that will bring to Databricks customers a deep integration with Google’s BigQuery platform and Google Kubernetes Engine. This will allow Databricks’ users to bring their data lakes and the service’s analytics capabilities to Google Cloud. Databricks already features a deep integration with Microsoft Azure — one that goes well beyond th

Samsung’s next foldable phone could use an under-display camera


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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 could have an under-display camera if rumors are true, so how will it take selfies?

IBM pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

How to Turn on Registration Lock in Signal


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Signal, the secure messaging application, ties itself to your phone number. For extra protection against thieves stealing your phone number, you can enable Registration Lock, preventing anyone from registering another account with your phone number. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What Parents Need to Know About Kids' Dental Hygiene During the Pandemic


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For the past year, we’ve had to scrutinize every appointment we’ve made, every errand we’ve run, and every invitation we’ve accepted or declined. It’s been a constant exercise in risk management. Is possible exposure to COVID-19 worth holding onto a steady paycheck, keeping my child in school, picking up some… Read more...

Sonos event on March 9 confirmed: Headphones, Move Mini or something else?


SlashGear / 4h
Sonos will hold its next event on Tuesday, March 9, the company has confirmed, with rumors already circulating about just what the connected speaker company could have in the works. It’s the first big product announcement from Sonos since the unveil of the Arc Dolby Atmos speaker bar, though this time around there’s chatter of a set of Sonos headphones … Continue reading


Apple's iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini repairs are set to get better - here’s how


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Apple is introducing a new way to address iPhone 12 hardware damages that doesn’t require a full unit replacement.

Reddit removed 6% of all posts made last year


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Over 200 million pieces of content were taken down from the site in total.

Get Amazon's latest Echo and two Hue bulbs for $80


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Amazon is making it a little easier to get started with a smart home. The internet giant is selling a bundle that pairs the latest-generation Echo with two Philips Hue white light bulbs for $80 — a full $50 below the official asking price. And when the Echo includes its own Zigbee hub, you won't need to buy any additional bridges to get started. It's not the absolute lowest price we've seen for t

Coinbase will soon allow users to earn interest on Ethereum


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Coinbase has launched a waiting list for Ethereum 2.0 staking, promising interest rates of up to 7.5%.

YouTube's 2021 updates focus on Shorts, streamer donations and online shopping


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YouTube’s Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan has revealed the new features and products we can expect to arrive on the platform this year, starting with the US expansion of its TikTok-like video format called Shorts . It was released as a test feature in India back in December and has been successful enough that the Shorts published by Indian creators have gotten over 3.5 billion daily views around

Apple's new emoji include interracial couples and a vaccine-friendly syringe


75Engadget / 5h
Apple is adding a raft of new emoji with a focus on inclusivity, plus a few notable extras and timely updates. Of the 217 new icons included in the iOS 14.5 beta, 200 include couples with a mix of skin tones, including same-sex partners, according to Emojipedia . There are also new gender options for the bearded person emoji, meaning you can choose between a woman or man with facial hair. Emojipe

Google Maps now lets you pay for parking and travel tickets inside the app


78Engadget / 5h
Google is adding payments features to Maps to help users who need to move around town during the pandemic. The app now lets you handle your parking fees in more than 400 US cities and transport fares at upwards of 80 transit agencies around the world. With more people turning to their smartphones amid lockdowns for everyday essentials including shopping and food delivery, Google claims this is an

Google makes it easy to pay for transit and parking in Maps and Pay


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Archaeologists discover a 5000-year-old industrial-scale brewery in Egypt


SlashGear / 5h
A team of archaeologists led by Deborah Vischak, an assistant professor of art and archaeology at Princeton, has made a discovery in Egypt that will excite beer fans. The researchers, who are part of the North Abydos Project, have uncovered evidence of the world’s oldest known industrial-scale beer production facility. The complex they have discovered is more than 5000 years … Continue reading

How to Check the Privacy Policies of Your Installed iPhone Apps


45How-To Geek / 5h
Recently, Apple introduced new “nutrition labels” for privacy in the iPhone App Store. Using these labels, you can quickly learn how an app might track you or use your personal data. Here’s how to see the privacy policies for apps you already have on your device. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Hibernate or Sleep Linux From the Command Line


How-To Geek / 5h
Hibernating and sleeping is for bears and computers alike! If consuming less electricity is your goal, then this guide will show you how to make a small script to safely hibernate, sleep or freeze your computer from the command line. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How To Set Up Google Analytics For a WordPress Site


How-To Geek / 5h
Google Analytics is a powerful tool for collecting and viewing metrics on page views, user behavior, and other useful data. Best part is, it’s entirely free to use, so there’s no reason not to set it up for your website. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

What's the Difference Between Paramount+ and CBS All Access?


300+How-To Geek / 5h
If you watched the 2021 Super Bowl, you almost certainly saw some nonsensical commercials showing off yet another high-profile streaming service: Paramount+. But a lot of the characters and shows featured in the spots, particularly Star Trek, already has a home on CBS All Access. What’s the deal? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Use a Canning Funnel to Neatly Serve Soups and Stews


88Lifehacker / 5h
I don’t present as someone overly concerned with plating or presentation, but I absolutely despise splatters on the side of my soup bowl, at least until I start eating my soup. Sure, one could “wipe them away,” but that can leave a trailing smear of soup, stew, or chili, which is almost worse. Read more...

Lenovo Can Do No Wrong With Its Yoga 7i Laptop


Gizmodo / 5h
Lenovo’s newest Yoga 7i is a tiny but mighty, 2-in-1 Intel Evo-certified laptop, which means its core features are a 10-hour battery life, a 1-second wake-up time, and a lightning-fast charging time. It has what other Evo-certified laptops have, but Lenovo has a special knack for combining just the right components… Read more...

Facebook fined again in Italy for misleading users over what it does with their data


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Facebook has been fined again by Italy’s competition authority — this time the penalty is €7 million (~$8.4M) — for failing to comply with an earlier order related to how it informs users about the commercial uses it makes of their data. The AGCM began investigating certain commercial practices by Facebook back in 2018 , including the information it provided to users at sign up and the lack of an

CP+ 2021: what new cameras can we expect to see from Canon, Sony and Nikon?


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The online-only camera show CP+ 2021 will be kicking off soon, but what new launches can we expect to see?

Chromebooks were more popular than Macs for the first time last year


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Chrome OS devices outsold Macs and stole a significant share of sales from Windows.

Geothermal home heating gets a $30 million boost from Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures


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There’s a low energy solution to home heating and cooling sitting right underneath most houses, but until recently no one has been able to tap it. That solution is geothermal energy, using the earth’s own heat to provide temperature controlled comfort to homeowners is the mission that Kathy Hannun set for herself while working at Google X (the skunkworks division within Google) and it’s been her


TigerGraph raises $105M Series C for its enterprise graph database


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TigerGraph , a well-funded enterprise startup that provides a graph database and analytics platform, today announced that it has raised a $105 million Series C funding round. The round was led by Tiger Global and brings the company’s total funding to over $170 million. “TigerGraph is leading the paradigm shift in connecting and analyzing data via scalable and native graph technology with pre-conn

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander officially debuts on Amazon Live


SlashGear / 5h
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has officially arrived. It’s the first all-new Mitsubishi vehicle to debut in a long while, and the 2022 Outlander is the first vehicle to debut on the Amazon Live platform. Mitsubishi’s newest flagship is riding on the underpinnings of Nissan’s 2021 Rogue compact SUV. Still, the new Outlander is the only vehicle in its class to … Continue reading

TPG readers find success with retention bonuses


The Points Guy / 5h
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced credit card issuers that focus on travel rewards to make big changes to keep cardholders. We saw issuers offer lucrative sign-up bonuses , allow travel credits to be used on non-travel items and boost the points per dollar spent on categories including dining, groceries and online streaming. Want more credit card news and advice from TPG? Sign up for our daily new

TikTok podría enfrentarse algunos cargos graves sobre protección de datos


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
TikTok ha sido acusada de violar las reglas de protección de datos por la Organización Europea de Consumidores, que alega que la aplicación engaña a los usuarios.

Rosedale Park : out of the smoke zone into the ozone :...


Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
Rosedale Park : out of the smoke zone into the ozone : developed by Clemens, Knight, Menard Company : Cadillac 7266, 725-6-7 Farwell Building, Detroit, Michigan / [Clemens, Knight, Menard Company]. Title from cover. Includes illustrations and maps. March 1919. Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

South African engineer invents SpaceX parachute system


Popular Mechanics / 6h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Emma Stone brings punk fashion and classic Disney villainy to the first 'Cruella' trailer


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Our first look at the origin story of Disney villain Cruella de Vil is here. Cruella film is a prequel to 101 Dalmations , depicting a young Cruella de Vil and the fashion career that led her to stealing puppies for coats. With her shock of black and white hair and punk rock aesthetic, star Emma Stone transforms before our eyes into a classic villain who's still finding her way in the world. Dazz

Microsoft Edge is getting even safer for some users


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Microsoft has announced a Kids Mode for its Edge web browser to provide enhanced protection for younger web surfers.

Sonos wireless headphones patent gives better look at rumored Sony WH-1000XM4 rivals


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New patent images reveal a close-to-final design for the rumored Sonos wireless headphones.

Microsoft Edge Kids Mode enters testing phase


SlashGear / 6h
Microsoft wants everyone to use its new Edge browser, including children. The software giant recently announced a Kids Mode for the Edge browser that has features for protecting children while surfing the Internet. Currently, Kids Mode is rolling out to Edge Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. Kids Mode offers custom browser themes along with child-friendly articles to help … Continue readin

Keep This Gear at Home In Case of Emergencies


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From flashlights to water purifiers, these items can be of immense help in case of a natural disaster or power outage.

Malware Is Now Targeting Apple’s New M1 Processor


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Two distinct strains of malware have already adjusted to the new silicon just months after its debut.

Researchers Are Studying These Worm Blobs to Build Robots


100+Wired / 6h
These crawlers form clumps to protect the collective. Understanding their movement gives engineers a model for shape-shifting robot swarms.

JetBlue Pilots Reject American Airlines Partnership


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American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are supposed to launch a strategic Northeast partnership in the coming weeks, whereby American will expand internationally out of JFK, and JetBlue will provide much of the feed for these flights. Well, this has just hit its latest roadblock, as JetBlue’s pilots are trying to place limits on this partnership. JetBlue pilots oppose new partnership This week Jet

Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique


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TikTok is one of the world’s largest social media platforms, and its userbase is still growing. Here’s why so many people are still addicted to TikTok and why they won’t stop using it anytime soon. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Morning After: White House consults with big tech over COVID-19 vaccine logistics


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Amazon dominates online retail. It dominates web services. It’s also a force to be reckoned with on streaming video. It seems to be terrible, though, at making games. The latest proof is another delay to the lukewarmly, if not hotly anticipated New World MMO game. It was originally set to launch in May 2020. Then August 2020. Then May 2021. Now, it’s August 2021 . But who knows? Maybe there’s ano

Xbox is inviting disabled gamers to help test new accessibility features


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Xbox is set to launch a program that will see accessibility options tested by those who could benefit from them the most.

Best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2021: the best wire-free vacuums you can buy


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Goodbye, wires. Hello, clean home. Here's our countdown of the best cordless vacuum cleaners.

2021 Roush Super Duty pickup adds style and performance


SlashGear / 6h
The 2021 Ford Super Duty pickup offers impressive performance and towing capability right out of the box. Aftermarket tuner Roush has been taking Ford vehicles, including the iconic Mustang and Ford trucks, and giving them more style and performance for a very long time. Roush has announced the 2021 Super Duty pickup that improves the Ford Super Duty performance and … Continue reading

Windows 10 update is breaking some webcams – but a fix is on the way


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Microsoft has again put a foot wrong with a cumulative update, but a fix for disabled webcams is underway.


Fictiv nabs $35M to build out the ‘AWS of hardware manufacturing’


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Hardware may indeed be hard , but a startup that’s built a platform that might help buck that idea by making hardware a little easier to produce has announced some more funding to continue building out its platform. Fictiv, which positions itself as the “AWS of hardware”, providing a platform for those wanting to design and manufacture items, to easily evaluate and order the manufacturing, and su

SeedFi closes on $65M to help financially struggling Americans get ahead


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Millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and struggle to get out of a debt cycle. One startup is developing financial products targeted toward this segment of the population, with the goal of helping them build credit, save money, access funds and plan for the future. That startup, SeedFi , announced Wednesday it has raised $50 million in debt and $15 million in an equity funding round le

Certific, a health tech startup from the founder of TransferWise, aims to be the rails for certified home testing


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Certific , a health tech startup co-founded by TransferWise’s Taavet Hinrikus, is breaking cover today with the launch of what it claims is the first “certified” remote COVID-19 testing service. The British-Estonian company is using techniques borrowed from the worlds of fintech and telemedicine, including asking users to film themselves while taking the at-home test, in a bold attempt to solve r

TUI operates first commercial 737 MAX flight in Europe since 2019 grounding


The Points Guy / 6h
The first 737 MAX to return to commercial service in Europe since the beleaguered aircraft’s worldwide grounding in 2019 has done so on Wednesday. TUI fly Belgium Flight 1011 took off from Brussels (BRU) at 9:43 a.m. for Malaga (AGP) on Wednesday morning, operated by one of the carrier’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more airline and aviation news! The a

Garmin Enduro smartwatch aims at endurance athletes


SlashGear / 7h
Garmin has launched a new fitness wearable that’s aiming directly at endurance athletes called the Garmin Enduro. The Enduro is a GPS multisport watch focusing on long battery life. The manufacturer says that the wearable was designed for the longest races offering weeks of battery life along with a lightweight and durable design. The Enduro has customizable power management modes … Continue read

McLaren's new 205mph supercar is actually a plug-in hybrid – and it's had a tech overhaul


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McLaren has announced its latest plug-in hybrid (PHEV) supercar, the Artura.

Vodafone's latest broadband deal beats the market with ease...but it ends tomorrow


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Vodafone has come out with a pretty awesome broadband deal, offering discounts, price cuts, vouchers and more.

JetBlue Flight Attendant Vacationing In Jamaica Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Causes Hostage Scandal


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As an update to the below story from a couple of days ago, a JetBlue spokesperson has now confirmed that this former flight attendant has been let go after an investigation, and adds the following: “We continue to offer our apologies for the frustration and concern this incident has caused and reiterate our confidence in the health protocols Jamaica has put in place.” You can find the original fu

LastPass Free might be about to annoy many of its customers with a major change


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Users of LastPass Free password manager will soon have to choose between their mobile and desktop devices or upgrade to the Premium service.

Could your emails be spying on you more than you think?


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Most big brands track your engagement with their emails.

Iberia Plus Selling Avios With 50% Bonus


400+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Often buying points can represent a great value , especially for first and business class award redemptions, where redeeming miles represents a disproportionately good deal. For those who like to buy miles, another airline has just rolled out a promotion on purchased miles, and it’s potentially a good deal. Iberia offering 50% bonus on purchased Avios Through Monday, March 1, 2021, Iberia Plus is

The Pandemic Holds These Keys to a Better Education


100+Wired / 7h
First of all, shorten your lectures. Now is the time to rethink the way that schools should accommodate students and teachers from all backgrounds.

How to Watch NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Landing


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NASA’s biggest and boldest rover attempts a momentous landing on February 18. Here’s how to watch—and why you should.

The pandemic will impact my travel strategy for a long time — and that’s a good thing


The Points Guy / 7h
Before the coronavirus pandemic , I was accustomed to traveling very often and for very short periods of time. I frequently flew to Europe (or even Asia ) for just a couple of nights, flew home for another night or two and then boarded another flight to the next destination. While there’s no question I miss the thrill that comes along with international travel , the pandemic has taught me how to

Amazon sued by New York over 'flagrant disregard' for COVID-19 safety


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New York has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, saying it showed a "flagrant disregard" for COVID-19 safety rules and retaliated against employees who complained, the New York Times has reported. Attorney general Letitia James said that Amazon failed to properly disinfect two of its facilities and follow proper contact tracing procedures for sick employees. "Amazon’s extreme profits and exponential

Peak AI nabs $21M for a platform to help non-tech companies make AI-based decisions


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One of the biggest challenges for organizations in modern times is deciding where, when, and how to use the advances of technology, when the organizations are not technology companies themselves. Today, a startup out of Manchester, England, is announcing some funding for a platform that it believes can help. Peak AI , which has built technology that it says can help enterprises — specifically tho

New surgical technique could improve control of prosthetic limbs after amputation


SlashGear / 7h
Researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School have invented a new type of amputation surgery that could leave amputees with better control of residual muscles. The team believes improved control of those residual muscles could allow them to receive sensory feedback from prosthetic devices. Enhanced control of the residual muscles could enable amputees to sense where their “phantom limb” is … Co

Two visionaries: Marie Curie forged a friendship with dancer Loïe Fuller


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Enlarge / Radiant: The Scientist, the Dancer, and a Friendship Forged in Light explores the lives of Marie Curie and Loïe Fuller. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images ) Both the arts and the sciences flourished in Paris during the years of the so-called Belle Époque at the dawn of the 20th century. This was when Nobel Prize-winning physicist Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre, made their breakt

Pokemon Unite Android beta details and how to take part


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The upcoming MOBA title, Pokemon Unite, will finally let fans mimic the anime-style fights they know and love.

Sony A90J/AJ90 OLED specs, price, release date and sizes


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Sony is releasing a number of new OLED TVs for 2021, but the A90J will be the most impressive 4K model among them. Here's what you need to know.


What Is a Burner Phone, and When Should You Use One?


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A “burner phone” is a cheap, prepaid mobile phone that you can destroy or discard when you no longer need it. In popular media, criminals often use burner phones to evade detection by authorities. You might use a burner phone for privacy reasons, as a last resort, or during an emergency. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Ford vows to go all-electric in Europe by 2030


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Ford is taking an aggressive approach to its electrification strategy in Europe, announcing that all its passenger vehicles will be all-electric or hybrid by mid-2026. All of its consumer vehicles will be fully electric by 2030, meaning Ford will have one of the most aggressive EV roadmaps of any European automaker. On the commercial side, the company plans to have plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or all-el

2021 Ford Expedition XL STX offers full-size capabilities for under $50k


SlashGear / 7h
Ford unveiled its newest 2021 Expedition XL STX earlier this year. Unlike last year’s base Expedition XL, the STX package deletes the third-row seats and lowers the base price by around $3,000. The result is an even roomier five-seat cabin with the same capability and versatility you expect from a full-size SUV, and it starts at $49,995 (not including $1,695 … Continue reading

This stretchy skin patch is an ‘all-in-one’ health monitor


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

Japanese toilets will soon feature holographic buttons


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

How to help your in-house security team


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The usefulness of security training and what approach can provide knowledge for the wider business.

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 release date, news and leaks


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The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 could be the most powerful wired doorbell ever produced by Ring – here's what to expect.

LibreOffice team say they are working on a WebAssembly port


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You’ll soon be able to use the office suite from within a web browser. Again.

GeForce RTX 3070 crypto mining rig gets thumbs up from Zotac - and gamers aren't happy


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In the midst of a global shortage of gaming GPUs, it's becoming more apparent that some companies don't care who they sell to.

Fake Amazon reviews can reportedly be bought in bulk online


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Which? has discovered that fake Amazon reviews can be bought in bulk online in order to mislead online shoppers.

Epic Games takes its Apple App Store fight to Europe


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Epic Games has taken its fight against Apple’s App Store rules to the European Union where it’s lodged a complaint with the bloc’s antitrust regulators. In a blog post today the maker of the popular online game Fortnite said it’s extending its battle for what it dubbed “fairer digital platform practices for developers and consumers” to Europe, noting the bloc is already looking into competition c

Opera's new online shopping cashback service is built directly into its browser


51Engadget / 8h
Opera is turning to e-commerce to help it stand out from rival web browsers with the launch of a cashback service. Starting today, Opera is testing a smart shopping mode in its desktop browser that lets users claim money back when purchasing items from partners like Nike, Asos and travel booking site eDreams. At launch, the feature is tied to Opera's new Dify payments app , with extra cashback fo

Russian Progress 77 cargo spacecraft arrives at the ISS marking the end for Pirs


SlashGear / 8h
Earlier this week, we mentioned that Russia had launched a resupply spacecraft to the ISS filled with supplies for the space station crew. The mission was Progress 77, and it has arrived at the ISS Pirs docking station on the Russian segment of the spacecraft as of 1:27 AM EST today. Progress 77 arrived at the ISS two days after … Continue reading

vArmour the multi-cloud security startup, raises $58M en route to IPO


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Enterprises have been loading more of their operations into cloud — and, more often than not, multi-cloud — environments over the last year, creating vast networks of services that can be complex to manage. Today, vArmour , a startup that provides ways to manage in real time and ultimately secure how applications (and people) work in those fragmented environments is announcing funding to capitali

The LA Musician Who Designed a Microphone for Mars


500+Wired / 8h
How an obsession with space led to a partnership on the Perseverance rover—and the chance we could finally hear what our planetary neighbor sounds like.

Change the way you work and play with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 | S7+


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When work meets play

Redmi Note 10 series specs revealed ahead of India launch


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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series specifications have been revealed by Xiaomi via a teaser on Amazon and Mi.com. The next-gen Note series will make its global debut in India on March 4.

Windows 10's next feature update won’t be arriving late, rumor has it


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As we’ve heard before, it’s seemingly only a minor update, so don’t get too excited.

AMD Ryzen processors will finally reach 5GHz thanks to a free app


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ClockTuner for Ryzen is a free piece of software that can give your AMD processor a boost.

Everything to know about FILMPIXS


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Read more... More about Entertainment , Short Film , Entertainment , Movies Tv Shows , and Streaming Services


The 25-year 'Happy Gilmore' anniversary has sparked a mini Twitter reunion


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Dust off those golf clubs, head to the green, but watch out — Shooter McGavin is back, and he eats pieces of shit like you for breakfast. Tuesday marked the 25-year anniversary of Happy Gilmore , the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy about an angry ice hocker player-turned-golfer who enters a pro tournament to try and make enough money to save his grandmother's house. To mark the occasion, Sandler — a.k.a

Epic Games brings its antitrust feud with Apple to Europe's competition watchdog


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Fortnite maker Epic Games is taking its battle against Apple's App Store practices to Europe. The games studio has filed a complaint with the EU's competition watchdog alleging that Apple's deliberate use of anti-competitive restrictions on the iOS ecosystem has harmed competition in app distribution and payment processes. Epic adds that Apple is benefiting while blocking rivals and that its cond

Now you can buy Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers directly from Google


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Four devices are now available to buy following Google's acquisition of Fitbit.

Texas Mayor Announces Resignation After Unhinged Facebook Rant About Power Outages Goes Viral


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Tim Boyd, the mayor of Colorado City, Texas, announced his resignation on Tuesday following a viral Facebook post where he whined about residents who wanted help during the extreme weather that has caused widespread power outages and dangerously cold conditions for millions of people throughout the state. Boyd accused… Read more...

Oppo Find X3 benchmark listings suggests a Snapdragon 870 chipset


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Oppo Find X3 might just be the next flagship smartphone from Oppo and new AnTuTu and AIDA 64 benchmarks suggest that it could feature a Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Wyze extends its budget home automation line with color bulbs


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If you're putting together a connected living space and need some mood lighting, but you don't want to spend a ton of money, then take a look at the new Wyze Bulb Color . While we've seen controllable color-changing bulbs from others like the Philips Hue line and C by GE/Cync , those can get expensive fast at $50 per bulb and $30-$35 for a pair , respectively. This customizable light bulb from Wy

TikTok could be facing some serious GDPR charges


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TikTok has been accused of breaching GDPR rules by the European Consumer Organization, which alleges that the app misleads users.

Virgin Media and O2 merger 'will go through this year'


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Merger between Virgin Media and O2 is still on course to be completed this year.

iPhone 13 might have the highest refresh rate of any phone


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An Apple patent details an iPhone with multiple refresh rates, potentially topping out at 240Hz.

Realme Buds Air 2: price in India, launch date, features, and news


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Realme Buds Air 2 will launch in India in the coming weeks. It will come with active noise cancellation and an in-ear style design.

Android 12 might finally solve one of the most annoying smartphone problems


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It sounds like Android 12 could bring smart auto-rotation, so your smartphone screen doesn't auto-rotate constantly.

Apple will only approve COVID-19 vaccination apps verified by health authorities


64Engadget / 9h
It may not be enough just to get vaccinated against COVID-19 -- you may also need proof that you've completed the vaccination course to be able to travel, to go to school or to enter establishments in the immediate future. That's why apps providing proof of vaccination you can easily take with you have started popping up, and why Apple has conjured up a rule to make sure those apps only offer leg

Latest Skullcandy headphones prove noise cancellation doesn't have to be expensive


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The Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones won't break the bank – and they come with a built-in Tile tracker.

Star Wars could recast Gina Carano's Cara Dune, according to new report


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Cara Dune could be recast for upcoming Star Wars projects, a new report suggests.

iQoo 7 and a few more smartphones may arrive in India soon


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iQoo 7 was launched in China at the beginning of this year and is rumored to come to India and it seems like the company plans to bring other smartphones March onwards

How to Buy a Real N95 Mask Online


4KNYT > Technology / 9h
Fakes and little-known brands still abound, even as health officials have advised us to up our mask game. Here’s what to do.

This Cloud Computing Billing Expert Is Very Funny. Seriously.


500+NYT > Technology / 9h
Corey Quinn has made it his business to understand Amazon’s cloud-computing charges and have some fun at the company’s expense.

Meet Me at the Virtual Water Cooler


200+NYT > Technology / 9h
Sick of boring grids of heads? A new crop of start-ups aims to bring some serendipity and spark to remote meetings.

The Rise of the Wellness App


500+NYT > Technology / 9h
They’re everywhere, but they can’t address the real problem: the alienation of 21st-century work.

These are the best Python courses and bootcamps for wannabe programmers


46Mashable / 9h
Sitting around with " a lot of time on my hand ," Dutch computer scientist Guido van Rossum decided to take on a fun little side project over Christmas break in 1989: building a new programming language. The one he used in projects at work was overcomplicated and clunky, but he thought he could use some of its better features to create something more forgiving, flexible, and easier to read. Van R


This digital ruler will help you take more precise measurements


Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Upgrade your ruler with the Rollova 2.0 Digital Ruler , on sale for $76.99. As of Feb. 17, use code MEASURE18 to score 35% off the original price. If you still keep a standard ruler around, here's a digital alternative — one that's probably a bit easier to store in a toolbox. The Rollova's OLED screen helps you get accurate measurements in an easy-to-read format. It can measure both curves

Get access to classes on 24 languages with a year of Rosetta Stone on sale


Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Learn up to 24 different languages with a Rosetta Stone subscription . As of Feb. 17, get one-year access for only $99.99, a 44% savings. Rosetta Stone is one of the most highly-rated language learning programs on the market. Some may even call it the original. The program is famous for its Phrasebook, which provides easy-to-understand greetings, phrases, expressions, and more through visu

Become your own bartender at home with this $30 training


Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Make bar-quality cocktails at home with the 2021 Ultimate Mixology and Cocktail Trainer Bundle . as of Feb. 17, get access to five different courses for only $29.99 — a 97% savings. If your drinks generally just consist of whatever liquor and soft drink you have in the cupboard, you may want to level up your skills with this mixology and cocktail course bundle. This nine-hour online barten

Save on a super sturdy charging cable that's built to last


51Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of Feb. 17, save 24% on a durable Naztech charger and get a four-foot lightning cable for just $21.99. If you keep buying cheap drugstore chargers, they'll probably just keep breaking. Whether that means the inside wires become exposed or it just stops connecting to your device, those babies just aren't built to last. Instead, we recommend investing in one good charging cable that will

Sir Mike Rake steps down from Huawei UK board


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Another blow for Huawei in the UK

'Marvel's Avengers' PS5 and Xbox Series X/S update comes out on March 18th


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After his protégé made her way to the game in December, the original Hawkeye will join the roster of Marvel’s Avengers on March 18th . That same day, developer Crystal Dynamics will release the game’s long-promised PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S patch, which promises better graphics, smoother framerates and faster loading times for those playing the game on Sony’s and Microsoft’s latest consol

Is free antivirus safe?


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Is a freebie application a good idea, or should you forget trying to save money and pay for an antivirus?

OnePlus Watch could come in a sporty design as well as a standard one


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Some leaked OnePlus Watch patents suggest the smartwatch could come in a few different versions, like the Apple Watch.

Sinch acquires Inteliquent for $1.14B to take on Twilio in the US


84TechCrunch / 9h
After raising $690 million from SoftBank in December to make acquisitions, the Sweden-based cloud communications company Sinch has followed through on its strategy in that department. Today the company announced that it is acquiring Inteliquent , an interconnection provider for voice communications in the U.S. currently owned by private equity firm GTCR, for $1.14 billion in cash. And to finance

Dixa acquires Elevio, the ‘knowledge management’ platform helping brands improve customer support


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Dixa , the Danish customer support platform promising more personalised customer support, has acquired Melbourne-based “knowledge management” SaaS Elevio to bolster its product and technology offerings. The deal is said to be worth around $15 million, in a combination of cash and Dixa shares. This sees Elevio’s own VC investors exit, and Elevio’s founders and employees incentivised as part of the

I let an AI analyze my Spotify to find unsigned bands I might like


100+Engadget / 10h
Andrson is a company with a music-matching algorithm designed to find songs that sound similar to ones you’ve already heard. Its product is, for now, aimed at making it easier for music labels to find would-be stars, but that’s not the only thing it’s useful for. Today, the company is launching ReWrapped , which analyzes your Spotify favorites to find you soundalike tracks from its roster of unsi

Samsung Galaxy A12 with 48MP quad-camera launched in India


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Samsung’s affordable Galaxy A12 is now available in India with the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, quad cameras, a 5,000mAh battery and more.

Hyundai's 2022 Kona Electric features a simpler, smoother design


100+Engadget / 10h
Hyundai has unveiled the 2022 Kona Electric with a cleaner design, but no significant changes to range and performance. Where the previous model had crisscross indents on the grill (to hide the charging port), the new model has a clean front end, other than said port. On the back end, Hyundai has gotten rid of the cladding found around the rear wheels, giving the Kona Electric a simpler, smoother

New York sues Amazon, alleging coronavirus safety failures and protest retaliations


71Mashable / 10h
Read more... More about Amazon , Workers Rights , Tech , and Big Tech Companies

Facebook invited to answer questions in SA parliament


Popular Mechanics / 10h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

SpaceX launched 60 more satellites, failed to recover the Falcon 9 booster


Popular Mechanics / 10h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

iOS 14.5 adds 200 new emoji to iPhone, including vaccine and AirPods Pro Max


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There are new and changed emoji launching alongside iOS 14.5, and Apple just gave developers a preview of what's to come.

Nadal vs Tsitsipas live stream: how to watch Australian Open 2021 online anywhere


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Here's how to watch Australian Open tennis online and get a Nadal vs Tsitsipas live stream right now, as the well-rested 5th seed looks to conquer the Spanish great.

Jet co-founder Nate Faust is building a more sustainable e-commerce experience with Olive


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Nate Faust has spent years in the e-commerce business — he was a vice president at Quidsi (which ran Diapers.com and Soap.com), co-founder and COO at Jet ( acquired by Walmart for $3.3 billion ) and then a vice president at Walmart. Over time, he said it slowly dawned on him that it’s “crazy” that 25 years after the industry started, it’s still relying on “single-use, one-way packaging.” That’s a

Turns out Sony authorised retailers are part of scalpers


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Sony launched the PS5 in India earlier this month but there are no restocks yet, but some authorised Sony retailers are selling the console at marked up prices taking advantage of the demand.


Cutting-edge sound tech and intelligent connections are at the heart of the Huawei Audio Family


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Huawei’s ever-expanding repertoire of sleek audio devices bring a diverse range of headsets, earbuds and smart glasses that deliver rich audio and intelligent connections for every occasion.

TerraMaster F5-422 NAS Review


SlashGear / 11h
The past few months have seen many office work and processes move into homes because of the ongoing pandemic. Even before that, however, the volume of content we produce and consume even at home has made conventional storage solutions, like the HDDs and SSDs in desktops and laptops, no longer adequate. Modern work and lifestyles have given rise to smaller … Continue reading
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Twitter now lets you send Voice DMs - Here’s how to use them


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Voice DM on Twitter is an experimental feature that is being rolled out in a phased manner in just 3 countries, including India.

Tatas buy 68% in BigBasket - Should Amazon, JioMart be worried?


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The acquisition of BigBasket is in line with the Tata Group’s plans for a major foray in the online segment --- a lacuna in an otherwise dominant player that operates, as the cliché goes, from salt to software in India.

OnePlus watch launch nears as mass imports begin


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Volumes of the OnePlus Watch has been imported into Pakistan, suggesting that the launch and wider availability might not be too far.

Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog


84BBC News - Technology / 12h
Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices.

Micromax In Note 1 and In 1b now available in offline markets


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Micromax In Note 1 and In Note 1b phones are now available in Karnataka. Soon, the offline presence will expand to more States in India.

Netflix is launching a 'Dota 2' anime series in March


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Netflix is gearing up for the global launch of a new anime series based on Valve's multiplayer online battle arena game Dota 2 . The 8-episode series is entitled Dota: Dragon’s Blood and is scheduled to become available for streaming worldwide on Marc