Sunday, April 11, 2021

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More lightning in the Arctic is bad news for the planet


3KArs Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Lightning strikes in the far north of Canada. (credit: Sandra Angers-Blondin) The Arctic isn't doing so hot. That’s because it is, in fact, too hot. It’s warming at least twice as fast as the rest of the planet, which is setting off vicious feedback loops that accelerate change. Ice, for instance, is more reflective than soil, so when it melts, the region absorbs more solar energy. More

A ‘Last Hope’ Experiment Finds Evidence for Unknown Particles


5KWired / 7h
Long-awaited news from Fermilab’s Muon g-2 team may resolve a tantalizing conflict between nature and theory. But a separate calculation clouds the picture.

The Most Interesting Transatlantic Flight Returns In 2021


1KOne Mile at a Time / 2h
While the flight didn’t operate in 2020 due to coronavirus, one of the most interesting transatlantic flights will be returning in 2021. Tickets are now on sale, and for the first time ever are bookable online. Who will actually be able to take this flight is a totally different story, though. Air Saint-Pierre’s Paris flights In the summer of 2018 a fascinating domestic transatlantic route launch


Google kills the Google Shopping mobile app in favor of a web browser experience


Mashable / 13min
We've got bad news for folks who use the Google Shopping mobile app on iOS and Android : Its days are numbered. Google confirmed to 9to5Google on Friday that the bespoke Shopping mobile app would no longer be supported "within the next few weeks," per a company spokesperson. The apps themselves will apparently work through the month of June, but anyone who still uses them as a primary source of o

Man Claimed to Have Car Bomb at Nuclear Power Plant


100+Futurism / 31min
False Bomb Threat A man was arrested Wednesday after he claimed to have parked a car bomb at the entrance of a nuclear power plant in Ohio. Officials searched the Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Lake County, Ohio on Wednesday after Michael Fogelson, 33, claimed to have a bomb in a trailer he was pulling with his truck, according to Cleveland.com . While authorities did not find a bomb, they did arre

CDC’s latest COVID-19 update: Vaccines and variants take center stage


SlashGear / 37min
The CDC published its COVID-19 weekly review on Friday, revealing that as of the end of the week, more than 174 million vaccine doses have been administered in the US, including more than 66 million people who are now fully vaccinated. As well, the agency discusses the SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in the US and explains why it is important to … Continue reading

French Lawmakers Ban Short Domestic Flights, But…


One Mile at a Time / 45min
French lawmakers have just voted to ban short domestic flights . This sounds drastic, but the practical implications are fairly limited. France’s ban on domestic flights Last night, French lawmakers voted to ban domestic flight routes that can be covered by train in under 2hr30min. This is an effort by the government to lower carbon emissions from air travel. This vote was made by the National As

Capital One Is Back With 100,000 Mile Offer For Venture Card


49View from the Wing / 46min
There's no question that Capital One Venture is the most improved rewards card of the last few years. It's gone from a celebrity endorsed card I didn't used to think about daily, to becoming one that I absolutely love. The card's changes have even made me like Jennifer Garner more. Continue reading ...

Antifascists out Proud Boys and Neo-Nazi groups behind 'White Lives Matter' rallies


52Mashable / 48min
If you see any "White Lives Matter" events, marches, or rallies happening in your town on Sunday, you can be sure the Proud Boys are behind them. How do we know that? A group of antifascist "infiltrators" found their way into private Telegram channels where these events were being organized and leaked the chats. On Sunday, April 11, White Lives Matter-themed rallies were supposed to have organica

Leak hints Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE will use a 'traditional' design


55Engadget / 52min
A reported Galaxy S21 FE leak hints Samsung's next value-for-money phone will sport a familiar but more conventional design.

Persona 5 Strikers leads this weekend's Nintendo Switch deals at Best Buy


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Nintendo Switch game deals are offering big savings on first and third party titles this weekend.

Believe It or Not, This Weighted Jump Rope Provides the Ultimate Full-Body Workout


Futurism / 1h
Playing with a jump rope is something we all did as kids. But as adults, many of us don’t realize the tremendous fitness benefits of jumping rope. The fact of the matter is that jumping rope — especially with weighted ropes — is one of the very best ways to exercise your entire body at the same time. And the Crossrope Get Fit Bundle is the best way to get started with this miracle exercise in you

A ‘more honest’ stock market


100+TechCrunch / 1h
Hello friends, and welcome back to Week in Review! Last week, I talked about Clubhouse’s slowing user growth. Well, this week news broke that they had been in talks with Twitter for a $4 billion acquisition, so it looks like they’re still pretty desirable. This week, I’m talking about a story I published a couple days ago that highlights pretty much everything that’s wild about the alternative as

More than a million Clubhouse users had their account info leaked online


1.3M Clubhouse Data•
86Mashable / 1h
Large-scale data leaks have become almost a rite of passage for new social networks. If Clubhouse wasn't part of the, erm, club before, it is now. Cyber News reported over the weekend that personal data for around 1.3 million users was scraped from the trendy voice chatroom app and posted on a hacker forum. The compromised data included names, handles for other linked social media accounts, and t

Sunday's Best Deals: Pulsar Heavy-Duty Generator, Insignia Massage Chair, Star Wars Action Figures, Holy Stone Drone, Greenworks Outdoor Power Tools, and More


44Lifehacker / 1h
A Pulsar heavy-duty portable dual fuel generator and a sale on Greenworks outdoor power tools lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more...

Microsoft is reportedly close to buying speech tech giant Nuance


100+Engadget / 1h
Microsoft is reportedly in late talks to buy Nuance for $16 billion, giving it advantages in speech tech and AI.

Deleted Instagram post reveals Friends reunion shooting is underway


SlashGear / 1h
The hotly anticipated Friends reunion special is now shooting, at least according to an Instagram post that was published and then quickly deleted by star Matthew Perry. The Friends reunion special, as with many other projects, was put on ice under the COVID-19 pandemic, delaying the premiere indefinitely. Now with mass vaccination underway, it seems the reunion is now shooting. … Continue readin

Sunday's Best Deals: Pulsar Heavy-Duty Generator, Insignia Massage Chair, Star Wars Action Figures, Holy Stone Drone, Greenworks Outdoor Power Tools, and More


44Gizmodo / 1h
A Pulsar heavy-duty portable dual fuel generator and a sale on Greenworks outdoor power tools lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more...

SpaceX Isn’t Sure If This Object Came From One of Its Rockets


47Futurism / 1h
Mystery Debris Authorities in Oregon have discovered an object that they believe might debris from a SpaceX rocket — but the aeronautics company isn’t too sure. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that they found what looks to be charred debris from a Falcon 9 rocket, according to The Oregonian . When contacted about the object, SpaceX said they weren’t able to verify that it

Watch NASA Mission Control as They Attempt First Helicopter Flight on Mars


89Gizmodo / 2h
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter will attempt to take flight on the Red Planet early Monday morning, and you’ll be able to watch live as the NASA team tracks this historic test from mission control. Read more...

Beyond brunch: Travelers are now booking restaurants and hotels based on their pandemic policies


The Points Guy / 2h
The hospitality and restaurant industries were among those most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 2.5 million restaurant jobs were lost, and nearly four in 10 of all U.S. jobs lost since last February were in the hotel industry. Because of this, many restaurant owners and hoteliers are doing everything they can to lure back customers. From temperature checks upon arrival to personal di

Chris Rock's Spiral Spins and Gets a Saw X Sequel


90Gizmodo / 2h
I won’t lie. When I heard the Saw series was being rebooted, I wasn’t excited. From 2004-2010, these films dominated the horror genre. James Wan directed the first film and had no clue his small little film would become ionic. Unfortunately, as the movie progressed in number, the story and quality decreased. The last… Read more...

First look: Delta sending out 360° gift kits to top-tier elites


41The Points Guy / 2h
As travel begins to pick back up, Delta Air Lines is making sure to keep its top-tier elites engaged. The airline is sending out its annual gift packs to Delta 360° members — a semi-secretive tier above Diamond Medallion. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! Delta describes 360° as “an annual, invitation-only program for our top SkyMiles Member


Last-minute battery deal keeps Ford, VW electric car plans on track


60Engadget / 2h
A last-minute settlement between two battery giants, LG and SK, may have saved EV production plans for Ford and VW.

NASA shares an image of dunes near the North Pole of Mars


23SlashGear / 2h
NASA has shared an interesting new image to celebrate the anniversary of the Mars Odyssey orbiter. The Mars Odyssey orbiter isn’t one we hear much from today, but it’s been orbiting the Red Planet for 20 years. The image, which can be seen below, is a false-colored image that shows a sea of blue sand dunes and yellow wind-sculpted lines … Continue reading

This startup summer could be blistering


200+TechCrunch / 3h
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s broadly based on the daily column that appears on Extra Crunch , but free, and made for your weekend reading. Ready? Let’s talk money, startups and spicy IPO rumors. The startup world could be in for a busy summer. Today the economy is improving. Unemployment is falling , while interest rates are staying low .

Let’s talk about gaslighting and fundraising


100+TechCrunch / 3h
“Most of the startups I give advice to about how to raise venture capital shouldn’t be raising venture capital,” an investor recently told me. While the idea that every startup isn’t venture-backable might run counter to the narrative to the barrage of funding news each week, I think it’s important to double click on the topic. Plus, it keeps coming up, off the record, on phone calls with investo

MG Cyberster concept is a slick EV sports car for the future


SlashGear / 3h
MG recently unveiled a new electric concept car in Shanghai called the MG Cyberster. The concept car is a very sporty-looking two-seat roadster that has futuristic styling inside and out. Most will recognize the MG name for producing some very interesting and very small roadsters that are considered classic vehicles today. The Cyberster is a two-seat, two-door all-electric sports car … Continue r

Why A Quality Airline Product Matters And Award Seats Aren’t Free Giveaways


View from the Wing / 3h
When you expect to be treated better than self-loading cargo when you fly, or when you come to expect an award seat for the frequent flyer miles you've earned, does that make you a freeloader? Continue reading ...

NASA Plans to Land First Person of Color on the Moon in Artemis Program


Futurism / 3h
Two Historic Firsts NASA announced that it plans to land the first person of color on the Moon as part of its Artemis Program on Friday. Acting NASA administrator Steve Jurcyzk made the announcement in a statement regarding the Biden administration’s funding request for NASA. He said that along with sending the first woman to the Moon, the agency will also be able to land the first person of colo

NASA Ingenuity helicopter flight delayed until at least April 14


SlashGear / 3h
NASA recently had the Perseverance rover placing Ingenuity helicopter on the surface of Mars for the first time. The helicopter was scheduled to have its first test flight today, but that has now been delayed, with the flight happening no earlier than April 14. The helicopter’s first flight was delayed due to a safety alert while conducting a high-speed spin … Continue reading

Oh Snap: Marvel's Avengers Campus Opens June 4th at Disney California Adventure


100+How-To Geek / 3h
Visitors at Disney’s California Adventure will have the chance to walk with Marvel superheros when the Avengers Campus opens June 4th. The “campus” features rides, restaurants, popular locations from the iconic Marvel movies, and a virtual experience that lets you sling webs like Spider-Man. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Change Your Steam Profile Picture


How-To Geek / 3h
If you’re a regular gamer on Steam, you may want to insert some of your own personality into your public profile. A good way to do this is by changing your profile picture on Steam with a custom avatar. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Google's New AR Toy Is a Portal to the Other Side of the World


How-To Geek / 3h
If you’ve ever wondered what’s on the exact opposite side of the world from you, you’re in good company. And now, with Google’s latest AR toy—dubbed Floom—you can finally see for yourself without having to purchase a spendy plane ticket. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Amazing NASA Photo Shows Bright-Blue Dunes on Mars


1KFuturism / 3h
Blue Dunes on Red Planet NASA released a stunning new photo of Mars on Thursday depicting a series of bright-blue dunes near the Red Planet’s polar cap. The image is titled “Blue Dunes on the Red Planet,” according to a statement from NASA on the image . It depicts a gorgeous 19-mile-wide area of the martian surface awash with oranges and blues that look downright trippy. Check out the stunning p

Xbox Series X restock: Walmart, Best Buy and Target – get the console this week


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The next Xbox Series X restock date is happening this week – and our Xbox restock Twitter will send you an alert.

American Jailed In Dubai For Legally Smoking Marijuana Before Trip


300+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Dubai welcomes millions of visitors from abroad annually, and it’s known for being one of the most “open” places in the Middle East. It’s a destination that people go to party and have a good time, and a vast majority of the time people leave without issues. However, that’s not always the case, and this is a good reminder of the risks… American hospitalized and then jailed in the UAE The Daily Ma

New study shows that Facebook's job ad algorithm still discriminates based on gender


76Mashable / 4h
Facebook isn't supposed to let advertisers target by things like age or gender for employment ads anymore, but a new study showed that the social network's ad algorithm is doing it anyway. More than two years after Facebook disabled that particular feature for housing and employment listings, researchers at the University of Southern California found that certain job listings mysteriously still s

Find lost items anywhere with these tiny Bluetooth trackers


61Engadget / 4h
Mu Tags attach to your essentials and allow you to locate them with an in-app map. You won’t have to worry about losing your belongings again with these attachable tracking devices.

7 of the best national parks for wheelchair users


95The Points Guy / 4h
National parks have long been some of America’s greatest assets, but over the past year, they have gained even more popularity. Thanks to huge outdoor spaces where social distancing is easy to do, more and more people are flocking to national parks to see the country’s natural beauty. While it’s fantastic that the national parks are finally getting the recognition they deserve, some aspects of th

How to Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Teams


31How-To Geek / 4h
Like many other modern applications, Microsoft Teams offers a dark mode. It works in all versions of Teams, including the Windows, Mac, web, iPhone, iPad, and Android apps. Here’s how to turn on dark mode—and how to get light mode back if you prefer that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

NASA’s Mars Helicopter Hits Error, First Flight Delayed


500+Futurism / 5h
Flight Delayed NASA has delayed the first flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter due to an error detected during a test of its rotor blades on Friday April 9. The helicopter was originally slated to take off on Sunday. However, it’s been rescheduled to take place no earlier than Wednesday April 14 due to an issue discovered during a high-speed spin rotor test, according to a statement released b


Curl up With a Good Book in Comfort With a $39 Reading Pillow With Detachable Bolster In Your Favorite Color


Lifehacker / 5h
Cheer Collection Pillow with Detachable Bolster & Headrest | $39 | Meh Read more...

20% Off Hyatt Rate, Valid At 45 Major Hotels


View from the Wing / 5h
One of the prizes in the American Airlines 40th anniversary game and sweepstakes is 20% off a Hyatt stay. American and Hyatt launched a double dip partnership two years ago. When you win the Hyatt prize though it's not 20% off a single stay , instead you're sent a coupon code for 20% off the standard rate at a specific set of hotels which is usable by anyone and reusable. Here it is. Continue rea

How to Pick a Houseplant That Will Survive in Your Kitchen


83Lifehacker / 5h
If your living spaces are already full of plants, you may be looking at adding some greenery to other rooms in your home—including the kitchen. And, like any other room in your home , your kitchen has its own microclimate, thanks to the amount of sunlight it gets, the access to fresh air, humidity levels, and the… Read more...

How to Change Your Name on Roblox


How-To Geek / 5h
Changing your name on Roblox is an easy process using your Settings page, but you’ll need to pay 1,000 units of Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, to do it. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The best tech podcasts (that aren't 'Reply All')


Mashable / 5h
So your favorite tech podcast just imploded after two beloved figures were accused of an anti-union push that contributed to a workplace culture that discriminated against colleagues of color. Now what? At the time of publication, Reply All is still on indefinite hiatus . After their recent Bon Appétit series delving into the company's unfair treatment of marginalized staff members prematurely en

Sweet Spot Sunday: Fly from Florida to Montana and everywhere in-between for 7,500 LifeMiles


35The Points Guy / 5h
Sweet Spot Sunday is a weekly series, highlighting the best-value award redemptions across loyalty programs. Star Alliance member Avianca is a South American carrier that has a third-party-run loyalty program named LifeMiles. We’ve covered it several times over the years because of the great value it can provide in booking StarAlliance partner-operated award flights. You can also routinely buy Li

Ecological impacts of solar geoengineering are highly uncertain


78Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Most geoengineering plans involve humanity doing what some volcanoes already do: inject particles into the stratosphere that reflect sunlight. (credit: NASA ) Without condoning or condemning the poorly understood tactic, recent reports suggest we should try to understand one proposed strategy to cool the planet: altering the atmosphere to reflect sunlight. Called solar radiation modific

Awesome: TSA Now Allows Full-Size Sunscreen In Carry-Ons


500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Here’s a fantastic change that’s going to save me both money and hassle. Take sunscreen through TSA checkpoints As most of you are probably aware, you’re generally limited to taking liquids of no more than 3.4 ounces (100 ml) through TSA checkpoints. There are some exceptions, like medically necessary items. Well, for those who use sunscreen, there’s some excellent news — as of April 7, 2021, you

How to Get Rid of That Musty 'Basement' Smell


42Lifehacker / 5h
Even if you don’t live somewhere with a basement (or one you can access) you’re probably familiar with the “basement” smell. It almost always includes a musty, mildewy scent, but you won’t find the same exact aroma in every basement. Read more...

Logitech says it's the end of the line for its Harmony remotes


60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Logitech won't be making or selling any of the universal remotes in the future, though current models will continue to work.

How to Change the Tracking Speed for a Trackpad or Mouse on Mac


How-To Geek / 5h
The cursor is the primary way you interact with your Mac’s screen. If the cursor speed is too slow—or too fast—it can spoil your experience. Here’s how to change the tracking speed for your trackpad and mouse on Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

MLB.TV's 'Big Inning' Shows You the Ten Minutes of Baseball That Matter


49How-To Geek / 5h
MLB.TV subscribers now have access to MLB Big Inning, a weeknight show featuring live look-ins, commentary, and highlights from all 30 teams. MLB Big Inning is baseball’s answer to NFL RedZone, and could help busy fans keep up with America’s greatest pastime. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Timothée Chalamet joins Kid Cudi and 'SNL' stars for a rap about flutes


200+Mashable / 5h
Chris Redd and Pete Davidson should really just take their hip-hop duo on tour at this point, right? The Saturday Night Live stars were joined by Kid Cudi for a musical sketch about that "weird little flute" you sometimes see in rap videos. And it's great. Just funny words and quality beats, with a side of Timothée Chalamet cameo and a last-minute appearance by Carey Mulligan, the evening's host.

Ring Video Doorbell 4 price, release date, and everything you should know


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Ring Video Doorbell 4 is Ring’s newest video doorbell , bringing key improvements to motion detection.

'SNL' imagines a Paramount+ Star Trek spin-off where it's all messy drama


400+Mashable / 6h
Imagine Star Trek, except mixed in with all the serious, professional people in the ship's bridge crew are some younger Gen Z-equivalents who are totally self-possessed and wrapped up in petty personal dramas. That's Saturday Night Live 's pitch for our next Trek spin-off on Paramount+, and honestly it works. Carey Mulligan and Mikey Day play our overly dramatic crew members, who immediately over

A new documentary highlights the visionary behind space settlement


100+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Physicist Gerry O'Neill popularized the notion of space settlement. (credit: Subtractive ) A new movie brings to life the legacy of a physicist who has played an influential—but largely unheralded—role in shaping the vision of space settlement. The documentary The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill takes its name from the 1977 book The High Frontier: Human Colonies in

New Vaccine Conspiracy Theories Are Going Viral in Arabic


300+Wired / 6h
Facebook has been criticized for failing to curb misinformation in English. But little attention has been paid to the scale of the problem in Arabic.

I couldn’t buy a PS5 so I built my own console – and lost my mind in the process


64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Instead of buying a PS5, I decided to build my own console using components I already have. It was the best and worst decision of my life.

How to use Chrome's tab manager to declutter your browser


24Mashable / 6h
I have three browser windows open at all times, each filled to the brim with tabs. It's a bit of a mess. A few months ago, though, I noticed that my Google Chrome browser was trying to help me out. A pop-up notice shared a hot tip: I could right-click tabs and group them together. My tabs were already clumped together based on different topics (over there were the COVID-19 stat sites I always che

CharaChorder Lite lets you type whole words like you’re playing a piano


SlashGear / 6h
If typing one key at a time on a QWERTY keyboard isn’t fast enough for you, the new CharaChorder Lite keyboard offers an interesting alternative. The product looks just like an ordinary QWERTY keyboard but allows users to type entire words at a time using ‘chords’ as if they were playing the piano. The result, the team claims, is a … Continue reading


8 crazy things cruise lines are doing to stay afloat


64The Points Guy / 6h
Have you ever considered traveling to Cyprus to take a cruise? We’re guessing that you haven’t, and neither has your neighbor or anyone else you know. The small island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean has never been known as a home base for cruise ships, though it does get visits from cruise vessels from time to time. Still, despite its non-status as a cruise hub, Cyprus is about to make headl

Earn $2400 Watching 24 Hours of True Crime Documentaries


100+Lifehacker / 6h
We’re now several years into true crime being a pop culture phenomenon, and although we’ve past the point of counting the days until the next season of the Serial podcast or Making a Murderer docuseries airs, it’s still a popular genre. Read more...

How to Quickly Unfollow News Channels on Nintendo Switch


How-To Geek / 6h
If you’re tired of seeing Nintendo’s news channel advertisements every time you turn on your Nintendo Switch, it’s easy to unfollow multiple game news feeds (or news from Nintendo itself) using System Settings. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

An amazing 'SNL' Weekend Update sits for an interview with the Titanic iceberg


200+Mashable / 6h
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update has traditionally been home to bizarre and off-the-wall interviews, but this one... this one is a winner. Bowen Yang, who just a couple weeks ago jokingly(?) bemoaned SNL 's unwillingness to let his "gay Passover bunny" sketch happen , returned to Weekend Update as the iceberg that sunk the Titanic. Playing the part like a celebrity with a checkered past, Yang i

Chauvin trial newscast takes an awkward turn into racial issues on the 'SNL' cold open


100+Mashable / 6h
Welcome to the "I would've voted for Obama a third time" of Saturday Night Live cold opens. The sketch show's latest episode kicked off with a newscast send-up featuring two Black hosts and two white hosts in Minnesota discussing the trial of Derek Chauvin . It doesn't go well. While everyone at the table is friendly and seems to mean while, the white hosts (Kate McKinnon and Alex Moffat) repeate

What Is 1Password’s Travel Mode, and How Do You Set It Up?


29How-To Geek / 6h
One of our favorite password managers, 1Password, allows you to temporarily remove some account credentials from all of your devices. This feature is called “Travel Mode,” and it’s incredibly useful if you’re worried about unauthorized account access while traveling. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 11 Best Apps to Help You Get Stuff Done This Spring


21How-To Geek / 6h
It’s spring, which means it’s time to shake off winter and start chipping away at your spring cleaning to-do list. There’s a lot to do and it can feel overwhelming, but with the help of these clever apps, you have a clean and organized house, and even an adorable backyard garden, in no time! Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Connect Airlines: North America’s Odd New Airline


45One Mile at a Time / 7h
While it might seem like a strange time to start a new airline, we’re seeing a couple of great new airline startups in the US, include Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways . These airlines have unique value propositions targeting leisure travelers, and will serve markets that weren’t previously served before. Well, they’re not the only airline startups in North America — Connect Airlines is another

Start Your Spring Cleaning On That Unsightly Yard With up to 30% Off Greenworks Outdoor Power Tools


24Gizmodo / 7h
Get Up to 30% off Greenworks Outdoor Power Tools | Amazon Read more...

Microsoft Teams update should take all the pain out of PowerPoint presentations


64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
PowerPoint Live makes presentations on Microsoft Teams a breeze.

What’s Making You So Gassy? This Gadget Aims to Find Out


100+Wired / 7h
The FoodMarble measures the level of hydrogen in your breath, which can tell you which foods are causing your digestion woes.

Change To TSA Liquids Rule: Full-Sized Suncreens Are Permitted Now Through Airport Security.


100+View from the Wing / 7h
At the start of the pandemic the TSA began allowing passengers to bring 12 ounces of hand sanitizer through the checkpoint , separate from their freedom baggie of liquids. And now travelers can also bring a full-sized bottle of sunscreen, since sunscreen has been added to the TSA's list of 'medically necessary' liquids, gels and aerosols. Continue reading ...

How to Delete Telegram Messages and Chat Histories


31How-To Geek / 7h
If you’ve recently ditched WhatsApp for Telegram in a bid to protect your chat privacy, you’ll probably want to know how to delete conversations from both your device and Telegram’s servers. This isn’t quite as straightforward as you may think. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Acer brings new Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops to the UAE and KSA


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Acer's latest updates to its Swift 3 and Swift 5 ultrabooks will feature new 11th-gen Intel CPUs and Intel Iris graphics

Air Serbia’s New A330 Entering Service


500+One Mile at a Time / 7h
About a month ago I wrote about how Air Serbia is swapping its sole Airbus A330 for another A330. We now have more information about when this plane will enter service, and what the business class product will look like. The story of Air Serbia’s current Airbus A330 Serbian national airline Air Serbia has operated a single Airbus A330-200 since 2016: The airline acquired this plane when it was 49

Keep Control Of Your Data With Two Years Of Private Internet Access VPN


Futurism / 7h
The rapid spread of technology has made keeping up with changes in privacy into a constant battle between consumers, corporations, and governments . And sometimes, it’s consumers against both. Fortunately, you’re not without tools to manage your security, and now you can save 72% on Private Internet Access, one of the top virtual private networks (VPNs), getting two years for $69.95 . VPNs protec

What can you cook in an air fryer?


92TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Thought about buying an air fryer but not sure what you’ll actually use it for? Here’s a look at what these versatile machines can cook.

Sony’s most popular PlayStation game franchises are heading to mobile


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SlashGear / 8h
Sony is planning a big push into the mobile gaming world, according to a new job listing from the company. Unlike Nintendo with its lukewarm mobile gaming effort, Sony plans to adapt some of its most popular game franchises for Android and iOS, something it makes clear will be a big effort toward “the future of gaming.” Sony Interactive Entertainment … Continue reading


Joss Whedon's 'The Nevers' is a weak remix of his formerly good ideas


40Mashable / 8h
Joss Whedon's creative signature has earned him millions of fans over his 24-year career as a showrunner and filmmaker. His characters are self-aware quip machines who banter like their lives depend on it. They also kick butt and squad up with allies to form distinct butt-kicking crews. In Whedon projects, people with power are morally bankrupt and his heroes fight for freedom until one of the go

How to Layer Clothes for Your Next Outdoor Adventure


100Wired / 8h
Whether you’re hiking, climbing, or backpacking, here’s how to build a layering system that can handle all that Mother Nature will throw at you.

How to Log In to Your Devices Without Passwords


200+Wired / 8h
You can use your face, fingerprint, or a wearable to get access to your gadgets. It saves you some typing—and makes you feel like a spy.

Etihad Guest Offering 50% Hotel Transfer Bonus


100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Etihad Guest can be a useful frequent flyer program. Etihad Guest miles can be easy to earn with transferrable points programs like Amex Membership Rewards , Citi ThankYou , and Capital One . On top of that, Etihad Guest has some hotel transfer partners, allowing you to convert hotel points into Etihad miles. At the moment we’re seeing a bonus being offered when you convert select partner points

What Does “TIHI” Mean, and How Do You Use It?


23How-To Geek / 8h
Have you ever seen something so uncomfortable, you didn’t have the words to describe it? “Thanks, I Hate It” might be the exact phrase you’re looking for. Here’s what it means. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Should I buy a Sony projector?


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Check out our guide to Sony projectors on the market today, for movie fans and gamers like.

Google Whitechapel in-house chip for Pixel phones: Things to know


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Last year, Google CEO Sundar Pichai made a statement that the company is investing a huge chunk into hardware and that it had a perfect roadmap for 2021. This triggered a row of speculations as tech pundits predicted Google to be venturing into the SoC space, developing its own chips for the Pixel and Chromebooks of the future. Now, according … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE design revealed in unofficial renders


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The Galaxy S21 FE is apparently going to be a little taller and wider than the standard S21 model.

ISPs could struggle to supply broadband routers thanks to chip shortage


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Report claims that while broadband providers haven’t yet run out of routers, this could conceivably happen.

Apple highlights apps, podcasts and music for Ramadan


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Apple is highlighting unique content including apps and games with special offers for Ramadan in the Middle East

Norton 360 Deluxe: what is it and what’s included?


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Get to know the features that Norton 360 Deluxe provides and where this package sits in the Norton range.

Hasbro's New $700 Optimus Prime Transforms All By Himself


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The best part about owning a Transformers toy is … well, transforming them. But it’s also the worst part because it’s never a fun process. Hasbro’s latest toy will solve that problem for a lot of money. For “just” $700, you can get an Optimus Prime that transforms itself and takes voice commands. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Sony explains its strange new Sony A7R IV and A7R III mirrorless cameras


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Sony tells us why it's released two minor upgrades to its Sony A7R IV and A7R III mirrorless cameras, in such a low-key fashion.

Level up your kitchen prep skills with a fancy knife set on sale


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TL;DR: Sharp knives are a kitchen must-have, so grab this handmade Japanese knife set on sale for $220 as of April 11. Use code SLICE22 at checkout to get the discount. You don't want to be hacking away at a nice steak with a dull knife — or worse, a butter knife. Leveling up your knife set can do wonders for your food prep skills and make life in the kitchen easier. With the handmade Japanese fo

Save on a refurbished Samsung curved monitor


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TL;DR: Boost your WFH setup with this Samsung 32-Inch UR59C Series Curved UHD Monitor , on sale for $399.99 — a 33% savings — as of April 11. Whether you use it to binge-watch your favorite TV show , to play games, or strictly for work, a good monitor can make a huge difference. If the one you currently own isn't meeting all your needs — or you're still staring at your tiny laptop screen — it's t

Save over 70% on a Private Internet Access VPN subscription that works on 10 devices


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TL;DR: Invest in a VPN for less with Private Internet Access . As of April 11, get a two-year subscription for only $69.95 — a 72% savings. If you browse the internet for any reason at all in 2021, you should be connected to a VPN. Whether you're simply logging on to check Twitter , printing out an invoice, or inspecting your bank account, having the safety net of an encrypted connection and zero

5 robot vacuums on sale to help you delegate your spring cleaning


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Not looking forward to spring cleaning ? Samesies. Luckily, robot vacuums exist. These Cybovacs from Kyvol will get the dirty floor work taken care of while you kick back and relax. Whether your home is fully carpeted, tiled, hardwood, or some mix of all three, there’s a robot vacuum cleaner on this list calling your name. As of April 11, you can save up to 22%. E30 Robot Vacuum Cleaner This vacu

This will be the summer of the robot lawn mower — get this one on sale


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TL;DR: Outsource your lawn maintenance to the MowRo RM24 Robot Lawn Mower , on sale for $849.99 — a 14% savings — as of April 11. Soaking up the summer sun is the best, unless you have to mow the lawn. If you have a riding lawn mower, it's not so bad. But push mowing is a chore no one ever wants to do. Fortunately, you no longer have to stress about it, thanks to the MowRo RM24 Robot Lawn Mower .

PS5 restock Walmart: the next date – and how people are getting a discount


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The next Walmart PS5 restock date may Thursday, April 15, but there's something you should know about its shipping times – and it may get you a discount.

iPhone 12 vs iPhone XR: two years is a long time in smartphones


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The iPhone 12 is one of the finest phones of 2021, but how does it compare to the solidly dependable (not to mention cheap) iPhone XR?


Stop using your pet's name as a password


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NCSC warns UK users to up th


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