New Technology, New Week... Technology News and More for a Monday

Technology news and more..




American Airlines Extends Charlotte To Honolulu Flight


12KOne Mile at a Time / 1h
In December 2020, American Airlines announced it would launch a seasonal Charlotte to Honolulu route, which would be the carrier’s longest route to Hawaii. Initially this route was supposed to operate for just a few months over the summer, but it has now been extended through early 2022. This is a great option for anyone looking to travel from the East Coast to Hawaii. American Airlines’ Charlott

Panasonic GH6: release date, specs and features


500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
The rumored Panasonic GH6 could be the latest addition to the video-focused mirrorless family. But when will it arrive?

NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google's rules


NHS Apple Google Update•
6KBBC News - Technology / 8h
Apple and Google's rules state that no location data from app users can be shared.


This NASA Space Shuttle video is a 40th anniversary must-see


SlashGear / 13min
It’s the 40th anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program, and the US space agency is celebrating with a new video about the pivotal launch on April 12, 1981. That’s when Space Shuttle Columbia took off for the first time with astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen tightly strapped inside, beginning what was arguably a golden age of American exploration … Continue reading

Malta is paying some travelers to go on holiday this summer


The Points Guy / 15min
After planning to lift most travel restrictions related to COVID-19 by June 1, Malta is now looking at ways to revive its tourism industry. In light of doing that, Malta plans to offer incoming tourists a handout of up to $238 when they book a local hotel through the hotel website for a minimum of two nights, Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo announced last week. Sign up to receive the daily TPG n

What to Do After Your Fad Diet Fails


Lifehacker / 16min
Diets tend to fail, and the ones that promise quick weight loss through following one weird trick are especially doomed to failure. If you’ve just been on one of them, don’t just hop on a different fad diet; instead, take a minute to reflect on what you’ve learned, and make a plan to eat healthier in the future. Read more...

GV partner Terri Burns is joining us to judge the Startup Battlefield


100+TechCrunch / 26min
One of the best parts of TechCrunch Disrupt is the Startup Battlefield competition, and one of the most important pieces of the Startup Battlefield is our lineup of expert judges — they’re the ones the founders are trying to impress. Once the demos and presentations are done, the judges need to think quickly and ask probing questions about each startup. And then, of course, they choose the winner

Hawaiian Airlines Eliminates Mileage Expiration, Cuts Elite Status Requirements In Half


View from the Wing / 31min
Effective today, April 12, miles no longer expire due to lack of activity in an account. That matches JetBlue, Delta, Southwest, and United. Hawaiian has also cut its elite status earning requirements in half for this year: Continue reading ...

NVIDIA unveils pro-level Ampere GPUs for workstations


36Engadget / 32min
NVIDIA isn't letting gamers have all the fun. Today at its GTC conference, the company announced its next round of professional-focused graphics cards, based on the Ampere architecture first scene with its RTX 30-series GPUs.

NVIDIA's Drive Atlan chip is headed to cars in 2025


46Engadget / 38min
NVIDIA detailed its next-generation Atlan Drive chip at its GTC keynote, promising a processor that will deliver 1,000 TOPS of performance.

BMW’s Virtual Factory Uses AI to Hone the Assembly Line


78Wired / 41min
The German automaker uses new software from chipmaker Nvidia to simulate train robots and human workers.

Google is killing the Google Shopping app


Ars Technica / 42min
(credit: Google) RIP to the Google Shopping app. XDA spotted a hidden closing message in the app on Thursday , and late Friday, Google confirmed to 9to5Google that the Shopping app is on the way out. Here's the company's statement: Within the next few weeks, we’ll no longer be supporting the Shopping app. All of the functionality the app offered users is available on the Shopping tab. We’ll conti

Why you’ll want to pay the $95 annual fee on the Chase Sapphire Preferred


The Points Guy / 43min
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the best travel credit cards on the market — whether you’re a beginner to the world of points and miles or a seasoned pro. One of the questions I get asked a lot when I recommend a starter travel card that comes with a fee is whether or not it’s worth it to pay for it when there are so many no-annual-fee ones out there. If you are a beginner, you may be

Google URLs are being used to disguise malware sent through contact forms


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Microsoft has discovered a new campaign that uses legal threats to trick users into downloading the IcedID malware.

Go Ahead and Crowd Your Bacon


Lifehacker / 45min
Usually, when one cooks something in a pan, they are limited by the size of that pan. This is somewhat true with bacon, but not as true as you might think. Most of the images we see of bacon frying show the strips neatly laid out and evenly spaced, but you can really pile it in there if you want, even criss-cross the… Read more...

Volvo taps NVIDIA Orin for its self-driving cars: The juicy details


SlashGear / 49min
Volvo plans to bake NVIDIA’s DRIVE chipsets for autonomous and smart cars into its next-generation platform, with the first fruit of that partnership to be revealed in 2022. The next-generation Volvo XC90 luxury SUV will use NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for its self-driving system, the chip-maker confirmed today at its GTC 2021 conference. NVIDIA and Volvo are no strangers, of course, … Continue reading

NVIDIA Hyperion 8 is a near-turnkey platform for autonomous cars


SlashGear / 49min
NVIDIA has given its “AI supercomputer on wheels” an upgrade, with the latest DRIVE Hyperion 8 getting as close to a turnkey self-driving car system as we’ve seen to date. It’s based on two of the DRIVE Orin SoCs – with a combined 508 TOPS of performance – along with a surfeit of sensors and AV software. Announced last year … Continue reading

NVIDIA DRIVE Atlan promises driverless cars sooner than you’d think


NVIDIA Drive Atlan AI•
SlashGear / 49min
NVIDIA has revealed its newest chipset for smart cars and autonomous vehicles, with DRIVE Atlan promising to be “an AI data center on wheels” with an exponential uptick in processing power. Targeting Level 4 and Level 5 self-driving vehicles – along with the next-generation of highly-assisted cars – NVIDIA DRIVE Atlan is expected to begin sampling to automakers and AV … Continue reading

Echo Show 10 deal makes rotating Alexa display far more appealing


SlashGear / 49min
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 has seen a big price cut, with a new deal on the motorized smart display making it a much easier sell for your kitchen counter or desk. Announced late last year, the third generation of the Alexa-powered smart display mounts its 10-inch screen on a twisting speaker body. Thanks to a camera with person-tracking algorithms, it … Continue reading

Apple ditches its ‘far beyond HDR’ claim for the Pro Display XDR in the UK


35Engadget / 50min
The Advertising Standards Authority reportedly asked the company to stop using the phrase.

CRISPR Has a Problem: It Mangles DNA It Wasn’t Supposed to Touch


500+Futurism / 51min
The gene-editing technology CRISPR Cas9 may not be the ultra-precise tool that researchers long thought it to be. A growing body of evidence suggests that the tech, which allows researchers to remove, replace, or insert new DNA sequences into a cell’s genetic code, tends to also make unintended genetic changes too. The latest study showing these errant on-site edits comes from scientists at the F

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G Brings Great Value at a Small Price


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
The new OnePlus Nord N10 5G smartphone is finally here and delivers top-of-the-line features, like 90hz display, 5G enabled, Warp Charge, 64mp camera, and more!


Run Windows programs on your Mac with this app on sale


Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: Run Windows apps on your Mac seamlessly with CrossOver , on sale for 49% off. As of April 12, get a license for only $19.99. Whether you’re a diehard Mac user or a PC forever kind of person, you have to admit that there are some programs made for the other you wish you could use. While it’s fairly easy to use a Mac program on a PC, when the tables are turned, the result is far from sunshin

An Alaskan Glacier Has Started Moving Really, Really Fast


Gizmodo / 59min
If you’re visiting Alaska this year, you may get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime geologic event. A glacier in Denali National Park has started moving between 50 to 100 times faster than normal. Read more...

Falcon and Winter Soldier trailer teases a Captain America showdown


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
John Walker's Captain America looks like he's about to have his ass handed to him by Bucky and Sam.

Croatia Open For Tourism, Americans Welcome


200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Many (especially in the US) are excited to plan post-vaccination trips . While I know many people are hoping to travel to Europe, we have no reason to believe that the most popular tourist destinations in Europe will open, like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. However, there is one often overlooked European Union country that’s already open to visitors, and which could be worth considering. Cro

Take a More Luxurious Bath With a Bathtub Overflow Cover


Lifehacker / 1h
Sitting in a shallow, rapidly cooling bath is the opposite of relaxing. Instead of luxuriating in a neck-deep pool of hot water—God, the dream —you’re forced to choose which parts of your body you want submerged, alternating them strategically to keep the exposed bits from getting too cold. Read more...

Steven Universe's Final Anti-Racism PSA Is For the Allies


Gizmodo / 1h
In each of Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe anti-racism public service announcements , a different Crystal Gem has stepped outside of the cartoon’s typical action/adventure box to share some important wisdom with viewers about why discrimination and bigotry are anything but. io9's got a first look at at the latest… Read more...

UiPath’s first IPO pricing could be a warning to late-stage investors


Software UiPath Ipo•
100+TechCrunch / 1h
A few months back, robotic process automation (RPA) unicorn UiPath raised a huge $750 million round at a valuation of around $35 billion. The capital came ahead of the company’s expected IPO, so its then-new valuation helped provide a measuring stick for where its eventual flotation could price. UiPath then filed to go public . But today the company’s first IPO price range was released , failing

NVIDIA and MediaTek want to bring RTX graphics to ARM laptops


47Engadget / 1h
What would an ARM-based laptop look like with an RTX graphics card? That's something NVIDIA is exploring together with MediaTek, a company best known for building ARM-based chips.

NVIDIA's Grace, its first datacenter CPU, is another major threat to Intel


NVIDIA Grace Cpu AI•
100+Engadget / 1h
Just like Apple did with its M1 chip, NVIDIA is taking on Intel directly with its own Arm-based CPU.

Hearing Aids for the Masses


100+NYT > Technology / 1h
Relatively simple technology and a change in government policy could unleash more innovation for Americans who have difficulty hearing.

Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz


100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage?

A new meme imagines the ways we could be different people after the pandemic


Mashable / 1h
An opinion writer in the New York Times penned a piece with a moving message about post-pandemic life. "You Can Be a Different Person After the Pandemic," the headline read, with the sub-headline telling readers that "personalities are not set in stone" and are changeable like sand dunes. The internet took that article and did what the internet does: It made jokes. Basically, people took the head

Google Maps can be used to help people experiencing homelessness. Here's how.


Mashable / 1h
Mashable's Siobhan Neela-Stock talks to Google Maps innovator Ashley Sundquist about how to connect unhoused people in your city with resources. You can read more about how Sundquist thought of using Google Maps in this way here . Read more... More about Mashable Video , Homeless , Google Maps , Homelessness , and Google Maps Feature

Musical time travel is real now, thanks to this VR auditory rendering — Future Blink


20Mashable / 1h
Researchers created a VR auditory experience to recreate what music would have sounded like in Scotland's Linlithgow Palace more than half a millennium ago. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Virtual Reality , Scotland , Time Machine , and Acoustics

Body tracking and projection mapping are combined in this out-of-body art project — Future Blink


20Mashable / 1h
The project, dubbed " Parted ," aims to explore the relationship between bodies and technology. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Body , Tracking , Art Installation , and Future Blink

A new robot dog could be coming for the Boston Dynamics robo-dog crown — Strictly Robots


24Mashable / 1h
The SN-3 Nova from concept designer Amin Akhshi was designed for performing maintenance tasks that human can't do safely. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Robot , Boston Dynamics , Maintenance , and Robot Dog

2021 VW ID.4 Pro EPA range numbers are out with a surprise


SlashGear / 1h
The next version of Volkswagen’s 2021 ID.4 all-electric crossover has had its official EPA range figures confirmed, and it’s actually better news for miles-per-charge if you missed out on the ID.4 1st Edition. Reservations of the very first examples of the MEB-based electric car began back in September 2020, with all the EVs earmarked for the US promptly snapped up … Continue reading

Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance


100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri.

It’s time for businesses to shore up their cloud strategy


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
After a year of heavy weather, businesses need to turn their attention to the future.

A beginner’s guide to visiting Big Bend National Park: Everything you need to know, see and do


26The Points Guy / 1h
Big Bend National Park is a land of contrasts. Nestled deep in southwest Texas, this expansive, desolate park extends along the Mexican border for over 100 miles. Within the park boundaries, you can go from 7,825-foot Emory Peak in the Chisos Mountains down to cacti-dotted Chihuahuan Desert floor and all the way to the Rio Grande carving into ancient canyons. The area that is now known as Big Ben


Biden’s cybersecurity dream team takes shape


80TechCrunch / 1h
President Biden has named two former National Security Agency veterans to senior government cybersecurity positions, including the first national cyber director. The appointments, announced Monday , land after the discovery of two cyberattacks linked to foreign governments earlier this year — the Russian espionage campaign that planed backdoors in U.S. technology giant SolarWinds’ technology to h

Twitter to set up its first African presence in Ghana


100+TechCrunch / 1h
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, via a tweet today, announced that the company would be setting up a presence in Africa. “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you, Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo,” he said. Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you Ghana and @NAkufoAddo . #TwitterGhana https://t.co/tt7KR3kvDg — jack (@jack) April 12, 2021 In a statement attached to the tweet, Twitter says it

Gmail, Google Classroom, Docs are down or have issues


SlashGear / 1h
This morning a variety of Google services had a bit of a kerfuffle. Status for Google Drive, Google Dogs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Classroom were marked by Google as having a “Service Outage.” Per the Google Workspace Status Dashboard, it was only these services that were having a full “outage.” However, a significant number of Gmail users reported issues … Continue reading

Armed Criminals Steal Truck Full of Deadly Radioactive Materials


100+Futurism / 1h
Radioactive Bounty A truck carrying highly radioactive materials has been stolen by armed criminals in central Mexico, The Independent reports . The Mexican government is now warning that anybody who comes in close contact with its deadly payload could be risking their lives. The individuals got away with an industrial inspection equipment truck during an armed heist on Sunday in the town of Teol

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


67View from the Wing / 1h
Qatar has one of the best business class product in the world in its ‘QSuites’. These are revolutionary suites with doors and movable partitions that allow two and even four passengers to travel together in their own space. Right now there’s fantastic award availability booking for the start of 2021 for Qatar’s QSuites product – out of several U.S. cities – with four business class seats availabl

Apple's new iPad Pro could be hard to buy, so grab the 2020 model while it's on sale


28Mashable / 1h
As of April 12, both versions of last year's iPad Pro are on sale on Amazon: 2020 Apple iPad Pro (11-inch) — save up to $50 2020 Apple iPad (12.9-inch) — save up to $100 The rumor mill was right about Apple releasing a new iPad Pro this spring, but there's a catch: Suppliers are having trouble manufacturing MiniLED displays, the next-gen device's biggest selling point, so it might be very tough t

Red Sox vs Twins live stream: how to watch MLB 2021 online


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The BoSox are riding high after consecutive sweeps while the Twinkies have slipped - here's how to watch the Red Sox vs Twins online and get an MLB live stream today.

Uber says March was its biggest month ever


70Engadget / 1h
According to The Wall Street Journal, Uber had a record March, with gross bookings hitting their highest-ever level in the company's history. Uber also said that demand has recovered faster than driver availability — something that means you might be paying a surge price or waiting a little bit for a car when you need one.

Samsung Reportedly Mulling Slick Tech and a Big-Name Camera Partnership for Future Galaxy Phones


26Gizmodo / 1h
A lot of smartphone brands have recently turned to legacy camera makers to help improve the image quality of their phones. Vivo partnered with Zeiss , OnePlus teamed up with Hasselblad , and now, according to multiple reports, it appears Samsung may be looking to team up with Olympus to upgrade the cameras on future… Read more...

Ant Group Announces Overhaul as China Tightens Its Grip


100+NYT > Technology / 2h
Beijing had accused the internet-finance titan, a sister company of the e-commerce giant Alibaba, of flouting regulations in its quest for growth.

Get Free Beer Money from Sam Adams for Being Vaccinated


60Lifehacker / 2h
There is no greater incentive for getting vaccinated than doing your part to end the pandemic that has singularly redefined our lives over the past year. And as a show of appreciation for your efforts, Sam Adams wants to give you your first post-jab brew on the house. Read more...

PayPal unveils its new Fraud Protection Advanced toolkit for merchants


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Designed to help businesses tackle growing payment fraud issues as a result of pandemic.

GM's Cruise will operate a robotaxi service in Dubai


67Engadget / 2h
Cruise has struck a deal to operate a robotaxi service in Dubai in 2023 — the first time it will offer commercial self-driving service outside of the US.

Cybersecurity training startup Hack The Box raises $10.6M Series A led by Paladin Capital


76TechCrunch / 2h
Cybersecurity training startup Hack The Box , which emerged originally from Greece, has raised a Series A investment round of $10.6 million, led by Paladin Capital Group and joined by Osage University Partners, Brighteye Ventures, and existing investors Marathon Venture Capital. It will use the funding to expand. Most recently it launched Hack The Box Academy. Started in 2017, Hack The Box specia

Eyecam wants webcams to be more human in the creepiest way possible


SlashGear / 2h
Our homes these days are riddled with cameras, from the ones in our phones and laptops to the more inconspicuous ones in security cameras inside and outside the house. Oftentimes, these cameras are designed to be invisible, utilitarian, and cold, even if they are sometimes used to communicate with a living being on the other end of the Internet line. … Continue reading

I bought a new car on my Amex Business Platinum card — and it was no big deal


36The Points Guy / 2h
In 2015, Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian used his American Express Centurion card to purchase a $170 million painting . So I assumed it would be possible to replace our family’s minivan with a new one, and to charge it to The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , with its $595 annual fee (see rates and fees ). But I didn’t realize how easy it would actually be. Want more credit card news

Monday's Best Deals: Apple MacBook Air, Marvel's Avengers, Reversible Weighted Blanket, Echo Show 10, Homage Hoodies, Sonic the Hedgehog Blu-ray, and More


48Gizmodo / 2h
Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

Monday's Best Deals: Apple MacBook Air, Marvel's Avengers, Reversible Weighted Blanket, Echo Show 10, Homage Hoodies, Sonic the Hedgehog Blu-ray, and More


48Lifehacker / 2h
Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media Read more...

How to Use Google Assistant to Perform Actions in Apps


How-To Geek / 2h
Google Assistant can do a lot of stuff, but most of it is contained within the Google ecosystem. “Shortcuts” is a feature that allows Assistant to break free and work with third-party apps as well. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Logitech Discontinues Harmony Remotes, But Yours Will Keep Working


23How-To Geek / 2h
In the world of universal remotes, Logitech is king. Or was anyway, as the company plans to stop manufacturing its lauded Harmony remotes and get out of the business. If you have a Logitech Harmony remote already, don’t worry too much yet— you’ll get support for the foreseeable future. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

PopSockets Debuts a Plant-Based Grip Made From Beans and Corn Starch


46How-To Geek / 2h
PopSockets now sells a plant-based PopGrip that’s more eco-friendly than recycled or composable alternatives. Available in two unique colors, the PopGrip Plant cost just $15 and retains all the features of a typical PopGrip. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Sky Go on PC: how to get it and start watching now


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Check out our guide to find out how you can install, set up, and stream Sky Go on PC

FBI arrest man over alleged Amazon centre bomb plot


200+BBC News - Technology / 2h
The man allegedly wanted to bomb an Amazon data centre to wipe out 70% of the online world.

Uber, PayPal and Walgreens set up a Vaccine Access Fund


38Engadget / 2h
Anyone can donate and help to cover the cost of rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites.

Apple, Combining a TV Box and Smart Speakers Isn't Going to Fix Your Smart Home Woes


36Gizmodo / 2h
Listen, Apple’s great at a lot of things, but building smart home gadgets ain’t one of them. In fact, its dismal offerings in that space are a glaring weakness—especially when you look at the strides Google and Amazon have made in recent years. Apple is well aware of that, and it looks like it might try to change its… Read more...

Famed Neurobiologist Slams Neuralink’s Monkey Demo


400+Futurism / 2h
Last week, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) company Neuralink released a video in which a macaque monkey, a primate commonly used in neuroscience research, appeared to play the classic video game “Pong” with nothing but its thoughts. The video spread across the internet like wildfire — it appeared as though the neurotech company, which has largely dodged media scrutiny outside of its oc

Watch NVIDIA's GTC 2021 keynote here at 11:30AM ET


94Engadget / 2h
NVIDIA is holding its GTC keynote at 11:30AM ET, and it's poised to share news on graphics, self-driving car technology and more.

Best PlayStation Now games: the top PS Now games to stream or download today


100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
These are the best games available on PlayStation Now, right now.

Microsoft buys AI speech firm Nuance Communications


Microsoft AI Nuance•
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Deal could see Microsoft push into the healthcare space.

Get lifetime access to Startups.com Unlimited for just $50


28Engadget / 2h
With Startups.com Unlimited, you'll get access to hundreds of in-depth courses, on-demand expert help, innovative software and more.

When wildfires rage close, Perimeter wants to tell you where to go


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Out the window, a fire is raging — and it’s moving ever closer. Confusion. Fear. A run for the car. Roads open and then suddenly closed by authorities. Traffic jams. A fire break that stalls the flames and then suddenly the flames jump, changing direction. Everyone has a plan for what to do — a plan that gets ripped up the second someone leaves their home to evacuate. In the heat of the moment, e

Microsoft Edge makes it easier to keep work and home browsing separate


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Edge is borrowing Tab Groups from Chrome – but making it better.

Google Digital Wellbeing Heads Up to stop you from walking to your doom


SlashGear / 2h
Google developed its Digital Wellbeing suite to try and break what many are considering addictive behaviors in the use of mobile devices. Time limits and reminders all work to help Android users develop mindfulness habits, but most of those practices are often associated when you’re at home or at work, mostly while sitting down. There is, however, one kind of … Continue reading

Six decades after Gagarin, nostalgia—and not much else—fuels Russia in space


20Ars Technica / 2h
The first photo of Yuri Gagarin after his historic spaceflight. [credit: Russian Government ] Sixty years ago today, a single Soviet man climbed into a small spherical capsule at a secretive spaceport in modern-day Kazakhstan. A Vostok-K rocket sent the capsule, carrying Yuri Gagarin, into low orbit with an apogee of 327 km. Gagarin would make one pass around the Earth before his spacecraft reent

Why the Capital One Venture will be the next card I add to my wallet


The Points Guy / 2h
Although the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is one of the top travel credit cards , I’ve held off getting it. I have my Chase Sapphire Preferred Card , Chase Freedom Unlimited and American Express® Gold Card — why add another mid-tier card that earns transferable points to the mix? Well, there’s actually lots of reasons and my mindset has recently changed. Between new partnerships over t

15 Best Credit Card Offers April 2021


500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card offers at the time, with a particular focus on the best travel credit cards . It’s 2021, and for many of us there’s a sense of hope. Within days all American adults will have access to vaccines, and it’s looking like summer isn’t totally canceled. That’s exciting, and it’s a great reason to start getting your points earning

An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Money


96Lifehacker / 2h
From figuring out how to count change, to the give-save-spend rule , to the pitfalls of credit cards and debit cards, our kids have a lot to learn about money before they go off on their own. It would be great if personal finance was taught in school, but it rarely is, so it’s our job as parents to equip them with the… Read more...

Buy yourself a Heaven's Gate or Pirate's Bay email address from MSCHF


Mashable / 2h
Stunt group MSCHF ignited the internet recently over their Satan Shoe collaboration with Lil Nas X — and the subsequent settlement with Nike for unauthorized sale of their altered sneakers. The drama about the Satan Shoes, however, hasn't stopped them from soldiering onto their latest drop: Email Capsule Collection . In this release, MSCHF sees email addresses as a fashion statement, thus signali

Mix up your home workouts with this subscription on sale


24Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get a workout in wherever you are with a Studio SWEAT on demand membership . As of April 12, get a one-year subscription for $99 — a 60% discount. Working out at home was fun at first, but it’s starting to feel a bit mundane. Sometimes it’s hard to get motivated to do the same old workout when the couch is calling your name from a few feet away. That’s why it’s important to be able to brin


France bans air travel that could be done by train in under 2.5 hours


100+Ars Technica / 2h
Train á Grand Vitesse Enlarge / A Train á Grand Vitesse . (credit: Michael Dunning/Getty Images) On Sunday, the French National Assembly voted to ban some short-haul flights in favor of train travel. If the measure is formally approved, it would mean the end to domestic flights on routes where the journey could also be completed by train in 2.5 hours or less. It's the kind of news that will have

Shark's best-looking robot vacuum is on sale for less than $230


20Mashable / 2h
SAVE $110: The Shark IQ AV970 robot vacuum is over 30% off as an Amazon Deal of the Day for April 12, bringing the price down to $229.99. Vacuuming is torturous for some and cathartic for others. But even the latter group can admit that it'd be nice to put the load off on someone (or some thing ) else during a hectic week. A cheap robot vacuum like the Shark IQ AV970 could do the trick. It's one

Intel’s Mobileye teams with Udelv to launch 35,000 driverless delivery vehicles by 2028


Intel Mobileye Udelv•
84TechCrunch / 2h
Intel subsidiary Mobileye is ratcheting up its autonomous vehicle ambitions and getting into delivery. The company said Monday it struck a deal with Udelv to supply its self-driving system to thousands of purpose-built autonomous delivery vehicles. The companies said they plan to put more than 35,000 autonomous vehicles dubbed Transporters on city streets by 2028. Commercial operations are slated

Ride-hailing’s profitability promise is in its final countdown


93TechCrunch / 2h
After a short hiatus, The Exchange is back. We’ll spend part of this week digging into the global venture capital scene’s Q1 performance, but today, we’re kicking off with a quick dive into Uber, Lyft, Deliveroo and DoorDash — and the ability of on-demand companies of various stripes to generate profit. Uber is our lodestone today because it dropped a new SEC filing that includes some notes on it

Gene Hack Could Heal Heart After Heart Attack


200+Futurism / 3h
A team of researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney have identified gene in zebrafish that they say could allow human hearts to one day repair themselves following a heart attack. This gene allows cells in the heart to divide and multiply, “resulting in the complete regeneration and healing of damaged heart muscle,” according to a press release about the work. While res

DJI announces major launch event, is it for the DJI Air 2S?


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The rumored DJI Air 2S might just have been given an official launch date, with DJI releasing an event teaser for this week.

Domino’s starts making autonomous pizza deliveries


Domino’s Nuro Houston•
200+Engadget / 3h
Houston residents might receive their pizza from Nuro’s R2.

Radiant Black Teases a Big New Reveal For Its Most Mysterious Foe


Gizmodo / 3h
Radiant Black has been one of the most interesting superhero comics of 2021 so far, giving us an exciting spin on the masked superhero tropes writer Kyle Higgins previously examined in his work on the official Power Rangers comic . But big heroes need big stakes—and we’ve got a look at some big mystery comic to the… Read more...

Suck Up the Savings With $90 off Eufy’s HomeVac 11S Infinity


Lifehacker / 3h
Eufy HomeVac 11S Infinity | $210 | Amazon Read more...

A third party is rebooting troubled Firefox Send file transfer service


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Wormhole service wants to outpace mainstream file transfers services by its security and speed.

EV automaker Rivian partners with Samsung SDI in battery cell supply deal


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Rivian, the Amazon-backed EV manufacturer aiming to bring an electric pickup to market later this year , has partnered with Samsung SDI as its battery cell supplier, the company said Monday. The two companies did not disclose the value of the deal or its term length, but in a statement released Monday Rivian said it had been working with Samsung SDI “throughout the vehicle development process.” R

American Airlines’ longest Hawaii flight just got a big schedule boost


400+The Points Guy / 3h
The demand for Hawaii flights is seemingly at a pandemic-era high. Over the weekend, American Airlines extended the schedule for its Charlotte (CLT) to Honolulu (HNL) flight , giving flyers over three more months of daily, nonstop service on that route. It was originally supposed to run seasonally from May 6 through Sept. 7, but now it will operate through Jan. 3, 2022, per Cirium timetables. Ame

11 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer User Should Know


44Lifehacker / 3h
Using keyboard shortcuts could save the average person eight days worth of work per year , so to save you some work hours, we’ve put together a list of common, handy shortcuts and tricks that every computer user should know. If you have a friend or family member who could use a lesson or refresher, send this post along. Read more...

Level up your smart home with the Echo Show 10, on sale for its lowest price ever


25Mashable / 3h
SAVE $50: Need a smart home boost? As of April 12, snag the new Echo Show 10 for only $199.99 — its lowest price yet. A fully automated house might be the far-off dream of smart home enthusiasts, but until then, there's the brand new Echo Show 10. It's the only smart hub with a built-in motor, designed to keep the screen visible to you, no matter what you're doing. As of April 12, the Echo Show 1

Nintendo to focus on new IP for future Switch games


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa indicates that the company is looking into new IP for the future of the Nintendo Switch.

Pokemon GO code leak tips game headed back to its roots


SlashGear / 3h
In the world of mobile gaming, nothing is so addictive as achievements. The world of “challenges” and “rewards” and “check-ins” is inextricably tied to mobile games. In the case of one of the most successful mobile games and experiences yet produced, Pokemon GO, a new way to get rewards and achieve in challenges is about to arrive. Thanks to the … Continue reading

Microsoft goes all in on healthcare with $19.7B Nuance acquisition


Microsoft AI Nuance•
200+TechCrunch / 3h
When Microsoft announced it was acquiring Nuance Communications this morning for $19.7 billion, you could be excused for doing a Monday morning double take at the hefty price tag. That’s surely a lot of money for a company on a $1.4 billion run rate, but Microsoft, which has already partnered with the speech-to-text market leader on several products over the last couple of years, saw a company fi

Equity Monday: Microsoft buys Nuance, Uber isn’t dead, and Austin has a new unicorn


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff that tracks the latest private market news, talks about the coming week, digs into some recent funding rounds and mulls over a larger theme or narrative from the private markets. You can follow the show on Twitter here and myse

How to Create a Drop Cap in Google Docs


How-To Geek / 3h
You can add a nice decorative element to your document using a drop cap. While Google Docs doesn’t offer a drop-cap feature like Microsoft Word, you can still create one in just a few minutes. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing


29BBC News - Technology / 3h
Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation.


Intel's Mobileye will power driverless 'last-mile' deliveries starting in 2023


60Engadget / 3h
Intel's self-driving technology company Mobileye has just announced a partnership with Udelv to build a fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles.

The Glow Up 50 2021: Celebrating Our Style Innovators


44Lifehacker / 3h
The mixed bag that was 2020 may not have brought much in the way of stylish moments—though face masks, tie-dyed sweatsuits and wireless bras certainly had one. But just before world locked down last March, we launched The Glow Up 50, our inaugural list of Black tastemakers, trendsetters and talents in five categories:… Read more...

Snag an 8-piece knife set on sale for under $45


24Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: This Homgeek 8-Piece Knife Set with Block will set you up for success in the kitchen, and it's on sale for 38% off. As of April 12, grab it for just $42.99. If you’re still using dull hand-me-down knives from college, it’s time to move on to something better. Don’t worry. You don’t have to break the bank. The Homgeek Knife Set comes with a great array of tools for the novice chef, all for

Work-life balance vs work-technology balance


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
As remote working becomes hybrid working, how can technology help not hinder our working practices?

New business models, big opportunity: Retail


56MIT Technology Review / 3h
Now is a tough time to be a retailer. Even before the 2020 coronavirus pandemic brought rapid changes to the market, many traditional brick-and-mortar businesses were struggling. For example, from 2011 to 2020, the number of US department stores shrank from 8,600 to just over 6,000. The global crisis only amplified retail challenges. Since March 2020, at least 347 US companies cited the pandemic

New business models, big opportunity: Tech/manufacturing


56MIT Technology Review / 3h
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic upended the way companies do business. Some are coping better than others—but largely, businesses are optimistic about 2021. That’s especially so for tech-forward organizations in two different industries—technology and manufacturing— that are planning major business initiatives to move beyond crisis response and thrive in a transformed corporate landscape. The pande

Spot the robot dog now pees beer for some reason


77Mashable / 3h
Robots will deliver you beer . Just not in the way we imagined. YouTuber Michael Reeves got his hands on Boston Dynamics' robot dog, Spot , and of all the things he could've done with it, he turned it into a beer-pissing robot. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Reeves equipped Spot with a tank of beer, a nozzle, a camera, and a wireless HDMI signal transmitter, among other gizmos. He also wr

Apple and Google block UK COVID app update for breaking data-sharing rules


NHS Apple Google Update•
47Mashable / 3h
Google and Apple have blocked an update to the UK government's COVID-19 contact tracing app for breaching privacy terms, the BBC reports . The update, which was expected to roll out in time with the lifting of national lockdown on Monday, would have requested users who tested positive for COVID-19 to upload their history of venue check-ins. The app, used in England and Wales, has long operated wi

Save on an entry-level gaming PC bundle


20Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get this Dell Gaming PC, wireless mouse and wireless laptop for only $653.39 — a 27% discount — as of April 12. If you’re just dipping a toe into PC gaming, you probably don’t want to empty your bank account quite yet. It’s better to start small and grow your setup as you get more into the hobby. This refurbished Dell Optiplex 9020 has plenty of the features you'll want without breaking th

Google Shopping app axed – Here’s where you’ll shop instead


SlashGear / 3h
Google is axing its Google Shopping app, with the iOS and Android app expected to disappear within the next few weeks. Intended as a way for Google to serve up retail-specific results – and squeeze some extra advertising revenue from retailers, of course – the Google Shopping app had increasingly been looking pointless given there’s a Shopping tab in search … Continue reading

The Case for Virtual Picket Lines


24Gizmodo / 3h
Coverage of the recent union election by Amazon warehouse workers has often referred to “national attention” around the “high-profile” event, for which “the world” and “we” have breathlessly awaited the outcome. The implied “we” are mostly news media, politicians, celebrities, and a pro-labor contingent of avid… Read more...

Airlines Need To Change To Keep People From Flying Sick


View from the Wing / 3h
People flying sick has been a problem for a long time . Some of that is because of airline policies - it's costly to change your plans, and a doctor's note won't even help you. Much of it is more broadly cultural. We expect people to 'tough it out' and colleagues don't want us to 'let them down'. Before the pandemic the CDC actually recommended foregoing travel if you had a fever over 100 degrees

Spring Cleaning Day 16: Declutter and Dust the Living Room


20How-To Geek / 3h
We’ve done a whole lot of living in our living rooms this past year, which makes them a prime target for some deep cleaning this spring. Let’s start off the week by getting the junk and dust out. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

How to Spot a Clubhouse Download That Is Actually Malware


20Lifehacker / 3h
Thanks to Clubhouse, and every service now making a clone/competitor to Clubhouse, it might feel a little lonely to be a person who isn’t allowed to hang out where all the growth marketers cool kids are hanging out. Read more...

Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 5's big cameo isn't who you think it is


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Disney Plus TV series' next instalment has a huge cameo appearance – but it isn't who you think it is.

The impact of converging IT and telecoms services


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The question is no longer IT services vs telecoms, but which players will be able to offer the right value add services.

New Battlefield 6 map could feature extreme weather conditions


43TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A Call of Duty insider has suggested a new Battlefield 6 map could feature extreme weather conditions.

New Apple TV could be a set-top box, speaker and smart display combo


Apple HomePod Speaker•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
An Apple TV set-top box with a built-in speaker could be on its way, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 might be launching early with a smaller battery


SlashGear / 3h
Despite global economic and mobile market conditions, the Galaxy S21 series seems to be doing quite well. This might have emboldened Samsung to push through with its plans for the rest of the year, no matter how disruptive they may be to its usual rhythm. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is up next and, judging by leaks, it might be … Continue reading

Apple is reportedly working on a speaker with Apple TV built in


Apple HomePod Speaker•
81Engadget / 3h
Apple is reportedly developing two smart home devices with premium audio features.


Google outage: Docs, Drive, Sheets and more were down, but are working again now


Google Docs Drive Sheets•
91TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Google says all services should now be working again.

One.com owner snaps up WordPress experts WP Media


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
group.ONE continues to fortify its portfolio of cloud-based products.

Love Island: Could Tinder find the show's first gay couple?


200+BBC News - Technology / 4h
The ITV show has hooked up with the dating app to find this summer's hopeful singletons.

How to Stop Telegram from Telling You When Your Contacts Join


21How-To Geek / 4h
Just like Signal, Telegram has the tendency to annoy you with notifications every time someone from your contact list joins the messaging app. We’ll show you how to disable these pesky notifications on Telegram. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Set a User Timezone in Ubuntu and Mint Using .bashrc


How-To Geek / 4h
Whilst many Desktop enabled Ubuntu computers have a handy GUI configuration cool, this does not help when configuring headless (i.e. screenless) instances like servers. Find out how to setup a timezone from the terminal, using .bashrc. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Keep Your Tattoos Looking New for Longer


30Lifehacker / 4h
Tattoos last forever—at least, that’s usually the idea when you get them—but they do tend to fade. Colors disappear and fine lines and lettering become blurry and less vibrant. The rate at which a tattoo fades depends on several factors including the quality of the ink, your skin health, friction, and exposure to the… Read more...

DJI's Osmo Pocket gimbal camera is 46 percent off at B&H Photo


85Engadget / 4h
Save big on DJI's Osmo Pocket gimbal camera at B&H Photo.

Hardware is still hard in the Motor City


60TechCrunch / 4h
“It’s a little bit of a messy story,” Adam Leeb says with a laugh. The story that landed Astrohaus in Detroit on two separate occasions is a bit tangled, certainly. The hardwre startup’s cofounder and CEO isn’t the sort of hometown cheerleader you often encounter when speaking with executives who’ve opted to keep their organizations outside cities like San Francisco or New York. Hailing from Detr

Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With Up To 60% Bonus


2KOne Mile at a Time / 4h
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of my favorite programs to buy miles from, both thanks to the frequency with which the program sells miles, and what a good deal redemptions can be. Alaska Airlines recently joined the oneworld alliance . While you can now earn Mileage Plan miles for travel on all oneworld airlines, the airline won’t fully roll out oneworld award redemptions until this summer,

Dive into Detroit’s growing startup scene with TechCrunch’s Detroit City Spotlight and meetup


76TechCrunch / 4h
Don’t sleep on Detroit. The city that put America in motion is quickly growing into a startup hub with a wide variety of successes. From sneakers to mortgages to houseplants, companies are finding success in Southeast Michigan thanks to welcoming investors, access to amazing engineering talent, and a deep history of creating lasting businesses. Throughout the coming days, TechCrunch is going to p

Apple TV with FaceTime camera and Siri speaker reportedly in the works


SlashGear / 4h
A new Apple TV that would double as a FaceTime video calling camera and a smart speaker is reportedly in the works, potentially giving the company’s home entertainment and smart home offering a significant boost. The current Apple TV 4K is generally considered to be long-overdue a replacement, having been initially released all the way back in 2017. Since then … Continue reading

Honda teams up with Verizon to assess how 5G Ultra-Wideband enhances safety in autonomous driving


SlashGear / 4h
Honda and Verizon are teaming up to test how the latter’s 5G Ultra-Wideband and 5G Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) ensures a fast and reliable connection between vehicles, pedestrians, and road infrastructures. Honda’s been developing its Safe Swarm collision-free technology since 2017. This new partnership with Verizon and the University of Michigan’s Mcity will assess how Verizon’s 5G networks and mo

Updates From Andor, Snake Eyes, and More


47Gizmodo / 4h
The fourth Hotel Transylvania has a title and a release date, and so does Snake Eyes . Legends of Tomorrow ’s new season teases a hell of a time for Constantine. The race to save Kara brings Supergirl to 2009. Plus, what’s coming on Fear the Walking Dead . Spoilers, go! Read more...

Topps debuts its first NFT baseball card collection


90Engadget / 4h
Topps has released its first NFT baseball card collection, Series 1, bringing MLB cards into the digital era.

How AI Could Upgrade Brain Stimulation Therapies


42Gizmodo / 4h
The human brain, just like whatever you’re reading this on, uses electricity to function. Neurons are constantly sending and receiving electrical signals. Everyone’s brain works a bit differently, and scientists are now getting closer to establishing how electrical activity is functioning in individual patients’… Read more...

'AI-powered' cyberattacks are on the rise


60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
C-level execs are getting ready by deploying Artificial Intelligence defense.

Microsoft will acquire speech-tech giant Nuance for $19.7 billion


Microsoft AI Nuance•
200+Engadget / 4h
Nuance already works with Microsoft on its Healthcare Cloud, now it'll be part of Microsoft's cloud business entirely.

How to Spot Phony 'Vaccine Passport' Apps That Will Steal Your Data


42Lifehacker / 4h
As a matter of policy, the use of vaccine passports remains unclear. There’s no official, federally-recognized “vaccine passport” in the U.S., but companies are already working on passport apps for vaccinated people who want to travel or attend large events. Subsequently, the nebulous state of vaccine passports is an… Read more...

Crestron Horizon Thermostat takes on Nest with smart home integration


SlashGear / 4h
Crestron has added a new smart thermostat to its connected home range, with the Crestron Horizon Thermostat promising touchscreen convenience along with remote sensors as it takes on Nest and others. Although designed to integrate with a Crestron Home smart home system, the Horizon will also work as a standalone WiFi thermostat. On the front there’s a 3.5-inch 320 x … Continue reading

Phone app alerts users to look up while walking


300+BBC News - Technology / 4h
The tool is being tested by Google's Android operating system, reports suggest.


IonQ now supports IBM’s Qiskit quantum development kit


80TechCrunch / 4h
IonQ , the trapped ion quantum computing company that recently announced that it wants to go public via a SPAC, today announced that it is integrating its quantum computing platform with the open-source Qiskit software development kit. This means Qiskit users can now bring their programs to IonQ’s platform without any major modifications to their code. At first glance, that seems relatively unrem

How to Take a Screenshot with a Visible Mouse Cursor on Mac


27How-To Geek / 4h
When taking screenshots on a Mac, the Mac screenshot tool usually hides the mouse pointer so it won’t get in the way. But sometimes, you need to capture the pointer to illustrate something properly. Luckily, it’s easy to turn on with a simple option. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

MIT researchers create an improved nasal swab for COVID testing


SlashGear / 4h
MIT researcher Jifei Ou operates a company called OPT Industries. The company has been working with hospitals to deliver a new type of nasal swab for COVID-19 testing. The swabs were created using 3D printing systems utilizing thin, hair-like structures Ou developed while at MIT. The swabs have tiny woven lattices that can absorb and release more fluid than conventional … Continue reading

Xiaomi Mi 11X price in India, specifications, launch date


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Xiaomi Mi 11X will launch in India on April 23 with Snapdragon 870 chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED and a Rs 30,000 price tag.

Ripple bags another victory in legal battle over cryptocurrency XRP


77TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A judge has granted Ripple another small win in the ongoing legal battle over cryptocurrency XRP.

Microsoft is acquiring Nuance Communications for $19.7B


Microsoft AI Nuance•
300+TechCrunch / 5h
Microsoft agreed today to acquire Nuance Communications , a leader in speech to text software, for $19.7 billion. Bloomberg broke the story over the weekend that the two companies were in talks. In a post announcing the deal , the company said this was about increasing its presence in the healthcare vertical, a place where Nuance has done well in recent years. In fact, the company announced the M

Pagani Huayra Roadster BC “Supernova” one-off hypercar has been delivered


SlashGear / 5h
Pagani makes some of the most exotic and fast hypercars in the entire world, and many of them are highly customized specific to their buyers desires. One such highly customized vehicle is a one-of-a-kind Pagani Huayra Roadster BC “Supernova” that was recently delivered to an entrepreneur in Toronto named Olivier Benloulou. The exterior of the vehicle was completely customized and … Continue readi

I took 5 COVID-19 tests to go to Hawaii, and it was worth it


100+The Points Guy / 5h
I realize I sound completely insane when I say I took five COVID-19 tests for one trip to Hawaii, but hear me out and keep reading for a side-by-side comparison of the testing services out there. First, the backstory. I had a much-needed trip to Hawaii booked way back in January when Alaska Airlines was having a major sale (and before everyone figured out how to go to Hawaii ). I got flights from

Clim8 raises $8M from 7pc Ventures, launches climate-focused investing app for retail investors


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Ethical investing remains something of a confusing maze, with a great deal of ‘greenwashing’ going on. A new UK startup is hoping to fix that with the launch of its new app and platform for retail investors. Clim8 Invest has raised $8 million from 7pc Ventures (early backers of Oculus, acquired by Facebook), British Business Bank Future Fund and a numbers of technology entrepreneurs and executive

How to Use Super Resolution in Photoshop and Lightroom—Plus Some Free Alternatives


52Gizmodo / 5h
If you’re trying to enlarge a digital image, or zoom in on a particular part of it, the picture can get pretty pixelated pretty fast. Image editors can’t magically insert data that wasn’t captured in the first place...or can they? The latest in artificial intelligence algorithms promise to smartly fill in details to… Read more...

Delta Air Lines First Class Impressions


100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
I’ve recently shared my impressions of United Airlines first class and Alaska Airlines first class flights in the coronavirus era, so figured I’d also share my experience on a recent Delta Air Lines Airbus A220 first class flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City, given how differently Delta does things. Why I booked Delta Air Lines first class At the time I was trying to fly from Chicago to Salt La

How to Watch Videos in Picture-in-Picture in Microsoft Edge


24How-To Geek / 5h
The picture-in-picture (PiP) mode lets you watch videos in a pop-out adjustable floating window that stays on top of your screen. You don’t need to use a third-party app to view videos like this, as it’s a built-in feature in Microsoft Edge. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Jack Ma’s Ant called to end anti-competition in payments


92TechCrunch / 5h
The details for Ant’s overhaul have arrived. Ant Group, the fintech affiliate of Alibaba controlled by Jack Ma, will become a financial holding company that will bring more regulatory scrutiny over how it lends and generates profits, China’s central bank said on Monday . Ant started as an online payments processor for Alibaba marketplaces and has over time blossomed into an empire of payments, le

Memic raises $96M for its robot-assisted surgery platform


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Memic , a startup developing a robotic-assisted surgical platform that recently received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, today announced that it has closed a $96 million Series D funding round. The round was led by Peregrine Ventures and Ceros, with participation from OurCrowd and Accelmed. The company plans to use the new funding to commercialize its platform

Boring Company unveils Las Vegas Convention Center loop


20SlashGear / 5h
One of the multiple successful companies that Elon Musk operates is the Boring Company. It’s the company that wants to burrow underground to help alleviate congestion in busy cities and make commute times shorter. Boring Company has unveiled its Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) loop. The LVCC loop is a three-station transport system with 1.7 miles of tunnel. The company … Continue reading

Breakdown of Ever Given disaster


Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Vodafone's new fibre broadband deals are the best on the market right now


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
As far as fibre broadband deals go, Vodafone is leading the way right now with its Superfast Fibre 2 plan.

MIT rapid development system creates robot starfish in hours


SlashGear / 5h
MIT has developed a new system meant to build a robo-starfish for studying underwater marine life quickly. Researchers say that when trying to study marine life, it helps to use a device that doesn’t scare the animals by appearing unnatural. The newly created robo-starfish is built using a new rapid development system that can create the robots in hours rather … Continue reading

Flight Attendant Sues, Says Punishment For Not Paying Union Dues Is Illegal


38View from the Wing / 5h
Flight attendant Ali Bahreman is challenging the airline's contract with its flight attendants union which takes away scheduling rights from employees for non-payment in a case with significant implications for the heavily-unionized airline industry. Continue reading ...

OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Good Enough to Be Great, But Not Enough to Be the Best


43How-To Geek / 5h
Last year’s OnePlus 8 Pro was a departure for the company. It marked a more expensive, more premium phone than previous OP (OnePlus) models. The 9 Pro is an expansion of this philosophy, packing better cameras and more high-end features than ever before. To put it simply: this is the best phone OnePlus has ever built. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


What's Driving the Surge in Account Take Over Attacks in Retail?


How-To Geek / 5h
Account Take Over attacks hijack user’s accounts for the criminals’ purposes. All accounts are at risk, but attacks against retail accounts have recently spiked. What’s behind this selective targeting? Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of April 12, 2021


How-To Geek / 5h
Netflix has been busy — like, really busy. This week, the streaming platform is dropping a plethora of new original content (alongside some non-Netflix stuff because hey, you got to keep it fresh). From the return of hit reality show The Circle to a true-crime documentary on a mother tracking down her daughter’s killer, the platform is bringing variety. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

How to Fix Screen Flickering in Windows 10


20How-To Geek / 5h
Your Windows 10 PC’s screen can flicker for a variety of reasons. If you’re not sure of the exact cause, try these common solutions to troubleshoot and fix the problem, whether you’re using a laptop or a desktop. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Vizio's M-Series Quantum Is Our Favorite TV for Under $500


100+Wired / 5h
The gorgeous quantum dot display makes Vizio's M-Series the best cheap TV you'll find.

Scary Video Games Help Me Cope With My Fears About Reality


100+Wired / 5h
From jump scares to terrifying monsters, games like Amnesia and Little Nightmares prepare me to handle a world filled with anxiety triggers.

Reader Question: Do hotels charge taxes and fees on Hyatt Points + Cash awards?


The Points Guy / 5h
One of the biggest advantages of redeeming points for hotel rooms is that you typically don’t pay taxes on award stays. That sets hotel loyalty programs apart from airline frequent flyer programs, which routinely add costs like taxes, airport fees and carrier-imposed charges to award tickets. These favorable hotel policies can mean huge savings, especially at more expensive properties. But what a

Boost your skin with specially formulated men’s skincare from Geologie


Futurism / 5h
Do men care about their skin? The answer is “of course”, but if you ask men if they care about a personalized skincare regimen that preserves their looks, 64 percent apparently say “no.” According to market researcher, Mintel, 64 percent of guys don’t consider men’s skincare “ an important factor ” in their daily grooming, which is a shame—men’s skin is uniquely different from women’s. Because of

Google Pixel Watch hints at stunning smartwatch


Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Apple said to be developing Apple TV/HomePod combo and iPad-like smart speaker display


Apple HomePod Speaker•
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Apple is reportedly working on a couple of new options for a renewed entry into the smart home, including a mash-up of the Apple TV with a HomePod speaker, and an integrated camera for video chat, according to Bloomberg . It’s also said to be working on a smart speaker that basically combines a HomePod with an iPad, providing something similar to Amazon’s Echo Show or Google’s Nest Hub in functio

EcoCart raises $3 million for a Honey-like browser extension to offset shoppers’ carbon emissions


100+TechCrunch / 6h
EcoCart , a company pitching consumers on ways to offset their carbon emissions for free at select merchants ( with a browser extension! ) has raised $3 million in financing from Base10 Partners. Brands pay the company a commission to drive traffic to their websites under a standard affiliate marketing model and EcoCart uses a portion of the proceeds to offset a shopper’s carbon emissions. About

The Morning After: Sony plans to bring its hit PlayStation series to smartphones


100+Engadget / 6h
Today’s headlines: Alibaba hit with $2.8 billion fine in China antitrust case, Sony plans to bring its hit PlayStation series to smartphones and NASA delays Mars helicopter flight to at least April 14th.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost: A magic carpet ride that costs as much as a house


57Ars Technica / 6h
And the award for most improved goes to.... the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, which is better than the car it just replaced in almost every way. [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ] The most inescapable thing about driving a Rolls-Royce Ghost is never being able to forget how much it costs. So let's get that out of the way: with a sticker price of $460,350, it's a car that costs more than a house in many parts o

2021 VW Tiguan SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept: Jamie Orr’s latest creation is a rugged beauty


SlashGear / 6h
The 2021 VW Tiguan SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept is the newest member of its Enthusiast Fleet family. It’s the latest brainchild of renowned Volkswagen collector and professional auto builder Jamie Orr, drawing inspiration from the Riverside North arts district in downtown Denver, Colorado. “What I love about the Tiguan is that it performs just as well on sinuous backroads … Continue reading

IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card Review (2021)


100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card 10x Points at IHG 4th Reward Night Free No Foreign Transaction Fees Annual Fee: $89 Apply Now Hotel credit cards are incredibly underrated. Even if you don’t spend much money on them, they can offer huge perks and sometimes even offer free nights . When you combine these two factors, a lot of these cards offer outsized value. In this post, I wanted to take a

The Best Battery Packs to Keep You Charged


Popular Mechanics / 6h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Covid-19 NHS app update blocked by Apple and Google


NHS Apple Google Update•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
NHS app update blocked over data privacy concerns.

Samsung Galaxy S22 may get this iPhone camera feature


38TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Samsung Galaxy S22 could be getting a camera upgrade thanks to a rumored partnership with Olympus.

Why Do I Feel Like I'm Dying During a Panic Attack?


100+Gizmodo / 6h
If you would like to know what it feels like to die, while at the same time continuing to live, you have a number of solid options. You can eat fast food quickly on a 90-degree day; you can lay awake all night mentally rehearsing your greatest failures and then board a packed bus to work; you can experiment, for days… Read more...

Is it safe to eat on a plane or a lounge after you’ve been vaccinated?


40The Points Guy / 6h
More than 18% of Americans have been vaccinated against COVID-19, and some of those people are thinking of hitting the road for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic brought the travel industry to a halt. If this is your first time on a flight or at an airport lounge since the pandemic, you’ll quickly realize that food and drink policies have changed. Many lounges have drastically reduced

Ant Group Announces Overhaul as China Tightens Its Grip


400+NYT > Technology / 6h
Beijing has accused the internet-finance titan of flouting regulations in its quest for growth.


Half a million Huawei Android phones hit by Joker malware


52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The first instance of known Play Store malware targeting Huawei’s platform.

Software glitch causes Tui aircraft to be involved in a “serious incident”


20SlashGear / 6h
Tui is a company in the UK that operates commercial airline services. Recently, a flight departing Birmingham airport and heading to Majproca with 187 people on board was in what the Air Accidents Investigation Branch classifies as a “serious incident.” The incident wasn’t because of a failure of some sort aboard the aircraft or an error made by the pilots … Continue reading

Amazon's rotating Echo Show 10 drops to a new low price of $200


44Engadget / 6h
Amazon is offering its premium Echo Show 10 smart screen for $50 less as part of an all-time low deal on the Alexa-powered device.

Domino’s, Nuro to begin autonomous pizza deliveries in Houston


Domino Nuro Houston•
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Starting this week, some Domino’s customers in Houston can have a pizza delivered without ever interacting with a human. The pizza delivery giant said Monday it has partnered with autonomous delivery vehicle startup Nuro to allow select customers to have their pizzas dropped at their door via Nuro’s R2 robot. “There is still so much for our brand to learn about the autonomous delivery space,” Den

Cargo ships are among the worst polluters. A new wind-powered concept could transform the industry.


36Mashable / 6h
Oceanbird is a wind-powered cargo ship concept, expected to cut emissions by 90%. The ship uses 80-meter-tall rigs instead of traditional sails and can cross the Atlantic Ocean in twelve days. The concept is one of The Index Project nominees for Index Award 2021 – a prize for innovative design solutions that address genuine needs and hold the potential to improve life. Read more... More about Pol

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is already discounted at Argos


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Nintendo Switch game deals rarely precede the release date of the title itself, but right now you can save £5 on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

Huawei showcases the best food apps for Ramadan on AppGallery


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Huawei showcases the top-rated cooking and food delivery apps for Ramadan on AppGallery

Solo travelers rejoice: Why I’m in favor of new Amex Centurion Lounge guest rules


300+The Points Guy / 6h
Lounges can be a refuge from the hustle and bustle of a busy airport terminal. But there are times when many others have the same idea and the refuge concept gives way to yet another busy spot in the airport. Credit cards that provide lounge access have grown in popularity in recent years, but the supply of lounge space hasn’t quite developed at the same pace. The Platinum Card® from American Exp

This AI Could Help Wipe Out Colon Cancer


100+Wired / 6h
Medtronic's GI Genius, awaiting clearance from the FDA, will help doctors identify precancerous polyps.

TikTok Duets Are Reviving the Exquisite Corpse


89Wired / 6h
Dances, duets, and other challenges differ greatly from the work of the Surrealists. But that doesn’t mean they’re not creating a new art form all their own.

Antitrust and Privacy Are on a Collision Course


200+Wired / 6h
Facebook is being sued for weakening data protections. Google is being sued for strengthening them. Can that paradox be resolved?

Pandemic Lockdowns Did Cut Air Pollution—but With a Catch


200+Wired / 6h
Studies from all over the globe show short-term improvements in urban air quality, but experts are skeptical about how long they’ll last.

Austin’s newest unicorn: The Zebra raises $150M after doubling revenue in 2020


200+TechCrunch / 6h
The Zebra , an Austin-based company that operates an insurance comparison site, has raised $150 million in a Series D round that propels it into unicorn territory. Both the round size and valuation are a substantial bump from the $38.5 million Series C that Austin-based The Zebra raised in February of 2020. (The company would not disclose its valuation at that time, saying now only that its new v

The Station: The biggest SPAC ever and reading the micromobility permit tea leaves


98TechCrunch / 6h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox . Hi there, new and returning readers. This is The Station, a weekly newsletter dedicated to all the ways people and packages move (today and in the future) from Point A to Point B. Before jump into micromobbin’ and the rest, I wanted to poin

NGK Spark Plugs launches $100M corporate venture fund, will seek M&A opportunities


200+TechCrunch / 6h
NGK Spark Plug , one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automative spark plugs, announced a new $100 million fund to invest in startups and find potential merger and acquisition deals. The fund was launched with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the “venture capital as a service” firm that has also worked with corporations like Sega Sammy Holdings, Asus and Aisin Seiki to launch venture funds. While be

GM-backed Cruise goes international with autonomous shuttles in Dubai


GM Cruise Dubai 2023•
26Mashable / 6h
Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed tweeted early Monday that the San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise will supply the United Arab Emirates city's autonomous taxi shuttles. Cruise was selected to operate its Origin ride-sharing shuttles in the UAE city as soon as 2023. By 2030, the city's Roads and Transport Authority plans to have 4,000 of the steering wheel-less ele

Ducati backs away from electric motorcycle production plans


100+Engadget / 6h
After saying in 2019 that it was "not far from starting production" on an electric motorcyle, Ducati is doing a U-turn on those plans.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 pricing details leak


SlashGear / 6h
Rumors have been swirling about the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. The new Microsoft laptop is set to hit the market this month and will come in versions with AMD or Intel processors on board. The latest rumor about the Surface Laptop 4 reveals alleged price information for the new line of notebook computers. The Surface Laptop 4 13.5 using an … Continue reading

Edge computing: 5G’s killer app?


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
With 5G adoption staggered, how can edge computing underpin enterprises' approach to implementation?

JetBlue TrueBlue Selling Points With Mystery Bonus


100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
JetBlue TrueBlue has just rolled out its latest promotion on purchased points. I want to share the details of it, though also want to note that buying TrueBlue points almost never represents a good deal. Buy JetBlue points with a mystery bonus Through Tuesday, April 27, 2021, JetBlue TrueBlue is offering a mystery bonus on purchased points . You’ll have to log into your TrueBlue account to see wh


Outriders inventory wipe bug gets worse after patch – but there’s a way to (maybe) prevent it


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you act quickly, there’s a ‘potential’ way that gear loss might be avoided.

What Does “Burning a CD” Mean?


200+How-To Geek / 7h
If you’ve never encountered a recordable CD before, you can be forgiven for not knowing what the term “burn a CD” means. Does it involve fire? Is anything actually burned in the process? We explain how the process works, why it’s called “burning,” and why it was all the rage in the late 1990s. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

DuckDuckGo will block Google's next-gen cookie replacement


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Search platform DuckDuckGo is unconvinced by Google’s cookie alternative, FLoC.

Hulu on PS4: How to get it and start watching now


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Find out how to watch Hulu on PS4 so you can enjoy its vast library of movies, TV shows, and other content.

Get A Jump On Spring Cleaning With These Robot Vacuums


Futurism / 7h
Robot vacuums have gone from novelty to ubiquity, and for a reason. They’re so useful, people are hacking theirs to fly in order to keep more than one floor clean. Fortunately, though, Cybovac is running a sale to make it easy to put a little cleaning buddy on every floor in the house. Cybovac E30 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Pictured above, the E30 offers 150 minutes of continuous cleaning time, anti-co

Engineers pack up the James Webb Space Telescope’s sunshield


SlashGear / 7h
Engineers working on the James Web Space Telescope have announced they have successfully folded up and packed away a vital component of the telescope for its journey into space starting later this year. The sunshield is a five-layer, diamond-shaped structure approximately the size of a tennis court. The massive sunshield was designed to fold up around the two sides of … Continue reading

Linux 5.12 release date may be delayed


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Growing number of changes is the latest in a series of events that have plagued this cycle.

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S10: comparing Samsung’s new and old flagships


100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy S20 compares to the older Galaxy S10 from 2019.

Microsoft Build 2021: everything you need to know about the developer conference


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft has officially revealed the details of its annual Build 2021 developer conference, which once again will be an online affair. Here’s what you need to know.

Save up to £261 on Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and Ultra deals on Amazon


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
All three Samsung Galaxy S21 devices have seen some significant discounts through Amazon.

Clubhouse data breach: 1.3 million users have info leaked online


1.3M Clubhouse Data•
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Clubhoue breach follows similar major incidents at Facebook and LinkedIn.

2022 Lexus LS 500h AWD debuts with Toyota’s Advanced Drive autonomous driving tech


SlashGear / 7h
Three days ago, Toyota debuted its Advanced Drive autonomous driving tech in Japan, and the first vehicles to receive it are the 2022 Lexus LS and Toyota Mirai FCEV. Our report stated Advanced Drive is arriving in all U.S.-bound Lexus LS models – particularly the LS 500h hybrid – very soon, but we weren’t expecting it to come this soon. … Continue reading

Now you can easily get a taste of Android on your iPhone


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Samsung is luring iPhone users by offering a chance to test the Android side of things without actually needing to purchase a new phone.

The best TechRadar reads you may have missed


39TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A round-up of the week’s hottest tech news.

US covid contract details are a “trade secret”—according to the contractors


200+MIT Technology Review / 7h
As the US government pumps billions of dollars into projects aimed at curbing the pandemic, from vaccine development to genomic sequencing , officials claim they are being transparent about how money is being spent. But government contractors have a lot of leeway to hide things, as shown by a recent records request filed by MIT Technology Review. After reporting on the struggles of the US’s $44 m

Apple's 512GB MacBook Air M1 falls to an all-time low on Amazon


200+Engadget / 7h
Amazon is currently offering the 512GB MacBook Air with Apple's latest M1 chipset for $1,149.

DJI Air 2S makes surprise appearance in Best Buy ahead of official launch


58TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The rumored DJI Air 2S has unmasked itself by appearing in a Best Buy store, in what appears to now be a routine for DJI launches.

John Oliver's deep dive into nursing homes is eye-openingly grim


400+Mashable / 7h
Although 2 million people in the U.S. live in long-term care facilities, places like nursing homes have long been plagued with issues — and, as John Oliver explains during his latest Last Week Tonight deep dive, the coronavirus pandemic has only made these things worse. "The truth is, COVID just exposed what we've basically known for years," Oliver says in the clip above. "That the elderly and di

Food delivery app Menulog will treat drivers as employees in Australia


44Mashable / 7h
Food delivery app Menulog will soon treat its Australian delivery drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, ditching the framework that its peers have stubbornly clung to for years. It's a massive change, and one that may have far-reaching implications. Menulog's huge shift from a contractor model to an employee one was announced by managing director Morten Belling during the Senat

Cruise strikes deal to launch robotaxi service in Dubai


GM Cruise Dubai 2023•
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Cruise has expanded its robotaxi ambitions beyond San Francisco. The autonomous vehicle subsidiary of GM that also has backing from SoftBank Vision Fund, Microsoft and Honda, has struck a deal to launch a robotaxi service in Dubai in 2023. The robotaxi service in Dubai will use the Cruise Origin, the all-electric shuttle-like vehicle that has no steering wheel or pedals and is designed to travel


First human use of a wireless high-bandwidth brain-computer interface completed


30SlashGear / 7h
A group of researchers at Brown University have demonstrated the first human use of a high-bandwidth wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) with a human. The team says this is an important step towards a fully implantable intracortical brain-computer interface system. While BCI’s have been tested in clinical trials for years, they required cables to connect the sensing array in the brain … Conti

Outriders crash data file size is taking over people's hard drives - here's how to fix it


38TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
23GB of crash reports was discovered by one player on their C: drive, less than two weeks after the game was released.

Research shows SA’s sugar tax is having an impact


Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Google Shopping closes Android and iOS apps


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Digital shoppers can make use of improved tools within Google Search, Image Search and YouTube on the web instead of its dedicated Shopping app.

Google is shutting down its iOS and Android Shopping apps


400+Engadget / 8h
Google is adding another entry to its app graveyard, and this time it's Shopping that's getting the guillotine.

Hurry – save up to 30% off Aftershokz running headphones


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The gym has reopened, so it's the perfect time to treat yourself to a new set of wireless, sweatproof headphones.

Nuclear Reactor Just Made Fusion Viable by 2030


Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

PlayStation games could be coming to your smartphone


Sony PlayStation Mobile•
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Sony could be bringing its PlayStation franchises to mobile in the next few years, based on a job listing for Head of Mobile at the company.

Sky Go on Chromecast: how to get it and start watching now


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Read our guide to learn how to install and stream Sky Go on Chromecast

Here's more evidence Moon Knight on Disney Plus stars Oscar Isaac


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Oscar Isaac has long been rumored to play the lead in Marvel's Moon Knight series – here's more proof that it's going ahead.

NASA’s next lunar rover will run open-source software


100+MIT Technology Review / 8h
In 2023, NASA will launch VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover), which that will trek across the surface of the moon and hunt for water ice that could one day be used to make rocket fuel . The rover will be armed with the best instruments and tools that NASA can come up with: wheels that can spin properly on lunar soil, a drill that’s able to dig into extraterrestrial geology, h

Alibaba hit with record billion-dollar fine by Chinese authorities


China Alibaba Chinese•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Chinese authorities accuse Alibaba of contravening anti-monopoly laws since 2015.

Citroen C5 X arrives with brand new tech, but a confused identity


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The C5 X is Citroen's new flagship model with a plug-in hybrid option and plenty of tech onboard.

NFTs Arrive in the Watch World


100+NYT > Technology / 8h
The first purely digital timepieces have been offered to bidders, but will their auctions become a watershed moment or a bubble? Only time will tell.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 leaks with under-display selfie camera


68TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
New leaks for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 suggest the phone will come with an under-display camera.

New Nintendo Switch consoles could prove scarce amid supply issues


64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Nintendo Switch console could face production challenges this year, says Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, due to shortages of crucial semiconductors.

Microsoft is trying (yet) another way to push Edge browser in Windows 10


48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Some Windows 10 users are now getting nagged to use Edge via the taskbar.

BAFTA winners 2021: the full list of victors, from Nomadland to The Father


48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The 2021 BAFTA Awards saw a number of frontrunners land coveted gongs, but there were also some surprise winners.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2 may arrive sooner than we thought


44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Samsung is heavily rumored to be working on two new foldable phones, and the latest rumor says they'll arrive in July.


New iPad Pro could be very hard to buy


Apple iPad Pro Mini•
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apparently Apple is struggling to acquire enough displays for its upcoming iPad Pro models, so availability could be limited.

Apple's upcoming iPad Pro could be scarce due to next-gen display shortages


100+Engadget / 8h
Apple plans to introduce a Mini LED display on its flagship 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but the suppliers of that tech are apparently experiencing poor manufacturing yields.

Apple's new iPad Pro is coming soon, but it might be hard to get one


Apple iPad Pro Mini•
200+Mashable / 9h
Read more... More about Apple , Ipad , Tech , and Big Tech Companies

Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site


2KBBC News - Technology / 9h
Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant.

Shop Idol 2021 - The search for the UK’s best salesperson is back!


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Do you have what it takes to be our Shop Idol 2021?

Nigerian fintech Appzone raises $10M for expansion and proprietary technology


200+TechCrunch / 9h
Africa’s fintech space has gained proper attention over the past few years in investments but it is not news that startups still battle with offering high-quality products . However , they seem to be doing quite well compared with traditional banks that face challenges like legacy cost structures and a major lack of operational efficiency . Appzone is a fintech software provider. It is one of the

Now streaming: best new TV shows & movies this week in Australia (Apr 12-18)


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Our top streaming picks this week include the return of Fear the Walking Dead and the sports drama Big Shot.

Turn your best photos into beautiful photo books – and win tons of photography kit


500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Make everlasting memories and enter your best photos to win amazing gear.

PUBG Mobile developer could be working on a new sci-fi shooter codenamed 'Vertical'


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
PUBG Mobile developers Krafton has apparently been working on a sci-fi shooter called 'Vertical' according to leaks and will take about two to three years to release.
YESTERDAY

iQoo 7 Legend to be joined by a Snapdragon 870 sidekick


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The iQoo 7 in India will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset and a dedicated display processor, states Ishan Agarwal.

Iran says key Natanz nuclear facility hit by 'sabotage'


6KBBC News - Technology / 11h
The country's top nuclear official says a power outage at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism".

Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims


1KBBC News - Technology / 11h
Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling.

iPad Pro announcement still on track despite Mini-LED shortage


SlashGear / 11h
There has been a global shortage of chips due to the combination of several factors, some going as far back as last year. Those pieces of silicon, however, might not be the only ones in short supply. Production of Mini-LED displays are said to be yielding low volumes and that, in turn, might affect companies that rely on these panels … Continue reading

Upstox ramps up security after breach expose data of 2.5 million users


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A major data breach at Upstox seems to have resulted in compromising of personally identifiable details of over 25 lakh users. The company has claimed that funds and share have not been impacted at all.

Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change


500+BBC News - Technology / 11h
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns

Early access releases: Should we buy video games before they're finished?


100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Early access releases help makers smooth out glitches and build hype, but what's in it for gamers?

Amazfit Bip U Pro price in India, features, and availability


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Amazfit Bip U Pro is the new budget smartwatch in town. It is loaded with features such as built-in GPS, Alexa - which are rare in the sub Rs 5,000 segment.

TomTom AmiGO on Android Auto joins growing list of alternative apps


SlashGear / 12h
Although Android Auto supported a number of Android apps that were designed for safe hands-free use for driving, that was true only for those that didn’t have anything to do with navigation. It was only a few months ago when Google finally opened the doors to third-party navigation, parking, and charging apps and some big names in that market have … Continue reading

PUBG Corp goes on a hiring spree in India – launch soon?


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
PUBG Mobile India might actually be close to release as Krafton is looking to hire across multiple roles