Friday, June 11, 2021

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These creepy fake humans herald a new age in AI


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86MIT Technology Review / 2h
You can see the faint stubble coming in on his upper lip, the wrinkles on his forehead, the blemishes on his skin. He isn’t a real person, but he’s meant to mimic one—as are the hundreds of thousands of others made by Datagen, a company that sells fake, simulated humans. These humans are not gaming avatars or animated characters for movies. They are synthetic data designed to feed the growing app

Netflix's 'Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness' has an intense opening scene


75Mashable / 1h
We've already had the trailer for Netflix's upcoming Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness anime series , and now we've got a cheeky look at the show's first three minutes, too. Based on Capcom's long-running video game series, Hiroyuki Kobayashi's CG adaptation starts with what looks like the classic zombie origin story set-up: army units helicoptering over a damaged city when one crash-lands, and un

How to Configure Windows 10’s Weather & News Taskbar Widget


How-To Geek / 59min
In June 2021, Microsoft enabled a News and Weather widget (called “News and Interests”) on Windows 10’s taskbar. It shows weather, sports scores, news, and more at a glance. Here’s how to show, hide, and configure parts of the widget. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


5 new films and series on Indian OTT platforms this week


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
These are the new releases on Zee5, Aha, Netflix and other OTT platforms in India.

The Morning After: Showing off the power of the Tesla Model S Plaid


Engadget / 15min
Today’s headlines: Tesla shows off the $130,000 Model S Plaid's performance, Microsoft is making Xbox video game streaming sticks and FromSoftware, and George R.R. Martin's 'Elden Ring' arrives in January 2022.

Rocket Report: Vandals spray paint Buran, China to launch first crew in 4 years


Ars Technica / 19min
Enlarge / This is the rendering China's Dongfang Space released of its proposed rocket. It seems to be Kerbal-approved. (credit: Dongfang Space) Welcome to Edition 4.02 of the Rocket Report! This week there's news about the space race between two rocket billionaires, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, and still more news about Branson's other space company. Thanks for reading and contributing. As al

Keep your business secure with Avast Small Office Protection


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
Even small businesses need to make sure they stay protected - and Avast is here to help.

Virtual keyboard apps pulled from stores over data privacy fears


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
China continues crackdown on apps that don’t adhere to new user data collection policy.

Apple bringing Siri to third-party devices is an absolute game changer


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
Apple has taken one of the best aspects of Alexa and Google Assistant - third-party support - to give Siri a fighting chance to be the voice assistant for your smart home.

Simulated robot performs realistic acrobatics and other news


BBC News - Technology / 24min
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best technology news stories of the week.

Trevor Noah makes some 'additions' to Biden and Johnson's new Atlantic Charter from the G7 Summit


Mashable / 24min
World leaders have gathered in the seaside realm of Cornwall, England for the G7 Summit, where they're discussing big issues around global trade, managing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and climate change. G7 leaders are also expected to agree to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to low-income nations. After a first meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Joh

Archer reveals its demonstrator eVTOL aircraft


SlashGear / 25min
Archer is one of the several companies working on electronic vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. On June 10, the company debuted its first demonstrator aircraft via a global lifestream. The demonstrator is capable of traveling 60 miles at a speed of 150 mph. The event was exciting and leveraged movie-making technology to create a livestream that took participants on … Continue reading

NVIDIA to buy autonomous vehicle mapping company DeepMap


Engadget / 27min
NVIDIA has acquired DeepMap, a company that makes high-definition mapping technology for self-driving cars.

Cyberpunk 2077 developer says stolen data now circulating online


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
Ransomware attack saw CD Projekt Red data stolen - and now apparently leaked online.

PS5 restock: GameByte has consoles available in limited numbers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
GameByte has PS5 consoles in stock - hurry if you want to grab one

iCloud Mail on web finally gets modern iOS 15 makeover - here’s how to get it


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
iCloud Mail on the web finally has an update to look like iOS 15 rather than iOS 7.

Why personal data exploitation has become the norm


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
Some businesses may not truly understand the implications of using third party applications with trackers on their own properties, but ignorance can no longer be an excuse.

Amazon's Fire HD 10 Is Still the Best Cheap Tablet Around


Wired / 36min
The 10-inch tablet gets an optional keyboard and office apps, but it's still best as a cheap way to access all your Prime content.

MacOS Monterey Is When Apple Starts Leaving Intel Macs Behind


Wired / 36min
For the first time, some of Apple's own features will only be available on computers with the company's homegrown silicon.

Apple Wants to Control Your Universe


Wired / 36min
This week, we talk about all things WWDC and Apple’s quest for worldwide gadget domination.

Games Are Reimagining the Road Trip for a Modern Era


Wired / 36min
Developers are using procedural generation, resource management, and dialog choices to create memorable and powerful journeys.

A New Way to Understand the Brain's Intricate Rhythm


Wired / 36min
Researchers have found evidence in humans that individual neurons time their firing to a deeper beat. But there’s a mystery: What does it mean?

Is a cloud enabled future the best way forward?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 38min
Automation and cloud computing have become a crucial part of businesses’ operating models, helping them to navigate the new normal.


Citi’s newest (and most flexible) cash-back card: Citi Custom Cash review


The Points Guy / 41min
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi Custom Cash℠ Card overview The Citi Custom Cash℠ Card is the issuer’s newest cash-back card option with no annual fee. This card provides the unique ability to earn up to 5% back on your top spending category each billing cycle — on up to the first $500 spent. Whether you’re a credit card newbie or want a card that will help you maximize your purchases that

Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant files to go public in US


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BBC News - Technology / 47min
It is set to be the biggest share offering in the United States by a Chinese company since 2014.

NASA to land payloads on the far side of the Moon for the first time


Engadget / 50min
NASA has chosen three scientific payloads under its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, and two will be landing on the far side of the Moon.

Teams from NASA Vascular Tissue Challenge create human tissue with 3D Printing


SlashGear / 53min
NASA has awarded first and second place to two teams of scientists from the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The teams from the Institute landed first and second place in the NASA Vascular Tissue Challenge. The competition aimed to accelerate tissue engineering to benefit people on Earth and space explorers of the future. Competing teams from Wake Forest, called … Continue reading

American Airlines Ends Inflight Magazine


34One Mile at a Time / 58min
The latest victim of the pandemic is American Airlines’ inflight magazine… American Way magazine being cut American Airlines’ inflight magazine, American Way, launched in 1966. After being published for around 55 years, the magazine will “retire” as of June 2021. The magazine has been published by global travel media company Ink, and the last-ever issue is on planes right now. American Way has ha

'Love, Victor' Season 2 continues in a delightfully soapy tradition


Mashable / 1h
Last June, Love, Victor arrived on Hulu as a fun, fanfic-ready teen drama that was equal parts squee-inducing romance and thoughtful interrogation of queer identity. Though it was technically a spinoff from the 2018 film Love, Simon , Victor's story as a gay Colombian teen discovering, then struggling with, his sexuality became a springboard for a new cast of lovable characters who brought depth

Elden Ring will include a free PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrade


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Elden Ring will soon be upon us, and publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed players can upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X versions of the game for free.

Tsitsipas vs Zverev live stream: how to watch French Open 2021 semi-final for free and from anywhere


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Here's how to watch French Open tennis online and get a Tsitsipas vs Zverev live stream, as two of the sport's rising stars face off in a hugely exciting semi-final.

Windows 10 update is reportedly breaking the taskbar for some users – but there’s a fix


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Some users are complaining that the June update is seriously messing with their PC.

Engineers create battery-free wearables from cloth that can be washed


SlashGear / 1h
The popularity of wearable electronics has increased dramatically in recent years, particularly in the form of smartwatches. While these devices are typically water-resistant, they’re certainly not washable as you would wash clothing. Engineers at Purdue University have developed a new method that transforms existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry. Smart clothes are

Android 12’s beautiful color-changing UI already lives up to the hype


Ars Technica / 1h
With Android 12 Beta 2, Google's color-changing UI is live, so we took a trip around the rainbow. [credit: Ron Amadeo ] Android 12 Beta 2 came out this week, and with it, a lot of features we've only been able to see screenshots of now actually work . This includes Android's ambitious color-changing UI codenamed "Monet," and even though this is only a beta, after some hands-on time, it feels like

Netflix's 'Masters of the Universe: Revelation' teaser is here to transport you back to the '80s


Mashable / 1h
Remember the days of the mighty He-Man, whose muscle-bound cartoon form first graced our screens in the early '80s? Well, he's about to rise again. On Friday, Netflix dropped its teaser for Masters of the Universe: Revelation , a cartoon superhero series that will follow on from where the classic TV show left off. Chris Wood stars as He-Man himself (who's looking more ripped than ever), while Mar

Google Chrome will once again show a website's full URL


30Engadget / 1h
Google will now show the full URL in Chrome after admitting that the experiment "didn't move" security metrics.

Fresha raises $100M for its beauty and wellness booking platform and marketplace


25TechCrunch / 1h
Beauty and wellness businesses have come roaring back to life with the decline of Covid-19 restrictions, and a startup that’s built a platform that caters to the many needs of small enterprises in the industry today is announcing a big round of funding to grow with them. Fresha — a multipurpose commerce tool for independent wellness and beauty businesses such as hair, nail and skin salons, yoga i

What organizations really need from their hosting companies


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
With so many web hosting choices, it’s easy to be tempted to simply go for the cheapest option.

Samsung phones at risk of multiple spying and takeover attacks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Samsung is working on fixes, but could be a few weeks away.

GPU makers see profits rise 370% due to inflated prices


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
GPU manufacturers made $12.5 billion in Q1 because of high demand and skyrocketing prices, despite ongoing stock shortages.

Microsoft is planning to kill off Windows 10 in 2025 – does this confirm Windows 11?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft has revealed that it will stop supporting Windows 10 with updates on October 14, 2025, and this may mean rumors of Windows 11 are true.

'Crazy fast' Tesla Model S Plaid is now on roads, and it plays PS5-level games


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Is this the best EV so far? The Model S Plaid goes 200 mph, has 390 miles of range and plays console-level games.


Giant blinking star discovered at the center of the galaxy dubbed VVV-WIT-08


SlashGear / 1h
Astronomers have discovered what they call a giant “blinking” star towards the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The star is called VVV-WIT-08, and it’s 25,000 light-years away from Earth. The mysterious star was observed in the sky as it decreased in brightness by a factor of 30, making it almost disappear from the sky. Astronomers say that it’s not … Continue reading

Hong Kong Loses Movie Freedoms as Beijing Continues Anti-Democracy Crackdown


Gizmodo / 1h
Hong Kong film censors will halt distribution of movies that threaten “national security” according to a government announcement Friday that will effectively bring Beijing-style movie censorship to the semi-autonomous region. The crackdown on movies is just the latest push against Hong Kong’s freedoms by an… Read more...

What kind of villain is Loki? The Disney+ show turned to 'Avengers' for a reason.


Mashable / 1h
For most of a decade, Marvel's God of Mischief hasn't needed much more reason to exist than the chaos he creates. Now though, Tom Hiddleston's Loki has a story of his own , and it's a multi-hour journey on Disney+ that promises to better define the contours of this complicated character. Already in the first episode, we've cut deeper into the heart of who he is than we ever did across his five bi

Microsoft drops biggest Windows 11 hint


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
How many hints have we had about the new name for Windows 10? It isn’t 11 hints – yet – but it’s quite a few…

Microsoft drops biggest Windows 11 hint yet


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
How many hints have we had about the new name for Windows 10? It isn’t 11 hints – yet – but it’s quite a few…

Strange Microsoft Teams bug leaves users scratching their heads


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft Teams update introduced a rogue pop-up that has users confused.

These are the most anticipated games of E3 2021, according to YouGov


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
With E3 2021 right around the corner, TechRadar teamed up with YouGov to discover the most anticipated games of E3 2021.

Nikon's rumored retro mirrorless camera tipped to land very soon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Nikon is rumored to be preparing to launch a mirrorless APS-C camera with retro leanings – and it could be here very soon.

New wing design could help aircraft be more stable in windy conditions


SlashGear / 1h
Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed 3D morphing wings they believe could help small aircraft safely navigate windy urban streets. The wing design could also help aircraft land with shorter approaches. The wings designed by engineers at the University of Michigan can vary their shape as freely as birds wings and could have advantages for small aircraft in … Continue reading

UK competition regulator to supervise Google's Privacy Sandbox changes


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Engadget / 2h
The UK's competition regulator has agreed with Google to oversee its Privacy Sandbox changes.

21 years later, 'But I'm a Cheerleader' is still the perfect fairytale


Mashable / 2h
From Hedwig and the Angry Inch to The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, plenty of the movies I love are considered queer cult classics. But for LGBTQ Pride Month 2021 — an annual celebration that this year just so happens to double as the cathartic end to a global crisis — I'll be obsessing about one movie and one movie only. Turning 21 this year, But I'm A Cheerleade r changed my lif

Your e-scooter may need to make fake 'engine' noises


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Scooter hire companies are adding sounds to their vehicles to warn pedestrians that they're approaching.

Star Wars: Andor series reportedly casts two more Rogue One stars


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Actor Stellan Skarsgård has apparently said he's played scenes opposite Rogue One actor Forest Whitaker – who has not been officially confirmed to be part of this show's cast.

OnlyFans must do more to protect children, watchdog says


BBC News - Technology / 2h
England's children's commissioner writes to the firm to express her "shock" after a BBC investigation.

Google is training AI to design the next generation of chips


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Google outsources the design of its next generation of AI chips to....AI.

Bang & Olufsen's 48-inch OLED TV just got another size


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Bang & Olufsen's Beovision Contour joins the big boys with a 55-inch size, less than a year after unveiling the 48-inch OLED TV.

Apple TV+'s 'See' teaser for Season 2 introduces Dave Bautista as Jason Momoa's nemesis


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Mashable / 2h
When you've got someone as mighty and intimidating as Jason Momoa in your lead role, how do you even begin to find him a worthy adversary? Well, Army of the Dead star Dave Bautista seems like a good place to start. On Friday, Apple TV+ released the teaser for Season 2 of See , Steven Knight's sci-fi action series set in a dystopian future where humanity has lost its sense of sight . Momoa is back

Spatial Audio: iOS 15 will bring head tracking sound to non-Dolby Atmos content


Apple Spatial Audio•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A new feature to bring Spatial Audio to AirPods users without Dolby Atmos content has been discovered in iOS 15.

How to create folders (aka labels) in Gmail and bring order back to your life


Mashable / 2h
Google's email service Gmail lets you organize your inbox as much or little as you want. You can let the emails pile up — or you can let them pile up, but in a more orderly fashion. The easiest way to tackle inbox clutter is to slap labels onto emails. Other email platforms consider "labels" folders. But once you embrace labels, you'll see why they're even better than folders. just discovered gma


She-Hulk on Disney Plus has cast its villain – and it's not Abomination


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
She-Hulk on Disney Plus has reportedly found its primary villain – and it won't be Tim Roth's Abomination.

Realme's first cheap Android tablet could be here very soon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Realme has a launch event on June 15, and according to a rumor, its first ever tablet will be in attendance.

iPhone 13 range seems to have already appeared in an official database


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Seven iPhone model numbers have appeared on an EEC database, suggesting the iPhone 13 range is on schedule.

Optimizing your enterprise network performance


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Knowing about the "middle mile" is critical to the enterprise network’s performance and reliability

Hasta la vista, estilo de vida milénial


NYT > Technology / 2h
Las empresas de tecnología necesitan ser rentables y han empezado a sincerar sus tarifas: comida a domicilio, viajes en Uber, hospedajes de Airbnb ahora empiezan a costar más

TCL set to bring its popular Mini LED TVs to India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Mini LED is the big thing on most new TV ranges, with the TCL leading the pack in pursuing this new backlight technology. Even Apple is opting to use Mini LED tech in its new iPad Pro.

E3 2021: What to expect at the world's most influential gaming event


35BBC News - Technology / 3h
Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell looks ahead at this year's gaming convention.

Tesla shows off the $130,000 Model S Plaid's performance


Engadget / 3h
Tesla delivered its first 25 Model S Plaid EVs while CEO Elon Musk detailed all the new features that give it so much extra quickness and enhanced range.

Apple to let you sign up for services with Face/Touch ID instead of passwords


Mashable / 3h
Passwords are hard to remember — especially if you use a lot of online services and try (which you should) to use a strong, different password for each one. But the days of trying to think of yet another password to sign up for a new service may be behind us. In a WWDC developer session titled "Move beyond passwords," Apple engineer Garret Davidson shows a new feature, allowing users to sign up f

OnePlus Nord CE 5G pre-orders start in India


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
OnePlus Nord CE can be pre-ordered from Amazon.in and OnePlus.in starting June 11, 12 pm in India with offers and discounts.

Realme Laptop design leaked ahead of launch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The design of the upcoming laptop from Realme, the 'Realme Book', has been leaked ahead of launch, and it includes metallic chassis and thin bezels.

Socceroos vs Nepal: how to live stream the World Cup qualifier for free


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Australia’s campaign for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway, here’s how to watch all of the Socceroos qualifying games for free.

Cult.fit acquires Tread to launch at-home smart fitness hardware


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Cult.fit said the acquisition of Tread is the first step towards launching a suite of smart fitness hardware products, including smart bikes, bench, etc.

Smart buildings and cybersecurity: what you need to know


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Our increasingly connected world means more opportunities for hackers, and greater cybersecurity requirements.

China Still Buys American DNA Equipment for Xinjiang Despite Blocks


100+NYT > Technology / 4h
The U.S. government has long tried to prevent the sales over concerns about rights abuses and surveillance. Documents show those efforts have failed.
YESTERDAY

Windows 11 teaser is an 11-minute slo-fi remix of startup sounds


SlashGear / 5h
Microsoft already confirmed that there will be no Windows 10X this year or in the near future, even for single-screen devices that we call laptops and desktops, adding to the disappointment of those still waiting for the company to make good on its dual-screen promises. The Windows 10 21H1 release was also a pretty minor one designed more like a … Continue reading

DOJ charges security exec for hacking a Georgia healthcare company in 2018


Engadget / 5h
A security company executive has been charged for hacking into the Gwinnett Medical Center's network on or around September 27th, 2018.

Cyberpunk 2077 dev CD Projekt hack was apparently really bad


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SlashGear / 5h
It seems that CD Projekt RED, once the darling of “big” indie game developers, oxymoronic as that may sound, can’t really catch a break. Loved for its The Witcher RPG series, the Polish game dev house has now become associated less favorably as a giant publisher, one that also happens to own the old Good Old Games or GOG. The … Continue reading

Tiger Global in talks to invest in Classplus at over $250 million valuation


41TechCrunch / 5h
Tiger Global is in talks to lead a $30 million round in Indian edtech startup Classplus, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new round, which includes both primary investment and secondary transactions, values the five-year-old Indian startup at over $250 million, two sources told TechCrunch. The new round follows another ~$30 million investment that was led by GSV recently, one of


Chrome will no longer try to hide the full address of websites


SlashGear / 6h
As the maker of the world’s most-used web browser, Google has both a moral and maybe even legal obligation to protect the privacy and security of its users. Not all of its efforts have been welcomed without scrutiny, however, as shown by the Privacy Sandbox and FLoC, short for Federated Learning of Cohorts. Even before that, however, Google has been … Continue reading

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite to be priced under Rs 25,000 in India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
In an interaction with India Today, Xiaomi confirmed that the Mi 11 Lite price in India will be under Rs 25,000.

Elon Musk reveals the Tesla Model S Plaid


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Tesla finally held the long-awaited, and once rescheduled, “delivery event” for its ultra-fast Model S Plaid at its factory in Fremont, California. The electric vehicle company will begin with 25 deliveries on Friday evening, expanding to several hundred cars per week and a thousand cars per week in the next quarter, CEO Elon Musk said at the event. There were no huge surprises with the newest it

Tesla Model S Plaid arrives: 'This is something you have to feel to believe'


Tesla Model S Plaid•
Mashable / 6h
Tesla's much-hyped performance upgrade is here. At Thursday's Fremont, California event — where Tesla makes its electric cars — the Plaid new tri-motor version of the Model S was unveiled and delivered to the first 25 customers. "It's the quickest production car of any kind ever made," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on stage, sporting his usual black leather jacket. "Sustainable cars can be the fastest

How to watch Love Victor season 2 online: stream brand new episodes now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
An out and proud Victor returns to Creekwood High determined to live his truth. Our guide explains how to watch Love Victor season 2 online from wherever you are.

DOJ Forced Apple to Reveal Data from Two House Democrats as Part of Trump's Leaker Crusade


43Gizmodo / 7h
It recently came to light that the Trump-era Department of Justice quietly seized phone records of journalists at the Washington Post , CNN , and the New York Times to suss out their sources as part of the administration’s rabid crackdown on leakers. Well, apparently the witch hunt didn’t stop there: In 2017 and 2018, a… Read more...

Here's how to watch Euro 2020 from anywhere in the world


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: You can watch all of the action from Euro 2020, even if you're out of the country. All you need is a VPN, and we've found the best deals to help you save. It's here. It's finally here. After what has felt like the most painful of delays, Euro 2020 is kicking off on June 11. It's still called Euro 2020 even though it is taking place in 2021. That's not a typo, OK? If you're based in the UK,

M1 iPad Pro durability test ends with a wrinkle


SlashGear / 7h
This year’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro may be the most revolutionary Applet tablet ever since the company first introduced the iPad Pro line. It now runs on Apple’s most powerful chip yet and has even switched out the plain backlit LCD for a Mini LED-backlit LCD. And as with anything that changes its formula, there might be some changes that have … Continue reading

Jeep spent $1.6bn on the future home of its new hybrid SUV – and invited me inside


SlashGear / 7h
Usually, seeing the underside of a new car on a launch event is a sign that something went terribly wrong. Even before I’d touched the wheel of the new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, though, I’d seen it stripped back to bare metal. The automaker knows that perceived quality is key to nudging the first three-row Grand Cherokee upmarket, and … Continue reading

Understand everything about Final Cut Pro X for under £11


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Complete Final Cut Pro X Course is on sale for £10.63 as of June 11, saving you 92% on list price. Somehow, out of the blue, everyone on YouTube became a master editor. Even those annoying children's videos flow seamlessly from one frame to the next. If you're sick of gawking in awe and want to learn how to edit your own videos, check out this Final Cut Pro X course . Starting from scr

The giant heads of 'Mount Recyclemore' highlight the world's e-waste problem


98Mashable / 8h
These may be some of the biggest tech heads around. British artists Joe Rush and Alex Wreckage have created a Mount Rushmore-inspired sculpture of the seven G7 world leaders, constructed entirely from electronic waste. Unveiled on the eve of the G7 summit in Cornwall, Mount Recyclemore aims to draw attention to the need to reduce e-waste. "We need to recycle stuff, we need to make stuff last," sa

Archer reveals its Maker flying taxi, promising an alternative to traffic hell


Mashable / 8h
During rush hour traffic in Los Angeles Thursday, the city of gridlock got a first look at an electric flying taxi that's part of a movement to shift commuters from the streets to the skies. Aircraft developer Archer unveiled Maker, an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) that can travel 60 miles at a top speed of 150 mph, to a crowd of about 100 people and many more on a livest

Huawei shipped only 14.19 million smartphones last quarter


SlashGear / 8h
Recent market figures have shown Huawei’s fall from grace in the smartphone market, falling off most market analysts’ Top 5 vendors. Just how much it fell isn’t always evident but a new infographic reveals the troubles that Huawei experienced in the first quarter of this year. According to Counterpoint Research, Huawei only made up 4% of the global smartphone shipments … Continue reading

2 passengers on my Celebrity cruise tested positive for COVID-19; here’s what I saw


400+The Points Guy / 8h
As I reported earlier this week, I’m currently onboard Celebrity Cruises ‘ Celebrity Millennium, the first big cruise ship to sail in North America — and to allow American passengers — in more than 15 months. Thursday, two passengers on the ship, which is sailing at only about 30% capacity, tested positive for COVID-19. Here’s a look at what we know about how the situation was handled. I spent mo

Tune in for Tesla's Model S Plaid delivery event at 11:15 PM ET


66Engadget / 9h
A triple-motor Model S capable of 0 - 60 MPH in under two seconds will be unveiled at Tesla's Fremont factory tonight.

By the power of Greyskull, Netflix’s Masters of the Universe looks amazing


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
He-Man and the gang are back in the first teaser for Netflix's upcoming Masters of the Universe: Revelation series.

OnePlus 7 and 7T OxygenOS 11 survey irks users over AOD question


SlashGear / 9h
OnePlus takes great pride in how it handles customer feedback, sometimes even conceding its position to accommodate their requests. It is, however, far from perfect as this latest incident around a user survey demonstrates. It may have been a simple clerical error but when OnePlus asked owners of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T about the Always-On Display feature that … Continue reading

Apple AirPods Max headphones drop to their lowest price so far at Amazon


79Engadget / 10h
Amazon has dropped the AirPods Max price to $499 for two colors -- $50 off the regular price.

Archer Aviation reveals 2-seater demonstration aircraft, a “stepping stone” toward commercial operations


40TechCrunch / 10h
Archer Aviation unveiled its autonomous electric two-seater aircraft dubbed “Maker” on Thursday, which it will use for testing as it works towards certification of a larger piloted five-seater announced in March 2020. The aircraft unveiled on Thursday is not what would take to the skies should the company reach commercial operation in 2024. However, Archer’s Head of Certification Eric Wright told

Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming is coming to Safari really soon


SlashGear / 10h
Cloud-based game streaming hasn’t been making headlines of late unless you count the negative press that Google Stadia has been getting. In fact, the latest game streaming news once again puts Stadia at a disadvantage, even if it isn’t about Google’s service at all. Microsoft let it be known almost in passing that its Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming will … Continue reading


SoftBank, Uber, Tencent set to reap rewards from Didi IPO


China Chinese Ride Didi•
34TechCrunch / 10h
After years of speculation, Didi Chuxing, China’s ride-sharing behemoth, finally unveiled its IPO filing in the U.S., giving a glimpse into its money-losing history. Didi didn’t disclose the size of its raise. Reuters reported the company could raise around $10 billion at a valuation of close to $100 billion, though The Wall Street Journal cited a valuation upward of $70 billion. Uber’s market ca

CDC warns atypical RSV spike in parts of US puts young kids at risk


SlashGear / 10h
A common cold virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is unusually active in southern regions in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This virus, which can cause serious illnesses in some people including young kids, is typically active in the fall and winter seasons. However, due to pandemic-related changes in society, the virus is now appearing later … Continue reading

Miami's Bitcoin Conference May Be the Latest Covid-19 Super Spreader Event


67Gizmodo / 10h
Several crypto fans that descended on Miami, Florida, last weekend for the largest bitcoin conference in history are now saying they’ve tested positive for covid-19. Read more...

Facebook Messenger update makes money transfers easier


SlashGear / 10h
Facebook is primarily a social networking platform but it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone these days that it has grown far past that narrow definition. The tech giant has its hands in pretty much anything that can be associated with being social, including virtual reality or even money. Going beyond the usual culprits of product ads and purchasing stuff … Continue reading

Aquaman 2's Full Title Was Just Revealed By James Wan


61Gizmodo / 11h
Director James Wan is set to go back underwater, deep into the heart of the ocean, and have fun with his buddy Arthur Curry . The filmmaker took to his Instagram Thursday to reveal that the title of Aquaman 2 is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom . Warner Bros. then confirmed this on Twitter and to io9. Read more...

How to change or remove the band on your Apple Watch


Mashable / 11h
Whether you're cleaning your Apple Watch band or upgrading to a new one, removing the band from the watch is a simple process that should only take a few seconds. Regardless of the series of Apple Watch you have, the process for removing the band is the same. Note, according to Apple , that "bands for 38mm and 40mm cases are compatible with each other, and bands for 42mm and 44mm cases are compat

Win the elusive PS5 in this eBay Plus giveaway


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
eBay is giving away PS5 prize packs to 24 lucky winners. To be in with a chance, all you need to do it sign up for eBay Plus.

Didi Chuxing, a ride-hailing behemoth in China, reveals I.P.O. papers.


Chinese Ride Hailing Didi•
24NYT > Technology / 11h
The company said it intended to finance an expansion.

These are the most popular business loan types in Australia


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Our no-nonsense guide to choosing the right kind of loan for your business.

Microsoft 365 customers are getting a handy new tool for no extra cost


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Microsoft is bringing a lightweight version of its Visio diagram software to Microsoft 365 users for free.

Nvidia acquires hi-def mapping startup DeepMap to bolster AV technology


52TechCrunch / 11h
Chipmaker Nvidia is acquiring DeepMap, the high-definition mapping startup announced. The company said its mapping IP will help Nvidia’s autonomous vehicle technology sector, Nvidia Drive. “The acquisition is an endorsement of DeepMap’s unique vision, technology and people,” said Ali Kani, vice president and general manager of Automotive at Nvidia, in a statement. “DeepMap is expected to extend o

Fortnite FNCS All-Star Showdown detailed with $3 million prize pool


SlashGear / 11h
Epic has finally revealed the details for its planned FNCS All-Star Showdown event. The competition will kick off tomorrow, June 11, and continue through most of the month, pitting past FNCS competitors in a new series of challenges. The company is offering up a $3 million prize pool that’ll be split between the winners. The FNCS All-Star Showdown will run … Continue reading

New Status Match Opportunity And The History Of Overwater Bungalows [Roundup]


View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Microsoft preps for its big Windows event with an 11-minute startup sound remix


40Engadget / 12h
Have you ever listened to Windows startup sounds... played super slowly?

Dartmouth Medical School Drops Cheating Case Against Students


28NYT > Technology / 12h
The Ivy League school said it was dismissing allegations that students had looked up online course materials during remote exams.

Hackers Stole a Ton of EA Data—Including Valuable Source Code


Electronic Arts FIFA•
100+Wired / 12h
The video game publisher confirmed the breach, which could be a boon to the shadowy world of cheat-makers.

Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations


500+BBC News - Technology / 12h
Many petrol stations will close over the next 20 years, accelerating the shift to electric cars.

Apple announces its 2021 Apple Design Award winners


55TechCrunch / 12h
Apple incorporated the announcement of this year’s Apple Design Award winners into its virtual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online event instead of waiting until the event had wrapped, like last year. Ahead of WWDC, Apple previewed the finalists, whose apps and games showcased a combination of technical achievement, design and ingenuity. This evening, Apple announced the winners across

Extremely Sexy Pointy Shoes Warped the Feet of Medieval Europeans


100+Gizmodo / 12h
A 15th-century shoe craze that swept Europe left its mark on the skeletons of people who lived at the time. Archaeologists have recently attributed a plague of bunions found on nearly 200 skeletons to a popular shoe style with a long pointed toe. Read more...

Hackers Stole Source Code from Electronic Arts and Are Selling It Online


Electronic Arts FIFA•
35Gizmodo / 12h
Cybercriminals have hacked and stolen large amounts of data and code from Electronic Arts, the prominent gaming publisher responsible for producing The Sims, Battlefield , and a number of other classic games. Read more...


Study warns ‘healthy’ obesity still comes with major risks


SlashGear / 12h
A new study from the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Health and Wellbeing warns that there’s really no such thing as ‘healthy’ obesity due to the increased disease risk that comes with the condition. The increased risk for various diseases is found in people who are obese but may have a normal metabolic profile at the time of testing. The … Continue reading

Apple confirms hiring of Ulrich Kranz, former CEO of EV company Canoo


Apple BMW Car Kranz•
74TechCrunch / 12h
Apple has hired the former co-founder and CEO of electric vehicle company Canoo to help with the development of the Apple Car, Bloomberg first reported , citing unnamed sources. Apple has confirmed to TechCrunch it has hired Kranz, but did not provide further details into his job responsibilities or title. Kranz resigned his position at Canoo in April after steering the company toward public list

Dartmouth Medical School Drops Online Cheating Cases Against Students


28NYT > Technology / 12h
The Ivy League school said it was dismissing allegations that students had looked up online course materials during remote exams.

Elden Ring supports four-player online multiplayer


Elden Ring FromSoftware•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Elden Ring players will be able to band together against the terrors lurking in a shattered world.


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