Friday, May 14, 2021

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A New Brain Implant Translates Thoughts of Writing Into Text


2KWired / 2h
In early experiments, a paralyzed man with implants in his premotor cortex typed 90 characters per minute—by envisioning he was writing by hand.

Live: World of Hyatt Bonus Journeys Promo (Register Now)


1KOne Mile at a Time / 17min
Update : This is a reminder that registration for Hyatt’s Bonus Journeys promotion closes on Saturday, May 15, 2021, so this is your last chance to register. You can find the original March 1 post about the promotion below. World of Hyatt has today launched its new global promotion (we first learned the details of this last week). The promotion is launching just a day after World of Hyatt’s previ

If you’re tired of high gas prices, here’s how to rent an electric (or hybrid) car


500+The Points Guy / 2h
If you’ve filled up recently, you don’t need me to tell you gas prices are high. And prices will only soar higher. In fact, the national average for a gallon of gas hit $3 this week. That’s the highest price per gallon in more than six years. A pipeline hack , a shortage of gas delivery drivers and increased demand are all driving the price hike. On top of the high gas prices, there’s a major sho


Olivia Rodrigo's 'good 4 u' music video inspires a burst of fiery memes


Mashable / 10min
Ex-boyfriends everywhere are shaking. Why? Well on Friday, teen singer and actor Olivia Rodrigo dropped "good 4 u," the third single off her upcoming debut album, SOUR. The video is fierce and filled with literal flames, the music and lyrics are slightly reminiscent of Paramore, and the song's overall angsty energy strays from the 18-year-old's other popular releases, "drivers license" and "deja

Infrastructure Bleak: Vital Memphis Bridge Closed Over Massive Crack


Gizmodo / 11min
The Hernando DeSoto bridge—a vital highway crossing that’s about two miles long and located between Memphis and eastern Arkansas—was forced to close earlier this week after transportation officials discovered a massive crack in a core part of its skeleton. Now, it’s not clear when that fissure will be fixed. Read more...

How to use GasBuddy to get ahead of summer’s fuel price surge


The Points Guy / 11min
The U.S. East Coast is currently experiencing a gas shortage due to a major pipeline. This has skyrocketed the price of gas to over $3 per gallon in much of the country, making commutes and road trips more expensive. Thankfully, you can save money on gas by enrolling in loyalty programs offered by major gas companies. Generally, your discount is calculated per gallon pumped. That said, frequent d

5 Less Violent 'Battle Royale' Games for Kids


Lifehacker / 13min
Battle royale-style “one vs. many” games like Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone have colonized the online space over the past couple of years, with hundreds of thousands of gamers logged in at any given time. But some parents are uneasy with the level of violence in the most popular titles in the genre; even in a… Read more...

This week's best deals: $100 off Apple's MacBook Air M1 and more


21Engadget / 14min
This week's best tech deals include $100 off Apple's latest MacBook Pro M1 and $100 off the Nanit Pro baby monitoring system.

Howard the Duck Is Still the Weirdest Marvel Movie Ever


Gizmodo / 17min
Over 20 years before Iron Man kick-started what’s now the Marvel Cinematic Universe —the pop-culture juggernaut that devours so much of the box office—another Marvel hero got his chance to save the world. Big difference, though: the star of Howard the Duck didn’t exactly set the world on fire with his efforts. Read more...

Roblox could be headed to Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Oculus Quest


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Xbox-exclusivity beyond PC may be coming to an end for Roblox.

How to watch Eurovision 2021: date, time, free live stream details for Eurovision Song Contest


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Strap yourself in for a singing extravaganza like nothing else - here's how to watch a Eurovision 2021 live stream - no matter where you are to find out.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti Desktop GPUs are on the horizon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
A SKU list from popular GPU manufacturer Palit seemingly confirms the imminent arrival of RTX 3050 Ti, RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti models

Will Matter put an end to laggy smart home gadgets?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Matter is a new standard that will ensure smart home devices are easier to set up, and work together seamlessly.

Galax launches RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti GPUs with crytomining limiter


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Third party graphics card manufacturer Galax has launched new versions of both the RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti that should have limited appeal to Ethereum miners.

Brand new Echo Show deals can already save you over 25%


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Amazon Echo Show deals are already offering over 25% off the latest generation with trade-in this week.

Resident Evil Village releases, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wows on this week's Totally Rated


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
On this week’s Totally Related Resident Evil Village finally comes out and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra tries to shake the smartphone game

PS5 six months on, and gaming memories: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 64


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.

Disney’s upcoming movie release strategy is confusing - here’s why


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Jungle Cruise and Black Widow are coming to theaters and Disney Plus, but Shang-Chi and Free Guy aren’t. Why is that?

‘The Underground Railroad’ takes an honest look at a critical part of American history


Mashable / 24min
Director Barry Jenkins ( Moonlight , If Beale Street Could Talk ) brings the book The Underground Railroad to life in a new TV series of the same name . We sat down with the cast to talk about the show's historical importance. Read more... More about Amazon , History , Mashable Video , Underground Railroad , and Barry Jenkins

Some Vegas casinos no longer require masks for fully vaccinated guests


The Points Guy / 26min
The good news keeps rolling for Las Vegas. A day after Nevada’s biggest casinos were cleared to return to 100% capacity and get rid of social distancing, the state says fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings. This policy, effective immediately, follows the CDC’s relaxing of indoor mask-wearing guidelines for anyone who is fully vaccinated. Alread

Forget 55-inch TVs – everyone’s buying massive OLED TVs instead


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
55-inch OLED TVs are getting left behind as shoppers opt for bigger screens – but what does it mean for truly compact OLED models?

Netflix's Knives Out 2 cast four actors this week – the latest is a WandaVision star


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Netflix's Knives Out sequel has moved ahead with casting this week, packing out its ensemble of players.


Apple AirPods Pro deal: save £70 with this stunning discount


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
You don’t want to miss this epic AirPods Pro deal, which slashes the price of the buds to just £179.

Total War: Warhammer 3 preview — Taking on the dark gods has never been more satisfying


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
We go hands-on with the latest from Creative Assembly and there's a lot to love about Total War: Warhammer 3.

Calling all brands: the TechRadar Work From Home Awards process has begun


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Nomination for the TechRadar Work From Home Awards, lauding the best products in the market for home working, are now open

Carphone Warehouse brand to disappear in Currys rebrand


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Dixons Carphone to adopt Currys name for all shops and corporate branding.

Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E will get a free Amazon Alexa update this year


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
You'll soon be able to control your Ford from the comfort of your smart home, and ask Alexa for help when on the move.

How to Completely Turn off the Google Nest Hub Display at Night


How-To Geek / 26min
The Google Nest Hub is great at adjusting display brightness and color temperature to match the room’s lighting. It will even switch to a dim clock mode when in complete darkness, but if you’re using it on your bedside table, that may still be too bright at night. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Startup Lets Checked-Out Influencers Deepfake Themselves for Product Endorsements


32Futurism / 27min
Influencer Automation A startup called Veritone is launching a new AI platform that will let celebrities, influencers, and other prominent figures create, control, and license deepfakes of their own voice. The idea is that these self-deepfakers may want to leverage their celebrity status to make more money recording commercials, endorsements, or any other monetizable audio but simply don’t have t

Snag one of Sony's futuristic 'Cognitive Processor' OLED TVs on sale


Mashable / 32min
Save $1,000: The 77-inch version of one of Sony's 2021 TV releases, the Bravia XR A80J OLED series, is only $3,499.99 at Best Buy (with free delivery) as of May 14. Sony never wants you to be in a "dark scene in Game of Thrones making no damn sense" situation again. Physically decipherable pixels overcompensating for black are visuals we'd never see IRL, and Sony's newest CPU tries to prevent tha

13 best tweets of the week, including Dame Judi Dench, blackberries, and the Big Purchase


Mashable / 32min
We're inching toward the summer, the CDC says masks might soon be a thing of the past for the vaxxed, and it's FRIDAY. What a week. Another one down We did it, Joe . To celebrate the end of another week, we collected some of our favorite funny tweets from the last seven days. So here they are for you to enjoy as you head into the weekend. 1. Damn, you hate to see it CDC says we all have to keep w

Limited Time: Best-Ever $40 Bonus For New Rakuten Members


300+One Mile at a Time / 32min
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards points with it. Rakuten has just brought back its best-ever n

After designing the “perfect” toaster, Balmuda is making an Android phone


SlashGear / 33min
Balmuda may be best known for their exceedingly fancy (not to mention exceedingly expensive) toaster, but the Japanese firm is now planning to launch a smartphone. At $329, “The Toaster” is arguably a love letter to the concept of perfectly golden bread, and now the design-led company is turning its attention to Android phones. It’s only recently that Balmuda has … Continue reading

AMD RX 6900 XT GPU breaks another overclock record, leaving Nvidia in its dust


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 34min
A recent record overclock has already been surpassed – might we even see 3.5GHz reached before long?

Here's the Deal With Amazon Prime Day 2021


Gizmodo / 35min
Well, it’s that time of year again folks. Once again, Amazon’s annual sales event for which the already stupidly rich corporation is made even richer is upon us. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, Pro 360, and Flex2 Alpha now on sale: What’s the difference?


SlashGear / 40min
Samsung just released three high-powered notebook computers to the public, all in their “Galaxy Book” brand line. The Galaxy Book Pro was released in 13 and 15-inch iterations, both new for 2021. There’s a new Samsung Galaxy Book 360 in both 13 and 15-inch iterations, and there’s a new Galaxy Book Flex2 α (Alpha) that’s new for 2021, too. Samsung … Continue reading

On Spotify, an Arranged Marriage Between Music and Podcasts


88NYT > Technology / 41min
Music-filled — and Spotify-exclusive — shows like “Black Girl Songbook” and “60 Songs That Explain the ’90s” dance around copyright constraints.

Deadline extended: Apply to Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021


100+TechCrunch / 41min
When you’re head-down and nose to the grindstone — I’m looking at all you hard-working early-stage startup founders — it’s easy to miss a deadline for an outstanding opportunity. Case in point: competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 in September. We want every game-changing, innovative startup — from anywhere around the world — to have a shot at massive exposure to investors,

The gaming industry needs more than just coders


44TechCrunch / 41min
Josh Vesely Contributor Josh Vesely is the senior vice president of Randstad ’s Enterprise Solutions Group. While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on countless businesses across the globe, the $118 billion gaming industry not only survived, it thrived, with 55% of American consumers turning to gaming for entertainment, stress relief, relaxation and a connection to the outside wo

Prices increase today: Last chance to buy a $99 pass to TC Disrupt 2021


60TechCrunch / 41min
Last call, y’all. Today’s the final day to keep more money in your pocket and still enjoy three opportunity-packed days at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Our super early-bird price — $99 — disappears tonight, May 14 at 11:59 p.m. (PT) . Get your click on, avoid the price hike and buy your pass right here, right now . Unless, of course, you enjoy paying more than necessary. Hey, we do

Edtech stocks are getting hammered but VCs keep writing checks


44TechCrunch / 41min
After years in the backwaters of venture capital, edtech had a booming 2020. Not only did its products become must-haves after schools around the globe went remote, but investors also poured capital into leading projects. There was even some exit activity , with well-known edtech players like Coursera going public earlier this year. But despite a rush of private capital — which has continued into

It's almost Tax Day: Here's how to save on TurboTax and H&R Block


Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: Save on TurboTax and H&R Block software ahead of tax day. Hey, psst. In case you forgot, Tax Day is Monday, May 17. If you haven't already filed, it's getting to crunch time. Doing taxes sucks for multiple reasons, but having to pay to file has got to be up there as one of the worst. To save you a little cash, we've found the best last-minute deals on tax software ahead of Tax Day 2021. Tu


How to Hide or Show Like Counts on Instagram


How-To Geek / 47min
It’s no secret that social media might not be the best for people’s mental health. To combat some of the negative effects of social networking, Instagram allows you to hide Like counts on every post shared in the app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Zombies Made Me Hate Running Slightly Less Than I Did Last Week


Lifehacker / 48min
As I embarked on the second week of my monthlong goal to actually like running, I was not expecting miracles to happen. Despite being a fairly active person overall, that first run was a bit of a disaster . But I did learn a few things that I was able to tweak to get me to the point where I can say that while I don’t… Read more...

Take control of your stress with must-have wearable Apollo Neuro


24Engadget / 50min
The Apollo Neuro uses gentle vibrations to improve your body’s reaction to stress. It helps users sleep, focus and stay calm, with no side effects.

These 2021 Sony Bravia TVs are on sale — even though they just came out


Mashable / 53min
No one should have to guess what's going on in that dark scene of The Handmaid's Tale . Since 2020, TV manufacturers have been pumping out large, affordable 4K panels at a wicked pace — which means watching your favorite content with punchy colors, decipherable shadows, and smooth transitions doesn't have to be reserved for the movie theater. Each weekend, we'll be compiling a list of our favorit

Need a deep clean? Grab one of these eufy vacuums on sale.


Mashable / 53min
Check out these Eufy vacuums on sale at Amazon as of May 14: OUR TOP PICK: eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 15C — Save $110 BEST FOR STRONGER SUCTION: eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 30 — Save $90 BEST STICK VACUUM: eufy by Anker HomeVac S11 Go — Save $90 Spring is almost over, but if your spring cleaning is nowhere near done, it might be time to upgrade some of your equipment. A good vacuum will keep

Nintendo says almost 6 million households bought a second Switch last year


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50Engadget / 1h
As if finding a Switch wasn’t already difficult enough during the pandemic.

Language models like GPT-3 could herald a new type of search engine


56MIT Technology Review / 1h
In 1998 a couple of Stanford graduate students published a paper describing a new kind of search engine : “In this paper, we present Google, a prototype of a large-scale search engine which makes heavy use of the structure present in hypertext. Google is designed to crawl and index the Web efficiently and produce much more satisfying search results than existing systems.” The key innovation was a

What to expect at Google I/O 2021


37Engadget / 1h
We don’t know everything Google has in store for Google I/O 2021, but we have some educated guesses — and a few things we’re hoping against hope to see. Here’s everything we know about the show so far, and what you can expect to learn more about once the event kicks off in earnest.

Delta goes head-to-head with American and JetBlue with 4 new Boston and New York routes


100+The Points Guy / 1h
The competition is heating up in the Northeast. On Friday, Delta Air Lines announced a significant expansion in both Boston and New York, including four new routes and upgauged service, along with expanded VIP departure services and more. The move comes just months after the launch of the nascent Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue that’s largely focused on boosting connectiv

Xbox Series X|S Dolby Vision testing goes live, but only for a select few


Dolby Vision HDR Xbox•
SlashGear / 1h
Some Xbox Insiders who happen to have an Xbox Series X or S console on hand have quite the surprise waiting for them. Microsoft has revealed that Dolby Vision HDR is now available to certain Xbox Insiders, giving them an alternative to HDR10, which has been available on Xbox consoles for a number of years. We’ve known that Dolby Vision … Continue reading

How to Get Started With a Password Manager


24Lifehacker / 1h
By now we all know the importance of a long, secure password. With every new data breach in the news, we know we should change them. And if you can remember each unique password for each unique site, then good for you; but for the rest of us, we’ll need a little help keeping our passwords organized and secure, and for… Read more...

The Inventor of the Post-it Note—The Worst Thing to Happen to Password Security—Has Passed Away


50Gizmodo / 1h
Despite creating security headaches for IT departments around the world as the password manager of choice for boomers, the Post-it Note is one of the most clever and ubiquitous office accessories ever created, and this past weekend the world, unfortunately, said goodbye—to their creator, Spencer Silver , who passed… Read more...

How to Use Smart Compose in Google Docs


How-To Geek / 1h
Almost identical to the Text Predictions feature in Microsoft Word is Smart Compose for Google Docs. The feature uses machine learning to provide you with suggestions to help you write your documents quickly. Here’s how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Dogecoin Spikes After Elon Tweets About Helping Its Developers


400+Futurism / 1h
A day after publicly announcing that Tesla is no longer accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment, citing the currency’s negative impacts on the environment, CEO Elon Musk suggested that he was working with the developers of Dogecoin to make it more environmentally friendly. “Working with Doge devs to improve system transaction efficiency,” Musk tweeted. “Potentially promising.” Surprising nobody, t

Sega considers reviving classics like 'Crazy Taxi' and 'Jet Set Radio'


100+Engadget / 1h
Sega is considering reviving multiple classic game franchises, including 'Crazy Taxi' and 'Jet Set Radio.'

Netflix's 'The Woman in the Window' isn't a mystery worth solving


Mashable / 1h
There's a point in The Woman in the Window when it dawns on Anna, its protagonist, that she might be wrong about what story she's living in. She thought she was witness to disturbing acts of violence within the family across the street. But her mental instability, her alcoholism, and her many prescription pills have others doubting her account, and eventually, she starts to question her own recol

Crypto exchange Binance faces US money laundering probe


52Engadget / 1h
Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly being probed by the DoJ and IRS amid allegations that it is being used to launder money.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Dives Headfirst Into the Cost of Loyalty


24Gizmodo / 1h
For a show about clones, sooner rather than later Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch was going to have to get into the idea of just how and why the newly-risen Empire would begin to replace the Republic’s legions with a different kind of soldier. But the Disney+ series’ third episode, for all the gains it makes… Read more...

Cisco strikes again grabbing threat assessment tool Kenna Security as third acquisition this week


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100+TechCrunch / 1h
Cisco has been busy on the acquisition front this week, and today the company announced it was buying threat assessment platform Kenna Security , the third company it has purchased this week. The two companies did not disclose the purchase price. With Kenna, Cisco gets a startup that uses machine learning to sort through the massive pile of threat data that comes into a security system on a daily

Hundreds of SPAC’s waiting in the woods


80TechCrunch / 1h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. The fully-vaxxed and officially fully-immune took over the podcast this week, with Natasha and Danny co-hosting the show while the inimitable Alex is out from Shot #2. Grace and Chris, as always, were behind the scenes making sure we sound pretty and don’t fall down t


Impossible To Parody: How Serious People Are Considering Expanding Role Of The TSA


View from the Wing / 1h
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 ...

This Revolutionary Crypto Trading Platform Lets You Mimic Its Top-Performing Investors


Futurism / 1h
Nobody can predict exactly what the future holds for cryptocurrencies. Will we one day use bitcoin or ethereum to buy everything from cars and houses to coffee and bubble gum? Or will cryptocurrencies remain investment vehicles primarily used to grow wealth, like stocks and bonds? The answers to these questions are unclear. The only thing we know for sure is that cryptocurrencies are not going aw

SpaceX Releases Epic Footage From Latest Starship Launch


300+Futurism / 1h
Now in HD SpaceX has released glorious footage of its fifth high-altitude test flight of its Mars-bound rocket, Starship. The test flight, which took place on May 5, marked the first time the Elon Musk-led company managed to land a full-scale prototype of the 165-foot rocket — without it exploding dramatically. One More Time The new footage shows the massive structure dubbed SN15 lift off from th

15 Ways You Should Be Cleaning Your Home With Citric Acid


28Lifehacker / 1h
Store-bought cleaning products are known for using lemon. We’ve already talked about how easy it is to clean with lemons , making it a popular alternative to chemical-based products, but what makes lemons and grapefruits such an effective cleaner is the same citric acid that you can get as a powerful cleaning powder. Read more...

'Anne Boleyn' trailer sees Jodie Turner-Smith in fresh take on the much-maligned figure


94Mashable / 1h
Read more... More about Uk , Anne Boleyn , Entertainment , and Movies Tv Shows

SpaceX reveals plans for its ambitious orbital Starship test


SlashGear / 1h
SpaceX has detailed its first Starship orbital test launch, the latest step on the huge rocket’s path to eventually taking astronauts to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It’ll be the first orbital test for the design, and understandably there won’t be any human passengers onboard as it undertakes the 90 minute challenge. While SpaceX is already making regular missions into … Continue reading

How to Quickly Jot Down Reminders Using Shortcuts on iPhone and iPad


How-To Geek / 2h
The Reminders app on your iPhone or iPad helps you remember and complete tasks. But the app isn’t as useful if you can’t jot down tasks the second they come to you. Here’s how to quickly jot down reminders using Shortcuts. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Keep Health Insurance After Losing Your Job


23Lifehacker / 2h
One of the worst problems of losing your job is having to deal with finding healthcare coverage. Fortunately, you have some options, although there are trade-offs with quality and price. Here’s a look at what you can do. Read more...

Eufy's popular budget robovacs reach all-time lows in Amazon's one-day sale


41Engadget / 2h
Anker's Eufy-branded robovacs have dropped to all-time low prices through a one-day Amazon sale, making them easy choices.

Updates From Sonic 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and More


43Gizmodo / 2h
Marvel’s Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings has some new viewership details. Parasite director Bong Joon Ho has something very curious planned for an upcoming project. Plus new looks at Batman : The Long Halloween , Space Jam: A New Legacy , and more. Spoilers are dancing because it’s Friday... Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro 360 Is the 2-in-1 Laptop You Need


Gizmodo / 2h
For those of us who need to get work done on the go, there’s always one dilemma when it comes to choosing your mobile machine: Do you skimp on screen size and go with a lighter 13-inch laptop, or do you risk putting your back or shoulders in jeopardy by opting for a larger 15-inch system? And for those who value… Read more...

Teach AIs forgetfulness could make them better at their jobs


56TechCrunch / 2h
While modern machine learning systems act with a semblance of artificial intelligence, the truth is they don’t “understand” any of the data they work with — which in turn means they tend to store even trivial items forever. Facebook researchers have proposed structured forgetfulness as a way for AI to clear the decks a bit, improving their performance and inching that much closer to how a human m

The Apple Designer You’ve Never Heard of Is Making Noise


100+Wired / 2h
Plus: The iPod’s cultural importance, the fate of Loon’s balloons, and the price of an SNL appearance.

The Knives Out Sequel Seems Made for the Internet


60Wired / 2h
And that's (mostly) a good thing.

What to expect from Google I/O 2021


Mashable / 2h
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic arrived at just the right time to make Google cancel its annual I/O developer conference. Now with a full year of prep (and high expectations), Google I/O is back in a virtual-only format that's sure to bring plenty of exciting announcements. The part that will be of interest to regular folks like you and I is the keynote, which kicks off I/O on Tuesday, May 18 at

How to Turn off Amazon One-Click Ordering Everywhere


How-To Geek / 2h
One-click purchasing on Amazon can be handy, but sometimes, you might want to disable it. Luckily, Amazon allows you to completely disable 1-Click Ordering on all browsers and devices with a link buried in Settings. Here’s how to find it on desktop computers and mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Can I Access My External Drive If BitLocker Won't Let Me In?


20Lifehacker / 2h
Encryption is a wonderful thing. While I don’t run full-drive encryption on my Windows desktop at home—courtesy of BitLocker—that’s only because I’m the only one who ever uses my system and I don’t really keep anything of value on it. (All my personal documents and anything I would otherwise encrypt live on a NAS box … Read more...

Facebook has trained an AI to treat irrelevant data like spoiled milk


42Engadget / 2h
Facebook researchers hope to help future AIs pay better attention by giving data an expiration date.


Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 review: Shoddy software mars great hardware


Samsung Galaxy 360•
35Engadget / 2h
The Galaxy Book Pro 360 is an impressively thin and light 15-inch laptop with a vibrant AMOLED screen. But its webcam is utterly horrible.

Google fronts Big Tech legal fight to preserve visas for immigrant spouses


37Engadget / 2h
Google has submitted an amicus brief signed by almost 30 tech companies urging for the preservation of work rights for the spouses of H1-B visa holders.

The mythical 255-MPH Corvette Callaway Sledgehammer is up for sale


SlashGear / 3h
Sure, the C4 Corvette-based Callaway Sledgehammer is an old car, but we’re not talking about an ordinary fourth-gen Corvette. The Callaway sledgehammer is a one-off version with an aero-optimized body kit and a twin-turbo V8 engine. Oh, and did we forget to mention it’s bloody quick? If you love Corvettes, you probably heard of Callaway Cars based in Connecticut, maker … Continue reading

My experience using the instant at-home COVID-19 test that’s CDC-approved for travel to the US


300+The Points Guy / 3h
Update 5/14/21: This post originally suggested that customers may be able to share one of their test kits with someone else, however an eMed representative confirmed that all six tests are intended to be used by the individual listed on the original order. Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the testing program for international travel to the United State

Microsoft expands its Dolby Vision HDR gaming test on Xbox Series X/S


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73Engadget / 3h
The feature is available via the Insider Alpha ring for now, but it'll roll out to everyone soon.

How to Annotate and Highlight PDFs in Microsoft Edge


24How-To Geek / 3h
There will be times that you have to markup a PDF, highlight specific text, or annotate something. Instead of searching for a dedicated PDF reader, you can perform all of that inside the Microsoft Edge web browser. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Best Apps For Editing Video on the iPad Pro


28Gizmodo / 3h
The new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is being positioned as a professional-level computing device, with features like the M1 chip, the super-bright Liquid Retina XDR display and the P3 wide color gamut likely to make the tablet an appealing option for movie makers. But with no Final Cut Pro for iPad available (yet), what’s the… Read more...

Research highlights hidden processes at work deep inside stars


SlashGear / 3h
Astronomers know that massive stars typically end their lives in supernovae explosions. Those explosions forge elements that we know on the periodic table. Astronomers say how elemental nuclei mix inside these enormous stars has a significant impact on the understanding of the evolution of the stars before exploding. Knowing how those elemental nuclei mix within the massive stars is one … Continu

Engadget Podcast: Why are Apple and Epic fighting?


24Engadget / 3h
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Mike Futter, author of the GameDev Business Handbook and co-host of the Virtual Economy podcast, about the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple.

'Huge shortage' in digital skills says Apprentice winner


100+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Some UK firms are struggling to fill roles demanding digital skills, so how easy is it to retrain?

Can Sony reclaim its former glory?


100+Engadget / 3h
The real question facing Sony now: How can it return to being an innovation leader?

The Fitbit Versa 3 fits all my smartwatch needs, and then some


36Mashable / 3h
Wellness wearables are no longer just steps taken and calories burned. Devices can now do everything from sharing sleep insights to making calls and detailing workout tracking. But when you’re picking out your first device, or just wanting to upgrade, the selection of devices can be a lot . I’ve been using health and wellness trackers for years, and while I’ve tried out quite a few, the Fitbit li

Delta Will Require Employees To Get Vaccinated Before They Start Work


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Delta announced that all new employees will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19, but isn’t saying there will be any requirement for current employees to get a shot. They suggest this is a great way to protect their already-high level of vaccination within the workforce and to protect customers, but they also make an odd claim about herd immunity in the process. Continue reading ...

Smartphone typing could get easier thanks to a new AI solution


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It doesn’t matter what brand of smartphone you prefer; we’ve all faced trouble typing things out due to tiny on-screen keys for the keyboard. Research from ETH Zürich could mean fewer typing errors on smartphones of the future. The researchers have developed a new AI solution enabling touchscreens to sense with eight times higher resolution than current devices. Their solution … Continue reading

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


How-To Geek / 3h
If you’re feeling very positive about what your friend just said, you might want to tell them SGTM. Here’s what that acronym means and how to use it to brighten up your conversations. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Tech Companies Don't Need to Be Creepy to Make Money


100+Wired / 3h
The unlikely success of DuckDuckGo suggests a way to escape surveillance capitalism.

In Defense of Snow Days


96Wired / 3h
Virtual school after a snowstorm is yet another kind of techno-solutionist slush that should be plowed away.

Muchos Bezos: Inside Amazon’s Empire With Author Brad Stone


80Wired / 3h
This week, we talk to the author and journalist about his new book on the retail giant and its famous boss.

Could You Really Climb the Spinning Ship’s Cable in Stowaway?


100+Wired / 3h
Anna Kendrick’s rotating spacecraft cleverly uses cables and a counterweight to make artificial gravity. But scaling them would be harder than it looks

Google inks cloud deal with SpaceX's Starlink internet service


50Engadget / 3h
SpaceX will install Starlink ground stations within Google's data center properties under a new deal between the two companies.


Rice engineers are working on an implant to control the body’s circadian clock


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Engineers at Rice University are working on something that is funded by DARPA that could one day result in an implant that can counter jet lag. The research at Rice University is part of a $33 million national effort to develop a wireless and implantable device that can control the body’s circadian rhythms. Controlling circadian rhythms could cut the time … Continue reading

The Morning After: Elon Musk's fascination with Dogecoin continues


100+Engadget / 4h
Today’s headlines: Elon Musk Dogecoin efficiency tweet pushes prices up again, Framework’s modular DIY laptop is available to pre-order and Nokia relaunches a flip-phone in the US.

Stephen Colbert responds to TikTok job applications with some sultry ASMR


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Why are cats finding employment and what's this about TikTok job applications? In his segment, “Quarantinewhile,” which picks up on all the news you might have missed, The Late Show 's Stephen Colbert takes look at the week's weird and wonderful happenings. Colbert discusses the news that TikTok is testing a new tool for brands to recruit employees on the app , demonstrating his own version that

First look at the newly expanded Amex Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas


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Leading up to the pandemic, one of the biggest complaints with Amex Centurion Lounges was overcrowding at times. The issuer built lounges that premium cardholders actually want to visit and they were often full to capacity. Thankfully, Amex has doubled down on expanding its existing spaces to accommodate more travelers, in addition to steadily growing the network’s footprint with new outposts. Up

Framework repairable laptop hits preorder status


SlashGear / 4h
One thing most laptops and other electronic devices have in common is that it’s nearly impossible to repair them. This is particularly true about notebooks. Many modern designs are completely sealed, leaving users unable to access internal components, while others have modest repair capabilities. A company called Framework revealed a modular and highly repairable laptop back in February. The Fram

Modern Portrait of George Washington Draws Attention


1KNYT > Technology / 4h
A bored musician used Photoshop to depict a modern version the first president. A Washington biographer and an impersonator had thoughts on its accuracy.

Echelon exposed riders’ account data, thanks to a leaky API


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Image Credits: Echelon (stock image) Peloton wasn’t the only at-home workout giant exposing private account data . Rival exercise giant Echelon also had a leaky API that let virtually anyone access riders’ account information. Fitness technology company Echelon, like Peloton, offers a range of workout hardware — bikes, rowers, and a treadmill — as a cheaper alternative for members to exercise at

What is ransomware? Trevor Noah breaks it down in useful explainer.


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If you've been anywhere near the internet lately, you'll probably have heard the term "ransomware" mentioned. You may already be familiar with it. The technique used by hackers — encrypting a victim's devices and demanding a ransom payment to unlock them — was used on the Irish health IT system recently, as well as Colonial Pipeline in the U.S . The latter ended in a $5 million payment being made

Rocket Report: Starship orbital flight details, Ariane 5 may delay Webb launch


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Enlarge / Starship SN15 takes to the skies in early April. (credit: SpaceX ) Welcome to Edition 3.44 of the Rocket Report! I took just three days off from work last week, and when I returned to the home office, there was an absolute torrent of launch news to catch up with. In this report, I attempt to do just that. As always, we welcome reader submissions , and if you don't want to miss an issue,

A New 2D transistor breakthrough could make thinner processors


SlashGear / 4h
Electronic devices like computers and smartphones are continually getting thinner and smaller. One of the challenges to thinner and smaller devices in the future is reducing the size of the internal components and hardware, and MIT has announced a new advance that might enable 2D transistors for smaller microchip components. Researchers on the project believe this breakthrough could help continue

Keep Annoying Calls Away With A 2-Year Subscription To This Spam-Call Blocker


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All technology has benefits and drawbacks depending on how we decide to use it. And, while we’d never go back to a pre-smartphone, pre-digital world, modern technology is being used for petty annoyances like automating obnoxious behavior and scams. Fortunately, you don’t have to put up with spam, as RoboKiller keeps the scammy calls and texts off your phone, and you can now save over 50% on a two

The Real Cost of Colonial Pipeline's $5 Million Ransom


200+Wired / 4h
Stopping payments would go a long way to stopping ransomware. But the choice is never quite so easy.

Live Audio Apps Lure Creators With Money and Promises


80Wired / 4h
Talk is cheap, unless you’re an in-demand content creator for platforms like Clubhouse and its many clones.

Log in to the Upscale, Retro-Cool Home Gym of Your Dreams


92Wired / 4h
The home workout app Obé Fitness turns your living room into a high-end fitness boutique.

'Army of the Dead' is a gleefully gory good time


22Mashable / 4h
There is nothing subtle about Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead . That is both its strength and its weakness and sometimes, somehow, both at once. It opens on a group of soldiers calling themselves the "Four Horsemen" and carrying an apocalyptic payload, which is unleashed once their vehicle crashes into a dude getting road head from his new bride. One bloody thing leads to another, and the hot-pink

The underwater sci-fi of 'Subnautica: Below Zero' never escapes shallow waters


22Mashable / 4h
I should've died down there. When you're 300 meters below the surface of an alien ocean and your nearest source of oxygen is half that distance away, you turn around when half your air is gone. But I really needed some diamonds, and at long last there it was. So I rolled the dice. With my oxygen supply slipping past the point-of-no-return for safely getting back to my Seatruck submersible, I snat

Experience the best of LA under one roof — TPG’s first look at the new Pendry West Hollywood


The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: The Pendry provided a complimentary stay to TPG to be among the first to experience the new property. The opinions expressed below are entirely from the author and weren’t subject to review by The Pendry or any external entity. Los Angeles has seen many hotel openings over the last few years, including the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills , InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown and We

Ireland's health service shuts down IT systems after ransomware attack


63Engadget / 4h
Ireland's Health Service Executive has been hit with a ransomware attack causing it to shut down its IT network and resort to pen and paper records.

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock on why she made a documentary about racism in pop


45Mashable / 4h
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has made a BBC Three documentary about racism in the music industry, reflecting on her experiences as a Black woman in pop. "Being a Black girl in the pop industry I do feel like I have a responsibility to speak out," Pinnock begins in a video posted to YouTube by the studio, reflecting on why she chose to make the documentary. "I wanted to speak about my experi

This orange Bugatti Baby II will transfer VIPs to airport terminals in Dubai


SlashGear / 5h
Bugatti and The Little Car Company have commenced deliveries of the limited-edition Baby II to lucky customers worldwide. This particular orange Baby II is among the first of 500 fully bespoke models to reach its customer in Dubai, a long-time Bugatti owner and operator of a private jet terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. So, what’s a Bugatti Baby II … Continue reading


How to Protect Your Wi-Fi From FragAttacks


56How-To Geek / 5h
FragAttacks are a group of security vulnerabilities that can be used to attack Wi-Fi devices. Every Wi-Fi device ever created appears vulnerable, making it possible for attackers to steal sensitive data or attack devices on your network. Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

World's Largest Crypto Trading Platform Under Investigation by DOJ and IRS: Report


32Gizmodo / 5h
Binance, the world’s largest platform for buying and selling cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service, according to a new report from Bloomberg News . Read more...

Dastardly patent outlines a method of serving ads inside the car


SlashGear / 5h
It’s hard to do anything today without being deluged by ads. You can’t stream videos from many sources without ads, you can’t surf the Internet without ads, and you can’t drive down the road without seeing billboards and other types of advertisements. A patent has turned up that was published on May 6, 2021, called “Billboard Interfaces for Vehicle Displays.” … Continue reading

The Pentagon is tracking US citizens without a warrant, Senator says


200+Engadget / 5h
The Pentagon may be using commercial data to track Americans without due legal process, according to a letter from Senator Ron Wyden.

'Spontaneous' is the movie for anyone who feels ready to explode


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I am not the first — and I won't be the last — to retrofit pre-pandemic imagined stories to these unprecedented times . But the grief and guts of Spontaneous are uniquely suited to 2021. In writer-director Brian Duffield's dark romantic comedy, released to limited fanfare last October amid social distancing restrictions, seniors at Covington High School start to explode. Literally. It's the old s

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra preorders kick off May 27


SlashGear / 5h
ZTE revealed its latest flagship device in China in April and recently offered up a preorder date and the date for the global rollout of the device. Preorders will begin for the Axon 30 Ultra on May 27, with global deliveries starting on June 4. Preorders will be accepted via the ztedevices.com website, and those who preorder will get a … Continue reading

Irish health IT system shut down due to ransomware attack


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Ireland's health services are in jeopardy. Health Service Executive, the country's health service, has shut down its IT system in order to deal with a "significant" ransomware attack. "We have taken the precaution of shutting down all our our IT systems in order to protect them from this attack and to allow us fully assess the situation with our own security partners," HSE Ireland said on Twitter

Seth Rogen talks to Stephen Colbert about calling out Ted Cruz on Twitter


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Seth Rogen calling out Ted Cruz on Twitter isn't a "feud," he told Stephen Colbert, as "feud implies equal ground." The Hollywood star has gained notoriety for confronting the Texas senator on the platform multiple times, notably for Cruz's constant backing up of Trump's baseless allegations of voter fraud that ultimately led to a mob of Trump supporters violently storming the U.S. Capitol, and C

'The Underground Railroad' is a flawless adaptation of a great American novel


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Study aims to determine if cats are susceptible to visual illusions


SlashGear / 6h
If you’ve ever owned a cat and left a box of any type sitting around, undoubtedly, the cat has at some point plopped down inside the box. Scientists have conducted an interesting experiment to see if cats also like to sit inside fake boxes. The study was led by Gabriela Smith, an animal cognition scientist from Hunter College’s Thinking Dog … Continue reading

The first 15 minutes of Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' is here, and it's a lot


43Mashable / 6h
Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead is only a week away from landing on Netflix, but if you can't wait that long for the promise of zombie heist mayhem then you can head over to YouTube to catch the first 15 minutes right now. As many post-apocalyptic stories like to do, Army of the Dead starts out with a quick origin tale — a head-on collision with a military convoy freeing a muscular-bound patient z

Is Bitcoin bad for the environment?


200+BBC News - Technology / 6h
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks into Bitcoin's affect on the environment after Tesla suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to climate change concerns.

This is what a Mars megacity could look like


Mashable / 6h
As our collective dreams of space exploration become bolder, so do our visions of what extraterrestrial habitats would look like. Architecture studio Abiboo's concept megacity, Nüwa, is set in a Martian cliff face and would be capable of providing food, water, and oxygen for over 250,000 people. Read more... More about Mars , City , Space Exploration , Extraterrestrial , and Science

Learn mobile app marketing and more with this $15 course bundle


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TL;DR: Grow your business with The 2021 Ultimate Mobile App Marketing A-Z Bundle . As of May 14, get it on sale for just $14.99 — a 99% savings. These days, it's not about the product you're selling, it's about the marketing that's behind it. That's why skills and jobs in marketing will never go out of style or be filled fast enough. If you want a lucrative career path that will be in demand for

Explore the world of robotics with these educational kits on sale


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TL;DR: As of May 13, save up to 9% off on WLKATA Mirobot Robot kits. Grab the Professional Kit for $1,539.99 and the Education Kit for $1,399.99. Despite its current depth, robotics is still considered an emerging technology, which means the future will likely be filled with opportunities in the field. And those looking to explore can do so right from their desktop, thanks to the WLKATA Mirobot M

Save on a social media management platform with room for 60 accounts


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Make social media management simpler with a subscription to EasyClout , on sale for 66% off. As of May 14, get a 12-month subscription for only $19.99. Between Instagram , Twitter , YouTube, Facebook, and more, social media managers have a lot to keep track of. The process doesn't have to be a headache, though. Make things easier on yourself with a discounted one-year subscription to EasyC

Grab a cute mini air fryer on sale for $40


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TL;DR: As of May 14, get this Yedi Mini 2-Quart Air Fryer for only $39.99 — a 33% savings. With an air fryer, you can enjoy the delectable crunch of crispy fried foods without the excess oil. It's not necessarily "healthy," but it is a healthier alternative to deep frying. And as of May 14, this Yedi Trudy Mini 2-Quart Air Fryer has been marked down by more than 30%. Unlike most bulky air fryers

Lies on Social Media Inflame Israeli-Palestinian Conflict


6KNYT > Technology / 6h
Misinformation has flourished on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and other social media about the violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

Ireland Shuts Down Hospital Computer Systems Nationwide After Ransomware Attack


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Ireland’s public health care system, known as the Health Service Executive or HSE, shut down all of its computer systems nationwide Friday after hospital administrators became aware of a cyberattack late Thursday. Read more...

US fuel pipeline 'paid hackers $5m in ransom'


1KBBC News - Technology / 7h
Reports say Colonial Pipeline paid cyber-criminal gang DarkSide a ransom to prevent a data leak.


Amazon set to hire 10,000 UK workers


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The tech giant is tightening its grip on retail as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

How to watch High School Musical: season 2 - stream new Disney Plus series online


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East High does Beauty and the Beast, as Nini and Ricky's relationship faces its biggest test. Here we explain how to watch High School Musical: season 2 online with Disney Plus.

Why SPACs aren’t targeting African startups


100+TechCrunch / 8h
One. That’s the number of African tech companies that have gone public on the NYSE in the last 10 years. Two, if you’re counting local exchanges. The former is African-focused e-commerce company Jumia and the latter is Egyptian fintech company Fawry. As a tech company, Fawry’s listing on the Egyptian Stock Exchange is a rarity. Typically, most exchanges in emerging markets like Africa, India, and

Cyber attack 'most significant on Irish state'


1KBBC News - Technology / 8h
Irish health chiefs temporarily shut down its IT system which severely impacted some services.

IBM says chip shortage could last two years


200+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The President of the US tech giant told the BBC that the shortage could last another two years.

Google Pixel 6 leak reveals radical redesign


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Google's Pixel phones are changing in a big way. Leaker Jon Prosser and Front Page Tech have shared renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, allegedly based on actual photos of prototypes. And if these renders are true to life, the Pixel 6 is about as different as it can be from its predecessor, the Pixel 5. On the front, like most phones, it's still just a big display, though

He’s a Dogecoin Millionaire. And He’s Not Selling.


2KNYT > Technology / 8h
Glauber Contessoto went looking for something that could change his fortunes overnight. He found it in a joke cryptocurrency.
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Fake MSI website offers Afterburner app with possible malware


SlashGear / 9h
When access to a popular resource suddenly disappears, people are likely to search for an alternative source, no matter where it comes from. That’s true for websites but even more so for software and apps which can carry some unfortunate consequences. That might be the case with MSI’s popular Afterburner tool that suddenly became unavailable without much warning and was, … Continue reading

Netflix is making a CG-animated 'Ultraman' feature film


100+Engadget / 9h
Netflix is developing an Ultraman CG-animated feature film in partnership with Tsuburaya Productions.

Smach Z gaming PC handheld becomes another cautionary tale


SlashGear / 10h
There is no shortage of gaming handhelds today running a full Windows 10 OS, at least if you know where to look. From the GPD WIN 3 to the AYA Neo to the new ONEXPLAYER, there are now a few choices when it comes to bringing your PC games with you on the go. Back in 2014, however, that idea … Continue reading

Dogecoin Prices Spike Again Because This Man Just Will Not Stop Tweeting


7KGizmodo / 11h
I’m starting to get whiplash from this roller coaster ride that is Dogecoin’s value in recent days. It surged amid hype for Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s Saturday Night Live debut last weekend but plummeted after he called the meme-inspired cryptocurrency a “hustle,” only to ricochet again days later when SpaceX… Read more...

This powerful VPN is extending subscriptions for free


Mashable / 11h
SAVE 78%: A two-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £2.19 per month as of May 14, and includes an extra two months for free. Private Internet Access is not the best looking VPN. Its interface is a little dated, and the whole site feels clunky. None of that really matters though, because this powerful VPN is packed with advanced features for securing your online world. User

Fisker, Foxconn deal to build EVs in the US is 'signed and sealed'


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90Engadget / 11h
The iPhone manufacturer is teaming up with Fisker to build an electric car.

Understand DevOps with this comprehensive online course bundle


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TL;DR: The Complete DevOps Certifications Bundle is on sale for £28.46 as of May 14, saving you 87% on list price. DevOps professionals are paid well to make sure the product runs smoothly. If you're interested in joining the field, the Complete DevOps Certifications Courses and Practice Tests Bundle can help you become an in-demand DevOps professional. Developed by Whizlabs , an established cert

Lenovo Go accessory brand launched for hybrid work arrangements


SlashGear / 11h
Last year saw many office workers find themselves working mostly from home. Even as restrictions get lifted, however, some businesses have embraced arrangements that have employees working remotely most or some of the time. This kind of hybrid workspaces and arrangements also require more flexible tools to keep up with ever-changing situations. That’s why Lenovo is now launching a new … Continue

Unblock streaming sites from all over the world with Surfshark VPN


Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: A three-year subscription to Surfshark VPN is on sale for £59.78 as of May 14, saving you 80% on list price. Whether you're a remote worker regularly using public WiFi networks, a gamer who stays connected 24/7, or just an average Netflix binger, your private data is vulnerable to trackers and hackers every time you sign online. How else would targeted ads match that bizarre product you an

Stadia is alive and well, insists Google exec


SlashGear / 12h
Google is notorious for its many projects, some of them very expensive and some of them even involving partners and customers that rely on such products. When Google launched its own game streaming platform, it wasn’t surprising that some regarded S


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