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James Corden joining the 'Friends' cast for a backstage 'Carpool Karaoke' is a fun watch
100+Mashable / 2h
In case you somehow missed it, the cast of Friends recently had a major reunion that was hosted by James Corden — and the Late Late Show host clearly made the most of his time with them. In the behind-the-scenes video above Corden picks the cast up in a golf cart while driving around Warner Brother Studios, engaging Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and Da
Kenyan foodtech startup Kune raises $1M pre-seed for its ready-to-eat meals service
56TechCrunch / 41min
While there has been a wave of innovation in food tech worldwide, it’s still in early days for Africa. There are only a handful of African food-tech startups, and a year and a half’s worth of global pandemic has added a couple to that list . Kune is one of the most recent food-tech startups, and today, the six-month-old Kenyan-based company is announcing that it has closed a $1 million pre-seed r
All future Disney+ original series will release on a Wednesday
32Engadget / 47min
Disney+ has moved its original series' release day from Friday to Wednesday.
Don’t buy a vacuum right now, here’s why you should wait for Prime Day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
If it’s time for a new vacuum, then it’s well worth holding fire and here’s why
Another PS5 exclusive might actually be coming to PS4
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
A database entry for the Demon’s Souls remake has been spotted for the PS4.
Get unlimited data and £100 cashback with these cheap Samsung Galaxy S21 deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Samsung Galaxy S21 deals can rack up the costs quickly but these contracts keep the costs low and offer unlimited data.
Nvidia DLSS 2.2 has already been silently released in Rainbow Six Siege
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
DLSS 2.1 was introduced back in October 2020, though no announcement has been made by Nvidia regarding version 2.2.
Amazon’s fake reviews policy catches a popular charger brand
SlashGear / 24min
Most who shop on Amazon check the reviews for a particular product to ensure it’s worth their hard-earned money. However, many who frequently shop on Amazon may not realize how rampant fake reviews are on the website. There are many brands who pay people who purchase their products for reviews, sometimes handing out gift cards to entice buyers to leave … Continue reading
Learn How To Build Your Own Video Games With This Development Bundle And Start Making Games
Futurism / 25min
As video games increasingly bleed into the real world , learning how to develop your own is becoming easier. New tools, like the Unity development environment, and new methods of getting games in front of players have opened it up to artists, educators, and even more. This Build A Bundle deal will bring you into the gaming revolution, on your terms. Developed by Zenva Academy, which has a 4.4/5 i
The Morning After: OnePlus is getting even closer with Oppo
Engadget / 29min
Today’s headlines: Google's first retail store will sell, fix and show off its products, OnePlus is now officially part of Oppo, Leica introduces its very first smartphone.
Snapchat launches new Creator Shows in India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
Snap has announced the launch of its first local and original Indian Creator Shows, produced by Qyuki and featuring television actress Anushka Sen and comedian Vir Das.
The hidden technology behind tax phishing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
Security expert Richard Meeus from Akamai shares lessons from tracking common tax phishing scams over two years.
Vodafone deploys Ericsson cloud core to power Standalone 5G
Ericsson Vodafone UK•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
SA 5G will deliver guaranteed speeds and ultra low latency.
Did Loki episode 2 just set up Spider-Man: No Way Home?
Loki Episode 2 TVA•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
On the surface, we're one step closer to learning what's going on in the next Spider-Man movie via Loki – here's what we make of the possibility.
Lessons in setting up a tech business during a pandemic
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
Anthony Drury from Zip talks about setting up a startup during a pandemic was not what he'd signed up for.
Turkmenistan Airlines’ Fascinating New Boeing 777-200LR
56One Mile at a Time / 37min
To me this is probably the most interesting new aircraft delivery in quite a while, though I’m not sure others will share my enthusiasm. The world’s last Boeing 777-200LR gets delivered Turkmenistan’s flag carrier, Turkmenistan Airlines, has just taken delivery of the world’s last Boeing 777-200LR to roll off the Everett production line. While it’s my understanding that the 777-200LR program hasn
The Lithium Mine Versus the Wildflower
31Wired / 41min
The deposit could power 400,000 clean-energy car batteries. There’s just one roadblock: a rare, fragile species of buckwheat, which for a mine might mean extinction.
The Efforts to Make Text-Based AI Less Racist and Terrible
Wired / 41min
Language models like GPT-3 can write poetry, but they often amplify negative stereotypes. Researchers are trying different approaches to address the problem.
Beamery raises $138M at an $800M valuation for its ‘operating system for recruitment’
33TechCrunch / 41min
Online job listings were one of the first things to catch on in the first generation of the internet. But that has, ironically, also meant that some of the most-used digital recruitment services around today are also some of the least evolved in terms of tapping into all of the developments that tech has to offer, leaving the door open for some disruption. Today, one of the startups doing just th
A Senate proposal for a new US agency to protect Americans’ data is back
TechCrunch / 41min
Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has revived a bill that would establish a new U.S. federal agency to shield Americans from the invasive practices of tech companies operating in their own backyard. Last year, Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Data Protection Act , a legislative proposal that would create an independent agency designed to address modern concerns around privacy and tech that ex
Airspeeder wants to make electric flying racing cars a reality in 2021
Airspeeder Alauda Flying•
31TechCrunch / 41min
While much of the eVTOL industry has its sights set on urban air taxis or cargo transportation, entrepreneur Matthew Pearson had another idea: electric flying race cars. So in 2019, he founded two companies, Alauda Aeronautics to manufacture the aircraft and Airspeeder, an international series to race them. Now, Airspeeder says it has completed the first test flights of the debut electric flying
Insurtech AI startup Akur8 closes $30M Series B
22TechCrunch / 41min
Automating insurance claims is a big business, and the world of AI is coming at it ‘full pelt’. The latest is Akur8 , an insurtech automating insurance platform whose ‘Transparent AI’ product is trying to eat into the incumbent large business of Willis Towers watson , among others. It’s now closed a Series B funding round of $30m led by an undisclosed investor. This brings its total funding to $4
Co-living startup Habyt closes $24M Series B, merges with Homefully
22TechCrunch / 41min
When WeWork appeared, other entrepreneurs looked at the model and thought that if you could apple co-working to property, then why not apply co-living. Thus, in the US, Common appeared, as did Hmlet in Asia. Imn the EU, Habyt launched, but has already gobbled-up its competitors Quarters, Goliving, and Erasmo’s Room. It’s now closed a series B round of €20M / $24M, and merged with another competit
Stripe launches new tool for verifying user identities
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
New feature will carry out identity verification processes while complementing Stripe’s payment processing tools.
EXA flying racecar conducts successful maiden flights
Airspeeder Alauda Flying•
SlashGear / 45min
Automotive racing is one of the most popular sports worldwide, with many different racing series and events for fans to enjoy. A new form of motorsport is in the works that was first announced in the summer of 2019 by Matthew Pearson. Pearson wanted to create the world’s first racing series for flying electric cars. While Pearson calls them flying … Continue reading
Need a new portable charger? Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to buy one
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
Last year saw Prime Day deals on Anker, Aukey and RAVPower. We have no doubt you'll spot more deals on June 21 and 22
Here’s how the new windows snapping works in Windows 11
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
Snap-happy Windows users will be interested to see major improvements in the leaked Windows 11 build.
This HP gaming desktop offers an RTX 3060 Ti and Core i5 for just $1024.99
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
Looking for a cheap RTX 3060 Ti? This HP Pavilion gaming desktop is a great deal at just $1024.99 in this week's sales.
Take a look at the original World Wide Web source code being auctioned off as an NFT
Mashable / 55min
Just over 31 years after writing the code that would eventually become the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee is selling his invention off as an NFT at a Sotheby's auction . Read more... More about Auction , World Wide Web , Tim Berners Lee , Sotheby S , and Nft
Flight of the Sky Lion: 'Like VR but without the headset'
BBC News - Technology / 59min
The new experience is a wonderful and complex mix of creativity and technology, BBC's LJ Rich says.
How to Control All Your Smart Home Devices in One App
How-To Geek / 1h
Smart home technology has improved at an incredible pace. It’s now easy for anyone to get into it without spending a ton of money. Controlling all of those devices, however, still takes work. We’ll help you make it easier. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
2022 Porsche Cayenne Coupe breaks the Nürburgring lap record for production SUVs
SlashGear / 1h
Porsche’s new 2022 Cayenne broke the Nürburgring lap record last June 14 to eclipse the previous speed record set by the Audi RS Q8 in 2019. Piloted by test driver Lars Kern, Porsche’s latest variant of the Cayenne SUV covered an entire 20.832-kilometer lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in only 7:38.925. In reference, the Audi did it in 7:42.253. The … Continue reading
Microsoft Teams update gives you absolutely nowhere to hide
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft Teams is getting an even more ludicrous gallery view.
Rising attacks make password hygiene more important than ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Consumers and employees choose convenience over security, often placing entire organizations at unnecessary risk.
New Star Trek: Picard season 2 trailer finally reveals Q's return
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Even though it's not arriving until 2022, Paramount Plus has already released a new trailer for Picard.
Shudder's 'The Call' trailer sets a trap for revenge from beyond the grave
20Mashable / 1h
A prank gone wrong. A phone call with a dead person. That creepy guy from Saw . Timothy Woodward Jr.'s '80s-set thriller The Call has plenty of classic horror ingredients, starting with some teenagers throwing bricks through a woman's window before swiftly ramping up to some brutal supernatural vengeance after her sudden death. The hook? Each of the teens has been included in her will, but they'l
Chinese sends three astronauts to live on the Tianhe space station for 90 days
SlashGear / 1h
China has confirmed that it successfully launched a rocket carrying a trio of astronauts on Thursday. The launch placed the crewed spacecraft known as Shenzhou-12 carrying three astronauts into orbit. The crew is expected to spend 90 days living aboard the Tianhe core space station module already in orbit. China’s launch on Thursday is its seventh mission to put a … Continue reading
Dua Lipa headlines Deezer's playlist of live tracks in Sony's 360 Reality Audio
29Engadget / 1h
Deezer has a released a 28-track playlist of live performances from Dua Lipa and other pop stars in Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format.
Slack is finally adding this vital messaging feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Make sure your Slack thoughts aren't disturbing people after hours.
Bias isn’t the only problem with credit scores—and no, AI can’t help
33MIT Technology Review / 1h
We already knew that biased data and biased algorithms skew automated decision-making in a way that disadvantages low-income and minority groups. For example, software used by banks to predict whether or not someone will pay back credit-card debt typically favors wealthier white applicants. Many researchers and a slew of start-ups are trying to fix the problem by making these algorithms more fair
Facebook developes a method of detecting and attributing deepfakes
SlashGear / 1h
Deepfakes have been around for a while now, but recently they’ve become so realistic that it’s hard to tell a deepfake from a legitimate video. For those who might be unfamiliar, a deepfake takes the face and voice of a famous person and creates a video of that person saying or doing things they’ve never actually done. Deepfakes are most … Continue reading
Can’t afford Philips Hue? This floor lamp lights up your smart home on the cheap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Govee has announced the Lyra, a floor lamp with a vast array of customizable settings for smart home enthusiasts struggling to buy a Philips Hue.
Windows 11 SE could take cues from the worst version of Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft may be sticking with an S mode experience for Windows 11, the rumor mill reckons.
PS5 restock: Game now has PS5 in stock
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The latest PS5 restock at Game includes a selection of bundles as well as standalone options on both the PS5 disc version and PS5 Digital Edition.
How to fireproof your home this winter
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Wild Brabus 900 Rocket Edition is boxy, brawny, and beautiful
SlashGear / 2h
Typically when we think of Mercedes-Benz, we think of high-end luxury cars and sports cars. The automaker does make a range of SUVs as well, and one of the more exciting and expensive rides in that SUV line is the big and boxy G class. Brabus has for years taken Mercedes cars and modified them to produce more power and … Continue reading
Disney Plus original shows to premiere on Wednesdays – with one exception
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Disney Plus' original series, including The Mandalorian and Marvel shows, will now permanently launch on Wednesdays – with one notable exclusion.
Netflix releases trailer for true-crime documentary series 'Sophie: A Murder in West Cork'
Mashable / 2h
In 1996, in the remote town of Schull in West Cork, Ireland, the murder of 39-year-old French documentary producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier shocked the country and prompted a sprawling investigation. It's the focus of a new three-part true crime documentary series coming to Netflix , Sophie: A Murder in West Cork, directed by BAFTA nominee John Dower and produced by Oscar-winning Man on Wire pro
Why you need a secret phone number (and how to get one)
Mashable / 2h
Privacy Please is an ongoing series exploring the ways privacy is violated in the modern world, and what can be done about it. Your phone number was never meant to be an all-access pass to your life. That 10-digit string has likely followed you around the world and across the internet for years. Over the course of that time, you've almost certainly handed it out — willingly or otherwise — to ever
Fraudsters are lurking, be on the lookout
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Microsoft appoints CEO Satya Nadella as chairman
Microsoft Satya Nadella•
73Engadget / 2h
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been appointed to the role of board chair.
Next Wear OS version will only work on smartwatches with these chipsets
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Qualcomm has confirmed which of its current chipsets will be compatible with Wear OS 3.0.
Huawei Mate 50 may be canceled
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
According to a report, the Huawei Mate 50 isn't coming along in 2021, because of trade restrictions.
He Warned Apple About the Risks in China. Then They Became Reality.
36NYT > Technology / 2h
Doug Guthrie, once one of America’s leading China bulls, rang the alarm on doing business there. He spoke about his time at Apple.
Who’s Afraid of Big Numbers?
34NYT > Technology / 2h
Pretty much everyone. But it doesn’t have to be that way, two mathematicians contend.
Hong Kong Police Raid Pro-Democracy Newspaper Apple Daily in Latest Crackdown by Beijing
Gizmodo / 2h
Hong Kong police raided the offices of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily on Thursday, arresting five executives and seizing 38 computers , according to a new report from the news outlet itself . Police warned the public against sharing specific articles from the newspaper online without actually saying which articles… Read more...
Travel smarter with a cool roll-up bag on sale
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Travel light with the Rolo Portable Roll-Up Bag , on sale for 30% off. As of June 17, get one for only $34.99. If you're committed to only traveling with carry-on luggage, you know that the right accessories can make travel much easier. For you, we recommend the Rolo Portable Roll-Up Bag . This travel accessory is a compression bag, a suitcase, a travel organizer, and an accessible wardrob
Take your pup in the car with this handy seat cover
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Take your dog on vacation with the Meadowlark dog seat cover , which is on sale for 8% off. As of June 17, you can get an XL cover just in time for summer trips for $63.99. If you've been counting down the days until you can take a road trip again, make sure you don't leave without bringing your best friend along for the ride. After all, your dog has probably been itching for a getaway, to
Get creative with a set of dot grid journals on sale
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get in touch with your creative side with the A5 Dot Grid Journals from Yop & Tom , on sale for $10 off using code WRITE10. As of June 17, get a two-pack for only $30. When it comes to creative journaling , dot grid notebooks are the way to go. Dotted paper gives you more freedom to get your thoughts out in a way that makes sense to you Whether you’re into bullet journaling, calligraphy, d
Get a Rosetta Stone subscription and more with this travel bundle on sale
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Learn how to hack travel tickets, get started on a new language, and more with the World Traveler Bundle . As of June 17, use code TRAVEL20 at checkout to get it for $159.20 . Any seasoned traveler knows how important it is to know at least some of the language of the country you're traveling to. Not only is it more respectful, but it also makes getting around much easier. In the three-par
Chloe Khan and Jodie Marsh rapped by watchdog
BBC News - Technology / 2h
Lucy Mecklenburgh and Chloe Ferry were also named by the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to disclose ads.
Food-delivery apps up to 44% more expensive, survey finds
68BBC News - Technology / 2h
A Which? survey comparing costs of takeaways found delivery apps up to 44% pricier.
PS5 restock today: Best Buy, Sony Direct and Walmart – what time to buy the PS5
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The PS5 will be in stock today at Sony Direct. Here's how to get the hard-to-find Sony video game console this afternoon.
Oculus Quest VR headsets are now blighted by Facebook ads
Facebook Oculus VR•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Facebook is testing ads in Oculus Quest VR headsets, finally bringing its plan to fruition.
5 critical features to consider when choosing your hosting provider
Mashable / 2h
So, you or your client has finally pulled the trigger on a business license, brainstormed a genius blog idea, or purchased a domain name that promises to be the gateway to your future fortune. Now, it’s time to get your website up and running. But before you launch into copy, design, and development, you have to decide one small detail: Where will you host your site? Hosting may not sound like th
Now Spotify has a Clubhouse-like drop-in chat platform
Spotify Greenroom L. Room•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Spotify is launching the Locker Room app as ‘Spotify Greenroom’ offering a platform for artists and users to interact and participate in live audio chats.
TicWatch E3 brings Wear OS and Snapdragon Wear 4100 at just Rs 19,999
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Mobvoi’s TicWatch E3 is now available in India with powerful internal specifications, the latest Wear OS from Google and a competitive price.
China successfully launches first crewed mission to its new space station
28Engadget / 3h
China has launched its first crewed mission in five years, successfully sending three astronauts to its new Tianhe space station.
Apple leads tablet market globally in Q1 2021; segment grew by 53% YoY
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the global tablet market grew by 53% YoY with Apple taking over one-third of the market share.
Trevor Noah reacts to Juneteenth becoming a national holiday
Mashable / 3h
On Wednesday, U.S. Congress approved a bill to make Juneteenth a national holiday, the vote passing with an overwhelming 415-14 majority . President Biden is scheduled to sign the bill into law this Thursday, officially setting aside June 19 to remember the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were finally told they were free. However, considering the less than stellar reputation the Republi
Apple reportedly staffed its own medical clinics to pioneer its own US healthcare fix
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A new report claims Apple staffed its own medical facilities for years to develop its own solution for US healthcare, but innovations were funneled into the Apple Watch instead.
Amazon will reduce Appstore fees for smaller developers later this year
Amazon Appstore Apple•
Engadget / 4h
Amazon has followed in the footsteps of Apple and Google in cutting app store fees for smaller developers.
Facebook unveils new group admin tools - Moderation can be automated now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Facebook has introduced a new set of tools aimed at helping Facebook Group administrators handle their online communities better and keep conversations safe and civil.
Softbank's new Leica-branded phone is cool, but we've seen it before
Leica the Leitz Phone 1•
Mashable / 4h
Hey everyone, Leica has a phone! It's called the Leitz Phone 1 (via Engadget ), and it's the first time a phone has been thoroughly branded as a Leica phone, though it's actually being sold in Japan by mobile giant SoftBank. The focus, of course, is on the camera system, though it will sound a little odd compared to most smartphones these days. The phone has just one, 20-megapixel, f/1.9 camera o
Websites of Australia's Banks, Airlines, and Post Office Are All Down
26Gizmodo / 4h
Australia’s major banks, airlines, and post office are all experiencing website outages that started Thursday afternoon local time, 12:30 a.m. ET, according to multiple reports from news outlets down under . Read more...
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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi faces probe ahead of market debut, says report
BBC News - Technology / 5h
A watchdog is reported to be investigating whether Didi has been unfairly squeezing out smaller rivals.
JingPad A1 Linux tablet launched for consumers on Indiegogo
SlashGear / 5h
There have been Linux tablets in the market for years if you consider that Android is Linux-based. There have also been attempts to put “proper” Linux flavors on phones and tablets, but most of those have been aimed at developers and tinkerers. Linux mobile devices that are designed specifically for the consumer market are far and few in between, making … Continue reading
Leica's very own Leitz Phone 1 is a rebadged Sharp Aquos R6
Leica the Leitz Phone 1•
100+Engadget / 5h
The Leitz Phone 1 is Leica's first self-branded mobile phone, and it'll be a Softbank exclusive when it launches in July. The camera maker isn't afraid to admit that the Leitz Phone 1 is actually a rebadged Aquos R6.
Sony and Bose's best headphones already massively discounted ahead of Prime Day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Amazon AU has already posted some top deals ahead of Prime Day 2021, with big savings on Sony and Bose's flagship cans.
Realme Narzo 30 5G and Narzo 30 to launch on June 24
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Realme will be launching its much-awaited Realme Narzo 30 5G and Realme Narzo 4G smartphones in India. The launch will happen on June 24.
Vivo's new cheap phone has a giant battery and 5G, with the Nord CE's price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Vivo Y72 5G is another cheap phone from the brand, with some competitive specs but an outdated design.
Wyze Lock Google Home integration is now rolling out
SlashGear / 7h
There has been an explosion in smart home appliances in the past years but the most common kind has been smart lighting and smart locks. The latter has sometimes proven to be a bit controversial, considering their security implications. Wyze’s smart lock, however, has been criticized for a different flaw, one that prevented it from connecting to Google’s nearly ubiquitous … Continue reading
TCL Mini LED smart TV series launching in India on June 30
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
TCL Mini LED smart TV range will be launching in India in a couple of days. Here is what you can expect.
Clubhouse focuses firmly on India - Brings 'Creator First' funding here
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The programme was first launched in the US in March and India is the second country where it is being extended to. The application window for the funding is open from June 16.
Why should you consider signing up for Amazon Prime?
Mashable / 7h
The wait for Prime Day is almost over, so maybe it's time you finally signed up for that Amazon Prime membership? If you've been debating whether or not to commit, this might be your moment to take the plunge. With Prime Day just around the corner, and literally millions of deals about to drop, we wouldn't want you to miss out. There are plenty of reasons to subscribe to Amazon Prime , but the fa
Amazon Appstore reduces revenue cut for small businesses
SlashGear / 7h
Developer and app store cuts have been around for ages and, while there have been some voices of opposition, the current 70/30 split has more or less been accepted as a fact of app store life. Epic Games may be credited for kicking the hornet’s nest, putting this system under a microscope and setting off a chain of events that … Continue reading
This blockchain development course bundle is on sale for 97% off
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Cryptocurrency with Ethereum and Solidity Blockchain Developer Bundle is on sale for £21.25 as of June 17, saving you 97% on list price. Is everyone you know investing in cryptocurrency? The Cryptocurrency with Ethereum and Solidity Blockchain Developer Bundle can help you learn what's up. This online course bundle contains 35 hours worth of instruction and training on useful topics th
Save 79% on a lifetime subscription to this stacked streaming app
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the SelectTV Streaming App is on sale for £70.84 as of June 17, saving you 79% on list price. Most streaming platforms come with a monthly fee, but the SelectTV Streaming App by FreeCast offers a huge library with a one-time payment. SelectTV combines content from broadcast, internet, on-demand, and streaming platforms on one unified interface. You’ll get access
GM increases its self-driving and EV investment to $35 billion
42Engadget / 7h
GM has increased the money it's earmarking for its combined EV and self-driving investment from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion.
World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help
96BBC News - Technology / 7h
This month the country announced plans to become the first nation to make the cryptocurrency legal tender.
Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks
54BBC News - Technology / 7h
Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible.
Wear OS 3.0 can run on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100
SlashGear / 8h
Excitement over the next major iteration of Wear OS was tempered by the most important question of all, “will it run on my smartwatch?” Unfortunately, Google’s official statement is to wait for its official statement, and manufacturers other than Fossil have been ambiguous about their commitment to current Wear OS smartwatches in the market. That has, in turn, raised questions … Continue reading
Airbus single-pilot plan on long-haul flights is a bad idea – safety over economy
SlashGear / 9h
A lot of industries have been hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and, unfortunately, that has resulted in layoffs and even bankruptcies. Those that managed to survive sometimes operate with reduced workforces, including those on sometimes critical operations like long-haul flights. In lieu of that, Airbus and Cathay Pacific are working on a system that will have just one pilot … Continue readi
China Just Launched the First Astronauts to Its Space Station
500+Futurism / 9h
Big Night China just launched the first astronauts to its nascent space station, who blasted off aboard a Long March 2F rocket. Images show the spacecraft already soaring high above the Earth. “We have invested so much energy,” the rocket’s designer, Rong Yi, told NBC News . “But I am thrilled to see it fulfill its duty within 10 minutes.” Orbit Party The launch is significant because it’s the fi
Apple could be banned from preinstalling iOS apps in the US
SlashGear / 9h
Apple is under a lot of scrutiny and pressure these days in the way it handles its App Store business. Epic Games may have fired the opening shots but that has also created a domino effect where the iPhone maker’s dominance in its own app ecosystem is being examined more intensely than ever before. A set of bipartisan bills are … Continue reading
Biden Wags Finger at Putin Over Human Rights and Cyberattacks, Then Gives Him Crystal Buffalo
Gizmodo / 10h
Joe Biden held his first meeting as president with Russian leader Vladimir Putin Wednesday in a get-together that seems to have gone surprisingly well. Read more...
Windows 11 SE might be another attempt at a locked-down OS
SlashGear / 10h
Time and again, Microsoft has attempted to replicate on Windows the systems that are implemented on other platforms, particularly mobile devices. That primarily involves imposing restrictions not just on what users can do on Windows but also what they’re able to install. That restricted version of Windows has gone by many names, from Windows RT to Windows 10 in S … Continue reading
Facebook's Oculus is testing in-headset VR advertising
Facebook Oculus VR•
23Mashable / 10h
, because not even our virtual realities can escape the claws of capitalism. On Wednesday Oculus announced it will begin a "small test" to insert ads into VR games, starting with 2020 indie shooter Blaston . Ads will be added to more VR titles in the following weeks, with the aim to deploy them more widely across the Oculus Platform after gathering feedback from both developers and players. "We w
Microsoft Appoints CEO Satya Nadella As Company Chairman
Microsoft Satya Nadella•
Gizmodo / 10h
Microsoft named CEO Satya Nadella as chairman of its board in a unanimous vote on Wednesday, marking the first time in two decades that the company’s chairman will also be its CEO. Read more...
Download YouTube videos and MP3 in high quality and quantity with iTubeGo
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Watching videos online has become a popular activity over the years, but sometimes, we want to take those videos with us or convert them into audio. That’s where iTubeGo, a video downloading application, comes in. Here’s a look at what makes iTubeGo great.
American Airlines Plans To Give All Frontline Employees New Apple iPhones and iPads
24View from the Wing / 11h
American's ever-excellent Chief Information Officer (and former AAdvantage head) Maya Leibman announced to employees today that the airline will be replacing current mobile devices for all frontline employees as well as line maintenance workers with new Apple mobile devices. The test of these devices started today with agents at Washington National airport (the airport seems to be where a lot of
Facebook users will soon be able to directly stream podcast episodes
SlashGear / 11h
Facebook has alerted podcast creators to an upcoming feature that will enable them to directly and automatically share their new podcast episodes on their Facebook Page. Users will be able to stream the content directly on Facebook, according to the company, and newly added episodes will show up in followers’ news feeds. We’ve known for a while that Facebook plans … Continue reading
The Delta Variant and Low Vaccine Rates Could Spell Trouble
38Wired / 11h
Vaccines are effective against the variant, but experts worry about states where fewer people are inoculated.
J.J. Abrams Is Producing a New UFO Documentary For Showtime
58Gizmodo / 11h
J.J. Abrams has already made multiple movies about searching for people in the stars , so if there’s anyone in Hollywood who you can trust to find UFOs, it’s probably him. The director of two Star Trek and two Star War s movies is set to produce a new documentary called UFO which will premiere on Showtime August 8. Read more...
Workhorse Is Taking the USPS to Federal Court Over Lost Mail Vehicle Contract
Gizmodo / 11h
The electric vehicle startup Workhorse filed a complaint in federal court on Wednesday challenging the U.S. Postal Service’s decision to award a 10-year, multibillion-dollar vehicle manufacturing deal to a defense contractor earlier this year. Read more...
A new HTTP spec proposes elimination of obnoxious “cookie banners”
21Ars Technica / 11h
Cookieyes.com—a site devoted to providing GDPR/CCPA consent solutions—unsurprisingly has an excellent, minimally-invasive cookie banner. [credit: Jim Salter ] The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), passed in 2018, requires websites to ask visitors for consent prior to placing cookies. As any Internet user is now aware, this means an extra step required when visiting nea
No, Brands Can't Target Ads At Your Dreams
Gizmodo / 11h
Last week, a coalition of sleep researchers from across the globe put out an open letter warning of a down right Black Mirror -esque scenario: corporations dive-bombing our dreams with targeted ads. Read more...
New Lenovo ThinkPad workstations pack some serious Intel power
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Lenovo's new ThinkPad P1, P15 and P17 mobile workstations will be available for purchase beginning in July.
Apple‘s Tim Cook: Sideloading is “not in the best interests of the user”
45Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook being interviewed remotely by Brut. (credit: Brut. ) Apple has been under a mountain of scrutiny lately from legislators, developers, judges, and users. Amidst all that, CEO Tim Cook sat with publication Brut. to discuss Apple's strategy and policies. The short but wide-ranging interview offered some insight into where Apple plans to go in the future. As is so common
A look inside Google’s first store, opening in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood tomorrow
51TechCrunch / 12h
There have been plenty of pop-ups over the years, but tomorrow Google’s first store opens in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. The brick and mortar model finds the company joining peers like Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and even Amazon, all of whom have a retail presence in Manhattan, including several just around the corner from Google’s new digs. The new space, which opens tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. lo
Lincoln Pivots to Electric Vehicles, Android Auto, and Hands-Free Driving
66How-To Geek / 12h
Lincoln is following in the footsteps of Ford, its parent company, with plans to offer only hybrid and electric vehicles by 2030. The company will reveal its first EV in 2022, and expects that electric cars will make up half of its sales by 2025. Interestingly, Lincoln also plans to add Android Auto and hands-free driving to future vehicles. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Hey Digital Artists---ZAGG's New iPad Screen Protector Feels Like Drawing on Paper
How-To Geek / 12h
ZAGG just released the InvisibleShield GlassFusion+ Canvas screen protectors for iPads that feel like paper when you draw on them, making them perfect for digital artists and note-takers of all types. They fit a variety of iPads, too, not just the new ones. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Original Oculus Quest Will Get Wireless PC VR Gaming Soon
81How-To Geek / 12h
The Oculus team over at Facebook is busy improving the VR experience. Earlier this year, it added the ability to stream PC VR games to the Quest 2 wirelessly with Air Link. Now, it looks like that same feature is coming to the original Quest eventually. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
New LEGO Adidas Superstar Shoes Actually Look Like LEGO Sneakers
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39How-To Geek / 12h
Since last year, LEGO and Adidas have been working together on a collection of clothes and shoes. Now, the latest LEGO x Adidas collaboration is finally more LEGO than a shoe. Rather than being a sneaker with a few plastic pieces, this is a full brick-built sneaker. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
RAVPower Disappears From Amazon After Buying Positive Reviews
81How-To Geek / 12h
Those who try to shop for power banks and other charging accessories during Prime Day won’t have a lot of products to choose from. That’s because Amazon just pulled RAVPower from its marketplace, likely for soliciting favorable reviews. RAVPower’s removal comes just one month after Amazon kicked Aukey and Mpow from its marketplace for what may be the same violation. Read This Article on Review Ge
Take a Look Inside Google's First Permanent Physical Store
45How-To Geek / 12h
New York City is now home to Google’s first permanent physical store, and it’ll be open for business on Thursday, June 17. Though the company has hosted multiple pop-up stores in the past, now customers will have a place to call Google Home. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Amazon Is Offering Popular Prime Video Channels for $1 Each
200+How-To Geek / 12h
Prime Day is just around the corner, and we’ve already come across a few early Prime Day deals on smart home supplies and tablets. But today’s deal is a real doozy—Amazon is offering all of its Prime Video Channels for a $1 each. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Astronomers Found An Enormous Rotating Structure in Space
200+How-To Geek / 12h
A new scientific study found that tendrils of galaxies measuring several hundred light-years long are the largest known spinning object in our universe. These cosmic filaments are composed of multiple galaxies, making them—if you can wrap your mind around that—incredibly large. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Honor 50 Series Unveiled with Google Apps Support and 108MP Cameras
21How-To Geek / 12h
Today Honor unveiled three new phones in the Honor 50 series, all of which will have Google apps support. These phones have a unique design, big cameras around the back, with one being 108 megapixels, high refresh rate screens, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Here's Why Your Dog Always Steals Your Spot
How-To Geek / 12h
If you have a dog, you’re probably familiar with the routine: You get up to grab a fresh drink while watching Netflix or hop out of bed and into the shower to start your day, and when you get back, your furry friend is in your spot. Why? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Disney+ Won't Launch a Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan
48How-To Geek / 12h
Disney+ launched at the attractive price of just $7 a month, and despite a $1 price hike, it’s still one of the most affordable streaming services available today. That may explain why, at a recent conference, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stated that the streaming service won’t offer a cheaper ad-supported plan anytime soon. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Mobvoi Launches $200 TicWatch E3, One of the Most Powerful Wear OS Devices Yet
100+How-To Geek / 12h
At just $200, the new TicWatch E3 is a fairly affordable smartwatch. Yet it’s also one of the most powerful Wear OS devices to date, as it’s the second smartwatch to run on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor (Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3 was the first). If you’re shopping for a Wear OS device today, the TicWatch E3 looks like a no-brainer … sort of. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Xbox One Owners Will Get Next-Gen Games through xCloud
Microsoft Xbox One•
56How-To Geek / 12h
If you still haven’t been able to buy a new Xbox console, don’t fret. Microsoft quietly announced to Xbox One owners that they’ll soon be able to play Xbox Series X and S games on their console via the cloud. So don’t toss out your old console just yet. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Fortnite Concept Royale contest will turn two fan concepts into reality
SlashGear / 12h
Epic has announced a new contest called Fortnite Concept Royale. The new opportunity will result in two ‘exceptional’ fan concepts being turned into actual in-game outfits, giving creators the chance of bringing their idea to a massive audience. In addition to having their concept turned into an outfit, the two winners will both also get cash rewards. Many Fortnite players … Continue reading
Barclays Emirates Credit Cards Offering Big Welcome & Spending Bonuses
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
In 2020, Barclays and Emirates introduced co-branded credit cards in the United States, and they’re surprisingly lucrative. A few months back we saw new increased welcome bonuses launched on these cards, and now there’s also a new spending bonus that can help you earn a higher status tier, for both new and existing cardmembers. In this post I wanted to go over the details. Barclays & Emirates US
Emirates Credit Card 60,000 Mile Offer, And Cardholders Can Spend Towards Elite Status
View from the Wing / 12h
The Emirates credit card in the U.S. has a limited time bonus to earn up to 60,000 miles, and the Emirates cards let you spend towards elite status through end of year. Continue reading ...
United is discounting Skip Waitlist, MileagePlus Upgrade Awards
The Points Guy / 12h
Demand for leisure travel continues to grow by the week — with more Americans getting vaccinated , and the world opening up to U.S. passport holders, I imagine that’s a trend we’ll continue to see over the next couple of months. Like other global airlines, United wants to be in the best possible position to capitalize on that renewed travel interest. United has been quick to expand service throug
The 'Great Dimming' of Betelgeuse was caused by star gases
21Engadget / 12h
Scientists have solved what caused the "Great Dimming" of Betelgeuse.
