Saturday, May 08, 2021

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


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The operator, Colonial Pipeline, said it had halted systems for its 5,500 miles of pipeline after being hit by a ransomware attack.

It began as an AI-fueled dungeon game. Then it got much darker


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Enlarge (credit: AI Dungeon) In December 2019, Utah startup Latitude launched a pioneering online game called AI Dungeon that demonstrated a new form of human-machine collaboration. The company used text-generation technology from artificial intelligence company OpenAI to create a choose-your-own adventure game inspired by Dungeons & Dragons . When a player typed out the action or dialog they wan

Marvel's Star Wars Variant Cover Art Commemorates LGBTQ Pride Month


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Lucasfilm will honor June’s Pride Month with variant covers to remind fans that LGBTQ characters do exist in the Star Wars universe. All covers in the Marvel/ Star Wars line will feature a queer character drawn by queer artists. Read more...


The CW's Black Lightning: What We Learned About the Final Episode


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The CW has scattered information across the internet about the last episode of the electric DC comics hero television show Black Lightning . Read more...

What is Itch.io? This oddball indie games store is a vital source of creativity.


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There's a decent chance that you never heard the name "Itch.io" until Apple painted a less-than-complete picture of the indie games store on Friday, during its ongoing legal tussle with Epic Games. The dispute sees two multi-billion dollar companies duking it out over in-app purchasing. Epic contends that Apple's restrictive policy which carves out 30 percent of most in-app sales for the iPhone m

This Great Song Explains How Airplanes Fly


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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 ...

The Obama family's beloved dog Bo died, and the internet is seriously bummed


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He was a good boy, and the Obamas — along with the whole internet — will very much miss him. On Saturday, Michelle and Barack Obama announced that their family dog, Bo, had died after being diagnosed with cancer . "Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion," wrote former President Obama. "For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives—happy to see us on our

From palaces to presidios: 5 attractions to immerse yourself in the Asian and Pacific Islander experience


The Points Guy / 1h
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate those who descended from the Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. In 2021, the celebration is particularly noteworthy amidst the increase in anti-AAPI hate crimes across the U.S. There are many ways to recognize the rich history and culture of the generations of As

Weekly Review: May 8, 2021


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Hi from Hawaii! I’ve been here with family for the past several days, and we’re having an incredible time! On the points & travel front, this week we learned the details of Qatar Airways’ new 787-9 business class, Lufthansa ordered more 787-9s and A350-900s, we learned more about the European Union’s plan to allow vaccinated travelers (including Americans), Hilton Honors launched its summer promo

How to change your iPhone's default browser, and why might want to


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Your iPhone's browser doesn't need to be set in stone. It was only in Sept. 2020 that Apple released iOS 14, and with it the ability to set a custom default browser on your iPhone. The change was a small but meaningful one, as it gave users the option to essentially never use Safari again. Because while Safari works fine, and has some decent anti-tracking tech built in, other iPhone-compatible br

How Duolingo became a $2.4B language unicorn


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At the heart of Duolingo is its mission: to scale free education and increase income potential through language learning. However, the same mission that has helped it grow to a business valued at $2.4 billion with over 500 million registered learners, has led to tensions that continue to define the business. How do you survive as a startup if you don’t want to charge users? How do you design a st

8.5 Hour Hold Time With Avianca LifeMiles Just To Redeposit Miles


View from the Wing / 3h
One of the more frustrating programs to deal with by phone is Avianca LifeMiles. Fortunately I rarely have to speak to them. However David writes about his experience. He spent seven and a half hours on hold trying to cancel and redeposit an award ticket before giving up. There are several ways to deal with long airline hold times. Continue reading ...

Review: The role-playing game’s afoot in charming black comedy Murder Bury Win


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Three friends trying to create their own RPG game about getting away with murder get more than they bargained for in the new black comedy, Murder Bury Win . Three friends get more than they bargained for when they think they are about to hit the gaming big-time in Murder Bury Win, a charming black comedy that proved to be a fan favorite at last year's Austin Film Festival. It certainly won't disl

Laura Loomer says Clubhouse banned her just five hours after she joined the app


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Laura Loomer, the far right internet personality-turned-failed Congressional candidate, has been banned from yet another social media platform. This time, Loomer has been suspended from Clubhouse Business Insider first noticed the suspension. "Your account has been suspended for violating our violence policy," reads the notice Loomer received from Clubhouse, a screenshot of which she posted on he

Fortnite Wild Weeks takes over season six: What this means for players


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Epic has announced Fortnite Wild Week, a sort of dynamic adjustment to the battle royale gameplay that will keep things feeling fresh and require players to stay on top of their strategies. Put simply, each week for the remainder of the game’s season six will put emphasis on a different type of weapon with its own unique benefits and drawbacks. … Continue reading

Rivian’s electric truck features include air compressor and AC outlets


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Unless we're mistaken, the Rivian R1T will be the first battery electric truck in the US market. [credit: Rivian ] Electric vehicle startup Rivian is moving closer to production of its innovative-looking trucks and SUVs . The first launch edition R1T pickup trucks are expected in June, with series production models arriving at the start of 2022. And even though I'm not really a truck person, I re

This Subway Station in Seoul Doubles as a Futuristic Vegetable Garden


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Although the image above might look like something straight out of Candyland—drat, my age is showing—I am pleased to inform you that it is part of our world. These aren’t sugar creations, but nutritious plants. In fact, if you lived in South Korea, you could enjoy these leafy greens from the comfort of the Sangdo… Read more...

Ransomware forced a major U.S. fuel pipeline to shut down


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From hospitals , to ports , to kindergartens , to even golfers , ransomware operators have never exactly discriminated when it came to their potential victims. And as of Friday, they can officially notch a new one in their criminal belt: U.S. fuel pipelines. According to a statement from Colonial Pipeline, which operates "the largest refined products pipeline in the United States," the company di

2022 Next Gen Mustang for NASCAR racing revealed


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Ford has been participating in the NASCAR Cup Series for many years. The Mustang became the car Ford used in the racing series in 2019, where it won at least ten races each of its first two seasons, including 18 victories in 2020, leading to the manufacturers’ championship for Ford. The automaker has now revealed its all-new 2022 NASCAR Next … Continue reading

Amazon original series Absentia won’t be getting a fourth season


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If you’ve been eagerly awaiting details about the anticipated fourth season of Absentia, the show’s lead star has some bad news: it has decided that season three, which was released last year, will mark the series finale. The news was confirmed by series star and executive producer Stanac Katic on social media late last week. Abstentia was one of Amazon’s … Continue reading

Great budget gaming laptop deals start at just $636 this weekend at Dell


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Dell's the top destination for cheap gaming laptop deals this weekend - here are two particularly good options.


How one founder realized the potential of sustainable energy stored deep below our feet


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On this week’s Found podcast, we sat down with Dandelion co-founder and President Kathy Hannun. Kathy came up with the idea for Dandelion while working at Google X, tackling some of the world’s most intractable problems, and making them tractable through the application of technology. Kathy realized that harnessing geothermal energy was a way to make an entirely new category of sustainable energy

Elon Musk Tweets About Doge Being a Guest on SNL, Dogecoin Prices Soar


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“Guest Starring…” Tesla CEO Elon Musk hyped up his upcoming appearance on SNL by tweeting a meme of doge guest starring on the sketch show on Friday. “Guest starring…” Musk tweeted along with an image depicting him, Miley Cyrus, the Kid Laroi, and doge photoshopped into the pic. Guest starring … pic.twitter.com/buM3bTOWbX — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 7, 2021 To The Moon! After Musk posted the meme

Scientists want a radio telescope on the far side of the moon


SlashGear / 4h
A group of scientists has a plan to help radio astronomers see further into the universe’s past. The plan involves placing a radio telescope on the moon’s far side to help them learn more about the beginnings of the universe. The concept is known as the Lunar Crater Radio Telescope (LCRT). The program has raised $500,000 and has entered the … Continue reading

Amazon's New Horror Anthology The Unknown Will Explore Folklore and True Crime


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New horror anthology The Unknown is coming to Amazon , this time from Craig Macneill, Clay Chapman, Jonathan Nolan, and Kilter films Lisa Joy. This announcement comes two years after Nolan and Joy signed an overall TV deal with the streaming service. Read more...

Cryptocurrency is coming to Vegas: Here’s what you need to know


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Cryptocurrencies are headed to Vegas. On Thursday, Resorts World Las Vegas announced a partnership with Gemini , a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. The goal of the partnership is to explore opportunities to integrate cryptocurrencies into the resort experience. While the new 3,500-room resort doesn’t open until June 24, patrons will eventually be able to use their cryptos to pay for select

I visited a reopened Kauai in Hawaii — 5 things to know before you go


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Hawaii is hot right now. With more airlines increasing capacity to the archipelago and vaccinations accelerating, tourism to the 50th state is booming. If you are considering a visit from the U.S. mainland, TPG has a full guide to the ever-changing Hawaii entry requirements . While the entire state follows the “Safe Travels” program , each major island also has its own set of policies in place. T

Chinese Deathrocket Expected to Crash Land on Saturday


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It’s Happening (Maybe) The potentially deadly saga of the Chinese deathrocket is expected to come to an end this weekend, as officials announced it will likely crash down to Earth on Saturday, according to CNN . China launched the Long March 5B rocket in late April. While the mission was successful, the rocket itself is now on an uncontrollable crash course to earth. No one is 100 percent sure as

Researchers discover that sharks use Earth’s magnetic fields for navigation


SlashGear / 5h
A group of researchers has discovered something very interesting about sharks. The scientists discovered the first solid evidence that sharks rely on magnetic fields in their long-distance journeys across the ocean. Sharks aren’t unique in this capability; sea turtles have been long known to rely on magnetic signatures to navigate thousands of miles to the beaches where they were hatched. … Conti

Apple brass discussed disclosing 128-million iPhone hack, then decided not to


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Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In September 2015, Apple managers had a dilemma on their hands: should, or should they not, notify 128 million iPhone users of what remains the worst mass iOS compromise on record? Ultimately, all evidence shows, they chose to keep quiet. The mass hack first came to light when researchers uncovered 40 malicious App Store apps , a number that mushroomed to 4,000 as m

Roku's new Voice Remote Pro lets you ditch batteries for good


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Once upon a time in a world where streaming was still a novelty, TV remotes were filled with what seemed like thousands of buttons. They were complicated to navigate and intimidating to use. On top of all that input overload, you also had to memorize an ever-increasing glut of channel numbers and then punch them into a number pad like you were calling someone on the phone. It was cumbersome but w

This Sleep Supplement Won’t Help You Sleep More. It Will Help You Sleep Better.


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Are you having trouble getting high quality sleep on a regular basis? If so, you need to do something about it. Poor sleep is scientifically proven to diminish critical thinking, judgment, and problem solving skills, leaving us irritable and inflexible. Poor sleep has also been scientifically linked to things like poor immune function, weight gain, high blood pressure, and accelerated aging, just

Save $750 and bag a 4K touchscreen in one of the best Dell XPS 13 deals ever


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If you're looking for a top-end ultrabook don't miss this weekend's Dell XPS 13 deals - featuring a stunning 4K model for just $949.

Resident Evil Village ending explained: a spoiler-filled look at what it all means


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We break down the ending of Resident Evil Village, including what it means for the characters involved and the questions that remain unanswered.

Papers, Please: American Airlines Cracks Down On Passenger ID Policy


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It wasn't until after TWA flight 800 that the U.S. government began requiring passengers to show ID . President Clinton wanted to be able to announce something to look like he was doing something after the event, since initially there was speculation that the explosion was terrorist-related rather than an accident. Airlines have wanted customers to show ID for a long time because they don't want

SpaceX may send its Starship SN15 back into the skies soon


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A couple of days ago, SpaceX hit a milestone with its Starship SN15 prototype rocket that had a test flight that ended in a successful landing without an explosion. It appears SpaceX is very pleased with itself, and CEO Elon Musk recently stated that the prototype might fly again very soon. That statement came less than 48 hours after the … Continue reading

This Week in Apps: App Store advertising expands, Google Play plans for safety, Epic v. Apple trial begins


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Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge

Tesla Admits Elon Musk Exaggerated Autopilot Capabilities


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Fact Versus Fiction Tesla’s director of Autopilot software made a stunning admission in a memo from the California Department of Motor Vehicles: CEO Elon Musk has been exaggerating the capabilities of Tesla’s auto-pilot feature. The document, attained by legal data transparency group PlainSite , outlined a call between the California DMV with Tesla officials including CJ Moore, the company’s dire

Apple Mac Mini M1 deals reach lowest prices ever in the US and UK


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Amazon's latest Apple Mac Mini M1 deals are offering up 512GB models for their lowest prices ever right now in both the US and UK.

See NASA's Mars helicopter settled into its new home after a successful fifth flight


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Welcome home, Ingenuity. The small helicopter that NASA sent to Mars as carry-on baggage for the Perseverance rover back in July 2020 finished what was originally supposed to be its final flight on Friday. But after a series of escalating successes for the little aircraft, NASA decided recently to extend Ingenuity's mission by at least another month. That turned the helicopter's fifth and would-b

Faces of Death Gets a Gen-Z Reboot From Legendary Entertainment


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The fakeumentary Faces of Death is classic horror that left movie fans in disbelief as it showed various ways humans can die in graphic detail. The film includes clips from around the world and convinced everyone the various deaths were real, but many were not. Read more...


How to Check Your Heart Rate and Breathing with Your Android Phone


How-To Geek / 6h
Smartphones can be great tools for keeping track of health and fitness data. Google Fit on Android devices makes it easy to track not only your exercises but also your heart and respiratory rates, no special equipment required. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Alaia Belize, Intriguing New Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel


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I always like to keep track of cool-looking hotel openings with the major hotel groups, given the opportunities to earn & redeem points. A new Marriott property just opened in Central America that piques my interest… Alaia Belize, Marriott’s first hotel in Belize Alaia Belize is a Marriott Autograph Collection property that just opened in San Pedro, Belize, which is in the Caribbean Sea. This is

SSC Tuatara sustained heavy damage in an accident aboard a car carrier


SlashGear / 6h
Last December, we talked about the SSC Tuatara hypercar, which is aiming to be the fastest production car in the world. In December, the car was attempting a second record-setting top speed run when it overheated, and the test had to be cut short. Reports have now surfaced that last month the only example of the SSC Tuatara in existence, … Continue reading

NASA Mars Helicopter Completes One-Way Flight to New Home Base


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One-Way Trip It’s official: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has a new home. The helicopter successfully flew for the fifth time on Friday, flying 423 feet from its previous home base at Wright Brothers Field to a new airfield to the south, according to NASA’s status update on the mission . “We bid adieu to our first Martian home, Wright Brothers Field, with grateful thanks for the support it pro

Here's how to watch YouTube TV on Roku even while the two companies feud


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If you're a Roku user, you may have heard about the ongoing dispute between the company that makes your device and Google. The result of the negotiation dispute between the two companies means that Roku customers cannot currently watch YouTube TV, YouTube's subscription-based TV streaming service, on their Roku device. However, Google has a simple solution rolling out that will make consumers ver

Why do sports games like FIFA 21 have surprisingly good stories?


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While it might be hard to believe, sports titles like FIFA 21 and MLB The Show 21 deserve more credit when it comes to their storytelling capabilities.

Limited Time: $30 Bonus For New Rakuten Members


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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 introduced a new limited tim

Mars Ingenuity Helicopter landed successfully at its new location


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Yesterday NASA spent some time explaining how the fifth test flight for the Ingenuity helicopter would differ from other flights that have occurred so far. The difference boiled down to rather than turning around and returning to the same location where Ingenuity took off, it landed at a new location. NASA has now confirmed that Ingenuity landed successfully at its … Continue reading

Resident Evil movies ranked - which is the best one?


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The Resident Evil movies are incredibly campy, action-packed and just plain fun, and I went ahead and ranked all of them after watching them all in a single day. This is my story.

"Can I Binge?" Tells You How Long It'll Take to Rush through a TV Show


How-To Geek / 7h
Trying to watch all of Stranger Things before season 4 comes out? A new website called Can I Binge calculates how hard you need to binge a show in order to complete it in a day, week, month, or year. I don’t know how we survived for so long without this. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

I spent 6.5 hours on hold to buy Disneyland tickets — was it worth it?


300+The Points Guy / 7h
Three weeks ago, I did something I never thought I would do as a single person with no kids: I spent 6.5 hours on a virtual hold to buy tickets for Disneyland’s opening day. It all started innocently enough: I wanted to cover Disneyland’s reopening on April 30 for TPG readers and bring my niece along to cement my status as The Best Aunt Ever. Earlier that week, I had used existing tickets to make

Instagram Personal, Business, and Creator Accounts: What’s the Difference?


How-To Geek / 7h
Instagram has three different account types: Personal, Business, and Creator. Which one you should use depends on how you plan to use the “gram.” Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Elon Musk’s Name Appears in 69-Year-Old Book About Colonizing Mars


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The Mars Project Let’s be honest: Elon Musk doesn’t need his ego boosted any more than it currently is. But that didn’t stop Twitter users from resurfacing this curious piece of trivia about the Technoking of Tesla this week: He shares the same first name as a character in a 69-year-old (nice) book about colonizing Mars. It began back in December 2020, when Twitter user Toby Li responded to a twe

Matt In San Diego Is An American Airlines Bad Customer Service Apple


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American Airlines gate agent Matt in San Diego is a real bad apple. He made the start of my trip miserable, and he seemingly did it because he made a mistake, didn't want to admit it, and made himself feel better by threatening me. This is a story of how an American Airlines gate agent got the better of me. Continue reading ...

Cowboy launches the Cowboy 4 e-bike, with a step-through version and built-in phone charger


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E-bike startup Cowboy has launched the Cowboy 4, its newest generation of urban electric bikes. The bike will come in two different frames, a traditional frame, and a step-through. The C4 is basically an upgrade on the previous version 3, while the ‘C4 ST’ is a step-through model which the company is predicting will appeal to young people used to city bikes. The C4 and C4 ST are both priced at £2

Help Your Garden Thrive By Pairing These Plants


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Like some humans, certain plants are more comfortable in pairs. Sure, they could survive on their own, but to really thrive, they need a special (plant) someone by their side. Read more...

When the Earth is gone, at least the internet will still be working


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The internet is now our nervous system. We are constantly streaming and buying and watching and liking, our brains locked into the global information matrix as one universal and coruscating emanation of thought and emotion. What happens when the machine stops though? It’s a question that E.M. Forster was intensely focused on more than a century ago in a short story called, rightly enough, “The Ma

How to Add Attachments to Gmail by Pasting Files into Chrome


40How-To Geek / 8h
In Google Chrome 90 and later, you can attach files to an email in Gmail by copying the file in your file manager in Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chrome OS and pasting it into the email window. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

25 Excellent Games on Google Play Pass


How-To Geek / 8h
For only $5 a month, Google Play Pass offers a lot of value—especially in the gaming scene. While this is just a small, tailored sample of the library available, these games will still take you a while to burn through. So sit back, relax, and start downloading some of the best games you’ll ever play on mobile. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Ask Yourself These Questions When You're in a Sticky Situation


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Despite our best efforts, most of us end up in situations from time-to-time (some people more than others) that require us to make tough, unpleasant decisions. Maybe there’s no clear “right” answer, or it’s a lose-lose situation. Perhaps it involves a person or scenario that not only makes you anxious, but that you… Read more...


Apple Watch 7 glucose monitoring gets hinted at by Apple itself


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The most recent Apple user survey suggests that a blood glucose monitoring feature is definitely on the table.

What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK


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In case you missed it, United’s back at the busiest airport in the Northeast. The Chicago-based carrier restarted flying to New York-JFK on March 28, a move that came nearly six years after pulling out of the market. In October 2015, the carrier consolidated its JFK routes to Newark, where it has a hub. Current United CEO Scott Kirby once described the move as a strategic mistake and “the wrong d

Microsoft Will Soon Kill Flash on Windows 10 for Good


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Plus: A Peloton data leak, Russian hacker details, and more of the week’s top security news.

Ignore These Outdated Interior Design Myths


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Like fashion, interior design styles are both cyclical and constantly evolving. (Except it’s much less depressing seeing the model of your family’s old sofa in a vintage furniture shop than it is seeing a young person wearing a (19)90s “costume” for “retro” day at school.) Read more...

Inside Jupiter’s Legacy, the Netflix superhero show that feels like a comic book


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Jupiter’s Legacy creator Mark Millar reveals how Netflix’s adaptation expands on the iconic comic book series’ story.

Pay attention to this chocolate recall if you have a nut allergy


SlashGear / 8h
If you’re allergic to nuts but have a love of chocolate, you’ll want to pay attention to a new voluntary recall from Hershey. The company is recalling 1,700 bottles of its chocolate shell topping, which is often put on ice cream, because the wrong variety of shell topping — the kind made with almonds — was mistakenly put in these … Continue reading

How to Quickly Search Open Tabs in Firefox


How-To Geek / 8h
Are you lost in a mountain of open Mozilla Firefox windows and tabs? Using this quick tip, you can search through all your open Firefox tabs and find what you’re looking for. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Seychelles setback: Most-vaccinated country tightens restrictions as coronavirus cases surge


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Despite its current record as the nation with the highest percentage of fully vaccinated residents, Seychelles has temporarily placed limits on social gatherings following a spike in the number of coronavirus cases on the islands. Want more credit card tips and travel news from TPG? Sign up for our daily newsletter . In This Post Seychelles coronavirus cases and restrictions As of May 3, there we

How to Quickly Set a Timer on Your iPhone or iPad


20How-To Geek / 9h
To set a timer on your iPhone or iPad, you might usually use the Clock app. But there are two quicker ways to set a timer on your Apple device, and we’ll show you how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Save an additional 25% on a range of Razer deals this weekend at Best Buy


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Already discounted Razer deals offer additional savings this weekend at Best Buy.

Passengers Break Into Fight Over Masks In Miami, Get Kicked Off Flight Which Only Makes Things Worse


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A face mask brawl broke out at the Miami airport just a week after a fight broke out at Miami’s gate D14 over the last seats available to standby passengers on an American Airlines flight to Chicago. In other words, just another day at the Miami airport. Florida. Masks. Trapped inside a metal tube. And a disproportionate number of first time leisure travelers. All passengers are Spirit Airlines p

Microsoft’s 15-Inch Surface Laptop 4 Is a Battery Champion


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This fourth-gen notebook lacks Thunderbolt and has a spongy keyboard, but it delivers where it matters most.

ISPs Funded 8.5 Million Fake Comments Opposing Net Neutrality


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The secret campaign, backed by major broadband companies, used real people’s names without their consent.

What’s the Point of Wasps, Anyway?


500+Wired / 9h
A new study says the reviled stinging insects play a critical ecological role—and their venom might even be useful to people.

What Does “Sliding into DMs” Mean?


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If you’ve been on social media, you may have encountered the phrase “sliding into DMs.” What exactly does this mean, and why do people do it? Keep reading to find out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Learn What Makes Your Dog Unique With The Orivet Dog DNA Test Kit


Futurism / 9h
Cracking the genome has led to some truly amazing technology, from curing blindness to creating unique genetic code in a computer. But in the day-to-day, it’s opened the door to learning more about the world around us, including about our pets. The Orivet Dog DNA Kit , currently 12% off, will tell you the ancestry and future of your pet. Administering the test is simple. Place the included swab i

This weekend's Kindle deals offer excellent prices from Amazon and Best Buy - but which sales are better?


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Kindle deals are nearing record price lows this weekend, but should you buy from Amazon or Best Buy?

Google Assistant can now sing you a weird song about vaccines


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If you’re a Google Assistant user in the United States, you can now have the voice assistant sing you a somewhat cheesy, cringy jingle about the COVID-19 vaccine. The tune is available with the request for a song about vaccines and it is, mercifully, quite short in nature, meaning your friends won’t be able to use it to drive you … Continue reading

Asus Zenfone 8 release date, price, specs and rumors


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Here's everything we know about the Zenfone 8, 8 Pro, 8 Mini, and 8 Flip, including the return of the flipping camera


Resident Evil Village at 8K: can the Nvidia RTX 3090 handle the horror?


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Resident Evil Village is a great PC port, but how does it run at 8K? We fire up our RTX 3090-toting rig to find out.

These 5 Great Weighted Blankets Are on Sale Right Now


100+Wired / 10h
Weighted blankets are comforting, but they’re usually pricey. We found discounts on one for kids, a model that looks like a cocoon, and more.

Want to Grow Your Own Food? Try a Hydroponic Garden


500+Wired / 10h
Today’s home kits are stylish, smart, and easier to use than ever. Here’s how to get started.

10 Popular Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now


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Google keeps its main search page fresh with fun doodles that change every couple of days. Occasionally, the doodle is an actual game that you can play. All of these games are archived and can be played after their time on the homepage has passed. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

These Virgin and Vodafone broadband deals blow everything else out of the water


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Fibre broadband deals are looking incredibly affordable right now with these two offers from Virgin and Vodafone.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade to be a PS5 exclusive for ‘at least six months’


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A new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade has revealed that the game is a timed PS5 exclusive.

LG OLED TVs are spectacular – but the audio is letting them down


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LG continues to release exceptional OLED TVs every year, but their audio offering lacks the innovation of Samsung or Panasonic.

Epic Games vs. Apple trial is unearthing more than intended


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The Epic Games vs. Apple bench trial, one of the most high-profile court cases in recent memory kicked off on Monday this week and it is destined to have some ramifications for the tech and gaming industry as a whole. This antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games against Apple intends to free the tight control of Apple over its App … Continue reading

DAZN app for Android and iPhone: how to download and watch on phone or tablet


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Watch all the sports action on the go with the DAZN app. Check out this guide to learn how to download and watch DAZN on your Android or iPhone device.

How to watch SNL with Elon Musk: stream Saturday Night Live online from anywhere today


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Expect the unexpected as the billionaire helms SNL. Here's how to watch live online and stream Saturday Night Live with Elon Musk tonight - and on catch-up - wherever you are.

Get 60GB of data for just £11 a month with this cheap Vodafone SIM only deal


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Mobiles.co.uk is offering one of the best SIM only deals around - 60GB of data for just £11 a month thanks to a load of cashback.

Do you remember your first phone? We look back on our early mobiles


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From Siemens, Ericsson and Motorola, through to a host of Nokias, these are the TechRadar team's first phones.

The Oculus Quest 2 could soon be running your favorite Android apps


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An Oculus Quest 2 app for installing Android apps has been spotted – but Facebook isn't saying anything yet.

Amazon and John Lewis are battling it out for Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 deals this weekend


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Amazon and John Lewis are both offering some excellent Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 deals this weekend - but which is right for you?

These are the best mattress toppers for pet owners (and everyone else)


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A comfortable mattress is one of the most important ways to ensure you get a good night's sleep that's restful in every way. However, buying a new one is often expensive and not always convenient. That’s where mattress toppers come in. A mattress topper can be a quick and easy fix to ensure your bed feels much more comfortable to sleep on without costing you a fortune. Even better, because they’r

The Separate Worlds of Bill and Melinda Gates


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They built an empire that was essential in the pandemic. Now, their impending divorce makes personal a shift that confidants say was well underway in their philanthropic roles.

Learn how to stand out on Instagram with this training on sale


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TL;DR: Expand your Instagram reach with the Instagram Growth Marketing Bundle , on sale for $19.99 as of May 8. From Insights and Ads to Shopping and Stories, Instagram has an entire toolbox at your disposal, whether you’re an individual or a business. The only obstacle standing in your way is a pool packed full of competition. To stand out against competitors, you need to understand what makes I

Grab a pre-owned MacBook Pro for under $600


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TL;DR: Score a pre-owned MacBook Pro for just $599 — a 7% savings — as of May 8. You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get a quality MacBook that will last you throughout the years. You just have to know where to shop. With this 13.3-inch MacBook Pro , you'll get a solid computer that works well at a lower cost than buying new. This MacBook Pro features a 2560 x 1600 retina display, an

20 deals to smile about: Toothbrushes, flossers, and teeth whitening kits on sale


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Your smile is magical. No, really. A simple smile can help you recover faster from stress , reduce your heart rate, and even boost your mood. So, if you’re not confident in that grin of yours, you could be missing out on some major benefits. The solution, however, is simple: Invest in some great oral health care products. For a limited time, you can save on 20 different toothbrushes, flossers, an

Snag a pair of refurbished wireless Beats by Dre earbuds for $40


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TL;DR: As of May 8, get a pair of refurbished Beats by Dr. Dre BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones for just $39.99 — a 66% savings. Whether you're a music lover or podcast-obsessed , a good pair of headphones is a necessity. You've likely worn yours out over the past year, which means it could be time for an upgrade. For those on the hunt for their next pair, these renewed Beats by Dr. Dre BeatsX W


Tile Gains Amazon Sidewalk Support to Better Compete with AirTags


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Tile has just gained support for Sidewalk—Amazon’s “neighborhood network” wireless standard. This new integration means Tile’s trackers now have a much larger network to work with, which makes it a more viable competitor for Apple’s similar AirTag trackers. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

[Updated] Google Bypasses Roku's YouTube TV Ban by Moving It to the Main YouTube App


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Just a week after Roku removed YouTube TV from its app store, Google is now using the basic YouTube app to host YouTube TV’s services. Google discussed the Trojan Horse maneuver in a blog post, and hinted that it may give free streaming sticks to customers if negotiations with Roku break down. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple Watch SE vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: wearable rivals compared


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Apple and Samsung are two of the biggest names in wearables, but which one's watch should be o

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