Monday, June 21, 2021

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GrowSari, a B2B platform for small stores in the Philippines, adds investors like Temasek’s Pavilion Capital and Tencent


300+TechCrunch / 5h
Sari-sari stores are neighborhood stores in the Philippines that usually sell daily necessities and sometimes serve as community hubs, too. Today GrowSari , a startup that is digitizing sari-sari stores with features like pricing tools, inventory management and working capital loans, announced it has raised a Series B from several notable investors that brings its total funding to $30 million. Th

The Razer Blade 15 drops to $1,000 for Amazon Prime Day


70Engadget / 4h
Amazon has discounted Razer's affordable entry-level Blade 15 model to an all-time low price of $1,000.

Netflix's creepy 'The Chestnut Man' teaser looks like a must-watch for fans of 'The Killing'


51Mashable / 3h
A new dark Scandinavian crime thriller? Creepy little figurines being left at crime scenes? From the creator of The Killing ?! On Monday, Netflix dropped the teaser for The Chestnut Man , a new series based on Søren Sveistrup's novel of the same name about a murderer who leaves chestnut-carved stick figures at the scenes of his crimes. Based on the teaser it looks like exactly the kind of grim, m


How Do I Strengthen My Relationship With My Adult Children?


Lifehacker / 6min
This is the Parental Advisory advice column, where we tackle your most pressing parenting dilemmas, one tantrum at a time. Email your kid-rearing questions to mwalbert@lifehacker.com with “Parental Advisory” in the subject line. Read more...

Hyundai completes deal for controlling interest in Boston Dynamics


TechCrunch / 9min
Hyundai this morning announced that it has completed its acquisition of Boston Dynamics. The deal, which values the innovative robotics company at $1.1 billion, was announced in late-2020. The companies have not disclosed any future financial details. The South Korean automotive giant now owns a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics, previously belonging to SoftBank. The Japanese investment com

Prime Day is here — Maximize your Amazon purchases with these credit cards


The Points Guy / 10min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The day that frequent Amazon shoppers have been eagerly anticipating is finally here. This year’s Amazon Prime Day began at 3:00 a.m. ET on Monday and continues through tomorrow, Tuesday, June 22. For those not familiar, the event is essentially Black Friday for those with an Amazon Prime membership, with thousands o

The Best Prime Day 2021 Kitchen Deals


How-To Geek / 11min
Prime Day is back again and there are some really fantastic deals on small kitchen appliances. Whether you’re looking for a premium blender, a pressure cooker, or a fancy toaster oven that air fries, too, we have a little something for everyone! Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Best Prime Day TV deals: Cheaper models get cheaper, plus juicy 2021 releases


Mashable / 13min
Prime Day might be the smartest time of the year to buy that new TV. Hear us out. Waiting until Black Friday excludes a few key TV situations in the upcoming months. Grabbing a 4K TV now means you'll be set for football games that won't require guessing where the ball is, Halloween movies that don't require getting lost in shadow scenes, and an all-day fireplace in 4K on Thanksgiving. Scoring a T

If you buy one thing this Prime Day, make it an Instant Pot


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17min
If you want to save money and time (who doesn’t), then you can’t go wrong with an Instant Pot

Windows 11 could have some love for touchscreens and multi-monitor setups


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17min
Running more than one monitor? A newly spotted Windows 11 trick could be great news…

Best Prime Day monitor deals: WFH displays, curved gaming monitors, and more


Mashable / 20min
The best Prime Day monitor deals as of June 21: BEST FOR WORKING FROM HOME: LG 32QN600-B 32-inch QHD monitor — $209.99 (save $40) BEST GAMING MONITOR: LG Ultragear 27GL83A-B 27-inch gaming monitor — $299.99 (save $80) BEST PORTABLE MONITOR: Lenovo ThinkVision 14-inch portable monitor — $213.99 (save $12.01) Prime Day 2021 has officially begun, and as expected, the deals are already pretty amazing

'Ted Lasso' Season 2 trailer promises plenty of cheer, goals, and more biscuits


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Mashable / 20min
There aren't enough biscuits in the world to satiate us until the release of Season 2 of Ted Lasso , probably the nicest show on TV . Following an official trailer drop in April, the Apple TV+ series now has another second look at the upcoming season, where we'll find Coach Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) steering the Richmond Football Club to hopeful glory. The trailer picks up where we left off with the

Facebook Live Audio Rooms give Clubhouse a new rival – with some limits


SlashGear / 21min
Facebook is opening up its Live Audio Rooms and podcasts, as the Clubhouse rival looks to carve out a slice of the fashionable audio chat segment. Initially, the service will be limited in terms of who can set up an audio session; similarly, whether you can actually start hosting a Facebook Live Audio Room will depend on what sort of … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 could have more storage and a lower price than the Fold 2


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
A leak suggests the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could come with up to 512GB of storage and start at a lower price than the Fold 2.

Music licensing marketplace Songtradr raises $50M


TechCrunch / 27min
Music licensing marketplace Songtradr this morning announced a $50 million Series D. The oversubscribed round – which features Regal, Aware Super, Perennial, Argo and Greencape – follows a $30 million raise last August , bringing the Los Angeles company’s total funding to north of $100 million. The platform licenses music to high profile names for advertising, films, TV, gaming and the like, incl

Buy now, pay later startup Kredivo doubles its debt facility from Victory Park Capital to $200M


23TechCrunch / 27min
Kredivo announced today it has secured another $100 million debt facility from Victory Park Capital (VPC). This doubles the Indonesian digital lending and credit platform’s total warehouse financing facility from VPC to $200 million. The first round was closed in July 2020. Kredivo is operated by Singapore-based fintech FinAccel. This is the largest loan facility it has raised so far, and is VPC’

La tecnología se olvida de lo que necesita el 99 por ciento


NYT > Technology / 30min
Ahora la tecnología es masiva, sin embargo, las empresas tecnológicas siguen enfocándose en los nerds que quieren aparatos sofisticados.

A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z


Wired / 33min
Online dating exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and the number of new startups has grown. But will they last?

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class merges next-level tech with luxury


Engadget / 33min
Mercedes’ commitment to making sure the S-Class is the benchmark for luxury sedans continues with the 2021 model. Roberto Baldwin took one for a drive to check out its new tech features.

NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling comes to 'Rust' and a wave of Linux games


Engadget / 33min
NVIDIA is bringing its DLSS upscaling to 'Rust' and a batch of Linux games, on top of announced plans for 'Doom Eternal' and 'Red Dead 2.'

Why Is Everyone Putting Mustard on Watermelon?


Lifehacker / 35min
Another day, another TikTok food trend; this time we’re putting mustard on watermelon, and we’re not even high. I’m not sure who made the first watermelon mustard video (I think it was this person ), but I know that Lizzo made the most popular one . Read more...

Make PS5 and Xbox owners cry with these ultrawide monitor Prime Day deals


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 39min
Playing on an ultrawide monitor has meant I never want to go back, and these Prime Day deals can help you jump on the 21:9 bandwagon.

The best 'Prime Day' tech deals that aren't from Amazon


Engadget / 39min
Here are the best anti-Prime Day 2021 deals from Best Buy, Walmart, Target and others.


‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is back in the PlayStation Store


Engadget / 39min
Sony has restored 'Cyberpunk 2077' to the PlayStation Store around six months after pulling the game.

How to Extract Files from a VMware Disk Image on Windows for Free


How-To Geek / 39min
If you need to extract files from a VMware virtual machine disk image file (in VMDK format), there’s a quick and free way to do it without needing to buy or install VMware Workstation itself. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

NASA and NOAA study finds Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled since 2005


SlashGear / 43min
Scientists at NASA and NOAA have published a new study that found the energy imbalance of the Earth has almost doubled during a 14-year period between 2005 and 2019. NASA says that our planet’s climate is a balance between how much energy from the sun is absorbed in the atmosphere and at the surface, along with how much thermal infrared … Continue reading

Lego Technic deals bring new-low prices to some really popular Lego sets


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
If you're looking to buy a new Lego Technic set, the Prime Day deals bring some fantastic discounts.

WaitWhat raises $12M to double down on what comes after podcasts


TechCrunch / 51min
As podcasting continues to gain ground among mainstream consumers as a digital media platform alongside music, video, and the printed word, a startup that made a name for itself through building content for the medium has closed a round of funding to help it explore what comes next. WaitWhat , co-founded by two of the people who helped conceive of and build the TED digital media empire, has close

The best power bank and phone accessory deals this Amazon Prime Day


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
Save up to 69 percent on a variety of portable chargers, mobile gamepads, wireless chargers and more, only on June 21

Battlegrounds Mobile India code of conduct reveals ban rules for accounts


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
Krafton has revealed the Rules of Conduct for Battlegrounds Mobile India, which include a list of reasons that could get accounts banned.

Waiting for the DJI Mini SE? Get this DJI Mavic Mini Prime Day deal instead


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
The DJI Mavic Mini's Fly More Combo bundle has dropped to its lowest ever price – and it's a great buy despite DJI Mini SE rumors.

Realme’s Dizo sub-brand to debut its first product in India on July 1


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
Dizo will focus on making and selling AIoT products like earbuds, smartwatches, headphones and even feature phones with the help of Realme.

From sold out to $700+ daily rates, where the car rental shortage is worse than you think


The Points Guy / 1h
By now, you’ve probably heard that we’re now living through a car rental apocalypse . There have been numerous stories about the shortage of cars, high rates, long pick-up lines and not honored reservations. And all of that is still true — but now that we are heading into the heart of the summer travel season, it may actually be worse than you thought. There are multiple cities and destinations a

Google is reportedly force-installing some Covid-19 tracking apps on Android


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google silently pushed the official Massachusetts Covid-19 contact tracing app on the device of the state’s residents.

This WiFi 6E Router Proves Next-Gen Connectivity Is Just Too Expensive


Gizmodo / 1h
In home networking, bigger isn’t always better. Anyone who has spent time with the diminutive Eero or Ubiquiti AmpliFi routers can attest to this. Case in point: The Linksys Hydra Pro 6E is a pretty big router, though it doesn’t feel like it, yet it seems like Linksys put stability ahead of blasting data every which… Read more...

Ban biometric surveillance in public to safeguard rights, urge EU bodies


22TechCrunch / 1h
There have been further calls from EU institutions to outlaw biometric surveillance in public. In a joint opinion published today, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), Wojciech Wiewiórowski, have called for draft EU regulations on the use of artificial intelligence technologies to go further than the Commission’s proposal in April — urging

The Station: Waymo nabs more capital, Cruise taps a $5B credit line and hints about Argo’s future


24TechCrunch / 1h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox . Hello and welcome back to The Station, a weekly newsletter dedicated to all the ways people and packages move (today and in the future) from Point A to Point B. A few Extra Crunch items highlight before we jump into things. This week, we pu

EVs and Range Anxiety: Besides Tesla, are carmakers doing enough to address this fact?


SlashGear / 1h
In a 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study by J.D. Power, range anxiety remains the most cited factor in deciding which EV to buy. In other words, range anxiety remains a primary concern when making that all-important shift from gasoline to electric. Addressing this issue from the get-go is why Tesla is lording over other carmakers in the EV … Continue reading

Windows 11 name confirmed in fresh leak from Microsoft


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Windows 11 has been spotted again, suggesting it’ll surely be the name of Windows 10’s successor.

The Best iPads of 2021 for Drawing, Travel, and More


How-To Geek / 1h
Buying an iPad was a lot easier when Apple only made one tablet, but now you have many options. Fortunately, with our recommendations, you can get the features you want without spending more than you need to. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Sony's budget ANC headphones are even cheaper for Prime Day


Engadget / 1h
The Sony WH-CH710N set is at an all-time low of $78 for Amazon Prime Day.

20 Best Gaming Gear Deals for Prime Day 2021: PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox


Wired / 1h
Amazon's big sale event is here, and it's hot out. Let's build an indoor oasis with these video game peripherals.

Norwegian Air Fires & Immediately Replaces CEO


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41One Mile at a Time / 1h
Norwegian Air has sacked its current CEO, and replaced him with the CFO. This follows the carrier having filed for bankruptcy protection in late 2020 , and making the decision to discontinue long haul flights . Norwegian Air fires Jacob Schram as CEO Norwegian Air’s Board of Directors has voted on June 20, 2021, to end the tenure of CEO Jacob Schram. Interestingly all that’s mentioned about him i


Sony's WF-1000XM3 earbuds have never been cheaper than this Prime Day deal


Engadget / 1h
Sony's WF-1000XM3 earbuds are down to an all-time low at Amazon as part of deal that also includes a gift card.

Some utility companies in Texas are turning smart thermostats up amid summer heat


SlashGear / 1h
Many people have switched to smart thermostats, such as the one that Nest makes, to help save money on utility bills by having better control over the temperature in their homes. Smart thermostats allow homeowners to remotely control the temperature inside their home to cool it down when they’re ready to return home and allow it to be warmer when … Continue reading

Snapchat removes controversial speed filter


BBC News - Technology / 1h
Snap is being sued by the parents of two men, who allege the filter's "negligent design" caused deaths.

These hard drive and SSD Prime Day deals are the upgrades your PC has been looking for


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A good SSD is one of the most important parts of your PC, because nobody wants to deal with long loading times. Here are some stellar upgrades for your rig.

Xbox Series S restock: Amazon has some discounted bundles available


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Xbox Series S is back in stock at Amazon, with next-day delivery available for Prime members.

The best SSD upgrade I ever made is cheaper than ever for Prime Day – so I’m getting another


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Samsung SSDs are about the best you can get and on Prime Day you get a rare chance at some big discounts. Here’s why they’re one of the best upgrades you can make.

Work in Asia’s data age


MIT Technology Review / 1h
The steady advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies has been reshaping work and jobs for the past decade. Well before covid-19, robust debates were underway about the future of work and what potential scenarios for employment might emerge. While many Asian markets have met the challenge of containing the spread of covid-19 with relative levels of success, through well-m

Airline Call Center Agents Rebelling At Long Hold Times, Mandatory Overtime


View from the Wing / 1h
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 ...

What's the Most Significant Hack in History?


Gizmodo / 1h
On some level, all of us are waiting for the big one—the hack that downs the internet, paralyzes infrastructure, maybe launches a couple nukes. If that day never arrives, it will be largely thanks to the legions of malefactors who, over the years, have hacked this or that government or corporation and thus forced… Read more...

Pride on points: How to celebrate Pride in 6 international cities using points and miles


The Points Guy / 1h
Pride month is in full swing and while we’ve shown you how to do Pride on points in the U.S. , there are lots of events planned internationally. We know how much you’re all eager to travel abroad, especially those of you who have been vaccinated recently. What better way to end a year stuck at home than to attend a Pride event – a celebration of freedom, sacrifice and joy. We’ve rounded up ways t

Microsoft Windows 11 Event: How to Watch and What to Expect


How-To Geek / 1h
On Thursday, June 24, 2021, Microsoft will host an event to talk about “the next generation of Windows.” Microsoft is widely expected to announce Windows 11—after all, Windows 11 just leaked. Here’s how to watch and what we expect to see. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Transit Agencies Are Trying Everything to Lure You Back


Wired / 1h
Systems in Boston, Cleveland, Las Vegas, and the San Francisco Bay Area are offering reduced fares or free rides. Others are considering abolishing fares altogether.

20 Best Prime Day Deals on Amazon Devices: Kindle, Echo, Fire (2021)


Wired / 1h
Many of Amazon's best discounts are on its own devices, including Kindles, Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and more.

Northern Farms Are Releasing Massive Amounts of Carbon


31Wired / 1h
Humans have been draining peatlands to grow crops for centuries. It's a huge, underestimated source of greenhouse gas, scientists say.

Amazon Prime Day 2021: 37 Best Kitchen, Home, Kids Deals


Wired / 1h
(Check for Updates!) Do you need a hair dryer, robot vacuum, or smart rice cooker? We can fill all your homebody needs here.

The best long term Prime Day gaming deal is Prime membership – here’s why


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Prime Gaming offers exclusive content and free games each month - and it comes as part of your Amazon Prime Membership.

Soft burrowing robot can explore the subterranean world


SlashGear / 1h
Scientists working with soft robots have created devices made for exploring all manner of environments, from the air to the ocean. Soft robots can also operate on dry land. Thanks to researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, we now have a soft robot capable of burrowing under the ground. Designers of the robot were inspired by plants and … Continue reading

Our 5 Favorite Prime Day 2021 Deals (Day One)


How-To Geek / 1h
It’s the first day of Amazon Prime Day! You know what that means! Deals. Lots and lots and lots of deals. If you dive into Amazon’s site, you’ll probably just drown in the ocean of ads for stuff on sale. But don’t worry, we already dug in, and we have our five favorite deals picked out just for you. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

It’s finally the day to get a new vacuum so check out these Prime Day vacuum deals


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Save on these vacuum cleaners and pick up some of the lowest prices on record

Don't want Alexa? These Google Nest speaker deals are a great alternative


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Don't want Alexa? Then these Google Nest speakers with Google Assistant built-in are worth snapping up


Hyundai now owns robot dog maker Boston Dynamics


Engadget / 1h
Hyundai has acquired Boston Dynamics from Softbank in a deal that values the robotics company at $1.1 billion.

The best Apple deals we've found on Prime Day so far


26Engadget / 1h
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on Apple devices you can get, including AirPods, MacBooks and more.

Here's why paying ransomware hackers might actually not be that bad


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Businesses can treat ransom amounts as an expense and seek tax breaks, experts suggest.

The best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals under $50 we can find


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Fitbit's Inspire 2 activity tracker. (credit: Fitbit) Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and day one brings some notable discounts on wireless headphones, smartphones, laptops, and more big-ticket items, all of which we've rounded up in our best Prime Day deals list . But if you’re a bargain hunter like us, then you know Amazon's made-up shopping holiday can also be a good time to snag

DataRails books $25M more to build better financial reporting tools for SMBs


50TechCrunch / 2h
As enterprise startups continue to target interesting gaps in the market, we’re seeing increasingly sophisticated tools getting built for small and medium businesses — traditionally a tricky segment to sell to, too small for large enterprise tools, and too advanced in their needs for consumer products. In the latest development of that trend, an Israeli startup called DataRails has raised $25 mil

Bitcoin Plunges as China's Sichuan Province Pulls Plug on Crypto Mining


Gizmodo / 2h
Bitcoin continued its dramatic plunge to $32,281 Monday morning, down 17.65% from a week earlier as some of China’s largest bitcoin mining farms were shut down over the weekend. The bitcoin mining facilities of Sichuan Province received an order on Friday to stop doing business by Sunday, according to Chinese state… Read more...

South Korea nuclear secrets exposed via VPN vulnerability


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
South Korean Nuclear research institute let in perps via an unpatched VPN device.

British Airways Selling Avios With Up To 50% Bonus


300+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Often buying points can represent a great deal , especially for first and business class award redemptions, where there’s the most value to be had. British Airways has just launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, which is among the best offers we’ve seen from the program. British Airways selling Avios with 50% bonus Through Sunday, July 4, 2021, British Airways Executive Club has launch

2022 Subaru Impreza starts under $19,000


SlashGear / 2h
Subaru has revealed pricing for its 2022 Impreza models along with some of the changes and updates for the model year. Pricing for the Impreza starts at $18,795 before the destination, and delivery charges are added in. Subaru is offering the car in both sedan and five-door models, and as always, the Impreza is the only compact passenger car in … Continue reading

The Morning After: Amazon Prime Day 2021 kicks off


Engadget / 2h
Today’s headlines: NASA is struggling with a computer glitch on the Hubble Space Telescope, Amazon’s Prime Day 2021 kicks off with discounts on the usual suspects, and YouTube's iOS app is finally getting picture-in-picture.

The best Amazon Prime Day tech deals you can get right now


Engadget / 2h
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 tech deals you can get, including sales on headphones, e-readers, robot vacuums and more.

Revolut revenue grew by 57% in 2020


36TechCrunch / 2h
Fintech startup Revolut has filed some financial results and is sharing details with the press. In 2020, the company reported $361 million in revenue (£261 million) — that’s a 57% increase compared to 2019 revenue of $229 million (£166 million). Interestingly, those revenue figures have been adjusted to include fair value gains on cryptocurrency assets — it means that Revolut holds some crypto as

Facebook officially launches Live Audio Rooms and podcasts in the U.S.


70TechCrunch / 2h
In April, Facebook announced a series of planned investments in new audio products , including a Clubhouse live audio competitor as well as new support for podcasts. Today, Facebook is officially rolling these products with the launch of Live Audio Rooms in the U.S. on iOS, starting with public figures and select Facebook Groups, and the debut of an initial set of U.S. podcast partners. The compa

Up To 10% Cash Back (Or 10x Amex Points) With Rakuten


200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. Rakuten has just launched a solid promotion, as t

Stanford University makes a flexible electronics breakthrough


SlashGear / 2h
Scientists around the world have been conducting research into flexible electronics for many years. The goal of flexible electronics is to create devices that move and bend without breaking and could prove particularly useful for wearable electronics. Researchers at Stanford University have now developed a manufacturing technique able to produce flexible, atomically thin transistors less than 100

Facebook launches its Clubhouse clone and podcast streaming


Engadget / 2h
Facebook is rolling out its Clubhouse-like audio rooms, as well as a handful of podcasts.

These Prime Day Mesh Wi-Fi and router deals can boost your home's internet for less


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Amazon Prime Day has brought some big savings on Mesh Wi-Fi systems and general routers as well. These are the best.

Get your hands on a Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deal – before it's too late


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
There are so many Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals running right now – but not for long.

Loki Has Always Been Marvel’s Most Queer Character


Wired / 2h
The character’s identity—rooted in sexually fluid Norse mythology—goes far beyond any form of queerness TV has ever seen.

No, Covid-19 Vaccines Won't Make You Magnetic. Here's Why


100+Wired / 2h
No matter how many videos you’ve seen of people sticking spoons to their faces, that’s just not how magnets work.


On Prime Day, Organizers Want You to Think of the Workers


Wired / 2h
Amazon’s annual sales event this year is unfolding against a backdrop of mounting pressure from labor activists.

The 47 Best Prime Day Deals if You Work From Home


Wired / 2h
We've found discounts on webcams, laptops, monitors, and standing desks to kit out your home office.

The Razer Kishi lets me play my Xbox Series X in bed – and it's finally at a great price


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Razer Kishi lets you remote-play from your Xbox to your smart phone, and right now you can get it for less on Prime Day.

Get an extra £7 to spend when you top up £50 this Prime Day


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £7: Top up your gift card balance with £50 or more in one transaction and get an extra £7 to spend this Prime Day. The latest Prime Day deal is restricted to the first 60,000 Prime members who take part, so we'll cut to the chase. Amazon Top Up lets you add funds to your gift card balance to keep track of your spending, speed up the checkout process, and save up for special purchases. It's s

Ford reveals the Puma ST Gold Edition designed by fans


SlashGear / 2h
Ford held a contest on social media allowing Europeans to help design a special edition version of the Puma ST. The automaker says nearly 275,000 people voted to help create the Puma ST Gold Edition, seen in the images below. The name and specifications for the car have been officially revealed. Ford offered two color options for the vehicle’s exterior, … Continue reading

These are the best headphones and earbuds on sale for Prime Day


Engadget / 2h
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on headphones, earbuds and speakers that you can get.

Apple’s App Store to face scrutiny in Germany as FCO opens ‘market power’ proceeding


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30TechCrunch / 2h
Germany’s competition authority, the FCO, has completed its Big Tech GAFA ‘bingo’ card by opening a proceeding against Apple. As with similar investigations already opened this year — into Amazon , Facebook and Google — the proceeding will determine whether or not the iPhone maker meets the threshold of Germany’s updated competition law. The 10th amendment to the law, which came into force in Jan

A Visual History of Windows Icons: From Windows 1 to 11


How-To Geek / 2h
Over the past three-plus decades, the icons of Microsoft Windows have evolved alongside improvements in screen resolutions and color depth. Here’s a look at how the size and style of Windows icons have changed over time. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Save on cheap Panasonic 4K TVs in these Prime Day TV deals


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
These Panasonic 4K TVs are seeing very tempting prices for Amazon Prime Day 2021.

Motorola phones are the best Android phone deals this Amazon Prime Day


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Save up to $200 off some of the best Motorola phones with these Prime Day phone deals, only available on June 21

Sharing devices at work could be your company's biggest security risk


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Senior management five times more likely to share work devices with colleagues.

American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights Through Mid-July


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Gizmodo / 3h
American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the past weekend and plans to cancel perhaps thousands more through mid-July, according to multiple news reports . The airline blames the cancellations on a number of factors, including staff shortages, bad weather, and a huge increase in demand for flights since the… Read more...

Amazon's new Fire HD 10 Plus tablet sees its first discount for Prime Day — save $70


Mashable / 3h
Save $70: The new Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet is on sale for the first time for Prime Day — get it for just over $100. A luxe new member of Amazon's latest tablet release is officially on sale for the first time. Of course it's for Prime Day, and it's pretty major: nearly 40% off. The Fire HD 10 Plus tablet has some of Amazon's most advanced tablet specs, gaining it love on the internet for bei

Porsche to develop battery cells for EV motorsports


Engadget / 3h
Porsche will produce electric batteries for racing cars and some production vehicles as part of a joint venture with German lithium-ion specialist Customcells.

New material could lead to quieter aircraft engines


SlashGear / 3h
Scientists at the University of Bath have created a new and very light material that they believe could help reduce the noise produced by aircraft engines. The material is a graphene oxide-polyvinyl alcohol aerogel that weighs 2.1 kilograms per cubic meter. It’s billed as the lightest sound insulation material ever manufactured, and the team behind its creation believes it could … Continue readin

Samsung's best SSD, the 980 Pro, is $100 for Prime Day


37Engadget / 3h
The 500GB model is also down to $100.

Microsoft Teams update will mean there's always a backup plan


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
There's no risk of losing Microsoft Teams call recordings any more.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 is one of the best tablet deals this Amazon Prime Day


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If you want a powerful new tablet for Prime Day, the lack of iPads means Samsung's here to rescue you.

The world's best phone is over 20% off this Amazon Prime Day


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Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra has seen a price cut for Amazon Prime Day 2021.

Google is shutting down its physical hub for UK startups


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Google is closing down its London-based campus in favor of a virtual-first approach.


Watch a robot dropping mints into soda bottles in spectacular slow motion


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Everyone knows that dropping mints into a bottle of soda is the height of don't-try-this-at-home entertainment — but it turns out there's a way to make this popular home-brewed experiment even more fun. All you need is a camera capable of filming in extreme slow motion and a robotic arm. In the video above, Gav from The Slow Mo Guys combines his trusty phantom with a speedy robotic assistant in o

Shangri-La Offering Double Golden Circle Points


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Shangri-La Golden Circle is definitely more of a niche program, though it potentially offers quite a bit of value. A promotion has just been published for anyone planning an upcoming stay. Earn double points with Shangri-La Shangri-La has launched a promotion offering double Golden Circle points for stays at hotels between June 21 and August 31, 2021. Registration is required. This is valid when

First look at the brand-new Amex Centurion Lounge at New York’s LaGuardia airport


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It’s time to forget all the bad memories you have of New York’s LaGuardia airport (LGA). The leaking ceilings and overcrowded restrooms have been replaced with a brand-new, modernized central terminal . When the Terminal B arrivals and departures hall opened last summer , the improvements were instantly noticeable. But one thing was missing in the new LGA — the American Express Centurion Lounge .

Forget about looking for MacBook Pro deals on Prime Day, get the Razer Blade 15 instead


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The Razer Blade 15 has never been as cheap as it is on Amazon Prime Day, and if you’ve been hunting for MacBook Pro deals, in particular, stop right now, buy this instead.

Sony’s excellent WH-1000XM4 headphones are down to a new low for Prime Day


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Enlarge / Sony's WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones. (credit: Jeff Dunn) Today is the start of Amazon’s Prime Day sales event, which means a ton of gadgets that may or may not be worth buying are currently on sale. We have a big curated roundup of the best deals we can find, but I wanted to give special mention to a couple of particularly notable deals on headphones we've reviewed positively:

35 Awesome Prime Day Deals for $50 or Less


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Don't break the bank in the name of a sale. We found a bunch of budget-friendly discounts on Amazon.

NASA astronauts complete installation of the first roll out solar array


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Over the weekend, NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet conducted a spacewalk outside the ISS to install the first of the recently delivered roll out solar arrays. The spacewalk ended at 2:10 PM EDT and lasted six hours and 28 minutes. The duo’s successful spacewalk marks the eighth conducted this year. The ISS is getting two new … Continue reading

After Black Widow, more MCU prequel movies could be on the way


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Black Widow may not be the only MCU prequel movie that gets made, according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

6 maps that show how far we still have to go for LGBTQ equality


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Mashable is celebrating Pride Month by exploring the modern LGBTQ world, from the people who make up the community to the spaces where they congregate, both online and off. We've come a long way in advancing LGBTQ rights since the first Pride march was held in New York City in 1970 , from the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in 2010 and the achievement of marriage equality

Fitbit's Sense health tracker is just $200 for Prime Day


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If you've had your eye on Fitbit's Sense smartwatch, today is the day to get one.

One of the best air fryers changed my life...and now it’s in the Prime Day sale


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Looking to up your game when cooking fries or chicken wings? Then this air fryer Prime Day deal is too good to be missed.

This Ring Fit Adventure Nintendo Switch deal is cheaper than a year's gym membership – and way more fun


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This Nintendo Switch deal on Prime Day bundles in Ring Fit Adventure and a Nintendo Switch for less than a year’s gym membership.

The Kindle Paperwhite drops to a new low of $80 for Prime Day


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The standard Kindle and Kindle Oasis are also on sale.

Desus and Mero going rollerskating with Lil Nas X is just good wholesome fun


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Why conduct a regular interview when you can go rollerskating together? Pulling on their own custom Timberland skates for some "Good Wholesome Fun" at a roller rink, Desus and Mero chatted to artist and excellent rollerskater Lil Nas X about handling the recent conservative backlash to his music video for "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," his infamous "Satan Shoes," and his Saturday Night Live wa

There's some disappointing news about multi-device support in WhatsApp


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The ability to use WhatsApp on more than one device is about to hit beta

Best Prime Day Fitbit deals 2021: save on fitness trackers and smartwatches


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Amazon is offering great deals on Fitbits for Prime Day, and we've rounded them up for you right here.

Nothing Ear 1 earbuds launch delayed, announces Carl Pei


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Founder and CEO Carl Pei took to Twitter to share that the Nothing Ear 1 wireless earphones will not release this June due to a delay.

New MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch could arrive disappointingly late in 2021


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This comes after more optimistic rumors contending that we’ll see these models in the summer.

Best Prime Day camera deals 2021: save big on Canon, Nikon and more today


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These Prime Day camera deals are waiting to be snapped up but they won't be around for long.


These OnePlus phone deals cut nearly £300 off the OnePlus 8 family


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Thanks to Prime Day various OnePlus phones are available discounted, including the OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 8 family.

PS5 storage running low? These Prime Day gaming deals on external storage will help


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With so many great PS5 games coming up, these Prime Day gaming deals on external storage should give you a lot more room.

Walmart takes on Amazon Prime Day with a huge rival sale – here are the best deals


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The Walmart Deals for Days sale starts today, with Prime Day prices on TVs, AirPods, Nintendo Switch, laptops, and more.

Prime Day TV deal: get the Apple TV 4K streamer for almost half price


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The new Apple TV is on sale in these Prime Day deals, though only the HD and original 4K models are seeing discounts.

Prime Day 2021: The 56 Absolute Best Deals (Updated)


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The best stuff! From Instant Pots to Echo Dots, here are all the greatest tech deals at Amazon's big sale.

Amazon Prime Day 2021: All the deals that are actually worth your time


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Enlarge / The Dealmaster is here to help guide you through Prime Day 2021. (credit: Ars Technica) Amazon Prime Day has arrived, and another avalanche of deals has come along with it. As ever, the vast majority of the gadget and gear discounts Amazon is advertising aren't that special: many of the products are mediocre, and many of the prices aren't much lower than usual. But there are still a few

It took a pandemic, but the US finally has (some) centralized medical data


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Throughout the pandemic, there has been serious tension between what the public wants to know, and what scientists have been able to say for certain. Scientists have been able to learn more about covid, faster, than any other disease in history—but at the same time, the public has been shocked when doctors can’t answer seemingly basic questions: What are the symptoms of covid-19? How does it spre

Believe It or Not, Scientists Just Discovered a New Mammal and It's Adorable


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It’s hard to believe that in 2021 it could still be possible for humans to discover a brand-new mammal. Yet that’s precisely what has happened. Scientists recently released a description of the new species, along with a video of its unique-sounding call. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Workers 'suffer more physical pain' as a result of remote working


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Our survey with SmartBrief shows back and neck pain issues significant increase over lockdown – what’s an employer’s responsibility?

Stranger Things 4 will be a 'rebirth' for one key character


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Stranger Things season 4 will feature a 'resurrection' storyline for one of its main characters, according to this actor.

Save 20% on this Farting Frenchies card game and have fun without your phone


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TL;DR: Get the Farting Frenchies card game to play on your weekend getaways this summer. As of June 21, it's on sale for $19.99 — a 20% discount. Have you ever gone away on a trip with the intention of putting your phone down for the weekend, only to discover nearly all forms of entertainment require WiFi? Get back to the basics by bringing a card game that will actually keep you and your friends

This highly-rated 10-foot beach canopy is cheaper than you'll find it on Amazon


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TL;DR: Prep for summer camping and beach trips with this family-sized beach canopy tent , on sale for 7% off. As of June 21, bring one home for $175.99. Heading to the beach this season? Make sure your beers stay cold and you and your friends keep your cool with this family-sized beach canopy tent from Red Suricata. For a limited time, you can snag it on sale for even less than its Amazon list pr

Learn to code, build your own app or video game, and more with these $20 course bundles


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A certain world-dominating website might be having its biggest sale of the year , but it’s far from the only place you can score major deals. In fact, you can’t even find deals on things like online courses on the retail giant’s site — but you can below. For a limited time, these 12 course bundles are on sale for as little as $1.11 per course. Why not spend your money on bettering yourself this s

Make fruit-infused water with this sleek water bottle


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TL;DR: Stay hydrated and refreshed with the Oasis Fruit Infusion Water Flask , on sale for 17% off. As of June 21, get one for only $32.95. You don’t need us to tell you how much water you should be drinking each day. What you need is something that makes you want to drink as much water as you should each day. Here’s a life hack for you: the Oasis Fruit Infusion Water Flask from Grosche. This bot

Samsung Galaxy S21 could be among the first phones to get Android 12


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Samsung has reportedly already started work on Android 12 updates for the Galaxy S21 range.

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus deals are fantastic this Amazon Prime Day


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If you've been scoping out either Samsung S21 or S21 Plus deals lately, now is the time to buy with Prime Day.

Tiny robot acrobat uses tail to do backflips


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Designed by Tencent Robotics, Ollie is a wheel-legged robot that can climb steps, flip, and maneuver difficult terrains. Its multifunctional actuated tail allows it to flip and jump over obstacles, as well as extend itself or turn into a tri-pedalled robot. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Robot , Backflip , Acrobatics , and Strictly Robots

Samsung drops the curve for its latest Odyssey gaming monitors


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Samsung has unveiled its latest batch of budget Osyssey gaming monitors including a flat, rather than a curved model that can do 4K at 144Hz.

A Roomba robot vacuum will change your life, and Prime Day is the time to get buy one


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Tired of cleaning? You won’t regret buying a robot vacuum, especially at these prices


The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack


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In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it?

Online shopping boom drives rush for warehouse space


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The logistics industry has been building at breakneck speed, but we still haven't reached "peak shed".

mYoga app: No need to bend over backwards to know what it is; here it's


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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the mYoga app on the occasion of the seventh International Day of Yoga. It has been developed jointly by the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO). The app will provide yoga training and practice sessions.

AI-driven robot Mayflower sails back after fault develops


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The crewless ship is returning to Plymouth after developing "a minor mechanical issue", bosses say.

Watch 'Rick and Morty's season 5 premiere for free on YouTube right now


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Adult Swim has uploaded Rick and Morty 's Season 5 premiere to YouTube in its entirety, letting those without cable finally catch up on the dysfunctional duo's interdimensional adventures. Entitled "Mort Dinner Rick Andre," the long-awaited 22-minute episode sees scientist and self-proclaimed "silly man" Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty preparing to host a dinner with Rick's nemesis Mr. Nimbus

Despite Krafton's claims, Battlegrounds Mobile India data being sent to China servers


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Battlegrounds Mobile India is a rehashed PUBG Mobile for India from Krafton promising to address all issues PUBG Mobile had. But it seems like the data is still being sent to China.

Looking for cheap tablet deals? Samsung's Galaxy Tab range is discounted for Prime Day


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If you've waited until Prime Day to buy a new tablet for cheap, a load of Samsung Galaxy Tab devices are reduced.

Top tips to make sure hackers aren't spying on your home office


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Keep your workspace safe from criminals with our guidance.

Zoom and Microsoft Teams were the big software winners in pandemic


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Our survey says: Microsoft and Zoom were the most-used collaboration tools during the pandemic

Vietnamese financial services app MFast gets $1.5M pre-Series A led by Do Ventures


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MFast founders Phan Thanh Long and Phan Thanh Vinh MFast , a mobile app that lets Vietnamese users in remote areas access financial services, announced today it has raised a $1.5 million pre-Series A. The round was led by Do Ventures, with participation from JAFCO Asia. Launched in 2019 by fintech company Digipay, MFast says it has been used by 600,000 people to date. It partners with financial i

This is the Instant Pot deal to grab on Amazon Prime Day


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The $50 Instant Pot Duo Nova should do the trick for most people.

Best Philips Hue Prime Day deals 2021: save up to 33% on smart lights


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Looking for the best Philips Hue Prime Day deals? We've rounded up all of the biggest discounts in one glowing place.

Reliance Jio Phone 5G – Specs, launch date and everything that we know already


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Reliance is expected to introduce the JioPhone 5G during its upcoming AGM on June 24 along with announcements on 5G connectivity and JioBook.

OnePlus to become a sub-brand of Oppo, according to leaked memo


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The relationship between Chinese smartphone makers OnePlus and Oppo has never been easy to discern. Over the years, OnePlus made considerable efforts to distance itself from Oppo, even though it was obvious that the phones from the two companies share some DNA. Now, it seems that this relationship will become a lot more straightforward: OnePlus will be a sub-brand of Oppo. In a note recently post

Crypto finance startup Amber Group raises $100M at $1B valuation


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More mainstream venture capital firms are jumping on the crypto bandwagon as investors increasingly consider bitcoin an investable asset, despite the recent massive price drops of a few major cryptocurrencies. Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading startup, said on Monday it has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round at a pre-money valuation of $1 billion. The latest valua

Razer's latest accessories prove it's time to upgrade your PC gaming setup


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With so many great PC games available this year - from Hitman 3 to Resident Evil Village - it might be time to finally upgrade your gaming setup.

I wish I'd waited for these amazing PS5 Prime Day games and accessories deals


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If you were hoping to find some great PS5 games and accessories deals during Prime Day, you’re in luck.

Treat your pearly whites to the best Prime Day deals on electric toothbrushes


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Best Prime Day electric toothbrush deals: OUR TOP PICK: Oral-B Pro 5000 Smartseries — $99.99 (save 40%) BEST COMPANION APP: Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9500 — $149.95 (save 44%) BEST FOR KIDS: Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush — $39.97 (save 20%) We all have at least one thing in common, and it's that we all have to take care of our personal hygiene, especially our mouths. That means brushi

Sony's WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones fall to an all-time low of $248 for Prime Day


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Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones with active noise cancellation are on sale for a 29 percent discount at Amazon.


The best Prime Day TV deals for shoppers in the UK


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Deal of the day: Until midnight on June 22, Prime members can get three months of Audible for under £1. It's here. It's finally here Prime Day has arrived with literally millions of deals to consider. This year's shopping event begins on June 21 and will run for a full 48 hours. That should give you plenty of time to find discounts on just about everything on your shopping list. With so many deal

The best Prime Day laptop and tablet deals for shoppers in the UK


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Deal of the day: Until midnight on June 22, Prime members can get three months of Audible for under £1. It's here. It's finally here Prime Day has arrived with literally millions of deals to consider. This year's shopping event begins on June 21 and will run for a full 48 hours. That should give you plenty of time to find discounts on just about everything on your shopping list. With so many deal

The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals for shoppers in the UK


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Deal of the day: Until midnight on June 22, Prime members can get three months of Audible for under £1. It's here. It's finally here Prime Day has arrived with literally millions of deals to consider. This year's shopping event begins on June 21 and will run for a full 48 hours. That should give you plenty of time to find discounts on just about everything on your shopping list. With so many deal

The best Prime Day deals for shoppers in the UK


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Deal of the day: Until midnight on June 22, Prime members can get three months of Audible for under £1. It's here. It's finally here Prime Day has arrived with literally millions of deals to consider. This year's shopping event begins on June 21 and will run for a full 48 hours. That should give you plenty of time to find discounts on just about everything on your shopping list. With so many deal

Most Amazon devices drop to record-low prices for Prime Day


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Here are all of Amazon's devices on sale for Prime Day 2021, including Echo speakers, Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers and more.

Best robot vacuum deals for Prime Day: Score a Roomba for really cheap


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Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals as of June 21: Shark AV1010AE IQ Robot Vacuum XL — $319.99 (save $280) iRobot Roomba i7+ with Automatic Dirt Disposal — $649 (save $350.99) iRobot Roomba i6+ — $499.99 (save $300) Humankind has surpassed the need for the dread surrounding vacuuming. We can simply narrow it down to two types of people: The ones who actually look forward to the satisfaction because

Almost every Echo device is on sale for Prime Day


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Here are the best Echo devices on sale for Prime Day as of June 21: OUR TOP PICK: Echo Show 10 — Save $60 BEST FOR SMALL SPACES: Echo Show 5 (1st Gen) with Adjustable Stand — Save $40 BEST BUDGET SMART SPEAKER: Echo Dot (4th gen) smart speaker with clock — Save $25 Prime Day has officially arrived, and the deals are not here to play. It's no surprise that basically every Amazon Echo device is dis

Of thousands of Prime Day deals, these are the absolute best


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OUR TOP PICKS FROM AMAZON AND WALMART: BEST HEADPHONES DEAL: Bose 700 noise-canceling headphones — $229 (save $170) BEST AMAZON DEVICE DEAL: Echo Show 10 — $189.99 (save $60) BEST TV DEAL: Toshiba 50-inch C350 Series LED 4K Fire TV — $359.99 (save $110) BEST TABLET DEAL: Apple iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $329 (save $70) In 2020, Prime Day was pushed back to October instead of its usual July date bec

20 weird (but wonderful) Amazon Prime Day deals for under $20


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Interested in all things weird and wonderful? While Amazon’s Prime Day is packed with deals on everything from kitchen appliances to the latest in tech gear, there are also a whole lot of weird items on sale. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the absolute weirdest Prime Day deals for under $20. Think of this as your one-stop shop for all those White Elephant and Secret Santa gifts you’ll be glad yo

These Surface Pro 7 deals makes the tablet actually worth buying on Prime Day


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Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 Windows 10 tablet has seen some big price cuts on Prime Day.

Are Amazon's Prime Day deals any good? We analyze today's best sales to find out


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We dig into the retailer's most popular deals to find out which of this year's offers are actually worth your cash.

Prithviraj's Cold Case leads a glut of South Indian films set for direct OTT release


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Among the platforms, Amazon Prime Video, which is scooping up many big releases in recent times, is again in the thick of things. Cold Case, starring Prithviraj and Aditi Balan, will stream on Amazon Prime Video on June 30.
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Crucial SSDs used for Chia cryptomining no longer void warranty


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Cryptocurrencies have not only changed the way some see and exchange money, it has also changed how some companies make and sell computer components. By moving money to the purely digital realm, cryptocurrencies have also shifted the burden of “making” to computer hardware. CPUs and GPUs are the prime targets, but now even SSDs are also fair game. The latter, … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy M32 launched in India: 90Hz AMOLED display, 6000mAh battery, 64MP camera


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The Samsung Galaxy M32 comes with a 9Hz AMOLED display, a 6000mAh battery, and a 64MP main camera. The phone will take on the Redmi Note 10 series and Realme 8.

Prime Day Ring deals 2021: the best sales happening now


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Check out our guide to the 2021 Prime Day Ring deals that are happening right now, with 25% off the Ring Video Doorbell and more.

Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Inspire 2: choose the right Fitbit deal for you


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The Inspire 2 and Sense are very different, so we're here to help you make the best choice.

iPhones lose the ability to connect to WiFi when hit by this bug


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There is a wide variety of bugs ranging from the embarrassingly nonsensical to the deviously malicious. Almost all bugs, however, are born when humans and systems fail to cover all possible scenarios and cases, which actually happens far more often than you can imagine. In this particular case, an iPhone may be rendered unable to connect to any and all … Continue reading

Students, don't spend more than you have to – save big with discounts on iPads, laptops and more


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UNiDAYS can save you money on over 800 top brands.

This incredible Amazon Echo Buds deal is still on sale - but for how long?


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This Amazon Echo Buds deal saves you £70 on the wireless earbuds on Prime Day 2021.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 to have 256GB and 512GB storage options


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Google was never a fan of removable storage on Android and refused to put microSD card readers in any of its Nexus or Pixel phones. Other Android phone makers, however, preferred to keep users happy, and Samsung used to be one of those. Despite the initial backlash, Samsung has been slowly removing memory expansion options from its flagship phones. That … Continue reading


2021 Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors make flat screens hip again


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For the past years, display makers in both TV and monitor markets have been aggressively pushing curved screens to consumers. Advertising their more cinematic form, these curved panels almost try to make flat screens sound uncool. Of course, not everyone might buy into all that curved marketing and have preferences for more traditional displays. Trying to address all market segments, … Continue r

Attention all Prime members — the Kindle has never been cheaper


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SAVE 29%: The Kindle is on sale for £49.99 this Prime Day, saving you £20 on list price. The Kindle is the most iconic of e-readers, and it has fallen to its lowest ever price according to the price tracker camelcamelcamel . The Kindle is on sale for £49.99 this Prime Day, saving you £20 on list price. It has actually been at this price before, but it has never dropped lower. The Kindle is not as

Here's where to find all the best deals on Fire tablets this Prime Day


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TL;DR: Until midnight on June 22, you can save up to 56% on Fire tablets for Prime Day. Welcome to Prime Day, where there are literally millions of deals dropping from every angle. Please try and remain calm, because not every deal is worth considering. You could spend every hour of the day checking out every single deal on offer, but that is not the best use of your time. Instead, we'll send the

The Fire TV Cube has dropped to under £60 for Prime Day


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SAVE 45%: The Fire TV Cube is on sale for £59.99 this Prime Day, saving you £50 on list price. We know you've got stuff to do, and Prime Day is throwing a lot of deals your way, so we'll cut to the chase — the Fire TV Cube is on sale for £59.99 this Prime Day, saving you £50 on list price. That's all you really need to know. Head on over to Amazon and you can pick up the Fire TV Cube for its lowe

Fire Boltt Ring Bluetooth calling smartwatch launching soon in India


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Fire Boltt Ring smartwatch with Bluetooth calling feature will be launched in India soon. It comes with an in-built mic and speaker.

Samsung unveils its upgraded Odyssey gaming monitors


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Samsung offers a variety of Odyssey monitors in flat-screen design, ranging from 24 to 28 inches. The 2021 Odyssey monitors are highlighted by ergonomic designs, featuring pivot, tilt and swivel control points, and height adjustments.

Amazon's Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) is the smart display your home needs


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The Echo Show 8 (2nd generation) is a sleek, smart addition to the Echo lineup, boasting an 8-inch HD touchscreen, a super responsive auto-panning and zooming camera to keep you in focus during video calls, dual stereo speakers, and the ever-adaptive Alexa. As a central hub for your home, it really can’t be beaten, but it needs a little more work to be a good fit for the work-from-home crowd. Rea

Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) has small, but useful, updates


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The latest iteration of the Echo Show 5 packs a serious punch in a tiny package. It’s a low-key, functional addition to your home that can fit in nearly anywhere but is particularly at home on nightstands and in-home offices. But, it’s not quite as feature-packed as the revamped Echo Show 8. For the avid Alexa user, though, it’s still a no-brainer smart device to add to your home. Read more... Ec

All the best Prime Day deals on Fire Kids tablets


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TL;DR: Until midnight on June 22, you can save up to 50% on Amazon's range of Fire Kids tablets. There are two camps that form around major shopping events. There are the keen shoppers who revel in the millions of deals on offer and get properly stuck in. And then there are those who avoid all sales as much as humanly possible. This second camp can be further divided into those who simply detest

The latest Echo Dot smart speaker is on sale for 50% off this Prime Day


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SAVE 50%: The Echo Dot (fourth generation) is on sale for £24.99 this Prime Day, saving you 50% on list price. There is always a lot of fuss made about TV, headphone, and laptop deals over Prime Day, especially when the deals are on massive brands like Apple and Samsung. However, the real stars of the show are the deals on Amazon devices. The Echo Dot (fourth generation) is on sale for £24.99 thi

Google and Massachusetts accused of silently installing COVID-19 app


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COVID-19 tracking apps have always been a sensitive topic since the concept came up last year. While such apps made it convenient and easy to do contract tracing and exposure notification, they also made it almost too easy to have privacy violations from third parties, companies, or even governments. Google and Apple providing official frameworks for authorized apps to hook … Continue reading

Here's where to find the best deal on the Echo Show 8 this Prime Day


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SAVE £40: The Echo Show 8 is on sale for £59.99 until midnight on June 22, saving you 40% on list price. Listen, we know there are a lot of deals dropping throughout Prime Day, and we know that most of the deals aren't going to interest you. Don't shoot the messenger, but another Amazon device has dropped in price. The Echo Show 8 is on sale for £59.99 this Prime Day, saving you 40% on list price

The Kindle Kids Edition has dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day


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SAVE 45%: The Kindle Kids Edition is on sale for £54.99 this Prime Day, saving you £45 on list price. Prime Day is all about breaking records, with absolutely loads of products available at their lowest ever prices. You can find plenty of popular items with massive discounts, including the Kindle Kids Edition. The Kindle Kids Edition is purpose-built for reading, with a black and white glare-free

Stay connected with the best deal on the Echo Show 5 this Prime Day


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SAVE 44%: The Echo Show 5 (first generation) is on sale for £39.99 this Prime Day, saving you 50% on list price. If the last year has taught us anything, it's that staying connected with friends and family is absolutely vital. Nothing comes close to meeting up in real life, but the next best thing might be the Echo Show 5. This clever device comes with a 5.5-inch smart display, and lets you voice

Save £15 on the Prime Wardrobe with this handy Prime Day voucher code


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SAVE £15: Until midnight on June 22, Prime members can save £15 on their first Prime Wardrobe order using the promo code PRIMEW15 . Prime members can save on the Prime Wardrobe this year, but before we chat about the deal, we should probably explain the concept. The Prime Wardrobe lets you choose up to six clothing items, try them on at home for up to seven days, and then check out online or retu

The 3rd generation Echo Dot is half-price for Prime Day


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SAVE 50%: The Echo Dot (third generation) is on sale for £19.99 this Prime Day, saving you 50% on list price. Prime Day has officially begun, and we're primed(!) for millions of deals over the next couple of days. The massive shopping event will feature absolutely loads of top brands, but the best value can be found with Amazon's own devices. The first deal to make a big impression is on the Echo

Save over £20 on the Fire TV Stick 4K this Prime Day


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SAVE OVER £20: The Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for £26.99 this Prime Day, saving you 46% on list price. Price trackers are your best friend during hectic shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday. There are always a lot of deals to consider, and it is never particularly clear whether a deal is offering genuinely good value or not. The best way to tell is by using a price tracker like camelc

Prime members can save 30% on selected products from the Amazon Warehouse


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SAVE 30%: Until midnight on June 22, . There is no better time to be a Prime member. Not only do you get access to millions of special deals, but you also get discounts on top of already discounted items. The Amazon Warehouse offers great deals on quality used, pre-owned, or open box products, with everything from gaming accessories to laptops on offer at low prices. It has always been a great p

Amazon knocks the Apple AirPods to its lowest sale price ever


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Just ahead of Prime Day, Amazon has dropped the 2019 Apple AirPods to a record-low price of just $99.99.

Walmart's latest Nintendo Switch deals cut prices on leading titles to just $39.99


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On the hunt for Nintendo Switch deals this weekend? Check out Walmart's latest sale for some of the lowest prices yet on leading titles.


Yahoo Mobile MVNO shuts down a little over a year since it launched


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It seems that Verizon’s purchase of several media properties was doomed from the start. Expensive and ultimately unprofitable, the network operator ended up selling that Media Group that included AOL and Yahoo’s many products. The latter includes not just search and email but also a mobile virtual network operator called, what else, Yahoo Mobile. The latter has just announced that … Continue read

Walmart sale slashes the iPad Mini to $329.99 – the lowest price ever


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Just ahead of Prime day, we've spotted the iPad Mini on sale for a record-low price of $329.99 at Walmart's Deal for Days sale.


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