Sunday, March 14, 2021

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A New Kind of Space Explosion Reveals the Birth of a Black Hole


2KWired / 9h
A supernova-like explosion dubbed the Camel appears to be the result of a newborn black hole eating a star from the inside out.

Canoo's Bubbly Electric Pickup Is a Workbench-Toting Subscription Vehicle


500+How-To Geek / 11h
Tesla already announced the Cybertruck, but though it fits all the criteria of an electric pickup, it’s large and divisive. Now Canoo, a startup working on subscription-based vehicles, is showing off its take on an electric pickup. And while it’s bound to be divisive due to its bubbly book, it’s hard not to appreciate how functional it is. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Watch SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket complete another successful launch and landing


500+Mashable / 7h
While most of America was asleep this morning, SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Falcon 9 rocket again. The Falcon 9 , the "first orbital class rocket capable of reflight," departed from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:01 a.m. ET on Sunday. The rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, then safely landed about nine minutes after leaving Pad 39A. The Falcon 9's first-st


Google Can Be Sued for Tracking Users in Private Browsing Mode, Judge Says


Gizmodo / 15min
A U.S. district judge in California has stated that Google can be sued for collecting data on users even when they use “private browsing mode” on their selected browsers. Read more...

Wide Open Cathay Pacific Business Class Award Space For 4 Passengers From Several U.S. Cities


21View from the Wing / 43min
Cathay Pacific is currently making business class awards widely available between the U.S. and Hong Kong for up to four passengers, from several gateway cities in January and February 2022. This allows you to connect beyond Hong Kong to much of Asia. And if you're uncertain what the future holds, American AAdvantage no longer even has award cancellation/redeposit fees. Continue reading ...

PS5 DualSense charging station: price and where to find it in stock


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Charging your PS5 DualSense controller shouldn't be this hard. Here's how to track down the charging station for MSRP.

How to watch March Madness: live stream 2021 NCAA basketball online from anywhere


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From Selection Sunday to the Final Four, here's how to get a March Madness live stream and watch NCAA basketball online wherever you are right now.

Clubhouse tackles privacy issues with its drop-in audio chats


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Another super intense trailer for Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' just dropped


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56Mashable / 1h
Zack Snyder's Justice League begins streaming on HBO Max this week, and on Sunday, fans were treated to an extensive final trailer for the much-anticipated cut. Originally released in 2017, Justice League follows Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Diana Prince (Wonder Woman) as they try to build a team of superheroes to protect Earth from extraterrestrial threats to the planet's very existence. Snyder, who

White House Weighs New Cybersecurity Approach After Failure to Detect Hacks


100+NYT > Technology / 1h
The intelligence agencies missed massive intrusions by Russia and China, forcing the administration and Congress to look for solutions, including closer partnership with private industry.

Google Celebrates Pi Day With a Cute Calculator Easter Egg


66Gizmodo / 1h
Happy Pi Day, fellow nerds! The yearly celebration of the mathematical constant π or pi, aka the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (and here I thought I’d never get a chance to use 9th-grade geometry in real life!). It falls on March 14 because pi written out numerically is 3.14... and then goes on… Read more...

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket For Record Ninth Time


300+Futurism / 1h
Record-Breaking Launch SpaceX successfully launched their Falcon 9 rocket for a record ninth time in the early morning hours of Sunday. Using the booster, the company sent 60 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on March 14 from Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, according to Space.com . The rocket later returned to Earth and landed on the company’s Of Cou

How to get to Hawaii: Fly nonstop from 27 mainland U.S. cities


The Points Guy / 1h
Travel restrictions and requirements may change at the last minute if you’re planning an international trip. As such, many travelers are turning to Hawaii when planning trips right now. Plus, from beaches to observatories, there’s a lot to love about Hawaii . Some airlines are increasing service to Hawaii as travel demand increases. So, today I’ll discuss all the nonstop routes airlines fly, or w

The Roblox final fantasy


200+TechCrunch / 2h
Hello friends, and welcome to Week in Review. Last week, I talked a bit about NFTs and their impact on artists. If you’re inundated with NFT talk just take one quick look at this story I wrote this week about the $69 million sale of Beeple’s photo collage . This hype cycle is probably all the result of crypto folks talking each other up and buying each other’s stuff, but that doesn’t mean there w

Someone put 'Tenet' on a Game Boy Advance cartridge to spite Christopher Nolan


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Christopher Nolan told audiences that Tenet was "designed for the audience experience, the big screen experience." And that is exactly why a spiteful YouTuber put the entire film on a Game Boy Advance cartridge to watch it on a 2.9-inch SP screen. Nolan raised eyebrows when he insisted that Tenet be viewed in theaters, infamously slamming the film's studio Warner Bros. for releasing it on the str

Spironolactone recalled after mix-up puts wrong doses in dozens of bottles


SlashGear / 2h
Spironolactone, a drug used to treat various health matters, has been recalled after the manufacturer behind the product discovered mislabeling that puts patients at risk of getting the wrong dose. Nearly four dozen bottles of the medication have been recalled, according to a notice recently published by the FDA. The new recall comes from Bryant Ranch Prepack, which voluntarily recalled … Continu

Xbox Series X restock: it's become harder to find in stock – where to actually buy it


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The Xbox Series X is hard to find in stock, but we'll explain how to find the Microsoft console in stock today.

AT&T adds 5G to its legacy unlimited data plans


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How I Swipe: TPG Senior Editor Nick Ewen


The Points Guy / 2h
Welcome to How I Swipe, a credit card routine series with a focus on strategic credit card spending while at home and on the road. Below is a short list of questions we asked TPG Senior Editor Nick Ewen to answer about how he spends on his credit cards, covering everything from the first card he opened to his go-to card for everyday spend to what cards are in his wallet when he hits the road. The

Review: Boss Level offers a witty, bloody take on the time-loop trope


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Frank Grillo is stuck in a time loop in which he is being hunted by dozens of assassins in Boss Level . A man is stuck in a time loop and doomed to repeat the same day over and over again, all while being hunted by a group of deadly assassins, in Boss Level. We've been deluged with time loop-centric fare the last few years, with Happy Death Day (2017), Happy Death Day 2U (2019), Russian Doll (201

Stars Apparently Used to Be Way, Way, Way Bigger


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Supermassive Black Holes Researchers have found evidence that suggests the supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies used to be really big stars. Like really, really big. Scientists at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA) in Taiwan surmise that large supernovas from supermassive stars might have created the

TikTok users are teaching iPhone owners how to screenshot an entire webpage


29Mashable / 3h
Today in " things we learned on the internet ," TikTok users are sharing a handy iPhone screenshotting tip. Did you know you could screenshot an entire webpage on your phone, then save it as a PDF and revisit its contents whenever your little heart desires? Full-page screenshotting is a super simple and helpful trick, yet I, a person who's owned an iPhone for over a decade, had no idea it was pos

[Roundup] 4 Men Arrested For Opening 54 Business Platinum Cards


View from the Wing / 3h
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 ...


Gorgeous: Air Canada Airbus A220 In Retro Livery


500+One Mile at a Time / 3h
It’s not uncommon to see airlines paint planes in special liveries, particularly retro liveries that commemorate the carrier’s past. A few weeks ago I posted about Air Canada’s beautiful new plane in a retro livery, and the airline has today officially unveiled it . Air Canada’s special livery Airbus A220 Air Canada has just taken delivery of a brand new Airbus A220-300 that’s quite special. The

This NOCO Boost UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Is Down To $76 Today


Gizmodo / 3h
NOCO Boost Plus UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter | $76 | Amazon Read more...

How airports keep runways clear from foreign object debris


The Points Guy / 3h
A recent Air Accidents Investigation Branch report noted that a seven-foot ladder was left on the runway at Birmingham International Airport (BHX) after it fell from a vehicle that had been used to complete some routine maintenance on the runway lighting system. In the time that it was on the runway, three aircraft landed before it was retrieved by airport staff. None of the three aircraft came i

Fortnite Season 6 teasers detailed: Restricted file, Dire Wolves, Zero Point


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SlashGear / 3h
We’re only a couple of days away from the launch of Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 6, and with it will come a number of huge changes — at least based on Epic’s teasing. The company previously released a FAQ regarding the next season, including its March 16 release date and how the Season 5 finale will snowball into Season … Continue reading

Mini will reportedly go all-electric by 2030


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The Comics That Sold Out Thanks to WandaVision Are Going Back to Press


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Maybe you missed out on stockpiling the comics that can give some background to WandaVision , or maybe you desperately miss the show and are craving whatever related content you can get. Either way, Marvel’s got your back. Read more...

Purchase a Home in an Italian Town for Less Than $2


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After a year of cancelled travel plans, you’re probably ready to hit the road or hop on a plane and go somewhere that is not your neighborhood. And if you were thinking of something a little more permanent, you may be interested in a recent offer from the town of Laurenzana, located in Italy’s Basilicata region. Read more...

Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro launch in the UAE


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Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro with Snapdragon chipsets, high-res cameras, large batteries and more.

The Space Station Just Released Its Largest Piece of Garbage Ever


1KFuturism / 4h
Take Out The Trash NASA jettisoned a massive load of garbage into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS) last week. The trash is a whopping 2.9-ton cargo pallet of old batteries that was used to power the station, according to Spaceflight Now . The garbage is expected to orbit the Earth for two to four years before it enters the atmosphere. A Hunk, A Hunk Of Burnin’ Batteries If you’re

Mystery: American Airlines Flying 787 On 235-Mile Flight To Cuba


200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
I’m fairly certain this is American’s shortest scheduled Boeing 787 flight ever, and probably also the most unusual. American will fly Boeing 787s to Havana As noted by @xJonNYC , between May 6 and June 2, 2021, American Airlines plans to fly the Boeing 787-8 between Miami and Havana . The following frequency is scheduled to be operated by the plane: AA2705 Miami to Havana departing 10:40AM arriv

The 'super straight' campaign taking over TikTok is actually just ugly transphobic trolling


300+Mashable / 5h
News flash: The "super straight" trend on social media, where users claim a "new sexuality" which demands the same respect as those with marginalized sexual identities, is actually just blatant transphobia mocking LGBTQ people and their activism. Over the last two weeks, (mostly cis ) people on social media have started openly identifying as "super straight." The movement, born on TikTok and popu

Creator Shuts Down Popular Crypto Art Carbon Calculator for 'Abuse and Harassment'


100+Gizmodo / 5h
Cryptoart.wtf , the popular crypto art carbon calculator that allowed us to see the real impact the NFT buying craze is having on our poor planet, is shutting down. Its creator, Memo Akten , stated that he decided to take the site down after information from it was used “as a tool for abuse and harassment.” Read more...

Toyota has a list of questions for anyone interested in owning a GR Super Sport


SlashGear / 5h
One of the things Ford famously did when it launched the epic Ford GT was interview customers before they were allowed to purchase the vehicle. The goal was to ensure that the GTs went to enthusiasts who would drive them, not that the scheme worked out in the long run. It appears that Toyota is doing something similar for anyone … Continue reading

How Pi Keeps Train Wheels on Track


500+Wired / 5h
Happy 3/14! Here's how this mathematical constant keeps train cars from flying off their tracks during turns.

Your vacation guide to El Hierro, Canary Islands


The Points Guy / 5h
With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out, we can start — tentatively — planning some trips. But even though the future of travel is still uncertain, and we encourage travelers to book with caution, it’s great to get some inspiration. So here’s all you need to know should a jaunt to one of the lesser-traveled Canary Islands be on your radar. The smallest of the Canary Island archipelago, El Hierro is

Celebrate Pi Day with a fun Google calculator Easter egg


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Many people wisely celebrate Pi Day by eating a heaping slice of delicious pie. But this year, why not take your celebration a step further and challenge yourself to memorize a few digits of the mathematical constant, too? Since Pi Day is celebrated every March 14, you likely know that the numbers 3.14 kick off the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. But a fun, interactive Easter e

NASA teams with students to test a 3D printed launching pad


SlashGear / 5h
One of the challenges to a long-term human presence on the moon is creating all the technology needed to support those operations. One of the biggest challenges is how to launch and land spacecraft on the moon’s surface without continually blowing dust and debris on sensitive equipment needed for continued operations. NASA has announced that it, along with a team … Continue reading

Wide Open QSuites Award Space For 4 Passengers From Several U.S. Cities


View from the Wing / 5h
Qatar has one of the best business class product in the world in its ‘QSuites’. These are revolutionary suites with doors and movable partitions that allow two and even four passengers to travel together in their own space. Right now there’s fantastic award availability booking for the start of 2021 for Qatar’s QSuites product – out of several U.S. cities – with four business class seats availabl

The Queen Joins WFH Culture, Participates In Zoom Call About Mars


500+Futurism / 5h
You’re On Mute, Your Majesty. Turns out no one can escape the drudgery of video conferencing — not even if you’re the Queen of England. Queen Elizabeth II took some time out of her busy schedule of corralling her corgis and overseeing the United Kingdom to join a Zoom call to discuss science, technology, and space travel, according to Harper’s Bazaar . The call was a part of an event to help cele

Evidence of Earth’s ancient magma ocean discovered in Greenland


26SlashGear / 5h
Scientists have discovered something interesting in Greenland that provides evidence that much of the Earth was once entirely molten rock. The evidence came from eons-old rocks found in southern Greenland. Researchers say that little is known about the Earth and conditions on the planet during the Hadean Eon. This period characterized the initial formation of the Earth and the stabilization … Con


Spring break surge: TSA reports its busiest day since March 2020


The Points Guy / 6h
U.S. air travel is coming back to life. Daily Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screenings have now topped one million people for eight days this March. And on Friday, March 12, the TSA screened the most people at airport security checkpoints since March 15, 2020. In particular, the TSA screened 1,357,111 people on Friday. This number is still down 24% compared with the nearly 1.8 mill

Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert after receiving COVID-19 vaccine


200+Mashable / 6h
Yo-Yo Ma knows how to celebrate and how to make people ugly cry. After receiving his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, the renowned cellist made his way to the waiting area and put on a surprise performance for his Massachusetts distribution center. Though the 65-year-old could have easily spent the 15-minute observational period in silence, Richard Hall of the Berkshire COVID-19 V

How to Change Screen Modes in Photoshop


23How-To Geek / 6h
Adobe Photoshop has a customizable interface that you can change to suit your preferred working style or screen size. If you want to quickly change Adobe Photoshop’s interface layout, you can do so by switching to another screen mode. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Light up Your Next D&D Game with Pixel LED-Powered Dice


36How-To Geek / 6h
If you’re into pen and paper games, sooner or later, you’re going to want a set of dice. And while there are tons of options (seriously, a boatload of choices), how many dice do you know of that connect to your phone and tablet, light up when you roll, and wirelessly charge? That’s what the Pixel Electronic Dice Kickstarter promises, starting at $39 for a single die. Read This Article on Review G

Dr. Fauci tells Stephen Colbert: Yes, you can be hopeful (but keep that mask on)


100+Mashable / 6h
"Guaranteed, it's going to happen." Dr. Anthony Fauci, America's Brooklyn-born voice of reason over the past year of pandemic hell, made a virtual visit to the Late Show to tell Stephen Colbert that you can absolutely have hope that we're nearing a return to normalcy. But before you rip off that mask and throw an orgy, Dr. Fauci warns we need to ease (not dive head first, *cough* TEXAS *cough*) b

Several Amazon Echo devices are on sale for today only


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I'm helping people buy PS5, but bad at buying it myself – how to get it


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I've been trying to buy a PS5 on and off for months. I've learned a lot, but I'm making some critical errors.

Air Force considers SpaceX Starlink for military applications


25SlashGear / 6h
Communications capability is a big deal on aircraft of all sorts, but particularly for military aircraft. A new report suggests that the United States Air Force is considering SpaceX’s Starlink Internet connectivity for its potential military applications. One of the major contractors to the United States Air Force, Ball Aerospace, builds “conformal antennas” for tactical aircraft used by the USA

Rapper Who Videoed Passenger Being Kicked Off United Gets Kicked Off Too


View from the Wing / 6h
On a United Airlines flight to Houston on Saturday, rapper DJ Drama filmed a passenger being removed from the aircraft – and was then removed himself. The aptly-named Drama, née Tyree Simmons, posted video of the removal to Instagram – and also video of the aftermath, where he’s being ejected from first class. The ostensible reason is a mask violation but he appeared to have been asked to wear a

Become an expert in Adobe Creative Cloud with this $34 training program


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How to Hide the Vertical Tabs Button From Microsoft Edge


47How-To Geek / 6h
Microsoft Edge’s Vertical Tabs feature shows the tabs in a vertical list in the sidebar. This can be helpful if you’re suffering from tab fatigue. If you don’t like this feature, here’s how to hide the Vertical Tabs button. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

"Google AR Synth" Lets You Jam on Iconic Drum Machines and Synths for Free


100+How-To Geek / 6h
Google’s latest Arts & Culture initiative takes us through electronic music—its history, its innovators, and of course, its instruments. And “Google AR Synth” tool specially made for the new Music, Makers, and Machines project puts you behind some of the most revolutionary synths and drum machines, with just enough help to keep everything in tune. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

So This Is 'Covid Normal'


27Gizmodo / 6h
Last weekend I attended two days of the Brunswick Music Festival in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. In front of a sea of semi-socially distanced picnickers, local bands like indie rockers RVG tore through sets they haven’t played live in a year. People chatted with their friends, hugged, and drank beer. No one wore… Read more...

Sunday's Best Deals: Hisense 70" 4K TV, The Child Backpack and Lunchbox Set, KN95 Face Masks, Gillette Razor Refills, Noco Boost Plus Jump Starter, and More


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A 70-inch Hisense smart 4K TV and a 25-pack of KN95 masks lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more...

Sunday's Best Deals: Hisense 70" 4K TV, The Child Backpack and Lunchbox Set, KN95 Face Masks, Gillette Razor Refills, Noco Boost Plus Jump Starter, and More


76Lifehacker / 6h
A 70-inch Hisense smart 4K TV and a 25-pack of KN95 masks lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more...

Wow: American Goes All-777 Between MIA & LAX


300+One Mile at a Time / 6h
This is hardly surprising, but also something I would have never expected to see a couple of years ago… American beefs up Miami to Los Angeles schedule Overnight American Airlines updated its schedule for May, and with this the airline has adjusted its schedule between Miami and Los Angeles. Between May 6 and June 2, 2021, American Airlines will operate 6x daily Boeing 777 flights between Miami a

NASA Using Navajo Language to Name New Mars Discoveries


1KFuturism / 7h
Welcome to Máaz NASA is honoring the Navajo Nation by naming new Mars discoveries using the Native American language. Working with the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President, NASA is naming landmarks and discoveries by the Perseverance rover using the Navajo language, CBS News reports . One of Percy’s most recent focuses is a rock that the agency has dubbed “Máaz” after the Nava

Netflix Tests a Clampdown on Password Sharing


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The company said a feature was being tested with a limited number of users, a move that might signal a broader crackdown on the common practice of password sharing among family and friends.

Apple says goodbye to pricey HomePod smart speaker


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Apple has quietly shuffled the HomePod into retirement. After three years of production, Apple will discontinue its smart speaker that was lauded for its sound quality, but criticized for a steep price tag and subpar Siri support TechCrunch first reported the news, and obtained a statement from Apple: The Space Grey HomePod is already sold out in the Apple Store , but if you want a piece of disco

Lamborghini-powered 1999 Vector M-12 heads to auction


SlashGear / 7h
One of the wildest looking exotic cars produced in the late 90s has to be the Vector M-12. Only 14 of these cars were built. The one in the images below is number 12 out of the entire 14 unit production run that spanned 1996 through 1999. This particular car was the second one of four produced in 1999. Making … Continue reading


Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass


12KBBC News - Technology / 7h
People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.

Nokia's next premium phone could have a 108MP camera and launch on April 8


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Nokia has scheduled an event for April 8, and some new leaks give us a hint about what could be coming down the line.

How to Propose a New Time for a Google Calendar Event


How-To Geek / 7h
Save yourself a phone call or email when you want to reschedule a meeting. With Google Calendar, you can propose a new time or date right from the event invitation using the built-in “Propose a New Time” feature. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

SpaceX puts 60 new Starlink satellites into orbit with a well used Falcon 9


SlashGear / 7h
SpaceX conducted a successful launch of a Falcon 9 rocket early this morning and placed a batch of 60 new Starlink satellites into orbit. What’s more interesting than another successful Falcon 9 launch and additional Starlink satellites is that this particular rocket is the first in the SpaceX fleet to launch and land nine times. SpaceX launched the rocket from … Continue reading

American Airlines: We’ll Order More Planes If They’re Cheap Enough


40View from the Wing / 7h
Brian Znotins, Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning at American Airlines, offered "When people ask me as a network planner 'what's my favorite airplane?' it's the cheapest." And he reported that if the price is right they'll buy planes. Continue reading ...

The best thing about VR? Playing old school shooters


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Classic games from the 90s are being reborn in VR, and publishers are starting to take note.

How to Turn a Used Bookcase Into a Functional Kitchen Island


42Lifehacker / 8h
Sitcoms (usually) have the best kitchens. Of course, that’s because they’re fake, missing an entire wall, and designed to make it easy for the cameras to get the angles they need. In addition to a swinging door from the kitchen to the neighboring room, one of the other sitcom kitchen staples is a kitchen island. Read more...

How to Replace the Microsoft Edge Start Page with Something Better


50How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft Edge’s start page leaves something to be desired. You can’t customize it or get rid of the news section. Replacing it isn’t straightforward either. Here are the steps to replace the Microsoft Edge start page with something better. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Python turns 30: Meet the man tasked with keeping the programming language on track


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A Q&A with Pablo Galindo, a member of the Python Steering Council.

Review: Apple AirPods Pro (Surprisingly Delightful)


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I recently purchased the Apple AirPods Pro, and I’m shocked by how much I like them… Some background on my technology setup Even though I work online, I’m rather low tech. I’m fairly good at using the internet, while anything else related to technology is more or less lost on me. I’m also a creature of habit, so I rarely make changes unless a situation is dire (and that’s especially true with tec

Scotland vs Ireland live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2021 rugby online anywhere


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Can the Men in Green turn things around today? Here's how to watch Scotland vs Ireland free online and live stream Six Nations rugby wherever you are.

Is it time for Amex to extend Centurion Lounge opening hours?


The Points Guy / 8h
In March 2020, American Express shuttered the entire Centurion Lounge network. The issuer took roughly seven months to announce a phased reopening plan — the outposts in Philadelphia and Seattle were the first to welcome cardmembers once again on Oct. 5, 2020. Since then, all domestic Centurion Lounges have reopened . But there’s one issue. The new hours of operation are significantly scaled back

Enroll in One of These 9 Free Online Courses at NYU


100+Lifehacker / 8h
It’s been several years now since big name universities began offering some of their classes online for anyone—student or not—and, in some cases, for free. You were probably really excited when you first heard about the concept, and bookmarked several different courses you planned to take when you had time. (You know,… Read more...

Buddhists offer their own form of online meditation — and it's nothing like the apps


100+Mashable / 8h
March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness. When the pandemic started to spread in the U.S., and the coinciding stay-at-home orders began rattling through states, Barry Briggs was not particularly interested in taking his Buddhism practice virtual. He had bee

Mother to Earth: When an NES prototype lands on eBay and inspires a documentary


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The trailer for Mother to Earth At this point, a dozen years into the platform's existence, Kickstarter documentaries are by no means a new thing. Projects originating on it have gone on to earn virtually every big film accolade, from debuts at major festivals to Oscars. But for every Elstree 1976 or I Am Big Bird , it feels like Kickstarter offers at least 50 projects that seem a bit too niche,

11 Great Beginner LEGO Sets for Adults


100+How-To Geek / 8h
LEGO is a behemoth of a hobby to get into as an adult. There are hundreds of sets available at any given moment and they range wildly in size, complexity, and price. However, there is a nice selection of sets available that strike a balance between those factors, and those are the ideal sets to pick up if you’re just starting. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Binge Watch Anything You Want on This $500 Hisense 70-Inch 4K Android TV


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Hisense 70" H65 Series 4K UHD Smart Android TV | $500 | Best Buy Read more...

How to Stop Your iPhone From Tracking Your Steps


31How-To Geek / 8h
If you have an Apple Health profile, every step you take is being recorded on your iPhone. If you don’t want it stored on your iPhone, you can stop your iPhone from collecting it in the first place. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Watch the 2021 Grammy Awards without Cable


33How-To Geek / 9h
Like most events for the past year, the 2021 Grammy Awards will be held virtually. The ceremony honoring the best in music airs on March 14, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Here’s how you can stream the 2021 Grammys. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Explore Our Stellar Universe with NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day Site


73How-To Geek / 9h
It’s always a wondrous experience to look up at the night sky and gaze at the beautiful constellations, but the naked eye can only see so much. However, with the help of NASA, astronomers, astrophotographers, and other scientific contributors, you can view the sights of our universe directly on the Astronomy Picture of the Day website. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Sony’s downscaling of Japan Studio is a mistake it sadly won’t regret


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Sony has greatly downscaled Japan Studio and its ability to create games in the future, a lamentable decision that probably won’t bother Sony in the long run all that much.

The best games like Diablo to play while waiting for Diablo 4


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Here are the best Diablo-like games to while the time away pre-Diablo 4. With rivals like these, Diablo 4 will have a tough time reclaiming the ARPG throne.

Faced with limited resources, Indigenous communities built their own internet. Here's how.


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As ubiquitous as “The Internet” is, more than 40 million Americans can’t access it from home. And rural Indigenous communities (at least 628,000 households ) are some of the most disconnected. They've been forced to come up with their own solutions, and in many ways, they’re succeeding. This year, COVID-19 has shown the true severity of this digital divide for all. Limited internet access has imp

How to fund your business as a Black entrepreneur


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In 2019, entrepreneur Renee King was at a conference for Black entrepreneurs when she heard something that took her aback: "If you can't raise a friends and family round, what does that say about you?" An angel investor (someone who invests their own money into a new company ) directed this remark at King and about 100 other Black women entrepreneurs. The investor was also a Black woman. For King

Doug Parker: Republicans Promised To Break Ranks, Support Airline Subsidies In Biden’s Stimulus


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Americans may be on the verge of receiving $1400 in Biden Bucks, but U.S. commercial airlines are getting $14 billion - including $3 billion for American Airlines. And according to the CEO of American, who has spent much of the last year working Capitol Hill, Republicans were ready to break ranks with their party to ensure that subsidies would flow to the airline industry. In fact, from Parker's

How You Can Use Google Maps Like a Social Network


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The mapping app is about much more than simply getting from A to B. Here's how to get tailored updates, reviews, and local perspectives.

What Does the ECG App on My Apple Watch Do?


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The ECG app on your Apple Watch is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), similar to what you’d find in a doctor’s office. You can use it to monitor certain aspects of your heart health. Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

SpaceX flies Falcon 9 rocket booster for a record 9th time, delivers 3rd batch of Starlink satellites in two weeks


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SpaceX has delivered another 60 Starlink satellites to orbit — meaning it has sent 180 in total to join its 1,000+ strong constellation in the past two weeks alone. Today’s launch also set a record for SpaceX for its Falcon 9 rocket reusability program, since it was the ninth flight and ninth landing for this particular first-stage booster. The booster was used previously on a variety of missions

Qatar Airways Selling Miles With 50% Bonus


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Qatar Airways has just launched its first promotion of 2021 on purchased miles, which could prove worthwhile for some Privilege Club members. Buy Qatar Airways Qmiles for 2.0 cents each Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering up to a 50% bonus when you purchase miles through Saturday, March 20, 2021 . Specifically, the program is offering a tiered bonus on purchased miles, as follows: Buy 5,000-

How to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in your area


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Enlarge / Woman receives an experimental COVID-19 vaccine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA, on September 04, 2020, as part of a clinical trial. (credit: Getty | Boston Globe ) The data is in, and COVID-19 vaccines are working . They've been injected in tons of people around the world beyond the initial trials and found to be safe and effective. Each of the three

Best Western Selling Gift Cards With 20% Bonus


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In the past year we’ve seen some hotel groups offer promotions on purchasing gift cards, in an effort to raise cash during these tough times. Most of the best deals are probably behind us in this regard ( as a rebound is around the corner ), but Best Western has brought back a great promotion that it offered last year. Best Western selling gift cards with 20% bonus Best Western is selling e-gift

Why the OnePlus 9 Pro’s sensor is more exciting than its Hasselblad logo


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The OnePlus 9 Pro is making a big deal of its Hasselblad partnership, but its custom Sony sensor may have a bigger effect on your snaps. Here's why.

Ambilight alternatives: smart lights worth connecting to your smart TV


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Smart lights are increasingly a must-have for anyone wanting to seriously deck out their home cinema.

My Treadmill Desk Made Working From Home a Cakewalk


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The first day, I logged 8 miles. I haven't looked back.

Video Games Are Helping More People Process Death


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Many are seeking solace and connection in-game during the pandemic, and learning to deal with loss at the same time.

How 'Groundhog Day' explains mindfulness and mastery


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March Mindfulness is a Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness. "Time Machine," the wannabe screenwriter wrote. It was 1985, and Danny Rubin was an ambitious improv artist in Chicago, stuck freelancing for local TV. He was taking three days off to brainstorm his ten best ideas t

How to make your Instagram Stories more secure


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Is your Instagram account private ? If so, you're off to a solid start. If your content is public, however, you might want to take a serious look at your Instagram Stories privacy settings. Instagram Stories is one of the more fun, carefree social media features. Stories offers a perfect space to share visual snippets of your life and creative, engaging content with followers — everything from ph

The AudioWow Fits an Entire Recording Studio Into the Size of a Matchbox


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Scientists have developed microphones so sensitive, they’re able to eavesdrop on a particle . And yet, the microphone you use for your daily audio needs probably hasn’t changed much in decades. The AudioWow moves the microphone forward, packing not just a microphone but a whole recording studio into a matchbox-sized package. A Sound Card Where You Need It The AudioWow is more than a microphone, a


AMD RX 6700 XT leaked game benchmark suggests a promising GPU


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Leak compares the incoming RX 6700 XT graphics card to AMD’s RX 5700 XT.

What Does “LMK” Mean, and How Do You Use It?


75How-To Geek / 11h
Has someone ever asked you to “lmk?” Here’s what this common internet acronym means and how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Brydge's New iPad Keybard Packs a Multi-Touch Trackpad and Otterbox Durability


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Brydge and Otterbox teamed up to design the new Brydge 10.2 MAX+, a detachable multi-touch keyboard case for the standard iPad (7th and 8th gen). It packs 4-foot drop protection, a new magnetic latch, the largest trackpad of any Brydge keyboard, and a 6-month battery life into a stylish $130 package. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Another iPhone 13 leak points to in-screen Touch ID and a smaller notch


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A couple of rumors around the upcoming iPhone 13 models are now looking more likely to happen than ever.

Meet the audio description experts making games more accessible to the visually impaired


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Having created audio descriptions for some of Ubisoft’s biggest trailers in 2020, the experts at Descriptive Video Works tell TechRadar about their mission to make gaming more accessible.

Best Chromebooks for the “old school” days


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The pandemic has thrown life out of pace and stability. Almost every sector has been wedged by its effects. While travel and tourism is arguably the most impacted, classrooms have been running empty for almost a year now. Education has transferred to online formats and students’ dependence has grown on devices offering affordable computing solution. Chromebooks present redesigned and affordable …

Livestreaming, Still Niche, Grows as a Tool for Retailers


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Amazon Live is a prominent example of how interactive video shopping, popularized by TV networks like QVC, has moved online.

Xiaomi Mi 11 and Oppo Find X3 Pro have kicked off a new phone camera craze


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Two new 2021 flagships show that macrophotography is here, and it's here to stay.

Hash out your ideas before you solidify them with this reusable whiteboard notebook


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TL;DR: Trade your paper notebook in for the eco friendly Wipebook , on sale for 11% off. As of March 14, get a two-pack for $52.95. There's nothing like the satisfying feeling of writing on a whiteboard. But sometimes you want to keep your ideas to yourself, not plastered all over a conference room. For those creative individuals who like to hash out their ideas on the page, Wipebook is here for

Explore your creative side with this watercolor paint set


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TL;DR: Need a new quarantine hobby? Try this Paint Mark 48-Watercolor Paint Set , on sale for $19.99 as of March 14 — a 13% savings. Whether you’re doodling in your bedroom, auditing an art class, or channeling Bob Ross while painting the sky en plein air, portable art supplies can make all the difference. After all, your best ideas can — and will — hit you at any given moment, and you don't want

If you don’t have a massage gun yet, here’s your chance to get one for 40% off


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TL;DR: Relieve muscle tightness with this Kitta Percussive Massager . As of March 14, save 40% with code KITTA30 , and get it for only $119.99. A quick Amazon search will pull up hundreds, if not thousands, of percussive massage guns , making it extremely difficult to pick the right one. But when all else fails, go with your gut — or, of course, one with good reviews. One like the Kitta Percussiv

Save 40% on this mini elliptical that fits under your desk


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TL;DR: Get your daily movement while you work with The FlexStride Pedal Exerciser , on sale for 40% off — just $179.99 — as of March 14. When you have a job that requires you to sit (or stand ) in one place for hours at a time, it can be hard to fit movement into your


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