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Netflix's 'Lupin Part 2' trailer finds Assane as the most wanted man in France


2KMashable / 8h
Grab your best disguise and get ready for revenge, because the gentleman thief is back for round 2. Inspired by fictional thief Arsène Lupin, Assane Diop (Omar Sy) continues his quest to take down Hubert Pellegrini (Hervé Pierre). With his son in danger and his face on every "wanted" poster in France, Assane will have to come up with a new master plan and change the game if he's going to make it

The Green Knight's New Trailer Is a Gorgeously Dark Fantasy Epic


4KGizmodo / 9h
We’ve been waiting for what feels like much longer than one year hence—thanks to a pesky global pandemic—for David Lowery’s The Green Knight . Now, it’s finally nearly here, and it’s still looking amazing. Read more...

Let's Stop Pretending Those Viral Recipe Sh*tposts Are Real


300+Lifehacker / 5h
Last night, as I was trying to wind down, I saw a tweet that read “ what a normal and ultimate spaghetti hack! ” There was a video attached. In this video—which is a rip-off of an older TikTok video —a white woman in a “Plant Lady” shirt pours cold two cold, Costco-sized jars of Prego onto a granite (or maybe it’s… Read more...


If You Didn't Watch These Indiana Jones 4K Ultra HD Trailers You Chose... Poorly


Gizmodo / 14min
Okay, admittedly, unlike the Holy Grail, watching these Indiana Jones movie trailers celebrating the franchise’s long-awaited jump into 4K ultra high-definition is not going to grant you eternal life , but boy howdy do they look good. Read more...

Tourists can now get COVID-19 vaccine at Dracula’s castle in Romania


SlashGear / 24min
If you’re traveling through Romania and you haven’t yet been vaccinated, you now have the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine and a fun story to go along with it. Officials in Romania have turned the popular tourist attraction into a vaccination site, offering visitors the opportunity to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for free during their trip. Bran Castle, … Continue reading

TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go Status Match Offer


200+One Mile at a Time / 32min
TAP Air Portugal celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2020, and as part of that the program started offering more promotions through its frequent flyer program, Miles&Go. TAP’s goal is to expand its membership base, especially outside of Portugal. Nearly a year ago TAP Air Portugal introduced a great status match promotion, which is particularly useful if you’d get value out of Star Alliance status

Smart home networking standard Project CHIP rebrands as 'Matter'


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Engadget / 41min
Open smart home standard Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP) is now known as Matter.

FCC begins rollout of $10B in connectivity aid through emergency funds


48TechCrunch / 44min
After months of deliberations , the FCC is ready to start helping people cover the cost of broadband and connected devices through two emergency funds amounting to more than $10 billion. If your household has trouble paying for internet access or shares a single computer, or your wallet has just had a rough year, you probably qualify for help. The two distinct programs are the Emergency Connectiv

Daily Crunch: As tech stocks lose their luster, SPACs are on the rise


44TechCrunch / 44min
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Welcome back to Daily Crunch. You look great today! From our perch, it’s fascinating to watch the exit market for startups wax and wane this year. And change it has. After kicking off with a blistering pace in early 2021 before succumbing to what felt like a sudden

Famed Arthurian tale comes to silver screen in The Green Knight trailer


Ars Technica / 45min
Dev Patel stars as Sir Gawain in the forthcoming epic medieval fantasy film, The Green Knight . An ambitious young knight of King Arthur's Round Table makes an ill-advised bargain and embarks on a personal quest in the new trailer for The Green Knight , a forthcoming film by director David Lowery ( Pete's Dragon , A Ghost Story ) adapted from the famous 14th-century medieval poem, Sir Gawain and

Open Channel: Which Monster Movie Bug Should Inherit the Earth?


Gizmodo / 56min
Over the course of the next few weeks, billions of cicadas will emerge from the ground to swarm across chunks of the eastern U.S. to eat, mate, sing, and remind everyone what a powerful force insects can be en masse. Though there’s a certain majesty to cicada swarms whenever they burst out of the earth, they can also… Read more...

Lyft and Uber step up with free rides to all vaccine appointments


20Mashable / 57min
To help the Biden administration hit its goal of 70 percent of Americans getting at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by July 4, Uber and Lyft are dropping ride-hailing prices. And by dropping we mean offering certain rides for free. Both companies confirmed on Tuesday a Wall Street Journal report that they would help get Americans to vaccine appointments. The free rides are available to and

Xbox Series X Console Purchase Pilot lets real people buy hardware


SlashGear / 1h
If you’re looking for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you’re not alone. The next-generation console series shortage is one of a wide variety of results of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply issues worldwide. Once supply was short, scalpers came to take advantage of the situation by buying up the Xbox Series X and S that were sold … Continue reading

US Customs asks travelers to stop putting cow dung in baggage


SlashGear / 1h
The US Customs and Border Protection agency made a surprising announcement on Monday, stating that its agents have found cow dung packaged in luggage — and, it warns, you should stop doing this because of the health risk it presents. The cow dung may have been transported under the mistaken belief that it offers protection against COVID-19. According to the … Continue reading

It’s all hands on deck as Delta asks ‘volunteers’ to clean Sky Clubs


300+The Points Guy / 1h
Last month, in an interview with TPG , Delta CEO Ed Bastian committed to reopening all Sky Club airport lounges by this summer. While a handful of locations remain temporarily closed, many have already reopened, including a whopping eight at Delta’s Atlanta (ATL) hub . (Screenshot courtesy of Delta) Unfortunately, the airline hasn’t been able to restore staffing levels quickly enough — particular

Jamf snags zero trust security startup Wandera for $400M


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100+TechCrunch / 1h
Jamf , the enterprise Apple device management company, announced that it was acquiring Wandera , a zero trust security startup, for $400 million at the market close today. Today’s purchase is the largest in the company’s history. Jamf provides IT at large organizations with a set of management services for Apple devices. It is the leader in the market, and snagging Wandera provides a missing mode

This Guy Designed an Android App That Deletes All Your Phone's Data When Police Try to Crack It


20Gizmodo / 1h
These days, if you’re arrested and charged with a crime, the first thing cops will likely try to do is look at the contents of your phone. Digital forensics is increasingly a favorite way to secure a conviction, or at least gain a broader understanding of a suspect. Read more...

Rare fungal infections that destroy eyeballs and kill are on the rise in India


58Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / A health worker exits an ambulance outside a quarantine center in the Goregaon suburb of Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) As the pandemic coronavirus continues to ravage India, doctors are reporting a disturbing uptick in cases of a rare, potentially fatal fungal infection among people recovered or recovering from COVID-19. The infection is called

Pay What You Want To Learn JavaScript And Discover How Websites Are Built


Futurism / 1h
In schools and offices alike , it’s becoming clear that learning to code is going to be a cornerstone of life and work going forward. And one of the most common forms of code, one you interact with every day, is JavaScript. Originally built to drive the internet, JavaScript has expanded to game design, apps, and much more. This pay-what-you-want bundle will show you how it all works, and how to m

Ransomware crooks post cops’ psych evaluations after talks with DC police stall


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75Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: carlballou / Getty Images ) A ransomware gang that hacked the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in April posted personnel records on Tuesday that revealed highly sensitive details for almost two dozen officers, including the results of psychological assessments and polygraph tests; driver's license images; fingerprints; social security numbers; dates of

This Indoor Garden Will Feed You Greens Year-Round


Gizmodo / 1h
Click & Grow 25 is the latest project by former orchestra conductor Mattias Lepp who felt that the idea of indoor gardens—essentially, a farmer’s market in a box—would be just the tool for staving off future food shortages. His company, founded in 2009, raised $11 million in 2018 to develop new materials and hardware… Read more...

Last call: Increased Marriott Bonvoy offers expiring tomorrow


The Points Guy / 1h
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Ford Patents Tech to Annoy Drivers With In-Car Advertisements


400+Futurism / 1h
Scanning Billboards US automaker Ford has patented a piece of technology that could prove to be a major headache for its customers — if, that is, it ever makes it into the company’s cars. A new patent filed by the car company suggests Ford cars could soon scan the car’s surroundings for billboard advertising and interpret that information to deliver contextual information to the car’s display, as


Sennheiser IE 900 high-performance wired earbuds are made for audiophiles


SlashGear / 1h
Sennheiser is back with a new pair of wired earbuds designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality audio in a portable form factor. The newly unveiled Sennheiser IE 900 in-ear headphones sport the maker’s X3R transducer with a triple-chamber absorber system and housings milled from an aluminum block. The design, Sennheiser says, makes ‘even the subtlest nuances of sound audible.’ The X3R … Continu

Trump 2020 Holdouts Stand in Line for 7 Hours to See World's Biggest Corn Cob, Err, Mike Lindell


Gizmodo / 1h
Hundreds of Republicans that still believe that, contrary to any and all evidence, Donald Trump actually won the 2020 elections and only didn’t get a second term in office due to mass voter fraud congregated together on the Corn Palace in South Dakota on Monday to see the World’s Biggest Corn Cob . By which we mean, a… Read more...

Top insurance firm will stop reimbursing ransom payments for French ransomware victims


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
AXA has updated its cyber insurance policies in France and the company will no longer reimburse ransom payments.

Matter Is a New Smart Home Standard to Make Apple, Google, and Amazon Devices Work Together


Gizmodo / 1h
Apple, Amazon, and Google rarely have a reason to work together, but the companies are teaming up for a new smart home standard, now called Matter , that will make it easier for you to buy devices that work seamlessly together without thinking about it. Read more...

SteelSeries Rival 5 budget gaming mouse packs custom keys and RGB


SlashGear / 1h
SteelSeries has added a new gaming mouse to its line-up, and while you might normally expect that to come with a hefty price tag, the Rival 5 bucks that trend. Promising a more ergonomic design for comfier extended play, plus nine buttons – including quick action keys – the Rival 5 is half the price or less of rival gaming … Continue reading

If People Respond Badly to You, 'THINK' Before You Speak (or Post Online)


Lifehacker / 1h
At one time or another, we all say things we regret. Perhaps you have a tendency to make bad jokes (and can’t read the room). Perhaps you love to air your hot takes on the latest social media controversy (and find yourself a bit confused when the outrage turns back on you). Perhaps you’re just a bit of a loudmouth. Read more...

Delta Asked Pilots, Other Employees To Volunteer Cleaning Airport Lounges


View from the Wing / 2h
Delta has serious staff shortages. Telephone calls from their best customers are taking up to 41 hours to answer . Now it seems they can’t get anyone to clean their lounges, so they asked various work groups to volunteer as cleaners. Continue reading ...

Nvidia’s RTX 3050 brings ray tracing and DLSS to $800 laptops


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Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Nvidia ) Nvidia has added two entry-level GPUs —the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050—to the RTX 30 laptop line. Nvidia says the chips will be available "this summer" in laptops starting at $799. Like every other product in the RTX 30 line, these cards are based on the Ampere architecture and are capable of ray tracing and Nvidia's proprietary "Deep Learning Super Sampling" (DLSS)

How to recycle your old tech devices


24Mashable / 2h
In Mashable’s series Wasted, we dig into the myriad ways we’re trashing our planet. Because it’s time to sober up. Jennimai Nguyen shares tips on how to recycle those old phones, tablets, and TVs...which seem to just magically pile up over the years. Read more... More about Tablets , Mashable Video , Recycling , Old Phones , and Wasted

Cruise giant Carnival extends cancellations for most ships by another month


81The Points Guy / 2h
Cruise giant Carnival Cruise Line is throwing in the towel on a July restart for most of its ships. The world’s second-biggest cruise line on Tuesday canceled July sailings for all but four of its 24 vessels, citing uncertainty about whether it would get approval to restart operations from government regulators. Until Tuesday, the line only had canceled sailings on most of its vessels through the

Overwatch 2 PvP fans have a huge treat coming next week


SlashGear / 2h
It’s been a little while since we last heard from Overwatch 2, but that’s all changing soon. Today, Overwatch 2‘s new director Aaron Keller delivered his first Developer Update on Overwatch – a series that former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan started in the early days of the original game – to tell us when our next look at Overwatch 2 … Continue reading

The Nanit Pro baby monitoring system is $100 off at Amazon


Engadget / 2h
Save big on the Nanit Pro baby monitoring system, which is $100 off at Amazon.

Utility-Funded Propaganda Book for Kids Calls Natural Gas an ‘Invisible Friend’


31Gizmodo / 2h
The fossil fuel industry has dug its claws in deep into the American education system. So, too, have utilities. Read more...

Amazon's Sci-Fi Anthology Solos Clones Anthony Mackie and Shoots Helen Mirren Into Space


Gizmodo / 2h
“We all feel alone in different ways,” says Morgan Freeman in this new trailer for Solos . “In feeling alone, we are somehow all together.” That seems as perfect a thesis statement for Amazon Prime’s upcoming TV series as possible. Read more...

Lenovo won’t be attending MWC in person, either


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88TechCrunch / 2h
Shortly after Samsung announced that it won’t be attending the upcoming MWC Barcelona, Chinese hardware giant (and Motorola parent) Lenovo has confirmed with TechCrunch that it has also decided to forgo the in-person event. The event is scheduled for June 28 to July 1. “Lenovo is not attending in person but will participate in the virtual partner program,” the company said in a brief statement. T

eBay embraces NFTs


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52TechCrunch / 2h
eBay is joining the NFT frenzy, telling Reuters today that going forward it will allow the sales of NFTs on its platform, a mainstream embrace that follows billions of dollars in NFT purchases over the past few months. The e-commerce company seems poised to slowly build up sales of digital collectibles on the platform, starting with a smaller group of verified sellers on the platform. “In the com

Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Who Broke Into SpaceX Facility


23Futurism / 2h
Reaping, Sowing Authorities in Cameron County, Texas have issued a warrant for the arrest of the YouTuber who filmed himself trespassing at the SpaceX facility near Boca Chica back in March. YouTuber Caesar Galaviz was able to enter the facility, walk around, and get up-close footage of various SpaceX equipment, according to The Independent . That includes the since-destroyed Starship prototype S

Overwatch 2 gameplay livestream coming on May 20


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A two-hour livestream later in May will showcase the changes coming to Overwatch 2's multiplayer.

Wemo Stage Scene Controller Review: Apple HomeKit remote needs refinement


SlashGear / 2h
Sometimes, only a button will do. The smart home and the rise of connected devices like lamps, speakers, locks, and more have brought complex automations within reach of a mainstream audience, but sometimes you don’t want to have to pull up an app – or talk to a smart speaker – just to switch on the lights. For those in … Continue reading

How to Avoid Injury When You Return to the Gym


20Lifehacker / 2h
Returning to the gym after a long time off is a strange feeling. You’re either weaker than before, or you’re fit in a different way (maybe you didn’t lift while your gym membership was on pause, but you ran a lot), yet you still remember your old weights, your old paces, your old routines. Read more...


Oh My: Delta Asks Staff To Volunteer To Clean Sky Clubs


100+One Mile at a Time / 2h
It’s not unusual for airlines to come up with volunteer opportunities for employees. Typically these opportunities are for helping the community, while in this case the opportunities are for helping… Sky Club guests? Here’s an interesting ask from an airline, as flagged by @xJonNYC . Delta is short of contractors, needs Sky Club volunteers Delta Air Lines is allegedly currently short around 115 c

White House taps Uber and Lyft to offer free rides to vaccine appointments


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SlashGear / 2h
The White House announced a new initiative aimed at getting more people in the US vaccinated. Under this new effort, the Biden administration has teamed with Uber and Lyft to offer free rides to vaccination appointments. The initiative is part of a wider round of new measures intended to get 70-percent of US adults vaccinated with at least one shot … Continue reading

LEGO Brings 'Friends' Back in Their Shiny Apartments


How-To Geek / 2h
When LEGO premiered the Friends Central Perk Ideas set, we assumed that would be the last time the company would visit the iconic show. After all, most Ideas licensed sets are one-offs. But apparently, we’re getting a second season! This time it’s the one with the Friends’ apartment. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Pok Pok Playroom Is a Goal-Free Kids's App from 'Alto's Odyssey' Creators


How-To Geek / 2h
From the creators of Alto’s Odyssey and Alto’s Adventure, Pok Pok Playroom is a new subscription-based app that encourages kids to explore their imagination without the goals, achievements, and failures encountered in most kids’ games. Coming to iPhone and iPad on May 20th, Pok Pok Playroom costs $4 a month or $30 a year. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Ubisoft's oft-delayed 'Skull and Bones' won't come out before 2022


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Engadget / 2h
Ubisoft now expects to release the game sometime between during its 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Rocket Lab prepares to recover second booster at sea after May 15 launch


80TechCrunch / 2h
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck shared more details on the company’s next launch, which is set to take off from its New Zealand facility on May 15. The Electron vehicle will be carrying satellites from BlackSky, but delivering that payload is only half of the mission: the other half will be recovering the booster stage after an ocean splashdown. This is the second of three planned booster recovery miss

Subaru’s first electric vehicle is called the Solterra and it’s due out in 2022


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92TechCrunch / 2h
For Subaru diehards holding out for an electric vehicle, the wait is almost over. The Japanese automaker just announced new details about its first-ever EV, which is set to hit the streets in 2022. Subaru will call its first EV the Solterra, a fitting name for a brand synonymous with outdoor adventures and you know, the sun and the Earth. Also fittingly, Subaru’s first full-fledged EV will be an

I booked a flight I couldn’t take — and changed it with no penalty


28The Points Guy / 2h
The coronavirus pandemic has had a multitude of impacts on the travel industry, but one notable, customer-friendly shift was the nearly-universal removal of airline change fees here in the U.S. During a frenzied period in late August and early September, the major airlines that previously punished travelers for adjusting flights simply did away with them — and further tweaks in the months since h

Github reverses takedown of reverse-engineered GTA source code


20Ars Technica / 3h
Shots from the reverse-engineered version of Grand Theft Auto III showing off the graphical improvements over the 2002 original. [credit: RockStar Games ] The reverse-engineered source code for the PC versions of Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City is back online today , months after it was originally posted and then quickly taken down due to a DMCA request from publisher Take-Two. TorrentFreak re

iPhone 13 leaks: Pick your color


SlashGear / 3h
Today we’re looking at the near-future color possibilities with the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, and iPhone 13 Pro. Colors are expected to expand beyond what’s offered with the iPhone 12 family, adding orange, yellow, and pink to the mix. Can you imagine a pink iPhone that’s not just the sort called Rose Gold? The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro … Continue reading

Bose's FDA-Cleared Hearing Aids Are Cool, but You Should Still Be Skeptical


Gizmodo / 3h
While you might expect that Bose’s latest gadget has something to do with music, it’s actually a lot closer to wearable health tech. In fact, they’re actually FDA-cleared, self-fitted hearing aids designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Read more...

How to Share a Podcast Episode From a Specific Timestamp So Your Friend Will Actually Listen to It


Lifehacker / 3h
Introducing your friends to a new podcast is a lot easier if you can link them directly to a part of the episode you think they’ll enjoy. There are several podcasting apps that let users send time-stamped links that will start from a specific part of the episode—including, now, Spotify, which recently added the… Read more...

Intel’s new gaming laptop CPUs outperform AMD Ryzen 5000 in first benchmarks


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20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Intel's own benchmarks suggest Tiger Lake-H is the top dog for gaming performance

SpaceX’s Starship May Fly Again “In the Days Ahead”


100+Futurism / 3h
Stay Tuned During an announcement following last week’s Starship launch, spotted by Teslarati , a SpaceX engineer told viewers to “stay tuned for additional [Starship] test flights in the days ahead.” That means we may get to watch the next dramatic launch of the space company’s massive rocket prototypes sooner than we might think — though the precise timing at this time remains unclear. Refly So

9 Spooky Boarding School Movies Worthy of the Horror Honor Roll


25Gizmodo / 3h
With Simon Barrett’s Seance — about a group of teens who unwittingly awaken their dorm’s resident ghost—arriving on May 21, we’ve got spooky boarding schools on the brain. Much like college campuses , they’ve been a rather popular setting for horror movies over the years, but these are 9 of our favorites. Read more...

Intel claims its new Tiger Lake-H CPUs for laptops beat AMD’s Ryzen 5000


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28Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Intel's new Core i9-11980HK leads the 11th-gen laptop CPU lineup. (credit: Intel ) On Tuesday, Intel announced 10 new 11th-generation CPUs for high-performance laptops, like those made for gamers or content creators. Built on the 10 nm SuperFin process, the new chips are in the Core i9, Core i7, Core i5, and Xeon families, and they carry the label "Tiger Lake-H." New consumer laptop CPU

The USA Travel Ban Against The UK Needs To End


200+One Mile at a Time / 3h
I’m curious if anyone can provide a reasonable explanation for this… State Department lowers risk for UK travel Here in the USA, the State Department publishes travel advisories , putting countries into one of four categories based on perceived risk: Level 1 is “exercise normal precautions” Level 2 is “exercise increased caution” Level 3 is “reconsider travel” Level 4 is “do not travel” Recently

How to Choose a Payment Plan When You Owe the IRS


Lifehacker / 3h
Maybe you forgot that your unemployment benefits were taxed, or that you had stocks which paid out taxable dividends tucked away somewhere in your portfolio—either way, a tax bill can surprise you, and sometimes when you can least afford it. If you won’t be able to pay your tax bill right on May 17, consider the… Read more...

TikTok is reportedly testing a job recruitment tool


29Engadget / 3h
You'll be able to post resume videos on your profile, according to 'Axios.'

Jeff Bezos Is Reportedly Very Jealous of Elon Musk’s SpaceX


1KFuturism / 3h
Frenemies The recent book “Amazon Unbound,” by Brad Stone, details Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ meteoric rise to power and business triumph, but it also includes a striking point of vulnerability: Bezos is reportedly deeply jealous of Elon Musk’s success with SpaceX. Back in 2016, Bezos was already deeply concerned about how his own spaceflight company, Blue Origin, didn’t seem to be progressing at


You Laugh, but This Smartphone Arm Mount Might Actually Be Useful


28Gizmodo / 3h
It’s hard to say how long it will take, but it seems inevitable that one day humans will develop a third hand for the sole use of holding a smartphone while keeping the other two free. For those who can’t wait for that incredibly useful mutation, Thanko’s selling a mechanical alternative that gives the wearer… Read more...

Incredible deal: Fly to Alaska this summer from 5,000 Delta SkyMiles roundtrip


100+The Points Guy / 3h
For many in the lower 48, this summer will be the first time you’ll be saying hello to Alaska . With popular international destinations remaining off-limits to U.S. residents, this summer travel season will be domestic-heavy. Airlines have adjusted in recent weeks and months, increasing the number of seats available to leisure destinations, including the state known as “The Last Frontier.” Delta

The energy ecosystem should move to make the ‘energy internet’ a reality


80TechCrunch / 3h
Brian Ryan Contributor Brian Ryan is vice president of Innovation at National Grid Partners, the innovation and investment arm of multinational energy company National Grid. As vice president of Innovation at National Grid Partners , I’m responsible for developing initiatives that not only benefit National Grid’s current business but also have the potential to become stand-alone businesses. So I

SaaS companies can grow to $20M+ ARR by selling exclusively to developers


84TechCrunch / 3h
Sam Richard Contributor Sam Richard is senior director of growth at OpenView . With more than 200,000 customers, a market cap of nearly $56 billion, and the recent acquisition of Segment for $3.2 billion, Twilio is a SaaS behemoth. It’s hard to imagine companies like Twilio as anything but a giant. But everybody starts out small, and you can usually trace success back to key decisions made in the

Our fave gentleman thief is back for revenge in trailer for Lupin part 2


63Ars Technica / 3h
Omar Sy is back as Assane Diop, a modern-day gentleman thief who models himself on the classic French fictional character Arsène Lupin, in part 2 of Lupin , coming to Netflix on June 11. The Netflix French original series Lupin proved to be an unexpected hit when it debuted earlier this year, purportedly racking up views in 70 million households in its first month. And there's good news for those

The James Webb Space Telescope bloomed one last time on Earth


SlashGear / 3h
Like a huge, technological flower, the James Webb Space Telescope has fully opened its vast mirror for the final time while still Earthbound, with the hexagonal array of precisely configured reflectors blooming for one last test before the instrument’s launch later in 2021. Set to supplant Hubble as NASA, the ESA, and the CSA’s preeminent eye-in-the-sky, Webb is intended to … Continue reading

India reports spike in black fungus infections amid COVID-19 crisis


SlashGear / 3h
Several hospitals in India have reported a spike in the number of patients developing black fungus infections, referring to a typically rare and hard-to-treat fungal infection that typically develops in people who have weakened immune systems. Around 300 cases of these fungal infections have been reported across four cities in India where COVID-19 vases remain at critical levels. A black … Contin

Pokemon GO Sylveon release date and instructions


20SlashGear / 3h
The biggest Eevee event ever appearing in Pokemon GO will appear on May 18. This is the Luminous Legends Y event, Part 1 and 2. This event will deliver the first-ever appearance of Yveltal in Pokemon GO in five-star raids, as well as the first appearance of the long-awaited Eevee evolution Sylveon! Luminous Legends Part 1 This event will feature … Continue reading

Arduino's New DIY Kit Makes It Easy to Build Smart Home Gadgets


56Gizmodo / 3h
The Arduino Oplà kit is a simple way to start building Internet of Things gadgets for fun and, for some, profit. The $114 starter kit includes an Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 board—basically a tiny, programmable microprocessor—and an IoT Carrier that looks kind of like a flower with an OLED screen in the center. What you can… Read more...

This Robot Arm Turns Any Desk into a Futuristic Workshop


Futurism / 3h
Over the past several years, robots and devices using artificial intelligence have moved from the realm of science fiction to the world of science fact. Virtual assistants, robot helpers, 3D printers, and other high-tech devices have taken the world by storm, and are now commonplace in many homes. But the Rotrics’ DexArm is taking things to the next level . Whether you’re looking for an AI assist

How to Set Up '2-Step Verification' for Your Google Account


30Lifehacker / 3h
Google is going to start enrolling all of its users in two-step verification, if they haven’t set it up already. Will it come as a shock to some? Sure. But that’s fine; the surprise will fade away, leaving accounts that are much more secure than they were previously, especially for those people who use easy-to-guess … Read more...

Subaru reveals name and sneak peek of its first electric SUV


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54Mashable / 4h
Read more... More about Electric Vehicles , Subaru , Tech , and Transportation

Look at this PS5 restock price overreach – how to not overpay for the Sony console


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
We're tracking the PS5 restock at US stores including Target, Best Buy, Walmart and GameStop with restock tracker Matt Swider.

Microsoft is giving Xbox One Insiders a chance to reserve a Series X/S


56Engadget / 4h
There are no guarantees, of course.

TCL Goes XL With New 85-inch 4K and 8K Roku TVs


How-To Geek / 4h
When it comes to TVs, bigger is always better. As a result, TCL is going big this year by releasing three new 85-inch TVs that can bring a cinema experience to your home. Called the “XL Collection” and announced back at CES, the three TVs include an affordable 4-Series model, a fancy upscaled QLED version, and eventually an 85-inch 8K option. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

U.S. Google Pay Customers Can Now Send Money Internationally


How-To Geek / 4h
A new update to Google Pay will allow millions of U.S. users to send money abroad whenever they want. The feature, in partnership with remittances companies like Western Union and Wise, is starting to roll out today. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Everything Samsung Announced at its "Bespoke" Event


How-To Geek / 4h
Samsung wants to “Bespoke” your whole home, and while that drive started with refrigerators the company is expanding in a big way. Soon the company will release Bespoke dressers, shoe stands, air purifiers, ovens, and microwaves. How much will it cost? We’re guesting “lots.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Nothing Announces Something ... and It's Earbuds


How-To Geek / 4h
Mysterious tech brand Nothing, led by ex-OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, finally announced its first product. Launching this June, the Ear 1 wireless earbuds combine “notes of transparency, iconic form, and refined functionality.” Neat! Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Lenovo's Legion Gaming Laptops Gain Intel 11th Gen Processors


20How-To Geek / 4h
Similar to the AMD models announced earlier this year, Lenovo just unleashed a brand new set of Legion gaming laptops with plenty of power just in time for the summer. Gaming machines that pack Intel 11th gen processors, RTX 3050 and 3080 GPUs, and bigger, beautiful 16:10 displays. Here’s all the important information. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Adobe Audition Gains Native Apple Silicon Support and New Audio Editing Tools


How-To Geek / 4h
Audition is the latest Adobe product to gain native Apple Silicon support for improved performance, faster rendering times, and increased power efficiency on M1 devices. The latest version of Audition, which is now available through Creative Cloud, also packs a new Strip Silence feature and a loudness meter for detailed audio editing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Wyze's New $60 ANC True Wireless Earbuds Offer Transparency and Wireless Charging


How-To Geek / 4h
Wyze already has a pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, so the next step is clearly to jump into true wireless earbuds. But at just $59.00 plus shipping, you get a lot of bang for little dollars. The Wyze Buds Pro comes with ANC, transparency mode, and wireless charging. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

NVIDIA's Announces RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti Laptop GPUs with Real-Time Ray Tracing


100+How-To Geek / 4h
Entry-level gaming and video editing laptops are about to get a major performance boost thanks to NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti GPUs. The new processors boast real-time ray tracing support and will debut in laptops from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Gigabyte, Samsung, MSI, and Razer. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

PSA: Google Photos' Unlimited Storage is Ending---Here Are the Best Alternatives


23How-To Geek / 4h
Google Photos offers free unlimited photo storage, which we love. However, this convenient (and wallet-friendly) service will cease at the end of May, leaving many wondering what the best alternatives for Google Photos are. Lucky for you, we found ’em. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Figure Out What a Job Pays When Glassdoor Can’t Help


21Lifehacker / 4h
When you’re job-hunting, salary is the first thing you think about but the last thing you’re technically allowed to talk about. It’s a bitter irony of hiring etiquette: You do your best to market yourself in such a way that you’ll secure an offer, but don’t you dare talk about money until the time is right. Read more...

EA Play 2021 confirmed for July following rumored Battlefield June reveal


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EA Play 2021 is confirmed to be held in July, following what will likely be the official reveal of the next Battlefield in June.

External users can now join Microsoft Teams group chats


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Group chats in Teams are getting a big upgrade as Microsoft has added the ability to add external users from other organizations.

President Joe Biden Approves Nation's First Major Offshore Wind Farm


100+Gizmodo / 4h
On Tuesday, the Biden administration officially green-lit the country’s largest offshore wind farm. It’s slated to be installed off the coast of Massachusetts and is the first step in President Joe Biden’s ambitious push to finally get the U.S. in the offshore wind game. Read more...

When Covid Travel Bans Keep People From LEAVING [Roundup]


View from the Wing / 4h
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 ...

Baltimore chief prosecutor asks FCC to stop negative news coverage about her


47Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Baltimore chief prosecutor Marilyn Mosby being interviewed by NBC News in August 2016, in the neighborhood where Freddie Gray was arrested shortly before his death from a spinal cord injury. (credit: Getty Images | Larry French ) Baltimore's chief prosecutor has asked the Federal Communications Commission to stop a local Fox News affiliate's negative coverage about her, claiming that th

Apple’s MagSafe wireless charger is on sale for a new low price today


Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a new low price on Apple's MagSafe Charger for the iPhone 12, with the wireless charging pad marked down to just under $30 at Amazon and Walmart. While that's still not cheap by wireless charger standards, it is $10 off Apple's MSRP and about $5 off the usual going rate we've tracked online over the past couple of months. We recomm

After many delays, Massachusetts’ Vineyard Wind is finally approved


100+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / An offshore wind farm in the UK. (credit: Dave Hughes ) After years of delays, the federal government has approved what will be the third offshore wind project in the US—and the largest by far. Vineyard Wind, situated off the coast of Massachusetts, will have a generating capacity of 800 Megawatts, dwarfing Block Island Wind's 30 MW and the output from two test turbines installed in Vir

Big changes for Soho House as it expands, changes its name, and prepares to go public


26The Points Guy / 4h
Members-only Soho House — known for its core business model of selling access to its private, club-like consortium of international properties to a trend-setting clientele — is changing its name to Membership Collective Group as it gets ready to go public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to Sky News . Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news! Soho House Ist

2021 BMW 540i xDrive Review: Benchmark in Balance


SlashGear / 4h
It feels strange saying it about a $72,000 luxury car, but it’s oddly easy to overlook this 2021 BMW 540i xDrive. On the one hand, it’s not an M5, or even an almost-M5 like the M550i; at the same time, neither is it a clever plug-in hybrid like the 545e. Instead it’s about as close to a “standard” BMW 5 … Continue reading

Next Xbox Series X restock is exclusive to Xbox One 'Insiders' – here's how to buy it


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
If you want to buy the Xbox Series X today, you'll be able to try directly through the Xbox One console. Here's how

MacBook Air (2021) release date, news and rumors


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
This year's MacBook Air is expected to include an all-new design and color choices. It could launch very soon.

Stephen King's Apple TV+ Series Lisey's Story Drops a Creepy First Trailer


49Gizmodo / 4h
Stephen King’s works are adapted so often these days , it’s hard to keep track of them all. But one way to differentiate is by tapping an incredible wealth of talent both in front of and behind the camera. And, based on that metric, it’s hard to beat the new Apple TV+ show , Lisey’s Story. Read more...

Here's All the Free Stuff You Can Score for Getting a Covid-19 Vax


32Gizmodo / 4h
Cities and businesses across the U.S. are trying out a wide array of incentives to entice people on the fence to get the covid-19 vaccine—incentives that are largely being praised by public health experts as an important way to boost the country’s vaccination rate and not let our ample supply go to waste. Read more...

White House Approves United States’ First Massive Offshore Wind Farm


4KFuturism / 4h
Blown Away The Biden administration just granted final approval for “Vineyard Wind,” a huge offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts. The wind farm, which would be the first large-scale facility of its type in the United States, will eventually include 84 turbines about 15 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, according to The New York Times . Once it’s ready, official

TikTok rolls out a Guardian's Guide to help parents understand the platform


26Engadget / 4h
The TikTok Safety Center is also receiving a spit-shine.

Blizzard will dive into 'Overwatch 2' PvP on May 20th


27Engadget / 4h
The team will stream two hours of action, offering an in-depth look at the future of 'Overwatch.'


Adobe updates Creative Cloud with M1 support for Audition


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The May 2021 update to Audition and Premiere Pro brings M1 support, Strip Silence and more.

Samsung withdraws from in-person MWC


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100+TechCrunch / 4h
It’s beginning to feel a bit like 2020, as yet another major manufacturer has announced that it won’t be attending MWC’s upcoming in-person event in Barcelona. Roughly a month and a half out, Samsung is joining a growing list of companies that already includes Google, IBM, Nokia, Sony, Oracle and Ericsson. “The health and safety of our employees, partners and customers is our number one priority,

D.C. says its COVID-19 numbers are wrong — just as it announces reopening plans


100+The Points Guy / 4h
Cities and states are hedging their reopening plans on rising COVID-19 vaccinations and decreasing positive cases. The nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., has touted falling COVID-19 cases in recent days and rolled out updated reopening plans based on the data. On Monday, the city said that its seven-day COVID-19 case rate was at 6.6 per 100,000 people, with a test positivity rate of just 3.2%. B

Samsung and AMD will reportedly take on Apple’s M1 SoC later this year


47Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge Samsung is planning big things for the next release of its Exynos system on a chip. The company has already promised that the "next generation" of its Exynos SoC will feature a GPU from AMD, which inked a partnership with Samsung in June 2019. A new report from The Korea Economic Daily provides more details. The report says that "the South Korean tech giant will unveil a premium Exynos ch

Samsung won’t attend MWC in Barcelona this summer


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24Engadget / 5h
Samsung won't have a physical presence at MWC 2021 in Barcelona.

Archaeologists Are Making a Push to Improve Climate Modeling


20Gizmodo / 5h
Models that project how the climate will change in the future rely heavily on information about what happened in the past, including how humans used land. Scientists feed models data to create algorithms that estimate everything from weather to vegetation to land use. But this approach has one fundamental flaw. Read more...

Xbox May update brings Quick Resume improvements to Xbox Series X|S and that’s not all


SlashGear / 5h
Microsoft today launched the May update for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, detailing the new features and improvements that are shipping along with it. Those who are on next-gen consoles will find that Quick Resume – one of the marquee features of the new consoles – has been improved, while there’s also a new passthrough audio feature for media … Continue reading

Far Cry 6 release date pushed back to sometime before April 2022


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Far Cry 6 will release sometime before April 2022, according to Ubisoft's latest financial results, pushing the date back from a March 2022 launch target.

YouTube will open a $100 million fund to pay Shorts creators


38Engadget / 5h
It could be looking to lure creators away from TikTok and Snapchat.

Dell's new Latitude laptops could be perfect for the business power user


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Dell has added two new business laptops to its Latitude line and refreshed its Precision mobile workstations.

How The Benefits On The IHG Premier Card Work


93One Mile at a Time / 5h
In 2018 Chase introduced the IHG ® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card ( review ), which is the premium co-brand IHG credit card being issued by Chase. For reference, the more basic card that’s part of the co-brand agreement is the IHG® Rewards Club Traveler Credit Card ( review ). As many people start to travel more again, the points and perks that you earn with these cards can be used towards futu

Minecraft DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon DLC released with real flying mounts


SlashGear / 5h
Today a DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon downloadable content pack was released for Minecraft. This new DLC was released to the Minecraft Marketplace with dragons, flying dragons, and the ability to fly on dragons. This content pack was released by Gamemode One, so you know it’s going to be wild. The How to Train Your Dragon DLC can be … Continue reading

TikTok Wants To Be Its Own Economy


Gizmodo / 5h
TikTok is apparently the latest platform to make the shift from social media site to a glorified digital mall . On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that TikTok has started floating the idea of in-app shopping to brands over in Europe, hoping to hook young EU shoppers—and their wallets—in the process. Read more...

Dark Horse's The Shadows Uses Gorgeously Grim Imagery to Tell a Refugee's Story


25Gizmodo / 5h
Previously available only in French , graphic novel The Shadows —from creators Zabus and Hippolyte—is getting an English release courtesy of Dark Horse and translator Matt Madden. It’s a fictional but timely tale of refugees searching for asylum , rendered in gorgeously grim, spooky drawings. We’ve got a sneak peek to… Read more...

The gas shortage may ruin my trip this week — and it could ruin yours, too


1KThe Points Guy / 5h
It’s road trip time in the Sloan household. Or, at least, it was until yesterday. That’s when the panic about gas supplies began setting in around my hometown — Weaverville, North Carolina. First, the Ingles station ran out. Then the Shell station. By afternoon, the few gas outlets in the area that still had supplies had lines 50 cars deep. Now it’s all gone. For more TPG news delivered each morn

Sequoia Games looks to capitalize on NBA Top Shot fever with an AR tabletop game


100+TechCrunch / 5h
It’s the golden age of collectibles and legacy institutions are looking to move beyond trading cards, embracing new tech that brings the fandom together online. Sequoia Games , a new game studio launching out of stealth, is aiming for a hit with its tabletop AR game that’s looking to find an audience in a post-Top Shot world. With a game that seems to be trading cards meets Catan meets NFTs meets

LucasArts classic 'Zombies Ate My Neighbors' heads to current consoles this summer


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59Engadget / 5h
Lucasfilm Games is bringing back one of its 90s classics to modern platforms.

This Lenovo IdeaPad Flex laptop is a great graduation gift at $369


37Mashable / 5h
Save $330: This Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop (AMD Ryzen 3 4300U, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) is $369 at Amazon as of May 11. Students everywhere deserve something special after a challenging school year. And with new graduates ready to head to college, they'll need the right tools now more than ever in order to prepare for their next challenge. One essential item on their list you can take

Jumia’s Q1 earnings report continues to show falling losses, slow growth


89TechCrunch / 5h
African e-commerce giant Jumia today shared its earnings for the first quarter of 2021 that ended in March . While its customer count grew, a drop in the company’s revenues spoke to the fact that it is still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic . Most areas in Africa where Jumia operates have lifted their lockdown restrictions, but some countries like Morocco and Kenya still have cur


NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Is Racing Back to Earth With a Scoop of Asteroid


36Gizmodo / 5h
OSIRIS-REx, a NASA spacecraft tasked with collecting rocks and dust from a nearby asteroid named Bennu, is coming back home after almost five years away. The spacecraft, officially named Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer, officially fired its engines to begin its… Read more...

Brydge Air MAX+ adds a keyboard and multitouch trackpad to the latest iPad Air


SlashGear / 5h
Brydge has launched a new wireless keyboard for iPad, complete with a multi-touch trackpad, this time aiming to help turn the iPad Air 4th Gen into a more capable laptop replacement. Like the 12.9 MAX+ for the larger iPad Pro announced last month, the new Air MAX+ combines a full QWERTY keyboard with a trackpad that supports multi-touch gestures in … Continue reading

Scientists Turned HIV Into a Life-Saving Gene Therapy


200+Futurism / 5h
An experimental treatment gives kids with the genetic condition Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome (SCID), better known as “bubble baby disease,” a chance to go about life without the risk of constant infection and sickness. SCID can be caused by a wide variety of genetic mutations that essentially disable a patient’s immune system. That makes everyday pathogens deadly to them, and kids wi

The Last Gameboard raises $4M to ship its digital tabletop gaming platform


200+TechCrunch / 5h
The tabletop gaming industry has exploded over the last few years as millions discovered or rediscovered its joys, but it too is evolving — and The Last Gameboard hopes to be the venue for that evolution. The digital tabletop platform has progressed from crowdfunding to $4 million seed round, and having partnered with some of the biggest names in the industry, plans to ship by the end of the year

Credit card showdown: Capital One Venture vs. Capital One Spark Miles


The Points Guy / 6h
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is currently posting a historically high sign-up bonus, with the chance to earn up to 100,000 miles by making $20,000 in purchases within the first 12 months of account opening. This is a rare and limited-time offer that might have many folks who haven’t previously carried the Capital One Venture thinking of applying. Before you do, though, you might wa

Xbox Series X/S May update makes Quick Resume even faster


39Engadget / 6h
Plus, passthrough audio for media apps is live.

Lava Z2 Max launched in India with a 7-inch display and 6,000mAh battery


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Lava Z2 Max smartphone launched by the company in India at a price of Rs 7,799 which is available at Lava’s e-store, offline stores and e-commerce platforms like Flipkart & Amazon.

Amazon has these Eureka vacuums on sale at record-low prices, but not for long


21Mashable / 6h
Two Eureka vacuums are on sale for up to 44% off as Amazon's May 11 Deal of the Day: Eureka PowerSpeed Bagless Upright Vacuum (NEU182A) — save $35 Eureka Flash Lightweight Stick Vacuum (NES510) — save $53 Nature is healing, which means your floors are about to be the grossest they've been in months. Think about it: 2020 relegated meet-ups to Zoom and moved shopping even more online, which meant t

Meet Matter: The IoT badge aiming to simplify the smart home


SlashGear / 6h
Get ready to look out for a new name and logo as you shop for the smart home, with the Zigbee Alliance rebranding and launching a new name, Matter, for Project CHIP. The revamp sees the old alliance name retired in favor of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), intended to reflect a broader array of ways for things like connected … Continue reading

HP ZBook G8 laptop trio gets Intel’s 11th Gen H-series CPUs


SlashGear / 6h
Like a number of other companies, HP today is announcing a new line of notebooks using Intel’s 11th Gen Core H-series CPUs. While Intel’s announcement focused mostly on the gaming prowess of these new CPUs, HP’s new lineup of notebooks is targeted more toward professionals and content creators who need a powerful laptop to do their work. While full specifications … Continue reading

Why Is New TV So Much Like Cable?


97NYT > Technology / 6h
The standard business practices developing around streaming entertainment are rotten and need to change.

Investigators Release New Details About Deadly Tesla Crash


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39Futurism / 6h
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report into a deadly crash involving a Tesla Model S that killed two men in Texas last month. Early reports suggested at the time that neither of the two passengers were sitting behind the wheel at the time of the crash, prompting speculation surrounding Tesla’s controversial Autopilot feature. The new report , however, suggests that footage from

Merriam-Webster Is Selling the Definition of NFT as an NFT, Which Means You Can Own... Something, Sort Of


33Gizmodo / 6h
Content creator Merriam-Webster reigns in glorious relevance: the dictionary is auctioning off its definition of NFT, as an NFT, on OpenSea . The definition is objectively boring, so hell, let’s make it interesting! I’ll run a side bet on the buyer and stake my money on Farzin, the collector who snatched up Disaster… Read more...

Soon Google Maps will help users find Oxygen and hospital beds


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google is testing a new feature in the Maps application that enables people to ask about and share local information on the availability of beds and medical oxygen in select locations

Fatal Frame is coming back, but as a pachinko machine


58Engadget / 6h
It's been seven years since the last game in the survival horror series, but someone thought a slot machine was the way to revive it.

HTC VIVE Pro 2 detailed with upgrade kit, full-kit prices


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SlashGear / 6h
HTC just revealed the HTC VIVE Pro 2, complete with options for upgrades. This new headset will be sold in at least two packages – one with the whole “full-kit” experience, the other with the headset alone. This should allow those users who already own a VIVE Pro (the first one) to avoid paying maximum cash for the parts they … Continue reading

HTC VIVE Focus 3 beats Quest 2 on resolution for standalone VR


SlashGear / 6h
HTC has revealed its newest self-contained VR headset, with the VIVE Focus 3 promising a huge uptick in speed and graphics quality but still without a tether to your PC. It’s not just the absence of a cable which should make the VIVE Focus 3 more comfortable to wear, either, with a 20-percent cut in weight thanks to a shift … Continue reading

Xbox Series X’s best feature is now even better


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
There’s a new Xbox update for Xbox Series X and S that adds new features and improves the console’s best feature.

Pokémon Go developer teases what the future holds for the popular mobile game


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Pokémon Go developer Niantic has hinted at “exciting plans” for the popular mobile game.

Vaccinating US Kids Isn’t Neglect of Indian Adults


100+Wired / 6h
The debate over whether it’s ethical to inoculate American children while the pandemic rages elsewhere is unproductive and harmful.


Understanding the media company SPAC push


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Sorry for all the SPAC coverage today, but a host of richly valued private companies that have an ocean of venture capital funds under their belt are going public. We have to pay attention. The market is more risk-on than you’ve been led to believe; SPACs are still hunting for deals. Earlier today, TechCrunch covered the brand-new Better.com SPAC deal that will take the digital mortgage provider

Russia Says It’s Quitting the ISS, But It’s Also Testing a New ISS Module


100+Futurism / 6h
Russian space agency Roscosmos has announced that it has begun vacuum testing a new module intended to build out the Russian segment of the International Space Station — a strange choice in light of Russia’s recent decision to ditch the ISS for its own upcoming space station. The agency’s Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM), also known as the Nauka (that’s Russian for “Science”) segment, has bee

Priority Pass Expanding Network By 20% In 2021


100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Priority Pass is the world’s largest network of independent airport lounges. We recently learned that most Plaza Premium lounges will no longer be accessible with Priority Pass as of this summer, leaving many of us wondering how Priority Pass will fill the void. We now have our answer. Priority Pass will add 250+ new locations in 2021 It has been revealed that Priority Pass will be expanding sign

‘New World’ trailer shows off gameplay and story beats from Amazon’s upcoming MMO


32Engadget / 6h
Amazon Game Studios has released a new trailer for its upcoming New World MMO ahead of the game’s August 31st release date.

Programming a robot to teach itself how to move


21Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / The robotic train. (credit: Oliveri et. al.) One of the most impressive developments in recent years has been the production of AI systems that can teach themselves to master the rules of a larger system. Notable successes have included experiments with chess and Starcraft . Given that self-teaching capability, it's tempting to think that computer-controlled systems should be able to te

HTC’s newest headsets signal end of Vive’s 5-year “VR for the home” mission


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54Ars Technica / 6h
The HTC Vive Focus 3, the company's latest and highest-powered untethered VR system yet. New controllers, improved internal specs... and a very high MSRP of $1,299. [credit: HTC ] Today's VR-centric ViveCon 2021, presented by HTC's Vive division of VR headsets, kicks off with two new headset models slated to launch this year. That's probably the headline HTC wants VR fans to focus on—hooray, new

Uber, Lyft to give free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites in deal with White House


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Uber and Lyft will provide free rides to any user traveling to get the COVID-19 vaccine through an agreement reached with the White House. The free rides will last through July 4, the date when President Joe Biden wants 70% of U.S. adults to be vaccinated, according to the WSJ , which was the first to report on the partnership between the ride-hailing companies and the White House. Lyft and Uber

Why TransUnion led blockchain fintech Spring Labs’ $30M Series B


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion recently announced it had invested an undisclosed sum in Spring Labs, which is building out a blockchain-based data-sharing platform. Now, TechCrunch has exclusive details on the size of that round and the nature of the relationship. First off, the fact that TransUnion , a public company with a $20 billion market cap, chose to back and partner with four

Niantic Lightship private beta aims to power next Pokemon GO


SlashGear / 6h
Niantic announced a new name and a new aim for their augmented reality platform this week. The Niantic Real World Platform is now called Niantic Lightship. This platform will be offered on a broader level with a Niantic Lightship Augmented Reality Developer Kit, AKA “ARDK”. This new kit will be delivered in a Private Beta at first – if you’re … Continue reading

This Replacement Bathtub Drain Is Like a Slap Chop for Hair Clogs


32Gizmodo / 6h
The only thing worse than a bathtub or shower drain that doesn’t actually drain is having to clean out the inevitable clog. The PressDrain promises to eliminate that awful chore once and for all with a pop-up mechanism that slices and dices long hair into smaller pieces so they easily wash away. Read more...

What's the Tooth Fairy's Going Rate These Days?


98Lifehacker / 6h
Much like the two more prominent mythical creatures who visit our kids, the scope of the Tooth Fairy’s operations can vary from home to home. But unlike Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, parents need to be prepared for her arrival on virtually any night of the year, as the loss of a tooth is a fairly unpredictable… Read more...

Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids target the biggest headache in hearing loss


SlashGear / 6h
Bose has launched a new set of hearing aids, with the Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids billed as the first FDA-cleared option for people with mild to moderate hearing loss but who don’t want to visit an audiologist in-person. Instead, the new buds are configured using the Bose app itself, which also has the ability to adjust automatically according to the … Continue reading

HTC Vive Pro 2 revealed: finally, a real Valve Index rival emerges


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28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
HTC is back with the Vive Pro 2, a high-end PC VR headset designed with the enthusiast VR fan in mind.

HTC Vive Focus 3 proves you can have your (VR) cake and eat it too


HTC Vive 2 VR 3 VP2•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
HTC Vive Focus 3 boasts 5K resolution, 90hz refresh rate and 120-degree FOV, with no PC required.

YouTube announces a $100M fund to reward top YouTube Shorts creators over 2021-2022


200+TechCrunch / 6h
YouTube is giving its TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts , an injection of cash to help it better compete with rivals. The company today introduced the YouTube Shorts Fund, a $100 million fund that will pay YouTube Shorts creators for their most viewed and most engaging content over the course of 2021 and 2022. Creators can’t apply for the fund to help with content production, however. Instead, Yo

The White House, Uber and Lyft team up for free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites


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69Engadget / 6h
The program will start soon and run until July 4th.

HTC Vive's Pro 2 and Focus 3 are high-powered 5K VR headsets for pros


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65Engadget / 6h
HTC Vive is doubling down on professional-grade VR with the Vive Pro 2 and Focus 3 headsets.

HTC Hopes Its Long-Awaited 5K Vive Pro 2 Headset Won't Make You Sick


HTC Vive Pro 2 VR VP•
30Gizmodo / 7h
We haven’t seen a new HTC Vive virtual reality headset in a minute, but today, the company announced two new devices, including the Vive Pro 2. Read more...

The U.S. Has Ignored Pipeline Cybersecurity and Now You’re Paying the Price


500+Gizmodo / 7h
It’s been four days since the Colonial pipeline, a major gasoline artery in the U.S., shut down following a ransomware attack —and Americans are starting to feel the impacts. As the federal government scrambles to figure out how to transport gasoline across the country and shortages are beginning to hit gas stations in… Read more...

Count Chocula, Frankenberry, More Join Forces and Now Breakfast Is Doomed


1KGizmodo / 7h
The day we all feared has arrived. The monsters of the cereal aisle, who had been content menacing the breakfasts of children for decades, have finally realized they are stronger together. Count Chocula , Boo Berry, Frankenberry, Frute Brute, and Yummy Mummy have formed the Monster Cereal Avengers and god help us all. Read more...


Amex Black Card Members Are Being Sent $500 Gift Cards, Just For Being Rich


View from the Wing / 7h
The American Express Black Card (Centurion Card) has a $5000 annual fee and you pay a $7500 initiation fee your first year as a cardmember, too. They send cardmembers occasional gifts. How about a $500 gift card to use, because you're rich and can afford an expensive credit card? Continue reading ...

Everything You Need to Know About the Sunrise Eclipse of June 2021


100+Gizmodo / 7h
Skywatchers who get up early on Thursday, June 10 are in for a rare treat: On that morning, people in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada will see the Sun rise while in the midst of a deep partial eclipse. The event will be of special interest to photographers, who will have the chance to capture the… Read more...

The CDC Just Approved the Pfizer Vaccine for Kids 12+ (and Everything Else You Need to Know)


58Lifehacker / 7h
The FDA has decided to extend the Pfizer COVID vaccine’s emergency use authorization to children ages 12 and up . The vaccine appears to be as safe and effective in this age group as in young adults, according to recent studies. Read more...

SightCall raises $42M for its AR-based visual assistance platform


68TechCrunch / 7h
Long before COVID-19 precipitated “digital transformation” across the world of work, customer services and support was built to run online and virtually. Yet it too is undergoing an evolution supercharged by technology. Today, a startup called SightCall , which has built an augmented reality platform to help field service teams, the companies they work for, and their customers carry out technical

Amazon and others ordered to slash diesel pollution from warehouse trucks


50Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / An Amazon Prime delivery truck drives through the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach on April 22, 2020, in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (credit: Robyn Beck / AFP ) The trucks that move goods sold by Amazon and other e-commerce retailers have become a growing source of diesel pollution across the US, and few places are feeling the effects as acutely as Southern Cal

As tech offices begin to reopen, the workplace could look very different


100+TechCrunch / 7h
The pandemic forced many employees to begin working from home , and, in doing so, may have changed the way we think about work. While some businesses have slowly returned to the office, depending on where you live and what you do, many information workers remain at home. Many companies have discovered that their employees work just fine at home. That could change in the coming months as more peop

CircleCI announces $100M Series F on $1.7B valuation along with Vamp acquisition


100+TechCrunch / 7h
CircleCI , the continuous delivery pioneer, announced a $100 million Series F today on a $1.7 billion valuation. At the same time, the company announced it has acquired Vamp , a release orchestration startup that should fit nicely in the CircleCI platform. The companies did not share the purchase price. The funding was led by Greenspring Associates with participation from Eleven Prime, IVP, Sapph

Imagine applying for a job with a TikTok


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Cornell Scientist: NASA May Have Accidentally Spread Life to Mars


5KFuturism / 7h
Tiny Stowaways NASA is working hard toward its goal of bringing humans to Mars in the near future — but it may have accidentally sent other forms of life to the Red Planet in the meantime. NASA takes extreme care to clean its spacecraft piece by piece as they’re assembled, but it’s impossible to actually get the number of microbes in an area down to zero, Cornell geneticist Christopher Mason wrot

Is it time to hang up the desk phone?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Desk phones used to be the cornerstone of communication in every office.

United MileagePlus Selling Miles With 85% Bonus


1KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest sale on purchased points (the program seems to be almost as consistent as American AAdvantage when it comes to offering these kinds of sales nowadays). Buy United MileagePlus miles with a bonus Through 11:59PM CT on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, United MileagePlus is offering a sale on purchased miles . Different accounts may be eligible for diffe

Snowman, the studio behind Alto’s Adventure and others, launches a kids app company, Pok Pok


100TechCrunch / 7h
Snowman , the small studio behind award-winning iOS games Alto’s Adventure, Alto’s Odyssey, Skate City and others , is spinning out a new company, Pok Pok , that will focus on educational children’s entertainment. Later this month, Pok Pok will debut its first title, Pok Pok Playroom, aimed at inspiring creative thinking through play for the preschool crowd. The launch takes Snowman back to its r

QuakeCon 2021 dates revealed as event goes all digital once more


SlashGear / 7h
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed a lot of in-person events over the past year and a half, and even though the vaccine roll out might signify a light at the end of the tunnel for many, there are a number of events that will continue take place entirely online throughout the rest of the year. Today, we learned that QuakeCon … Continue reading

Nintendo Switch Pro named by UDC with new screen


SlashGear / 7h
The new Nintendo Switch Pro hasn’t yet been confirmed by Nintendo, but that didn’t stop the UDC from spilling the beans on their latest investors call. As noted by Steven V. Abramson, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director for the Universal Display Corporation, suggested that “Nintendo has selected an OLED screen for the new Switch Pro.” As shared by Spawn … Continue reading

New Google Chrome update for iPhone and iPad includes widgets – here's how to use them


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Chrome 90 brings out three widgets alongside username and password management improvements.

Google, You Should Already Know How People Feel About Wear OS


22Gizmodo / 7h
Google I/O is a little more than a week away and it appears the company is sending out surveys to Wear OS users. Why? To ask them how satisfied they are with their smartwatches. If you hear a strange sound in the distance, it’s not the sound of cicadas rising from their 17-year slumber . It’s the disbelieving, slightly… Read more...

Bose built the first FDA-cleared hearing aids that won't require a doctor's visit


300+Engadget / 7h
Bose has unveiled its first hearing aids, and they're the first in the US that don't require a doctor's visit or prescription — you can buy SoundControl directly.

How to Start and Use Twitter Spaces


How-To Geek / 7h
The popularity of Clubhouse led to the introduction of Twitter Spaces. This feature found within the social network allows you to easily create audio-only chat rooms that anyone can “drop in” and listen to. We’ll show you how to get started. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Army of the Dead Turns-Pandemic Era Fears and Greed Into Bloodthirsty Monsters


100+Gizmodo / 7h
At this late stage into the zombie movie/tv/book game, the question that comes to mind whenever a new project in the genre debuts is what it has to add to the larger canon of zombie lore that’s given us an entire taxonomy of fictional flesh-eating ghouls. Familiar as Army of the Dead ’s constituent parts will be to… Read more...

6 investors and founders spotlight SaaS, B2B and medtech as Wroclaw’s hot startup sectors


24TechCrunch / 7h
London and Berlin usually top the lists of European startup hubs, but Central and Eastern European countries like the Czech Republic, Estonia, Croatia and Poland have claimed a growing portion of the startup pie in the past few years. Looking at Poland in particular, Krakow and Warsaw have blossomed into fertile grounds for entrepreneurs to grow and nurture companies, but they’re not alone. One o


AMD RX 6600 and 6600 XT GPUs could have less VRAM than expected


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
New filings at the Eurasian Economic Commission indicate that 8GB of video RAM will be on-board.

Microsoft Edge's new money-saving feature might make you ditch Chrome


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Forget hunting for money-off coupons – Microsoft Edge can do it for you.

This Free Mod Adds 'World of Warcraft' Zones to 'Valheim'


28Lifehacker / 7h
Valheim players worried about all the time they’re spending outside of World of Warcraft can now kill two birds with one stone. Thanks to a new—free—mod, you can explore the beloved realms of Azeroth from within everyone’s favorite Viking survival game. Read more...

Ditch your beat-up charging cords and get this Apple MagSafe charger on sale


Mashable / 7h
SAVE $9.15: Cut the cord on your charging routine and get the Apple MagSafe charger for only $29.85 as of May 11. Charging cords can be a hassle. They're always tangled, broken, or lost — and constantly need to be replaced. If you have a newer phone that can be charged wirelessly, a MagSafe charger is a good option. It'll last longer than a flimsy charging cord, and keeps your space looking way m

Big Marriott Bonvoy Amex Limited Time Bonuses (Last Chance)


60One Mile at a Time / 7h
Marriott’s co-brand portfolio includes cards issued by both American Express and Chase. In mid-March we saw some excellent limited time bonuses launched on co-branded Amex cards. This is a reminder of that, as these Amex bonuses are due to expire shortly, so you have just a day left to apply. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant increased bonus Through Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant

Pokémon Go creators are raising the bar for AR… again


37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is bringing its innovative AR tools to more creators than ever.

Learn everything you need to trade currencies with one app


Engadget / 8h
Currency Heatwave consolidates all the information a currency trader needs into one convenient location that's color coded, detailed and reliable.

New iPhone 13 leak tips a mighty change in size


SlashGear / 8h
The latest iPhone info leak suggests there’ll be a significant change in how the devices look and feel in your hand – when you’re looking from the back, or the side. If you’re the sort of person who never looks at the back of your phone and always uses a protective case the differences may not seem all that extreme. … Continue reading

Mark Zuckerberg has a goat named Bitcoin and we're a little worried for it


100+Mashable / 8h
Mark Zuckerberg posted a picture of his two, frankly adorable, goats noting their names are Max and Bitcoin. And to that I say: Please don't eat them. Here's the post in question. Look at those cute little goats. Very cute, very nice. Bitcoin looks very chill sitting on that hay. Some folks are adding quite a bit of meaning to the names of these goats, however. Crypto enthusiasts are taking it to

Deal alert: AA Memorial Day flights as low as $107 round-trip


100+The Points Guy / 8h
Still looking for Memorial Day plans? American Airlines has a sale with fares as low as $107 round-trip. If popular vacation spots such as Las Vegas, Miami or Orlando are on your radar, you’ll want to check these deals out. For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. These flights are perfect for a last-minute getaway to take advantage of yo

New Studio laptops raise the bar for entry-level performance


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Nvidia’s new line of laptops boast of impressive leaps in performance.

Facebook ordered to stop collecting data on German WhatsApp users


Facebook German WhatsApp•
68Engadget / 8h
An emergency ban will be in place for three months.

Got a cat during quarantine? Get an automatic feeder on sale before vacation.


24Mashable / 8h
It's been just over a year since people began to realize that quarantine was a long-haul thing — cueing a spike in pet adoptions through most of spring and summer of 2020. Anyone who got a cat during quarantine has a new item on their to-do list this relatively normal summer: Figuring out how to take care of said cat during post-quarantine vacations. An automatic pet feeder is a must for the week

Elon Musk Hints Tesla Might Soon Accept Dogecoin


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1KFuturism / 8h
Accepting Doge In a poll posted to Twitter , Tesla CEO Elon Musk asked his millions of followers whether his electric car company should start accepting the joke-but-maybe-not-a-joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin . The price of the meme-themed token rallied some 20 percent after Musk posted the poll, recovering to levels last seen before his Saturday Night Live appearance, as Insider reports . Unsurpri

Worldwide chip shortage could last years, says Dell founder


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Dell reveals his company had to pay a premium to secure chips, despite annual orders of $70 billion.

Facebook ordered not to apply controversial WhatsApp T&Cs in Germany


Facebook German WhatsApp•
100+TechCrunch / 8h
The Hamburg data protection agency has banned Facebook from processing the additional WhatsApp user data that the tech giant is granting itself access to under a mandatory update to WhatsApp’s terms of service. The controversial WhatsApp privacy policy update has caused widespread confusion around the world since being announced — and already been delayed by Facebook for several months after a ma

Putting customer experience at the heart of digital banking


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To thrive in the digital era, banks must utilize sophisticated banking technology to enable seamless and intuitive customer experiences.

Rackspace brings forth new cloud offering for VMware Cloud


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Rackspace Technology pushes for improved automation with the launch of Rackspace Services for VMware Cloud.

How to Hide or Mass-Delete All Images in a Microsoft Word Doc


22Lifehacker / 8h
“Find and Replace” is one of the most fun tools for getting data organized, fixed, and in whatever final state you need, and our friends over at How-To Geek have turned up another great use for the feature: getting rid of images in your Microsoft Word documents. Read more...


Akai brings classic MPC looks to its One groovebox


60Engadget / 8h
Akai has introduced an MPC One Retro that fuses a 1980s look with 2020s music production technology.

Fatal Tesla Model S crash unlikely to involve Autopilot, according to NTSB


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83Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Andrei Stanescu / Getty Images ) On Monday afternoon, the National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report for its investigation into a crash of a Tesla Model S that killed the driver and passenger in Texas earlier in April. The crash made headlines because no one was found in the driver's seat , raising suspicions that Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance system

Working from home, the office and the cloud


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The pandemic showed just how critical communications and collaboration services can be.

Feeling Stuck on Twitter and Facebook? So Is Everyone Else.


100+NYT > Technology / 8h
Our complicated relationship with social media might be simpler than it feels. Just remember how it started.

How to Use the Automatic Data Type Tool in Microsoft Excel


28How-To Geek / 8h
Add details to your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for cities, foods, music, plants, and more. With the data type tool, there’s no need to open your web browser. Just type in a keyword and go! Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Digging into digital mortgage lender Better.com’s huge SPAC


100+TechCrunch / 8h
Better.com, a venture-backed digital mortgage lender, announced this morning that it will combine with a SPAC, taking itself public in the second half of 2021. The unicorn’s news comes as the American IPO market is showing signs of fresh life after a modest April. The Better.com deal comes just over a month after it sold $500 million of its existing shares to SoftBank at a valuation of $6 billion

Lili, a neobank aimed at freelancers, raises $55M as it passes 200K users


100+TechCrunch / 8h
A startup that has built a neobank specifically to address the needs of freelancers and sole traders has picked up a growth round to continue expanding its business after seeing its usage grow by 1,500% in a year. Lili , which provides a way for freelancers to use a single account both to manage their work and personal financial lives, along with tools to help manage the particular financial and

Razer Blade 15 Advanced refreshed: 11th Gen Core H-Series and all the details


SlashGear / 8h
Coinciding with Intel’s reveal of the new 11th Gen Core H-Series CPU lineup for laptops, Razer has revealed new Blade 15 Advanced configurations. While it seems that the standard model Blade 15 – released earlier this year – will be sticking with 10th Gen processors for the time being, the new Advanced model comes outfitted with those 11th Gen CPUs … Continue reading

The Green Knight trailer offers the coolest take on Arthurian legend you've ever seen


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The official trailer for A24's The Green Knight has landed online - and it looks like Arthurian legend meets fantasy art house magic.

EEK: Watch This JetBlue Plane Run Over A Tug


61View from the Wing / 9h
Video has surfaced showing a JetBlue Airbus A320 running over a tug that was pulling it at LAX. Continue reading ...

Cleared for Takeoff: A couple’s trip from Detroit to Edinburgh with limited points


The Points Guy / 9h
Cleared for Takeoff is a weekly series showing readers like you the best ways to book post-pandemic adventures using points and miles. If you’d like tips on booking your own trip using miles, please email us with your preferred itinerary and current mileage balance. Europe is expected to reopen this summer, and we’re assuming that the U.K. will quickly follow suit. TPG reader Cole Bahakel recentl

Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition puts amp and streaming apps in one lavish box


SlashGear / 9h
If the idea of your own little bubble of perfect audio sounds appealing, Naim Audio’s new Uniti Atom Headphone Edition may be the trick to bringing out your inner-audiophile. A headphone-optimized version of the British music equipment specialist’s Unity Atom system, it combines a streaming box for platforms like TIDAL and Spotify with a high-quality headphone amp and more. Rather … Continue read

Akai MPC One Retro gives a modern music icon a classic color makeover


SlashGear / 9h
Akai’s MPC is an iconic of electronic music, but while the sound might be achievable today, for the style you’ve had to step up to the plate with your own retro wardrobe as you hit its familiar pads. That all changes with the Akai MPC One Retro, combining modern MPC functionality with a classic retro colorway. So, you get the … Continue reading

Firefox's Proton redesign waves goodbye to some UI elements


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The changes aren't going to go down well with all users.

Lightspeed e-commerce platform to offer built-in Google tools for merchants


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Demand for shopping locally is up, and Lightspeed’s plan is to make it easier for consumers to locate the outlet they’re after.

Young people don't actually want a 'hot vaxxed summer'


27Mashable / 9h
For single people, the last year has been a swirl of emotions. There's been loneliness; grief over the dates we'd hoped to go on, the sex we'd hoped to have; guilt about the dates we did go on and the sex we did have. Now, as we near the middle of 2021, our outlook on the coronavirus is a lot different. (At least in the United States, though it's still raging in other parts of the world, such as

Stern's New The Mandalorian Pinball Table Includes a Ball-Controlling Baby Yoda


500+Gizmodo / 9h
Despite the death of arcades, there’s apparently still enough of a demand for pinball machines for Stern to keep churning out new table designs. The company’s latest design takes inspiration from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and includes a Baby Yoda trapped inside who can use the Force to manipulate the ball’s… Read more...

Porsche makes a huge promise for its most important EV


SlashGear / 9h
The Porsche Taycan showed the German sports car company was taking EVs seriously, but it’ll be the arrival of the new Macan EV which really tips the scales toward electrification. Porsche isn’t quite ready to unveil the all-electric Macan quite yet, but it’s already making some big promises about the EV version of its best-seller. It’s fair to say the … Continue reading

Tech giants want the US to fund domestic chip production


300+Engadget / 9h
Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech firms have forged an alliance asking the US to fund domestic chip production.

Updates From Black Widow, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and More


20Gizmodo / 9h
Margot Robbie really wants to get Poison Ivy into the DC movieverse. Jason Behr hypes up Supergirl ’s final midseason finale. Plus, a ton of clips from Army of the Dead , and behind-the-scenes on Sweet Tooth . Spoilers get! Read more...


Dev Patel fights for honor in heart-pumping 'The Green Knight' trailer


29Mashable / 9h
Enough about King Arthur — let's see more of his nephew. Dev Patel plays Arthur's daring nephew Sir Gawain in David Lowery's The Green Knight — the actual Green Knight is his ominous tree-like challenger. Gawain sets out to defeat the knight in battle but encounters many other obstacles along his journey — including the test of his own worthiness as a soldier and leader. The film also stars Alici

All SEO roads lead to Google's Core Web Vitals: a Q&A with Trainline


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Core Web Vitals is set to change the web performance optimization game forever, but Trainline says it's already onboard.

Covid-19 outbreak at Foxconn factory hits iPhone production


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Impact on global Apple supply chain is limited but serves as a reminder of ongoing challenges

IBM's 2nm transistors matter because of their shape, not size


46Engadget / 9h
In the latest "mini" episode of our Upscaled explainer show, we dive into IBM's announcement that it had created 2nm transistors. Size, in this case, isn't the most important innovation.

Apple TV+ drops eerie trailer for Stephen King's 'Lisey's Story' adaptation


24Mashable / 9h
Good news, Stephen King fans: Lisey's Story , the eight-part Apple TV+ series adapted by King himself from one of his own favourite books, now has a trailer — and it looks like a suitably eerie and chilling affair. Starring Julianne Moore and Clive Owen, Lisey's Story follows the widow of a writer as she sorts through her late husband's study while fending off his obsessive fans. The novel deals

Man Unlocks Smartphone Using Severed Finger


500+Futurism / 9h
Still Works It sounds like something from a corny action flick. Kieran Higgins, a retiree living in rural Spain, used the severed tip of his index finger to successfully unlock his Samsung Galaxy A20 smartphone, The Register reports . Higgins lost the tip of his index finger two weeks earlier in an industrial accident involving a crane. He chose to keep what remained of his crushed digit in a vat

Here’s why United Airlines just added over 350,000 seats to its schedule


100+The Points Guy / 9h
United Airlines just added more than a quarter-million seats to its schedule, and the reason why might surprise you. No, the Chicago-based airline isn’t taking delivery of new planes, nor is it cramming new seats into a super-dense configuration. Instead, United’s adding back seats it removed from its regional jets late last year. Specifically, the carrier’s Embraer 175 regional jet was reconfigu

How to Download Your Google Maps Data


33How-To Geek / 9h
If you want to create a backup or use a new maps service, you can download your Google Maps data easily. You don’t have to fish through all of your Google account data. Go right to the Google Maps desktop website and export your information. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Sky's iPhone 12 Pro Max deals start at just £43 a month - the lowest price in the UK


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
iPhone 12 Pro Max deals can be expensive but this offer from Sky Mobile helps bring the costs right down at just £43.

Actually, Political TV Shows Can Be Unflatteringly Accurate About U.S. Government


54Lifehacker / 9h
Political TV shows are a staple in American entertainment, with sensational dramas like House of Cards or character-driven comedies like VEEP giving us a fictional look into the inner workings of actual governmental systems. While most are blown wildly out of proportion, like Scandal (although based on real fixer Judy… Read more...

An Animal Friendship Thought to Have Ended 250 Million Years Ago Is Still Flourishing Off the Coast of Japan


36Gizmodo / 9h
Off the southwest coast of Japan, a group of animals has been coexisting in a close relationship that researchers thought didn’t exist in the modern age. The team of researchers from Japan and Poland found a sea lily—which, despite its name, is an animal and not a plant—hosting coral and sea anemone species on its… Read more...

Subaru Solterra electric SUV confirmed as brand’s first AWD EV


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SlashGear / 9h
Subaru has revealed details on its new, first all-electric model, and if you were worried there wouldn’t be enough EV SUVs around to choose between, the Subaru Solterra should settle those concerns. The new name is a combination of the Latin words for “Sun” and “Earth,” the automaker says, in a nod to its “commitment to deliver traditional SUV capabilities … Continue reading

Resident Evil Village had sound effects that were 'too grotesque to keep in the game'


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Capcom has revealed that some sound effects in Resident Evil Village were cut as they simply sounded too real.

DataRobot expands platform and announces Zepl acquisition


100+TechCrunch / 9h
DataRobot , the Boston-based automated machine learning startup, had a bushel of announcements this morning as it expanded its platform to give technical and nontechnical users alike something new. It also announced it has acquired Zepl , giving it an advanced development environment where data scientists can bring their own code to DataRobot. The two companies did not share the acquisition price

Cycode raises $20M to secure DevOps pipelines


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Israeli security startup Cycode , which specializes in helping enterprises secure their DevOps pipelines and prevent code tampering, today announced that it has raised a $20 million Series A funding round led by Insight Partners . Seed investor YL Ventures also participated in this round, which brings the total funding in the company to $24.6 million. Cycode’s focus was squarely on securing sourc

Led by ex-Amazonians, Acquco raises $160M to buy and scale e-commerce businesses


100+TechCrunch / 9h
There has been a flurry of investments in startups focused on acquiring third-party sellers on Amazon and helping them build their businesses. The latest is Acquco , which aims to stand out from the others in that it was formed by a pair of founders — Raunak Nirmal and Wiley Zhang — who actually worked at Amazon, and then built multimillion-dollar businesses on its platform. The New York City-bas

Google Pay is adding international money transfers


84Engadget / 9h
Google is adding international money transfers to its Pay app, starting with the option to send money to India and Singapore.

Over a third of businesses are now using AI


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Pandemic has accelerated rate of adoption of AI across many industries.

SteelSeries' Rival 5 is a solid jack-of-all-trades gaming mouse


21Engadget / 9h
SteelSeries new mouse, the Rival 5, can handle all your favorite video game genres.


'Pok Pok Playroom' is a handcrafted kids' app from Alto's Odyssey veterans


40Engadget / 9h
Say hello to Pok Pok, a new studio founded by Snowman collaborators.

Intel Just Announced the 11th-Gen Mobile CPUs We've Been Waiting For


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20Gizmodo / 9h
Intel’s new 11th-gen H-Series mobile processors will join the ones it announced during CES 2021 , bringing the total to six. The new mobile processors are designed for ultraportable gaming laptops, as well as content creation-focused machines and mobile workstations. Read more...

Roku Express 4K+ is a cheap way to make the most of your first 4K TV


24Mashable / 9h
It's 2021. If you don't already have a 4K TV yet, you probably will soon enough. Good ones can now be had for less than $300 and they play nicely with the feature sets of both of the new video game consoles . It's a no-brainer upgrade, really, and Roku knows this, which is why its new Express 4K+ streaming player is ready to be your cheap stepping stone into TV's future. As its name implies, the

LAST DAY For Amex’s Big Limited-Time Marriott Bonvoy Bonuses


24View from the Wing / 9h
American Express has just improved their offers for two Marriott cards to make them more attractive and imperative to apply for, right as people are beginning to travel again. I have both of these cards, and the new Amex offers are bigger than the bonuses I received when I got them myself. Continue reading ...

Roku Express 4K+ Review: $40 of TV simplicity


SlashGear / 10h
For the cost of the monthly subscription to a handful of streaming services, the new Roku Express 4K+ makes a strong platform play for being your set-top box of choice. As always, Roku’s pitch is flexibility and user-friendliness, only this time with a picture quality and system speed upgrade plus a handy voice remote. At $39.99, though, what’s left out … Continue reading

Why integrated POS Systems are a must for your business


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Here’s why integrated POS systems are a better solution — and how they can help your business grow.

Rumble Sends Viewers Tumbling Toward Misinformation


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Research shows the emergent video platform can recommend conspiracy theories and other harmful content more often than not.

Awesome, Hypnotic Photos of Swirling, Crystal Chemistry


100+Wired / 10h
A new book goes micro to show the wonderful world of close-up chemical reactions.

How a Geeky Superhero Fan Revived a Failing Comic Con


100+Wired / 10h
And how he used that great knowledge to help nudge Marvel back from bankruptcy.

Our Kids Aren't Wearing Enough Sunscreen


100+Lifehacker / 10h
The tricky thing about sunscreen is that, if applied properly, it’s invisible. So how can we tell when enough of an invisible thing is enough? In general, we can probably start with the assumption that the amount we’re applying isn’t enough—because, according to the American Academy of Dermatology , most people only… Read more...

How to Stop Notifications from Turning on Your iPhone Screen


28How-To Geek / 10h
Are you tired of notifications waking your iPhone or iPad and making your screen light up? By using Do Not Disturb mode or changing your notification settings, you can stay in the dark. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The best affordable Windows laptops you can buy


300+Engadget / 10h
Here's a list of the best affordable Windows laptops you can buy, as reviewed by Engadget editors.

Tesla crash: Autopilot was off, says preliminary report


200+BBC News - Technology / 10h
A car involved in a fatal crash in April had no-one in the driving seat when it was discovered.

2022 Bentley Flying Spur is now quieter and more luxurious through Virtual Prototyping


SlashGear / 10h
The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur is arriving with a slew of new features and “unrivaled levels of comfort and refinement,” said Bentley. The British luxury automaker has partnered with the ESI Group to maximize the Flying Spur’s luxury credentials via Virtual Prototyping. “By using virtual prototyping, Bentley succeeded in what we set out to do – optimize every component of … Continue reading

ASUS ROG goes big with the 16-inch Zephyrus M16 and 17-inch S17


55Engadget / 10h
ASUS is ready to debut two new big-screen gaming laptops, the Zephyrus M16 and S17.

Can an Air Fryer Revive a Cold Popeyes Biscuit?


100+Lifehacker / 10h
A fresh, hot Popeyes biscuit is a precious thing: tender, salty, and greasy—everything you want a fast food (or, sometimes, a homemade) biscuit to be. But something terrible happens once they cool. Something dark. They harden into impenetrable pucks of sadness, unworthy of consumption by man or beast. (I would not… Read more...

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix


52How-To Geek / 10h
The sci-fi selection on Netflix includes quite a few original movies, along with beloved classics and some hidden gems. Here are 10 of the best sci-fi movies to stream on Netflix. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Scientists discover a creature on the ocean floor thought to be extinct


SlashGear / 10h
Researchers have discovered a symbiotic relationship between two marine life forms that are thriving on the bottom of the ocean. What’s so surprising about these lifeforms, called “Living Fossils,” is that they were thought to have gone extinct 273 million years ago. Scientists have discovered non-skeletal corals growing from the stalks of marine animals known as crinoids, or sea lilies. … Contin

GM and LG Chem’s Ultium Cells partners with Li-Cycle to process manufacturing waste


94TechCrunch / 10h
Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Chem, has been steadily building up its battery cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S. since the venture was first announced in December 2019. But with each battery cell they produce, they’ll also produce waste — tricky-to-handle waste that also has too much inherent value to toss into a landfill. Instead of throwing it away, Ultium

Berkeley has a big new biotech incubator in Bakar Labs


83TechCrunch / 10h
The University of California has always embraced the startup ecosystem in the state, including running a few of its own incubators and accelerators. Now Berkeley will have a huge new incubator of its own, Bakar Labs , which will host as many as 80 young companies a year and provide access to university facilities and networks. Hosted at the lovely brutalist Woo Hon Fai Hall, formerly the Berkeley


Apptopia raises $20M to expand its competitive intelligence business beyond mobile


100+TechCrunch / 10h
Boston-based Apptopia , a company providing competitive intelligence in the mobile app ecosystem, has closed on $20 million in Series C funding aimed at fueling its expansion beyond the world of mobile apps. The new financing was led by ABS Capital Partners, and follows three consecutive years of 50% year-over-year growth for Apptopia’s business, which has been profitable since the beginning of l

Nvidia Broadcast waves goodbye to cats and dogs in latest update


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Nvidia Broadcast is a phenomenal piece of software to make microphones and webcams perform at their best. This latest update will now even filter out your cats and dogs from the background.

Colonial pipeline hackers say they're 'apolitical' and only out to make money


200+Engadget / 10h
The Darkside hacking group believed to be behind the rasomware on the Colonial pipeline has said it is "apolitical" in a statement.

Delta’s Top Frequent Flyers Have To Wait Up To 41 Hours To Get Phone Calls Answered


49View from the Wing / 11h
It appears that Delta’s top elite frequent flyers have been waiting on hold up to 41 hours to get their phone calls answered. Delta offers to call you back if you don’t want to wait on hold, but customers who wait 6 or more hours to get a call back report still waiting more than half an hour on hold when the airline calls them back. Continue reading ...

Why Is It So Hard to Be Evil in Video Games?


500+Wired / 11h
Sometimes there are too many choices. Most of the time, “good versus evil” isn’t very clear-cut.

A Top New York Restaurant Is Going Vegan. It Could Backfire


100+Wired / 11h
Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park will only serve plant-based dishes—but here's how keeping a little bit of meat on the menu could set a better example.

Want to travel for Memorial Day? Here are 4 ways to find a good deal using points and miles


The Points Guy / 11h
Memorial Day will be the first long weekend for many Americans since becoming fully vaccinated. With the long weekend quickly approaching, you may think it’s too late if you don’t have travel plans yet . That’s not the case, especially if you are flexible regarding your destination. Best of all, you can still book some great trips using points and miles. TPG has recently published stories about M

What’s the Difference between Hard and Soft Light in Photography?


41How-To Geek / 11h
In photography, there are two kinds of light: hard light and soft light. Let’s look at the difference between them, and why it matters. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Mercedes-Benz unveils T-Class and EQT all-electric concept based on new Renault Kangoo


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SlashGear / 11h
We weren’t expecting Mercedes-Benz to unveil an MPV or small van, much less an all-electric microvan, but here it is. First off, the Mercedes EQT concept looks fantastic. It mends the styling attributes of a practical people carrier and a small luxury conveyance. Mercedes-Benz will debut two versions of the T-Class: Internal combustion (gasoline and diesel) and the EQT all-electric … Continue rea

Instagram for Kids is a really bad idea, Facebook told by US lawyers


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
As plans for an Instagram for Kids still seem to be in the pipeline, 44 US attorneys general tell Facebook to cancel the app.

Nikon denies its Z-mount lenses have been hit by major delays


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Nikon has responded to rumors that its Z-mount lenses for mirrorless cameras have been delayed.

Mark Zuckerberg Reveals Goat Named Bitcoin but Will Zuck Kill and Eat His Crypto Creature?


82Gizmodo / 11h
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a photo of his two goats on Monday, and the crypto world got pretty excited after hearing the names of Zuck’s four-legged friends: Max and Bitcoin . But are Max and Bitcoin pets or something a bit darker? Read more...

CMU researchers show potential of privacy-preserving activity tracking using radar


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Imagine if you could settle/rekindle domestic arguments by asking your smart speaker when the room last got cleaned or whether the bins already got taken out? Or — for an altogether healthier use-case — what if you could ask your speaker to keep count of reps as you do squats and bench presses? Or switch into full-on ‘personal trainer’ mode — barking orders to peddle faster as you spin cycles on

Cryptocurrency users targeted by Tor network exit nodes


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A threat actor is using a novel approach to intercept and hijack crypto traffic on the Tor network.

This ultra-fast DDR4 RAM from HyperX costs as much as an entire gaming PC


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
HyperX announces record-breaking Predator DDR4 memory that will set you back $1,245.

The Morning After: Xbox Series X and PS5 progress update


77Engadget / 11h
After half a year with the new consoles, what do you think of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X?

Apple faces collective action lawsuit seeking compensation for 20 million UK users


100+Mashable / 11h
Apple is facing another lawsuit, and this time it's a big collective one in the UK. Filed on behalf of almost 20 million iPhone and iPad users, the case claims that Apple's 30 percent commission charged on App Store purchases is "excessive and unlawful" and that the company's practices breach competition law in the UK and Europe. The case, if approved by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT),

Voyager 1 hears a plasma hum in deep space


SlashGear / 11h
Voyager 1 is one of a pair of NASA spacecraft launched 44 years ago. Voyager 1 is the most distant human-made object in space, and it’s still working and getting further from home every day. The spacecraft entered interstellar space after exiting our solar system’s heliopause. A team of researchers led by Cornell recently published a study outlining something new … Continue reading

BT is offering the UK's cheapest iPhone 12 deals and including Airpods for free


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Here's how to save up to £120 on the iPhone 12 right now. A big saving from the BT Shop on a popular handset.

The case for low-code in the post-Covid landscape


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Low-code and no-code platforms have seen accelerated adoption recently. How can businesses use these tools to simplify the process of product design, adapting to the market.


Contest inspires next generation of female code breakers


73BBC News - Technology / 11h
More than 6,500 pupils from across the UK took part in the CyberFirst Girls competition.

The woman who will decide what emoji we get to use


500+MIT Technology Review / 11h
Emoji are now part of our language. If you’re like most people, you pepper your texts, Instagram posts, and TikTok videos with various little images to augment your words—maybe the syringe with a bit of blood dripping from it when you got your vaccination, the prayer (or high-fiving?) hands as a shortcut to “thank you,” a rosy-cheeked smiley face with jazz hands for a covid-safe hug from afar. To

5G networks are on the verge of becoming mainstream in some markets


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Global 5G connections set to triple to 670m in 2021.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds are seeing some serious discounts right now


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro deals are nearing their lowest ever price in the US and smashing through that record in the UK.

Dell's New XPS 15 and 17 Pack Big Specs Into a Small Package


How-To Geek / 11h
In the world of Windows laptops, Dell’s XPS line is revered for managing to marry a large screen to a small body. The latest Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 continue that vein, packing giant screens into small bodies. But thankfully, they don’t skimp on power either, thanks to new 11th gen Intel processors. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

A new book, Amazon Unbound, reveals Jeff Bezos’ envy of SpaceX


1KArs Technica / 11h
Enlarge / Jeff Bezos announces Blue Moon, a lunar landing vehicle for the Moon, during a Blue Origin event in Washington, DC, May 9, 2019. (credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images ) By as early as the fall of 2016, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had already started to worry deeply about the progress—or lack thereof—being made by his rocket company, Blue Origin. Although the business had begun to succes

How to Take a Slick, Professional Headshot With Your Phone


200+Wired / 11h
Snapping that perfect self-portrait on your phone is a skill. Here’s how to do it, according to the experts.

This Is Your Brain Under Anesthesia


300+Wired / 11h
For the first time, researchers were able to observe, in extra-fine detail, how neurons behave as consciousness shuts down.

The Cicadas Are Coming. Let’s Eat Them!


1KWired / 11h
Why not embrace Brood X as the free-range, sustainable source of protein that it truly is?

Get Your Hands on Some of Our Favorite Sex Toys


100+Wired / 11h
May is National Masturbation Month, and sales from two of our favorite brands will help you perfect your self-love.

The Secret Origins of Amazon’s Alexa


80Wired / 11h
In 2011, Jeff Bezos dreamt up a talking device. But making the virtual assistant sound intelligent proved far more difficult than anyone could have imagined.

Still can't buy an RTX 3080? New gaming laptops are here


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20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
With Intel Tiger Lake-H and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, the best gaming laptops are about to get more powerful and more affordable.

Nvidia's Newest Graphics Cards for Gaming Laptops Are Here


21Gizmodo / 11h
Nvidia’s latest mobile RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050 GPUs are here. Read more...

MSI’s New Creator and Gaming Laptops Show Off a Sleeker Side


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24Gizmodo / 11h
MSI is announcing a new lineup of creator- and gamer-focused laptops based on Nvidia’s new GeForce GPUs and Intel’s 11th-generation processors. The MSI launch includes a new Creator series laptop with specs tailor-made for content creators, plus an update to MSI’s gaming machines, the GE Raider, GP Leopard, and GS… Read more...

Lenovo's Latest Gaming Laptops Sport Intel's New 11th-Gen H CPUs


Gizmodo / 11h
Today, Intel announced a new range of faster 11th-gen Intel Core H-series CPUs, so naturally Lenovo decided to take those chips and put them into a bunch of new gaming laptops slated to arrive later this summer. Read more...

NVIDIA's RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti bring ray tracing to affordable laptops


Nvidia RTX 3050 Laptops•
100+Engadget / 11h
NVIDIA is officially unveiling the RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti. They deliver the ray tracing and AI features from the rest of its RTX line, but with a much lower starting price around $799.

Razer upgrades its Blade 15 laptop with 11th-gen Intel H-series chips


33Engadget / 11h
Razer is launching an upgraded Blade Advanced 15-inch gaming laptop armed with Intel’s latest 11th Gen H-series chips.

Alienware teases new X-Series laptops with exotic cooling solution


57Engadget / 11h
Dell has teased an upcoming Alienware laptop lineup called the X-Series offering improved thermal performance using new materials.

NVIDIA's Broadcast app gains echo and video noise removal in new update


43Engadget / 11h
NVIDIA has made it easier to remove room echo, sounds of pets and video noise with the latest version of its Broadcast app.

HP boosts its ZBook laptops with new Intel chips and punchy displays


23Engadget / 11h
HP is releasing a new range of ZBook work-oriented laptops featuring Intel's latest processors and 4K displays.


Lenovo updates Legion gaming laptops with 11th-gen Intel H-series chips


28Engadget / 11h
Lenovo has unveiled a trio of Legion gaming laptops that boast both 11th-generation Intel Core H-series chips as well as NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3050 graphics.

Dell's latest XPS laptops pack ray-traced graphics into the same slim frame


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86Engadget / 11h
Dell has unveiled its latest XPS laptops using Intel's newly launched 11th-generation CPUs, and they have some impressive specs and looks.

Intel's 11th-gen H-series CPUs are finally ready for powerful gaming laptops


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42Engadget / 11h
Intel's powerful 11th-gen H-series chips are finally here.

How to save on your next trip to Cancun with points and miles


44The Points Guy / 11h
Cancun is one of the most popular spots for a quick beach getaway. Not only is it easily accessible from the U.S., but it’s also an extremely award-friendly destination. All of the major U.S. carriers offer nonstop flights to Cancun and all of the major hotel chains have a presence there. Plus, many of the resorts in Cancun are all-inclusive, allowing you to get even more value from your points.

NVIDIA 3050 laptops bring RTX for less: Prices start at $799


SlashGear / 12h
This week NVIDIA revealed their new laptop gaming graphics processors and a series of notebooks that’ll house them. These laptops have the ability to deliver DLSS and RT Gaming, 60FPS+ (image refresh rate for games, depending on display), and “AI Content Creation and Video Conferencing.” The first wave of notebooks with NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics processors inside will be coming … Continue reading

Intel reveals 11th Gen Core H-series laptop CPUs to unseat AMD


SlashGear / 12h
Earlier this year, we saw Intel launch its new 11th Gen Core desktop processors, and today the company followed those up by officially revealing its 11th Gen Core H-Series mobile processors for notebooks. Like the desktop processors, these were first confirmed at CES 2021 at the beginning of the year, but now we’re getting the first real details about these … Continue reading

Lenovo Legion line expands with sleek 5i, 5i Pro, and 7i gaming laptops


SlashGear / 12h
Lenovo has announced a new round of products for PC gamers, including the new Legion 5i, Legion 5i Pro, and Legion 7i models. Among other things, the laptops pack Intel’s newly announced 11th-generation Intel Core H-Series mobile processors. Joining the new laptops is the Legion Y25g-30, a gaming monitor that boasts a blistering 360Hz refresh rate for your favorite fast-paced … Continue reading

Acer gaming laptops go big with Intel Core H-series and RTX 30 GPUs


SlashGear / 12h
Acer has wasted no time in slotting Intel’s new 11th Gen Core H-series processors and NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs into its gaming notebook line. The new Acer Predator Triton 300, Predator Helios 300, and Nitro 5 promise a whack of performance with both portability and style, while dropping in features like Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 6E support. … Continue reading

Samsung's next affordable tablet might not be called the Tab S7 Lite after all


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We've got a new name for the upcoming, inexpensive addition to the Tab S6 family – here's what we know.

Nearly all Microsoft 365 customers have suffered email data breaches


83TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Employees often share sensitive data with unauthorized third parties by mistake.

Acer updates its gaming laptops with the latest Intel and NVIDIA chips


34Engadget / 12h
Tiger Lake H-series chips come to three of Acer's laptops.

Final-mile fulfillment startup parcelLab closes $112M Series C funding led by Insight Partners


88TechCrunch / 12h
Munich-based parcelLab , which offers a final-mile fulfillment service for online retailers, has closed a $112 million (GB£80 million) Series C funding round led by the US VC/PE firm Insight Partners. Germany’s Endeit Capital participated as a co-investor, alongside existing investors Capnamic Ventures and coparion. parcelLab last raised an undisclosed Series B in October 2019. The new funding wi

Royal Mail has delivered its first two packages using an autonomous drone


SlashGear / 12h
We’ve heard delivery services talk about using drones to deliver parcels in the future. The first delivery of parcels has been completed via Royal Mail in the UK using an autonomous drone. The two packages were delivered to the Scilly Isles. Royal Mail says the delivery means it is the first UK parcel carrier to deliver mail to a UK … Continue reading

The motorcycle ride-hailing wars in Nigeria and Uganda are SafeBoda’s to lose


100+TechCrunch / 12h
On April 16, Uganda-based two-wheel ride-hailing platform SafeBoda announced that it had completed 1 million rides in Ibadan, a southwestern city in Nigeria . T his might not seem spectacular from a global perspective because it took the startup a year and two months to achieve but it’s a noteworthy feat in African markets . Ibadan is one of the cities where SafeBoda operates. The company, which

How to fix pollution, noise, and stress in cities using only plants


48Mashable / 12h
Turning existing city infrastructure green by installing plants can filter out fine dust and noise, reduce urban heat island effects, and even reduce stress. All it takes is regreening 20 percent of façades and rooftops for every fifth building in a city. That's part of Rudi Scheuermann 's bold green building envelope plan, which reimagines the relationship between nature and architecture in orde

8 Creative Ways to Use Apple AirTags


How-To Geek / 12h
Bluetooth trackers can help you find lost or misplaced items, whether they’re near or far. With Apple AirTags, you can even use your iPhone to find nearby AirTags simply by walking around and following onscreen directions. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Engageli nabs $33M more for its collaborative video-based teaching platform


64TechCrunch / 12h
As schools move more widely into reopening their doors for in-person learning, many educational institutions have also learned a critical lesson in the last year. Having better tools to teach remotely are critical for situations when the physical experience has to be shut down, but even when things are “back to normal”, better tech can still enhance what educators and students can do, and to whom

DarkSide hackers say they just want to make money following pipeline attack


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20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The DarkSide ransomware group suggests that it wasn’t aware its malware was being used to target a major utility.

Elon Musk is thinking about letting customers buy a Tesla with DOGE


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300+Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk really, REALLY likes Dogecoin. After endlessly shilling the joke cryptocurrency on Twitter , in interviews and on television , and after announcing that his company SpaceX will literally send a satellite named Doge-1 to the moon , Musk now seems to be considering adding a DOGE payment option to Tesla. On Tuesday, Musk posted a poll on Twitter, asking users whether they want Tesla to acc

OSIRIS-REx is on its way home packed with asteroid samples


SlashGear / 12h
The NASA OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has spent nearly half a decade in space and has finally departed asteroid Bennu and is on its way back to Earth. NASA has announced that on Monday, May 10 at 4:23 PM EDT the spacecraft fired its main engines full throttle for seven minutes. The firing of its main engines represents the most significant maneuver … Continue reading


OnePlus 9 series will not get additional 5G bands via update


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The OnePlus 9, 9 Pro and 9R in India have only two 5G bands supported, making them less future-proof for consumers.

Semiconductor Makers and Users Form a Group to Push for Chip Funding


100+NYT > Technology / 12h
The new coalition comes amid a global semiconductor shortage that has caused disruptions throughout the economy.

SkulptSynth SE is a $199 portable virtual analog synth with MPE support


54Engadget / 12h
The SkulptSynth SE builds on the success of the original by cutting the price to $199 and improving the build quality.

Lowe's Memorial Day sale 2021: what to expect and when deals start


84TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Lowe's Memorial Day sale is almost here and could potentially save you up to 40% off on a range of appliances, tools, furniture, and more.

Windows 10 Cloud PC is another step closer to launch


33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
New details have emerged about Microsoft’s new Windows 10 PC-as-a-Service offering.

State Department relaxes travel advisories for Americans visiting the UK and Israel


100+The Points Guy / 12h
As the vaccination programs in the United Kingdom and Israel continue to roll out at pace, the U.S. State Department has relaxed some travel warnings for American tourists hoping to cross the Atlantic. In another promising sign for summer travel, the U.K. has been reduced from a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” rating, down to a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” rating from Monday 10 May 2021. The move coinci

3D printed Apple TV Siri remote case holds an Apple AirTag


SlashGear / 12h
We’ve all lost the remote to the TV at some point and spent what felt like hours searching everything in an attempt to find it. Recently, Apple launched its AirTag devices to help users find lost items. The small AirTag devices can lead you to the exact location of anything that it can be fitted to. A seller on Etsy … Continue reading