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American Airlines Crew Robbed At Gunpoint On The Way To The Airport


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Tuesday’s early morning San José, Costa Rica to Miami flight, American Airlines 1204, was delayed seven and a half hours for an unusual reason: the flight crew’s car to the airport was stopped on the road, and the flight attendants were robbed at gunpoint. Continue reading ...

RIP Yaphet Kotto, Star of Alien, James Bond, and More


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Yaphet Kotto passed away yesterday at the age of 81. Best known for his roles as Parker in Ridley Scott’s first Alien movie and the villain Dr. Kananga in Live and Let Die, Roger Moore’s first outing as James Bond, the actor also appeared in The Running Man, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare , Homicide: Life on the … Read more...

So, When Will You Be Able To Get A PS5?


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Picture this: You pop into your neighborhood big box store, hoping to buy a PlayStation 5, and it’s just there. It’s on the shelf. You can pay for it, you can leave the store with it, and it’s yours. No need to sit at your desk refreshing browser tabs all day. Sounds pretty nice, right? Read more...


A Windows update nearly destroyed hand-drawn fantasy epic 'The Spine of Night'


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What is Noble Stay and is it the best deal in luxury travel right now?


The Points Guy / 13min
TPG just discovered a new way to save money on some of the most appealing luxury hotels around the globe: Noble Stay . It gives invite-only members the chance to buy prepaid certificates for top resorts at extraordinary value and flexibility — a service well-suited to wanderlusters itching to travel again. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter .

NFTs Have a Huge Persistence Problem


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There’s basically no question about where Leonardo da Vinci’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, is at any given moment. Barring unforeseen circumstances — or the heist of the century — the painting can be found in the Salle des Etats in the Louvre in Paris, France. But when it comes to purely digital works of art like non-fungible tokens or NFTs, the answer to that question of where a given

Facebook’s Oversight Board will weigh in on rules for politicians


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No, it's not OK to shame people who gained weight during the pandemic


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It was bound to happen. In a culture that often mistakes fitness for the gap between one's thighs, it's no surprise that people who gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic became the target of a lecture about eating too many empty calories. This week, Jane Brody, the New York Times' longtime personal health columnist, wrote a scornful article about pandemic weight gain. Brody seemingly aimed t

Facebook will stop recommending Groups that break its rules


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Facebook is making it harder to find Groups that break its rules. On Wednesday, Facebook said it will drop Groups that violate its policies on hate speech, harassment, bullying, inciting violence, and more from its recommendation engine. That would make it harder for them to attract new members. Facebook is already working on removing “potentially harmful groups,” such as ones that spread health

Royal Caribbean’s new home port should get West Coast cruisers excited


The Points Guy / 34min
In a big development for West Coast cruising, Royal Caribbean on Wednesday announced plans to base a ship in Los Angeles — something it hasn’t done in a decade. The world’s largest cruise line said its 3,386-passenger Navigator of the Seas would sail year-round to Mexico from the city starting in June 2022, offering a range of three- to seven-night voyages. For more cruise news, reviews and tips,

RIP Piracy on YouTube?


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Anyone with hit with a copyright claim on YouTube can probably tell you about the complicated, confusing , and drawn out hassle that comes with them. Thankfully, the platform is releasing a tool to proactively notify creators about their video’s potential copyright issues before they’re published. Read more...

Major Beach Destination Opens Up To Vaccinated Travelers Plus Sad New Cash & Points


View from the Wing / 38min
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 ...

Intel hires Justin Long to mock Macs in throwback to 2000s “I’m a Mac” ads


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Intel's "Justin Gets Real: Touch Screens" ad. Chipmaker Intel has produced a series of ads mocking Apple's M1 Macs, and it brought on actor Justin Long—famous for his role in Apple's 2000s "I'm a Mac" ads opposite comedian John Hodgman—to satirize Apple's own ad campaign. In five video ads labeled "Justin Gets Real" that have been published to Intel's YouTube channel , Long begins by saying, "Hel

PlayStation Play at Home serves up game freebies led by Horizon Zero Dawn


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Sony revived its PlayStation Play at Home promotion this month by giving away free copies of Ratchet & Clank for PS4 (which is still available if you haven’t yet claimed it), and now the company is detailing what’s next for Play at Home. When Sony announced its return back in February, it confirmed that it would have more freebies to … Continue reading

Avira now lets you secure your Mac with one click


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Avira Security for Mac includes an antivirus, password manager, VPN and other security tools in one package.

The FAA is getting serious about unruly fliers — you can be fined up to $35,000 if you misbehave


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Just days after announcing a $14,500 fine for an unruly passenger who forced a JetBlue flight to turn around in December, the FAA is doubling down on a message to air travelers: we’re not messing around. On Wednesday, the federal agency announced a fine of $20,000 against one passenger and $12,250 against another who allegedly disrupted flights in late-December. The two announced fines come days

A severe weather outbreak is underway across the southern United States


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Enlarge / Severe weather outlook for Wednesday and Wednesday night. (credit: NOAA) An extraordinarily severe weather outbreak is underway across the southern United States today, with several tornadoes already developing in Alabama. More are expected there and in nearby US states later during the day and overnight. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center took the step of issuing a rare "high" alert for it

Dedicated server: managed vs unmanaged


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Deciding whether to go with a managed or unmanaged dedicated server can make all the difference for your business.

WHO Investigators Think They Found Where the Pandemic Really Began


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After conducting an exhaustive probe into how the coronavirus pandemic actually began within China, World Health Organization (WHO) investigators believe they’ve figured it out. The WHO plans to release a full report on the investigation in the coming weeks, but one member of the team told NPR this week that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 likely first jumped from animals to humans in one of several w

How to recruit data scientists without paying top dollar


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Michael Li Contributor Tianhui Michael Li is founder of The Data Incubator , an eight-week fellowship to help Ph.D.s and postdocs transition from academia into industry. Previously, he headed monetization data science at Foursquare and has worked at Google, Andreessen Horowitz, J.P. Morgan and D.E. Shaw. More posts by this contributor Will automation eliminate data science positions? What’s diffe

Mouse Embryos Grow Successfully in Beakers, a Step Toward an Artificial Womb


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Quivering with life, the developing mice moved ever-so-slightly in their vials. Just a few days since they were fertilized, the rodent embryos were minuscule—smaller than an Aspirin tablet—but their existence a is monumental feat: they developed in an artificial uterus, a first in early mammalian science and a big… Read more...

COVID Vaccine Trials for Children Are Underway


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Of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the US, one (Pfizer) is available for people aged 16 and up, and the other two (Moderna and Johnson & Johnson) are for 18 and over. But all three companies are testing the vaccine in younger children, and if all goes well vaccines may be available for younger teenagers by this… Read more...

Lucid Motors Air EV gets a Dolby Atmos cabin


SlashGear / 1h
Dolby Atmos is gradually arriving in more living rooms, but now the surround sound system is getting ready to pull up in its first car, thanks to a deal with Lucid Motors. The Lucid Air – the automaker’s upcoming luxury electric car – will be the first time Dolby Atmos has been offered on four wheels, with a whopping 21 … Continue reading


What to Know About the Amazon Unionization Vote


200+NYT > Technology / 1h
The unionization effort, which began last summer, is the largest and most viable organizing campaign among Amazon workers in the United States.

Find Churches That Perform Same-Sex Marriages With This Site


Lifehacker / 1h
The Vatican released a statement this week affirming their support of same-sex relationships, but vowing they will not bless their unions in the Catholic church. The bulletin claims the church will still give its blessing to individuals of the LGBTQ+ community who follow the church’s teaching, but that they stand firm… Read more...

Uber Says Its UK Drivers Are ‘Workers,’ but Not Employees


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The ride-hail giant shifts its stand following a court ruling, part of a global push for a “third category” of workers.

Intel Rocket Lake-S desktop gaming CPUs are here


Ars Technica / 1h
19 percent gen-on-gen IPC vs 10th gen desktop CPUs sounds great—but the verdict is out on the importance of the "up to" hedge, or the impact of reduced core count in the i9 CPUs. [credit: Intel ] This week, Intel announced its 11th generation S-series desktop CPUs, codenamed Rocket Lake-S. These are gaming-oriented processors optimized for high clock rates and performance, coming in 19 SKUs rangi

How to Set Up Skype's Active Noise Cancellation on Your Desktop


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“Zoom” may have overtaken “Skype” as the preferred shorthand for making video calls, but Microsoft’s chat service hasn’t gone anywhere. The newest Skype upgrade brings an active noise cancellation setting (ANC) to desktops and laptops, which filters out background sounds while keeping your voice audible. Read more...

Lab Grows Human Tear Glands That Can Actually Cry


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In a new first, scientists have produced lab-grown, working tear glands that can actually produce tears. The lab-grown organoids started as a pile of stem cells in a petri dish but have since grown into 3D structures that work almost just like the gland inside your upper eyelids, CNET reports . The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, which was behind the study, says that the lab-grown

FCC fines two Texas telemarketers $225 million for making 1 billion robocalls


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What's New on Hulu in April 2021


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There is a legend of a movie. A movie with a twist so ludicrous, I dare not speak of it, lest you scoff yourself right off of this website, never to return. It is called Wild Mountain Thyme . It is coming to Hulu on April 25, and you should definitely try to watch it without knowing the ending first. Because it is… Read more...

It's probably not aliens: New 'Oumuamua theory suggests simpler origins


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There’s a frozen, interstellar object about half a mile long whizzing through our solar system right now, and nobody has had a particularly clear idea about what it is — until now. According to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Geophysical Research , it could be a chunk of a Pluto-like planet from another solar system. It's called ‘Oumuaumua, a Hawaiian word meaning “scout” or “messenge

Weather experts warn of imminent brutal storms, violent tornadoes in the South


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Weather Twitter is abuzz with storm warnings. That's because some of the most dangerous weather possible — severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks — is brewing in the South, and will peak Wednesday night in Mississippi and Alabama (though Southern areas in the surrounding region are certainly at risk too) Dangerous storm threats will continue on Thursday, particularly in the Carolinas and Geor

How to Claim Your $10,200 Unemployment Tax Break


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A provision in the American Rescue Plan waives owed taxes for up to $10,200 of your unemployment insurance, but it’s creating a lot of confusion as the tax break only just passed in the middle of tax season. Here’s what you should do to claim it— even if you’ve already filed your 2020 tax return before the provision… Read more...

Xbox Series X restock today: our Twitter tracker tells you when it's back in stock


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The Microsoft Xbox Series X is hard to find in stock, but we're making it easy to get restock alerts. We explain how to buy it.

Why Medicare for All Must Be Part of the Green New Deal


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In 1991, Larry Barragan got word that the oil refinery in Long Beach, California where he was working would be closing. It was one of the scariest moments of his career. Barragan was nervous about losing his income, but even worse was the thought of losing his health insurance, especially because his wife was pregnant… Read more...

Netflix’s Marriage or Mortgage Is Maddening


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The streaming service's latest glossy reality show is so ill-suited to the present moment, you might find yourself yelling at the TV.

Age of Empires IV details coming with Fan Preview event


SlashGear / 2h
The Age of Empires series has enjoyed something of a resurgence in recent years. Slowly but surely, Microsoft has been releasing Definitive Editions of the existing games in the series, and with Age of Empires III Definitive Edition shipping last year, the company is mostly caught up – though there are many out there who would like to see an … Continue reading

How to Prevent Chafing When You Run


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Run long enough and far enough, and something will start to chafe. Maybe your thighs, maybe your bra straps, maybe some random spot that was never a problem on 10-mile runs but kills on a 12-miler. Here’s how to handle it. Read more...

Please Stop Using Text Messaging to Receive Login Codes


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This week, a stunning story from Vice revealed how easy it is for an attacker to siphon away your text messages. They don’t need access to your phone; they don’t even need your SIM card. They just need to pay a trivial sum, convince a VoIP wholesaler that they’re a reseller (also a trivial matter), and sign a form… Read more...

Scientists Grew Mouse Embryos in an Artificial Womb


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A team of researchers in Israel have managed to keep mice embryos alive inside an artificial womb as far as day 12, MIT Technology Review reports , which is about half of the animal’s gestation period. The same technique, as detailed in a paper published in the reputable journal Nature today, could perhaps be used on human embryos — a highly controversial topic in the scientific field that raises

Mortal Kombat's Director Wanted to Ground His Gory New Adaptation


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Anyone who asks “Why is Hollywood making a new Mortal Kombat movie ?” probably doesn’t follow Mortal Kombat . The first movie was released in 1995, around the same time the third game in the series was sucking up quarters in arcades around the world. In the 25 plus years since, not only have almost two dozen additional Mortal … Read more...

5 Reasons To Get A Delta Amex Business Card


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American Express & Delta have a portfolio of co-branded credit cards . In this post I wanted to talk specifically about why you should consider picking up a Delta Amex small business credit card. Delta Amex business card bonuses Through April 28, 2021, Delta Amex cards are offering limited time increased welcome bonuses . The three business cards are offering the following for new members at the


BMW takes the wraps off the i4, its first all-electric sedan


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BMW plans to have 25 electrified cars in its lineup by 2025 and it’s taking a few more steps in this direction this year with the launch of the all-electric iX SUV and the i4 sedan . Today, for the first time, the German automaker shared a few more details of what we can expect from the i4, its first fully-electric sedan, in addition to sharing the first exterior shots of the new model. At the to

Sony is giving away 'Horizon Zero Dawn' and nine other great games


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Okay, the GPT-3 hype seems pretty reasonable


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This morning TechCrunch covered an interesting round for Copy.ai , a startup that employs GPT-3 to help other companies with their writing projects. GPT-3, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 , is a piece of AI from the OpenAI group that takes text from the user, and writes a lot more for them. As part of the process of covering the Copy.ai round, I got caught up in the idea of AI-powered wri

Who the Hell Is Behind the Zombie MoviePass Website?


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A mysterious new MoviePass website has resurrected the memory of one of the most chaotic services in paid subscription history. Read more...

Cadillac might offer flying car rides down the road — Strictly Robots


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Cadillac unveiled a futuristic concept vehicle, a vertical take-off and landing flying car, that needs no pilot to operate. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Cadillac , Flying Cars , Flying Car Concept , and Strictly Robots

'Leprechaun' is the campy disaster your socially distanced St. Patrick's Day needs


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Leprechaun is a terrible franchise, but there's never been a better St. Patrick's Day to binge it! See, in non-pandemic times, I wouldn't recommend watching one of horror's schlockiest offerings — let alone all eight of its installments — when you could be out with friends. Who am I to stand between you and the promise of a well-deserved Guinness, whiskey shot, and/or a green outfit you definitel

The 'I'm a Mac' Guy Is Now Mocking Macs for Intel


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Intel has doubled down on its marketing blitz to persuade buyers that PCs are better than Macs , but this time there’s a twist. As MacRumors spotted, the chipmaker has recruited Justin Long, the cool “I’m a Mac” guy from Apple’s Mac vs. PC commercials, in a series of new ads it released today called “Justin Gets Real.” Read more...

There’s Growing Suspicion That The Universe Is Filled With Invisible “Ghost Stars”


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Ghost Stars It’s a common assumption among scientists that galaxies are held together by invisible clumps of dark matter, an invisible substance that’s never been observed directly. Now, several recent studies have started to piece together a provocative idea: Particles either made of or related to dark matter might clump together to form invisible “ghost stars,” according to the BBC ‘s Science F

TikTok will make personalized ads mandatory on April 15th


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Customize a lemon (or just about anything else) with this tiny laser engraver — Future Blink


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If you're looking to laser engrave essentially any object, the DJ6 , with its open-frame design, might be your friend. Read more... More about Kickstarter , Mashable Video , Laser , Engraving , and Laser Engraver

Buy This Kingdom Hearts Costume for $28 and Become as Cool as This Man


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Kingdom Hearts Sora Costume | $28 | Amazon Read more...

Iceland Opens To Vaccinated Americans Tomorrow, But CDC Vaccine Cards Won’t Be Accepted


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Iceland is opening its borders to vaccinated Americans tomorrow, but they won't accept a CDC vaccination card as proof rendering the change problematic. There's clearly still a lot to work out in terms of the role that vaccination plays in re-opening international borders, and what proof will be accepted, however that Iceland is doing this - and doing it tomorrow - gives me hope that Greece's pla

New Returnal trailer reveals more about the PS5 exclusive’s story


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A brand new trailer for PS5 exclusive Returnal delves into the game’s story.

Android 12 beta 2 feature makes picture-in-picture a slick experience


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The second Android 12 developer preview is here, adding smoother picture-in-picture transitions, more lockscreen notification security, and other developer-friendly tweaks.

How to Create a Digital Baby Book


Lifehacker / 3h
It’s nearly as cliché as every new parent’s plan to “sleep when the baby sleeps”—you buy the sweet baby book with all its spots for keepsakes, photos, and handwritten memories. You’re going to document baby’s first tooth, first haircut, first word, first everything . You tuck it away on a bookshelf for safe keeping,… Read more...

Earn Delta miles and Hilton points when you donate to Lyft’s vaccine access fund


The Points Guy / 3h
Today, Lyft partnered with Delta, Chase and Hilton to offer bonus Hilton Honors points to members who donate to Lyft’s Vaccine Access Initiative. You can use Lyft’s Vaccine Access Initiative to book a ride for a friend or family member to a coronavirus vaccine clinic with its new Fund a Ride feature. Likewise, you can donate funds to Lyft’s vaccine access fund that helps book free rides for those

Amazon's Kindle Author Service Dumps Problematic Mobi Files


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If you’ve read this far, you’re probably a self-published author who has once struggled with Amazon’s fussy Kindle Direct Publishing platform. The platform, which allows you to upload and sell ebooks and paperbacks, has always been unusually frustrating when it came to ebook layout. If you did it right, you were fine.… Read more...

Fraud prevention platform Seon raises a $12M Series A round led by Creandum


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Seon , which lets online businesses fight online fraud like fake accounts has raised a $12 million Series A round led by Creandum, with participation from PortfoLion, part of OTP Bank. The funding appears to be one of Hungary’s larger series A rounds to date. Seon is a fraud-detection startup that establishes a customers’ ‘digital footprint’ in order to weed out false accounts and thus prevent fr

To solve all the small things, look to everyday Little AI


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Maya Mikhailov Contributor Maya Mikhailov is a founder of SAVVI AI and previously co-founded GPShopper, acquired by Synchrony in 2017 where she was SVP and general manager for the direct-to-consumer fintech. In a recent LinkedIn survey, I asked product and software developers if and how they were making their software smarter. A surprising 57% cited A/B testing, while another 50% reported they we

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review – Beyond the Badge


SlashGear / 3h
Two minutes into driving the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E for the first time, I watched a man in a pickup miss his green light because he was too busy staring at the metallic red electric crossover. It set expectations for the reaction I should expect to Ford’s new zero-emissions pony car and, though the name may be controversial, one thing … Continue reading


'Disco Elysium' arrives on PS4, PS5 and Stadia on March 30th


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Walmart becomes largest U.S. vaccine provider to join push for digital vaccination credentials.


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The retail giant joined an international push to provide standardized digital vaccination credentials.

Lucid Motors sees a second life for its EV batteries in energy storage


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Lucid Motors has designed the battery packs in its luxury electric vehicle for two lives. The company, which is already experimenting with energy storage systems for commercial and residential customers, is also eyeing ways to repurpose batteries from its electric vehicles. While Lucid is still years from having to contend with a large number of used batteries — its first EV, the luxury Lucid Air

Android 12 DP2 release date today – what’s new?


SlashGear / 3h
The second developer preview software for Android 12 was released today by Google. This new version delivers a proper “12” logo and adds support for rounded corners… along with a few other important features. This software should be available to you, the developer, so long as you’re out here with a Google Pixel smartphone made in the last couple of … Continue reading

What's New on Disney+ in April 2021


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Little ones, gather ‘round. Let me tell you a story of the dark times in the galaxy far, far away. Before the prequels, sequels, and the animated series, there was a time after Return of the Jedi came out, when Star Wars just...stopped. George Lucas had no interest in making more movies . Action figure sales were… Read more...

JACHS Is Making Way for New Spring Fashions so Help Them by Grabbing a Few Items, up To 90% Off


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Up to 90% off Select Items | JACHS NY | Use Code CLEANUP Read more...

RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti, and RX 6900 XT available on Newegg Shuffle


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Newegg is offering RTX 3060, RTX 3060 Ti, and RX 6900 XT graphics cards during their March 17 Shuffle event.

People Who Text While Walking Actually Do Ruin Everything


200+Wired / 3h
Clever experiments demonstrate how having your face in your phone disrupts the flow of pedestrian traffic and makes life difficult for everyone.

The top 9 checking accounts for avoiding foreign ATM fees


The Points Guy / 3h
Your flight is booked and you’re ready to travel abroad. You renewed your passport and the right credit cards are in your wallet. No matter how prepared you feel you are, though, you’ll likely need to withdraw money in the local currency when you’re overseas. You never know when the need for cash will arise, so it makes sense to be prepared by having a debit card that won’t charge sky-high ATM wi

Unprecedented Footage Reveals the Bizarre Inner Workings of a Beehive


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Ever wonder what it’s like to be a honey bee? These new video clips, taken from within a beehive, will give you a good sense. Read more...

How lightning strikes could explain the origin of life—on Earth and elsewhere


100+MIT Technology Review / 3h
The search for life on other planets is a lot like cooking. (Bear with me for a second.) You can have all the ingredients in one place—water, a warm climate and thick atmosphere, the proper nutrients, organic material, and a source of energy—but if you don’t have any processes or conditions that can actually do something with those ingredients, you’ve just got a bunch of raw materials going nowhe

14 Household Uses for Binder Clips


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The binder clip has been a long-time favorite of Lifehacker for its versatility, going well beyond its ability to hold together thick stacks of paper. As my household moves closer towards paperless I’ve found other uses for my binder clips. (Mainly holding frozen vegetable packages closed and keeping track of my hair… Read more...

Amazon will expand its Amazon Care on-demand healthcare offering U.S.-wide this summer


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Amazon is apparently pleased with how its Amazon Care pilot in Seattle has gone, since it announced this morning that it will be expanding the offering across the U.S. this summer, and opening it up to companies of all sizes, in addition to its own employees. The Amazon Care model combines on-demand and in-person care, and is meant as a solution from the search giant to address shortfalls in curr

Apple Bent the Rules for Russia. Other Nations Will Take Note


200+Wired / 3h
Russian iPhone buyers will soon be prompted to install software developed in that country, setting a precedent that other authoritarian governments may follow.

Windows 10’s Virtual Desktops Are Getting Custom Wallpaper Backgrounds


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Windows 10’s Virtual Desktops are an underappreciated power-user feature, giving you a way to group windows into their own spaces for more powerful multitasking. Now, Microsoft is adding custom desktop backgrounds, letting you give each desktop a unique wallpaper. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Ring Heads to Your Yard With an Outdoor Plug, Siren, and Motion Light


23How-To Geek / 3h
Ring is launching three affordable devices to help you beef up your outdoor smarthome security system: the Outdoor Smart Plug, the Wall Light Solar, and the Alarm Outdoor Siren. All three products are weather-proof and available for pre-order on Amazon or Ring’s website. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Android 12 DP 2 Improves Round Corner Displays and PiP Navigation


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Android 12 is a long way out, but developer previews already give us a sense of what’s in store. The first developer preview focused on a cleaner experience. The second preview adds better support for picture-in-picture mode (pip), rounded corners, lock screen security, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

YouTube TV Adds 7 New Viacom Channels (Without a Price Hike)


100+How-To Geek / 3h
Last year, YouTube TV increased its monthly fee from $49 to $65 to help pay for several new Viacom channels, including BET, MTV, and Comedy Central. But some of the promised channels, like NickToons and MTV Classic, failed to arrive on the platform until today, March 17th, 2021. Thankfully, there’s no price increase this time. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Everyone Can Buy a Wyze Cam v3 Now (and There's a Sale at Wyze!)


25How-To Geek / 3h
The Wyze Cam v3 managed to improve an already great camera while keeping the price very low. But until now, you had to be a Wyze Cam Plus subscriber to buy a v3 camera. The good news is that restriction is now gone. The better news is, Wyze has a sale on outdoor cameras, smart sprinklers, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Boost Your Audio Game With 20% off Sony's Excellent WH-1000XM4 Headphones, Plus a Free Mophie Battery Pack


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Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones + Mophie Battery Pack | $278 | Adorama Read more...

From improving cancer treatments to saving the bees, these are the companies in IndieBio’s latest class


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Ultra precise cancer therapies! Human-like hair grown from plants! A way to potentially save the bees! The spectrum of companies coming out of IndieBio has always been pretty wild, and its latest batch definitely doesn’t disappoint. As the early stage, biology-focused accelerator arm of SOSV, IndieBio gives the companies in its program $250,000+, mentorship, and full access to a biology lab to br

Samsung Galaxy A52 is the follow-up to Samsung’s best-selling phone


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The Galaxy A52. It's water-resistant. [credit: Samsung ] Samsung might be the world's most popular phone manufacturer, but that doesn't mean its best phone, the Galaxy S series, is the world's most popular phone. Samsung stays atop the sales charts on the strength of its midrange smartphones, and last year (at least for some quarters) the company's best-selling phone was the Samsung Galaxy A51. S

EA Play joins Xbox Game Pass for PC this week: What you need to know


SlashGear / 4h
Back in November, Microsoft started bundling EA Play – a subscription service from Electronic Arts – in with Xbox Game Pass. It was a pretty big win for Game Pass subscribers, as it added a large number of EA-published to games to the service. There was just one problem with November’s roll out: EA Play was initially only available to … Continue reading

New Shiny Pokemon GO monster in Weather Week


SlashGear / 4h
A new event is coming to Pokemon GO in the form of Weather Week! This week will deliver the first-ever appearance of the Shiny iteration of Castform (Rain Form!) The regular version of Rainy Castform is white with a blue head with a white mask inside a blue drop. The Shiny version is gray with a green head, light green … Continue reading

Scientists: ‘Oumuamua Was Likely a Chunk of a Pluto-Like Planet


200+Futurism / 4h
When a Canadian astronomer spotted what appeared to be an object hurtling through the solar system, accelerated by an unknown force back in 2018, the astronomy community didn’t know what to make of it. It didn’t have a tail like a comet, seemed to be flat like a pancake or cigar-like in shape, and also appeared to be pushed away from the Sun by an unknown force. Since then, many scientists have m

What to Do When Politics Affect Your Relationships


20Lifehacker / 4h
Not all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than a computer and a conscience. Luckily for you, I’m that guy. Welcome back to Tough Love. Read more...

T-Mobile customers are getting a free Pandora app that features Sirius XM content


56Engadget / 4h
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Learning Apps Have Boomed During the Pandemic. Now Comes the Real Test


100+NYT > Technology / 4h
Start-ups hope there’s no turning back for online learning, even as more students return to the classroom.

Save £40 on both iPhone 12 and 12 mini deals with this Currys code


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SIM-free iPhone deals are extremely rare but right now you can get the biggest saving yet on both iPhone 12 handsets.

Intel continues to take Apple break-up badly with launch of ‘I’m a Mac’ ad campaign


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Chipmaker hires former Apple ad star to poke fun at MacBooks in YouTube ad series

What time is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier released on Disney Plus?


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The next MCU series is almost here – here's when you can watch The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 1, and a full release schedule for the series.

AT&T whines about Calif. net neutrality law as ISPs’ case appears doomed


100+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | naruecha jenthaisong) The broadband industry's attempt to kill California's net neutrality law appears to have very little chance of succeeding in the US district court where the case is being heard. On February 23, the industry's motion for a preliminary injunction was denied by Judge John Mendez of US District Court for the Eastern District of California, as we r

UAE to test cloud-busting drones to boost rainfall


300+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Scientists from the UK aim to give clouds a nudge to help a region desperate for more water.

Google Chrome is about to transform how you work with multiple windows


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Multi-taskers will soon get an easier time when running multiple browser windows

China blocks Signal - here's what you need to know


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Signal may be blocked in China but you can still access the service by using a VPN.

Donate $5+, Earn 2,000 Hilton Honors Points


99One Mile at a Time / 4h
Here’s an opportunity to donate to a great cause, and potentially come out ahead purely in terms of the points you earn. Earn Hilton points for making a donation Hilton and Lyft have a partnership that allows Hilton Honors members to earn bonus points for Lyft rides (if you’re not yet enrolled in this partnership, you should be). Well, Lyft has launched an awesome vaccine access initiative , as t

A Maya ambassador’s grave reveals his surprisingly difficult life


97Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / This painted vessel, which depicts a bird, is one of two found in the ambassador's grave. (credit: Cambridge University Press) The bones of a Maya ambassador suggest a life of privilege but not necessarily comfort and ease, even though he was a high-ranking official born into a powerful family. His skeleton also finishes the story started in the hieroglyphic inscriptions on his tomb, re

EA Play hits Xbox Game Pass on PC tomorrow


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The latest Android 12 developer preview includes improved picture-in-picture


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Cash-and-send fintech start-up Diem raises $5.5M Seed led by Fasanara Capital


84TechCrunch / 4h
Diem , a London, UK-based fintech start-up has raised a seed round of $5.5 million led by Fasanara Capital, and Angel investor Chris Adelsbach, founder of Outrun Ventures. Additional investors include Andrea Molteni (early investor in Farfetch), Ben Demiri (co-chairman at fashion tech PlatformE) and Nicholas Kirkwood (founder of the eponymous brand). Diem is a debit card with an app affording ins

Snap acquires Fit Analytics, a fitting technology startup, to double down on fashion and e-commerce


200+TechCrunch / 4h
“Snap, Inc. is a camera company,” Snap notes on its homepage, and while a lot of its effort up to now have been about using that camera ethos to help people share images of their lives with their social circles on its flagship app Snapchat, today the company made an acquisition to further that camera reach in another direction: selling fashion and more generally, e-commerce and shopping. Snap tod

Study finds 3-ft distancing in schools is enough—but debate is far from over


92Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Spring Township, PA - August 21: A first-grade classroom where the desks are spaced out for social distancing. (credit: Getty | Ben Hasty ) The most sensitive and heated topic of the entire pandemic is—without a doubt—the welfare of our children. How can we best protect them from this devastating virus? What role do they play in spreading it? How can we even come close to meeting all th

A New WeWork Documentary Relives Its Roller Coaster Story


76Wired / 4h
'WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn' is a good crash course while you wait for the adaptation starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway.

United’s inflight food and beverage offerings are getting a makeover


The Points Guy / 4h
The next time you fly with United, you might want to check the menu. On Wednesday, the Chicago-based carrier announced a host of updates to its inflight food and beverage offerings , according to an internal memo confirmed by the airline. Starting on April 1, the revamped onboard dining menu will be available on select flights between Hawaii and several hub locations, with the full list of eligib

Samsung’s new A-series phones offer high-end features at a mid-range price


40Mashable / 4h
At its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung revealed a new lineup of midrange phones: the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72. Overall, these devices share similar specs, but there are, however, a few differences worth noting. For starters, both A52 models and the A72 have quad-camera setups that include a 64-megapixel main sensor, 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. But wh

This 2-in-1 Stylus Convinced Me That Digital Note-Taking Doesn't Suck


35Gizmodo / 4h
I’ve never been a fan of digital note-taking. In school, I was the type of nerd who color-coded their notes in precise lettering, often accompanied by elaborate diagrams and drawings. Calligraphy is my lifelong hobby, and once at a Japanese stationery store, I dropped roughly $400 on pens, highlighters, and Copic… Read more...

What to Drink for St. Patrick's Day


63Lifehacker / 4h
When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day beverages, you have two main choices: something green or something Irish. Both are good options, and not as limiting as they might initially appear. Guzzling tepid green beer all night is fine if you’re young and able to bounce back from a hangover within 24 hours, but most people… Read more...

Review: Living the ‘Dream,’ on Your Laptop or Phone


100+NYT > Technology / 4h
Gorgeous but thin, this half-hour experiment from the Royal Shakespeare Company turns Puck into an avatar and “theatergoers” into fireflies.

Dear Sophie: What type of visa should we get to fundraise in Silicon Valley?


100+TechCrunch / 4h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: What are the pros and cons of the H-1B, O-1A and EB-1A? Dear

France’s competition authority declines to block Apple’s opt-in consent for iOS app tracking


100+TechCrunch / 4h
Apple has fended off an attempt by advertisers in France to use a competition complaint route to derail incoming pro-privacy changes in iOS that will require third party apps to obtain users’ consent before they can track them. The French competition authority (FCA) said today it has rejected calls by IAB France, MMAF, SRI and UDECAM for it to intervene pre-emptively and block Apple’s move, sayin

Nvidia DLSS brings faster frame rates to more games - thanks to Unreal Engine plug-in


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The performance-boosting tech is coming to System Shock Remake and The Fabled Woods

Scientists Dump Telescope Into the World’s Deepest Lake to Hunt for Dark Matter


1KFuturism / 4h
Plunk! A team of Russian scientists is taking an unusual approach to finding neutrinos, a type of particularly elusive subatomic particle that might make up dark matter. Instead of pointing an observatory up at the cosmos and trying to detect neutrinos as they blast through the planet, these researchers dunked an orb-shaped telescope called the Baikal Gigaton Volume Detector (Baikal-GVD) almost a

What the U.S. Missed With Google


100+NYT > Technology / 4h
Newly revealed memos show that government investigators saw red flags in Google’s behavior nearly a decade ago.

Chip shortage: Samsung warns of 'serious imbalance'


100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
A global chip shortage has led to disruption in the semi-conductor industry.

Boba Fett's Animated Debut From The Star Wars Holiday Special Is Coming to Disney+ [Updated]


3KGizmodo / 4h
The Star Wars Holiday Special is one of the most infamous aspects of Star Wars ’ peculiar brand of infamy: a sidestep so achingly terrible that, despite the fact no one wants to actually talk about it, fans can’t stop talking about it . And now, at least part of what was once stricken from history is coming to streaming. Read more...

How to Transfer Your Signal Message History Between Android Devices


Lifehacker / 5h
Signal is testing a new wifi transfer tool for Android users that will let you port your message history to a new device, much like the phone-to-phone transfer Signal added to iOS last year. Read more...

'The Office' cast reflects on the joys of filming the beloved 'Dinner Party' episode


66Mashable / 5h
Read more... More about The Office , Office Ladies Podcast , Entertainment , Movies Tv Shows , and Celebrities

9 Conspiracy Theories We Wish QAnon People Would Obsess Over Instead


42Gizmodo / 5h
QAnon is, unfortunately, one of the most popular conspiracy theories in town these days. But let’s not forget that there are conspiracy theories that are way more interesting and far less of a threat to American democracy. Read more...

A mouse embryo has been grown in an artificial womb—humans could be next


1KMIT Technology Review / 5h
The photographs alone tell a fantastic story—a mouse embryo, complete with beating heart cells, a head, and the beginning of limbs, alive and growing in a glass jar. According to a scientific group in Israel, which took the picture, the researchers have grown mice in an artificial womb for as long as 11 or 12 days, about half the animal’s natural gestation period. It’s record for development of a


Iceland Welcoming Vaccinated American Visitors


200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
With the current vaccination timeline in the USA , many Americans are thinking about where to travel this summer. Well, it looks like travel to Iceland could be realistic — Iceland will start welcoming Americans who have been vaccinated, as well as those who have recovered from coronavirus. Iceland finally opening to Americans Iceland has been closed to Americans for about a year now. While the c

Facebook will crack down on groups that break its rules repeatedly


200+Engadget / 5h
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The hottest new airline route of 2021 draws a ton of speculation


20The Points Guy / 5h
It’s no secret that JetBlue plans to hop the pond later this year. In April 2019, the New York-based carrier announced plans to fly to London in 2021 , marking the first-ever transatlantic service for the primarily domestic carrier. Despite the pandemic, JetBlue’s pushing forward with its long-haul ambitions, but a big question remains: which London airport will the carrier fly to? For more TPG n

Four Generations of Lemurs Have Refused to Hibernate, Until Now


24Gizmodo / 5h
Scientists at the Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina say their fat-tailed dwarf lemurs went into hibernation for the first time ever in captivity last winter, mimicking the process their counterparts in the wild undergo regularly. By studying this process up close in our primate relative, the researchers also hope to… Read more...

What's New on Disney+ in April 2021


85Lifehacker / 5h
Little ones, gather ‘round. Let me tell you a story of the dark times in the galaxy far, far away. Before the prequels, sequels, and the animated series, there was a time after Return of the Jedi came out, when Star Wars just...stopped. George Lucas had no interest in making more movies . Action figure sales were… Read more...

Texas Utility Commissioner Resigns After Leaked Call Pledging to Help Banks Keep Blackout Profits


400+Gizmodo / 5h
The last standing member of Texas’s Public Utility Commission handed in his resignation on Tuesday following a report that he assured out-of-state investors who made big profits from last month’s blackouts that he was working to make sure they could keep their money. Read more...

Bandsintown Plus brings its livestreamed concerts to Apple TV


42Engadget / 5h
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Wednesday's Best Deals: Apple iPad Air, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Vava Dual Dash Cam, Reusable Heat Pads, DreamWorks Animated Movies, and More


40Gizmodo / 5h
The iPad Air and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

Feeling anxious about your first trip? Try these 6 expert hacks


32The Points Guy / 5h
For some people, travel can cause a lot of anxiety, even under normal circumstances. Before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 55% of people who had flown recently said air travel was more stressful than going to work . And then the entire travel industry came to a halt. People all over the world were forced to shelter in place. As a result, some people haven’t traveled away from home in more th

The Lucid Air EV will be the first car equipped with Dolby Atmos


100+Engadget / 5h
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Amazon's Care telehealth service is coming to more companies


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The Space Launch System: NASA's Last Rocket


300+NYT > Technology / 5h
The United States is unlikely to build anything like the Space Launch System ever again. But it’s still good that NASA did.

Why a powerful planet-warming gas is surging in Earth's atmosphere


84Mashable / 5h
Climate 101 is a Mashable series that answers provoking and salient questions about Earth’s warming climate. The potent greenhouse gas methane continues to increase in Earth's atmosphere, and it shows no sign of slowing down. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) graph below paints a clear picture. Following a temporary flattening or stabilization of methane levels in the aug

Lucid's delayed EV will use directional sound for driver safety alerts


42Mashable / 5h
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Crypto wallet MetaMask now lets you swap tokens on your phone


Mashable / 5h
MetaMask, one of the most popular web wallets for cryptocurrency platform Ethereum, went mobile on iOS and Android in September 2020. However, the mobile version wasn't updated at the same pace as the web version — in particular, the ability to exchange one crypto token for another, which went live on the web in October 2020, never made it to mobiles. This changes today. The new version of MetaMa

The State of 5G in 2021: Are We There Yet?


30Gizmodo / 5h
About two years ago, wireless carriers in the U.S. and South Korea flipped the switches on the first commercial 5G networks. And while 5G is still in its infancy, now seems like a good time to take stock of where 5G is at right now, and where it’s going. Read more...

Wednesday's Best Deals: Apple iPad Air, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Vava Dual Dash Cam, Reusable Heat Pads, DreamWorks Animated Movies, and More


40Lifehacker / 5h
The iPad Air and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

Some of China’s biggest technology companies are trying to bypass Apple’s new privacy rules


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The new bypass mechanism might launch even before Apple enforces the new rules.

Samsung launches the affordable Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 phones in the UAE with flagship features


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Samsung has unveiled three new Galaxy A series mid-range phones - Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72.


Riva Health wants to turn your smartphone into a blood pressure monitor


88TechCrunch / 5h
Riva Health , founded by scientist Tuhin Sinha and Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus , wants to help people measure their blood pressure in a clinically approved way. Blood pressure can help indicate at-risk patients before they are actually at risk, showing early signs of heart disease. While other hardware solutions on the market promise the same end goal, Riva wants to be a purely software solution

Arrival to open a second US microfactory to build electric vans for UPS


81TechCrunch / 5h
Arrival, the UK electric vehicle startup that will soon be a publicly traded company, plans to build a second microfactory in the United States. The announcement comes several months after Arrival picked Charlotte, North Carolina for its North American headquarters. This new microfactory will be located in West Charlotte near the airport and about 32 miles from its first U.S. factory in Rock Hill

Verizon Motorola Edge+ update brings Android 11 to a bigger screen


SlashGear / 5h
An update to the Motorola Edge+ with Verizon added a collection of features along with Android 11. This is the first time the smartphone will have the full Android 11 experience, right alongside the new “Ready For” software revealed by Verizon this week. With this update, users can “view content on a bigger screen and take full advantage of edge+ … Continue reading

Xbox Game Pass on PC is getting more than 60 EA games


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Xbox Game Pass PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can look forward to more than 60 EA games joining the service soon.

SpaceX SN10 test flight recap video makes science fiction reality


20SlashGear / 5h
Earlier this month, we got to watch as SpaceX put Starship SN10 through its paces. After a couple of test flights that went mostly well but ended in fiery explosions, there were a lot of people interested in seeing if SN10 could be the test flight to break the trend and successfully touch down on the landing pad. SN10 did … Continue reading

China Approves COVID Vaccine Made From Hamster Cells


500+Futurism / 5h
China has officially approved its fifth and latest COVID-19 vaccine. And it has one special ingredient, The New York Times reports : ovary cells from hamsters. The vaccine itself was co-developed by local pharmaceutical Anhui Zhifei Longcom and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Its manufacturing process begins by placing genetic code from the virus’s spike protein, the part that allows the virus t

Olo prices IPO sharply above its target, valuing company as high as $4.6B


100+TechCrunch / 5h
A big story in the finance world this morning is that the Nasdaq composite index lost ground in pre-market trading while bond yields rose. The concern is that inflation could rise, which led to bonds selling off and falling valuations for expensive stocks. So, tech stocks were broadly lower this morning. Unlike last night, when New York-based restaurant software company Olo priced its IPO at $25

Hulu's 'WeWork' documentary gets a foreboding new trailer


46Mashable / 6h
The rise and fall of WeWork is a Silicon Valley nightmare complete with a messianic, untrustworthy leader, unparalleled wealth, and layers of self delusion. Hulu's new documentary WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn promises an in-depth look at what exactly went wrong with founder Adam Neumann and the multi-billion dollar delusion he sustained for years. The first trailer

All Ring video doorbells are currently on sale at Amazon


23Mashable / 6h
Save up to $30: Ring Video Doorbells , including the 2020 release and the Pro are a part of Amazon's daily deals for March 17. Answering your ringing doorbell without physically opening the door isn't just a modern luxury for the lazy person — it's a safety precaution. Amazon's Saint Patrick's Day daily deal features $15 to $30 off all of the Ring Video Doorbells . They're a genius quarantine pur

These cheap gaming headset deals are returning to record low prices at Amazon


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These Astro, Razer, and Alienware gaming headset deals are returning to record low prices this week at Amazon.

The Queen of the Nürburgring, Sabine Schmitz, has died


500+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Sabine Schmitz sitting in her car during a car parade at the Nürburgring race track in 2014. (credit: Thomas Frey/picture alliance via Getty Images) Sabine Schmitz, racing driver and TV host, has died of cancer in Germany at the age of 51. Known as the "Queen of the Nürburgring," Schmitz grew up next to the legendary racetrack . Her parents ran the bar at the Hotel am Tiergarten, and sh

How to Patch Holes in Walls


28Lifehacker / 6h
Surely you have gone through the same thought process as every renter: “I’ll just hang a picture now and worry about it when I move out! Who cares!” Read more...

Apple Maps updated with COVID-19 vaccination locations in the US


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Google earlier this year announced an update to Google Maps to help people find COVID-19 vaccination sites nearby, and now Apple is doing the same . Apple device owners can either ask Siri or search within Apple Maps to find nearby COVID-19 vaccine providers within the U.S., the company says. These results will include key information, like operating hours, addresses, phone numbers and links to t

The Robinhood competitor landscape intensifies as Invstr raises $20M


100+TechCrunch / 6h
One of the biggest gripes about investing apps is that they are not acting responsibly by not educating users properly and allegedly letting them fend for themselves. This can result in people losing a lot of money, as evidenced by the number of lawsuits against Robinhood. Today, an eight-year-old company that has been focused on nothing but financial education is now offering trading and banking

Nord Security finally adds MFA to its products


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The addition will help ensure customers avoid reusing their passwords.

Virgin Atlantic 787 Diverts After Pilot Injured By Laser


100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
There has been an alarming increase in laser incidents involving commercial aircraft in recent years. Usually these incidents are reported to authorities but don’t cause diversions or major operational issues. Well, The Aviation Herald reports on a particularly noteworthy laser incident that took place earlier this week. Virgin Atlantic captain injured by laser On Monday, March 15, 2021, Virgin A

How to Subscribe to Podcasts on Spotify


How-To Geek / 6h
Most people think of Spotify as the mega-popular music streaming service, but it also has podcasts. Nearly all popular podcasts can be found on Spotify, including some exclusives. If you’re a podcast lover and music streamer, you may want to merge the two. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Samsung's Awesome A-Series Phones Get Smooth 90Hz and 120Hz Displays


97How-To Geek / 6h
During its March 17th Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event, Samsung announced three new “glamorized” A-series devices: the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72. All three models feature high refresh rate displays, IP67 dust and water resistance, Android 11, a 64-megapixel main camera with advanced optical image stabilization, and four years of guaranteed security updates. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Justin 'I'm a Mac' Long cracks Apple dongle joke in new Intel ad


100+Mashable / 6h
Justin Long has switched sides. The actor from those "I'm a Mac" ads is now just "Justin," and he's been scooped up by Intel in its latest series of ads, entitled "Justin Gets Real." In the above ad, he admires a 2-in-1 laptop, the Lenovo​ Yoga 9i, then gets buried in a pile of the Apple equivalent. Mashable is actually a fan of the new MacBooks , but still, funny. Read more... More about Tech ,

Clean everything coffee touches with Cafiza


59Lifehacker / 6h
On March 8, 2020, I stepped inside a mountainside coffee shop in Jay Peak, Vermont. That hastily made 16 oz of steamin’ gas station-quality sludge was the last stranger-made cup of coffee I’d drink for over a year. Read more...


NASA’s Perseverance Rover Just Spotted a Tiny Twister on Mars


1KFuturism / 6h
Dust Devil NASA just celebrated a big “first” for its Perseverance Mars rover. On Tuesday, the space agency released the first footage captured by the rover of a dust devil, which is a small cyclone that can travel across the Martian terrain like the Tasmanian Devil’s signature whirlwind . The video is grainy and doesn’t have the best framerate, but the fact that Perseverance spotted one of the l

BMW’s big electric car push: Selling 2 million new EVs by 2025


24Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / A BMW iX rolls down the production line at Dingolfing, Germany. (credit: BMW) With annual report season in full swing, it was BMW's turn on Wednesday to take the microphone and tell us about its electric vehicle plans for the next few years. The German automaker was an early leader in terms of electrification, producing innovative cars under the "i" subbrand and selling a lot of plug-in

This kid-friendly 3D printer is the toy you wished you had growing up


50Engadget / 6h
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The South Faces Dangerous 'High Risk' Weather and Tornadoes


52Gizmodo / 6h
Wednesday marks the first of two extremely dangerous days of weather across the South. Ten states from Kentucky to Florida could see tornadoes, hail, damaging straight-line winds, and heavy rain as storms move through the region. The bullseye of high-impact weather will then shift to the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic on… Read more...

9 Reasons To Get Citi’s American Airlines Business Card Now


62View from the Wing / 6h
I’ve had the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® both recently and in the distant past, and it’s spending on this card that largely accounting for my first lifetime elite status with American Airlines way back in 2006. American’s miles are the currency I’ve spent the most over the years, and there’s no longer a great way to earn miles through another credit card besides an Am

Mars Is Hiding Its 'Lost' Water Beneath the Surface, New Research Suggests


100+Gizmodo / 6h
Water that used to exist on Mars slowly leaked out into space, or at least that’s the going theory. A new paper challenges this assumption, offering an alternative scenario in which the Red Planet has clung to much of its ancient water—we just can’t see it. Read more...

Bring your favorite workout classes home with this smart fitness mirror on sale


40Mashable / 6h
SAVE $139.99: Typically $1,639.98, Amazon has the 50-inch Echelon Reflect smart fitness mirror on sale for only $1,499.99 as of March 17. We're at the "so close, yet so far" point in the pandemic where widespread vaccination feels within reach , but it remains unsafe to make a full return to ~normal~ (whatever that even is anymore). Suffice it to say: No, you still can't go to your workout classe

Why You Should Support Your Local Bookstore


44Lifehacker / 6h
You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: Support your local, independent bookstore. Most adults who are avid readers know, deep down, that supporting your neighborhood bookstore is a good thing to do—but when it’s time to preorder a book or grab a couple of last-minute titles to take along on a weekend… Read more...

Oso announces $8.2M Series A to simplify authorization for developers


100+TechCrunch / 6h
When we think about getting access to an application, we tend to focus on the authentication side — granting or denying people (or devices) entry. But there is another piece to this, and that’s authorization. This is related to what you can do once you are inside the application, and Oso , an early-stage startup, has created an open-source library for developers to make it easier to build authori

Pixxel closes $7.3M seed round and unveils commercial hyperspectral imaging product


100+TechCrunch / 6h
LA and Bangalore-based space startup Pixxel has closed a $7.3 million seed round, including newly committed capital from Techstars, Omnivore VC and more. The company has also announced a new product focus: hyperspectral imaging. It aims to provide that imaging at the highest resolution commercially available, via a small satellite constellation that will provide 24-hour global coverage once it’s

Pregame Y Combinator with Equity


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down and focus on a single topic, or theme. This is our sweet spot: going beyond definitions and into the dirty and deep impact of how a phenomenon could impact startups and tech. We are hoping to explore more than answer, an

In expanded crackdown, Facebook increases penalties for rule-breaking groups and their members


200+TechCrunch / 6h
Facebook this morning announced it will increase the penalties against its rule-breaking Facebook Groups and their members, alongside other changes designed to reduce the visibility of groups’ potentially harmful content. The company says it will now remove civic and political groups from its recommendations in markets outside the U.S., and will further restrict the reach of groups and members wh

France’s privacy watchdog probes Clubhouse after complaint and petition


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Clubhouse, the buzzy but still invite only social audio app that’s popular with the Silicon Valley technorati, is being investigated by France’s privacy watchdog. The CNIL announced today it’s opened an investigation into Clubhouse following a complaint and after it got some initial responses back from Alpha Exploration Co., the U.S.-based company behind the app. It also points to a petition that

YouTube Studio has a tool that checks for copyright violations during upload


100+Engadget / 6h
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Samsung Galaxy A72, Galaxy A52 mid-range phones launched with flagship features


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Samsung has unveiled three new Galaxy A series mid-range phones - Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72.

Intel convinced Justin Long to stop being A Mac


SlashGear / 6h
Intel hired Justin Long to do a few video spot/commercials for their next-generation devices. They make the processors that power a whole bunch of Windows computers, so it’s in their interest to make those computers look cool. To do that, they’ve involved Justin Long, the actor that previously worked with Apple in those commercials where one guy would say “I’m … Continue reading

Kevin Feige Teases The Falcon and The Winter Soldier's Mysterious New Marvel Comics Location


59Gizmodo / 6h
Fede Alvarez teases his Texas Chainsaw Massacre follow-up. Work has begun on Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers and The Midnight Club . Henry Golding teases reshoots on Snake Eyes . Plus, what’s to come on Supergirl and The Flash . To me, my spoilers! Read more...

Could we fuel our jets using our sewage?


76Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / A future green jet fuel? (credit: Picture Alliance/Getty Images ) For many applications, liquid fuels remain the most practical energy supply—applications like aircraft and large ships being obvious examples. It's possible to avoid using fossil fuels for these applications, since there are many ways to produce biofuels. But we can't produce biofuels at a competitive price, leaving fossi

Major blow for Intel as Micron pulls 3D XPoint memory


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Micron puts fab plant up for sale, blaming lack of demand.

Get a free Amazon gift card when you buy select TurboTax editions


Mashable / 7h
Save $10, get a $10 gift card: Select editions of TurboTax are on sale for $10 off and include a free $10 Amazon gift card. But hurry, this deal is for March 17 only. Filing taxes is not exactly the most fun thing in the world, but Amazon has a little incentive to motivate you to at least get started. As of March 17, select editions of TurboTax, including Deluxe, Business, and Premier are on sale


Samsung Might Have Another Reason Not to Make a New Galaxy Note This Year


39Gizmodo / 7h
Late last year, rumors started swirling that the expansion of stylus support across Samsung’s Galaxy phones might herald the demise of the Galaxy Note , but now Samsung just revealed another reason it might not make a new version of its iconic big-screen phone in 2021. Read more...

Wyndham Rewards Promo: Up To 7,500 Bonus Points Per Stay


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While Wyndham is the largest hotel franchising company in the world in terms of number of properties (the company has 9,300 hotels in 90 countries), I don’t talk all that much about its loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards. Wyndham Rewards has now launched its latest promotion, valid for stays over the next couple of months. If you have any travel planned that might include Wyndham properties, this i

Elon Musk Says His Techno Song NFT Isn’t For Sale After All


100+Futurism / 7h
Not for Sale Say it ain’t so. Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk isn’t selling his non-fungible token ( NFT ) song, which is about NFTs, and which takes the form of an NFT, after all. “Actually doesn’t feel quite right selling this,” Musk wrote in a Tuesday evening tweet . “Will pass.” In case you haven’t been following the saga, here’s what you missed: Musk uploaded a cryptic techno song to his

Paramount+ is back with an insane deal — save 50% off a whole year


32Mashable / 7h
SAVE 50%: Paramount+ has launched yet another deal that nets you 50% off the usual price of an annual subscription — just enter the code YEAR at checkout. Paramount+ — one of the newest streaming services on the scene — concluded a deal just a few weeks ago that allowed new subscribers to score 50% off their first year of the service. It just so happens that it wasn't your only chance. For a limi

The original 'Star Wars: Clone Wars' and 'Ewoks' are coming to Disney+


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Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 borrow some S21 flagship features


SlashGear / 7h
Samsung has revealed its new Galaxy A series line-up, with the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 distilling some S21 magic for far more affordable devices. Unveiled this morning in the company’s latest Unpacked event, the three phones all pack quad cameras, offer Super AMOLED displays with up to 120Hz refresh rates, and up to two days of battery life. … Continue reading

This Instant Pot will help you get dinner on the table faster — and it's on sale


Mashable / 7h
SAVE $30: Make weeknight dinners easier with this six-quart black stainless steel Instant Pot Duo Nova , on sale for $69.99 as of March 17. Cooking during the week can be a drag. After a long day camped out in front of a screen, cooking an elaborate meal for the family (or just for yourself) may seem out of the question. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice tasty, home-cooked meals and res

How to Remove the Underline From a Hyperlink in Microsoft Word


38How-To Geek / 7h
When you insert a hyperlink in a Microsoft Word document, it’s formatted with an underline by default. You can easily remove the underline from the hyperlinked text to maintain consistency of the overall style of the document. Here’s how it’s done. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Iceland is finally ready to welcome eligible Americans — for real this time


100+The Points Guy / 7h
Update 3/17/21: Iceland has updated its document requirements, so CDC-issued certificates and U.S. laboratory results should now be accepted for entry. Back in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iceland famously tossed out the welcome mat to American tourists before quickly rolling it back up . The country’s flag carrier, Icelandair, listed and sold flights to a large variety of U.S. citie

Intel's new PC ads bring back the 'I'm a Mac' guy out of desperation


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Writing helper Copy.ai raises $2.9M in a round led by Craft Ventures


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Copy.ai , a startup building AI-powered copywriting tools for business customers, announced a $2.9 million round this morning. The investment was led by Craft Ventures. Other investors took part in the deal, including smaller checks from Li Jin’s newly-formed Atelier Ventures , and Sequoia. The startup is notable for a few reasons. First for its model of building in public. I initially heard of t

The Voter Formation Project puts an experimental spin on reaching Black and brown first-time voters


200+TechCrunch / 7h
Victories notwithstanding, the 2020 election blew up many of the assumptions Democrats have long held about the American electorate.In Florida, Arizona and elsewhere, Latino voters broke for Trump in unexpected numbers, upending conventional wisdom that the growing Spanish-speaking population will reliably vote the same way — and vote blue. Polling again failed to capture contours of races around

Samsung packed smoother screens into its newest A-series phones


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Xbox Game Pass closes out March with an Octopath Traveler surprise


SlashGear / 7h
We already knew that Xbox Game Pass had a big launch coming up with the day one release of Square Enix’s Outriders, but now Microsoft has detailed the other games that will be arriving throughout the rest of March. As it turns out, the final couple of weeks in March are going to be big ones for Xbox Game Pass, … Continue reading

Delta SkyMiles Will Introduce Redemption For Private Jet Travel


View from the Wing / 7h
Already Wheels Up offers Delta miles for members joining or renewing with their jet card program, as well as SkyMiles elite status. They plan to introduce benefits and offers to Delta 360, Diamond, and Platinum members and to offer SkyMiles redemptions for private jet travel. Continue reading ...

Malicious Microsoft Office files are running rampant


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Report claims there was a 67% spike in the distribution of malicious Office files last year.

Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 are here, and bring flagship features to mid-range phones


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Samsung just announced the new Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72 as its next range of affordable Android phones.

Use a Simple Countdown for Your Next Virtual Meeting or Hangout


36Lifehacker / 7h
The etiquette of virtual hangouts always keeps me on my toes. If I’m the host of a Zoom meeting, for example, I find it’s best to sign on early in case anyone else wants to sign on early. But then I have to actually pay attention to my screen so it’s not just a photo of my empty room. In other words, I don’t want to… Read more...

The Galaxy A52 and A72 Are the Stars of Samsung's New Mid-Range Phone Lineup


21Gizmodo / 7h
Earlier this year, Samsung released a new batch of premium phones in the Galaxy S21 lineup, and now the company has returned to give its mid-range handsets a revamp. Read more...

How I plan to turn my Amex Platinum retention offer into a 2021 trip of a lifetime


The Points Guy / 7h
Over the next year, I plan to redeem my credit card points for incredible trips. After all, a year ago, we had to place many future travel plans on indefinite hold. Groceries and Lysol wipes replaced airline tickets and amenity kits. However, here we are in March 2021 — and the outlook is brightening. The speed of vaccinations is accelerating , and we’re at the cusp of travel restarting at a more


How to Peek at Links Before Opening Them in Chrome for Android


45How-To Geek / 7h
Google Chrome for Android smartphones and tablets has a nifty feature that allows you to preview a web page before opening it. Peeking at the site can save you the hassle of opening a link and going immediately back to the previous one. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Stack Overflow adds a free tier to its fast-growing Teams service


92TechCrunch / 7h
Stack Overflow is the default Q&A site for programmers (though the overall Stack Exchange network goes well beyond helping you answer your basic PHP questions). But over the course of the last year and a half, with its new CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar coming on board, the company has also kickstarted its SaaS business with a new focus on its StackOverflow for Teams product . Teams offers businesses

SoftBank-backed Indian insurance platform Policybazaar raises $75 million


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Policybazaar has raised $75 million as the Indian online insurance platform looks to expand its presence in UAE and Middle East. Sarbvir Singh, chief executive of PolicyBazaar, told TechCrunch that the startup had raised $75 million, but didn’t elaborate. Falcon Edge Capital led the new tranche of investment in the Indian startup, which has raised about $630 million to date, according to research

Doctors: Woman Passed COVID Vaccine Immunity to Her Newborn Baby


3KFuturism / 7h
Here’s a dose of promising news. Scientists have found that a woman in south Florida who was recently vaccinated with one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant passed on her COVID antibodies to her newborn baby, The Guardian reports . According to the team’s findings, as detailed in a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed preprint , the mother, who is a frontline healthcare worker, received her first sho

OnePlus Watch confirmed to launch alongside OnePlus 9


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We'd assumed the OnePlus Watch was launching alongside the OnePlus 9; now the company has confirmed that to be the case.

2022 BMW i4 all-electric sedan blends M power with decent range


SlashGear / 7h
BMW has revealed its newest all-electric car, with the new BMW i4 making its four-door debut today. Set to go on sale later this year, the i4 is an electric take on what’s traditionally been the bread and butter of BMW’s line-up, a sports sedan that promises not to sacrifice driving enthusiasm just because it does away with a gas … Continue reading

Ouch: British Airways Devalues Short Haul Awards With No Notice


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Well that’s disappointing… British Airways increases award costs by 750 Avios As noted by Head for Points , this week British Airways Executive Club has increased the cost of short haul awards by 750 Avios one-way, without any sort of advance notice . British Airways Executive Club has a distance based award chart, and specifically the cost for awards in the first three “zones” has increased. Thi

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 in a foldable avatar spotted already


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Xiaomi has been reportedly working on multiple foldable phone designs and the first one to launch could be under the Mi Mix 4 moniker

Xiaomi's Mi Mix foldable phone appears in more leaked images


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New leaked images reveal an inward-folding design and a triple camera setup for Xiaomi’s first foldable phone.

Ring Alarm (2nd generation) and Outdoor Siren available for pre-order now


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Ring has made its Ring Alarm (2nd generation) and Outdoor Siren available to pre-order in the UK. Here's everything you need to know about the tech giant's smart alarm

Strange microbe “breathes” nitrates using a mitochondria-like symbiont


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Enlarge / The bacteria (yellow) live inside a larger eukaryotic cell. (credit: MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR MARINE MICROBIOLOGY ) Deep in Switzerland's Lake Zug swims a microorganism that has evolved a strange way to "breathe." A team of researchers discovered a novel partnership between a single-celled eukaryote—an organism with a clearly defined nucleus holding its genome—and a bacteria that genera

Wikipedia plans to charge large organizations using its encyclopedia


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'The Outer Worlds' update lifts frame rate caps on PS5 and Xbox Series X


61Engadget / 8h
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How to Automatically Clear Browsing Data When You Close Microsoft Edge


72How-To Geek / 8h
It’s good computer hygiene to clear your browsing data from time to time. But if you share a computer, it might be best to do this every time you close the browser. Thankfully, Microsoft Edge lets you automatically delete your browsing history. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Russian Scientists Drop a Telescope Into the Deepest Lake on Earth


70Gizmodo / 8h
On Saturday, a team of Russian researchers dropped a brand-new telescope into frigid Lake Baikal, the deepest lake on Earth. It wasn’t an accident; the instrument took the plunge to give the scientists a better shot at detecting neutrinos, elusive subatomic particles that are extremely difficult to spot, since they… Read more...

Pinduoduo steals Alibaba’s crown with 788M annual active users


68TechCrunch / 8h
For the first time, Pinduoduo has surpassed Alibaba in annual active users, marking the Chinese e-commerce upstart’s meteoric rise over the course of five years. The milestone also indicates Pinduoduo has overcome the early stereotype that it was an app for users in China’s less developed, low-tier cities. Pinduoduo made its name by removing intermediary distributors and selling cheap fruits and

Swell Energy’s new deal in New York shows how the company plans to spend the $450 million it’s raising


100+TechCrunch / 8h
Back in December, Swell Energy said it would be raising $450 million to support the development of distributed power projects in three states . Now, with the announcement of a deal between the venture-backed startup and New York City’s utility, ConEd, industry watchers can get a glimpse of what those projects may look like. The Los Angeles-based company has a new residential solar plus energy sto

Here's why you might not be able to buy the Redmi Note 10 Pro 64 GB variant


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Xiaomi has chosen to not list the 64GB variants of Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro for the first sale, however, lack of transparency irks the customers

Hackers pretended to be Huawei to try and steal 5G secrets


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Researchers have uncovered a cyberespionage campaign built to lift 5G secrets from telecoms companies.

Black Lightning Is Breaking Bad and Burning Bright


300+Gizmodo / 8h
In Black Lightning’s third season , the city of Freeland became a new kind of war zone as the American Security Agency and the nation of Markovia set out to turn our heroes’ hometown into a profitable source for the world’s growing demand for living, metahuman weapons. Together with his vigilante daughters Lightning… Read more...


Unagi expands e-scooter subscriptions with $10.5M in new funding


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Unagi, the startup behind the portable, design-centric electric scooters, is launching its subscription service to six more U.S. cities in an expansion fueled by $10.5 million in funding. The startup, launched in late 2018 by former Beats Music CEO David Hyman and Mog co-founder, said Wednesday it is bringing its subscription service to Austin, Miami, Nashville, Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle

OctoML raises $28M Series B for its machine learning acceleration platform


100+TechCrunch / 8h
OctoML , a Seattle-based startup that offers a machine learning acceleration platform build on top of the open-source Apache TVM compiler framework project , today announced that it has raised a $28 million Series B funding round led by Addition. Previous investors Madrona Venture Group and Amplify Partners also participated in this round, which brings the company’s total funding to $47 million.

New Relic expands its AIOps services


76TechCrunch / 8h
In recent years, the publicly traded observability service New Relic started adding more machine learning-based tools to its platform for AI-assisted incident response when things don’t quite go as planned. Today, it is expanding this feature set with the launch of a number of new capabilities for what it calls its “New Relic Applied Intelligence Service.” This expansion includes an anomaly detec

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite renders are out and it looks identical to Mi 11


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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite renders have been leaked and the smartphone looks rather similar to the Mi 11, and will feature 4G, not 5G.

I Miss My First PC


39Gizmodo / 8h
Most of my early childhood memories are filled with vivid flashes of new and unusual experiences, like the time I climbed out of my crib and landed flat on my ass. Just a few years later, I remember using my first Windows PC that solidified the trajectory of the rest of my life. Read more...

Netflix's 'Operation Varsity Blues' admissions scandal doc will enlighten and enrage you


34Mashable / 8h
When you're a teen, learning your college admission status is an emotional roller coaster of epic proportions. With one tear of an envelope or click of a mouse you find out if years of homework, late-night study sessions, writing and rewriting papers, taking tests, and running yourself ragged with extra curriculars paid off. Will you get into your dream school? Or will you be disappointed, left q

Researchers believe lightning could have literally sparked life on Earth


33SlashGear / 8h
A new study conducted by researchers at Yale and the University of Leeds suggests that lightning could have unlocked the phosphorus necessary for creating biomolecules that eventually led to life on Earth. The lead author of the paper, Benjamin Hess, says that the team’s work helps understand how life could’ve formed on Earth and how it might form on other … Continue reading

Unagi's take-home scooter subscription service expands to six new cities


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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: A curious return to mid-range GPUs


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SXSW got canceled by the pandemic. So it built Austin in VR for 2021.


200+Mashable / 8h
I was in a freefall high above Congress Avenue, or some acid-dream version of it, in Austin, (definitely not) Texas, with the "street" below me rapidly coming into view. I’d made the decision just moments before to relinquish control of the handheld drone that had been helicoptering me about the city's mesmerizing limits. I had to let go. It was the only way to take a screenshot and I figured the

AMD Radeon RX 6700XT review: If another sold-out GPU falls in the forest…


36Ars Technica / 8h
How many Radeon RX 6700XT graphics cards did AMD produce? Well, at least one. [credit: Sam Machkovech ] Look, I'll level with you: reviewing a GPU amidst a global chip shortage is ludicrous enough to count as dark comedy. Your ability to buy new, higher-end GPUs from either Nvidia or AMD has been hamstrung for months—a fact borne out by their very low ranks on Steam's gaming PC stats gathered aro

From 0 to F: Hexadecimal


How-To Geek / 8h
Hexadecimal. The stuff inside your computer. But what is hexadecimal really? What do the strange and unfamiliar looking hexadecimal numbers stand for? How did hexadecimal come about? Learn more about hexadecimal today. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

JBL Quantum 600 Gaming Headset Review: Inconsistent to the Very End


How-To Geek / 8h
JBL is a well-respected name in the world of audio, but how well does it manage the gaming side of things? The Quantum line of gaming headsets has been around for a while, but they’re still fairly unique compared to the rest of JBL’s lineup. JBL usually doesn’t contend with the gaming-market in general or full-on microphones, which makes you wonder how good something like the Quantum 600, a $150

How to Launch Google Assistant with Siri


26How-To Geek / 8h
If you use an iPhone but prefer Google Assistant over Siri, it’s possible to launch Google’s voice assistant easily if you configure the Google Assistant app. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Is Binge-Watching Bad for the Planet? Netflix Finally Answers


300+Wired / 8h
The company’s first report on its carbon footprint provides important data that could help it cut its emissions.

Help! How Do I Find a Work Wife?


52Wired / 8h
Also: What to do with clients who want to meet in person? Megan offers her advice.

Russia’s Failure to Throttle Twitter Isn’t a Sign of Weakness


68Wired / 8h
Widely cast as an indication of frailty, the Kremlin’s bungled crackdown shows the lengths it will go to to control the Russian internet.

AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT Is So Good That I'm Praying There's Enough Stock


34Gizmodo / 8h
We were pretty excited about AMD’s RX 6800 XT and RX 6800. Not only did AMD finally add ray tracing to its latest generation of graphics cards, but it made them a bit speedier compared to Nvidia’s latest generation of GPUs. While AMD didn’t win all the time, and the GPUs definitely lagged behind in ray tracing, the… Read more...

Grab a 27" Alienware Monitor for $380 and Experience the World in 240Hz


28Gizmodo / 8h
27" Alienware Monitor | $380 | Best Buy Read more...

These Synbiotic Supplements Might Be the Future of Gut Health


Futurism / 8h
Advancements in modern science have given us all sorts of new tools for maximizing our health and wellness, from AI-powered workout machines to improve your physical fitness, to online counseling platforms to improve your mental well-being. However, when it comes to supporting gut health , and realizing all the potential health benefits that go along with it, one of the most advanced tools availa


Microsoft admits you can still upgrade to Windows 10 for free - here’s how


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A Microsoft employee has confirmed it’s still possible to upgrade from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 at no extra cost.

Why you should get COVID-19 tested even if you’re not flying


The Points Guy / 8h
Nearly 30 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and it appears the United States may finally be turning a corner in the pandemic . But as vaccination rates tick upward , there’s been another disturbing trend: COVID-19 testing has decreased, according to the news website Axios . Just 1.17 million people were tested in the U.S. on March 7, compared to nearly 2 million tests

EU unveils Digital Green Certificates proposal for return to summer travel


25The Points Guy / 8h
On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) presented a legal proposition on a version of vaccine passports for Europe. Called the Digital Green Certificate , it has been designed to provide proof for a person that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, have received a negative test result or recovered from COVID-19. The Digital Green Certificate (DGC), which will be available for free in dig

Watch Samsung's Galaxy Awesome Unpacked with us live at 9:40AM ET


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Sony's latest soundbar is an all-in-one surround sound system


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The Sony HT-S40R soundbar comes with wireless rear speakers and a subwoofer.

Crypto-mining rig loaded with Nvidia RTX 3090 GPUs shows it’s not just gaming PCs that look flash


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Custom loop liquid cooling for a mining machine? Does that really make any sense?

NASA's Nearly Indestructible Airless Titanium Tires Might Soon Be Available for Your Bike


500+Gizmodo / 8h
When you’re exploring another planet, the last thing you want to have to deal with is tire damage when AAA is millions of miles away. It’s a concern that prompted NASA to develop an airless titanium tire that’s flexible like rubber, but nearly indestructible. As has been the case with many of NASA’s inventions over… Read more...

Rolls-Royce vehicles get new, sportier Low Mode drive setting


SlashGear / 9h
Premiere luxury automaker Rolls-Royce is the first to admit that driving its vehicles is akin to experiencing “one imperceptible gear change,” not to mention the marque’s famed magic carpet ride that makes driving over potholes a thing of the past. No other car drives and feels like a Rolls-Royce, but that’s about to change with the brand’s new Low Mode … Continue reading

Digitail, an app for vets and their customers, raises $2.5M Seed round led by byFounders


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Digitail , a cloud service for veterinary surgeries and customers, has raised $2.5M in a Seed round led by byFounders and Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI fund), joined by Partech and a series of angels including as Dr. Ivan Zakharenkov (Smartflow). The startup was already backed (pre-seed round in 2019) by Fast Track Malmo. Digitail is currently used by 2,000 veterinarians in 16 countries. Digitai

Vulcan Cyber raises $21M Series B for its vulnerability remediation platform


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Tel Aviv-based Vulcan Cyber , a cybersecurity startup that helps businesses prioritize and fix security vulnerabilities, today announced that it has raised a $21 million Series B funding round led by Dawn Capital. Wipro Ventures and existing investors YL Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures also participated in this round. The company says it will use the new funding to roll out new remediation solut

Cohere raises $3.1 million for its remote control solution for web apps


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Existing remote desktop solutions like LogMeIn and TeamViewer can be complicated to set up and use, and can feel dated. A new startup called Cohere , now backed by $3.1 million in seed funding, aims to improve on the remote desktop and screen-sharing experience. With Cohere’s technology, businesses can help customers in seconds by taking instant control of their screen without any downloads or se

5G auction to boost mobile speed and coverage


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The airwaves sell-off raised £1.3bn for the UK government.

Intel's upcoming gaming GPU may be no match for the Nvidia RTX 3080


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New specs for Intel’s flagship gaming GPU suggest a card that may struggle against Nvidia’s best.

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United States Threatens To Ban Cathay Pacific Flights


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Could Hong Kong’s strict (and arguably unfair) quarantine requirement lead to Cathay Pacific being banned from flying to the US? A new US Department of Transportation (DOT) filing suggests that this could be the case. Hong Kong’s crew quarantine requirement In February Hong Kong introduced a strict new quarantine requirement for airline crews. With this, pilots and flight attendants returning to

The Spooky Rise of ‘Ghost Forests’ Along the Eastern Seaboard


100+Gizmodo / 9h
The impacts of climate change are going from spooky to downright scary. A new report chronicles the rise of ghost forests along the East Coast as sea level rise turns soils salty and inundates formerly dry land. Read more...

New Xbox feature could fix one of the console’s most annoying issues


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Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox feature is on the way which will finally address a long running problem with Xbox consoles.

Amazon PS5 restock time: here's when it'll be back in stock on Thursday


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There's an Amazon PS5 restock happening on Thursday, and with 46,000 consoles at stake, you need to know the time.

How to Export and Delete Saved Passwords in Firefox


47How-To Geek / 9h
Firefox comes with a password manager called Lockwise that can be used outside of Firefox as well. But if you’re moving to a dedicated password manager, it would be best to export and delete all your saved passwords in Firefox. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Apple wins first battle in French fight over iOS 14 privacy protections


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EA Play may finally come to Xbox Game Pass on PC with 75 games


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EA Play and Xbox Game Pass look set to finally join forces on PC after several months' wait.

PS5 is getting DVR support – but there’s a catch


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Sony has announced that the PS5 will finally be getting a long-awaited feature, DVR support, but only in Japan.

Huawei says it will start charging royalties on every 5G phone sold


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Huawei could earn up to $2.50 on every 5G smartphone sold.

Reinforcing security around new smart home and IoT devices


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Read how to keep devices safe in the smart home with tips from Avast.

Some Nissan owners can now start their vehicles using Alexa voice commands


SlashGear / 9h
Nissan has announced that it has become the first automotive manufacturer to support “name-free invocation,” making it easier for vehicle owners to access car functionality via Alexa-enabled devices. Nissan customers can now ask Alexa to start, lock, and unlock the vehicles using simple requests like “Alexa, start my car.” Odds are many Nissan owners already have an Amazon Alexa device … Continue

pCloud Backup wants to make sure you never lose a document again


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Automatic backups of any folder or file from your PC to the cloud.

An Ultracold Plasma Models the Universe’s Most Extreme Places


200+Wired / 9h
The super cool, dense particle swarm gives physicists a way to study the insides of stars and gas giants—without ever leaving the lab.

Want Carbon-Neutral Cows? Algae Isn’t the Answer


100+Wired / 9h
Recent headlines suggest that feeding seaweed to cattle could help reduce the methane in their burps. But the claims don’t hold up under scrutiny.

The Backward-Looking Futurism of Stewart Brand


80Wired / 9h
In a new documentary about his life, We Are As Gods, the famous tech prophet looks to his—and Earth’s—past.

Amazon Has Made Rich Cities Richer—and Also More Dystopian


73Wired / 9h
In a new book, Alec MacGillis explores the growing divide between winner-take-all cities and everywhere else, and the ecommerce giant at the heart of it.

How to Pay Your Respects During a Virtual Funeral


100+Wired / 9h
The pandemic has forced many of our mourning rituals online. Here are some basic rules to make sure you’re not unintentionally causing offense.

The 5 Best Places to Buy Vinyl Records Online


85How-To Geek / 9h
Between vinyl skyrocketing again in popularity (more than they have since 1986) and brick-and-mortar stores having limited in-store hours due to the pandemic, there’s been an increasing need for good places to buy vinyl online. Luckily, plenty of retailers have now made their storefronts digital, and we found all of the best places to buy vinyl online. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How the Linux Foundation's Software Signing Combats Supply Chain Attacks


How-To Geek / 9h
Open source projects being compromised and used to spread malware could be a thing of the past. The Linux Foundation’s software signing initiative wants to be a Let’s Encrypt for software releases. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How Long Will A Vaccine Make It Safe For You To Travel?


25View from the Wing / 9h
Vaccines approved so far in the United States have been highly effective not just against preventing symptomatic infection but more importantly against severe Covid leading to hospitalization and death, and also - we are learning - against asymptomatic infection which means vaccination cuts down on spread of the disease. We just do not know how long this protection lasts because not enough time h

Riot Games has cleared its CEO of harassment following investigation


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How to Get a Graphical Device Manager for Linux


52How-To Geek / 9h
There are endless Linux command-line utilities that show the details of your computer’s hardware. HardInfo displays all that information in an easy graphical interface. It’s like Windows Device Manager for Linux. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Grab $20 in free credit with these excellent Nintendo Switch Lite deals


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Grab this super rare Nintendo Switch Lite deal at Amazon or Best Buy offering a free $20 credit with every purchase.

Uber does U-turn, gives UK drivers living wage, holiday pay, and pension


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Uber's 70,000 UK drivers will now be guaranteed the National Living Wage, in addition to holiday pay and pension. The move comes after Uber lost its final appeal in the UK Supreme Court in February, which ruled that the company's drivers should be classed as workers and not as self-employed. Writing in the Evening Standard , Uber's chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said the ride-hailing app was "

Logitech G333 gaming earphones work for PCs and mobile devices


SlashGear / 9h
Logitech has unveiled a new set of earphones designed for playing games at home and on the go. The product is the Logitech G333 Gaming Earphones. Logitech says they are designed explicitly for gaming with a different design than traditional earbuds featuring two separate drivers in each ear housing. One of those drivers is dedicated to bass, while the other … Continue reading


Wikipedia is getting a 'premium' paid version - but you can't get it


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Wikipedia will soon launch a paid service, but most ordinary users will escape charges.

PayFit raises $107 million for its payroll and HR platform


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French startup PayFit has raised a $107 million series D funding round (€90 million). Eurazeo Growth and Bpifrance’s Large Venture fund are leading today’s round. Existing investors Accel, Frst and Xavier Niel are participating once again. PayFit has been building a payroll and HR software-as-a-service platform. It lets you manage your payroll from a web browser and automate as many steps as poss

Amazon's latest iPad deals feature the lowest prices yet in the US and UK


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iPad deals hunters! Don't miss Amazon's latest discounts on an array of premium Apple tablets - featuring the lowest prices yet on a range of models.

The Morning After: Your work-from-home setup needs a 40-inch upgrade


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No-notice change: British Airways quietly increases European short-haul redemption prices


The Points Guy / 10h
British Airways has made a change to the amount of Avios you’ll need for European short-haul award redemptions. And unfortunately, it’s not a good change. As of Wednesday morning, all short-haul European redemptions appear to have increased by 750 Avios each way, as reported by Head for Points . The new rates are showing effective immediately and appear to apply to all 2021 flights and beyond. Si

Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2 colors, features and more leaked


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Fresh leaks shed new light on what to expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2.

March Madness deal: save $100 when you add AirTV to Sling packages now


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Get your streaming sorted and leave more time for bracket picking - AirTV may make March Madness even better with Sling TV.

Microsoft patches active zero-day Chromium flaw in Edge


CVE-2021-21193 & 1 other•
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Google patched the vulnerability soon after it was reported.

This Virgin broadband deal offers superfast speeds, low costs and big vouchers


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Virgin's broadband deals are frequently leading the market and its latest offer is no exception.

Apple's iPad Pro event might be in April, not March


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A leaker claims that the next Apple event won't happen until April, but we're not sure just yet.

Incredibuild gets $140M to speed up games and other software development with distributed processing tech


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Many of us are working in distributed environments these days, and in the best scenarios, it might actually have improved rather than impeded our productivity. Today, a company that has built technology that taps into that concept as it applies to computing is announcing a large round of funding to boost its growth after a strong year of business. Incredibuild , an Israeli startup that provides a

Garmin adds new Approach golf wearables and rangefinder


SlashGear / 10h
Garmin is probably best known for its line of GPS devices that are used in cars and other vehicles all around the world. The company also makes a line of wearables aimed at outdoors enthusiasts and sports fans. The company has announced three new smartwatches for its Approach range aimed directly at golfers. Garmin’s new wearables include the Approach S42 … Continue reading

Recap: 11 Opportunities To Buy Points


500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many, this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we’re seeing many loyalty programs offer promotions when buying points, with several offers expiring in the coming days. In this post I wanted to provide a recap of that, since it can be tough to keep tr

Save Over 30% On This Tabletop 3D Printer Perfect For Adults And Kids


Futurism / 10h
3D printing has made it possible to print out a new house , a steak , a nuclear reactor, you name it. So, it stands to reason that this technology can create the intricate toys we could only dream of when we were children. Toybox is dedicated to getting kids in on the fun — while building an interest in STEM — with its tabletop 3D printer serving as an infinite toy chest while teaching kids about

High school students developed a new tape dispenser for the ISS


22SlashGear / 10h
NASA teamed up with high school students to develop a new tape dispenser for the orbiting International Space Station. Just as it is for many here on earth, on the ISS, gray duct tape is a commonly used item for repairing all manner of problems, including air leaks. However, there hasn’t been a good way to dispense the tape on … Continue reading

The Struggle to Vaccinate People in Jails and Prisons


200+Wired / 10h
One year later, Covid-19 is still hitting incarcerated people at a disproportionate rate. But efforts are under way to prioritize them for vaccines.

How to Host a Remote Board Game Night


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If you and your friends can’t hang out at the same table, these tools can help bridge the gap.

Abel Prize: Avi Wigderson, László Lovász Win for Work That Bridged Math and Computer Science


2KNYT > Technology / 10h
Avi Wigderson and László Lovász will share the annual prize that aims to be something like the Nobel for mathematics.

Utah considers bill that would install anti-porn filters on new phones


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Samsung QN85A vs Q80A: QLED TVs that couldn’t be more different


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The Samsung QN85A and Q80A QLED TVs are similar in name, but very distinct in their specification – and you’ll want to make sure you’re opting for a model that offers what you need.


Google Meet update lets you cram more people on-screen than ever


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Up to 48 video feeds can now be displayed for Google Meet calls on certain devices.

Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU spotted in leak


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Specifications for the currently unreleased GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 graphics cards have been leaked.

I was a teenage Twitter hacker. Graham Ivan Clark gets 3-year sentence


69Ars Technica / 10h
(credit: Bob Jagendorf ) A Florida teenager accused of orchestrating one of last summer’s Twitter hacks—this one used celebrity accounts to make more than $100,000 in a cryptocurrency scam—pleaded guilty on Tuesday in exchange for a three-year sentence, it was widely reported. Authorities said that Graham Ivan Clark, now 18, and two other men used social engineering and other techniques to gain a

Fujifilm GFX50S MK II tipped to be its new affordable medium format camera


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A Fujifilm GFX50S MK II is rumored to be en route this year – and the medium format camera could be its most affordable GFX camera yet.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 details and colors leaked


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Details of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch Active 4 have leaked, pointing to a mix of old and new.

All four UK operators secure 5G spectrum in £1.36bn auction


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First phase of 5G spectrum auction is complete.

The best Star Wars animated series is coming to Disney Plus in April


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Before The Clone Wars came Star Wars: Clone Wars, an acclaimed 2D animated show that's now getting a reprise on Disney Plus.

How to Securely Shop Online: 8 Tips to Protect Yourself


200+How-To Geek / 11h
Cybercrime is an epidemic. In the U.S. alone, nearly half a million complaints are filed about it each year, according to the FBI—and that’s just what’s reported. Here’s how you can stay safe and avoid becoming a statistic. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Activision Blizzard lays off 50 employees in esports restructuring


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OVH says it will now back up all customer data for free following fire


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OVH CEO believes the incident will change the standards of the hosting industry.

Sky Go on Apple TV: How to watch Sky on Apple's media streamer


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Binge Sky's huge library of entertainment and find out how to watch Sky Go on Apple TV.

Hyundai expands 2022 Tucson lineup with new N Line and PHEV variants


SlashGear / 11h
Hyundai is moving its crossover game to sporting heights with its 2022 Tucson SUV. The newest Tucson features a bold, striking design and is available in a plethora of powertrain options. The latest additions in the 2022 Hyundai Tucson’s growing lineup are the much-awaited N Line model and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant. Let’s start with the Tucson N Line, … Continue reading

Why is it so hard to build government technology?


100+MIT Technology Review / 11h
It’s been a long, challenging year for government technologies. Some have failed massively , requiring endless patches by governments, business, and the informal volunteer corps who have come together to fill the holes . Developers had to build apps that could identify potential covid exposure without invading people’s privacy . Notoriously janky unemployment websites were crushed under the weigh

Origami vaccination syringe made entirely out of silicone


24Mashable / 11h
Helix is a collapsable, silicone syringe that is intended to reduce waste. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused huge increases in hospital and infectious grade waste. Now, as the global vaccination program is set to roll out, vaccination syringes will only exacerbate the problem. Helix is flexible and strong enough to replace a steel needle and takes up 30 percent less space, allowing it to be packed

Microsoft Teams update will finally make co-presenting less of nightmare


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Microsoft Teams is getting several new features that will make delivering a presentation less stressful.

Huawei launches chic Watch Fit Elegant smartwatch


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Huawei launches a new variant to the Watch Fit, with a stylish new look and improved SpO2 sensor.

Xbox Series X VR hopes dashed by Microsoft


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Rumors of VR support on Microsoft's Xbox Series consoles have been shot down.

The Eddie Murphy-verse moment in 'Coming 2 America' is everything


200+Mashable / 11h
If you asked me to pick out my one most vividly remembered scene from Coming to America , the classic Eddie Murphy comedy released in 1988, it would be the Trading Places moment . Murphy's Prince Akeem of Zamunda is out on a date with his future wife Lisa McDowell (Shari Headley). But he's got a problem: Lisa doesn't know about Akeem's immense wealth and royal lineage, and Akeem, who is trying to

I quit Instagram with meditation, and you can too


43Mashable / 11h
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. At the beginning of the pandemic, Instagram felt like an escape. I couldn't meet up with friends at the movies or concerts or bars, so I upped my Instagram intake. And then it became a tick. Sitting on the couch? Ch

When is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier set in the MCU?


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The Disney Plus series' director have explained where Sam and Bucky's adventure fits on the MCU timeline.


The Buzzy, Chatty, Out-of-Control Rise of Clubhouse


100+Wired / 11h
Paul Davison and Rohan Seth’s audio-only app is the tech crush of the pandemic. Now comes the hard part: hosting a global gabfest, without the toxicity.

Scientists have a new theory on where Mars’ water went


SlashGear / 11h
Scientists know that the Red Planet was significantly more wet and blue billions of years ago than it is today. There’s evidence of abundant water flowing across the planet forming pools, lakes, and oceans. Scientists have wondered where all the water went. The predominant theory has been that all of the water on Mars escaped to space over a vast … Continue reading

Samsung says it may skip the Galaxy Note this year


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Apple's AirPods Max finally get a fix for dodgy battery life


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Apple has given the AirPods Max a firmware update that seems to fix their ongoing battery issues.

Windows 10 update brings fix for issue that could slow down your PC


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Windows 10 still has issues with one of its core features – but Microsoft is slowly fixing them.

OnePlus Watch leak suggests that it won’t be that smart after all


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Leakster Ishan Agarwal has shared some specifications and features of the upcoming OnePlus Watch, suggesting that it won’t run Wear OS.

Samsung Galaxy Note 21 has been cancelled


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Samsung has announced that it will not launch the Galaxy Note 21 this year.

Capdesk raises £5m Series A extension led by Fidelity International Strategic Ventures


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Capdesk , an equity management platform, has raised a £5m Series A extension led by Fidelity International Strategic Ventures and MiddleGame Ventures . This followed a first raise of £3 million in 2020, led by Fuel Ventures, and brings the Series A total to £8 million, and total funding raised to £11.7m. Capdesk’s clients include startups such as Gousto, Secret Escapes, Privitar, Voi Technology a

Dija acquires Cambridge-based Genie to expand its 10 minute grocery service across UK


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Dija , the London-based grocery delivery startup backed by Blossom Capital, Creandum and Index Ventures, has acquired Cambridge, U.K.-based Genie, in what looks in part like an acqui-hire. The deal, for which terms remain undisclosed, will see Genie founders Tim Chan and Callum MacBeth join the Dija team and also includes company assets. Having launched Genie in Cambridge, a U.K. city known for i

Wix vs. Squarespace: Comparing the best website builders for simply stunning sites


37Mashable / 12h
We get it. Having your own home on the web is almost as big of a flex as owning a home in real life. You want it to look awesome on the surface, store all of your necessities neatly within, and display all of your favorite things in a way that will be impressive to others. But for many, their spot in the web's ecosystem is about more than just looking nice; they need it to function well, too, bec

OnePlus Watch leak suggests that it won’t be that smart after all


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Leakster Ishan Agarwal has shared some specifications and features of the upcoming OnePlus Watch, suggesting that it won’t run Wear OS.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra India launch seems on the cards as IMEI number registered


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There are no official details of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra available at the moment, but leaked information gives us an idea of what the smartphone could be like.

Learning Apps Have Boomed in the Pandemic. Now Comes the Real Test.


200+NYT > Technology / 12h
Start-ups hope there’s no turning back for online learning, even as more students return to the classroom.

The Great Amazon Flip-a-Thon


500+NYT > Technology / 12h
New firms are raising billions of dollars to buy up popular Amazon listings, minting millionaires along the way. Here’s how it works.

Google Family Link's New Update Gives Parents Better Control of App Time Limits


20How-To Geek / 12h
In an effort to make it easier for parents and children to develop a healthy relationship with technology, Google has launched a new website—families.google—that’s filled with educational resources. Additionally, Google also updated Family Link to allow parents to remove time limits for approved apps and launched a new content series with Headspace. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

PopSockets Gets to Work With a New PopGrip Multi-Tool


25How-To Geek / 12h
Every time I buy a PopSocket, a new one comes along to take more of my money. PopSockets just launched two new products—the slim PopGrip Pocketable and the utilitarian PopGrip SOG Multi-Tool with a built-in bottle opener, hex driver, and mini pry bar. Both are available exclusively on the PopSockets website. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Dropbox Will Store 50 of Your Passwords for Free


24How-To Geek / 12h
Still looking for an alternative to LastPass? Come April, free Dropbox Basic users will gain access to the platform’s built-in password manager. While it only supports 50 passwords on 3 devices, the free version of Dropbox Passwords may be a better option for lightweight web users than a paid password manager or the open-source Bitwarden client. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google's New Nest Hub Tracks Your Sleep With a Motion Tracking Radar Chip


37How-To Geek / 12h
Believe it or not, it’s been two years since Google released the original Nest Hub (formerly Home Hub). After a long wait, the second-generation Nest Hub is here, and while the design sees minor tweaks, it’s getting significant new features in the form of sleep tracking and gesture controls. Despite the changes, Google only bumped the price modestly up to $99, $10 above the original model. Read T

TunnelBear offers all-day security and peace of mind for under $4 a month


23Mashable / 12h
SAVE 67%: A three-year subscription to TunnelBear is on sale for $3.33 per month as of March 17, saving you 67% on list price. Online security and data protection are seriously important, because as much as you might like to pretend it isn't the case, the internet is full of hackers, viruses, and other nasty threats. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to protect yourself against the worst of t

Grab an entire home theater sound system for over 50% off


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Turn your living room into a home theater with the Klipsch Reference Theater Pack Surround Sound System , on sale for $419.99 — a 57% savings — as of March 17. A clear, high-definition screen is great and all, but it's best with stellar audio to match — especially if you're really missing the movie theater. If you’re looking for an affordable way to bring the theater experience into your h


This jump starter doesn’t require pre-charging — and it’s on sale


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Jump start your car without pre-charging with the Autowit SuperCap 2 Lite Jump Starter , which is on sale for 14% off. As of March 17, get it for $109.99. We’ve all been there: You accidentally leave your headlights on overnight and wake up to a dead battery. Or you don’t close your vehicle's door quite right, so your car's interior light stays on all day while you're at work. Surprise! Yo

Add flexibility to your workspace with a standing desk converter


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: The Ergomaker 32-inch adjustable standing desk converter can help you stop slouching at your desk all day. It's on sale as of March 17 for $134.99 — a 9% savings. There’s no magical solution to make you love a job you hate . But there is a way to enjoy your time behind the desk a little more. It all comes down to flexibility — and one way to get that is with a standing desk converter. Chec

Make your résumé stand out in a stack of applicants with this bundle


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get noticed by hiring managers with The 2021 Complete Resume Builder Master Class Bundle , on sale for 98% off. As of March 17, get it for $39.99. Having trouble making your résumé stand out? Consider Rezi , the AI-powered résumé software that makes it easy to create optimized résumés and cover letters tailored to specific job descriptions. The software takes advantage of today’s applicant

Amazon PS5 restock update: PS5 stock now sold out


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Amazon had PS5 stock and both models are available.

There probably won't be a new Samsung Galaxy Note this year


76Mashable / 12h
Samsung doesn't plan on launching a new Galaxy Note smartphone this year. This is according to Samsung's head of mobile DJ Koh, who said so at a shareholder meeting according to Korean