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When to See This Month's 'Super Flower Blood Moon'
1KLifehacker / 14h
The next celestial event to light up the sky across the Northern Hemisphere has a name befitting its red-tinted hue: The Super Flower Blood Moon. No, that mouthful of a name isn’t a purely scientific term, but as far as full moons go, this month’s is definitely worth the space on your calendar. It’s the product of a… Read more...
Sequoia leads $5M pre-seed in Egypt’s 1-month-old digital bank Telda
1KTechCrunch / 19h
Egypt has a population of over 100 million people. The country has a high mobile and internet penetration necessary for a young and tech-savvy population with 61% below 30 . But despite its youthful population, two out of every three individuals are currently unbanked in Egypt . It’s the same situation in MENA, where only 40% of the population have access to a bank account. Digital banks have eno
What Are Teletypes, and Why Were They Used with Computers?
500+How-To Geek / 20h
For a few decades, many computer system operators used devices called teletypes to interact with computers using a typewriter-style keyboard and output printed on spools of paper. Here’s why. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Dune may not be getting an exclusive theatrical window in the US after all
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
WarnerMedia's head of comms says Dune is still getting a same-day theatrical and streaming release.
Galaxy Tab S7 FE leak adds to the confusion over upcoming tablets
SlashGear / 28min
Samsung is expected to announce a few new devices in the coming months and while most of the interest is focused on expensive foldable phones, there is also some attention being paid to more affordable devices. That’s mostly about some new tablets that Samsung is expected to announce real soon. What Samsung will announce, however, is still a matter of … Continue reading
Optus slashes iPhone 11 down to just AU$599 for Click Frenzy
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
Optus’ AU$400 Click Frenzy discount on the iPhone 11 makes it cheaper than the budget iPhone SE.
Microsoft Teams adds new features to make personal calls more engaging
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
Microsoft has added a slew of features for the Personal edition of Teams. These features include Together Mode, reacting to images with Gifs and emojis and more.
Healios raises $10M to scale its mental health platform for children scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic
100+TechCrunch / 57min
Heaven knows what will happen to the mental health of children who’ve gone through this past year but if there’s one thing we need right now it’s mental health provision for young people that can scale. And as much as some of us can’t bear the thought of another video call, a UK startup reckons it’s come up with the magic formula for online therapy for children. Now, Healios has raised a £7 milli
Android rooting tool developer joins Google Android security team
SlashGear / 57min
Every so often, a lone software developer’s skills and dedication eventually gets noticed by some big company who then swoops up said developer, making an offer they almost can’t refuse. Every so often, however, that also means that the developer no longer has time or opportunity to work on the thing that earned them that fame. Sometimes, however, things get … Continue reading
Realme Narzo 30 with 90Hz display, 30W fast charging announced
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Realme Nrazo 30 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset and comes with a 5,000mAh battery backed by a 30W fast charging.
Reliance Jio to construct largest international submarine cable system
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The systems will interconnect the world's top interexchange points and content hubs for extension of service. IAX and IEX will enhance the ability for consumer and enterprise users to access content and cloud services in and out of India.
Half of the world’s emissions cuts will require tech that isn’t commercially available
82MIT Technology Review / 1h
If the world hopes to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions by midcentury, nearly half the cuts will have to come from technologies that are only in early stages today. That finding, in a report from the International Energy Agency released Tuesday, points to the need for aggressive investment in research, development, and scale-up of clean energy technologies. The IEA’s road map for eliminating ene
Rare Wear OS update teased ahead of Google IO 2021
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
An official tweet suggests more perks and features may be coming for wearables running the operating system.
Microsoft Teams users can share files properly at last
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Refreshed Microsoft Teams share menu now makes it easier for users to quickly distribute their screen and any files.
Redmi Note 10S goes on sale: price, specs, and availability
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Redmi Note 10S will go on sale in India for the first time today. It comes with a 64MP quad camera and a MediaTek SoC.
BukuKas gets $50M from investors including DoorDash’s Gokul Rajaram and TransferWise founder Taavet Hinrikus
100+TechCrunch / 2h
BukuKas co-founders Krishnan Menon (left) and Lorenzo Peracchione (right) with a BukuKas user BukuKas , a startup focused on digitizing Indonesia’s small businesses, has raised $50 million in Series B funding. The round included participation from Gokul Rajaram, the DoorDash executive, and Taavet Hinrikus, co-founder and chief executive officer of TransferWise . This news comes just four months a
Battlegrounds Mobile India pre-registrations now open: here is the Play Store link
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Battlegrounds Mobile India will soon be available for download on the Google Play Store as pre-registration for the game has started.
Unlock your favourite streaming sites with a subscription to Surfshark
Mashable / 2h
SAVE 81%: A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.77 per month as of May 18, saving you 81% on list price. There are a lot of established names in the VPN game, and you've probably come across the likes of ExpressVPN and NordVPN. These top VPNs have been around for a while now, but that doesn't mean they are the best options for you. Surfshark is a relative newcomer, but it's an in
Xiaomi patent shows a modular phone camera system
SlashGear / 2h
Smartphone cameras are once again growing to an almost ridiculous pace once again and they are also growing in size. While there is indeed a huge market for smartphones with excellent cameras, not everyone might be so interested in those, especially if they’re paying for expensive branding in the process. Consumers don’t really have much of a choice in what … Continue reading
Roku jailbreak gives users control over what channels they install
81Engadget / 2h
Now you can get root access on Roku devices and install your own software.
Protect all of your devices with a secure subscription to ZenMate VPN
Mashable / 2h
SAVE 85%: A three-year subscription to ZenMate VPN is on sale for £1.44 per month as of May 18, saving you 85% on list price. Another day, another deal on a VPN. We know what you're thinking: aren't we bored of deals on VPNs at this point? Absolutely not. There's nothing we love more than sourcing the best deals on VPNs. Nothing. We're fine with this. Totally fine. Anyway, a three-year subscripti
Secure your connection and bypass online restrictions with the best free VPNs
Mashable / 3h
How can you best protect your identity and data when online? The simple answer is with a virtual private network, or VPN . That's the easy part covered, but how do you select a VPN that works for you? We know the decision process can be tough, so we've tried to help you out. Based on customer reviews, we have compared the best VPNs (both paid and free) to help you find something that ticks all of
Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 price and date revealed
SlashGear / 3h
A few weeks ago, Samsung unveiled its new Bluetooth keyboard that was designed for on-the-go productivity even when it could be used just right at home. The Smart Keyboard Trio is one of the few of its kind that could connect to multiple devices simultaneously and also boasted some conveniences when paired with Samsung’s phones. Samsung didn’t say, however, when … Continue reading
Telstra Click Frenzy offer: AU$300 off Galaxy S21 Plus and AU$150 off iPhone 12s
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Telstra’s seven-day flash sale drops the price on 5G handsets from Apple and Samsung.
Samsung Display showcases new gizmos - S-Foldable, Slidable, Under Panel Camera
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Samsung Display, an unit of Samsung Electronics, has unveiled its forward-looking and consumer-centric solutions including S-Foldable, Slidable, and Under Panel Cameras.
Android 12 privacy dashboard could be Google’s answer to Apple’s privacy push
SlashGear / 4h
Android’s security and privacy systems have greatly evolved over the years, growing from a “one size fits all” permission system to something more fine-grained toggles. Of course, that has also meant that the system may have gotten too confusing and too scattered for users to bother about them at all. That may be in sharp contrast to how the public … Continue reading
Fox, 'Rick & Morty' creator plan a blockchain and NFT-enabled animated series
Dan Harmon Fox Blockchain•
200+Engadget / 5h
Dan Harmon's new animated series for Fox, 'Krapopolis' is the first one to be 'curated entirely on the blockchain.'
Photoshop now runs natively on Windows 10 on ARM with a big catch
SlashGear / 5h
Whenever a new kind of computing device comes out that is targeted at professional work, one of the most common questions that come up is whether it can run Adobe Photoshop. That software, after all, has become the gold standard for professional creatives and has also become the measure by which those computing platforms are rated against. That has once … Continue reading
MGM Looks to Amazon as the Hollywood Studio Tries to Find a Buyer
100+NYT > Technology / 5h
A deal would add Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s 4,000 films to Amazon’s streaming library, including the James Bond, Rocky and “Legally Blonde” franchises.
Amazon Hoping To Invoke the Power of Positive Affirmations To Reduce Workplace Injuries
25Gizmodo / 5h
In lieu of allowing workers to take bathroom breaks , have reasonable productivity quotas or form a union , Amazon is reportedly seeking to boost morale and reduce workplace injuries in its warehouses by rolling out a new health and wellness program that taps into the ancient powers of deep breathing and positive… Read more...
Galaxy Watch 4 with Wear OS to have a custom UI
SlashGear / 6h
The rumors surrounding Samsung’s switch from its own Tizen OS for smartwatches to Wear OS just refuse to die and it seems that the final word is in, unofficially, of course. Given all the rumors coming from reliable sources, the likelihood that the next Galaxy Watch 4 series will be running Google’s wearable platform is almost all but certain but, … Continue reading
Smart bandage uses nanosensors to ‘glow’ when there’s an infection
SlashGear / 6h
Once a wound has been thoroughly cleaned and patched up, it is covered with a bandage that, more often than not, should remain in place for a while to protect the wound from pathogens. Despite being cleaned, however, there’s always the chance that an infection will form regardless, and that’s where a new type of ‘smart’ bandage comes in. The … Continue reading
Why the first big U.S. ocean wind farm is a big deal
41Mashable / 6h
Climate 101 is a Mashable series that answers provoking and salient questions about Earth’s warming climate. The U.S. is getting its first major offshore wind farm. And it's a big deal. The Biden administration recently gave the green light for the company, Vineyard Wind , to build 62 colossal wind turbines ( over 800 feet tall ) off the coast of Massachusetts, creating enough energy to power som
Game of Thrones' Nathalie Emmanuel Will Star in Dracula-Inspired Horror Movie The Bride
100+Gizmodo / 6h
If it feels like Dracula -inspired movies are coming out of the woodwork lately, it’s because that’s exactly true, with projects currently in various stages of production from Karyn Kusama , Chris McKay , and Chloé Zhao . Now you can add Jessica M. Thompson (The Light of the Moon) to that list of directors. Read more...
Trump Justice Dept. Tried to Use Grand Jury to Identify Nunes Critic on Twitter
6KNYT > Technology / 7h
An unsealed court filing shows that the social media company fought the subpoena, which the Biden administration is said to have withdrawn.
Airline Crew Forced To Spend The Night In Boeing 737 Because Of Changing Covid Rules
31View from the Wing / 7h
Even as the world opens up, Covid-era travel remains complicated. The rules for travel are constantly in flux, and different everywhere you go. Changing testing requirements actually forced an airline's crew to spend a night in their Boeing 737, and fly home the next day without passengers or cargo. Continue reading ...
Amazon gives workers new wellness program, but not extra time to participate
48Mashable / 7h
Amazon wants warehouse workers to take action to improve their health — but they won’t get extra time to do it. On Monday, Amazon announced wellness initiatives aimed at operations employees, with a focus on health education, mindfulness, and stretching. When Mashable reached the company via email to ask how employees would be empowered to engage in these activities during their highly regimented
Elon Musk Tweets—and Gives Crypto Markets Growing Pains
500+Wired / 7h
The Tesla and SpaceX billionaire has sent Dogecoin and Bitcoin on a roller coaster this month—and exposed weaknesses in the cryptocurrency market along the way.
Parler returns to the App Store
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Parler is back on the App Store following its ban earlier this year but iOS users will be unable to see some content.
Amazon WorkingWell program offers workers meditation and wellness zones
SlashGear / 7h
Amazon, the company repeatedly in the news over reports that some employees have resorted to peeing in bottles, is countering the negative publicity with the announcement of a new wellness program called WorkingWell. The program aims to reduce workplace injuries and help employees engage in self-care via things like mindfulness meditation kiosks and ‘wellness zones.’ The WorkingWell program was a
Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?
200+BBC News - Technology / 7h
Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.
Dott, Lime and Tier selected for London e-scooter trial
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Transport for London and London Councils have announced Dott, Lime and Tier Mobility as the winners of its prized e-scooter pilot, confirming last month’s suspicions based on job postings by the companies. Last year, the government legalized e-scooter rental trials by local authorities, although private e-scooter riding is still illegal. This legislation spurred the launch of TfL and London Counc
The Muppets Didn't Deserve This
200+Gizmodo / 7h
When Kermit the Frog was revealed to be one of The Masked Singer ’s contestants this past season, it was meant to be a delightful surprise twist in an already ridiculous show in which well-known celebrities dress up as unlicensed mascots. But instead, Kermit’s unmasking only underscored how far the Muppets have fallen… Read more...
Game Boy Online? Turns out you can play the original Game Boy over the internet
46TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Hardware engineers have successfully tricked a 1989 Game Boy into playing a game of Tetris over an internet connection.
Apple might've accidentally leaked new Beats true wireless earbuds in latest iOS code
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Apple accidentally leaked the new Beats Studio Buds – here’s what they look like.
I was one of the first American tourists to fly to Italy on a COVID-tested flight: Here’s what it was like
100+The Points Guy / 8h
On Friday, I was asked if I would fly to Italy two days later on Sunday, May 16. That’s the day when it became possible for tourists to fly from the U.S. to Italy on so-called COVID-tested flights (flights where every passenger has provided one or more negative COVID-19 test results prior to check-in and boarding) and bypass otherwise mandatory quarantine requirements. Never one to miss out on a
Canoo is being investigated by the SEC
75TechCrunch / 8h
Canoo, the Los Angeles-based electric vehicle startup that debuted on the Nasdaq public exchange earlier this year, is being investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, just months after its merger with special purpose acquisition company Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. The investigation is broad, covering the Hennessy’s initial public offering and merger with Canoo, the compa
California City Settles for $350,000 After Suing Bloggers for Opening Dropbox Links It Sent Them
28Gizmodo / 8h
The city of Fullerton, California, has agreed to settle for $350,000 in a lawsuit brought by two bloggers it falsely accused of breaking into the municipal government’s Dropbox account. In reality, administrators just sent the intrepid journalists a public link that the city would have preferred they didn’t click. Read more...
Bosta raises $6.7M to expand e-commerce delivery business across Africa and MENA
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Per a recent report by Bain & Co., e-commerce is expected to grow to $28.5 billion in MENA by 2022 from a 2019 value of $8.3 billion. Egypt, one of the most active e-commerce countries in the region, is anticipated to grow 33% annually to reach $3 billion by 2022 . But for any e-commerce business to thrive, its last-mile delivery arm has to be well figured out. Bosta is one such company in Egypt
Should startups build or buy telehealth infrastructure?
92TechCrunch / 8h
Digital health in the U.S. got a huge boost from COVID-19 as more people started consulting physicians and urgent care providers remotely in the midst of lockdowns. So much so that McKinsey estimates that up to $250 billion of the current healthcare expenditure in the U.S. has the potential to be spent virtually. The prominence of digital health is undoubtedly here to stay, but how it looks and f
Daily Crunch: AT&T’s $43B WarnerMedia spinoff will create a new content colossus
60TechCrunch / 8h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Welcome to Daily Crunch for Monday, May 17. We have a lot to get to, so we’ll keep our introduction incredibly curt and simply note that early-stage founders can still apply to the upcoming TechCrunch Battlefield event for another week or so. Neesha has the details
NASA study explores mental health benefits of gardening in space
SlashGear / 8h
Gardening will play an important role in future long-term space missions, offering astronauts a source of healthy, fresh leafy greens — and perhaps other plant foods — while away from home. This may not be the only benefit that comes with gardening in space, however. As part of a new study, NASA is exploring whether these gardens may also help … Continue reading
California DMV has Tesla 'under review' over Musk's FSD claims
500+Engadget / 8h
The California Department of Motor Vehicles appears to be actively investigating Tesla over CEO Elon Musk's audacious claims about his company's Full Self-Driving technology.
TPG reader credit card question: What’s my credit strategy now that I’ve retired?
The Points Guy / 8h
A credit card is only as good as the current needs it solves for. The best card for one person may not be the best card for someone else. And as we move into different life stages, our needs and spending habits will change. Our wallets should reflect that constant evolution. This leads us to a common question TPG readers have: How do I shift my credit card strategy as I head into retirement? Want
Biden pledges to share 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with the world
47Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / President Joe Biden speaks to a member of the media after delivering remarks in the East Room of the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris, left, in Washington, DC, on Monday, May 17, 2021. Biden plans to send an additional 20 million doses of vaccines abroad by the end of June. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) President Joe Biden announced on Monday that the United States will shar
Overworking Is a Major Killer Worldwide, WHO Study Finds
94Gizmodo / 8h
Working too long is a major contributor to early death across the globe, according to new research from the World Health Organization. The study, based on data from nearly 200 countries, estimates that over 700,000 people died in 2016 from heart disease and stroke linked to long working hours. Around half a billion… Read more...
Bulgaria’s Griffon Vultures Have Made a Remarkable Resurgence
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Bald-headed and hunched over, the Griffon vultures of Bulgaria look like they’ve been put through the wringer—and they have. But now, nearly half a century since the animal was presumed gone, a team of conservationists have confirmed the skulking scavengers have a stable breeding population of around 80 birds in the… Read more...
2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC sates the plutocrat who hates to settle
SlashGear / 8h
If the main reason you’ve been holding off buying a Mercedes-Maybach is a shortage of cylinders to go with your all-wheel drive, good news: the 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC Sedan rectifies that, with the arrival of a meaty V12 to play with. Slotting in as the flagship of Mercedes’ already range-topping luxury car, it’s set to be one of … Continue reading
Oxygen Is a Claustrophobic Sci-Fi Thriller of Non-Stop Reveals
65Gizmodo / 9h
Don’t let the fact that Oxygen is about a woman stuck in place for two hours fool you. The claustrophobic setting provides more twists and turns than most films with the whole world at their disposal. Directed by Alexandre Aja ( Crawl, The Hills Have Eyes ), the film stars Mélanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds) as a… Read more...
You can get iPhone notifications in your Oculus Quest headset now
37Mashable / 9h
VR is futuristic, cool, and just plain fun, but it leaves you blind to the environment around you. The latest Oculus Quest software update just made that way less of a problem for iOS users. In the latest roundup of new Oculus features on the company blog , the VR headset maker announced that iPhone users can route push notifications from their phones to their Quest or Quest 2 headsets. Oculus sa
Windows 10 security targeted via new critical vulnerability
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Proof-of-concept exploit code has been released for a wormable vulnerability in Windows 10 and Windows server.
AirPods Max, AirPods Pro won’t support new Apple Music Lossless audio – but there’s a silver lining
Apple Music Lossless•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Due to some technical limitations, Apple’s flagship headphones can’t utilize the new Apple Music Lossless format.
Leaked Police Docs Show a Lot of Disturbing but Also Dumb Plans Made by the Boogaloo Bois
100+Gizmodo / 9h
A recent leak from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. reveals ongoing surveillance of right-wing activists in the wake of the deadly Jan. 6th Capitol riot and the lead-up to President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Read more...
Joe Biden Dares to Improve Americans' Quality of Life With Energy Efficient Appliances
24Gizmodo / 9h
Joe Biden’s America will include energy-efficient electric vehicle chargers and heat pumps for buildings. The new standards come with a slew of other announcements on Monday around decarbonizing buildings and transportation, all of which would reportedly saddle the American economy with 700,000 jobs that pay fair… Read more...
Nobel Winner: Artificial Intelligence Will Crush Humans, “It’s Not Even Close”
3KFuturism / 9h
Endgame, Set, Match It’s common knowledge, at this point, that artificial intelligence will soon be capable of outworking humans — if not entirely outmoding them — in plenty of areas. How much we’ll be outworked and outmoded, and on what scale, is still up for debate. But a new interview published by The Guardian over the weekend, Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman had a fairly hot take on the ma
Thousands of pacemakers recalled over dangerous short circuit risk
44SlashGear / 9h
More than 60,000 pacemakers are being recalled because moisture may be able to get inside of the devices, potentially causing them to short out or experience a drop in battery life. The FDA notes that this is a ‘Class I’ recall, which is its most serious type of recall classification — one reserved for issues that may lead to ‘serious … Continue reading
Attack the Block 2 With John Boyega and Joe Cornish Is Finally a Go
1KGizmodo / 9h
It should go without saying that when given the opportunity, people will sit down to watch movies in which John Boyega plays characters who somehow end up fighting aliens hellbent on colonizing vulnerable planets. While the actor’s Star Wars run may have come to an end , there’s always been another franchise audiences… Read more...
Google I/O 2021 this week: When to watch, where to read
SlashGear / 9h
This week Google I/O 2021 is scheduled to deliver new news about Google, Android, Chrome, and everything in-between. In less than 24 hours from the moment this article is set to be published, Google I/O 2021 will begin, starting with a keynote address. This year, Google suggests they’ll focus on their mission to “organize the world’s information and make it … Continue reading
How to Lift After You Rip a Callus
29Lifehacker / 9h
If you do a lot of deadlifts or other grip-exhausting exercises like pull-ups, you’ve probably developed some calluses on your hands. And if you don’t take care of those calluses, sooner or later one of them is going to rip. Fortunately, you don’t have to stop lifting while you wait for it to heal. Read more...
Report Highlights Exiled Chinese Billionaire Tied to Steve Bannon as Center of Misinformation Network
300+Gizmodo / 9h
A Chinese real estate developer who is closely associated with Donald Trump’s far-right former strategist is behind a massive online network that traffics in conspiracy theories, disinformation, harassment campaigns, and propaganda, a new report has found. Read more...
Oculus Quest v29 update brings big features to more users
SlashGear / 9h
Oculus today announced its v29 software update, which includes new features for gaming and for the company’s Infinite Office suite. In a lot of ways, this can be seen as a direct follow up to the big update Oculus launched in February, in large part because this is expanding on the Multi-User Accounts and App Sharing features that rolled out … Continue reading
New support groups for farmworkers aim to heal widespread trauma
55Mashable / 9h
A migrant farmworker living in the U.S. might endure multiple types of trauma and stress throughout their life. Common workplace experiences include sexual violence and harassment , exposure to pesticides , low pay and limited workplace protections , and fear of being targeted by immigration or other law enforcement officials. Those who fled a violent country before arriving in the U.S. may also
What’s Going To Happen With Vaccine Passports (And What Most People Misunderstand)
View from the Wing / 9h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred should be your first card out of college
The Points Guy / 9h
To the Class of 2021: Congratulations! Graduating from college — nevertheless, during a pandemic — is a huge milestone, and your hard work and efforts should be celebrated. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter. Whether you’re jumping into your first job or are embarking on a post-grad trip, it can feel overwhelming to launch right into adulthood. As a class of 2020 graduate mys
Elon Musk Brags That He Understands Cryptocurrency Because of PayPal
1KFuturism / 9h
Coins Like Mario SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been catching a lot of flak from the cryptocurrency crowd lately. “For the millionth time, Elon is not your friend,” raged one Bitcoin fan after Musk announced that Tesla was no longer taking the digital currency last week. “He’s a billionaire who will continue to use crypto as an investment vehicle to make him more money.” But now Musk is firin
Apple Music Lossless and AirPods: The Confusing Highs and Lows
24SlashGear / 9h
Apple Music’s new lossless playback is big news, and not just for audiophiles, but you’d be forgiven for getting confused when it comes to how the higher-quality streaming plays with your AirPods or other headphones. While subscribers won’t pay any more for Apple Music with the Lossless and Hi-Resolution Lossless tracks, you may need to spend something on new hardware … Continue reading
Want to double your rate of return? Seek counsel from experienced executives
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Rob Olson Contributor Rob Olson is a partner and head of data strategy at M13 , a venture engine focused on investing in the core technologies that are going to drive and change consumer behavior over the next decade. Does it really take an average of seven to eight years for a successful startup to exit? What can early-stage founders do to accelerate outcomes? We wanted to know if founding teams
Amazon's plan to reduce warehouse injuries includes guided meditation
100+Engadget / 10h
Amazon introduces a wellness program to help reduce the risk of injury at its warehouses.
Book amazing long-term rates with Hyatt’s ‘The Great Relocate’ package
The Points Guy / 10h
Hyatt has been offering several alternative-stay promotions , including day rentals and 5-plus night “Work from Hyatt” packages for much of the pandemic. This year, the chain added a longer-stay offering, called “ The Great Relocate ,” letting World of Hyatt members book stays of 29-plus nights at some pretty exceptional rates. In total, there are 132 hotels participating around the world, in cou
Facebook wants ‘other companies’ to use the Oversight Board, too
56Engadget / 10h
Facebook executives have suggested the Oversight Board could one day work with "other companies," but competing platforms have little incentive to do so.
Talk with an artist from beyond the grave at this interactive exhibit
20Mashable / 10h
The Museum of Art and Photography and Accenture Labs in India is hosting a hologram of the celebrated artist M.F. Husain. Read more... More about India , Museum , Ai , Hologram , and Future Blink
How to Stop Arguing With Your Partner Over the COVID Vaccine
53Lifehacker / 10h
Not all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than a computer and a conscience. Luckily for you, I’m that guy. Welcome back to Tough Love. Read more...
Sun-Orbiting Spacecraft Takes Fascinating Images of a Coronal Mass Ejection
92Gizmodo / 10h
Coronal mass ejections are regular space weather events involving huge, fast-moving expulsions of plasma from the Sun’s surface. They’re routinely observed by a bevy of telescopes, and recently, Solar Orbiter has imaged its first stellar burps. Read more...
The most improved VPN provider in our latest testing may just surprise you
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Private Internet Access is on the rise in our rankings - see why it just broke into our top 5 best VPN providers.
Terrifying UFC Fighter Screams at Elon Musk, Who Meekly Acquiesces
200+Futurism / 10h
In the hierarchy of people you really do not want to piss off in this world, somewhere near the top between “person in charge of CIA renditions,” “IRS auditor,” “mother-in-law,” and “class-action lawyer” is “bloodthirsty, freshly-minted UFC prizefighter champion.” Which is exactly who Elon Musk was just called out by, on national televison. On Saturday night, three-timer world Brazilian jujitsu c
QAnon believers go undercover to spread conspiracies online…and it’s working
500+Mashable / 10h
Have you noticed less QAnon content on social media lately? Yes, it's true that many online platforms have banned promoters of the right-wing conspiracy theory turned violent movement. But, many QAnon followers are still finding ways around those bans. The reason you may not be seeing so much QAnon online isn't because they're not there. It's because they've gone undercover . QAnon content is sti
Oops: SpiceJet Crew Stuck On Plane For Overnight Layover
81One Mile at a Time / 10h
The Times of India reports on what sounds like a mighty unpleasant layover for one unlucky SpiceJet crew. Why a SpiceJet crew spent their layover on a plane Last week, Indian low cost carrier SpiceJet operated a charter flight to Zagreb, Croatia, using a Boeing 737-800 with the registration code VT-SGX : On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, SpiceJet flew from Delhi to Tbilisi to Zagreb (the stop in Tbilisi
Hardware hacker brings online multiplayer to the original Game Boy
56TechCrunch / 10h
Move over, Xbox and PlayStation. A new foe has appeared in the world of online multiplayer gaming! It’s the… uh, Game Boy. As in that unbreakable, gray, 4.19Mhz tank from 1989. While the Game Boy has had a handful of locally multiplayer games since the beginning, using it meant physically connecting your Game Boy to another Game Boy via an accessory called the link cable. If you wanted to play so
Amount raises $99M at a $1B+ valuation to help banks better compete with fintechs
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Amount , a company that provides technology to banks and financial institutions, has raised $99 million in a Series D funding round at a valuation of just over $1 billion. WestCap , a growth equity firm founded by ex-Airbnb and Blackstone CFO Laurence Tosi, led the round. Hanaco Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Invus Opportunities and Barclays Principal Investments also participated. Notably, the investm
Volocopter debuts a bigger eVTOL aimed at the city-suburban commute
80TechCrunch / 10h
Germany electric aviation startup Volocopter revealed Monday a new electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft targeting the suburban-to-city commuter. The four-seater VoloConnect is designed to have a range of 62 miles, making it well-suited for trips between the suburbs and the city, the company said. The aircraft design is a significant departure from the VoloCity, the company’s first pass
Apple’s M1 is a fast CPU—but M1 Macs feel even faster due to QoS
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / The Apple M1 is a world-class processor—but it feels even faster than its already-great specs imply. Howard Oakley did a deep-dive investigation to find out why. (credit: SOPA Images via Getty ) Apple's M1 processor is a world-class desktop and laptop processor—but when it comes to general-purpose end-user systems, there's something even better than being fast. We're referring, of cours
Large study finds key link between depression and inflammation
SlashGear / 10h
Depression and inflammation are tightly linked, according to a large new study involving data on more than 86,000 people. The research comes from King’s College London, which found that even after accounting for other factors that may fuel inflammation, the link between it and the mental health disorder remained. The study pulled data from the UK Biobank database on 86,000 … Continue reading
Terrifying Driving Simulator Lets a Player Feel a Car’s Motions by Short-Circuiting Their Sense of Balance
63Gizmodo / 10h
If you’re a fan of racing sims, a steering wheel controller is a must-have accessory, but it’s also a slippery slope towards spending thousands of dollars on a motion simulator for the ‘full experience.’ YouTube’s Mean Gene Hacks spent just $50 on their simulator that translates an in-game vehicle’s motions to a… Read more...
Android stalkerware may be even more dangerous than thought
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The security vulnerabilities present in many stalkerware apps could expose the data of both victims and stalkers online.
Your Android Phone Can Now Announce Who's Calling
94Lifehacker / 10h
The Google Phone app can now announce the caller ID for incoming phone calls out loud, so you’ll know who’s calling without having to eyeball your phone. The new feature is available globally for all Android phones that use the Google Phone app for calls. Read more...
United is adding more flights to Italy, hoping to salvage American summer vacations
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Transatlantic flights between the U.S. and Europe have long been bread-and-butter routes for major global airlines. The COVID-19 pandemic has effectively eliminated that much-needed revenue for 2020 and the first half of 2021, but airlines are hoping to salvage at least part of this year, thanks to a sudden EU move to reopen borders . International travel reached a major milestone this week, with
You Perceive Time Differently in Virtual Reality, Scientists Say
400+Futurism / 11h
It’s easy to lose track of time when you allow yourself to get carried away while playing video games — but intriguingly, that effect appears to be far more noticeable when gaming in virtual reality. A team of researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, found that time flies by when playing while wearing a VR headset as compared to playing the same game on a two-dimensional screen. I
Apple Music subscribers will get lossless and spatial audio for free next month
36Ars Technica / 11h
Apple Music on an iPhone with these new audio features enabled. [credit: Apple ] Today, Apple announced that its Apple Music streaming app will get two major new audio features next month: lossless audio support and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos for a wide range of supported headphones and speakers. Apple Music will play songs in Dolby Atmos automatically when users play the music over the built
Cryptography experts trash NFTs on first day of RSA Conference
72Mashable / 11h
The experts have weighed in: Non-fungible tokens are dumb as hell. The annual RSA Conference brings together some of the brightest minds in cryptography to discuss advances in the field, the year's biggest hacks, and where the cybersecurity industry is heading. This year, it just so happened to kick off with a pronounced dunk on NFTs. The first main event of RSA 2021 was the cryptographers' panel
Mass Effect Legendary Edition first update now live: All of the changes
SlashGear / 11h
We closed out last week with the launch of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and we’re opening this week with a patch for the compilation. Today, BioWare issued an update for Mass Effect Legendary Edition that fixes a handful of issues across all three titles included in the Legendary Edition. These fixes are going live across all platforms as well, so … Continue reading
How Apple Stays on the Good Side of Chinese Authorities
400+NYT > Technology / 11h
To stay on the good side of the Chinese authorities, the company has made decisions that contradict its carefully curated image.
In China, Apple Compromises on Censorship and Surveillance
3KNYT > Technology / 11h
Apple built the world’s most valuable business on top of China. Now it has to answer to the Chinese government.
Samsung's Next Batch of Futuristic Displays Can Flex, Fold, and Slide
100+Gizmodo / 11h
While other companies continue to play catchup, at Samsung’s annual display conference, the Korean tech giant just showed off its next batch of futuristic screens that can do a lot more than bend and flex. Read more...
Avoid Penalties by Filing for a Tax Extension
68Lifehacker / 11h
If you’re behind on filing your taxes, consider filing for an extension today—before the 2020 tax deadline expires at midnight—as you’ll avoid costly IRS penalties for not filing your tax return on time. Here’s what you need to know. Read more...
FAA fines passenger a record $52,500 as crackdown on disruptive passengers continues
300+The Points Guy / 11h
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the highest penalty to date against an unruly passenger as part of its zero-tolerance crackdown . The agency said on Monday that it had issued a civil fine of $52,500 against a passenger on a December 23, 2020 Delta flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Seattle (SEA). Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newslett
Extra, Extra, Get Your Giant Spider-Man Daily Bugle Lego Set Here
300+Gizmodo / 11h
It’s J. Jonah Jameson ’s eternal question : Spider-Man—threat or menace? Now you can pretend to write your own scathing op-ed about New York City’s misunderstood webslinger with help from this absolutely amazing, four-story Daily Bugle skyscraper set from Lego, complete with 25—not a typo, twenty-five —figures, some of… Read more...
Revealed: Choice Privileges Summer 2021 Promo
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Choice Privileges has just revealed the details of its next major promotion, which launches in a week. This is similar to some promotions we’ve seen from Choice Privileges in the past. Choice promo: earn 8,000 points after two stays Choice Privileges is offering up to 8,000 points after every two stays between May 24 and July 11, 2021 . This promotion is only available to members based in the Uni
Tulum and Cancun could go into ‘imminent’ lockdown — even as travelers are flocking there
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
With its proximity to the United States, cheap flights on multiple airlines and relaxed entry requirements, Americans have traveled to destinations across Mexico throughout the pandemic. And few areas may be as popular with sun-seeking tourists as Quintana Roo, the Mexican state on the Caribbean coast that’s home to such iconic resort getaways as Cancun, Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya and T
WHO has a big warning for people who work 55 hours or more per week
SlashGear / 11h
If you work long hours every week, you may be increasing your risk of dying from a major cardiovascular event, according to the World Health Organization. The number of people who have died from stroke and heart disease linked to long working hours has increased substantially from 2000 to 2016, according to a newly published study from WHO and the … Continue reading
Rocket Lab reviewing data after its second Electron failure in a year
62Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle stands on the pad in New Zealand prior to Saturday's launch. (credit: Rocket Lab ) Rocket Lab said Monday that it is continuing to review data from the flight of its 20th Electron launch, which failed to reach orbit after lifting off on Saturday, May 15. In a news release on its website , the US-based company said the rocket experienced an anomaly "almost t
Paramount+ adds Brazil's top soccer league to its live sports stable
51Engadget / 11h
Every Brasileirão match will stream on the platform through 2023.
Industrial automation startup Bright Machines hauls in $435M by going public via SPAC
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Bright Machines is going public via a SPAC-led combination, it announced this morning. The transaction will see the 3-year-old company merge with SCVX, raising gross cash proceeds of $435 million in the process. After the transaction is consummated, the startup will sport an anticipated equity valuation of $1.6 billion. The Bright Machines news indicates that the great SPAC chill was not a deep f
Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 restock this week: Where and when
Microsoft Xbox Series•
SlashGear / 11h
If you’re looking for either the PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X, this might be your lucky week. Target was tipped to get stock of both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 this week, likely on Wednesday, the 19th of May, 2021. Both Best Buy and Walmart COULD get stock at around the same time – though … Continue reading
How to Parent With Both Strength and Flexibility
39Lifehacker / 11h
A big part of parenting is setting rules, expectations, and boundaries—and then enforcing them. Every parent learns at some point that if we’re not consistent with our rules, they pick up on that real quick, and they start to test the strength of our resolve at any given turn. Let them skip brushing their teeth just … Read more...
Beats Studio Buds appear in iOS code before launch
SlashGear / 12h
This week new Apple Beats earbuds appeared in imagery in the code for iOS 14.6 beta and tvOS 14.6. Images show three colors for this new set of earbuds, including black with white “b” logo, white with black, and red with white. The buds appeared near a case for the buds, likely showing how the buds will be stored and … Continue reading
Oculus will soon let you see how silly you look while playing VR games
55Engadget / 12h
You'll also be able to keep an eye on your phone notifications without taking off your headset.
Cathay Pacific’s Bizarre “Show Me Some” Vaccine Video
View from the Wing / 12h
Cathay Pacific has a new video with people showing tattoos on their arms, repeating over an over "show me some" as part of a new “arm up, let's fly again!" campaign meant to encourage employee vaccination. Continue reading ...
D&D's Guide to Ravenloft: Magical Disaster Horrors Await Players
49Gizmodo / 12h
It’s almost time to descend onto the dread demi-plane of Ravenloft and its many realms when Dungeons & Dragons releases its latest sourcebook, Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft . There’s so much more to the horrors of Ravenloft than what our dear friend Strahd is up to though. io9 has a sneak peek inside just one of… Read more...
How to Finally Go Paperless at Home, Because It's Past Time
59Lifehacker / 12h
Going paperless doesn’t need to be limited to office work. Between online bill pay and services like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle, CashApp, and Venmo, you can get rid of nearly all your finance-related clutter. But why stop there? Going paperless can apply to virtually every area of your life, so here are a few ways… Read more...
United arrives in Ghana, new daily South Africa flight launches soon
1KThe Points Guy / 12h
United just added another popular African city to its long-haul route map! On Friday, the carrier began year-round service between Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Accra, Ghana (ACC). United 996 departs IAD at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, returning at 11:45 p.m. as United 997 the following day. It’s the first of two routes the airline plans to launch this spring to fill a gap left by S
Canoo's first consumer 'lifestyle vehicle' will cost almost $35,000
98Engadget / 12h
Canoo's futuristic EV has a price starting at $34,750, and you can reserve one starting today.
Ankorstore raises another $102 million for its wholesale marketplace
100+TechCrunch / 12h
French startup Ankorstore has raised a $102 million Series B funding round (€84 million). Tiger Global and Bain Capital Ventures are leading today’s funding round with existing investors Index Ventures, GFC, Alven and Aglaé also participating. This is a significant funding round, as it comes just a few months after the company raised €25 million. If you’re not familiar with Ankorstore, the compan
Blockchains Were Supposed to Be “Unhackable.” Now They’re Getting Hacked.
5KFuturism / 12h
Until recently, blockchains were seen as an “unhackable” technology powering and securing cryptocurrencies — but that’s no longer the case. Hackers have gotten away with nearly $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency since 2017 by attacking the unique vulnerabilities of blockchains, MIT Technology Review reports . In other words, forget what you heard from Bitcoin boosters — just because information o
Cameo, the Home for Loser Celebrities, Offers Trump a Platform
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Trump might have been kicked off of just about every major platform, but that won’t stop celebrity shout-out app Cameo from welcoming the former president with open arms. Read more...
Register Now: Best Western Rewards Summer 2021 Promo
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Best Western Rewards isn’t the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter Best Western doesn’t have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions, and the latest such offer has just been launched. Best Western Rewards summer 2021 promotion With a new promotion, Best Western Rewards members can earn a $20 Best Western gift card
Rocket Lab recovered the first stage from its failed May 15 launch, a silver lining for its reusability program
60TechCrunch / 12h
Rocket Lab may have experienced mission failure and total payload loss during the company’s 20th planned mission on May 15, but it wasn’t all bad news, the company said in an update Monday. Importantly, the Electron rocket’s first stage — which contains nine Rutherford engines — performed as designed and did not contribute to the flight failure. Rocket Lab further said the first stage completed a
CAPTCHAs May Soon Go Extinct
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Are you a human? It’s an age-old question made more pressing by the ability for millions of computers to shut down websites or snipe auctions out from under regular, non-robotic buyers. What’s more, proving you’re a human reduces spam, abuse, and even theft. Read more...
Apple Music vs Spotify vs Amazon Music HD vs Tidal Hi-Fi: which music streaming service is the best?
Apple Music Lossless•
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We compare the biggest music streaming services available right now.
WordPress 5.7.2 release contains a fix for a critical vulnerability
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
WordPress users should update to the latest version to avoid falling victim to any attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
Can I transfer hotel points to my spouse’s airline account?
40The Points Guy / 12h
Recently, a friend asked me if it’s possible to transfer points from his Marriott Bonvoy account to his spouse’s Southwest Rapid Rewards account. Specifically, the couple needed a few thousand Southwest points to top-up points for an award ticket and didn’t have Chase Ultimate Rewards points on hand to transfer. The short answer to this question is no — at least not directly. All the major hotel
This Ingenious Metabolism Tracker Lets You Optimize Your Weight Loss Routine
Futurism / 12h
As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, which often leads to weight gain. But what if we could fine tune our metabolism to keep it working at an optimal level? Dr. Chih-Hao Lee, professor of genetics and complex diseases at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, thinks it’s possible. He believes that the greatest factors of a slowing metabolism is a combination of poor diet and inacti
How to Reboot Your Eufy Cameras So Strangers Can't View Them
28Lifehacker / 12h
Eufy makes a ton of cameras for various household needs: doorbell cameras, cameras you can set on at table to chat with people while you work, security cameras you can stuff in the corner of a ceiling, and more. The one attribute they share in common is that some kind of bug, vulnerability, or unfortunate issue on… Read more...
With $21M in funding, Code Ocean aims to help researchers replicate data-heavy science
100TechCrunch / 12h
Every branch of science is increasingly reliant on big data sets and analysis, which means a growing confusion of formats and platforms — more than inconvenient, this can hinder the process of peer review and replication of research. Code Ocean hopes to make it easier for scientists to collaborate by making a flexible, shareable format and platform for any and all data sets and methods, and it ha
Solar Orbiter scores an unexpected first sighting for NASA’s Sun imager
SlashGear / 12h
NASA and the ESA’s Solar Orbiter may not be fully operational yet, but that hasn’t stopped the Sun probe from capturing one of its first gushes of magnetically-charged plasma from the corona of our nearest star. It’s among the first data tidbits from the spacecraft after
