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US & Canada Border Closure Extended (Again)


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The border closure between the US and Canada has just been extended again, through at least May 21, 2021. I think it’s worth revisiting this topic, given both the US vaccination timeline , as well as the rumors of President Biden’s plans to lift travel restrictions . Canada border closed to Americans through May 21 The border between the US and Canada has been closed for non-essential travel sinc

The outdoor security camera that sees everything


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EZVIZ’s C8C is amazing and sees things rival cameras can’t. This is what better looks like.

Record the Police


200+Gizmodo / 54min
A police officer is a convicted murderer in America today because a teenager recorded that police officer murdering a man in broad daylight and shared the video with the world. Read more...


Mushrooms recalled across US over risky contamination issue


SlashGear / 10min
A new recall covers certain packages of enoki mushrooms, the long, slim variety of mushrooms typically found in ramen and sauteed foods. The reason for the recall, which was recently published by the FDA, is potential contamination with a foodborne pathogen called Listeria that may result in fatal illnesses in vulnerable groups. This latest mushroom recall comes from Guan’s Mushrooms … Continue r

Test Out Your New Decor With a Virtual Redecorating App


Lifehacker / 14min
You dream of a couch, but have no idea how your vague inkling of a couch will actually work in your living space. Or you go to a furniture store, measurements in hand, looking to acquire a table, but walk away unsure whether said table will look all wrong, even if it technically fits in your dining room. Read more...

Senators want to block government agencies from buying Clearview AI data


33Engadget / 15min
A bipartisan bill would also ban purchases of location data without a warrant.

New Vid Shows NASA’s Mars Helicopter Kicking Up Dust During Flight


62Futurism / 15min
Dust Cloud NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity pulled off a tremendous feat on Monday , becoming the first aircraft to perform a controlled flight off the surface of another planet. The little helicopter reached a height of ten feet for roughly 30 seconds, before safely returning to the rocky surface below. NASA’s car-sized Perseverance rover filmed the spectacle from several hundred feet away. In t

Popular websites fail to meet basic Google SEO requirements


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Searchmetrics data shows serious improvements are needed among Google's top ranked websites.

Mortal Kombat Had a 'Fight Plan' to Make Sure the Action Was Balanced


Gizmodo / 18min
One of the most impressive things about Mortal Kombat is how each fight means something. When things get cooking in the second half of the film, everything that’s happened before gives each one of the various showdowns some sort of personal stakes—that’s what makes those fights shine even beyond special effects and… Read more...

New Technique Could Turn Plastic Back Into Oil, Which Is … Something


Gizmodo / 18min
There is way too much plastic in the world—and we’re making more every day, even as we struggle to find a way to get rid of the old stuff . A new study poses an interesting solution: Melting plastic bags and bottles back into the oil it was originally made from. Read more...

The CyberTruck can turn into a high-tech camper thanks to this add-on — Future Blink


Mashable / 28min
CyberLandr , a camper that can be added to the CyberTruck , comes complete with a kitchen, a living room, a spa-level bathroom, and even a Starlink satellite dish. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Tesla , Elon Musk , Starlink , and Cybertruck

Physicists Get a Good Look at an 'Exciton' for the First Time


Gizmodo / 30min
After nearly a century of probing the nature of tiny, ephemeral objects called excitons, researchers finally managed to image the structure, hinting at the true location of an electron. The findings could eventually help physicists create new states of matter or new quantum technologies. Read more...

Two Android 12 DP3 features with expansive potential


SlashGear / 32min
The third DP Beta version of Android 12 was released today with a wide array of changes and updates to the operating system for smartphones and tablets. As the software released today is a developer preview, a lot of what’s changed is items that’ve been fixed or modified to better suit the features that’ve been revealed previously. Today we’re looking … Continue reading

7 key takeaways as American, JetBlue expand again in Northeast


The Points Guy / 34min
American Airlines and JetBlue just unveiled a major Northeast-focused expansion , including 24 new routes, three new countries and eight new cities. In addition to the new route-map pins , the airlines are also streamlining connections and launching reciprocal loyalty benefits in the coming months. While there are plenty of details to unpack, here are seven of the most interesting announcements f

The Easiest Hands-Off Way to Prevent Your Card From Being Closed for Inactivity


Lifehacker / 36min
Since credit card companies are not required to give you any warning, it can come out of the blue—your credit card is suddenly closed due to inactivity, and your credit score drops. Generally, you risk having your credit card closed after 12 months of inactivity, but it can be just a few months, too, so it’s hard to… Read more...

PetSafe's Treat and Train is a useful dog trainer tool that really needs an app


Mashable / 42min
At five months pregnant, I got a puppy. I know. As several concerned friends, strangers, and even my doctor told me, I'm very brave. And sure, it's great practice. And yes, the pictures are going to be really cute. Still, we knew we had to get serious about training, so our new dog Dolly could be calm and happy when her little sister arrived. For Dolly, certain things came easily. It took about a

American Airlines Business Class Saver Awards To Europe For The Whole Family This Summer


View from the Wing / 49min
American Airlines is known for being particularly stingy with international business class award space on its own flights. I redeem AAdvantage miles more than any other airline currency, but almost always for flights on their partners. Right now, though, there are some good opportunities to spend miles for summer business class to Europe - just as several European destinations plan to re-open at

EV owners can get free ultra-fast charging on Earth Day


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Electric vehicle owners get free charging on Earth Day. The Electrify America charging network is offering free ultra-fast charging sessions across the country starting at midnight ET Thursday through 3 a.m. ET Friday. Electrify America has 569 stations, including along a cross-country route . Those stations have 2,500 fast-charger plugs in total. Those usually take about 30 minutes to add up to

A Submarine Is Missing, With 53 on Board


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Lost Contact Indonesia’s navy says it has completely lost contact with a submarine with 53 people on board, NBC News reports . The vessel, the 44-year-old German-built KRI Nanggala 402, was involved in a training exercise when it went missing north of the coast of the island of Bali. “We are still searching in the waters of Bali, 60 miles (96 km) from Bali, [for] 53 people,” Indonesia’s military

Europe's Proposed Limits on AI Would Have Global Consequences


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88Wired / 54min
The EU released draft laws that would regulate facial recognition and uses of algorithms. If it passes, the policy will impact companies in the US and China.

'How I Met Your Mother' reboot 'How I Met Your Father' is a go at Hulu with Hilary Duff


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Sure, we all know by now the story of how Ted Mosby met his kids' mother. But are you ready for the story of how some other lady met her kids' father? Hulu hopes so. The streaming service has given a 10-episode straight-to-series order to How I Met Your Father , which will star Hilary Duff as the new protagonist. HIMYM creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas will return as executive producers, with

This Sony patent could one day see AI play your PS5 games for you


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A new patent from Sony puts forward a way to train AI to play games for their players.


More than one scribe wrote the text of a Dead Sea Scroll, handwriting shows


25Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Photographic reproduction of the Great Isaiah Scroll, the best preserved of the biblical scrolls found at Qumran. It contains the entire Book of Isaiah in Hebrew, apart from some small damaged parts. (credit: Public domain ) Most of the scribes who copied the text contained in the Dead Sea Scrolls were anonymous, as they neglected to sign their work. That has made it challenging for sch

A Health Tech Company Says the Apple Watch Is Infringing on Its ECG Patents


Gizmodo / 1h
When Apple unveiled FDA-cleared ECG capabilities with the Apple Watch Series 4, it spurred a slew of other wearables companies to do the same. Now, health tech company AliveCor has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission claiming the Cupertino-based tech giant allegedly infringed on three of its… Read more...

This spit test promises to tell couples their risk of passing on common diseases


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A new startup called Orchid is offering the chance for couples planning a pregnancy to learn their risk of passing common conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, type 1 and 2 diabetes, schizophrenia, and certain cancers to their future child. Existing pre-conception tests, which are widely available, can tell you whether your future child is at risk of certain inherited disorders that are cau

Here’s our first look at Genshin Impact PS5 gameplay


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SlashGear / 1h
Last week, Sony and miHoYou announced that Genshin Impact will be getting a PlayStation 5 upgrade later this month. The upgrade will be going live alongside the game’s version 1.5 update, with both slated to land on April 28th. With just a few days left to go before the PlayStation 5 upgrade arrives, miHoYo and Sony have given us an … Continue reading

Two formerly Japan-only 'Ace Attorney' games are finally being released in English


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33Engadget / 1h
Warm up your arguing voice and limber your objection fingers, there's a new Ace Attorney game coming to town.

This enhanced NASA Mars helicopter video solves the Ingenuity dust puzzle


SlashGear / 1h
NASA has released a new, enhanced video of the Mars Ingenuity helicopter making its historic first flight earlier this week, showing the dramatic takeoff as it kicked up Martian dust while making its way into the record books. The first flight test of Ingenuity took place on Monday, April 19, and saw the helicopter launch, hover for around 30 seconds, … Continue reading

2 Barbados resorts set to reopen as part of Marriott’s all-inclusive portfolio


The Points Guy / 1h
Marriott’s fast-growing collection of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean is set to expand when it welcomes two more properties to its portfolio in the coming weeks. The House and Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels will reopen on May 18 and June 10, 2021, respectively, under the All-Inclusive by Marriott portfolio. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily new

This Device Proves Apple Could Crush Nintendo (If It Wanted To)


25Gizmodo / 1h
My phone time is usually spent sanding down the edges of my mind on TikTok and Twitter, with a “healthy” dose of emailing, calendar massaging, and capital-S Slacking to get things done. But recently, a new category of app has crept up my iPhone Screen Time leaderboard: gaming, especially through platforms like Steam… Read more...

Hawaii Plans To Exempt Vaccinated Travelers From Testing… Eventually


500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
If you’re considering traveling to Hawaii anytime soon, there are a couple of updates regarding testing and vaccination. Both of these changes had been rumored, so let’s take a look at what you need to know. Unfortunately this will probably turn out to be a disappointing update for most. Hawaii eliminating inter-island testing for select vaccinated travelers Hawaii Governor David Ige has announce

Canon EOS R3 rumor suggests it will have clever 'resolution trick'


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Some fresh rumors about the Canon EOS R3 have started to flesh out Canon's basic 'development announcement'.

The largest CPU in the world just got a massive upgrade


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The second generation of the world's largest CPU more than doubles its predecessor's specs across the board.

This is your brain on Zoom


100+TechCrunch / 1h
We all know these constant video calls are doing something to our brains. How else could we get tired and frazzled from sitting around in our own home all day? Well, now Microsoft has done a little brain science and found out that yeah, constant video calls do increase your stress and brain noise. Tell your boss! The study had 14 people participate in eight half-hour video calls, divided into fou

The U.S. Is About to Run Out of People Who Want the Vaccine


55Gizmodo / 1h
This week, all 50 states officially opened up eligibility for covid-19 vaccination to all adult residents. But while millions of Americans are still lining up to get their dose, experts warn that the country is quickly approaching a vaccine surplus, with too few takers to meet the supply we have available. Once that… Read more...

Free-to-play Xbox games no longer require Xbox Live Gold to play online


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67Engadget / 1h
Starting today, all Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S owners can play free online multiplayer games without an Xbox Live Gold membership.

Per Diem raises $2.3M to help local businesses build subscription programs


100+TechCrunch / 1h
It might be time for neighborhood restaurants and coffee shops to start thinking about a subscription business — at least according to a new Y Combinator-backed startup called Per Diem . The company is announcing today that it has raised $2.3 million in seed funding led by Two Sigma Ventures. As co-founder CEO Tomer Molovinsky put it, Per Diem helps local businesses “build their own Amazon Prime.

What You Need to Know About the New At-Home COVID Tests


24Lifehacker / 1h
In recent months, the FDA has authorized several over-the-counter COVID tests so that you don’t have to go to a testing center to find out whether you have the coronavirus. Starting this week, you can get an antigen self-test at Walgreens, Walmart, or CVS . Read more...

They hacked McDonald’s ice cream machines—and started a cold war


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / The lure of frozen deliciousness that led to uncovering insane techno craziness. (credit: NurPhoto | Getty Images) Of all the mysteries and injustices of the McDonald’s ice cream machine, the one that Jeremy O’Sullivan insists you understand first is its secret passcode. Press the cone icon on the screen of the Taylor C602 digital ice cream machine, he explains, then tap the buttons tha

Astronomers Discover Closest-Ever Black Hole to Earth


100+Futurism / 1h
Howdy Neighbor A team of scientists from The Ohio State University (OSU) say they’ve found the closest black hole to Earth ever discovered, and it’s just 1,500 light-years away. The team decided to name the black hole “The Unicorn” because of its location in the Monoceros constellation but also because it is, so far, one of a kind, according to a university press release . As for what makes it so

Android 12 DP3 update released for Pixels, not for all


SlashGear / 1h
Today the latest update to Android was released for the perusal of the lucky few able to access it. With Google I/O 2021 on the horizon, it’s just about time for Android 12 to take center stage. With Android 12 Developer Preview 3, Google suggests they’re focusing on making the operating system “smarter, easier to use, and better performing” with … Continue reading

Signal drops a bomb on the phone hack tool used by law enforcement


20SlashGear / 1h
Signal has surreptitiously declared war on smartphone data extraction tool Cellebrite, dropping heavy hints that it will update its secure messaging app in a way that could compromise any law enforcement use of the controversial analyzer. Cellebrite offers one of a number of data analysis devices – also known as phone hackers – which promise to pull out messaging logs, … Continue reading


It's Time to Switch to a Dummy Email Address on Facebook


20Lifehacker / 1h
Whether the loophole lasts a day, month, or forever, a new “Facebook Email Search” program again shows why you might not want to use your regular email address for the sprawling social media site—or any, really. As researchers found , it’s pathetically easy to hammer through a big list of of email address and link them… Read more...

Everything we know about the $59,990 electric Cadillac Lyriq


22Ars Technica / 1h
This is the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, a new electric SUV. [credit: Cadillac ] On Wednesday, Cadillac formally revealed the production version of its next SUV. Called the Lyriq, when it goes on sale next year starting at $59,990, it will join the Hummer EV as part of General Motors' third wave of electric vehicles (after Chevrolet's experiments with the EV1 and Bolt EV). If you think this vehicle looks

SpaceX denies claim that Starlink and OneWeb satellites almost collided


36Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / A stack of 60 Starlink satellites launched in 2019. (credit: SpaceX / Flickr ) SpaceX has accused satellite-broadband rival OneWeb of spreading a false story claiming that the companies' satellites nearly crashed into each other. In reality, "[t]he probability of collision never exceeded the threshold for a [collision-avoidance] maneuver, and the satellites would not have collided even

Full speed ahead: Work on Las Vegas to Los Angeles high-speed rail expected to begin this year


100+The Points Guy / 1h
Connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas via high-speed rail has been talked about for years. But it looks like this is the year when that idea may finally get on track. According to Brightline West CEO Mike Reininger, groundbreaking on the tracks for the 170-mile route between Vegas and Victorville, California is on schedule to begin later this year. He did not give a specific target date, however,

European Commission proposes strict policies to govern AI use


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36Engadget / 1h
As governments around the world consider how to regulate AI, the European Union is planning first-of-its-kind legislation that would put strict limits on the technology.

Trump’s Unfinished Border Wall Could Worsen Texas Flooding


60Gizmodo / 1h
Former President Donald Trump’s border wall loomed large in American consciousness throughout his campaign and presidency—and wreaked a path of ecological destruction as he raced to fulfill his promise to build it. And while President Joe Biden has halted construction on the wall, what has been built (or more… Read more...

MODOK's New Trailer Is Full of Head Jokes and Supervillain Throwdowns


46Gizmodo / 1h
If you were somehow uncertain that Hulu’s Marvel animated series about the bigwig in charge of AIM wasn’t going to have a joke or 60 about MODOK’s grand noggin’, well... this trailer’s got you covered. Read more...

Radioactive Fallout From Cold War Nuclear Tests Is Still Creeping Into U.S. Honey


Gizmodo / 1h
A spring break assignment for geology students has resulted in the discovery of radioactive isotopes in honey produced along the U.S. East Coast, and at levels higher than expected. The amount of radiation isn’t considered dangerous, but the finding points to the drawn-out legacy of nuclear tests done during the Cold… Read more...

OnePlus Watch is getting an always-on display after abysmal reviews


36Engadget / 1h
OnePlus is rolling out an update that should improve activity tracking.

Shang-Chi release date, trailer, cast and what we know about Marvel's new movie


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Explaining Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, one of four new Marvel movies coming this year.

This DIY Wireless Ball Cap Lets You Control Death Itself


20Gizmodo / 2h
When it comes to facing your own mortality, there are few things better than a grinning skull with creepy eyeballs. And when it comes to really freaking you out, the only way to make a grinning skull worse is to connect it to a computer and make it jerk around and gape like some degloved animatronic Abraham Lincoln… Read more...

DDR4 RAM may be the next gaming PC component to skyrocket in price 🚀


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RAM is predicted to skyrocket in price soon, so you might want to plan your PC build ASAP.

Dear Sophie: How can I get my startup off the ground and visit the US?


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Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: How can I get an H-1B without the lottery? Dear Sophie: Help!

How to Teach Kids to Appreciate Foods From Other Cultures


30Lifehacker / 2h
Cultural diversity is an important concept that shapes us as individuals and as a society. Grasping its importance at an early age means understanding and appreciating that people are different, and that’s what makes the world more interesting. In particular, teaching kids early on about different foods, eating… Read more...

China’s Space Station Will Have a Hubble-Class Telescope Attached


300+Futurism / 2h
Eyes Up China is gearing up to begin launching the pieces of its upcoming space station , Tiangong-3, into orbit. And soon thereafter, Space.com reports , the Chinese space agency will also launch a new orbital observatory with the same image quality as the Hubble Space Telescope, that will be attached to the station. The Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST) will have the same resolution as the

US Adds “Do Not Travel” Advisory For 137 Countries


300+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Yesterday there were reports that the United States was in the process of updating guidance to tell Americans not to travel to a vast majority of countries. A full list has now been published broken down by country. In this post I wanted to take a look at that, and also discuss the practical implications of this change. US adding most countries to “Do Not Travel” list The US State Department has

Bill Nelson backs NASA decision on lunar lander in confirmation hearing


300+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Bill Nelson, former Democratic senator from Florida, appears at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. (credit: Saul Loeb/AFP/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The US Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing for former Democratic Senator Bill Nelson on Wednesday to consider his nomination as NASA administrator. Nelson was warmly welcomed by his former colleagues—both Republicans and De

PS4 owners lament the shutdown of beloved “Communities” social network


20Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Don't cry for me, I'm already dead... In the world of social media, new networks are constantly popping into existence and then fading away when they fail to become the next Facebook (or Twitter, or TikTok, etc.). Still, last week's shutdown of the PS4's Communities features (and the lack of a suitable replacement on the PS5) has left many PlayStation fans bitter about the death of a vi

Senate antitrust hearing on app stores gives Apple critics a big soapbox


96TechCrunch / 2h
The latest hearing to target Big Tech will drill down on competition in Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The Senate hearing, set for Wednesday at 2:30 p,m. EDT and embedded below, will feature testimony from the two big app store gatekeepers, and three companies that have banded together to critique the immense power that Apple and Google command in the mobile software market. Last year, 13 app

iD Mobile has launched its 5G network and it comes free with all SIM only deals


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iD Mobile is the latest network to step up to the world of 5G and these are the best SIM only deals you can.


The third Android 12 developer preview improves haptics and in-app links


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43Engadget / 2h
This preview adds haptic feedback options for developers, new app launch animations and improved link management in apps, which are features we expect to arrive in the next major version of Android.

Everything coming to Netflix in May 2021


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Read more... More about Netflix , New Releases , Entertainment , and Movies Tv Shows

A Clubhouse Bug Let People Lurk in Rooms Invisibly


99Wired / 2h
The vulnerabilities opened the door to “ghosts” hiding in and disrupting rooms, where moderators would be unable to mute them.

Google launches the next developer preview of Android 12


80TechCrunch / 2h
Right on schedule, Google today launched the third developer preview of Android 12 , the latest version of its mobile operating system. According to Google’s roadmap , this will be the last developer preview before Android 12 goes into beta, which is typically also when you’ll likely see the first over-the-air updates for nondevelopers who want to try it out. For now, developers still have to fla

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles confirmed for worldwide release


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SlashGear / 2h
Capcom today announced a new Ace Attorney compilation that will bundle together two titles in the series that have previously never been released outside of Japan. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is the name of this upcoming release, and as the title suggests, it will include both titles in the spin-off series The Great Ace Attorney. Fans have been waiting … Continue reading

Bone-In, Skin-On Thighs Are the Easiest Chicken for Beginners


20Lifehacker / 2h
For reasons I cannot fathom (‘80s and ‘90s diet culture), many people my age started their chicken-cooking journey with boneless, skinless breasts. In their defense, breasts do look simple, almost sterile—it’s a piece of pure meat without bones or fat to “deal with.” But bones and fat are what make meat taste good,… Read more...

I took the latest Buffalo Wild Wings challenge, and my face is on fire


Mashable / 2h
Mashable's resident Buffalo Wild Wings super fan Tim Marcin aimed for glory, eating 10 scorching hot wings in under 5 minutes. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Buffalo Wings , Carolina Reaper , Hot Wings , and Culture

Affect raises a seed round to grow its stimulant abuse recovery service


100+TechCrunch / 2h
There are any number of seed rounds that cross our desks every day, a never-ending march of enterprise software, consumer apps, games, hardware, biotech and sometimes even a space startup. But amid the regular flow of funding news, it’s still rare to come across a company raising money to take on addiction with software. So when Affect’s $1 million seed round from AlleyCorp came to my attention,

Apple Sticking the M1 in Every Product Is Really Weird for a PC User


Gizmodo / 2h
Apple showed off its new M1-powered iMac yesterday, and it sure does come in a lot of beautiful colors. Aside from the processor, there are a few neat features, like a magnetic power cord and an Ethernet port in the power block, and the entire thing has been slimmed down to just 0.6 inches (11.5 millimeters) thick.… Read more...

The Social Cost of Methane Is Much Higher in the U.S. Than Current Government Estimates


Gizmodo / 2h
Climate experts and lawmakers often refer to the social cost of carbon, which is an approximate cost of the net harm caused per ton of carbon dioxide dumped in the atmosphere. A new study , published in Nature on Wednesday, looks at the social cost of a different greenhouse gas: methane. The findings show that the cost… Read more...

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT topples Nvidia to claim GPU clock speed record


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Graphics card hits 3.2GHz - beating the GTX 1080 Ti's previous record

Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition set for F1 2020


SlashGear / 2h
There’s a gaming controller in the mix this week made by Thrustmaster that’ll make all your other gaming steering wheels look pathetic by comparison. This is the Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition, and it’s absurdly detailed. This game works with the game F1 2020 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, right out the box … Continue reading

Shang-Chi's Toys Tease Martial Arts Mayhem and Awkwafina's Furry New Friend


24Gizmodo / 2h
With our first good look at Disney’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings having dropped on Monday, we’ve also got the inevitable deluge of tie-in merchandise giving us a sneak peek at plastic incarnations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s new heroes and villains. While they mostly give us an opportunity to see… Read more...

Samsung starts official smartphone upcycling program


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52Ars Technica / 2h
Samsung's upcycling program can turn an old smartphone into an audio baby monitor. [credit: Samsung ] Samsung on Wednesday kicked off something genuinely innovative in the smartphone market: an official consumer upcycling program. Samsung's " Galaxy Upcycling at Home " initiative was announced at CES 2021, and today it enters a "beta" release. The program allows users to transform old phones into

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut’s voice acting is a much needed accessibility feature


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The inclusion of voice acting in Disco Elysium: The Final Cut makes the game more accessible and shows how other games can do better.

3D printing is finally being given the respect it deserves


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The pandemic allowed 3D printing to emerge as a viable manufacturing technology.

Google Meet gets new UI, Data Saver option and video backgrounds


SlashGear / 2h
Google Meet is getting a revamp, with the video calling platform debuting a new UI, a Data Saver option to trim bandwidth costs, and new video backgrounds among other changes. The most important thing, though, is arguably what isn’t changing, with Google still keeping Meet free to use – at least through June. Google Meet Data Saver also focuses on … Continue reading

Figma introduces a whiteboard tool called FigJam


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Figma spent years in stealth before launching its web-based collaborative design tool. Since coming into the light, the company has been iterating quickly. Today, Figma launches its biggest product update to date. Meet FigJam, Figma’s new whiteboarding tool. The entire concept of Figma stemmed from the fact that designers were taking up much more space at the figurative table and needed a place t

‘Conscience laws’ endanger patients and contradict healthtech’s core values


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Lena Levin Contributor Lena Levin is co-founder and CEO of Via Surgical , a leading developer of novel surgical fixation solutions. Recent laws allowing healthcare providers to refuse care because of conscientious beliefs and denying care to transgender individuals might not seem like an issue for the tech industry at first blush, but these types of legislation directly contradict the core values

Why Is Big Tech Under Assault? Power.


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Tech executives wanted to change the world, and they did. Of course we’re now questioning them.


Cadillac's first all-electric car packs a mammoth 33-inch screen


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Cadillac has announced its first fully-electric car, the Lyriq.

Foxconn’s Wisconsin factory plans scaled back dramatically


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It was “the eighth wonder of the world,” Donald Trump said, driving a golden shovel into the ground. The then-president touted Foxconn’s planned Wisconsin factory as a major win for his economic goals. A year and a half later, the future of the manufacturing deal is far less certain. Earlier this week, the state announced a dramatic scaling back of a plan it had hoped would return blue-collar job

Apple didn't announce a new M1 MacBook Pro, but at least the 2020 model is on sale


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SAVE $100: As of April 21, last year's 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M1 chip is on sale on Amazon for up to 8% off — get the 256GB model for only $1,199 (normally $1,299) or the 512GB version for just $1,399 (usually $1,499). For all the exciting reveals at Apple's April 20 Spring Launched event — AirTags ! A purple iPhone 12 ! A rainbow of iMacs ! An acceptable Apple TV remote ! A beefier iPa

American Will Fly A321Ts Between BOS & LAX


100+One Mile at a Time / 3h
American Airlines has today announced a significant product upgrade on one transcon route, in addition to announcing a new route between New York and Delhi . American will fly A321Ts out of Boston As of November 2, 2021, American Airlines will begin exclusively flying A321Ts on flights between Boston and Los Angeles . American Airlines’ A321T first class This is being done as part of American’s s

This has just become a big week for AI regulation


80MIT Technology Review / 3h
It’s a bumper week for government pushback on the misuse of artificial intelligence . Today the EU released its long-awaited set of AI regulations , an early draft of which leaked last week . The regulations are wide ranging, with restrictions on mass surveillance and the use of AI to manipulate people. But a statement of intent from the US Federal Trade Commission, outlined in a short blog post

Seven House Republicans pledge to take no donations from major tech companies.


300+NYT > Technology / 3h
The lawmakers said that the companies limited the reach of conservative voices.

Google Meet is getting a mouth-watering visual upgrade


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Google has announced a range of new UI upgrades for Meet, as well as behind the scenes changes to boost performance.

Apple AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3: which true wireless earbuds are best for you?


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Both the AirPods Pro and the Sony WF-1000XM3 are great, but which model wins when we put them head-to-head?

2021’s World Car of the Year goes to the electric Volkswagen ID.4


26Ars Technica / 3h
The Volkswagen ID.4 has won 2021's World Car of the Year award. [credit: Volkswagen ] The real measure of success for Volkswagen's embrace of electric vehicles (EV) post-dieselgate will be how many the company can sell each year. But on Tuesday, VW's job might have gotten a little easier. That's because the new ID.4 crossover just won this year's World Car of the Year award, beating two other fin

Magic Leap 2 is coming later this year, says CEO Peggy Johnson


96Engadget / 3h
The business-focused headset will be generally available to buy in early 2022.

Background replacement videos are coming to Google Meet


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33Engadget / 3h
Along with other updates, you'll have more control over how you see your own feed.

Google Meet gets a refreshed UI, multipinning, autozoom and more


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83TechCrunch / 3h
Google today announced a major update to Meet , its video-meeting service, which brings several user interface tweaks for desktop users, as well as quite a bit of new functionality, including multipinning so that you can highlight multiple feeds instead of just one, as well as new AI-driven video capabilities for light adjustments, autozoom and a new Data Saver feature that limits data usage on s

Ted Nugent, Who Said COVID Was a Hoax, Catches COVID


500+Futurism / 3h
Musician, renowned loudmouth, and staunch Trump supporter Ted Nugent tested positive for COVID-19 after writing off the pandemic — which, for the record, has killed more than three million people worldwide so far — as a hoax, People reports . “I was tested positive today. I got the Chinese sh*t,” he said in a video uploaded to Facebook on Monday, in an apparent reference to the blatantly racist c

How to Hide All Those Unseemly Cords and Cables


Lifehacker / 3h
Somehow, in 2021, when everything is “wireless” this and “bluetooth” that and “AirPlay” that and “Alexa” this, there are still wires hanging out of everything. Your desk, media console, nightstand—and, in the work from home era, probably your dining table, too—are laden with so many wires and tripping hazards, you… Read more...

Creator+ raises $12M to build a film studio and streaming service focused on digital storytellers


100+TechCrunch / 3h
In the words of co-founder and CEO Jonathan Shambroom, Creator+ is a new startup that will “finance, produce and distribute feature-length films from today’s top creators and emerging storytellers.” The company is coming out of stealth today and also announcing that it has raised $12 million in funding led by Petra Group and Freestyle Capital, with participation from Jake Roper, Peter Hollens, We

Xbox free to play games no longer require Xbox Live Gold subscription


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Microsoft has rolled out a major change to Xbox Live, meaning free-to-play games no longer require Xbox Live Gold.

American Airlines Launching More India Service And Several Other Routes


30View from the Wing / 3h
With the Department of Justice ramping up its investigation of American's partnership with JetBlue at the behest of competitors , this 'Northeastern alliance' is out today with exciting new routes demonstrating the additional flying that becomes possible through the partnership - and just how much more formidable the competition with Delta and United becomes in the Northeast as a result. Continue

TCL Mini LED TVs will cost the same as a budget OLED


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Pricing is confirmed for the TCL C825 QLED with Mini LED backlighting, and it's looking mighty competitive compared to OLED TV prices.

iPad Pro deals drop to new record price lows after 2021 models announced


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iPad Pro deals are offering up some excellent prices this week, after the next generation was announced at Apple's Spring event.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' is getting another spikey sidekick


76Engadget / 3h
A familiar sidekick is headed to the Sonic sequel.


iOS 14.5 release and how it’ll change your iPhone and iPad experience


21SlashGear / 3h
A major software update is about to appear on your iPhone and iPad. It’s called iOS 14.5, and it may be the most important upgrade you might never know happened. I say “might never know” because the most significant part of this software has to do with the ways in which iOS 14.5 affects user privacy, stopping user data tracking … Continue reading

Fallout From Nuclear Bomb Tests Is Showing Up in This Popular Food


23Futurism / 3h
Extra Flavoring Honey from the southeast United States comes with a little bit of extra seasoning: radioactive fallout from the military’s hundreds of aboveground nuclear bomb tests in the middle of the 20th century. It turns out that plants can confuse radiocesium, a radioactive isotope given off by the nuclear blasts, for the nutrient potassium, Science Magazine reports , a biological mixup tha

4 ways martech will shift in 2021


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Tim Parkin Contributor Tim Parkin, president of Parkin Consulting , is a consultant, advisor, and coach to marketing executives globally. He specializes in helping marketing teams optimize performance, accelerate growth, and maximize their results. The tidal wave of growth is upon us — an unprecedented economic boom that will manifest later this year, bringing significant investments, acquisition

Tribal Credit, which provides credit cards to startups in emerging markets, raises $34.3M


100+TechCrunch / 3h
The B2B payments space has seen an explosion in demand, and investor interest, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses try to figure out how to pay each other digitally. The challenges become even more complex when dealing with cross-border payments. Startups that were formed before the pandemic stand to benefit from the shift. One such startup, Tribal Credit , launched its beta in lat

PlayStation Plus Video Pass leak could give you a new bill to pay


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SlashGear / 3h
It looks like Sony might be preparing to roll some kind of video streaming component into PlayStation Plus. A new leak suggests that Sony is prepping a service called “PlayStation Plus Video Pass,” though what, specifically, the Video Pass will entail is still unknown. Could this be one part of Sony’s response to Xbox Game Pass? Unfortunately, it’s too early … Continue reading

Incredible Fossil Skeleton Reveals an Ancient Human Relative Who Swung Through Trees


57Gizmodo / 3h
The fossilized shoulder joint of an early hominin named “Little Foot” suggests the upright-walking species was also proficient at swinging through trees, at a skill long gone among modern humans. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G could get a better chipset


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It looks like Samsung's about to launch a version of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G with a Snapdragon 865 chipset.

The ultimate guide to earning and redeeming TAP Miles&Go


The Points Guy / 3h
TAP Air Portugal is the flag carrier airline of Portugal and a member of the Star Alliance. The airline uses an all-Airbus fleet to transport passengers to more than 90 destinations in 37 countries across Europe, Africa, North America and South America. If you are a U.S.-based traveler, it’s entirely possible you’ve barely heard of TAP and may have never considered its frequent flyer program … un

What's New on Netflix in May 2021


Lifehacker / 3h
After a rather limp April slate , Netflix is springing into summer blockbuster season in May, packing its release schedule full of original films, high-profile pandemic acquisitions, and long-awaited new seasons of a few of its most popular series (or at least a few with vocal online fanbases—we see you, Castlevania … Read more...

Spoil your mom this year with Mother's Day deals from Amazon


20Mashable / 3h
Spoil your mom this Mother's Day with these deals from Amazon as of April 21: BEST FOR THE ADVENTUROUS MOM: GoPro HERO8 Black — Save $50 BEST FOR THE MOM WHO LIVES FAR AWAY: Facebook Portal TV — Save $30 BEST FOR THE MUSIC LOVER: JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth Speaker — Save $50 Mother's Day is quickly approaching, so it's time to start thinking about gifts to honor the special moms, grandmas, and other

Amazon is opening a hair salon in London


300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
The salon will use augmented reality to show styles and colours on clients before they have their hair done.

Quibi’s content is coming to Roku as ‘Roku Originals,’ will kick off Roku’s investment in original content


84TechCrunch / 3h
Earlier this year, Roku acquired the program catalog from Quibi , the short-form video app backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg that had failed to gain traction amid the pandemic, despite nearly $2 billion in financing . Quibi had been designed for on-the-go viewing, but launched when users were staying at home — watching TV on bigger screens and for longer periods of time. But now Quibil’s shows will re

Apple AirTags: The highs and lows of these $29 trackers


SlashGear / 3h
Apple’s cheapest product of this week’s big new hardware showcase was arguably its most interesting, with AirTags finally delivering the much-anticipated launch of the company’s first tracker. Taking on Tile and other item tracking tags, Apple’s system mixes some augmented reality cleverness with the huge number of its devices in the wild to make finding lost keys, bags, luggage, or … Continue re

Patch these SonicWall zero-days now, customers warned


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The zero-day vulnerabilities existed in all SonicWall email security products.

You Can Finally Buy the Flatcat That Looks Like Someone Turned Roadkill Into a Robotic Pet


36Gizmodo / 4h
Does a robotic pet have to look and behave exactly like a real dog or cat to entice its owners to interact with it? With the Aibo Sony seems to think so, but the creators of the flatcat disagree. First revealed a couple of months ago , the robotic roadkill is finally available for sale through Kickstarter , but like any… Read more...

How to Stop Android Notifications from Popping up on Your Screen


How-To Geek / 4h
Android notifications are great, but they’re not perfect. The way that some notifications pop up on the screen can be annoying, especially if they’re not important. Thankfully, you can stop this from happening. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

These 4 Yoga Apps Will Help You Strike a Zen Pose


How-To Geek / 4h
Yoga is the perfect blend of working out and meditation. It’s the perfect way to combat anxiety, assist with weight loss, and improve your flexibility. Plus, you can do yoga workouts from the comfort of your own home. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Amazon Is Offering 10 Free eBooks for World Book Day (And You Don't Need Prime)


45How-To Geek / 4h
Amazon is giving away 10 Kindle eBooks to celebrate UNESCO’s World Book Day. The selection of free books come from authors around the world, and spans genres like historical fiction, love stories, and memories. You don’t need a Prime account or Fire tablet to claim the free books, but you do need an Amazon account. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Don't Board a Plane Without These Carry-On Essentials


20How-To Geek / 4h
If you’ve ever flown anywhere, you probably know how it feels to get to the airport, only to realize you’re missing an essential item. These must-pack carry-on items will ensure you always have what you need for a comfortable flight. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

PlayStation Plus could soon include a video service


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Sony may offer movies to PlayStation Plus subscribers through a briefly hinted-at Video Pass service.


The Trailer for Werewolves Within Makes It Look Like a Clawfully Fun Flick


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You know what’s worse than a werewolf ? A secret werewolf. That the sort of monster that can tear a community apart—unless Veep ’s Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub (our would-be Squirrel Girl ) can hold it together while searching for the hidden, furry killer. Read more...

American Airlines Launching New York To Delhi Route


500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
American Airlines has announced yet another ultra long haul route, and it’s an interesting one. American adds New York to Delhi service As of October 31, 2021, American Airlines will launch a new route between New York (JFK) and Delhi (DEL) . The route will operate year-round, with daily frequencies during peak season (November 17 through January 3), and 3x weekly frequencies for the rest of the

American Airlines, JetBlue unveil 24 new routes, 8 new cities in next phase of Northeast Alliance


1KThe Points Guy / 4h
American Airlines and JetBlue have just announced another major expansion in New York and Boston. Fueled by the two carriers’ nascent Northeast Alliance , the carriers are adding a slew of new routes, touching down in new countries and improving the passenger experience both on the ground and in the air. Let’s dive into the details. Highlights: 7 key takeaways as American, JetBlue expand again in

Investigators Issue Search Warrant for Data From Deadly Tesla Crash


76Futurism / 4h
A Tesla Model S was involved in a fatal and fiery crash near Houston, Texas, over the weekend. Confounding first responders was the fact that nobody was in the driver’s seat, leading many to believe the vehicle may have had its Autopilot feature turned on at the time of the deadly wreck. But according to a tweet by Tesla CEO — and ersatz PR manager — Elon Musk, “data showed that data logs recover

Some Climate Tipping Points May Be Reversible, If We Act Fast


39Gizmodo / 4h
In the already-glum world of climate research, tipping points are one of the least rosy areas of study. The collapse of crucial systems in response to passing certain levels of planetary heating isn’t exactly uplifting stuff. Read more...

PlayStation Plus Video Pass leaks, possibly bringing movie rentals to subscribers


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A description for something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass has leaked, indicating Sony could be expanding PlayStation Plus.

Keep your gaming laptop safe with this $32 cooling stand


24Engadget / 4h
Gaming laptops run hot, and the HAVIT Cooling Pad is Amazon’s choice for keeping them cool. This cooling stand uses three large, quiet fans running at up to 1,000 RPM to protect your laptop from overheating.

The new iPad Pro 2021 could be the tablet that can actually replace your laptop


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Apple has been trying to get people to ditch their laptops for an iPad for years, but with the new M1-powered iPad Pro (2021), it looks like it has succeeded.

Nasty VPN vulnerability used to eavesdrop on companies across the globe


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US government organizations are said to be among the victims.

Bowers & Wilkins' Pi7 earbuds: Great sound, noise cancellation that's almost too good


24Mashable / 4h
British hi-fi company Bowers & Wilkins is renowned for its speakers. The company made the foray into building headphones a few years ago, with great results . Now, it's launching its first wireless earbuds: the Pi7, which is the flagship model, alongside the slightly less powerful Pi5. Both models are visually similar: they're truly wireless buds with an accompanying case that doubles as a charge

Samsung's New Upcycling Program Allows You To Turn an Old Galaxy Phone Into a New IoT Device


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Usually, when a phone gets worn down, you recycle it or trade it in for a new one. But with its new upcycling program, Samsung is trying to help people convert old Galaxy phones into new IoT devices. Read more...

New 2021 LEGO R2-D2 ready for May the 4th


60SlashGear / 4h
There’s a new LEGO R2-D2 model in the Star Wars universe, new for 2021, a new take on an evolving build. This isn’t the first time LEGO’s delivered an R2-D2 at this scale – it IS the first time a LEGO R2-D2 at this scale has had this particular set of features and details. This R2-D2 was created specifically with … Continue reading

Latest Technics turntable is a more affordable successor to the SL-1500C


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Technics has announced its latest entry-level turntable, the SL-100C.

6 resources to help UK small businesses thrive


Mashable / 4h
Even the most venerated B-school grad knows that an entrepreneur’s education is never complete. It doesn’t end with a degree, a product launch, or even an IPO. There is always another lesson to learn—and almost without fail, it will crop up when and where you least expect it. Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur with a slew of startups under your belt or a first-time business owner just learning

All about Eve: The upstart PC brand struggling to pay back jilted customers


40Engadget / 4h
Three years after the first Eve-branded computers went on sale, some customers still haven’t received their machines, and attempts to reclaim their money have largely gone unanswered. Now, with a bevy of new products in the works — including a follow-up to that original V PC — Eve seemingly hopes its new customers will forget how much it still owes some of its earliest backers.

Europe Proposes Strict Rules for Artificial Intelligence


1KNYT > Technology / 4h
The regulations would have far-reaching implications for tech firms like Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft, which have poured resources into developing the technology.

How to Pack More Stuff On Your Bike


20Lifehacker / 4h
Summer is approaching, which might mean you’re itching to commute great distances on your bike, perhaps ferrying many of your personal belongings to a beach, lake, or another distant, sun-dappled venue. Or maybe you just want to bike to the grocery store. Read more...

Cyber Fordism: standardizing the digital world of vehicles


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As connectivity explodes across the modern world, the automotive industry prepares for the next revolution.

The Stowaway Soundtrack Sets a Deceptively Gorgeous Mood for Deep-Space Danger


80Gizmodo / 4h
Tomorrow, Netflix will release Stowaway starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, Toni Collette, and Shamier Anderson. The sci-fi tale features a Mars mission that’s unexpectedly thrust into peril when the crew discovers... well, read the title. Today, io9 is debuting an atmospheric track from the soundtrack by Volker… Read more...

A cooling trend in public markets makes UiPath’s down-round IPO a win for the company


100+TechCrunch / 4h
Robotic process automation (RPA) unicorn UiPath last night priced its IPO at $56 per share , above its raised price target range of $52 to $54 . The company sold 9,416,384 shares at that price, alongside 14,474,393 from existing shareholders. Its underwriters can purchase 3,583,616 shares at its IPO price if they so choose. UiPath raised $527.3 million on a gross basis for the primary shares that


Data sovereignty challenges in the cloud landscape


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There are so many challenges in the data and cloud industry that can’t be solved through one fell swoop.

Hawkeye on Disney Plus has finished filming – but is Clint Barton's story done?


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Production on Marvel's Hawkeye TV show has ended, but one of its stars has hinted there's more to come in the future.

Russia Confirms That It’s Abandoning the International Space Station


3KFuturism / 4h
Severing Ties Dmitry Rogozin, the hot-tempered head of Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos, has confirmed that the country will pull out of the International Space Station after 20 years of continuous international occupation of the aging orbital research outpost, the Financial Times reports . It’s the end of decades of cooperation in space, severing significant ties between Russia’s space

How to Change the Background in Microsoft Planner


How-To Geek / 4h
Microsoft Planner is a useful work manager, but out of the box, it’s very plain and impersonal. Give your plans a little more life and color by adding a background from Microsoft’s selection of Designer-chosen images. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to detect security vulnerabilities and prevent risks


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Any company is constantly under attack from a variety of sources. The simple truth is that there are too many risks that cannot be dealt with successfully.

Google offers biggest discount yet on Pixel Buds


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Google Pixel Buds deals can save you £50 this week, as Google offers its biggest discount yet on the true wireless earbuds.

Sony takes aim at Xbox Game Pass with PlayStation Plus Video Pass


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200+Ars Technica / 5h
The name may not be final, but this image's appearance on official PlayStation servers hints loudly at a PlayStation-exclusive video service in the near future. [credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment ] As the battle of subscription gaming services heats up, Sony appears poised to offer a new perk to PlayStation console owners: Sony movies with your Sony games. A logo for a new service, dubbed Pl

One of the best Star Wars games ever is reportedly getting a remake


SlashGear / 5h
There’s been no lack of excellent Star Wars games released throughout the years, but one of the most fondly-remembered has to be Knights of the Old Republic. Created by BioWare in 2003, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic spawned a sequel and an eventual MMO that’s still going strong to this day. There have been rumors swirling of a … Continue reading

Three has the perfect budget SIM only deal: 30GB of data for just £10 a month


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
This new SIM only deal scores you 30GB of data while only charging £10 a month making it a great overall option.

Remote hiring startup Deel raises $156M at a $1.25B valuation after 20x growth in 2020


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Many of the world’s organizations shifted to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even as more people are vaccinated and offices are planning re-openings, it’s clear that for some organizations, remote work is here to stay. Deel, a startup that provides payroll, compliance tools and other services to help businesses hire remotely, has seen increased demand in the wake of this shift. And

Riding in the Lucid Air luxury EV


92Engadget / 5h
Ahead of beginning the deliveries of the Lucid Air to customers in the second half of this year, the electric vehicle startup gave us a ride in its Grand Touring release candidate vehicle.

How to Fix Your Phone After Downloading 'WhatsApp Pink'


36Lifehacker / 5h
Security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia took to Twitter the other day to warn about a new scam making the rounds—the goofily named “WhatsApp Pink.” This Android app promises to be a fun new variant of the popular chat app that comes with an all-pink UI. And while the “pink app” part might be true, the app isn’t… Read more...

The rise of the next Coinbase, thanks to Coinbase


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture-capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For this week’s deep dive Natasha and Alex and Danny wanted to chat crypto. No, not cryptography, but cryptocurrency. The topic has been hot in recent months thanks to Coinbase, recent weeks thanks to the rapid price appreciation in the value of many coins, and in rec

SoftBank bets big on a ‘digital Ellis Island’


200+TechCrunch / 5h
Welcome Tech , which has built a digital platform aimed at immigrants and their families, has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round co-led by TTV Capital, Owl Ventures and SoftBank Group Corp.’s SB Opportunity Fund . Crosscut Ventures, Mubadala Capital, Next Play Capital and Owl Capital also participated in the financing, which brings the Los Angeles-based company’s total raised to $50 m

Looking for affordable flowers for Mother's Day? Shop this sale.


Mashable / 5h
Save $15: Through April 22, get a deluxe bouquet from The Bouqs Co. for the price of an original with the code 2XBLOOMS. A bouquet of flowers is probably the most cliché Mother's Day gift , but that's because it's a consistently good gift. A fresh bundle of flowers brings some life and color to a room — who doesn't love that? The problem, though, is that bouquets of flowers can lowkey get pretty

Best Credit Cards For Everyday Spending (2021)


100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
For those in the United States with good credit, the best way to rack up points is through credit cards. This can include the welcome bonuses offered by cards , the points offered for spending on cards, and all kinds of other offers . I’ve written in the past about the credit cards I use for each major bonus category . Nowadays it’s possible to earn 2-5x points on many of the things we spend most

American Removes Basic Economy Fare Restrictions, Offers Better Value Than Competitors


20View from the Wing / 5h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Flyers can now book COVID-19 tests, be cleared to travel via United’s app


68The Points Guy / 5h
As more Americans return to the skies, one of the biggest challenges continues to be locking in a COVID-19 test — a requirement for travel to many destinations, even after you’ve completed your vaccine . The major U.S. airlines have all rolled out solutions to help simplify the process , for both passengers and check-in agents alike. Now, United Airlines is giving its tool — called the “Travel-Re

Watch Apple’s big videos from its iMac, AirTags and iPad Pro event


SlashGear / 5h
Apple’s first event of the year delivered both some of its smallest products and its largest, with AirTags through to iMac making their debut at the “Spring Loaded” launch. With plenty packed into a one hour video stream, handily there are video overviews of all four of the main product announcements to help you decide which might be worth opening … Continue reading

Discount grocery startup Misfits Market raises $200M


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Misfits Market , a startup known for selling “ugly” fruits and vegetables at discount prices, announced this morning that it has raised $200 million in Series C funding. The company says this brings its total funding to $301.5 million and moves its valuation into unicorn territory (i.e. above $1 billion). It isn’t getting any more specific about that valuation, though Bloomberg reports that it’s


You Can Now Get a 10Gbps Ethernet Port on the M1 Mac Mini


61Gizmodo / 5h
While all eyes were on the colorful M1 iMacs at yesterday’s Spring Loaded event, Apple also quietly updated the M1 Mac Mini. You can now configure it with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port! Read more...

Amazon is bringing its Amazon One palm scanner to select Whole Foods as a payment option


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Amazon is bringing its new biometric device, the Amazon One scanner, to Whole Foods store. The retail giant this past fall introduced the Amazon One scanner, which allows shoppers to enter a store by having their palm scanned. The customer’s palm signature can be associated with their payment mechanism in a retail environment — like Amazon’s cashier-less Amazon Go stores, where customers shop, th

Stix expands from at-home pregnancy and ovulation tests to UTI products with $3.5M seed


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Companies like Ro and Hims have capitalized on the need for more seamless and discreet access to health and wellness products that are part of everyday life. For men. Stix is looking to do the same for women, and has today announced the raise of a $3.5 million seed round. The financing was co-led by Resolute Ventures and SWAT equity partners, with participation from Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accel

'Werewolves Within' trailer turns a small-town nightmare into comedy


100+Mashable / 5h
Look. Mashable Entertainment loves Veep , and in particular we love the character of Richard Splett, played by Detroiters star and co-creator Sam Richardson. So when a horror-comedy about small-town life getting turned upside down by an unknown creature comes along starring Sam, we're going to stan. This first trailer for Werewolves Within introduces us to the town of Beaverfield, where Richardso

The Tamagotchi Pix lets you take digital pet selfies


43Engadget / 5h
The new Tamagotchi Pix has a camera for taking photos with your pet.

Sound Reactive Bluetooth Speaker Uses Magnetic Ferrofluid to Become a Real-Life Winamp Visualizer


300+Gizmodo / 5h
Years before the iPod was a thing, many of us relied on an app called Winamp to listen to MP3s. It was free, it was simple, but most of us used it for its visualizers that created complex, trippy animations synced to our music. Artist Dakd Jung has created a real-life version of those visualizers with a custom… Read more...

Someone minted an NFT of the low-key Photoshop we made to try to get people to vote for Equity in the Webbys


72TechCrunch / 5h
Our venture capital-focused podcast Equity made it to the finals of its category in the Webbys, a digital awards show for digital things. We were pretty stoked about it. Natasha , in fact, was both excited and ready to go to battle with editing tools so that we could share an image of sorts in an attempt to garner more votes. We’d like to win, frankly. Then Patrick Sutton who works at Avalanche,

Apple supplier is the latest target of a $50 million ransomware hack


80Engadget / 5h
Apple's key MacBook supplier, Quanta, is the target of ransomware hackers threatening to leak Mac blueprints

OneSoil raises $5 million for its farm monitoring tech


300+TechCrunch / 5h
OneSoil , a company selling technology to help farmers monitor fields and increase yields, has raised $5 million from international investors Almaz Capital and PortfoLion. The company’s tech integrates satellite imagery with mobile and desktop applications for farming analytics. These offerings include both remote crop monitoring, variable-rate seed and fertilizer applications that can reduce the

Capital One Miles: Everything You Need To Know


100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
In general I recommend earning transferable points currencies with your credit cards whenever possible, to give you flexibility. Capital One has one of the four major transferable points currencies, and in this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at how the program works. This is especially worth understanding in light of the recent changes made to Capital One’s mileage program . Basics of the

COVID-19 testing is too expensive, airline trade group says


84The Points Guy / 5h
Pre-travel COVID-19 testing is too expensive, the head of the trade association of airlines around the world said on Tuesday. “The cost of testing should be significantly lower than it is. I think we’ve got to challenge whether PCR testing is necessary,” said Willie Walsh, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), according to Reuters . Travelers hitting the road for the fir

New iPad Pro's Center Stage camera trick can work with any video conferencing app


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Center Stage keeps you in the center of the frame in video calls, and you won't be limited to using it with FaceTime.

Facebook snafu exposes millions of private email addresses


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A new hacking tool can extract millions of email addresses linked to Facebook accounts.

How to Create a Guest Mode Desktop Shortcut for Chrome or Edge


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Chrome and Edge both offer a guest mode that keeps your browsing isolated from your main profiles. If you access guest mode too frequently, you can add its shortcut to your Windows desktop. This makes opening guest mode even easier. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Simplify Docker Compose Files With YAML Anchors and Extensions


How-To Geek / 5h
Docker Compose lets you manage multiple Docker containers and their associated resources such as volumes and networks. You write declarative YAML files which Compose uses to create your container stack. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Discovery of Mass Death Site Bolsters Theory That Tyrannosaurs Hunted in Packs


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A remarkable fossil site in Utah, in which several tyrannosaurs were found buried together, strengthens a burgeoning theory that these fearsome creatures hunted in packs, similar to wolves. Read more...

Xbox Series X restock: GameStop time revealed – you can buy it right now


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Here's and and where you can buy Xbox Series X even though it's sold out everywhere imaginable. Get it fast.

The latest Google mesh WiFi system is 20 percent off at Adorama


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Google's mesh WiFi system is 20 percent off at Adorama, bringing it down to $160.

2023 Cadillac Lyriq price revealed as electric SUV gets a launch date


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SlashGear / 6h
Cadillac has confirmed pricing for the 2023 Lyriq, its all-electric luxury crossover, ahead of reservations opening in September this year. Second of the models to launch based on GM’s Ultium platform, Lyriq will be priced from $59,990 (including destination), though deliveries won’t actually begin until the first half of 2022. It’s the same architecture as we’ve seen GMC use for … Continue readi

The Witcher Could Return to Netflix Sooner Than You'd Thought


60Gizmodo / 6h
A sequel to 47 Ronin is coming, with some cyberpunk flair. Stellan Skarsgard teases his role in Dune . Greg Russo wants to go back to the manga for the Death Note sequel. Plus, what’s coming on Supergirl , and Showtime’s The Man Who Fell to Earth adaptation picks up another actor. Spoilers, away! Read more...


Ericsson 'well placed' to capture 5G momentum as sales rise again


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Ericsson sees rewards for its 5G investments as pandemic accelerates rollouts

Never mind GPUs, cheap laptops like Chromebooks might be in very short supply soon


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Thinking about getting a new laptop? A new report suggests buying sooner rather than later might be a good idea.

Meet Virtual Reality, Your New Physical Therapist


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While use of the gaming technology for improving physical ailments is still in the early stages, it shows promise — and it’s fun.

AppOmni raises $40M for tools to secure enterprise SaaS apps


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Enterprises are adopting an ever-wider range of SaaS applications to work and interface with customers, and that is proving to be a major security concern: it’s not just the prospect of phishing, credential stuffing and other malicious tricks to get into systems that are a worry, but the fact that more applications mean more attack surfaces, and more integrations between apps mean more inadverten

My Arcade's latest Micro Player is a 'Street Fighter II: Champion Edition' replica


91Engadget / 6h
My Arcade is releasing a Micro Player of iconic beat-em-up Street Fighter II: Champion Edition in partnership with Capcom.

Cadillac's Lyriq EV will boast 300-plus miles of range


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Cadillac plans to release its all-electric Lyriq crossover SUV beginning in the first half of 2022, and which customers will be able to reserve starting this September.

'Roku Originals' will become the new name for Quibi's catalog


57Engadget / 6h
Roku is getting closer to releasing that host of content it picked up from Quibi.

Time Travel in Video Games Isn’t Really Cheating


100+Wired / 6h
Games like Animal Crossing and Cozy Grove are meant to be played every day, but who’s got that kind of time?

You Can Link These Miniature Street Fighter II Arcade Cabinets for Head-to-Head Multiplayer


82Gizmodo / 6h
Miniature video game cabinets scratch a nostalgic itch for ‘80s kids who miss their favorite childhood arcades, but their compact size often means they’re single-player only. My Arcade’s new Street Fighter II: Champion Edition Micro Player solves that with the option of linking a pair of tiny arcades using a cable so… Read more...

Authzed scores $3.9M seed to build permissions API service


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Authzed , an early stage startup that wants to make it easier for developers to build permissions in their applications, announced a $3.9 million seed round today. The investment was led by Work-Bench with participation from Y Combinator and Amplify Partners. CEO and co-founder Jake Moshenko says the service is an API that is designed to help developers quickly add permissions to an application.

Cadillac’s all-electric Lyriq flagship to start just below $60,000


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The Cadillac Lyriq, the all-electric crossover and flagship of GM’s luxury brand, will start at a skosh under $60,000 when it comes to the U.S. market in early 2022. The price, which doesn’t include destination charges, is one of the last remaining details to be shared about the production version of the Lyriq. GM first revealed a showcar version of the Lyriq back in August. On Wednesday, the aut

3 things to know Radisson Rewards Americas’ upcoming new award chart


The Points Guy / 6h
This week we learned significantly more details of Radisson Rewards’ upcoming program split that will create one program for the Americas region and another for Europe , the Middle East , Africa and Asia-Pacific . TPG’s Andrew Kunesh reported on the major changes members can expect when the Radisson Rewards Americas program goes live in June. But one of the most important aspects we didn’t have a

Perfect McDonald's Sweet 'n' Sour by Adding Soy Sauce


37Lifehacker / 6h
Moving always requires a certain amount of downsizing and, sadly, my packet drawer was one of the things I let go during my last move. This might have been a mistake, as I did not realize just how heavily I leaned on those little sauces during culinary emergencies. Read more...

Cadillac's first electric SUV will arrive early for just under $60,000


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Cadillac's Lyriq electric SUV will arrive sooner than expected after initial pandemic-related delays, the company announced Wednesday, along with pricing and new photos of the EV. The first electric Cadillac will be available in 2022 with production starting in the first part of the year. Reservations will open in September 2021 with the car priced at $59,990 to start. It looks like Cadillac is p

How to Quickly Locate Your Mouse Pointer on Windows 10


72How-To Geek / 6h
If you often lose your tiny Windows 10 mouse pointer in your football-field-resolution display, there’s a way to quickly locate the wayward arrow by pressing the Ctrl key. Here’s how to turn it on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The New Tamagotchi's Camera Lets You Take Photos With Your Virtual Pet Before It Dies of Neglect


33Gizmodo / 6h
Years before smartphones, kids’ preferred digital distraction was the Tamagotchi. The tiny gadgets were revived back in 2017 , and have since evolved into more sophisticated handhelds . The latest version, the $60 Tamagotchi Pix, has a digital camera that introduces some novel interactivity and lets kids snap selfies… Read more...

TikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos


500+BBC News - Technology / 6h
TikTok says it is fighting to stop a trend exposing users to explicit and shocking material

Perovskite solar panels reach 25.6 percent conversion efficiency


SlashGear / 6h
Researchers worldwide have been working to optimize solar panels to allow more free clean energy to be gathered from the sun. One of the materials that researchers have been investigating as a potential replacement for conventional solar panels is perovskite. So far, the problem with perovskite solar panels and hybrid compounds is that they are less efficient than conventional solar … Continue re

OnePlus Q-Series TVs to get Camera App via update for the upcoming webcam accessory


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OnePlus is all set to introduce a new Webcam for its Q-Series TVs and it has an update incoming which brings with it the Camera App to work with the new device.

PS5 restock: Newegg, Kohl's, Target and Walmart – when will PS5 stock update


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Both the Sony PS5 Disc and PS5 Digital Edition consoles will be on sale this week in the US. Here's how to buy the next restock.


Do you have information about something going on in the genre (sci-fi, horror, fantasy) entertainmen


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t industry? We want to know! Email us at tips@io9.com —not just with info, but if you’ve made art or a cool fan film that you’d like us to showcase, or anything else, you can send that too! Don’t forget you can follow… Read more...

EU artificial intelligence rules will ban 'unacceptable' use


200+BBC News - Technology / 6h
An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU.

How Long Do Capital One Mileage Transfers Take? (2021)


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If you’re collecting miles & points through credit card spending, I always recommend doing what you can to accrue transferable points currencies . That’s because these points are much more flexible than when you’re earning an individual airline or hotel points currency. You have the ability to transfer these points to all kinds of travel partners, and you’re safeguarded from a devaluation in a sp

Data-scraping tool can link millions of Facebook profiles to email addresses


100+Engadget / 6h
A security researcher shared a video with Vice, Ars Technica and others, showing how a tool can match email addresses to Facebook profiles in bulk — even if the users chose to keep their email details hidden from the public.

How to Disable iCloud Photos on Mac


21How-To Geek / 6h
iCloud Photos automatically uploads and syncs all your images between all your Apple devices. It’s a great backup solution, but it might be eating up your Mac’s storage. Here’s how to disable iCloud Photos on Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

2021 Mansory F8XX is an 880HP Ferrari F8 Tributo


SlashGear / 6h
German tuning firm Mansory recently unveiled its latest version of the Ferrari F8 Tributo. Affectionately called the Mansory F8XX, it’s a complete vehicle conversion with new wheels, exclusive paint, a lightweight body kit, and a ton of power hiding under the bonnet. The F8XX is the second modified Ferrari from Mansory this year. Early last March, Mansory presented the 2022 … Continue reading

Europe lays out plan for risk-based AI rules to boost trust and uptake


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European Union lawmakers have presented their risk-based proposal for regulating high risk applications of artificial intelligence within the bloc’s single market. The plan includes prohibitions on a small number of use-cases that are considered too dangerous to people’s safety or EU citizens’ fundamental rights, such as a China-style social credit scoring system or certain types of AI-enabled ma

Logitech Combo Touch case with detachable keyboard launches for new iPad Pro


SlashGear / 7h
Logitech has been making accessories for smartphones, tablets, and computers for many years. The company has launched its latest product called the Logitech Combo Touch for the new iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad Pro 11 tablets that Apple revealed this week. Combo Touch is available now for the third-generation iPad Pro 11 and will launch soon for the iPad Pro … Continue reading

A Linguistic Guide to Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla


84Wired / 7h
Ubisoft consulted with native Welsh speakers, 13th-century Icelandic texts, and Gaelic scholars to create the game's lingua-scape.

Help! How Do I Plan a Virtual Work Hang That's Actually Fun?


84Wired / 7h
Online office events are never going to be a blast. But Megan has a few ideas for how to make them suck less.

Hive raises $85M for AI-based APIs to help moderate content, identify objects and more


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As content moderation continues to be a critical aspect of how social media platforms work — one that they may be pressured to get right, or at least do better in tackling — a startup that has built a set of data and image models to help with that, along with any other tasks that require automatically detecting objects or text, is announcing a big round of funding. Hive , which has built a traini

Running apps still lag behind on privacy and security


88TechCrunch / 7h
Some of the most popular running apps are still lagging behind on security and privacy. That’s the verdict from security researchers who examined the leading running apps five years apart and found only a few apps had improved — and not by much. Running apps know and learn a lot about you as you use them. Your health data, like your height and weight, are used to calculate how many calories you b

Acer Spin 7 5G is India’s first Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 laptop


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The Acer Spin 7 has launched in India with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor, 5G capabilities and multi-day battery life.

What is GAIA-X and Why Are AWS, Google, and Azure Involved?


How-To Geek / 7h
GAIA-X is a European initiative intended to provide a unified ecosystem of cloud services and data centers governed by EU data laws. So why are American cloud companies rushing to sign up? Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Norway Green Party Proposes Personal Flight Quotas


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The Green Party of Norway (MDG) has revealed a series of initiatives targeting the aviation industry. This comes ahead of September’s national elections — while there won’t be a Green Party Prime Minister, the party could play an important role in building a coalition. So, what aviation measures is the Green Party proposing? Creating personal flight quotas The Green Party is proposing the concept

Can These Two Airline Claims Both Be True?


View from the Wing / 7h
Can both of these airline 'facts' be true at the same time? Continue reading ...

Some states are issuing vaccine passports; here’s what you need to know


100+The Points Guy / 7h
Vaccine passports are widely seen as a way to safely restart travel , and proof of vaccination is quickly becoming a requirement for cruises, tours and entry to certain international destinations. And though the White House has said there will be no federal mandate for vaccine passports or plans for a vaccine database, individual states can still decide whether they want to roll out vaccine passp

Apple's M1 Chip Is a Cruel Reminder of What Android Users Are Missing Out On


25Gizmodo / 7h
As an Android user, I sometimes feel defeated after sitting through an Apple event, especially when there are new, covetable tablets like the iPad Pro. It reminds me that there are too few viable alternatives in Android land. Read more...

Codecov hackers infiltrate hundreds of customer networks


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FBI investigation into the Codecov incident reveals startling new details.

2022 Mini Oxford Edition keeps its price the same as 2018


SlashGear / 7h
Typically, one thing you can count on year after year is the price of vehicles increasing. That hasn’t been the case with Mini and the 2022 Mini Oxford Edition. For 2022, the cars get updates but maintain a base price of under $20,000, the same price as the original MSRP back in 2018. Mini Oxford Edition cars are offered in … Continue reading


Samsung opens Galaxy Upcycling beta to turn old phones into IoT gadgets


100+Engadget / 7h
Samsung is opening up its Galaxy Upcycling at Home beta to users in the US, UK and Korea.

The Morning After: Meet the new iMacs, iPad Pros and Apple TV 4K


63Engadget / 7h
Apple revealed new PCs and tablets but didn't stop there. Check out the AirTag locators and a new Apple TV with a redesigned remote.

OnePlus 8 Pro is now $400 off at the official store - plus free earbuds


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Don't miss the OnePlus stores latest cell phone deals on the OnePlus 8 Pro - it's going for cheap right now with freebies.

MailOnline Sues Google for 'Hiding' Links to News Stories


Gizmodo / 7h
MailOnline, a news site associated with the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper, has sued Google over allegations the tech giant has been “hiding” links to its news stories. Google calls the allegations “meritless.” Read more...

Rockstar updates two ancient games, making all DLC free for Max Payne 3 and LA Noire


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Free stuff is never a bad thing, of course, and all DLC has been given to owners of these games on Steam.

Instagram rolls out new tools to filter abusive direct messages


SlashGear / 8h
Instagram has been working to help provide more protection for its community of users. Recently, Instagram talked about how it was working to combat abuse and hate speech on its platform by introducing stricter penalties for people who send abusive Direct Messages. The social network has now announced a new way to protect users from seeing abusive Direct Messages, to … Continue reading

Ransomware gang leaks stolen Apple MacBook blueprints


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The REvil ransomware gang gatecrashed Apple’s Spring Loaded event.

FIA launches 'groundbreaking' electric GT category


100+Engadget / 8h
The FIA has unveiled a new electric GT motorsports category with the aim of pushing manufacturers to develop battery, charging and other tech for high-performance road cars.

Instagram lets users filter out abusive messages


200+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The update comes after a number of footballers complained of abuse on the platform.

Vodafone opens test lab for OpenRAN mobile equipment


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OpenRAN improve supply chain diversity, aid 5G rollout, and help operators cope with Huawei ban

Don't Underestimate the Challenge of Building a PC


100+Wired / 8h
Building your own computer isn't exactly “adult Lego,” but that doesn't mean it's not worth doing. You just need to know what you're in for first.

Need an Angel Investor? Just Open Up Clubhouse


85Wired / 8h
Consider it like 'Shark Tank' on your phone: Every week on Angelhouse, founders make a pitch to a panel of investors as hundreds of people listen in.

Can an App Help Change Your Personality?


100+Wired / 8h
Want to be more sociable or less of a doormat? There's an (experimental) app for that.

AirTags Are the Perfectly Boring, Functional Future of AR


200+Wired / 8h
Apple’s new location-aware widgets point to the company’s possible larger ambitions for augmented reality.

Should you sign up for credit cards with loyalty programs you don’t use?


The Points Guy / 8h
As travel rewards enthusiasts, we hear a lot about credit cards from airlines such as Southwest , United , Delta and American . Same goes for hotel credit cards from the World of Hyatt , Hilton Honors , Marriott Bonvoy and IHG Rewards . If you’re an avid or frequent traveler, there’s a good chance your journeys may involve one of these airlines or hotel chains. So it makes sense that these are th

Earn Your White Hat With This Cybersecurity Training Package


Futurism / 8h
As the world becomes more connected, the cybersecurity risk to our data becomes higher. Even tech CEOs struggle to keep their private data from being leaked as part of the daily breaches and invasions in the headlines. If you’re working in IT or looking to change careers, this CompTIA certification bundle will show you how to get the certifications in security infrastructure you need to protect y

Bowers & Wilkins' New Wireless Earbuds Can Stream Audio From Devices Without Bluetooth, Including Airplane Seats


21Gizmodo / 8h
Every new set of true wireless earbuds seems to refine the experience with better ANC, improved sound quality, or longer battery life. But Bowers & Wilkins is introducing an entirely new feature in its PI7 truly wireless earbuds. Using the charging case as a wireless adapter, the earbuds can actually stream audio… Read more...

Russia wants to launch its own space station by 2025


SlashGear / 8h
Russian space agency Roscosmos has announced this week that it hopes to launch its own orbiting space station by 2025. The agency is considering withdrawing from the ISS program and operating its own space station. Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin says that work has already begun on the first module for the space station. Officials also warned that they are considering … Continue reading

Expenses startup Pleo preps $100M Series C funding, launches new bill payments service


84TechCrunch / 8h
Late-stage Fintech startup Pleo , which offers expense management tools and ‘smart’ company Mastercards, says it plans to raise a Series C round of funding this summer. It’s also launching a B2B bill payments service this week. Co-founder and CEO Jeppe Rindom told me via a call: “We have money until 2022, but we’ve seen incredible momentum in the past couple of quarters, and we are getting a lot


Outriders players affected by inventory wipe could get 'better quality' items


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Square Enix has detailed its restoration plans for Outriders players affected by the inventory wipe bug.

Google sets hard deadline for classic Sites migration


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Classic Google Sites need to be migrated to the new Google Sites experience by September to remain visible online.

Microsoft could finally make its Windows 10 store app worth using


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Microsoft is building a new app store for Windows 10 in hopes to breathe some new life into the storefront.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake probably won't be from BioWare


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Is this the unexpected development team picking up the classic Star Wars gaming remake?

The latest AMD tech is coming to your Xbox Series X in a blow for the PS5


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AMD is now supporting Xbox Series X and S consoles with its FidelityFX graphics technology.

Kick start your smart home by upcycling your old Samsung phone


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Samsung has released the first update for its Galaxy Upcycling at Home scheme.

Windows 10 PC-as-a-Service is right around the corner


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Windows 10 'Cloud PC' expected to debut ahead of the Microsoft's annual Inspire conference.

2022 Jaguar I-Pace Black Edition gets dark exterior trim and ebony leather


SlashGear / 8h
After debuting the F-Type R-Dynamic Black in Europe, it’s the all-electric I-Pace’s turn to receive the dark treatment. The 2022 I-Pace Black Edition gets similar black exterior accents as the darkened F-Type. Initially arriving in Europe, the Black Edition is exclusively available to the Jaguar I-Pace SE and HSE models. “The I-Pace’s dramatic, cab-forward profile, short overhangs and taut, muscu

ActiveCampaign raises $240M at a $3B valuation as marketing and sales automation come into focus for SMBs


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As businesses continue to adopt new digital tools to get their names out into the world, a startup that’s built a sales and marketing platform specifically for small and medium businesses is announcing a big round of funding. ActiveCampaign , which has built what it describes as a “customer experience automation” platform — providing a way not just to run digital campaigns but to follow up aspect

Gogoro partners with India’s Hero MotoCorp, one of the world’s largest two-wheel vehicle makers


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Electric scooters powered by Gogoro ’s swappable, rechargeable batteries now account for nearly a quarter of monthly sales in Taiwan , its home market. But one of the most frequent questions co-founder and chief executive officer Horace Luke gets asked is when will Gogoro launch its scooters in other countries. “I always said, ‘we’re getting ready, we’re getting ready, we’re getting ready,” he to

Orca AI, which puts computer vision onto cargo ships, raises $13M Series A funding


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Tel Aviv’s Orca AI , a computer vision startup that can be retrofitted to cargo ships and improve navigation and collision avoidance, has raised $13 million in a Series A funding, taking its total raised to over $15.5 million. While most cargo ships carry security cameras, computer vision cameras are rare. Orca AI hopes its solution could introduce autonomous guidance to vessels already at sea. T

Samsung opens beta on Galaxy Upcycling to breathe new life into old phones


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Samsung announced Galaxy Upcycling a few years back, but has largely been quiet on that front, aside from some stage time at CES back in January. Today the company announced that Upcycling at Home is being opened to beta today for users in the U.S., Korea and the U.K. It’s a pretty novel program, in a world where consumers are encouraged to scrap their old devices every two to three years for som

UK startup Causal raises $4.2M to kill Excel with a better number-crunching app


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Excel and Google Sheets can only address pure ‘number crunching’ in a limited way. A new UK startup, Causal hopes to tackle this issue and has now raised a $4.2 million seed round led by Accel. Existing investors Coatue, Passion Capital, Verissimo Ventures, Naval Ravikant, Varadh Jain and others, also participated. The raise brings Causal’s total funding to $5.5 million, which the company will us

Nigerian fintech Okra raises $3.5M backed by Accenture Ventures and Susa Ventures


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The last five years have seen a plethora of fintech applications in Nigeria (and Africa, in general) grow at an astonishing rate . But most of these companies and developers find it difficult to access real-time banking data . This, in turn, creates a bottleneck when onboarding and verifying customers. Since 2019, Plaid-esque companies, but with different twists to their offerings, have emerged t

TP-Link's latest WiFi 6 mesh system starts at $280


41Engadget / 9h
TP-Link has unveiled the Deco X68, a tri-band WiFi-6 mesh router system with reasonable pricing and several improvements over the Deco X60 WiFi 6 model.

How a tiny media company is helping people get vaccinated


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More than 132 million people in the US have received at least one dose of a covid-19 vaccine, and as of this week, all Americans over 16 are eligible. But while the US has vaccinated more people than any other country in the world, vulnerable people are still falling through the cracks. Those most affected include people who don’t speak English, people who aren’t internet-savvy, and shift workers

Many Americans are preparing to splash out on a summer vacation


100+The Points Guy / 9h
For many people, it’s been more than a year since their last vacation. But with vaccines now available to all adults, and the promise from President Joe Biden that all Americans will be able to safely celebrate the Fourth of July holiday , it’s gearing up to be a big year for summer travel. In fact, half of adults in the U.S. (50%) say they’ll likely take at least one summer vacation between June

Whole Foods Launching Amazon Palm Reader Payment System in Seattle


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Whole Foods will launch a palm reader payment system at its Madison Broadway location in Seattle today and has plans to roll out the biometric program at seven more stores in the coming months, according to an announcement early Wednesday . Read more...

Japanese researchers create a VR walking simulator that stimulates the feet


23SlashGear / 9h
Japanese researchers have developed a new virtual reality program that is designed to mimic the sensation of walking. It mimics the sensation of walking by stimulating the feet while the user sits motionless. Researchers found participants in the tests of the VR system experience an enhanced simulation of walking as they experience a virtual world via a first-person perspective. The … Continue re


Should I buy the Panasonic JZ980 OLED TV?


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Should you buy the Panasonic JZ980 OLED TV? As a cheaper alternative to the JZ1000, JZ1500, and JZ2000 OLEDs, it’s bound to attract attention.

Apple AirTags will, sort of, work with Android phones


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Apple has officially announced that Android users will be able to help reunite lost AirTags with their owners, though there’s no sign of further integration for now.

Why the fire on Table Mountain was particularly devastating


Popular Mechanics / 9h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Intel Raptor Lake CPUs glimpsed again – but will these 13th-gen chips disappoint?


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We’ve been seeing plenty of Raptor Lake leaks of late, and here’s another sighting of what could be Intel’s 13th-gen chips.

Google responds to last month's WebView nightmare on Android


93Engadget / 9h
Google is working on improvements for its WebView apps and plans to release more updates for the software and Chrome in order to avoid a repeat of last month's Android crash.

Hackers are using LinkedIn as the ultimate phishing tool


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State-sponsored bad actors are using LinkedIn to gain access to corporate data.

Amazon Fire TV Cube with hands-free Alexa voice control launched in India


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The Amazon Fire TV Cube comes with an inbuilt speaker for audio streaming and helps you make your TV smart by adding streaming capabilities.

Samsung Galaxy A22 mid-ranger design revealed in new case leaks


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What could be Samsung's most affordable 5G phone yet appears in official case renders.

Sony could have a mystery Ultra phone on the way


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A leak suggests Sony has a new phone on the way but whether it's high-end or mid-range is currently unclear.

The Witcher season 2 release date set for late 2021, Netflix confirms


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Several Netflix favorites, including You season 3, are scheduled to release this year according to the streamer.

Marvel's Secret Invasion has seemingly just cast a huge Game of Thrones star


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Marvel's Secret Invasion series on Disney Plus has added a big Game of Thrones star to its growing ensemble cast.

The best king mattresses, whether you're sleeping or working from bed


21Mashable / 10h
Upgrading to a king-size mattress can be a good move for a number of reasons. Maybe you sleep with a partner and need some extra space, or maybe you just want more room to sprawl out at night. (No shame in being a bed hog.) You might even, due to necessity or preference, work from bed. If so, a king-size mattress can provide more real estate for your home office setup. Assembling the "ideal" work

Store your cryptocurrency with this secure wallet on sale


32Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Store your cryptocurrency securely offline with the D’CENT biometric crypto hardware wallet , on sale for $105 as of April 21 — use code WALLET14 at checkout. Just like paper money, your cryptocurrency needs a secure storage place. It may seem like a simple task, but as attacks, thefts , and hacks have shown, that may be easier said than done. The D’CENT biometric crypto hardware wallet ma

Give your bathroom spa vibes with a new set of fluffy towels


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TL;DR: Make your bathroom more luxurious with these Hurbane Home Bath Towels , on sale for $34.99 — a 27% discount — as of April 21. From the perfectly made beds to the warm, fluffy towels, there’s something about staying in a hotel that makes you feel luxurious. And with few simple household enhancements, you can feel the hotel vibes at home. These Hurbane Home Bath Towels will help make your ba

Learn about ethical hacking with a course bundle on sale


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TL;DR: Learn to fight against cyber crime with The 2021 All-in-One Ethical Hacking bundle , on sale for 98% off. As of April 21 get it for only $29.99. With 46 hours of hands-on content, the 2021 All-in-One Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Bundle will help you start your journey as an ethical hacker. Taught by tech experts from the UK-based Oak Academy , the nine courses in this bundle cov

Save on a pair of wireless earbuds with an impressive battery life


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TL;DR: Score the xFyro ANC Pro AI-Powered Wireless Earbuds for 84% off — just $39.99 — as of April 21. A pair of affordable, high-quality wireless earbuds can be hard to come by. Most options are either high-quality but way too expensive or affordable but not very durable. The xFyro ANC Pro AI-Powered Wireless Earbuds are a pair of reliable Bluetooth earbuds designed to be your everyday workhorse

Vivo V21 5G specs leaked to feature 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset


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Vivo V21 5G has been set for launch sometime in late April, and the specifications have been leaked on Twitter which show OIS cameras on the front and the back.

Your Fitbit is about to get an important new feature


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If your Fitbit has a heart rate monitor, you'll soon be able to check your stress levels in the mobile app.

Meet Virtual Reality, Your New Physical Therapist


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While use of the gaming technology for improving physical ailments is still in the early stages, it shows promise — and it’s fun.

Welcome to the YOLO Economy


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Burned out and flush with savings, some workers are quitting stable jobs in search of postpandemic adventure.


A decade of email security


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Flaws in email security are a leading cause of cybersecurity attacks for many organizations.

Amazon is bringing its palm-reading payment tech to Whole Foods stores


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Amazon's contactless payments are making a significant expansion to Whole Foods Market stores.

Instagram will let you filter abusive messages so you never have to see them


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Instagram will now let you filter out abusive messages that contain offensive words, phrases, or emoji so you don't have to deal with them at all. The new update focuses on the abuse people face in their Direct Message request inbox from people they don't follow. In a blog post announcing the change, Instagram noted that because DMs are private conversations, identifying hate speech and bullying

Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results


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The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.

Apple "Spring Loaded" event announcements: pricing and availability in India


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Apple launched Podcasts Subscriptions, purple iPhone 12, AirTag, Apple TV 4K, iPad Pro and iMac with M1 silicon.

Bowers & Wilkins launches PI7 and PI5 premium true wireless earphones


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Bowers & Wilkins has launched the PI7 and the PI5, two new true wireless earbuds models, which it says don't compromise "sound quality for wireless convenience."

Bowers & Wilkins launches its first wireless earbuds to rival the Sony WF-1000XM3


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The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and PI5 are here – but are they worth the wait?

Apple will engrave 'fart' and 'dick' on your new AirTags, but not 'poop'


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Apple finally announced its Tile-killer product at Tuesday's event — and not a moment too soon, as everyone's probably a little out of practice when it comes to the whole "leaving the house with everything you need" thing after a year indoors. AirTags are stainless steel buttons a bit over an inch in diameter that you can throw into a bag or attach to a keychain-style holder in order to track you

Oppo Enco Buds with Bluetooth 5.2, up to 24 hours battery life announced


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Oppo Enco Buds also comes with intelligent noise cancellation for call and it is priced around Rs 2,400 in Thailand.

Mi 11X series price leaked ahead of its launch in India


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Mi 11X Pro is set to launch in India soon and ahead of it, the price of the smartphone has been leaked to be Rs 29,990.

Bowers & Wilkins P15 and P17 true wireless headphones are made for audiophiles


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Bowers & Wilkins has introduced its new P15 and P17 true wireless earbuds featuring stunning designs and the promise of high-end audio performance. The models are targeted at audiophiles and include some notable features absent from more casual models, including Adaptive Noise Cancellation and wireless charging support. The Bowers & Wilkins P17 is the leading model in this new lineup, … Continue

Gallen vs Browne fight: start time and how to stream the fight online in Australia


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Paul Gallen needs to prove his worth in the boxing ring, and former heavyweight Lucas Browne is his toughest opponent yet – here's how to watch the Gallen vs Browne fight.

Treat yourself to a security upgrade this Easter


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Here's our latest look at all the security tips you need.

Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro with Active Noise Cancellation Launched launched in India


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The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro not only offers a premium design but comes with features like ANC, Audio transparency and more at an affordable price.

Instagram launches tools to filter out abusive DMs based on keywords and emojis, and to block people, even on new accounts


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Facebook and its family of apps have long grappled with the issue of how to better manage — and eradicate — bullying and other harassment on its platform, turning both to algorithms and humans in its efforts to tackle the problem better. In the latest development, today, Instagram is announcing some new tools of its own. First, it’s introducing a new way for people to further shield themselves fr

Netflix’s Shadow and Bone is a faithful fantasy TV adaptation to rival The Witcher


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Netflix’s latest fantasy series is a well-crafted adaptation of author Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels.

Instagram adds new anti-harassment tools to block abusive DMs


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Instagram is adding new features to prevent harassment in direct messages.

Early Coinbase backer Garry Tan is keeping the “vast majority” of his shares because of this deal


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A week after the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase staged a direct listing, much of the focus remains on the wealth that the listing generated for executives at the company, its board members, and its private investors. Citing data from Capital Market Laboratories, Cointelegraph on Monday noted, for example, that 12,965,079 shares worth close to $5 billion at the time had been sold by insiders by

'Pick up an acoustic guitar': Seth Meyers scathingly calls out Trump aides' book deals


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The Trump-aide-to-book-deal pipeline is still going strong, most recently defecating memoirs from former House Speaker John Boehner and Trump's Attorney General Bill Barr. However, as Late Night host Seth Meyers pointed out on Tuesday, it's all way too little, way, way too late. "All these books should have the same title: ' How I Blew It, '" quipped Meyers. "If you want me to listen to all your

Poco M2 gets a new Rs 9,499 variant in India


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Poco M2 Reloaded is a 4GB RAM variant of the Poco M2 with 64GB storage. It is priced at Rs 9,499.

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Malicious Google Play Store apps snoop on SMS to make purchases


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Android malware isn’t exactly new but you might presume they only come from apps downloaded from some shady sources. Anyone following mobile news, however, will probably be aware of how apps on the Google Play Store may turn out to be carriers for such malicious software, sometimes taking weeks or even months before someone discovers them. Such is the case … Continue reading

Best Netflix drama movies: stream these top flicks in Australia right now


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Feel like a good, serious movie? These are some of the best dramas streaming on Netflix at the moment.

Deliverect gobbles up $65M for a platform that streamlines online and offline food orders


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Restaurants rode a wave of usage of food delivery services like Deliveroo, Uber Eats and DoorDash in the last year, discovering new revenues and ways to connect with diners to offset the fact that in-person trade for many of them had disappeared ove