Thursday, March 25, 2021

Thursday Technology News and more...

Technology news and more...



Twitch's Latest Sensation Is A Stop Sign Where No One Stops


7KGizmodo / 12h
A blue car pulls up to a stop sign. Against all odds, it briefly, miraculously comes to a halt. Twitch chat goes ballistic. Numerous people spam “I was here” as pogchamp emotes flood in. This is Stopsigncam , a Twitch channel that suddenly has over 125,000 followers even though it’s just a camera trained on a single… Read more...

There Appears to Be a Huge Chunk of an Ancient Planet Buried Inside Earth


14KFuturism / 8h
Ancient Shrapnel There are two gigantic blobs of dense material lurking in the lower depths of the Earth’s mantle beneath West Africa and the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of miles wide, the blobs have been one of the planet’s best-kept secrets — and baffled for scientists for decades. Now, there’s mounting evidence that the blobs might be remnant shards from an ancient protoplanet named Theia that cr

New Alan Turing £50 note design is revealed


New Alan Turing 50•
38KBBC News - Technology / 19h
The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June - Alan Turing's birthday - and will be made of polymer.


Put An Extra Layer Of Security In Your Pocket With This Biometric Smart Wallet


Futurism / 33min
Biometrics, using your unique physical features as identification tools, are already unlocking phones, and soon, a handprint could be all you need to pay for your order at a store. And yet, we’ll still need the identification, cards, and more we keep in our wallets. Keeping that information secure has never been more important. The Cashew Wallet uses your fingerprint and Bluetooth to keep the imp

Multiple Tornadoes Tear Through Alabama, Shutting Down Amazon Warehouse


34Gizmodo / 1h
Authorities reported several injuries and fatalities in Alabama as tornadoes tore through the Birmingham metro area on Thursday. The storms, which come on the heels of roughly 50 tornadoes that hit the region last week, left flattened homes and extensive property damage in their wake. Read more...

WSJ: Microsoft is now in 'exclusive' talks to acquire Discord


200+Engadget / 1h
Microsoft is in 'advanced' talks to buy Discord for more than $10 billion.

There's a massive ship stuck in the Suez Canal, but at least it's delivering memes


21Mashable / 1h
The massive container ship lodged in the Suez Canal may be disrupting global supply chains for weeks to come, but we'll at least have memes to float us through. Ever Given, a vessel nearly twice as long as the canal is wide, ran aground on Tuesday due to low visibility amid high winds and a dust storm. Clocking in at 1,300 feet and 224,000 tons, Ever Given "might take weeks" to be removed, accord

5 of the Best Quiet Treadmills of 2021


Lifehacker / 1h
Best Overall Treadmill : NordicTrack T Series | $685 | Amazon Read more...

5 of the Best Quiet Treadmills of 2021


Gizmodo / 1h
Best Overall Treadmill : NordicTrack T Series | $685 | Amazon Read more...

How fast is NBN 1000 really? Telstra's now offering up an official estimate


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Telstra has become the first telco to provide a definitive typical evening speed for its NBN 1000 plans, plus its discounting it by AU$40 per month.

Amazon's slashing up to AU$350 off Samsung's Galaxy S21 range


48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Aussies, now's your chance to pick up Samsung's latest premium handset at a huge discount.

Congress questioned Big Tech CEOs for 5 hours without getting any good answers


100+Engadget / 2h
More than five hours of questioning later, we have learned very little about the state of disinformation from today’s marathon hearing with Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and Sundar Pichai.

Dell weekly sale: get a fully stacked XPS 13 for just AU$1,636


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Dell's weekly deals deliver savings across premium ultrabooks, 2-in-1s, gaming machines and expansive monitors.

Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'


100+BBC News - Technology / 2h
Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry?

Pith & Stem’s DropTop hides a full desk behind a piece of artwork


SlashGear / 3h
If you live in a small home, a full-size desk can be an unsightly burden, one that takes up space even when it’s not in use. Pith & Stem has a solution to this problem, one that hides a full desk, including two 24-inch monitors, behind an inconspicuous piece of artwork. The company’s DropTop is described as a durable wall-mounted … Continue reading

Bafta Games Awards 2021: Hades takes Best Game


200+BBC News - Technology / 3h
The Ancient Greek action adventure won big on the night with five awards in total.

'Axiom Verge 2' developer shows off some gameplay ahead of its spring launch


61Engadget / 3h
'Axiom Verge 2' will bring more side-scrolling pixelated gameplay to Switch and the Epic Games Store when it launches this spring.

BBG Ventures just closed on $50 million to fund more women-led startups


100+TechCrunch / 3h
BBG Ventures , a now eight-year-old, New York-based seed- and early-stage venture firm that only backs founding teams which feature at least one woman, just locked down $50 million in capital for its third fund, a major leap over its first two funds, both sized at $10 million. One determining factor in the bigger fund is that BBGV, formerly backed exclusively by AOL (now Verizon Media), now has a

Oh My: Conviasa Launching Caracas To Moscow Flight


97One Mile at a Time / 3h
Venezuelan flag carrier Conviasa is launching a rather unusual, but not at all surprising, route. New route will connect Venezuela & Russia The Russian Embassy in Venezuela has announced that Conviasa will launch a new twice weekly ~6,200 mile route between Caracas and Moscow as of April 1, 2021. This is interesting on a couple of levels: I love how it’s the Russian embassy announcing a new route

Get Resident Evil 3, Devil May Cry V, and More in This Huge Xbox Capcom Sale


28Gizmodo / 3h
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Daily Crunch: Zuckerberg defends Facebook over role in Capitol attack


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Tech executives face Congress, Spotify gets a redesign and Snapchat is developing a new Remix feature. This is your Daily Crunch for March 25, 2021. The big story: Zuckerberg defends Facebook over role in Capitol attack Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and Google’s Sundar Pichai appeared at a hearing today with the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the theme of misinformatio

Travelers Have Decided The Pandemic Is Over, Whether They’re Vaccinated Or Not


View from the Wing / 3h
The two week moving average of airline passengers going through TSA security checkpoints has bumped up to 54% of comparable 2019 levels. Passengers hit a pandemic-era single day high of 69% on Sunday, March 21. Perhaps even more telling U.S. hotel occupancy is way up. It’s the highest it’s been in a year, and down just 15% compared to the same point in 2019. A lot more people are traveling now, v

Review: Four Seasons Miami Brickell


29One Mile at a Time / 3h
We’re living in hotels full-time at the moment . We’ve primarily been staying at Hyatts, and in a previous post I reviewed the Hyatt Centric Miami Brickell . For a slight change of pace from the typical Hyatt reviews, in this post I wanted to review the other hotel we stayed at in Miami (more briefly) — the Four Seasons. Booking the Four Seasons Miami There are two Four Seasons properties in the


Crypto token of New York Times column sells for $560,000.


300+NYT > Technology / 3h
A digital collectible based on a column in The New York Times sold at auction on Wednesday, with proceeds going to the Neediest Cases Fund.

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Gizmodo / 3h
Midway through a congressional hearing Thursday in which U.S. lawmakers spent hours interrogating the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Google for their role in America’s disinformation crisis, Jack Dorsey seemed fed up. Read more...

Fortnite Crew April 2021 bundle revealed with Lynx’s sister Alli


SlashGear / 4h
Days before the Fortnite Crew bundle for March is removed, Epic has taken the wraps off what it has planned for Fortnite subscribers in April. The bundle will bring a new character called Alli, which the company says is Lynx’s sister. In addition to the release date and time, the company has also detailed the back bling and more. Epic … Continue reading

Fairphone suggests Qualcomm is the biggest barrier to long-term Android support


52Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / The Fairphone 2 and its many modules. (credit: Fairphone ) Fairphone—the sustainable, modular smartphone company—is still shipping updates to the 5-year-old Fairphone 2. The company won't win any awards for speed, but the phone—which launched in 2015 with Android 5—is now being updated to Android 9.0. The most interesting part of this news is a video from Fairphone detailing the update

Red Hat OpenShift has arrived on AWS


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS is a fully managed OpenShift service with joint support from AWS and Red Hat.

Lawmakers Grill Tech C.E.O.s on Capitol Riot, Getting Few Direct Answers


100+NYT > Technology / 4h
The leaders of Google, Facebook and Twitter faced sharp questions about misinformation’s role in the attack and the mental health of children who use their products.

Social Media CEOs Can’t Defend Their Business Model


200+Wired / 4h
Everyone knows Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube make money by keeping users engaged. Why won’t their executives admit it to Congress?

Former Trump advisor joins company that makes hazardous air cleaners


84Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / US President Donald Trump, right, listens to Deborah Birx, coronavirus response coordinator, as she speaks during a news conference in the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, April 23, 2020. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) One of the most indelible moments of Deborah Birx’s controversial time as White House coronavirus response coordinator for the Trump administration came on April

Amazon starts vaccinating employees in Missouri, Nevada and Kansas


90Engadget / 4h
Amazon says it will expand the program once more vaccines become available in other states.

LG’s new 2021 OLED TVs will start at $1,300


24Ars Technica / 4h
LG's 2021 OLED lineup. [credit: LG ] LG has been releasing new information about its 2021 lineup of OLED TVs in bits and pieces ever since the Consumer Electronics Show in January, but all those press releases and presentation left out the basics before now: pricing. Today, we learned the price points of each TV in the lineup, from the new, lower-end A series to the ultrapremium G series. This ye

Samsung adds its own podcast player to Galaxy phones


SlashGear / 4h
Samsung Free, the app that used to be known as Samsung Daily, has added a podcast player so that Galaxy users can access their favorite audio shows in the same app they use to browse news and more. This is the first time Samsung has offered a pre-installed podcast app on its phone, though it’s not surprising it decided to … Continue reading

3 things the Facebook, Google, and Twitter CEOs were grilled about in Congress


68Mashable / 4h
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey were grilled by the Boomers of Congress on Thursday. Zuckerberg and Pichai both video'd in from what looked like very smart offices Dorsey , on the other hand, was in his kitchen and had an aura of "I wish I was literally anywhere else." It isn't the first time Zuckerberg, Pichai, and Dorsey have testified

The Last Starfighter's Potential Sequel Now Has a Sizzle Reel for Hollywood’s Consideration


4KGizmodo / 4h
Fans of The Last Starfighter have long dreamed what a sequel to that movie would be. Today, they find out. Read more...

How to watch Solar Opposites online: stream season 2 of the 'new Rick and Morty' from anywhere


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The universe's most foul-mouthed aliens are sticking around to unleash more chaos - here's how to watch Solar Opposites season 2 online and stream every episode anywhere for free.

Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 – everything we know so far


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season 3 should begin in April, though there's a lot we still don't know.

OpenSSL fixes high-severity flaw that allows hackers to crash servers


61Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) OpenSSL, the most widely used software library for implementing website and email encryption, has patched a high-severity vulnerability that makes it easy for hackers to completely shut down huge numbers of servers. OpenSSL provides time-tested cryptographic functions that implement the Transport Layer Security protocol, the successor to Secure Sockets Layer that e

Mark Zuckerberg still won’t address the root cause of Facebook’s misinformation problem


400+MIT Technology Review / 5h
In a congressional hearing about disinformation on Thursday, Representative Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to respond to a claim he once made about his own company: that the more likely content posted to Facebook is to violate the company’s community standards, the more engagement it will receive. Is this, she asked, still accurate? Dingell cited a recent

These House hearings on tech are a waste of time and everyone knows it


95TechCrunch / 5h
If Congress wants to write laws that effectively regulate companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter, it needs to change the ways it interacts with those companies, because these hearings ain’t it. They’re a waste of everyone’s time, and no one is even pretending otherwise. To truly put Big Tech on the spot, future hearings need to do — at the very least — these three things. Change the format F

California's Policies to Reduce Air Pollution Are Working


100+Gizmodo / 5h
California officials have gone to bat for their ability to regulate pollution from vehicles. When the Trump administration weakened auto emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, for instance, the state used its authority to impose stricter ones, and even successfully facing off against former President Donald Trump… Read more...

Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery choose their ultimate prankster squads


24Mashable / 5h
The Bad Trip stars pick their top five pranksters from a list of 21 of the all-time greats. Read more... More about Netflix , Mashable Video , Pranks , Sacha Baron Cohen , and Eric Andre


Porsche adds the all-electric Taycan to its subscription program


95TechCrunch / 5h
Porsche has added its first all-electric vehicle, the Taycan sports sedan, to its subscription and short-term rental program as part of a broader expansion that aims to build a new customer base of U.S. owners. The German automaker said Thursday it is also expanding the Porsche Drive subscription and rental programs to five more cities — up from four. It’s now offered to customers living in Atlan

Scott Pilgrim vs The World Dolby Cinema cut hits theaters next month


SlashGear / 5h
Hit 2010 movie Scott Pilgrim vs The World will be returning to theaters — sort of. The movie’s co-writer and director Edgar Wright announced that fans will be able to experience the movie again at Dolby Cinema locations starting on April 30, giving them an enhanced experience thanks to tech like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Scott Pilgrim vs The … Continue reading

Linus Torvalds weighs in on Rust language in the Linux kernel


100+Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / No, not that kind of Rust. (credit: Heritage Images via Getty Images ) This week, ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols asked Linus Torvalds and Greg Kroah-Hartman about the possibility of new Linux kernel code being written in Rust —a high performance but memory-safe language sponsored by the Mozilla project. C versus Rust As of now, the Linux kernel is written in the C programming languag

Does It Really Matter How Fast You Type?


Lifehacker / 5h
Technological advancement over the last 30 years have meant skills once rare to office workers are now commonplace. Chief among those skills is typing: Decades ago, one could ply their trade as a typist and make a living solely by striking keys on a typewriter. Back then, you might consider including your best… Read more...

Emergency Alarm Reportedly Goes Off on SpaceX Dragon Capsule Docked to Space Station


400+Futurism / 5h
Fire, Fire The SpaceX Crew Dragon dubbed Resilience, currently docked to the International Space Station after launching in November of last year, just reportedly scared the bejesus out of the station’s crew. The capsule “annunciated false emergency messages for Fire and Rapid Depress as well as other erroneous messages yesterday,” NASASpaceFlight managing editor Chris Bergin reported in a Thursd

Total War: Rome Remastered announced, and it’s right around the corner


SlashGear / 6h
One of the most popular games in the long-running Total War series is about to get a remaster. Sega today announced Total War: Rome Remastered, bringing us back to the early days of the Total War series. Perhaps most exciting is the fact that we aren’t going to have to wait very long to get our hands on this remaster, … Continue reading

How to Set Up Steam Link for In-Home Remote Gaming on a Mac


Lifehacker / 6h
Steam’s in-home remote play app, Steam Link , is finally available for Mac, offering gamers even more control over where and how they play Steam games. Steam Link lets you stream gameplay from your computer to another device connected to your home network, such as Android phones, iPhones, a secondary PC hooked up to a… Read more...

Big Tech CEOs Waffle on Banning the 12 Major Anti-Vaxxers at Congressional Hearing


42Gizmodo / 6h
After a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and Anti-Vax Watch found that a huge percentage of misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines can be traced back to just a dozen people, the CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter told Congress they weren’t sure they would ban them. Read more...

[Roundup] Spruce Up Your CDC Vaccination Card


View from the Wing / 6h
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 ...

Moto G100 gives affordable Android the Snapdragon 870 5G and a slick new dock


SlashGear / 6h
Motorola’s G Series is best known for its affordable price tags, but the new Moto G100 still somehow manages to introduce a Snapdragon 8xx-Series chipset to the budget-minded line. That’s courtesy of the recently-announced Snapdragon 870 5G, Qualcomm’s more affordable counterpoint to the flagship Snapdragon 888, which in this case helps keep the G100 down to around $580. It means … Continue readi

Zuckerberg shrugs off concerns about Instagram for kids in congressional hearing


89Mashable / 6h
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Extinct Kangaroo Could Climb Trees With Its Huge Claws


25Gizmodo / 6h
A new study describes a “semiarboreal kangaroo” that lived 40,000 years ago in Australia. Apparently, even hopping can get boring. Read more...

Google's new alliance wants to get digital keys, mobile IDs working on Android


59Engadget / 6h
The Android Ready SE Alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of features like mobile IDs and digital keys on Android.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey busted for tweeting during congressional hearing


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey got called out by Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY) for tweeting during today’s congressional hearing on disinformation and extremism. The tech exec’s tweet was likely expressing frustration with the format of the hearing, which once again saw the tech CEOs forced to boil down their answers to complicated questions into simple “yes” or “no” answers — or otherwise be cut off from r

The Gatorade Gx Sweat Patch was weird, neat, and ultimately kind of pointless


Mashable / 6h
Gatorade Gx Sweat Patch $25 View Product The Good Neat tech • Easy to use • Provides basic data on sweat The Bad Not super detailed • Not necessary for regular folks • Confusing app The Bottom Line The Gatorade GX Sweat Patch is a neat product but not worth the price for most. ⚡ Mashable Score 3.0 😎 Cool Factor 4.0 📘Learning Curve 4.0 💪Performance 2.5 💵Bang for the Buck 2.5 You know those wor

Popular privacy extension ClearURLs removed from Chrome web store


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
ClearURLs was briefly removed from the Chrome Web Store but its developer successfully appealed the decision.

Scientists Begin to Unravel the Mystery of Deep-Sea Sponge Life in the Arctic


20Gizmodo / 6h
Living at depths approaching an entire mile, deep-sea Arctic sponges are a scientific curiosity, as they’ve somehow managed to make this extreme environment their home. New evidence gathered over the course of an entire year is taking biologists a step closer to understanding these ecologically important sponges and… Read more...

How to use outstanding airline vouchers before they expire


39The Points Guy / 6h
Thousands of travelers are sitting on airline vouchers for trips that were canceled last year. Now, if you’re like the more than 1 million daily travelers taking to skies, it’s time to use them. After all, many are beginning to expire. Here’s a look at how to redeem credits or vouchers you might be sitting on with the nation’s four biggest airlines. For more TPG news delivered each morning to you

Mystery Disease Outbreak Kills Girl in Nigeria, Sickens Dozen More


1KFuturism / 6h
A sudden outbreak of a mysterious, unidentified disease has spread among dozens of students in Nigeria, at least one of whom has already died as a result. Over 30 girls from the Government Girls College in Sokoto were hospitalized, Director of Public Health at the Sokoto state Ministry of Health Ahmed Abdulrahman told Nigeria’s TVC News . Initially, health officials thought that the students were

NASA’s striking image of the day shows Mars sand dunes with frosty sheen


48SlashGear / 6h
NASA’s back with another ‘image of the day,’ and it’s a particularly striking one. The photo shows Mars’ sand dunes, which aren’t exactly a stunning feature given how many times we’ve seen them in past images. This new photo is different, however, as it includes a unique feature that ramps up the natural contrast in the environment. According to NASA, … Continue reading


The 10 Best Deals of March 25, 2021


60Lifehacker / 6h
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The 10 Best Deals of March 25, 2021


60Gizmodo / 6h
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Samsung's T7 Touch SSD is cheaper than ever on Amazon


46Engadget / 7h
Save big on Samsung's T7 Touch 500GB portable SSD on Amazon -- it's 20 percent off right now.

I ordered a COVID-19 test through DoorDash — here’s what this new service is like


100+The Points Guy / 7h
Vaccinations will play one of the biggest roles in travel’s recovery . However, quick and effective COVID-19 testing will continue to be vital as the world at large begins to reopen again. So what if getting a test is as easy as ordering a burger? DoorDash, the company best known for its on-demand food delivery, is now looking to play a major part in COVID-testing accessibility. You can now order

Porsche adds Taycan EV to its expanded car subscription service


SlashGear / 7h
Porsche is adding the Taycan to its subscription program, allowing the EV-curious to book anything from an hour to several months behind the wheel of the performance sedan – as long as they’re in the right area. Launched in late 2017, Porsche Drive includes access to a vehicle, plus insurance, servicing, delivery, and all other costs bar fueling – or … Continue reading

Amazon Execs Apparently Need to See Some Pee Pics


100+Gizmodo / 7h
If you, like me, have been reading years of reports on Amazon’s egregious working conditions, you’re probably numb to the part of the article citing an Amazon spox template statement about valuing workers. Reports of workplace injury rates, grueling conditions, dystopian surveillance, and the piss bottles typically… Read more...

Microsoft begins removing paid Xbox Live requirement for free-to-play games


41Ars Technica / 7h
Xbox Live gamers will soon have a new reason to rejoice. (credit: Xbox ) Xbox owners soon won't need to pay for an Xbox Live Gold subscription to enjoy otherwise free-to-play games on their consoles. Wednesday's update to the Xbox Alpha Insiders Update Preview program (version 2104.210323-0000) notes that "Multiplayer in Free-to-play games, Looking 4 Groups and Party Chat on Xbox no longer requir

Humanoid Robot Sophia Sells 12 Second Video NFT for Almost $700,000


500+Futurism / 7h
Robot Art Robots are taking over the art world. Take, for instance, celebrity humanoid robot Sophia, who — or, uh, “which”? — just sold a digital artwork as a non-fungible token (NFT) for $688,888, Reuters reports . Sophia teamed up with Italian digital artist Andrea Bonaceto to produce a combination of various elements, plucked from Bonaceto’s works. The robot even mixed in some of her own physi

Finnair Intends To Acquire 19-Seat Electric Aircraft


100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
The airline industry will have to become more sustainable over time. We’re now seeing airlines introduce additional sustainability initiatives, including in some cases offsetting flights, and committing to having more fuel efficient fleets. Beyond that we’re seeing the development of new aircraft technology, and airlines are increasingly expressing interest in electric aircraft. Here’s the latest

Former Blue Apron CEO Matt Salzberg raises $25M for his new venture studio Material


92TechCrunch / 7h
Matt Salzberg, who co-founded and served as CEO of meal kit startup Blue Apron until 2017 , is back in the startup business with a new venture studio called Material . Along with Salzberg, Material is led by partners Andy Salamon (formerly a general partner at Atomic Labs who backed Hims and Terminal) and Danielle David Parks (co-founder of Jane Strategy). The studio has been operating for the pa

Is Owning a Rental Property Actually a Good Way to Make Money?


28Lifehacker / 7h
Making money off of a rental property seems so obvious at first—if you have enough money to buy a property and rent it out, earning your money back and then some, why wouldn’t you? While it’s true that investment properties can be a good investment, they also carry a lot of risks, and require a level of operational… Read more...

Qualcomm's New Snapdragon 780G Brings Flagship Features to Mid-Range Phones


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Gizmodo / 7h
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip is clearly the company’s flagship CPU, powering everything from Samsung’s Galaxy S21 line to a bunch of gaming phones and whole lot more . Now Qualcomm is announcing the new Snapdragon 780G chip, which promises to bring flagship performance to mid-range handsets. Read more...

Jack Dorsey subtweets Congress mid-Congressional hearing


87Mashable / 7h
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Godzilla vs Kong's Director on Inheriting the Legacy of 2 Titans


100+Gizmodo / 7h
Godzilla vs. Kong is nearly here, and it’s a clash for the ages: two of the box office’s most beloved giant monsters, at each other’s throats again like it’s 1962 . But the movie isn’t just a rematch between titans, for director Adam Wingard, it’s a step up to a truly titanic level of blockbuster moviemaking. Read more...

These browsers are far less private than they claim to be


39TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Even with private browsing enabled in Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge, your ISP and employer can still see your online activity.

Popular food preservative may be toxic to the immune system


82SlashGear / 7h
A newly published study warns that a preservative found in hundreds of readily available processed foods, including popular snacks, may be toxic to the immune system. The findings were published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and involved data from the EPA’s Toxicity Forecaster (“ToxCast”). The study comes from researchers with the Environmental Working G

The Best Single-Player Board Games, According To Our Readers


36Lifehacker / 8h
Top Pick: Arkham Horror | $53 | Amazon Read more...

'Total War: Rome Remastered' revives an RTS classic on April 29th


62Engadget / 8h
Rome: Total War, one of the best real-time strategy games ever released, is getting a remaster.

Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck Will Have “No Handles”


300+Futurism / 8h
Can’t Handle This According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the company’s long-awaited electric pickup will sport a strange new design feature — or, rather, lack a common one. “There will be no handles,” Musk said in a cryptic tweet . The truck, set to roll out later this year, is set to be a hulking wedge of reinforced stainless steel. The design was lauded by some as daring, while others had far less k

Get Windows 10's New Folder Icons Without Installing a Beta


Lifehacker / 8h
Microsoft is changing up the legacy icons of its popular operating system. You’ve already seen some of these changes hit classic Windows 10 apps like Mail and Calculator , but up next are new icons for File Explorer’s folders. Read more...


How to give equal pay laws power


29Mashable / 8h
On Wednesday, we marked another Equal Pay Day , the point in the year when women have finally made what men made in 2020. And that's just the average across all women — Black women will make what white men made in 2020 on Aug. 3, Indigenous women on Sept. 8, and Latina women on Oct. 21. In a typical work day, the wage gap looks like this: 🕔 Men are paid for a full 9-5 day 🕑 Women in similar pos

Magic The Gathering Arena released for iOS, Android: Hearthstone has a challenger


SlashGear / 8h
At long last, Magic: The Gathering can be played on almost any touchscreen device or gadget you have in your possession. Magic: The Gathering (aka Magic cards) from Wizards of the Coast (a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is now prepared to appear on your smartphone or tablet with Magic: The Gathering Arena. This game was previously available on desktop machines, … Continue reading

Xbox Series X|S restocks today with a catch


SlashGear / 8h
Those of you in the market for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S will want to check Walmart shortly, as the retailer has confirmed that it will be restocking both consoles today. As always, we can expect a bunch of people to flood Walmart’s website looking to buy one of these hard-to-find consoles, but there is a catch … Continue reading

Leather made from fungus is coming to Lululemon and Adidas — Future Blink


Mashable / 8h
Scientists and engineers at the materials company Bolt Threads created a sustainable leather alternative , and you might end up wearing it sooner than you think. Read more... More about Fashion , Mashable Video , Adidas , Lululemon , and Leather Alternatives

Pussy Riot shows the cypherpunk power of feminist NFTs


100+TechCrunch / 8h
It might seem like everyone and their mom is selling a non-fungible token (NFT) these days, but Pussy Riot co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova is one of the few strategizing beyond the hype cycle. The NFT market is just getting started, but where is it headed? “I’ve been using cryptocurrency before this,” Tolokonnikova told TechCrunch, noting Pussy Riot members have been interested in blockchain techn

Before Hiring a New Babysitter, Ask Them These Questions


22Lifehacker / 8h
When I was about 12 years old, I started occasionally babysitting a couple of kids who lived down the street from me. A friend of mine was their regular babysitter, but when she couldn’t be there on a certain day, they’d call me as a backup. Those are literally the only reasons they hired me—because Lyndsey (another… Read more...

There's Way More Lightning in the Arctic Now


Gizmodo / 8h
The Northern Lights have some competition. New research shows that lightning in the Arctic tripled over the past decade—and climate change may be to blame. Read more...

Cop Tasers Passengers At Atlanta Airport Security As Fight Breaks Out Over Man Without ID


44View from the Wing / 8h
Around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning a fight broke out at an Atlanta airport security checkpoint. Three teenagers were trying to get through TSA screening while one of them lacked I.D. There's a simple procedure for confirming your identity without ID. It takes a little longer but the TSA accesses privately compiled databases with personal information and you confirm details about yourself. Instead v

Social media CEOs hedge on whether they’d boot the 12 anti-vax ‘super-spreaders’ cited by states’ attorneys general


300+TechCrunch / 8h
On Wednesday, a coalition of a dozen state attorneys general called on Facebook and Twitter to step up their enforcement of their community guidelines to curtail the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on their platforms. Their letter specifically identified 12 “anti-vaxxer” accounts that were responsible for a sizable 65% of public anti-vaccine content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I

Zuckerberg blames Trump, not Facebook, for the Capitol attack


500+TechCrunch / 8h
In an interview with Reuters six days after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg infamously downplayed her company’s role in the day’s horrific events, which left five people dead. “I think these events were largely organized on platforms that don’t have our abilities to stop hate and don’t have our standards and don’t have our transparency,” Sandberg s

Spotify Is Bringing a Home Screen Revamp to Desktop, Thank God


56Gizmodo / 8h
After announcing a refresh of its mobile experience earlier this week, Spotify is now giving its desktop app a new look as well. Read more...

It's Time for That In-Between Jacket, JACHS Has Them Starting at $16


Gizmodo / 8h
Midweight Jackets Starting at $16 | JACHS NY | Use Code CLEANUP Read more...

We'll never know peace thanks to this terrifying AI bartender — Future Blink


32Mashable / 9h
This interactive bartender, called Cecilia , can make conversation while serving up precise cocktail recipes (even if her main talent is being super creepy). Read more... More about Mashable Video , Drinks , Ai , Bartender , and Contactless

Scientists Identify a Deadly Toxin That's Been Killing Birds


2KWired / 9h
Thousands of eagles and other fowl have died from a mysterious condition that attacks their nervous systems. Now, after decades of investigation, we know why.

Italy vs Northern Ireland live stream: how to watch World Cup 2022 qualifier online


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Ian Baraclough's men face a tough opening match in Group C against the Azzurri. Follow our guide to getting an Italy vs Northern Ireland live stream today.

Italy vs Northern Ireland live stream: how to watch World Cup 2022 qualifier from anywhere


44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Ian Baraclough's men face a tough opening match in Group C against the Azzurri. Follow our guide to getting an Italy vs Northern Ireland live stream and watch online from anywhere.

Mysterious Bald Eagle Killer Finally Identified


300+Gizmodo / 9h
In a new study out Thursday, scientists say they’ve solved the mystery of a neurological disease that’s been killing bald eagles and other birds in the U.S. for over 25 years. The disease appears to be caused by a toxin produced by a species of blue-green algae that grows on an invasive plant—a toxin that may be… Read more...

Buying discount vacations to support charities. Is it worth it?


The Points Guy / 9h
The premise seems almost too good to be true: A fundraising company offers you a discounted price on a vacation and a charity receives a donation. Explore the world while helping the world and everybody wins, right? It’s worth digging into the details to see if it checks out. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . A different model for travel (P

Genera+ion Doesn't Give Its Characters the Depth They Deserve


100+Wired / 9h
The cut-and-paste portrayals of queer identity in HBO Max's new series provide visibility—but not substance.


Samsung adds a podcast section to its free-entertainment app


70Engadget / 9h
If you own a Samsung phone, you now have yet another way to listen to your favorite audio shows

Halo Infinite’s release may just have been revealed by an unexpected source


SlashGear / 9h
For months now, Halo fans have been wondering when Halo Infinite is going to launch. The game was originally slated to be a launch title for the Xbox Series X|S back in November, but following some negative fan reception to gameplay footage Microsoft shared last year (along with what were likely issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and leadership changes … Continue reading

How Magic: The Gathering's New Wizard School Brings Back Some Familiar Faces (and Spells)


43Gizmodo / 9h
With the longevity Magic: The Gathering has achieved, so many story beats and classic cards are lost to time—new sets, new stories , new play modes and standards, new narrative progress . The game’s next expansion, and newest setting, is hoping to do much the same...while serving as a chance to pick up on some old… Read more...

EV makers oppose delay to automotive emissions penalty increase


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Electric vehicle manufacturers are pushing back against a decision to delay penalty increases for automakers who fail to meet fuel efficiency standards. A lobbying group representing legacy automakers — many of whom are now making substantial investments in zero-emissions vehicles — said the increase would have a significant economic impact during a time when the industry is facing mass disruptio

The 2 key parts of NASA and ISRO’s disaster satellite just came together


SlashGear / 9h
It’s not being called the doomsday satellite, but NASA-ISRO SAR perhaps should be, with work on what will eventually be a watchful eye over incipient natural disasters continuing ahead of its expected launch in 2022 or beyond. A collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the satellite will be the first designed to track changes in the … Continue reading

8 Reasons To Get Ink Business Preferred With Best-Ever 100K Bonus


300+One Mile at a Time / 9h
In recent years we’ve seen business credit cards become more compelling than ever before, as credit card issuers increasingly try to create products that meet the needs of small business owners. The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card ( review ) was introduced a few years ago, and continues to be one of the most rewarding business cards out there. There’s not another business card that offers a c

Here's the Weird 'Clock' on Jack Dorsey's Kitchen Counter


68Gizmodo / 9h
The House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing with the CEOs of Google, Facebook, and Twitter is already raising questions. Namely, what the heck is that thing on Jack Dorsey’s kitchen counter? Read more...

'Back 4 Blood' is delayed until October 12th


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58Engadget / 9h
The spiritual successor to 'Left 4 Dead' was supposed to come out in June.

The Guy Who Sold a $69 Million NFT Thinks NFTs Are Pretty Dumb


1KFuturism / 9h
Selling Out? It was meant to be a watershed moment for cryptocurrencies. Digital artist Beeple, otherwise known as Mike Winkelmann, sold his digital artwork “The First 5000 Days” as a non-fungible token (NFT) through the auctionhouse Christie’s for a record-breaking $69 million . His share: $53 million worth of ether. But rather than HODL-ing, which is crypto-slang for holding a cryptocurrency ra

How to watch 'Godzilla vs. Kong'


54Mashable / 9h
What: Godzilla vs. Kong Where to watch: In theaters and on HBO Max Premiere date: March 31, 2021 Get your popcorn ready: The first big huge titanic blockbuster of spring/summer 2021 is set to arrive in the form of Godzilla vs. Kong, the latest Warner Bros. Pictures flick to get a dual streaming and theatrical release . Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, Stranger Things ' Millie Bobby Bro

FTC warns of 'vaccine survey' scams, because people are the worst


52Mashable / 9h
There's no good thing that scammers won't try to ruin. The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning Wednesday that unscrupulous actors are preying upon the newly vaccinated, attempting to trick those in the throes of post-jab joy out of their cash. "Complete this short 30-second survey about your experience with Moderna COVID-19 VACCINE to select one of our exclusive reward offers (minimum value

Investors and business leaders: It’s time to take coaching mainstream


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Ariane de Bonvoisin Contributor Ariane de Bonvoisin is an executive coach to top CEOs, startup founders and VCs. She has keynoted the Oprah conference, given a TED talk, and been invited to Google, Amazon, the World Bank, Union Square Ventures and Red Bull to teach about navigating change and founder and startup wellness. The business world has a love-hate relationship with coaching. Founders are

Ghost of Tsushima movie coming from John Wick director


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A movie adaptation of PS4 open-world game Ghost of Tsushima is in the works at Sony Pictures with John Wick’s Chad Stahelski on board to direct the film.

England vs San Marino live stream: how to watch World Cup 2022 qualifier online


40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Will it be goals galore for Southgate's men at Wembley tonight? Follow our guide to getting an England vs San Marino live stream online.

Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Augmented and virtual reality have been used for years in gaming, design and shopping. Now, a new battle for market share is emerging — inside vehicles. Safety-glass windshields offer a new opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers and startups that are starting to adapt this technology: AR overlays digital information or images on what a user sees in the real world, while VR creates a seemingly r

England vs San Marino live stream: how to watch FREE World Cup 2022 qualifier and from anywhere


40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Will it be goals galore for Southgate's men at Wembley tonight? Follow our guide to getting an England vs San Marino live stream and watch no matter where you are.

Left 4 Dead-like shooter Back 4 Blood delayed to late 2021


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Back 4 Blood, the upcoming co-op shooter from Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games, is delayed to October 12, missing the original summer release window.

Spring cleaning is a breeze with a versatile Shark cordless stick vacuum for only $78


20Mashable / 9h
Save $49: This Shark Rotator Freestyle cordless stick vacuum is only $78.94 at Walmart as of March 25. If you want cleaner floors the easy way, a reliable robot vacuum or mop is often a worthwhile investment. But the best options also come with a higher price tag, which is why sometimes you still can't beat the effectiveness of a manual upright vacuum that's available at a steep discount . SEE AL

Kuwait Records Hottest March Temperature Ever Amid Dust Storms and Locusts


100+Gizmodo / 9h
It’s freaking hot in Kuwait right now. On Thursday, the country recorded a temperature of 112.3 degrees Fahrenheit (44.6 degrees Celsius). That’s the hottest temperature the country—and the entire Arabian Peninsula—has ever seen in the month of March. Read more...

What's New on Amazon Prime Video in April 2021


56Lifehacker / 9h
Amazon Prime Video’s newest original series will dive into a different kind of American horror story. THEM, from creator Little Marvin and producer Lena Waithe ( Master of None ) is an anthology show that will explore a new story each season, and based on the trailer, the first appears to combine elements of Lovecraft … Read more...


Apple wants to make everything haptic, including beds


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A new patent filing suggests Apple is working on a haptic bed that could control your sleeping.

Sony is making a 'Ghost of Tsushima' movie with John Wick director


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200+Engadget / 10h
Ghost of Tsushima is getting the silver screen treatment.

What’s Behind the Fight Over Section 230


200+NYT > Technology / 10h
The debate reflects our discomfort with the power of Big Tech and our desire to hold someone accountable.

Today’s best tech deals: Razer gaming mice, Sony headphones, and more


34Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster includes a solid discount on the Razer Viper Ultimate, which is currently down to $93 at Amazon . That's about $25 off its usual street price online, almost $40 off Razer's MSRP and, outside of a couple of brief drops to $80, the second-lowest price we've tracked. While it's still pretty expensive, the Viper Ultimate is currently our top recommend

Building electronics that can survive under Greenland’s ice sheet


37Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Sensors, support electronics, and a transmitter are all encased in a pressure-proof shell. (credit: Michael Prior-Jones) Through the GRACE satellite program, researchers have shown that Greenland’s ice sheet has been losing about 280 billion tons of ice each year—the equivalent of close to 1.5 million Olympic swimming pools . For glaciers like those in Greenland and Antarctica, most of

The smart GPS tracker from Vodafone, for only £20


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Safety-conscious parents and anxious pet owners are covered with Curve, the smart GPS tracker by Vodafone.

OnePlus 9R release date, price, news, features and why you probably can't buy it


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The OnePlus 9R is a cheaper alternative to the OnePlus 9, but you probably won't be able to buy it.

Porsche adds the Taycan EV to its car subscription service


75Engadget / 10h
The Taycan 4S won't be available on the multi-vehicle plan at first, however.

Zuckerberg, Dorsey and Pichai testify about disinformation.


84NYT > Technology / 10h
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Playdate Teases a New Feature, but There's Still No Release Date


Gizmodo / 10h
Companies like Apple and Google have struggled to get new products out the door because of the pandemic, so it makes sense that smaller ones would be in the same boat. And while we still don’t know when the long-teased Playdate handheld will be available for preorder, Panic has a fun new feature for developers and… Read more...

Apex Legends could get Titanfall 2’s best feature


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An Apex Legends dataminer has revealed that Titans could be coming to the game via a new character’s abilities, reigniting rumors that mechs are finally coming.

Snapchat is developing its own take on TikTok Duets with a new ‘Remix’ feature


100+TechCrunch / 10h
One of the challenges that some would-be TikTok rivals have faced is that they often lack the same robust set of content creation tools, like filters, effects and tools for repurposing others’ content — like TikTok’s Stitch and Duet, for example. It now appears that Snapchat is working to correct that latter problem, however, as it’s been spotted working on a TikTok Duets-like feature called “Rem

Amazing Video Zooms All the Way From Earth to First Photographed Black Hole


500+Futurism / 10h
Fast Travel The European Southern Observatory released a new video on Wednesday that takes viewers sailing through space, all the way from the surface of the Earth to a nearby supermassive black hole . The video zooms far, far faster than anything could ever make the trip in person, of course. Even traveling at the speed of light — the theoretical speed limit of the universe that’s beyond unattai

Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Controllers are eye-catching in all the best ways


SlashGear / 10h
Throughout the Xbox One generation, Microsoft made a habit of releasing new controllers on a regular basis, and it looks like the company has plans to do the same thing in the Xbox Series X generation. Following the introductions of the Shock Red and Pulse Blue controllers, Microsoft today revealed the Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo controllers. Both controllers, it’s … Continue reading

Slack steps back on new DM feature following harassment concerns


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Users could have used Slack Connect to send direct messages to any user.

Electric vans are all the rage at DHL, UPS—maybe even USPS, too


36Ars Technica / 10h
By year's end, 99 of these electric Transit vans will be delivering packages for DHL Express in California and New York. [credit: Lighting eMotors ] Electrifying commercial fleets of vehicles makes even more sense than trying to persuade individual private citizens to switch to electric vehicles. After all, if you convince your neighbor to buy an EV, that's one more EV on the road, but a single d

X Shore’s Eelex 8000 – the Tesla of electric boats – is coming to the US


SlashGear / 10h
EVs aren’t just for the road, with Swedish boat-maker X Shore revealing its first model for the US market, the all-electric Eelex 8000. Modeled, apparently, on the South American electric eel, the boat has a 225 kW electric motor capable of propelling it at up to 35 knots with minimal noise in comparison to combustion equivalents. The dual 60 kWh … Continue reading

Don't Believe These Myths About Creatine


32Lifehacker / 10h
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements for people who lift, and with good reason: There’s significant evidence showing it’s safe to take and effective at helping you build muscle . But myths persist, so let’s take a look at a few of them. Read more...

Why now is the best time to purchase an Ikon Pass


34The Points Guy / 10h
Spring officially arrived earlier this month, and as the snow begins to melt around the country, purchasing an annual ski pass may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, if you’re looking to save some money, begin planning for next year and get a few final runs down the slope right now, listen up — as one company is offering incentives to make all of these a reality. Let’s take a closer l

Vivo's X60 Pro+ Leans on Zeiss for Big-Time Camera Upgrades


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Gizmodo / 10h
Just this week we saw OnePlus team up with legendary camera maker Hasselblad to seriously upgrade the photo quality of its latest devices, and now OnePlus’ sister company, Vivo, is doing something similar with Zeiss for its new X60 Pro+. Read more...


Qantas Flight Attendant On Trial For Exposing Himself To Colleague, Touching Her Breasts


200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
A former senior Qantas flight attendant is accused of exposing himself to a female colleague and touching her breasts during a flight, but he claims he had her consent… The claims against a former Qantas flight attendant A 54-year-old former Qantas flight attendant is currently standing trial for committing two indecent acts during an April 2019 flight from Perth to Melbourne. Long story short, t

Triumph previews TE-1 electric bike concept with fast charging battery


1KEngadget / 10h
Historic British motorcycle Triumph has shared some of the first details on its TE-1 electric bike project.

Everlywell acquires two healthcare companies and forms parent Everly Health


92TechCrunch / 10h
Austin-based home lab testing kit startup Everlywell is expanding its scope considerably with two acquisitions, and a transformation that includes the establishment of a new parent company led by Everlywell CEO and co-founder Julia Cheek. The new entity, called Everly Health, will now offer services including at-home lab testing kits and education, population-scale testing through a U.S.-wide cli

R/GA Ventures announces its new Coalition Venture Studio to support Black founders


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Design and marketing consultancy R/GA is expanding its Venture Studios program with the launch of a new Coalition Venture Studio focused specifically on supporting Black-led and Black-owned startups. The initiative is led by R/GA Entrepreneur in Residence Davyeon Ross, a Black entrepreneur who founded sports analytics company ShotTracker . The startup (which is backed by TechCrunch’s parent compa

Godzilla vs Kong reviews roundup: here are the final verdicts


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HBO Max's upcoming monster mash arrives on March 31 - but what have critics made of the colossal clash?

Intel says it will go after Apple as a customer for new chips


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Chip giant wants to fabricate semiconductors for its former ally.

The U.S. Is One Step Closer to Establishing a Research Program to Block the Sun


1KGizmodo / 10h
There are some signs the world may be finally gearing up to tackle the root cause of the climate crisis by reducing carbon emissions. But on Wednesday, a group of scientists detailed how to develop an insurance plan if the world fails to do so. Read more...

New AI Is Designed to Debate People, and It Could Ruin Social Media


500+Futurism / 10h
IBM’s Project Debater, a powerful AI algorithm designed to challenge the most skilled human minds at speech and debate, is stronger than ever. The autonomous debating system, as it’s described in a research paper published in the journal Nature last week, can stitch together coherent and convincing arguments from the content of millions of news articles. The tech is getting more and more sophisti

Google, Facebook Twitter grilled in US on fake news


200+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Politicians want greater regulation while social media bosses say they are doing enough.

Gargoyles' Goliath Flies Again as an Outstanding Action Figure


500+Gizmodo / 11h
It’s been a long, long time since the Gargoyles animated series went off the air (1997, if you really want to feel old), but there’s been a bevy of fans who never stopped wishing for the return of Goliath , Brooklyn, and the others. Well, the animated series isn’t getting a reboot—yet—but waiting will be a bit more… Read more...

This Malwarebytes scam wants to trick users into fake subscriptions


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Malwarebytes catches on to a tech support scam that’s been tricking users for several months.

What it will take for humans to colonize the Moon and Mars


100+Engadget / 11h
When it lifts off in late 2024, NASA's Artemis mission will perform crucial groundwork needed for humanity to further explore and potentially colonize the Moon as well as eventually serve as a jumping-off point in our quest to reach Mars. But given how inhospitable space is, NASA and its partners will face a significant challenge in keeping tomorrow's colonists alive and well.

An Age-By-Age Guide to Disciplining Your Kid


100+Lifehacker / 11h
Most new parents begin their parenting journey with some idea of how they want to discipline their children. Surely you would never let your three-year-old throw a fit in Target. Your kid won’t talk back to you because, of course, you are going to raise your children to be respectful. But what we don’t realize before… Read more...

How to watch 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers'


28Mashable / 11h
What: The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Where to watch: Disney+ Premiere date: March 26, 2021 After almost three decades (!) since they first hit the ice, the Mighty Ducks are flying together once again — this time for an all-new live-action TV series. Set in present-day Minnesota, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers picks up the story of the ragtag youth hockey team 25 years after the events of D3: Th

Octopuses Dream in 'GIFs,' New Experiment Suggests


100+Gizmodo / 11h
Two years ago, a PBS documentary video showed an octopus named Heidi in what appeared to be an active dream state. Her arms twitched as she slumbered, and her skin flipped wildly through all sorts of alien textures. Most dramatically, however, the cephalopod changed colors, flashing in greens and reds like a… Read more...

Big Tech C.E.O.s Face Lawmakers on Disinformation: Live Updates


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Paramount+ will stream Serie A soccer in the US starting next season


75Engadget / 11h
ViacomCBS snatched the rights away from ESPN+.

Watch Congress grill Facebook, Twitter and Google’s CEOs at 12PM ET


82Engadget / 11h
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Google CEO Sundar Pichai are set to testify at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on misinformation.

Bluu Biosciences raises cash to become Europe’s first purveyor of lab-grown salmon, trout and carp


76TechCrunch / 11h
A startup from Europe is joining the race to become the first big provider of lab-grown fish. Bluu Biosciences has raised €7 million in a round of financing from investors including Manta Ray Ventures, Norrsken VC, Be8, CPT Capital and Lever VC to compete with a host of startups like BluNalu, Wild Type and Shiok Meats in a bid to market with a lab-grown fish replacement. The market for sustainabl

Pepsi x Peeps is the limited-edition marshmallow cola nobody asked for


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100+SlashGear / 11h
Pepsi and Peeps have teamed up to make a new drink for those times the usual sugar high just isn’t enough, with Pepsi x Peeps bringing marshmallow flavor to the limited-edition soda. Launching to celebrate the arrival of spring, the two companies may not be the most obvious collaborators but then again if you’re all-in on sugary marshmallow then you’re … Continue reading


This stellar robot vacuum and mop hybrid has a coupon for (wait for it) $180 off


32Mashable / 11h
Save $180: The Roborock S6 robot vacuum and mop has a $180 coupon on top of its $50 discount at Amazon as of March 25. The Roborock family has welcomed a new member. The brand, known for its robotic vacuum-mop hybrids with suction that rivals that of Roombas, released the S7 earlier in March. Two words: Sonic. Mopping . The S7 was set to go live on Amazon and Walmart on March 24. The listings tec

11 Creative Ways to Organize Your Home With Tension Rods


26Lifehacker / 11h
Tension rods are a convenient way to hang curtains without putting holes in your walls, but the spring-loaded rods can do a lot more than just that. If you’ve had to be resourceful, a tension rod might be what’s holding up your shower curtain as we speak. Read more...

The Galaxy Tab S7 gets a massive $120 price cut in fantastic deal at Amazon


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A fantastic deal, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is on sale for $529.99 thanks to a massive $120 price cut at Amazon.

Royal Caribbean unveils yet another first-ever home port as it ramps up comeback plans


76The Points Guy / 11h
Add Cyprus to the list of unusual places that will soon be home to a Royal Caribbean ship. Royal Caribbean on Thursday said it would begin seven-night departures out of Limassol, Cyprus, on July 10 with its 2,191-passenger Jewel of the Seas. The voyages will focus on destinations in Greece including Piraeus, Greece (the port for Athens) and the Greek islands of Rhodes, Crete, Mykonos and Santorin

Something Is Ripping Apart the Nearest Star Cluster to Earth


200+Futurism / 11h
An invisible force is tearing apart the closest star cluster to the Solar System — and astronomers are trying to figure out what it is, as Science Alert reports . The ripping apart isn’t much of a surprise in and of itself. Gravitational forces tend to rend apart star clusters to form tidal streams, which are essentially rivers of stars. But something else, far more violent, appears to be causing

How to Sync Wi-Fi Passwords between Chromebooks and Android


58How-To Geek / 11h
The idea is simple: If you sign in to a Wi-Fi network on your Android phone, your Chromebook will automatically know the password as well. This works in the other direction, too. The devices share Wi-Fi credentials as long as you’re using both with the same Google account. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Dyson's New Vacuum Uses Lasers to Reveal Hidden Dust While You Clean


200+How-To Geek / 11h
You never realize how dirty your floors are until you buy a good vacuum. But with its new Dust Detect system, the new Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum takes the phrase “eye-opening” to a new level. It shines a bright green laser on your floor as you clean, revealing all the hidden dust particles that your other vacuum missed. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

New York moves to legalize recreational marijuana


200+TechCrunch / 11h
New York State officials struck a deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow recreational use of cannabis. The move would create the largest legal cannabis market on the East Coast, potentially creating tens of thousands of jobs and significant startup opportunities. This is a big first step, though the first sale of recreational weed is unlikely to happen in 2021. The framework needs a final review, a

UserTesting, Dell for Entrepreneurs and B Capital Group talk operational flexibility, agility and speed at TC Early Stage 2021


68TechCrunch / 11h
Baking operational flexibility, agility and speed into your startup’s DNA from the get-go will go a long way toward driving your ultimate success. Understanding its importance and learning best practices might seem daunting, but TC Early Stage 2021: Operations and Fundraising (April 1-2), is all about connecting early-stage founders with subject-matter experts across the startup ecosystem. Don’t

Southwest unveils major summer expansion with a whopping 36 routes


1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Southwest Airlines’ route network is growing like weeds. On Thursday, the Dallas-based carrier announced its latest network expansion, including its Myrtle Beach launch details, seven new routes to Austin and a flurry of nonstop service to other Southwest cities. The move comes as the carrier is “add[ing] flights to address closer-in demand for leisure destinations while making foundational addit

Here’s a rare look at a Nintendo 64DD Development Kit in surprising condition


SlashGear / 11h
Throughout gaming history, there have been plenty of devices that saw only a limited release or never even made it to release to begin with and are therefore very difficult to find today. We’re getting a look at such a device today, as a Nintendo 64DD Development Kit in mint condition has surfaced. The 64DD is already a fairly rare … Continue reading

Citi Premier Vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: Which Is Better?


100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Credit card benefits are constantly evolving, and it can be tough to keep track of which cards are best. This is especially true in recent months, where we’ve seen some card issuers adjust perks and add new temporary bonuses. In light of that, I wanted to provide a comparison of two of the most popular mid-range credit cards out there. Comparing the Chase Sapphire Preferred & Citi Premier The Cha

Watch Zuckerberg, Pichai and Dorsey testify at the House hearing on disinformation and extremism


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Big tech is back on the virtual hill. Three of tech’s most prominent CEOs will appear before the House Energy and Commerce committee today at 9 a.m. PT as lawmakers grill the companies on their failure to contain disinformation and extremism . In opening statements made available before the hearing , Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and Google’s Sundar Pichai each laid out the co

Baton raises $10.5M to create ‘drop zones,’ where truckers can hand off freight


93TechCrunch / 11h
In the trucking industry, “dwell and detention” times are the enemies of efficiency, profits and drivers. More than two billion hours are lost each year due to dwell — the time spent at a distribution yard or facility — and detention — the gap between when unloading or loading is supposed to begin and when it actually does. Baton, a San Francisco-based startup developed out of 8VC’s incubator pro

How VC and private equity funds can launch portfolio-acceleration platforms


84TechCrunch / 11h
David Teten Contributor David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten . More posts by this contributor Does your VC have an investment thesis or a hypothesis? Broaden your view of ‘best’ to make smarter, more inclusive investments I’ve recently advised a number of emerging venture capital funds that are struggling to determine the most effective steps the

Microsoft Edge is getting a handy Linux upgrade


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Users can now sign-in and sync browser data between various installations.

Tinder says the future of dating is more honest and fluid


48Mashable / 12h
Read more... More about Dating , Tinder , Dating Apps , Sex And Relationships , and Culture

Facebook has been autogenerating pages for white supremacists


1KArs Technica / 12h
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying before Congress in April 2018. It wasn't his only appearance in DC this decade. (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Images ) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying before Congress today, and he may have a few more uncomfortable questions to answer. Among them, why is Facebook autogenerating pages for white supremacist groups? Researchers at the Tech Transparency

How to Get Started With the 'Magic: Legends' Free Open Beta


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71Lifehacker / 12h
Magic: Legends —an online, free-to-play action RPG based on the long-running Magic: The Gathering (MTG) trading card game—is now playable in open beta on PC . Read more...

Holberton raises $20M as it pivots to become an edtech SaaS company


100+TechCrunch / 12h
Holberton , the education startup that started out as a coding school in San Francisco and today works with partners to run schools in the U.S., Europe, LatAm and Europe, today announced that it has raised a $20 million Series B funding round led by Redpoint eventures . Existing investors Daphni , Imaginable Futures , Pearson Ventures , Reach Capital and Trinity Ventures also participated in this


New Xbox Wireless Controller designs are eco-friendly, and easy on the eye


Microsoft Two Xbox Camo•
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Microsoft has revealed that new Xbox Wireless Controller designs are coming soon, and the colors are rather eye-catching to say the least.

The Moto G50 is a surprise new cheap phone, and it comes with 5G


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Motorola's new cheap phone has 5G connectivity and a big battery, though it's very similar to existing Moto phones.

This $40 computer science training includes classes on Python, Linux and more


36Engadget / 12h
The 2021 Complete Computer Science Training Bundle has 212 hours worth of instruction in TensorFlow, Keras, R and Discrete Math, as well as a complete web developer course.

A Boy, His Brain, and a Decades-Long Medical Controversy


1KWired / 12h
No one could deny that Timothy was sick. But when doctors can’t agree on the cause of an illness, what happens to the patients trapped in limbo?

Spotify redesign gives desktop and web apps a welcome upgrade


SlashGear / 12h
Spotify has launched a new, redesigned version of Spotify desktop and web, bringing the apps up to speed with their mobile counterparts. The rework includes more controls but a cleaner layout, too, highlighting some of the recent feature additions and making it more straightforward to start new radio sessions or create playlists. For instance, there’s now support for adding descriptions … Continu

Controversial Arizona Bill That Would've Changed App Stores Mysteriously Goes Poof in the Night


83Gizmodo / 12h
On Wednesday, the Arizona State Senate was supposed to vote on Arizona HB2005 , a controversial bill that would’ve dramatically changed how both Apple and Google’s app stores work. But per a Verge report, the vote never happened . Despite being listed on the senate’s agenda, the bill was skipped without an explanation. Read more...

Here's how you shift gears in Tesla's updated Model S and Model X


100+Engadget / 12h
A video has revealed just how you shift in the refreshed Tesla Model S and Model X — using swipes on the touchscreen.

‘Dota 2’ update should make things much easier for newcomers


47Engadget / 12h
An overhauled new player experience arrives the same day as Netflix’s 'Dota' anime.

Get your spring playlists ready — the JBL Charge 4 is $50 off


32Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50: The JBL Charge 4 is a great Bluetooth speaker for any situation, indoor or outdoor — it's $50 off at Amazon as of March 25. Spring has finally begun, and while some of us are still waiting for the weather to get a little bit nicer, we're all at least looking forward to getting some sun after being in lockdown for so long. Whether you're going to sunbathe solo or hold a socially distance

Extra Crunch members get unlimited access to 12M stock images for $99 per year


100+TechCrunch / 12h
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Yay Images for a new Extra Crunch Partner Perk. Starting today, Extra Crunch members can get unlimited access to Yay Images’ collection of over 12 million stock images, 1.5 million vectors and 250,000 HD/4K Videos at a discounted annual rate. The Yay Images Solo Plan (one user) can be purchased by Extra Crunch members for only $99/year, while th

Ryu Games raises $2.3M, betting that cash tournaments for mobile games are the future


100+TechCrunch / 12h
Ryu Games , a startup that helps developers add cash tournaments to their mobile games, announced this morning it has raised $2.3 million in a seed round. The funds came from a number of investors, including Side Door Ventures , MGV Capital , Velo Partners and Citta Ventures . In addition, 500 Startups participated in the round. To see the accelerator take part in the funding round is not a surpr

European branded payments startup Recharge raises $11.8M debt round led by Kreos Capital


100+TechCrunch / 12h
Online branded payments now run the gamut of anything from Spotify vouchers, Netflix vouchers, Neosurf, PaySafe cards, and everything in between. Consumers use them to pay for a variety of things. In Europe, they are an increasingly big business. Now, European branded payments fintech Recharge.com has raised €10m ($11.8m) in a debt funding round led by London-based Kreos Capital , a growth debt p

Every Note of Polymer Currency Has a Unique Fingerprint That Could be Used to Identify Counterfeits


20Gizmodo / 12h
One of the reasons countries around the world are transitioning from paper to plastic polymer banknotes was the promise they’d be harder to counterfeit—but it didn’t take long for fakes to proliferate. However, an avoidable flaw introduced during the manufacturing process of polymer banknotes could be used as a unique… Read more...

Master & Dynamic MW08 review: Small changes make a huge difference


39Engadget / 12h
Master & Dynamic covers nearly all of the bases for its latest flagship earbuds, which are undoubtedly the company’s best yet.

These luxurious ANC headphones come with an AirPods Max-beating battery life


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have launched with a luxurious design – and a price tag to match.

Is It Time to Start Using Your Travel Rewards Cards Again?


20Lifehacker / 12h
With the end of pandemic travel restrictions seemingly in sight, you might be wondering if it’s once again a good time to sign up for a travel rewards credit card. Some companies are offering bigger-than-ever welcome bonuses, but safe travel may not be a realistic option until the end of 2021. Can you make do with the… Read more...

Vivo X60 Pro+ Review – ZEISS in Focus


SlashGear / 12h
Throughout all the changes that smartphones have undergone through the years, one thing that has remained constant, a least in the past few generations, has been the focus on better cameras. Almost just as important as the software user experience, the ability of these personal computers in our pockets to create a visual record of our lives has proven to … Continue reading

Complete your home gym with this impressive exercise bike on sale


20Mashable / 12h
Save $425: Grab the MYXfitness exercise bike for $175 off, plus get free shipping and installation (a $250 value) by using the code MARCHMYX. Exercise bikes have had quite a year with people spending more time working out at home Peloton 's shipping times reached up to 10 weeks as everyone was trying to get their hands on one. Peloton isn't the only exercise bike worth your attention, though. MYX

How to Create Live Polls During a Microsoft Teams Meeting


70How-To Geek / 12h
Live polls are a great way of gauging reactions, preferences, and answers during a meeting without having to stop for everyone to have their say. Here’s how to use and create polls in Microsoft Teams meetings. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Vivo X60 Pro Review – Familiar yet New


SlashGear / 12h
2021 started with a bit of uncertainty, especially for the smartphone market. Has the economy recovered enough to take big risks in new products? Or are consumers still opting to make “safe” purchases of familiar and tested products? The one thing that remains unchanged even with the pandemic is people’s needs for an accessible smartphone with top-notch cameras that can … Continue reading


A US Military Fighter Jet Accidentally Shot Itself With a Gatling Gun


1KFuturism / 12h
Self Own The most expensive weapon ever built, an F-35B fighter jet, accidentally shot itself while flying over Arizona earlier this month. The jet, which costs around $135.8 million each, had an externally mounted Gatling gun discharge a 25mm armor piercing high explosive incendiary round into itself, causing at least $2.5 million in damage, a military official confirmed to Military.com . During

Will fading YOLO sentiment impact Robinhood, Coinbase and other trading platforms?


100+TechCrunch / 12h
What happens to hot fintech startups that have benefited from a rise in consumer trading activity if regular folks lose interest in financial wagers? That’s the question facing Robinhood, Coinbase and other trading platforms that have ridden an upward cycle. Each has performed well in recent quarters: Robinhood by securing huge payment-for-order-flow revenues, while Coinbase’s trading fees have p

Air New Zealand’s 11+ Hour Flight To Nowhere


200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Hopefully there were at least some avgeeks onboard who appreciated the extra flying, given how limited those opportunities are in New Zealand nowadays? Air New Zealand 787 returns to Auckland On Friday, March 19, 2021, Air New Zealand flight 75 was supposed to operate from Auckland, New Zealand, to Seoul Incheon, South Korea, with 55 passengers onboard. A Boeing 787-9 with the registration code Z

F1 live stream: how to watch every 2021 Grand Prix online from anywhere


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The 2021 Formula 1 season is here - don't miss a moment. Discover how to catch every Grand Prix online with an F1 live stream, anywhere in the world.

Cloudflare brings DLP controls to enterprise networks


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
New DLP service extends protection to devices beyond the confines of the corporate headquarters.

Save £30 on iPhone 12, Samsung S21 and Google Pixel 5 deals with our exclusive code


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Get an exclusive saving at TechRadar on iPhone, Samsung and Google deals with this code.

Sigma fp L squeezes 64MP full-frame sensor into a tiny camera


SlashGear / 12h
Sigma has added a new, super-small full-frame digital single-lens mirrorless camera to its range, with the Sigma fp L keeping the diminutive dimensions of its predecessor but giving resolution and other features a significant boost. The original Sigma fp launched back in 2019, billed at the time as being “the world’s smallest and lightest pocketable full-frame camera.” Then, Sigma managed … Conti

Gorillas, the on-demand grocery delivery startup, raises $290M and ‘surpasses’ $1B valuation


200+TechCrunch / 12h
Gorillas , the Berlin-HQ’d startup that promises to let you order groceries and other “every day” items for delivery in as little as 10 minutes, has raised $290 million in Series B funding, at a valuation that surpasses $1 billion. The round — which was first reported by BI — is led by Coatue Management, DST Global and Tencent, with participation from Green Oaks, Fifth Wall and Dragoneer. Previou

Investors feed the meter for curb management startup Automotus


100+TechCrunch / 12h
The curbside is being squeezed as the number of commercial vehicle operators and gig economy workers battle over this increasingly scarce real estate — a problem that has been compounded by an uptick in on-demand delivery services fueled by the pandemic. A number of startups such as Coord and curbflow have popped up in recent years, all aiming to solve this supply and demand problem. One entrant,

MSI to reportedly hike graphics card prices amid ongoing GPU shortage


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