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Elon Musk's 'SNL' monologue is, if nothing else, an accurate portrait of Elon Musk


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5KMashable / 11h
Awkward attempts at humor, jokes in poor taste, sky-high ego, and a sprinkling of questionably motivated deception. The Elon Musk you see in headlines, interviews, and, most importantly, tweets is the Elon Musk who showed up to kick off Saturday Night Live in his first turn as the show's host. The Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder ran through what could be accurately described as a "greatest hits" bar

How to Make Money Selling Cuttings of Your Houseplants


1KLifehacker / 9h
The other day we talked about how a lot of the houseplants we buy in stores, and greenhouses and online aren’t quite as environmentally friendly as we might have thought. This is because most of these plants are grown in peat, which, it turns out, is a finite resource. (It does grow back, but at a rate of 1 mm… Read more...

This Video Shows How Big The World's Tallest Buildings Actually Are*


500+How-To Geek / 15h
Skyscrapers are the most iconic part of any city’s skyline. New ones sprout up all the time, always competing for the “world’s tallest.” But this video shows that height isn’t the only stat that matters: Total area does, too. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



NASA Admin Scolds China After Out-of-Control Rocket Lands in Indian Ocean


Gizmodo / 9min
After days of fretting over when and where an out-of-control Chinese rocket would land as it fell back to Earth, China announced early Sunday that the rocket had landed in the Indian Ocean near the Maldives. Although it was unclear whether the debris had caused any damage, NASA sharply scolded China for failing to be… Read more...

Biden declares state of emergency over fuel cyber-attack


100+BBC News - Technology / 15min
The largest fuel pipeline in the US has been taken offline by an ongoing ransomware cyber-attack.

What to Do If Your Car is Recalled


72NYT > Technology / 33min
Recalls are common, but receiving a notice can still be unnerving. Here’s what to expect.

Elon Musk on SNL: I Post Bad Tweets Because 'That's Just How My Brain Works'


Gizmodo / 2h
Elon Musk’s bad tweets have gotten him into plenty of trouble over the years, costing him his position as Tesla chairman and landing him in federal court on more than one occasion. But during the Tesla CEO’s much-discussed appearance on Saturday Night Live last night, he offered a truly compelling reason for his… Read more...

Cyberattack Forces a Shutdown of a Top U.S. Pipeline


400+NYT > Technology / 2h
The operator, Colonial Pipeline, said it had halted systems for its 5,500 miles of pipeline after being hit by a ransomware attack.

How to enable two-factor sign-ins on your PlayStation 5 and Sony account


25Mashable / 2h
Two-factor authentication should be your default setting for all the online spaces where you dwell. And for PlayStation owners specifically, setting that up is as easy as it could be. Sony's two-step verification (2SV), as the company calls it, can be switched on from your console, web browser, or the PS App. It's a similar process no matter where you do it, but let's walk through all three just

Dracula's BFF Renfield Joins Dark Universe in Solo Film for Universal


100+Gizmodo / 2h
Early on, Universal had difficulty establishing their Dark Universe , consisting of films about Dracula, Wolfman, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, Frankenstein, and Jekyll/Hyde. They tried to get things popping in 2014 with Dracula Untold , but that was a financial and critical failure. Unfortunately, 2017's The Mummy … Read more...

12 of the most beautiful towns and villages in Sardinia


59The Points Guy / 2h
Sardi nia is Italy’s second-largest island, a favorite among Italian visitors and vacationers alike. It’s home to some of Italy’s most stunning white-sand beaches, as well as the glamourous yachting region of the Costa Smeralda. But what you may not know is that it’s also home to some of Italy’s most charming villages. Whether it be a colorful day trip, a hideaway in the mountains or an idyllic s

IHG dropped more hotels than it opened in the first quarter


300+The Points Guy / 2h
IHG is serious about closing hotels that don’t fit its brand standards. In its first-quarter earnings report, the major hotel chain announced that it removed roughly 9,500 hotel rooms from its management, representing a total of nearly 61 hotels. Half of the closures — 31 hotels — were at Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza properties in the Americas and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For more TPG n

SpaceX successfully reuses rocket for a record 10th time to launch Starlink satellites


100+Mashable / 3h
SpaceX is making good on its reusable rocket claims. Early Sunday morning, the tenth launch of a Falcon 9 rocket sent 60 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida. It's the first of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets to be used this many times. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote on Twitter Saturday — before appearing on Saturday Night Live — that this was the company's first booster to reach "double digits in f

Review: New Alila Marea Encinitas [Hyatt Award With Confirmed Suite Upgrade]


View from the Wing / 3h
The new Alila Marea Encinitas is a fantastic hotel and a great spot for Hyatt loyalists to redeem points. It's available as a category 6 hotel for 25,000 points per night. And I was able to confirm an upgrade at booking into an ocean suite that runs of $2000 per night. The property combines a nice spot on the ocean, great service, and fantastic food - all to go along with fantastic value through

Alila Villas Maldives Hopefully Opening Soon(ish)!


One Mile at a Time / 3h
While we still don’t have a projected opening date, it looks like the new Alila Maldives may be closer to opening than we thought. Alila Maldives looks like it’s nearing completion At the beginning of 2020 we learned that Alila was planning on opening a property in the Maldives. Specifically, the Hyatt developments website began listing the Alila Villas Maldives, and at the time there was an expe

From classroom to cockpit: What cadets can expect when becoming an airline pilot


32The Points Guy / 3h
When I was 9 years old, I went on a family vacation to Spain . During the flight, no doubt encouraged by my dad, I was invited to go and visit the flight deck . In those pre-9/11 days, flight deck visits were both permitted and welcomed by pilots. It broke up the monotony of the flight and enabled crews to meet some interesting people. Like many other kids who got to experience this special treat

Star Wars Novel High Republic: The Rising Storm Excerpt Now Available


55Gizmodo / 4h
StarWars.com has given fans all types of goodies this week. The site released an excerpt of Cavan Scott’s new novel, Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm , the next book in the Star Wars: The High Republic series. Read more...

How to change the default email app on your iPhone in just a few seconds


100Mashable / 4h
It doesn't matter who you are. There's simply no way of getting around the fact that everyone needs to use email at some point in their lives. Just because that's true, however, doesn't mean you need to stick with an inferior email app on your iPhone if you don't want to. Starting with the release of iOS 14 in 2020, Apple finally did one of the things it should have done years ago: Let users chan

These are the most accessible cities around the world


The Points Guy / 5h
With an estimated 1 billion of the world’s population living with a disability and an aging population, particularly in the developed world, it’s becoming increasingly important for municipal authorities around the world to cater to a growing need for accessibility in both the built and digital environments. For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily n

Elon Musk's 'SNL' appearance shows he's the face of EVs beyond Tesla


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100+Mashable / 5h
Cryptocurrencies , Mars colonization, and an unpronounceable child's name may have dominated Elon Musk's first Saturday Night Live appearance , but the Tesla CEO's influence on electric vehicles was clear from the ads that popped up during the late-night program. Musk is known for "reinventing" electric vehicles as a more mainstream alternative to gas-powered cars with his Tesla brand and its ori

4 Rugged French Presses for Your Coffee-Fueled Summer Escape


100+Wired / 5h
Whether you're an avid camper or vacation home–renter, try one of these glass-free French presses made for traveling.

Hitting the Road This Winter? Take Your Kitchen With You


83Wired / 5h
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These Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 deals just beat the all time lowest price


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 deals are offering brand new price lows in the US, with some strong discounts available in the UK as well.


This Is the Elon Musk Dogecoin Moment the Fanboys Were Waiting For


100+Gizmodo / 5h
One of the most anticipated and hyped moments of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend was the possible, and highly probable , mention of Dogecoin, the meme cryptocurrency the tech billionaire has helped inflate to record highs . Never one to disappoint his adoring fanboys, Musk… Read more...

Restomod Ferrari Testarossa aims for 200 mph


SlashGear / 5h
The 80s was the heyday for TV shows and movies where cars were as much a character as the actors. One of the more iconic 80s cars was the Ferrari Testarossa featured heavily in the extremely popular “Miami Vice” series. A Swiss tuning firm is taking that iconic 1980s vehicle and giving it a restoration along with some modification known … Continue reading

The Dirty Game Of Reserving Hotel Pool Chairs


100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
I’m curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel about this… Etiquette for reserving pool chairs at hotels At many resorts around the world there has been a common practice whereby people essentially “reserve” pool chairs first thing in the morning (even before breakfast), and then don’t actually use them for several hours: If you actually intend to go to the pool at 10AM you may find that only 20% of

JetBlue will deploy the Airbus A220 on 4 more highly competitive routes


100+The Points Guy / 5h
JetBlue is expanding the footprint of its newest jet, the Airbus A220. Over the weekend, the New York-based carrier filed four new routes for the A220, three of which break from the previous strategy of sending the plane to Florida. Specifically, Cirium schedules show that the four new routes include the following from Sept. 8 through Oct. 30. Origin Destination Boston (BOS) Austin (AUS) Boston (

Super blood moon will grace the sky later this month


33SlashGear / 6h
Backyard astronomers want to look to the skies later this month to witness the “super blood moon.” The super blood moon will be visible on May 26 in parts of the United States. The super blood moon happens when two lunar phenomena occur at the same time. We see a supermoon at the point when the moon is slightly closer … Continue reading

Sweet Spot Sunday: How to fly to the Caribbean, Mexico or Central America for the price of a domestic award


33The Points Guy / 6h
Despite being shorter than some domestic flights, flights to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America can be expensive. In addition to the extra taxes and fees, airlines charge higher award rates for these routes. Luckily, there’s a workaround. Today we’ll discuss how you can book cheap flights to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America by maximizing American Airlines’ off-peak pricing . If yo

Hacked Pipeline May Stay Shut for Days, Raising Concerns About Fuel Supply


200+NYT > Technology / 6h
While the impact has been limited so far, some energy analysts warned of possible shortages and higher prices as the suspension continues.

Elon Musk Jokes About Mars Colonists Dying Horribly


1KFuturism / 6h
Chad to the Rescue Elon Musk’s hotly anticipated episode of Saturday Night Live was filled with surprises , awkward moments , and the occasional laugh — but one of the better sketches of the night had the SpaceX founder joking about Mars colonists dying a horrible and painful death. The sketch, titled “ Chad on Mars ,” showcased Musk playing himself as he attempts to save a desperate colony on Ma

Michael B. Jordan Talks Wakanda Forever and Kilmonger's Possible Return


200+Gizmodo / 6h
The topic of Black Panther and its sequel is an emotional one. Its leading man, Chadwick Boseman , passed away last August from colon cancer. Understandably, the cast has mixed emotions about returning to the set without Boseman. Read more...

Mars may have had “recently” active volcanoes


SlashGear / 6h
Scientists have long known that Mars was volcanically active billions of years ago. However, many believe that volcanic activity had long ago ceased. A team of scientists now believes Mars was volcanically active in much more recent history. Scientists spotted what appears to be evidence of a recent volcanic eruption, but by recent, they mean on a cosmic timescale. The … Continue reading

You can buy American miles at 2 cents apiece through this cardholder program — but is it worth it?


28The Points Guy / 7h
As travel returns, now is a great time to use your hard-earned points and miles to fly to your next dream destination. While you’re generally better off earning points and miles through a welcome offer and category bonuses on top travel rewards credit cards , there are certain cases when buying miles makes sense. If you need an extra boost to make a specific flight redemption, for instance, you m

Clubhouse finally launches its Android app


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300+TechCrunch / 7h
Clubhouse finally has an Android app that you can download from the Play Store — provided you live in the U.S. The voice-based social network launched its beta Android app on Play Store for users in the U.S. on Sunday, and said it will gradually make the new app available in other English-speaking countries and then the rest of the world. The social network, valued at about $4 billion in its most

SpaceX successfully launches 60 new Starlink satellites with its 14th mission


25SlashGear / 7h
SpaceX has been placing satellites in orbit to grow its constellation of Starlink satellites for a while now, and the service is available in beta for users in many areas. Early Sunday morning, May 9, 2021, SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket into orbit packed with 60 Starlink satellites. The launch went off without a hitch, and SpaceX successfully recovered … Continue reading

The human-focused startups of the hellfire


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Disasters may not always be man-made, but they are always responded to by humans. There’s a whole panoply of skills and professions required today to respond to even the tiniest emergency, and that doesn’t even include the needs during pre-disaster planning and post-disaster recovery. It’s not a very remunerative industry for most and the mental health effects from stress can linger for decades,

Head of NASA Slams China for Crashing Used Rocket Into Earth


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1KFuturism / 7h
Rocket Reproach NASA has sharply criticized the Chinese government for their role in the wayward Long March 5B rocket crashing to Earth in a rare rebuke. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson issued a statement on Saturday condemning China for acting irresponsibly when it allowed the rocket to leave low-Earth orbit and come crashing down with no idea when or where it would land. “Spacefaring nations mus

Clubhouse finally launches on Android in the U.S.


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72Mashable / 7h
If you use the world's most popular mobile operating system and have been jonesing to get in on the Clubhouse action, today is your lucky day. That's because Clubhouse , the voice-based social network that's exploded in popularity over the past several months, is finally rolling out on Android starting Sunday in a beta state. It'll just be available in the United States at first, with other Engli

What It’s Like As A Business Class Connecting Passenger In Singapore Right Now


24View from the Wing / 8h
What's it like to fly domestically in Thailand right now, where your snacks and water are confiscated before departure (but flight attendants happily nibble away)? And what about connecting in Singapore, where business class passengers are treated to microwave mac and cheese and can't use the restrooms? Continue reading ...

Netflix survey hints at future N-Plus online portal with podcasts


SlashGear / 8h
A Netflix survey has surfaced that revolves around a potential project called N-Plus, one that would — should it ever launch — possibly include features like show playlists, behind-the-scenes content, podcasts, and other content related to the company’s vast original library. N-Plus could, potentially, become home to the kind of content we already see it publish on social media platforms. … Conti

Tesla pushes pricing on Model 3 and Model Y EVs higher


SlashGear / 8h
One common irritation for car shoppers in the automotive world is price increases with each new model year. Typically, those price increases only happen with the introduction of new year models of cars, but sometimes prices go up during the model year. Recently Tesla has increased the price of its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles twice over the … Continue reading

These Bose 700 deals are dropping to record low prices on the Triple Black model


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Bose 700 headphone deals can save you $50 this weekend, with some record low prices on the Triple Black model.


Tesla Cybertruck Hits Streets of NYC, Breaks Several Traffic Laws


3KFuturism / 8h
Back in the New York Groove Tesla took its Cybertruck prototype out for a spin through New York City this weekend ahead of CEO Elon Musk’s hosting gig on SNL . The electric carmaker tweeted a video of the Cybertruck driving by Radio City Music Hall on Saturday. The clip shows the electric pickup can be seen with glaring headlights and top light that’s sure to irritate anyone driving in front of t

American Airlines extends 9 prime leisure routes, increasing summer vacation options


99The Points Guy / 8h
Long live the summer at American Airlines. Over the weekend, the Fort Worth-based carrier extended the season for a slew of leisure-focused routes, giving travelers more time to explore some of the country’s top outdoor destinations. Per Cirium schedules, the following nine routes were extended by at least a month. They were all previously slated to end in August or the first week of September, b

Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Confirms Multiple Post-Credit Scenes


89Gizmodo / 8h
Comic book movies are in the business of post-credit scenes, and according to James Gunn , his Suicide Squad film may have more than one. How do we know this? Well, this Tweet gives a pretty clear indication he has something up his sleeve. Read more...

How to Silence Your Android Phone Automatically While Charging


38How-To Geek / 8h
If you’re like most people, you charge your phone while you’re sleeping. Instead of manually switching your Android phone to silent mode every night, we’ll show you how to automatically silence it while it’s charging. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class To Hawaii


100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
We’re currently vacationing in Hawaii , and in this post I wanted to review our flight here. Specifically, we flew American Airlines from Tampa to Dallas to Maui, with the second segment being operated by a Boeing 777-200. In this post I wanted to review the experience on that 7hr40min flight, both to a give a sense of what service is like on American in the coronavirus era, and also to review Am

Boeing Starliner simulation mission to the ISS wraps up


20SlashGear / 8h
It’s a long road to getting a spacecraft certified to carry cargo and astronauts to and from the ISS in orbit above the Earth. NASA and Boeing have announced they have completed an integrated mission dress rehearsal using a simulation for the Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). OFT-2 will see the Starliner fly to the space station as part of … Continue reading

The 4 best coach seats in United Airlines’ entire fleet, and how to snag them


100+The Points Guy / 8h
Your coach seat just got upgraded — but not to business class or premium economy. Instead, if you’re flying on a United Airlines Boeing 767 on a domestic or short-haul international flight, you can sit in the crew rest that’s usually reserved for flight attendants on the carrier’s longest flights — but you’ll have to monitor the seat map to see when they open up. Want more airline-specific news?

Cryptocurrency Is Now Worth More Than All US Currency in Circulation


11KFuturism / 9h
Crypto Vs Cash Cryptocurrency has hit a significant milestone: It’s now worth more than all US dollars currently in circulation. Cryptocurrencies hit a valuation of $2 trillion on April 29, according to The Wall Street Journal . That’s about the same valuation as all US dollars in circulation. However, it has since hit as high as $2.25 trillion — and in the process actually exceeding dollars in c

Dogecoin fell off a cliff after Elon Musk joked about it on 'SNL'


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200+Mashable / 9h
Cryptocurrency: Where the rules are made up and the points don't matter. That's the impression one could reasonably arrive at after what happened to Dogecoin following Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live appearance, anyway. The Tesla CEO's hosting gig included a sketch where he joked about the meme-based cryptocurrency being a "hustle" and, predictably, its value on Binance dropped from around $0.65

Epic just revealed all of the Batman/Fortnite comic book rewards


SlashGear / 9h
Thus far, DC Comics and Epic have only released the first two out of the six total comic books in the limited series Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point. Each issue comes with a digital code to redeem a Fortnite item for free, but the company was only revealing those items when the new issues were released. That has changed. The first two … Continue reading

Delta retaliates against American, JetBlue with more lie-flats to LA


400+The Points Guy / 9h
The lie-flat wars are heating up. Over the weekend, Delta Air Lines made a notable schedule update for its transcon route between Boston (BOS) and Los Angeles (LAX). Beginning on July 7, the carrier will deploy a Boeing 757-200 on the 2,611-mile cross-country jaunt, instead of the previously scheduled Boeing 737-800 , confirmed by Cirium schedules and the carrier’s website. Delta didn’t change th

This 3D Printer Uses Sawdust to Make Real Wood Stuff


How-To Geek / 9h
This week, a company named Desktop Metal announced its all-new 3D printers that use wood waste and sawdust for 3D printing, and it looks awesome. Yes, imagine using wood with your 3D printer to create all sorts of stuff. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Switch between Light and Dark Themes in Photoshop


20How-To Geek / 9h
Adobe Photoshop defaults to a dark theme when you first install it, but it’s easy to quickly switch to a light theme (or somewhere in between) on Windows and Mac. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Elon Musk Reveals That He Has Asperger’s in SNL Monologue


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7KFuturism / 9h
Elon Musk revealed that he has Asperger syndrome during his monologue while hosting Saturday Night Live . The Tesla and SpaceX CEO took to the stage at 30 Rock on May 8 for his much-anticipated hosting duty , where he opened the show with the revelation . “I’m actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s to host SNL — or at least the first person to admit it,” said the bill

No More Blocked Middle Seats, Now American Airlines Flight Attendants Have To Sit Next To Each Other


24View from the Wing / 10h
The airline maintained that social distancing on board wasn't necessary because of HEPA air filtration, downward air flow, cleaning regimens and masking. Yet they continued blocking some seats to maintain distance for flight attendants . That policy ended, too, on May 1. Continue reading ...

Sweet Spot Sunday: Why the Park Hyatt Istanbul is a great use of points and free night awards


The Points Guy / 10h
I’ve been to Istanbul four times in the last nine years and have stayed at seven different hotels. While the Hagia Sofia Mansions remains my favorite hotel due to its location, pool and historical significance, the Park Hyatt Istanbul is the best value on points. The hotel is currently a Category 4 World of Hyatt property, meaning it requires just 15,000 points per night. Boasting a great locatio

The Mars mission is saved on 'SNL' when Elon Musk finds a hero in... Chad


67Mashable / 10h
Chad! Pete Davidson's lovably terrible recurring character returned on the latest Saturday Night Live as a Mars astronaut. Host Elon Musk, playing himself, rushes to mission control when NASA's Mars mission goes horribly off the rails. Sacrifice will be necessary to save the crew, and a hero soon emerges in Chad. Musical guest Miley Cyrus also pops up as a fellow astronaut and soon-to-be baby mam

Windows 10X rumor says it's no longer being developed at Microsoft


38TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It sounds as though the lightweight take on Windows 10 isn't going to see the light of day – at least not for a while.

How to Disable Tab Preview Thumbnails in Safari for Mac


How-To Geek / 10h
In Safari 14.0 and higher on the Mac, the Tab Preview feature lets you peek into the web page by hovering your cursor over the tab. If you find this annoying, you can disable it using Terminal. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Put Your Windshield Wipers in Whichever Position Makes You Happy


48Lifehacker / 10h
If there’s one thing that has become crystal clear over the past few months, it’s that we are a nation divided. It has gotten to the point where everyone thinks they’re right about everything, and is unwilling to listen to what the other side has to say. Things can get heated. Angry tweets are sent. Read more...

Wario took the stand in a 'Saturday Night Live' courtroom and yup, it was Elon Musk


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200+Mashable / 10h
Mario Mario, of Super Mario Bros. fame, is dead! And wouldn't you know it, Wario is a chief suspect. Saturday Night Live cast host Elon Musk as the "evil and greedy" version of Nintendo's beloved mascot, sending him to court as a trial attempts to get to the bottom of Mario's untimely death. But it's not long before everything turns around, and another revered figure from the Mushroom Kingdom bec

'SNL' hilariously captures all of our first post-quarantine parties


200+Mashable / 10h
Have you thought about what you're going to talk about the first time you re-enter some public space or another for a group hang (an event we used to call a "party" back in the before time)? I mean really thought about it. The SNL crew certainly has, and they nailed it in this sketch. Yeah, it's a little over-the-top at points. But most of us have been locked in our little private spaces for more

Jupiter's Legacy season 2: how season 1's shock ending could set up a darker storyline


35TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Mark Millar explains how Jupiter’s Legacy’s season 1 finale is only a precursor to more sinister events to come in Netflix’s superhero TV series.

The 6 Best Single Monitor Mounts


How-To Geek / 11h
The stand your monitor came with is probably fine, but if you’re looking to supercharge your workspace’s flexibility, then an aftermarket monitor arm is the way to go. These allow you to freely adjust the height, angle, and even orientation of your monitor, so your workspace always fits your needs. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Use Kindness to Deal With Difficult, Negative People


100+Lifehacker / 11h
Having any sort of interaction with a negative or downright mean person is unpleasant on so many levels. Unfortunately, they are everywhere and basically unavoidable. You know the type: Rude and inconsiderate right off the bat, as if they think that it’s perfectly acceptable to treat other people like crap, but also … Read more...

Elon Musk reveals he has Asperger's on Saturday Night Live


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17KBBC News - Technology / 11h
The 49-year-old Tesla CEO appeared as a guest host on the US comedy series Saturday Night Live.

Walmart acquires MeMD, paving the way for new telehealth services


SlashGear / 11h
Walmart has announced the acquisition of MeMD, a telehealth services provider, a business move that will benefit the company’s Walmart Health division. With the platform, Walmart Health will be able to offer virtual telehealth services across the US, according to the company, in addition to its in-person centers. The change will come ‘over the coming months.’ Walmart announced its acquisition … C

New book Press Reset investigates the high human cost of game development


58Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / Jason Schreier's latest deep dive on the game industry is out on May 11 at all major booksellers. (credit: Grand Central Publishing) Games industry journalist Jason Schreier has left his mark over the years by digging up behind-the-scenes dirt at sites like Kotaku and Bloomberg, but he may be best known for Blood, Sweat, and Pixels . This 2017 book broke down like a Schreier's "greatest

How to Lock an iPhone or iPad with a Broken Power Button


28How-To Geek / 11h
If your iPhone or iPad has a broken sleep/wake button—a top button or side button depending on the device—you can still lock your screen (or even restart) by using an accessibility feature called AssistiveTouch. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Elon Musk *finally* explains what the hell Dogecoin is on 'SNL' Weekend Update


100+Mashable / 11h
"Oh. So it's a hustle." "Yeah. It's a hustle." Now you know. Read more... More about Elon Musk , Saturday Night Live , Weekend Update , Entertainment , and Movies Tv Shows

Here's why DNA storage won't replace tape anytime soon


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A Q&A with David Trachy, Senior Director of Emerging Markets at Spectra Logic.

Pay What You Want To Master The Adobe Creative Cloud With This Training


Futurism / 11h
Photoshop is so ubiquitous, and so good at subtly changing photos in the right hands, that Adobe is training computers to spot Photoshopped faces . That’s just one piece of Adobe’s Creative Cloud, however, which offers a suite for editing video, designing documents, creating visual effects, and much, much more. Learning how to use them can give your career a boost or open the door to an entirely

What If Gravity Is Actually a Double Copy of Other Forces?


4KWired / 12h
An enigmatic connection between the forces of nature is allowing physicists to explore the quantum side of gravity.

What's Google Floc? And How Does It Affect Your Privacy?


400+Wired / 12h
There's a battle raging over how advertisers can target us on the web—or whether they should be able to target us at all.

Tenet is now on HBO Max and Sky – and Nolan's take on Bond deserves a second chance


65TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Christopher Nolan's movie didn't get the reception it deserved, but now it has the opportunity for a second life.

Quirk About American Airlines Upgrades Lets You Skip A Cabin


31View from the Wing / 12h
An interesting story American Airlines upgrade story - compounded by terrible customer service - tells me it's worth reminding that American Airlines does not offer any way to upgrade to premium economy before the day of travel and that no American Airlines upgrade instrument will cover the cost of a premium economy upgrade . This is actually a good thing because it means that all advance upgrade

What Is Apple’s Find My Network?


32How-To Geek / 12h
If you lose your Apple device or an object tagged with an AirTag, you can utilize a network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices with Bluetooth to help get it back. It’s called the “Find My network,” and here’s how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Vegetarians beat meat-eaters when it comes to many health biomarkers


20SlashGear / 12h
A new study led by the University of Glasgow has found that vegetarians, defined as people who do not eat meat including fish, have many beneficial biomarkers pointing toward lower disease risk compared to people who eat meat. The benefits weren’t found across the board, however, with vegetarians also found to have lower levels of certain biomarkers linked to health. … Continue reading


'The Great North' creators on what makes the Tobin family special


29Mashable / 12h
The Great North creators Lizzie and Wendy Molyneux would like for you to like their new show, and the adorable family at its center. But if you don't? Well, that's just as fun for them. "Nothing makes me laugh more than someone who just tr

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