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Flight Attendant Pays $1071 To Replace Teeth Of Woman Who Cleans Charlotte Airport Bathroom


500+View from the Wing / 7h
This is an incredibly heartwarming story. Prieska Outland came upon a woman cleaning one of the bathrooms at the Charlotte airport. The woman was distraught. They to talking and beneath her mask were four missing teeth, and she was saving up to have them replaced. She had just 4% of the money she needed. And Ms. Outland verified the story, and paid the rest to the dentist to have it done. Continu

Facebook to require vaccinations for employees returning to its U.S. offices


31Mashable / 20min
Big tech is finally taking a stance on vaccinations. On Wednesday, Facebook said it would require employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations before returning to work in Facebook offices. This is a reversal from its December 2020 policies which would encourage, but not require, Covid-19 vaccines for in-office work. “As our offices reopen, we will be requiring anyone coming to work at any of our US

Nevada reimposes indoor mask mandate in Las Vegas


1KThe Points Guy / 9h
The much-ballyhooed Vegas comeback has run into another obstacle , as the state of Nevada is reinstating its indoor mask mandate for everyone in an effort to containing the spread of COVID-19 . Governor Steve Sisolak issued an emergency directive on Tuesday, requiring face masks be worn indoors in public places by everyone — vaccinated or not — in 12 of Nevada’s 17 counties that show high rates o

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5 secrets to getting a luxury cruise for less


The Points Guy / 6min
Luxury cruises range in price from expensive to outrageously expensive. But the value of high-end ships is clear: for the money, you get more fare inclusions, nicer accommodations, upscale dining and higher space-to-passenger and crew-to-passenger ratios than on big, mass-market ships. Still, sometimes you want the luxe for less. You’ll never find a cheap luxury cruise, but you can find sailings

Star Wars: The High Republic's Most Interesting Jedi Embraces His Failings


Gizmodo / 8min
Star Wars ’ High Republic era is meant to be defined by the apex of institutions that we have, for most of Star Wars ’ recent storytelling (cinematic or otherwise), seen in great decline. The Skywalker Saga laid the frayed Republic low twice, and the Jedi Order was all but stamped out, with only the hints of its return… Read more...

Avelo Air Adds Four Unique Routes From Burbank


One Mile at a Time / 15min
Avelo Airlines is the startup that launched operations out of its Burbank base in April 2021 (the airline also plans to open a New Haven base in the coming months). It’s the second newest airline in the United States, after Breeze Airways . Well, the airline has just announced four new routes, which sure are interesting… Avelo’s Burbank expansion Avelo Airlines has revealed that it will launch fo

This robot made a 100,000-domino 'Super Mario Bros.' mural in 24 hours


Engadget / 17min
A new robot known as the Dominator has set a Guinness World Record for placing 100,000 dominos in just over 24 hours. Created by YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober, the Dominator is the result of more than five years of work. Rober had help from two freshmen from Stanford University and a Bay Area software engineer in creating the googly-eyed robot . The group programmed more than 14,00

Intel 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs are due in 2021, but not for everybody – here’s why


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Intel may only release part of its upcoming 12th Gen Alder Lake lineup this year, with the rest appearing at CES 2022.

Facebook will require employees to be vaccinated before returning to campus


TechCrunch / 20min
Earlier today, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the company will require employees to be vaccinated before returning to work on-site. It was part of a larger letter sent to Google/Alphabet staff that also noted the company will be extending its work-from-home policy through October 18, as the Covid-19 Delta variant continues to sweep through the global population. In a message to TechCrunc

The IOC loosened its social media rules, and now Olympians are TikTok stars


Mashable / 20min
Olympic athletes are finding unexpected celebrity status during the 2020 Tokyo Games not as gold medalists, but as TikTok stars. Without the strict social media guidelines of the 2016 Rio Games , Olympians are allowed to make more entertaining content. I, for one, keep forgetting to watch the Olympics. I'm perpetually behind on which teams are competing, what events are taking place on each day,

Emergency Windows 10 patch fixes printing woes


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
Microsoft's new out-of-band update for Windows 10 fixes printer issues introduced in July's Patch Tuesday updates.

Tiny Neuralink Rival Wins Race for Approval To Test Brain Implant in Humans


21Futurism / 27min
On Wednesday, a small neurotech startup called Synchron was granted regulatory approval by the FDA to start testing out its brain implant on human volunteers. The news puts the upstart Synchron way ahead of rival companies in the industry, including Elon Musk’s lavishly-funded Neuralink, which has yet to make the jump from experimenting on animals to humans. With that go-ahead, Synchron announced

In a Bizarre Twist, Astronomers Detect Light Coming From Behind Black Hole


300+Futurism / 27min
Back Entrance A team of scientists detected a series of bright flares of X-ray light coming from one of the least expected places: behind a supermassive black hole. “Any light that goes into that black hole doesn’t come out, so we shouldn’t be able to see anything that’s behind the black hole,” said Stanford University astrophysicist Dan Wilkins, lead author of a paper about the research publishe

After American Airlines Pilot Sleeps In A Hotel’s Lobby, Pilots Told Not To Fly Without Confirmed Rooms


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View from the Wing / 32min
Earlier I covered the American Airlines flight attendants who were stuck sleeping at the airport because they weren't provided a hotel room for their layover. In it, I mentioned that the grievance filed by the flight attendants union indicated pilots were having similar problems with the airline's accommodations (and ground transportation) providers. American's pilots also filed a grievance. Whil

17 of our favorite hotels in London


The Points Guy / 34min
After many weeks of anticipation, England is opening its borders — without a mandatory quarantine — to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and the EU. The new policy takes effect as of 4 a.m. local time on Aug. 2 and signals a boost for the tourism industry in the country, which has been battered by prolonged COVID-19-related border closures. Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for m

Americans can now visit 105 countries and territories — here’s the complete list


The Points Guy / 34min
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information and will be updated often. The United States is finally inching toward normalcy after one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world, with more than 34.6 million cases and 611,414 deaths as of July 28, 2021, according to Johns Hopkins University . As cases decline and the vaccine push continues, travelers are seeing a meas

Analysis of 100 million tweets finds sources behind early pandemic fake news


SlashGear / 40min
An analysis of more than 100 million tweets published in the early months of the pandemic reveals the sources of misinformation and disinformation that have since plagued society and driven mistrust in the COVID-19 vaccines. Misguided medical professionals, conspiracy theorists, and fact-checking the wrong people were all cited as contributing factors. The new study comes from the University of C

Facebook warns of ‘headwinds’ to its ad business from regulators and Apple


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27TechCrunch / 44min
Facebook posted its second quarter earnings Wednesday, beating expectations with $29 billion in revenue. The world’s biggest social media company was expected to report $27.8 billion in revenue for the quarter, a 50 percent increase from the same period in 2020. Facebook reported earnings per share of $3.61, which also bested expectations . The company’s revenue was $18.6 billion in the same quar

Ashirase, a Honda incubation, reveals advanced walking assistance system for visually impaired


TechCrunch / 44min
Globally, 225 million people are estimated to suffer from moderate or severe visual impairments, and 49.1 million are blind, according to 2020 data from the Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science journal . A Japanese startup that was incubated at Honda Motor Company’s business creation program hopes to make navigating the world easier and safer for the visually impaired. Ashirase, which d

Xbox Series X|S break console records in Microsoft’s Q4 2021 earnings report


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SlashGear / 54min
With its most recent financial results, Microsoft is giving us an update on how well the Xbox Series X|S are selling. Of course, Microsoft stopped reporting exact Xbox sales numbers partway through the previous generation, and while it doesn’t look like the company will start reporting specifics in this new generation, it is still nonetheless sharing big milestones for its … Continue reading

Experimental Male Birth Control Is Magnets That Heat Up Your Testicles


100+Futurism / 56min
A team of scientists from China’s Nantong University just completed animal tests for an interesting new approach to male birth control — but you probably won’t enjoy hearing how they got there. The one-simple-trick involved injecting mice with magnetic nanomaterials, using external magnets to guide the particles into their testicles, and then using another magnetic field to heat their you-know-wh

Former eBay Manager Caught In Deranged Cyberstalking Scandal Gets 18 Months in Prison


Gizmodo / 56min
A former eBay security manager has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after helping to orchestrate a batshit insane plot to terrorize a Massachusetts couple who occasionally criticized the company in their newsletter. Read more...


The Lord of the Rings Studio Wanted to Kill Off One of the Hobbits


53Gizmodo / 1h
Although Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings saga makes many tweaks in bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to the big screen, it is by and large a faithful adaptation. But pressure from the studio in one weird way would’ve taken it down a very different path: a bit of halfling havoc . Read more...

What Is a Deload, and When Do You Need One?


Lifehacker / 1h
Even among professional athletes, nobody works out at 100% effort every single week. There are times to rest and recover, often for a week or more, and you and I can apply this principle to our routines, as well. Read more...

Egyptian ride-sharing company Swvl plans to go public in a $1.5B SPAC merger


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48TechCrunch / 1h
Cairo and Dubai-based ride-sharing company Swvl plans to go public in a merger with special purpose acquisition company Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital, Swvl said Tuesday . The deal will see Swvl valued at roughly $1.5 billion. Swvl was founded by Mostafa Kandil, Mahmoud Nouh and Ahmed Sabbah in 2017. The trio started the company as a bus-hailing service in Egypt and other ride-sharing services in

Avelo is adding 4 new West Coast routes in latest network update


The Points Guy / 1h
Avelo Airlines, one of America’s newest startup carriers, is making another route-map adjustment. This time, Avelo isn’t cutting any of its existing flights. Rather, it’s adding four new destinations, all of which are designed to connect Burbank and the greater Los Angeles metro area with nearby cities that boast plenty of leisure activities. To kick off the growth, the airline is adding flights

Freaky ‘Penis Snakes’ Have Finally Made It to the U.S., and of Course They Chose Florida


100+Gizmodo / 1h
DNA analysis confirms that an eel-like creature pulled from a Florida canal two years ago is a caecilian, otherwise known as the “ penis snake .” The same canal has since yielded several other specimens, leading to concerns that the non-native amphibian has taken root in the United States. Read more...

Microsoft Flight Simulator’s new PC boosts: Yes, the VR mode is finally good


Ars Technica / 1h
Anyone who has played a flight simulator knows that screen real estate is critical. Your average 16:9 TV or monitor is fine for most video games, but flight simulators are all about the spatial awareness of sitting in a cockpit, peeking at a massive console of virtualized buttons and screens, and having your midair view framed by a plane's windshields and windows. A wider monitor is better for th

Earn 60k bonus miles: Capital One Venture Rewards credit card review


The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with current information. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card overview The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has continued to innovate by attracting new customers and rewarding existing ones. The card effortlessly blends fixed-value redemption with 16 airline and three hotel transfer partners, with many new transfer rates. Plus, a new lucrative

Show Up to Your Next Virtual Meeting As a Pixar Character


Lifehacker / 1h
Listen, we’ve all spent way too much time on video calls in the last year-plus, but we’re hanging on to whatever we can to make our time on Zoom (or Teams, or Google Meet) tolerable, if not a little bit fun. With the Delta variant on the rise , it’s obviously time to turn yourself into a cartoon character. Read more...

Snapchat Snap Map gets “My Places” to track you better


SlashGear / 1h
Supposing you wanted Snapchat to do a better job of telling you where you’ve been and tracking where you’re going, you’re in luck! There’s a feature coming to iOS first (and probably Android second) called Places. You’ll find it appearing in Snapchat with the name “My Places”, ready to roll with the map system already appearing inside the app: Snap … Continue reading

Twitter test makes it loud and clear when you’ve made a mistake


SlashGear / 1h
Twitter has revealed yet another test, this one that makes it very easy to tell when you’ve done something that has jeopardized your account. Those who are part of this test may see a new banner above their account’s feed if they’ve had their account locked or suspended, as well as what the penalty means and how the user can … Continue reading

Indiana Prepares To Test New Roads That Charge Electric Vehicles


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200+Futurism / 1h
Free Charge A German company called Magment has partnered with the Indiana state government and Purdue University to test out new, high tech streets that automatically charge the battery of any electric vehicle outfitted with a special receiver that’s driving down them. The roads rely on magnetic particles mixed into concrete which, when electrified, can transfer power with 95 percent efficiency,

10 documentaries to watch on Netflix if you want to learn something new


40Mashable / 1h
Documentaries offer engaging looks at real-life stories and can often be a great way to better inform yourself about current headlines and broader social issues. That being said, the documentary genre is massive - with so much to choose from, it's easy to get intimidated and not know where to start. That's where streaming services like Netflix come in handy. Netflix's library features a wide vari

Physicists See Light Echoing From Behind a Black Hole for the First Time


Gizmodo / 1h
Astrophysicists have detected light coming from the far side of a black hole, using telescopes to see physics predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity but not yet directly observed. The new findings affirmed ideas about how black holes warp light. Read more...

Activision Blizzard staff walk out over harassment claims


29BBC News - Technology / 1h
Employees of the company behind Call of Duty are angry over allegations of sexism and harassment.

The NBA is working with iHeartMedia to produce over 20 basketball podcasts


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Engadget / 1h
The National Basketball Association is teaming up with iHeartMedia for a significant new push into the podcast market. In all, the two organizations plan to co-produce more than 20 shows together as part of a new multi-year partnership, with the first one to debut sometime this fall. In addition to content devoted to the latest news from the league, analysis and player commentary, it sounds like

The MKT1 interview: Growth marketing in 2021, hiring versus outsourcing and more


TechCrunch / 1h
Emily Kramer and Kathleen Estreich are the founders of of MKT1 , a strategic marketing firm that does much more than just marketing. As we mentioned the last time we spoke with the company, it offers a plethora of services ranging from marketing consulting and organizing recruiting and mentoring workshops to angel syndicate investing. The two founders took to Twitter Spaces on July 20 with TechCr

Once and Future's Next Arc Begins With an Important Reminder: Don't Wake the Fairies


Gizmodo / 2h
We’ve been enamored with Once and Future ’s modern twist on Arthurian fantasy ever since it kicked off and gave us a sweeping tale of magic, terror, and shitty nationalists being thwarted by grandmas with machine guns . But now the series is heading into a new chapter that’s more mystical and dangerous than ever, and… Read more...

Welcome to Cold Borsch Summer


Lifehacker / 2h
Sweaty Season is fully upon us once again, and unfortunately, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon . Turning on the stove may be a dealbreaker, but let’s face it: You can only eat so much salad before you need something more substantial. Read more...

With Delta extending elite status, will American and United follow suit?


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40The Points Guy / 2h
This week, Delta Air Lines made waves among frequent flyers with the promise that elite status would be extended for an entire extra year , matching the airline’s generosity back when the COVID-19 pandemic brought global air travel to a screeching halt in the spring of 2020. Notably, Delta was the first U.S. carrier to announce a status extension then, back in April of last year , and now the car

Israel begins investigation into NSO Group spyware abuse


38MIT Technology Review / 2h
Israeli government officials visited the offices of the hacking company NSO Group on Wednesday to investigate allegations that the firm’s spyware has been used to target activists, politicians, business executives, and journalists, the country’s defense ministry said in a statement today. An investigation published last week by 17 global media organizations claims that phone numbers belonging to


The Lilium electric jet will use batteries manufactured by Germany’s Customcells


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21TechCrunch / 2h
Electric air taxi startup Lilium has tapped German manufacturer Customcells to supply batteries for its flagship seven-seater Lilium Jet. The battery IP is the result of “multiple players,” a Lilium spokesperson told TechCrunch, but the manufacturing will be the sole job of Customcells. While Lilium declined to specify the number of battery systems as part of the agreement, it confirmed that Cust

China Is Building Even More Nuclear Missile Launchers


China Nuclear Silos US•
300+Futurism / 2h
Silo Madness Last month, reports emerged of China constructing 119 identical missile silos in a desert near the city of Yumen in northwest China. Satellite images showed a massive desert expanse pockmarked by individual silos. Now, the Chinese government is digging a second field of an additional 110 silos for launching nuclear missiles, The New York Times reports , a worrying sign that China may

eBay manager imprisoned for harassment of journalists the CEO wanted to “take down”


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Charles O'Rear) A former eBay security manager who pleaded guilty for his role in a cyberstalking conspiracy was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday. Philip Cooke, former senior manager of security operations for eBay's Global Security Team, pleaded guilty in October 2020 to one count of conspiracy to commit cyberstalking and one count of conspiracy to commi

Here’s what that Google Drive “security update” message means


Google Drive Update•
Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Google Drive ) "A security update will be applied to Drive," Google's weird new email reads. A whole bunch of us on the Ars Technica staff got blasted with this last night. If you visit drive.google.com, you'll also see a message saying, "On September 13, 2021, a security update will be applied to some of your files." You can even see a list of the affected files, which have all

NASA is developing a way to 'sail' in space — Future Blink


Mashable / 2h
NASA is developing a "Solar Sail System," which will eliminate the need for rocket propellant in some space missions.

Moment lenses take phone photography to the next level (if you put in the practice)


Mashable / 2h
Mashable's Jennimai Nguyen gets her hands on Moment's telephoto, anamorphic, and fisheye lenses — and puts them to the test while exploring New York City.

Xbox Live Games with Gold serves up some heavy hitters in August


Xbox Gold August 2021•
SlashGear / 2h
It seems that the great minds at Sony and Microsoft were indeed thinking alike today because just as Sony revealed the PlayStation Plus games for August, Microsoft did the same thing for Xbox Live Games with Gold. The Games with Gold lineup is arguably more compelling than the PlayStation Plus lineup for August, as Games with Gold has some very … Continue reading

Toyota Whiffed on EVs. Now It’s Trying to Slow Their Rise


21Wired / 2h
In a bid to protect its investments in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells, the carmaker is lobbying against the transition to electric vehicles.

FDA clears Synchron's brain-computer interface device for human trials


Synchron Elon Musk FDA•
Engadget / 2h
A company that makes an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) has been given the go-ahead by the Food and Drug Administration to run a clinical trial with human patients. Synchron plans to start an early feasibility study of its Stentrode implant later this year at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York with six subjects. The company said it will assess the device's "safety and efficacy in patients

United Now Offers Pre-Order Meals And Drinks In Coach


United Pre Order Snacks•
View from the Wing / 2h
United Airlines now offers pre-order meals, snacks, and drinks in coach starting five days prior to departure. So far this is only available on some flights out of Chicago to 4 markets but will “expand to all flights over 1,500 miles by early fall.” Continue reading ...

James Bond 1963 Aston Martin DB5 hits Rocket League, with classy limits


SlashGear / 2h
Rocket League announced that on July 29, 2021, they’ll have a brand new (old) vehicle available for competitive play. This is the James Bond 1963 Aston Martin DB5, a vehicle that’s made a name for itself in all manner of media, almost to the point that we expect it to do battle against the Batmobile. Per the Rocket League announcement, … Continue reading

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine update has good news for parents of young kids


SlashGear / 2h
Pfizer has published its Q2 2021 financial report, which includes some tidbits about how ongoing efforts are expected to play out in the near future. Among other things, the company brought up its COVID-19 vaccine study involving young children and toddlers, noting that we may only be weeks away from authorization for this age group. Last month, Pfizer kicked off … Continue reading

When Can You Back Out of Buying a Home Without Losing Your Earnest Money?


Lifehacker / 2h
Can you back out of an accepted, signed offer to buy a home? After all, a lot can happen during the closing period in any sale—losing your job, a medical emergency, a divorce—that might require you to change your plans. The good news is, yes, it’s possible to rescind a signed offer—but when you do it will determine… Read more...

Deal alert: Fly to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket for less than $80 round-trip


21The Points Guy / 2h
If you’re planning a trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket, Massachusetts, JetBlue is making the flight there much cheaper with a limited-time fare deal. As first reported by Scott’s Cheap Flights Premium , JetBlue is offering round-trip flights from cities such as Boston and New York to both Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) and Nantucket (ACK) for less than $80 on various dates in September and October.

Score a free month of Extra Crunch with your TC Sessions: SaaS 2021 pass


TechCrunch / 2h
Whether you’re just starting to build your SaaS empire or you’re further along in your journey, you don’t want to miss TC Sessions: SaaS 2021 on October 27. This day-long virtual event, dedicated to the increasingly sophisticated world of software-as-a-service, features some of the sector’s biggest names, plenty of actionable advice and ample opportunity to network for, well, ample opportunities.

Drivers for Elon Musk’s Loop get a script about their ‘great leader’


25TechCrunch / 2h
Drivers for Elon Musk’s underground Loop system in Las Vegas have been instructed to bypass passengers’ questions about how long they have been driving for the company, declare ignorance about crashes, and shut down conversations about Musk himself. Using public records laws, TechCrunch obtained documents that detail daily operations at the Loop, which opened in June to transport attendees around

How to Open the Full Play Store on Google TV


How-To Geek / 2h
One of the quirky things about Google TV—which is different than Android TV—is the Play Store. It’s still present, but Google has integrated it deeply into the home screen. We’ll show you how to open it like normal. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Condor Refreshes Fleet With 16 Airbus A330-900neos


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100+One Mile at a Time / 2h
This is huge news for German aviation… Condor becomes German launch customer for A330-900neo German leisure airline Condor has just placed an order for 16 Airbus A330-900neos. The first plane is expected to join Condor’s fleet in the fall of 2022, while all planes should be delivered by mid-2024. Currently Condor’s long haul fleet consists of 13 Boeing 767-300ERs, which are an average of 26 years

The Nerd's Watch: Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Streaming in August


Gizmodo / 2h
Though a lot of movie theaters are back to full function, the safer option for entertainment remains streaming, and fans who choose to stay home and take advantage are constantly rewarded with tons of new content. At the start of each month , most streamers— Netflix , Hulu, Amazon, Disney+, and HBO Max —do a little… Read more...

PlayStation Plus games for August include a new release for PS4 and PS5


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SlashGear / 2h
August is right around the corner, and that means a new batch of PlayStation Plus games is inbound. Sony today revealed what August’s PlayStation Plus games are, and once again, we’re going to see a game debut on the service. As opposed to previous months, where there has usually been one game that’s exclusive to PS5 in each batch of … Continue reading


Google Voice update gets smart, gives reasons for missed, dropped calls


SlashGear / 2h
A significant update to Google Voice this week added features like “Missed Call Reason” and “Call Drop Reason and Redial.” For users that’ve been working with Google Voice on phones for years, these features could change the game. Imagine being able to see how that call you missed wasn’t because you had your earbuds in and couldn’t hear, but because … Continue reading

Biden warns cyber attacks could lead to a “real shooting war”


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98Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / US President Joe Biden, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo attend a plenary session of a NATO summit at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, on June 14, 2021. (credit: Laurie Dieffembacq | Getty Images ) President Joe Biden has warned that cyberattacks could escalate into a full-blown war as tensions wi

A global index to track the health of tropical rainforests


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Howard Kingsnorth / Getty Images ) We’ve known for decades that tropical rainforests are special. They’re nearly unrivaled in biodiversity, and research has shown that they absorb more carbon dioxide than any other ecosystem. A recent study showed that the tropics sequester four times as much carbon dioxide as temperate and boreal ecosystems combined—and several studies have esti

Free, Instant $250 Amazon Gift Card From Brex


View from the Wing / 3h
This morning I wrote about a 20% transfer bonus from Brex points to miles . I have a stash of 215,000 points thanks to a signup bonus and a Paypal deal - some of the easiest 215,000 points I've ever accrued. As if the Brex deal hadn't been good enough already, I received an email from them today: "Your Amazon Gift Card" Continue reading ...

White House says critical infrastructure firms must shape up on cybersecurity


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Biden administration wants US critical infrastructure companies to take cybersecurity more seriously.

Wishing Harm to Anti-Vaxxers and Climate Deniers Won’t Solve Anything


Gizmodo / 3h
I’ve been noticing a disturbing trend in how people are talking about covid-19. As vaccines have become widely available in the U.S., people are treating the unvaccinated with scorn and anger . Alabama’s Republican Gov. Kay Ivey even went so far as to say “It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the new… Read more...

10 Ways to Eat Cheap, Healthy, and Lazy, According to Reddit


Lifehacker / 3h
When we last visited r/eatcheapandhealthy, we found a treasure trove of cold lunches that are full of veggies and protein and won’t break the bank. Today, we’re taking a look at their best tips for lazy meals , some just as simple as two or three ingredients. “I’m talking about LITERAL one-step (or two-step) meals a… Read more...

6 ways to tell you’ve booked a luxury cruise


The Points Guy / 3h
Cruise lines and travelers who aren’t up on their terminology tend to refer to just about any cruise as luxury. But largely, mainstream vessels from the world’s largest lines don’t fall into the luxury category. Here’s why, along with some of the ways you can determine for yourself which lines are truly high-end. For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter . In Thi

Snapchat adds My Places feature to Snap Map, recommending spots to visit


33TechCrunch / 3h
As more people are venturing out into the world this summer (safely, we hope!), Snapchat wants to make it easier for people to find restaurants, stores, parks and other interesting spots in their neighborhood. Today, Snapchat is starting to roll out the My Places feature on its Snap Map , which connects users with over 30 million businesses. Users can log their favorite spots, send them to friend

Google will require coronavirus vaccines for returning office employees


Google Require Office•
Engadget / 3h
Google will require its employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus before they’re allowed to return to the company’s offices. “Anyone coming to work on our campuses will need to be vaccinated,” CEO Sundar Pichai said in an internal email the company shared on Wednesday. “Getting vaccinated is one of the most important ways to keep ourselves and our communities healthy in the months ahead

The Earth’s Interior Is Sucking Up Huge Amounts of Carbon, Scientists Say


300+Futurism / 3h
Big Suck Our planet is sucking up way more carbon from the atmosphere than previously thought, according to new research. We’re not out of the woods yet, however — though the research could help us make more accurate projections about a drastically changing climate, and even perhaps provide clues about how to artificially remove carbon from the atmosphere and lock it beneath the planet’s surface.

United passengers can now pre-order meals, snacks and drinks on select flights


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49The Points Guy / 3h
In late-2019, United began testing a new meal request tool , letting select travelers make their pick of options up until a day before departure. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, food and beverage offerings were scaled back and we didn’t hear another peep about the new customer-friendly feature — until this week. As of Wednesday, pre-order meals are back on select United flights. And this time the

Amazing Deal: 100K Avios Welcome Bonuses!


One Mile at a Time / 3h
At the beginning of July we saw three fantastic sign-up bonuses introduced on co-branded airline cards. This is a reminder that they’re still going strong, so if you’re eligible and haven’t yet applied, I’d highly recommend doing so. Chase issues co-branded credit cards in the United States for Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Iberia. All three airlines belong to the same airline group (IAG), and

Nier Reincarnation launches on iPhone and Android with a Nier Automata crossover


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Nier Reincarnation, the mobile game set in the same world as Nier Automata and Nier Replicant, has launched on iOS and Android as a free-to-play RPG.

Walmart to sell its e-commerce technologies to other retailers


50TechCrunch / 3h
Walmart’s investments in software and retail technologies it used to transform its business from a brick-and-mortar to one that combines both in-person and online shopping will now be made available to other retailers for the first time, the company announced today. Through a strategic partnership with Adobe, Walmart will integrate access to Walmart’s Marketplace, as well as its various online an

Why I make everyone in my company be the CEO for a day


37TechCrunch / 3h
Ville Houttu Contributor Ville Houttu is the founder and CEO of Vincit USA . Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others. It’s no secret that most tech companies tout their culture as “unique” or “open,” but when you take a closer look, it’s often merely surface level. Yes, you may be dog-friendly or offer unlimited beer on tap, but how are you

Squire, a barbershop tech platform, triples its valuation (again) with Tiger Global


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26TechCrunch / 3h
When co-founders Songe LaRon and Dave Salvant first began barbershop tech platform Squire in 2016, they leaned in: The duo bought a barbershop in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood to see firsthand how the business worked. For one year, the co-founders religiously worked at the shop, now owned by a larger barbershop chain, handling every bit of the business (except cutting hair). Five years lat

BioNTech founder Uğur Şahin and Mayfield’s Ursheet Parikh are coming to Disrupt


21TechCrunch / 3h
It’s hard to argue that any technology company has had a greater impact in the past decade than BioNTech, the mRNA-based therapeutics pioneer behind the world’s most widely-used COVID-19 vaccine. Developed in record time in partnership with Pfizer, thanks to an existing partnership to work on immunization for the common flu, BioNTech’s mRNA inoculation is without a doubt one of the biggest medica

Illustration from “Dolls: A Complete Bibliography,” by Nancie Anne Lutz. Newport Beach,...


Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
Illustration from “Dolls: A Complete Bibliography,” by Nancie Anne Lutz. Newport Beach, CA: The Doll Works, 1981.

The First 150,000 Mile Airline Rewards Card Initial Bonus Offer


View from the Wing / 3h
It's been a dozen years since we first saw a 100,000 mile airline credit card offer. That became the gold standard for Oh My Goodness . We've seen bank cards with bigger offers in their own rewards programs, but I believe this is the first time I've ever seen an airline co-brand card offering 150,000 miles. I've been watching this for over 20 years. Indeed, April 2002 was the first time I'd ever


Avoid Unnecessary Distractions in iOS 15 With 'Notification Summary'


Lifehacker / 3h
Every year, Apple adds new features to the iPhone and iPad operating systems to make notifications a bit more manageable . iOS 15 is no different. This time around, Apple has removed the old Delivery Quietly feature and is replacing it with Notification Summary, which gives you even more control over how and when your… Read more...

How to Set Up Customized Alexa News Flash Briefings


How-To Geek / 3h
Alexa is arguably the greatest news update tool of all time, providing timely news updates on everything from Philadephia Eagle’s scores to national politics. Now, you can enjoy customized Alexa news flash briefings. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Waze's New Pre-Drive Feature Will Spot a Traffic Jam Before You Get On The Road


How-To Geek / 3h
Wouldn’t it be nice to know where all the traffic, accidents, detours, speed traps, and other weird obstacles are before you get into your car? Waze thinks so, and its new Pre-Drive page will show you exactly that, making your morning commute or road trip go a little more smoothly. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Have an Analog Camera? This Raspberry Pi Can Make it Digital


How-To Geek / 3h
Even if you’re a big fan of analog cameras, film is a major expense and inconvenience. But YouTuber befinitiv has found an interesting solution—take a Raspberry Pi Zero, pair it with a 5MP camera module, and shove it inside an old 35mm camera body. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Speck's New AirTag Cases Go Where No AirTag Has Gone Before


100+How-To Geek / 3h
Speck’s new AirTag case collection is making it easier to keep track of your keys and bags while you travel. With new options like carabiners and luggage tags, you can easily attach your AirTags and enjoy the stylish touch the cases add to your gear. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Ecuador Tells Julian Assange His Citizenship Has Been Revoked


Gizmodo / 3h
Julian Assange’s long, contentious relationship with Ecuador is officially over: According to Associated Press , the nation has chosen to revoke his citizenship effective immediately. Read more...

What do critics think of 'The Suicide Squad'?


The Suicide Squad Gunn•
Mashable / 3h
Reviews for The Suicide Squad are in, and they are much, much more positive than those for Suicide Squad (2016), which were brutal, to say the least. Critics praised The Suicide Squad for director James Gunn's re-invention of the "Suicide Squad" concept, as well as its gory action and colorful characters. According to the reviews, these positive elements largely overshadow more awkward storytelli

Who should (and who shouldn’t) get the American Express Platinum?


20The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The Platinum Card® from American Express packs a perks punch into its shiny metal shell. Perhaps that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, though, given that it’s among the most expensive (and heaviest ) of the publicly available premium rewards cards . In July 2021, the Amex Platinum was even revamped with several

State attorneys general will appeal dismissal of Facebook antitrust suit


Engadget / 3h
The antitrust lawsuit brought by 48 attorneys general against Facebook isn't dead yet. A federal judge dismissed the suit last month, but the AGs have filed a notice of plan to appeal. “We filed this notice of appeal because we disagree with the court’s decision and must hold Facebook accountable for stifling competition, reducing innovation, and cutting privacy protections,” New York’s attorney

Delroy Lindo Will Spin a Web as Anansi Boys' Mr. Nancy


Gizmodo / 3h
Though Neil Gaiman ’s American Gods and Anansi Boys novels feature some key bits of crossover, Amazon’s upcoming Anansi Boys series is set to reintroduce the world to the trickster god Mr. Nancy. It will also be wholly independent of the character’s depiction in Starz’s American Gods adaptation . Beloved as Orlando… Read more...

Pokemon GO app data bug is back: Check your usage now


SlashGear / 3h
It would appear that the data usage increase bug is back in Pokemon GO in the latest update to the app for BOTH iOS and Android. This wouldn’t be a good thing if it were just one of the two platforms. Both platforms at once means Niantic needs to act on a fix as soon as possible. Pokemon GO updated … Continue reading

Want to work at a Google campus? You’ll need to be vaccinated


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61TechCrunch / 3h
Even for tech companies who create the tools for remote work, returning to the office is proving a major challenge. After early work-from-home recommendations last March, companies like Google eventually closed up shop, requiring employees to take their work home with them. The intervening year and change have been a fraught balancing act for the company (along with most of the world), which bega

Fisker invests in EV charging network Allego’s SPAC merger


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28TechCrunch / 3h
Less than a year after its own SPAC merger, electric vehicle startup Fisker has turned investor to support EV charging company Allego. Fisker is investing $10 million in private-investment-in-public equity (PIPE) funding for the merger of Allego and special purpose acquisition company Spartan Acquisition Corp III. The merger, announced Tuesday, puts Allego at a pro forma equity value of $3.14 bil

20 of the Most Twisted Movie Premises Ever


Lifehacker / 4h
The trailer for Lamb , the forthcoming freaky horror psychodrama from A24 and director Valdimar Jóhannsson, dropped yesterday, and if you’re on social media at all, there’s a good chance you’ve seen it, or at least encountered people’s horrified, if bemused, reactions to it. Which make a lot of sense once you’ve… Read more...

Suspicions Grow That Worker Caught Deadly Brain Disease at Lab


82Futurism / 4h
Research labs in France are scrambling to get to the bottom of the alarming news that a now-retired lab worker seems to have caught a deadly brain disease while on the job. The unnamed patient used to work at a federal research lab that studied prions, a class of misfolded proteins that are dangerous and infectious. She was diagnosed last week with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), the most common

Sony confirms latest acquisition will ‘help with’ porting PlayStation games to PC


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27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Jim Ryan has confirmed that recently acquired Nixxes will help Sony bring more of its PlayStation games to PC.

The 'King Richard' trailer stars Will Smith as the man behind tennis' biggest stars


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300+Mashable / 4h
The Williams sisters' undeniable dominance in women's tennis is one of the 21st century's greatest sports stories, and King Richard is the movie that will finally dramatize their rise to the top. King Richard stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, whose dedication to turning his children into tennis legends famously began before they were even born. The trailer references the 78-page plan he wrote

30 keyboard shortcuts every Mac user needs to know


Mashable / 4h
As people, we love a shortcut. Whether it's online, or if it's just another way to get home, we love an easy way to do things faster. Instead of clicking around with a mouse, you can more effectively use your time on your computer by becoming a power user of keyboard shortcuts. These commands, especially when memorized, can speed up a variety of different tasks and help you work faster, Not that

Save $150 when you buy this Dell 27-inch monitor at its lowest price ever


Mashable / 4h
Save $150.01: Get a Dell S Series S2719DM 27-inch ultrathin monitor for only $249.98 from Amazon as of July 28. Students need all the help they can get with the return of school. While a new laptop is just as necessary as their textbooks and backpack, they sometimes need something extra to better tackle their schoolwork. And one of the best ways to crush their studies in the dorm or elsewhere is

Activision Blizzard CEO says response to harassment lawsuit was 'tone deaf'


Activision Blizzard Kotick•
Engadget / 4h
Following nearly a week of internal unrest, Activision Blizzard has published a letter from CEO Bobby Kotick addressing the company’s original response to the sexual harassment lawsuit brought against it by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) on July 20th. “Our initial responses to the issues we face together, and to your concerns, were, quite frankly, tone deaf,” Koti


Is Robinhood’s Disruption a Good Thing?


24NYT > Technology / 4h
The stock trading app goes public this week. Here’s why the company has gotten so much attention.

Facebook News Consumers Are More Anti-Vaccine Than Fox News Viewers, Study Finds


100+Gizmodo / 4h
Joe Biden might want to consider re-backpedaling after backpedaling his accusation that social media companies [Facebook] are “killing people” by spreading vaccine conspiracies and bunk. A new study suggests that Facebook’s news consumers are inordinately unwilling to get the covid-19 vaccine. Read more...

United is really paying a guy to hold up a ‘thank you’ sign


200+The Points Guy / 4h
I fly a lot. Not as much as some on our team at TPG but I’m an “above average” traveler with lots of domestic “butt in seat” miles. Yet, as I settled into my seat Wednesday morning for my transcontinental flight home, I saw something very unique and very strange. One of the United Airlines ramp agents was pacing back and forth outside, from the front to the back of the plane, holding a giant sign

Illustration from “Dolls: A Complete Bibliography,” by Nancie Anne Lutz. Newport Beach,...


Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
Illustration from “Dolls: A Complete Bibliography,” by Nancie Anne Lutz. Newport Beach, CA: The Doll Works, 1981.

A Second Person in France May Have Caught Deadly Prion Disease From Lab Exposure


Gizmodo / 4h
Public research labs in France are temporarily halting their work into prions, after at least two employees are believed to have contracted a rare but universally fatal prion brain disease. One woman has since died, almost certainly after having been exposed during a lab accident in 2010, while the second is… Read more...

Shopify’s Q2 results beat estimates as e-commerce shines


38TechCrunch / 4h
Canadian e-commerce juggernaut Shopify this morning reported its second-quarter financial performance . Like Microsoft and Apple in the wake of their after-hours earnings reports , its shares are having a muted reaction to the better-than-expected results. In the second quarter of 2021, Shopify reported revenues of $1.12 billion, up 57% on a year-over-year basis. The company’s subscription produc

James Bond's iconic Aston Martin is coming to 'Rocket League'


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Engadget / 4h
Yet another iconic car is coming to Rocket League , and it's one that'll be nigh-on impossible to drive without humming a certain theme tune. James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 will arrive in the Item Shop on July 29th. Until August 4th, you'll be able to snag the 1963 model of the car, along with a DB5 paint finish (which is designed to look like Aston Martin's signature Silver Birch color), engine a

Make Versatile Veggie Powders Out of Freeze-Dried Vegetables


Lifehacker / 4h
Recently, I have been very into the various freeze dried vegetables available for purchase at Trader Joe’s. Texturally, they’re just a lot of fun, especially if you’re in an altered state that lets you appreciate various textures even more than you usually would. Read more...

How to Raise Your Hand in Google Meet


How-To Geek / 4h
While using Google Meet for a team meeting, you might want to raise your hand virtually to let people know that you want to speak. We’ll show you how to raise your hand in Google Meet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Xbox Teamed Up with Krispy Kreme For a Delicious New Game Pass Promo


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23How-To Geek / 4h
Xbox certainly thought outside of the box for its latest promo, but it looks tasty, so we won’t argue. It teamed up with Krispy Kreme to create an Xbox-themed donut, called the Nexus Level, to celebrate 20 years of Xbox. Oh—Xbox is also giving away free Game Pass Ultimate and an Xbox Series S! Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Halo Infinite first multiplayer beta begins this weekend: Here’s when we’ll learn more


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SlashGear / 4h
Just a few days ago, 343 Industries suggested that the first Halo Infinite multiplayer beta – which 343 refers to as a “technical alpha” – was coming up quickly. As it turns out, 343’s suggestion was right, and that first technical preview is happening this weekend. Emails have already been going out to Halo Insiders who have been selected to … Continue reading

PunkSpider—the Search Engine for Web Exploits—Rises From the Dead


Gizmodo / 4h
One of the web’s most controversial cybersecurity projects is being brought back to life next week. PunkSpider—essentially a tool that crawls the internet to create a searchable database of hackable sites across the web—is being resurfaced at next week’s Defcon cybersecurity conference, WIRED reports . This is the… Read more...

Hilton Honors Amex Business Card Review (2021)


47One Mile at a Time / 4h
Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, given the perks that they can offer, including elite status and free nights . While I’ve historically been primarily loyal to Hyatt and Marriott , Hilton has grown on me a lot in recent years, thanks to the number of new luxury hotels the group has opened, and also thanks to how easy it is to earn points and status with Hilt

6 Unexpected Uses for Cooking Spray


Lifehacker / 4h
If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a can of cooking spray before scrambling your morning eggs or pouring cake batter into a pan, you know that it is a useful and easy way to avoid a sticky situation. Read more...

Microsoft's Ultimate Game Sale will save you some serious cash on Xbox games and accessories


Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: You can save up to 90% on select Xbox games , up to 80% on select PC titles , and up to 30% on Xbox accessories during the Microsoft Store's Ultimate Game Sale, which runs through Aug. 5. It's like Microsoft snuck a peek at the Playstation Store's Summer Sale and said, "Hold my beer." The former just kicked off an Ultimate Game Sale that covers hundreds of Xbox titles in addition to select

Shang-Chi Footage Teases Big Action, Ancient Dragons, and Familial Strife


42Gizmodo / 4h
Now that Black Widow has landed after what’s felt like a zillion years of delays, Marvel has turned its eye back the next movie in its vast plans, Shang-Chi , with a brief new teaser—one that sets the stage for the titular superhero to confront his past and his father in a battle for their family’s legacy. Read more...

Facebook’s metaverse gambit is a distraction from its deep-seated problems


Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates an Oculus Rift headset at a 2016 event. (credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Facebook mastered social media by giving people an easy way to share their offline lives with friends, family, and complete strangers on the Internet. So why is the company now trying to invent a virtual universe that effectively turns its back on reality? Over the

Elon Musk: Population Collapse Is “Potentially the Greatest Risk to the Future of Civilization”


500+Futurism / 4h
Population Collapse Tesla CEO Elon Musk is worried about stalling population growth. On Monday, the billionaire shared an alarming Wall Street Journal report that shows the US population growth rate grinding to a halt. “Population collapse is potentially the greatest risk to the future of civilization,” he said — adding to the chorus over growing concerns that stalling birth rates worldwide could

Stranger Things season 4: everything we know so far


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Here's everything we know about Stranger Things season 4 on Netflix, including its likely release date, new cast members and more.

How to Not Be a Jerk to Your Housekeeper


Lifehacker / 5h
There’s no question that sanitation is an important part of our lives—and if we’re fortunate enough to have the luxury of turning the task of cleaning our homes over to someone else, all the better. Unfortunately, though, the people who do the dirty work are often overlooked or under-appreciated. Housekeepers clean… Read more...


Delta just made basic economy tickets fully flexible once again, but why?


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500+The Points Guy / 5h
This is shaping up to be an amazing week for Delta flyers. On Tuesday afternoon, the Atlanta-based carrier became the first U.S. airline to extend all Medallion elite status for another year, through January 2023. The airline added some perks, like a higher upgrade priority, for frequent flyers who manage to requalify for status the “hard way” this year. But buried in the news was a major change

‘Adapt or We’ll Break’: A Water Expert Lays Out the West’s Risky Future in the Megadrought Era


26Gizmodo / 5h
The West’s megadrought has produced no shortage of terrible stories. Drought conditions have enveloped 90% of the region, leading to record low water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell , the two largest reservoirs in the U.S., as well as countless other smaller water systems throughout the region. Read more...

Spotify’s podcast ad revenue jumps 627% in Q2


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44TechCrunch / 5h
In the minutes before its quarterly earnings call this morning, Spotify played advertisements for its originals and exclusives, like the true crime show “Deathbed Confessions,” and the sex and relationships podcast “Call Her Daddy,” which Spotify recently acquired in a deal worth $60 million . Sure, it’s kind of hilarious to hear a recording of host Alex Cooper’s voice say, “Hey, daddy gang!” as

Twitter will let businesses add a shopping section to their profiles


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Twitter's Shop Module feature will allow businesses to showcase their products at the top of their profiles.

'The Suicide Squad' is gory, goofy, and (shockingly) good


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24Mashable / 5h
The Suicide Squad is a vast improvement. And in a world where a movie as bad as Suicide Squad (2016) exists? That’s enough. Directed by Guardians of the Galaxy ’s James Gunn, this sequel-reboot hybrid revisits DC Comics’ notorious Task Force X — a cohort of death-defying supervillains working with the U.S. government in exchange for reduced prison sentences. This time around, the reluctant heroes

Doctor Strange 2's latest cast rumor teases an intriguing link to Black Panther 2


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A new Doctor Strange 2 casting rumor suggests that the arrival of a new Marvel character in Black Panther 2 might be true.

Financial firms should leverage machine learning to make anomaly detection easier


28TechCrunch / 5h
Bikram Singh Contributor Bikram Singh is the CEO and co-founder of EZOPS . He has built and managed operational services and technology solutions for banks, hedge funds, asset managers, fund administrators and custodians. Anomaly detection is one of the more difficult and underserved operational areas in the asset-servicing sector of financial institutions. Broadly speaking, a true anomaly is one

Ryan Reynolds grapples with video game lingo in hilarious 'Free Guy' clip


48Mashable / 5h
Guy doesn't know he's in a video game — at least, not yet. In an exclusive new clip from Free Guy , the non-player character or "NPC" played by Ryan Reynolds has a run-in with game moderators. A police officer and a bunny, played by Joe Keery and Utkarsh Ambudkar, confront Guy as he's walking down the street in their open-world video game "Free City." But the programmers aren't interrogating Guy

Spirit Airlines will add 3 routes to brand-new Honduras airport


97The Points Guy / 5h
Spirit Airlines is bringing its yellow Airbuses to another city in Honduras. On Wednesday, the Miramar, Florida-based carrier unveiled a noteworthy expansion in the Central American country with brand-new service to Tegucigalpa. Operations in the Honduras capital will commence on Nov. 17 with three routes to the U.S., including flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Houston (IAH). Thou

Algramo aims to cut plastic waste with a reusable container ecosystem and $8.5M A round


TechCrunch / 5h
Single-use plastic containers make up a huge amount of the world’s waste, but so far no one has come up with a good way to replace them that’s also easy for consumers and cost-effective. Algramo may have cracked this nut with a combination of reusable containers and distribution points that both makes and saves money, and it’s about to expand its footprint in a big way with a new $8.5 million fun

heaveninawildflower: Some more botanical illustrations taken...


Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
heaveninawildflower : Some more botanical illustrations taken from ‘Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants’ by Elizabeth Twining. Published 1868 by Sampson Low, Son, and Marston. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign archive.org

The Suicide Squad is refreshingly ridiculous – but too chaotic for its own good


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
James Gunn’s supervillain adventure is a grand old time, but lacks emotional weight.

Check If the Spices in Your Pantry Are Part of a Major Recall


36Lifehacker / 5h
Variety may be the spice of life, but you probably don’t want Salmonella in that mix. That’s why it’s a good idea to take a look at your spice collection today: Three popular seasoning mixes are being voluntarily recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports . Here’s… Read more...

2021 Lexus LX 570 Review


SlashGear / 5h
The idea of a “luxury off-roader” isn’t quite so strange now, as it was when Lexus first launched the LX series in 1995. These days, lavish SUVs are par for the course, and if you’re an automaker without one in the line-up then you’re missing out on the meat of the market. People can’t get enough of the upright driving … Continue reading

48-hour countdown to early bird savings on passes to TC Disrupt 2021


21TechCrunch / 5h
What’s big enough, bold enough and influential enough to inspire more than 10,000 people around the world to carve out three days from their intensely busy schedules? If you said TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 , the grand matriarch of startup tech conferences, well friend, you’d be right on the money. And speaking of money, you have just 48 hours left to score the early-bird price on TC Disrupt Innovato

How to Block Spam on Google Drive


How-To Geek / 5h
You may not think of Google Drive as a place for spam, but it is a real problem. Spammers can share malicious or spam-filled documents with you and they end up in your list of files. Thankfully, it’s possible to block people. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Good News: You Can Still Outrun Our Bipedal Robot Overlords


100+How-To Geek / 5h
A leggy robot named Cassie is the first bipedal machine to complete a 5K on a single charge with minimal help from humans. It’s a serious milestone for machine learning and robotics, but it’s also a bit creepy. For those who are terrified of AI overlords, there is but one concession here—Cassie’s more of a speedwalker than a runner. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

American Airlines Flight Attendants Stuck Sleeping At The Airport


American Airlines Flight•
View from the Wing / 5h
The American Airlines flight attendants union has filed a grievance against the airline because, it says, cabin crew are being forced to "in airports and outside of baggage claim" because they can't get rooms on their layovers. And they report that pilots "are dealing with the same issues." Continue reading ...

YouTube Channel That Hunts Scammers Falls for Scam, Deletes Itself


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500+Futurism / 5h
Con Plan The hunter becomes the hunted. A YouTube channel called Tech Support Scams, dedicated to trolling and unmasking scammers, fell victim to a tech support scammer — who convinced creator Jim Browning to delete the entire channel, The Register reports . The irony is palpable. And the incident also comes as a warning to anybody out there talking to tech support: If it seems suspect, it’s prob

Chevrolet Camaro tipped to be reincarnated as fully electric muscle car


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
General Motors could be cooking up a replacement, but it won't look like the Camaro we've seen over half a century.


Competition watchdog investigates Three UK mast sale


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Hutchison and Cellnex were unable to eae CMA concerns.

What stock shortage? PS5 has sold 10 million consoles faster than the PS4


Sony 10M PlayStation•
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The PS5 is selling faster than all other Sony consoles, but why can't you still get one?

I Miss Apple's Best iPod


70Gizmodo / 5h
Of all the portable music players Apple has released over the past 20 years, the original iPod shuffle remains my favorite. It wasn’t my first iPod, and 16 years after its debut I’ve owned countless iterations of the iPhone, but I loved the shuffle for its basic design and functionality, not in spite of them. Read more...

How to watch Rocket Lab's US Space Force satellite launch


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Engadget / 5h
The US Space Force is gearing up to launch a research and development satellite on Thursday with the help of Rocket Lab . The company's Electron rocket is scheduled to launch from a site in New Zealand sometime between 2AM and 4AM ET (6PM-8PM local time) to take the Monolith satellite into low Earth orbit. The aim of the mission, which is called "It's a Little Chile Up Here" (a reference to the g

Hotel 1000 Seattle Joins Hilton LXR


40One Mile at a Time / 5h
Hilton will be taking over management of a hotel in Seattle, which will be the company’s most luxurious property in the city. Hotel 1000 Seattle becomes a Hilton LXR hotel As of August 25, 2021, Hotel 1000 in Seattle will join Hilton’s LXR portfolio. For those of you not familiar with LXR, this is Hilton’s fast growing collection of independent luxury hotels. They have the benefit of Hilton’s glo

PS5 just hit a huge milestone to become the fastest-selling PlayStation ever


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SlashGear / 6h
It isn’t exactly a secret that the PlayStation 5 is a popular console. In the 8 months since it was released, it’s been a very difficult machine to procure, as restocks sell out almost immediately at every retailer under the sun. Sony today gave us an update on just how well the PlayStation 5 is selling, and as it turns … Continue reading

Animals Emerged 350 Million Years Earlier Than Previously Thought, Fossil Discovery Suggests


47Gizmodo / 6h
Ancient rocks from northwestern Canada have been found to contain structures consistent with sea sponges. At 890 million years old, they could be the oldest known animal fossils on Earth. Read more...

Arthur Is Coming to an End After an Astounding 25 Seasons


100+Gizmodo / 6h
For almost three decades, animated Arthur Read and his fellow anthropomorphic animals have been encouraging young viewers to cultivate a deep love of reading books—not to mention inspiring memes that resonate with multiple generations of people who grew up watching PBS’s Arthur series. Though the show will always be a… Read more...

Scientists Warn That the Earth Is Literally Dying


6KFuturism / 6h
Code Blue Dot A team of scientists just took the planet’s vitals and delivered a grim prognosis: the damage that humanity is causing may be terminal. In other words, the planet is in really, really bad shape — out of the 31 metrics of ecological health that a team of prominent scientists from a long list of universities around the world looked at, 18 are facing all-time poor results, they told Ag

iPad Air 5 leak says Apple has a new holiday hero


SlashGear / 6h
Only a couple of significant upgrades are planned for Apple’s various iPad devices in the next season or two, according to sources associated with Chinese part suppliers. It’s suggested that the next iPad Air could be the best place to look for a major change in size and/or power – that or the iPad mini 6, which could have a … Continue reading

Google unveils its proposed ‘safety section’ for apps on Google Play


54TechCrunch / 6h
In the wake of Apple’s advances into consumer privacy with initiatives like App Tracking Transparency and App Store privacy labels , Google recently announced its own plans to introduce a new “ safety section ” on Google Play that offers more information about the data apps collect and share, and other security and privacy details. Today, the company is sharing for the first time what the new sec

Former eBay supervisor jailed for cyber-stalking critics


BBC News - Technology / 6h
A former police captain turned eBay employee harassed critics of the online-auction company.

Kotick apologizes for “tone deaf” response, promises action following lawsuit [Updated]


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Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. (credit: Flickr / bobby-kotick ) Original story 10:45 am EDT: Ahead of Wednesday's planned "Walkout for Equality" among Activision Blizzard employees , CEO Bobby Kotick has issued a new statement criticizing the company's initial response as "tone deaf" and promising immediate and ongoing action on some issues raised by employees. After acknowledgin

Twitter launches pilot version of in-app shopping module


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Mashable / 6h
Sunset lamp companies could soon have a less chaotic way to promote their products on Twitter. Twitter announced Wednesday that it is — surprise, surprise — launching a pilot version of a shopping tool. The "Shop Module" is a dedicated carousel of products that brands can enable on their profiles. Then, users can click on and buy the products without leaving the Twitter app. As of July 28, the fe

Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. Echo Show 8 (2nd gen): Which is right for you?


Mashable / 6h
It can be exciting when a brand like Amazon drops new versions of its devices, but it can also be overwhelming to figure out which one is best for you (and if it's worth paying more than its original version). Amazon released their newest versions of the Echo Show 5 and the Echo Show 8 . After testing both of them, I'll walk you through what’s the same, what’s different, what they bring to the ta

Samsung teases the Galaxy Z Fold 3 ahead of its official announcement


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is happening in August, and the company has released a teaser trailer giving us a glimpse at the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Almost Anyone Could Outrun This Bipedal Robot in a 5K—For Now


23Gizmodo / 6h
In a first, Oregon State University says its bipedal robot Cassie managed to go from the couch to a 5K in 53 minutes . It’s an impressive feat of machine learning and robotics engineering, but as far as 5Ks go, I wouldn’t worry about having to outrun killer humanoid robots just yet. Read more...

Duolingo’s IPO pricing is great news for edtech startups


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43TechCrunch / 6h
While the Chinese technology market digests a new regulatory landscape impacting the country’s edtech market in a sharply negative manner, U.S. education technology companies have something to cheer about: Duolingo’s IPO priced very well. The language-learning unicorn initially targeted an $85 to $95 per share IPO price range . That interval was later raised to $95 to $100 per share . And then, l

QuotaPath raises $21.3M in Insight Partners-led round to help sales teams better track commissions


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73TechCrunch / 6h
QuotaPath , which has developed a commission-tracking solution for sales and revenue teams, has raised $21.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Insight Partners. Existing backers ATX Ventures, Integr8d Capital, Stage 2 Capital and HubSpot Ventures also participated in the financing, which brings the startup’s total funding to $26.3 million since its 2018 inception. The funding comes amid

Twitter launches US e-commerce pilot that lets users shop from profiles


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53TechCrunch / 6h
Twitter this morning will launch a pilot in the U.S. aimed at testing the potential for e-commerce on its platform. The company is introducing a new “Shop Module” that offers brands, businesses and other retailers the ability to showcase their products to Twitter users directly on the business’ profile. Users will then be able to scroll through a carousel of product images in the module and tap t


Calgary’s parking authority exposed drivers’ personal data and tickets


36TechCrunch / 6h
If you parked your car in one of the thousands of parking spots across Calgary, there’s a good chance you paid the Calgary Parking Authority for the privilege. But soon you might be hearing from the authority after a recent security lapse exposed the personal information of vehicle owners. The parking authority oversees about 14% of the paid parking spots in the Calgary region, and lets drivers p

What Tesla’s bet on iron-based batteries means for manufacturers


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62TechCrunch / 6h
Elon Musk earlier this week made his most bullish statements yet on iron-based batteries, noting that Tesla is making a “long-term shift” toward older, cheaper lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells in its energy storage products and some entry-level EVs. The Tesla CEO mused that the company’s batteries may eventually be roughly two-thirds iron-based and one-third nickel-based across its products. “A

Facebook Antitrust Suit Dismissal Will Be Appealed, States Say


25NYT > Technology / 6h
A federal judge eviscerated arguments by more than 40 state attorneys general that Facebook had a monopoly.

Cover detail from “Dolls: A Complete Bibliography,” by Nancie Anne Lutz. Newport Beach,...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Cover detail from “Dolls: A Complete Bibliography,” by Nancie Anne Lutz. Newport Beach, CA: The Doll Works, 1981.

Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like


Engadget / 6h
There's still half a year to go before you start seeing Google Play's new safety section, which will show you an Android app's privacy information, in listings within the store. Google announced the upcoming feature that's similar to the Apple App Store's nutrition labels back in May. In a new post on the Android Developer blog , though, Google has given us a glimpse of what that section may look

Twitter tests new shopping features for businesses


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Engadget / 6h
Twitter is the latest social media platform to experiment with new shopping features. The company is allowing a handful of brands to place a “Shop Module” at the top of their profiles that links to products their followers can buy. While it’s not the first time Twitter has tried out shopping features, it’s the first time the company has incorporated shopping directly into the profile. With the ch

Sony has sold 10 million PS5 consoles


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Engadget / 6h
The PlayStation 5 just crossed a significant milestone. Sony has revealed that it has sold 10 million PS5 consoles as of July 18th, eight months after the system's November 12th debut. The company considered that no mean feat between the pandemic and ongoing chip shortages that reportedly held sales back. It's now Sony's fastest-selling console to date, outpacing the PS4 by nearly a month . Sales

Google Will Require All Apps on the Play Store to Have a Privacy Policy Starting in April 2022


27Gizmodo / 6h
Earlier this spring, Google announced the development of a new safety section coming to the Play Store next year , and today Google is now following up with more details on the kind of information apps will be required to provide including new mandatory privacy policies. Read more...

Astronomers have spotted x-rays from behind a supermassive black hole


47MIT Technology Review / 6h
When gas falls into a black hole, it releases an enormous amount of energy and spews electromagnetic radiation in all directions, making these objects some of the brightest in the known universe. But scientists have only ever been able to see light and other radiation from a supermassive black hole when it’s shining directly toward our telescopes—anything from behind it has always been obscured.

New Dark Matter Gaming Monitor Packs Premium Features at an Affordable Price


82How-To Geek / 6h
Why go into debt for a gaming monitor? Monoprice just announced its 27-inch Dark Matter monitor, a $350 display with a QHD resolution, HDR 400 support, a 180Hz refresh rate, Adaptive Sync technology, and other killer features. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Collaborate with Comments in Google Sheets


How-To Geek / 6h
When you collaborate online using a tool like Google Sheets, there is one essential feature, comments. Leaving notes for each other can help you work on ideas, discrepancies, and more, with everything you need right within the spreadsheet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

5 Ways to Take Long Screenshots on Your iPhone


Lifehacker / 6h
If you’ve ever found yourself snapping multiple screenshots of one chat to share with someone else in another chat, you’ve probably also found yourself annoyed that you can’t just take one big, long screenshot of the whole thing. While you can snap and save full webpages as a PDF using the iPhone’s built-in screenshot… Read more...

Google Play safety section will show what apps do with your data


SlashGear / 6h
Today’s civilization revolves around software and data to the point that some even say that today’s products are people. Specifically, the data associated with people are the products. Security and privacy have become huge and controversial topics in the tech world and have even been used as advertising points used by some companies. In that light, Google has been working … Continue reading

Apple earnings for fiscal Q3 2021 point to the future: Services


SlashGear / 6h
Generally an Apple earnings announcement focuses on how the company reached new heights, broke records, took the world of one device or another by storm. Normally we’re talking about how the iPhone sold more units than any other device, how the iPad refuses to stop being the monstrous devourer of all other tablets, and so forth. This quarter, though, it’s … Continue reading

Microsoft Teams just passed another huge milestone


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Microsoft Teams now has 250 million monthly active users as consumers and enterprise users flock.

Lucasfilm Hires Random Guy Who Made Amazing Luke Skywalker Deepfake


500+Futurism / 6h
Better Deepfakes Legendary production company Lucasfilm Ltd. has hired a YouTuber who impressed them with stunning, photorealistic deepfakes of “Stars Wars” franchise characters Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Grand Moff Tarkin — results that looked even better than the company’s own attempts, IndieWire reports . It’s a stunning new milestone in the advancement of computer generated imagery, g

Kick off your streaming career the right way and grab a Logitech StreamCam on sale


Mashable / 6h
SAVE $40: If you want to be Twitch's next streaming superstar, the Logitech StreamCam is a great way to get started — you can pick one up at GameStop for $40 off for a limited time. Twitch streaming is a lot harder than it looks. Some may think it's easy to sit in front of a camera and be entertaining for hours on end, but they'd be gravely mistaken. But while it's difficult in practice, it doesn

Go totally hands-free with a pair of Echo Buds on sale


Mashable / 6h
SAVE $30: As of July 28, both configurations of the 2nd Gen Echo Buds are $30 off. Score the Echo Buds with wired charging case for $89.99 or the Echo Buds with wireless charging case for $109.99. If you're already an Alexa-using household, you can take Alexa's handy voice control with you wherever you go with a pair of Echo Buds. Just think — controlling all your on-the-go entertainment can be t

Ofcom appoints online safety head to take on big tech


21BBC News - Technology / 6h
Anna-Sophie Harling will have responsibility over how big technology companies regulate harmful speech.

Amazon's latest SIM-free iPhone 12 deals offer a massive £146 saving


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A massive saving on the iPhone 12 at Amazon. SIM-free iPhone 12 deals are rare so don't miss out on this huge price drop.


Brex Offering 20% Mileage Transfer Bonus


One Mile at a Time / 7h
Business financial services company Brex has a transferable points currency, and there’s a great transfer bonus available right now. This should prove useful for anyone who racked up Brex points with the promos we’ve seen this year . Transfer Brex points to five programs with a 20% bonus Through August 8, 2021, Brex is offering a 20% bonus when you transfer points to the following partner program

Tell Your iPhone's Photo 'Memories' to Stop Reminding You of Stuff You'd Rather Forget


Lifehacker / 7h
You probably have thousands of photos stored on your iPhone that document life’s biggest (and smallest) moments, from memorable beach vacations to last night’s dinner. And while the Memories feature in the Photos app helps you look back on those memories in small doses, sometimes it offers up an image you’d rather not… Read more...

Tesla will reportedly move stores out of high-end malls and use remote fleets


Engadget / 7h
The days of seeing Tesla stores in fancy malls and retail centers may be over, according to a report from Electrek . Sources tell the site that Tesla will instead focus on finding cheaper spaces, like parking lots and warehouses, that will house a remote fleet of cars. The company also won't be firing its retail staff (it's actually in the middle of a hiring spree ). Instead of being tied to indi

iQoo 8 series set to be the world's first Snapdragon 888 Plus smartphone


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
iQoo 8 is apparently set to be the first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset which is the newest flagship chipset from Qualcomm.

Oppo Watch 2 with curved display and up to 16-day battery life unveiled


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Oppo has launched Watch 2 in China which features Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC, a curved display and a 4-day battery life.

Building back better means hiring more workers skilled through alternative routes


TechCrunch / 7h
Wilkin Sanchez Contributor Wilkin Sanchez is the founder of the Rhode Island Group for Hispanic Technology ( RIGHT ). When I first came to the United States from the Dominican Republic, nobody wanted to hire me for a job in tech. Rather than recognize the skills I possessed, employers could only see my still-developing English and my lack of a college degree. They failed to take into account my y

Dr. Mario World shut down date announced as in-app purchases end


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SlashGear / 7h
A little over two years ago, Nintendo launched Dr. Mario World, a mobile game based on the classic NES and Game Boy titles. Dr. Mario World is one of the more recent Nintendo mobile releases, but unfortunately for fans of the game, it isn’t long for this world. Nintendo has revealed that it will be shutting Dr. Mario World down … Continue reading

Creating the classroom of tomorrow


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
What challenges has the pandemic created for education providers. How can these be overcome.

China’s regulatory crackdown is good news for startups aligned with CCP goals


71TechCrunch / 7h
Watching the Chinese technology sector over the last week has been a fascinating exercise. The Chinese government took on entire industries like edtech while also coming down on individual companies (Tencent, Meituan) in a broad effort to change the country’s technology landscape. The sum of the financial damage is easy to understand. The NASDAQ Golden Dragon China Index , for example, which trac

Uber is moving into flower deliveries


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Engadget / 7h
The next time you open Uber Eats, you might see a new delivery option: a way to have flowers dropped off at your door swiftly with just a few taps. Uber has teamed up with flower industry stalwart FTD for its first nationwide florist partnership as part of its latest on-demand delivery venture. Folks in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami and some other locations can

Google Cloud wants to help small businesses take on Amazon


Google Retail Search•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
New services gives online retailers their own customized Google Search engine version.

Ways to protect your pets from the cold


Popular Mechanics / 7h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Relief looks to negotiate on behalf of users struggling with debt


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Jason Saltzman is a serial entrepreneur. He first cofounded SeamlessDocs and then went on to found The Alley, a coworking space based out of New York City. Following Alley’s joint venture partnership with Verizon, Saltzman left to build something new and became fascinated with the debt consolidation and relief space. That’s how Relief , cofounded by Saltzman, Bryan Okeke, and Ram Barrouet, was bo

Nura finally goes fully wireless with the NuraTrue buds


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21TechCrunch / 7h
As I write this, I have no fewer than five recently reviewed earbuds sitting on the desk in front of me. And you know what? They’re all pretty good. Some are better than others, of course — that’s why they invented gadget reviews. But as far as consumer electronics go, the category seemed to mature — and the products became ubiquitous — virtually overnight. Nearly every hardware maker has entered

The mmhmm story and how it plans to spend its $100M


TechCrunch / 7h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For our Wednesday show this week, Natasha and Alex had prior Equity guest Phil Libin back for a chat. Libin was first on our show a while back to chat about his startup studio. But since then, he’s been a little busy. You may recall that mmhmm, Libin’s project to buil

ASCAP Lab highlights a quartet of early-stage music startups


ASCAP Lab Seed Projects•
TechCrunch / 7h
Music rights giant ASCAP said today that a quartet of early-stage startups/university music projects will compete in its Immersive Music Studio Challenge. The 12-week project is a partnership between ASCAP Lab and NY Media Lab (NYCML) that offers the teams grants and access to development resources. They’ll also be showcasing at the upcoming ASCAP Experience . It’s an interesting little cohort, a

Hulu will livestream Lollapalooza 2021 this weekend


Engadget / 7h
Lollapalooza is once again an in-person festival after a switch to a streaming-only gig in 2020 , but that's not the only big change for fans. Hulu has become the exclusive streaming partner for Lollapalooza 2021, and will stream the Chicago event to on-demand subscribers between July 29th and August 1st starting at 2PM Eastern (1PM Central). Yes, that means what you think it does — Lollapalooza

Snapchat’s map now helps you keep track of where you’ve been


Engadget / 7h
Snapchat is updating its in-app map to help users keep track of places they’ve visited, and where they may want to go next. An update rolling out today adds a new “Places” section to the map, with educated sections for recommendations, locations you’ve visited and “favorites” to remember. The idea is similar to Foursquare (the original check-in based iteration), except “checking in” in this case

Nura's latest wireless earbuds sound truly unique


Engadget / 7h
Nura might be a relatively new name in headphones, but the personalized-audio specialist is already revealing its third model: the Nuratrue. As the name suggests, the latest member of the family is a true wireless set (and the company’s first model without a wired option). As you might expect, Nura’s flagship automatic hearing test (for sound tailored to your hearing) is here, along with many oth

VFX Icon Phil Tippet's Long-Awaited Movie Looks Absolutely Incredible


300+Gizmodo / 7h
Star Wars. Indiana Jones . RoboCop. Jurassic Park . These films and franchises will live forever, and they attained those heights with a little help from Phil Tippett—one of the most legendary visual effects artists in Hollywood history. He’s especially known for his work with stop-motion animation and now, he’s… Read more...


Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day With These Deals and Freebies


Lifehacker / 7h
It’s once again time to crack open your best box of (skin safe) wet wipes and stock up on napkins: Folks, it’s National Chicken Wing Day 2021. Actually, it’s tomorrow, July 29 (we wanted to give you plenty of time to plan out your wing quest). And rest assured that this year’s deals do not disappoint. Here are some of… Read more...

Consult with Cards: How a home improvement project can turn into thousands of points and miles


The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This article is part of a weekly series where the TPG cards team consults our readers on their next card. If you would like to be a part of this series, tweet us at @thepointsguy , message us on Facebook or email us at info@thepointsguy.com. It’s been more than a year since most of us have traveled. With travel ramping back up to pre-pandemic levels, though, it might be time to ree

New Sky Max and Sky Showcase channels spell the end for Sky One


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Sky shakes things up with two new entertainment channels for TV shows and films – but we're seeing an old friend go in the process.

How to Always Show Scrollbars in Windows 11


How-To Geek / 7h
By default, Windows 11 hides most scrollbars when they’re not in use. If you’d prefer to always see scrollbars in windows on your screen, there’s an easy way to keep them on. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Spotify Premium hits new subscriber milestone as podcasts grow


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
165 million people now pay for Spotify and 210 million use the ad-supported version – will users hit 400 million before 2021 is out?

Rocket Lab not yet close to profitability, proxy statement reveals


Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Peter Beck, founder of Rocket Lab, is seen as essential to Rocket Lab's success. (credit: Rocket Lab) Running a rocket launch company is an expensive proposition. You need hundreds of employees, lots of expensive machines and tooling, plenty of hardware, and at least one launch site. To make matters worse, for a purely commercial launch firm like Rocket Lab, you typically only get paid

England to allow fully vaccinated Americans and EU travelers without quarantine from next week


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1KThe Points Guy / 7h
England will allow fully vaccinated travellers from the United States and European Union to enter its borders without the need to quarantine as of 4 a.m. on Aug. 2. In a move expected to boost the tourism industry in England travelers who have received a full vaccine regimen in the U.S. or any of the EU countries will be permitted to enter England without the need to quarantine for 10 days. Sign

Windscribe VPN servers seized by authorities were not encrypted


Windscribe VPN Ukrainian•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Details shared by Windscribe’s founder reveal the shortcomings of their VPN stack.

Why (and How) to Behave Like Someone With an 800+ Credit Score


Lifehacker / 8h
Every borrower wants to have a high credit score, but what does it take to have a FICO credit score that’s over 800? A new LendingTree survey offers some insights into the spending habits of borrowers with the highest scores possible— some of which you can emulate to improve your own score. Read more...

Poco X3 GT offers big battery, fast charging, and a 120Hz display for $299


100+Mashable / 8h
Poco, a spinoff of Xiaomi's that made a name for itself with budget-conscious-but-still-fairly-powerful devices, has a new phone: The Poco X3 GT. While Poco's X series of phones are essentially the company's flagships, this one comes with a Mediatek processor. However, the Mediatek Dimensity 1100 is an eight-core, 6nm processor which should be able to hold its own against Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8x

Future Microsoft Surface could get a feature that might win over iPad fans


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Microsoft could be planning a fancy Surface hinge mechanism reminiscent of an iPad Pro accessory.

James Gunn Wants You to Watch the Guardians' Holiday Special Before Volume 3


76Gizmodo / 8h
Linda Blair says she’s not been asked to return yet for the new Exorcist trilogy . Hear a snippet from The Green Knight ’s soundtrack. Plus, what’s to come when Supergirl and Stargirl return. Spoilers, away! Read more...

Three words could save you, thanks to this app — Future Blink


Mashable / 8h
The Los Angeles Fire Department is using what3words , an innovative location technology app that promises to define any location with three words, to help find people in need.

Snap Map adds 'My Places' for a Google Maps feel


21Mashable / 8h
What if Google Maps, but more Snapchat? That's what the new "My Places" feature on the disappearing messaging app's map feels like. My Places, which starts rolling out Wednesday around the world, makes it easier to remember and discover nearby restaurants, bars, and new, well, places . The new map option is already in testing with a small group of users. Once available, the feature will pop up on

Archived WhatsApp chats will no longer come back to haunt you


Engadget / 8h
Your archived WhatsApp chats will no longer resurrect themselves — unless you let them. The messaging giant is rolling out a settings change that will keep those conversation threads tucked away in the Archived Chats folder by default, even if someone sends a new message. You'll have to remove a thread from the archives if you want to make it active again. If you prefer the old behavior, you can

Porsche Taycan 4S review: if your pockets are deep enough, it's superb


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Porsche Taycan delivers an impressive showing.

How Nothing Designed 'Ear 1s' to Beat Apple AirPods


Wired / 8h
The head of design at Nothing explains how their product could take on Apple's all-conquering wireless earbuds, at a fraction of the cost.

Brain Technologies raises $50M+ for the launch of Natural, a natural language search engine and ‘super app’


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44TechCrunch / 8h
Voice-based and other personal assistant apps — which use natural language and hefty AI engines in the backend to source information to address your various questions, do your e-commerce bidding, or control one electronic device or another in your home — have been around for years, but too often they have come up short when it comes to user experience, failing to nail the right solutions to your

Redwood Materials raises $700M to expand its battery recycling operation


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32TechCrunch / 8h
Redwood Materials CEO JB Straubel shared his aspirations last year to turn the startup he co-founded in 2017 into one of the world’s major battery recycling companies. Now, the former Tesla co-founder and CTO has the money to accelerate those plans. Redwood Materials said Wednesday it raised $700 million from high-profile institutional investors and venture firms, providing the capital needed to


Noetic Cyber emerges from stealth with $15M led by Energy Impact Partners


London Noetic Cyber•
TechCrunch / 8h
Noetic Cyber, a cloud-based continuous cyber asset management and controls platform, has launched from stealth with a Series A funding round of $15 million led by Energy Impact Partners. The round was also backed by Noetic’s existing investors, TenEleven Ventures and GlassWing Ventures, and brings the total amount of funds raised by the startup to $20 million following a $5 million seed round. Sh

Insurtech startup Spot brings in $17.5M equity, debt to fill insurance gaps for accidental injuries


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35TechCrunch / 8h
Affordable healthcare continues to be a major problem in the U.S., with roughly 30 million people without comprehensive healthcare and high medical costs causing many to go into debt. Spot is tackling this issue with a digital, on-demand injury insurance product that can be as-is or as a complement to traditional health insurance. Headquartered in Austin, the company raised $15 million in equity

Old Bay Is the Secret to a Perfect Bloody Mary Pickle


Lifehacker / 8h
At any given moment, my fridge is about 15% pickles. This may not sound that impressive, but it translates to at least four or five jars, which is a respectable—though not excessive—amount. I appreciate all kinds, from the simple fridge pickle to a true lacto-fermented cucumber (or some other vegetable). I even like … Read more...

Google is giving its bug bounty scheme a major facelift


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google is ready to scale up the Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP), but under a new name.

Take Control of Your Home Screen


26NYT > Technology / 8h
Folders, quick-action menus, widgets and a little basic icon organization can make navigating your smartphone a smoother experience.

What Is Chrome’s Software Reporter Tool Process, and Can You Disable It?


How-To Geek / 8h
Chrome’s Software Reporter Tool is a feature that, unfortunately, often demands a lot of memory. Because of that, it might seem more like a burden than a tool. So, what is it exactly, and how can you disable it? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Covid-19: The pandemic explored in maps and data


56BBC News - Technology / 8h
Political scientist Dr Robert Muggah looks at the effects of the pandemic and national lockdowns.

Launch vehicle startup Isar Aerospace lands an additional $75M in funding


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30TechCrunch / 8h
A slew of launch startups have emerged in recent years to help meet growing demand from satellite providers, biotech companies and others looking to send payload to space. One such startup is Germany’s Isar Aerospace Technologies , which is focused on building orbital launch vehicles designed to carry up to 1,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. The startup made headlines last December – including h

A new realistic model shows how planets form in binary star systems


SlashGear / 8h
Astronomers have developed what they say is the most realistic model so far of planet formation occurring in binary star systems. The researchers on the project are from the University of Cambridge and the Max Planck Institute for Extra-terrestrial Physics. The study investigated a type of binary system where the smaller companion star orbits the larger parent star about once … Continue reading

Parable of the Sower Is Finally Becoming a Feature Film


59Gizmodo / 8h
As a climate reporter, I live and breathe bad news . I frequently wake up and immediately Google things like “flood deaths” or “wildfire damage.” But this week, something good happened. A24, the company behind films like Uncut Gems and Moonlight , won the rights to adapt Octavia Butler’s science fiction novel Parable of … Read more...

England Opening To Vaccinated Americans


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100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Travel to England without quarantine is about to become possible for a lot more people, and there’s no doubt the travel industry will be thrilled by this news. England opening up to vaccinated US & EU travelers This is major. As of 4AM on Monday, August 2, 2021, England will be opening to fully vaccinated travelers from the European Union and the United States. Currently these travelers have to u

Krispy Kreme has created official Xbox-branded doughnuts


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Engadget / 8h
Gaming promos are getting zanier all the time. The days of grabbing a Mountain Dew or a pack of Doritos for a chance to win an Xbox One are long gone. In our attention-zapped world, it has to be new or else it's DOA. With that in mind, Krispy Kreme has come up with the " Nexus Level " doughnut as part of a new Xbox cross promotion in the UK and Ireland. That's it above in all its icing-covered gl

Customer engagement platform Dixa raises $105M Series C led by General Atlantic


Dixa Raises Series•
20TechCrunch / 9h
European customer engagement platform Dixa has raised a Series C funding round of $105 million, led by growth equity investor General Atlantic. Existing investors Notion Capital, Project A, and Seed Capital also participated. In February last year, it raised $36 million in Series B funding, led by Notion Capital, with support from existing investors Project A and Seed. As well a product developme

MedRhythms raises $25M to get patients back in tune after a stroke


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200+TechCrunch / 9h
MedRhythms secured $25 million in Series B funding to advance its digital therapy platform aimed at measuring and improving someone’s ability to walk after they have experienced a neurologic injury or disease. Morningside Ventures and Advantage Capital co-led the round, with participation from existing investor Werth Family Investment Associates, to give the Portland, Maine-based company $31 mill

Search API startup Algolia raises $150 million at $2.25 billion valuation


Search API Algolia•
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Algolia has raised a $150 million Series D funding round at a post-money valuation of $2.25 billion. Compared to the Series C round from October 2019 , the company’s valuation has more than quadrupled. It means that Algolia is now a unicorn with a valuation above $1 billion. The company is best known for its search-as-a-service product. It lets you integrate real-time search in your app or websit

Former Iora Health execs raise $13M to guide seniors through Medicare enrollment


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100+TechCrunch / 9h
Employers typically offer three options for healthcare insurance. When it’s time to switch to Medicare, particularly Medicare Advantage, there are over 3,500 plans available nationwide, and an average of 30 plans someone can choose from in their particular area. Connie Health is leading seniors through the Medicare maze, helping whittle down those 3,000 plans into a handful of best choices based

Square POS vs. Clover POS system: What's the difference and which is best for my business?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Here is a head-to-head comparison between Clover POS and Square POS systems, both popular options in the point of sale marketplace for small and medium businesses.

Boldmen CR4 is a BMW Z4 with Wiesmann DNA


SlashGear / 9h
Have you heard of German automaker Wiesmann? Founded by brothers Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann in 1988, the company went bust in 2014 after building a small number of retro-inspired convertibles powered by BMW engines. However, Friedhelm Wiesmann is still active in creating new cars. After teaming up with brothers Harald and Michael Käs, the trio is now behind Boldmen, and … Continue reading

Intel chief warns of two-year chip shortage


BBC News - Technology / 9h
Pat Gelsinger talks chip crisis, China and how the firm intends to fight back in the marketplace.

Bees are teaching engineers optimal honeycomb design techniques


SlashGear / 9h
Hexagonal structures are very strong and commonly used in building multiple products in a wide range of industries. For example, hexagonal structures are used to construct airplane wings, boats, cars, skis, packaging, and acoustic dampening materials, among other items. However, when building with structures of this type, challenges can arise when space constraints or repairs require builders to


I Can’t Believe The Shirts People Wear At Airports


100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Okay, I guess unfortunately I can believe it, I just wish that I couldn’t. How do we sensitively broach this topic? The shirts of Charlotte Airport I dress casually when I fly (and just about everywhere, for that matter). Athleisure makes up 90% of my wardrobe, and I feel pretty comfortable wearing it most places, including on airplanes and at airports. Some readers comment occasionally on storie

We speak to WhatsApp about the new features coming to your device


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We spoke to the team about what’s next for WhatsApp now that multi-device is in testing.

Haron and BlackMatter are the latest groups to crash the ransomware party


Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) July has so far ushered in at least two new ransomware groups. Or maybe they’re old ones undergoing a rebranding. Researchers are in the process of running down several different theories. Both groups say they are aiming for big-game targets, meaning corporations or other large businesses with the pockets to pay ransoms in the millions of dollars. The additions come

How I earned 21,672 points buying a new computer


The Points Guy / 9h
When my seven-year-old photo editing laptop started mysteriously turning itself off, I knew it was time for a new one. I can’t say I was excited. The cost of a new computer would be high, especially one that had the power to keep up with my photo editing. Living on a tight college budget only complicated things further. However, as a professional photographer, it is imperative that I have a lapto

The World Isn't Ready for Health-Tracking Earbuds


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Gizmodo / 9h
Fitness-focused earbuds are nothing now, but they’re usually just sweat-resistant and bass-forward for powering through workouts. Amazfit’s new Powerbuds Pro take that to the next level. Design-wise, they’re more like Apple’s AirPods Pro, but with the added ability to track workouts, monitor your posture, warn you… Read more...

Android 12 Has Windows Phone’s Best Idea


30How-To Geek / 9h
Android 12‘s most noticeable feature is the new “Material You” UI with system-wide color theming. Simply change your wallpaper, and the phone’s UI matches the colors. A smartphone OS of yesteryear had a similar idea years ago, and it was great. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Scale Docker Containers Across Servers Using Kubernetes


How-To Geek / 9h
Docker is a developer-oriented containerization platform that lets you package applications as standalone containers. They’ll run anywhere a compatible container runtime is available. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Manage Linux Network Connections from the Command Line


How-To Geek / 9h
The nmcli command lets you tap into the power of the Linux NetworkManager straight from the command line, making it perfect for servers with no desktop environment and remote SSH shell administration. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How I’m Spending My 215,000 Brex Points During Their 20% Transfer Bonus


View from the Wing / 9h
There's no "obvious place" to transfer miles. Normally I don't want to transfer points out of a transferrable program unless I have to. The option value is too strong. However I don't entirely trust Brex as a place to store points, especially since I'm not actively continuing to use the account. Through August 8, 2021, Brex is offering a 20% bonus on points transfers to several mileage programs.

All the best VPNs for protecting your Mac


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Mashable / 9h
There are a number of reasons why you might want to start using a VPN . These security tools offer many benefits, including bypassing geographic restrictions for unlocking shows and films on popular streaming sites . VPNs can also help to protect your privacy and make your browsing more secure (although it's always a good idea to vet your VPN provider's claims carefully — some do a better a job t

REvil returns, but under another name


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Arrival of new threat actor in underground forums has made security experts stand up and take notice.

Exoskeletons designed to help reduce back pain can cause mental strain


SlashGear / 9h
Researchers from Ohio State University have conducted a new study looking at exoskeletons designed to help relieve back pain. Research is being conducted on exoskeletons by researchers worldwide with the idea that someday they could help people with limited or no mobility to return to regular activities. However, the new study has found that wearable devices used by workers on … Continue reading

Preventative actions to safeguard your domains and recover from domain name hijacking


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Domain hijacking is the act of changing the registration of a domain name without the permission of its original registrant.

Arkansas Reports 33 New Covid-19 Patients Placed on Ventilators in Single Day


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Arkansas hospitals placed 33 new covid-19 patients on ventilators Tuesday, according to the state’s department of health, bringing the total to 205 patients struggling for life on the machines. Sadly, that’s the highest number of patients on ventilators since January, according to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette , and… Read more...

LAST CHANCE: Up To 90,000 Miles On New Delta Credit Cards, Plus Statement Credits


View from the Wing / 10h
American Express is running big limited-time offers for most of its Delta co-brand consumer cards. They'll run through July 28, 2021. You can earn as much as 90,000 miles, making for one of the most compelling offers we've seen, especially with the statement credits being offered too. Continue reading ...

Waze now offers users more data about the drive before they get in the car


SlashGear / 10h
Waze is one of the more popular GPS navigation apps used by lots of people even when they know where they’re going and how to get there. One of the big benefits of Waze has always been that other users can report accidents and slowdowns, allowing you to find alternate routes to get where you’re going with minimal delay. Waze … Continue reading

Invincible season 2: plot, likely cast and everything we know


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Here’s everything you need to know about Invincible season 2 on Amazon Prime Video.

The Morning After: iPhone sales are up 50 percent year over year


Engadget / 10h
The curse of buying new tech at the wrong time will get us all. In the last year, I’ve seen fellow Engadget employees buy a Nintendo Switch just before the OLED model broke cover, take the plunge with the iPhone SE just before the iPhone 12 mini was unveiled and make several more shopping missteps. Now, I might have done the same. I picked up Sony’s vlogging camera, the ZV-1, earlier this month.

High-profile entrepreneurs launch $85 million fund to back Indian SaaS startups


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Four high-profile Indian entrepreneurs who are among those who kickstarted India’s SaaS journey, building and helping startups scale and win customers globally and also backed about 100 such firms, are ready for their next phase of participation in the country’s startup ecosystem. The group — Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks, Manav Garg of Eka Corporation, Shubham Gupta, formerly with investmen


Contentful raises $175M at a $3B valuation from Tiger for its content delivery service


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50TechCrunch / 10h
Contentful this morning announced a $175 million Series F round of capital, led by Tiger Global, valuing the unicorn at around $3 billion. Contentful, formerly known as a UI-free content management system (headless CMS), now views itself in a broader light. More simply, Contentful provides customers with a service that will deliver images, words, and other content to their applications and websit

Windows 11 may have some security concerns over new app store


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Update process will be inconsistent across Windows 11 apps.

Azure and LinkedIn were the Microsoft MVPs in 2021


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Cloud computing remains a major growth area for Microsoft as Azure leads the way.

Record sales of Apple MacBook and iPad products could be bad news for Microsoft


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Despite best efforts from rival brands, sales numbers for Apple products are flying in its latest quarterly fiscal report.

This stunning Razer Blade Pro gaming laptop deal also comes with over £350 of free gifts


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This Razer Blade Pro 17 gaming laptop deal can save you over £1,100 in discounts and free gifts right now.

Joby Aero full-sized prototype air taxi flies more than 150 miles on a charge


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SlashGear / 10h
Joby Aero Inc. has announced that its prototype all-electric air taxi has reached an important milestone in its development. The aircraft is designed for commercial passenger service and is called an air taxi. Recently, Joby flew a full-size prototype vehicle for over 150 miles on a single charge, including vertical takeoff and landing. The flight was completed at the Joby … Continue reading

The first 'Halo Infinite' multiplayer beta will open on July 29th


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Engadget / 10h
After a series of setbacks , a small batch of beta testers will be among the first to play Halo Infinite . From tomorrow, July 29th, until August 1st, a bunch of Halo Insiders will get to try the sequel's multiplayer preview . The invite-only test will see players sample gameplay including bot slaying in four-player teams across three maps, with the action growing fraught as players wipe out more

Team BRIT’s Aaron Morgan: How hand controls help me race


29BBC News - Technology / 10h
The Team BRIT driver on how adapted cars help him compete in races against non-disabled drivers.

Good Riddance: Marriott Looks To Cut Alarm Clocks


200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
There’s no denying that hotels are doing a lot of cost cutting as they slowly emerge from the pandemic, and hope to become higher margin businesses . While most hotel cost cutting is bad news for guests, here’s a change that I can get behind. Marriott eliminating in-room alarm clocks Scott Mayerowitz sat in on a meeting of Marriott executives at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, and a surpr

Atera raises $77M at a $500M valuation to help SMBs manage their remote networks like enterprises do


78TechCrunch / 10h
When it comes to software to help IT manage workers’ devices wherever they happen to be, enterprises have long been spoiled for choice — a situation that has come in especially handy in the last 18 months, when many offices globally have gone remote and people have logged into their systems from home. But the same can’t really be said for small and medium enterprises: as with so many other aspect

Class, a Zoom-only virtual classroom, nears unicorn status after SoftBank check


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Class , a virtual classroom that integrates exclusively with Zoom, announced today that it has raised $105 million in a financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund II. The 10-month old startup has now raised a total of $146 million in known venture funding to date, which eclipses the amount of capital raised by founder Michael Chasen’s now-public previous company, Blackboard. Despite its infancy, Class

Maximize your flights: How to choose where to credit your airline miles


38The Points Guy / 10h
Thanks to airline alliances and partnerships, you typically have lots of options for where to credit your flight miles. However, not all programs are equal. Although most U.S.-based programs award miles based on the cost of your ticket, there are a number of foreign programs that still award miles based on the distance flown. This means that when you’re flying somewhere far on a cheap ticket, you

Samsung's Flagship Soundbar Brings Theater Audio to Your Home


38Wired / 10h
The HW-Q950A is spendy, but the setup is dead simple, and it won't fail to immerse you in your favorite movies and shows.

Let’s Keep the Vaccine Misinformation Problem in Perspective


100+Wired / 10h
Social media is not the reason the pandemic hasn’t been conquered.

Extreme Heat Could Also Mean Power and Water Shortages


75Wired / 10h
An extraordinary drought in the West, plus dry lakes and reservoirs, mean there will be less water for farms, hydroelectric energy, and home users.

Windows 11 Makes It Hard to Change Your Default Web Browser


93How-To Geek / 10h
Windows 11 comes with Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft really doesn’t want you using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or anything else as your default web browser. Sure, you can still change your default browser—if you want to jump through some extra hoops. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Can the Oppo Watch 2’s processor upgrade take on Apple and Samsung?


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The Oppo Watch 2 has been unveiled, giving us a first official look at the smartwatch’s specs, so how does it stack up?

Voxi is offering big data boosts on its SIM only deals...but they end tomorrow


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
If you've been looking to get a new SIM only deal, these Voxi offers could be the perfect opportunity.

Apple Watch Series 6 drops to lowest price ever at Amazon


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Amazon is offering a range of Apple Watch deals this week, with record low prices on the Series 6.

Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes


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100+BBC News - Technology / 10h
Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues.


2022 Toyota Tundra gets a welcome dose of refinement and new tech


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SlashGear / 10h
Did you know the outgoing second-gen Toyota Tundra is one of the oldest vehicles on sale in the U.S. right now? Well, that’s about to change with the third-gen 2022 Toyota Tundra coming to dealerships this fall. And thanks to Toyota, we already know what the new truck will look like when it physically appears in a few months. But … Continue reading

Spotify added more paying customers than free ones last quarter


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Engadget / 11h
Three months ago , Spotify predicted that user growth would start declining, because COVID-19 had prompted so many people to sign up than expected. Today, the audio giant was proved right, as new signups fell to nine million new users in the most recent quarter . That said, slower growth isn’t always a bad thing. Of that nine million figure, seven million users signed up for Premium, versus just

Norco releases a trio of ultra-powerful new e-bikes for tackling serious climbs


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The Canadian company's latest VLT lineup include swappable battery packs with capacities up to 900Wh.

Realme MagDart will wirelessly charge laptops and tablets too


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A new leak confirms that Realme’s upcoming MagDart magnetic wireless charging tech will work with phones, laptops, wearables, TWS and more.

Bluehost vs TSOhost: Which is best for your WordPress website?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Choose the best hosting for your WordPress site as we narrow your search and give you the details in this showdown between Bluehost and TSOhost.

UK to Drop Covid-19 Quarantine Rules for Vaccinated Tourists From U.S. and EU


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58Gizmodo / 11h
The United Kingdom is preparing to drop covid-19 restrictions that require visitors from the U.S. and European Union to quarantine for 10 days on arrival, according to several newspapers in England. Read more...

Slow-motion tectonic plate collisions force more carbon into the Earth’s interior


SlashGear / 11h
Scientists from Cambridge University and NTU Singapore have made an interesting discovery. They found that slow-motion collisions of massive tectonic plates inside the Earth are dragging more carbon into Earth’s interior than previously believed. Researchers say that the carbon is drawn into the planet’s interior at subduction zones where tectonic plates collide and dive into the interior of the

Archived chats in WhatsApp now finally stay archived


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WhatsApp has brought out an update that now keeps your chats within the archived section.

Microsoft Windows Server updates are getting a significant change


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Windows Server will now see a new release every two or three years.

AMD’s still on target to release Zen 4 CPUs and RDNA 3 GPUs in 2022


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Everything’s going to plan – but there are some worries on the stock front for the rest of 2021, sadly.

Microsoft Teams now has 250 million monthly active users


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Microsoft states that Teams adoption rate is increasing as consumers and enterprise users continue to remain impacted by the pandemic-led lockdown.

Three wants regulatory reform to aid 5G rollout in rural areas


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FWA is a big deal for Three as it continues 5G rollout.

Vivaldi browser gains Accordion Tabs and Command Chains


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SlashGear / 11h
The Vivaldi browser has been updated for desktop and laptop computers, bringing the web browser to version 4.1, which is available for download now. The latest update allows users to expand groups with Accordion Tabs and run browser commands in sequence using a single shortcut. Users now have three different Tab Stack styles to choose from, including compact, two-level, or … Continue reading

A bipedal robot called Cassie completed a 5K in about 53 minutes


SlashGear / 11h
Researchers from Oregon State University have created a bipedal robot called Cassie. Recently, Cassie traveled five kilometers, completing the entire journey in just over 53 minutes, making history in the process. Cassie was developed with direction from robotics Professor Jonathan Hurst with a 16 month, $1 million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the US Department of Defense.

Data breaches are costing businesses more than ever


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Average data breach incident now costs businesses over $4 million, IBM finds.

Netflix wants new shows so badly, it's adapting Twitter accounts


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Netflix has announced a new animated adult comedy series based on a popular Twitter parody account.

Halo Infinite multiplayer beta kicks off July 29 – here’s what you need to know


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Halo Infinite’s first technical preview for its multiplayer component is happening soon, and will let participants fight against bots.

Watch Cassie the bipedal robot run a 5K


Engadget / 11h
Cassie, a bipedal robot that's all legs, has successfully run five kilometers on a single charge, all without having a tether. The machine serves as the basis for Agility Robotics' delivery robot Digit, as TechCrunch notes, though you may also remember it for "blindly" navigating a set of stairs . Oregon State University engineers were able to train Cassie in a simulator to enable it to go up and

Get AED 1,000 off when you pre-order Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor


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Customers pre-ordering before August 15th can grab Samsung’s latest gaming monitor for less

iPhone 12 Pro Max deals: unlimited data on O2 for an impressively low price


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iPhone 12 Pro Max deals are by no means cheap which is why this O2 unlimited data plan is such a great option to go for.


Flipkart Video hopes to make a splash with interactive web series


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Flipkart Video is streaming the second season of its investigative drama series, Crime Stories. The main attraction is that the series is interactive. The audience basically determine for themselves how the story moves forward.

Netflix is making another Will Smith movie – but this one might be good


35TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Will Smith is starring in a new action movie for Netflix, after last starring in 2017's Bright for the streamer.

Guardians 3 won't set up Marvel's Phase 5 plans, director says


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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 isn't the catalyst for Marvel's Phase 5 plans, director James Gunn has confirmed.

Huge Limited Time Delta Amex Welcome Bonuses (Last Chance)


59One Mile at a Time / 12h
In mid-June we saw American Express and Delta roll out some fantastic limited time welcome bonuses on their co-brand card portfolio . This is a heads up that these offers all end today, so if you’re interested you’ll want to apply in the coming hours. While Delta SkyMiles is far from my favorite mileage currency, I appreciate that miles in the program have a “floor” value, based on all the ways t

First Canon EOS R3 Olympics photos appear to reveal its resolution


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Canon EOS R3 has been spotted out in the wild at the Tokyo Olympics – and some of its early shots appear to have revealed its resolution.

Motorola Edge 20 could be an impressive phone with one disappointment


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Leaked specs and images have revealed the Motorola Edge 20 trio in full, and it's mostly, but not entirely, good news.

Save over 45% on a super useful Qi charger


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: As of July 28, get the Crave 10W Wireless Charger on sale for over 45% off. Use code ANNUAL15 to score one for just $21.24. When you come home after a long day, do you kick your shoes off, lie back on the couch, and finally get back to all the people you've been ignoring all day? Or do you sit crouched by the nearest outlet and 12-inch USB cord because your phone is completely out of batte

Save 15% on a power hub that charges 7 devices at once


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Charge up to seven devices at a time with the ChargeHub X7 Signature Charging Station , on sale as of July 28. Use code ANNUAL15 to get one for $50.99 — a 15% discount. If every outlet in your home is always loaded up with chargers, leaving no room for things like lamps, appliances, and electronics, it’s time for a change. There’s no need for every gadget in your household to take up its o

Transform your room into a galactic wonderland with this moon lamp


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Give your room a glow-up with the Original 16-Color Moon Lamp , which is on sale as of July 28. Use code ANNUAL15 at checkout to score one for only $40.80, a savings of nearly 26%. With the Original 16-Color Moon Lamp , you can bring galactic vibes into your space and completely change the ambiance of any room in your house with the flip of a switch. This lamp was designed using NASA satel

VentiFresh’s odor-killing devices are on sale for as low as $43


Mashable / 12h
If you need an odor-killing solution for your home, the VentiFresh range of products is a great option. VentiFresh products unleash the same technology used on the International Space Station to neutralize foul odors . As of July 28, you can snag three of their most popular stench destroyers on sale for up to 50% off. VentiFresh ECO: Next Generation Odor Eliminator Over 388% funded on Indiegogo,

Realme's iPhone 12 rival is set to launch very, very soon


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The Realme Flash has been confirmed to launch on August 3, at a ''Magnetic Innovation Event''.

Field Intelligence targets 11 African cities to expand its pharmacy inventory-management service


23TechCrunch / 12h
Pharmacies in Africa struggle with access to finance, but inventory management is really what bogs them down. H ow do pharmaceutical retailers know how much stock they need? How do they know which products to stock at a given time? How do they know what products aren’t selling? At the moment, there’s not enough data to answer these questions . Cash gets tied up; there are more or fewer products t

What Is Just-In-Time (JIT) Compilation?


How-To Geek / 12h
Just-In-Time compilation, or JIT, is a technique used by runtime interpreters for languages like JavaScript, C#, and Java to bring execution speeds closer to the native performance offered by precompiled binary languages like C++. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Virtual Reality Bites: Oculus Quest 2 Now Part of Voluntary Safety Recall


27How-To Geek / 12h
Facebook has initiated a voluntary safety recall for its Oculus Quest 2, specifically for its removable foam facial interface. The recall is happening “in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC),” the company said in a statement. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

New MYX II Connected Bike Offers Interactive Workouts for Less Than a Peloton


100+How-To Geek / 12h
Those who want to get a full exercise at home with help from a trainer are often told to buy a Peloton, which isn’t exactly a cost-effective solution. Thankfully, MYXfitness’ newly launched MYX II connected bike provides live and on-demanding exercise courses at a much more acceptable price—$1,600 for the bike and just $30 a month for an OpenFit or Beachbody on Demand subscription. Read This Arti

Arcade1Up Heads to Springfield With a New 'The Simpsons' Arcade


500+How-To Geek / 12h
In perhaps what has been the worst kept secret in the history of Arcade1Up, today the company announced its latest arcade cabinet. Sing it with me! Thhhhheee Siiiiiiiimpsoooooons! You can pre-order The Simpsons on August 16th, and it will even come with a second game. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Is the Sky broadband outage over?


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Sky broadband outages have hit users across the UK – have you been affected?

MediaTek Kompanio 1300T: specs, features, devices, and more


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MediaTek Kompanio 1300T SoC for tablets and laptops has been announced. It is a 5G capable chipset built on TSMC's 6nm process.

Switching from iPhone to an Android phone could soon get a lot easier


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Google is reportedly working on an iOS app that makes it easier to switch to an Android phone.