Friday, March 12, 2021

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Watch the incredible single-shot drone video that's impressing Hollywood


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When your 87-second short film prompts the director of Toy Story 3 to tweet praise calling it "one of the most amazing things I've ever seen," you know you've done something right. Filmed at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theatre in Minneapolis with one continuous drone shot, Jay Christensen's Right Up Our Alley is a stunning short film that's essentially a high-speed tour of a regular night at a bowling a

Your Oculus Quest 2 will soon get new experimental VR apps much faster


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App Labs team set to grow after a deluge of experimental submissions to the Oculus Quest platform.

Asteroid 2001 FO32 will silently zip past the Earth this month


SlashGear / 21min
NASA is currently tracking an asteroid known as 2001 FO32 that will be the largest asteroid predicted to fly past the Earth during 2021. 2001 FO32 will make its closest approach to the planet on March 21 and will allow astronomers to observe an asteroid that formed at the dawn of the solar system. The object is classified as a … Continue reading


AI robot paints with aesthetic values and other tech news


48BBC News - Technology / 13min
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

Data may be the silver bullet retailers need to survive 2021


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Despite lockdown restrictions easing, weaknesses are beginning to appear in the recovery strategies that retailers are rolling out.

Bethesda on Xbox and NFTs explained: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 55


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

Diablo developer working on new unannnounced game


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Blizzard has posted job listings for a new, unannounced, AAA game that could have an FPS spin.

Google Maps will let you add new roads


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Upcoming Google Maps features will let you add, edit and delete roads on its service.

Xbox Series X update fixes an annoying controller bug


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The latest Xbox update debuted a bunch of cool features, but crucially fixed a controller disconnect bug that’s plagued the system since launch.

How future Android updates for Samsung phones will work


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Samsung has committed to maintaining the software of its newest Galaxy devices up to four years after release.

An NFT just sold for $69 million, making Beeple the 'third most valuable living artist'


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An NFT linked to a .jpg collage has been auctioned off at Christie’s for a record sum.

Chrome for Android can now stop you getting Rickrolled


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
Google's mobile browser now lets you check out sites before you visit them.

Raptor Lake could be Intel’s 13th-gen CPUs with a nice surprise for gamers


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Processors set to debut in 2022 will supposedly be the successor to Alder Lake.

Government to release £500m SRN funding to improve rural mobile coverage


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Shared Rural Network will deliver 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass by 2025.

'How To with John Wilson' helped me cope with the pandemic anniversary


Mashable / 37min
I've gotten pretty tired of How To guides for coping with the pandemic and its various fallouts. I know they come from good intentions, and hey, I've written plenty myself . But a year in, I'm done pretending there's much of anything the individual can do to pull themselves up by their proverbial COVID bootstraps (if you will) and just be OK right now. It's why the nonsensicalness of How To with

Microsoft could be closing its Enterprise app store


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Microsoft apparently emailing customers asking them not to depend on the platform for future purchases.

Amazon Prime Video's The Boys spin-off is close to reality


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Amazon Prime Video is close to ordering a spin-off of The Boys, set in a superhero college.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer: The Pinnacle of American Luxury SUVs


SlashGear / 42min
The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are concepts coming to life. First seen in concept form last year, the 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are ushering a new luxury sub-brand of the Jeep marquee. Offering V8 power, seating for up to eight, and abundant luxury features, the latest Wagoneers are aiming straight at the heart of three-row luxury stalwarts … Continue reading

Uber Eats and Deliveroo Riders in Spain to Get Collective Bargaining Rights


Gizmodo / 43min
Delivery riders for apps like Uber Eats and Deliveroo will be granted the same rights as employees in Spain, including the right to collectively bargain, according to an announcement from the Spanish government on Thursday. Spain will become the first country in the world to formally give gig economy delivery drivers… Read more...

LG B1 OLED specs, release date, sizes, and price expectations


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The LG B1 OLED is confirmed for 2021, but how will it differ from the new entry-level A Series?


OnePlus 9 exclusive: CEO Pete Lau on its new camera, and what’s next


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TechRadar spoke to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on how the company is improving its camera in 2021.

Verizon's 5G Home Internet arrives in 10 new locations


35Engadget / 1h
Verizon (owner of Engadget's parent company Verizon Media) has expanded its 5G Home Internet service's availability, launching it in 10 new cities this month. Starting on March 18th, the service will roll out to parts of Cleveland, OH; Las Vegas, NV; Louisville, KY; Omaha, NE and San Diego, CA. A few days after that, on March 25th, the service will also be available in parts of Charlotte, NC; Cin

Hubble Space Telescope discovers exoplanet forming a new atmosphere


SlashGear / 1h
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a rocky exoplanet orbiting a distant star that shows evidence of volcanic activity that’s actively reforming the atmosphere. The planet is known as GJ 1132 b, and scientists believe it has a similar density, size, and age as Earth. One of the most interesting things about GJ 1132 b is that … Continue reading

Huawei P50 images include the Pro’s massive camera


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A leaker has revealed Huawei P50 renders and specs, and the camera could be just as weird as on the P50 Pro.

Xbox Series X restock: Microsoft Store and Argos have stock, depending on your area


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The Xbox Series X is in stock at the Microsoft Store and Argos, but it Argos will be area dependant.

Here's how much bigger the Nikon Z9 is than the Nikon Z7 II


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Wondering exactly how big the new Nikon Z9 pro flagship is going to be? Some Nikon fans have done some clever maths.

Linux systems targeted with dangerous new Chinese malware


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RedXOR malware is part of the growing trend of threats designed to attack Linux servers and workstations.

Cheap Garmin deal: save £71 off the super tough Instinct Solar


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The Garmin Instinct Solar has the best battery life of any fitness tracker, and is just £279 at Ultimate Outdoors.

TECNO Mobile: Something for Everyone


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TECNO is TRANSSION Holdings’ premium mobile phone brand, and has taken Africa by storm with its comprehensive mobile device portfolio, catering for every budget and all tech-savvy people.

‘Fraught With Issues’: Faulty Software Snarls Vaccine Sign-Ups


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Health departments continue to grapple with delays caused by technical problems with numerous websites used for making appointments.

Slash over 70% off this AI-powered massage gun


24Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Soothe sore muscles with this Actigun Percussion Massager , on sale for 72% off. As of March 12, get it for $54.99. With warmer weather and outdoor activities finally within reach, there’s a good chance you’ve ramped up your workout routine . It’s natural to feel more motivated to exercise when there’s something to look forward to. But with all that energy and enthusiasm, it’s also easy to

Save over 50% on 2-for-1 unlimited talk and text phone plans with Tello


20Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get rid of your cell phone contract, and opt for Tello's prepaid plan instead. As of March 12, save 52% on two lines of Tello Unlimited Talk/Text and 2GB LTE Data (six-month plan), and pay only $79.99 Contrary to popular belief, staying on your parents' phone plan forever is not a right you're entitled to. If you've been kicked out of the group text or just want to assert some independence

Take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level with this $34 training package


21Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Brush up on your Excel skills with The All-In-One Microsoft Excel Certification Training Bundle , on sale for 98% off. As of March 12, get it for only $33.99. Microsoft Excel is a platform many of us are familiar with but have never mastered. In fact, there's a pretty good chance you're not using the software to its fullest potential. From intense data analysis to the fundamentals of VBA,

This powerful VPN is extending subscriptions for free


40Mashable / 1h
SAVE 83%: A three-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for $2.25 per month as of March 12 and includes an extra three months for free. There are many reasons to seriously consider investing in CyberGhost VPN. It's one of the most secure VPN providers, offering a wide range of advanced security features packaged in an attractive interface. Plus, it's a really solid option for unlocking s

Hurry – these sporty wireless earbuds are half price


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The Jabra Elite Ative 65t wireless earbuds have hit their lowest ever price at Amazon.

Oppo foldable phone could launch very soon


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A reliable leaker suggests Oppo's first foldable phone could launch in 'Q2', or between April and June.

Garena Free Fire collaboration with Attack on Titans is now live


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A new update is now live on Garena Free Fire that brings characters and outfit from Attack on Titan to the game as the collaboration goes live.

Is Google finally taking note of the Indian smartphone market?


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Google may continue to not bring 5G phones to India but plans to launch the Pixel 5a at an aggressive price point

How-To Geek Is Now on Google News


20How-To Geek / 2h
Today, we’re proud to announce that How-To Geek is now an approved content source on Google News. In addition to browsing all our latest content, you can also keep up with our coverage in categories like Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, and more. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

5 releases on Indian OTT platforms for this weekend


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


Beeple sells NFT for over $69 million. Yep, you read that right.


Beeple NFT Christie’s•
43Mashable / 2h
Artist Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, has sold an NFT artwork for more than $69 million. The artwork, called "Everydays: The First 5000 Days" is a 21,069 x 21,069 pixel collage, representing the totality of artworks Beeple had been creating every day since May 2007. The NFT (non-fungible token) version of the artwork was minted on the Ethereum network on February 16, and it was sold via a

How ByteDance plans to crack the gaming industry


100+TechCrunch / 3h
For the last few years, ByteDance, the parent company of short video app TikTok, has been working to diversify its revenue streams beyond advertisement and find more ways to monetize its hundreds of millions of users. One area it is targeting is gaming, which has historically been a lucrative business in China’s internet economy. China is the world’s largest gaming market, generating revenues of

Got a PS5? Supercharge your gaming speeds with a Wi-Fi 6 router from ASUS


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Jeep's Wagoneer lineup is loaded with technology and touchscreens


70Engadget / 3h
Last seen in 1993, Jeep's Wagoneer is back and big in every sense of the word — including the amount of technology found inside. The classic large luxury SUV brand (which surely inspired the Simpson's " Canyonero ") has multiple touchscreens, support for both Apple and Android entertainment systems and even video streaming via Amazon's Fire TV. The big daddy Grand Wagoneer packs up to no less tha

Vivo X60 series to launch in India on March 25


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Vivo X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro Plus will be launched in India on March 25. Here is everything you need to know.
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Pakistan bans TikTok again for hosting 'obscene' content


94Engadget / 4h
Tiktok users in Pakistan won't be able to access the app yet again after the Peshawar High Court issued an order to ban the short-form video sharing platform in the country. According to Al Jazeera , Ary News TV and other local news outlets, the court made the ruling during a hearing into a petition against the app. TikTok had around 33 million users in Pakistan (out of a total of 100 million use

Metro 2033 is now free on Steam; other games from the series get huge discounts


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The Russian stealth shooter from 4A Games Metro 2033 is now available for free on Steam while Metro 2033 Redux, Metro: Last Light Redux, and Metro Exodus are available for a discount.

Dell XPS 13 - the best laptop for 2021


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Find out why the XPS 13 is the best laptop for 2021, enabling you to accomplish whatever you're doing.

Acer Nitro 5 with 144Hz display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU launched in India


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Acer Nitro 5 is the latest gaming laptop from the brand with powerful graphics and an attractive price tag in the segment.

Oppo Find X3 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro: we compare Apple and Oppo's Pro flagships


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We pit the Oppo Find X3 Pro specs against the iPhone 12 Pro.

Twitter has been plugged into a Handspring Visor for some reason


100+Engadget / 5h
In a curiosity that appeals to all seven people who still have a working Handspring Visor PDA, Gizmodo points out that developer Jorge Cohen has worked out a solution bringing Twitter to the PalmOS device via its HotSync cradle. Sure it's "kinda buggy," but like watching Tenet on a Game Boy Advance , some issues can slide considering it's running on a device released back in 1999. How old is the

Top 10 weekend deals: Fujifilm X-T4, Dell XPS and Philips Hue all see big price drops


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The TechRadar team helps you hunt down the best deals available this weekend.

Xbox update finally fixes one Xbox Wireless Controller issue


Microsoft Xbox Controller•
SlashGear / 6h
Already arriving late, the Xbox Series X|S, just like its PlayStation 5 peer, faced supply shortages immediately upon launch. That, however, wouldn’t be the only problem Microsoft’s next-gen console faced, as the new Wireless Controller that was made especially for it exhibited problems that ruined the experience for many gamers. Microsoft acknowledged these issues and promised a fix, one of … Co

Crysis may be getting a battle-royale according to leaked footage


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A new leaked video on 4Chan seems to indicate that Crysis is getting a battle-royale mode. The video, though, showed an in development game.

Watch shows and movies from around the world with this speedy VPN


24Mashable / 6h
SAVE 81%: A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.79 per month as of March 12, saving you 81% on list price. Have you ever thought about the fact that even though you can be subscribed to a streaming service, some shows and movies will still be unavailable to watch in your location? Seems a little unfair, doesn't it? Don't get upset, because you can bypass these online restrictions

Samsung India sets up Innovation Lab at Delhi Technological University


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At the Samsung Innovation Lab at DTU, students, as well as faculty, will work on advanced technology training and joint research collaborations on multiple domains. Students and faculty will get the opportunity to work with Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-N) engineers, too.

This the best place to find online courses for free


48Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Udemy has released another batch of free online courses and tutorials, covering topics like coding and accounting. In the very unofficial competition for the most generous site on the web, we think that Udemy has the award locked down. Udemy has released another batch of free online courses and tutorials, covering popular topics like coding and accounting. To access all of these free cours

Save £450 on the phone to end all cameras


Mashable / 6h
SAVE £450: The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is on sale for £749 on Amazon, saving you 38% on list price. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a really impressive smartphone, but what sets it apart from the competition is its cameras. It packs a 48MP telephoto camera, 40MP front camera, 108MP wide camera, and an absolutely massive 100 times space zoom. Put away your camera, and capture the world arou

Save 91% on this helpful social media management app


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to HelloWoofy Social Media Management is on sale for £35.14 as of March 12, saving you 91% on list price. A lot goes into running a successful social media account. You have to post at the right time of day, write engaging captions, keep track of analytics, and monitor what's working — and what's not. Pre-scheduling a couple posts and logging off for the weekend jus

Create your own Android apps with this stacked coding bundle


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Complete Android 11 Developer Bundle is on sale for £28.68 as of March 12, saving you 98% on list price. While Apple has certainly made its mark, iOS is really a niche operating system. Android is still by far the most popular smartphone operating system — with nearly 72% of the market share — and it gives developers lots of flexibility in terms of what they can create. Learning to dev


Your Dentist or Vet Can Give You the Covid-19 Vaccine Under Biden's Plan to Expand Vaccine Access


100+Gizmodo / 7h
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will direct states to make all adults 18 and older eligible for coronavirus vaccinations by May 1. Read more...

OnePlus Nord Android 11 update halted due to bugs


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OnePlus Nord Android 11 stable update has been halted due to multiple bugs that affected its day to day performance.

Toyota warns Apple Car includes decades-long commitment


SlashGear / 7h
Apple’s long-rumored and expected entry into the automotive industry has been met with excitement from potential partners as well as disinterest from potential rivals. While there’s still ongoing speculation about who will be making the Apple electric vehicle, whether it’s still Hyundai or just Kia this time, other carmakers have claimed not at all to be affected by all the … Continue reading

Apple AirPods, Dyson V11 and 8 more deals worth joining eBay Plus for


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eBay Plus subscribers get access to exclusive offers, and we’re highlighting the cream of the crop for you right here.

Google Pay users in India get new privacy features - What are they?


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Google Pay gives users a 'toggle on and off' button, which allows users to prohibit sharing of their transaction data, preventing it from bringing user personalization in terms of offers and experiences on the app.

Galaxy S21 Ultra iFixit teardown reveals refinement and disappointment


25SlashGear / 8h
Samsung’s top-of-the-line smartphone this half the year has so far been better received than last year’s Galaxy S model. That may be partly thanks to interest in the S Pen functionality but also thanks to the evolutionary, not revolutionary, improvements that the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers. iFixit unsurprisingly took that phone apart to take a closer look inside and while … Continue reading

This company lets you host your own dedicated Valheim server - here's how


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Linode has made it simple and fast for Valheim players to spin up their own dedicated server.

Leica D-Lux 7 Street Kit is made for spontaneity


SlashGear / 8h
In the tech and especially the smartphone world, Leica is perhaps better known for its partnerships with the likes of Huawei. Of course, it is also a popular camera maker and it launched the D-Lux 7 compact over two years ago to bring some of the smartphone goodness back to cameras. That said, the D-Lux 7 still lacked the immediacy … Continue reading

Uber and Lyft Join Forces to Expose Drivers Accused of Assault


75Gizmodo / 9h
Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft are teaming up to make sure creeps who have been kicked off their platforms stay off their platforms. Read more...

Microsoft's latest Xbox Series X update finally fixes controller disconnect issues


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It's been revealed that a fix for disconnecting controllers was included as part of the new March Xbox Update.

US wants all adults to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by May


SlashGear / 9h
It isn’t always the case that the US tops charts in ways it probably would have wished it didn’t. Just by raw numbers alone, it ranks highest not only in the number of COVID-19 cases but also in the number of deaths it caused. Under the new Biden government, the country has been scrambling to put a stop to the … Continue reading

Hackers Are Swarming Microsoft Exchange


100+Gizmodo / 9h
Those Microsoft Exchange security flaws you may have heard about are really getting pummeled. If ever there was a time for cybersecurity reporters to trot out metaphors involving phrases like “blood in the water” and maybe “deranged swarm of piranhas,” it might be right now. Read more...

Tossing vaccine priority list, Biden tells states to open eligibility by May 1


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100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks on the anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 11, 2021. (credit: Getty | Mandel Ngan ) On the first anniversary of the global COVID-19 pandemic, US President Joe Biden announced that he will direct states to open vaccine eligibility to all American adults no later than May 1, a dram

Netflix's 'Resident Evil' CG anime leans on familiar voice actors


300+Engadget / 9h
We're still waiting to hear more about the live-action Resident Evil show Netflix has in development, but tonight the streamer revealed more details about its anime series that will arrive later this year. Timed to coincide with the game's 25th anniversary, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will follow along as Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield investigate two zombie outbreaks, eventually reuniting

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11 update paused due to bug complaints


SlashGear / 10h
OnePlus has always been proud of how quickly it is able to turn its ship, especially when it comes to implementing new software features or putting out updates. It’s not really out of the ordinary that, just like any other smartphone maker, it would sometimes fail to catch bugs before they reach users but it seems that OxygenOS 11 has … Continue reading

Lyft and Uber join forces to create a registry of abusive drivers


78Mashable / 10h
More than a year after Uber released its first safety report , the ride-hailing company and its competitor Lyft have created the Industry Sharing Safety Program. It might be a bland name, but it's a positive step for passenger safety, especially in the effort to prevent sexual violence. Announced on Thursday, the program involves a shared list of deactivated drivers booted off the platforms after

T-Mobile Just Made Some Big 5G Promises


46Gizmodo / 10h
T-Mobile laid out some bold plans regarding the expansion of its 5G network during a virtual event with analysts today. Read more...

Samsung clarifies security updates schedule


SlashGear / 10h
Samsung has fortunately turned over a new leaf and has significantly improved its game when it comes to software updates for its phones. It’s still not as smooth or as fast as some would hope but, considering all other factors, it’s still a laudable accomplishment. There are still some rough edges that need to be smoothed out, especially when it … Continue reading

PS5 restock: Best Buy is 'ready' – here's when and where we might see it


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Best Buy is ready to launch its restock. Here's a good idea of when it look out for it through an online purchase.

Official Fortnite Season 6 image accidentally leaked on Xbox


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SlashGear / 11h
Unofficial leaks are fun, but nothing is quite as exciting as an accidental early post of official content. We’ve seen that happen multiple times in Fortnite‘s history, and the latest leak is no exception. It seems that Xbox accidentally posted the main Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 6 image early, giving fans a tantalizing look at the season that is … Continue reading


Biden Administration Stopped CDC From Offering Guidance On Travel For Those Fully Vaccinated


100+View from the Wing / 11h
The CDC’s new guidelines for people that have been fully vaccinated do not allow for travel. They were going to change that, but the section of their guidance document that would have done so was removed after intervention by the Biden administration. Continue reading ...

Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing


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5KBBC News - Technology / 11h
The streaming platform is requiring some users to verify they're authorised to access the account.

The Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Has Begun


1KGizmodo / 11h
Bad news for streamers mooching their Netflix access. Read more...

The Roku Channel's first free exclusive show will debut next week


77Engadget / 11h
Later this year Roku will add Quibi's library of content to its free streaming channel , but the first exclusive show for the platform debuts next week. The action drama Cypher is a show licensed by Roku to stream on The Roku Channel, portraying a "top FBI cryptanalyst" who comes into possession of a coded document that belongs to some bad people. Not necessarily the most original concept, but ag

WordPress 5.7 now lets you safeguard your website with just one click


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The first WordPress release of the year comes packed with new features and improvements.

Netflix is Testing Warnings to Cut Back on Account Sharing


66How-To Geek / 11h
One of the age-old methods to keep up with the giant variety of streaming services is account sharing. You’re only supposed to share accounts within your household. But if we’re being honest, plenty of people share with friends, neighbors, and a cool dude they met once. Now Netflix is testing messages to cut back on sharing outside your household. Get ready to verify. Read This Article on Review

Listen to Martian Winds and Lasers in Recordings Taken by Perseverance Rover


39How-To Geek / 11h
The Perseverance Mars rover landed just about three weeks ago, and believe it or not, NASA is still testing all of its systems. But considering the long journey and millions of dollars spent, caution is probably a prudent measure. But in an exciting turn, NASA released the first audio recordings taken from Perseverance’s “SuperCam,” and you can hear the sound of Martian wind and lasers zapping ro

Roku's First Original Series, 'CYPHER,' Premieres on March 19


200+How-To Geek / 11h
Roku just announced its first original (and non-Quibi) scripted series, CYPHER, which will debut exclusively on The Roku Channel on March 19. The thrilling action show consists of seven one-hour episodes, and will be available to viewers of The Roku Channel in the United States and Canada, completely free or charge. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

A Jumbo-Sized Asteroid Is About to Zoom Past Earth, And You Can Livestream It


200+How-To Geek / 11h
On March 21st, a Golden Gate Bridge-sized asteroid will whiz within 1.5 million kilometers of Earth, just close enough to see with a telescope. Asteroid 2001 FO32 will be the largest asteroid to glance by our planet in 2021, and if you don’t own a telescope, you can still watch the asteroid’s journey through the Virtual Telescope Project’s live feed. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Dashlane Relaunches Its One Click Service to Change All Your Passwords at Once


38How-To Geek / 11h
These days it feels like it’s only a matter of time before the next service you rely on gets breached and your password info gets stolen. If you reuse passwords, that’s a bad thing. Stop it. But if you rely on Dashlane’s password manager app, the process of changing your passwords is about to get easier. As in, one click, and you’re done. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Vudu's Streaming Service Arrives on Amazon Fire TV with 4K HDR Support


200+How-To Geek / 11h
When Amazon launched its Fire TV platform in 2014, people on the Vudu forums (yeah, that’s a thing) wondered if Amazon would ever allow Vudu on its streaming devices. Nearly seven years later, Vudu has finally made its way to FireTV, with 4K HDR content and Movies Anywhere support. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'


500+BBC News - Technology / 11h
People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful.

Luminar, Volvo subsidiary partner to sell automated driving systems to automakers


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Luminar Technologies has deepened ties with Volvo Cars to develop and eventually sell an automated driving system for highways to other automakers. The partnership, announced Thursday, is between Luminar and Volvo’s self-driving software subsidiary Zenseact. The two companies are combining their tech to create what Luminar founder and CEO Austin Russell described as a “holistic autonomous vehicle

This Samsung Galaxy S21 mid-range sibling was just revealed in an unboxing


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The Samsung Galaxy A52, the upcoming mid-range sibling of the Samsung S21 range, has been allegedly shown off in an unboxing video.

Netflix is finally trying to crack down on password sharing


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The streaming service is starting to send messages asking users to verify that they live with the primary account holder.

Legl gets $7M to help law firms upgrade to digital workflows


100+TechCrunch / 11h
B2B SaaS startup Legl has bagged $7M in Series A funding led by Octopus Ventures for its platform for law firms which offers tools to streamline core business processes such as customer onboarding, due diligence and payments. Existing investors Backed, Samaipata and First Round Capital, and angels including Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas (ex CPO and COO GoCardless), Al Giles (ex CRO of legal business Ax

The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral


500+BBC News - Technology / 11h
A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.

Cypher trailer gives first look at Roku’s free streaming action series


SlashGear / 11h
Following its recent Quibi acquisition, Roku revealed that it will be getting in on the original content market with its own shows and movies. Building on that is a newly released trailer for Cypher, an FBI action series that will be free for anyone to watch on The Roku Channel. The company plans to premiere Cypher on March 19. Cypher … Continue reading

Terry Crews Has His Own Cryptocurrency Because Why Not?


40Gizmodo / 12h
Soon you could be spending money minted by Terry Crews—certainly an exciting piece of news if that’s been an ambition of yours. Read more...

Here’s a look at what makes LANQ PCDocks so special


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Here’s a closer look at all of the awesome features of LANQ’s upcoming PCDocks line, including built-in Wi-Fi, Windows Hello compatibility, wireless charging, and more.


BodyBlendz Collabs With Glow Dry To Release a $16 Fake Tan Remover That Doubles as an Exfoliator


Lifehacker / 12h
Flake Away Fake Tan Remover Scrub | $16 | BodyBlendz Read more...

In a bid to restart sailings, this cruise line just announced trips exclusively around the Bahamas


21The Points Guy / 12h
In the latest sign that cruising in North America is on the cusp of a comeback, Crystal Cruises on Thursday promised to be back in operation in the region by early July. In a joint press conference with Bahamas tourism officials, leaders of the Miami-based luxury line said Crystal would resume sailings on July 3 with a series of week-long, all-Bahamas voyages out of Nassau and Bimini — something

After Promising To Suspend Hotel Category Changes, Hyatt Will Make Category Changes


View from the Wing / 12h
Back in the fall Hyatt announced 15 hotels that would change redemption category but otherwise declared they would ‘suspend 2021 hotel category changes’. That didn't turn out to hold. Continue reading ...

Spotify's shared playlist queue feature expands to Polestar 2 vehicles


44Engadget / 12h
Last year, Spotify started beta testing Group Sessions . It's a feature that allows up to six people to share control over the music playing in the background of a physical or virtual get-together. Those involved can queue up songs, podcasts and playlists, as well as skip tracks they don't like. In an expansion spotted by The Verge , you can now take advantage of Group Sessions in the first (and

Daily Crunch: NFT artwork sells for $69M


100+TechCrunch / 12h
The artist Beeple scores a huge NFT sale, Twitter Spaces are coming soon and Seth Rogen’s weed startup launches in the U.S. This is your Daily Crunch for March 11, 2021. The big story: NFT artwork sells for $69M For the first time, auction house Christie sold a digital-only artwork: “Everydays — The First 5000 Days,” a collage of several years of sketches from the artist Mike Winkelmann, who’s kn

Fortnite Season 5 FNCS Finals on March 14: How to watch in Party Royale


SlashGear / 12h
Fortnite‘s Party Royale mode will host the upcoming Chapter 2 – Season 5 FNCS Finals, Epic has announced, giving players a way to enjoy the competition from within the game itself. Things will kick off with European coverage, followed by the Finals in other regions. Coverage will be available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and German. We’re nearing the … Continue reading

What Are NFTs, Anyway? One Just Sold for $69 Million.


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1KNYT > Technology / 12h
“Nonfungible tokens” and blockchain technology are taking the mainstream art world by storm, fetching huge prices. We explain, or try to.

Netflix comically tries to crack down on account sharing


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100+Mashable / 12h
Netflix is on to your shenanigans, and by golly it's going to do something about it. The streaming behemoth is taking new steps to stop the dreaded scourge of account sharing this week, demanding an unspecified number of users prove it's their


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