I Tried to Buy a Car from Carvana and It Was Worse Than Going to a Dealer
500+How-To Geek / 7h
By some stroke of bad luck, both of my cars died simultaneously. One will never run again. The other needed thousands of dollars in repairs. Carvana sounded like the perfect answer to buy a new vehicle while I didn’t have a car. But what started as a good experience turned into a complete nightmare. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
DNA Has Four Bases. Some Viruses Swap in a Fifth
2KWired / 8h
Dozens of viruses don't use the same four nucleotide bases found in all other life. New work shows how this is possible—and perhaps more common than we think.
American Airlines CEO: United And Delta Could Force Us To Put In Seat Back Entertainment
American Airlines United•
74View from the Wing / 2h
Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, told employees on Thursday at a town hall question and answer session, that they'll be watching what United's new plan for seat back video screens - along with Delta's current screens - means for competition. This could force the airline, he says, to install seat back screens again as well. Continue reading ...
The future of sports? There's a robot sinking basketballs at the Tokyo Olympics.
Mashable / 17min
Just a little preview of our robot overlord-ruled dystopian future to darken your Sunday. The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing, as anyone who has the ability to set the TV channel to NBC is no doubt aware. And while the biennial showdown between world-class athletes and the nations they represent is entirely a celebration of human excellence, in 2021 at least one robot is being allowed to have a
I just booked Tailwind’s seaplane flight between Boston and New York. Will the much-awaited service finally launch?
Tailwind Air Boston•
The Points Guy / 31min
A-plane, B-plane, seaplane . A terrible joke. I know, and I’m sorry (not that sorry). I’ve always thought seaplanes were exceptionally cool, ever since I was a little kid in Brooklyn watching them leaving and approaching the East River. There’s just something exceptionally fun about seeing a plane flying low carrying pontoons that are almost as big as the fuselage itself, with the ability to go w
DC's Legends of Tomorrow SDCC 2021 Panel Readies the Bouquet for Sara and Ava's Epic Wedding
Gizmodo / 36min
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is in the middle of season six, which is all about cuddly, terrifying, and occasionally musical aliens causing havoc across the timeline. It started with Gary, who’s secretly been an extraterrestrial this whole time, abducting Sara Lance because she’s the “prime example” of humanity. But you… Read more...
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has flown a total of one mile on Mars
Engadget / 42min
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter just marked an important milestone. Space.com reports that Ingenuity crossed the one-mile mark for total distance flown with its 10th flight on July 24th, when it traveled over the Jezero Crater's "Raised Ridges" area. That may not sound like a lot of flying, but NASA was only planning a few test flights for Ingenuity before expanding the vehicle's role — the robo
The best hotels in Bali of 2021
The Points Guy / 59min
The Indonesian island of Bali is one tourism destination whose reopening we’ve been eagerly awaiting. The opening to foreign travelers has been delayed a couple of times, but when we get the green light, these hotels will be at the top of the list. Bali experienced a hotel boom in the last few years before the pandemic, and while COVID-19 will have disrupted this somewhat, a huge variety of beaut
Three more major cruise lines resume departures as cruising comeback ramps up
Cruise Seattle Alaska•
The Points Guy / 1h
Add Holland America , Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line to the list of cruise brands that finally have restarted departures after a 16-month-long, COVID-19-related hiatus. Holland America resumed operations on Saturday with a single ship sailing out of Seattle, and Princess and Norwegian are resuming operations today — also with single ships sailing out of Seattle and Piraeus, Greece, re
YouTube is more likely to serve problematic videos than useful ones, study (and common sense) finds
Mashable / 1h
Here's a study supported by the objective reality that many of us experience already on YouTube . The streaming video company's recommendation algorithm can sometimes send you on an hours-long video binge so captivating that you never notice the time passing. But according to a study from software nonprofit Mozilla Foundation , trusting the algorithm means you're actually more likely to see video
Tesla Energy Is Reportedly on the Hunt for Mean Social Media Posts About Musk
82Gizmodo / 1h
Tesla’s clean-energy division Tesla Energy has an entire team dedicated to scanning the internet for customer complaints and people badmouthing its CEO Elon Musk, according to a new Insider report . Read more...
Last resort: Stuck on hold trying to reach your airline? Head to the airport.
38The Points Guy / 1h
As airline call times have reached unthinkable levels this summer , I have been trying to figure out how to successfully avoid the long wait times to speak to an agent, and I may have cracked the code. Earlier in the summer, I learned through trial and error that calling early in the morning (so early it could be considered the middle of the night) yields shorter wait times than usual, and textin
How to Use Different Text Size in Each App on iPhone and iPad
How-To Geek / 1h
Ever wanted to adjust the text size on an app without changing all other text on your iPhone or iPad? You can now make app-specific changes to text size, saving your eyes from that unwanted workout. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
These Wearable Cat Ears Waggle with Your Brain Waves
How-To Geek / 1h
Why not? Japanese company Neurowear is crowdfunding a new version of the Necomimi, a pair of motorized cat ears that move based on your brain waves. While you probably won’t catch your boss wearing the Necomimi headset during a Zoom call (although that would be cool), they could become a popular item among livestreamers, cosplayers, and of course, weeaboos. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Paranormal Activity Universe Continues With New Upcoming Movie
Gizmodo / 2h
Paramount Pictures is getting back Paranormal with a new installment in the Paranormal Activity horror franchise. Read more...
Syfy's Day of the Dead Gives SDCC 2021 a First Look at TV's Newest Zombie Tale
Gizmodo / 2h
Even the most diehard horror fan can be forgiven for forgetting (or not even realizing at all) that George A. Romero ’s Day of the Dead is becoming a TV show. It was first announced in February 2020 and, well... a lot has happened since then. But today’s San Diego Comic-Con @ Home panel, featuring the first trailer… Read more...
Tesla channels old school sorority values by policing customers' social media posts
21Mashable / 2h
If you were in a sorority in college, the following scenario will be familiar: You post a cute pic on Instagram, one where you're holding a drink. Maybe it's an ambiguous red solo cup, or a beer bottle partially out of frame. Either way, your sorority's standards board quickly contacts you: "Hey girly! Super cute pic, but could you take it down? It goes against our sorority values. Don't wanna lo
What to pack in case you test positive abroad for COVID-19 and can’t return to the US
The Points Guy / 2h
The world is finally reopening, and the increasing availability of vaccinations has meant that people have been able to start traveling again . Destinations are still limited , and in many cases even vaccinated people must show proof of a negative test before crossing borders. American travelers returning to the United States from abroad have to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they’re all
Steam Deck can limit frame rates to give you longer battery life
92Engadget / 2h
Valve may boast that the Steam Deck will run games well, but you won't have to worry about the handheld PC running games too quickly. As The Verge notes , Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais has revealed that the Steam Deck will include a "built-in" frame rate limiter option that caps performance in return for longer battery life. If you're playing a title that doesn't demand highly responsive visuals,
The best health and wellness spots in Austria
The Points Guy / 3h
Visiting Austria isn’t just about strudel and schnitzels, many flock to Austria’s capital of Vienna and beyond to experience the country’s bountiful wellness offerings. From day spas to gyms to finding a nutritional spot for lunch, we have you covered so you can stay healthy, fit and glowing while visiting this beautiful country. Gyms Intelligent Strength One reviewer on TripAdvisor declared this
How to Use VLC to Stream Videos to Fire TV
How-To Geek / 3h
If you’d like to stream videos from your Windows PC to your TV set with Amazon Fire TV, you can use VLC Media Player to play videos saved on your computer. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Facebook’s Next Target: The Religious Experience
4KNYT > Technology / 3h
The company is intensifying formal partnerships with faith groups across the United States and shaping the future of religious experience.
Crunchyroll Industry's SDCC 2021 Panel Revealed Tons of New Anime Series Debuting This Year
Gizmodo / 3h
For all the anime fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2021 @ Home, Crunchyroll rolled out a lengthy industry panel. Host Tim Lyu shared tons of information about exciting new anime series coming to the Crunchyroll.com site—known for hosting popular titles like Naruto , One Piece , My Hero Academia , and Tokyo Revengers— in the… Read more...
Unsung Heroes: A Ritz-Carlton director of housekeeping on 60-hour work weeks, keeping rooms “surgically clean” and more
74The Points Guy / 3h
How many times have you returned to your hotel room after a day of enjoying a new travel destination (or a tiring work event), relieved to see the sheets pulled tautly across the bed and fresh new towels hanging in the bathroom that you left a mess as you rushed out the door? Those room attendants you catch glimpses of in hotel hallways — pushing their carts as they clean from room to room — are
Best Uses Of American Airlines AAdvantage Miles To/From The US
100+One Mile at a Time / 3h
When it comes to the loyalty programs of the “big three” carriers in the United States, I tend to think that American AAdvantage offers the most value when redeeming miles for international premium cabin travel, both in terms of partner airlines and redemption rates. Of course that could very well change in the future, but I believe that to be the case as of now. Admittedly international travel h
It's LeVar Burton's 'Jeopardy!' week! Here's how you, a lapsed fan, can watch.
96Mashable / 3h
Jeopardy! fans don't need to hear this, but you, a lapsed fan, might: Starting Monday, July 26, LeVar Burton begins his week-long run as the host of the beloved game show. The Reading Rainbow and Star Trek: The Next Generation star joins a lengthy lineup of other public figures — including everyone from CNN's Sanjay Gupta to professional football's Aaron Rodgers — who are vying for the honor of r
New Super Cruise features coming to six 2022 year model GM vehicles
GM Super Cruise 2022•
SlashGear / 3h
Most automakers are working on autonomous and semi-autonomous driving features for vehicles. Autonomous driving is seen as a method of improving safety on the roads and convenience for drivers and passengers. GM calls its semi-autonomous driving system Super Cruise, and it recently announced that it was bringing new Super Cruise capabilities to six additional 2022 year model vehicles. The new … C
Doctor Who's Season 13 SDCC 2021 Trailer Brings in New Friends and New Foes
100+Gizmodo / 3h
It feels like it’s been a lifetime since the Doctor fought off a Dalek invasion of Earth (again) on New Year’s Day, but, thank Gallifrey—err, what’s left of it at the minute —because Doctor Who is finally ready to give us a glimpse of its next adventures. Read more...
How to Jump-Start an Electric Car That has a Dead Battery
Lifehacker / 3h
If you’re new to electric vehicles—or are starting to research options for an upcoming purchase—you may not know that in addition to the high-voltage battery pack that supplies power to the motor, they also use the same 12-volt batteries that gas-powered vehicles do. And, yes, these 12-volt batteries can lose their… Read more...
How to “Cut and Paste” Files on Mac
How-To Geek / 3h
If you’d like to move files or folders from one folder to another on your Mac, you can “cut and paste” them in a method similar to Windows, although it’s not immediately obvious how to do it. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Museum of Pinball to Permanently Close, Auction Off Over 1,100 Games
How-To Geek / 3h
The Museum of Pinball, located in Banning, California, houses one of the largest collections of Pinball machines under one roof. Unfortunately, this amazing wonderland of games is closing its doors for good and will auction off more than 1,100 pinball machines. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
FTX, Cryptocurrency Leader, Moves to Curb High Risk Trades
57NYT > Technology / 4h
The move would reduce the size of the bets that investors can make by lowering the amount of leverage it offers to 20 times from 101 times.
Data-driven iteration helped China’s Genki Forest become a $6B beverage giant in 5 years
China Genki Forest•
62TechCrunch / 4h
Rui Ma Contributor Rui Ma is a partner with 500Startups based in Beijing. More posts by this contributor Working With A Chinese Factory, Hardware Entrepreneur Edition China’s e-commerce and industrial ecosystem is as different from the Western world as its culture. The country took decades to earn its reputation as the Factory of the World, but it now boasts a supply chain and manufacturing abil
Motorola's next Edge flagship phone might drop the curved display
Engadget / 4h
Motorola might soon release a sequel to its flagship Edge phones — albeit without their signature feature. OnLeaks and Pricebaba have shared what they say are CAD-based renders of the standard Edge 20, and Motorola appears to have dropped the highly curved "endless" display in favor of a 6.7-inch flat screen. It would be just another phone on the outside, even if the 120Hz,1080p panel could make
I got this car tech prediction totally wrong (so buy these instead)
SlashGear / 4h
Predicting the future is tough. It’s easy to get caught up in new technology, particularly when it promises to address a common pain point, but sometimes the reality isn’t quite so appealing. That’s just what happened with a new concept car safety tech feature I tried all the way back in 2014, and which is now increasingly commonplace on production … Continue reading
Mars’ massive dust storm in 2018 ended winter early
SlashGear / 4h
Scientists from the Royal Astronomical Society have released a new study investigating a gigantic dust storm that enveloped the entire planet of Mars in 2018. As the dust storm engulfed the entire planet, it destroyed a vortex of cold air around the planet’s south pole, resulting in early spring in the hemisphere. While the dust storm destroyed the cold air … Continue reading
The Blade Runner Comics Panel at SDCC 2021 Talks Building a Universe
Gizmodo / 4h
Titan Comics’ Andrew Sumner, David Leach, Mike Johnson, Kate Perkins, Fernando Dagnino, and Mellow Brown got together at San Diego Comic-Con @ Home to discuss the future of the Blade Runner comics. Read more...
Is Coronavirus Testing For Travel Becoming Shady?
PCR Covid UK Travel•
58One Mile at a Time / 4h
Many countries require a negative coronavirus test for entry. For example, you need a negative test within three days of travel to fly to the United States , regardless of whether or not you’re vaccinated. There are many other destinations with similar policies. I’m not trying to debate the merit of this. Personally I see both sides: On the one hand, it can’t hurt to get tested (well, minus hurti
The U.S women's rugby team abused the cardboard Olympics beds to show us the truth
25Mashable / 4h
No, the Olympic Village beds are not anti-sex. And we have that on the authority of the Team USA women's rugby team, thanks to their creative testing on TikTok . The beds in the Village went viral for being made of cardboard, which was presumed to be less sturdy in a way that would've prevented more than one person in bed from getting up to some frisky business. In reality, the cardboard is just
Are Shrinking Airline Seats Sexist?
Costly Airline Seat•
View from the Wing / 5h
Women have wider hips on average. Men crowd into women's space. Women are less likely to speak up to defend their space. Continue reading ...
How to Reset an Amazon Fire Tablet
How-To Geek / 5h
It’s only a matter of time before a gadget needs a factory reset. Maybe it’s acting up, or maybe you’re giving it to someone else. Whatever the case might be, here’s how factory resets work on an Amazon Fire Tablet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Fortnite adds outfits that can be wrapped like weapons: How to use them
SlashGear / 5h
Epic has announced a big new feature for its battle royale game Fortnite: wrappable outfits. With this new style, players are able to apply their existing and future wraps to their outfits in the same way they can wrap weapons and vehicles. The new ability includes support for wrapping pickaxes and back bling, too. Your existing Fortnite outfits can’t be … Continue reading
Las Vegas police solve an old murder case using record-low volume of DNA
51Engadget / 5h
Las Vegas police appear to have smashed a record while using ancestry to find cold case suspects . BBC News reports that Vegas law enforcement claims to have solved the 1989 murder of 14-year-old Stephanie Isaacson (pictured here) using the smallest known volume of DNA. Investigators sent just 0.12 nanograms of DNA samples, or about 15 cells, to Othram's gene sequencing lab to help find a match.
Chinese satellite reveals global net carbon has reached six gigatons
SlashGear / 5h
A Chinese satellite designed to monitor carbon output around the globe has created what the researchers say is the first global carbon flux map. The satellite is called Tansat and has found that the global net carbon is six gigatons. To put that in perspective, six gigatons is roughly 12 times the mass of all living humans. Researchers say that … Continue reading
Magic: The Gathering's New Dungeons & Dragons Set Was Almost Not Nearly D&D Enough
Gizmodo / 5h
This week saw the release of a Magic crossover literally decades in the making: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms , the collectible card game’s first major crossover with its gaming sibling Dungeons & Dragons . But the long road to what might feel like an inevitability to fans, since the two gaming legends were brought… Read more...
Apple rumored to be working on a new external display with its own A13 chip
Apple Pro New Display•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The word on the Apple street is that another Apple display is on the way, and it could have some impressive tech on board.
The Nintendo Switch OLED is disappointing, but why are you surprised?
Nintendo Switch OLED•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Details on the Nintendo Switch OLED have been disappointing, but we shouldn’t be remotely surprised at the lack of hardware upgrades.
Aria’s Sky Suites are the top of Vegas luxury, but are they worth the steep cost?
68The Points Guy / 5h
Want to live like a VIP for a few days? You can do it in Las Vegas — for the right price. With about 150,000 hotel rooms, countless nightclubs and tons of entertainment options, there are plenty of ways to live large in Sin City. On a recent trip, I decided to stay at the Aria, an MGM property located in the heart of The Strip. Instead of a regular room, though, I was tasked with splurging for th
Use This Free App to Create a Shareable Travel Journal With Minimal Effort
Lifehacker / 5h
When you’re finally on your long-awaited (and likely previously canceled) vacation, you may face a conundrum. On the one hand, you want to document your trip—both for yourself, and so your friends and family can see and enjoy your travels. Read more...
How to Create and Assign Tasks in Google Chat
How-To Geek / 5h
Google continues to add collaboration tools to its Chat app that make it more appealing to companies and teams. One such feature is the ability to create and assign tasks. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Researchers use silicone wristbands to measure air quality
SlashGear / 5h
There are all sorts of cheap silicone wristbands that people buy and wear today for style and to support various causes. Recently, scientists at Texas A&M University School of Public Health conducted a study and found that inexpensive devices like silicone wristbands can be used to yield qualitative air quality data. Researchers believe that type of data is particularly important … Continue readi
Disinformation for Hire, a Shadow Industry, Is Quietly Booming
200+NYT > Technology / 6h
Back-alley firms meddle in elections and promote falsehoods on behalf of clients who can claim deniability, escalating our era of unreality.
How to take stunning long exposure photos on your iPhone
Mashable / 6h
As long as you can take Live photos with your iPhone you can turn standard snapshots into artsy long exposure shots. Every iPhone since the 6s has had the ability to take "Live" photos through Apple's built-in camera. As long as you have the "Live" setting turned on, long exposure stills are only a few taps away. First, turn on Live photos . Take Live photos with the button with concentric and da
'The Walking Dead' goes big and brutal in the first trailer for its final season
Mashable / 6h
I stopped watching The Walking Dead ages ago, but for all of you who have kept up here's your first proper look at Season 11. The coming season marks the last ride for the series adapted from Robert Kirkman's hit comic book series, which itself ended in 2019. I have no idea what's happening in any of this. Who are half of these characters even? Why are there stormtroopers? AMC's three-minute look
How to add and easily switch between accounts on TikTok
Mashable / 6h
Are you a Super Influencer who has multiple TikTok accounts? Or perhaps you're a creator who likes to keep multiple accounts for different kinds of content? Or maybe you let a friend sign into their account on your phone and now you need to be able to switch back? Whatever the reason, you're here because you need to switch from one TikTok account to another and you don't know how. Rest assured, t
How to Tell a Friend Their Partner Sucks
Lifehacker / 6h
Is your best friend dating an asshole? At some point, your best friend is gonna date an asshole. These are the facts, unless you’re extremely lucky, and these facts suck. It hurts to see someone you care about dating someone who is terrible, especially if they don’t see that yet. Read more...
Check out the 2+2 Chevrolet Corvette that never was
SlashGear / 6h
The 60s was an iconic era in the automotive realm in the United States, with some incredibly popular cars getting their start then Vehicles like the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, and Dodge Charger, to name a few. Sometimes it takes one vehicle to change the industry and spawn many similar products from the other automakers. Case in point … Continue reading
How to watch Mountain Biking at Olympics 2020: key dates, free live stream and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Want to watch a mountain biking at Olympics 2020 live stream? Follow our handy guide to watch events for free
Marriott Eliminates Discount For Federal Government Employees
View from the Wing / 6h
R.I.P. Federal Leisure Rate. Marriott no longer needs to incentivize federal workers to stay the weekend with discounts. Continue reading ...
Sweet Spot Sunday: How to fly to Hawaii for just 35,000 miles round-trip
The Points Guy / 7h
TPG senior news editor Clint Henderson recently described his third pandemic-era trip to Hawaii as “easy, breezy, beautiful.” If you’ve also got Hawaii on your mind — and just about any transferrable currency in your pocket — you can use today’s domestic award sweet spot to fly to Hawaii on Delta-operated flights. In this guide, I’ll describe how to leverage the Air France/KLM Flying Blue program
How to Appear Offline on Xbox Series X|S
How-To Geek / 7h
If you’d rather not let your friends see whether you’re online on the Xbox Series X|S, then you should hide your online status. To help you with that, we’ll show you how to appear offline on your Xbox. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Pyramid-sized asteroid to pass by the Earth today
SlashGear / 7h
Most people are probably familiar with the pyramids in Egypt, particularly the largest known as the Great Pyramid of Giza. An asteroid about the size of that pyramid will pass by the Earth today with no chance of impact. The asteroid is called 2008 GO20, and it will fly by the Earth on July 25, 2021. It’s approximately 400 feet … Continue reading
How to adopt a pet ethically
Mashable / 7h
If you're reading this, you probably have the best intentions about adding a furry companion to your family and you've started to prepare. Keeping up with rabies and other requisite shots, check. Grooming tools, check. Endless number of fluffy toys for your fur baby to rip to shreds, check. Dog walker research, check. What you may not know, however, is that some of the most important decisions ha
Red planet has a big core, complex crust
Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Some seismic waves bounce off Mars' core before reaching the InSight lander. (credit: Chris Bickel / Science ) We've learned a lot about our planet's interior simply by tracking how the seismic energy released by earthquakes moves through or reflects off the different layers present beneath Earth's surface. For over a Martian year, we've had a seismograph on Mars in the hope that it wou
London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles live stream for free: how to watch The Hundred 2021 online
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The two London-based franchises clash at Lord's. Here's how to watch the London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles online and get a The Hundred live stream - with free options explained in full.
Intel warns of CPU stock shortages in near future
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
When Alder Lake arrives, if 12th-gen CPUs are as good as rumors suggest, could supply issues be a concern?
How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password
Wi-Fi iPhone 6 FragAttacks•
34Wired / 7h
Help your guests connect to your network without typing a thing.
How to Survive a Multigenerational Family Vacation
Lifehacker / 7h
After spending so much time apart thanks to COVID travel restrictions, this summer’s family reunions have taken on new meaning. In some cases, families have decided to take these reunions on the road, and make it a multigenerational family vacation. Read more...
Will they take the throne? New York-JFK restrooms are finalists for America’s Best Restroom
47The Points Guy / 7h
Cleanliness is without a doubt at the top of travelers’ minds right now. So it’s encouraging to learn that the renovated restrooms in Terminal 4 at New York-JFK are among the finalists for the 2021 America’s Best Restroom contest. The Cintas-sponsored contest, now in its 20th year, celebrates innovative and hygienic public restrooms across the country. And JFK’s new set of loos on the east side o
How to Cancel Tinder Gold
How-To Geek / 7h
If you’ve finally found your soulmate, you might want to cancel your Tinder Gold subscription. Regardless of how you subscribed, we’ll show you how to cancel using the Tinder website and Tinder mobile apps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Netflix Fear Street blooper reel gives behind-the-scenes look at trilogy
SlashGear / 8h
Netflix tried (and largely succeeded) to make its own summer movie event with a trilogy of teen-focused horror flicks based on the old Fear Street books. During the Comic-Con@Home event, the streaming service released a blooper reel from the set, giving fans a look at the comedic mistakes that plagued the scary series. Today is the last day of Comic-Con@Home, … Continue reading
Dread Pirate Roberts escaped development hell: Making Silk Road work as a film
Ars Technica / 8h
Trailer for Silk Road . In the last decade or so of Ars, two pre-COVID news stories stand out to me as the "biggest"—the kind of stuff that captivates a general audience in the moment and will attract the eyes of Hollywood eventually. The first one happened back in 2013, when former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked classified documents that showed the US had a secret surveillance program up a
Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: which phone has smarter compromises?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google and Samsung take alternative routes to affordable flagship mastery
How to buy a gimbal: 6 steps to smooth video from your camera or phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Gimbals remove the shake from videos and take your social content to the next level. But how do you decide which one to buy?
2022 Is The Perfect Opportunity For Hyatt To Impove Its Concierge Program
View from the Wing / 8h
Hyatt's dedicated concierge program is much easier to qualify for than Marriott's. Yet there will likely be far fewer members qualifying for a concierge in 2022. That's the perfect time to amp up the service in ways it was originally envisioned, and the current Hyatt leadership is well-positioned to drive this. Continue reading ...
What Is a Chiplet?
How-To Geek / 8h
You might have heard your computer processor referred to as the “brain” of your computer. Similar to your brain’s multiple lobes, modern processors contain multiple chips, called chiplets, rather than a single “monolithic” chip. So what are chiplets, and why are they so common? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Sony leaks PS Plus August 2021 games and they include cartoon zombies
August PlayStation•
SlashGear / 9h
Sony accidentally leaked its PlayStation Plus game lineup for August 2021, and though the company has already deleted its premature posting, the Internet managed to grab all of the details. The lineup includes three games, according to the leak, only one of which is notable…and it involves cartoon zombies. Every month, Sony offers a few games for free, but only … Continue reading
Venmo gets more private—but it’s still not fully safe
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Venmo, the popular mobile payment service, has redesigned its app. That's normally news you could safely ignore, but this announcement is worth a closer look. In addition to making some navigational tweaks and adding new purchase protections, the PayPal-owned platform is finally shutting down its global social feed, where the app published transactions from people a
Hit the Road With These Travel-Planning Apps and Tricks
37Wired / 9h
Let your phone be your guide. Even default map apps have handy features to help you plan an awesome itinerary.
Trucks Move Past Cars on the Road to Autonomy
54Wired / 9h
Money is pouring into autonomous trucking startups, just as many are souring on the short-term prospects for self-driving cars.
The Steam Deck could finally get me into PC gaming
Valve Steam Deck Switch•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Valve’s Steam Deck could finally let me blow the dust off my PC gaming library.
AirPods 3 tipped to launch alongside the iPhone 13 in September
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Most rumors point to a launch in the second half of 2021 – and the big day could also be iPhone 13 day.
DNA test kits for ancestry: how they work and how to choose the right one for you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Welcome to the world of genetics, algorithms and family history research.
The best PC case in UAE 2021: top cases for your desktop computer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We looked at the best PC cases you can buy in 2021, whether you want a mid- or full-tower desktop, or even a micro-ATX or mini-ITX rig.
What Does YSK Mean, and How Do I Use It?
21How-To Geek / 10h
You might have seen the acronym “YSK” online before, often followed by facts and information. Not sure what it’s supposed to mean? Here’s what it stands for and why you should know about it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 9 Best Small Business Credit Cards (2021)
82One Mile at a Time / 10h
Back in the day, it was rare to see big welcome bonuses or generous rewards structures on small business credit cards. That has changed, and nowadays we’re seeing card issuers place a huge emphasis on business cards. This is obviously an area where they see a lot of opportunity and are hoping to grow market share. That’s great news for consumers, since it means we’re seeing big welcome bonuses, c
Data Centers in an AI and ML driven future
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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The best portable projectors for 2021
SlashGear / 10h
We love the idea of casting a large screen whether it’s to binge-watch a series over the weekend, deliver business presentations during the weekdays, or project photos from the smartphone anytime in between. These conveniences grow manifold with the portable projectors that are mini-sized to fit right into your backpack and transform any surface into a large screen, ideally 100-inch … Continue re
Save 22% on an inflatable massage hot tub you can set up in the yard
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Live the laid-back summer of your dreams with this Costway inflatable massage hot tub , on sale for 22% off. As of July 25, bring one home for $849.99. With the Costway inflatable massage spa , you can transform your backyard into your own personal oasis. Everything you need to set up this hot tub is included with your purchase, including an inflation hose that makes setup a breeze. The te
Get into livestreaming with a gameplay recording tool on sale
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Go full gamer with the Action! Screen and Gameplay Recorder , which is on sale for 66% off. As of July 25, get a lifetime subscription for only $9.99. Action! is a popular screen recorder and piece of gameplay software that helps you record and stream high-quality gameplay footage straight from your PC. After you add your own webcam, you can start recording and streaming the highest-qualit
Treat your furry friend with dog grooming accessories on sale
Mashable / 11h
At-home grooming can be quite a hassle, but it can save you a lot of money — and give you some quality time with your furry BFF. You already splurge on toys and clothes for your pet, so why not grooming supplies , too? If you want to invest in grooming equipment for your canine companion, here's some from BOSHEL on sale as of July 25. BOSHEL Pet Nail Clippers These nail clippers have an angled se
Grow a flourishing garden with Gardenuity kits on sale
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Spruce up your space with an Outdoor Container Herb Garden or a Desktop Garden Bamboo Planter , on sale for $104.99 and $71.99, respectively, as of July 25. Gardenuity curates garden kits with everything you need to grow a delightful garden, even if you have very little — or zero — outdoor space. If you have a patio, porch, or balcony to work with, these Outdoor Container Herb Gardens can
Gain the tech skills you'd need to become a software engineer at Google for under $40
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Start setting yourself up for a career in software engineering with the 2021 Google Software Engineering Manager Prep Bundle . As of July 25, get the 12-course bundle for $39.96. Aspiring to be a software engineer is admirable. Aspiring to be a software engineer at Google is extraordinarily ambitious — but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to achieve. Just like any other dream job, the onl
I loved the iPad Pro's Center Stage camera... until I lost control of it
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The iPad Pro’s face-tracking selfie camera is revolutionary…until it decides someone else is the star.
The First 'Star Trek: Prodigy' Trailer Is For Children and Their Parents
300+How-To Geek / 11h
Paramount+ might not be worth the price right now, but that could change soon. New seasons of Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Lower Decks are on the way, and now the first trailer for Star Trek: Prodigy just dropped. And as short as the trailer is, it should excite children and parents alike. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
