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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars


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92KBBC News - Technology / 10h
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

All U.S. Adults Are Now Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine


300+Lifehacker / 36min
It’s April 19, and President Biden’s intention to make all adults eligible for a COVID vaccine by today has been realized: The New York Times reports that all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, have now opened their eligibility to all adults, regardless of priority group. Read more...

NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Makes First Flight on Mars


500+How-To Geek / 9h
On April 19th, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter completed a quick test flight on Mars, making it the first powered aircraft to fly on another planet. The small drone overcame several hurdles during its flight, including harsh winds, thin Martian air, and a recently-patched software bug. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Apple announces new M1-based iMac and iMac Pro in 7 fancy colors


Ars Technica / 3min
(Almost) everything about the new M1 iMac and iMac Pro in a nutshell. [credit: Apple ] Apple announced iMac updates today at its event in Brooklyn, New York. As expected, the updates improve the desktop's performance with new processors while maintaining the design we've known iMacs to have for the past couple of years. Apple says the new system was designed from the ground up around the M1 syste

Venmo’s new crypto service lets you buy and sell bitcoin, ether, and litecoin


28Ars Technica / 3min
Enlarge / Promotional image of Crypto on Venmo. (credit: Venmo) The PayPal-owned Venmo service will let users buy, sell, and hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within the Venmo app, the company announced today . "Customers will have the ability to buy and sell cryptocurrency using funds from their balance with Venmo, or a linked bank account or debit card," the announcement said. Users will

iPad Pro gets M1 chip, “Liquid Retina” mini-LED screen


Ars Technica / 3min
The new iPad Pro. It looks just like the old iPad Pro. [credit: Apple ] Apple took the virtual stage at its "Spring Loaded" event today to announce an update to the iPad Pro. The big surprise is that the new iPad Pros have the M1 SoC, just like full-blown Mac computers. Apple says the eight-core CPU will deliver 50 percent faster performance compared to the previous iPad Pro, and the eight-core G

Police killings are a mental health crisis for Black people. They deserve real solutions.


Mashable / 4min
When a police officer shot Daunte Wright to death in a Minneapolis suburb last week, the tragedy plunged many Black Americans into a familiar state of grief and rage . Wright, 20, became the latest Black person to die during an encounter with the police. The officer, who has since resigned, reportedly thought she was firing a Taser, not her gun. She's been charged with second-degree manslaughter.

Can You Create Your Own Custom-Sized Plastic Bags With a Hot Knife?


Lifehacker / 7min
You know we get our best ideas from TikTok, and so when we saw this recent video asking for your favorite hack , we had to test it. Read more...

Stop using '123' as your Windows server password, users warned


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Analysis of recent compromises reveals a shocking list of commonly used passwords.

Apple's new iPad Pro packs its M1 chip and 5G connectivity


Apple New iPad Pro M1•
Mashable / 11min
Forget the 2020 iPad Pro — Apple's new 2021 iPad Pro models pack some serious upgrades. The new iPad Pro includes Apple's in-house M1 chip, which Apple says has a CPU that is 75 times more powerful than the first-generation iPad. There's also a new 2TB configuration, allowing you to keep up to 60,000 Pro RAW photos on the device. The new iPad Pro now has a Thunderbolt port, too, in addition to a

Apple Card Family makes it easy to help kids, family members build credit


The Points Guy / 13min
Two years ago, Apple introduced a new credit card — without a travel rewards tie-in, simplicity has been the key selling point , with the goal of making it easy for customers to sign up and manage their account. Since then the company’s been working to boost appeal, primarily through the addition of more purchase types that trigger the Apple Card’s highest rewards tier, offering 3% cash back — ca

iPad Pro 2021 gets Apple M1, Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED display and 5G


SlashGear / 14min
Apple has revealed the new iPad Pro, now packing the M1 chip familiar from the new iMac and the latest Mac mini and MacBook Air. The 2021 iPad Pro gets the same 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU as its desktop cousins, for 1,500x the graphics performance of the original iPad Pro. Outwardly, the new iPad Pro looks much like its … Continue reading

Apple is bringing Touch ID to the new iMacs


48Engadget / 16min
This marks the debut of Touch ID in Apple's desktop line.

Apple’s new iPad Pro has an M1 chip, Thunderbolt and 5G support


32Engadget / 16min
Apple just revealed new versions of its 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro today, and as expected, they’re shaping up to be the most powerful pair of tablets out there right now.

The M1 iMac’s power supply sports magnetic connector, Ethernet port


52TechCrunch / 17min
Apple just announced the new iMac powered by Apple’s own M1 silicon. Among the numerous updates and upgrades is a new power brick that sports something special to Apple’s lineup: an Ethernet port. On the surface, this seems like a silly placement of a critical I/O port, but there’s a good chance this feature could hit future Apple laptops where it makes much more sense. The M1 iMac sports a new d

New Apple iMac puts M1 into stunning slim case with 4.5K display


SlashGear / 21min
Just as the rumors foretold, Apple revealed a new iMac during its Spring Loaded event today. As Apple spent 2021’s early months phasing out older iMac models, we expected the company to introduce a new iMac at some point this year, and now the new all-in-one has been confirmed with Apple’s own in-house silicon at its core. The new iMac … Continue reading

Battlefield 6 could let you have control over which superpower you fight for


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
According to a recent rumor, Battlefield 6 could see you fighting for both Russia and the USA - regardless of your player's nationality.

New iPad Pro 2021 release date, price, specs, news and what you need to know


Apple New iPad Pro M1•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
Apple has just revealed its new iPad Pro for 2021, and we've got all of the details you need to know.

Apple's New iMacs Are Here, and They Look Powerful and Pretty


40Gizmodo / 25min
Last month, Apple discontinued two iMac configurations with either 512GB and 1TB of SSD storage for the 21.5-inch iMac with 4K display, fueling speculation of an Apple Silicon-based iMac announcement. The rumors were true: Not only did Apple officially announce the iMacs are getting its impressive M1 processors, but… Read more...

The new iPad Pro features Apple’s M1 chip


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57TechCrunch / 27min
The big news from today’s Spring Loaded event is, as anticipated, a new version of Apple’s high-end tablet. The new iPad Pro is the first in the line to adopt the M1 chip introduced on the company’s Mac line. The device further blurs the line between the company’s tablet and desktop offerings, as well as improved battery life now listed as “all day.” The Pro also swaps the standard USB-C for Thun

Apple brings Touch ID to the Magic Keyboard


72TechCrunch / 27min
Apple has unveiled a new, colorful iMac today with an Apple-designed M1 chip. But that was just part of the story as the company used that opportunity to release new Mac accessories. In addition to a Magic Trackpad and a Magic Mouse with multiple color options, Apple is bringing Touch ID to desktop Macs with a new Magic Keyboard. Touch ID on desktop works as expected. There’s a fingerprint sensor

Apple Magic Keyboard 2021 has Touch ID built in


SlashGear / 28min
There’s a new wireless keyboard from Apple this week with a collection of features that make previous models look obsolete. This new Magic Keyboard (revealed and released in the year 2021) has its own Touch ID sensor – meaning you’ll be able to log in to your iMac (or whatever computer you’re using*) with your fingerprint. This new Magic Keyboard … Continue reading

How to Choose a Better Munchie


Lifehacker / 29min
Every enjoyer of THC is familiar with a little phenomenon known as “the munchies,” and a real bad case of them can leave you cramming in snack after snack, never feeling fully satisfied by the various flavors that are gracing your palate. I haven’t found a one-snack solution to the munchies, but I have found that… Read more...


The new Apple TV 4K comes with a new Siri Remote


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48TechCrunch / 29min
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K today, which will come with a new Siri Remote. In addition to the existing Siri support, this new aluminum remote features a redesigned clickpad that allows for circular gestures in the outer ring, which viewers can use to quickly find the scene they’re looking for. And to eliminate the need to reach for another remote, it also includes a mute button and a power

Apple AirTags release date, price, news and features


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
Apple AirTags have been revealed, taking on Tile accessories with the advantage of working within Apple's device ecosystem. Here's everything about the tracker accessory.

Square Enix confirms it's part of the E3 2021 lineup


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda teases more Square Enix announcements coming this June.

Microsoft Edge becomes latest browser to disable Google's FLoC


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
FLoC has now been added to Chromium's source code but some browser makers are choosing to disable it for the time being.

Apple updates the Apple TV 4K with the A12 Bionic processor, new remote


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Ars Technica / 31min
The Apple TV 4K set-top box will receive some needed upgrades, particularly to the remote. Today at an event largely focused on the new M1-powered iMacs and iPad Pros, Apple told attending press and livestream viewers that the device will begin shipping with the A12 Bionic CPU inside it. The previous model introduced in 2017 included the A10X. The A10X was a system-on-a-chip that included several

Apple takes on Tile with AR-ready AirTags tracking devices


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32Ars Technica / 31min
Carolyn Wolfman-Estrada, engineering program manager at Apple, presents AirTags (with one visible in her right hand). [credit: Apple ] In a now-rare announcement of a completely new product category, Apple today introduced AirTags, a Tile-like personal location device. AirTags can be placed in or on personal possessions to be tracked with the Find My app (formerly Find My iPhone) on iPhones, iPad

Everything Apple revealed at its spring event


Mashable / 33min
Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that he loooves Ted Lasso at the company's big spring event on Tuesday. Oh, he also revealed some new products. AirTags are real. Image: Apple Apple reveals AirTags Apple's long-awaited Tile competitor has finally been revealed. A single Bluetooth tracker will cost $29, while a four-pack is priced at $99. The iPhone 12 ... now in purple. Image: Apple iPhone 12 comes in

A 'Ted Lasso' Season 2 trailer is here to stick a goofy grin on your face


Mashable / 34min
Not soon enough, Apple TV+'s beloved Ted Lasso returns for Season 2 this summer. Season 2 catches up with the Richmond Football Club, thriving under the leadership of Coach Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) —well, thriving emotionally. The team's continued underperformance on the field prompts Ted to bring in a sport psychologist in the hopes of helping Roy (Brett Goldstein), Sam (Toheeb Jimoh), Dani (Crist

Apple announces all-new colorful iMacs with its M1 chip


Mashable / 33min
Considering how bright and vibrant Apple's invites were, it doesn't come as a shock that the company announced its lineup of colorful iMacs during its 'Spring Loaded' event on Tuesday. The new hardware comes in yellow, orange, blue, purple, silver, and green. The front of the iMac is covered with a single sheet of glass while the back is more saturated in color. It also has a 24-inch 4k Retina di

The new Apple TV 4K gets a revamped remote and A12 Bionic chip


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57Engadget / 34min
At its Spring Forward event, Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K streaming box, its first since 2017.

Apple's colorful new iMacs feature a sleeker design and the M1 chip


100+Engadget / 34min
Apple's M1 chip is finally making its way to iMacs, along with a slew of other long-awaited upgrades.

Get free museum admission with the COVID-19 shot at this New York City vaccination site


The Points Guy / 34min
Everyone in the U.S. who is 16 or older is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine , and cities, counties and states are working hard to get the word out and encourage residents to get the shot. And some locations are getting especially creative. Everyone 16 and older in America is eligible for the shot today. Go and get ‘em, folks. — President Biden (@POTUS) April 19, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines are alre

Add Something Bitter to Your Highball


Lifehacker / 36min
The beauty of a highball lies in its simplicity: Booze is combined with not-booze, which usually takes the form of a popular soft drink. Some people layer the two ingredients for a nice ombre effect, but I like to give mine a gentle little stir, and maybe garnish with a citrus wedge or strip of zest. Read more...

Is My Daughter Too Obsessed With Her BFF?


27Lifehacker / 36min
Sure, you never forget your first love—but you really never forget your first BFF. The delight that comes with having someone outside of your family to confide in, giggle with, and conspire with can seem too good to be true when you first discover it’s possible. But at what point does a young friendship go from a… Read more...

The Best Credit Card Welcome Bonuses Right Now


24Lifehacker / 36min
If you’re thinking of getting a travel card, this is a good time to get one. With over two thirds of of Americans planning to travel later this year, credit companies have stepped up efforts to capture new cardholders this spring and are offering record-setting (or at least record-tying) welcome bonuses. Here’s a… Read more...

The Nation’s Biggest Miner Union Is Ready for a Transition to Clean Energy


Gizmodo / 37min
On Monday, the nation’s largest union of coal miners announced that it’s down for the shift to renewable energy as long the transition includes aid—and new jobs—for workers laid off from their sector. It’s the latest sign that workers aren’t buying the fossil fuel industry’s narrative that it’s a great protector of… Read more...

The New Apple TV and Siri Remote Are Here


35Gizmodo / 37min
Apple has been long overdue for a revamp of its pricey set-top box. Now, it’s finally here. Read more...

Dune's Next Comic Dives Deep Into the Heart of the Imperium's Greatest Warriors


Gizmodo / 37min
In Dune , the Sardaukar are some of the Imperium’s most elite soldiers : bodyguards to the Emperor of the Known Universe, and the deadly right hand of House Corrino. But a new comic book from Boom Studios is going to explore what lies beyond the martial skills of the Sardaukar, and we’ve got a first look. Read more...

Apple's iPhone 12 just got a new color option


Apple Purple iPhone 12•
23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 38min
Apple has announced the release of a purple iPhone 12 during its Spring Loaded event.


Apple’s new iMac finally gets an actually good webcam


56TechCrunch / 39min
Apple introduced new iMacs at its event on Tuesday, outfitted with its M1 processor and redesigned inside and out from the ground up. The hardware is impressive, but one of the biggest improvements for everyone’s Zoom-heavy life might be the webcam. Apple said it’s the “best camera ever in a Mac,” which honestly wouldn’t take much, but its specs suggest it actually is a big upgrade. The camera fi

Deep Science: Introspective, detail-oriented and disaster-chasing AIs


68TechCrunch / 40min
Research papers come out far too frequently for anyone to read them all. That’s especially true in the field of machine learning, which now affects (and produces papers in) practically every industry and company. This column aims to collect some of the most relevant recent discoveries and papers — particularly in, but not limited to, artificial intelligence — and explain why they matter. It takes

Apple TV 4K gets big update with a new remote and A12 Bionic chip


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Mashable / 40min
Our long national nightmare is over: There's a new Apple TV remote. At its spring event on Tuesday, Apple revealed a new version of its Apple TV streaming hardware, which somehow hadn't been updated since 2017. The new Apple TV is still a 4K-ready streaming box like its predecessor, but it comes with a new, more traditionally button-centric remote instead of the touch-sensitive catastrophe that w

A Startup Is Using CGI to Insert Product Placements Into Old TV and Movies


38Futurism / 41min
Citizens Bank Kane Breaking: Nothing is sacred! The advertising company Mirriad developed a new technology that allows it to seamlessly stitch new product placement into existing movies and TV shows, according to the BBC . The tech, which has already been deployed by a Chinese streaming service, makes it possible for brands to insert their products or logos into existing media — even swapping the

Apple TV 4K update revealed with redesigned Siri Remote


SlashGear / 42min
The next-generation Apple TV 4K was revealed today with new features set for release in the year 2021. This device effectively has the same name as its predecessor, but has a new A12 Bionic chip inside and enhanced features aplenty. This new device has enhanced AirPlay support with high frame rate HDR from iPhone 12 Pro and newer. It also … Continue reading

Apple announces Apple Card Family for spouses to build credit together, and over-13s to use it too


100+TechCrunch / 45min
Apple has been slowly building a position for itself as a financial services giant, banked around its digital wallet for storing a user’s payment cards and the launch of its own Apple Card in 2019 . Today during Apple’s spring event, the company announced the newest chapter in that functionality: the launch of Apple Card Family, which will let partners/spouses build joint credit, and give family

Apple will launch podcast subscriptions next month


48Engadget / 46min
Apple is adding paid subscriptions to its Podcasts app, so podcasters can charge listeners for content directly through the app.

Apple's AirTag tracks your items for $29


61Engadget / 46min
The fobs can be customized with engravings of characters, letters and emoji. An Hermes edition will also be available, and the regular versions will cost $29 each when they arrive on April 30th.

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are now available in purple


Apple Purple iPhone 12•
81Engadget / 46min
Apple's iPhone 12 will be available in purple.

Apple expands its credit card with Apple Card Family


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
Apple expands on its popular credit card with Apple Card Family.

The iMac M1 2021 is here, and it's something you're going to want to show off


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
The iMac (2021) has been revealed by Apple at its Spring Event. Here's everything we know so far about the new iMac, including price and launch date.

Apple AirTags revealed as Tile-like trackers that use iPhones to find your devices


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
Apple AirTags have officially been revealed as Tile-like accessories to clip to objects and track using global iPhone and other Apple device networks.

New Apple TV 4K 2021 confirmed: here's when you can get it


Apple Siri Remote AB•
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
Apple has taken to the stage to announce a new Apple TV 4K streaming box – here's what we know so far from the event.

The iPhone 12 now comes in purple


Apple Purple iPhone 12•
Mashable / 48min
Apple really leaned into 420 at its spring event with a drop of some sweet purple. A purple iPhone, that is. In a video featuring puffs of smoke set to the Willy Wonka movie's "Candy Man," Apple unveiled the new color for iPhone 12 models, including the ultra cute mini . Puff puff pass your phone! Image: screenshot: apple There's already a purple iPhone 11 . Why Apple waited this long to bring th

Apple's AirTag Bluetooth trackers are real and they're coming soon


Apple AirTag iPhone•
27Mashable / 48min
For a second there, it felt like AirTags were never going to happen. But Apple has officially unveiled its Bluetooth trackers at its 2021 spring event. As with other Bluetooth trackers, like Chip and Tile, there's not much to Apple AirTags. The small, circular disc tag attaches to any accessory you don't want to lose, like your wallet, keys, pet, camera, earbuds, among other things. Each AirTag h

Apple introduces a colorful new iMac


Apple New iMac M1 Retina•
100+TechCrunch / 48min
After years of waiting, Apple has finally given the world a dramatic new iMac redesign, aimed at the company’s long-standing goal of “making the computer disappear.” That, of course, only applies to the the thin new design, because these things are eye-popping. Naturally, the latest version of the 24-inch all-in-one desktop is built around the company’s new proprietary M1 chips. The screen sports

The iPhone 12 Now Comes in Purple!


100+Gizmodo / 49min
The iPhone 12 lineup is growing—not with a brand new device, but a fresh shade. Apple announced at its Spring Loaded event today that the iPhone 12 will now come in an extremely pretty purple hue. Read more...

Apple's Tile Rival, AirTag, Has Arrived at Long Last


44Gizmodo / 49min
Apple’s long-rumored Bluetooth trackers, AirTags, are now officially here. Finally. Read more...

Apple Card Family allows family members to build credit, share credit lines


Apple Card Family Credit•
SlashGear / 50min
A couple of years ago, Apple stepped into the realm of financial services by introducing the Apple Card. While we weren’t necessarily expecting the Apple Card to make an appearance at today’s Spring Loaded event, Apple CEO Tim Cook actually opened the show by making an announcement about the credit card. Today, Apple revealed a new feature called Apple Card … Continue reading

How Much Are Capital One Miles Worth Now?


One Mile at a Time / 54min
Recently some fantastic changes were announced to Capital One’s mileage transfer program . Several readers asked if this impacts my valuation of Capital One miles, so I wanted to share my take on that. I used to value Capital One miles at 1.1 cents each Up until this change I valued Capital One miles at 1.1 cents. I should note that valuing any points currency isn’t a science, though I do try to


Save up to 40% on a Roomba so your spring cleaning isn't delayed 'til summer


Mashable / 55min
Stop procrastinating on your spring cleaning. As of April 20, these are Amazon's top deals on Roomba robot vacuums, with savings of up to 40% off: OUR TOP PICK: iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) robot vacuum with auto dirt-disposal — save $400.99 BEST BUDGET PICK: iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum — save $80.99 BEST UPGRADE PICK: iRobot Roomba s9+ (9550) robot vacuum — save $400.99 BEST FOR HARD FLOORS: iRob

Tom Brady and Salesforce Ventures pour millions into Class, a Zoom-friendly edtech startup


100+TechCrunch / 56min
Class, an edtech startup that integrates exclusively with Zoom to make remote teaching more elegant, has raised $12.25 million in new financing . The round brings Salesforce Ventures, Sound Ventures and Super Bowl champion Tom Brady onto its capital table. CEO and founder Michael Chasen said that Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, approached the company about investing in Class. Salesforce Vent

Apple AirTags finally launch: $29 trackers take on Tile


SlashGear / 57min
Apple has officially announced AirTags, its long-rumored tracking tags, as it expands the Find My network with its own Tile rival. The $29 dongles can be hunted down using the iPhone app, and are designed to be easily attached to keys, pets, bags, or anything else. The tag itself is a small, IP67 water and dust resistant disc. It can … Continue reading

iPhone 12 purple color revealed today


SlashGear / 57min
We’re eating our hats today as Apple revealed a “new” iPhone at their Spring 2021 event. This new iPhone isn’t so much completely new as it is a new color of a device that’s already out in the wild. The iPhone 12 will now be available in Purple. And that’s about that. This new Purple iPhone 12 is meant to … Continue reading

Apple adds a new purple color option to its iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini lineup


Apple Purple iPhone 12•
71TechCrunch / 57min
Apple has added a new color option to the iPhone 12 lineup — a rare mid-cycle facelift for the company’s flagship product. The new color is purple, and looks like a lavender-ish pastel hue, which is in keeping with the tones on the rest of the color options on the 12 lineup, which include a mint green and a red that leans towards the pink end of the spectrum. The purple iPhone 12 is going on sale

Apple Podcasts Subscriptions: everything you need to know


Apple Podcasts Today•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple has announced an update to its Podcasts service.

Apple officially unveils its lost item finder, AirTag


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80TechCrunch / 1h
Apple today officially unveiled AirTag, its location tracking beacons that can help Apple device owners find lost items through Apple’s “Find My” application. The AirTags themselves are small, rounded tracking devices that can be attached to personal items, like purses, bags or keys. Pre-orders start this Friday, and the product goes on sale April 30th, for $30. A pack of three runs $99. In addit

Everything you need to know about transiting through European airports during the pandemic


The Points Guy / 1h
Since 2020, travel has changed . That shouldn’t be news to the frequent traveler. Journeys that, at one point, didn’t require documentation or pre-departure preparation other than making sure you had a passport now require intense research . Will you need a COVID-19 test , and if so, what kind? Will you need proof of where you’re undergoing quarantine ? Oh, and what about proof of vaccination ? B

Use Two Kinds of Bait to Solve Your Ant Infestation


Lifehacker / 1h
Dealing with an ant infestation is gross and frustrating—just when you think they’re finally gone, they’re back with a vengeance. If you want to rid your house of ants for good , you need to figure out where they’re coming from and what they’re eating so you can pick the right bait. Read more...

The Microsoft Store for Windows 10 Is Reportedly Getting a Major Overhaul


Gizmodo / 1h
Microsoft is reportedly reworking its entire Store app in Windows 10, including policy changes for developers and making the UI easier to navigate. Windows Central reports the changes are a sweeping rejuvenation of the Microsoft Store, changes that will hopefully encourage Windows 10 users to use the app more often… Read more...

Best PS5 external hard drives


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We've rounded up the best PS5 external hard drives on the market.

Millions of web users caught up in massive malvertising campaign


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The number of compromised ad servers has more than doubled, despite early warnings.

Injective Protocol raises $10M from Pantera Capital, Mark Cuban for its ‘DeFi Robinhood’


90TechCrunch / 1h
Back in December last year Injective Protocol , launched the testnet for its DeFi protocols for cross-chain derivatives trading, with backing from giant crypto exchange Binance. It has now raised $10 million in a “party” funding round. Participating in the round was Pantera Capital, BlockTower, Hashed, Cadenza Ventures (formerly BitMex Ventures), CMS, and QCP Capital. Billionaire NBA team owner a

LEGO Luigi is a real thing, and he has his own starter course


SlashGear / 1h
Just as the leaks and rumors foretold, LEGO Mario will soon be joined by his brother, LEGO Luigi. Following last year’s rollout of various LEGO Super Mario sets, LEGO Luigi is now getting a starter set of his own. The set launches later this summer and comes with some iconic characters and enemies from the Super Mario series. Like LEGO … Continue reading

I tried Nvidia GeForce Now on everything I own – could it replace my gaming PC?


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Opinion: Nvidia's cloud streaming service has a growing fanbase and I wanted to find out why.

Russia Shows Off First Module of Its Upcoming Space Station


86Futurism / 1h
Russian Space Station Russia just showed off its work on the first base module of its space station, scheduled to be launched into orbit some time 2025. A new video uploaded to Twitter by Dmitry Rogozin, director general of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, shows engineers busily constructing a cylindrical module. “The first core module of the new Russian orbital station is in the works,” Rogozin

Ava DuVernay Summons the Dragons of Wings of Fire to an Animated Series


36Gizmodo / 1h
Her DC Universe movie New Gods may have been canceled, but director Ava DuVernay is keeping busy . Netflix has just announced she’ll executive produce a new animated series based on Tui T. Sutherland’s best-selling, young adult fantasy series Wings of Fire. Read more...

No green thumb? No problem: These AeroGardens are on sale for up to 44% off


Mashable / 1h
As of April 20, select Aerogarden hydroponic gardening kits are on sale on Amazon for up to 44% off: OUR TOP PICK: AeroGarden Harvest Elite — save $79.96 BEST FOR SMALL APARTMENTS: AeroGarden Sprout — save $29.96 BEST FOR HUGE HARVESTS: AeroGarden Farm 24Plus — save $275.01 This 4/20, we're all about plants — but not necessarily the kind you associate with the stoner holiday . We're talking veggi

Arturia gives its Pigments super synth a massive free update


37Engadget / 1h
Pigments 3 adds a new synth engine, new wavetables, four new effects and 300 new presets.

How “cosmetic” DLC became “pay to win” camouflage in some online shooters


Ars Technica / 1h
Roze's "Rook" skin in Call of Duty: Warzone drapes the player head to toe in black. When it comes to in-game DLC and microtransactions, developers and players often take pains to draw a bright line between purely "cosmetic" DLC—which lets users pay optional money to change their in-game appearance—and DLC that impacts competitive gameplay stats—raising the specter of the dreaded "pay-to-win" upgr


Minivans are better at daily life than SUVs, and it’s time for a comeback


26Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In the grand scheme of things, I have little to complain about in terms of the pandemic. I haven't lost my job, my residence, or any of my family, and since my wife and I both worked at home already, there wasn't even an office to stop commuting to. The biggest work-related impact is probably not having to set foot on an airplane for over a year, but the automakers

A gripping and bloody intro scene sets the tone for HBO Max's 'Mortal Kombat'


23Mashable / 1h
Will Mortal Kombat actually turn out...good? Here's a fresh look at Hollywood's latest attempt to bring the arcade classic to a different kind of screen. It's the movie's opening scene and it sets up a blood feud between two of our key characters before they don the mantles that fans of the video game series know so well, Scorpion and Sub-Zero. The scene has a little bit of everything: story buil

Delta is launching its longest route from Portland later this year


22The Points Guy / 1h
Despite the pandemic, Delta is planning to strengthen its West Coast network with a new long-haul route. On Tuesday, the Atlanta-based carrier announced that it’ll begin flying between Portland (PDX), Oregon, and Seoul Incheon (ICN) on Sept. 9, with three-weekly year-round flights. At 5,289 miles, this will be Delta’s longest flight from Portland, clocking in at over 11 hours eastbound and nearly

How to Clean Your Coffee Makers, Because It's Probably Gross in There


28Lifehacker / 1h
Cleaning your coffee maker might be last on your spring cleaning list. After all, the only thing that goes through it are coffee grinds, but hard water deposits and coffee oils can actually affect the mechanics of your machine and change the taste of your coffee. Read more...

Apple M1 Macs are already being targeted by crypto-stealing malware


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XCSSET has been updated to target Apple Silicon - and to bypass Big Sur security

J&J vaccine benefit outweighs “very rare” blood clot risk says EU regulator


SlashGear / 1h
The Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine can in very rare cases lead to unusual blood clots, the European Medicines Agency has concluded, though experts maintain the benefits outweigh the risks. It’s the second coronavirus vaccine to be subject to extra warning labeling by the EU regulator, after AstraZeneca’s drug was also linked to blood clotting issues. Then, as now, … Continue readi

For Vaccine Passports, Less Tech Is Best


100+NYT > Technology / 1h
We need dumb technology that does as little as possible and knows as little about us as possible.

Polaroid reveals its smallest-ever analog instant camera


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82Engadget / 1h
Pre-orders are open for the $100 Polaroid Go.

Elon Musk denies Autopilot was active before deadly crash in Texas


56Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: felixmizioznikov / Getty) Tesla CEO Elon Musk is fighting back against speculation that a deadly Tesla crash in the Houston area on Saturday might have occurred while Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance software was active. "Data logs recovered so far show Autopilot was not enabled," Musk tweeted on Monday afternoon. The vehicle was totaled, so it's not clear if crash data on the

Elephants Trample Suspected Poacher to Death


500+Futurism / 2h
Stupid Prizes An alleged poacher died on Saturday after he was trampled by elephants. He and two others — both of whom survived — are suspected of hunting for rhinos in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, according to CNN . The trio fled when park rangers started to pursue, unfortunately running into a breeding herd of elephants that weren’t keen on their uninvited company. The story is laced wi

We're Liveblogging Apple's 'Spring Loaded' Event Right Here


Gizmodo / 2h
Now that we’ve had time to recover from last fall’s never-ending stream of Apple events, it’s time to get ready for... another Apple event! Today’s Spring Loaded event kicks off at 10 a.m. PDT/1 p.m. EDT, and as always you can catch the livestream at its event page . If you’re looking for other ways to watch, don’t… Read more...

Watch Apple's 'Spring Loaded' event right here at 1PM ET


Apple Spring Loaded•
54Engadget / 2h
Apple is holding its 'Spring Loaded' virtual event at 1PM ET, and you can watch it here.

5 To 8 Hours To Speak To An American Airlines Agent? Here’s How To Get Help Now


24View from the Wing / 2h
Travel has been picking up, and airlines haven't always scaled their call center capacity to match. Add in some bad weather - take Denver, for instance, on Monday where there was snow and more delays than any other airport in the world - and wait times to speak to an airline agent really grow. This has been an issue across airlines, and even wait times for elite frequent flyers who get call cente

Polaroid Claims This Is the Smallest Analog Instant Film Camera Spitting Out Tiny Two-Inch Prints


Gizmodo / 2h
Miniaturizing a digital camera is relatively easy because all you’re creating is digital files that sit on a tiny memory card. Miniaturizing an instant film camera? That’s a monumental task by comparison, given you have to shrink all the moving parts that expose and spit out physical prints, as well as the film… Read more...

Announcing our TC Sessions: SaaS virtual event happening October 27


92TechCrunch / 2h
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is now the default business model for most B2B and B2C software startups. And while it’s been around for a while now, its momentum keeps accelerating and the ecosystem continues to expand as technologists and marketers are getting more sophisticated about how to build and sell SaaS products. For all of them, we’re pleased to announced TechCrunch Sessions: SaaS 2021 ,

Catch&Release raises $14M to help marketers find and license content from across the web


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Catch&Release founder and CEO Analisa Goodin told me that she wants to help brands break free from the limitations of stock photography — and that her startup has raised $14 million in Series A funding to achieve that goal. Goodin explained that the company started out as an image research firm before becoming a product-focused, venture-backed startup in 2015. The Series A was led by Accel (with

Microsoft adds personalized homepages to Bing on Android


45Engadget / 2h
Microsoft has updated Bing Search on Android to add personalized homepages.

Today is a huge day for Xbox Game Pass


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SlashGear / 2h
Today might just be the biggest day ever for Xbox Game Pass. Not only is cloud gaming rolling into beta on Windows and iOS devices through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but today is the day that a former PlayStation exclusive comes to Xbox (and Xbox Game Pass) for the very first time. MLB The Show 21 is launching today across … Continue reading

Google Alerts notifications have become a mess of scams and malware


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Malicious users are reportedly abusing Google Alerts to distributed malware.

Meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin is outperforming all its big name rivals


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Dogecoin’s loyal following hopes to drive the cryptocurrency to new heights.


Vodafone's free speed upgrade is leading the way for fibre broadband deals


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Vodafone's current fibre broadband deals are leading the market right now with fast speeds, cash incentives and more.

Coal miners’ union lobbies for jobs in renewable energy


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images ) What if the British crown had offered the Luddites a retraining program and the promise of good-paying factory jobs? Perhaps they would have accepted the textile transition? That’s essentially what the nation’s largest coal miner union is suggesting. In exchange for job retraining, wage replacement, and preferential hiring for o

Marriott inks deal to open first JW Marriott in Spain next year


61The Points Guy / 2h
Marriott is setting its eyes on expanding its portfolio. The world’s largest hotel chain announced in a press briefing on Tuesday that it’s planning to open its first JW Marriott in Spain. Located in the central Plaza de Canalejas, the JW Marriott in Madrid will open in 2022. With the opening of the property, it will become the first JW Marriott in Spain. Sign up to receive the daily TPG newslett

Amazon Is Opening a Hair Salon, Seriously


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69Gizmodo / 2h
Atop the rubble of small independent retailers razed by 26 years of pillaging by Amazon, Amazon plans to open a hair salon. Welcome Amazon Salon: a combination augmented reality online shopping laboratory, also with barbers. Amazon has announced that the Barnes & Noble-sized flagship will open in a 1,500 square foot… Read more...

IBM breaks latest revenue losing streak as cloud revenue shows modest growth


100+TechCrunch / 2h
For IBM , much of the last 8 years simply posting positive revenue growth was a challenge. In fact, the company had a period between 2013 and 2018 when it experienced an astonishing 22 straight quarters of negative revenue growth. So when Big Blue reported yesterday that revenue was up slightly, I’m sure the company took that as a win. Investors appear to be happy with the results with the stock

How to Test Drive Google Chrome's New 'Memories' Page


Lifehacker / 2h
Google is testing a new “Memories” feature for Google Chrome that collects your browsing history, bookmarks, and other web activity onto a single, searchable page that will help you dig through your browser activity more easily. Read more...

Aquaman 2's cast tease that filming may begin very soon


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Production on Aquaman 2 appears to be ramping up as the first movie's cast tease their returns for the DCEU sequel.

This smart case controlled my birth control pills for a month, and it was a game-changer


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Android 12 May Include Feature That Will Hibernate Apps You Haven't Used in a While


24Gizmodo / 2h
You probably have a bunch of apps you’ve installed on your phone but only use rarely, so to free up some extra space, it looks like Google is giving Android 12 a new feature that will automatically delete temporary files for apps you haven’t used recently. Read more...

Microsoft could dare Apple to change its most controversial app policy


SlashGear / 2h
A leak of Microsoft’s plans for its next major Windows 10 update suggest they’ll allow developers to bypass in-app commerce sharing. In effect, Microsoft would not be taking a percentage of in-app purchases from apps made by developers that use their own 3rd-party in-app commerce system. This would be the first time a major app store would allow such a … Continue reading

Alexa can help you find a COVID-19 vaccination site


33Engadget / 2h
Amazon Alexa now helps you find nearby COVID-19 vaccination sites, and call them if you have vaccine questions.

How to Hear a Chime When Google Assistant Speakers Are Listening


How-To Geek / 2h
Google Assistant smart speakers and smart displays show a visual indicator when the device is listening, but it can be easy to miss. Thankfully, you can turn on an audible chime to indicate when the Assistant is listening. We’ll show you how to turn it on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Insurtech startups are leveraging rapid growth to raise big money


100+TechCrunch / 2h
The investment landscape for insurtech startups is off to a hot start in Q2 2021. Since the end of the first quarter, we’ve seen several players in the broad startup category announce new capital, including Clearcover , Alan , Next Insurance and The Zebra . But, as anyone who’s familiar with startups that offer insurance-related products and services knows, the sector is enough of a mixed bag tha

MIT Scientists: Nearby Star Appears to Be Cranking Out Dark Matter


200+Futurism / 2h
Star Factory Even though they’ve never actually found any, scientists are pretty confident that most of the stuff in the universe is comprised of invisible, mysterious dark matter. And thanks to a new not-quite-successful experiment, they’re making important progress toward narrowing down the list of ways to find it. Researchers recently used the orbital NASA observatory NuSTAR to search for X-ra

AMD now lets Windows 10 gamers with Radeon GPUs play local co-op remotely


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Couch co-op is all well and good, but not so much in lockdown – unless you can play those games remotely.

VanMoof PowerBank adds up to 62 miles of e-bike range to S3 and X3


SlashGear / 2h
E-bike maker VanMoof is making battery charging and adding range more straightforward, with a new PowerBank accessory capable of adding up to 62 miles of extra cycling power. Designed to be more readily removed and installed, the triangular battery pack clips into place within the frame. VanMoof’s regular batteries slot into the upper portion of the frame, and on models … Continue reading

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Could Have Had an Even More Ridiculous Title


Gizmodo / 2h
When it was announced that the DC Extended Universe’s follow-up to Man of Steel would be titled Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , people had quite a laugh . After all, it sounded like Batman was going to sue Superman, presumably for all the manslaughter by depraved indifference he committed at the end of his debut… Read more...

Back-to-back meetings are a disaster for productivity and mental health


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Meetings increase our stress levels, making it hard to concentrate and remain productive.

WayUp’s new dashboard helps employers see where their recruiting process loses diverse candidates


100+TechCrunch / 3h
WayUp started out as a platform to help college graduates find jobs and internships , but over time, it has increasingly focused on helping employers find diverse job candidates. And it recently introduced a new feature to help those employers see exactly where their diversity and inclusion efforts may be falling short. Co-founder and CEO Liz Wessel explained that when companies aren’t hiring eno

Hustle Fund backs Fintor, which wants to make it easier to invest in real estate


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Farshad Yousefi and Masoud Jalali used to drive through Palo Alto neighborhoods and marvel at the outrageous home prices. But the drives sparked an idea. They were not in a financial position to purchase a home in those neighborhoods (to be clear, not many people are) either for investment or to live. But what if they could invest in homes in up and coming cities throughout the U.S.? Then they re


What Time Should Your Kids Go to Bed?


Lifehacker / 3h
Every parent knows the vital importance of good sleep—for us, yes, but especially for our kids. Adults don’t like to be exhausted but we can, for the most part, power through our day on less-than-adequate sleep. Our kids, however, cannot. Their growing bodies rely on good sleep for their mental and physical health,… Read more...

Use Google to View 3D Pac-Man and Anime Characters on Your Phone


How-To Geek / 3h
It’s easy to bring 3D animals, objects, and more into the real world with a simple Google search. That list now includes several popular anime characters from Japan, including Pac-Man and Hello Kitty. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Momma Mia! LEGO Luigi is Now Available for Pre-Order


How-To Geek / 3h
It looks like Amazon didn’t jump the gun on revealing a LEGO Luigi starter set by too much. Today LEGO made it official and announced the $59.99 Adventures with Luigi Starter Course. And better yet, it’s taking pre-orders now. Don’t wait; LEGO Mario sold out in a day. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

This refurbished Dell gaming PC runs as good as new for under $500


28Engadget / 3h
This refurbished Dell Optiplex 980 is equipped with adequate horsepower to run demanding software and modern games at 1080p. Plus, it can be upgraded once your needs exceed its capabilities.

Why robots just can't grow good weed


37Mashable / 3h
Cannabis farm production is at an all-time high, but it's unlikely that robots will take over the process anytime soon. The stereotypical weed farm is either a sprawling expanse of crop tended to by free-spirited stoners, or a clandestine basement operation built on information gleaned from online forums. Modern cannabis farm facilities, with their climate controlled grow rooms and automatic irri

Give your kitchen an upgrade with top picks from the Vitamix Spring Sale


Mashable / 3h
In the market for a new blender or composter? Check out our top picks from the Vitamix annual Spring Sale as of April 20: OUR TOP PICK: Vitamix A2500 Ascent Series Smart Blender — Save $50 BEST UPGRADE BLENDER: Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender — Save $100 BEST FOR REDUCING FOOD WASTE: Vitamix FoodCycler — Save $100 If you've had your eye on an iconic (but expensive) Vitamix blender for w

Leaked HTC Vive Air Concept Would Solve a Major Problem With VR Fitness


Gizmodo / 3h
VR fitness is the future, baby! But there’s one major problem: sweat. As fun as fitness games can be, it’s less fun if sweat keeps trickling into your eyeball during an intense session, and properly cleaning a headset afterward can be annoying. All this makes the leaked HTC Vive Air intriguing Read more...

Fire Chief: Reports of Fiery Tesla Crash Grossly Exaggerated


100+Futurism / 3h
Two men died in a fiery crash involving a Tesla Model S over the weekend after the vehicle reportedly veered off the road near Houston, TX at high speeds and crashed into a tree. Mysteriously, neither of the occupants were in the driver’s seat in the moments leading up to the crash, leading to widespread speculation that Autopilot may have been involved. Then, Tesla CEO Elon Musk threw cold water

Coming Soon: New Radisson Rewards Americas Loyalty Program


63One Mile at a Time / 3h
A couple of weeks ago we learned about a strange change coming to the Radisson Rewards loyalty program. There’s now a further update, as it looks like we can expect changes to award redemption rates as well. Radisson Rewards program to be split into two It has been revealed that the Radisson Rewards loyalty program will be split into two as of June 2021: Radisson Rewards will remain the dedicated

Nintendo Switch update for Bluetooth and how to get it


SlashGear / 3h
Today we’re taking a peek at the latest update to Nintendo Switch, released in April of 2021. This update may load to your Nintendo Switch device automatically – you might never know it even loaded in the first place. If, however, you’d like to make sure it’s loaded to your Nintendo Switch device, the process to check is relatively simple. … Continue reading

Microsoft is reportedly building a new Windows 10 store


Microsoft 10 Store•
100+Engadget / 3h
It's likely to have a major redesign and several developer-friendly features.

Giant Amphibious Centipede Discovered Attacking Prawns in Japan


89Gizmodo / 3h
Creepy, crawly, newly discovered. The latest critter to emerge from the Japanese archipelago is an 8-inch-long, 1-inch-wide centipede, the first to be identified in Japan in nearly 150 years. Read more...

You now can book a trip on the biggest cruise ship ever built


34The Points Guy / 3h
The first voyages of the biggest cruise ship ever built are now available for booking. Royal Caribbean on Tuesday began taking reservations for the initial sailings of its much-awaited, soon-to-debut Wonder of the Seas, the fifth vessel in its groundbreaking Oasis Class series . At 236,857 tons, Wonder of the Seas will be nearly 4% bigger than the current size leader in the cruise world, Royal Ca

Sony launches widest ever prime lens for its full-frame cameras


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Sony has launched a new ultra-wide-angle lens for its full-frame cameras that's unusually small for a 14mm f/1.8.

Use Circle Home Plus to keep your kids focused in these last months of school


24Mashable / 3h
Save 20%: Parental control app Circle Home Plus is currently offering 20% off of subscriptions as of April 20, getting you a year (plus the required hub) for $103.20 with code EARTH. After being stuck with virtual sleepovers for a year, a kid's itch to go somewhere without their parents will be real this summer. A parental control app can keep an eye on your kid's screen time when they're away fr

Facebook downplays data breach in internal email


200+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Its strategy appears to be to "normalise" the incident and and hope media coverage will die down.

How to Earn $42,000 Testing Weed Vaporizers


100+Lifehacker / 3h
Are you looking for a career change? Do you wish that your current job allowed for more time to enjoy a “vapable herb” throughout the day? If that sounds like you, you now have a chance to apply for your dream job, a job that happens to pay precisely $42,000 per year . Sounds like a good opportunity, to be blunt. … Read more...

Leo AR, user-facing marketplace for 3D objects, raises $3 million seed round


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Apple’s introduction of ARKit changed the game for entrepreneurs, not unlike the App Store did on a much, much larger scale back in 2008. One entrepreneur, Dana Loberg , has capitalized on the launch of ARKit with her startup Leo AR . Leo is the result of a few pivots. The company first started out as MojiLala, which launched out of betaworks . It was a hassle-free sticker marketplace that allowe

Dash Rendar Makes a Friend in This Look Inside a New Star Wars Anthology


Gizmodo / 3h
For years, Star Wars Insider has been home to more than just journalism and criticism about the ins and outs of the galaxy far, far away, but original fiction spanning everything from the highs of the old Expanded Universe to the recent launch of The High Republic . A new anthology is gathering some of its classics,… Read more...

How to Show the Number of Unread Gmail Emails in Your Browser Tab


How-To Geek / 3h
If you use Gmail as your primary email client, flicking back to the Inbox to check whether you’ve received new emails gets tiresome fast. Fortunately, there is a setting that will display the number of unread emails in your browser tab. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Vulnerable WordPress plugin opens door to millions of attacks


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A massive ongoing campaign is hunting for websites running vulnerable WordPress addons.

Psychonauts 2 is ‘playable’ and coming to Xbox Series X this year


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Psychonauts 2 is coming to Xbox Series X this year, according to developer Double Fine’s official Twitter account.

A Qatar Airways Privilege Club Award Sweet Spot


39One Mile at a Time / 3h
Qatar Airways offers the world’s best business class product, with its amazing Qsuites . There are lots of partner airline frequent flyer programs that allow you to redeem miles for travel on Qatar Airways, and in very few cases do I actually book through Qatar Airways’ own Privilege Club program. Well, I just stumbled upon what I’d consider to be a pretty awesome sweet spot for the program. Qata

HTC Vive Air headset surfaces for VR fitness, but don’t get too excited


SlashGear / 3h
HTC is getting itself some attention this morning thanks to a leak of what’s apparently a new fitness-focused VR headset. The headset, which is dubbed the HTC Vive Air, surfaced today in a World Design Guide leak that actually tells us a decent amount about it. Unfortunately, it seems like this new headset is just a concept rather than an … Continue reading

Apple says Parler can return to iPhones after the app makes some changes.


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2KNYT > Technology / 3h
Parler had been kicked off iPhones and Android devices after the Capitol insurrection in January.

Rename Chrome Windows So You Stop Losing Them


20Lifehacker / 3h
Tab overload is real, as my crowded Edge and Chrome browser bars can attest. But what about... window overload? If you’re the kind of person who tries to organize their browser by dedicating different windows to each tab or group of tabs, Google is now allowing you to rename those windows so you can jump between them… Read more...

Synthesia’s AI video generation platform hooks $12.5 million Series A led by FirstMark


100+TechCrunch / 4h
As AI improves, the possibilities of what we can do with the technology grow exponentially (for better or worse). Synthesia , an AI video generation platform, is looking to make video content creation as simple and efficient as possible, and FirstMark is taking a bet on it making the world better, and not worse. The company has just announced the close of a $12.5 million Series A funding round le

Google is adding a Maps widget to Calendar in Workspace


48Engadget / 4h
Google Workspace now has a Maps side panel that can help you research locations for meetings and other trips.

Everything you want to know about cabins and suites on Norwegian Cruise Line ships


The Points Guy / 4h
Picking a cabin on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship isn’t always easy. For starters, there are a huge number of cabins available on some Norwegian ships. The line is known for operating some of the world’s biggest cruise vessels — ships so big that some have more than 2,000 cabins a piece. But it’s not just the sheer volume of cabins that makes choosing a room on a Norwegian ship a challenge. It’s al

New Radisson Rewards Changes As It Splits Into Two Programs On June 17th


View from the Wing / 4h
Two weeks ago Radisson hotels shared that Radisson Rewards would split into two geographically-distinct programs on June 17, 2021. This is being required by the U.S. government to keep data on Americans separated within the Chinese-owned chain. When this happens there will also be changes to award redemption, and there will be status matching and points transfer between the programs. Continue rea

Worn Out: The Challenge of Shopping for Sustainable Clothes


20Gizmodo / 4h
Earth Day is swiftly approaching, and that means my inbox is full of promotional emails from clothing brands announcing that they’re becoming “sustainable” or making “eco-friendly” products. But it turns out those labels don’t mean much. Read more...

Gaming infrastructure startup Pragma raises $12M from Greylock, Mark Pincus and others


100+TechCrunch / 4h
Pragma is building what it calls a “backend as a service,” providing ready-made infrastructure to developers of online, live service games. And it’s announcing today that it has raised $12 million in Series A funding. The round was led by David Thacker at Greylock, with participation from Zynga founder Mark Pincus, Oculus founder Nate Mitchell and Cloudera founder Amr Awadallah, along with previo

Scale AI founder and CEO Alexandr Wang will join us at TC Sessions: Mobility on June 9


84TechCrunch / 4h
Last week, Scale AI announced a massive $325 million Series E. Led by Dragoneer, Greenoaks Capital and Tiger Global, the raise gives the San Francisco data labeling startup a $7 billion valuation. Alexandr Wang founded the company back in 2016, while still at MIT. A veteran of Quora and Addepar, Wang built the startup to curate information for AI applications. The company is now a break-even busi

HTC’s wireless Vive Air headset outed by a premature award


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41Ars Technica / 4h
The HTC Air VR headset, dolled up in a fitness-specific fit. HTC's next major product-reveal event is looming in May, but for at least one of its upcoming VR products, the surprise has been spoiled—by an award, of all things. The IF World Design Guide Awards, held in Germany for decades and bestowed upon many disciplines, released its latest pool of winners earlier this month. It's unclear when H

F1 2021 PC system requirements won’t punish your PC – unless you turn on ray tracing


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
F1 2021 brings ray tracing for those with a supporting (and powerful enough) GPU.

Huawei’s next foldable phones may be the first you can afford


27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Huawei is rumored to be releasing three folding phones in 2021, all at a more affordable price.

Elon Musk: Autopilot Wasn’t Engaged During Fatal Driverless Crash


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1KFuturism / 4h
Over the weekend, a Tesla Model S crashed into a tree , killing its two occupants. Mysteriously, investigators found with “100 percent” certainty that neither of them were in the driver’s seat. “Several of our folks are reconstructionists, but they feel very confident just with the positioning of the bodies after the impact that there was no one driving that vehicle,” Harris County constable Mark

Polaroid Go shrinks the instant analog camera to (almost) pocket-friendly


SlashGear / 4h
Impatient analog film fans with small pockets, rejoice. Polaroid has put its instant camera tech on a diet, and the Polaroid Go promises to be the company’s smallest model so far. In fact, Polaroid claims, it’s the smallest analog instant camera in the world, though given the trajectory of digital photography that has to be a fairly small category at … Continue reading

This Artist Uses Drones To Create Gigantic Long-Exposure Light Paintings in the Sky


32Gizmodo / 4h
By now we’ve all “oohed” and “awed” over footage of thousands of glowing drones used to create elaborate animated light shows in the night sky. But artist Frodo Álvarez has come up with a different approach, using just a handful of pre-programmed drones to create towering long-exposure light paintings . Read more...

Russia is considering leaving the ISS for its own space station


300+Engadget / 4h
Russia's space agency Roscosmos has reportedly started work on its own orbiting space station as it considers leaving the ISS by 2025.


HTC Vive Air VR headset is a sports shoe for the face


30TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A promising leak suggests HTC is planning to launch a fitness-focused VR headset.

Radisson outlines new loyalty program, award chart changes


The Points Guy / 4h
Earlier this month, we reported on major Radisson Rewards changes . This included Radisson splitting its existing Radisson Rewards loyalty program into Radisson Rewards Americas and Radisson Rewards. At the time of reporting, however, a lot was still unclear, especially regarding how this change would impact elite status and points redemption. TPG spoke with the Radisson team briefly regarding th

Amazon is opening a London hair salon to test AR and other retail technologies


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100+TechCrunch / 4h
Amazon announced this morning it’s opening Amazon Salon, the retailer’s first hair salon and a place where Amazon aims to test new technologies with the general public. The salon will occupy over 1,500 sq. ft on Brushfield Street in London’s Spitalfields, where Amazon says it will initially be trialing the use of augmented reality (AR) and “point-and-learn” technology — the latter being a system

Should You Pay Student Loans or Save for Retirement While Interest Is Frozen?


28Lifehacker / 4h
In a previous Lifehacker post , we suggested that you might want to wait before paying off anything less than $50,000 on your student loans, even if there’s a very small chance that amount of debt will actually be forgiven. Instead—since we’re still in pandemic—we pointed to financial advice that suggests setting… Read more...

How to Turn off Start and End Workout Notifications on Apple Watch


How-To Geek / 4h
Your Apple Watch is a great workout tracker. But, unfortunately, context awareness is not its strongest suit. The Workout app’s notifications for starting and ending workouts based on your movement are a hit or miss at best. Here’s how to disable them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Watch Apple’s Spring Loaded event light right here


Apple Spring Loaded•
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Today, Apple is holding a (virtual) keynote at 10 AM PT (1 PM in New York, 6 PM in London, 7 PM in Paris) . And you’ll be able to watch the event right here as the company is streaming it live. Rumor has it that Apple plans to unveil a brand new iPad Pro. In particular, Apple’s tablet could get a big display update as the company could switch to mini-LED displays. You can expect some better speci

Updates On Furiosa, Flash, and More


63Gizmodo / 4h
Vin Diesel is bringing Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots to real life. Jamie Foxx’s vampire hunter movie expands its cast. Loki producer Nate Moore suggests that there could be room for more than one season of the show. Plus, a glimpse of Superman & Lois ’ return. Spoilers away! Read more...

Sony WH-1000XM4 Silent White give ANC headphones a rare new finish


SlashGear / 4h
Sony has revealed a new, limited-edition set of its popular noise-cancelling headphones, with the WH-1000XM4 Silent White promising a finish that’s more than just eye-catching. A fourth color option, the white joins the existing black, blue, and silver options that have been available until now. According to Sony, the Silent White finish will “reflect the concept of silence and serenity … Continu

Lego adds a Luigi set to its Super Mario collection


64Engadget / 4h
Lego has added a Luigi set to its Super Mario Adventures kits, giving the video game plumber his due.

The best medical alert systems and services for every budget 2021


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Look no further for the best medical alert systems for you and your family.

Could Bad Guys Actually Escape Falcon in a Wingsuit for Two?


100+Wired / 5h
In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a villain straps a hostage to his wingsuit and leaps off a plane. Cue the action—and the fun physics.

IKEA's Revamped AR App Lets You Design Entire Rooms


200+Wired / 5h
The furniture company is going beyond its Place app with IKEA Studio, a much-needed overhaul of its augmented reality offering.

Why I’m downgrading my Citi Prestige despite getting $1,200 in value last year


20The Points Guy / 5h
It’s that time of year again when I get into an argument with everyone on the internet about the merits of the Citi® Prestige Card . I usually make a pretty good case for why keeping it makes sense for me , but that argument has been losing steam lately. For starters, the Citi Premier® Card began offering new 3x category bonuses last year, which lined up much better with my new quarantine eating

12 Munchies to Make for a More Satisfying 4/20


100+Lifehacker / 5h
Eating snacks while high is extremely enjoyable, but some snacks are better suited to a weed-fueled munchie sesh than others. We won’t say who, but certain members of the staff are intimately familiar with genre of cuisine, and we have some suggestions. Read more...

Why DOS Applications Used White-On-Blue Text


29How-To Geek / 5h
Many DOS applications use white text on a blue background as the default colors. Why is this the default color choice? The answer, like so many things in technology, is because of its history. You’ll often find this same color scheme on many Windows and Linux applications that run in character mode. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Add an App to the Dock on a Mac


21How-To Geek / 5h
If you need to use a particular app on your Mac frequently, it’s easy to add it to your Dock. Once there, your favorite app is only one click away at any time. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Watch Apple's 'Spring Loaded' Event Today


50Gizmodo / 5h
As is the norm for Apple, we do not know what the company plans to announce at its big 4/20 event today. We can probably safely guess a few gadgets that could be revealed during the presentation, however. Read more...

Cape Privacy announces $20M Series A to help companies securely share data


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Cape Privacy , the early stage startup that wants to make it easier for companies to share sensitive data in a secure and encrypted way, announced a $20 million Series A today. Evolution Equity Partners led the round with participation from new investors Tiger Global Management, Ridgeline Partners and Downing Lane. Existing investors Boldstart Ventures, Version One Ventures, Haystack, Radical Ven

Grip Security raises $6M to improve SaaS security


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Many large enterprises now rely on hundreds of third-party SaaS applications to do business, but their security organizations can barely keep pace. Right now, the state of the art for SaaS enterprise security are cloud access security brokers (CASBs) that act as intermediaries between users and the actual service. But they don’t provide the kind of visibility that enterprises want since employees

Clearbanc rebrands its way into a unicorn


100+TechCrunch / 5h
After five years of providing non-dilutive financing for founders, Clearbanc is tired of being only a bank. So, it’s rebranding, and has just raised $100 million Series C at a $2 billion valuation off of its broader ambitions. The new valuation is five times larger than it was when Clearbanc closed a Series B in 2019 . Clearbanc has renamed itself Clearco, a move that is more in line with the com


Falcon and the Winter Soldier season 2 now sounds like a real possibility


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
"You will see the potential for what we could tell in a subsequent season," says executive producer Nate Moore.

Delta Launching Portland To Seoul Incheon Route


200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Delta has just loaded a cool new long haul route into the schedule. Delta’s new Portland to Seoul flight As of September 9, 2021, Delta will launch 3x weekly year-round flights between Portland (PDX) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) . The new service will operate with the following schedule: DL278 Portland to Seoul departing 12:35PM arriving 5:05PM (+1 day) DL277 Seoul to Portland departing 7:30PM arrivin

Researchers develop a new tool to design more complex DNA robots


SlashGear / 5h
Researchers from Ohio State University have announced the development of new software called MagicDNA. The software is a new development tool that can allow scientists to design much more complex DNA robots and nanodevices than were possible before. The software enables researchers to design ways to take very small strands of DNA and combine them into complex structures with components … Continue

The Honor 50 is tipped to be arriving in May


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Reliable sources are reporting that Honor's first global phone release without Huawei is happening next month.

Google Photos leak hints at an intriguing new feature


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A new Google Photos section could allow you to access specific images more quickly.

Elevate Your 4/20 Celebration With These High-End Weed Gadgets


25Gizmodo / 5h
The gadgets you use to get ripped don’t have to look like the same pieces you used in college. Reader, weed tech is growing up. Read more...

How to Download PDFs Instead of Previewing Them in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge


42How-To Geek / 5h
When you click a PDF link in most browsers, the browser opens the PDF preview in a web browser window. To download a PDF and not preview it, you need to change a setting in your browser. This works in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What Is A Progressive Web App (PWA)?


How-To Geek / 5h
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are websites that use a collection of modern web technologies to provide app-like user experiences. Typical PWA features include offline support, background sync and the ability to “install” the site as a mobile app. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

4 Amazing White Noise Machines That'll Help You Get a Good Night's Sleep


How-To Geek / 5h
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, a white noise machine might provide the soothing and relaxing vibes your brain needs to wind down after a long day. These machines can override distracting noises, like traffic or barking dogs, and make it easier to tune the world out and finally drift off. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Expect 2021's upcoming Android phones to embrace under-display selfie cameras


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
More and more handsets are going to arrive in the second half of the year without any need for a notch, one source says.

2022 Maserati Levante Hybrid debuts in China, but it’s not coming to the USA


Maserati Levante Hybrid•
SlashGear / 5h
Italian automaker Maserati’s electrification is in full swing. After debuting the Ghibli Hybrid last year, the Levante Hybrid is next to receive a 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain from Maserati’s portfolio. The 2022 Levante Hybrid recently debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show. And like Ghibli Hybrid, the Levante Hybrid won’t be arriving on U.S. shores, at least not yet. Maserati describes the … Contin

‘Many sleepless nights’: American exec discusses rebuilding route network after pandemic teardown


61The Points Guy / 5h
Imagine being a network planning veteran who started at a different airline days before the coronavirus the entire industry. Well, that’s essentially what happened to Brian Znotins, who joined American Airlines as vice president of network planning in mid-January 2020, with more than 20 years of experience. Within weeks of stepping foot in American’s Fort Worth headquarters , he was tasked with s

VanMoof's PowerBank can boost its e-bikes' range by up to 62 miles


53Engadget / 5h
VanMoof has launched a removable PowerBank for its S3 and X3 electric bikes, giving you a way to add a range between 28 and 62 miles.

Amazon is opening a hair salon with an AR color bar


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100+Engadget / 5h
Amazon is opening its first salon in east London to show off its augmented reality tech and beauty products.

Africa’s first HUAWEI Music Sessions to bring virtual performances to fans


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

Polaroid Go is the world’s smallest analogue instant camera


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Polaroid Go is its smallest analogue instant camera so far, and has arrived with its equivalent of Instax Mini film.

Samsung has made a wireless keyboard for DeX


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The wireless keyboard weighs around 400 grams and will be able to connect with three devices wirelessly.

Alphabet’s CapitalG leads $40 million round in fintech Mantl


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Community banks and credit unions aim to be the heart of the, well, communities, they serve. But without the big budgets of larger institutions, keeping up technology-wise can be a challenge. And not only are they competing with legacy players, there is also a slew of digital banks that have emerged in recent years, as well. Enter MANTL , a startup that has developed technology to make it easier

Pulumi launches version 3.0 of its infrastructure-as-code platform


84TechCrunch / 5h
Pulumi was one of the first of what is now a growing number of infrastructure-as-code startups and today, at its developer conference, the company is launching version 3.0 of its cloud engineering platform. With 70 new features and about 1,000 improvements since version 2.0, this is Pulumi’s biggest release yet. The new release includes features that range from support for Google Cloud as an infr

After a decade of bootstrapping, Octopus Deploy raises $172.5M from Insight Partners


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Octopus Deploy’s chief financial officer Sonia Stovell and chief executive officer Paul Stovell Founded almost a decade ago, Octopus Deploy has grown to serve 25,000 organizations, including Microsoft, NASA, Xero, Disney and Stack Overflow, through bootstrapping. Today the company announced its first outside investment. Insight Partners has taken a minority stake in Octopus Deploy for $172.5 mill


US Adds “Do Not Travel” Advisory For 80% Of World


100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Reuters reports that the United States is in the process of updating guidance to tell Americans not to travel to a vast majority of countries. What are the practical implications of this? US adding most countries to “Do Not Travel” list The US State Department has said that it will add a “Do Not Travel” advisory to about 80% of countries worldwide, following “unprecedented risk to travelers” from

Exclusive: Realme X7 Max colours and configurations leaked ahead of Indian launch


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Realme X7 Max will launch in India soon, with up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, 5G connectivity and more.

Website builder Wix has a clever new trick up its sleeve


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Website builder Wix has unveiled a new ecommerce-centric mobile app.

Xbox Cloud Gaming will eventually feature PC games, says Xbox head


42TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed via Twitter that PC games on Xbox Game Pass will eventually make their way to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service.

NASA Parker Solar Probe snaps images of Venus’ dust ring


21SlashGear / 6h
A new image taken by the Parker Solar Probe has been shared by researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. The image shows the first complete view of a dust ring surrounding Venus. The dust ring’s particles stretch for the entirety of the planet’s path around the sun. Researchers published the new images on April 6, and they cover almost … Continue reading

Cleared for Takeoff: Miami to Singapore and Mumbai in business class


69The Points Guy / 6h
Cleared for Takeoff is a weekly series showing readers like you the best ways to book post-pandemic adventures using points and miles. If you’d like tips on booking your own trip using miles, please email us with your preferred itinerary and current mileage balance. Reader Mark R. reached out to us recently for advice on booking an award ticket for next year. He’s headed to Singapore, where he is

[Roundup] Southwest Airlines Usurious Travel Financing Offered Through Rapid Rewards


View from the Wing / 6h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

How to Rank Up In Overwatch, According to the Pros


89Wired / 6h
Whether you are brand new to the game or have played every season, these strategies are worth trying.

NFTs and AI Are Unsettling the Very Concept of History


100+Wired / 6h
Non-fungible tokens and artificial intelligence make tracing the origins of a digital object more fragile. What are the world’s archivists to do?

How Face Recognition Can Destroy Anonymity


100+Wired / 6h
Cameras are everywhere, and increasingly powerful software can pick an individual out of a crowd. Except sometimes algorithms get it wrong.

How to Disable Your PC’s Power Button on Windows 10


31How-To Geek / 6h
If you ever accidentally shut down your computer by hitting the power button, there’s an easy way to disable the power button (or make it do something different) in Windows 10. You can control your Sleep button, too, if your computer has one of those. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What to Look for in a Computer Monitor


24How-To Geek / 6h
Buying a PC monitor may seem like a simple purchase, but there’s actually a lot to consider. What do you want to use it for? Why does refresh rate matter? Do you want an ultrawide? Is color accuracy an important factor? These (and more) are all things to consider when shopping for a new display. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google Play apps steal texts and pepper you with unauthorized purchases


100+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security researchers have uncovered a batch of Google Play apps that stole users’ text messages and made unauthorized purchases on users’ dime. The malware, which was hidden in eight apps that had more than 700,000 downloads, hijacked SMS message notifications and then made unauthorized purchases, McAfee mobile researchers Sang Ryol Ryu and Chanung Pak said Monday .

Sony is giving away 'Horizon Zero Dawn' for free on PS4 and PS5


200+Mashable / 6h
Everyone loves a freebie, right? Especially when it comes to video games, and particularly in this time when we're still spending a bunch of time at home. Well, you can now download Guerrilla Games' epic 2017 open-world RPG Horizon Zero Dawn for nothing, the latest released in Sony's batch of free games for its Play at Home initiative . First announced in April 2020, Play at Home is the company's

One of the world's most trusted VPNs just slashed prices with a limited time deal


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Now's a great time to grab IPVanish for a month or longer - but this excellent VPN deal will only be around for a couple of weeks.

Fitbit Luxe vs Fitbit Inspire 2: choose the right fitness tracker for you


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The new Fitbit Luxe looks a lot like last year's Fitbit Inspire 2, but there are some important differences between the two.

Subaru confirms starting prices for 2022 Outback and Legacy


SlashGear / 6h
Subaru of America has announced pricing for the 2022 Outback and Legacy sedan. For 2022, one of the notable additions to the Outback line is the more rugged Subaru Wilderness trim. Subaru says that both the Outback and the Legacy gain new standard features for 2022 while maintaining their competitive pricing. Both models will be available at Subaru dealerships in … Continue reading

HTC 'Vive Air' wireless headset leaks on design award site


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100+Engadget / 6h
HTC Vive is getting set to release a fitness-focused VR headset called the Vive Air, according to a leak from the World Design Guide awards.

Grab Horizon Zero Dawn for free on PS4 and PS5 right now


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Sony is offering Horizon Zero Dawn for free right now as part of its Play at Home initiative.

Stranger Things season 4 won't arrive this year - and fans are upset


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The next season in Netflix's hugely popular TV show won't be released in 2021, according to this Stranger Things actor.


The Morning After: Turning pro in the NBA with an NFT


30Engadget / 6h
Today’s headlines: Fitbit's $150 Luxe is another attempt to make a stylish fitness tracker, NASA's Ingenuity becomes the first aircraft to fly on another planet, and EA announces 'Apex Legends Mobile'.

Venmo Launches Ability to Buy, Sell, and Hold Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin


100+Gizmodo / 6h
Payment app Venmo will now let users buy, sell, and hold four cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin and bitcoin cash, according to a press release from the company Tuesday morning. But users won’t be able to send cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to their Venmo friends just yet. Read more...

We're not getting a new iPhone SE today but these deals on the current one are awesome


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Apple's latest event is today but there is no sign of a new iPhone. Instead, these are the best iPhone SE deals right now.

Cannabis banking act passes U.S. House with bipartisan support


100+TechCrunch / 6h
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark bill aimed at easing restrictions placed on the cannabis industry. The SAFE ACT (Secure and Fair Enforcement) banking act provides safe harbor for financial institutions to work with cannabis operators. If passed by the Senate and approved by President Biden, this bill would allow the cannabis industry to access traditional banking services, whi

A Residence Inn by name only: A review of The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, Montana


46The Points Guy / 6h
Marriott operates more than 800 Residence Inn properties throughout North America, along with a handful of others in destinations around the world. Almost every member of Marriott’s extended-stay brand follows a standard formula, named “Residence Inn,” followed by the name of the city or town, or a nearby landmark. In Tennessee, for example, you’ll find the Residence Inn Chattanooga Downtown. Ill

Venmo now lets users buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum


46Mashable / 6h
Read more... More about Bitcoin , Venmo , Tech , and Cryptocurrency Blockchain

Running Linux on Windows 10 just got a little less janky


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Microsoft delivers the latest mainline LTS Linux kernel to WSL2 users.

Virgin Media delivers 2Gbps broadband speeds


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Virgin Media trials 2.2Gbps in Southampton and Manchester

Android 12 feature will free up storage space by hibernating apps


SlashGear / 6h
Android fans are looking forward to Android 12 when it launches, and some details on features for the coming operating system have been surfacing. One feature that was discovered in an APK teardown for Android 12 is an app hibernation feature. The hibernation feature is designed to automatically hibernate unused apps to free up space on the smartphone. Storage space … Continue reading

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 will (finally) enter the 64-bit world


82Ars Technica / 7h
File under "You can't do this with 32-bit addressing": 1,600 projects and about 300,000 individual files open at once in VS 2022. [credit: Microsoft ] Earlier today, Microsoft offered us a peek at Visual Studio 2022, which will offer its first public preview builds later this summer. If you're into the Visual Studio ecosystem, this looks like a killer upgrade. Visual Studio enters the 64-bit worl

Apple AirTags could be launching at last, as new accessories leak


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A couple of new accessories for the Apple AirTags have leaked, suggesting that an unveiling is now imminent.

Sony is releasing its WH-1000XM4 headphones in white for a limited time


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70Engadget / 7h
Sony is releasing a white version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones for a limited time in Europe.

After a Year Vaping With the Pax Era Pro, It’s All I Want


77Wired / 7h
Pax’s portable weed pen is the perfect accessory for the BYO world.

Hungry, Hungry Microbes in Tree Bark Gobble Up Methane


100+Wired / 7h
Bad news: Trees emit methane, a greenhouse gas. Good news: Some are home to bacteria that can't get enough of it.

A Fatal Crash Renews Concerns Over Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ Claim


100+Wired / 7h
The company offers a feature called “Full Self-Driving Capability.” But it remains far from a self-driving car.

They Hacked McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines—and Started a Cold War


1KWired / 7h
Secret codes. Legal threats. Betrayal. How one couple built a device to fix McDonald’s notoriously broken soft-serve machines—and how the fast-food giant froze them out.

Are mobile wallets safe?


The Points Guy / 7h
Since the age of the coronavirus, almost all cards now offer contactless payment capabilities. With just a simple tap on the card reader, it’s a win-win for you: your data is more secure, and you’ll encounter fewer touchpoints. New to The Points Guy? Want to learn more about credit card points and miles? Sign up for our daily newsletter. What has also become increasingly popular is mobile wallets

Chargebee valued at $1.4 billion in new $125 million fundraise


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A startup that enables businesses to set up and manage their billing, subscription, revenue operations and compliance has become the newest firm to earn the much coveted unicorn status. Chennai and San Francisco-headquartered Chargebee said on Tuesday it has raised $125 million in its Series G financing round led by Sapphire Ventures and existing investors Tiger Global and Insight Venture Partner

Keep Your Buds Safe With The Stori Cannabis Storage System


Futurism / 7h
Cannabis is so popular, we’ve even sent it to space . Yet, despite its rising acceptance and popularity, storage solutions haven’t kept up, with glass jars, baggies, or the old-school stash box still tucked away in desk drawers. If you’d rather have your cannabis in containers that fit your style, Stori has simple, elegant storage solutions for all your cannabis products, that you can easily take

New Xbox Series X update will soon let you see your Quick Resume games list


35TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
An upcoming Xbox Series X/S update will allow you to see which games are stored in Quick Resume.


Japanese researchers discover a method for regrowing teeth in mice


22SlashGear / 7h
Everyone is familiar with losing teeth because we all do it his children. However, once we become adults, tooth loss can create a significant problem. While children have adult teeth that come in to replace those they lose, an adult who loses a tooth simply goes without the tooth, which can make it more difficult to eat. A group of … Continue reading

‘Bowl food’ startup Poke House closes $24M Series B led by Eulero Capital to expand in Europe


89TechCrunch / 7h
The FoodTech industry is effectively now going into fast food. Sweetgreen in the US is a ‘fast-casual’ restaurant chain that serves healthy “bowl food”. It’s raised $478.6M. A similar firm is Sweetfin. Both employ a lot of tech in their back-end to improve efficiencies. Into this area has come European startup Poke House , which is effectively industrializing the production of “poke bowls” for fo

Samsung SmartThings update helps prevent unwanted tag-based tracking


100Engadget / 7h
Samsung has unveiled an update to its SmartThings platform that includes Bixby voice control and a clever new feature that can detect if someone is tracking your location.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti laptop GPU specifications revealed by Lenovo


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The next generation of entry-level gaming laptops is nearly here, with Lenovo confirming clock speeds and TGP of the unreleased GPUs.

UK drone startup sees.ai gets go ahead to trial beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights


96TechCrunch / 7h
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the go ahead to local startup sees.ai, which is developing a beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) command & control solution to aid data capture for industrial use-cases, to trial a concept for routine BVLOS operations — the first such authorization for a U.K. company, the regulator said today . The test is taking place under a sandbox program anno

Venmo adds support for buying, holding and selling cryptocurrencies


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Venmo is adding support for cryptocurrency, starting today. The company says it will begin to roll out the ability for Venmo’s more than 70 million users to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies directly in the app, similar to the support Venmo parent company PayPal added late last year . Initially, Venmo will support four types of cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash — the

Is WhatsApp End-to-End Encrypted, and Does That Matter for Privacy?


52How-To Geek / 7h
WhatsApp’s changes to its privacy policy in 2021 made headlines and caused a mass migration of users away from the app. Its new explanation of terms appeared to show that it would share information with Facebook, who bought the app in February of 2014. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Operators allowed to build taller masts for better 5G coverage


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Measures aim to support 5G deployment and government connectivity ambitions

2022 VW ID.6 three-row electric crossover debuts in Shanghai


Volkswagen Id.6 China•
SlashGear / 7h
The 2022 VW ID.6 is the newest member of the German carmaker’s all-electric ID family. It recently debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show and will only be sold in China. The latest VW ID.6 is the first all-electric vehicle that Volkswagen made for a specific market. “With the new ID.6, we are laying the foundations for at least 50 percent … Continue reading

Oppo A74 5G launched in India with 90Hz display and 5,000mAh battery


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Oppo has launched a new A74 5G smartphone in India today following the Oppo A54 which was launched yesterday. The new Oppo A74 5G has been priced at Rs 17,990.

Why organizations need to prioritize data security


Data Privacy GDPR 2020•
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Greater reliance on the cloud has introduced new and more complex data security risks that need to be addressed.

Parler is making a return to the Apple App Store


Apple Parler tAS Store•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Social media network Parler is relaunching on the Apple App Store after a three-month absence.

Security should start in software engineering


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
How businesses do not need to choose between speed or security and what steps they can take to reduce the risk of revealing secrets and minimizing attack from bad actors.

Venmo built crypto trading into its payments app


51Engadget / 8h
PayPal-owned payments company Venmo is rolling out the ability to buy and sell cryptocurrency to users.

Dogecoin can now be used to buy a PS5 or GeForce RTX 3080 at Newegg


Newegg Dogecoin Payment•
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Online retailer Newegg has announced that it will now accept the Dogecoin cryptocurrency as a payment method.

6 ways to get $1,700+ in value from the 100k Capital One Venture bonus


The Points Guy / 8h
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is more intriguing than ever before. Not only is it running a limited-time up to 100,000 point signup bonus (after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months from account opening), the Capital One Rewards program recently added a handful of new transfer partners — some at a new 1:1 transfer level. This means Capital One miles are worth more th

Facebook's Long-Stalled Digital Currency Could be Tested This Year: Report


71Gizmodo / 8h
Facebook hopes to launch a trial of its long-stalled digital currency project by the end of this year, according to a new report from CNBC . The currency, first announced in 2019 as Libra and then renamed Diem after some bad publicity, will now be pegged to the U.S. dollar, provided the tech giant can actually get it… Read more...

What Earth was like last time CO2 levels were this high


100+Mashable / 8h
Climate 101 is a Mashable series that answers provoking and salient questions about Earth’s warming climate. The last time CO2 levels were as high as today, ocean waters drowned the lands where metropolises like Houston, Miami, and New York City now exist. It’s a time called the Pliocene or mid-Pliocene, some 3 million years ago, when sea levels were around 30 feet higher (but possibly much more

NASA shares hi-res video of Ingenuity Mars Helicopter first flight


36SlashGear / 8h
A couple of days ago, we mentioned the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter had successfully completed its second spin test with no problems. NASA announced after that test was complete that the first flight would come shortly. NASA has shared the first video of the Ingenuity helicopter’s first flight, including takeoff and landing. The flight was recorded by the Perseverance rover from … Continue reading

Tesla crash: Autopilot was not on, says Elon Musk


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
CEO Elon Musk says that the Tesla Model S crash in Houston, Texas was not because of a mistake by the car’s Autopilot.


Google Search turns Pac-Man and Hello Kitty into interactive AR objects


100+Engadget / 8h
Google is putting a bunch of iconic Japanese characters in Search as augmented reality objects you can interact with.

Amazon cancelt das Herr der Ringe MMO, der jüngste Schlag gegen die Gaming-Sparte


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Das Teamup Herr der Ringe MMO zwischen Amazon Games Studios und Athlon Games wurde offenbar gecancelt.

Sony Airpeak shows off what could be a key advantage over DJI drones


93TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Sony Airpeak drone has starred in a new video that shows off what is likely to be an impressive strength for pro filmmakers.

James Corden explains why the European Super League plan sucks for clubs and fans


European Super League•
100+Mashable / 8h
Even if you're not into sport, or football itself, you might be aware that there's been one massive story going around this week — and people are rightly furious. Proposals for a European Super League have been met with a colossal amount of backlash this week. The new league would see six leading English Premier League teams (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and To

Tesla mulls cars tailored to China amid mounting criticisms


Tesla Shanghai China•
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla is working on vehicles tailored to Chinese consumers as complaints about the quality of its electric vehicles send shock waves through the internet in the country. The American EV giant is mulling new products that will be designed from the ground up for China, Grace Tao, a vice president at Tesla, told 21st Century Business Herald , a Chinese business news outlet, during the Shanghai auto

Hitoki's High-tech bong lets you smoke weed with a laser, and it's as cool as it sounds


500+Mashable / 8h
Hitoki Trident $499.99 View Product The Good It's a freaking laser bong • Sleek design • Easy operation • Smooth hits The Bad It's not cheap • It's top heavy and can tip over easily The Bottom Line The Hitoki Trident is crowd-pleaser and an extremely unique way to consume cannabis. It's fun, it hits smooth, and did I mention it's a freaking laser bong? ⚡ Mashable Score 4.75 😎 Cool Factor 5.0 📘L

YouTube temporarily demonetizes James Charles' channel over misconduct allegations


66Mashable / 8h
Makeup vlogger and influencer James Charles has had his YouTube channel demonetized amid a sexting scandal. YouTube confirmed to news site Insider that Charles has been removed — albeit temporarily — from the Partner Program, which allows creators to monetize their channels directly through the platform. The Google-owned video site reportedly invoked its "creator responsibility policy" , which sa

AMD Big Navi gets the better of Nvidia Ampere in GPU memory latency test


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
AMD has pulled off quite a feat here given how the on-board cache is implemented in these respective graphics cards.

Facebook is making it easier to shift your data off the platform


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Facebook calls on lawmakers to create guidelines on data portability.

Mastercard snaps up digital identity firm Ekata in $850m deal


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The purchase could help Mastercard with its fraud prevention and digital identity programmes.

The Flash movie has finally begun filming – and it'll feature more than one Batman


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Production on the Flash movie, which has suffered multiple delays since it was first announced, has started, according to its director.

Last-minute iPad leaks reveal prices and more for the big Apple event


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We've learned a bit more about the pricing and the dimensions for Apple's next tablets, right before their unveiling.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 spec leaks point to an important upgrade


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Several leaks have emerged, revealing details of the Galaxy Z Fold 3's battery, chipset, weight, and water resistance.

Vari's New Portable Standing Desk Converter Fits in Your Backpack


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With Vari’s new Portable Laptop Stand, you can enjoy the benefits of a standing desk workspace in cafes or anywhere else you go. The collapsible stand weighs just 2.4 pounds and conveniently fit in your backpack or purse. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

GoPro's New 3-Way 2.0 Mount is a Better Tripod, Selfie Stick, and Grip


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GoPro’s original 3-Way mount is a well-liked accessory that cuts down on the number of grips you might carry for your videos. But it isn’t perfect, and the tripod, in particular, is flimsy. The new $69.99 3-Way 2.0 fixes that thanks to an overhaul that improves the design while respecting the past. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Fitbit's New High-End "Luxe" Tracker Is Available for Pre-Order


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Fitbit has announced its Luxe fitness tracker, a premium alternative to the Fitbit Inspire and Charge wearables. A specific release date for the watch has not been announced, though pre-orders for the Fitbit Luxe are now available for $150. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

This New Ultra-White Paint is Like Sunblock For Your Home


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Scientists have taken another step towards tackling the climate crisis, this time by creating incredibly white paint that reflects sunlight and radiating infrared heat through Earth’s atmosphere into space. Researchers say the paint could become available within a couple years. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Explore 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage Sites with Google Arts & Culture


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To celebrate World Heritage Day, Google Arts & Culture is offering virtual tours of over 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Pyramids of Giza and Taj Mahal. The virtual tours are available for free on Google’s Explore UNESCO World Heritage page. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Oculus Quest 2 is Here to Stay, No Oculus Quest Pro This Year


How-To Geek / 9h
In February, Facebook’s Vice President of Augmented and Virtual Reality Andrew Bosworth hinted at an upcoming Oculus Quest Pro with better features than the new Oculus Quest 2. But in a Q&A session on Twitter, Bosworth confirmed that the Oculus Quest Pro won’t arrive this year. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Save over 25% on a JBL speaker that's great for the summertime


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TL;DR: Take your tunes with you wherever you go with the JBL GO 2 speaker . As of April 20, you can get it on sale for $39.99 — a 27% savings. After a very difficult year-and-change, this summer might actually be... fun? (Thank you, vaccines !) Even more fun: adding your own summer soundtrack to the background of all your favorite activities. Whether you're taking a break from your family on the

Take (and edit) great photos with this course bundle on sale


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TL;DR: Get the skills to take and edit perfect Instagram photos with the Luminar 4 Power Bundle , on sale for 85% off As of April 20, get it for only $39.99. Whether you want to boost your social media performance or just tap into a hobby or skill you've been meaning to pursue, this Luminar 4 Power Bundle will help you not only learn photo editing, but also take your photo-taking skills to new he

Remove pet hair from clothes by tossing these discs in with the laundry


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TL;DR: Keep your laundry fur-free with the FurZapper Pet Hair Removers , on sale for $12.99 — a 13% savings — as of April 20. Pets are the best, but their hair is the worst. Even if you put your clothes in the washing machine, the fur doesn't come out. If you can look down and find dog hair on your clothes as you're reading this, take it as a sign and snag these FurZapper Pet Hair Removers . We'v

Help kids bring their own characters to life with this 3D building set


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TL;DR: Let your kid's imagination run wild with the 3Doodler 3D Build and Play kit, on sale for $19.99 — a 33% savings — as of April 20. Give your kids tools to inspire their creativity and curiosity with the 3Doodler 3D Build and Play . From the makers of the 3Doodler Start and Create+, 3D Build and Play blends storytelling and 3D creation in a way that's both fun and educational. It’s designed

A Global Tipping Point for Reining In Tech Has Arrived


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Never before have so many countries, including China, moved with such vigor at the same time to limit the power of a single industry.

Newer Planes Are Providing Airlines a Trove of Useful Data


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During the pandemic, older aircraft have been retired, resulting in a fleet that can collect more information about emissions and safety.

How coffee makers work


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Intrigued by how coffee makers work? Here’s what you need to know

Great Fitbit deal: get the slick Fitbit Inspire 2 for under $70


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Stores have slashed the price of the Fitbit Inspire 2 following the launch of the Fitbit Luxe.

Huawei launches new Huawei Band 6 in the UAE


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Features include all-day SpO2 monitoring, a large display, and extended battery life at the budget of a smart band

Redmi K40 gaming phone to be unveiled on April 27


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Redmi’s first gaming phone will be launched under the Redmi K40 series. The device will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and will launch on April 27.

Mercedes-Benz unveils the EQB, its first electric SUV for the US market


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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQB, a compact electric SUV that will be the automaker's first electric SUV to go on sale in the US.

Apple event live blog: new iPad Pro, iMac and more from today's big Apple launch


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Apple is set to reveal its new iPad Pro 2021 later today, and we're expecting a variety of other announcements too.

The LG UltraGear 27GN950 is the monitor your next-gen PC and consoles are looking for


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FintechOS nabs $60M for a low-code approach to modernizing legacy banking and insurance services


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“Challenger” startups in banking and insurance have upended their industries, and picked up significant business, by building more customer-friendly tools and services — more personalized, easier to access, and usually competitively priced — than those typically provided their bigger, incumbent rivals. Now, a startup out of Romania that is building tools to help the incumbents respond with better

‘Pure’ nutritional supplements startup Feel closes $6.2M investment, led by Fuel Ventures


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Earlier this year we covered the launch of Heights , a new supplements startup in an increasingly hot category. Feel , is a year-old UK startup with another twist on this world: pure nutritional supplements. It’s now closed a $6.2 million investment, led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from TMT Investments, Sova VC, Richard Longhurst (founder of LoveHoney.com) and Igor Ryabenkiy (founder and

Apex Legends Mobile set to go into regional beta testing phase soon


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Apex Legends Mobile is all set to go for a regional beta test for a limited number of players in India and Philippines on Android devices.

Cusp Capital launches with a $361M fund for early stage startups in Germany and Europe


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In the past ten years, an investment team led by Christian Winter , Jan Sessenhausen, Helmut Klawitter and Wilken Engelbracht worked principally with German family offices, investing in startups such as Klarna, Zalando and Delivery Hero that went on to be worth around €80 billion in total. Today they are launching a VC firm of their own, Cusp Capital, with €300 million ($361m) under their belt. C

Flipkart expands its hyperlocal service to 6 new cities


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Flipkart Quick, the company's hyperlocal service, will now be available to customers in Delhi, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Noida, Hyderabad and Pune. Customers can order Covid-19 essentials, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, grocery, mobiles, electronics, and baby care products.

Epos H3 headset promises ‘next-generation quality gaming audio’ at an affordable price


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The Epos H3 headset aims to provide players with premium sound quality at a competitive price point.


Dimensity 1200 launched in India; Realme GT Neo coming soon


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The MediaTek Diemnsity 1200 was unveiled today, where Madhav Sheth confirmed that Realme will be the first to bring it to India.
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Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion launched in India with 120Hz displays


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Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion have made their global debut in India with Snapdragon 732G processor, 120Hz screen, and massive 6,000mAh battery.

Hackers stole driver's license numbers from Geico's website


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Geico has filed a data breach notice with the California attorney general’s office, admitting that fraudsters had stolen customers' driver's license numbers from its website.

Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft


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The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage.

Google Search AR summons Pac-Man on your palm


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Google may have ditched its Daydream VR platform but it’s still holding on to augmented reality, at least without the headset. Google recently released WebXR, short for Extended Reality, experiments that showcased more practical uses for AR on your phone but most of its AR experiences really revolved around entertaining or sometimes educational experiences instead. Google’s mobile Search, in part

Qapita, a developer of equity management software for startups, raises $5M led by MassMutual Ventures


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Qapita’s co-founders. Fom left to right: Vamsee Mohan, Ravi Ravulaparthi and Lakshman Gupta Qapita , a Singapore-based fintech that provides capitalization table and employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) management software, has raised $5 million in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by MassMutual Ventures, with participation from Endiya Partners and angel investors including Avaana Capital

Constantly stressed at work? It might actually be changing your personality.


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If you're worried your bad workplace is making you a worse person, you may be right. Researchers from the University of Illinois recently introduced a new model examining how chronic workplace stress can fundamentally change people's personalities — and predictably, it isn't for the better. According to the researchers, previous studies on workplace behaviour largely operated on the premise that

Fitbit Luxe launched in India as a new sleek, smart fitness tracker


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The Fitbit Luxe price in India is Rs 10,999, offering features such as 5-day battery life and new health-tracking metrics