Friday, March 05, 2021

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How to poison the data that Big Tech uses to surveil you



1KMIT Technology Review / 12h
Every day, your life leaves a trail of digital breadcrumbs that tech giants use to track you. You send an email, order some food, stream a show. They get back valuable packets of data to build up their understanding of your preferences. That data is fed into machine-learning algorithms to target you with ads and recommendations. Google cashes your data in for over $120 billion a year of ad revenu

Intel Core i7-11700K may outperform AMD Ryzen 9 5900 X after all


100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
According to UserBenchmark the latest Intel CPU might beat AMD’s latest flagship processors after all.

How to Convert Media Files Using the Command Prompt on Windows 10


500+How-To Geek / 16h
There are many ways to convert media files from one format to another on Windows 10, including using the Command Prompt—thanks to ffmpeg. If you prefer commands over graphical user interfaces, here’s how to convert your audio and video files using the Command Prompt. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Save 44% on an annual subscription to Rosetta Stone


Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to Rosetta Stone (unlimited languages) is on sale for £71.59 as of March 6, saving you 44% on list price. Rosetta Stone is one of the most highly-rated language learning programs on the market. Some may even call it the original. The program is famous for its Phrasebook, which provides easy-to-understand greetings, phrases, expressions, and more through visual learn

Save 98% on this comprehensive CompTIA certification bundle


Mashable / 11min
TL;DR: The 2021 Complete CompTIA Certification Prep Super Bundle is on sale for £49.40 as of March 6, saving you 98% on list price. It's no secret that money lies in the tech industry. What's a bit vaguer is how to get there and make that career possible. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to go back to school to get the basics. You can save time and thousands of pounds in the process, an

5 of the best water flossers for improving your oral hygiene


Mashable / 19min
Picture yourself in the dentist's chair. Everything is going fine. The dentist has worked his way around your mouth reeling off those confusing letters and numbers, and his tone seems cheery. The assistant smiles at you. All is well. You've clearly nailed this. And then everything changes with a question. The dentist asks you whether you've been flossing, and the mood instantly switches. You star

Microsoft email server flaws exploited to hack at least 30,000 US organizations


44Engadget / 34min
The emergency security patch Microsoft rolled out a few days ago to fix four zero-day flaws in Exchange Server didn't deter the hacking group that's been exploiting them. In fact, according to Krebs on Security and Wired , the the Chinese state-sponsored group dubbed Hafnium ramped up and automated its campaign after the patch was released. In the US, the group infiltrated at least 30,000 organiz

Utah Lawmakers Pass Bill to Require 'Porn Filters' on All Tablets and Phones Sold in the State


100+Gizmodo / 2h
Pour one out for all the horny folks in Utah, y’all. The state’s legislature has passed its baffling “porn filter” bill, which would mandate a default filter for “material that is harmful to minors” on all tablets and smartphones sold in the state beginning in 2022. Read more...

The Latest Microsoft Hack Looks Like It Could Be Huge


49Gizmodo / 3h
Microsoft announced this week that another one of its email products, Exchange, had been compromised by a hacking campaign. This recent hack is actually totally unrelated to the “SolarWinds” one, in which Microsoft has also played an outsized role. Read more...

How to watch Wynonna Earp season 4 online: stream the final episodes from anywhere


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Here's how to watch Wynonna Earp Earp Season 4 online and from anywhere in the world, as the supernatural Western horror reaches its final run of shows.

Netflix show based on Stephen King’s Talisman tipped in pipeline


21SlashGear / 3h
Talisman, the 1984 novel from Stephen King and Peter Straub, will be turned into a Netflix original series, according to a new report. Though Netflix hasn’t commented on the leak, sources claim the project will come from Paramount Television Studios and Amblin Television with Curtis Gwinn as the showrunner and writer. The novel The Talisman revolves around 12-year-old main character … Continue re

Hackers Just Looted Passenger Data From Some of the World's Biggest Airlines


32Gizmodo / 4h
SITA, a large data firm that works with some of the world’s largest airlines, announced Thursday that it had been the victim of a “highly sophisticated cyberattack,” the likes of which compromised information on hundreds of thousands of airline passengers all over the world. Read more...

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has created an NFT for the first tweet


97Engadget / 4h
If you've used social media much, then you've seen the first tweet ever . Sent on March 21st, 2006 by Twitter co-founder and current CEO Jack Dorsey, it didn't say very much: "just setting up my twttr." But now, thanks to the wild west of NFTs — crypto-authenticated tokens that assign unique values and verification for digital items somehow — you might be able to buy it. Dorsey has become a crypt

The Essential Sneakerhead Starter Pack, According to Jacques Slade


24Lifehacker / 4h
If you’re even casually into sneakers, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of Jacques Slade’s videos in your YouTube recommendations. Maybe you’re even a fan of his already—after all, Slade is one of the most popular personalities in sneaker YouTube or even sneaker media at large. Read more...

United Airlines Senior VP Who Went Missing In August Sold His House In November


View from the Wing / 4h
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 ...

'Security expert' John McAfee expertly plotted alleged crimes over Twitter DMs


87Mashable / 4h
Self-described "leading digital security expert" John McAfee appears to have made the age-old mistake of believing his Twitter direct messages were private. Currently in a Spanish prison, awaiting extradition to the U.S. on charges of tax evasion, the renowned cryptocurrency shill was charged Friday by the U.S. Department of Justice with the additional charges of fraud and money laundering. Worki

Why popular YouTubers are building their own sites


100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Some big YouTube names are building their own video sites on the side - just in case.

Chinese Hacking Spree Hit an ‘Astronomical’ Number of Victims


500+Wired / 5h
A single group appears to have infiltrated tens of thousands of Microsoft Exchange servers in an ongoing onslaught.

Fortnite’s split-screen bug still hitting some players after 15.50 update


SlashGear / 5h
Epic Games released Fortnite update version 15.50 earlier this week, and with that update came a fix for the split-screen ‘ready up’ issue. Epic said on the Fortnite Status Twitter account Thursday that the issue had been marked as ‘resolved’ and the split-screen functionality has been restored. In a new update today, the company says that some players are still … Continue reading

Breaking: Disneyland and other California theme parks can reopen April 1 — but it will be different than before


The Points Guy / 5h
Come April 1, it may be the best time ever to visit Disneyland . Yes, you heard that right. After being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, Disneyland received conditional approval from the state of California to reopen. Other in-state theme parks, such as Universal and Knott’s Berry Farm, can also open as soon as April 1. The Orange County Register reported the news as part

Tesla ditches forums and pushes fans to take political action with Engage


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67Engadget / 5h
Tesla has created a new website for its fans, one mainly designed to spur them to political action on its behalf. Dubbed Tesla Engage , it was spotted by CNBC and Electrek . The company says it made the platform “to create a digital home base for all of our work, and make it easier for Tesla community members to learn what's top of mind for us, take meaningful action, and stay in the loop.” So fa

A first look at Coursera’s S-1 filing


300+TechCrunch / 5h
After TechCrunch broke the news yesterday that Coursera was planning to file its S-1 today, the edtech company officially dropped the document Friday evening. Coursera was last valued at $2.4 billion by the private markets, when it most recently raised a Series F round in October 2020 that was worth $130 million. Coursera’s S-1 filing offers a glimpse into the finances of how an edtech company, a

American Airlines ‘Vacation Day Plus $50’ Incentive For Employees To Vaccinate


View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines is offering employees who get vaccinated an extra vacation day and $50 in rewards. Here's the employee message from CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom about the incentive - something that will become increasingly important as supplies become more abundant and we need to convince vaccine hesitant people to help us stop the pandemic. Continue reading ...


Star Alliance data breach impacts huge number of airline passengers


30SlashGear / 6h
A data breach involving a third-party system provider behind the Star Alliance of airlines has exposed some information on hundreds of thousands of airline passengers, potentially including customer names and MileagePlus numbers. The leaked information won’t allow unauthorized individuals to access passengers’ accounts, however. The data breach was confirmed by Sita, which said that a ‘data secur

How to Use an S Pen With Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra


25Gizmodo / 6h
You no longer need to splurge on a gigantic Galaxy Note to use a stylus with your Samsung phone. The Galaxy S21 Ultra, which launched in February, also supports Samsung’s S Pen—though you’ll have to buy one and store it separately, because unlike the Note, the S21 Ultra doesn’t have a built-in stylus slot. Read more...

You might get Google Chrome updates a lot faster in future


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google will be shipping Chrome updates faster but the company will also offer an Extended Stable option for enterprise customers.

Snowflake latest enterprise company to feel Wall Street’s wrath after good quarter


56TechCrunch / 6h
Snowflake reported earnings this week , and the results look strong with revenue more than doubling year-over-year. However, while the company’s fourth quarter revenue rose 117% to $190.5 million, it apparently wasn’t good enough for investors, who have sent the company’s stock tumbling since it reported Wednesday after the bell. It was similar to the reaction that Salesforce received from Wall S

NASA took Perseverance for its first 'spin' on Mars


200+Engadget / 6h
NASA’s Perseverance rover has completed its first test drive since landing on the surface of Mars on February 18th . On March 4th, it went on a short 33-minute jaunt that saw it travel 21.3 feet (6.5 meters) in and around its landing site, the agency announced on Friday . The milestone is the first of many technical tests Perseverance needs to complete before it starts looking for signs of ancien

What we know about the data breach targeting frequent flyer info


The Points Guy / 6h
A “highly sophisticated” cyber attack targeting frequent flyer data has affected at least 11 airlines around the globe, including U.S. carriers American and United. The Feb. 24 incident targeted SITA, a technology provider that helps process communications and passenger information across numerous carriers. Fortunately for customers, the hackers were not successful in stealing critical informatio

An ROV Is Making Incredibly Detailed Maps of the Seafloor Off California


28Gizmodo / 6h
About 20 miles (32 kilometers) off the Californian coast, the 10,500-pound (4,7630-kilogram) remote submersible Doc Ricketts swept its strobe lights and sonar pulses across the seafloor like a transient silent disco. The vehicle wasn’t just putting on a show for the deep-sea denizens of the Pacific. It was mapping the… Read more...

Turntable.fm Is Back, and Here's How It Works


76Gizmodo / 6h
The beloved social media music site Turntable.fm is making a surprise comeback nearly eight years after it was shut down in 2013. In fact, there are two new versions: The original Turntable.fm , recently resurrected by founder Billy Chasen, and the mobile-focused Turntable.org , created by several Turntable.fm alums. Read more...

Ford Mustang Mach-E's first recall addresses loose bolts


69Engadget / 6h
The first Mach-E crossovers have barely begun to reach customers, and Ford has already issued its first recall for the vehicle . Fortunately, almost all vehicles affected by the "subframe bolt issue" noted will be serviced before being delivered, and Ford says that the "fewer than 75" affected EVs that have reached customers will get checked out by dealers who will make sure the bolts are tighten

The owner of Anki’s assets plans to relaunch Cozmo and Vector this year


52TechCrunch / 6h
Good robots don’t die — they just have their assets sold off to the highest bidder. Digital Dream Labs was there to sweep up IP in the wake of Anki’s premature implosion, back in 2019. The Pittsburgh-based edtech company had initially planned to relaunch Vector and Cozmo at some point in 2020, launching a Kickstarter campaign in March of last year. The company eventually raised $1.8 million on th

CDC COVID-19 vaccinated guidance: Complex situation, simple action


SlashGear / 7h
At a White House press briefing today, CDC director Rochelle Walensky confirmed that there would be new guidance for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals “soon.” Per Walensky, “these are complex issues, and the science is rapidly evolving.” In other words – vaccination is not a go-anywhere, do-anything pass for the person that’s been vaccinated – it’s not that simple. Vaccine distribution numbers … Co

Using cannabis to treat migraines may have a painful consequence


33SlashGear / 7h
Cannabis products have become a popular treatment option for migraine sufferers, but the temporary relief may be joined by rebound headaches, according to a new study. The preliminary research was recently published by the American Academy of Neurology and is set to be presented in mid-April. The findings are based on data from 368 chronic migraine sufferers. Of the 368 … Continue reading

WandaVision's Finale Was What You Made of It


48Gizmodo / 7h
There were as many ways that Marvel’s WandaVision series finale could have ended as there are different ways to process grief . Each of the season’s nine episodes teased this out— new plot twists that threw audiences for loops all meant to obscure, but not erase, the reality that despite all the strength she’s put on… Read more...

People Are Obsessed With the Vaccine That Only Requires One Dose


500+Futurism / 7h
When the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was approved for use, experts shared concerns that people would refuse to take it and hold out for the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines that seem to offer better protection against the coronavirus. But those fears seem to be largely misplaced. Now, The Verge reports that many people who get to choose which of the three vaccines they get are opting for the Joh

Weeks After Flight, Mask Wearing Passengers Banned For Not Wearing Masks


View from the Wing / 7h
Usually it’s fairly cut-and-dried, people don’t dispute the facts or there is a contemporaneous incident with witnesses. Here there doesn’t appear to have been a social media maelstrom, and the family says this came out of the blue. There’s no due process involved. Someone could easily be banned by mistake, maybe a cabin crew member writes down the wrong row number by mistake or the wrong seats (

Want to socially-distance at large events? Be prepared to pay more


The Points Guy / 7h
Many Americans realized the pandemic would become a problem when the NBA shut down its season last March after a player tested positive. Nearly a year later, (some) fans are back in the stands, albeit with more restrictions. Restarting large-scale events will be pivotal to reopen New York fully. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in February that sports and entertainment events would reopen at

Mix Your Dog's Routine up With the Best Wet Food


20Gizmodo / 7h
Top Product: Merrick Grain-Free Cowboy Cookout | $34 | Chewy Read more...

Hey World lets you run newsletters and blogs from your email account


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The email provider Hey has created a new service that allows users to create their own blog over email.

Mix Your Dog's Routine up With the Best Wet Food


20Lifehacker / 7h
Top Product: Merrick Grain-Free Cowboy Cookout | $34 | Chewy Read more...

Google makes it easier to test experimental features in Chrome


59Engadget / 7h
It turns out increasing the cadence of Chrome updates isn’t the only change Google has planned for its web browser. In a tweet spotted by 9to5Google (via XDA Developers ), Chrome design head Alex Ainslie detailed a new feature that makes it easier to try out any experimental functionality that Google is working on. As of this week, the browser’s Canary version includes a beaker icon where you can


You Can Claim PlayStation Plus' Monthly PS5 Games Before You Get A PS5


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500+Gizmodo / 7h
PS Plus continues to offer “free” games to subscribers, and, in recent months, has even started offering PlayStation 5 games. If you don’t have a still-impossible-to-find PS5, you’re not quite S.O.L.. You just have to claim those games through a web browser. Read more...

American Airlines’ Employee Vaccination Incentive


54One Mile at a Time / 7h
American Airlines has just given employees an incentive to get vaccinated, following a similar announcement from Marriott yesterday . American Airlines encourages employee vaccination American Airlines employees who get the COVID-19 vaccine will receive an extra vacation day in 2022, plus $50 in Nonstop Thanks recognition points . This incentive is available to all US-based mainline and wholly ow

Ask These Questions at Your Next Job Interview


67Lifehacker / 7h
Interviews are a two-way street. As much as the interviewer is taking a microscope to you and your skills, you’re analyzing whether the company is genuinely the right fit for you . Asking questions during your interview helps you understand the company culture and is key to a successful interview. Job hunting site… Read more...

The Starship Landing Looks Absolutely Incredible in Slow Motion


300+Futurism / 7h
Big Boom SpaceX’s Starship SN10 prototype experienced a bit of an oopsie after managing to land . The tower of stainless steel decided to give up the ghost several minutes after touchdown on Wednesday, going up in a massive plume of flames — just like its two predecessors SN8 and SN9. “RIP SN10, honorable discharge,” Musk tweeted after the event. Slow Mo Courtesy of space launch photography YouTu

NASA's Perseverance rover shares a photo of its first tracks on Mars


51Mashable / 7h
NASA's Perseverance rover is officially on the move across the dusty surface of Mars. The rover traveled about 16 feet near its landing site, NASA announced in a live conference Friday. This is its first confirmed movement since the mission successfully landed on Feb. 18. Photographic proof was shared through the official Perseverance Twitter account. I’m on the move! Just took my first test driv

Deep Science: AI adventures in arts and letters


100+TechCrunch / 7h
There’s more AI news out there than anyone can possibly keep up with. But you can stay tolerably up to date on the most interesting developments with this column, which collects AI and machine learning advancements from around the world and explains why they might be important to tech, startups or civilization. To begin on a lighthearted note: The ways researchers find to apply machine learning t

How the Biden administration is approaching crypto regulations


68TechCrunch / 7h
Leigh Cuen Contributor Leigh Cuen is a reporter in New York City. Her work has been published by Vice, Business Insider, Newsweek, Teen Vogue, Al Jazeera English, The Jerusalem Post, and many others. Follow her on Instagram at @leighcuen . More posts by this contributor Meet the entrepreneurs bringing bitcoin to institutions How emerging markets are approaching crypto It’s hard to imagine a worse

Turntable.fm Is Back, and Here's How It Works


76Lifehacker / 7h
The beloved social media music site Turntable.fm is making a surprise comeback nearly eight years after it was shut down in 2013. In fact, there are two new versions: The original Turntable.fm , recently resurrected by founder Billy Chasen, and the mobile-focused Turntable.org , created by several Turntable.fm alums. Read more...

McAfee Is Indicted for Altcoin Pump-and-Dumps and ICO Schemes


John McAfee Fraud US•
400+Wired / 7h
The 75-year-old antivirus entrepreneur faces up to 80 years in prison if convicted.

Stop Letting Google Get Away With It


24Gizmodo / 7h
After spending more than a decade building up massive profits off targeted advertising, Google announced on Wednesday that it’s planning to do away with any sort of individual tracking and targeting once the cookie is out of the picture . Read more...

Apex Legends serves up Chaos Theory event, no-fill queue alongside Switch launch


SlashGear / 7h
Apex Legends has a big week ahead of it. Not only will it be launching on Nintendo Switch on March 9th, but that’s also the date that the Chaos Theory Collection Event begins. In fact, the Switch launch and the Chaos Theory event are just two parts of what’s looking like a rather massive update that introduces a new game … Continue reading

Amazon's 'Good Night Oppy' will tell the story of NASA's Opportunity Mars rover


64Engadget / 8h
With Perseverance capturing the imagination of people the world over, Amazon plans to tell the story of one of its predecessors. The company’s Amazon Studios division announced today it’s working on a documentary on NASA’s Opportunity rover called Good Night Oppy . The project will see Ryan White, the director of the 2020 documentary Assassins , work with Industrial Light and Magic and NASA’s Jet

Paramount+ Is Extremely Late to the Party and Pretty Unremarkable


98Gizmodo / 8h
CBS All Access is no more and in its place has emerged Paramount+, the latest service to vault into the streaming fray as a paid subscription offering. But Paramount+ also arrives at a tough time for smaller services, which are competing—whether they admit it or not—against much larger giants like Disney+ and Netflix.… Read more...

Water-Resistant vs. Waterproof: the Best Smart Watches with Protection from The Elements


28Gizmodo / 8h
Your watch is designed to live on your wrist, so you shouldn’t have to baby it—every scratch, ding, and splash of water should be a reminder of the baller life you lead. (Okay, most of my dings come from smacking it against the door, but I can pretend.) And while electronics and water usually don’t mix, today’s best… Read more...

Special dog food recalled, but not for the reason you think


SlashGear / 8h
If you purchase special frozen raw pet food or dog food, you should check out a new recall highlighted by the FDA. Bravo Packing is recalling all of its Ground Beef Raw Pet Food and Performance Dog food because of potential contamination with Listeria and Salmonella, which can make pets and humans sick. A number of recent pet food recalls … Continue reading

Microsoft adds Startup Boost, Sleeping Tabs to Edge build 89


51Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / We're not sure why Chromium-based Edge's branding seems so thoroughly wet. (credit: Microsoft) This week, Microsoft announced several more features trickling down to Edge Stable from its Beta insider channel. These features include Startup Boost, Sleeping Tabs, Vertical Tabs, and a more navigable History dialog. The company also announced some welcome interface tweaks to Bing—which Micr

Are You Happy Now, You Jackals?


Gizmodo / 8h
You whined and you complained and you moaned. And no, you’re not getting your “Edit Tweet” button, but Twitter is testing something nearly as good. Will it make you happy? Read more...

Want To Kick Your Nicotine Habit? These Hemp Flower Cigarettes Can Help.


41Futurism / 8h
More people than ever before are trying to kick the habit of smoking cigarettes. After years of warnings, the health risks associated with tobacco have finally penetrated the public consciousness. But that doesn’t mean quitting is any easier. After all, tobacco contains nicotine, which is extremely addictive. Beyond that, many smokers have trouble leaving the ritual of smoking behind. But thanks

Uncanny Deepfake Tom Cruise Fools People on TikTok


300+Futurism / 8h
Deepfake Tom Cruise Hollywood star Tom Cruise just joined TikTok. Or did he? Videos uploaded by an account called DeepTomCruise shocked users on the video sharing platform with its uncanny clips of a — but not the — Tom Cruise playing golf and doing magic tricks, as The Guardian reports . The masterful deepfakes are the result of some hard work by Belgian visual effects artist Christopher Ume, wh

Get Free Chicken Nuggets at Wendy's This Week


36Lifehacker / 8h
Most fast food chains, at this point, have gotten into the free food game—throwing certain complimentary menu items in with your order when you buy something else. Occasionally, you’ll get truly lucky and it’ll be a no-purchase-necessary situation. Read more...


Tesla has closed its forums to launch a social platform and fans are not happy


68TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla plans to shut down the forums section on its website as it launches a new social platform called the Tesla Engagement Platform, a move that’s raised the ire of a community of its most ardent supporters. Tesla first announced the new engagement platform with a notice at the top of its forums page that reads: “Starting March 15th, Tesla Forums will become read only. To continue the conversati

American Airlines offering $50, extra vacation day to vaccinated employees


The Points Guy / 8h
Sure, we’re all eager for it to be safe to travel the world again , but few are more invested than the largest global airlines. With the ongoing pandemic and strict border restrictions impacting bookings, airlines have a greater incentive than most to see a return to normal life — and, ideally, an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. With some states now moving to reopen — despite warnings from public h

Visual Studio Code now runs natively on M1 Macs


93Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / The 2020, M1-equipped Mac mini. (credit: Samuel Axon) Microsoft has released a new version of source-code editor Visual Studio Code that runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs like the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models with Apple M1 chips. The change came in Visual Studio Code 1.54 (now 1.54.1, thanks to a bug fix update), which is available as a universal 64-bit binary, as is

John McAfee charged with fraud over cryptocurrency


John McAfee Fraud US•
1KBBC News - Technology / 8h
The businessman is accused of promoting cryptocurrency to his followers to inflate prices.

France Tested Nuclear Weapons in Africa. Now Radioactive Dust Is Drifting Back Into France.


6KFuturism / 8h
Welcome Home Back in 1960, France conducted nuclear tests in the Sahara Desert. Referred to by the codename Gerboise Bleue, the tests included the detonation of four nuclear bombs in Algeria over the course of 14 months. Now, fallout from those explosions is coming back home, according to Euronews , as strong seasonal winds carry radioactive Saharan dust all the way back to France. Thankfully, ex

Make a Streamlined Dirty Martini With Freezer-Cold Gin


57Lifehacker / 8h
I love drinking martinis— all kinds of martinis —but the salty, ice-cold dirty martini is my first gin-based love. They are particularly good when consumed in an inflatable hot tub , which is where I do most of my drinking these days. Read more...

Water-Resistant vs. Waterproof: the Best Smart Watches with Protection from The Elements


28Lifehacker / 8h
Your watch is designed to live on your wrist, so you shouldn’t have to baby it—every scratch, ding, and splash of water should be a reminder of the baller life you lead. (Okay, most of my dings come from smacking it against the door, but I can pretend.) And while electronics and water usually don’t mix, today’s best… Read more...

DJI's VR goggles let you see the world from your drone's point of view – Future Blink


32Mashable / 8h
The DJI FPV Combo racing drone gives you a real-time, immersive drone-flying experience thanks to VR googles. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Vr Headset , Dji , Fpv , and Dji Drones

The world's largest telescope is edging closer to completion


400+Engadget / 8h
This week, the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Mirror Lab began work on the sixth of seven primary mirror segments for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). On March 1st, the lab started heating its one-of-a-kind glass furnace to a temperature of 1,165 degrees Celsius. That in itself was a major milestone in a manufacturing process known as spin-casting. It took about four months to mak

Eddie Murphy and the 'Coming 2 America' cast on waiting 32 years to make the sequel


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28Mashable / 8h
The long-awaited sequel to Coming to America is finally here, and no one is more excited than the cast and crew. Read more... More about Amazon , Mashable Video , Tracy Morgan , Eddie Murphy , and Coming To America

Hot Wheels Red Line Club vehicles no longer limited to members


SlashGear / 9h
In the year 2021, the Hot Wheels Collectors Club will expand with a digital option for memberships. With said membership, Hot Wheels will release the 2021 Red Line Club ’70 Boss 302 Mustang. This year’s Hot Wheels Red Line Club die-cast car will be the first to be offered without the membership limit, allowing “a more inclusive opportunity for fans … Continue reading

How to Make Vertical Tabs Better in Edge Chromium


32Lifehacker / 9h
Update your Edge Chromium browser today, and you’ll get a fun little prompt asking you whether you want to enable the browser’s new Vertical Tabs feature. As one who always likes trying new things, I decided to take my browser’s suggestion. Read more...

$245 Roundtrip Business Class Tickets To Europe Are Being Cancelled


24View from the Wing / 9h
When I wrote about this fare on Wednesday, I offered that "I would not make non-refundable travel plans around this for a few days, just in case the airline gets a case of seller’s remorse." That's exactly what has happened. TAP Air Portugal is cancelling tickets and refunding purchases. Continue reading ...

Study reveals vegan diets may jeopardize bone health


SlashGear / 9h
Eating a vegan diet — which excludes all animal-based foods — may lead to poorer bone health compared to that of people who eat a more varied diet, according to a new study from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). The findings were based on an analysis of data from 36 vegans, as well as 36 people who … Continue reading

California bill would require all self-driving vehicles to be zero emission by 2025


71TechCrunch / 9h
California might be the first state to give self-driving cars a deadline to electrify. In mid-February, a bill was quietly introduced into the California State Legislature that would require all autonomous vehicles to also be zero emission by 2025. Proposed Bill SB 500 , which was introduced by Senator Dave Min and sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), would directly affect the na

Now's your chance to buy a 3D printed house – Future Blink


86Mashable / 9h
A series of 3D printed homes from ICON are now on sale in Austin, Texas. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Icon , Houses , 3d Printing , and Austin Texas

Proposed law could force ISPs to stop hiding true size of monthly bills


100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | McCaig) Internet service providers could be required to release "broadband nutrition labels" with detailed information about prices, speeds, and data caps under legislation introduced by US Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.). Craig's " Broadband Consumer Transparency Act " would bring back expanded transparency requirements that were eliminated when then-Federal Communicat

Apple's Find My app may soon let you know if someone is keeping tabs on you


26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple is testing out an Item Safety Alerts feature in the iOS 14.5 beta to help prevent unwanted tracking and stalking.

Cheap laptop deals: prices starting at just $189.99 at the Best Buy 3-day sale


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Cheap laptop deals have arrived at the Best Buy 3-day sale, including price cuts from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more.

NASA’s New Mars Rover Is Officially on the Move


Futurism / 9h
First Steps NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is officially on the move. Recently uploaded images show the six-wheeled robot’s tracks imprinted in the surrounding Martian dust. The rover first landed in the Jezero Crater on February 18. Since then, it’s been testing its various scientific instruments and stretching its seven feet-foot arm. “A quick test of my steering, and things are looking good as


Why You Need Alone Time


44Lifehacker / 9h
There’s a name for the feeling of sadness we get if we spend too much time alone: We are lonely. But what about the negative feelings that can come from not spending enough time alone? Read more...

The US Has a Covid 'Scariants' Problem. Here's How to Fix It


200+Wired / 9h
Researchers are racing to understand new versions of the coronavirus. But without scientific standards, too many mutants are getting the monster treatment.

WandaVision episode 9 recap: a muddled but emotionally satisfying final act


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20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Everybody's after Wanda, Vision and the kids in WandaVision episode 9.

How to Find Success Within Your Failures


100+Lifehacker / 9h
There might be no better representation of failure than when a project you’ve been working on explodes spectacularly in front of an audience of thousands. When SpaceX CEO Elon Musk does it—like his company arguably did at the very tail end of its Starship prototype launch on Wednesday —the agony of failure is made… Read more...

Very Best Things About The Southwest Airlines Companion Pass


33View from the Wing / 9h
The Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is arguably the best deal in all of travel. After earning 125,000 eligible points from qualifying sources in a normal calendar year you can bring a companion along on your Southwest Airlines travels usually for just taxes. The three Southwest Airlines personal credit cards all have offers, though, that allow you to earn a Companion Pass as part of their initi

Traveling Brits to be required to carry form indicating travel is essential or face $276 fine


The Points Guy / 9h
The U.K. will soon require all passengers to fill out a declaration that their outbound travel is essential. And if they don’t do so, they may be fined as much as £200 (about $276). As of Monday , Britons who are looking to travel abroad must have with them a travel declaration form, indicating that they’re traveling for essential reasons. The form must be downloaded , completed and signed prior

69 Percent of Americans Want the COVID Vaccine


2KFuturism / 9h
Great news: The number of Americans who say they would take a coronavirus vaccine if it were offered to them is continuing to steadily climb. As of the latest Pew Research Center survey , 69 percent of Americans say they would “definitely” or at least “probably” get vaccinated. To be fair, that includes the 19 percent of the more than 10,000 survey respondents who’d already received at least one

How and when to hire your first product manager


100+TechCrunch / 9h
In the world of early-stage startups, job titles are often a formality. In reality, each employee may handle a dozen responsibilities outside their job description. The choose-your-own-adventure type of work style is part of the magic of startups and often why generalists thrive here. However, as a company progresses and the team grows, there comes a time when a founder needs to carve out dedicat

Dirt 5 and NBA 2K21 get big weekend promos on Steam


SlashGear / 9h
If you’re on the hunt for something to play this weekend, Steam may have you covered there. In addition to the normal weekend sale the company hosts week in and week out, Steam has also sent two rather big titles free-to-play for the weekend. Those games are also on sale, so if you try them out and decide that you … Continue reading

J&J Shots Administered, States Reopen Too Soon, and More News


81Wired / 9h
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

'WandaVision' wraps up with a straightforward finale — and classic MCU tease


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66Mashable / 9h
WandaVision 's ninth and final episode dropped on Friday, a surprisingly straightforward 49 minutes after one of the most sprawling and ambitious experiments in television history. That's refreshing compared to the increasingly bloated run times of superhero movies and depth of Marvel comics lore. "The Series Finale" brought WandaVision full circle with a powerful emotional arc and classic MCU fi

How to watch Deutschland 89 free online in the UK and stream every episode anywhere


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
As Kolibri goes rogue in the final series of the gripping German spy drama, here's how to watch Deutschland 89 online free in the UK or stream it anywhere.

Torvalds warns the world: Don’t use the Linux 5.12-rc1 kernel


200+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Penguins aren't all equally trustworthy. (credit: Bernard Spragg ) In a message to the Linux Kernel Mailing List yesterday , founding developer Linus Torvalds warned the world not to use the 5.12-rc1 kernel in his public git tree. Hey peeps - some of you may have already noticed that in my public git tree, the "v5.12-rc1" tag has magically been renamed to "v5.12-rc1-dontuse". It's still

UK’s MHRA says it has ‘concerns’ about Babylon Health — and flags legal gap around triage chatbots


80TechCrunch / 10h
The U.K.’s medical device regulator has admitted it has concerns about VC-backed AI chatbot maker Babylon Health. It made the admission in a letter sent to a clinician who’s been raising the alarm about Babylon’s approach toward patient safety and corporate governance since 2017. The HSJ reported on the MHRA’s letter to Dr. David Watkins yesterday. TechCrunch has reviewed the letter (see below),

Everything you want to know about cabins and suites on Carnival Cruise Line ships


The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Picking a cabin on a Carnival Cruise Line ship isn’t nearly as complicated as picking a cabin on, say, a Royal Caribbean or a Celebrity Cruises ship. Unlike some of its biggest competitors, Carnival isn’t known for a huge range of cabin categories on its vessels. The vast majority of the accommodations on Carnival sh

The Guy Who Literally Coined ‘Net Neutrality’ Now Works for Biden


200+Gizmodo / 10h
The reign of telecoms shills meddling in internet regulations seems to be coming to a close, at least for now. The New York Times reports that Joe Biden has chosen Tim Wu, who’s credited with defining foundational concepts like net neutrality, to serve on the National Economic Council in a new role as a special… Read more...

Lumi Keys Is a Delightful Way to Learn Piano Basics Without a Piano


100+Gizmodo / 10h
For those of us who’ve gone a while without flexing our sheet music-reading muscle, or even for those who are looking to give piano a go for the first time but are limited by space (or budget), Lumi wants to help you learn the basics on a funky illuminated keyboard that gamifies the process. For the most part, it gets… Read more...

Bundle up With 20% off Huckberry's Waxed Trucker Jacket


Gizmodo / 10h
Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket | $192 | Huckberry Read more...

Dan Siroker’s new startup Scribe automates Zoom note-taking


200+TechCrunch / 10h
Optimizely co-founder Dan Siroker said the idea for his new startup Scribe goes back to a couple of personal experiences — and although Scribe’s first product is focused on Zoom, those experiences weren’t Zoom-related at all. Instead, Siroker recalled starting to go deaf and then having an “epiphany” the first time he put in a hearing aid, as he recovered a sense he thought he’d lost. “That reall

Startup Creates Tiny Drill to Burrow Through Your Brain With Magnets


100+Futurism / 10h
A startup called Bionaut Labs has an unusual plan for fighting brain tumors: injecting tiny metallic drills into your body and dragging them around with a powerful magnet, from outside the body. The microrobots are essentially millimeter-sized screws that can shuttle and administer drugs to precise targets, The Los Angeles Times reports . The tech would give doctors a way to deliver drugs without


Congresswoman drops social media report on Republicans who tried to overturn the election for Trump


500+Mashable / 10h
Read more... More about Donald Trump , Social Media , Republican , Culture , and Web Culture

Fitbit Ace 3 leaked: A fitness tracker your kid will probably want [UPDATE: Statement]


SlashGear / 10h
Today the Fitbit Ace 3 leaked in almost all ways, appearing in press photos, with press details, and attached to a reveal date. The Fitbit Ace 3 is (as the name implies) the third version of Fitbit’s kid-aimed fitness tracker, appearing here in black and blue. This device works with a larger OLED display than its predecessors, with features that … Continue reading

U.S. Traffic Deaths Spiked in 2020, Even as People Stayed Off the Road


100+Gizmodo / 10h
The covid-19 pandemic had a surprising effect on road fatalities in 2020, new data released this week suggests. Despite people staying at home more and driving less overall, more than 42,000 Americans were estimated to have been killed during a car crash last year—a higher death toll than seen in 2019. It’s likely… Read more...

John McAfee Charged With Exactly What You Thought He Would Be Charged With


100+Gizmodo / 10h
John McAfee, founder of the well-known antivirus and cybersecurity firm that bears his name, has been indicted in federal court in Manhattan for charges related to securities fraud and money laundering, the Department of Justice announced Friday. Read more...

Tesla’s Stock Tumbles Amid Sales Worries and Market Volatility


100+NYT > Technology / 10h
Investors appear to be reconsidering the high share price as other automakers offer more electric vehicles.

RTX 3060, RTX 3070, and RTX 3090 in stock on Newegg Shuffle - for a limited time


27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Get hard to find RTX 3060, RTX 3070, and RTX 3090 GPUs thanks to this latest Newegg Shuffle for March 5.

Nubia's Red Magic 6 Is a Frankly Ridiculous Phone


30Gizmodo / 10h
I know big and shouty gaming phones aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but you still have to appreciate it when a company goes all-in on performance. That’s precisely what Nubia has done with the new Red Magic 6. Read more...

How Rani Therapeutics’ robotic pill could change subcutaneous injection treatment


100+TechCrunch / 10h
A new auto-injecting pill might soon become a replacement for subcutaneous injection treatments. The idea for this so-called robotic pill came out of a research project around eight years ago from InCube Labs — a life sciences lab operated by Rani Therapeutics Chairman and CEO Mir Imran, who has degrees in electrical and biomedical engineering from Rutgers University. A prominent figure in life s

All of the Covid-19 Vaccines Are Equally Worthy of Your Arm


300+Wired / 10h
Headlines about the Johnson & Johnson trial results cite an efficacy rate lower than Pfizer’s and Moderna’s. But one figure doesn’t tell the whole story.

A Ghost Radio Station Has Been Broadcasting the Same Traffic Report for Obama's 2013 Inauguration for 8 Years


400+Gizmodo / 10h
Here’s something that you’d normally see in a post-apocalyptic, zombie TV show, only instead of a mysterious radio message luring Rick and the gang to a group of cannibals, it’s a road closure notice from Obama’s second presidential inauguration. According to The Drive , the same AM radio station in Washington, D.C.… Read more...

NetJets hopes to add 20 supersonic planes to private jet fleet


The Points Guy / 10h
While plenty of private jet flyers are fortunate enough to travel the world in their own planes , that certainly isn’t the case for everyone. Instead, many high-flyers either charter planes on demand or participate in fractional ownership programs like NetJets, making it possible to experience the convenience of private jet travel without the astronomical cost . NetJets’ fleet could soon be getti

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 ready for rugged phone future


SlashGear / 10h
The next Samsung smartphone is the Galaxy XCover 5, revealed for the first time this week. This device works with some of the most modern smartphone features and abilities and has a rugged exterior for protection against the elements and everyday hardcore life. It’s not the most extravagant device in the world – but it doesn’t need to be! The … Continue reading

Trolls Are Spreading a Rumor That Elon Musk Is Dead


100+Futurism / 10h
RIP Elon Let’s get the obvious out of the way first: Elon Musk does not appear to be dead. But today, trolls on Twitter started flooding the social media network with made-up screenshots using the hashtag #RIPElon . Some screenshots showed faked headlines , including “Elon Musk reportedly dead at 49 following Tesla battery malfunction,” or “Elon Musk is dead — what this means for the stock market

The Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Films on Paramount+


84Gizmodo / 10h
Another day, another streaming service . Yesterday marked the debut of Paramount+, the new name of the service formerly called CBS All Access . With it came a lot of new content to consume. io9 has some suggestions so you don’t have to endlessly scroll. Read more...

Address cybersecurity challenges before rolling out robotic process automation


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Alan Radford Contributor Alan Radford is regional CTO of One Identity and has a passion for helping organizations solve unique challenges in the identity and access management space. Robotic process automation (RPA) is making a major impact across every industry. But many don’t know how common the technology is and may not realize that they are interacting with it regularly. RPA is a growing mega

Microsoft Edge gets a vertical makeover and speed upgrade


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Microsoft has added a startup boost feature to Edge to make its browser launch even faster after a system reboot.

Take Two CEO says you’re ‘ready’ to pay more for games


SlashGear / 11h
With the arrival of this new generation of games consoles comes a renewed debate on the cost of games. Most AAA games cost $60 at retail, and it’s been that way for some time. Of the publishers who are eyeing a jump to $70 retail games, Take Two has been one of the most aggressive and visible, wasting little time … Continue reading

Latest wild MCU rumor says The Mutants could be the name of a new X-Men movie


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A rumored movie called The Mutants hints at the X-Men's MCU arrival – but we're not convinced just yet.

For Today Only, You Can Get 50% off a Stainless Steel Apple Watch Band From Nomad [Exclusive]


32Lifehacker / 11h
Stainless Steel Apple Watch Band | $60 | Nomad | Promo code KINJA50 Read more...

White House signals coming antitrust push with Tim Wu appointment


100+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / The White House South Lawn, which is unfortunately not the view most folks working for a presidential administration have. (credit: Joe Daniel Price | Getty Images ) Longtime tech critic Tim Wu is joining the Biden administration as an adviser on technology and competition, a signal that the White House is likely to push for policies that rein in Big Tech. Wu will be serving on the Nati


Guide To Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences


300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
While miles & points is the primary focus of this blog, sometimes it’s fun to look at some of the other travel experiences out there. In that sense I wanted to take a closer look at the Four Seasons private jet , which is a pretty unique (and pricey!) experience. It’s an especially exciting time for this concept, as Four Seasons will start flying an all-new jet with its upcoming journeys. What is

A ‘Travesty’ in the World of Building Codes Could Erode Cities’ Ability to Fight Climate Change


91Gizmodo / 11h
Backroom deals, undemocratic processes, shutting out local voices in favor of industry interests. There’s soap-opera level drama happening in an unlikely space: the world of building codes. But the issues at hand are more than made-for-TV drama, and the outcome could have devastating effects on energy efficiency and… Read more...

How to beat Paper Mario really fast by… playing Ocarina of Time?


81Ars Technica / 11h
Probably the only Paper Mario speedrun you've ever seen that includes extensive Ocarina of Time gameplay. The idea of using video games as a way to achieve some form of Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE) on classic hardware has come a long way since seven years ago, when TASbot publicly reprogrammed a Super NES on the fly via Super Mario World . There are now dozens of examples of similar glitches th

Sports Are the Internet’s Secret Key


100+NYT > Technology / 11h
To glimpse the future of entertainment on the internet, pay attention to where we can watch football.

The best gaming laptops could soon see the same stock shortage as the RTX 3080


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cryptominers are reportedly buying up stock of RTX 30-series gaming laptops.

Optical Illusion Photo Shows Huge Oil Tanker Hovering Over the Sea


1KFuturism / 11h
Floating Ships A bizarre photograph of a ship seemingly hovering above the sea off the coast of Cornwall, UK, is making its rounds online this week. The image, taken by local photographer David Morris, shows a giant oil tanker apparently defying gravity. But — shocker — the tanker hasn’t actually found a way to defeat the laws of physics. Instead, The Guardian reports, it’s an illusion caused by

Under intense pressure, WHO skips summary report on coronavirus origin


94Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / Liang Wannian (2nd L) and Peter Ben Embarek (3rd R) both members of the WHO-China joint study team, shake hands after the WHO-China joint study press conference in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, on Feb. 9, 2021. (credit: Getty | Xinhua News Agency ) Facing intense international pressure and criticism , the World Health Organization has abandoned plans to release a summary report

It's Not Too Early to Plan Your Next Vacation


48Lifehacker / 11h
Fewer than 10% of Americans have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but that fact hasn’t deterred many from getting excited about their post-pandemic lives (especially the governors of Texas and Mississippi , but that’s a separate issue). After a year of lockdowns, it seems we’re all feeling cooped up:… Read more...

Virgin Atlantic will offer free Wi-Fi for passengers — but not any time soon


The Points Guy / 11h
Virgin Atlantic plans to roll out free Wi-Fi as part of its offering to passengers. But, don’t expect to be able to take advantage any time soon, as the airline says that free Wi-Fi is still a long ways off. As reported by PaxEx.aero , Virgin Atlantic’s In-Flight Entertainment and Communications Manager Mark Cheyney said in a Connected Aviation Intelligence webinar that the carrier is still relyi

Eco raises $26M in a16z-led round to scale its digital cryptocurrency platform


100+TechCrunch / 11h
‍Eco, which has built out a digital global cryptocurrency platform, announced Friday that it has raised $26 million in a funding round led by a16z Crypto. Founded in 2018, the SF-based startup’s platform is designed to be used as a payment tool around the world for daily-use transactions. The company emphasizes that it’s “not a bank, checking account, or credit card.” “We’re building something be

Myanmar coup: YouTube removes channels run by army amid violence


1KBBC News - Technology / 11h
The armed forces are accused of spreading disinformation online amid a violent crackdown.

Big Tech critic and net neutrality advocate Tim Wu is joining the White House


94Engadget / 11h
The man who coined net neutrality is heading back to work for the government. President Joe Biden has appointed Columbia law professor Tim Wu to the White House's National Economic Council. According to The New York Times , he'll serve as a special assistant to the president, advising him on technology and competition policy. It's an appointment that does not require approval from the Senate. Hap

Early-stage investor Mayfield shows how to scale up your biotech startup at TC Early Stage in April


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Founders in the earliest stages of startup life face a hefty learning curve. Just some of the core competencies you need to lock down include how to raise VC funding, recruiting the right people, finding product-market fit and building a killer go-to-market team. The list goes on and on…and on. You’ll learn about all those topics and more at TechCrunch Early Stage Operations & Fundraising taking

The Toyota Highlander hybrid is a big three-row with a buzzy engine


20Ars Technica / 11h
This is the 2021 Toyota Highlander hybrid, one of the few three-row SUVs you can buy with a hybrid powertrain. I'm not quite sure exactly when the three-row SUV became the American family car, but we're firmly in that era now. The country has always liked its vehicles to be big , and the extra height of an SUV makes it extra-bigger. Which is why it's disappointing that there are so few hybrid thr

YouTube removes five TV channels run by Myanmar's military


44Engadget / 11h
YouTube has taken down channels connected to five TV stations run by Myanmar's military (Tatmadaw) in the wake of further violence in the country. The service told the New York Times it removed the channels for breaking its community guidelines but it didn't explain the decision any further. Among the removed channels were ones for Myanmar Radio and Television and Myawaddy Media, which air news,

Hubble Captures Stunning View of a Spiral Galaxy


1KGizmodo / 11h
NGC 2336 was discovered over a century ago, but the big, blue spiral galaxy has never looked better, thanks to an eye-catching image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. Read more...

China Releases Stunning Images From Mars Orbiter


3KFuturism / 11h
Mars Up Close The China National Space Administration (CNSA) released several new high-definition images this week captured by its Tianwen-1 Mars probe, currently in the Red Planet’s orbit, the South China Morning Post reports . The agency released two panchromatic (meaning sensitive to all wavelengths of visible light), high resolution images showing the planet’s surface, dotted with tiny dunes,

Turntable.fm is back and Turntable.fm is also coming back


100Engadget / 12h
2021 is bringing back some good things we've lost in the past. Social DJ site Turntable.fm launched ten years ago, letting people take turns to add songs to a shared playlist in a room with their friends (or strangers). Sadly, it shut down in 2013 over high operating costs and a shrinking audience. Now, though, not only is the website itself back up and running (though with a password required fo

How to watch Raya and the Last Dragon: stream online with Disney Plus Premier Access


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Stream Disney's new animated blockbuster on Disney Plus Premier Access today - here's how to watch Raya and the Last Dragon online wherever you are.

Huawei is working on its own Gmail alternative


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new email service from Huawei seems to be undergoing testing.


Create a Backyard 'Mud Kitchen' for Your Kids This Spring


90Lifehacker / 12h
As the ground outside starts to thaw and we coax our kids back into regular outdoor play, it might be time to get them set up with nature’s greatest sensory activity—the mud kitchen. Read more...

Eero's CEO Is Betting That Wifi Will Thrive in the 5G Era


29Gizmodo / 12h
Nick Weaver has a dog in the 5G fight. Read more...

Get a Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD for $30 off Today at Best Buy


36Gizmodo / 12h
Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD | $300 | Best Buy Read more...

Starting Today, American Airlines Flies To Brazil Without Lie Flat Business Class Or Hot Meals In Coach


41View from the Wing / 12h
Starting this evening American Airlines will launch an new service to Brazil operated by a Boeing 737 in Oasis configuration, Miami - Manaus, the primary departure point for the Amazon Rainforest. Continue reading ...

Breathe easier with a new-to-you Dyson air purifier, now on sale for under $200


40Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100: You can get a refurbished Dyson Pure Cool Link TP02 air-purifying fan on sale at Walmart for only $199.99 as of March 5. (It's normally listed at $299.99, so this deal's saving you 33%.) The first day it's finally warm enough to crack open your windows is an early-spring milestone that's sort of hard to celebrate. Yes, that 60-degree air blowing through your living room is a sure sign

Yes, Chainmail Is Really Hard to Draw


100+Wired / 12h
Ultima artist Denis Loubet knows this for a fact.

Cheap TV deal! This 75-inch 4K TV is on sale for just $629.99 at Best Buy


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A fantastic cheap TV deal - this Hisense 75-inch 4K TV gets a massive $370 price cut at the Best Buy 4-day sale.

Razer Anzu takes company to the next level in lifestyle wearables


SlashGear / 12h
The gaming lifestyle company Razer revealed a pair of smartglasses called Razer Anzu. The “Anzu Smart Glasses” are a “one-of-a-kind wearable” with touch controls, open-ear audio, and special lenses. You can roll with 35% blue light filtering lenses, 99% UVA/UVB protective polarized sunglasses, and an always-appreciated replaceable lens system. These glasses work with Bluetooth 5.1 with 60ms laten

iPhone 12 mini deals: Get Apple's affordable flagship for the same price as the iPhone 11


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Snatch up the fun-sized flagship iPhone in this great value iPhone 12 mini deal, courtesy of Fonehouse.

How Candlekeep Mysteries Is Bringing One of Dungeons & Dragons' Most Iconic Libraries to Life


37Gizmodo / 12h
When Dungeons & Dragons fans think of the Sword Coast, they might cast their mind’s eye to its most infamous locale: the city of Baldur’s Gate, the titular trade hub that was brought to life in the legendary CRPG series . But true adventure in the Forgotten Realms is born of knowledge—and adventurers in the know would… Read more...

A Note From The Publisher of Futurism


300+Futurism / 12h
Dear Futurism Readers — I’m James Del. For the past 4 years, I’ve been the publisher of Futurism.com — but this is my first time writing for the site. Nice to finally meet you. Broadly speaking, it’s my job to ensure that our small, ten-person operation has the means to continue supporting itself as we bring curated and original science and tech news, perspective, takeaways, and features to our m

5 reasons to switch from cable to streaming


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Amazon Fire TV can help you find content you love and even control your smart home

New Fitbit smartwatch could arrive on March 15


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Fitbit Ace 3 will be the company's third fitness tracker designed specifically for children.

The World Wastes 1 Billion Tons of Food a Year, and It’s Frying the Planet


100+Gizmodo / 12h
If you’ve ever overstuffed your fridge and let some leftovers go bad in the back of it, you’re not alone. People toss more than 1 billion tons of food in the trash every year, according to a new United Nations report . But it doesn’t have to be this way. Read more...

For Today Only, You Can Get 50% off a Stainless Steel Apple Watch Band From Nomad [Exclusive]


32Gizmodo / 12h
Stainless Steel Apple Watch Band | $60 | Nomad | Promo code KINJA50 Read more...

How to Stop Yourself From Wasting Money on Health Gimmicks


32Lifehacker / 12h
Whenever I see a compelling ad for a new health or fitness product or hear about a tantalizing trend, I must admit I’m as tempted as anybody else. Sometimes stuff looks cool! I imagine myself like the people in the ad, reaping the benefits being promised—and then I snap out of it, and ask myself two questions. Read more...

DC vs. Marvel: The long history behind the ultimate comic book rivalry


24Mashable / 12h
In the great comic book battle, which giant reigns supreme? Mashable's Danica D'Souza walks through the age-old, history-spanning DC vs. Marvel rivalry. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Dc Comics , Marvel Cinematic Universe , Dc Universe , and Marvel Comics

The best deals we found this week: $70 off the 256GB iPad Air and more


41Engadget / 12h
There was no shortage of tech deals available across the internet this week. Apple's 256GB iPad Air was discounted to its lowest price yet and Google's midrange Pixel 4a 5G smartphone fell to $450. Nintendo Switch owners can still grab a few accessories like the Ring Fit Adventure and the Switch Pro Controller for less, while Bose's high-end 700 wireless headphones remain $80 off. Here are the be

Typing my way down the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole with the Drop CTRL


73Ars Technica / 12h
It's a beauty: The Drop CTRL keyboard [credit: Iljitsch van Beijnum ] The keyboard is one of the two parts of a computer setup where flesh and blood meet plastic and metal. (The other being the mouse or trackpad.) Using a keyboard effectively means moving fingers with the precision a computer can understand, often doing so faster than the speed of conscious thought. So although many people are fi

Friday's Best Deals: Beats Solo Pro, AeroGarden Harvest, Ring Fit Adventure, Eufy Smart Lock Touch, Nomad Apple Watch Band, Wine Glasses, PowerBeats Pro, and More


64Lifehacker / 12h
Beats Solo Pro and the AeroGarden Harvest lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...


Albertsons taps Tortoise for remote-controlled grocery delivery robots


100+TechCrunch / 12h
Albertsons Companies, the grocery giant that owns Safeway and Jewel-Osco, has launched a pilot program that will test grocery delivery using remote-controlled delivery robots developed by Silicon Valley startup Tortoise. The pilot will start at two Safeway locations in Northern California, although Tortoise co-founder and president Dmitry Shevelenko said if successful, he expects the pilot to con

The technology selloff is getting to be somewhat material


100+TechCrunch / 12h
Tech stocks are getting hammered today, with previously high-flying shares of software companies taking even more damage. For a sector that has enjoyed a year in the sun , recent trading sessions have punctured a period of market adoration. It is too soon to say that the market is repricing tech stocks, but the selloff has reached the point of materiality and is therefore something we need to not

Why all 3 U.S. vaccines are excellent options


100+Mashable / 12h
You might wonder which Covid vaccine is the "best." But there's no inferior choice. All the FDA-authorized vaccines (there are currently three) are outstanding options, according to infectious disease experts. Why? "All of them look great at preventing disease that results in hospitalization and death," emphasized Dr. Thomas Russo, the chief of infectious disease at the University of Buffalo's Ja

See What Some of History's Most Important Scientists Look Like With the DeepNostalgia Treatment


42Gizmodo / 12h
Deepfakes are getting better and better, but instead of wearing Tom Cruise’s face on a golf course , we decided to commemorate some amazing scientists (and one science fiction writer) by bringing them back to fleeting life using DeepNostaglia , a tool created by MyHeritage that breathes movement into old photos. Read more...

Friday's Best Deals: Beats Solo Pro, AeroGarden Harvest, Ring Fit Adventure, Eufy Smart Lock Touch, Nomad Apple Watch Band, Wine Glasses, PowerBeats Pro, and More


64Gizmodo / 12h
Beats Solo Pro and the AeroGarden Harvest lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...

Super Nintendo World Orlando opening reportedly delayed


SlashGear / 12h
Slowly but surely, plans to open Super Nintendo World theme parks around the world seem to be falling into place. The first Super Nintendo World park is on the cusp of opening at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and there are plans to open further Super Nintendo Worlds at Universal parks in Hollywood, Singapore, and Orlando. Unfortunately, it seems now … Continue reading

How to Stop Windows 10 From Turning Off Your Screen


64How-To Geek / 12h
Do you find yourself turning on the screen on your Windows 10 PC too often? It’s possible to stop the screen from turning off altogether. You can select different preferences for when your PC is running on battery power and when it’s plugged into a power source, too. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Amazon Fire TV's Lineup Now Includes 200 Free Live Channels


100+How-To Geek / 12h
To bolster its free live TV catalog, Amazon is adding ad-supported Xumo, IMDb TV, and Amazon News channels to Fire TV. Amazon also plans to add Plex’s live TV service to Fire TV in the coming weeks. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How To Stop Being Overwhelmed by Security Audits


How-To Geek / 12h
Getting certified against a standard or compliant with data protection legislation is always tough. Maintaining standards can feel like you’re on a treadmill of internal audits. Here’s how to avoid internal audit burn-out. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Best Buy 3-day sale: deals on laptops, 4K TVs, Apple Watch, iPhone, and more


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Best Buy's 3-day sale starts today and we're rounding up the top deals on 4K TVs, laptops, the Apple Watch, iPhone, and more.

Delta Pay With Miles: Everything You Need To Know


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While Delta SkyMiles isn’t my favorite mileage currency, one of the things I do appreciate about SkyMiles is that the program has a higher “floor” value for miles than American and United. That’s to say that you can potentially “cash-out” SkyMiles towards the cos


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