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Deliveroo posted narrowed loss of $309M, with gross transactions surging to $5.7B in 2020, EITF shows
100+TechCrunch / 1h
The clock has officially started ticking on Deliveroo’s plans to go public in April. After announcing last week that it planned to list on the London Stock Exchange, today the on-demand food delivery company backed by Amazon and others published selected updated financials for the previous fiscal year, along with its Expected Intention to Float (EITF) — a more formal document that marks the two-w
OnePlus 9 is coming in 2 weeks, with a Hasselblad-tuned camera
OnePlus 9 Hasselblad•
28Mashable / 29min
OnePlus will launch its OnePlus 9 series of products on March 23, the company has announced. We don't know how many new devices are coming, or their exact specifications, but OnePlus did reveal a few important details about the cameras on its future phones. Notably, the company signed a three-year deal with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad, known for pricy, high-end cameras (and for building the c
Apple smart contact lenses could be coming, but you’ll be waiting a long time
Kuo Apple 2022 AR 2025•
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
An analyst claims that Apple might release augmented reality contact lenses at some point.
Apple VR headset report offers a potential release date and pricing
Kuo Apple 2022 AR 2025•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
The long-awaited Apple VR device may be here relatively soon.
Sony's next-best 4K OLED TV is a lot cheaper than the A90J
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
The Sony A80J OLED knocks a big chunk off the price of the flagship A90J, making this a 4K TV to watch in 2021.
Porsche now owns almost a quarter of EV car maker Rimac
28Engadget / 25min
Porsche has invested an additional €70 million ($83.3 million) in Rimac, boosting its stake in the hypercar manufacturer and EV component supplier from 15 to 24 percent, Rimac has announced . Porsche joins Hyundai as a major investor in Rimac, after the Korean automaker recently put in €80 million ($95 million). Why all the interest in Rimac, ostensibly a niche manufacturer of luxury electric sup
Hot Garmin deal: pick up the Garmin Lily for £150 right now at Amazon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
It's International Women's Day, and there's a great deal on Garmin's first sports watch designed specifically for women.
UK challenger bank Starling raises $376M, now valued at $1.9B
Fidelity UK Starling Bank•
60TechCrunch / 28min
Challenger banks continue to see huge infusions of cash from investors bullish on the opportunity for smaller and faster-moving tech-based banking startups to woo customers from their larger rivals. In the latest development, UK-based Starling announced that is has closed £272 million ($376 million at current rates), at a pre-money valuation of £1.1 billion. This means that the round, a Series D,
Linus Torvalds pushes out emergency Linux update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 34min
'Subtle but nasty bug' trashed several development workstations at Intel.
WandaVision's Quicksilver reveal was a cruel joke – but it was the right call
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
WandaVision episode 9 revealed the truth behind Evan Peters' 'Quicksilver', and it's proving divisive among fans.
Explore a career in freelance copywriting with this training bundle
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Learn how to make a living as a copywriter with The Premium Digital Copywriting Training Bundle , on sale for 97% off. As of March 8, get the bundle for $24.99. If you’re looking to turn your love of writing into a full-time gig, this freelance writing guide can help you start off on the right foot with five courses and 20 hours of content from the pros. With courses from best-selling auth
This kitchen tool can turn any flatware into tongs
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Turn any flatware you own into tongs with Anytongs , on sale for $15.99 as of March 8. Use code TONGS4 to score 20% off at checkout. The key to a great kitchen tool is versatility, especially if you have limited storage. Since you use your utensils on a daily basis, why not start there? For something a little out of the ordinary, check out Anytongs , which turn your flatware into kitchen t
How to amp up your marketing efforts with AR
24Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Use augmented reality to boost audience engagement with the Aryel AR Marketing Platform , on sale for 92% off. As of March 8, get lifetime access for only $69.99. Augmented reality is an excellent way to shake up your business's content and get people to check out your campaigns. And the Aryel AR Marketing Platform offers small businesses and individuals a way to turn heads. AR is similar
I used *that* Instagram-famous pan for a month. Here's what I thought.
Mashable / 46min
The Always Pan $145 View Product The Good Stylish and looks great in the kitchen • Spoon rest is a helpful perk • Steaming basket is a fun extra — if you'll use it The Bad Squared handle is very uncomfortable • Degradation started way too early for the high price tag • Less versatile than expected The Bottom Line The Always Pan from Our Place nails it when it comes to Instagram-friendly style, bu
Oprah's Interview With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Finally Posted Online for Cordcutters
24Gizmodo / 49min
Oprah Winfrey’s explosive new interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was all anyone seemed to be talking about online Sunday night, but if you missed the live show on CBS, it seemed you were out of luck. There was no way to watch the interview anywhere after the fact, including the new CBS streaming network,… Read more...
Huawei P50 series could mark the phone debut of Huawei's Android alternative
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
HarmonyOS, Huawei's replacement for Android, could finally make its way to mobiles, beginning with the Huawei P50.
Windows 10 update has a serious bug that could mess up backups
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
February patch broke some webcams, and has also seemingly taken out backups for some users.
Quick – the Apple AirPods Pro have hit their lowest ever price
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Apple AirPods Pro have plummeted to just £189 for the first time.
Google to support 1 million rural women entrepreneurs in India
Google Women India•
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Google has launched 'Women Will' platform in Hindi and English, and is designed for women aspiring to explore entrepreneurship. To start off, Google will work with 2,000 Internet Saathis to help women embark on their entrepreneurial journey.
Super Nintendo World will open March 18th with strong COVID-19 measures
50Engadget / 1h
After the planned February 4th launch was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Super Nintendo World will open on March 18th, Universal Studios Japan has announced . The park, located at Universal Studios in Osaka, will welcome a limited number of visitors and operate with strict COVID-19 hygiene measures in place, including a mandatory mask requirement. 任天堂のキャラクターとその世界をテーマにしたユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンの新エリ
Porsche raises stake in electric car and components maker Rimac Automobili
73TechCrunch / 1h
Rimac Automobili, the Croatian company known for its electric hypercars and battery and powertrain development, has gained yet another investment from Porsche AG. Porsche said Monday it has invested 70 million euros ($83.3 miilion) into Rimac, a move that increases its stake from 15% to 24%. This is the third time Porsche has invested into Rimac. The German automaker made its first investment int
NASA’s Perseverance rover goes for its first drive on the surface of Mars
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
HP Laptops: Made for a new era of mobility
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HP's ProBook and EliteBook line of professional laptops comes with the latest AMD Ryzen PRO processors. These machines deliver top-of-line performance and enterprise-grade security
5 Reasons to put your old PC out to pasture
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Aging systems in any organisation can be a reason behind productivity loss but can be a reason of frustration for the employees as well
How Do Silicon Valley Techies Celebrate Getting Rich in a Pandemic?
100NYT > Technology / 2h
Not by buying airplanes. Instead, the newest start-up millionaires are proceeding cautiously.
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Airtel dials Huawei to setup network infrastructure
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Bharti Airtel has awarded a telecom infrastructure expansion contract worth around Rs300 crore to the embattled Chinese gear major Huawei.
Call of Duty: Mobile gets ready to deploy Season 2
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Call of Duty: Mobile is all set to get a new Season 2 update to the game and brings new maps, weapons, and character.
BoAt Watch Flash with a 1.3-inch display, SpO2 monitoring announced
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
BoAt has announced its third smartwatch in six months. The new BoAt Watch Flash comes in a circular display and offers 10 sports tracking, SpO2 monitoring and more.
India-made iPhone 12 in trial phase, even as Apple shifts 7-10% of capacity from China
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple's iPhone 12 will be manufactured at the Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) facility in Tamil Nadu, both for the domestic as well as well as the export market. Apple will also manufacture iPhone 12 Mini in India.
Hong Kong fintech unicorn WeLab raises $75M led by insurance giant Allianz
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99TechCrunch / 3h
One of the few industries that have benefited from the COVID-19 crisis is online finance. Around the world, the pandemic has forced consumers to adopt digital banking. Hong Kong’s WeLab, a fintech company founded in 2013, saw users soar by 20% year-over-year in 2020, bringing its accumulative user base to 50 million. Facing innovative players like WeLab, which aims to bring more convenience, tran
OnePlus 9 series is coming on March 23 with an emphasis on photography
OnePlus Hasselblad•
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It’s official: the OnePlus 9 series India launch date is March 23. The OnePlus 9 Pro will have cameras made in partnership with Hasselblad.
Watch Dogs: Legion multiplayer for PC delayed until further notice
SlashGear / 4h
It’s not unusual for games or updates to be delayed, though there’s always hope that things will eventually push through, sooner or later. Ubisoft may have just dashed those hopes, at least for players of Watch Dogs: Legion on PCs. After already delaying a promised online multiplayer by months, the game developer just announced that PC gamers will have to … Continue reading
Now streaming: best new TV shows & movies this week in Australia (March 8-14)
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Our top picks this weekend include Bill and Ted Face the Music, Genera+ion and the making of WandaVision.
Smart glasses help to find your makeup palette
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Jen Copestake tries out some of the latest augmented reality beauty technology.
China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away
500+BBC News - Technology / 4h
While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.
The OnePlus 9 series will debut with Hasselblad-tuned cameras on March 23rd
OnePlus 9 Hasselblad•
62Engadget / 4h
OnePlus will unveil its latest flagship smartphones — the OnePlus 9 5G series — during a streaming launch event at 9 AM Eastern on March 23rd. And when those phones make their debut, they'll pack cameras tuned by 180-year-old Swedish camera maker Hasselblad. “With OnePlus’ top-of-the-line hardware and computational photography and Hasselblad’s rich aesthetic knowledge in traditional photography,
OnePlus 9 phones coming on March 23, and Hasselblad cameras are the focus
OnePlus 9 Hasselblad•
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have an official release date of March 23, and they’ll be bringing Hasselblad lenses to improve their phone photography game.
OnePlus Is Teaming Up With Hasselblad to Announce the OnePlus 9 on March 23
OnePlus Hasselblad•
Gizmodo / 4h
Rumors of a partnership between OnePlus and Hasselblad have been swirling for months, but now the two companies are making it official at the OnePlus 9 launch on March 23. Read more...
OnePlus recruits Hasselblad for three-year smartphone imaging deal
OnePlus 9 Hasselblad•
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Imaging has long been the primary battlefield on which the smartphone battles are waged. It makes sense. The thing about smartphones in 2021 is that they’re mostly very good. Sure, there are differentiators, but if you spend a decent amount on a device from any major manufacturer, you’re probably going to get a pretty good device. But there’s still plenty of opportunity to continually bridge the
Google unveils $25 million in grants aimed at empowering women and girls
200+TechCrunch / 4h
Google announced a range of programs as well as grants worth $25 million on Monday to fund works of nonprofits and social enterprises that are committed to empower women and girls. Google.org’s new Impact Challenge , unveiled on Internet Women’s Day, is aimed at addressing systemic barriers and inequities so that women have access to economic equality, opportunity to build financial independence
AYA-NEO puts a different spin on the PC gaming handheld
SlashGear / 5h
By now, the idea of a handheld Windows computer is no longer novel but their implementations are still rare. The earliest models, mostly from GPD, had to make do with either less powerful Intel Atoms or, later on, beefier Intel Cores that still weren’t made for gaming. It was only with the 11th gen Intel processors with Iris Xe graphics … Continue reading
Oppo Find X3 Pro could use Samsung's best display for smartphones
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Leakster Ice Universe suggests that the Oppo Find X3 Pro will use Samsung’s top E4 screens with 10-bit colour and adaptive refresh rate.
Chinese beauty app Meitu bought $40 million worth of cryptocurrency
97TechCrunch / 5h
Following in the footsteps of Tesla , Chinese app maker Meitu has joined the ranks of cryptocurrency investment. In the early 2010s, Meitu reached such dominance in the portrait touch-up space that its eponymous flagship app became a verb for “photo beautifying” in China. But in recent years, as smartphones became to offer built-in filters, photo editors like Meitu are struggling to hold their le
Learn how to play piano from home with this lifetime subscription
20Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons is on sale for £108.37 as of March 8, saving you 50% on list price. Interested in learning how to the play the piano? You can get started on your new hobby with this app. With hundreds of lessons, thousands of instructional videos, and a rich, curated catalog, Skoove is a super impressive piano learning app. It's unique in that it let
Create your own Android apps with this discounted coding bundle
24Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Complete Android 11 Developer Bundle is on sale for £28.89 as of March 8, 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 deve
Microsoft, LG Innotek join forces for 3D sensing cameras
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
LG Innotek has tied up with Microsoft to expand its presence in the 3D sensing component market. The two companies will collaborate on the development and supply of ToF modules for Microsoft's cloud platform Azure.
Praava Health raises $10.6M to increase access to quality healthcare in Bangladesh
300+TechCrunch / 7h
Praava Health founder and chief executive officer Sylvana Sinha (third from left) at one of the company’s healthcare centers Before launching Praava Health , a company that combines telemedicine with physical clinics, Sylvana Sinha had a successful career in international law, including serving as a foreign policy advisor to Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and working for the World Bank
Google HR: Experiencing Workplace Discrimination? Y'all Need Therapy
100+Gizmodo / 7h
It’s no secret that Google has some serious internal issues with systemic racism and sexism, but now it’s surfaced that when employees report incidents of workplace discrimination to HR, they’re often met with this baffling response: Get therapy. Read more...
Tesla Created a Platform for Tesla Stans to 'Take Meaningful Action' on Behalf of the Company
Tesla Social Platform•
80Gizmodo / 7h
Tesla is looking to harness the power of its stans to help it advance its goals. In recent days, it launched Tesla Engage , a social platform that brings together its public policy team and its Tesla’s Owners Clubs. Read more...
Xbox Edge browser could bring Google Stadia access with it
Microsoft Edge Xbox•
SlashGear / 7h
The earliest gaming consoles were really just machines design for gaming and gaming alone. These days, however, consoles are veritable computers, especially now that they are pretty much running on the same hardware that makes up desktop computers. Unsurprisingly, some software you’d normally associate with PCs have also found their way to consoles, like the Chromium-based version of the Microsof
Get Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury for less than half-price on eBay tomorrow
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
eBay Tuesdays is back with another instalment, and you can score a new Nintendo Switch title for just AU$39.
Ola's affordable yet stylish electric scooter to launch soon
Ola Electric Scooter India•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Ola has announced that its mega factory in Tamil Nadu will be production-ready by mid of this year and it aims to make 2 million affordable electric scooters there.
Apple iCloud bug locks user with “True” surname
22SlashGear / 8h
Many computer software, be it locally or on the cloud, are designed to take into account ways that people, intentionally or not, could break the system. Programmers tend to account for potential errors in human input or intentional methods of gaming the system, but it’s statistically impossible to be prepared for all of them. One strange case, in particular, has … Continue reading
Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 might be around the corner
SlashGear / 8h
Samsung didn’t announce a new smartwatch when it unpacked the Galaxy S21 series last January but that wasn’t at all surprising nor disappointing. Samsung usually launches its wearables in the third quarter of the year, along with the Galaxy Note series of that year. 2021, however, seems to be a year of big changes for Samsung, especially in its release … Continue reading
Xbox Wireless Controller unresponsiveness getting a fix soon
20SlashGear / 9h
It seems that Microsoft is having some technical difficulties with the latest iteration of its Xbox Wireless Controllers that launched alongside the Xbox Series X|S consoles. Earlier this year, the number of gamers complaining about the controllers randomly losing their connections has risen high enough for the company to take notice. This time, it’s randomly unresponsive buttons that are creatin
Galaxy A52 and A72 leaks paint an encouraging picture
SlashGear / 9h
Samsung’s premier premium smartphone for early 2021 is already out and it’s time to give its other models, particularly those for lower tiers, their time under the spotlight. It seems that that time will be coming soon if the steady flow of leaks for the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 is any indicator. These phones will undoubtedly be mid-range but … Continue reading
New Report States Apple Will Release Mixed Reality Headset in 2022 and AR Glasses by 2025
100+Gizmodo / 9h
While the rumblings over Apple’s planned venture into augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality have been getting louder recently , we now have a series of dates for these devices by prognosticator Ming Chi-Kuo, a good source with a reliable track record on all things Apple. Read more...
Apple VR helmet, AR glasses and contact lens launch dates predicted
SlashGear / 10h
Of all the big tech companies, Apple is perhaps the only one left without its own kind of virtual, augmented, or mixed reality headgear. Of course, it has also been rumored to be working on such devices for years now with almost no end in sight. The end might actually now be in sight if Ming-chi Kuo’s predictions are on … Continue reading
Marriott Hotel Threatens Me With $2000 Charge If I Don’t Show Up
63View from the Wing / 10h
I have an upcoming award stay at a Marriott property, and I received a note from the hotel warning me that if I don't show up on the day scheduled, and haven't cancelled at least a day in advance, they'll charge me over $2000 cash. If your flight diverts on the way to this award stay and you can't check in as scheduled, call your mortgage broker for a second or third lien - quick! Continue readin
'Deepfake is the future of content creation'
2KBBC News - Technology / 10h
Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 775 leak hints at exciting upgrades
SlashGear / 10h
A few years back, Qualcomm made the rather surprising move to introduce a Snapdragon 7-series that slots in between its high-end premium Snapdragon 8-series and mid-range Snapdragon 6-series chips. That strategy proved to be a wise one when the company introduced 5G capabilities to the series, offering a more affordable option for manufacturers of mid-range phones. The popularity of the … Continu
Zack Snyder Drops Four Character Teasers for Justice League
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The Snyder times grow ever closer, and as the premiere date approaches, Zack Snyder is dropping enough breadcrumbs to make a panzanella. Read more...
Gillmor Gang: Win Win
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Just finished a Twitter Spaces session. It is an engaging platform, somewhat clunky in feature set but easily a tie overall with Clubhouse. I don’t see this as a horse race, however, more as cooperating teams fleshing out a platform where both will be major players. Like notifications in iOS and Android, the feature set is a push and pull motion where Android delivers deep functionality and Apple
Preparing for Retaliation Against Russia, U.S. Confronts Hacking by China
2KNYT > Technology / 11h
The proliferation of cyberattacks by rivals is presenting a challenge to the Biden administration as it seeks to deter intrusions on government and corporate systems.
How to watch Harry and Meghan Oprah interview: stream free online and anywhere now
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
TV event now free to stream in US, with UK to follow tonight. Here's how to watch the Meghan and Harry Oprah interview wherever you are today.
China five-year plan aims for supremacy in AI, quantum computing
500+Engadget / 11h
China's tech industry has been hit hard by US trade battles and the economic uncertainties of the pandemic, but it's eager to bounce back in the relatively near future. According to the Wall Street Journal , the country used its annual party meeting to outline a five-year plan for advancing technology that aids "national security and overall development." It will create labs, foster educational p
How to stock your pantry like a cooking influencer
32Mashable / 11h
Ad Content from Walmart Skyler Bouchard, host of Dining with Skyler It’s a pretty safe bet you’ve been cooking more than usual over the past year. Since most takeout tends to rely on extra butter, sugar, and salt as not-so-secret ingredients for flavor, cooking your own meals often means you’re eating more healthily by default. Still, after another long day of video chats at work, chowing down on
Make your backyard your favorite place to hang with these easy upgrades
22Mashable / 11h
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The iMac Pro is being discontinued
Apple Imac Pro Mac MP•
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Chalk this up to inevitability. The iMac Pro is soon to be no more. First noted by 9to5Mac , TechCrunch has since confirmed with Apple that the company will stop selling the all-in-one once the current stock is depleted. One configuration of the desktop is still available through Apple’s site, listed as “While Supplies Last” and priced at $5,000. Some other versions can also still be found from t
56 years later, activists and leaders remember Selma's Bloody Sunday
63Mashable / 12h
On March 7, 1965 — 56 years ago — the late John Lewis led one of the most pivotal demonstrations in American Civil Rights history. Now, in 2021, political leaders and social justice advocates are remembering that day as they continue the fight against racial inequality and work to end voter suppression . "Fifty-six years after Bloody Sunday, our march is not yet over," tweeted former President Ba
Chinese and Russian Hackers Reportedly Stole Vaccine Data from European Drug Regulator
93Gizmodo / 12h
Both China and Russia were reportedly behind two cyberattacks last year at the European Medicines Agency that compromised documents related to covid-19 vaccines and treatments. Read more...
New United Quest Card Is Coming And Vegas Hotels Banning Outside Food
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Exclusive: Target PS5 restock to happen this week – here's when it could be
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Target is teed up to carry the new PS5 console, and we have some exclusive information on its stockpi
