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The Flash movie: release date, cast, multiple Batman actors and more explained


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With two Batmen, a Supergirl and the introduction of the multiverse, The Flash movie is set to reinvent the DC Extended Universe.

Electric cars have much lower life cycle emissions, new study confirms


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100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / If we're serious about decarbonizing, the internal combustion engine has to go by 2030-2035, according to a new study. (credit: Reinhard Krull/EyeEm/Getty Images) If you listen to electric vehicle naysayers, switching to EVs is pointless because even if the cars are vastly more efficient than ones that use internal combustion engines—and they are—that doesn't take into account the amoun

Gravity bends and tugs at dueling galaxies in NASA's vivid new Hubble pic


88Mashable / 6h
In the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies (a collection of wild, wondrous galaxies) is a stretched, distorted cosmic object, known as "Arp 195." The trusty Hubble Space Telescope recently captured a vivid shot of this weird place in the universe, which is actually three galaxies in a "gravitational tug-of-war," explained NASA. "Galactic siblings fight, too," the space agency tweeted . The image shows an


‘Our job is on the line every 6 months’ — Inside the pilot’s simulator check


The Points Guy / 8min
As athletes currently competing at the Olympics in Tokyo will no doubt agree, if you don’t practice a skill, your ability will slowly decline. It’s why they put in hours of training every single day to ensure that they are at the very top of their game when it comes to competition day. This mantra is the same with any skill, be it archery, playing a musical instrument or flying an aircraft. As a

11 best spy movies on Netflix


Mashable / 10min
Spy movies offer a special brand of excitement. Dashing agents strut into high-stakes scenarios, race through exotic locations, and tumble into sexy alliances, taking audiences along for every vicarious thrill. Eye-popping gadgetry, heart-racing action sequences, and mind-bending twists are all to be expected, yet are nonetheless enthralling. Even across these standards, the spy movie can take fo

Knights of Sidonia Animated Feature Film Headed to Theaters


Gizmodo / 11min
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train movie was a huge box office hit for the entertainment company and streaming service Funimation. Riding high on the success of that, the company is set to release another animated film, Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars , based on the manga from Tsutomu Nihei. Read more...

People first drove on the Moon 50 years ago today


Engadget / 23min
NASA just celebrated another major moment in the history of Moon exploration. The New York Times noted that July 31st, 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Roving Vehicle's first outing — and the first time people drove on the Moon. Apollo 15 astronauts Dave Scott and Jim Irwin took the car on a stint to collect samples and explore the lunar surface more effectively than they could on foo

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Music, Arts & Literature / 34min
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From The Cat in History, Legend and Art by Anne Marks, 1909. Japan and Japanese art of old: see my Japan gallery . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy

How The Big Changes To The Platinum Card Is Doing For American Express So Far


View from the Wing / 37min
During the American Express second quarter earnings call, CEO Steve Squeri discussed the Platinum Card® from American Express, its new benefits, and the increase in its annual fee. Continue reading ...

How to watch Can vs Wood: live stream boxing WBA Featherweight title fight


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The WBA World featherweight title is on the line in Essex. Here's your guide to getting a Xu Can vs Leigh Wood live stream, plus the fight time and full card.

Reminder: Banned content of all kinds is still thriving on social platforms


Mashable / 1h
It's a tale as old as the internet. Social platforms like Facebook and YouTube continue rolling out content moderation tools meant to keep harmful content like hate speech, misinformation, and incitements to violence off their platforms. Reports show that users keep successfully posting terrible stuff anyway. The latest example concerns anti-semitic content. There is a rise in anti-semitism aroun

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Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
bibliolectors : tarde lectora de verano (ilustración de Quasimodo )

American extends status for Concierge Key elite members until January 2023


The Points Guy / 1h
In light of recent news that Delta Air Lines would be extending elite status for its loyal flyers and U nited would be giving its biggest spenders another year of Global Services perks, American has taken a step in the right direction and has extended ConciergeKey members’ status through Jan. 2023. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Although

Rivian may build its first international EV factory in the UK


Engadget / 2h
Rivian might not be focused solely on expanding its US production . Sky News sources claim the EV designer is in talks with the British government to build a manufacturing plant near Bristol. The discussions aren't yet in late stages, but the focus is reportedly on production for the vehicles themselves rather than batteries, although there was room for an all-encompassing Tesla-style gigafactory

Space photos show intense drying of California mountains


26Mashable / 2h
The drys are getting drier. NASA satellite photos underscore how snow trends are significantly changing in the Sierra Nevada — the mighty mountain range California heavily relies on for water, which irrigates the Golden State's prosperous growth of fruits and vegetables. Snow and rainfall naturally vary in California, referred to as "boom and bust" cycles. But dry spells have become more frequent

Tomb Raider's Alicia Vikander Has an Update About the Movie Sequel


44Gizmodo / 2h
Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander opens up about the status of Tomb Raider 2. Read more...

Cellebrite: The mysterious phone-hacking company that insists it has nothing to hide


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Cellebrite technology is invaluable to law enforcement agencies worldwide, but attracts plenty of criticism from privacy activists.

Sony sold 10 million PS5 consoles. Don't have it? This is what you're doing wrong


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You'd think that everyone has been able to buy the PS5 given the fact that 10 million consoles have sold as of today. Here's why people are still having problems.

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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
pittipedia : ‘Saint Jerome Reading in the Wilderness’ by Rembrandt van Rijn (1634)

How to Hide Movies & TV from Google TV Continue Watching


How-To Geek / 2h
The Google TV home screen is focused on recommendations and making it easy for you to pick up where you left off. Sometimes, though, the “Continue Watching” row isn’t super helpful. Thankfully, you can remove titles from the row. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

'Clifford' delayed as COVID variant cases threaten Hollywood's comeback


Mashable / 2h
Paramount had planned to release Clifford the Big Red Dog on Sept. 17. Unfortunately, COVID doesn't give a crap about anyone's plans. The fantasy comedy based on Norman Bridwell's classic children's books has been delayed to a to-be-decided date. Multiple outlets report that the change in plans is COVID's fault as cases surge in the United States and elsewhere, fueled by the "Delta" variant of th

Feeling rusty? TPG staffers and readers share their recent travel faux-pas.


The Points Guy / 2h
Even the savviest of travelers feel a bit of rust after a year off from travel, myself included. The other day as I was flying out of Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, I came to the abrupt realization that I was out of practice from the usual airport routine. After my Clear membership catapulted me to the front of the line at security (all good thus far), I arrived at TSA screening

Rickroll video hits a billion views on YouTube as Internet’s most popular prank


SlashGear / 3h
The Internet’s most popular prank, Rickrolling, has driven the official video for Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up to the prestigious 1 billion views milestone. To celebrate the achievement, singer Astley pinned a comment on the video announcing the moment, thanking fans for the “amazing, crazy, wonderful” milestone. Never Gonna Give You Up was uploaded by Rick Astley on … Continue reading


The Oldest Planes Still Flying In Commercial Service


View from the Wing / 3h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
smithsonianlibraries : Two children on a biplane being attacked by a tiger, for some reason, from L.R.S. Henderson’s The Flight brothers (1912). Illustration by Emile A. Nelson. Full text available here .

Why Do Photographers Say Cloudy Days Are the Best for Photography?


How-To Geek / 3h
While normal people love sunny days with bright blue skies, most photographers prefer cloudy or overcast days—at least if they’re planning to shoot some pictures. Let’s explore why. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This Tiny LEGO Bicycle is Fully-Functioning and Ready to Go on a Ride


How-To Geek / 3h
It seems like LEGO bricks can be used to build just about everything these days including, now, a fully-functioning bicycle. Of course, this genius idea came about as a LEGO Ideas submission (from LEGO builder SleepyCow) and now we are drooling over the tiny red bike’s intricately detailed design! Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Mastodon has finally released an official app for iPhone


SlashGear / 3h
Mastodon, the open source social media platform alternative to bigger platforms like Twitter, has finally launched an official app, but only for the iPhone (for now). Mastodon is very similar in appearance to Twitter, though it also allows users to create their own communities in the same way they can on Reddit. The app, which is now live on the … Continue reading

Stop messing with bears in national parks


34Mashable / 3h
In my past life as a park ranger, I've seen people repeatedly approach big animals, the likes of elephant seals and Alaskan brown bears. This is a continued, selfish insult to the lives of wild animals, many of which are already threatened and existing on just preserved pockets of their once bountiful habitat. It's true that many visitors respect wildlife, yet a vibrant strain of ignorance and na

Your vacation guide to La Palma, Canary Islands


The Points Guy / 4h
Often called La Isla Bonita (the beautiful island), La Palma may just be the most stunning of all the seven Canary Islands . The entire island is considered both a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve as well as a Starlight Reserve due to its many stargazing points and clear, unpolluted night skies. And with over 600 miles of hiking trails and windswept black sand beaches , the island is perfect for nature e

Jaws Musical Bruce Set to Hit the Seattle Stage Next Year


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Bruce is the new musical from the Seattle Repertory Theater based on Jaws ’ screenwriter Carl Gottlieb’s memoir The Jaws Log . Read more...

Apple pulls anti-vax social app over misinformation


Engadget / 4h
Mobile app shops are cracking down on one of the higher-profile communities spreading anti-vax misnformation . Bloomberg reports that Apple has removed Unjected, a hybrid social and dating app for the unvaccinated, for "inappropriately" referencing the COVID-19 pandemic's concept and themes. While Unjected bills itself as a place to find others who support "medical autonomy and free speech," soci

Review: The Green Knight weaves a compelling coming-of-age fantasy quest


Ars Technica / 4h
The Green Knight Enlarge / Dev Patel stars as Gawain—nephew to King Arthur and an aspiring knight—in The Green Knight , filmmaker David Lowery's mesmerizing adaptation of the 14th-century anonymous poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight . (credit: A24 ) The tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, immortalized in a 14th-century anonymous poem, is among the most popular of the Arthurian legends, se

fillielitsa:‘‘Escape’‘ by Malika Favre


Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
fillielitsa : ‘‘Escape’‘ by Malika Favre

The pandemic effect is slowing


25TechCrunch / 4h
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by what the weekday Exchange column digs into, but free, and made for your weekend reading. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here . Our work this week kicked off in China , dug into African startup activity , dealt with China once again , took a very deep dive into the Latin American star

5 lessons from Duolingo’s bellwether edtech IPO of the year


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Duolingo landed onto the public markets this week, rallying excitement and attention for the edtech sector and its founder cohort. The language learning business’ stock price soared when it began to trade, even after the unicorn raised its IPO price range , and priced above the raised interval. Duolingo’s IPO proves that public market investors can see the long-term value in a mission-driven, tec

China roundup: Keep down internet upstarts, cultivate hard tech


27TechCrunch / 4h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China roundup , a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. The tech industry in China has had quite a turbulent week. The government is upending its $100 billion private education sector, wiping billions from the market cap of the industry’s most lucrative players. Meanwhile, the assaul

How to Research the History of Your Home


Lifehacker / 4h
Whether you live in an older home, or just appreciate them (and can lose hours scrolling through the Cheap Old Houses Instagram account), you may have looked at a house and wondered about its history: How old it is, who lived and died there, and what other events took place there over the years. Read more...

How to Cancel Your Audible Subscription


How-To Geek / 4h
If you aren’t listening to as many audiobooks as you used to, you might be considering ending your Audible membership. You can’t do this using the app, but we’ll show you how to do it quickly on the Audible website. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Rivian is in talks for a UK factory


SlashGear / 4h
Of all the start-up electric vehicle manufacturers, one of the most anticipated is Rivian. The company has shown off very interesting and appealing SUV and truck models so far that are completely electric. Rivian is backed by Amazon and Ford, among others. A new report is circulating claiming that the electric vehicle maker is in talks with ministers in the … Continue reading

Telegram will let 1,000 people join a video call but it still won't touch revenge porn


Mashable / 4h
Telegram's latest feature would be more exciting if the company actually did more to protect its users, and civilized society. Telegram announced in a Friday blog post that group video calls will now allow up to 1,000 users to join and participate. There's a much smaller limit on the number of participants who can share video from their camera or screen — it's capped at 30 — but as many as 970 ot

All-Electric Aircraft Completes Its First 150-Mile Flight


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How-To Geek / 4h
Joby Aviation hopes to be the first certified eVTOL airline with its small, electric air taxis. To prove their usability, Joby sent one of its eVTOL units on a 150-mile flight, making it the first all-electric aircraft to achieve such a feat. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

US Representative Tried To Board Flight With Gun


100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
In the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) catches thousands of people per year trying to board planes with guns (which is terrifying when you consider how many are probably slipping through, given the TSA’s record on catching weapons ). Well, here’s a rather high profile case of someone trying to board a flight with a gun. Congressman Madison Cawthorn, who represents


DOJ: Hackers behind SolarWinds attacks targeted federal prosecutors


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Engadget / 5h
The perpetrators of the SolarWinds hacks apparently targeted key parts of the American legal system. According to the AP, the Justice Department says hackers targeted federal prosecutors between May 2020 and December 2020. There were 27 US Attorney offices where the intruders compromised at least one email account, officials said. The victims included some of the more prominent federal offices, i

Hilton Says Business Travel Is Mostly Back. No, It’s Not.


View from the Wing / 5h
Hilton’s CFO gave an interview promoting the strength of their hotels by claiming that business travel is already 70% back, and fully recovering now. Can he possibly believe that? Continue reading ...

fravery:Bettina Baldassari, Italian mixed-media artist


Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
fravery : Bettina Baldassari, Italian mixed-media artist

How to Get Better at Promoting Your Small Business on Social Media


Lifehacker / 5h
Whether you’re content with keeping your side hustle on the side or want to turn it into your full-time job, you need customers and a strategy. And you know where the customers are: Scrolling Instagram and sending TikToks to their friends TikToks. But how do you get their attention on social media? Read more...

How to Make Audio Calls with Google Duo


How-To Geek / 5h
Google Duo is one of the easiest video chat apps out there, but it’s not only for video. You can make audio-only calls, too, and the sound quality is much better than a typical phone call’s. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Renting a car in Hawaii with Turo during rental ‘apocalypse’


50The Points Guy / 5h
I just returned from Hawaii and survived the car rental “apocalypse” with the help of a startup car-sharing service called Turo. We’ve written about the service before, but TPG wanted a full review of what it’s like to rent with Turo. And the shortage of car rentals in Hawaii made it the perfect opportunity to test it out. Overall, I can recommend the service, though there are definitely some gro

Scientists complete blood group analysis for Neandertal and Denisovan


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SlashGear / 5h
Researchers have completed blood group analysis for three Neandertals and a single Denisovan. The team that completed the research is from the Anthropologie Bio-Culturelle, Droit, Éthique et Santé research group. Data gathered by the group confirms the hypothesis indicating an African origin, Eurasian dispersal, and interbreeding with early Homo sapiens. Researchers also found evidence of low gen

With help from Google, impersonated Brave.com website pushes malware


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Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Scammers have been caught using a clever sleight of hand to impersonate the website for the Brave browser and using it in Google ads to push malware that takes control of browsers and steals sensitive data. The attack worked by registering the domain xn--brav-yva[.]com, an encoded string that uses what’s known as punycode to represent bravė[.]com, a name that when

Unsung Heroes: A gate agent on his passion for aviation, 72-hour work weeks and how customers can get the VIP treatment


The Points Guy / 5h
The airport experience is so much more than takeoff to landing. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that’s involved in getting your flight moving from point A to point B, and one of these crucial jobs is the airline gate agent. Beyond ticketing to boarding your flight, gate agents ensure that customers have received their seat assignments, monitor jetway doors and assist with customer request

Hitting the Books: Buck Rogers flew so that NASA astronauts could spacewalk


Engadget / 5h
You've all seen the iconic picture of the US astronaut riding gracefully upon his NASA-built MODOK chair. That astronaut was Bruce McCandless II, Houston’s capsule communicator during the moon landing mission, Challenger crew member, and the driving force behind America's ability to conduct operations outside of the stuffy confines of space shuttles and international stations. Without McCandless,

What Is Amex Pay Over Time, And Should You Enroll?


25One Mile at a Time / 6h
Amex’s “Pay Over Time” feature is something that I recommend not using, but which could still be worth signing up for. Let me explain. What is Amex Pay Over Time? Generally speaking, one of the ways that credit card companies make money is through people financing charges. I recommend avoiding financing charges whenever possible, because you’ll usually pay a pretty high interest rate. One interes

Official Trailer for Brand New Cherry Flavor Series Hits the Internet


53Gizmodo / 6h
Netflix dropped the official trailer for the supernatural horror limited series Brand New Cherry Flavor which premieres on the streamer August 13. The show is inspired by a novel of the same name by Todd Grimson and stars Rosa Salazar ( Alita: Battle Angel ), Manny Jacinto ( The Good Place ) , Catherine Keener ( Get Out ),… Read more...

Astronomers investigate the layered atmosphere of a brown dwarf


SlashGear / 6h
In our solar system, Jupiter is the biggest planet of them all. It’s a massive gas giant, many times larger than Earth. Despite how large Jupiter is and its stature as the biggest planet in our solar system, it’s very small compared to some gas giants orbiting other stars. These types of supermassive planets are known as super-Jupiters and can … Continue reading

Why women in tech are so angry all the time


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22Mashable / 6h
This piece is part of an ongoing series exploring what it means to be a woman on the internet. A few months ago, I went to get my mail to discover an unexpected fat tattered envelope with a rubbed-out return address and international stamps. I immediately seized up. My first thought was someone had mailed me anthrax. Once my heart slowed down enough to read the blurred address, I recognized a fri

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The Difference Between Antiperspirant and Deodorant (and How to Know Which to Use)


Lifehacker / 6h
Everyone has their reasons for wearing (or not wearing) deodorant or antiperspirant—whether it’s to avoid sweating, smelling, or giving in to societal norms. But if you’re someone who opts to glide or spray on one of those products, do you know the difference between them? Read more...

How to Delete a Page in Google Docs


How-To Geek / 6h
When editing your Google Docs document, you might find that there’s a page you no longer need (or a blank page at the end) and want to get rid of it. Here are a few tips to get the job done. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Chevrolet COPO Camaro gains a big block option for 2022


SlashGear / 6h
Chevy has announced that for 2022, its COPO Camaro is returning with a big block engine under the hood. For those unfamiliar, the COPO Camaro is a car Chevrolet builds specifically for drag racing that isn’t street legal. In fact, the car is sold as a part and has no VIN making it impossible to register for use on the … Continue reading

This Week in Apps: Instagram restricts teens’ accounts, Elon Musk criticizes App Store fees, Google Play’s new policies


59TechCrunch / 7h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge


Bring your own environment: The future of work


TechCrunch / 7h
Michael Biltz Contributor Michael Biltz is managing director of Accenture Technology Vision , where he leads the enterprise's annual visioning process to focus on how technology will impact the way we work and live. The world has just witnessed one of the fastest work transformations in history. COVID-19 saw businesses send people home en masse, leaning on technology to maintain business as usual

The privacy battle Apple isn’t fighting


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Enlarge (credit: Elena Lacey, Getty Images) For at least a decade, privacy advocates dreamed of a universal, legally enforceable “do not track” setting . Now, at least in the most populous state in the US, that dream has become a reality. So why isn’t Apple—a company that increasingly uses privacy as a selling point —helping its customers take advantage of it? When California passed the Californi

5 games I can’t wait to play on Steam Deck


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The Steam Deck already has me giddy with excitement, and I can’t wait to play these five games on Valve’s portable PC.

Fat bear cam gets intense with bear-on-bear mauling


Mashable / 7h
The livestreamed fat bear cams are delightful. But they also reveal a harsh, competitive bear world . On July 19, when many bears gathered at the Brooks River in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve to catch big sockeye salmon at a popular ursine fishing spot, a well-known mother bear attacked another, younger bear. The scene, while not bloody, is intense and lurid, so it comes with a graph

Elite status devalued? What Delta’s second elite status extension, MQM rollover means for elites


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68The Points Guy / 7h
Earlier this week, I reported on Delta being the first U.S. airline to extend elite status through 2022 . Now all members who earned status in 2019, 2020 or 2021 will have Delta elite status through Jan. 31, 2023 — even if they don’t fly a single mile this year. This is excellent news for those who are still traveling less due to the pandemic, but it could have some unforeseen consequences for ne

The Top 30 Vulnerabilities Include Plenty of Usual Suspects


58Wired / 7h
Plus: A sneaky iOS app, a wiper attack in Iran, and more of the week's top security news.

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Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From The Cats’ Arabian Nights by Abby Morton Diaz, 1881.

How Passengers Sneak Luggage Onto Spirit Airlines Flights For Free


View from the Wing / 7h
In the game of airline versus passenger, there's years of experience at 'beating the system'. Continue reading ...

DNA duplication in gymnosperms linked to their origin and evolution


SlashGear / 7h
Plants tend to hoard DNA, not throwing anything out. The extra genes they hold inside can mutate to produce new physical traits. Holding onto the extra genes increases the tempo of evolution for the plants. A new study has found that duplication events such as those have been vitally important throughout the evolutionary history of gymnosperms. Gymnosperms are a diverse … Continue reading

How to Look for a New Job Without Tipping Off Your Boss


Lifehacker / 7h
If you’re looking for a new job, there’s a chance you’re feeling unfulfilled in your current position and you’re so over your boss that instead of bringing this up to them and hoping for a change, you’re ready to jump ship entirely. Read more...

How to Change Your Email Address on Facebook


How-To Geek / 7h
In your Facebook account, you can change your email address at any time and for any reason. You can do this from both the Facebook site and the Facebook mobile app. Today, we’ll show you how easy it is. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Linen Is the Hot New Fabric of the Summer/Eternity


Gizmodo / 7h
Designer Jemma Swatek, who created the brand Lykke Wullf, went to college for environmental studies but later pivoted to fashion design. Now, though, she finds herself considering her environment constantly while making clothes. Read more...

Lions vs South Africa live stream: how to watch second Test match from anywhere


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
British and Irish tourists expecting a strong response from the Springboks. Here's how to get Lions vs South Africa live stream and watch the second rugby Test online - wherever you are.

Credit Cards I Use For Each Major Bonus Category (2021)


55One Mile at a Time / 7h
For the average American, the single best way to maximize travel rewards is to make sure you’re applying for the best credit cards, and using the right credit cards for your daily spending. Having the card that best suits your spending patterns can be the difference between earning a single point per dollar on a purchase, and earning five points per dollar on a purchase. Over the past few years w

Oppo could be working on its own MagSafe-style magnetic charging tech


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Android phone makers are starting to come up with their own accessory ecosystems to rival Apple's MagSafe.

Researchers aim to help protect US Navy divers using AI systems


SlashGear / 8h
A group of researchers, including scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago, were given $725,000 from the US Office of Naval Research to develop an AI system to help protect divers from waterborne bacteria, parasites, and other harmful pathogens. The challenge for divers is that they are sent into all kinds of water as part of their service in the … Continue reading

8 Great YouTube Channels That Create Free Documentaries


How-To Geek / 8h
Documentaries are a great way to learn more about the world, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay a premium to watch them. There are many YouTubers out there producing high-quality documentaries that only cost your time and maybe watching an ad or two. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

PS5 3D Audio is being unleashed on gaming TVs – but will it matter?


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The PS5's Tempest 3D Audio feature is now coming to TV speakers, rather than only being supported on headphones. But will it actually affect you?

The Best and Worst Foods for Composting


Lifehacker / 8h
As proponents of composting (or at least using kitchen scraps as plant food ) we’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks that could improve the process, or (better yet) make it easier. This includes knowing what should—and, just as importantly, what shouldn’t—end up in the compost pile or bin. Read more...


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Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
kvetchlandia : Lou Bernstein Washington Square, New York City 1953

Ted Lasso season 2 episode 2 ending explained: Jamie Tartt’s future revealed


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
TechRadar sits down with actor Phil Dunster to find out more about Ted Lasso season 2 episode 2’s climactic ending.

Luxury Cruise Week at TPG: Our pick for the most spectacular suite at sea


The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: A version of this story was originally posted in December 2020 as part of TPG’s annual TPG Awards. The Regent Suite was named the Best New Cruise Ship Cabin of 2020. Among cruise fans, there’s a saying that there’s no bad cabin on a cruise ship. If you’re lucky enough to find yourself on a cruise, in any sort of cabin — even the smallest, least amenity-filled cabin — it’s all good.

Adidas 3D CMPT limited-edition sunglasses are made with 3D printing


SlashGear / 8h
Adidas has introduced a new limited-edition pair of sunglasses made using additive manufacturing, the industry’s fancy term for 3D printing. The sunglasses have a unique woven appearance and, as you may have guessed given how they were manufactured, they can’t be folded. Only 150 units of these sunglasses will be made available, but only certain people will be allowed to … Continue reading

How to Create a New Branch in GitHub


How-To Geek / 8h
Working directly in the main branch of a GitHub repository is a very dangerous thing, as you stand the risk of pushing buggy code to production. To avoid this, you should create a branch and work in that. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Air Premia Plans Seoul To Los Angeles Flights


100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
A new airline is planning on launching transpacific flights to the United States in 2022. Air Premia plans LAX flights in 2022 Air Premia is a South Korean Airline startup that has just filed with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to request the right to operate flights to the United States. According to the filing, Air Premia hopes to launch flights between Seoul Incheon (ICN)

H.G. Wells’ “World Brain” is now here—what have we learned since?


45Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Between November 1936 and November 1937, H.G. Wells gave a series of lectures in Great Britain, France, and the US about the world's impending problems and how to solve them. The lectures were first published under the title World Brain in 1938, and they are sweeping in scope. Wells argued for rearranging both education and the distribution of knowledge and thought

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: old rivals get ultra-competitive


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Are 2020’s pre-eminent super-phones still worthy picks in 2021? We compare Samsung and Apple's top devices.

Team Liquid's Alienware training facility is out of this world – and more are on the way


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We interviewed Team Liquid's Jason Lucas Luijckx about their new European HQ, the future of esports and more.

Why our hotter climate creates disturbing, extreme torrents of rain


33Mashable / 9h
Climate 101 is a Mashable series that answers provoking and salient questions about Earth’s warming climate. A deadly deluge in China recently trapped passengers on a subway train with water creeping up to their necks . Indeed, on our continually warming planet the rains are growing more extreme , the floods more devastating . Atmospheric scientists know why. When air temperature is warmer the at

vintageadvertising: “The cat comes back,” Shell Oil Company,...


Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
vintageadvertising : “The cat comes back,” Shell Oil Company, July 1946

The Surprising Reason Older People Use The Bathrooms More In Airports


View from the Wing / 9h
Little details matter. When designers get something wrong, people respond, and sometimes in ways you wouldn't expect. Continue reading ...

Why You Should Play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 for Xbox


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How-To Geek / 9h
In 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator launched on Windows and delivered a never-before-seen aviation experience that allows you to fly anywhere on the planet. Fortunately, you no longer need a high-end PC to try it out, as Flight Simulator is finally available on Xbox Series X and S. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How the Jaguar, King of the Forest, Might Save Its Ecosystem


100+Wired / 9h
With a new train line threatening its habitat, the big cat may be the key to protecting this Mexican reserve—and everything else in it.

Savvy Saturday: Maximizing the Saks Fifth Avenue credit on the Amex Platinum (with a partner)


21The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: Some travel cards come with awkward benefits that are difficult to maximize. This article is part of a series that shows you unique/fun/unintended ways to use your credit card benefits. If you’ve got any questions or have an example of a unique way to use a credit card perk, tweet us at @thepointsguy, message us on Facebook , or email us at info@thepointsguy.com . Of my 20+ open ca

Hungary F1 live stream: how to watch Hungarian Grand Prix online from anywhere


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Verstappen's seeking revenge after crashing out at Silverstone. Here's how to watch the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix and live stream F1, no matter where you are in the world today.

These two SIM only deals are the best options around this weekend


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If you're looking to get new SIM only deals this weekend, these options from Smarty and Three are perfect.

Build Your IT and Ethical Hacking Career With These Training Packages


Futurism / 10h
IT careers are taking off, and even careers outside IT are demanding new computer skills, so what better way to jumpstart or boost your career than by earning an IT certification? For a limited time, you can save 60% off these ten courses designed to boost your IT career. Be sure to enter ANNUAL60 at checkout for your Semi-Annual Sale discount! The Complete Oracle Master Class Bundle Created by E

Why e-commerce remains top of the agenda for Fasthosts


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One month into the launch of Fasthosts' e-commerce website builder, the company reveals what's next.


Telegram’s latest massive update includes 1,000-viewer group video calls


SlashGear / 10h
Telegram, the popular messaging app alternative to WhatsApp, has greatly expanded its video calls feature. Among the changes is new support for 1,000-person group video calls, making Telegram a solid alternative to other video chatting apps. In addition, Telegram has also improved video messages, screen sharing, video playback, and more. Telegram has underscored the reason it remains so popular d

London City Airport 1990s Promotional Video (Lol)


91One Mile at a Time / 10h
I love old aviation ads, as it’s always fun to see how the airline industry has changed. Well, if you’re looking for an old aviation-related ad this Saturday morning, look no further. A friend sent me a link to a promotional video put out by London City Airport in the early 1990s ( Londonist wrote about this five years ago). It’s kind of hilarious, kind of interesting, and oh-so-90s. The nearly e

The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Smartphones, Laptops, and Audio


34Wired / 10h
Hunker down at home and block out the real world with these deals on Chromebooks, headphones, and more.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Meditation App


33Wired / 10h
The brain's default mode is set to mind-wandering. Your meditation app can bring you back into the now.

What Is Machine Learning?


How-To Geek / 10h
To learn a skill, we gather knowledge, practice carefully, and monitor our performance. Eventually, we become better at that activity. Machine learning is a technique that allows computers to do just that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

New analysis shows it’s 50% cheaper to generate electricity from renewables


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An energy think tank's research has revealed costs are much lower when compared to the production of fossil fuels

Halo Infinite campaign spoilers have leaked via the technical preview


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Spoilers for Halo Infinite have leaked following the launch of the game’s first technical preview.

Intel’s high-end gaming GPU could launch at CES 2022


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Leak from China suggests that DG2 graphics card will be available to buy next January.

Is this the best 55-inch OLED TV out there?


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If you’re after a 55-inch 4K TV that really pulls out all the stops, the Panasonic JZ2000 may have you sorted.

Boeing’s second Starliner mission to the ISS is a make-or-break moment


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75MIT Technology Review / 11h
December 20, 2019, was supposed to be a landmark moment for the US space program and the US space industry, Boeing in particular. Boeing has been a partner of NASA since the agency’s inception in 1958—the company or those it acquired built the capsules that took Apollo astronauts to the moon and later built the space shuttle, and it helps operate the International Space Station. On that day, Boei

Microsoft Surface Duo 2: Troubled by the past, how much will it evolve


SlashGear / 11h
Foldable smartphones have come of age in the last two years or so but when they started out, the first iterations of almost all makers fell flat on their faces. This is true to the first Surface Duo as well. It was Microsoft’s premier in the Android market alright, but software integration was far from the biggest glitch. The hardware … Continue reading

The oldest Android devices won't be able to use Google sign-ins from September


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25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you're running Android 2.3.7 or older then it's probably time to start thinking about an upgrade.

What my smartwatch taught me about my anxiety


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Stress level indicators and heart rate monitors are commonplace in smartwatches, but we can learn more from the info they provide than meets the eye.

Why do 2021’s smartphones - like the Galaxy Note 21 - keep being delayed or canceled?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
From Covid-19 to chipset shortages, there are a number of reasons why phone releases have been disrupted this year.

The best survival kits to prepare you for all the things you can’t predict


Mashable / 12h
If there's one thing we've learned in recent times, it's that we simply cannot predict what life is going to throw at us. From wild weather events to a worldwide pandemic, it's becoming abundantly clear that we should all try to be a little more self-sufficient these days. After all, mother nature's been pretty angry with us, so it's high time we call in the reinforcements and supply ourselves wi

Snag yourself a VPN subscription on sale this weekend


Mashable / 12h
If you’re looking for a sign to invest in your internet security, this is it: The below VPN subscriptions of every shape and size are on sale for an extra 30% off for a limited time. Regardless of which deal you choose, you’ll be able to enjoy safe, secure browsing and streaming. As of July 31, be sure to enter the code ANNUAL30 at checkout to score the lowest price on the VPN of your choice. Fas

Save up to 67% on a wireless charging station and clear the cord clutter from your life


Mashable / 12h
A cluttered desk can actually make you less productive . So, if your desk space isn't perfectly zen, that could be the reason you keep missing your deadlines. Clean up some of the cord clutter by snagging a wireless charging station. For a limited time, you can get one for up to 67% off. All you have to do is enter the code ANNUAL15 at checkout to get the discounted price. 4-in-1 Versatile Wirele

Keep the kids busy this summer with DIY kits on sale


Mashable / 12h
Summer vacation is here, and it's possible that your kids have... a little too much time on their hands. If you want them to get off their tablets and gaming consoles for once, offer them something that will excite them all the same: an educational DIY kit. Below, you'll find a variety of robot kits and construction kits that will inspire your kids' creativity while school's out. (You can join in

Save on a smart power strip you can control with your voice


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Voice control non-smart devices with this Gosund Smart Power Strip , on sale for 33% off. As of July 31, use code ANNUAL15 to score one for only $12.74. Smart devices go beyond speakers , TVs, and thermostats . These days, you can even make your outlets and power strips smarter. For a limited time, you can snag the Gosund Smart Power Strip for less than $15 and enjoy features like app cont

Save over $100 on this dual camera drone and start snapping pics from the sky


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Create sky-soaring photos and videos with the Ninja Dragon Alpha PRO 4K Wide Angle Dual Camera Drone , on sale for 50% off as of July 31. Use code ANNUAL15 at checkout to score an additional 15% off and get one for only $84.15. If you’ve always wanted a drone, there’s never been a better time to take to the skies. They’re more powerful than ever , with built-in cameras to capture every mom


NASA took its first drive on the moon 50 years ago


40Mashable / 12h
Fifty years ago, NASA astronauts drove on the moon for the first time. If you can believe it, the moon isn't exactly easy to drive on. There are no roads. There's no oxygen. Gravity is weak. Temperatures range from -280 degrees Fahrenheit to a scorching hot 260 degrees. And the dust… The dust is awful. "The lunar environment is just such a horrible, horrible environment when it comes to dust gett

Can Fake Accounts Save the Internet?


32NYT > Technology / 12h
Reconsidering pseudonymity and what it means to “be yourself” online.

Whisper's AI Hearing Aid Adds Support for 5 Android Phones


49How-To Geek / 12h
Whisper’s AI-powered Hearing System, which dynamically adjusts to environments and makes conversations clearer, now works with 5 of the most popular Android phones. This opens the door to wireless phone calls through the Whisper hearing aid, a feature that was once an iPhone exclusive. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Deal Alert: NordicTrack is Running a Stunning Discount on One of Its RW200 Rower


20How-To Geek / 12h
Rowing machines are an increasingly popular way to get in your daily exercise, but they can be terrifyingly expensive. However, NordicTrack is running a spectacular deal for today only on its RW200 Rower, making it the perfect day to pick one up for your home gym. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google Duplex Could Automatically Add You to Restaurant Waitlists


How-To Geek / 12h
Calling a restaurant to ask about its waitlist is a pain in the neck, but in time, Google could handle everything for you. Google is currently testing a new Duplex feature that uses AI to call a restaurant and ask to join the waitlist—on your terms, of course. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Crown season 5: everything we know


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The Crown season 5 may see the Princess Diana storyline through to its tragic conclusion.


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