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Two galaxies collide in chaotic Hubble image


200+Mashable / 3h
Amid the calamitous flurry of two galaxies smashing together, there is beauty. The Hubble Space Telescope captured IC 1623 , which is known as an "interacting galaxy system," giving us a new glimpse at what two titanic space objects colliding looks like. These spiral galaxies, roughly 275 million light-years away from Earth, are in the late stages of their merge. The full image of IC 1623 is an u

Apple's new colorful iMacs with 8-core GPUs are $50 off at Amazon


400+Engadget / 6h
Amazon knocks $50 off Apple's new 24-inch iMac.

Israel Sends Robots Armed with Machine Guns to Palestinian Border


3KFuturism / 3h
Prison Guards Palestine’s Gaza Strip, thanks to the influence of Israel’s military, has functionally become an open-air prison where residents’ movements are heavily restricted and controlled. And now, to up the ante, Israel is sending killer robots to guard the border. The border between Gaza and Israel is guarded by thick walls, a naval blockade, drones , machine gun turrets, and armed soldiers


15 Island Vacations Where You Won't Need a Passport


Lifehacker / 9min
Not many people first think of the United States when it comes to planning a relaxing island getaway—the thought of an island vacation might instead conjure images of a tropical beach in the Caribbean or the south of France. That’s fair; but there are several island destinations right here in the United States worth… Read more...

Why is Didi worth so much less than Uber?


TechCrunch / 9min
Years ago, U.S. ride-hailing giant Uber and its Chinese rival Didi were locked in an expensive rivalry in the Asian nation. After a financially bruising competition, Uber sold its China-based business to Didi , focusing instead on other markets. The two companies are coming head-to-head again, however, as Didi looks to list in the United States . The company’s IPO filing was big news for the Soft

Elon Musk: First SpaceX Starship Booster Prototype “Almost Done”


Futurism / 15min
Almost Done According to a recent tweet by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the space company’s first flightworthy prototype of its Starship booster Super Heavy is “almost done.” The massive rocket booster is meant to carry a prototype of SpaceX’s Mars-bound Starship spacecraft into orbit as soon as this summer — if, that is, all goes according to plan. “We’re almost done with first prototype booster,” Musk

Military Report Says Space Force Must Prepare for Moon Warfare


Futurism / 15min
Moon Warfare When former reality TV star and US president Donald Trump formed a new branch of the military called the Space Force, it wasn’t exactly clear what it would accomplish or how its existence would impact existing peace treaties that prevent military activity in space. For better or worse, we now seem to be approaching some answers — and according to a new report by the Air Force Researc

Physicist: The Universe Has Likely Been Expanding “Eternally”


38Futurism / 15min
Rewriting History In the beginning, there was a singularity. Then, in a flash, the Big Bang caused a rapid, still-accelerating expansion that led to the creation of everything in the universe. At least, that’s how the common story goes, representing a general consensus among space scientists that the universe must have had a beginning point in time. But that idea is subject to increasing scrutiny

Yet another Galaxy Quest TV show teased, but will it actually happen?


SlashGear / 23min
It seems there’s yet another Galaxy Quest TV show in the pipeline, but this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about plans to bring the sci-fi comedy movie to the small screen. Amazon revealed intentions to create a Galaxy Quest television adaptation several years ago, which fell flat, followed by an attempt to revive the project in 2017 with a … Continue reading

Stimulus check phone scams have skyrocketed


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
Scammers continue to capitalize on the pandemic and government aid to target unsuspecting users over the phone.

Verizon Smart Display spotted with a 4G LTE edge


SlashGear / 31min
It looks like Verizon will soon hop on the smart display bandwagon. The company is apparently creating its own smart display based on Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, and while it sounds like this new smart display will share a lot of its features with its competitors, there is one feature that might give it an edge in the smart display … Continue reading

On Star Wars: The Bad Batch, It's Bounty Hunter Battles and Big Revelations


Gizmodo / 33min
Even though many people agree Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is the worst Star Wars movie , it’s one of the most consequential. The latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch dug deep into that film, with characters and revelations that will get even the most casual Star Wars fans speculating. Read more...

Scientists Just Discovered Something Horrifying About Artificial Sweeteners


58Futurism / 37min
According to a new study, some of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners could potentially cause serious health issues by making the bacteria in our gut invade our intestinal walls. The study underlines that there’s still a lot we don’t understand about the sweeteners being added to many diet products — and demonstrates that further research is needed. “There is a lot of concern about the c

To end cyberterrorism, the government should extend a hand to the private sector


TechCrunch / 40min
Mark Testoni Contributor Mark Testoni is the CEO at SAP National Security Services, Inc . Prior to joining SAP NS2, Mark held leadership positions at SAP and Oracle and served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Joseph Moreno Contributor Joseph Moreno is the general counsel at SAP National Security Services, Inc . He previously served as a federal prosecutor and staffer to the FBI 9/11 Review Com

NASA Scientists Find More Subsurface Lakes on Mars


27Gizmodo / 1h
Researchers peering at layered deposits on Mars’ south pole found what appear to be dozens of subsurface lakes, though many of them are in areas where water would be frozen. Read more...

This is why the Windows 11 TPM 2.0 is non-negotiable for Microsoft


Windows 11 TPM 2.0•
SlashGear / 1h
Microsoft has set out its argument for why Windows 11 upgrades need TPM chips, following widespread confusion this week after the system upgrade checker warned people with even high-end PCs that they fell short of the new OS’ requirements. Announced yesterday, Windows 11 debuts a new UI, Android app support, and new pen features, but it’s security where Microsoft is … Continue reading

Telegram group video calls, screen sharing update released


SlashGear / 1h
With the addition of group video calls, Telegram is quickly becoming the most feature-filled communications app and ecosystem in the modern world. Telegram has added group calls and screen sharing to their Voice Chats feature, allowing these features for all devices, all at once. That means smartphones, tablets, and desktops too. To start a group video call, the users that’ll … Continue reading

From Santorini To South Africa, Hyatt Adds 12 New Partner Properties For Earning And Redemption


View from the Wing / 1h
Hyatt has a partnership with SLH Hotels that lets you earn points and status at those properties (when booking paid rates through Hyatt) and redeem points at these same properties, though not all of the hotels are part of this arrangement. Shortly before the pandemic the partnership had grown to include about half of the SLH hotels. We hadn’t seen any additions since then, which isn’t surprising

Telegram finally adds group video calling


Telegram Group Video•
Engadget / 1h
The long wait for group video calling to come to Telegram is over.

Windows 11 Will Let You Sideload Android Apps, No Amazon Required


Gizmodo / 1h
When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 this week, it also made a fanfare of bringing Android apps to the OS through the Amazon Appstore. It’s an exciting feature both for Windows diehards looking for more ways to tinker and for casual users who might want the added utility of an Android app. But the initial announcement … Read more...

Secretary of State says US borders will remain closed for EU citizens


41The Points Guy / 1h
As EU nations continue to reopen their borders to Americans — Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany and Austria this week alone — the U.S. will refrain from doing the same, at least for now. On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said offering reciprocity in lifting travel restrictions currently imposed on EU citizens since March 11, 2020, would be “premature,” as reported by Reuters

Scientists Say Ancient Skull Belonged to “Dragon Man” Related to Modern Humans


400+Futurism / 1h
Homo Longi Scientists revisited an ancient hominid skull called the Harbin cranium, first discovered in China in the 1930s, and made a shocking revelation: It seems to have come from an entirely new species within the Homo genus — and could even be the closest genetic relative to modern humans. The new species, which has been dubbed Homo longi or “Dragon Man,” likely lived around 146,000 years ag

Deep Science: Keeping AI honest in medicine, climate science and vision


23TechCrunch / 1h
Research papers come out far too frequently for anyone to read them all. That’s especially true in the field of machine learning, which now affects (and produces papers in) practically every industry and company. This column aims to collect some of the more interesting recent discoveries and papers — particularly in, but not limited to, artificial intelligence — and explain why they matter. This


Evil's Michael Emerson Shares What It's Like to Play a Guy More Sinister Than Satan


Gizmodo / 1h
Evil is back—streaming on Paramount+ instead of CBS in its second season—and its most memorable character, Leland Townsend , is already causing mischief for its trio of Catholic Church-sponsored supernatural investigators . To learn more about what’s to come, we hopped on the phone with the actor who brings him to life:… Read more...

Renewable energy firm installs its 1,000th offshore wind turbine in UK waters


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Leading Danish offshore developer, Ørsted, hit the milestone with its latest installation off the East Yorkshire coast

Blend Two Pink Liqueurs Into a Campberry Cooler


Lifehacker / 1h
A couple of weeks ago, I picked a flat of Hood strawberries . Hoods are sweet, delicate, and prone to going bad before you can process them all. So I utilized my usual strategy of drinking through my berry haul. Read more...

How to unlock extra Amex Offers at small businesses


The Points Guy / 1h
Here at TPG, we’re big fans of any opportunities to save money or earn bonus points, and one of our favorites ways to accomplish this is via Amex Offers . I regularly log in to my American Express account to check my list of targeted offers across my suite of Amex cards, and I thought I knew just about everything about them. Turns out, per a report by Frequent Miler , there’s a “hidden” set of of

California App Maker Turns Overseas Gig Workers Into Intelligence-Gathering Military Assets


Gizmodo / 1h
A San Francisco tech company paid millions by the U.S. military has turned an army of overseas cellphone users into a sweeping open-source intelligence network, gleaning data from cell towers and wifi hotspots in countries long engulfed by armed conflict with American forces and allies. Read more...

Expert: Bitcoin Is Gonna Crash Below $15,000


200+Futurism / 1h
Bitcoin Bear After losing more than half of its value since hitting record highs this spring, Bitcoin is in for yet another rude awakening, according to Guggenheim’s chief investment officer (CIO) and noted Bitcoin bear Scott Minerd. Minerd told CNBC this morning that he expects Bitcoin to sink as low as $15,000, less than half of what it’s currently selling for — but continuing a substantial sli

Amazon's AWS Is Buying Encrypted Messaging Service Wickr


Gizmodo / 1h
In what looks to be a bigger push into the secured messaging space, Amazon’s AWS has just announced that it is acquiring Wickr. Read more...

22 History Facts You Didn't Learn in School, According to Reddit


Lifehacker / 1h
Where do you go to find surprising true facts from history, backed up by solid sources and told with nuance? You may be shocked to hear the answer is: Reddit. The sub called r/AskHistorians specializes in exactly this, with experts writing in-depth answers to questions about any area of history. Read more...

WestJet’s Newest Brand Video May Make You Cry


34One Mile at a Time / 2h
Oh WestJet, did you really have to make me (almost) cry on a Friday afternoon? The Canadian airline has this week released its first brand video since the start of the pandemic. My gosh, it’s touching, and I’m sure so many people will be able to relate. I don’t want to give anything away, just give it a watch: What do you make of WestJet’s new brand video? Are you crying, or almost crying?

Maps Show North America's Growing Tick Invasion


36Gizmodo / 2h
Here are some terrifying images of the growing tick threat in North America, courtesy of NASA satellite data. The images accompany recent research showing that warmer climates over the past two decades have allowed Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks to survive and spread farther into Canada and parts of the Northern U.S. Read more...

Help us save lives and we’ll match up to $100,000


23The Points Guy / 2h
Amin was just 17 and living in Chechnya when armed kidnappers broke into the beauty shop where he was working. Soldiers put a bag over his head and he was thrown in the trunk of a car. He ended being held for weeks along with other men — beaten and tortured, and thinking of suicide. When he was finally released, he’d lost everything. What was his supposed crime? Being gay. New to The Points Guy?

Warren Ellis Responds to Accusation Backlash: 'I'm at the Start of a Long Road' [Updated]


Gizmodo / 2h
Warren Ellis, known for his work across Marvel and DC Comics and Netflix’s Castlevania adaptation , has made a new statement after a year of public silence following numerous allegations in 2020 of longstanding sexually predatory behavior. The author has asked his fans not to defend his prior actions in the wake of a … Read more...

Driving the 720 HP AMG GT Black Series taught me a $325,000 lesson


SlashGear / 2h
If high-output gas engines are facing their gradual curtain call at the hands of electrification, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is going out with a howl. Fiercest of the tuning division’s Black Series, it’s a 720 horsepower track-ready, road-legal monster GT where excess comes as standard. It’s also a reminder of what AMG has traditionally done best – and … Continue reading

US Vaccinations Slow, Americans Venture Out, and More News


Wired / 2h
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

Google Algorithm Accuses Random Guy of Being a Serial Killer


200+Futurism / 2h
Deep Mind Killer Switzerland-based engineer Hristo Georgiev made an eyebrow-raising discovery when googling his own name: the search engine misidentified his likeness as belonging to a serial killer who happens to have the same name. “Seems like Google falsely associated a photo of mine with a Wikipedia article of a serial killer,” Georgiev wrote in a tweet with a screenshot of the search engine

Windows 11 feature-specific requirements revealed


SlashGear / 2h
This week Microsoft revealed Windows 11 and a whole bunch of new feature-specific requirements for new machines. The vast majority of features revealed this week for Windows 11 will work with most machines. Most of the stuff you’ve seen in the preview and promo videos for Windows 11 will work on your average PC. Today we’re taking a peek at … Continue reading

Like the US, a two-tier venture capital market is emerging in Latin America


39TechCrunch / 2h
Earlier this week, The Exchange wrote about the early-stage venture capital market , with the goal of understanding how some startups are raising more seed capital before they work on their Series A, while other startups are seemingly raising their first lettered round while in the nascent stages of scaling. The expedition was rooted in commentary from Rudina Seseri of Glasswing Ventures , who sa

Mozilla wants to help internet users take control over their data


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Mozilla Rally allows internet users to give scientists and researchers access to their data to launch new studies online.

Why Cities Should Ban Cars, According to Science


Gizmodo / 2h
New research shows we have to start getting cars off the road —and fast—if we want to avoid cities being overrun by gridlock. Read more...

Developers in China constructed a 10-floor building in just 28 hours


Mashable / 2h
The so-called “Living Building” is a prefabricated structure where modular units built offsite were stacked together onsite like Lego blocks. The ultrafast construction, described as earthquake-proof, is a nod at the 1960s global shift towards prefabricated mass housing.


TSA Asks Travelers to Stop Attacking Officers, Restarts In-Flight Combat Training


39Gizmodo / 2h
Following airlines warning this week that domestic flights are devolving into psychological thrillers, the TSA has cautioned that checkpoint security personnel, too, are facing Americans’ inexplicable wrath. In a statement released Thursday titled “TSA reminds passengers to remain calm and respectful at security… Read more...

7 ways to use the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s sign-up bonus for domestic travel


The Points Guy / 2h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of TPG’s favorite cards for beginners. It has solid points-earning categories and a low annual fee. The card earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points which can be used for everything from international first class to domestic flights around the U.S. Better yet, the card is offering its best-ever sign-up bonus of 100,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on pu

Africrypt brothers deny involvement in Bitcoin 'heist'


BBC News - Technology / 2h
Investors accuse South African firm of absconding with Bitcoin valued at billions of dollars.

Carpet senses human poses for 3D models and other news


BBC News - Technology / 2h
BBC Click's Romana Kreider looks at the best technology news stories of the week.

Mercuryo raises $7.5M for crypto-focused, cross-border payments after crossing $50M in ARR


76TechCrunch / 2h
Mercuryo , a startup that has built a cross-border payments network, has raised $7.5 million in a Series A round of funding. The London-based company describes itself as “a crypto infrastructure company” that aims to make blockchain useful for businesses via its “digital asset payment gateway.” Specifically, it aggregates various payment solutions and provides fiat and crypto payments and payouts

Microsoft’s fast game-loading tech won’t come to Windows 10


Engadget / 2h
One of Windows 11's most exciting gaming-related features won't make its way to Windows 10.

Musculoskeletal medical startups race to enter personalized health tech market


29TechCrunch / 2h
As the pandemic unevenly roars on, Emily Melton , founder and managing partner of Threshold VC , is reflecting on a previous public health crisis: the Spanish flu. She says the response just over a century ago prompted the rise of interventional medicine — treating illness through surgery or medicine only after symptoms manifest. Today, interventional medicine is the dominant mindset in Western h

Experts: Infectious Disease Labs Have Shockingly Terrible Security


46Futurism / 2h
Over the last year, you’ve probably heard a lot about the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), a research laboratory that’s implicated in some theories about how the coronavirus pandemic began. While the origins of the pandemic remain mysterious, it turns out that a lab leak, or the accidental release of a dangerous pathogen from a research facility, is disturbingly likely, according to an essay in

Will Citi Reinstate Expired ThankYou Points?


One Mile at a Time / 2h
A couple of days ago I shared how I had a lot of Citi ThankYou points expire . Citi closed one of my card accounts due to lack of activity, and Citi has a policy that points from closed accounts expire after 60 days, even if you still have other active Citi ThankYou accounts (this policy is significantly more punitive than that of Amex or Chase, by the way). I reached out to Citi customer service

Exclusive: Southwest wants business travelers and will double down on them as it recovers from the pandemic


The Points Guy / 2h
When Southwest launched 50 years ago , it did so with a cheeky bit of counterculture, undercutting established (and regulated) carriers with low fares across Texas, a lot of double-entendre and sex appeal, and plenty of free-flowing whiskey on board. A lot has changed in the last 50 years. Southwest now wears a family-friendly visage, flies a sprawling route network across the continental U.S., H

E.ON to spend £4m installing one of the UK’s largest heating and cooling systems


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The project will cut carbon emissions by up to 50% and will improve air quality

Garmin Forerunner 55 smartwatch with advanced running features launched in India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Garmin Forerunner 55 comes with wrist-based heart rate monitoring, respiration rate, fitness age, stress monitoring, and some advanced running features

Schmigadoon Trailer Traps Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key in a Magical Musical


26Gizmodo / 2h
“Bridgadoon, Schmigadoon.” Saturday Night Live’s Cecily Strong and Key and Peele’s Keegan-Michael Key are stretching their vocal cords in new series Schmigadoon , about a couple who’s stuck in a world of song and dance until they can find “true love.” Read more...

'Loki' is giving Tumblr a chance to relive its first Marvel obsession


Mashable / 2h
2011 was a good year for Tom Hiddleston. The British actor, who by then had already enjoyed a 10-year career in the kind of film and TV work that keeps one employed but shy of superstardom, appeared in four movies that now look tailor-made to introduce the world to his greatest strengths. In Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris , Tom Hiddleston played a foppish and charming F. Scott Fitzgerald, The De

Chicken Poop Is Really Useful, Actually


Lifehacker / 2h
This past spring, I set out to design and maintain a sustainable garden in my backyard—and a big part of that project has involved using chickens to fertilize my soil and help process my compost pile. All of their pecking, scratching, and depleting the backyard of its resources can be redirected and contained to one… Read more...

A first look at the St. Regis Bermuda Resort — and why you should wait to visit


The Points Guy / 3h
The last time I traveled to Bermuda, I was in middle school on a marine biology trip. We slept in spartan rooms at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), where there were no oversized soaking tubs, infinity-edge swimming pools or butlers. (Photo by Melanie Lieberman/The Points Guy) There’s no question that the brand-new St. Regis Bermuda Resort , which overlooks St. Catherine’s Beach and

Japanese Police Arrest Three People for Uploading 'Fast Movies' on YouTube


53Gizmodo / 3h
Police in Japan have arrested three individuals for posting “fast movies”—entire films edited down to summaries of around 10 minutes or less, which anti-piracy groups claim goes far beyond fair use—in a first-of-its-kind crackdown, according to the Japan Times . Read more...

What it’s like to visit Maui with eased COVID-19 restrictions


42The Points Guy / 3h
When you think of traveling to Hawaii , stress isn’t the word that usually comes to mind. As destinations reopen, getting back into the habit of travel involves several things to do to ensure a smooth and less-stressful trip in COVID-19 world. This week, I traveled to Maui, Hawaii, where I’m working remotely for the next few days. The trip comes as Hawaii recently relaxed many of its COVID-19 res

'Schmigadoon!' trailer: Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key are trapped in a musical


Apple Schmigadoon Strong•
25Mashable / 3h
In search of a healthy dose of musical comedy? Schmigadoon! is here to help. Comedy heroes Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key play a struggling couple who stumble upon the magical town of Schmigadoon (not to be confused with Brigadoon), where life is a musical. They quickly discover that they can't leave. At least, not until they find true love. A parody of Golden Age musicals — think Oklahoma!


RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 Ti in stock today at Newegg, but RTX 3080 remains elusive


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The RTX 3080 Ti is available to buy today. Here's when and where it'll be in stock, according to our reporting.

Dear EU: It’s time to get a grip


21TechCrunch / 3h
The EU for all its lethargy, faults and fetishization of bureaucracy, is, ultimately, a good idea. It might be 64 years from the formation of the European Common Market, but it is 29 years since the EU’s formation in the Maastricht Treaty, and this international entity is definitely still acting like an indecisive millennial, happy to flit around tech startup policy. It’s long due time for this d

Your Own Backyard Movies, on a Budget


23NYT > Technology / 3h
How you can build an outdoor cinema experience.

Windows 11 has triggered a new wave of hardware scalping – but don’t panic


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
You may not need to reach for your wallet, but rather your BIOS, in order to get your PC Windows 11-ready.

Bubble Is a Sci-Fi Comedy About Monsters and Hipsters


Wired / 3h
The popular podcast dares to ask the question: How far would you go to live in a cool neighborhood?

13 Smarter Ways to Make Killer Deviled Eggs


Lifehacker / 3h
If I had to pick a favorite BBQ appetizer, it would probably be deviled eggs. They are savory, the perfect size, and have a decidedly retro feel that I find incredibly charming. They’re also an incredibly easy dish, but one that is riddled with pitfalls, especially if you’ve never been “in charge” of the deviled eggs… Read more...

Borderlands 3 cross-play is now live, but you may be unlucky


SlashGear / 3h
As promised earlier in the month, cross-play has arrived in Borderlands 3. The arrival of cross-play obviously means that people can play together regardless of their platform, but that’s only true for most Borderlands 3 players. Unfortunately, it looks like those on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are indeed being left out in the cold. Of course, we had some … Continue reading

Government Subsidies Are Causing American Airlines To Cancel Hundreds Of Flights


View from the Wing / 3h
he last round of subsidies started after American Airlines was already cash flow break even starting in March. And, it turns out, that the current round of airline payroll subsidies are actually the reason why American Airlines overscheduled its operation and is now cancelling flights. Continue reading ...

LinkedIn formally joins EU Code on hate speech takedowns


54TechCrunch / 3h
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has committed to doing more to quickly purge illegal hate speech from its platform in the European Union by formally signing up to a self-regulatory initiative that seeks to tackle the issue through a voluntary Code of Conduct. In statement today , the European Commission announced that the professional social network has joined the EU’s Code of Conduct on Countering Ille

The best Amazon Prime Day deals you can still get today


Engadget / 3h
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals you can still get today, including sales on robot vacuums, streaming devices, Apple products and more.

Rio Tinto Allegedly Threw Ancient Aboriginal Artifacts in the Trash


Gizmodo / 3h
An Aboriginal group is accusing an Australian mining giant of destroying priceless historical materials and keeping their destruction secret for decades, claiming that some artifacts were quite literally thrown into the trash. Read more...

Virgin Galactic space passenger flights score key FAA approval


Virgin Galactic FAA•
SlashGear / 3h
Virgin Galactic has been granted a key FAA license in order to fly passengers to space, something the company still aims to do over the summer. The approval extends Virgin Galactic’s existing license by the US Federal Aviation Administration to carry cargo into space, and came after the company’s May 22 test flight proved a success. Virgin Galactic has held … Continue reading

Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey agree to conversation about Bitcoin


Mashable / 3h
Attention, folks: Two rich guys are about to talk about Bitcoin. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed, at least on Twitter, to chat about the world's most popular cryptocurrency. The exchange started with Dorsey sharing a link for the B Word conference , which launches on July 21 and aims to "demystify and destigmatize mainstream narratives about Bitcoin." Tweet may have been de

Beats' new Studio Buds are cheaper than AirPods Pro — here's where to get a pair


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The new Beats Studio Buds are available at Amazon and Walmart for $149.99 starting June 25. The third-generation AirPods are still in limbo , and we probably won't see another version of the AirPods Pro 'til next year. But if you're currently in the market for a newer pair of Apple-made earbuds , today's your lucky day. Announced in mid-June after a few weeks of rumors , the all-new Beats

The 15 best British TV shows and movies of 2021 (so far)


Mashable / 3h
The cheek, the nerve, the gall, the audacity, and the gumption! What a year it's already been for British TV and films. The UK may have endured several lengthy lockdowns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but its screen industry has risen to the challenge, producing a huge amount of high quality viewing for those spending a large amount of time at home. We've joined an all-female Muslim punk

Stop Kissing Chickens


48Gizmodo / 3h
Look, I get it. Your fluffy backyard flock is a source of never-ending joy, delicious fresh eggs, and hilarious antics. Sometimes you just want to scoop up a hen and give her a big fat kiss on the head because she’s so dang cute. Here’s the thing: Don’t. Read more...

They called it a conspiracy theory. But Alina Chan tweeted life into the idea that the virus came from a lab.


100+MIT Technology Review / 3h
Alina Chan started asking questions in March 2020. She was chatting with friends on Facebook about the virus then spreading out of China. She thought it was strange that people were saying it had come out of a food market. If that was so, why hadn’t anyone found any infected animals? She wondered why no one was admitting another possibility, which to her seemed very obvious: the outbreak might ha

Candyman's True Horror Was a Matter of Perspective


Gizmodo / 4h
Even after you watch the titular boogeyman of director Bernard Rose’s 1992 Candyman tear into victims with his gruesome hook hand, it’s inexplicably tempting to find the nearest mirror and speak his name five times just to see what will happen. Everything about Candyman explains why you shouldn’t do this. And yet… Read more...

Amazon buys the secure messaging platform Wickr


Amazon AWS Messaging Wickr•
21Engadget / 4h
Amazon has bought the secure messaging platform Wickr to offer secure messaging. It's meant for AWS, but it raises other possibilities.


How to Get macOS 12's Safari Interface on macOS 11


Lifehacker / 4h
Apple’s Safari browser will get a visual overhaul as part of the upcoming macOS 12 Monterey update launching later this year, and there are a couple of ways to try out the new browser ahead of the macOS 12 update, including a way to get it now on macOS 11. Read more...

Why crafters should weave the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card into their wallet


The Points Guy / 4h
You may have become more of a DIY enthusiast last year due to the stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. At-home projects may have included cleaning out closets, organizing boxes of photographs and stepping into the world of crafting — think knitting, quilting, sewing, candle-making, needlepoint and more. Related: How to maximize rewards and savings on crafting supplies Working with yo

Windows 11 Won’t Let You Move the Taskbar (But It Should)


83How-To Geek / 4h
Windows 11 includes some pretty big visual changes, but the changes to the taskbar are more than just skin deep. Microsoft has removed many taskbar options. Love it or hate it, the taskbar in Windows 11 is stuck on the bottom. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Loom spins up a pregnancy and postpartum education program


35TechCrunch / 4h
Erica Chidi , the co-founder of LOOM and a first-generation Nigerian-American, learned how to wrap the language of self-care around her body from an early age. She spent the early part of her life in South Africa, then the epicenter of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, watching her father work as an endocrinologist and infectious disease specialist. That exposure was supplemented by Chidi’s mother, a re

Elon Musk Is in Bitcoin Talks With the CEO of Twitter


100+Futurism / 4h
The B Word Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to have a chat with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey at a Bitcoin event on July 21, according to a recent — and somewhat confusing — Twitter exchange. “Let’s you and I have a conversation at the event,” Dorsey told Musk in a tweet . “You can share all your curiosities…” “Let’s have THE talk,” Dorsey continued in a follow-up tweet . “For the Bitcurious? Very well then,

Deal alert: Pride deals from Alaska Airlines, Hyatt, Kimpton and more


The Points Guy / 4h
It’s Pride Month, and as we’ve been reporting, The Points Guy is raising money for several charities that are dear to our hearts including Rainbow Railroad and Miles4Migrants to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. But there are also lots of deals out there in the travel world that you may be able to benefit from! Here are a few to get you in the mood to celebrate Pride Month. In This Post Alaska Ai

How to Reset Your Advertising ID on iPhone


How-To Geek / 4h
Advertising IDs are used by companies to send you targeted ads based on your activity. Each iPhone has its own unique advertising ID—at least, they used to. Can you still reset the ID on your iPhone or iPad? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The online scammers renting out other people's homes


100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Fraudsters copy adverts from legitimate websites before taking deposits and fees from their victims.

US Takedown of Iranian Media Sites Extends a Thorny Precedent


31Wired / 4h
Free speech advocates raised concerns after the Justice Department seized more than 30 domains this week.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Might Measure Body Composition


Gizmodo / 4h
The rumor mill surrounding Samsung’s next-gen smartwatches has been absolutely buzzing these past few weeks. The latest contends that Samsung’s next flagship—the Galaxy Watch 4—might add a bioimpedance analysis (BIA) sensor. If you’ve never heard of BIA before, it’s the same tech used in smart scales to determine your… Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could have an Apple Watch-beating health feature


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A leaker claims the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could have a sensor capable of measuring your body composition.

These are the best TV deals we found post-Prime Day — save up to $2000 (!)


Mashable / 4h
No one should have to guess what's going on in that dark scene of The Handmaid's Tale . Since 2020, TV manufacturers have been pumping out large, affordable 4K panels at a wicked pace — which means watching your favorite content with punchy colors, decipherable shadows, and smooth transitions doesn't have to be reserved for the movie theater. Each weekend, we'll be compiling a list of our favorit

Save $600 on a Razer Blade 15, plus more cheap laptop deals this weekend


Mashable / 4h
OUR TOP PICK: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 — save $410 BEST LENOVO DEAL: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 — save $1,251.60 BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — save $135 BEST GAMING DEAL: Razer Blade 15 — save $600 What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's

Get dinner on the table faster with the Instant Vortex Plus air fryer on sale


Mashable / 4h
SAVE $30.04: It's too hot now to bake dinner every night, so grab this Instant Vortex Plus air fryer on sale. As of June 25, get one for only $99.95. We're deep into the summer heat, which means turning your oven on is a big no-no. But you don't have to sacrifice golden-brown food because of the heat — bringing an air fryer into your kitchen can help you create crispy meals without having to turn

Shiny Pokemon GO Bidoof Breakout detailed – Power Hamster!


SlashGear / 4h
This week the folks at Niantic released data on a Pokemon GO event that’ll bring users more Bidoof than they could ever want. This event features event-exclusive Field Research, Bidoof in Raid battles, and Bidoof in greater numbers in the wild than any one person could ever reasonably desire. The Shiny Bidoof is here, as well – far more golden … Continue reading

Are Black Creators Really on ‘Strike’ From TikTok?


41NYT > Technology / 4h
A viral campaign aims to draw attention to the ways social platforms compensate users.

Windows 11 vs macOS: embracing what works, regardless of the platform


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Windows 11 embraces some of the features of macOS. The feeling will no doubt be returned by Apple in future versions of macOS.

This phishing campaign could really blow up in the face of the attackers


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Spreading malware using an obscure file format creates a lot more hurdles than it eliminates.

How to Stop Looking at Your Ex’s Social Media


Lifehacker / 4h
After a breakup, you might find yourself compelled to look at your ex’s Instagram (or Facebook or Venmo or LinkedIn…). Ideally, you’ll see them doing badly and you might feel victorious, although you know that’s not true: Most people don’t post their low moments online. Read more...

Move Over Neanderthals, Newly Discovered ‘Dragon Man’ Might Be Our True Sister Species


62Gizmodo / 4h
A comprehensive analysis of an unusually large skull found in Harbin, China has led to the reported discovery of a previously unknown species of extinct human, dubbed “Dragon Man.” Dating back some 146,000 years, the skull is forcing a re-think of human evolution in Asia during the Middle Pleistocene, but… Read more...


Learn Raspberry Pi and robotics programming for $20


Engadget / 4h
This bundle has 43 hours of content that will give you the skills necessary to start programming your own robots and devices.

Delta Platinum Amex Card Review (Huge Bonus)


49One Mile at a Time / 4h
American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years, and as part of that, they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards , including the Blue , Gold , Platinum , and Reserve cards (with the exception of the Blue product, all the others have both a personal and business version). Delta Platinum American Express Card Basics For June 2021 In this post, I wanted to take a look at th

A new ‘Galaxy Quest’ TV show is in the works


78Engadget / 4h
The creator of 'Spaced' and the creator of 'The Shrink Next Door' are reportedly working on an adaptation.

5 companies doing growth marketing right


39TechCrunch / 4h
Mark Spera Contributor Mark Spera is the head of growth marketing at Minted . He's the co-founder of growth marketing blog Growth Marketing Pro and content generation tool GrowthBar . What do all companies, regardless of industry, say they want? Growth. Lighting-fast, continuous growth. The good news is you can quickly learn which growth marketing strategies work by studying other companies’ succ

Samsung's Next Two Foldable Phones Apparently Revealed in New Leaks


Gizmodo / 4h
Ahead of their rumored launch sometime in August, Samsung’s two next-gen foldable phones have seemingly just been revealed in a series of leaked photos sporting some interesting upgrades. Read more...

China Releases Plans for Permanent Mars Base


1KFuturism / 4h
Mars Base Alpha China’s state-owned Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) has announced some ambitious plans to establish a permanent crewed base on the surface of Mars. In a speech at the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2021), CALT head Wang Xiaojun elaborated on the country’s three-step approach for future missions to the Red Planet, state-owned newspaper Global Times reports .

Amazon buys Wickr, a secure messaging platform even the NSA likes


SlashGear / 4h
Amazon has acquired Wickr, with the encrypted communications platform being rolled into AWS. Billing itself as “the world’s most secure collaboration platform,” Wickr offers not only text messaging but encrypted voice and video calling, along with file sharing, and has proved a popular option among both enterprise and government agencies, along with journalists and other users. The company offers

What time is Rick and Morty season 5 episode 2 released this weekend?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Here's exactly when you can watch Rick and Morty season 5 episode 2 over the next few days.

Monitor air quality from your phone with this smart air purifier on sale


Mashable / 4h
Save $22: The app-controlled Levoit VeSync Core 400S air purifier is on sale for $197.99 as of June 25, down from $219.99. Summer brings wildfire and pollen seasons, which make air quality less than ideal. And not just outside — those irritants and pollutants can creep into your home as well. To combat that a little, try using an air purifier. More specifically, try the Levoit VeSync Core 400S ,

Supernatural's Brothers Are Fighting Again—for Real This Time


54Gizmodo / 5h
Supernatural fans “rejoiced” (maybe?) when they learned star Jensen Ackles and his wife Danneel Ackles were developing a prequel series about Sam and Dean’s parents, called The Winchesters . But there’s one person who apparently didn’t get the memo: Sam Winchester. “I’m gutted,” actor Jared Padalecki said. Read more...

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide To Kid Culture: When Will Britney Spears Be Free?


Lifehacker / 5h
This week covers the whole spectrum of kid-internet-culture, from Britney Spears stuck in a conservatorship, to a movie about family stuck next to the ultimate Karen, to a TikTok lady who got stuck in her own chair. Let’s dive in—here’s what you need to know. Read more...

PSA: Unplug Your WD My Book Live Drive Before It's Maliciously Erased


23How-To Geek / 5h
If you own a WD My Book Live drive, you should unplug it from your router immediately. Several users on the Western Digital forum report that their drives were factory reset through remote commands, leading to the permanent loss of all data. In a statement, Western Digital blames this problem on “malicious software.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to View Version History in Microsoft Excel Online


How-To Geek / 5h
If you’ve ever opened a spreadsheet to discover that you made an error and saved the file, then you know how aggravating this can be. With Microsoft Excel for the web, you can review your version history and restore or download a previous version. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Microsoft has a huge name on its Windows 11 app store wishlist


SlashGear / 5h
When Microsoft revealed Windows 11 yesterday, it also announced that it was redesigning the Microsoft Store. Microsoft very clearly wants the Microsoft Store to be the central hub for apps in Windows 11, as it revealed yesterday that it’s letting developers keep all of their revenue from in-app purchases when they use their own “commerce engines.” This push to build … Continue reading

Instagram desktop posting test has us crossing our fingers


SlashGear / 5h
Instagram desktop posting is being rolled out to select users, part of the social network’s experiment to spread photo uploads from its smartphone apps. The feature – which allows users to add images to their Instagram feed from their computer – is one of the most persistent requests, though there’s a fair chance that you may not see it on … Continue reading

Insider tips lower-priced giant iPhone, at last


SlashGear / 5h
After the iPhone 12s, or iPhone 13, Apple is expected to release a lower-cost big-screen iPhone to the masses. Popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested this week that a 6.7-inch iPhone will be released in the year 2022 with a price that’s far more affordable than any other iPhone with a display of that size. The 2022 set of iPhone … Continue reading

Democratize data analytics to future-proof businesses


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We have barely scratched the surface of how data science can help businesses day-to-day.

Adopting a risk-based approach to government security


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's time to introduce automated cyber risk quantification, supported by real-time threat intelligence and automation.

The Lab Leak Theory Is a Tragic Hall of Mirrors That’ll Probably Never Have a Satisfying Answer


66Futurism / 5h
Amid all of the calls for investigations and probes into how the coronavirus began remains a crucial, thorny question: What, exactly, would it take to decisively prove that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, first jumped from an animal to a human — or, as a growing number of experts and elected officials suggest as a possibility, that it somehow escaped from a research lab at the W

Only two more weeks until TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising


21TechCrunch / 5h
TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising kicks off in just two weeks and we “ see you shiver with antici… pation ” (two points for the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” reference). And who can blame you? We sure don’t. On July 8-9, this two-day virtual bootcamp will deliver leading startup gurus, mavens and masters serving up choice, actionable advice on essential topics designed to help you build


7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and more this weekend


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
From returning comedy shows to new live-action Disney adventures, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

Google tracking cookies ban delayed until 2023


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22BBC News - Technology / 5h
Google says it intends to phase out third-party cookies, which track web users' activities online.

When to See Mercury With Your Naked Eyes This July


Lifehacker / 5h
With all of the celestial events coming this summer, we can safely rebrand the next few months Big Planet Season. All of this year’s supermoons have come and gone, but the cosmic gifts dotting the calendar are a bit more mysterious and striking than the moon: Some of the solar system’s biggest and most distant planets… Read more...

Report: Hilton Will Build Hotel On Bulldozed Uyghur Mosque in China


View from the Wing / 5h
Hilton may be planning to build a hotel in China over a bulldozed Uyghur mosque. The Chinese government has engaged in ethnic cleaning against the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, detaining approximately a million people over the past 5 years and subjecting them to abuse and re-education, forcing them to denounce their religion. Continue reading ...

You can now buy out an entire floor of the ultra-luxe Park Hyatt New York


32The Points Guy / 5h
Is there a better way to celebrate a return to “normal” life than buying out an entire floor of a New York luxury hotel to enjoy with some very lucky family members or friends? We think not. And that’s exactly what the Park Hyatt New York is allowing you to do. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . In a press release Thursday, the high-end Midt

Edge Delta raises $15M Series A to take on Splunk


33TechCrunch / 5h
Seattle-based Edge Delta , a startup that is building a modern distributed monitoring stack that is competing directly with industry heavyweights like Splunk, New Relic and Datadog, today announced that it has raised a $15 million Series A funding round led by Menlo Ventures and Tim Tully, the former CTO of Splunk. Previous investors MaC Venture Capital and Amity Ventures also participated in thi

Equity Live: This is what leadership smells like


28TechCrunch / 5h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week we did something fun and different and good: a live show! A good number of people came, and asked questions, and altogether, it was a blast. Danny, Natasha , and Alex had a lovely time with the regular work, while Grace and Chris and Kevin made the whole ope

AWS has acquired encrypted messaging service Wickr


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44TechCrunch / 5h
Amazon’s cloud services giant Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) is getting into the encrypted messaging business. The company has just announced that it has acquired secure communications service Wickr — a messaging app that has geared itself towards providing services to government and military groups and enterprises. It claims to be the only “collaboration service” that meets security criteria set ou

Connie Curtis Crayton (December 18, 1914 – June 25,...


Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
Connie Curtis Crayton (December 18, 1914 – June 25, 1985) Portrait of blues musician Pee Wee Crayton, holding a guitar. Printed on front: ‘Raoul Gradvohl, Los Angeles, CA. Exclusive management, Ben Waller’s Enterprises, 223 W. Second St., Suite 201, Michigan 9681. Los Angeles 12, California.“ Courtesy of the E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public

How to Schedule a Smart Plug with Alexa


How-To Geek / 5h
With Alexa Routines, you can schedule a smart plug to turn on and off at specific times. For example, you could have Alexa turn on your coffee maker before you get up in the morning and turn off your lights at bedtime. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

2022 Ferrari 296 GTB hybrid is a supercar of firsts for the Italian icon


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SlashGear / 5h
The 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB is the first road-going Ferrari to have a V6 engine. In addition, it’s also the first rear-wheel-drive hybrid to wear a prancing horse badge. And we may be pushing it, but we think the latest 296 GTB is the first Ferrari to look the business since Roma’s debut in 2019. But there’s another first. The … Continue reading

Indian healthcare startup PharmEasy to acquire majority stake in listed firm Thyrocare for over $600 million


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21TechCrunch / 5h
API Holdings, which operates the giant healthcare startup PharmEasy, said on Friday it has reached an agreement to acquire 66.1% stake in Thyrocare, which runs a diagnostic lab chain, for about $613 million in what is the first ever acquisition of a listed firm by an unicorn startup in the world’s second most populated nation. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other applicable customar

The Linux kernel may not be quite as secure as it should be


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Study commissioned by Linux Foundation looks to boost efforts to enhance security of the Linux kernel.

A new age of super-cheap EVs is coming – but the US may miss out


SlashGear / 5h
Mitsubishi is planning two affordable new EVs, part of a push for cheaper electrification that could bring prices down to the equivalent of around $18,000. The announcement follows Mitsubishi’s European partner Renault launching its own low-cost EV, under the Dacia brand. In March 2021, the Dacia Spring Electric was unveiled, an all-electric city car that will start at 16,990 euro … Continue read

No, Four British Airways Pilots Didn’t Die From The Vaccine


69One Mile at a Time / 5h
There’s a ridiculous conspiracy theory going around in the anti-vax community, claiming that four British Airways pilots have died from being vaccinated. I’ve seen this thrown around in the comments section of the blog several times, so I wanted to address this so that people can stop making this baseless claim. Conspiracy theory about British Airways pilot deaths Four British Airways pilots have

Amazon thinks you might want to pay your cloud bills in advance, for some reason


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Funds would still be withdrawn at the usual billing time.

AirPods Max deals drop to new record low price


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
AirPods deals are offering a record low price on the AirPods Max this weekend, with an extra $10 off Prime Day's savings.

25 of the Most Iconic Directorial Debuts in Movie History


23Lifehacker / 6h
It takes a rare sort of artistic genius to create a masterpiece on your first try. Whatever type of art we’re talking about, there is of course nothing wrong with fumbling around in the dark in search of greatness. Certainly the cinema is no different—the careers of many of history’s most revered film directors… Read more...

I took a train to Amsterdam before the Netherlands opened to Americans: Here’s what it was like


45The Points Guy / 6h
Europe is opening back up, and I was one of the first Americans to experience it. After an interesting journey to Frankfurt, Germany , I hopped on a train to explore what Amsterdam had to offer while we are still in the midst of the pandemic. The Netherlands officially opened on June 24 , no test, vaccine or quarantine required for American travelers, but I was able to get in early on June 21 sin

What Are Online Scalpers and What Do They Do?


How-To Geek / 6h
Online scalping doesn’t have anything to do with your hair. It’s the practice of buying and selling in-demand items to make a profit. Find out how it works and why it can be bad for regular customers. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Why You Might Want to Ditch Dryer Sheets


How-To Geek / 6h
Apparently, we all make a lot of mistakes when doing laundry. Now, one expert is recommending we ditch dryer sheets. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Microsoft: Steam and Epic would be 'very welcome' in the Windows 11 app store


Microsoft Windows 11•
Engadget / 6h
Microsoft hopes Steam and the Epic Games Store might come to the Windows 11 app store, although its cut for game revenue might prevent that from happening.

Veo CEO Candice Xie has a plan for building a sustainable scooter company, and it’s working


54TechCrunch / 6h
Startups are the embodiment of frenetic action. The rush to grow, outrun, and disrupt runs in the lifeblood of today’s entrepreneurs, driving their fervor and enabling them to capture markets from giants of industries too big to maneuver in a quickly changing landscape. That has been truer for the mobility landscape than most other industries. Companies like electric scooter providers Lime and Bi

Smallville's Tom Welling Says He's Returning to Clark, in Animated Form


42Gizmodo / 6h
Kevin Smith can’t help but hype up Masters of the Universe: Revelation . Phil Lord and Chris Miller are back to working on Clone High . The Walking Dead offers a tiny tease of what to expect next season. Plus, Mattel really wants to keep that Polly Pocket movie happening. Spoilers now! Read more...

Pet database still plagued with problems, say users


85BBC News - Technology / 6h
Petlog customers say a database upgrade is continuing to cause problems, three months on.

WP Engine ramps up WordPress platform performance with Premier launch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
WP Engine adds new Premier enterprise WordPress offering to its platform.

Competition watchdog to probe Google and Amazon over fake reviews


UK CMA Amazon Google•
Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge (credit: iStock | Getty Images) The UK competition regulator has opened an investigation into Amazon and Google over fake reviews on their sites that may be duping consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the two companies may not have done enough to detect and remove fake reviews or to take action against those responsible for them. The regulator said it could take the

MIT tactical sensing carpet estimates human poses without a camera


SlashGear / 6h
Researchers at MIT have created a new tactile sensing carpet, able to estimate human poses without the need of a camera. Researchers on the project say it’s a step towards improving self-powered personalized healthcare, smart homes, and gaming. Researchers note that most people’s daily activities involve physical contact with the ground, be that walking, exercise, or resting. Those interactions h

Here's what you're losing if you upgrade to Windows 11


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Windows 11 being free to upgrade is tempting, but here's what will vanish if you decide to move on from Windows 10.

Mozilla’s Rally will share your data with scientists instead of advertisers


Engadget / 6h
With Rally, Mozilla says it hopes to make a case for an equitable market for data.

First look: Celebrity’s newest cruise ship has passengers, and it’s turning heads in the Med


25The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: Celebrity Cruises provided a complimentary cruise for TPG to get an early look at Celebrity Apex. The Points Guy paid for all travel to and from the cruise ship. The opinions expressed below are entirely from the author and weren’t subject to review by Celebrity Cruises or any external entity. Last year was a strange one for the cruise industry. Thousands of sailings were canceled,

Mercedes-Benz USA accidentally leaked customer data


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Luxury car manufacturer admits it exposed sensitive user data.

The Difference Between Ragweed and Goldenrod, and What It Means for Your Allergies


Lifehacker / 6h
There has been a lot of talk about the healing power of nature—between forest bathing, fresh air, and all kinds of “wellness” retreats—but people with hay fever may have a slightly different take on the great outdoors. Namely: It can be difficult to really appreciate nature when so much of it makes your eyes water… Read more...

Going on Vacation? Here's How to Prep Your Pets to Stay Home Alone


How-To Geek / 6h
Taking your first major trip in a while? Don’t forget to include your pet in your preparation plans! When you can’t take your furbaby with you, these tips and products will ensure your pet stays safe and happy while you’re gone. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

When Will Microsoft Stop Supporting Windows 10?


24How-To Geek / 6h
Now that Windows 11 is on the horizon, you might be wondering how long you can keep using Windows 10 safely with continued security updates from Microsoft. We have the answer. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Recover Any Version of a File


Gizmodo / 6h
The days of pressing the wrong key and losing a whole week’s worth of work should be long gone now. Today’s cloud-based apps keep duplicate copies of everything, saving you the hassle of manual backups. These programs also have detailed version histories, so you can quickly roll back to a different version of a file… Read more...

In Africa, Content Moderation Is a Dangerous Game


27Wired / 6h
Platforms are finally taking action in African countries, but in Uganda and Nigeria's case, it’s led to an even worse outcome: citizens losing access.

The Enduring Power of #FreeBritney


Wired / 6h
The hashtag kept Britney Spears’ conservatorship in the public eye—even when she wasn’t.

The Unfortunate Punkonomics of Cryptocurrency


Wired / 6h
Plus: The early days of digital cash, the slow death of IPv4, and social distancing in the Black Sea.

Rolls-Royce unveils Landspeed Collection for Wraith and Dawn Black Badge


SlashGear / 6h
The newest Landspeed Collection from Rolls-Royce pays a salute to British engineer Captain George Eyston who, from 1937 to 1938, set three land speed records at the Bonneville salt flats in Utah. Captain Eyston did it in the Thunderbolt, a seven-ton car with a bare aluminum body, three axles, and a pair of Rolls-Royce RV12 aero engines. The Landspeed Collection … Continue reading


Engadget Podcast: Windows 11 and a chat with Ratchet & Clank devs


21Engadget / 7h
Microsoft officially unveiled Windows 11 this week, and Cherlynn and Devindra are ready to dive into everything that’s new.

Lufthansa to resume flying 5 A340s to meet increased first-class demand


Lufthansa A340-600•
41The Points Guy / 7h
Lufthansa is bringing some of its fleet of Airbus A340 aircraft back into operation in order to accommodate for increased demand. The German carrier announced on Friday that it’s taking five of its A340-600 aircraft out of their long grounding in order to meet the demand of passengers looking to fly in first class. The A340s have a four-class configuration, including eight first-class seats. Sign

Exclusive broadband deal: get an £80 incentive with this cheap Plusnet fibre plan


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
This broadband deal from Plusnet brings down your costs and offers an exclusive incentive for TechRadar readers.

NASA outline a larger helicopter for future Mars missions


SlashGear / 7h
NASA has had impressive success with the Ingenuity helicopter that’s been testing on the surface of Mars for weeks now. With the success of the Ingenuity helicopter, NASA engineers are already looking at concepts for larger and more capable rotorcraft that could be used for future missions. NASA hopes to continue flying the Ingenuity helicopter and conducting more missions. Data … Continue readin

The Best Tech YouTube Channels You Don't Know About


Gizmodo / 7h
For every popular YouTube channel with millions of subscribers (think Mark Rober , Adam Savage’s Tested , and The Slow Mo Guys ), there are even more interesting, under-the-radar channels worth following. These are perfect for an end-of-work-day distraction—a soothing way to get you through the last few hours of a 9-5. Read more...

How to Change a Spotify Playlist Picture


How-To Geek / 7h
If you’ve created playlists on Spotify, you can add a personal touch by adding a custom cover image. Here’s how to do it on iPhone, Android, Mac, PC, and more. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?


58BBC News - Technology / 7h
Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead.

Chipolo's One Spot isn't quite an AirTag, but at least it has a hole


Engadget / 7h
Chipolo's One Spot tracker tag is not entirely better, just different.

Galaxy S21 owners will likely wait a while for the Android 12 update


SlashGear / 7h
Recently Google launched the Android 12 beta. With the beta available, there are a lot of owners of Galaxy smartphones from Samsung that are probably excited to try the update on their device. While the Android 12 beta has launched, it’s expected to be a while before Samsung Galaxy users can get the new update. Samsung doesn’t participate in the … Continue reading

United Airlines Expected To Place Huge Aircraft Order


200+One Mile at a Time / 7h
While there’s nothing official yet, there have been widespread rumors that United Airlines is expected to announce a huge aircraft order next week, possibly the biggest in its history. I wanted to take a look at what we do know, and share my thoughts on what we might see. United Airlines could order 200+ jets As noted by Forbes , United Airlines is shortly expected to announce what may be its big

'The Crown' casts Jonny Lee Miller as John Major for Season 5


39Mashable / 7h
The Crown has added another gem to its glittering cast. For the upcoming fifth season of the beloved Netflix show, Jonny Lee Miller will play John Major, who served as prime minister of the UK from 1990 to 1997. Miller is best known for playing Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson in Trainspotting in 1996. In recent years he starred as the lead role in CBS's modern-day Sherlock Holmes series Elementary. T

Microsoft Teams 2.0 is set for some huge changes on Windows 11


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Huge under-the-hood overhaul coming to Microsoft Teams 2.0 for Windows 11.

Miami Passenger Attacks American Airlines Agent Who Demands She Gate Check Her Bag


View from the Wing / 7h
The situation begins as the agent and passenger have a confrontation over her bag at the bottom of the jet bridge, in front of the aircraft's boarding door. The woman has words with him, not wanting to give up the bag. They both have their hands on the bag, wrestling for it as the woman tries to board even as she's told she can't bring it on. And the words escalate to violence, as she lunges at t

How to Break Into the Hex From 'WandaVision'—With Physics!


28Wired / 7h
Want to safely pass through the radiation field surrounding the town of Westview? You're going to need some lead—and some handy equations.

The Alarming Blind Spots in Health Care AI


36Wired / 7h
Artificial intelligence promises to make medicine smarter. But what happens when these software systems don't work as advertised?

Moving Your Application To The Cloud? Here's What You Need To Know


How-To Geek / 7h
Everyone’s moving their applications to the cloud nowadays. Starting fresh is easy, but what if you have existing infrastructure that you need to migrate? Recreating your network in the cloud offers you a chance to modernize your architecture and make use of the many benefits of cloud providers like AWS. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Western Digital My Book devices hit by malware that deletes files, resets device


Western Digital MBL•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Western Digital is still to pin down the exact cause of factory resets of NAS devices.

What’s the release date for Windows 11?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We now have a release timeframe for Microsoft’s new OS, but not everyone will get it out of the gate.

Samsung’s $1,299 Jet Bot AI+ robot vacuum detects small objects and cables


29Engadget / 7h
Samsung has launched the Jet Bot AI+, a robot vacuum with active stereo-type 3D sensor and an Intel AI solution.


Kaszek Ventures leads a $15 million round in Chilean asset management startup, Fintual


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Like other financial sectors in Latin America, the retail investing space is getting a facelift by local tech startups that are cashing in on the untapped potential for democratizing asset management in the region. One of those startups is Chilean-based Fintual, which today announced a $15 million round led by Kaszek Ventures, the largest fund in Latin America. Fintual is an automated passive inv

What’s the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11?


39How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft has been dutifully updating Windows 10 for years, adding features and tweaking the interface. Now, there’s a clean break on the horizon: Windows 11, a whole new operating system, which will be released in late 2021. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Virgin Galactic receives FAA approval to take passengers into space


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Virgin Galactic has received clearance to fly tourists to space after the FAA updated its operator license.

Ford confirms EPA estimated range for Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition


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Ford has announced the official EPA-estimated driving ranges for its fully electric Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition. The EPA has finished its testing and announce the estimated range estimates for the vehicles compared to Ford’s targeted EPA estimates. Ford exceeded its targeted EPA-estimated range for both versions of the electric vehicle. Ford targeted a driving range of 250 … Cont

Half of Brits say they would now buy a greener smartphone


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Environmental impact is a growing issue for UK smartphone buyers.

Norton Mobile Security: what is it and what’s included on Android and iOS?


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Norton is a trusted brand for protecting desktop PCs, but are the Norton Mobile Security apps an equally safe bet?

What is "Workspace Trust" in Visual Studio Code?


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Visual Studio Code v1.57 launched in May 2021 with a new “Workspace Trust” feature. This is a security mechanism which helps you avoid accidental code execution when you can’t trust a repository’s origins. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Run a Cron Job Only on Sunday (or Any Other Day)


How-To Geek / 8h
I needed to setup a cron job to perform some maintenance which I wanted to automatically run on Sunday night since that’s usually a low traffic period. After looking up the right syntax in the manual for the eleventy-hundredth time, I realized I hadn’t written anything in a while, and I should probably jot this one down for later. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

FAA clears Virgin Galactic for commercial astronaut spaceflight


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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Virgin Galactic the green light to begin transporting commercial passengers to space aboard its VSS spacecraft. This is an expansion of the company’s existing license, which had granted it permission to fly professional test pilots and astronauts to space using its spaceplane. The updated license comes on the heels of Virgin Galactic’s succ

Build Your Family’s Love of STEM With These Robotics And Science Kits


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There are many ways to show your kids the joys of science, from walks in the woods to astronauts getting slimed in space . Fortunately, you don’t need to buy a rocket ship to show your family why science is awesome. The STEM Starter Bundle gives you two kits perfect for showing your little ones the cool side of STEM. The STEM Starter Bundle: Robotic & Curiosity Kits is on sale for $79.99 (reg. $1

Why the latest Western heat wave will be so oppressive


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Climate 101 is a Mashable series that answers provoking and salient questions about Earth’s warming climate. Records will break. Some will get smashed . A dangerous heat wave will blanket Washington, Oregon, Northern California, British Columbia, and beyond, lasting this weekend through early next week. A pattern of unusually hot air will settle over the region, and ( like any heat wave today ) i

Rocket Report: China to copy SpaceX’s Super Heavy? Vulcan slips to 2022


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Enlarge / During a presentation on Thursday, a Chinese space official showcased a new design for the Long March 9 that, umm, resembles a Super Heavy booster. (credit: YouTube) Welcome to Edition 4.04 of the Rocket Report! About two months ago, we reported on China's state rocket company releasing a rendering of a spacecraft that looked a lot like SpaceX's Starship vehicle. Now, a senior Chinese s

TPM 2.0, Windows 11 PC health check, and the potential messy upgrade


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Among Windows 11's apparent requirements is a TPM 2.0 compatible module. But most people probably have no clue what that is and the health check app isn't helping, either.

Half the world don't own/owns a smartphone


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The smartphone is the most successful computer of all time. And the research firm Strategy Analytics has predicted that 5 billion people will be using smartphones worldwide by 2030.

The Morning After: Windows 11 will be a free upgrade from Windows 10


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Today’s headlines: Microsoft reveals Windows 11, a free upgrade coming later this year Apple might be planning a cheaper iPhone with a big display and Android apps are coming to Windows 11.

Some older Microsoft Surface devices can’t upgrade to Windows 11


SlashGear / 8h
Recently Microsoft talked about its latest version of the Windows operating system, Windows 11. After announcing the new operating system earlier this week, Microsoft confirmed that about half of the existing Surface lineup of devices wouldn’t be eligible to upgrade to Windows 11. Since the Surface line of devices debuted, Microsoft has built and shipped about 25 different models. When … Continue

Star Wars: The Bad Batch's Ming-Na Wen on the return of bounty hunter Fennec Shand


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The Bad Batch star on origin stories, recording in a closet and the Star Wars icons she’d like to meet...

Amazon launches huge global bug bounty program


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Amazon launches a unique challenge to reward developers for fixing bugs in their own code.

Windows 11 is the OS that gamers have been waiting for – here's why


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Windows 11 will add a number of key improvements to make gaming on PC better than ever before.

Ed Sheeran withstands your unpopular opinions, including those about his songs at weddings


48Mashable / 8h
Bad news for people who chose an Ed Sheeran song for the first dance at their wedding: someone called Sarah has an unpopular opinion about your decision. The "Perfect" singer appeared on the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show on Friday and played a round of "Unpopular Opinion" with host Greg James, a show that encourages people to share something lightly controversial that they've been hesitant to say. "


What is TPM: Why are Trusted Platform Modules important


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With TPM, you can control who accesses sensitive data on your systems - and where that data goes.

Yay: Lufthansa Reactivating Five A340-600s With First Class


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This news is going to make a lot of aviation geeks happy. Lufthansa will fly five A340-600s out of Munich Lots of airlines prematurely retired aircraft as a result of the pandemic. In 2020, Lufthansa revealed that it would retire its fleet of 14 Airbus A380s and 17 Airbus A340-600s. These planes were in long term storage, and it was stated that they’d only be reactivated “in the event of an unexp

These Retro Gaming Consoles Deliver a Dose of Nostalgia


Wired / 8h
From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping and blooping and blasting back to the good old days.

Tiny Satellites Could Help Warn of the Next Big Hurricane


87Wired / 8h
A constellation of nanosats could improve our understanding of the world’s most dangerous storms.

Western Digital Confirms 'My Book Live' Drives Are Being Deleted Remotely


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Western Digital’s popular My Book Live hard drives are being deleted remotely by an unknown attacker, according to the company. And there’s not much anyone can do at this point but unplug their drives from the internet. Read more...

Reebok's latest Floatride running shoe gets adventurous with recycled materials


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The Reebok Energy 3 gets a makeover, with a tougher design for hitting the trails, and more sustainable materials.

Google to Android devs: Support more form factors, get a higher sales cut


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Enlarge / Google: "Just look at all these form factors!" (credit: Google ) There are 3 billion active Android devices in circulation now, and that means developers are eager to support Android. The vast majority of those devices are phones, so for app developers not particularly interested in the wider Android ecosystem, that means pump out a phone app and you're done. A vibrant ecosystem of non-

Study finds dinosaurs lived and reproduced in the Arctic


SlashGear / 8h
A new study has been published by researchers from Florida State University that challenges the notion that ancient dinosaurs were cold-blooded creatures that required tropical temperatures to survive. Paleontologists from Florida State University and the University of Alaska Fairbanks published a new study finding that nearly all types of dinosaurs, ranging from small and bird-like creatures to

Panasonic turned its $30 million Tesla investment into a $3.6 billion windfall


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100+Engadget / 8h
Panasonic has sold its entire stake in Tesla for around $3.6 billion to raise cash for an acquisition.

Circle wants to help companies access DeFi lending markets with new API


63TechCrunch / 8h
Cryptocurrency company Circle has announced that it plans to launch a new API for companies using Circle accounts to manage crypto assets — and in particular USDC stablecoins. The new API will let companies access decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols starting with Compound lending pools. Circle is better known as one of the founding members of the Centre consortium with Coinbase. Along with oth

Reliance to spearhead India's clean energy ambitions with Rs 75,000 cr investment


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At the Reliance AGM, Mukesh Ambani announced plans to enter the renewable energy manufacturing space with multiple new projects.

Stunning Leica M-10R Black Paint edition is designed to age gracefully


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The new Leica M-10R Black Paint edition will gradually lose its paint over time – for those who want a well-worn vintage look.

Microsoft's Nadella issues iMessage Windows challenge to Apple


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Satya Nadella hinted that iMessage on Windows 11 could be a possibility.

Instagram might finally let users post from desktop


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Eleven years. That's how long Instagram has been around, and all that time, it had no decent web or desktop version — or at least not one which would let users create a post. This might change soon. According to Bloomberg , Instagram has started testing this feature, allowing users to post photos and videos from their desktop browsers. Facebook spokeswoman Christine Pai confirmed the news to Bloo

James Webb Space Telescope will study quasars to learn about the early universe


SlashGear / 9h
NASA is looking forward to the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope later this year. The telescope will observe all manner of space phenomena but will particularly focus on studying quasars. A quasar is a very bright and distant, active supermassive black hole that is millions to billions of times the sun’s mass. Quasars are typically located at the … Continue reading

Windows 11 is a free upgrade – but could prove a pain in the neck rather than wallet


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The requirement for TPM is causing confusion, and could make the upgrade process difficult for some.

Is Amazon Prime Day any good? Noise Cancelling podcast episode 70


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The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.

Nvidia unveils the next generation of video conferencing


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New Nvidia AI maps movement and facial expression onto a 2D image for video conferencing.

The next big Netflix movie to add to your watch list is this cool Western


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The Harder They Fall is an all-star Western movie that's landing on Netflix later this year.

Hawaii Ending Pre-Travel Testing For Vaccinated Travelers As Of July 8


400+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hawaii has become one of the most popular vacation destinations during the pandemic, as the state has been open to visitors in conjunction with pre-travel testing . I visited Maui in May , and had an incredible trip. One big point of frustration for travelers has been that even fully vaccinated people have had to get tested prior to travel. We now know when that will be changing. Testing requirem


This LG BX OLED TV deal throws in free wireless earbuds and a Deliveroo voucher


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The LG BX OLED is a wonderfully affordable OLED TV, this discount code drops its asking price to below £900.

Amazon and Google face UK CMA probe over fake reviews


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38TechCrunch / 9h
The UK’s competition watchdog, the CMA, has opened another investigation into Big Tech — this one targeted at Amazon and Google over how well they handle (or, well, don’t) fake reviews. The Competition and Markets Authority has taken an interest in online reviews for several years, as far back as 2015 . It also went after eBay and Facebook back in 2019 to try to squeeze the trade in fake reviews

'Werewolves Within' is a brutal yet wholesome horror-comedy


Mashable / 9h
Werewolves Within , the new horror-comedy from director Josh Ruben and writer Mishna Wolff, is a video game adaptation only in the most technical sense. It shares a title with Ubisoft's virtual reality game of "hidden roles and social deduction." Much of the movie's tension also depends on the same sort of whodunnit mentality that drives the multiplayer VR mystery, which is basically a digitized

What you should know about the ongoing hunt for male birth control


20Mashable / 9h
In 2016, it was widely reported that a clinical trial of birth control for men had been halted after the participants reported side effects, including severe mood changes and acne . A clamour arose from the internet: Women who rely on hormonal birth control (for contraception as well as other uses) have been suffering side effects for 60 years and counting, dating back to the clinical trials of t

Brazil’s most vulnerable are struggling to survive the stress of covid


75MIT Technology Review / 9h
When oxygen supplies ran out in several municipalities across the Brazilian state of Amazonas in January, 61 premature babies grabbed the headlines. The tiny infants didn’t have covid-19, but the Amazonas State Secretariat of Health (SES-AM) was worried that the strain the pandemic was putting on the health-care system had left them in danger. Things were already precarious: according to the loca

El Salvador to Give Every Citizen $30 in Bitcoin for Downloading Govt Crypto App


54Gizmodo / 9h
El Salvador will give every adult citizen $30 in bitcoin, provided they download and register the government’s cryptocurrency app, known as Chivo, according to President Nayib Bukele. Read more...

MIT creates a new ultralight material that could be an alternative to Kevlar and steel


SlashGear / 9h
Engineers from MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zürich published a new study investigating “nanoarchitected” materials designed using precisely patterned nanoscale structures. The researchers believe the material could be promising for lightweight armor, protective coatings, blast shields, and other impact-resistant materials. The ultralight material is fabricated using nanometer-scale carbon struts making

UK opens investigation into Amazon and Google over fake reviews


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27Engadget / 9h
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into AMazon and Google's handling of fake reviews.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will put your PS5 or Xbox Series X to the test


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Ubisoft Massive, the developer of the upcoming Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, has outlined how the game will put PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles to the test.

Express yourself in colorful lights with this app-integrated LED stick


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Light up concerts, nighttime walks, or bike rides with this SWING Smart LED Stick , on sale for 30% off. As of June 25, get one for just $69.99. It’s hard to remain calm in a post-pandemic world . If you’re looking for a way to show your enthusiasm without shouting from the rooftops, this SWING Smart LED Stick is a pretty damn cool way to do so. The SWING is a party stick — perfect for con

'Shrill' Season 3 is the perfect watch to kick off your Hot Vax Summer


Mashable / 10h
Hot Vax Summer is upon us! And if you ask me, one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is actually just staying the fuck home a little longer to stream one more TV show. For many, the rush to get back out there and do all the stuff we used to love in the Before Times is sparking a conflicting mixture of excitement and anxiety — especially in so-called "bikini season." Unexpectedly, it was

Stay cool this summer with a powerful little folding fan on sale


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Cool off anytime, anywhere with the Inno Portable Fan and Diffuser . As of June 25, get one on sale for $50.99 — a 26% discount. The Inno Fan is a total game-changer when it comes to portable cooling. With a powerful battery that lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge, you can stay comfortable no matter where the day takes you. This fan has four different speed settings, so you can adjust

Get rid of clutter in your bedroom with a 3-in-1 lamp


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Keep your nightstand streamlined with this 3-in-1 Wireless Charger, Bluetooth Speaker, and LED Lamp . As of June 25, get one for $129.95 — a 13% discount. If you feel like you can't relax at home because it just doesn't have the right aesthetic, cutting down on wires is one of the easiest ways to clear your space — and your mind. With the Tree of Light wireless lamp and charger, you can tu

Nokia boosts 5G ambitions with new ReefShark-powered network gear


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Nokia promises greater efficiency and capability for mobile operator customers.

Crackonosh: How hackers are using gamers to become crypto-rich


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Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games.

Indian online learning giant Unacademy in talks to acquire Rheo TV


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Indian online learning platform Unacademy is in advanced talks to acquire Rheo TV, a less than two-year-old startup founded by two former Unacademy employees, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The current deal values Rheo TV , a startup that has built a platform to help professional game streamers livestream their gameplays and monetize those feeds, at around $10 million, one o

The best meat thermometer just got an upgrade I never knew it needed


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The Thermpen One is a new food thermometer launching in the US and the UK is faster and has a rotating display. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Sims 4 is hosting its first in-game musical festival featuring real-life artists


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The Sims 4 will host its first-ever in-game music festival featuring real-life artists Bebe Rexha, Glass Animals and Joy Oladokun.

These wired earbuds are an audiophile's dream – but they'll cost you


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Astell & Kern has launched its latest in-ear headphones in a collaboration with Campfire Audio.

Get a massive, stylish TV for less in this Samsung The Frame 75-inch TV deal


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Buy a 75-inch Samsung The Frame for less in this brilliant TV deal at Currys, which slashes £300 off the price.


Microsoft's zero-percent cut on Windows apps doesn't extend to games


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Microsoft app developers can keep all their earnings if they use their own commerce platform, unless they're developing games.

Is This Some Kind of Code? You Can Solve the …


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Erik and Martin Demaine, a father-and-son team of “algorithmic typographers,” have confected an entire suite of mathematically inspired typefaces.

Over 600 new malware threats are detected every minute


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Ransomware as a Service model is here to stay, McAfee study finds.

Apple Fitness Plus gets a big update, with help from Lady Gaga and Stephen Fry


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New workouts featuring whole playlists by individual artists, plus a batch of new celebrity Time to Walk stories.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 might not launch this year


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A reputable leaker doesn't think we'll see the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 this year, despite many rumors to the contrary.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE release date may be way, way later than we expected


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According to a report, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could come in October, not August, and be pretty hard to buy.

Humongous flying taxi drone set to debut at the 2024 Olympics


Mashable / 11h
The VoloCity eVTOL is an 18-rotor passenger drone developed by Volocopter. The two-seater completed its latest test flight in France and is set to be used as an air taxi at the Paris Olympics Games in 2024.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is coming, but only to U.S. and Europe, report says


34Mashable / 11h
The next "fan edition" of Samsung's flagship hasn't been canceled, but it's only launching in some markets, and it'll be in short supply, a new report claims. According to Korean outlet FNNews , Samsung is thinking about launching "some quantities" of the Galaxy S21 FE only in Europe and the U.S., due to a worldwide chip shortage. The phone will not be released in Korea or Japan. Quoting an unnam

Google's latest feature warns you if search results may not be reliable


24Engadget / 11h
Google is testing a new feature that will warn users when a search may yield unreliable results.

Foxconn to start a battery assembling unit for electric scooters in India?


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Indications are that Taiwanese electric scooter brand Gogoro is likely to entrust the management of its plant in Linkou, New Taipei, to Foxconn and focus instead on R&D & product design. More importantly, a similar cooperation between the two is expected to follow in India and China.

How to choose the right code-free website & landing page builder for your business


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Choosing the right website or landing page builder can make or break your business.

Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews


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UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law.

F1 live stream Styria: how to watch Styrian Grand Prix online from anywhere now


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Can Red Bull start to pull away from Mercedes at their home circuit? Here's how to watch the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix and live stream F1, no matter where you are in the world today.

Jack Black overcomes a very real sprained ankle to serenade Conan for his final episode


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Conan 's final episode aired on TBS on Thursday, with host Conan O'Brien finally bidding farewell to his self-titled late night show after a lengthy 11-year run, and to the late-night format itself. O'Brien has been a staple of the after-dark screen since 1993, clocking 16 years as the host of NBC's Late Night , then a brief run on The Tonight Show , before the move to TBS. So it was a momentous

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite pre-orders start in India – get up to Rs 3,000 off


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The thinnest and lightest phone of the year, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite pre-orders are now live on Flipkart. It is powered by Snapdragon 732G, weighs 157 grams and has a 6.81mm thin profile.

Nothing Ear 1 TWE to be sold on Flipkart in India


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Nothing has confirmed that the Ear 1 true wireless earbuds will be available in India on Flipkart when it launches in the coming weeks.

What to stream this weekend: Clarice, Loki, Rick and Morty and more highlights


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Our top Australian streaming picks this week include the return of Rick and Morty, and the season (and likely series) finale of Clarice.

Foxtel's slashing the price on its NBN/TV bundles


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This Foxtel EOFY offer gets you three months free NBN and discounted TV packages.