Photoshop Adds Native Apple M1 Mac Support for 1.5X Faster Performance
400+How-To Geek / 4h
Hold on, Photoshop wasn’t already optimized for M1 Macs? The world’s most popular image editing software, which already worked well on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2 emulation, now runs 1.5X faster on M1 Macs thanks to a native ARM support update. Fire up Adobe Creative Cloud and update to the latest version of Photoshop now. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Disney Plus won't let kids watch Peter Pan and Dumbo anymore
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The streamer has removed certain movies from kids profiles, including The Aristocats.
How Facebook got addicted to spreading misinformation
500+MIT Technology Review / 3h
Joaquin Quiñonero Candela, a director of AI at Facebook, was apologizing to his audience. It was March 23, 2018, just days after the revelation that Cambridge Analytica, a consultancy that worked on Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential election campaign, had surreptitiously siphoned the personal data of tens of millions of Americans from their Facebook accounts in an attempt to influence how they vot
American Airlines: Huge Expansion In Austin With 10 New Routes
View from the Wing / 7min
American Airlines is launching 7 new year-round routes out of Austin and 3 seasonal routes. American is the second largest carrier at the Austin airport, behind Southwest, and historically it has produced some of their highest non-hub yields. With these additions, together with their partners they'll service 26 destinations from Austin. Continue reading ...
What to Keep in the Door of Your Refrigerator
Lifehacker / 8min
Being alive is very complicated, and nothing is as easy as it seems. Think about dishwashers, for instance. Did you know they themselves have to be washed , even though they are constantly filling themselves with hot and soapy water? Seems redundant, but it’s true. (Who will wash the dishwasher? You will.)… Read more...
Google Cloud launches a new support option for mission critical workloads
32TechCrunch / 8min
Google Cloud today announced the launch of a new support option for its Premium Support customers that run mission-critical services on its platform. The new service, imaginatively dubbed Mission Critical Services (MCS), brings Google’s own experience with Site Reliability Engineering to its customers. This is not Google completely taking over the management of these services, though. Instead, th
Facebook is bringing ads to shorter videos and Stories
36TechCrunch / 8min
Facebook is expanding its monetization options for video creators. For anyone watching videos posted by those creators, that probably means you’ll see more ads. Facebook App Monetization Director Yoav Arnstein wrote in a blog post that creators will now be able to include in-stream ads in videos that are as short as one minute — previously, the minimum was three minutes. Those ads will usually pl
Ocean floor mapping robotics startup Bedrock announces an $8M raise
32TechCrunch / 8min
“It seems quite odd that no one has built the SpaceX equivalent for the ocean,” Anthony DiMare tells TechCrunch. “There’s no big, modern technology company that fits the space yet.” DiMare cofounded Bedrock Ocean Exploration last year, with Charles Chiau. The latter brought a depth of robotics expertise to the space, while DiMare has experience with the oceans. His previous company, Nautilus Labs
Raptor Boyfriend Proves Absurd Dating Sims Are Here to Stay
Wired / 8min
Following in the footsteps of visual novels like Hatoful Boyfriend and Dream Daddy, this cryptid romance subverts expectations for the genre.
Meet the Climate Change Activists of TikTok
Wired / 8min
A crop of eco-creators is bent on educating their followers about the looming global disaster. Can their message translate into action?
This top VPN is being sued by filmmakers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Movie producers allege the service promotes copyright infringing activities.
How to Choose the Favorites on Safari’s New Tab Page for iPhone and iPad
How-To Geek / 9min
By default, Safari on iPhone and iPad displays a list of Favorites when you open a new window or tab. With a simple change in Settings, you can swap that list with another folder of bookmarks. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
NASA scientists trace Solar Energetic Particles to their source
SlashGear / 15min
Humans working and living in space face potential dangers and challenges that are unheard of here on earth. One of the challenges posed by the Sun to astronauts working in space are particles known as solar energetic particles or SEPs. These tiny particles move at nearly the speed of light and have the ability to reach Earth from the Sun … Continue reading
BlockFi lands a $350M Series D at a $3B valuation for its fast-growing crypto-lending platform
100+TechCrunch / 20min
If there were any doubt about a cryptocurrency boom, we need look no further than at the explosion of growth of certain companies in the space. One such company is BlockFi , which today announced it has closed on a massive $350 million Series D funding that values it at $3 billion. While this news in and of itself is certainly attention-getting, it’s even more impressive when you consider the sta
Nimble Robotics scores $50M for its fulfillment automation tech
64TechCrunch / 20min
Warehouse automation company Nimble Robotics today announced that it has raised a $50 million Series A. Led by DNS Capital and GSR Ventures and featuring Accel and Reinvent Capital, the round will go toward helping the company essentially double its headcount this year. Founded by former Stanford PhD student Simon Kalouche, the system utilizes deep imitation learning – a popular concept in roboti
Professor Scott Galloway just raised $30 million for an online school that upskills managers fast
100TechCrunch / 20min
Scott Galloway, the New York University professor, author, and tech entrepreneur, is taking the wraps off a $30 million Series A round for his newest company, Section4 , a platform for business “upskilling” that has now raised $37 million altogether. The company is premised on the belief that millions of workers need help to stay competitive and employable, yet not all have access to, or interest
Yet another security vendor finds critical bugs in its products
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
Security firm F5 has disclosed seven different vulnerabilities in its product suite.
How to Back Up All Your Photos Without a Cloud Subscription
Gizmodo / 35min
The photos and videos you’ve captured are probably the most important files on your phone, which is why Apple, Google and other storage service providers want to give you ways to get these pictures and movies up into the cloud as quickly as possible. As convenient as that cloud storage is, it usually comes with a… Read more...
The 10 Best Animated Movies on Disney+
How-To Geek / 38min
Disney animation’s history goes back nearly 90 years. Much of it can be viewed on Disney+ alongside work from Disney-owned animation studios Pixar and Blue Sky. Here are 10 of the best animated movies to stream on Disney+. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What is Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL), and How Do You Use It?
How-To Geek / 38min
Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) is a tool provided by Microsoft to run Linux natively on Windows. It’s designed to be a seamless experience, essentially providing a full Linux shell that can interact with your Windows filesystem. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
The 8 Best Dual Monitor Stands
How-To Geek / 38min
If you have more than one monitor, pairing them with the right stand can push your productivity to the next level. You’ll be able to easily move, angle, and adjust each screen to better fit your needs, and switching to a single mount instead of two individual stands will make your desk tidier. What’s not to love? Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The new gold standard: JetBlue’s spiffy Mint Studio, with the largest bed in biz
The Points Guy / 39min
Until now, it’s been hard for me to pin down which domestic business-class product I like best. Yet, if Wednesday’s cabin tour is any indication, I just found a winner: JetBlue’s new Mint Studio . The New York-based carrier recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo equipped with a new Mint business-class product. The jet features 14 suites, each angled towards the center, with sliding do
The designer of 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture' has a new game coming this summer
48Engadget / 44min
If you've had your fill of single player slogs — or tedious multiplayer modes that require you to grind for virtual riches that otherwise cost real money — then The Magnificent Trufflepigs should feel like a breath of fresh air. The new offering from Andrew Crawshaw, the lead designer of Everybody's Gone to the Rapture , is an indie title that you can play from start to finish in one sitting. Com
Researchers develop a rapid 3D printing technique that could be used for organs
SlashGear / 44min
One of the major goals in 3D printing and medicine is to be able to 3D print human organs for transplant. People worldwide are waiting on transplant lists because the number of available organs is so low. A group of researchers from the University at Buffalo has created a new and high-speed 3D printing technique that they believe moves medicine … Continue reading
Federer vs Basilashvili live stream: how to watch ATP Doha Qatar Open tennis anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
Awkward test for returning Roger today? Here's how to get a Federer vs Basilashvili live stream and watch 2021 ATP Qatar Open tennis online wherever you are.
Wistron resumes iPhone manufacture in India after three months
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
Apple is betting big on shifting the assembly of its iPhones to India, with all three of its contract manufacturers - Foxconn, Wistron and Pegatron making major investments.
MSI demonstrates cryptomining performance on new RTX 3080 laptop - then deletes post
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
MSI revealed test results of their latest Raider gaming laptop's RTX 3080 cryptomining hashrate in a company blog post - which has since been taken down.
There’s a vexing mystery surrounding the 0-day attacks on Exchange servers
56Ars Technica / 54min
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) The Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities that allow hackers to take over Microsoft Exchange servers are under attack by no fewer than 10 advanced hacking groups, six of which began exploiting them before Microsoft released a patch, researchers reported Wednesday. That raises a vexing mystery: how did so many separate threat actors have working exploits before the sec
Report: Southwest Airlines Plans Big Boeing 737 MAX Order
34One Mile at a Time / 56min
Unsurprisingly it looks like Southwest Airlines will continue to be an all-Boeing airline for years to come. Southwest’s big Boeing 737 MAX 7 order It’s being widely reported that Southwest Airlines is finalizing plans to place a huge Boeing 737 MAX order . Specifically, the airline is planning on 100+ firm orders for the 737 MAX 7, which is the smallest version of the 737 MAX. For some context o
Dictionary.com adds new words reflecting the impact of social justice movements and COVID-19
Mashable / 1h
Dictionary.com announced its latest language updates as we reach the one year anniversary of our communal COVID-19 lockdown. In a year marked by new modes of communicating and advocating, the updates reflect our new reality with additions like "doomscrolling," "Zoom," and "BIPOC," (Black Indigenous and People of Color). The 2021 additions were announced on Thursday and include 7,600 updated entri
We Need More Covid-19 Data on the LGBTQ+ Community
92Wired / 1h
The lack of sexual orientation and gender identity data captured in the health care system makes it difficult to develop treatments tailored to different needs.
Offshore Energy Gets a Second Wind Under Biden
80Wired / 1h
New turbines proposed for a development off Cape Cod could provide green energy, but the science of how they might affect the environment is a bit murky.
SSL's UF8 DAW controller is a luxury in search of an audience
31Engadget / 1h
My studio setup, like many bedroom producers’, is a hodgepodge of random nonsense. Honestly there are a lot of pain points in my current workflow, but one of the biggest is mixing. I use a Tascam 424 Portastudio (yes the kind that records to cassette tapes) as a submixer, before moving over to Ableton where I do most of the heavy lifting. You can’t beat a modern DAW for its expansive set of contr
American Airlines Cabin Crew Have New Incentive To Sign Passengers Up For Credit Cards
View from the Wing / 1h
With people thinking more about getting out more in the not too distant future, on board card promotion is back in a big way in fact for March and April they're incentivizing this with additional cash and donations. What's perhaps most interesting though is the statistic they're promoting, that only 14% of passengers on a given flight have an AAdvantage credit card. Continue reading ...
Master the Full Adobe Creative Cloud With This Expert Led Training Package
Futurism / 1h
As smartphones have proliferated — putting cameras, microphones, and more in our pockets — the creative world has become more accessible, albeit not without some odd results . As a result, more and more of us are turning to Adobe’s Creative Cloud for both passion and career-related reasons, and the Complete All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Max Suite Certification Course Bundle, currently $33.99, 9
2022 Infiniti QX60 features a revolutionary direct coupling all-wheel drivetrain
SlashGear / 1h
Japanese premium automaker Infiniti is constantly drip-feeding new information regarding its soon-to-be-launched 2022 QX60 seven-seat SUV. Last month, Infiniti announced that the latest QX60 is ditching the brand’s archaic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) to make room for an all-new nine-speed automatic gearbox. This, we figure, is a necessary move to heighten the QX60’s driving dynamics
What’s the Difference Between Incognito Mode and a VPN?
How-To Geek / 1h
VPNs and Incognito Mode are two of the most popular tools for online privacy. A VPN makes you harder to track while browsing, while Incognito Mode gives you a fresh browser that doesn’t remember your history—and won’t give you away to websites while browsing on the VPN. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What a year it’s been — How travel is changing as we hit the road again
The Points Guy / 1h
I took my suitcase out of the closet the other day. Its five zippers, two wheels and one retractable handle have seen hundreds of thousands of miles. It’s been dragged across shiny airport linoleum, carpeted casinos and plenty of cobblestone streets. But for the past year, my suitcase has been on a long vacation on a high shelf. As we mark the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization
Who knew high-tech farming of high-priced Japanese strawberries could be worth $50 million to investors?
99TechCrunch / 1h
With prices ranging from $15 to $50, the strawberries grown by the vertical farming startup Oishii aren’t going to be found in just any grocery store. Instead, the nearly five year-old startup is taking what its co-founder Hiroki Koga called the Tesla approach and targeting the highest end of the market in a New York City — a place where culinary decadence is de rigueur. “First of all our product
Roblox: David Baszucki worth $4.6bn as shares soar
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
First day's trading sees David Baszucki's firm now worth more than some of the biggest gaming firms.
Nikon Z9 release date, price, specs and rumors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Nikon Z9 is now official, but there's still a lot we don't know about the full-frame flagship. Luckily, our in-depth analysis is here to fill the gaps.
Plusnet is currently offering the UK's cheapest fibre broadband deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Plusnet's fibre broadband deals lead the market right now with low monthly bills, cash incentives and fast speeds.
Microsoft Edge gets a great new time-saving feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Much like 'Actions' in Chrome, Edge's new 'Pedals' feature lets you type commands into the address bar.
Mercedes-AMG One puts the “hyper” in hypercar
SlashGear / 1h
One of the most anticipated hypercars that has been talked about in recent memory is the Mercedes-AMG One. Mercedes first began talking about the car back in 2017, promising a hypercar with F1 power. Everything about the car was slowed down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Finally, Mercedes-AMG has given up some images of the car, and the One is … Continue reading
This Oculus Quest 2 deal includes an Elite Strap for £29 off
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Oculus Quest 2 deals are looking particularly rare right now, so this Elite Strap bundle offers one of the best savings we've seen.
AMD continues domination against Intel as CPU demand rises
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
AMD has overtaken Intel in Puget System builds, despite the processors being initially dropped in 2015.
Players Championship live stream 2021: how to watch PGA golf online from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
World's best tee-off at TPC Sawgrass today - here's how to get a round 1 Players Championship live stream and watch golf online wherever you are right now.
Can't get an RX 6900 XT? AMD gaming laptops might be here soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
AMD’s gaming laptops could offer an alternative to the RX 6900 XT, but crypto miners could want them too.
Oppo Find X3, a new Android phone, is here... sort of
Oppo Find X3 Pro•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
After a long wait, the Oppo Find X3 line is here, though there's no phone by that name.
Oppo's Find X3 Pro has a 30x 'microscope' camera
Oppo Find X3 Pro•
54Engadget / 1h
Following the teaser way back in November, Oppo is finally launching the Find X3 series today, starting with the flagship Find X3 Pro. The main focus of this Snapdragon 888 -powered device is photography. It packs the same flagship sensor in both the main camera and the ultra-wide camera, as well as the addition of a rare 30x "microscopic" camera. Oppo calls this the "Billion Color Phone," as it
Rumor says Apple will finally cram larger batteries into the iPhone
SlashGear / 1h
One of the bigger complaints that Apple iPhone fans of had over the last few generations is that Apple continues to rely on smaller batteries than much of its competition. A new rumor circulating claims Apple is finally ready to add larger batteries to the iPhone line when the iPhone 13 launches. The rumor also says the iPhone 13 will … Continue reading
The Morning After: This electric pickup will take on Tesla in 2023
100+Engadget / 1h
We're still staring at Canoo's unusual electric pick-up that looks set to take on Tesla's Cybertruck. We're also thinking on why Apple's iPhone 12 Mini has struggled. But today we're starting with some sad news. The former Philips engineer who invented the first compact cassette tape, Lou Ottens, has passed away at the age of 94 . Cassette tapes had a major impact on music culture, offering liste
Apple refuses to allow Parler back onto the App Store
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Social media network Parler is back online, but still barred from the major application marketplaces.
Online Travel Agency Kayak Opening Hotel In Miami Beach
21One Mile at a Time / 1h
This is an unusual direction for an online travel agency to take… Kayak Miami Beach opening April 2021 Travel Weekly reports that online travel agency Kayak will be entering the brick-and-mortar hospitality space, with the opening of Kayak Miami Beach in April 2021. You heard that right, an online travel agency is opening an actual hotel. The 52-room hotel will be taking over the space of the for
OPPO Find X3 Pro Review
SlashGear / 1h
OPPO has been expanding not just its product portfolio and international partners but also its presence in the global smartphone market. No longer just a brand associated with a Chinese company, OPPO’s rise to the world’s top five, racing against Huawei and Xiaomi, has not gone unnoticed by discerning consumers and market watchers. That progress didn’t come easily as OPPO … Continue reading
SpaceX launches 60 new Starlink satellites just one week after the last batch
100+TechCrunch / 1h
SpaceX now has 60 more Starlink satellites in orbit – it launched its latest full complement of the internet broadband spacecraft early this morning from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Just last Thursday, SpaceX launched its last batch of 60, and this past week it also confirmed that it’s expanding its beta of the Starlink internet service to additional markets around the world, including Germany and
Southwest Airlines About To Place Big Boeing 737 MAX 7 Order
33View from the Wing / 2h
Southwest Airlines is on the verge of placing a large order for Boeing 737 MAX 7 jets, supplementing the 30 orders already placed. This is important for the airline, which before the pandemic didn't have enough planes and struggle to expand in the face of the plane's grounding. But this is even more important for Boeing to retain its all-737 customer. Continue reading ...
How to Find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment in Your Area
84Wired / 2h
Vaccination rollout has been a challenge across the US. These tips should help you figure out when you’re eligible, where to go, and what to expect.
The US Has 3 Covid Vaccines—Testing New Ones Is Complicated
72Wired / 2h
Now that authorized versions are available, it’s tough to recruit volunteers for trials that might give them a placebo. But there are other options.
The Pandemic Prompts Cities to Rethink the Parking Spot
84Wired / 2h
Some urban designers have long wanted to reduce the area set aside for cars. Covid is giving them a chance.
MIT tech generates 3D holograms in real-time
SlashGear / 2h
Many children in the 80s will remember various holographic video games that would turn up in malls and arcades. Many of us thought the future would be filled with holographic games and movies, but that hasn’t happened. MIT has developed a new method of generating holograms using artificial intelligence to create holographic content in real-time. The new method is called … Continue reading
Researchers measure the gravity exerted by a 90 milligram object
29Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / The experimental setup. (credit: Tobias Westphal / University of Vienna) Gravity may feel like one of the most familiar forces, but it's actually among those we understand least. We know our current model of gravity is inconsistent with quantum mechanics. It also fails to account for the phenomena we've termed dark matter and dark energy. Unfortunately, studying gravity is extremely cha
Capcom warns against Resident Evil Village early access scam
35TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Capcom has warned that Resident Evil Village early access invitations are a scam.
Twitter artists will love this new image option
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Twitter is testing a feature that will disable cropping on images that appear on the timeline, which is sure to be a boon for artists.
AMD RX 6700 and 6600 XT GPUs could both load up with 12GB VRAM
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
New RX 6700 leak suggests 12GB of VRAM will be on-board – not 6GB as previously rumored.
Microsoft now lets you pick exactly how your Azure data is routed
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Users now have the option to access Microsoft Azure resource via the ISP.
What Is Secure Email, and Should You Switch?
36How-To Geek / 2h
Email was invented in 1971 and has changed very little since then. In that time, it’s managed to become a major security risk to individuals, governments, and private companies around the world. This might explain the rising popularity of so-called “secure email” providers. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Balancing running a business with digital transformation
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Instead of taking a rip-and-replace approach, businesses are now modernizing core business systems.
Forward Health raises $225M from investors including The Weeknd as it looks to expand nationwide
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Primary care startup Forward Health is looking to expand its tech-powered, personalized healthcare model across the U.S., and will use a new $225 million Series D raise to help make it happen. The new capital comes from Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Mark Benioff – and recording artist The Weeknd – among others. I spoke to Forward Health co-founder and CEO Adrian Aoun about his company
Drone Video of Bowling Alley Wins Praise From Hollywood
500+NYT > Technology / 2h
A drone video shot in a Minneapolis bowling alley was hailed as an instant classic. One Hollywood veteran said it “adds to the language and vocabulary of cinema.”
Hyundai Staria MPV previews next-gen Starex bearing futuristic design cues
SlashGear / 2h
Hyundai recently unveiled a few teaser images of its newest Staria MPV, the venerable replacement to the brand’s longstanding Starex minivan. Also known as the Hyundai iMax and Hyundai i800 in other parts of the world, the Hyundai Staria is proof that minivans are alive and kicking despite the continuous onslaught of new crossovers and SUVs. “Staria is Hyundai’s new … Continue reading
QLED vs Neo QLED: what’s changed in Samsung TVs this year?
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Samsung 2021 TVs are introducing a new Neo QLED range that builds on the company’s quantum dot QLED technology. Here’s what you need to know.
Don't share sensitive stuff on video calls, or you could be in serious hot water
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Business information shared without leaving a permanent record can cause legal and compliance issues for companies, experts are warning.
Google paves way to monetize Pay users’ data in India
100TechCrunch / 2h
Three and a half years after launching Google Pay in India , the Android-maker is paving the way to tap its users’ transaction data for monetization purposes — though it plans to give them ample warning, and the option to opt-out. Google said on Thursday that it will roll out an update to Google Pay next week that will ask users to choose whether they wish to share data with the company. Currentl
Wise’s Taavet Hinrikus and Teleport’s Sten Tamkivi partner in new investment firm — just don’t call it a VC fund
76TechCrunch / 2h
Taavet Hinrikus, the first employee of Skype and co-founder of fintech giant Wise ( formerly TransferWise ), is teaming up with Teleport co-founder and current Topia CPO Sten Tamkivi to create a new investment vehicle. Both are already seasoned investors — Hinrikus is one of Europe’s bona fide super angels, with over 100 investments to his name — and have already done a number of tickets together
Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger is 22 percent off at Best Buy
51Engadget / 2h
After axing its AirPower project in 2019, Apple chose to offer a range of wireless charging products under the revived MagSafe brand instead. Last year saw the release of fast wireless chargers for Qi-enabled devices, and compatible cases, sleeves and wallets that could snap on the back of the iPhone 12. The priciest, and most versatile, item on the list was the MagSafe Duo : A $129 wireless char
The googly eyes of the mantis shrimp inspire new optical sensors
34Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Scientists have developed a new type of light sensor inspired by the eyes of the mantis shrimp. (credit: Brent Durand/Getty Images ) Smartphone cameras have improved dramatically since the first camera-equipped cell phone was introduced in 1999, but they are still subject to tiny errors in the alignment of different wavelengths of light in the final image. That's not a concern for your
'I Care a Lot' composer on the film's 'uneasy' score and dismantling the American Dream
36Mashable / 3h
Welcome to Thanks, I Love It , our series highlighting something onscreen we're obsessed with this week. Netflix's I Care A Lot is nothing if not unsettling. Writer and director J Blakeson's thriller can be uneven, but one thing that shines throughout is Marc Canham's disquieting musical score. A blend of synthetic and manipulated sound elements, Canham's score recalls the momentum of The Social
Trevor Noah's extravagant 'Late Late Show' entrance incurs the wrath of James Corden
21Mashable / 3h
Trevor Noah has been hosting The Daily Show from his apartment for the past year, so there hasn't been much opportunity for stranger interaction or studio-based special effects. That all changed on Wednesday though, when his entrance on the Late Late Show was marked with fireworks, confetti and some seriously head-banging guitar riffs — much to the mock outrage of James Corden. "What if I came on
Microsoft Teams won't be so much of a RAM hog soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Rolling out next month to help Microsoft Teams users with slower machines.
AeroMobil Says Flying Cars Are Still Just Two Years Away
36Gizmodo / 3h
Did you see the headlines this week promising that AeroMobil would be making flying cars available for purchase in 2023 ? That’s just two years from now, if you can believe it. The company’s latest video even ends with the optimistic words, “ coming 2023 .” But can they pull it off? Let’s just say we’ve been hearing that… Read more...
Perseverance Rover puts SuperCam instrument to work for the first time
SlashGear / 3h
NASA’s Perseverance rover is currently on the surface of Mars and is just beginning its science mission. The image seen below is a composite that combines two images into a mosaic to show a close-up of a rock target named Yeehgo. The images used to build the composite were taken by the SuperCam Remote Micro-Imager (RMI). NASA notes the name … Continue reading
NatWest boosts support for UK SMEs with new MentorDigital advice service
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Small businesses are reaching out for support as they emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
Help kids fall asleep with these 8 low-screen gadgets and apps
Mashable / 3h
Parents know that a screen isn’t the most helpful bedtime accessory. As tempting as it is to let our little ones fall asleep to Peppa Pig or The Powerpuff Girls , the blue light emitted by smartphones and tablets messes with the body’s ability to prepare for sleep because it blocks melatonin , the natural sleep hormone. Luckily, there are lots of high-tech solutions for children who just won’t sl
Why WandaVision didn't feature Mephisto or Magneto
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The real villain was grief all along, says the show's writer.
Porsche's e-bikes are super stylish and exceedingly expensive
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Porsche eBike Sport and Cross cost five times as much as our top-rated electric bike, and have already sold out.
Coupang, South Korea's Answer to Amazon, Debuts in I.P.O.
400+NYT > Technology / 3h
Coupang, a start-up founded by a Harvard Business School dropout, helped transform e-commerce in South Korea, one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for online shopping.
The new 'Harvest Moon' is so bad that it kind of broke me
Mashable / 3h
OK, let's call it Harvest Moon: One World , released on March 3 2021, is the official time of death for what was once one of the most beloved farming simulators ever. And — not to be dramatic — but it turned whatever remained of my dying soul into actual dust. To be clear, Harvest Moon has been limping toward zombification for years now, becoming more and more of a husk of its former self since 2
What to expect when you're expecting 8 billion internet users
Mashable / 3h
Previously, on "The Internet"... three billion people entered the global network for the first time, thanks in part to powerful new phones that made getting online easier than ever. Access to this vast store of human knowledge leveled all playing fields, making the triumph of truth and the onward march of democracy inevitable. Or so many of us hoped in 2011, the year of the social media-enabled A
The summer of train travel: Amtrak to restore daily service on 12 long-distance routes
The Points Guy / 3h
Amtrak sees the return to travel starting as soon as this summer. On Wednesday, the company announced that it will restore 12 long-distance routes with daily services. Wednesday’s announcement showed Amtrak’s commitment to long-distance train travel, a service that it wants to resume sooner, rather than later. Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news! Made possible by gove
Shudder's eerie 'The Power' trailer follows a nurse working nights in a crumbling hospital
39Mashable / 3h
Between Saint Maud and now The Power , it seems like nurse horror is all the rage at the moment. Set in 1974 in an echoey London hospital, Corinna Faith's movie shares a name with the upcoming Amazon adaptation of Naomi Alderman's novel but little else. It follows Val (Rose Williams), a new employee working the night shift at a time when miners' strikes are leading to regular blackouts across the
Huawei's new wireless earbuds are cheap AirPods Pro rivals
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Huawei Freebuds 4i come with active noise cancellation, but they're much cheaper than the AirPods Pro.
Never Leave Hulu Again, As ESPN+ Joins the Streaming Site
91How-To Geek / 4h
Sports fans can now access ESPN+ shows, documentaries, and live sporting events without leaving the Hulu app. Much like the FX on Hulu hub, the dedicated ESPN+ on Hulu hub saves you from jumping from app to app and encourages Hulu customers to start using ESPN+. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Amazon Music App Will Sell You Band Merch Now for Some Reason
42How-To Geek / 4h
The latest update to the Amazon Music app introduces artist merchandise as an integration for U.S. fans. Any participating band or artist will now have a merch page where you can buy shirts, vinyls, and more directly from the app. Merch is now located side-by-side with an artist’s or band’s songs, music videos, live streams, and albums. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a Ridiculously Overpowered Android Gaming Handset
How-To Geek / 4h
How much phone is too much? That seems like the question the new ASUS ROG Phone 5 wants to answer. At the top end, it comes with 18 GBs of RAM, 512 GBs of storage, and a beefy Snapdragon 888 processor. And the backside has a second small OLED display, the sides have ultrasonic shoulder triggers, and a 6,000 mAh battery powers the thing. It’s a lot of phone, for a lot of money. Read This Article o
The Best Smart Tech for Tracking Your Fitness at Home
26How-To Geek / 4h
Working out and keeping track of your fitness at home can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With so much smart fitness tech on the market right now, it’s easy to keep track of your fitness and stick to a healthier lifestyle. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
T-Mobile Will Share Your Data With Advertisers Unless You Opt-Out
68How-To Geek / 4h
Starting April 26th, a new T-Mobile privacy policy allows the company to share your web browsing and mobile app usage data with advertisers. New and existing customers who want to keep their data away from marketers must manually opt-out of the program. This new privacy policy also applies to Sprint and Metro, which are owned by T-Mobile. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The New $169 Sonos Roam Takes Smart Streaming On the Road
31How-To Geek / 4h
Sonos is known for some of the best sounding multi-room speakers on the market. But if you want to leave the home and take your music with you the Sonos Move is a little too bulky for comfortable travel. Enter the Sonos Roam, the companies most affordable and smallest speaker yet. Pre-orders are open now, and the speaker will go on sale April 20th. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
We dreamed of the Before Times for a year. But how will COVID's scars haunt the After Times?
Mashable / 4h
This time last year my hands had worn raw. Fingers crusted and dry, seams cracked from frequent spritzes of Dr. Bronner's hand sanitizer — the only bottle we could find — which needled sharp pains into my hands countless times per day. At that point, I was still (nervously) riding the subway and entering stores unmasked because experts told us not to mask-up . If I meticulously and regularly sani
NordVPN is celebrating its birthday by giving away free gifts to subscribers
39Mashable / 4h
SAVE 68%: A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for $3.71 per month as of March 11, saving you 68% on list price. Everyone is different when it comes to birthdays. There are some people who hide and wish the day would slip away unnoticed, and then there are the others who want a lot of fuss. NordVPN falls into the latter category. NordVPN is celebrating its birthday in style this year by
Get the scoop on what makes your cat unique with this non-invasive DNA kit
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Get insight on your cat's breed, traits, habits, and more with the Basepaws At-Home Cat Genetics Test , on sale for 12% off. As of March 11, get it for only $129.99. Some folks think all cats look alike. They obviously aren’t cat parents. The truth is, just like humans, every cat is unique. And by collecting a swab of your furry friend’s DNA with the Basepaws At-Home Cat Genetics Test , yo
Learn how to play chess from FIDE masters for under $100
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Need a brain boost? Learn to play chess with the Ultimate Beginner to Grandmaster Chess Course Bundle , on sale for 87% off — only $89.99 — as of March 11. There's nothing like a pandemic to remind you of what you've always wanted to do and just never had the time for. If there's a skill you've wanted to learn or craft you've wanted to master, getting started doesn't have to be a battle. T
Take advantage of 60% off this popular Google Home smart speaker
20Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of March 11, get a new, open box Google Home Smart Speaker with Google Assistant for only $39.99 — a 60% savings. If you have yet to upgrade your normal tech gadgets to smart tech gadgets , you're missing out. There are so many ways these devices can make your life easier. For those ready to make the switch, you're in luck, as you can slash a significant 60% off this open box Google Hom
OnePlus 9 images, specs and colors leaked
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A big OnePlus 9 leak has given us a close look at the phone, and suggests it might be clad in plastic.
South Africa’s FlexClub adds $5M to seed round to scale its car subscription marketplace
100+TechCrunch / 4h
The traditional process of buying, insuring and financing cars across emerging markets can be challenging, and it defeats the purpose of building an all-around car shopping experience . Today, FlexClub , a South African company, has been provided with $5 million to improve drivers’ experience in these markets . FlexClub was founded in 2019 by Marlon Gallardo , Rudolf Vavruch and Tinashe Ruzane .
Companies That Rode Pandemic Boom Get a Reality Check
100+NYT > Technology / 4h
Investors, who flocked to companies like Zoom as the virus spread, have started to look elsewhere.
US lawmakers introduce bill to make high-speed internet available to all
100+Engadget / 4h
A new bill aims to make high-speed internet more accessible everywhere in the US, including far-flung locations and underserved communities. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn has introduced the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (PDF), which will spend $94 billion to ensure that unserved and persistent poverty communities have access to affordable high-speed internet . Senator Amy Klo
iPhone 13 could have far better battery life
Apple iPhone 12 Mini•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Apple may be including larger batteries on all of its iPhone 13 models, if this analyst is to be believed.
Upcoming Moto G phone could have 5G
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Another Moto G smartphone, the Moto G40, could be on its way and it looks like it has 5G connectivity.
Open source software is more important to the UK than ever
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Putting a monetary value on open source contributions reveals some startling figures.
This Samsung QLED TV deal could save you up to £500
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Samsung is offering £500 cashback on Neo QLED TVs, making it a great time to buy into its 2021 TV range.
Windows 10 update is causing havoc with some printers
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
This isn’t the first time that a Windows 10 update has caused trouble with printers.
The trusty Apple Watch comes to the rescue once again
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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Latest Xbox update pulls the plug on TV listings
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft has removed support for OneGuide TV listings on Xbox One as part of the Xbox March Update.
PS5 restock: PS5 is now sold out at Game
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Game had more PS5 stock available, with various bundle options on offer.
Samsung Galaxy M12 with 90Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung Galaxy M12 is the budget latest phone from Samsung and is also Samsung's cheapest phone with a 90Hz phone in India.
Parler wanted back into the App Store. Apple said no.
79Mashable / 5h
Social media app Parler, banned from pretty much everywhere due to right wing propaganda, racism and calls for violence on its platform, has once again been shunned by Apple. Parler had initially been banned from Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store in January, following the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol, and the service went offline after it was banned by Amazon and rejected by other hos
EA opens probe into claims that staff are selling rare FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cards
36Engadget / 5h
EA is looking into allegations within its community that some employees are selling rare FIFA 21 Ultimate Team cards for cash. The gaming giant generated $1.49 billion in net revenue from Ultimate Team mode, which allows fans to create their own teams, for fiscal year 2020. It's a major moneymaker for the company, thanks to people spending serious cash in an effort to unlock rare players from ran
Fujifilm's X-E4 is the perfect way to get creative in 2021
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The new Fujifilm X-E4 is the perfect camera for anyone after no-compromise image quality without the bulk of a DSLR.
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Vudu has arrived on Amazon's Fire TV platform
53Engadget / 6h
Last year Walmart sold its mostly-video on-demand video service Vudu to Fandango , and now, after many years of not working on Amazon's Fire TV platform the app has finally reached one of the few devices it wasn't already on. Vudu has always specialized in delivering high-quality movies and TV shows, even dating back to when you needed a $400 box just to access it. While Fire TV of course include
Abuse suspect arrested during Zoom hearing
BBC News - Technology / 6h
The defendant was found to be in his alleged victim's apartment during the proceedings
Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S21: how does the gaming phone compare?
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate•
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Asus ROG Phone 5 is a gaming powerhouse, but does it have the all-round specs to match the Samsung Galaxy S21?
How to watch the NRL: live stream every 2021 round online from anywhere
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The new Australian rugby league season has arrived – here's how to watch an NRL live stream online wherever you are in the world right now.
Ghana’s mPharma partners with Ethiopian conglomerate to enter its eighth market
100+TechCrunch / 7h
mPharma , a Ghanaian health tech startup that manages prescription drug inventory for pharmacies and their suppliers, today announced its expansion to Ethiopia . The company was founded by Daniel Shoukimas , Gregory Rockson and James Finucane in 2013 . It specializes in vendor-managed inventory, retail pharmacy operations and market intelligence serving hospitals, pharmacies and patients . In Afr
This Raspberry Pi computer can shoot actual laser beams
49TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The contraption relies on computer vision and AI to detect and track mosquitoes.
Apple starts assembling iPhone 12 phones in India
37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple's contract manufacturers Foxconn, Pegatron and Wistron have increased their investments in India following reports of the iPhone maker's decision to shift out of China.
Twitter tests new image options that could be open to abuse
24SlashGear / 8h
As a primarily text-based social network, Twitter’s multimedia support sometimes feels almost tacked on instead of an integral part of the system. The social network giant has recently been putting its focus on videos in Fleets and audio in Spaces and Voice DMs but it has unfortunately left simple images lagging behind. Twitter has announced new experiments in testing that … Continue reading
These half-price earbuds make the perfect training partner
20Mashable / 8h
SAVE OVER £60: The Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds are on sale for £69.99 on Amazon, saving you 50% as of March 11. There are a few essential things that every runner or gym bunny needs, like a nice pair of trainers and a fitness tracker. These are important, but nothing is as vital as a good set of headphones. The Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds make the perfect training partner, with a long batte
Play 'Super Mario Bros.' in retro style with the Nintendo Game and Watch
Nintendo Super Mario•
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 40%: The Nintendo Game and Watch: Super Mario Bros. is on sale for £29.99 on Currys PC World, saving you 40% as of March 11. If you're looking for a serious hit of gaming nostalgia, look no further than the Nintendo Game and Watch. This all-new edition celebrates the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. by paying tribute to Nintendo's handheld consoles of the early 80s. With the Nintendo Ga
Exclusive: Target PS5 restock is happening now – how to get it fast
83TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Target has scheduled a PS5 restock for for the Sony console, and we have a Twitter tracker to deliver you an alert the exact time it goes live.
Unblock all your favourite streaming sites with this high-speed VPN
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 75%: A two-year subscription to Ivacy VPN is on sale for £1.76 per month as of March 11, saving you 75% on list price. ExpressVPN is probably the best service for unlocking streaming sites from around the world, but Ivacy VPN is not far behind, and it's much cheaper. You can use Ivacy VPN to access more libraries of content from your favourite sites for under £2 a month. The service reliably
Save 93% on a lifetime subscription to this powerful VPN
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to iProVPN is on sale for £28.77 as of March 11, saving you 93% on list price. We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again — it’s time to get serious about your internet safety. That means using a virtual private network (VPN) every time you browse, stream, scroll, or game is a great idea in 2021. If you still haven’t jumped aboard the VPN express, do yourself a favor
Spark an interest in mechanical engineering with this online bundle
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: The Complete Mechanical Engineer and Design Certification Bundle is on sale for £21.58 as of March 11, saving you 96% on list price. Mechanical engineers are both designers and problem solvers. If you’re interested in becoming one of them, this Mechanical Engineer and Design Certification Bundle presents a great opportunity to get started — or at least try your hand at it before making a c
Telstra doubles down on 'best 5G' claims in Australia
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Independent testing has found Telstra to have higher average and maximum 5G speeds compared to the competition.
Instagram Lite expands to more than 170 countries
SlashGear / 10h
Social media has taken on an even more critical role in the past few months as the world navigates uncharted medical and political waters. Keeping in touch and getting updated with family and friends have become even more important in an increasingly quarantined world but not everyone has the luxury of powerful phones and fast Internet connections required by many … Continue reading
Canoo plans to launch this oddly-shaped electric truck in 2023
Canoo Electric 2023•
300+Engadget / 11h
Canoo has already given us a peek at the van and delivery vehicle it plans to launch, and now the company has unveiled images of its first electric pickup truck built on the same electric platform . According to the company , pre-orders will start in Q2 of this year, with the truck's release due in early 2023. The design certainly takes a different approach from Tesla's edgy Cybertruck , and is e
Xiaomi Mi 10S brings another 5G phone to the table
Xiaomi Mi 10S 870 10•
SlashGear / 11h
Just like the Samsung of old, Xiaomi seems to have gotten into the habit of trying to milk a particular brand for as much as it can. Although the Xiaomi Mi 10 series was launched over a year ago, the company is still coming out with variants of that use that two-digit name. Following the top of the line Mi … Continue reading
Facebook's Dream of Running a Giant Cable From California to Hong Kong Once Again Dashed
40Gizmodo / 11h
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again, the old maxim goes, and apparently, that advice counts double if you’re Facebook, a company that has at this point tried a cartoonish number of times to install a high-capacity internet conduit between California and Hong Kong only to be continually thwarted by the U.S.… Read more...
How much, when, and for whom: What to know about the third stimulus checks.
100+Mashable / 11h
It's time for the IRS to start pushing those pencils again, because a new round of COVID-19 stimulus checks will be going out to Americans soon. On Wednesday, Congress passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill called the American Rescue Plan . It includes a mandate for a third round of economic impact payments, and things are, once again, different this time around in terms of dollar amounts and e
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite finally gets Samsung DeX feature
SlashGear / 11h
When Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite last year, it offered most of the 2019 Galaxy Tab S6’s goodness in a watered-down and affordable package. Of course, not all features were available to the mid-range tablet and the most notable absence was that of Samsung DeX. It seems, however, that Samsung may have had a change of heart but … Continue reading
Huawei P50 Pro renders show an unsettling design
SlashGear / 12h
Huawei has arguably been at the forefront of smartphone cameras for years, at least until it got slapped with US sanctions that may soon bring its mobile business to its knees. Its flagship phones top benchmarks and reviews, though some naturally debate those results, and its designs have started some trends, like circular and square camera bumps. It seems that … Continue reading
Canoo unveils electric pickup truck that's way smaller than the Tesla Cybertruck
Canoo Electric Pickup 2023•
300+Mashable / 12h
Canoo is known for its funky looking electric vehicles and its newest pickup truck keeps the pod aesthetic going. The smooshed box of a truck was unveiled Wednesday evening ahead of an official reveal at the Motor Press Guild’s Virtual Media Day on Thursday. Canoo will open pre-orders in the coming months and the electric truck is expected to arrive by 2023. The Los Angeles-based startup plans to
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro leaked renders flaunt Hasselblad name
SlashGear / 12h
OnePlus no longer made it a secret that its next smartphones will be largely defined by its partnership with famed camera maker Hasselblad. This seems to be in line with recent trends where other smartphone makers, like OPPO and Vivo, partner with big names in the photography and optics industry. While the OnePlus 9 series won’t be coming until about … Continue reading
Canoo pickup is an all-electric truck that looks like no other
Canoo Electric Truck 2023•
78SlashGear / 12h
Electric car startup Canoo has revealed a new EV pickup, aiming to both grab a share of the potentially lucrative zero-emissions utility segment and demonstrate its flexible platform at the same time. The automaker broke cover back in late 2019, wi
