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Florida high school alters 80 'immodest' yearbook photos of students


5KBBC News - Technology / 8h
Eighty students had yearbook photos edited without their consent to hide their chests and shoulders.

Ugh: American Airlines’ Single Gate Agent Boarding


1KOne Mile at a Time / 3h
I tend to think gate agents are probably the most overworked and underappreciated airline employees. Well, their jobs at American Airlines are about to get more difficult. American Airlines cuts gate agent staffing American Airlines CFO Derek Kerr spoke at an industry conference today, where he provided some updates about the situation the airline is in. For the most part things are looking up, b

Astronaut: If You Think UFOs Are Aliens, You’re an Idiot


1KFuturism / 1h
Sky Mysteries In a recent CBC interview , retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared his opinion on the elevated public interest in “unidentified aerial phenomena” sightings. Hadfield had a clear answer as to whether extraterrestrial lifeforms were behind the mysterious incidents. If you think they’re aliens, he says, you’re a moron. “Obviously, I’ve seen countless things in the sky that I


The Disney Royalty Fight Has Picked Up a New Defender: Boom Studios


Gizmodo / 9min
In the wake of accusations from Star Wars and Alien novelist Alan Dean Foster that Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm and Fox had led to royalties from his work going unpaid, a collective of writers and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America teamed up to push for the corporation to honor longstanding… Read more...

Alaska Airlines takes on Southwest with boost to Hawaii routes


The Points Guy / 11min
Alaska Airlines is expanding its Hawaii reach from Southern California. Over the weekend, the Seattle-based carrier boosted two of its newest Hawaii routes from Los Angeles (LAX). Specifically, Alaska’s service from LAX to both Kona (KOA) and Lihue (LIH) has been upgraded to daily service beginning on Nov. 20 and Nov. 19, respectively. Daily service will run through the winter holidays and contin

Bernie Sanders Just Did Elon Musk a Huge Favor


Futurism / 21min
Bezos Bailout In an unusual twist, the progressive Senator Bernie Sanders just did mega-billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a pretty big favor. Congress was poised to approve an amendment to the Endless Frontier Act introduced by Senator Maria Cantwell that would have added $10 billion in funding to NASA’s budget while forcing the space agency to award a second contract for the development of a

Samsung knocks up to $200 off the new Galaxy Chromebook 2


Engadget / 24min
Save big on Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 -- get up to $200 off the laptop in Samsung's new sale.

Here's where to stream ‘Inside Pixar’ online


Mashable / 29min
What: Inside Pixar Where to watch: Disney+ Have you ever wondered how Pixar films are made? Inside Pixar is a multi-season documentary series packed with personal and cinematic anecdotes that will help viewers better understand the storytelling strategies behind Pixar Animation Studios. Narrated by United Shades of America ’s W. Kamau Bell, the latest documentary series explores topics surroundin

Joel Chadabe, Explorer of Electronic Music’s Frontier, Dies at 82


NYT > Technology / 38min
As both a composer and an advocate, Mr. Chadabe devoted himself to what one music critic called the “marriage between humans and their computers.”

Sling TV has a totally redesigned UI, but you need Fire TV to see it


SlashGear / 39min
Live television streaming service Sling TV has introduced a new interface that gives users an entirely new, more polished experience. Subscribers are promised an enhanced personalized experience with the new design, as well as an intuitive interface that makes it easy to find the content they’re looking for. Unfortunately, some users will need to wait longer for it. The redesign … Continue readin

Cybercriminals have abused API keys to steal millions in crypto


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
A new report from CyberNews has revealed how cybercriminals are using sell wall buyouts and price boosting to steal cryptocurrencies.

Indian Police Visit Twitter Offices as Modi Goes on Pandemic Offense


NYT > Technology / 56min
The visit sent a clear message that India’s powerful ruling party is becoming increasingly upset with the company.

Resident Evil's Jill, Leon and Nemesis are coming to 'Dead by Daylight'


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Engadget / 1h
Nemesis can send out AI-controlled zombies to attack the survivors.

Today’s best tech deals: Nintendo Switch games, Logitech mice, and more


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster includes a handful of good prices on high-profile Nintendo Switch games, with the highly regarded The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze both marked down to $40 as part of a wider Memorial Day sale at GameStop. Neither of those discounts represents the absolute lowest price we've seen, and both games are a

How to watch the Oscar-winning thriller 'Parasite' online


Mashable / 1h
What: Parasite Where to watch: Hulu Haven’t had the chance to watch Parasite just yet? No judgement here — but what are you waiting for! The South Korean thriller was met with resounding positive reviews from critics and audiences around the world — and for good reason. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, Parasite follows two very different South Korean families — the Kims and the Parks—as they navigate a

How to Password Protect Your Google Search History and Hide Your Secrets


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Lifehacker / 1h
If you don’t want your partner, spouse or roommate snooping on your Google search or YouTube watch histories but you don’t want to resort to using incognito mode, good news: you can now hide both behind password verification . Read more...

Exclusive: Valve is making a Switch-like portable gaming PC


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Some Nintendo Switch clip art, plus a Steam logo, equals the Valve "SteamPal"? The math equation isn't as simple as this listing image might lead you to believe. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Video game and hardware studio Valve has been secretly building a Switch-like portable PC designed to run a large number of games on the Steam PC platform via Linux—and it could launch, supply chain wil

Citizen App's Unhinged Private Security Firm Would Like to Patrol Cities With Police Powers


Gizmodo / 1h
Last week, neighborhood snitch app Citizen was reported by Motherboard to be testing an on-demand private security force that would respond to user-submitted “incidents.” The plans are a considerable escalation of the app’s existing business model, which relies on police scanners and user reports to create live maps… Read more...

We owe it to our kids to put an age limit on social media


TechCrunch / 1h
Ben Pring Contributor Ben Pring is the co-founder and director of the Center for the Future of Work at Cognizant and co-author of “ Monster: A Tough Love Letter to the Machines That Rule our Jobs, Lives, and Future .” For societies with long histories of protecting children with laws and regulations, isn’t it surprising that nothing is being done to similarly shield them from the various and prov

Screw Jesus, Beebo Will Be the Savior of Christmas This Year


Gizmodo / 1h
🎶Unto us a Beebo’s born, King of all creationnnnn🎶 Read more...

Intermittent fasting may fuel neurogenesis and protect long-term memory


SlashGear / 1h
A new study on intermittent fasting has found that eating every other day may be beneficial when it comes to long-term memory, as well as enhancing the ‘learning processes’ and increasing neurogenesis. The findings were based on an evaluation of mice fed the intermittent fasting diet compared to other mice fed a traditional calorie restriction diet. The new study comes … Continue reading

How to Choose the Best Cash Advance App When You're Out of Options


Lifehacker / 1h
If you’re one of the 56% of Americans who lives paycheck to paycheck , you might sometimes need to source some extra cash to tide you over until payday. Increasingly, people are turning to cash advance apps to cover their bills—typically you can get a few hundred bucks for a small fee, without worrying about an… Read more...


Satya Nadella says Microsoft is working on the 'next generation' of Windows


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Engadget / 1h
Microsoft is working on a version of Windows it plans to detail sometime in the near future.

Rumor: Emirates Launching Dubai To Miami Flight


100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Please let this be true, please let this be true, please let this be true… Report: Emirates to launch Dubai to Miami flights World Airline News is reporting that as of July 21, 2021, Emirates will be launching a new 4x weekly nonstop flight between Dubai (DXB) and Miami (MIA). The 7,845 mile route would be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 354 seats. This includes eight first class seats,

Why Sweaty People Should Rinse More and Shower Less


Lifehacker / 1h
Where most people need to dab their foreheads, my sweat glands unleash an unrelenting flood when it’s hot outside. The technical term to describe my plight is “sweaty bastard,” and perhaps you’re familiar with our breed. Read more...

A new book coauthored by Brad Feld invites founders to get their weekly Nietzsche


TechCrunch / 1h
In all likelihood, you do not currently associate Friedrich Nietzsche, the German philosopher, essayist and cultural critic, with entrepreneurship. Serial entrepreneurs Brad Feld and Dave Jilk — whose friendship dates back to their college days at MIT — think that you should. Indeed, in the foreword of their new book, “The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors,” another renowned

Tesla drops radar on Model 3 and Y: What new buyers should know


SlashGear / 1h
Tesla is ditching radar for its most affordable EVs in North America, switching to a camera-based system for Autopilot in a controversial change. The latest evolution of Tesla Vision – the hardware and software which powers Autopilot and other advanced driver assistance systems on the electric vehicles – will see the Model 3 and Model Y no longer fitted with … Continue reading

A New macOS Update Patches 0-Day Exploit That Let Hackers Screenshot on Your Mac


How-To Geek / 1h
Until today, malicious hackers have been exploiting a vulnerability in the latest macOS, allowing access to the microphone, webcam, recording the screen, or even taking screenshots on infected Macs. All of this happens without the user knowing or granting permission. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Difference Between CMD and ENTRYPOINT in Docker Images


How-To Geek / 1h
The CMD and ENTRYPOINT instructions are two commonly confused Dockerfile directives. Both have a role in determining the command which will run when the container starts. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

SteelSeries' New Minimalist Prime Accessories Are Premium Gaming Made Affordable


How-To Geek / 1h
SteelSeries is back at it with a new line of gaming accessories, this time aimed at competitive esports players. The series includes a new Arctis headset and three mice, all featuring a minimalist design that focuses on premium performance. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Carry Your AirTag In Style With WaterField's Luxurious Leather Keychains


How-To Geek / 1h
WaterField now sells a fancy leather AirTag keychain and luggage tag to help you track your belongings in style. And best of all, they cost just $25 and $50 respectively—way less than the leather Hermès accessories on Apple’s website. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

HP's 14-inch Chromebook Graduates to 11th Gen Intel Processors


How-To Geek / 1h
We’re seeing Intel 11th Gen processors arrive in more and more devices lately, offering up some much-needed competition for AMD. HP is always quick to update its lineup, and the latest is the HP Pro c640 G2 Chromebook getting the 11th gen treatment. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Vespa-Maker Piaggo Unveils a New Configurable Electric Scooter


How-To Geek / 1h
Vespa-maker Piaggio just announced its second electric scooter, the Piaggio ONE, ahead of its full unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show in June. Unlike the Vespa Elettrica, the Piaggio ONE has a removable battery and will come in several configurations for different ranges and top speeds. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Wyze Opens Pre-Orders for Night Lights to Brighten All Your Dark Hallways


How-To Geek / 1h
Picture this: It’s late, all the lights are off, and you want a drink. On the way to the kitchen, you stub your toe (again) on a random object in the hallway. Wyze’s new battery-powered Night Lights stick anywhere you want. And at $20 for three, they’re practically a steal. Pre-orders open today. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

LEGO Will Show You the World With This 11,695 Piece Map Set


How-To Geek / 1h
Love geography? What about cartography? If you’re an art-loving globetrotter, LEGO is here to spoil you with its new LEGO Art World Map. Oh, and did I mention it contains the most LEGO pieces ever used in a set? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Clean Up Old Containers and Images in Your Kubernetes Cluster


How-To Geek / 1h
An active Kubernetes cluster can accumulate old containers and images. Ensuring discarded resources are removed when redundant helps to free up resources on your cluster’s nodes. Here’s how to approach garbage collection in Kubernetes. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Google's Built-from-Scratch Fuchsia OS Arrives on the Nest Hub


How-To Geek / 1h
After years of behind-the-scenes development, Google’s Fuchsia OS is making its public debut on the first-generation Nest Hub. The new operating system, which Google built from scratch, replaces the Linux-based Chrome OS currently found in Google smart displays. You probably won’t notice the change when it happens, but Fuchsia OS is a very big deal. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Does Walking Really Count as Cardio?


Lifehacker / 1h
Walking is an easy way to get some exercise in your day, and it delivers mental health benefits as well. I’m one of the many people who added daily walks to my routine during the pandemic, and they improved my life so much I don’t intend to stop. But does walking do enough for your body that you can count it as cardio… Read more...

F9 Is Everything That’s Good (and Some Bad) About the Fast and Furious Films


Gizmodo / 1h
F9 —the ninth film in the main Fast and Furious franchise —will give anyone who has ever seen one of these movies exactly what they expect and a whole lot more. We mean that in two ways. Of course, you will see some of the most outlandish, unbelievable, jaw-dropping action imaginable, all using super-fast, slick cars.… Read more...

The New Head of NASA Says COVID May Have Leaked From a Lab


100+Futurism / 1h
Former Senator Bill Nelson, the newly-minted Administrator of NASA, made some unusual remarks about China, the pandemic, and national security during a virtual event. Specifically, Nelson cited unofficial reports that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, may have escaped from a lab at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, according to The Verge reporter Joey Roulette — and added that the

Florida makes it illegal for Facebook and Twitter to ban politicians


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg ) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis yesterday signed a bill into law to stop what he called the "censorship" of conservatives on social-media websites such as Twitter and Facebook. The law is likely to be challenged in court

24-inch M1 iMac teardown finds… not that much inside, actually


Ars Technica / 1h
Here's an X-ray of the 24-inch iMac. [credit: iFixit ] iFixit has begun a teardown of the new, M1-equipped 24-inch iMac that was released to the public just last week , and so far the finding has been that there's not a whole lot to find in there. One thing to keep in mind: there is a version of the 24-inch iMac with seven GPU cores and another with eight. iFixit is tearing down the eight-core ve


No iPhone required: Tidal releases Apple Watch app, enables offline streaming


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Tidal joins several other music streaming services offering offline downloads and playback without needing an iPhone

What Vimeo’s growth, profits and value tell us about the online video market


TechCrunch / 1h
The spinout of video platform Vimeo from IAC completed today , with the smaller company now trading as an independent entity under the ticker symbol VMEO. If you missed the news that the internet conglomerate was spinning out the video service, don’t feel bad; it slipped past many radars. But with the company now trading, with our access to its historical results , and with our minds still enthra

Amazon Accused of Manipulating Prices by D.C. Attorney General


DC Antitrust Amazon•
NYT > Technology / 1h
The District of Columbia said in a lawsuit that Amazon had stopped merchants that use its platform from charging lower prices for the same products elsewhere online.

Viasat gives FCC an ultimatum to stop SpaceX Starlink expansion


SlashGear / 1h
SpaceX’s Starlink deployment could face a new hurdle, with satellite operator Viasat petitioning the FCC to stop Elon Musk’s company from expanding its internet-beaming constellation. Viasat, itself a satellite internet provider, has accused Starlink of being a potential environmental nightmare, as SpaceX targets more than 4,400 satellites in total. Starlink works with a combination of meshed sat

United’s CEO: Why Business Travel Will Be Come Back Fully And Why United Will Be The Low Cost Leader


View from the Wing / 2h
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reported at the Wolfe Research conference on Tuesday that leisure demand is back over 100% of pre-pandemic levels, and business travel is going to fully recover too. He's seen a spike in people using MileagePlus credit cards. And United will win customers with technology, soft product, and lower costs rather than investing in hard product. Continue reading ...

Anker Nebula may finally make Android TV too cheap to ignore


SlashGear / 2h
The year 2021 may finally be the year that Google made their smart TV platform too affordable to avoid. The Google Chromecast with Google TV is already $50 – a highly reasonable price for what it delivers. But Anker is the sort of company that’s positioned to deliver just-good-enough products at low-as-possible prices. With the Anker Nebula 4K Streaming Dongle, … Continue reading

Raging Fire, Huge Explosion Devastate Giant Container Ship


100+Futurism / 2h
Ship Explosion A massive explosion just rocked a container ship anchored off the coast of Sri Lanka, Al Jazeera reports . The vessel, called MV X-Press Pearl, was waiting to enter its port before a fire erupted on board four days ago, according to the Sri Lankan navy. The navy believes the ensuing explosion was caused by chemicals on board, which included 25 tons of nitric acid — another reminder

The Big Deal in Amazon’s Antitrust Case


NYT > Technology / 2h
The claim that Amazon is crushing competition is both novel and railroad baron-style old-school.

The FAA just downgraded Mexico’s air safety rating. Here’s what that actually means.


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The Points Guy / 2h
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that it would downgrade Mexico’s aviation safety rating from Category 1 to Category 2 on its aviation safety scale, a move that could have major consequences as travel demand to Mexico reaches an all-time high. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! The downgrade comes following a review of

Google launches its third major operating system, Fuchsia


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / The Nest Hub. (credit: Google) Google is officially rolling out a new operating system, called Fuchsia, to consumers. The release is a bit hard to believe at this point, but Google confirmed the news to 9to5Google , and several members of the Fuchsia team have confirmed it on Twitter. The official launch date was apparently yesterday . Fuchsia is certainly getting a quiet, anti-climacti

Philo TV is increasing the price of its streaming plan to $25 per month for new customers


Engadget / 2h
Starting June 8th, it will cost $25 per month to access the service if you're a new customer.

Sen. Wyden urges government to boost broadband speed targets


Engadget / 2h
'Miserly speeds and data caps are holding back' telehealth and remote work and schooling, Wyden wrote.

3 major ways Airbnb is improving the user experience for guests and hosts


The Points Guy / 2h
Most everyone is familiar with the home-sharing giant Airbnb and some (like me) may even incorporate booking Airbnb listings when planning trips. With Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, declaring that we’re entering “the biggest travel rebound in a century,” Airbnb is undergoing a major upgrade to its platform — including 100+ new product features — which are aimed to both meet the needs of an unpreced

New malware lets hackers secretly take screenshots of your Mac, but Apple has a fix


Mashable / 2h
Mac users will want to update to the latest version of Mac OS as soon as possible. The update patches a security flaw that allows hackers to secretly take screenshots of your computer screen. The malware XCSSET was first uncovered last year by security researchers at Trend Micro. Using this malware, bad actors would target Mac developers and infect those apps at the source. Unaware that their cod

Call it a comeback: Turntable.fm raises $7.5M


TechCrunch / 2h
Earlier this year, Turntable.fm’s founder Billy Chasen dusted off the old site and resurrected it for the pandemic age. I know I wasn’t the only one feeling a wistful pang of nostalgia for the service during the long, dull days of sheltering in place. And while March 2020 would have been the best time for a relaunch, March 2021 was pretty good, too. Today Chasen announced that the service has rec

Cybersecurity is not a one-stop shop


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Hackers are more innovative than ever before and businesses need to stay one step ahead.

HP Wolf Security is a new breed of endpoint security


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
HP Wolf Security provides comprehensive endpoint protection and resiliency that starts at the hardware level and extends across software and services.

Official: FAA Downgrades Mexico Aviation Safety Rating


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300+One Mile at a Time / 2h
This was first rumored a few days ago, but is now official . FAA downgrades Mexico safety rating to Category 2 The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Mexico’s aviation safety rating from a Category 1 to a Category 2. FAA inspectors conducted a review of Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC) between October 2020 and February 2021, and identified several areas of

LEGO World Map has the most pieces, but do they count at 1 peg each?


SlashGear / 2h
The new LEGO World Map is the biggest LEGO set ever released with a daunting 11,695 pieces. As far as individual pieces go, as far as number of bricks go, yes, it certainly seems that this is the largest LEGO set ever. But let’s take a look at why this isn’t exactly the most clear cut way of looking at … Continue reading

Axiom Space taps ISS trailblazer for private space mission


SlashGear / 2h
Axiom Space has found its Ax-2 commander as it bids to fly NASA’s next private astronaut mission, and it’ll be a familiar face in charge for the US space agency. Dr. Peggy Whitson had a storied career at NASA, including first female commander of the International Space Station and holder of the American record for most time spent in space. … Continue reading


This Easy-to-Use VPN Keeps Your Data Secure Even on Public Wi-Fi


Futurism / 2h
Are you ever worried about whether your Internet connection is safe and secure ? While your favorite restaurant or local coffee shop may offer free Wi-Fi, these open networks often become hot spots for crimes such as hacking and identity theft. That’s because when you connect to an unsecured public network, your unsecured data can be viewed by anyone. Sensitive data, such as social security numbe

11 Size Comparison Videos That Will Give You a New Sense of Scale


Lifehacker / 2h
I first heard about the genre of “size comparison” videos on YouTube from this article in the New York Times , written by a mom whose seven-year-old son had become obsessed with them. He’s at a developmental age where kids are finally able to sort things by size or quantify with more ease, so it makes sense that… Read more...

Rent the Runway Is Bouncing Back


NYT > Technology / 2h
The pandemic hit the world of clothing rental hard. Now, companies like Rent the Runway say the market is booming like never before.

Mozilla Thunderbird email client could have been abused to impersonate senders


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A vulnerability which saved users' OpenPGP keys in plain text has now been patched in Mozilla Thunderbird.

Deleted police records were on outdated 1970s IT system


BBC News - Technology / 3h
The files on the Police National Computer were recovered - but a report calls for urgent reforms.

How to Learn to Like Running, With Strength Running's Jason Fitzgerald


Lifehacker / 3h
This week we’re kicking our butts into gear and developing a solid running habit with help from Strength Running founder Jason Fitzgerald. And just in time too, because Lifehacker’s very own Meghan Walbert, co-host of The Upgrade, has been working on learning to enjoy the workout herself for this month’s Lifehacker… Read more...

Sensor-driven turbine platforms could unlock 4,000 TWh of offshore wind


Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / A rendering of GE and Glosten's actively managed tension leg platform for floating offshore wind projects. (credit: Glosten) The US took its first steps toward embracing offshore wind power earlier this month with the approval of the Vineyard Wind 1 project off the coast of Massachusetts. When the site is complete, 62 massive wind turbines anchored in the continental shelf will crank ou

Tidal's Apple Watch App Lets You Stream Tunes Offline


Gizmodo / 3h
Hot on the heels of recent Apple Watch app overhauls from Spotify and Deezer , Tidal announced today that it’s finally bringing its app to the most popular smartwatch. And yes, you can download offline playlists for untethered playback. Read more...

Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho Looks Like a Dazzlingly Nightmarish Trip Through Time


Gizmodo / 3h
We finally have a trailer for Edgar Wright ’s mysterious and much-anticipated Last Night in Soho , and hot damn it was worth the wait. It looks to be a visually stunning sci-fi horror movie about the delights and dangers of time travel, with Doctor Who ’s Matt Smith and a groovy Anya Taylor-Joy (singing!) to boot. Read more...

50% of U.S. Adults Will Be Fully Vaccinated by End of Today


Gizmodo / 3h
The United States is at a pivotal point in its efforts to combat the covid-19 pandemic. By the end of Tuesday, it’s expected that a majority of American adults will be fully vaccinated, and within days, a majority of all Americans will have gotten at least one dose of a covid-19 vaccine. The accomplishment comes in… Read more...

This Sonos earbuds design fixes one big AirPods problem


SlashGear / 3h
Sonos may be looking smaller for an upcoming audio product launch, with a new Sonos earbuds design seemingly previewed by US patent filings. The audio company has recently expanded its portfolio, adding a new and more affordable point of entry to its streaming audio ecosystem in addition to a new automotive partnership. It’s all part of Sonos’ attempt to get … Continue reading

New movies 2021: what to watch in theaters this year


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
All those coronavirus delays mean that 2021 will be overflowing with movies when cinemas open their doors

Build 2021: Windows 10 now on more than one billion devices


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Satya Nadella reveals Windows 10 mega growth at Build 2021.

Raising a round? AngelList Venture CEO Avlok Kohli will share insights at TC Early Stage


TechCrunch / 3h
What’s it like raising a round in 2021? How has it changed over the last few months, as some glimmer of normalcy seems, at least, within reach? What do early-stage founders (and investors!) need to know about the current state of the industry? Few are in a better place to outline this than Avlok Kohli, the CEO of AngelList Venture who will let you know at TC Early Stage on July 8-9 . With more th

Palestine Is Suffering an Ecological Apartheid


Gizmodo / 3h
Though the ceasefire has ended the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, Palestine is still a humanitarian catastrophe , one with a rising ecological toll that will compound human suffering for years. Read more...

Russia makes good on its threat to fine Google over 'illegal' internet content


Engadget / 3h
The small fee is a warning shot from Moscow.

Satya Nadella: How Microsoft can be every developer's best friend


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Microsoft chief reaffirms company's love for all things dev at Build 2021.

DC attorney general files antitrust suit against Amazon over third-party seller agreements


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TechCrunch / 3h
Washington, DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced a new antitrust suit against Amazon Tuesday, accusing the company of stifling competition by exerting control over third-party sellers. The lawsuit, filed in DC Superior Court, alleges that Amazon fixed prices on its massive online retail platform by blocking third-party sellers from selling their products for less elsewhere. Racine argues tha

Man Beats Usain Bolt’s 100 Meter Dash Record Using Actual Jetpack


Futurism / 3h
Faster Than Bolt Turns out jetsuits aren’t just good for boarding a moving ship . British stuntman and jetpack pilot Richard Browning broke world-renowned athlete Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record while wearing his famous “Iron Man”-like jetsuit, according to Guinness World Records . Bolt, however, can rest assured that his title is still safe — Browning’s new record includes the obvious caveat: “fas


How Dangerous Is Expired Salad Dressing?


Lifehacker / 3h
For some reason, people of a certain age love to collect bottles of expired salad dressing . In fact, a recently expired bottle of Trader Joe’s Green Goddess dressing in my own fridge is just one more damning piece of evidence I am slowly morphing into my grandmother, one food item at a time (the package of cheap… Read more...

DHS will issue mandatory cybersecurity rules for pipeline companies


Engadget / 3h
Following the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that led to fuel shortages in parts of the US, the federal government plans to impose mandatory cybersecurity regulation on the pipeline industry for the first time.

New Mac Mini Pro “M1X” leaked at last


SlashGear / 3h
This week the newest in a line of Mac Mini devices appeared with a more high-powered processor and more ports. This new device was leaked with a potential 4x USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 ports, Ethernet, HDMI out, and 2x USB-A. The same leak source suggested that this new device will feature a magnetic power connector for the first time in … Continue reading

Bernie Sanders: Hard Pass on Giving Jeff Bezos Billions for Space Travel


Gizmodo / 3h
No, Jeff Bezos should not just get billions of dollars from NASA because he thinks he deserves it, Bernie Sanders says. After Blue Origin made a stink over losing out to SpaceX on an exclusive $2.9 billion NASA contract for a moon landing mission (due, NASA said, to limited funding), Democratic Senator Maria… Read more...

Godzilla vs. Kong's Director Adds Another Geek Project to His To-Do List


Gizmodo / 3h
Coming off the hit film Godzilla vs. Kong , director Adam Wingard is not letting his moment pass. First, he signed up to make a sequel to John Woo’s sci-fi action hit Face/Off . Then he revealed he was going to try and make the classic 1980s cartoon Thundercats into a live-action film . Oh, and possibly another King Kong movie… Read more...

How to Watch Tomorrow's ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse


Gizmodo / 3h
On Wednesday, May 26, the Moon will move into Earth’s shadow, resulting in the first total lunar eclipse in nearly two and a half years. Here’s how to see it, regardless of where you live in the world. Read more...

How to Password-Protect Your Google Search History and More


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Gizmodo / 4h
Google’s added a new way to keep other people’s prying eyes out of your search history, YouTube faves, and more. As first spotted by Android Police , the company has started prompting users to password-protect their Web and Activity page , which shows off a person’s history across a slew of Google services. Read more...

Wyze Night Light combines classy design with budget price


SlashGear / 4h
Wyze has expanded its lineup of inexpensive home products with Wyze Night Light, a small night light that can be linked with multiple other units. The Wyze Night Light is ‘smart’ in the sense that it can illuminate when it detects motion, as well as automatically turning on and off based on the room’s ambient lighting. The Wyze Night Light … Continue reading

Giant Camels and More Treasures Discovered in Fossilized California Forest


Gizmodo / 4h
First, the trees came out of the ground. A few weeks later, the bones emerged. Bit by bit over the past year, a team of paleontologists and geologists, among others, have uncovered the fossilized remains of a Miocene forest, from its gomphotheres and mastodons to the trees themselves. Read more...

Hyundai reveals US specs for Ioniq 5 electric crossover


Ars Technica / 4h
This crisply styled thing is the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a new battery-electric vehicle due later this year. [credit: Hyundai ] It's a good time for new battery-electric vehicles. Ford's F-150 Lightning electric pickup has been hogging the headlines lately —no surprise, given America's enduring love affair with the half-ton truck. But I'm more excited about Hyundai's next BEV, the Ioniq 5, which should

Microsoft Edge promises faster start and less PC load: Here’s how


SlashGear / 4h
There’s a new version of Microsoft Edge coming this week, and the company isn’t holding back on big promises for performance at BUILD 2021 today. “Microsoft Edge will be the best performing browser on Windows 10 when Microsoft Edge version 91 releases,” the browser team insists, tapping two features – Startup boost and sleeping tabs – to gain an edge … Continue reading

Court Finds Tesla Guilty of Nerfing Battery Performance in Software Update


100+Futurism / 4h
Cannot Stop the Battery A court in Norway has found Tesla guilty of limiting charging speeds and battery capacity via software update, Electrek reports . Barring an appeal, Tesla will have to pay $16,000 to any Norwegian drivers whose Teslas were affected by the update — roughly 10,000 customers, according to Norwegian online newspaper Nettavisen . In fact, in Electrek ‘s analysis, the case could

E Ink's New Electronic Paper Screens Come With Built-in Touchscreens, Which Could Make eReaders Cheaper


Gizmodo / 4h
It’s rare to find an ebook reader now that doesn’t use a touchscreen to make navigating its user interface—or just flipping the pages of a digital book—much easier. So, given the demand for that functionality, today E Ink announced a new electronic-ink screen featuring a touch sensor built right in that should improve… Read more...

Whatnot raises $50M to let people sell Pokémon cards, Funko Pops and more via livestream


TechCrunch / 4h
Whatnot exists with one primary goal in mind: to give people a place to buy and sell collectibles (like Pokémon cards, sports cards, pins, etc.) in a safe, authenticated way. The company started out with intentions of being a GOAT/StockX-style resale marketplace, where the products up for sale lived on neat little pages with row after row of static images. As they started experimenting with other

The Fast saga soars to new heights of nonsense in 'F9'


Mashable / 4h
In the first really spectacular action scene of F9 , our heroes realize they need to drive through a literal minefield at 80mph or more — any slower, and they'll get caught in the explosions when the mines go off. So zip over them they do, at exhilarating speed, leaving fantastic destruction in their wake. It's the movie's approach to storytelling in a nutshell: If you can just move fast enough,

Bigger isn’t always better: United Quest vs. United Club Infinite


The Points Guy / 4h
With travel on the rebound, many people are probably starting to plan trips and reassess which cobranded cards they want to keep in their wallet. Throughout the past year or so, new cards have launched and others have rebranded with updated benefits — including these two cards from United and Chase. The United Club Infinite Card was launched in March 2020 to replace the United Club Card, and the

Amazon accused of illegally raising prices in antitrust lawsuit


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Engadget / 4h
Washington DC AG Karl Racine said the company has used contract provisions to control online retail prices.

Travel Is Up, People Are Buying First Class More, But This Could Crater In The Fall


View from the Wing / 4h
Top American Airlines executives presented at the Wolfe Research financial conference Tuesday, and revealed that people are buying more first class seats than before because they want to distance on board - and no one is blocking middle seats anymore. While the airline industry is recovering, led by leisure traffic, that could come to a half in the fall as kids go back to school and employees ret

Qualified raises $51M to help Salesforce users improve their sales and marketing conversations


TechCrunch / 4h
Salesforce dominates the world of CRM today, but while it’s a popular and well-used tool for organizing contacts and information, it doesn’t have all the answers when it comes to helping salespeople and marketers sell better, especially when meetings are not in person. Today, one of the startups that has emerged to help fill the gap is announcing a round of growth funding on the back of a huge ye

SteelSeries Prime aims to remove bells and whistles, but keeps the RGB


SlashGear / 4h
The folks at SteelSeries wanted to create a gaming mouse that appeared to remove the “bells and whistles that can get in the way.” As such, they’ve created the Prime line. The SteelSeries Prime lineup was released this week in several forms – three mice and a pair of headphones. There’s the SteelSeries Prime, a mouse, Prime+ with customization options, … Continue reading


Struum launches its ‘ClassPass for streaming’ service to the public


TechCrunch / 4h
Struum , the new streaming service from former Disney and Discovery execs , is today officially launching to the public. Unlike traditional on-demand streamers, such as Netflix, the Struum model is more akin to a “ClassPass for streaming,” as its plan is to aggregate content from smaller video services then provide access under its own subscription. Today, the streaming landscape is dominated by

Airbyte announces $26M Series A for open-source data connector platform


TechCrunch / 4h
One of the major issues facing companies these days isn’t finding relevant data so much as moving it to where it’s needed. Enter Airbyte , an early-stage startup that is building an open-source data integration platform to help solve that problem. Today the company announced a $26 million Series A, just a couple of months after announcing its $5.2 million seed round. Benchmark led the investment

Windows 10 command line tool set for a small but important upgrade


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Windows Terminal update delivers tweaks that power users will celebrate.

Dying Light 2 livestream coming this week - and we could finally get a release date


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A Dying Light 2 livestream is coming this week on May 27 and we're hoping to finally get a release date for the game.

Dell Memorial Day sales: big savings on Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware laptop deals


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We're rounding up all the best Dell Memorial Day sales in one place, with big savings across a range of laptop deals.

Unsolved Mysteries: Quantum Leap’s Don Bellisario on the fate of Sam Beckett


Ars Technica / 5h
Produced by Adam Lance Garcia, edited by Ron Douglas. Click here for transcript . (video link) Fresh from our talk with Warhammer remembrancer Dan Abnett on the unsolved mysteries of the Warhammer universe , we now turn our attention to a science fiction property with a bit less grimdark: the one where a polymath with an eidetic memory invents time travel and things go, as they say, a little kaka

Edgar Wright's 'Last Night in Soho' gets a thrilling new trailer


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Mashable / 5h
The trailer for Last Night in Soho , the upcoming psychological thriller from director Edgar Wright ( Scott Pilgrim vs. the World , Shaun of the Dead ), brings viewers into an inviting past where nothing is truly as it seems. An aspiring fashion designer (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie) discovers she's able to travel back in time to London in the 1960s. There, she meets — and seemingly becomes — a st

2022 Bentley Bentayga S puts more “Sport” in V8 luxury SUV


SlashGear / 5h
Bentley’s Bentayga is adding a new, more sporting version, and if you’ve been trying to decide between the V8 and the W12 SUVs then the 2022 Bentayga S may deliver just the balance you’ve been hoping for. The first time that the luxury SUV has been offered in “S” form, it grabs new Sport suspension calibration for a more driver-focused … Continue reading

Microsoft Edge is getting a mega speed boost to help it topple Google Chrome


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Latest version of Microsoft Edge comes with a multitude of upgrades.

Last Night in Soho trailer shows Edgar Wright's horror-tinged vision of 1960s London


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Director Edgar Wright returns with his first new movie since 2017's Baby Driver – here's the first trailer.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 launched in India at a starting price of Rs 102,999


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The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is available in 13.5-inch and 15-inch models and comes with either an Intel core or an AMD Ryzen core processors

What to Expect From This Year's Hurricane Season (and How to Plan for It)


Lifehacker / 5h
It may feel as though we’ve finally said goodbye to winter, but alongside the warmer weather comes hurricane season. In anticipation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released their predictions for the 2021 hurricane season , which begins on June 1. Read more...

Doctors Restored a Blind Man’s Vision by Gene-Hacking His Retina Cells


1KFuturism / 5h
Two decades after an unusually severe case of the eye condition retinitis pigmentosa robbed a French man of his vision, an experimental gene therapy seems to have brought it part of the way back. In order to reverse the man’s blindness, the BBC r eports , doctors in France used a new gene therapy to exploit a technique called optogenetics . Optogenetics is a common tool in neuroscience research t

How Expensify shed Silicon Valley arrogance to realize its global ambitions


TechCrunch / 5h
Expensify may be the most ambitious software company ever to mostly abandon the Bay Area as the center of its operations. Expensify may be the most ambitious software company ever to mostly abandon the Bay Area as the center of its operations. The startup’s history is tied to places representative of San Francisco: The founding team worked out of Peet’s Coffee on Mission Street for a few months,

First class delight and drama: My first post-lockdown long-haul flight


The Points Guy / 5h
After too many months of very little travel in the UK, my presence was required in the US for work. Whilst it might have been a “nice to be there” before, this was the first time since the pandemic began that I really needed to make the effort to get to America. This has been a difficult journey for Brits since President Trump’s executive order in March 2020 banned non-US residents entering from

Could Valve be making a Nintendo Switch-killing Steam handheld?


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Gabe Newell warned us to expect the unexpected from Valve this year, after all…

Why system backups no longer shield against ransomware


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Backups no longer provide the protection against ransomware that they once did.

Battlegrounds Mobile India's Erangel map to have a new name


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A new Battlegrounds Mobile India teaser reveals that the map or Erangel will be renamed to Erangle to disassociate with PUBG.

How to Edit Screenshots on Android


How-To Geek / 5h
Every Android device allows you to take screenshots, but what do you do after you take one? Many Android smartphones and tablets now immediately give you some options after taking a screenshot. It’s easy to make quick edits before sharing a screenshot. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Wahoo Gives the Elemnt Bolt Cycling Computer a Much-Needed Refresh


How-To Geek / 5h
When it comes to cycling computers, there’s Garmin, Wahoo, and then everyone else. Wahoo has done a great job of competing with Garmin with its Elemnt line, and the Bolt is a fan favorite. Today, Wahoo is announcing the new version of the Bolt with a color display, navigation features, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Alert: Apple's sky blue AirPods Max just went on sale on Amazon


Mashable / 5h
SAVE $19.02: Typically $549, Apple's sky blue AirPods Max are on sale on Amazon for "just" $529.98 as of May 25. As my colleague Leah Stodart said in her pre-Prime Day rundown , we weren't counting on seeing a huge discount on the AirPods Max during Amazon's big shopping event next month — Apple's fancy over-ear headphones are still in such high demand (despite a borderline ridiculous $550 price

Tidal's new Apple Watch app works without an iPhone nearby


Engadget / 5h
Tidal has released an Apple Watch app that lets you play music while leaving your iPhone at home, including offline tracks.

Save $149 on the M1 MacBook Air in a record low price drop at Amazon


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M1 MacBook deals are offering a brand new record low price on the 512GB model this week.

Microsoft Azure is now smarter and more powerful than ever


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Microsoft has launched a range of new Azure products, with a focus on analytics and automation.

Edge computing looks set to take the world by storm


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Edge computing is already transforming businesses by making sense of large amounts of data in real-time, believes Intel.

Brian Chesky describes a faster, nimbler post-pandemic Airbnb


TechCrunch / 5h
As we transition from the pandemic to whatever comes next, Airbnb is evolving. The company announced a major redesign of its website and introduced a bevy of features focused on both hosts and guests today. All told, the release includes more than 100 new features or upgrades, with the goal of increasing and diversifying the supply side of the business to not only fuel overall growth but also mee

Microsoft Azure launches enterprise support for PyTorch


TechCrunch / 5h
Microsoft today announced PyTorch Enterprise, a new Azure service that provides developers with additional support when using PyTorch on Azure. It’s basically Microsoft’s commercial support offering for PyTorch. PyTorch is a Python-centric open-source machine learning framework with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing. It was originally developed by Facebook and is, at leas

Microsoft uses GPT-3 to let you code in natural language


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TechCrunch / 5h
Unlike in other years, this year’s Microsoft Build developer conference is not packed with huge surprises — but there’s one announcement that will surely make developers’ ears perk up: The company is now using OpenAI’s massive GPT-3 natural language model in its no-code/low-code Power Apps service to translate spoken text into code in its recently announced Power Fx language . Now don’t get carri

Microsoft’s Edge browser can now start up faster and put your tabs to sleep


TechCrunch / 5h
At its annual Build conference today, Microsoft announced a couple of new features for version 91 of its Edge browser that, like so much at Build this year, aren’t earth-shattering (developer velocity!) but nice quality-of-life upgrades for its users. Since Microsoft develops Edge in the open, these may also feel familiar to those who keep a close eye on the Edge roadmap — indeed, I think I’ve se

Microsoft launches new tools for Teams developers


TechCrunch / 5h
At its (virtual) Build conference today, Microsoft launched a number of new features, tools and services for developers who want to integrate their services with Teams, the company’s Slack competitor. It’s no secret that Microsoft basically looks at Teams, which now has about 145 million daily active users, as the new hub for employees to get work done, so it’s no surprise that it wants third-par

Microsoft brings more of its Azure services to any Kubernetes cluster


TechCrunch / 5h
At its Build developer conference today, Microsoft announced a new set of Azure services (in preview) that businesses can now run on virtually any CNCF-conformant Kubernetes cluster with the help of its Azure Arc multi-cloud service. Azure Arc, similar to tools like Google’s Anthos or AWS’s upcoming EKS Anywhere , provides businesses with a single tool to manage their container clusters across cl

Netflix Is Reportedly Exploring Its Own Subscription Gaming Service


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Gizmodo / 5h
Netflix is seriously considering expanding into gaming, according to several reports from the past few days. Not only is the streaming giant rumored to be looking to hire a gaming executive to oversee the effort, but it’s also reportedly mulling building out its own version of an Apple Arcade-like gaming bundle. Read more...

Celebrate The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's 42nd on Towel Day With Wonderful New Art


100+Gizmodo / 5h
Fans of author Douglas Adams in general and his Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in particular know that today, May 25, is the international holiday known as “ Towel Day .” To celebrate, io9 has some wonderful illustrations to share from Del Rey’s new edition of Adams’ beloved classic. Read more...

'Spy Alarm' turns your Switch into an invisible tripwire


Engadget / 5h
From the people who brought you the hit Nintendo Switch app Calculator.

Huawei's HarmonyOS Is Finally Coming to Phones on June 2


Gizmodo / 5h
Huawei has long been working on its own fork of Android, and on June 2, Huawei’s HarmonyOS will finally make its official debut on phones. Read more...

Android 12’s biggest visual change may be emoji


SlashGear / 5h
One of the biggest visual changes to Android with Android 12 appears to be in emoji. While the emoji system itself will not change, Android 12 Beta 1 alone introduced a whopping 389+ updated emoji designs! Designs are refined in several key ways, including smoothing, flattening, and a conglomerating of color pallet. If we look at the collected changes made … Continue reading

Six months with PlayStation 5


SlashGear / 5h
It’s been just a little over six months since the PlayStation 5 arrived here in the US. While global stock shortages persist and don’t seem to be getting better, Sony is clearly selling consoles to some people judging by the fact that it has managed to sell 7.8 million PS5s thus far. The beginning of a new console generation is … Continue reading

Panasonic Lumix GH5 II official plus new M4/3 flagship GH6 specs teased


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SlashGear / 5h
Panasonic is upgrading its Micro Four Thirds camera line, with a new Lumix GH5 II revealed today and the first details of the upcoming flagship Lumix GH6 still in development. The new GH5 Mk 2 succeeds the original GH5, with broader video support and the promise of much improved live-streaming capabilities courtesy of a new engine. Panasonic Lumix GH5 II … Continue reading

Giant River Otter Believed to Be Extinct Has Been Spotted in Argentina


Gizmodo / 5h
Otters are some of the cutest and most fun animals on Earth. It’s always a joy to see them in the wild. That was doubly so for the conservationists at Fundación Rewilding who recently spotted a wild giant river otter swimming in the Bermejo River in Impenetrable National Park, located in the Chaco province of… Read more...

Razer's Beautiful BlackWidow V3 Mini Shows the Limitations of Compact Wireless Keyboards


Gizmodo / 5h
Mechanical keyboards are becoming more popular to use these days, but finding one that isn’t tethered by a cable feels like an impossible task. It’s not that there aren’t any wireless mechanical keyboards—it’s that the ones that exist aren’t wireless by the end of the day. Read more...


Microsoft, the Linux Foundation, and others team up to make software sustainable


Engadget / 5h
Microsoft is still working to go fully carbon negative by the end of the decade, but effectively grappling with climate change isn’t just one company’s responsibility. As part of its virtual Build developer conference, the folks in Redmond — along with Accenture, GitHub, ThoughtWorks and the Linux Foundation — have announced the launch of the Green Software Foundation to help make software enginee

Razer’s 65-percent gaming keyboard is a solid option that needs refining


Engadget / 5h
Razer has a new 65 percent keyboard, which ditches the number pad and function keys but keeps the arrows.

Microsoft wants Teams to be your go-to for collaborative apps


Engadget / 5h
At Build 2021, Microsoft is making a bigger push to make Teams a platform for collaborative apps.

COVID cases after vaccination are still very rare—variants aren’t changing that


Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Residents wait in an observation area after receiving COVID-19 vaccines at a vaccination site in Richmond, California, on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the latest data on breakthrough COVID-19 infections, which are infections among people who have been fully vaccinated against the disease. Yet a

Cleared for Takeoff: A summer Caribbean getaway for two


The Points Guy / 5h
Cleared for Takeoff is a weekly series showing readers like you the best ways to book post-pandemic adventures using points and miles. If you’d like tips on booking your own trip using miles, please email us with your preferred itinerary and current mileage balance. Reader Bill Lynch reached out to us recently with advice on using his existing point balance. Like most of us, he has been banking H

HP adds latest Intel hardware to its new Chromebooks for business


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
HP updates Chromebooks with the latest chips from Intel’s stable.

This 65-inch OLED TV gets a massive $400 price cut ahead of Memorial Day sales


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Just ahead of the Memorial Day sales event, Best Buy has a massive $400 price cut on this Vizio 65-inch 4K OLED TV.

Here's how to get a free Stadia Premiere Edition with OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro deals


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
OnePlus is offering a free Stadia Premiere Edition when you buy the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, OnePlus Nord, 8 Pro or OnePlus 8T.

How to Remember the Difference Between Invoke and Evoke


Lifehacker / 5h
If you’ve ever wondered if you should invoke something or evoke it, you’re not alone. Not only do the words sound similar, but the difference in their meanings is subtle, and they’re also not likely to be words we use often. That’s when it’s time to invoke the knowledge of the grammar gods. Read more...

Improve your posture with this $255 height-adjustable standing desk


Engadget / 5h
The EC1 Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk allows you to control the height of your work surface with a fast, convenient raising mechanism.

Mass surveillance must have meaningful safeguards, says ECHR


TechCrunch / 5h
The highest chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has delivered a blow to anti-surveillance campaigners in Europe by failing to find that bulk interception of digital comms is inherently incompatible with human rights law — which enshrines individual rights to privacy and freedom of expression. However today’s Grand Chamber judgement underscores the need for such intrusive intellig

Phantom Space acquires StratSpace in pursuit of becoming a turnkey space service


TechCrunch / 5h
Even as 2021 shapes up to see a record number of launches, demand is growing fast. Companies like Phantom Space Corporation aim to fill it with mass manufacturing techniques never yet seen in the space industry. Now the company has acquired StratSpace, a satellite program designer and manager, Phantom Space announced Tuesday. It’s a critical step toward building out a turnkey space transportation

JD.com, Meituan and Neolix to test autonomous deliveries on Beijing public roads


TechCrunch / 5h
People in a Beijing suburb will begin to see autonomous delivery mini-vans across their neighborhood, moving cautiously alongside human delivery riders belting down the streets. Beijing has greenlighted JD.com, Meituan and Neolix to trial self-driving delivery vehicles on designated public roads in the Yizhuang Development Area, an economic and technological growth pilot initiated by the municipa

Dogs of Lordstown


TechCrunch / 5h
The lackluster performance of shares in companies that have combined with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in recent quarters took another hit yesterday when Lordstown Motors reported its first-quarter results. Lordstown, part of a wave of electric-vehicle companies that raised capital and went public via SPACs, announced lower-than-expected 2021 vehicle production, higher capital ex

China Announces Huge Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Mining


300+Futurism / 5h
According to a new announcement by the Chinese government, the country is looking to crack down on cryptocurrency mining. The Thursday statement, penned by the State Council’s Financial Stability and Development Committee, comes just three days after regulators banned financial institutions from doing any business related to cryptocurrencies. The Chinese government will “crack down on bitcoin min

Man Found Inside Stegosaur Statue Most Likely Died Trying to Retrieve Phone, Spanish Police Say


Gizmodo / 5h
Catalonia police investigating the appearance of a human corpse crammed into the leg of a papier-mâché statue of a dinosaur in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain, say the most likely explanation is that the deceased man somehow lost his phone in the dino and got stuck trying to retrieve it. Read more...

Army of the Dead fan theory totally rewrites the story of Netflix's hit movie


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An Army of the Dead fan theory has emerged online following the release of Zack Snyder's latest movie - and it'll change how you watch it.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 release date, new modes and everything we know


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Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 brings with it new maps, modes and weapons.

Emerging channels: safety-minefield or audience-goldmine?


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New platforms, like Clubhouse and Connected TV, bring new risks. But they shouldn’t switch marketers off - here's how to navigate them.

Gunpowder Milkshake’s Trailer Brings Together Badass Women of Genre


100+Gizmodo / 6h
Action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake may not be strictly genre but it does star a slew of badass women from Doctor Who , Game of Thrones , Black Panther , Star Trek , and more. The first trailer is now here, and put together these women are truly a force to be reckoned with. Read more...


American Airlines takes a jab at Delta in latest 5-route adjustment


100+The Points Guy / 6h
American Airlines is putting up a fight against Delta. AA filed five notable schedule updates this past weekend that each touch a Delta hub. Specifically, the Fort Worth-based carrier will add an additional daily frequency on four routes, and will upgauge a fifth, per Cirium timetables. From November 2021 through March 2022, American will operate two daily frequencies between Phoenix (PHX) and bo

Bluetooth security holes open door to device impersonation attacks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Vulnerabilities in critical specifications puts a whole lot of Bluetooth devices at the risk of MitM attacks.

Genshin Impact Switch release delayed by 'weaker hardware'


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
RPG phenomenon Genshin Impact has reportedly had its Switch version delayed due to developer Mihoyo having issues with the "weaker hardware."

Oppo Enco Air true wireless earbuds are cheap AirPods rivals


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Oppo's latest buds are budget-friendly, and much cheaper than the Apple AirPods.

Use the ‘Early, Middle, Late’ Approach to Have Blooming Flowers All Season


Lifehacker / 6h
After being cooped up inside all winter (especially within the past two years) it can be easy to get carried away with your summer plans—including the ones involving plants. You may head to the garden center with the intentions of picking up a few seedlings and supplies, and somehow end up with more plants that you… Read more...

Rockstar launches a record label to 'elevate' dance music


Engadget / 6h
Rockstar Games has launched a music label, CircoLoco Records, that aims to meld video game music with real-world dance culture.

Google Fuchsia OS is ready for release


SlashGear / 6h
Today Google announced that their operating system Fuchsia OS is ready for prime time. They’ll be releasing the software for the first-gen Nest Hub first, followed by a whole bunch of other devices in the near future. UPDATE: If you own a first-generation Nest Hub, you could be getting the update to Fuchsia OS as soon as today!* If you … Continue reading

How to View and Restore Previous Versions of a Word Document


How-To Geek / 6h
Microsoft Word has made it incredibly easy to track the changes made to any document and to restore previous versions. We’re going to show you how to view and restore previous versions of a Word document. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

We use smart technology at home – why not at work?


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To meet the demands of tomorrow and create a healthy, sustainable and productive office, it’s time we brought connected tech into the workplace.

Tecno launches Spark 7 Pro featuring 48MP triple rear camera


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Tecno Spark 7 Pro is launched in India featuring 48MP triple rear camera on the back and Helio G80 processor at Rs 9,999.

How to watch 'Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.!’


Mashable / 6h
What: M.O.D.O.K.! Where to watch: Hulu Created by Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt for Hulu, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.! — or simply M.O.D.O.K.! — follows the Marvel character of the same name as he experiences an unexpected midlife crisis. Although M.O.D.O.K. has spent years battling superheroes and attempting to take over the world without success, he refuses to believe he’s anything other than superior

How & Why To Use VeriFLY For International Travel


One Mile at a Time / 6h
International travel is really complicated nowadays, between constantly changing rules, testing requirements, and endless pre-travel forms. In a previous post I shared my experience with the UK passenger locator form , which I needed to complete in order to even transit the UK enroute to Greece. In this post I wanted to talk about VeriFLY, which I recently used for the first time. Prior to using

Panasonic GH6 will finally launch this year after streaming-focused GH5 Mark II


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Panasonic Lumix GH6 will officially arrive 'by the end of 2021'. But what should we make of the new GH5 Mark II in the meantime?

Bitcoin Mining Council to report renewable energy usage


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BBC News - Technology / 6h
The Tesla CEO and a group of Bitcoin miners hope to improve the currency's sustainability.

After Man Tries To Break Into Teen Girl’s Hotel Room, Shares How She Scared Him Off


View from the Wing / 6h
Here's why you should always use the dead bolt on your hotel room door - and it protects you from mistaken entry, too. And here's what this 15 year old woman had the presence of mind to say to scare her intruder away. Continue reading ...

Panasonic's GH5 II refresh boosts 4K video quality and adds live streaming


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Engadget / 6h
Panasonic has unveiled the GH5 II, a refreshed version of its stalwart GH5 video and vlogging camera.

Panasonic's GH6 will offer 10-bit 5.7K 60p video and cost around $2,500


Engadget / 6h
Panasonic has announced the development of the GH6, it's next flagship Micro Four Thirds camera set to arrive by the end of this year.

OneOf wants to sell you a John Legend NFT


Engadget / 6h
The NFT platform is designed to appeal to musicians, and will begin operations in June.

Panasonic's GH5s gets 4K ProRes RAW recording via a firmware update


Engadget / 6h
Panasonic has unveiled ProRes RAW recording for the GH5s, a feature not found on any GH models to date including the newly unveiled GH5 II.

Panasonic Is Keeping Micro Four Thirds Cameras Alive With the New Lumix GH5 II


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Gizmodo / 6h
Full-frame mirrorless cameras may get all the attention, but with the new Lumix GH5 II and the forthcoming GH6, Panasonic is giving its Micro Four Thirds cameras some love, too. Read more...


Taipei-based computer vision startup eYs3D gets $7M Series A


TechCrunch / 6h
EYs3D Microelectronics , a fabless design house that focuses on end-to-end software and hardware systems for computer vision technology, has raised a $7 million Series A. Participants included ARM IoT Capital, WI Harper and Marubun Corporation, which will each serve as strategic investors. Based in Taipei, Taiwan, eYs3D was spun out of Etron , a fabless IC and system-in-package (SiP) design firm,

Twilio invests in adaptive communications platform Hyro


TechCrunch / 6h
Hyro , formerly Airbud, is today announcing the close of a $10.5 million Series A financing round led by Spero Ventures, with participation from Twilio and Mindset Ventures. Existing investors Hanaco Ventures, Spider Capital and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator also participated in the round. Hyro is an enterprise application, currently aimed at the healthcare sector but with eyes on new vert

Royole revealed a micro-LED stretchable display with 3D free form shaping


SlashGear / 6h
Royole has revealed a new display that it says is the world’s first micro-LED-based stretchable display that is designed using technology compatible with current industrial manufacturing processes. The company has presented its new display technology details at the 2021 Society for Information Display, Display Week Symposium. Royole says the technology marks another significant industry milestone

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine up to 100% effective in teens: What comes next


SlashGear / 6h
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is up to 100-percent effective in adolescents aged 12 to 18, a new study has found, with the pharma company planning to request permission from the US FDA and others to extend immunization to younger people. Currently, Moderna’s drug is being distributed under an FDA emergency use authorization (EUA) in America, though only for adults aged 18 … Continue reading

This SIM only deal from Three offers unlimited data and 5G for just £16 a month


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Three's unlimited data SIM plan is an excellent choice, especially as it is 5G enabled for no extra cost.

Blockchain startup Propy plans first-ever auction of a real apartment as a collectible NFT


TechCrunch / 6h
We previously wrote about Propy using blockchain technology to smooth real-world real estate sales by introducing the concept of smart contracts. Propy was the first blockchain startup to make that work. Now the company is pushing the boundaries again, by auctioning a real apartment as an NFT . Although one might want to brush this aside as a stunt, the event is designed to make the point that it

Flexibits updates contacts app Cardhop, adds deeper integration with Fantastical


TechCrunch / 6h
Flexibits , the company behind productivity apps Fantastical and Cardhop , is releasing a new version of Cardhop for both macOS and iOS. This is the second major version of the app and it adds new features, such as business card scanning, widgets, organizational charts and a deeper integration with Fantastical. Cardhop is a clever take on contact management. It uses the same address book as the d

Airbnb boss: 'Cornwall's more popular than London'


BBC News - Technology / 6h
CEO Airbnb Brian Chesky says people's travel habits have fundamentally changed due to the pandemic.

Archaeologists vs. Computer: New Study Fuels Sorting Competition


500+NYT > Technology / 6h
When it came to the tedious task of categorizing pottery fragments, a deep-learning model was found to be just as accurate, and far more efficient, as four human experts.

We'll get our first glimpse of 'Horizon Forbidden West' gameplay Thursday


Horizon Forbidden West•
Engadget / 6h
The State of Play will include 14 minutes of action captured on PlayStation 5.

Horizon Forbidden West gameplay will be shown during this week’s State of Play


Horizon Forbidden West•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Sony’s next State of Play event will focus on Horizon Forbidden West gameplay.

2022 Genesis GV70 undercuts luxury competitors in standard features and value


SlashGear / 6h
It’s hard to ignore the newest 2022 Genesis GV70 if you’re in the market for a luxury crossover. Genesis recently unveiled the base prices for its latest GV70. And as expected from the Genesis brand, the 2022 GV70 offers outstanding value in the face of similar competitors like the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and BMW X3. “The first-ever Genesis GV70 … Continue reading

JJ Abrams says the 'Portal' movie is still in the works


Engadget / 7h
JJ Abrams says the 'Portal' movie is still very much in development, although there's still much more work to do.

The Largest Lego Set Ever Is a Map of the World That Will Test Your Sanity With Over 11,000 Tiny Dots


100+Gizmodo / 7h
Like the city it calls home, Lego’s 9,036-piece Roman Colosseum has already fallen as the largest set ever released by the toymaker. Half a year after the landmark’s reveal, Lego’s new World Map set has stolen the record with 11,695 pieces that mostly consist of tiny single-stud dots that will test even the most… Read more...

How to Quit All Open Apps with a Single Click on Mac


How-To Geek / 7h
Do you find it too tedious to close each open app individually on your Mac? With Automator on Mac, you can make an app that closes all your running apps with a single click. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Why it’s easier to meet new people on smaller cruise ships


The Points Guy / 7h
Looking to make some new friends on your next cruise? Here’s a bit of advice that may seem counterintuitive: Pick a smaller ship. Back when I was first writing about cruising , more than 25 years ago, the grizzled veterans of the cruise-writing world would tell me this, and I thought they were crazy. After all, there are a lot more people to meet on bigger ships than smaller ships. But it turns o

Google Docs will let you overlay text on images like it's 1997


Engadget / 7h
Google is adding a text wrapping feature for images to Docs.

Security startup Tessian, which uses AI to fight social engineering, trousers $65M


TechCrunch / 7h
In the latest chunky funding round out of Europe, UK-based email security startup, Tessian , has closed $65 million in Series C funding. The startup applies machine learning to build individual behavior models for enterprise email use that aims to combat human error by flagging problematic patterns which could signify risky stuff is happening — such as phishing or data exfiltration. The Series C

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 and Detachable CM3 start under $350


SlashGear / 7h
ASUS has revealed its latest Chromebook, with the new Chromebook Flip CM3 and Chromebook Detachable CM3 promising two options when it comes to folding, rotating Chrome OS. Both tap MediaTek processors to help keep prices down to under $350. ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 The 2-in-1 of the duo, the Chromebook Flip CM3 pairs a 12-inch 1366 x 912 display with … Continue reading

J.J. Abrams Really Thinks That Portal Movie Is Still Happening


Gizmodo / 7h
Hellraiser and Predator ’s next films have started taking big steps. Zack Snyder already has ideas for more Army of the Dead . Plus, new looks at The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It , and what’s to come on Fear the Walking Dead ’s finale. Spoilers, go! Read more...


Optogenetic therapy used to partially restore vision in a blind person


SlashGear / 7h
The manipulation of proteins in cells inside the body using light is called optogenetic therapy and was first developed in the early 2000s. Its development resulted in several significant discoveries about the inner working of the human brain and was actively researched in animals. Since most of the research using the technique was focused on animal trials, functional improvement using … Continue

Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in June


Mashable / 7h
Read more... More about Amazon Prime Video , Entertainment , and Movies Tv Shows

Bose reveals data breach after suffering ransomware attack


Bose Ransomware Attack•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Bose claims to have got its systems back online without paying any ransom.

Microsoft has Edged out Internet Explorer in new Windows 10 Preview


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Internet Explorer has been removed from the Insider builds of Windows 10.

Google Pixel 6 chipset could rival the Snapdragon 870


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
There's growing evidence that the Pixel 6 won't have a top-end chipset.

ARM's first v9 CPUs are built for computers, not just phones


Engadget / 7h
ARM has unveiled v9-based CPU designs (and matching GPUs) that are aimed at performance for computers as well as smartphones.

'Fuser' wants you to DJ for a 24/7 live music festival


Engadget / 7h
A 'Fuser' update gives you the chance to DJ on a 24/7 live stage with hundreds of other people watching.

SteelSeries' Prime mice have optical switches rated for 100 million clicks


Engadget / 7h
SteelSeries' Prime lineup is made up of three newly announced mice and a refresh of its Arctis headset.

These Are the 10 Best Places to Buy Geeky Gear and T-Shirts Online


How-To Geek / 7h
You can watch every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation and read every Frank Miller-penned comic book, but you and I both know that you’re not a true nerd unless you wear geeky t-shirts and fill your home with nerdy knickknacks. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Hide Orders on Amazon


How-To Geek / 7h
If you share an Amazon account with your partner—or let other people use your Prime login—you might occasionally want to hide an order from your history. That way, you won’t spoil the surprise of a birthday gift, or your kids won’t see something they shouldn’t when shopping for school supplies. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This 'Post-Soviet Sad 3D' Game Is Not About Having Fun


Wired / 7h
Sandbox game It’s Winter is set in a khrushchyovka, a mass housing unit in the USSR. It's a lonely, haunting ode to Eastern ennui.

The Best Vinyl Accessories to Jazz Up Your Analog Audio


Wired / 7h
From record cleaners to slip mats, these extras are for budding enthusiasts and die-hard collectors alike.

Mercedes takes a new approach with 2022 C-Class trims


SlashGear / 7h
Mercedes is trying to make buying a new 2022 C-Class a little easier, splitting the upcoming luxury sedan into a trio of trim lines to leave the decision process simpler. Headed to the US in the first half of 2022, the new C-Class – which was revealed earlier this year – will come in three main trims: Premium, Exclusive, and … Continue reading

Major FUSER update introduces Diamond Stage community showcases


SlashGear / 7h
Harmonix’s latest rhythm game, FUSER, is getting a major update today. This new update introduces the Diamond Stage, which is something of an in-game public stage where players can show off their mixes to a live audience of spectators both in the game and on Twitch. As well, rolling out as part of this update is a new currency called … Continue reading

Get endless free TikTok streaming with Voxi, and much more besides


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Few things eat away at your phone’s data allowance like video, but Voxi has good news.

Tech M&A boom set to peak next year


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Market rebounds following slow 2020, and is set to surpass 2018 highs next year, Gartner predicts.

You Should Obliterate Some Tomatoes in Your Air Fryer


Lifehacker / 7h
As we draw closer to August, you and I will be tempted and tried by False Tomato Season. Though I have never in my life had a truly fantastic tomato before the eighth month of the year, I refuse to learn, and always end up being betrayed by at least one good-looking but disappointing-tasting tomato. Read more...

AcuityMD raises $7M to better track the evolving world of medical hardware


TechCrunch / 7h
In a world defined by tons of noise and little signal, startups that make it easier for consumers to make a choice just make sense. Career Karma helps students pick a tech bootcamp, Stackin’ helps millennials navigate the world of neobank and savings apps, and a new Boston-based company is helping doctors keep track of the most up-to-date medical devices on the market. AcuityMD , founded in 2019

Forter raises $300M on a $3B valuation to combat e-commerce fraud


Forter $3B Valuation•
TechCrunch / 7h
E-commerce is on the rise, but that also means the risk, and occurrence, of e-commerce fraud is, too. Now, Forter , one of the startups building a business to tackle that malicious activity, has closed $300 million in funding — a sign both of the size of the issue, and its success in tackling it to date. The new funding, a Series F, values Forter at $3 billion — notable not least because the fund

Astronomers look at a cross-section of galaxy UGC 10738


SlashGear / 8h
There are some aspects of our galaxy that are extremely unique, at least as far as we know. The main aspect is our galaxy is the only one we know of that contains life. However, it turns out that other than supporting life, our galaxy is not exactly unique. Scientists have observed a cross-section of galaxy UGC 10738 as seen … Continue reading


The best kid-friendly audio gadgets


Engadget / 8h
You'll see a lot of devices offering your kids a screen-free audio experience, and we listened to a few to find out which ones are worth your time and money.

It’s ransomware, or maybe a disk wiper, and it’s striking targets in Israel


Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Researchers say they’ve uncovered never-before-seen disk-wiping malware that’s disguising itself as ransomware as it unleashes destructive attacks on Israeli targets. Apostle, as researchers at security firm SentinelOne are calling the malware, was initially deployed in an attempt to wipe data but failed to do so, likely because of a logic flaw in its code. The int

RAM-muistien hinnat ovat nousemassa tuntuvasti lähiaikoina


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Jos olet kasaamassa konetta tai päivittämässä muistikampoja, nyt voi olla hyvä aika toimia.

Apple's iPad Air tablets are at all-time lows at Amazon


Engadget / 8h
The latest 64GB and 256GB cellular models are at all-time low prices on Amazon, while the 64GB WiFi version is also on sale with a huge discount.

Cupra launches first all-electric car – and it’s a (really) hot hatch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Cupra has announced its first fully-electric vehicle, the Cupra Born.

Manhart Golf GTI 290 has a tuned 290HP turbo engine


SlashGear / 8h
German tuning house Manhart has sprinkled its tuner magic on the eighth-gen VW Golf GTI. In true Manhart tradition, the Golf GTI 290 has an upgraded engine pumping out 290 horsepower, 45 more horses than a stock Golf GTI. More importantly, it also churns out 313 pound-feet of torque, a marginal bump from the stock engine’s 273 pound-feet. Manhart has … Continue reading

St. Regis Dubai The Palm Opens: I’m Lukewarm


One Mile at a Time / 8h
The St. Regis brand is debuting in Dubai … for the third time. This will likely be Marriott’s most luxurious property in Dubai that doesn’t deny Bonvoy Platinum members and above breakfast. Basics of the new St. Regis Dubai The Palm The St. Regis Dubai The Palm has opened its doors. The hotel features 264 guest rooms and 26 suites, and features all the amenities you’d expect from a St. Regis, fro

Get A Lifetime Of Quality, Authentic Stock Photography From Scopio


Futurism / 8h
While photographic technology is improving to the point where even your worst photos are fixable , few of us can go out and shoot everything we need for every web page and flyer we want to make. Scopio not only gives you a diverse and unique collection of 300,000 photos and growing, but it’ll also fit any budget with a lifetime subscription costing just $99 . Scopio, which made the Forbes 30under

Everything You Need to Edit Audio on the New iPad Pro


Gizmodo / 8h
The new M1-powered iPad Pros are now on sale, but more than a decade after Apple’s tablet was first introduced, we’re still debating what it’s good for and what it’s not good for. While some producers might find the new iPad Pro to be less than ideal for professional audio production, the latest models are capable of… Read more...

Marriott Now Bans Credit Card Surcharges In The U.S. And Canada


View from the Wing / 8h
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort was hitting customers with a 2% fee to pay by credit card . Marriott has rich credit card deals with Chase and American Express, but Bonvoy members were even being penalized at this hotel for paying with a Marriott credit card . It took a couple of months after being exposed, but this hotel no longer imposes a credit card fee - and no Marriott hotel in the

HP's newest Chromebooks have 14-inch screens and 11th-gen Intel CPUs


Engadget / 8h
HP is releasing two new Chromebooks featuring Intel's 11th-gen processors.

Deepfakes could be the next big security threat to businesses


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Most businesses acknowledge threat of deepfakes, but don’t have a plan to counter it.

iOS 14.6 release date, news and the new features the update brings to your iPhone


Ios 14.6 Apple iPhone•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
From podcast subscriptions to AirTag improvements and more, iOS 14.6 includes a number of useful features.

STEM’s Racial Reckoning Just Entered Its Most Crucial Phase


Wired / 8h
One year after George Floyd’s murder, science and technology institutions continue to evolve. The most radical and necessary step remains.

Nature Can Save Humanity From Climate Doom—but Not On Its Own


Wired / 8h
By restoring ecosystems, conservationists can help the land sequester carbon. But it's still no substitute for drastically cutting emissions.

How to Buy Movies Online and Watch Them Anywhere


Wired / 8h
Imagine buying a movie once and watching it in any app you like, or whichever one gives you the best quality on your device. Now wake up, it's real.

Atlan raises $16M led by Insight Partners to build a collaboration hub for data-driven teams


TechCrunch / 8h
Young startup Atlan, which has built a SaaS data collaboration platform and is courting customers in international markets, has now won the trust of some high-profile investors. Atlan said on Tuesday it has raised $16 million in its Series A financing round that was led by Insight Partners. Bob Muglia (former CEO of Snowflake), Bob Moore and Jake Stei (founders of Stitch) and Auren Hoffman (found

Indoor farming company Bowery raises $300M


TechCrunch / 8h
New York City-based vertical farming startup Bowery Farming this week has announced a $300 million Series C. The round, which brings its total funding north of $472 million, values the company at $2.3 billion. Fidelity Management & Research Company led the beefy round, with participation from existing investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, Temasek and Groupe Artém

Canvas lands $20M so tech’s biggest companies can find diverse talent


TechCrunch / 8h
Ben Herman and Adam Gefkovicz launched Jumpstart in 2017 with a clear mission: to make the world more equitable via a more fair and balanced hiring process. The company released its “Diversity Recruitment Platform” in July of 2018 with the aim of helping people earlier in their careers get a “jumpstart” via technology. Over the years, the startup’s mission has evolved beyond helping college grads


How to Get Your Data Off a Mac That Won’t Boot


How-To Geek / 8h
If your Mac won’t boot, there’s still a good chance you can recover the data. Here’s how you can get your files off your Mac’s internal drive—even if macOS keeps crashing or refusing to start. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

M1 iPad Pro mini-LED display isn’t as good as some users hoped


SlashGear / 8h
It’s only been about a week since Apple revealed its new M1 iPad Pro featuring the Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display. Apple says that the mini-LED screen is designed specifically to minimize blooming effects. Still, some device users have noticed significant levels of blooming, particularly with bright objects on a dark background. Blooming occurs when a particular area of the … Continue reading

Sony PlayStation 5 June restock date confirmed, pre-orders going live very soon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Sony PlayStation 5 is getting a restock on June 7 after a pre-booking round on May 27, according to a page on ShopAtSC’s website.

The Apple Mac Mini M1 is already $100 off ahead of the Memorial Day sales


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
You don't even have to wait until the Memorial Day sales to bag yourself a deal on an Apple Mac Mini M1 - they're already here at Amazon.

Sinch, a Swedish customer engagement giant, raises $1.1B, SoftBank and Temasek participating


TechCrunch / 9h
Sinch — a Twilio competitor based out of Sweden that provides a suite of services to companies to build communications and specifically “customer engagement” into their services by way of APIs — has been on a steady funding and acquisitions march in the last several months to scale its business, and today comes the latest development on that front. The company has announced that it has raised ano

Windows 10 could borrow a great idea from Android


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft appears to be planning to allow you to customise the onscreen keyboard of Windows 10, much like you can for Android.

The biggest Lego set ever made is this gigantic world map


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Lego is set to release a ginormous, buildable world map that will be the single largest product the company has ever produced.

Monitor maker AOC is branching out to gaming keyboards and mice - should the likes of Razer be worried?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
AOC is well known for its lineup of monitors, but it could soon provide the rest of your PC gaming setup too.

Russia threatens to slow down Google over 'banned content'


BBC News - Technology / 9h
The country’s media watchdog says it will slow down internet speeds to the site if the content is not deleted.

Tesla fined in Norway over battery issues


BBC News - Technology / 9h
A court has ruled that the car giant must pay £11,500 to each complainant.

The Morning After: Sony's portable speakers arrive just in time for summer


Engadget / 9h
Are we ready to give our kids a robot companion?

Google allows users to password-protect their My Activity archive


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SlashGear / 9h
Many people around the world are very concerned about their online privacy. No one wants others to know what they’re doing online because that information can be highly personal, including research into medical conditions and more. When users of Google products, including Android devices, smart speakers, and the Chrome browser to surf the Internet, their activity history is stored on … Continue r

Suunto 9 Peak is a light, thin sports watch that charges really fast


Mashable / 9h
Sports watch specialist Suunto is back with a new flagship model, the Suunto 9 Peak, and the focus this time is on making it more enjoyable to wear. Suunto says the 9 Peak is 37 percent thinner and 36 percent lighter than its predecessor, the Suunto 9 Baro, making it the thinnest and smallest sports watch the company has ever released. Image: suunto This being a Suunto flagship, it has more featu

Massive Dominos breach may have exposed details of your pizza orders


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The hackers had earlier tried selling the data on the dark web for around two to eight Bitcoins and demanded 50 bitcoin ransom from Dominos to block the sale of its data.

This creepy macOS malware secretly takes screenshots of your device


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Deeper analysis into well-known macOS malware revealed a novel attack vector.

Bosch’s latest appliances let you make a latte from the comfort of your bed


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
From knowing when your fridge is open to preparing dinner on your way home, these connected appliances are changing how your kitchen works.

Exclusive: Oppo Reno 6 series to launch in India in July


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
TechRadar India can confirm that the upcoming mid-range Oppo Reno 6 series of phones will come to India around July.

Bose confirms ransomware attack that exposed employee data


Bose Ransomware Attack•
Engadget / 9h
Bose has suffered a data breach after a ransomware attack, which saw the perpetrator access files containing employee information.

As the US Unmasks, the Pressure Is on for Vaccine Passports


Wired / 9h
Now that the CDC has relaxed mask requirements, a verification system might help identify who's vaccinated—but it’ll be a technical and political mess.

Google’s data terms are now in Germany’s competition crosshairs


German Google Data•
TechCrunch / 9h
Germany’s national competition regulator, the Bundeskartellamt , has continued its investigative charge against big tech — announcing that it’s opened two proceedings into Google. The move follows earlier proceedings targeting Amazon and Facebook — both of which are also looking to determine whether their businesses are of “paramount significance for competition across markets”, as German competi


Weight-loss platform Noom bulks up on $540 million in new funding


TechCrunch / 9h
Since the pandemic began last year, nearly 61% of adults in the United States gained weight, with the average adult surveyed gaining 15 pounds, according to a report from the American Psychological Association. Likely as a result of that rise in girths, Noom witnessed a surge of demand for its weight-loss app, generating $400 million in revenues in 2020 — almost twice the $237 million it made the

Affirm spinout Resolve raises $60M for its B2B ‘buy now, pay later’ platform


TechCrunch / 9h
Buy now, pay later is everywhere these days, mostly focused on the consumer. Resolve — a San Francisco-based startup in the space specializing in “buy now, pay later” capabilities for B2B transactions — announced today that it has raised $60 million in funding. Initialized Capital led the round — the company’s first funding since its 2019 inception. KSD Capital, Haystack VC, Commerce Ventures, Cl

Chiara Ferragni has designed a new Nespresso coffee maker, we just wish we could change one thing


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Nespresso coffee makers are getting a whole new look and this time it’s all about women

Square plans to launch savings and checking accounts for SMBs


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Hidden code spotted in Squars app update could point to launch of wider range of financial services.

Hong Kong Could Throw Out Millions of Expiring Pfizer Doses if Vaccination Rate Doesn't Speed Up


Gizmodo / 9h
Hong Kong might be forced to throw out millions of expiring Pfizer-BioNTech covid-19 vaccine doses within the next three months, according to a member of Hong Kong’s coronavirus task force. Hong Kong secured enough vaccine doses for its population of 7.5 million, with both Pfizer vaccine and China’s Sinovac, but has… Read more...

The Four Seasons Private Jet Is Flying To Antarctica!


200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
This sounds like quite a vacation… Four Seasons’ “Unchartered Discovery” itinerary Four Seasons is known for its world class hotels, but fewer people are familiar with Four Seasons private jet itineraries . Essentially Four Seasons has a jet that it flies to destinations around the world for multi-week itineraries. As you’d expect, guests mostly stay at Four Seasons properties while not flying. H

Study finds light and sound therapy could help fight Alzheimer’s disease


SlashGear / 9h
Researcher Annabelle Singer and collaborators have been working on a study for the past year investigating the use of flickering lights and sound to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies used mouse models of Alzheimer’s, and the researchers say they’ve seen dramatic results. Recently, the team gathered the first human feasibility study results using the flicker treatment, and those results are

Elon Musk says North American Bitcoin miners will publish their energy usage


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Engadget / 9h
Elon Musk and executives from leading North American bitcoin miners pledge to publish mining energy use.

Watch out AMD: Intel’s finally powering towards 7nm as Meteor Lake CPU design comes together


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Intel has taken a big step forward with the design of Meteor Lake processors which should be on track for 2023.

What’s New in Chrome 91, Available Today


How-To Geek / 10h
Google has ramped up Chrome’s release schedule, with new Chrome versions coming out every four weeks. Chrome 91 stabilizes Linux on Chromebooks, improves Tab Search, powers up Copy & Paste, and improves Chrome OS in other ways. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Here's how Disney Plus movie releases will work as theaters reopen


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has hinted at the future of the studio’s theatrical releases.

New 'Eco Rating' will measure environmental impact of your smartphone


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Five major mobile operators and 12 manufacturers sign up for new eco-rating system.

How to watch today's big Panasonic GH cameras launch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Panasonic is hosting a Lumix Live event today for 'new GH series camera'. Here's how to tune in.

Google was given one day to delete banned content in Russia


SlashGear / 10h
Roskomnadzor is a regulating body in Russia, and on Monday, it gave search giant Google only 24 hours to remove prohibited content or face sanctions within the country. According to the regulator, the sanctions would be levied against Google for what it called “insufficient filtering.” Among the sanctions that Google potentially faces are the slowdown of its online traffic within … Continue readi

Realme's new line of cheap phones takes on Moto G with big batteries and 5G


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Realme has introduced another line of cheap phones to the UK, costing even less than its main series.

Honor 50 release date, price, news and leaks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Honor 50 range could land soon, and we're starting to learn about it.

Nintendo Switch eShop could get a huge upgrade


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A new patent filed by Nintendo shows a personalized rating system could be applied to the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Venture capital investment in Africa predicted to reach a record high this year


TechCrunch / 10h
Investments in African startups keep growing at a healthy pace ever since reports started keeping count in 2015 . That year, publications Disrupt Africa and Partech released independently researched and contrasting figures showing that venture capital investments hit $186 million and $277 million, respectively . Those are ridiculously low figures for a continent when you consider that four-year-o

'Biomutant' is the most bizarre video game I have ever played


Mashable / 10h
Biomutant , what are you, really? I've spent upwards of 35 hours tromping around developer Experiment 101's beautiful world. I've listened to thousands of lines of dialogue, leveled up my mutant raccoon-thing with psionics and resistances and custom-crafted gear. I've felled massive, unusually fluffy bosses, ended a tribal war fueled by dueling and unexpectedly nuanced ideologies, and saved the w

Researchers bring the sense of touch to robotic prosthetics


SlashGear / 10h
The human sense of touch is critical to being able to perform many activities of daily living. We take our ability to feel how heavy a cup of hot liquid is and make adjustments without thinking about it to prevent liquid from spilling from the cup. For people who use prosthetic devices, even advanced futuristic mind-controlled prosthetics of the future … Continue reading


RAM could soon get a lot pricier, so now might be the best time to buy


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
If you’re thinking of upgrading your system memory – or getting RAM for a new PC build – it might pay to act soon.

These iPhone 12 deals are the cheapest around and come with free AirPods


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
iPhone 12 deals have shot down in price over at BT and currently come with free Apple speakers and headphones.

Indian logistics SaaS startup FarEye raises $100 million


TechCrunch / 10h
FarEye, an Indian SaaS startup that helps firms globally optimize their supply chain and logistics operations , said on Tuesday it has raised a new financing round, its third since the pandemic broke last year, as it looks to further expand in international markets. The Noida-headquartered startup has raised $100 million in its Series E round, which was co-led by high-profile backers TCV and Drag

Interactio, a remote interpretation platform, grabs $30M after seeing 12x growth during COVID-19


TechCrunch / 10h
Interactio , a remote interpretation platform whose customers include massive institutions like the United Nations, European Commission and Parliament along with corporates like BMW, JP Morgan and Microsoft, has closed a whopping $30 million Series A after usage of its tools grew 12x between 2019 and 2020 as demand for online meeting platforms surged during the coronavirus pandemic. The Series A

Freedom, Mayhem, and the Uncertain Future of Revel’s Mopeds


Wired / 10h
People went wild for its shared rides. Then came trouble. Now the startup is hellbent to prove it can be cool and safe—and exactly what cities need.

Disney Plus GroupWatch: how to stream Disney Plus with friends and family


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Our guide explains how to create virtual movie nights with Disney Plus GroupWatch, so you can experience old classics and epic originals together no matter how far apart you are.

Microsoft Teams is getting a old school feature from the 1980s


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft Teams update will introduce a classic feature that will give you a serious nostalgia injection.

This elegant PS5 redesign looks great when placed horizontally


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The PS5 has undergone an amazing transformation in this bold redesign.

Dave Grohl and Jimmy Fallon snigger their way through very silly spoof jingle commercials


Mashable / 11h
In case you hadn't noticed by now, Jimmy Fallon has a real soft spot for a wig and a spoof commercial. In the past he's done car firms and law firms , and on Monday – with a little help from Dave Grohl – he turned his attention to good ol' advertising jingles. Cue some truly ridiculous songs about bananas, stained carpets, and – in a rousing duet right at the end – elbows. You really can't fault

Google's Fuchsia OS debuts on the original Nest Hub


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Engadget / 11h
Google's Fuchsia operating system is finally making its public debut on the old Nest Hub smart screen.

Anker PowerHouse II 800 Portable Power Station Review – For the Great Outdoors


SlashGear / 11h
In an age where we rely perhaps too much on electrical appliances and electronic devices, having a power source available all the time has become even more critical. Going off the grid mostly only applies to just networks these days and while gasoline generators do still exist, they may not be the most practical and definitely not the safest. Portable … Continue reading

Collective data rights can stop big tech from obliterating privacy


MIT Technology Review / 11h
Every person engaged with the networked world constantly creates rivers of data. We do this in ways we are aware of, and ways that we aren’t. Corporations are eager to take advantage. Take, for instance, NumberEight, a startup, that, according to Wired , “helps apps infer user activity based on data from a smartphone’s sensors: whether they’re running or seated, near a park or museum, driving or

iOS 14.6 has landed on your iPhone, and there are big new features


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
iOS 14.6 is available now, and it brings Apple Card Family, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, and more.

Garmin's latest watch is built specially for divers (and runners, surfers, climbers...)


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Descent Mk2S is a compact diving computer and smartwatch in one.

Microsoft is killing off one of the best Windows 10 work tools


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cross-device syncing using Windows 10 Timeline feature will end soon, Microsoft says.

Suunto’s new sports watch is super thin, super tough, and super expensive


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Suunto 9 Peak is the company's thinnest, lightest watch yet, and promises seriously impressive battery life.

Going to the Moon via the Cloud


NYT > Technology / 11h
High-performance cloud computing has allowed start-ups to develop prototypes and run simulations — including one to the moon — that were previously done on supercomputers.

Plex Pass Lifetime Subscriptions Are 20% Off for 24 Hours Wordwide


How-To Geek / 11h
It’s Geek Pride Day, and Plex wants to celebrate with a Plex Pass sale. The subscription adds extra features to Plex accounts and servers like hardware transcoding, offline sync, and more. Normally $5 a month or $120 for lifetime access, you can get either for 20% off anywhere in the world Plex is. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple's HomePod Will Get Lossless Audio Playback---Eventually


How-To Geek / 11h
After announcing it would be offering lossless streaming and Dolby Atmos for its listeners, Apple has now noted that its HomePod and HomePod mini will gain support for that lossless audio in a yet-to-be-determined future announcement. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The best Dell laptops for gaming, business, and more


Mashable / 11h
Whether you're a student, a gamer, a businessperson, or a creative professional, a laptop is basically one of the most essential items in your daily life. Heck, even if your line of work has nothing to do with using a computer, a laptop still comes in incredibly handy at home. (Because, let's face it, browsing the web or streaming your favorite content on a smartphone is pretty tedious, even on t


King of the Sky


Popular Mechanics / 11h
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Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems


BBC News - Technology / 11h
The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic.

Need a new-to-you tablet? Save big on a refurbished iPad Air.


Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of May 25, score a refurbished iPad Air for only $169 — a 65% discount. Make sure you can plug into your favorite shows or answer emails from anywhere, without having to lug around your computer wherever you go. Sure, a phone will get the job done, but rather than squinting at a tiny screen, opt for this lightweight iPad Air instead. You can easily slide this iPad Air in your backpack o

Get the vibes right with a spiral LED floor lamp on sale


Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Give your room some ambiance with this Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Spiral Floor Lamp . As of May 25, get one for only $89.99 — a 32% discount. The lights you choose can quite literally illuminate a new perspective of your home. If you're ready for something stylish and functional, check out this Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Spiral Floor Lamp . This floor lamp is equipped with advanced LED techn

Save on a 35-hour blockchain development course bundle


Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Learn about blockchain development with the Cryptocurrency with Ethereum and Solidity Blockchain Developer Bundle . As of May 25, get the full six-course bundle for only $29.99 — a 98% savings. Is everyone you know investing in cryptocurrency? The Cryptocurrency with Ethereum and Solidity Blockchain Developer Bundle can help you learn what's up. This online course bundle contains 35 hours

Get a refurbished MacBook Air for under $500


Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of May 25, get a refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air for only $479 — a 63% savings. For a limited time, this refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air is on sale for under $500. This refurbished model includes 256GB of storage for photos, videos, and files, and it has a battery life of up to seven hours. You can take it to the coffee shop, the office, or even a friend's house without having to wo

Intercepted – how airline pilots handle military intervention and diversions


The Points Guy / 11h
As I write this, the aviation world is still trying to get its head around the events which surround Ryanair flight 4978 as it was forced to divert into Minsk, Belarus (MSQ) on Sunday. The aircraft was flying over northwestern Belarus, nearing the end of its scheduled flight from Athens, Greece (ATH) to Vilnius, Lithuania (VNO), when the pilots were informed by Belarussian ATC of a security threa

What time is the Friends Reunion released on HBO Max and Sky?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Friends: The Reunion is set to be released on HBO Max on May 27 - but what time can we watch it?

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4: Spurned and Burned is now live


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Season 4 Call of Duty: Mobile is now out which is called Spurned and Burned and it has a Wild West Theme.

Xbox Series X restock: get an Xbox Series X and S via Xbox All Access at 4Gadgets


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
UK retailer 4Gadgets is offering Xbox Series X stock and Xbox Series S stock via Xbox All Access.

'Boss Baby' sequel hits Peacock and theaters simultaneously on July 2nd


Engadget / 12h
Universal helped bring the movie theater business back from COVID-19 with F9, but it's doing things differently with 'The Boss Baby: Family Business.'

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE accidentally listed on Samsung's own website


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE was briefly listed on Samsung's German online store, telling us all about the mid-range tablet.

Lil Nas X breaks down his SNL wardrobe malfunction, shares the pole trick we didn't see


Mashable / 12h
Lil Nas X helped close out season 46 of Saturday Night Live over the weekend, but opened up a little more than he intended during his performance of the gloriously thotty hit " Montero (Call Me By Your Name )." As he dropped it low on the onstage pol