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India orders Twitter to take down tweets critical of its coronavirus handling
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Twitter has taken down dozens of tweets in India, some of which were critical of New Delhi’s handling of the coronavirus, to comply with an emergency order from the Indian government. New Delhi made an emergency order to Twitter to censor over 50 tweets in the country, Twitter disclosed on Lumen database. The social network has complied with the request, and withheld those tweets from users in In
The Wyze Watch 44 and 47 Are Completely Different and We Don't Know Why
100+How-To Geek / 8h
Late last year, Wyze announced a $20 SP02 tracking smartwatch. That’s an incredibly low price for any smartwatch. Over on its site, you can choose two different size options—44 and 47mm. You’d think it’s the same watch either way, but it turns out they’re very different. And we don’t know why. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Apple’s ransomware mess is the future of online extortion
500+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) On the day Apple was set to announce a slew of new products at its Spring Loaded event , a leak appeared from an unexpected quarter. The notorious ransomware gang REvil said they had stolen data and schematics from Apple supplier Quanta Computer about unreleased products and that they would sell the data to the highest bidder if they didn’t get a $50 million paymen
An adorable five-year-old king won the internet's long-awaited #JoshFight
Mashable / 10min
A bunch of people named Josh Swain met in Lincoln, Neb. on Saturday to fight for the right to their name. The winner of that contest, the One True Josh, is five years old. #JoshFight has been a year in the making, since University of Arizona student Josh Swain created a messenger group with others sharing his name and challenged them to a fight. "We fight, whoever wins gets to keep the name, ever
Sony SRS-RA5000 Review: Taking an expensive risk on 360 audio
SlashGear / 12min
The Sony SRS-RA5000 doesn’t blend into a room, and neither does the 360 Reality Audio music its oddball design is all in aid of. The promise is intriguing: immersive music just as the artists and producers intended it to sound, and all from one – expensive – speaker. $700 gets you seats at the bleeding-edge of audio, but that’s also … Continue reading
Supreme Court asked to review case against border device searches
30Engadget / 22min
The ACLU and EFF have asked the Supreme Court to hear a challenge against warrantless phone and laptop searches at borders, including airports.
13 of the most beautiful villages in Greece
The Points Guy / 29min
Greece is one of the most picturesque destinations in the world. When imagining Greece , visions of exotic islands, endless sandy beaches , breathtaking sunsets and even the ancient Acropolis may come to mind. Or, you may be daydreaming of that typical whitewashed Greek village juxtaposed against the glittering blue ocean. Although there are some truly stunning whitewashed Greek villages set upon
Toyota is planning a hydrogen-powered Corolla endurance racing car
SlashGear / 40min
While much of the focus for green automobiles of the future has been on battery electric vehicles, there are other green alternatives. One of the other major green alternatives is hydrogen, as it produces no emissions when burned. Toyota is one of the few companies to have a production hydrogen-powered vehicle available to purchase. The automaker recently announced it would … Continue reading
What the MasterClass effect means for edtech
200+TechCrunch / 55min
MasterClass, which sells a subscription to celebrity-taught classes, sits on the cusp of entertainment and education. It offers virtual, yet aspirational learning: an online tennis class with Serena Williams, a cooking session with Gordon Ramsay. While there’s the off chance that an instructor might actually talk to you — it has happened before — the platform mostly just offers paywalled document
The SEC should do more to make startup equity compensation transparent
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Yifat Aran Contributor Dr. Yifat Aran is a visiting scholar at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, and an incoming Assistant Professor in Haifa University Faculty of Law. She earned her JSD from Stanford Law School where her dissertation focused on equity-based compensation in Silicon Valley startups. Imagine that you get a job offer at your dream company. You start to negotiate the con
Upgrades On American When Traveling With A Baby Just Got Cheaper
View from the Wing / 56min
When parents travel with a child under two years old, the child doesn't need their own seat. A so-called 'lap infant' travels free when flying domestically. In general for international travel the lap infant will need a ticket, and so the parents have to purchase an 'infant fare'. Fortunately as of April 23, 2021 American Airlines no longer requires customers to pay more for their infant ticket w
Select national retailers now selling at-home COVID-19 tests
The Points Guy / 57min
As millions of Americans receive a COVID-19 vaccine each day, we can be more confident that an end to the pandemic that upended the world over the last year is in sight. And as we begin to return to “normal” life, which includes traveling more frequently , many public health experts agree that continued testing for COVID-19 will be critical to the recovery of the economy as the country continues
Twitter reportedly hid tweets critical of Indian government's COVID efforts
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31Mashable / 1h
Be careful who you criticize on Twitter . According to MediaNama , an Indian news outlet with a focus on tech policy, the San Francisco-based social media company hid a series of tweets critical of the Indian government's handling of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis . Notably, the 52 tweets in question haven't all necessarily been pulled from Twitter. Rather, the publication notes, many of them are si
Researchers say the T Rex walked about the same speed as a person
SlashGear / 1h
One of the most famous dinosaurs is the Tyrannosaurus Rex, more commonly known as the T. Rex. Movies featuring the dinosaur lead us to believe that the dinosaur was very fast, but it appears that isn’t true. A new study recently published by researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has found that the T. Rex was about as fast as a … Continue reading
China dubs its first Martian rover Zhurong
SlashGear / 1h
China has finally picked a name for the rover aboard its Tianwen-1 probe that arrived in orbit around the Red Planet on February 24. The rover is currently scheduled to be placed on the surface of Mars in May and is tasked with looking for evidence of ancient life. Chinese authorities have chosen a name for the rover, and that … Continue reading
Is flying private safer than flying commercial?
The Points Guy / 1h
In 2019, the Duke of Sussex found himself under fire for regularly using private jets while simultaneously endorsing environmental causes. Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle faced mounting criticism after reportedly taking four private jet flights in 11 days . The Prince defended his air travel choices, explaining, “I spend 99% of my life travelling the world by commercial”. However, analysis of
Is the Saw Franchise Ready for the Small Screen? Lionsgate Thinks So
42Gizmodo / 1h
Lionsgate Television is jumping into the streaming competition, and they plan to come out swinging. The studio is exploring the possibility of a Saw television show. The Saw films were a huge financial success at the box office, and are looking to duplicate that for the small screen. Read more...
Experiment lets you skip 'Hey, Google' for Assistant voice commands
99Engadget / 1h
An experimental Google Assistant feature codenamed "Guacamole" will give you the power to issue voice commands without having to preface it with "Hey, Google."
American Airlines will now rebook passengers who miss flights by a few minutes at no additional cost
100+The Points Guy / 2h
Earlier this week, American Airlines made a change to its policy that will allow agents to rebook customers who arrive at the airport just a little too late onto the next available flight at no additional cost. As reported by View From the Wing , if a passenger arrives after the check-in cutoff time (typically 45 minutes for domestic flights) but within 15 minutes of their flight departing, Ameri
Apple wants to make sure you never lose track of your luggage again
100+The Points Guy / 2h
Move over, iPhone : Apple’s hottest new gadget is … a tracking device. Called AirTag, Apple unveiled the predictably sleek accessory during its first product launch event of the year on Tuesday. The coin-size tracker leverages the company’s Find My network so you can locate any lost item from your computer, phone or tablet. The travel implications are obvious, of course — especially because of Ap
On Hubble's 31st birthday, NASA points at a stunning 'celebrity star'
73Mashable / 2h
Smile, Hubble! You turn 31 today. The Hubble Space Telescope launched into orbit on April 24, 1990, and it's been looking into the far reaches of space and beaming images back to us ever since. In honor of its 31st birthday, NASA turned the space telescope's attention toward a distant and jaw-droppingly beautiful "celebrity star." AG Carinae, which NASA calls one of the brightest stars seen in ou
SpaceX Crew Dragon successfully docks with the ISS
SlashGear / 2h
SpaceX has confirmed that its Crew Dragon spacecraft called at Crew-2 has successfully docked with the ISS. The docking happened early this morning and placed four new astronauts from three different countries aboard the space station. The docking and greeting ceremony marks the start of the new crewmembers’ six-month stay in space. Crew-2 is the third ever crewed flight from … Continue reading
Apex Legends and Titanfall developer is working on a brand new game
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Apex Legends developer, Respawn Entertainment is hiring for a brand new IP.
This company is making immersive spatial audio available to everyone
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Mix³ by Immersion Networks is seeking to make music sound just as the artist intended.
India orders Twitter to pull tweets criticizing its COVID-19 response
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100+Engadget / 2h
India has ordered Twitter to pull dozens of tweets criticizing the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is the Mint Mobile unlimited data plan good? and is it really unlimited?
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The Mint Mobile unlimited data plan is making waves right now - let's see what all the fuss is about.
It's frighteningly easy to trick Tesla Autopilot into working with an empty driver seat
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100+Mashable / 3h
Tesla's Autopilot feature sounds safe and neat in theory: The vehicle has primary driving duty while the driver sits — alert and present, ready to take over. Except that it also can be made to work without a driver. Following a fatal Texas car crash on April 17, Consumer Reports decided to see if it could trick a Tesla into staying on Autopilot without someone in the driver's seat, their hands on
Gender Reveal Explosion Was So Strong It Cracked Home Foundations
500+Futurism / 3h
Gender Bender New Hampshire police say that the blast from a “gender reveal” event — a party in which expecting parents dramatically reveal the anticipated gender of their baby — was so powerful that it frightened neighbors, cracked the foundations of nearby homes, and could even be heard across state lines. “We heard this God-awful blast,” neighbor Sara Taglieri told NBC 10 Boston . “It knocked
Get a Free 12-Pack of Beer for Being Bitter on Twitter
28Lifehacker / 3h
Sure, there are all those feel-good local news stories about how the pandemic has “brought out the best in people,” and while that may be the case sometimes, a lot of people are still feeling pretty bitter about the whole thing. If you’ve shared your bitterness on Twitter, you may have gained (or lost) a few… Read more...
In 1981 United Airlines Launched Mileage Plus In Just 10 Days
View from the Wing / 3h
Mileage Plus founder Steve Grosvald writes in the comments of a post on the launch of American AAdvantage about the speed at which United built and rolled out it frequent flyer program i 1981. Continue reading ...
ICYMI: Where OnePlus went wrong with its first smartwatch
30Engadget / 3h
This week's tech reviews include the Sony A1 camera, the ASUS Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop, the Positive Grid Spark Pearl and the OnePlus Watch.
GoWiSE USA 7-Quart Air Fryer & Dehydrator Max XL - should I buy one?
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Will the new GoWISE 7-Quart Air Fryer be worth your money? Find out here
Should you buy the iMac 2021 or iPad Pro 2021 for gaming?
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The iMac offers a more traditional gaming experience, but the iPad Pro offers a surprisingly rigorous challenge
'The Daily Show' breaks down the far right figureheads who fuel toxic conspiracies
60Mashable / 3h
In light of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's removal from House committees, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah did a roundup of far right politicians and TV personalities who fuel conspiracy theories among the American public. The episode-length segment starts with Greene and goes on to explain Madison Cawthorn, Tucker Carlson, and QAnon — all have repeatedly perpetuated lies to their politic
How one founder partnered with NASA to make tires puncture-proof and more sustainable
84TechCrunch / 3h
This week’s episode of Found features The SMART Tire Company co-founder and CEO Earl Cole, a one-time Survivor champion whose startup is working with NASA to commercialize some of its space-age tech. Cole won a NASA startup competition seeking entrepreneurs to work with its scientists and researchers on applications of innovations it created for space exploration that could work right here on Ear
Apple’s AirDrop leaks users’ PII, and there’s not much they can do about it
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76Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Apple ) AirDrop, the feature that allows Mac and iPhone users to wirelessly transfer files between devices, is leaking user emails and phone numbers, and there's not much anyone can do to stop it other than to turn it off, researchers said. AirDrop uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy to establish direct connections with nearby devices so they can beam pictures, documents, and oth
Robin Thede Zombie Film Killing It Is Shaun of the Dead Meets Girls Trip
66Gizmodo / 3h
Comedian Robin Thede (former host of BET talk show The Rundown with Robin Thede ) and creator of the A Black Lady Sketch Show is teaming up with Amazon Studios for a new horror comedy film, Killing It . Thede wrote the script and will produce it through her production company, For Better or Words. Read more...
SpaceX's reused Crew Dragon capsule docks with the ISS
100+Engadget / 3h
Crew Dragon has docked with the International Space Station as part of the Crew-2 mission, marking the first time SpaceX has reused a crewed capsule.
Hitting the Books: How IBM's metadata research made US drones even deadlier
53Engadget / 3h
While the US military may have you in its sights, it might not know who you actually are — even as that wrathful finger of God is called down from upon on high
Debris Found From Missing Submarine, All Crew Presumed Dead
500+Futurism / 3h
In a grim development, officials say they’ve found debris from the Indonesian Navy’s missing submarine that they believe escaped through a crack in the hull — meaning, experts say, that all crew on board are almost certainly now dead. “We have now moved from the ‘sub miss’ phase to ‘sub sunk,'” Indonesian Navy spokesperson Yudo Margono said at a press conference, according to NBC News . Margono a
How to Identify and Deal With a Fear of Success
Lifehacker / 4h
Fear of failure makes sense. We’ve all experienced failure at some stage, realized it’s not great, and are worried about feeling like that again. But our brains are hard to please. Because in addition to the fear of failure , many people also experience a fear of success. Read more...
'Borat,' 'Dolittle,' and the My Pillow guy's movie 'win' big at the Razzies
35Mashable / 4h
2021's movie award season is finally wrapping up, with Oscar weekend and also with the 41st annual Razzies . The Golden Raspberry Awards for the worst of cinema are announced every year in the days leading up to the Academy Awards, often with some overlap in what constitutes "worst" and "best" — like Borat Subsequent Moviefilm , which picked up multiple Razzies and could potentially take home Osc
Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition buyers receive a cool 3D printed surprise
SlashGear / 4h
One of the Ford Mustang Mach-E versions that sold the quickest when reservations opened was the First Edition. Ford has announced an extra surprise for First Edition buyers that they weren’t expecting. Mach-E First Edition customers in the US are getting a little bonus from the Ford Advanced Manufacturing Center in the form of a 3D printed running pony sculpture. … Continue reading
How to Check How Much Google Account Storage You Have Left
34How-To Geek / 4h
Every Google account comes with free storage, but if that’s not enough for you, more can be purchased. Regardless of how much you have, you probably want to keep tabs on how much you’re using. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Domino's Launches Autonomous Pizza Delivery Robot In Houston
How-To Geek / 4h
After years of work, Domino’s and self-driving car manufacturer Nuro are launching their first autonomous pizza delivery robot in Houston. The robot, named R2, is the first occupantless on-road delivery vehicle with regulatoray approval from the Department of Transportation. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Fortnite FNCS Qualifiers coverage starts tomorrow: How to watch
21SlashGear / 4h
Epic will kick off the first week of Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 6 FNCS Qualifiers tomorrow and fans will be able to tune in with an official broadcast. The company has detailed its plans ahead of the event, revealing the links for streaming the coverage in various regions and languages, including the US, EU, and Brazil. According to Epic, … Continue reading
Solving the security challenges of public cloud
84TechCrunch / 4h
Nick Lippis Contributor Nick Lippis is an authority on advanced IP networks and their benefits to business objectives. He is the co-founder and co-chair of ONUG , which sponsors biannual meetings of nearly 1,000 IT business leaders of large enterprises. Experts believe the data-lake market will hit a massive $31.5 billion in the next six years, a prediction that has led to much concern among larg
This Week in Apps: An Apple event, more Clubhouse clones and an app store antitrust hearing
84TechCrunch / 4h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry is as hot as ever, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge
A Pixel 5a camera sample just got shared by Google itself
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Google has put up a picture that looks very much like it came from a Pixel 5a handset – but it doesn't tell us much.
Resident Evil Village is allowing the franchise to explore the bizarre
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Resident Evil Village looks to continue pushing the franchise into weirder territory while staying true to its roots.
Moto G60 release date, price, specs, news and the G60 vs G40 Fusion
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Motorola's mid-range phone has respectable specs for a bargain price, and will launch soon in certain territories
Learn to capture and edit great pictures in Luminar for $40
24Engadget / 4h
The award-winning Luminar 4 Power Bundle teaches you how to take well-composed pictures and has AI-powered software that can handle some of the grunt work
China may build an asteroid defense system
32SlashGear / 4h
China has announced that it intends to have discussions on building a defense system to help protect the planet against near-Earth asteroids. Word of the talks comes as China has promised to increase its ambitions for longer-term missions in space. China has been focusing on space missions in recent years and not long ago said that it would work with … Continue reading
Jule’s Foods recalls all of its plant-based products over salmonella risk
SlashGear / 4h
California company Jule’s Foods has announced the voluntary recall of its plant-based food products over possible Salmonella contamination. The issue appears to potentially stem from the use of cashews, but the source is still a mystery at this point. The company notes that it is working with the FDA and that the recall is joined by a Salmonella probe by … Continue reading
This Gateway with an RTX 2060 for $799 is an exceptional gaming laptop deal
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If you're a gaming laptop deals hunter looking for a mid-range competitor don't miss this Walmart sale - you're getting a ton of power for the money.
What it'll take to get me to dump my Windows PC for a new iMac
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Apple computers are fantastic devices, they just haven't been what I've needed them to be. So what would it take to get me to switch?
How to Factory Reset Your Windows 10 PC Using Command Prompt
70How-To Geek / 5h
If your Windows 10 PC is running slow or acting abnormally, or if you just want to sell it, you’ll want to perform a factory reset. Here’s how to use Command Prompt to factory reset your computer. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
One of my favorite hotels in Europe: A review of the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Kvosin Hotel in Reykjavik
58The Points Guy / 5h
I stayed at three hotels on a recent trip to Iceland , and one ended up being one of my all-time favorites: the Kvosin Hotel in Reykjavik. This hotel is part of the Mr. & Mrs. Smith brand, which comprises “hand-picked” luxury boutique hotels worldwide. You’ll find these properties all over the world, including many in the U.S. The brand has a partnership with IHG so you can earn and redeem IHG Re
Apple M1X chip: performance, specs and release date
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Apple's next-gen silicon, the Apple MX chip, is on its way. Here's what we know.
American Airlines New ’15 Minute Rebooking Policy’ For Those Who Just Miss Their Flight
31View from the Wing / 5h
On April 20, American Airlines made a change to policy that helps customers who show up late for flights get to their destination - at no charge. The airline will let customers be confirmed immediately on the next flight with space available at no cost, but only if they make it to the airport within a short window of time. Continue reading ...
How to check your iPhone's battery health
33Mashable / 5h
If it feels like you're constantly charging your iPhone or are always on the lookout for an outlet to plug in, your phone's battery health may be deteriorating. Thankfully, Apple has some built-in tools (with more coming in iOS 14.5 ) to let you know for sure if you're imagining a quickly draining battery or if your phone really is about to die. Understanding how your battery is doing can keep yo
What the U.S.’s ‘Fair Share’ of Emissions Reductions Looks Like
Gizmodo / 5h
The U.S. is the largest historical contributor to planet-warming pollution, responsible for around a quarter of all carbon dioxide ever put in the atmosphere. In the pursuit of just international climate policy, remediating those emissions requires much more than climate pledge President Joe Biden just announced . Read more...
The Morning After: Picking the right mirrorless camera in 2021
53Engadget / 5h
All the new Apple hardware, drones making oxygen on Mars and more.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 release date, price and mobile version: what do we know?
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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 is likely the next big graphics card launch from Team Green.
The most gruesome fatalities in Mortal Kombat history
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On the eve of the release of the new Mortal Kombat movie, we take a look at the gory special moves that inspired it.
How to Temporarily Lock Apps on iPhone with Screen Time
25How-To Geek / 6h
We all have apps on our iPhones that are sensitive in nature or contain private information that could use an extra layer of security. While you can’t directly lock apps on your iPhone, a Screen Time workaround allows you to restrict an app’s access. Here’s how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Wyze Smart Lamp Review: Simpler Than a Smart Bulb, Better Than a Regular Lamp
How-To Geek / 6h
Wyze makes a lot of excellent and interesting products. Its cameras are probably the most well-known, but it has a whole slew of other products, like a scale, smart bulbs, vacuums, and a lot more. The newest member of the Wyze family, however, is the Smart Floor Lamp, and it’s arguably one of the more interesting products in the company’s catalog. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Adidas’ Star Wars apparel line expands with Stan Smith Yoda shoes
SlashGear / 6h
Adidas is back with another Star Wars-themed product: its Stan Smith Forever Star Wars Yoda shoes. The new product features the iconic and readily identifiable Stan Smith shoe appearance combined with some unmistakable Yoda imagery, not the least of which is the large embossed, green Yoda image featured on the heel of each shoe. The new Yoda version of Adidas’ … Continue reading
Republicans and Democrats increasingly agree: Big Tech is too powerful
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Enlarge / Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) are shown at a 2019 hearing. Both senators harshly criticized big technology companies at the 2021 confirmation hearing for Lina Khan to serve on the Federal Trade Commission. (credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images) When President Joe Biden chose Lina Khan for one of the Federal Trade Commission's five seats, it was an ominous sign for the n
Score your summer with these video game soundtracks
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Great video game soundtracks to see you through the summer
Hilton Said ‘Stop Housing Migrant Families At Our Hotels,’ They Were Still Doing It
View from the Wing / 6h
Last summer Hilton disavowed the government's use of its hotels to house undocumented immigrants . Marriott declared that their hotels shouldn't be used to temporarily house people picked up in immigration raids. So you would be forgiven for thinking that Hilton hotels were no longer being used to detain migrants. Continue reading ...
Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Already a Super Solid Experience on PC and iOS
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Earlier this week, Xbox announced it would start inviting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to take part in its Xbox Cloud Gaming beta (aka xCloud) on PC and iOS. Like the three other major cloud gaming platforms, Nvidia’s GeForce Now, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna, xCloud also now works in the Chrome, Edge, and… Read more...
How to share Kindle e-books with friends and family
36Mashable / 6h
One of the greatest joys of reading is sharing what you love. When you buy a physical book, and you love it, you pass it along to friends and family members who might glean some of the same happiness, or sadness, or wonder, that you had when you read it. But sharing that joy isn't always so easy when you've got an e-book instead of a physical book. Handing your entire Kindle over to someone just
How to Pick a Color Scheme That Won't Feel Outdated in 2 Years
42Lifehacker / 6h
Once you’ve decided to paint the interior of your house—or even just a room—the next decision is much harder: picking a color scheme. Maybe you really like canary yellow, but you’re worried about making that kind of commitment. Or maybe you mentioned that you’ve decided to paint, and everyone keeps telling you that… Read more...
How to Quickly Locate Your Mac Mouse Cursor by Shaking
How-To Geek / 6h
With such big screens these days, it’s easy to lose track of such a tiny mouse cursor. Luckily, Apple introduced a quick way to visually locate the cursor in 2015. Here’s how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Plane Paradox: More Automation Should Mean More Training
400+Wired / 6h
Today's highly automated planes create surprises pilots aren't familiar with. The humans in the cockpit need to be better prepared for the machine's quirks.
AI Helps Prove Two Scribes Wrote Text of a Dead Sea Scroll
100+Wired / 6h
Most scholars thought the Isaiah Scroll was copied by a single author. New handwriting analysis just revealed otherwise.
Signal's Founder Hacked a Notorious Phone-Cracking Device
100+Wired / 6h
Plus: App Store scams, an anti-surveillance bill, and more of the week’s top security news.
These two SIM only deals from Three offer fantastic value at two very different prices
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Three's SIM only deals offer fantastic value right now, especially with its 30GB and unlimited data plans.
Conservative versus liberal: A knock-down, drag-out climate policy fight
30Ars Technica / 6h
(credit: tanith k / Flickr ) While the United States debates whether or not to put a price on carbon emissions, Canada is getting into the nitty-gritty of how best to do it. The country's ruling Liberal Party enacted its carbon tax back in 2016 to much controversy. Former Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) leader Andrew Scheer decried the tax and suggested it was a blow to national unity within C
How to Turn off “Hey Siri” on HomePod Mini
20How-To Geek / 6h
The HomePod Mini makes for a great little smart speaker. But the “Hey Siri” functionality can sometimes be less than perfect. If you just want to only use your HomePod Mini as AirPlay speakers, you can disable the “Hey Siri” functionality. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 12 Most Frustrating Games You Should Play
How-To Geek / 6h
Playing games is supposed to be fun right? But sometimes, the fun can come from a darker place—a more difficult place. Challenging games are made to push you to your limit, which naturally leads to some frustrating moments. But with frustration, comes immense satisfaction upon victory. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Should you cancel Amazon Prime Video in 2021?
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Is it still worth paying for Amazon Prime Video? Let's look at the upsides and downsides.
OnePlus 9 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro: can OnePlus slay another smartphone giant?
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The OnePlus 9 Pro is one of the best Android phones you can buy, but how does it compare to the iPhone 12 Pro?
Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife puts you into a horror movie – and is the best VR scare yet
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Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife is VR game that knows how to deliver a delightfully frightening horror experience.
‘Blue Carbon’ Credits Could Help Restore Ecosystems
100+Wired / 7h
Seagrasses, mangrove forests, and wetlands store tons of carbon. But can a market based on regrowing them avoid the pitfalls that plague land-based programs?
[Roundup] Credit Card Bonus For Something I’m Not Allowed To Do
View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...
Learn Python Programming By Paying What You Want For This 13-Course Bundle
Futurism / 7h
Programming is part of the future , and learning to code is becoming more important as part of any career. Python is one of the most useful coding languages to pick up to boost your career, as it’s used to drive a wide range of coding projects. Yet if you’re new to the language, or coding as a whole, it can be hard to know where to get started. This pay-what-you-want bundle makes picking up this
OnePlus Watch vs Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite: A close comparison
SlashGear / 7h
OnePlus Watch is a bit of a latecomer to the party but it did eventually arrive. The smartwatch is entering a very competitive space where users demand good hardware with the assurance of a seamless software experience. Of course, accuracy of all the fancy health and fitness tracking is a must, if a smartwatch has to resonate with the users. … Continue reading
British Airways Permanently Closes Airport Lounge Elemis Spas
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
It’s becoming increasingly clear that so many of the services that have been cut by airlines during the pandemic in the name of safety won’t ever return, as airlines realize that they like the cost savings. Here’s the latest such example. British Airways closes airport lounge spas As reported by Turning Left For Less , British Airways has made the decision to permanently close its Elemis Spas ins
Microsoft should kill off Windows 10 and start again
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Windows 10 can sometimes feel bloated and confusing – why not start from scratch?
Microsoft offers glimpse of new non-subscription Office products
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Microsoft announces commercial previews of non-subcription Office products for Windows and Mac.
ESPN+ will stream a Marvel-themed NBA game called Arena of Heroes
SlashGear / 8h
Basketball fans will soon have the opportunity to stream a Marvel-themed game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors, ESPN has announced. Called Marvel’s Arena of Heroes, the alternate presentation will be the second live game made available through ESPN+, though it’ll also be available to watch on ESPN Deportes and ESPN2. This will be the first … Continue reading
17 Best Weekend Deals on Earth-Friendly Gear and More
100+Wired / 8h
From green cleaning supplies to reusable bags and bottles, these products try to cut down on waste.
How NASA's Perseverance is making oxygen on Mars
97Mashable / 8h
One of the many pesky barriers to humans freely exploring and inhabiting Mars is the planet’s lack of oxygen. Luckily, NASA’s Perseverance rover can help. Using an instrument dubbed MOXIE (short for Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment), the rover successfully took carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere and converted it into oxygen, NASA announced on Tuesday. NASA said it plans
Spotify's podcast subscriptions tipped to launch next week to take on Apple
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple just unveiled options for podcast creators to boost revenue, and now Spotify is about to do the same.
Best Batman games to play while waiting for Gotham Knights
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Gotham Knights may be delayed, but there are still plenty of Batman games to keep you afloat until its release. These are the best Batman games around.
I shouldn't care that my running watch isn't pretty... but I kinda do
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Today's powerful sports watches are intended to be worn 24/7, but they're just too ugly.
What Is a Vlog, and Why Is Everyone on YouTube Vlogging?
30How-To Geek / 8h
Vlog. Vlogger. Vlogging. These are terms that have become common in our modern YouTube world. But what does it actually mean to be a “vlogger?” Where did the term “vlog” come from? Let’s do a deep dive into this phenomenon. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
These three broadband deals from BT, Vodafone and Virgin beat everything else
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If you're looking for fibre broadband deals this weekend, these three providers will be the way to go.
14 notable differences between the book and Netflix's 'Shadow and Bone'
39Mashable / 9h
Leigh Bardugo's novels are so full of descriptive detail amid the bubbling romance and Grisha magic, with painstakingly detailed world-mapping and well-woven geopolitics, that the Netflix show Shadow and Bone has plenty to work with. But as the book came out in 2012, there's also plenty of room for the show to make its own improvements . The eight-episode series draws from two books from Bardugo’
Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon Z9: how are the mirrorless flagships shaping up?
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The Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z9 are both mirrorless takes on the pro DSLR. But which one will be crowned Olympic champion?
Intel teases new Tiger Lake-H laptop CPUs with speedy Hitman 3 benchmark
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Intel clearly wants to excite gamers about the potential of its new 8-core mobile processors.
Save £100 on a Samsung QLED TV and soundbar bundle in John Lewis' latest TV deals
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Kit out your home cinema for less with John Lewis' latest Samsung QLED TV deals.
Samsung Announces a Bespoke Event to Unveil a "New Vision for Every Home"
100+How-To Geek / 10h
Samsung is really getting into Bespoke Appliances, and it started with Bespoke Refrigerators. As its name suggests, you can customize a Bespoke Refrigerator to match your home’s look. Samsung will unveil a full vision for Bespoke Appliances on May 11th. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Oculus Launches New Avatars, and They Actually Have Legs
60How-To Geek / 10h
Oculus is rolling out a major avatars redesign with tons of customization options, new expressive movements, and for the first time, legs. The new avatars are already showing up in select Quest VR games, like PokerStarsVR, TopGolf with Pro Putt, and Epic Roller Coasters, with support for Synth Riders coming later this year. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The 2021 iPad Pro Isn't Compatible With Older Magic Keyboards
How-To Geek / 10h
One of the best accessories for Apple’s iPad is the Magic Keyboard. However, multiple reports confirm the older version of the accessory will not work with the newest 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. Apparently, the 2021 iPad Pro is 0.5mm thicker, and it doesn’t fit. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
PSA: Twitter Sent Out User Confirmation Emails By Accident, Ignore Them
23How-To Geek / 10h
Well, this is embarrassing. You know the confirmation email you typically get when signing up for a new service or account? Twitter accidentally sent a bunch out to existing users. If you got a sudden email from Twitter asking to confirm your account, you can ignore it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
10 Upgrades for Your Rusty Old Grill Accessories
How-To Geek / 10h
Grilling season is upon us! So, it’s time to pull out that old firebox and get it ready for a summer full of greasy burgers and flame-kissed steaks cooked your way. First, though, you’ll want to inspect all your grilling tools and accessories. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Argentina Temporarily Lost Its Google Domain to Some Random Guy
49How-To Geek / 10h
On Wednesday, an Argentine internet user quickly bought the country’s Google domain after its registry apparently lapsed in renewal by Google Argentina. The purchase caused a temporary closure of the search engine google.com.ar. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
SpaceX Successfully Reused a Rocket to Send Astronauts to the ISS
70How-To Geek / 10h
SpaceX began its Crew-2 mission on April 23rd, successfully launching astronauts toward the ISS in a reused rocket and space capsule. This mission is the latest step in NASA’s Commercial Crew program, and marks the first manned SpaceX mission in a reused spacecraft. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
This 100,000-Piece LEGO Sculpture Depicts a Reimagined African Metropolis
33How-To Geek / 10h
Although LEGO sets themed around Star Wars or Super Mario are colorful and fun, in the right hands, they can also be art. At least that’s the case with artist Ekow Nimako’s extravagant 100,000-piece LEGO sculpture, Kumbi Saleh 3020 CE. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Evercade's VS Console Brings Retro Cartridge Gaming to Your TV
51How-To Geek / 10h
While portable retro game consoles are a blast, there’s something special about playing old-school games like Atari on the big screen in your living room. In a follow-up to the original Evercade, this week, Blaze Entertainment announced the $99 Evercade VS retro gaming home console system. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The most stunning space photos of 2021 so far
57Mashable / 10h
The never-ending nature of space is incredible to behold: Brilliant nebulae, massive spiral galaxies, orbiting planets, and everything in between offer up inspiring and mind-bending views, courtesy of our most powerful telescopes and exploratory spacecraft. There has been no shortage of breathtaking space photos shared in 2021, from both the legendary, Earth-orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and fr
Save 20% on an aesthetically pleasing Bluetooth speaker
40Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Give your tunes a boost with a Satellite 2.0 Wireless Speaker . As of April 24, get on for only $79.99 — a 20% savings. When it comes to Bluetooth speakers, the sheer number of options is just plain overwhelming. But this Satellite 2.0 Wireless Speaker delivers. At 3.5 inches, the Satellite 2.0 is small enough to toss in your bag. But don’t let the compact size fool you. This thing deliver
18 delightful flower gifts on sale for Mother's Day
Mashable / 10h
Sure, flowers make a great Mother's Day gift . But this year, why not switch it up a little and get some blooms with a bit of a twist? These 18 flower-related gifts, which are on sale as of April 24, offer more than just your typical flower delivery. They include gift sets, gift boxes, jewelry cases, and more. Some are even "everlasting," which means Mom can enjoy the gift you gave her all year l
The mom in your life will love these Mother's Day coffee maker deals
Mashable / 10h
Moms run on coffee. How else do you think they become superheroes ? And when it comes to their daily cup of joe, they deserve something better than having to trek to Starbucks . They should be able to get a higher-quality brew right from the comfort of their own kitchen. Just in time for Mother's Day, we have 10 deals on coffee makers of all shapes and sizes. Whether your mama prefers cold brew o
10 massage tools on sale for Mother's Day
Mashable / 10h
Nothing beats a good massage — it certainly makes for a great Mother's Day gift. Instead of snagging one spa appointment, treat the mom in your life to a massage they can enjoy year-round. With these DIY massage tools on sale as of April 24 (and for a limited time), you can help them destress and decompress after a stressful year. Just be sure to add the promo code WELOVEMOM at checkout to slash
Pay what you want for this Python training bundle
25Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: As of April 24, pay what you wish for the Advanced Python Masterclass and Automation Training Bundle . Get all 13 courses if your price is higher than average, or take home a few of them if you want to pay less. Easy to read, write, and most importantly, learn, Python is truly the ultimate beginner-friendly programming language . For those just dipping their toes into the pool of coding, i
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 6 recap: an emotional and inspirational finale
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There's a new Cap in town in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 6.
8 investors, founders and execs predict cybersecurity, fintech will take Belfast by storm
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Things have been looking up for Belfast since the end of the Troubles . The city has undergone infrastructure improvements over the past two decades, tourism has boomed thanks to attractions such as the shipyard where the RMS Titanic was built and Game of Thrones shooting locations, and employment has risen steadily in the city since 2016, according to Northen Ireland’s Department for the Economy
PS5 restock: Amazon surprise stock went live – when and where to buy PS5 next
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Amazon PS5 restock has finally happened. Here's how to buy the PS5 Disc and PS5 Digital Edition overdue at the US retailer.
iMac 2019 vs iMac 2021: is it worth an upgrade?
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The colorful new iMac (2021) is ready to take on the world. Is it worth it and how does it compare to the previous model?
Disney Robot Makes Most Convincing Eye Contact Ever
Popular Mechanics / 12h
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New iPad Pro 2021 vs Samsung Tab S8 Plus leaks: can the Android tablet compete?
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Apple may have just changed the game with the new iPad Pro. What does that mean for its close
