Thursday Technology News and More...

 Technology News and More...

Don’t be a jerk on a flight; there are no more second chances this summer


2KThe Points Guy / 4h
An unruly passenger assaulted a flight attendant during a Southwest flight over the weekend, knocking out two of her teeth and leaving her face bloodied, requiring a trip to the hospital when the plane landed. The horrifying incident, first reported by USA Today , was the latest in a long, bizarre string of disruptive incidents aboard commercial flights in the U.S., but among the most brazen and

Oscar Isaac Is Moon Knight, Now Dreamily Gaze Into His Eyes


100+Gizmodo / 31min
The eyes of Marvel’s latest streaming hero are upon you. Read more...

AI is learning how to create itself


1KMIT Technology Review / 10h
A little stick figure with a wedge-shaped head shuffles across the screen. It moves in a half crouch, dragging one knee along the ground. It’s walking! Er, sort of. Yet Rui Wang is delighted. “Every day I walk into my office and open my computer, and I don’t know what to expect,” he says. An artificial-intelligence researcher at Uber, Wang likes to leave the Paired Open-Ended Trailblazer , a piec


Dying Light 2 release date confirmed for December


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Dying Light 2 has emerged into the sun with a new subtitle and a release date in December.

Amazon Luna gets new titles to entice new cloud gamers


SlashGear / 10min
Amazon Luna has a few new games in the mix in the month of June, 2021. The Luna+ channel will get games like Yakuza O, The Falconeer, and Killer Queen Black in June, joining games added in the month of May. Here in May, Luna+ added RAD, Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos, The Wonderful 101, and The Legend of Heroes: … Continue reading

Does the Cardio 'Interference Effect' Really Slow Your Gains?


Lifehacker / 10min
Cardio and strength training are both important to your fitness , a fact that I have always known but currently am unable to shut up about. I am mainly a strength training person (a weightlifter , to be specific), and for a long time I thought that lifting a lot was enough. But when I added more cardio to my routine, I… Read more...

I visited Puerto Rico – Here’s what you need to know right now


The Points Guy / 11min
Puerto Rico is opening back up after several setbacks during the coronavirus pandemic. I was really excited to learn from my colleague Victoria Walker’s reporting that the island would drop its COVID-19 PCR testing requirement the week I was set to arrive for a work trip for TPG. Unfortunately, the rollout of that plan has been delayed until at least Friday, May 28, but it is coming. That should

PlayStation users left out of Borderlands 3 cross-platform features


Borderlands 3 PlayStation•
Ars Technica / 12min
The dream team. [credit: Gearbox Software ] Borderlands 3 players on Xbox consoles, Windows, Stadia, and the Mac will soon be able to band together across platforms thanks to a coming cross-play update. But players on the PS4 and PS5 will be left out of that group and will be forced to play only with other users on the PlayStation Network. Gearbox co-founder and CEO Randy Pitchford discussed the

Even with a windshield the McLaren Elva looks wild


SlashGear / 17min
McLaren has revealed the newest version of its super-lightweight Elva roadster, this time fitting a windshield to the 804 horsepower road-legal rocket. First unveiled in late 2019, the original Elva was distinguished as much by its absence of any front glass as by its $1.69 million price tag, though McLaren did say at the time that it would have a … Continue reading

First look: What Breeze Airways, the new airline by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, brings to the skies


The Points Guy / 18min
It took a while, but Breeze is finally flying. The new startup airline from serial aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman — the founder of JetBlue — made its first flight today after years of waiting and speculation. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter The airline, which had originally been codenamed “Moxy” back in 2018, plans to connect midsized

PayPal will soon let you exchange Bitcoin across third-party apps


Mashable / 23min
After years of hesitation, PayPal continues to double down on cryptocurrency. Soon, PayPal users in the U.S. will be able to transfer, withdraw, and exchange their crypto (like Bitcoin) across popular third-party platforms and digital wallets like Coinbase, the company's VP of Global Business Development Jose Fernandez da Ponte announced Wednesday at the Consensus 2021 conference. It is yet anoth

Netflix will lose some major TV shows and movies next month


SlashGear / 24min
Netflix is set to remove some major TV shows and movies from its platform starting in just a couple of weeks, meaning you’ll need to squeeze the content into your binge-watching schedule if you want to see it before it disappears. Both classics and newer hits are on the removal list, including things like The Secret Life of Pets 2 … Continue reading

Neuroscience Pioneer Slams Elon Musk’s Neuralink Claims


Futurism / 25min
Neuroscience pioneer and physician Miguel Nicolelis has some choice words for Elon Musk and his brain-computer interface (BCI) company Neuralink. “Mr. Musk doesn’t understand a bit of neuroscience and what is the brain,” Nicolelis told Inverse . “He barely knows where it’s located.” Neuralink has been working on a brain implant that allows for some forms of interaction between the human mind and

PayPal and Venmo will let you send cryptocurrency to third-party wallets


Engadget / 25min
Until now, users have been limited to buying, selling, holding and checking out with crypto.

I Think I'm Done With the Arrowverse


Gizmodo / 25min
I don’t look at my DVR anymore. The last time I did, I had piles of new episodes of DC Entertainment’s The Flash , Batwoman , and Supergirl on there—all of it from the most recent seasons. I feel like I should catch up because I’ve watched virtually every episode of all of them since the CW’s Arrowverse was created back… Read more...

Oscar Isaac is playing Moon Knight, Marvel finally confirms


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Oscar Isaac is playing Moon Knight in Marvel's upcoming Disney Plus series, it finally confirms.

SaaS needs to take a page out of the crypto playbook


TechCrunch / 31min
John Chen Contributor John is a principal at Fika Ventures in Los Angeles. More posts by this contributor How Silicon Valley should celebrate Labor Day Rebuilding employee philanthropy from the bottom up By the time I joined Box in late 2012, the “consumerization of the enterprise” movement was well underway. The playbook was clear: The lessons and tactics from the rise of consumer apps — viral l

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite are cheaper takes on Samsung's 2020 tablets


Samsung Galaxy Tab•
Engadget / 37min
Taking a page from its Galaxy S10 and S20 playbooks, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, two more affordable versions of the Tab S7 and Tab A7 tablets it released last year.

A Man on Death Row Has Waited Years for GitHub to Provide Key Evidence. Here's Why It Refuses.


Gizmodo / 37min
For at least the second time in recent memory , a person’s life potentially hinges on critical information that is being withheld by a social platform. Joseph Colone, a man accused of murder and sentenced to death in Texas in 2017, is seeking code stored on GitHub, which could show that key evidence in his case was… Read more...

Orbiit raises Seed funding to automate the interactions within an online community


TechCrunch / 39min
Orbiit , a startup that automates the interactions within an online community, has raised a $2.7 million round led by Bread and Butter Ventures with participation from new investors High Alpha Capital , LAUNCHub Ventures and Company Ventures. Existing investors Founders Fund, which led Orbiit’s $1M pre-seed round, Acceleprise and other angels also participated. The capital will be used to build o

Why It's a Terrible Time to Buy a Car, and How Long You Should Wait


Lifehacker / 39min
With new and used car prices soaring due to shortages , you might want to reconsider your plans to buy a car and try again later—at least until the end of summer, or whenever supply picks up again. Otherwise, you’ll really have to do your research to get a good deal, as you’ll be facing higher prices and fewer choices. Read more...

Video: Hotel Owner Kicks Out “Dumb Democrat”


One Mile at a Time / 42min
A Facebook user named Jennifer shares an unbelievable experience she had over spring break at the Crown Choice Inn & Suites in Mackinaw City, Michigan. According to Jennifer’s version of events: She was going on a spring break adventure with a friend and their five kids, and spent a night at the Crown Choice Inn & Suites, which she says “wasn’t great,” but they were “determined to make the best o


CorrActions raises $2.7M to help avoid errors in human-machine interactions


TechCrunch / 45min
CorrActions , a noninvasive neuroscience startup that uses sensor data to evaluate a user’s cognitive state due to drowsiness, alcohol, fatigue and other issues, today announced that it has raised a $2.7 million seed round. Early-stage fund VentureIsrael , seed fund Operator Partners and the Israeli Innovation Authority are backing the company, which is based out of OurCrowd’s Labs/02 incubator .

Pokemon GO Fest 2021 has a new Shiny pair and cheaper tickets


SlashGear / 46min
This morning Niantic revealed information about Pokemon GO Fest 2021, a celebration of the 5th anniversary of the launch of Pokemon GO! This event will feature a drastically reduced price for tickets, apparently thanks to the fact that this is, indeed, the 5th anniversary of the game. Instead of $15, tickets this year will be $5. Trainer photos will appear … Continue reading

The Real History of Memorial Day


Lifehacker / 46min
Memorial Day occupies a traditional place in American history. Anyone who grew up in this country understands it to be a celebration of wartime sacrifice and patriotic valor. It’s a holiday with its origins in the Civil War, a time of untold division, death, and disease—but also the ostensible triumph of equality (in… Read more...

What Happens to Exxon Now?


Gizmodo / 49min
An activist investor that staged a coup at Exxon on Wednesday over the company’s mishandling of climate change and got two new board members elected has generated headlines around the world. Read more...

Six months with Xbox Series X


SlashGear / 53min
Just like the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X turned six months old in May. Separated by just couple of weeks (here in the US at least), you’d think that maybe the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X would be following similar trajectories only six months out from launch. While that may be true in some respects, in others it … Continue reading

13 Better Ways to Cook With Garlic


Lifehacker / 53min
Garlic is a ubiquitous, ever-present ingredient in most kitchens, and for many good reasons. Depending on how you treat it, it can bring heat, pungency, sweetness, and/or umami to your delicious dishes. While always adding more garlic is one of the ultimate cooking hacks, over the years we’ve explored a ton of other… Read more...

Arsonists Reportedly Set Fire at New Tesla Factory Site


Futurism / 1h
A fire broke out overnight at a construction site of Tesla’s Gigafcatory in Germany this week. Police are now investigating whether the fire had a political motive after far-left activists claimed responsibility, Reuters reports . The fire damaged six high-power cable lines, according to criminal investigators. It’s yet another sign that Tesla has a lot of hearts to still win over if it wants to

Rivian R1T deliveries delayed: The new timeline for the EV pickup


SlashGear / 1h
Rivian will begin deliveries of its first R1T electric pickup trucks in July, the automaker has confirmed, a month later than expected, though even those who coughed up for a Launch Edition model may find themselves waiting until early 2022 to get their EV. The announcement comes as Rivian also shuffles some of the standard equipment that its R1T and … Continue reading

Teen Titans Go Will Watch the Original Space Jam Movie, MST3K Style


100Gizmodo / 1h
This... was unexpected. As part of the hype surrounding LeBron James ’ upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy ’s release, Robin, Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, and Beast Boy are getting together to hold a viewing party of the 1996 original movie. However, they won’t be alone— Space Jam ’s classic villains the Nerdlucks are invited,… Read more...

The Vessel at Hudson Yards will reopen with an entrance fee — and no solo visitors allowed


The Points Guy / 1h
After closing temporarily in January due to safety concerns, the Vessel at Hudson Yards in New York City will reopen Friday, May 28 — but with added precautions for guests and a new entrance fee. The Vessel is an interactive, Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio-designed public sculpture meant to be an immersive experience where guests can climb up and around the 154 interlocking staircases

Hotel Owner Kicks Out Family Of “Dumb Democrats” That Complained About Flooded Room


View from the Wing / 1h
Video is circulating of the owner of the Crown Choice Inn & Suites in Mackinaw City, Michigan kicking a woman out of his hotel with her family late at night, after she complains about flooding in her room. A police report is involved. In video taken by the hotel guest, a man who identifies himself as part of the family that owns the property tells her she’s a “dumb Democrat” for not realizing she

Physicists Caught Two Atoms 'Talking' to Each Other


Gizmodo / 1h
A team of physicists in the Netherlands and Germany recently placed a bunch of titanium atoms under a scanning tunneling microscope. Those atoms were in constant, quiet interaction with each other through the directions of their spins. In a clever feat, the researchers were able to home in on a single pair of atoms,… Read more...

Augmented reality NFT platform Anima gets backing from Coinbase


TechCrunch / 1h
Augmented reality and non-fungible tokens, need I say more? Yes? Oh, well NFTs have certainly had their moment in 2021 but the question of what they do or what can be done with them has certainly been getting voiced more frequently as the speculative gold rush begins to cool off and people start to think more about how digital goods can evolve in the future. Anima , a small creative crypto startu

Report: Air France Will Install First Class On A350s


500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
In September 2020 I first wrote about how it looked like Air France would install first class on some upcoming A350s (which is exciting because Air France has one of the best first class products in the world ). While that still hasn’t been officially confirmed, we now have more details about the theoretical timeline for this happening, thanks to some new information. Air France’s shrinking first

HP Memorial Day sale: the best deals on laptops, desktops, monitors and more


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The HP Memorial Day sale is now live - looking for some great discounted tech? Here are the best deals on laptops, desktops, and more

Global Warming May Be Way Worse Than We Thought, Scientists Say


500+Futurism / 1h
Swing and Miss The satellites that we use to track the global environment may have painted an inaccurate picture of climate change over the years. It turns out that the satellite data that scientists rely on to create climate models doesn’t actually match the laws of physics, according to research published last week in the Journal of Climate . In nature, there’s a clearly defined link between te

Microsoft fixes Office 365 flaw that led emails to end up in junk folder


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A recent spam rule change has led the emails of Office 365 users to end up in their junk folders instead of their inboxes.

Congressional Watchdog Skeptical of NASA’s Plan to Return Astronauts to the Moon by 2024


Gizmodo / 1h
The Government Accountability Office said it’s becoming increasingly unlikely that a crewed lunar landing will be possible in just three and half years, citing technical risks and ongoing management issues at NASA. Read more...

Steam's latest sale offers discounts on dozens of open-world games


Engadget / 1h
You can save on the likes of 'Cyberpunk 2077,' 'Red Dead Redemption 2' and 'Death Stranding.'

Twitter Calls on Indian Government to Respect Free Speech


NYT > Technology / 1h
After the government targeted posts criticizing its response to the coronavirus spread, Twitter said it would push back on what it called “intimidation tactics.”


Downloading Ubuntu via BitTorrent gets Comcast customer a DMCA warning


Ars Technica / 1h
u/NateNate60 received this (heavily redacted) DMCA infringement warning. We don't have email headers, so we can't 100% verify it actually came from Comcast. [credit: u/NateNate60 ] This week, Redditor u/NateNate60 got a nasty surprise in his inbox—a DMCA infringement warning from his ISP, Comcast Xfinity. The notice warned him that Comcast had "received a notification by a copyright owner, or its

Google’s 80-acre megacampus will take over a chunk of San Jose


Ars Technica / 1h
Google's rendering of "The Meander," which will be "a central social gathering place with shops and local food." I assume there are office buildings in there somewhere. Google has gotten approval to build a "multi-billion dollar megacampus" in San Jose, California, just 10 miles away from the other giant campus the company is building in Mountain View. CNBC reports that city officials approved Go

Bird claims its latest scooter is its most eco-friendly design yet


Engadget / 2h
Internally, Bird Three features a battery with a capacity of "up to 1 kWh."

DHS confirms new cybersecurity rules for pipeline companies


DHS TSA Colonial Pipeline•
Engadget / 2h
The measures follow a ransomware attack that halted Colonial Pipeline deliveries for several days.

Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a remaster, but it looks brand new


Sega Sonic Ultimate•
SlashGear / 2h
If you’ve ever played Sonic the Hedgehog and have looked forward to a return to greatness on a modern console, now would appear to be the time to get excited. The game Sonic Colors was originally released on Nintendo Wii and – shocker – Nintendo DS. It was first developed all the way back in 2008, just after the release … Continue reading

EV tax credit boost to $12,500 heads to Senate with some thorny details


SlashGear / 2h
The US Senate will consider new EV tax credits that could cut as much as $12,500 off the cost of a new electric vehicle, though the controversial incentive expansion would place new production demands on automakers hoping to benefit from it. The revamped incentives would replace the existing scheme, which can trim a new EV by as much as $7,500 … Continue reading

Hilton Extends Credit Card Free Night Rewards


One Mile at a Time / 2h
Several co-branded Hilton Honors Amex cards offer a free weekend night certificate , either as an annual benefit (like on the Hilton Aspire Card ), or as an incentive for spending money on a card (like on the Hilton Surpass Card ). There’s some great news, as the expiration of some of these certificates has been extended yet again. In this case, the expiration of Hilton free night certificates th

Japanese space company ispace aims to send landers to the moon


TechCrunch / 2h
Tokyo-based ispace has been selected to deliver rovers from Canada and Japan to the lunar surface after they launch aboard SpaceX rockets. The company will use its recently revealed Hakuto-R lander for both missions, currently scheduled for 2022 and 2023. The Canadian Space Agency selected three private Canadian companies, each with separate scientific missions, to ride the lander. Mission Contro

What the ‘nonpolitical’ startup leader teaches us about company culture


TechCrunch / 2h
Deb Muller Contributor Deb Muller is founder and CEO of HR Acuity , which creates technology that helps organizations strategically manage employee relations. She has served in executive HR roles at numerous Fortune 500 companies like Honeywell, Citibank, and Marsh and McLennan. All eyes have recently been on Basecamp , which lost about a third of its workforce at the end of last month after bann

This $250 million growth fund will divert half its profits to historically Black colleges and universities


TechCrunch / 2h
There’s been a lot of talk about racial equality in the year since George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, but achieving it is far easier said than done given the current state of affairs. Consider: according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office , historically Black colleges and universities have $15,000 on average in endowment per student, while comparable non-HBCUs have $410,000 on av

Just 12 hours left to apply to Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021


TechCrunch / 2h
We’ve been urging you to apply to Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 for weeks now, and you have just over 12 hours left before the application window slams shut on May 27 at 11:59 pm (PT) . Don’t procrastinate — the experience alone, whether you win the $100,000 prize or not, can improve the trajectory of your business. Case in point: Mollie Breen started out as a mathematician at th

Don't Install the Android 12 Beta (Yet)


Lifehacker / 2h
The first Android 12 beta is out now for a range of Android devices, and early impressions are positive. Testers praise the overhauled interface and plethora of helpful tweaks and new features already available in the beta version. The enthusiastic response might have you excited for Android 12, but it’s a good idea… Read more...

The best Google Photos alternatives you may already be paying for


SlashGear / 2h
The big Google Photos change is almost upon us, and if you’ve been enjoying free, unlimited uploads since the cloud storage service launched then you’re about to get an unpleasant surprise. Switching to a paid model will help keep Photos around, Google argues, but the good news is that there’s a decent chance you could already be paying for an … Continue reading

Amazon construction site paused again as another noose found


BBC News - Technology / 2h
The retail giant halted construction of a factory in Connecticut briefly after an eighth noose was found.

The Nerd's Watch: Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Streaming in June


Gizmodo / 2h
Though movie theaters are starting to allow patrons these days, the safer option remains streaming. Those who choose to stay home and stream are constantly rewarded with so much new content it’s mind-boggling. At the start of each month , most streamers— Netflix , Hulu, Amazon, Disney+, and HBO Max —do a little shuffle,… Read more...

The open-source Contributor Covenant is now managed by the Organization for Ethical Source


TechCrunch / 2h
Managing the technical side of open-source projects is often hard enough, but throw in the inevitable conflicts between contributors, who are often very passionate about their contributions, and things get even harder. One way to establish ground rules for open-source communities is the Contributor Covenant , created by Coraline Ada Ehmke back in 2014. Like so many projects in the open-source wor

Utah DOT pilots Blyncsy’s AI-powered road maintenance technology


TechCrunch / 2h
If you drive past potholes and faded lane dividers on your morning commute to work, chances are you’ll continue to see such road blemishes until someone alerts the local department of transportation to the problem by filing a complaint. Utah-based startup Blyncsy wants to help governments be a bit more preemptive than that. The movement and data intelligence company is launching an AI-powered tec

New Microscope Technique Can Peer Inside a Brain Without Surgery


100+Futurism / 3h
A team of scientists just cleared a major hurdle in the path of biological imaging. With a new microscopy technique, they were able to peer four times deeper into a living mouse brain — without needing to cut through the animals’ scalp or skull whatsoever. Typically, microscopes are blocked by the skull, which scatters and blocks light from passing through. That means researchers need to peel bac

Thousands of Unknown Viruses and Bacteria Are Living in Our Subways


Gizmodo / 3h
New research out this week confirms that our subways aren’t just jam-packed with people—they’re also filled to the brim with viruses, bacteria, and other microbes. Using samples from transit stations in 60 countries, scientists have created a microbial atlas of sorts. But though the scientists have discovered lots of… Read more...

How to Make Your Bed Look Finished Without a Million Pillows


Lifehacker / 3h
Working from home since the start of the pandemic, I’ve been forced to grapple continuously with the fact that the other members of my household are total slobs. (Not me; I’m a consummate housekeeper.) And as our crowded apartment has increasingly come to match our disordered lives, I’ve clung to one small bit of… Read more...


Squarespace sees significant share price boost


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Squarespace share price rises by a whopping 25% a month after its direct listing commenced.

Summer Game Fest 2021: everything you need to know


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Here's everything you need to know about Summer Game Fest 2021.

Big Oil finds it hard to ignore pollution amid investor, court pressure


Ars Technica / 3h
What comes up might go back down. (credit: Pete Markham ) Yesterday was a bad day to be an oil company. First, a court in the Netherlands ruled that Royal Dutch Shell needs to slash its emissions more than it had planned in order to meet Paris Agreement targets. The court ordered the oil supermajor to cut carbon pollution by 45 percent by the end of the decade . Next, shareholders of ExxonMobil e

Announcement: Ars is hiring two reporters


Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) We're excited to announce that Ars is hiring! We need a pair of brilliant reporters, one to cover Consumer Technology and the other to report on Innovation . Both are senior roles requiring experience, demonstrated skills, and maybe a battle scar or two. Also, you must be eligible to work in the United States, and you must be comfortable working from

PayPal Will Let Users Transfer Bitcoin to Third-Party Wallets


Gizmodo / 3h
In spite of the environmental and regulatory ills that generally come with crypto as a currency, PayPal’s bitcoin ambitions keep on ramping up. On Wednesday, Jose Fernandez da Ponte—the company’s VP of all things blockchain— confirmed in an interview that PayPal-ers will soon be able to withdraw their crypto into any… Read more...

Breinify announces $11M seed to bring data science to the marketing team


TechCrunch / 3h
Breinify is a startup working to apply data science to personalization, and do it in a way that makes it accessible to nontechnical marketing employees to build more meaningful customer experiences. Today the company announced a funding round totaling $11 million. The investment was led by Gutbrain Ventures and PBJ Capital with participation from Streamlined Ventures, CXO Fund, Amino Capital, Sta

A potential paradise for partiers: the Royalton Chic Suites Cancun Resort and Spa


The Points Guy / 3h
Cancun is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico , which is currently one of the international destinations U.S. citizens can visit without needing a negative COVID-19 test (though you will need a negative test to reenter the United States ). The city’s infamous hotel zone is home to a number of resorts that cater to just about every type of traveler. The Royalton Chic Suites Canc

Agency worker's LinkedIn rant about 'picky' staff leads to job offers


BBC News - Technology / 3h
Lee Moore's post about fellow agency staff is seen by more than four million people.

Driving digital transformation for medical tech companies


MIT Technology Review / 3h
Medical technology and pharmaceutical companies are transitioning beyond biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and equipment to provide comprehensive patient care. The key is to support proactive, predictive, and personalized care delivery and management that is sustainable. This involves enabling better outcomes, improving patient and clinician experience in care pathways, reducing health-care co

The Future Is Velvet Ropes


NYT > Technology / 3h
If digital-world nightclubs get harder to access, we risk missing out on new ideas.

Should You Hold Your Child Back a Grade?


Lifehacker / 3h
As we approach the end of a school year that may be among the most stressful in history for students, teachers, school employees, and parents, many of us are grappling with the severe impacts on the emotional health of our kids and, in some cases, our fears that virtual learning will cause more summer learning loss… Read more...

The CDC finally is backing down from its ‘preposterous’ mask rules for cruise ships


The Points Guy / 3h
You might not have to wear a mask when you cruise this summer after all. In a major tweak to its new health guidelines for cruise ships, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Wednesday said cruisers on vessels where most passengers (95% or more) are vaccinated for COVID-19 won’t be required to wear a mask at any time. On vessels that don’t meet the 95% threshold, cruisers

Coda’s Shishir Mehrotra and Madrona’s S. Somasegar to talk taking on Google on Extra Crunch Live


TechCrunch / 3h
Collaborative software is so hot right now, but the space is also incredibly crowded. It can be hard to rise above the noise, but Coda has managed to do so with $140 million in funding and a valuation topping $600 million. So it should go without saying that we’re excited to hear from Coda CEO Shishir Mehrotra and Madrona investor S. Somasegar, who invested in the company’s Series C round, on an

Dapper Labs backs art hardware startup Infinite Objects in $6 million seed raise


TechCrunch / 3h
The NFT world is all about reshaping the idea of digital ownership, but art hardware startup Infinite Objects sees a big opportunity in making physical copies of those assets as it looks to reshape digital art and collectibles. The startup makes screens that show a single video from a single artist and don’t do anything else. You can’t download apps to the screens or upload your own photos to the

Twitter Spaces will be available for the web, including accessibility features


TechCrunch / 3h
On Wednesday evening, Twitter announced that Spaces — its Clubhouse competitor — will start rolling out for use on the web. Earlier this month, Twitter Spaces became available for any user with more than 600 followers on the iOS or Android apps, and around the same time, Clubhouse finally released its long-awaited Android app . Still, Clubhouse has yet to debut on the web, marking a success for T

Scientists Say This Is the Maximum Human Lifespan


500+Futurism / 3h
Researchers say they’ve figured out the maximum lifespan for humans. They concluded that with perfect health, humans could live to anywhere between 120 and 150 years, as detailed in a study published this week in the journal Nature Communications . Those ages, they say, can only be achieved by humans lucky enough to make it through life without major health issues like cancer or heart disease. It

Panic is an Amazon Prime thriller series that drags The Hunger Games into real life


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The cast of Panic reveal how Amazon Prime Video’s latest teen series draws parallels with properties including The Maze Runner.

Between a rock and a farm raise


TechCrunch / 3h
Something I think that gets lost in the conversation around robotics is just how many different tasks can — and at some point will — be automated. Here I’m talking specifically about agtech. We’ve seen a ton of agricultural robotics come across our desk in recent years, and one of the more remarkable things about it all is just how broad the applications are. There are all of the usual automated

Instacart speeds up grocery orders with ‘Priority Delivery’ option


TechCrunch / 3h
Instacart is speeding up grocery delivery. The company announced today it’s debuting a faster delivery service, “Priority Delivery,” in select markets across the U.S. and Canada, with the aim of attracting customers who would have otherwise quickly run to the store for their smaller orders or more urgent demands. At launch, the service will operate in several larger U.S. metros, and will offer de

Smartwatches Can Predict Your Blood Test Results, Study Finds


Gizmodo / 3h
There’s no shortage of stories in which smartwatches have been credited with saving lives , but it turns out they can also predict the results of your blood tests, according to researchers from Duke University and Stanford University School of Medicine . Read more...


New M. Night Shyamalan trailer for 'Old' leaves, uh, lots of questions


Night Shyamalan Old•
Mashable / 3h
Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks? Well, actually, the trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's new movie Old showcases many of the classic tropes we've come to expect from his previous works. Despite having more of a horror flavor than some of his most recent titles (they even got the kid from Hereditary ), a magical and unexplainable mystery still remains at the center of this film releasing in

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is surprisingly old-school


SlashGear / 3h
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a tiny tablet with low-end specs and a nearly-newest version of Android. This tablet has an 8.7-inch TFT tablet with 1340 x 800 pixel resolution with 60Hz refresh rate. This is the sort of tablet you buy if you want a simple, yet updated tablet-sized presentation of Android from Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy … Continue reading

Jaw-dropping Galactic Center image could show the key to birthing stars


SlashGear / 3h
A mesmerizing new image at the frothing heart of the Milky Way have ignited new questions about the interplay of magnetic fields and superheated gases deep within our home galaxy. The new Galactic Center panorama taps a vast trove of data both from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the South African MeerKAT radio telescope, and in which plumes of gases … Continue reading

Poor onboarding is the enemy of good hiring


TechCrunch / 3h
Daniel Chait Contributor Daniel Chait is co-founder and CEO of Greenhouse Software , a recruiting software company that automates and simplifies best practices for hiring talent, and co-author of "Talent Makers: How the Best Organizations Win Through Structured and Inclusive Hiring." The world of hybrid work is here, and the usual 10-minute intro call, swag bag and first-day team lunch are just n

Wolves create a “landscape of fear,” slowing deer-car collisions


Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / Getty images ) Deer don't seem to understand that large, fast-moving vehicles can lead to their untimely demise. According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were 1.9 million animal (not just deer) collision claims in the US between July 2019 and the end of June 2020. The ungulates seem to be capable of recognizing other threats, though. Deer under

Russia Blocking Flights That Avoid Belarus’ Airspace?


One Mile at a Time / 3h
We’ll have to mark this as “developing” for now, but it looks like there may be an aviation Cold War brewing… Many countries are imposing sanctions against Belarus, following the country essentially hijacking a Ryanair 737 that was flying between Athens and Vilnius. At this point Belavia has been banned from using European Union airspace, and airlines are also being warned not to use Belarusian a

RevenueCat raises $40M Series B for its in-app subscription platform


TechCrunch / 3h
RevenueCat , a startup offering a series of tools for developers of subscription-based apps, has raised $40 million in Series B funding, valuing its business at $300 million, post-money. Founded by developers who understood the difficulties in scaling a subscription app firsthand, RevenueCat’s software development kit (SDK) solution gives companies the tools they need to build a subscription busi

American Airlines Improves Upgrade Benefit For Alaska Airlines Top Elites


View from the Wing / 3h
Starting today, Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K members and a companion are eligible for same day space available complimentary upgrades on "500-Mile eligible short haul markets." That is, most domestic, Canada, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean flights. Up until now they've been offered 'day of departure upgrades' at check-in, if those are available, but not added to the airport upgrade standby

Calling all Yinzers, TechCrunch is (virtually) headed to Pittsburgh!


TechCrunch / 3h
We’ve had a blast meeting new folks in different cities this year and we’re keeping the train rolling. We learned quite a bit about what’s happening now in Miami and got up to speed on what’s been happening in the great city of Detroit . Up next? Pittsburgh. Register for free the event here. That’s right, on June 29th, the TechCrunch City Spotlight is heading to The Iron City. The River City. Bli

OnePlus’s Wellpaper App Is a Stylish Way of Keeping Tabs on Your Smartphone Addiction


Gizmodo / 3h
With the pandemic making people even more reliant on tech for work and education, OnePlus is hoping to improve our digital wellbeing with a clever (and free) new app for Android phones. Read more...

The Walmart Memorial Day sales event is live: see the best deals happening now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Walmart Memorial Day sales event is live, and we're rounding up the best deals on TVs, laptops, furniture, and more.

Amazon's latest Xbox deals are offering digital games starting at $4.99


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Amazon's Xbox deals are offering big savings on some older favorites this week.

We're Speeding Toward Climate Hell, UN Warns


Gizmodo / 3h
The world may surpass the key 1.5-degree-Celsius (2.7-degree-Fahrenheit) global warming threshold within the next five years, a major new outlook on climate trends shows. It’s the latest sign that we’re speeding toward the grim future that climate scientists have warned about for years unless we change course. Read more...

Uber’s Union Deal in the UK Doesn’t Mean Its Battles Are Over


Wired / 3h
The company’s first-ever union agreement could distract from more changes that need to happen, in both the gig economy and governments.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 12.4-inch Android tablet may be best at basics


SlashGear / 4h
Samsung has a new “FE” device in their lineup – this time it’s a tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (Fan Edition) is effectively the same size as the Galaxy Tab S7+, but with slightly less extravagant specifications. It doesn’t have the same 120Hz display, it doesn’t have quite as powerful a processor, and it has the bare minimum … Continue reading

Stay at these 10 most wish-listed family-friendly Airbnbs with your Chase Sapphire Reserve


The Points Guy / 4h
Summer’s right around the corner, and the prospect of travel is looking much more optimistic than it did a year ago. With the European Union finally agreeing to open borders to vaccinated travelers, you may be able to visit some of your favorite countries sooner than you expected. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter and check out our beginner’s guide. We’ve taken Airbnb’s top

Filtered.ai closes $7M in funding to accelerate its technical hiring service


TechCrunch / 4h
Boston-based Filtered.ai has raised a $7 million round to accelerate its hiring cadence, and built out the go-to-market model for its its engineering and developer-focused hiring service, it recently announced. TechCrunch caught up with the company to discuss not only why it decided to leave bootstrapping behind, but also to dig into how its service could widen the market for some technical roles

Rivian delays deliveries of the R1T Launch Edition by one month


TechCrunch / 4h
Rivian said that deliveries of the R1T Launch Edition, the limited edition release of its first series of “electric adventure vehicles,” will be delayed by a month, according to an update on its website. Customers who preordered can now expect to start receiving their pickup trucks in July instead of June, with Launch Edition deliveries to be completed by Spring 2022. The change was first spotted

mmhmm, the video conferencing software, kicks off summer with a bunch of new features


TechCrunch / 4h
mmhmm , the communications platform developed by Phil Libin and the All Turtles team, is getting a variety of new features. According to Libin, there are parts of video communication today that can not only match what we get in the real world, but exceed it. That’s how this next iteration of mmhmm is meant to deliver. The new headline feature is mmhmm Chunky, which allows the presenter to break u

Australian startup Pyn raises $8M seed to bring targeted communication in-house


TechCrunch / 4h
Most marketers today know how to send targeted communications to customers, and there are many tools to help, but when it comes to sending personalized in-house messages, there aren’t nearly as many options. Pyn , an early-stage startup based in Australia, wants to change that, and today it announced an $8 million seed round. Andreessen Horowitz led the investment with help from Accel and Ryan Sa


How to Feel at Home in a New City


Lifehacker / 4h
It’s never easy to move to a new city. Though there are lots of great reasons to relocate—a new job, a relationship, graduate school, cheaper rent, a thirst for adventure—relocating to an unfamiliar place can be disorienting and isolating. You’ll have to navigate a new grocery store, learn a new street map, and scope… Read more...

M. Night Shyamalan's New Trailer for Old Gets Old Fast


Gizmodo / 4h
I don’t want to drag a new M. Night Shyamalan movie. I really don’t. Yeah, he made some stinkers, but many are fine, and a few are genuine hits. His new, terribly titled movie Old looks like it could be in the second category—it’s just that the trailer overstays its welcome a bit. Read more...

How to Check the Pollen Count in Your Area


How-To Geek / 4h
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you know the impact high pollen levels can have. Thankfully, using your smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can monitor the pollen count in your area and be better prepared. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE release date, price, specs, news and features


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, an affordable version of the Tab S7 and a solid iPad Air rival, is finally here.

Watch the Rock and Emily Blunt risk it all in the action-packed 'Jungle Cruise' trailer


Mashable / 4h
Nature truly is healing, because dumb summer blockbusters are back, baby! In the latest Disney vehicle releasing in July 30, there's what appears to an army of the undead, leopards, lots of unnecessary slow-mo, explosions, and [ checks notes ] a tank manned by Jesse Plemmons? Whatever the heck it is Emily Blunt and the Rock are getting into on this Amazon river ride, sign us up. You can catch Jun

Twitter Calls on Indian Government to Respect Free Speech


1KNYT > Technology / 4h
After India targeted posts criticizing its response to the pandemic, the social media platform decried what it called “intimidation tactics.”

Hilton extends expiring free night certificates through January 2022


The Points Guy / 4h
If you’re excited to redeem your Hilton free night award but haven’t had a chance to do much trip planning, here’s some great news: Hilton is extending all free night awards set to expire on Aug. 31 until Jan. 3, 2022. This is very positive news if you’ve been dreading the upcoming deadline and needed more time to put your free nights to proper use. As a reminder, Hilton issues free weekend night

Exxon and Chevron Got Their Teeth Kicked In, But Shareholders Won’t Finish the Job


Gizmodo / 4h
To say Tuesday was a bad day for Big Oil is an understatement. Chevron and Exxon, the two largest oil companies in the U.S., got rolled by their own investors . Read more...

Nintendo Switch “Pro” release tipped by Halloween


Nintendo Switch September•
SlashGear / 4h
The next Nintendo Switch was tipped for release in the year 2021, complete with a higher price and replacement plans for the original. The Nintendo Switch Lite is tipped to remain available at the same time as the new Nintendo Switch, while the original device is planned for retirement over an extended period of time. The new Nintendo Switch is … Continue reading

Goal Zero Venture 35 and 75 pair portable power with IP67


SlashGear / 4h
Goal Zero has upgraded two of its most popular portable batteries, with the Venture 35 and 75 wrapping their li-ion hearts with a sturdier casing and more flexible ports. Successors to the old Venture 30 and 70, the new models start at under $70 and include convenience features like a built-in LED flashlight. The big difference for 2021, though, is … Continue reading

Spirit Airlines adds 6 routes to its 2 newest destinations in latest network update


The Points Guy / 4h
It’s a celebratory day at Spirit Airlines. Spirit Airlines is adding two pins to its route map on Thursday — Louisville (SDF) and St. Louis (STL) — with inaugural flights taking off from both cities in the morning. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! But that’s not all. In addition to its first tranche of routes from those cities, Spirit is al

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti price, release date and specs – everything we know


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
With the RTX 3070 Ti launch rumored to be on the horizon, we'll run through everything we know about the highly anticipated GPU.

Disney Plus' next big movie is Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The next big Disney Plus movie has a new trailer - and it looks like Indiana Jones crossed with Pirates of the Caribbean.

Base wants to help you end your frustrating health problems


Engadget / 4h
Identify and address issues with sleep, stress, sex drive, energy and more using data and science.

NASA Scientist: We Should Take UFOs as Seriously as Mars Research


500+Futurism / 4h
A long-awaited report by Congress’ Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force is set to be released next month — the culmination of years of inquiries by lawmakers and decades of reports of unexplained sightings made by military pilots. Numerous officials have raised concerns over the sightings, arguing that adversaries may be behind them , invading US airspace without our knowledge. And now

Senate committee moves to raise EV tax credit to as much as $12,500


100+Engadget / 4h
The Senate has advanced a bill that would offer EV tax credits as large as $12,500, but only for cars made in the US through unions.

Acorns’ SPAC listing depicts a consumer fintech business with a SaaSy revenue mix


TechCrunch / 4h
Another day, another unicorn public offering. Today it’s Acorns, a consumer fintech service that blends saving and investing into a freemium product. It’s a company that TechCrunch has covered extensively since its birth , including through the pandemic’s impact on its business, both good and bad . The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on Extra Crunch or get The

The Jungle Cruise's New Trailer Is Heavy on Jungle, Light on Cruise


Gizmodo / 5h
In its newest multi-million dollar movie based on an amusement park ride, Disney’s Jungle Cruise is setting sail for one specific location: Indiana. Indiana Jones , that is. Read more...

EU bodies’ use of US cloud services from AWS, Microsoft being probed by bloc’s privacy chief


TechCrunch / 5h
Europe’s lead data protection regulator has opened two investigations into EU institutions’ use of cloud services from U.S. cloud giants, Amazon and Microsoft, under so called Cloud II contracts inked earlier between European bodies, institutions and agencies and AWS and Microsoft. A separate investigation has also been opened into the European Commission’s use of Microsoft Office 365 to assess c


Marriott adds new restrictions to Points Advance — including on existing reservations


The Points Guy / 5h
For many years, Marriott’s Points Advance feature was a great option for award travelers who didn’t have enough points to cover a stay. In short, you could still book an award, even if your Marriott Bonvoy account was short of the required points. You then had until 14 days before your stay to make up the difference. This was particularly appealing to those who wanted to grab standard award rooms

How to Plant a Window Box Garden and Keep It Alive


Lifehacker / 5h
The pandemic-propelled gardening boom has been great for people with a yard, a community garden plot, or even a balcony. But for those of us who have none of the above, outdoor gardening options have been as limited as ever. But there is one avenue for growing things—even in an apartment—that you shouldn’t sleep on:… Read more...

First PCIe 5.0 SSDs could top 10Gbps thanks to this chipset


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Marvell unveils "industry-first" PCIe 5.0 SSD controller range designed to address data center needs.

Sony PlayStation 5 next restock date could be in June again


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Sony PS5 just went for pre-order for its June 7 delivery date, and it seems like Sony is planning to restock again in June which makes it a first.

EA’s Ultimate Team raked in $3k per minute last year


Engadget / 5h
A 'substantial portion' of that came from FIFA Ultimate Team.

Greg, an app for plant lovers, grows $5.4 million in seed funding


TechCrunch / 5h
Before the pandemic rendered us homebound, the houseplant industry was already in bloom . One year sequestered in our homes later, and our living spaces have flourished into our personal indoor gardens. An app that uses machine learning to help people care for their plants, Greg announced today that it has received $5.4 million in seed funding. This round is led by Index with participation from F

Disney Plus devices: what platforms can I watch Disney Plus on?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Eager to get streaming the latest Marvel blockbuster to your iPhone, Roku, or Smart TV? Our guide details which of your devices are compatible with Disney Plus.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE officially announced as stylus-toting iPad Air rival


Samsung Galaxy Tab•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, its new mid-range Android tablet.

Using business intelligence to maximizes sales team performance


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Use data from other departments and APIs to enrich information about leads.

USDA Recalls 65 Tons of Frozen Chicken, So Check If Yours Is Fishy


Lifehacker / 5h
It has been a rough week for poultry. First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had to remind us not to kiss or cuddle live chickens, ducks, and other fowl , as people doing so has been linked to Salmonella outbreaks reported in 43 states. Read more...

Kellogg's Introduces Robotic Vending Machines That Mix and Match Cereals to Create the Perfect Breakfast Bowl


Gizmodo / 5h
Similar to the soda-mixing Coca-Cola Freestyle machines introduced years ago (which were co-created by Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway), Kellogg’s is rolling out a new vending machine called the Kellogg’s Bowl Bot that creates custom mixes of cereals and toppings like fresh fruits and nuts and spits out a… Read more...

How to Automatically Save PowerPoint Presentations to OneDrive


How-To Geek / 5h
If you regularly work on Microsoft PowerPoint, you should consider enabling AutoSave for your presentations. Here’s how you can directly save PowerPoint presentations to OneDrive if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

New reports suggest Amazon Prime Day date of June 21


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The official Prime Day date may have just leaked, with new reports suggesting a kickoff of June 21.

Wow: Belavia Cancels Flights For Months


One Mile at a Time / 5h
Well that escalated quickly… The EU’s sanctions on Belavia Belarusian Airlines The European Union has imposed sanctions against any airline from Belarus. That primarily impacts Belavia Belarusian Airlines, which is the government owned airline of Belarus. With these sanctions, Belavia won’t be able to operate to European Union airports, and also won’t be able to operate in European Union airspace

Acer unveils the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook


Acer Chromebook Intel•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Acer’s annual next@Acer event has given us a glimpse of the laptops, desktops and PCs the company is working on, including the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook.

Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti leak suggests GPU could be as fast as RTX 3090


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Geekbench GPU benchmark is likely to raise a few eyebrows – and maybe even questions about the price of the Ti card.

When to Call CPS on Another Parent—and When Not To


Lifehacker / 5h
Making the decision to call Child Protective Services (CPS) on another parent is not a decision most of us would ever arrive at lightly. We may be afraid of retaliation—or we may be fearful that we’re wrong and about to make someone’s life unnecessarily scary or stressful. But there are times when it is our obligation… Read more...

Apple M1 chips contain a security bug that is next to impossible to fix


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Apple has acknowledged the vulnerability that can only be fixed with a change at the silicon level.

Marriott Guts Points Advance Feature In Totally Reasonable Change


View from the Wing / 5h
For years members have been able to take advantage of a very generous Marriott policy that allows locking in awards in unlimited quantity just in case you want them later. They've tamped down on this a little bit over time, but not a lot. And since booking awards at hotels where there's limited space hurts other members by keeping them from redeeming awards, I don't have a real problem with their

This epic new cruise ship slide will be one for the record books


The Points Guy / 5h
There soon will be a new longest slide at sea. At least, that’s the world from MSC Cruises . The fast-growing line this week boasted in a tweet that a giant new vessel it has on order for delivery in 2022 would have a dry slide for the record books. “Say hello to the longest, [state-of-the-art] dry slide at sea,” the line said in a tweet that also included a digitally rendered video of a massive,


Airspace Link raises $10M to make drones safer for both operators and communities


TechCrunch / 5h
Airspace Link is today announcing it raised a $10 million Series A from Altos Ventures, Thales, and others. The Detroit, Michigan-based startup anticipates using the additional funds to expand its domestic offering and expand overseas. CEO Michael Healander explains to TechCrunch that the company sees airspaces as digital infrastructure lacking critical regulations. “Today you have rules and regu

Acer's Triton 500 SE packs gaming power in a more refined body


Engadget / 5h
The Triton 500 SE packs plenty of power into a less showy chassis.

Acer's new Chromebook lineup includes one with a giant 17.3-inch screen


Acer Chromebook Intel•
Engadget / 5h
Ahead of Computex next week, Acer is announcing a slew of new laptops, including a set of four new Chromebooks. Easily the most unusual of the batch is Acer's Chromebook 317, which includes a massive 17.3-inch display.

Acer upgrades its ConceptD laptop line with Intel 11th-Gen chips


Engadget / 5h
Acer has given its ConceptD creator notebook lineup a refresh, equipping the latest models with Intel's 11th-gen H-series processors.

Acer and SpatialLabs team up for glasses-free 3D for professionals


Engadget / 5h
It's designed to enable 3D model makers to check their designs before sending them to be rendered.

Acer's Swift X has RTX 30-series graphics in a slender body


Engadget / 5h
The Swift X offers flagship build-to-order specs in a more austere body.

Acer Just Unleashed a Slew of New Gaming PCs Headlined By Its Most Sophisticated Laptops Yet


Gizmodo / 5h
Acer just announced a dizzying number of new systems, including a big refresh to its gaming portfolio. Read more...

Acer's New Laptop Lineup Includes an Absolutely Giant Chromebook


Acer Chromebook Intel•
Gizmodo / 5h
Acer announced an absolute ton of new laptops today. The lineup includes a host of productivity-focused machines, with some specifically tuned for mobile creators, and there are also some new Acer Chromebooks, including the Chromebook Spin 713 with the latest Intel processors . Read more...

Acer’s latest TravelMate P6 and Swift X ultrabooks are made for travel


SlashGear / 5h
Acer has introduced its new TravelMate P6 ultrabook models, including a flexible version with a 360-degree hinge. As well, the company is back with the Swift X, an ultraportable laptop packing AMD processors and NVIDIA graphics. These laptops, which are designed for professionals who need to work while traveling, are joined by a new 5G mobile router. Acer TravelMate P6 … Continue reading

Acer Predator Triton and Helios gaming laptops launch with 5G accessories


Acer Predator Triton 500•
SlashGear / 5h
In addition to its new gaming desktops and monitors, Acer has introduced its latest gaming laptop and accessories lineup, including the Predator Helios 500 and Predator Triton 500 SE models. In addition to the laptops, the company has launched the Predator Connect X5 5G CPE router, the Predator Connect D5 5G dongle, and the Predator Cestus Gaming Mouse 335. Acer … Continue reading

Acer Predator desktop gaming expands with RTX 30 and massive monitors


SlashGear / 5h
A set of new gigantic monitors and an updated set of gaming desktop machines were announced this week by Acer. In the display department, three new Acer Predator monitors came in at 28-inches (with 155Hz refresh rate overclocked), 37.5-inches (overclocked at 175Hz), and a whopping 42.5-inches. Acer’s Predator Orion 3000 and Nitro 50 gaming desktop lines were given a refresh, … Continue reading

Acer ConceptD notebooks bring NVIDIA RTX to creative forms


SlashGear / 5h
This week the Acer ConceptD Creator Notebook lineup got updates to the newest in new processors from Intel and NVIDIA. If you’ve never seen these notebooks before, they’re Acer’s best and brightest notebooks and convertable notebooks made for creative output. Today we’re looking at the ConceptD 3, Concept D3 Exel, ConceptD 5, and ConceptD 7 Ezel. The “Ezel” notebooks can … Continue reading

Acer’s SpatialLabs is glasses-free 3D in a prototype laptop


SlashGear / 5h
Acer wants to bring stereoscopic 3D to laptops, with a new SpatialLabs display that promises to float graphics right out of a laptop’s screen without demanding you wear special glasses to see them. The system instead combines a switchable lenticular lens screen with an eye-tracking camera, all fitted into a prototype ConceptD notebook. 3D certainly isn’t new, and neither are … Continue reading

Acer’s 2021 Chromebook range includes a 17-inch screen and Thunderbolt 4


SlashGear / 5h
The Chromebook space is getting crowded, but Acer thinks its quartet of new Chrome OS notebooks can still stand out, particularly its industry-first 17-inch model. Spanning prices from just $269.99 through to $699.99, the new 2021 Chromebooks also embrace the high-end, with some models getting Intel Evo verification and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Acer Chromebook 317: For big screen fans The … Co

Roman Space Telescope will investigate dark matter using supernovae


SlashGear / 6h
NASA is talking a bit about the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The telescope will be used to view thousands of supernovae spread across vast stretches of time and space. Astronomers intend to use the observations to solve several cosmic mysteries and provide astronomers a window into the distant past of the universe. The supernova study conducted by the … Continue reading

Bugatti made a smartwatch


SlashGear / 6h
You might expect Bugatti drivers to have some lavish, limited-edition Swiss horologic masterpiece on their wrist as they pilot their Chiron, but a new Bugatti smartwatch range could upend that. Handiwork of the automaker and VIITA, the new trio of round-screen wearables promises to track your body’s response as you floor the accelerator. There’s acceleration, GPS tracking, and blood oxygen … Cont

Marvel's Secret Invasion Show Recruits Another Mysterious Star


Gizmodo / 6h
Mark Strong says not to expect Doctor Sivana and Mr. Mind in Shazam Fury of the Gods . Jeffrey Wright talks What If? ’s Watcher. Plus more Dexter teases, The Blob reboot hits legal woes, and Nancy Drew faces Evil Nancy Drew . To me, my spoilers! Read more...

Next-gen Bird Three scooter comes with bigger battery and better software


TechCrunch / 6h
Bird is rolling out a next-generation scooter with a bigger, longer-range battery and a diagnostic monitoring system to New York and Berlin this summer, as the micromobility startup seeks out ways to improve its margins and ultimately become profitable. The Bird Three, which is already available in Tel Aviv, is designed to last longer and require less maintenance as well as improve comfort and sa

Homeward secures $371M to help people make all-cash offers on houses


Homeward $371M Cash•
TechCrunch / 6h
Trying to buy a house in a competitive market is perhaps one of the most stressful things an adult can go through. Competing with a bunch of people all putting offers on a house that fly off the market in a matter of days is not fun. One startup that is trying to give home buyers a competitive edge by giving them a way to offer all cash on a home has just raised a boatload of money to help it kee

Travel is back: JetBlue will give this regional airport its first flights in nearly a year


The Points Guy / 6h
There’s another hopeful sign that the travel industry is healing from the pandemic. JetBlue president Joanna Geraghty was in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Wednesday to announce that the New York-based carrier would at long last resume service there. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! JetBlue returning to a small airport in central Massachusett


How to Pin Websites as Apps on the Mac Dock


How-To Geek / 6h
There are some websites like Netflix or Twitter that you might want to turn into “apps” with a direct Dock icon on your Mac. Using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, it’s easy to do. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Marriott Bonvoy Adjusts Points Advance Feature


One Mile at a Time / 6h
Marriott Bonvoy has made a change to its Points Advance program. While some people won’t be happy about this, I think it’s a totally fair change, and if anything it’ll be a positive development for many members. What is the Marriott Points Advance feature? For some context, Marriott Bonvoy has a Points Advance feature, whereby members can make an award reservation at a hotel even if they don’t ye

PS5 stock may soon become easier to find - here's why


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
PS5 stock in the UK could be easier to obtain, thanks to a new plan from Sony.

Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones drop to a low of $149 on Amazon


Engadget / 6h
Beats' Solo Pro wireless headphones re on sale for $149 at Amazon, a record low for the online store.

The Apple Magic Keyboard just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Apple Magic Keyboard deals don't come around too often, so this record low price is certainly worth celebrating.

Western Digital unveils new SanDisk professional line-up


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
WD has offloaded professional-grade G-Drive products to the new SanDisk Professional series.

NASA’s autonomous lunar vehicle will be made by GM and Lockheed Martin


Engadget / 6h
NASA has picked General Motors and Lockheed Martin to build the lunar terrain vehicle for its Artemis Moon mission.

Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO2 boasts video game styling and trick aerodynamics


SlashGear / 6h
Last April, Lamborghini Squadra Corse teased us with its newest Huracan-based track car. And now, Lamborghini has fully unveiled the Huracan Super Trofeo EVO2, the highest performance version ever created for the 2022 Super Trofeo championship. “Seven years have passed since we introduced the first Huracan Super Trofeo at Pebble Beach, and now Squadra Corse is adding a new chapter … Continue read

The Case for Peeling Garlic Before You Roast It


Lifehacker / 6h
I love the drama of serving a whole head of roasted garlic . It’s a little parcel of flavor that never fails to impress, but extracting the cloves can be a little messy (even with a pickle fork ), and (unless you use an air fryer ) roasting it to that soft and spreadable stage takes at least 50 minutes. Read more...

Nintendo's ‘Game Builder Garage’ is a powerful and complex game creation tool


Engadget / 6h
Nintendo's upcoming 'Game Builder Garage' hopes to teach kids the fundamentals of good game design.

This Solar Crypto Mine Plan Is Stranger Than Fiction


Gizmodo / 6h
A Montana crypto empire wants to build out one of the nation’s largest solar projects, promising it will power a technological revolution in the state. But some residents are worried about the impact the project could have on their community–and it brings up a question of whether installing huge renewable energy… Read more...

Dying Light 2 release date, trailers, news and rumors


Techland Dying Light 2•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Here's everything we know so far about Dying Light 2: Staying Human.

Security teams are turning off alerts due to overload


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The IT security department is often burnt-out, affecting their lives in, and outside work, report finds.

Nintendo's gonna teach kids how to make games on a Switch


Mashable / 6h
Game Builder Garage feels like a crucial step forward for Nintendo. There were some chuckles directed at the company's Labo experiment, with its focus on folding cardboard and using physical objects assembled by players themselves to enhance simple games. But those paper creations belie an energizing leap for a company that has traditionally leaned hardest on its intensely familiar stable of belo

The Many Identity Crises of Sonic the Hedgehog


Sega Sonic Ultimate•
Wired / 6h
Sega's beloved speedster arrived on the scene 30 years ago. Since then, he's gone through numerous transformations—not all for the better.

A Never-Before-Seen Wiper Malware Is Hitting Israeli Targets


Wired / 6h
The malicious code, which masquerades as ransomware, appears to come from a hacking group with ties to Iran.

2021 Jaguar XF First Drive: It’s what’s inside that counts


SlashGear / 6h
Sometimes the answer to a problem is right in front of you, and in the case of the 2021 Jaguar XF sports sedan I mean that literally. Sole remaining sedan in the automaker’s US line-up, the XF has to ace both the luxury and the engagement benchmarks at a time when consumer appetite continues to swing to SUVs, and when … Continue reading

How to Update an iPad


How-To Geek / 6h
If you own an Apple iPad, it’s good to know whether you’re using the latest version of the iPad operating system (called “iPadOS”). Here’s how to check—and how to update if there is a new version available. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

30 Games That Are Perfect for a Long Weekend


How-To Geek / 6h
You’ve got a long weekend coming up and nothing to do? Sounds like the perfect opportunity to settle into a really great game. Whether they’re about exploring far-off worlds or deep, intricate narratives, these games are short enough you can beat them in just a few days. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Warming in the lower atmosphere may be more significant than expected


SlashGear / 6h
Research conducted at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has found something that may surprise many people. According to climate scientists and contributors on the project, satellite measurements of the troposphere temperature may have underestimated global warming over the last four decades. The troposphere is the lowest region of the atmosphere. In the new research, scientists st


What's New on Amazon Prime Video in June 2021


Lifehacker / 6h
In 2002, Oscar-winning Italian actor Roberto Benigni, who’d earlier found worldwide acclaim with, of all things, a sugar-coated chronicle of the horrors of the Holocaust , produced his most harrowing film yet: A live-action version of his home country’s most beloved children’s novel The Adventures of Pinocchio in which… Read more...

Swoon: Retro American Airlines Bar Carts For Sale


One Mile at a Time / 6h
This might be the snazziest thing related to American Airlines that I’ve ever seen… Bordbar’s new retro American Airlines bar cart Bordbar is a Cologne, Germany, based company that any aviation geek should appreciate. The company produces airplane trolleys that you can proudly display in your home or office. They’re not cheap, but they’re high quality and ridiculously beautiful. While the company

NatWest launches 'urgent' cryptocurrency scam alert


500+BBC News - Technology / 7h
A warning on NatWest's banking app warns customers to beware of cryptocurrency scams.

Legality of collecting faces online challenged


BBC News - Technology / 7h
Clearview AI has a huge database of three billion images collected from the web.

Linksys' New WiFi 6E Mesh Router Is Wildly Fast, but You Should Wait


Gizmodo / 7h
Although it was beaten to market by Asus’ newest ROG Rapture router , the Linksys Atlas Max 6E was actually the first WiFi 6E-certified router, having earned the distinction on Jan. 14 . That means it’s also the first mesh router to garner the certification. It promises exceptional throughput, and you can expect to see… Read more...

The complete guide to booking all-inclusive hotels with American Airlines Vacations


The Points Guy / 7h
These days, all-inclusive resorts are popular with travelers looking for a relaxing getaway from work-from-home life. There are plenty of different ways to book one of these resorts. You can use points and miles to cover a package , book independently by piecing together your own itinerary or use an airline vacation portal. The latter can be a convenient booking method since you can bundle your r

Clearview AI's facial recognition tech comes under fire in Europe


Engadget / 7h
Privacy groups in Europe have filed complaints against Clearview AI for allegedly breaking privacy laws by scraping billions of photos from social media sites.

BenQ GS2 portable smart projector launched in India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The BenQ GS2 portable smart speaker runs on Android and is highly portable at just 1.6 Kgs in weight.

OnePlus to launch U1S LED TV series and TV camera in India soon


OnePlus 40Y1 India•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
OnePlus is set to launch a new U1S LED series of TV along with a webcam device in India, according to a report.

Forging a path to a cookieless future


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
How trust became the most valuable currency of a cookieless world?

Massive eVTOL aircraft concept can haul 40 people


SlashGear / 7h
We’ve talked about several prototype or concept electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft over the months. Typically these aircraft haul two people and are designed for mobility in an urban environment. A new startup based in New York called Kelekona has unveiled a new concept eVTOL aircraft that is essentially a flying bus. The aircraft concept the company envisions … Continue readi

We got our first ride in the electric Lucid Air sedan


Ars Technica / 7h
The Lucid Air looks superficially the same as the early prototype we saw in 2017, but much has changed. [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ] Volkswagen provided flights to Jacksonville and three nights in a hotel so we could attend the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Back in 2017, I got my first face-to-face encounter with a Lucid Air , when the startup electr

Boxed | Micro-Living


Popular Mechanics / 7h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Apple could be about to delve into 'alternative currencies'


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Jobhunters with knowledge of alternative payments encouraged to apply.

Xiaomi apparently never rests, with two more cheap phones available now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Note 10 5G are now on sale, though they're mainly competing with other Xiaomi phones.

Oppo Reno 6 release date, price, specs and what you need to know


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Oppo Reno 6 series has been officially unveiled, and here's what you need to know.

The UK is sabotaging its own plan to decarbonize heating


Engadget / 7h
Air Source Heat Pumps offer a more energy-efficient way to heat your home. So why aren't we all buying them?

How Logic Gates Work: OR, AND, XOR, NOR, NAND, XNOR, and NOT


How-To Geek / 7h
Logic gate: a cool term, but what does it mean? This article will introduce the concept of a logic gate as well as describe how each specific logic gate (OR, AND, XOR, NOR, NAND, XNOR, and NOT) works. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

SimpliSafe Is a Hassle-Free Way to Secure Your Home


Wired / 7h
Is this home monitoring ecosystem really simple and safe? We tried it out for six months.

How Many People Die When Polluters Exceed Their Limits?


Wired / 7h
A new report tallies the death toll from excess emissions by looking at air pollution and spikes in local ozone levels.


The future of remote work is a lot like living in a video game


Mashable / 7h
Read more... More about Vr , Remote Work , Tech , and Vr Ar

We worked in a VR office for a few months and didn't totally hate it


Mashable / 7h
Thanks to lockdown-related travel restrictions, our deputy tech editor Joseph Volpe never had a chance to meet his East Coast co-workers...so he hatched a plan to do it virtually. He convinced tech reporters Brenda Stolyar and Alex Perry to don Quest 2 virtual reality headsets and join him in Spatial , an app that lets you collaborate and remotely work within a virtual office. Things didn't go ex

Another Karen Melts Down At The Airport


View from the Wing / 7h
In a video going viral in social media, an American Airlines passenger being confronted by law enforcement demands to see "the manager of the airport!" The woman says her name is Teri Ann, but we all know her as Karen. Continue reading ...

I just took my first flight in 453 days and it was amazing


100+The Points Guy / 7h
OK, nothing about my trip was amazing. Yet, the fact that I was even taking it was. After 453 days of being grounded, I was finally in the air again. It was just a two-night trip to Texas to meet with some folks at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines . But it was so much more to me. Back in 2019, I flew 49 flight segments totaling 61,580 miles in the air. My average stage length was just 1,2

Gear4’s new kid-friendly iPad case has an antimicrobial shield


SlashGear / 7h
Kids and tablets can be a distraction or a recipe for expensive repairs, meaning a case is a necessity not a nicety. While the popularity of Apple’s iPad means it’s not short of options there for protection – both from the Cupertino company itself and many third-parties – Gear4 believes its new Orlando iPad case has an edge. It’s designed … Continue reading

How to Make Your Raspberry Pi Look Like Windows or macOS


How-To Geek / 7h
Give your Raspberry Pi a makeover with Twister OS. It’s a Linux distribution with built-in one-click theming that imitates Windows and macOS operating systems. There are modern and retro options: For example, you can choose Windows 10-, Windows 7-, Windows XP-, or Windows 95-style themes. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Mark Wahlberg sci-fi movie 'Infinite' will stream on Paramount+ on June 10th


Engadget / 7h
Mark Wahlberg's 'Infnite' is heading skipping theaters to head straight to Paramount+ on June 10th.

Friends: The Reunion is little more than a fancy DVD extra – but maybe that's enough


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Friends: The Reunion brings the cast back together for the first time in 17 years for what amounts to an elaborate clip show package.

James Bond to stay on the big screen after Amazon deal


BBC News - Technology / 7h
What does Amazon's $8.45bn deal to buy MGM mean for 007 and the studio's other films and TV shows?

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition ups the style


SlashGear / 8h
Toyota has revealed a new Bronze Edition of the Highlander SUV. The Bronze Edition is only available on the hybrid version of the SUV and is offered in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. The only difference between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition and other hybrid versions of the SUV is the trim package. Bronze Edition comes in two … Continue reading

Get Set For Summer With These Limited-Time Memorial Day Deals


Futurism / 8h
Our Memorial Day Sale is from May 27th to June 2nd, and it comes with some deep discounts on products that make life at home a little better, whether you need relief from an intense home workout, get some better sleep, or understand you and your furry friends’ genetics. Bamboo Comfort Luxury Sheet Set (Grey/Queen) Bamboo textiles are made from a renewable, eco-friendly blend. The sheets pictured

Zoom for iPad is getting a major expansion


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Using Zoom on Apple's new iPads is set to get a whole lot easier.

This ultra-cool GeForce RTX 3090 has the largest fans ever used on a Zotac GPU


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Zotac is introducing some goodies ahead of Computex 2021, with a performance-optimized RTX 3090 and a new Magnus One desktop PC

Dying Light 2 release date may have been leaked


Dying Light 2 December•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Ahead of the Dying Light 2 event later today, the game's release may have just been leaked by an advert.

Why Wyndham is now my new favorite Capital One transfer partner


The Points Guy / 8h
There was a lot to like when Capital One announced a refresh of its Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card , including new features, benefits and the addition of transfer partners — some with an improved 1:1 transfer ratio. But one of those travel partners specifically caught my eye: Wyndham. The Wyndham Rewards program is now a 1:1 transfer partner (formerly was 2:1.5) with Capital One and it’s

The Morning After: Amazon is buying MGM for $8.45 billion


Engadget / 8h
The retailer is trying to acquire franchises like Robocop, The Hobbit and James Bond.

Twitter Spaces is now available on web browser


SlashGear / 8h
Twitter has announced something that many people will be excited to hear. Starting today, Twitter Spaces is now available on mobile web and desktop web versions of Twitter. The social network says that its focus areas were infrastructure and a UI able to adapt to the user’s screen size. Using Twitter Spaces, people can set reminders for scheduled spaces and … Continue reading

Google's big-screen Nest Hub Max is $50 off at Adorama


Engadget / 8h
Google's Nest Hub Max 10-inch smart display is currently on sale for $180, a discount of $50 on its typical price.

Beats Studio Buds: has LeBron James revealed the rumored wireless earbuds?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
LeBron James stepped out wearing what looks like the rumored Beats Studio Buds in his ears.

Microsoft Outlook update lays foundation for hybrid working future


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Microsoft is rolling out a new Outlook feature that it hopes will smooth the return to the office.


AMD Zen 4 rumor suggests much faster Ryzen CPUs for 2022, and even a 24-core monster


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
What should theoretically be Ryzen 6000 processors could witness a big jump in performance levels.

Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE 5G is official, and it’ll be cheaper than a OnePlus 9


OnePlus Nord India•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
TechRadar spoke to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on the company’s new OnePlus Nord ‘Core Edition’ and Nord N200 5G.

The evolution of 5G technology relies on data


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Why businesses need to make use of data in order to gain a competitive advantage.

Instagram and Facebook users can now finally hide like counts - here's how


Facebook Instagram•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Both apps are slowly rolling out the feature to all users

Ada Health closes $90M Series B led by Leaps by Bayer


Ada Health Bayer AI•
TechCrunch / 8h
The digital health space continues cooking on gas: Berlin-based Ada Health has closed a $90M Series B round of funding led by Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment arm of the German multinational pharma giant, Bayer AG. Other investors in the round include Samsung Catalyst Fund, Vitruvian Partners, Inteligo Bank, F4 and Mutschler Ventures. The startup last raised around four years’ ago, reporting

Oops: Belavia’s 2.5 Hour Flight From Minsk To Nowhere


100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
I feel bad for the passengers and crew, but otherwise this seems well deserved? Belavia’s flight to Barcelona didn’t go as planned Belavia is the government owned airline of Belarus . Yesterday (May 26, 2021), Belavia flight B2869 was supposed to operate from Minsk (MSQ) to Barcelona (BCN) with 54 people onboard. The scheduled ~1,480 mile flight was operated by an Embraer E195LR, though it didn’t

Microservices: hot air or foundation of the future?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Microservices are a hot topic, but are they right for you?

Here’s another hint at what the new Windows 10 theme will look like


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A new icon has been spotted which gives us yet another clue about what Windows 10 will look like in the future.

New startup Breeze Airways takes flight today with inaugural flight from Florida


200+The Points Guy / 8h
After years of speculation and patient waiting, the day is finally here: Breeze Airways will join the roster of U.S. airlines The start-up, mid-market budget carrier is scheduled to make its inaugural flight today, leaving Tampa at 10:30 a.m. ET, bound for Charleston, South Carolina. The debut caps months of waiting for the airline, the latest effort by serial airline entrepreneur and JetBlue fou

Your Grandma's Tube TV Is the Hottest Gaming Tech


Wired / 8h
Thanks to a retro gaming renaissance, enthusiasts are scouring online marketplaces for 20-year-old CRTs.

When Driving Is (Partially) Automated, People Drive More


Wired / 8h
A study finds that users of advanced driver-assistance systems drive 4,888 more miles per year than similar drivers without the feature.

Wayflyer raises $76M to provide ‘revenue-based’ financing to e-commerce merchants


eCommerce Wayflyer $76M•
TechCrunch / 8h
Wayflyer , a revenue-based financing platform for e-commerce merchants, has raised $76 million in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital. “Partners” of DST Global, QED Investors, Speedinvest and Zinal Growth — the family office of Guillaume Pousaz (founder of Checkout.com ) — also put money in the round. The raise comes just after Wayflyer raised $100 million in debt funding to support

2022 Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback S Line Black Edition has a sportier vibe


SlashGear / 8h
Presales for the 2022 Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback S Line Black Edition have begun in Germany and Europe. In typical Audi fashion, the S Line Black Edition trim comes with aggressive blacked-out accents for the front grille, side mirrors, and wheels. Additionally, it also gets black e-tron badges, black Audi rings, dark tinted rear windows, orange brake calipers. Inside, … Continue reading

NHS plans to share UK patient records with third parties


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
NHS set to share anonymized details of all 55 million registered patients with third-parties.

Slow VPN? Here’s How to Make It Faster


How-To Geek / 9h
Virtual private networks are great tools, but they all have one problem: They slow down your connection. However, they shouldn’t bring it down to a crawl. If you’re suffering from agonizingly slow speeds while connected to your VPN, here are a few things you can do to fix the problem. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Tesla has installed over 200,000 Powerwall home batteries


Engadget / 9h
Despite issues with its Solar Roof, Tesla's Powerwall has apparently been a hot-selling item over the last year.

This new SIM only deal from Three secures you an impressive 30GB for £10/pm


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
SIM only deals can quickly rack up costs but this offer from Three stays affordable with 30GB of data for £10 a month.

MIT developed a robotic finger able to sense buried items


SlashGear / 9h
Researchers at MIT have developed a new slender robotic finger designed to sense buried items. The tech uses tactile sensing to identify objects underground, and researchers believe it could one day be used to help disarm landmines and inspect buried cables. Researchers say identifying buried items in granular material like sand is very difficult. Identifying objects in granular material with … C

That Viral Photo of 'Roundmeal' Macaroni and Beef Product Is Totally Fake


Gizmodo / 9h
Have you seen that photo of a product called “Roundmeal,” the “protein-blasted” macaroni and beef product? The image has been making the rounds on Twitter and Reddit over the past 24 hours with people expressing both their disgust and delight at this weird food. But you’ll be sad (or relieved) to learn that it’s… Read more...

Twitter fears for freedom of expression in India


500+BBC News - Technology / 9h
Police visit Twitter offices after it tags a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media".


Chinese hackers posing as the UN Human Rights Council are attacking Uyghurs


100+MIT Technology Review / 9h
Chinese-speaking hackers are masquerading as the United Nations in ongoing cyber-attacks against Uyghurs, according to the cybersecurity firms Check Point and Kaspersky. Researchers identified an attack in which hackers posing as the UN Human Rights Council send a document detailing human rights violations to Uyghur individuals. It is in fact a malicious Microsoft Word file that, once downloaded,

Google Chrome update adds its very own command line feature


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Google is testing an experimental feature that allows users to run commands from the address bar.

KLM Adds Orlando Service With New Triangle Flight


200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced some long haul expansion for this winter, though new destinations aren’t necessarily being added in the way you’d expect. KLM’s winter 2021 intercontinental expansion For the winter 2021 season (which goes from October 31, 2021, to March 26, 2022), KLM will be expanding its network where it expects recovery to be the fastest. The airline is adding service to

Quick – grab this budget Dolby Atmos soundbar with a £100 discount


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The TCL RAY-DANZ soundbar comes with Dolby Atmos support and a wireless subwoofer.

Google to comply with India's IT rules, Twitter seeks 3 months time


Delhi Twitter India•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The new digital rules in India for social media websites, media outlets and OTT services have gone into effect with some companies like Google seeming more amenable, while some like Twitter being more abrasive.

Lime will charge you $6 a month to waive its unlock fees


Engadget / 9h
You'll also be able to reserve an e-bike, electric scooter or moped for up to 30 minutes.

Beats Studio Buds spied in Instagram pics by LeBron James


SlashGear / 9h
It’s no secret that Apple is working on a new audio product for its Beats brand called Beats Studio Buds. What appears to be the first glimpse at the rumored earbuds in the wild has turned up via LeBron James’ Instagram account. The earbuds were first discovered via mentions in tvOS 14.6 beta and iOS 14.6 beta earlier this month. … Continue reading

'Epic action': Cinemas open screens for gamers


BBC News - Technology / 9h
Video game fans bring their console, or hire one and experience playing their games at a new scale.

One Man’s Amazing Journey to the Center of the Bowling Ball


100+Wired / 9h
Mo Pinel spent a career reshaping the ball’s inner core to harness the power of physics. He revolutionized the sport—and spared no critics along the way.

Why COVID vaccines give way better protection than a COVID infection


Mashable / 9h
COVID vaccines give us much better protection than a COVID infection, say infectious disease experts. That's one of many reasons to get a COVID shot , which are rigorously (and continually) tested for safety . The vaccines trigger a significantly more robust immune response than a naturally-acquired infection. Ultimately, this better prepares your body for a real infection, which can ravage the l

Space enthusiast uses TikTok to teach others about the moon, Mars, and beyond


Mashable / 9h
Put yourself in the mind of a 20-year-old college sophomore who's just finished finals. You're ecstatic, probably exhausted, and still bouncing from all the finals-week caffeine. It's also the first summer post-pandemic, when everyone's finally able to leave the house and get up to whatever they want. You probably have some big plans: parties, beach vacations, maybe an international trip? Or what

WebKit security flaw on both iOS and macOS still unpatched by Apple despite available fix


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple continues to ship vulnerable versions of their OS despite a fix being publicly available.

NASA is working on ways to measure moon dust to help fight air pollution


SlashGear / 10h
NASA is planning to put humans back on the surface of the moon with the Artemis missions. Ahead of that mission, the space agency is working on solutions to various problems that arose during the Apollo missions in the past. One of the biggest challenges for some of those Apollo missions was dealing with the dust on the surface of … Continue reading

Sony confirms 'Uncharted 4' is coming to PC


4 PlayStation Sony•
100+Engadget / 10h
Sony revealed that Uncharted 4 is heading to PC and that the PS5 will soon become profitable.

5 things we loved about the 'Friends' reunion


Mashable / 10h
After 17 years and an unfathomable legacy, the cast of Friends reunited for the first time ever for HBO Max's Friends: The Reunion. Friends ran on NBC from 1994 to 2004, and while there has been no official cast reunion since then ( just that iconic selfie ), the show never left the forefront of pop culture. New audiences discovered the world of Rachel, Ross, Joey, Monica, Phoebe, and Chandler th

Sony Xperia 1 III isn't even out yet and we're hearing our first Xperia 1 IV rumors


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apparently Sony is planning to switch out the front-facing camera of the Xperia 1 III when it comes to the Xperia 1 IV.

iPhone 14 could have a stronger, thinner screen


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
An Apple patent details a way to make iPhone screens stronger, while also potentially thinner.

PayPal plans to let you withdraw alternative funds to other users and beyond


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Move will let PayPal and Venmo users send alternative currencies to other people and wallets.

Twitter's live audio Spaces arrive on the web


Engadget / 10h
Twitter Spaces, the live audio feature the company launched in December, is coming to the web.


Sony's next Spider-Man spin-off movie has found its lead star


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Sony Pictures has reportedly cast a former MCU star as the lead in its next Spider-Man spin-off film - but who is it?

How Avaya Spaces delivers secure collaboration that’s a cinch for admins to manage


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Forget multiple apps and logins – Avaya Spaces has everything you need in one place.

The best Lenovo laptops for students, gamers, and business pros


Mashable / 10h
From students and business professionals to gamers and content creators, everyone needs a reliable laptop to help them get things done or make their downtime that much more enjoyable. After all, the last thing you need is for your laptop to crap out on you because it can't handle your high level of multitasking on a busy morning. Or, possibly even worse, it can't handle the latest, greatest video

Find out your dog's breed with this simple DNA kit on sale


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Get more insight into your dog's breed with the DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test , on sale for $52.97 as of May 27 — a total savings of 33%. Whether you got your dog from the shelter or a breeder, it's hard to know the full story of your dog's heritage and history. But with the DNA My Dog Breed Identification Kit , you can find out your dog's unique breed, which can come in handy for h

Give your cookouts a twist with this pizza oven on sale


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Take your pizza game up a notch with the Firepod Portable Multi-Functional Pizza Oven , on sale for 21% off. As of May 27, get one for only $314.97 and start cooking up some pies. Who doesn't love pizza ? It's great for summer gatherings, late-night binges, game days, and everything in between. But rather than settling on basic delivery pizza, you should consider making a pie of your own.

Learn ASL at your own pace with this training bundle on sale


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Learn American Sign Language with the All-in-One American Sign Language Bundle , on sale as of May 27. Get the full 11-course package for only $20. With this all-in-one American Sign Language bundle , you can learn ASL at your own pace in just 13 courses. You'll start out with the basics, like verbs, key nouns, and professions. You'll even study the origins of the language. Then, you'll mo

How 'Army of the Dead' prepares us for the (probably) inevitable zombie apocalypse


Mashable / 10h
Welcome to Thanks, I Love It , our series highlighting something onscreen we're obsessed with this week. Army of the Dead poses way more questions than it can answer. That's annoyed some. But for members of the Zombie Research Society , a network of thousands of academics and pop culture buffs who diligently research the living dead, poking at plot holes and fleshing out fan theories is an ideal

Improve your office chair with this cool device on sale


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Core-Tex Sit devices can help make your work-from-home seating more comfortable. As of May 27, take $7 off with code CORETEX7 and get one for only $90. Sit at a desk all day? Consider investing in one of these ergonomic Core-Tex Sit devices, which can be placed atop your regular seat to help you improve your posture and relieve lower back pain. The Core-Tex Sit features a patented tilt, sl

Why Apple and Google’s Virus Alert Apps Had Limited Success


NYT > Technology / 10h
The virus-tracing effort raises questions about the power of Big Tech to set global standards for public health tools.

Ouch: Wyze's New Home Monitoring Core Kit Just Saw a Serious Price Increase


How-To Geek / 10h
Recently, Wyze announced it would raise the price of some of its devices due to component shortages. But the company didn’t say which gadgets would see the price hike beyond the v3 Cam and the Doorbell. Now we know one more—Wyze Home Monitoring. And it’s a big jump in price—with a workaround. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Nintendo's rumored OLED Switch may arrive in September


Nintendo Switch September•
Engadget / 10h
Nintendo's next-generation Switch could arrive in September or October, well in time for the holiday season.

'Clearview AI' Hit With Legal Complaints In 5 Countries, Accused of Face Recognition Abuse


European Clearview•
Gizmodo / 10h
Clearview AI, the American maker of a controversial facial recognition tool used mostly by police, is facing a downpour of legal complaints across Europe as of Thursday, alleging scopious privacy violations based on internal documents showing the company’s algorithm at work. Read more...

Huawei Watch 3 release date, price, news and leaks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It sounds like the Huawei Watch 3 could launch soon, running the HarmonyOS software.

Microsoft Teams update is finally adding this vital meeting tool


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Up your presentation game with laser pointers on Microsoft Teams.

Huawei Watch 3 is coming very soon - and it could give us some Huawei P50 clues


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Huawei has teased its third-generation smartwatch will launch on June 2, alongside its new HarmonyOS software.

How Nespresso machines work


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
How do the pods end up making tasty coffee?

OnePlus Nord CE 5G India launch confirmed by Amazon


OnePlus Nord India•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be unveiled in June at the company’s Summer Launch Event, in partnership with Amazon India.

Nintendo Switch Pro could be in your hands much sooner than you'd think


Nintendo Switch September•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
More sources point to a Nintendo Switch Pro announcement, and it could be released a lot sooner than we thought.

Twitter says concerned with India intimidation, requests 3 more months to comply with new IT rules


Delhi Twitter India•
TechCrunch / 11h
Twitter called the recent visit by police to its Indian offices a form of intimidation and said it was concerned by some of the requirements in New Delhi’s new IT rules. Speaking for the first time since a special squad of Delhi police made a surprise visit to two of its offices on Monday, Twitter said it is “concerned by recent events regarding our employees in India and the potential threat to

NHTSA pulls driver assist designations for 'Tesla Vision' cars


Engadget / 11h
NHTSA took away the checkmarks noting several driver assist safety features on new Model 3 and Model Y EVs that use Tesla Vision.


Wix vs Squarespace: which is better?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you're stuck between website builder Wix or Squarespace, we've got you covered to help make the right choice.

Facebook will now warn you about pages who constantly share fake news


100+Mashable / 12h
In yet another step to combat misinformation on the platform, Facebook is taking the step of calling out pages which repeatedly spread fake news. If you try to like such a page, you will see a pop up saying that the page has "repeatedly shared false information," and that "independent fact-checkers said the information is false." You will then be presented with a choice of going back to previous

Redmi AirDots 3 Pro offer ANC and wireless charging on the cheap


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro comes with support for active noise cancellation and offers up to 28 hours of battery life.

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker highlights racial abuse after Europa League loss


3KBBC News - Technology / 12h
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he has received "at least 70 racial slurs" on social media following the Europa League final loss to Villarreal.

Royal Mail's first 'all-electric' delivery office in Bristol


1KBBC News - Technology / 12h
Diesel vehicles at a Bristol delivery office have been replaced by electric ones.

The children selling explicit videos on OnlyFans


2KBBC News - Technology / 12h
British subscription site OnlyFans is failing to prevent underage users from selling and appearing in explicit videos, a BBC investigation has found.

Uber recognises union for first time in landmark deal


1KBBC News - Technology / 12h
Trade union GMB can negotiate for drivers after it was recognised by the ride-hailing giant.

Realme introduces its first sub-brand Dizo under its TechLife ecosystem


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Dizo will sell AIoT products like Smart Entertainment, Smart Home, Smart Care, and Accessories while Realme will offer support at the backend.

A mid-June launch seems even more likely for Battlegrounds Mobile India now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Streamer Ghatak says that Battlegrounds Mobile India will be available for download in the third week of June.

Sony PlayStation 5 India restock: Sony asks retailers to not force sell bundles


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Some Sony PlayStation 5 retailers forced users to buy bundles of the console and not the console itself last time and this was brought to Sony's attention.

Ohio Hands Out First $1 Million Lottery Prize to Vaccinated Resident


Gizmodo / 12h
The state of Ohio has announced the first winner of the state’s $1 million prizes for residents who received the covid-19 vaccine. Anyone 18 and older who gets vaccinated in the state can win, and there’s even a special college scholarship prize available for 12 to 17-year-olds who get the shot. Read more...

Meme-based dating is here: Meet Schmooze


TechCrunch / 12h
Vidya Madhavan always wanted to be in business. Growing up in India, she thought she might be in the business of running a factory, given the power and influence of outfits like Tata Group, the Indian multinational conglomerate. She certainly had an affinity for school, graduating at the top of her high school class, nabbing a mechanical engineering degree in India and more recently landing at St

Paired pulls in $3.6M to encourage more couples to get cosy with app-based relationship care


TechCrunch / 12h
Can an app improve your romantic relationships? The founders behind Paired , a “relationship care” app for couples, believe it can. And since launching in October , with $1M to kick things off, they’ve convinced 5,000+ coupled-up others to try their custom blend of partner quizzes, “relationship satisfaction” tracking, and audio tips from experts — to try to feel closer to their S.O. Paired is no
YESTERDAY

Huawei Watch 3 with Harmony OS might launch next week


SlashGear / 12h
The next few months will be critical to Huawei’s survival in the mobile business. It already lost its footing in the world’s Top 5 smartphone makers and its future will largely rest on whether its Harmony OS can carry it through its Google-free period. T