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Kevin Smith Just Wants Angry He-Man Nerds to Grow Up


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Masters of the Universe: Revelation received critical acclaim ahead of its launch on Netflix late last week, but the animated continuation of Eternia’s finest has been faced with review-bombing and anger on social media thanks to a bad-faith interpretation of what the show’s doing that showrunner Kevin Smith has… Read more...

No-code Bubble raises $100M to make technical co-founders obsolete


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Among Silicon Valley circles, a fun parlor game is to ask to what extent world GDP levels are held back by a lack of computer science and technical training. How many startups could be built if hundreds of thousands or even millions more people could code and bring their entrepreneurial ideas to fruition? How many bureaucratic processes could be eliminated if developers were more latent in every

Simone Biles redefined GOAT. It's a win for us all.


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200+Mashable / 3h
To be the greatest of all time is to wield power. And Simone Biles wielded hers wisely and with grace on Tuesday. The gold medalist and record-breaker showed us all how the GOAT should act when she withdrew from the artistic gymnastics women's team final to care for her mental health. Her teammates in turn gave the world a master class in how to support a struggling colleague, even when their ail

How to create and post to your Close Friends Story on Instagram


Mashable / 26min
If you want to post a fun Story, but you don't want your random Instagram followers seeing it, try posting a Close Friends Story. The Instagram feature Close Friends allows to you to post stories to a select group of your followers. With Close Friends you can choose to post a Story to all of your followers or to just to that designated group. No one else can see who is on your Close Friends list,

OPPO Watch 2 launches with Snapdragon Wear 4100 inside


SlashGear / 34min
The choice of processors has always been one of the biggest criticisms of the smartwatch market, particularly with Android Wear, now Wear OS. Even today, most models run on very old silicon, even while a newer option has been available for almost a year now. Better late than never, as they say, and OPPO is finally catching up with the … Continue reading

AMD has finally toppled Intel in this key battleground


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
AMD processors have become the go-to chips when buying or building a new workstation.

ZTE Axon 30 5G with under-display camera launched in China


SlashGear / 1h
After countless leaks and an official teaser or two, ZTE has finally taken the covers off the world’s second under-display camera smartphone. After the disappointing reality of its first UDC smartphone, it would be understandable if consumers held off on the Axon 30 5G UDC until the reviews come in. At least on paper, however, the phone might have enough … Continue reading

Ex-Airman Who Leaked Secrets of America's Drone War Gets 45 Months in Prison


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Gizmodo / 1h
A whistleblower who leaked top secret information about America’s drone warfare program has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison. Read more...

Fortnite’s latest update fixed the game’s annoying alien parasite problem


SlashGear / 1h
The Fortnite universe has been overtaken by aliens, though they’re mostly hanging around in UFOs to abduct people. With the aliens’ arrival came one particularly annoying addition to the game: alien parasites, which are exactly what they sound like. While the parasites add a fantastical quality to the story, they’re also incredibly annoying for players. If you’ve been playing Fortnite … Continue

What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidelines


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37MIT Technology Review / 1h
On Tuesday, July 27, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that vaccinated individuals wear masks in public indoor spaces in communities where covid cases are spiking. Along with the new policy, the CDC recommends that children in grades K–12 attend school in person while continuing to wear masks inside. Why is the CDC making this switch? The announcement comes on the heel

Electric car charging prices 'must be fair' say MPs


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Consumers should not have to pay excessive prices to use public car charging, MPs say.

American Express Uber Eats Pass Benefits Now Require Paying With Your Amex Card


View from the Wing / 1h
I registered my Platinum card for the benefit, and save money on Uber Eats orders. However I haven't been charging these to my Platinum card. The best win here is the Gold card of course for 4x dining. I noticed something today switching between payment methods. When I'm not using an eligible American Express card, I not longer receive Eats Pass benefits. Until recently you've been able, for inst

Wow: Delta SkyMiles Extends Status For Another Year


100+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Delta has just become the first major airline in the United States to extend elite status for a second year in a row, with no strings attached. Delta extends status into 2023 Delta SkyMiles will be extending Medallion status for a second year in a row, meaning status will be valid through January 31, 2023. Furthermore, Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) earned in 2021 will be rolled over to 2022 f

iPhone 13 and MacBook shortages could be Apple’s next big problem


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
iPhone 13 and iPads will likely face shortages, Apple executives warned during an earnings call, despite reporting record sales.

Netflix’s next cartoon for adults is based on a popular Twitter account


SlashGear / 2h
A popular Twitter account will debut on Netflix in September as a new animated series for adult viewers. Called Chicago Party Aunt, the series will revolve around the character Diane Dunbrowski voiced by Lauren Ash. Though we don’t yet have a trailer for the upcoming show, Netflix has revealed a still image of the animation. Diane Dunbrowski is the Chicago … Continue reading

Mergers, twists, and pentagons: The architecture of honeycombs


30Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge Bees manage some impressive feats. They not only remember the location of good food sources, but they're able to communicate this information to their peers. They also care for their hive's young and organize attacks against intruders. They're brilliant builders, too. Almost every honeycomb in a hive is a perfect hexagon, with each side the same length. This is despite the fact that bees

American Horror Story Teases Its Return With Maybe Its Most Nightmarish Promo Ever


53Gizmodo / 2h
That’s obviously a bold claim to make about American Horror Story , a series known for marketing each new season as creepily and, often, cryptically as possible. (That campaign for AHS: Cult involving holes— so many holes —must’ve awakened countless latent cases of trypophobia.) But with this new teaser for Double Feature Read more...

Microsoft Teams is getting better phishing protection


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Teams users can now protect themselves from phishing attacks by using Defender for Office 365's Safe Links feature.

How to Look Better On Video Calls Using Your iPad Pro


Gizmodo / 3h
This year’s refreshed iPad Pros have powerful new processors that separate them from the predecessors, but they also have an underrated new video-calling feature that frees you from your desk. Read more...

JetBlue Cuts London Flights, But In An Odd Way


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JetBlue’s much anticipated transatlantic service is supposed to launch in a couple of weeks. Many have wondered if the airline will move forward with adding this service, given travel restrictions currently in place between the United States and United Kingdom. There’s an update on that front… JetBlue reduces transatlantic frequencies JetBlue is scheduled to launch daily nonstop flights between N

Cassie the bipedal robot runs a 5K


37TechCrunch / 3h
You may well recognize Cassie as the basis of Agility Robotics’ delivery bot, Digit. If you’ve been following the tech’s progression at all, however, you no doubt know that it started life as the ostrich-inspired Cassie. The robot is all legs and not much else. In addition to fueling Agility’s commercial ambitions, the robot has proven a solid platform for exploring bipedal location. Announced by

Apple reports a 50% year-over-year jump in iPhone sales


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Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / The Apple Park campus stands in this aerial photograph taken above Cupertino in October 2019. (credit: Sam Hall/Bloomberg via Getty Images ) In what is usually one of its slowest growth quarters in a given year, Apple today reported a nearly 50 percent year-over-year increase in iPhone sales, among other positive numbers that beat analyst expectations. The numbers were published today a


Delta Gives Up On 2021, Extends Everyone’s Elite Status Again (And Rolls Over All Qualifying Miles)


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86View from the Wing / 3h
Delta already bonused all travel towards elite status and made award trips count too . Now they're throwing in the towel, more or less, and calling 2021 another wash as they don't want to risk losing elite members who may again be valuable customers. They've also figured out how to continue incentivizing elites to travel this year - at the expense of those who do not. Continue reading ...

Google’s profits soar as revenue rises 62 percent.


21NYT > Technology / 3h
Alphabet initially was seen as vulnerable to the pandemic, but has come out of it stronger.

NASA says CubeSat with plasma thrusters may set new deep space record


SlashGear / 3h
Multiple payloads will be launched into space with the Orion spacecraft using the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Two of these secondary payloads will be CubeSats designed for deep space, including one equipped with plasma thrusters. According to the space agency, this small satellite will use electromagnetic waves to propel itself in space…and it may set a new record in … Continue reading

Some Alienware gaming PCs are too power-hungry for California


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Dell won't be shipping some Alienware PCs to six US states due to regulations on power draw.

Daily Crunch: No-code startup Bubble pops with $100 million Series A round


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To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for July 27, 2021. Today is a good day not only because the U.S. women’s national soccer team is heading to the Olympics quarter finals (shoutout Gotham’s Carli Lloyd !), but also because Danny Crichton just published an incredibly

CDC rules scrapped in cruise capital of the world as lines consider next steps


35The Points Guy / 3h
A federal appellate court has changed its mind about keeping the cruise rules established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in place in Florida — which would have required U.S. cruise lines to sail with at least 95% of passengers fully vaccinated or submit to test sailing protocols. However, most cruise lines haven’t jumped at the chance to make changes, yet. For more t

Twitter tests notification banner for suspended and locked accounts


Engadget / 4h
Twitter is testing a new way to inform individuals who may have broken its rules that their account has been suspended or locked. With the start of this latest test, a small group of users will see a banner appear at the top of their timeline informing them that they can’t tweet, retweet or like content due to their previous behavior on the platform. In the instance of a locked account, the notic

Chucky goes to school in dramatic first trailer for Syfy’s TV horror series


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SlashGear / 4h
Syfy network has published the reveal trailer for its upcoming Chucky television show, one based on the classic horror doll with a tendency for stabbing people. Horror fans won’t need to wait long to watch the series, which Syfy says will debut just ahead of Halloween this year. This time around, Chucky resurfaces to cause mayhem through a yard sale. … Continue reading

4 things to know about the CommonPass digital health app


The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity. Love the idea or hate it, but the subject of digital health — specifically vaccine passports — is a big topic. The only way to confirm vaccine status in the United States is a card from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But travelers should be prepared to use vaccine passports to prove vaccination status, making i

Instagram's New Settings Take Aim at Creepy Adults


Gizmodo / 4h
As part of a slew of ongoing efforts to make Instagram less of a cesspool of awful content for awful people , the company announced a slew of new changes for accounts belonging to the teen and tweenage set meant to keep them safer on the platform. Read more...

Arizona Republicans Subpoena Routers Amid Cyber Ninja's Shambling Election Audit


25Gizmodo / 4h
The Republican goons in the Arizona Senate backing the farce of a “recount” of the 2020 election results is pressing local election officials for access to even more data, the Associated Press reports . Yet they might not be able to back up their threats, and some key figures behind the audit appear to be getting cold… Read more...

Microsoft Earnings: Q4 Was Most Profitable Quarter


24NYT > Technology / 4h
Profits rose 47 percent to $16.5 billion, surpassing expectations.

CDC mask reversal: Vaccinated should wear masks in many settings amid surge


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81Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Self-sewn protective face masks in a fabric store on April 3, 2020, in Jena, Germany. (credit: Getty | Jens Schlueter ) Fully vaccinated Americans should go back to masking up in schools and areas of high or substantial COVID-19 transmission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday. The CDC says its stark reversal in mask guidance is prompted by the current surg

Apple posts another record-breaking quarter thanks to the iPhone


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Engadget / 4h
Despite the pandemic, Apple has spent most of the last two years relentlessly upgrading its product lineup, and its moves are definitely paying off. The company just announced financial results for its fiscal year third quarter (for normal humans, the months of April through June), and the company made a shocking amount of money. All of its product segments (the iPhone, Mac, iPad, services, and w

The U.S. Government Has Sold Martin Shkreli's One-of-a-Kind Wu-Tang Album


25Gizmodo / 4h
The sole copy of the Wu-Tang album previously owned by convicted edgelord Martin Shkreli has moved on to a better place, hopefully. The Department of Justice announced today that the federal government has sold the album to an unknown buyer for an unknown price. In 2018, RZA said that he wanted to be that buyer. Read more...

iPhone sales fuel Apple’s Wall Street-beating Q3


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36TechCrunch / 4h
Another excellent quarter for Apple , as the company posted $81.4 billion in revenue. That’s a 36% year-over-year jump for the company, besting Wall Street estimates of $73.3 billion by a considerable margin. “Our record June quarter operating performance included new revenue records in each of our geographic segments, double-digit growth in each of our product categories, and a new all-time high

Alphabet crushes Q2 earnings estimates as Google Cloud cuts losses, grows 54%


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Today after the bell amidst a deluge of major technology company earnings reports, Alphabet reported its own second-quarter performance . The search-and-services company posted revenues of $61.9 billion in the June 30, 2021 quarter, net income of $18.5 billion, and earnings per share of $27.26. Those figures work out to top-line growth of 62%, and net income expansion of 166%. Naturally Google is

Wide Open Business Class Award Space To Asia (4+ Seats) Using American, Alaska Or Citi Points


View from the Wing / 4h
Right now is a fantastic time to book Asia travel a year out, because you can lock in business class awards between the U.S. and Asia for May and June 2022 for four passengers on Cathay Pacific. This is available from New York JFK, Chicago O’Hare, Los Angeles and San Francisco . Continue reading ...

Simpsons arcade machine rebooted for home play, 30 years later


SlashGear / 4h
The people at Arcade1Up revealed a new full-sized arcade machine this week, 30 years after its first launch. The Simpsons Konami arcade game is the title you very possibly played back in the year 1991 – the one where you could be Homer, Marge, Bart, or Lisa. This game allows you to smack and bash your way through wave after … Continue reading


It's About to Get Harder to Buy a Gaming PC


68Gizmodo / 4h
Buying a new graphics card is already hard enough, but for folks living in a handful of states, ordering pre-built systems from some PC makers just got a lot more difficult due to newly implemented energy regulations. Read more...

Video Shows Massive Meteor Lighting Up Entire Night Sky


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Meteor Strike A large meteor hurtled over Norway on Monday night, lighting up the sky over most of southern Scandinavia in a burst of light. It was such a violent event, the Associated Press reports , that onlookers heard a roaring sound — a breathtaking example of our planet’s protective atmospheric layer in action. The meteor was visible for about five seconds at around 1 am local time, accordi

Engineer Builds Voice-Controlled Exoskeleton So His Son Could Walk


100+Futurism / 5h
In order to help his son get around without a wheelchair, a French robotics engineer named Jean-Louis Constanza built a robotic exoskeleton that lets his son stand up and walk around by issuing voice commands. “My son Oscar, one day he said to me ‘Dad, you’re a robotics engineer, why don’t you make a robot that would allow us to walk?'” Constanza sad in a video interview with the BBC , as transla

JetBlue still plans to launch London flights, but slashes September schedule as the US-UK corridor remains closed


34The Points Guy / 5h
The United Kingdom may be off-limits to most American travelers, but that isn’t stopping a U.S. airline from starting its long-awaited service to the British Isles. JetBlue still plans to launch its inaugural transatlantic flight to London in August , despite the fact that the U.K. border remains largely closed to Americans regardless of vaccination status, while the U.S. border remains closed to

Delta Air Lines extends elite status, certificates and more for another year


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500+The Points Guy / 5h
Today, Delta became the first U.S. airline to extend elite status through 2022 . All current Delta elites will now have their elite status extended through Jan. 31, 2023. This includes Delta elites who qualified for status in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The airline confirmed that this extension also applies to invite-only Delta 360 members as well. This extension is automatic, so there’s no need to call

Pay attention to this meat seasoning recall if you’re grilling this summer


SlashGear / 5h
Some recent food recalls have popped up at the CDC recently, including ones involving leafy greens and supplements. One of the recalls published in recent days may be particularly important to note in light of grilling season: it involves a meat seasoning that can be used for things like beef. According to the recall, these items may be contaminated with … Continue reading

Apple Earnings: Profits Nearly Double in Last Quarter


23NYT > Technology / 5h
The pandemic has been a windfall for Apple and its peers, as people buy even more gadgets to work, study and socialize.

Slack is appalling Olympics viewers with an excruciating ad on repeat


38Mashable / 5h
Whether you're watching on the NBC app or on cable, there are only so many commercials that play during the Olympics. Most of them feature athletes whose stories of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness get somehow loosely associated with, like, an airline. A consequence of being invested in the Olympics means you see these commercials over and over and over again. And then one more time.

Activision Blizzard workers will stage a walkout after ‘abhorrent’ response to harassment suit


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One of the world’s biggest video game companies is reeling after a state discrimination and sexual harassment suit kicked off a firestorm of controversy within the company. California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued Activision Blizzard last week, alleging that the company fostered a “breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women.” Following a combative response

Extra Crunch roundup: RapidSOS EC-1, how to prep for an M&A exit, inside Genki Forest


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According to one estimate, Americans call 911 about 240 million times every year. Sending emergency services to the right location sounds straightforward, but each 911 call is routed through one of thousands of call centers known as public safety answering points (PSAPs). “Every 911 center is very different and they are as diverse and unique as the communities that they serve,” said Karin Marquez

New Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer teases return of lots of familiar faces


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Ghostbusters: Afterlife moves the setting from New York City to Summerville, Oklahoma. [credit: YouTube/Sony Pictures ] We finally have a new trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife , which was delayed multiple times before landing on its current November release date. This sequel to the iconic Ghostbusters films from the 1980s introduces a new generation to the franchise. So it's fitting that the fi

Microsoft's profits skyrocketed by 47 percent in Q4


Engadget / 5h
Microsoft's business continues to thrive thanks to its leadership in cloud computing and productivity apps. In its Q4 earnings report today , the company reported a 21 percent increase in revenues compared to last year, reaching $46.2 billion. But even more impressive, its profits jumped by 47 percent to reach $16.5 billion. Microsoft's success is practically a broken record by this point — last

Google parent Alphabet made a whopping $61.9 billion last quarter


Engadget / 5h
After several quarters of continually growing revenue , Google's parent company Alphabet announced today that it made $61.9 billion in Q2 2021. That's a jump of 62 percent from the same period last year , when the organization's revenue dipped due to the onset of the pandemic. Last quarter, Alphabet posted $55.3 billion in revenue. Clearly, the company has long recovered from the slump it faced f

Microsoft bests earnings estimates as Azure posts 51% growth; shares fall


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Today after the bell, Microsoft reported its fiscal Q4 2021 earnings , the period corresponding to the second calendar quarter of this year. Microsoft posted revenues of $46.2 billion in the period, along with net income of $16.5 billion and earnings per share of $2.17. The company’s revenues grew by 21% compared to the year-ago quarter, while its net income expanded by a more toothsome 47% over

Snowden: People Who Bankroll the Spyware Industry Should Be in Prison


Gizmodo / 5h
Famed whistleblower Edward Snowden has a new blog on Substack and, naturally, he has some opinions about the recent NSO Group controversy: namely, that people who bankroll companies like it should do time. Read more...

A Lot of Us Should Start Wearing Masks Again, According to the CDC


34Lifehacker / 5h
The CDC announced today that students and teachers in K-12 schools should all wear masks, whether they’re vaccinated or not. And people who are vaccinated should go back to wearing masks indoors if they are in an area with “substantial” or “high” community transmission. Read more...

Discord Threads are the new home for off-topic conversations


SlashGear / 5h
Back in May, Discord launched a brand refresh of sorts that not only saw the company roll out a new logo and color scheme, but also new features. At the time, Discord said that chat threads – one of its most-requested features – would be arriving later in the summer. Fast forward to today, and it looks like the big … Continue reading

Why Is American Airlines So Bad At Updating Flight Status?


100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Airline operations are admittedly incredibly complex, and that’s something that’s lost on most passengers. I’m pretty forgiving of delays, because I understand what goes into making a flight run on time (though admittedly some airlines are better at that than others). Here’s something I can’t wrap my head around, though… American’s flight status on rolling delays Delta and United are both good ab

Facebook’s Oculus Gave Thousands of Customers Face Rashes and Hives


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200+Futurism / 5h
If you’ve been using your Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset lately, you may want to take a quick break to scrub your face. Facebook, which owns the VR company, announced on Tuesday that it was recalling “about 4 million” headsets after thousands of customers — 45 of whom needed medical attention — reported various forms of irritation on their face including hives, rashes, and burning sensati

Twitter ‘acqui-hires’ the team from subscription news app, Brief


50TechCrunch / 5h
Twitter’s recent acquisition spree continues today as the company announces it has acqui-hired the team from news aggregator and summary app Brief . The startup from former Google engineers launched last year to offer a subscription-based news summary app that aimed to tackle many of the problems with today’s news cycle, including information overload, burnout, media bias and algorithms that prom


You Need to Update Your Apple Devices Right Now


31Lifehacker / 5h
Make sure you install the latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Big Sur system updates immediately to patch a dangerous security vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting in the wild. Read more...

Why the Citi Premier Card is a great choice if you’re an airline free agent


The Points Guy / 6h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. There are many great reasons to focus your travel loyalty on a single airline, like racking up frequent-flyer miles faster for award trips and pursuing elite status and all the benefits it entails. That strategy isn’t for everyone, though. If you’re the type of traveler who makes plans based more on price and convenience rather than sticking with a specific airl

The United States just sold a Wu-Tang album


SlashGear / 6h
It’s official: “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” by the Wu-Tang Clan has been sold by the United States government. An announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York made it official that the album was sold to an anonymous buyer. The album had previously been purchased by one Martin Shkreli for a winning … Continue reading

A Stifling New Heat Wave Is Baking the U.S.


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Well, apparently this is Hot Dome Summer. Read more...

United follows Delta’s lead, allows you to opt out of middle-seat ‘upgrades’


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79The Points Guy / 6h
Hate getting stuck in a middle seat? Well, you might be able to avoid one on your next United flight as the carrier just expanded its seating preference options for standby travelers. Previously, you could only state your preference for an aisle or window seat. Now, you’ll find three new options in the United app when you’re on the standby or upgrade list for a given flight. Sign up for TPG’s fre

Apple tweaks controversial iOS 15 Safari changes in latest beta


32TechCrunch / 6h
Apple is responding to user complaints and feedback about the controversial changes to the Safari mobile browser with today’s launch of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta 4. The new Safari design first introduced at WWDC had moved the tab bar (URL bar) to the bottom of the screen — a fairly radical change for one of the iPhone’s most used apps. It was meant to make the controls easier to reach, if using a

The shine of Nintendo's new Zelda remake for Switch is dulled by awkward controls


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Mashable / 6h
It's very weird to review a remake. Most of what could be said about a remade game has already been said years ago, and the time that has passed since the original game's release can have a massive impact on how the game is received in its second wind. For example: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a high definition remaster of a 2011 Wii game about which much has been said, debated, and l

Fitbit's Newest Wearable May Have Just Leaked


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51How-To Geek / 6h
Fitbit just shared a photo of its latest wearable tracker, which is codenamed “Morgan.” The device shares several similarities with the company’s premium Luxe tracker, which Fitbit released this past April. Now, “Morgan” looks like it could possibly be the Charge 5. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 Is a Massive Gaming Monitor Packed with Next-Gen Tech


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100+How-To Geek / 6h
How do you follow up an epic behemoth monitor like the Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming monitor? You pack it with next-gen tech found in high-end TVs. The Odyssey Neo G9 takes everything great about the original and amps it up with Mini LED, lighting effects, and a giant $2,500 price. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Activision Blizzard “Walkout for Equality” to protest management inaction


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Ars Technica / 6h
em>Warcraft Enlarge / A em>Warcraft-themed statue sites in front of the Blizzard employee campus. (credit: Flickr / gordontarpley ) A group of Activision Blizzard employees is planning a "Walkout for Equality" on Wednesday to protest the feeling that "our values as employees are not being accurately reflected in the words and actions of our leadership." The move comes in the wake of a California

Ajit Pai apparently mismanaged $9 billion fund—new FCC boss starts “cleanup”


100+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | LdF) The Federal Communications Commission wants SpaceX to give up a portion of the $885.51 million in broadband funding it was awarded in a reverse auction in December 2020 . SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband division was one of the biggest winners in the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) grants announced in Ajit Pai's last full month as FCC chairman

A Girl Prepares Her Brows for Battle in This Excerpt From Iron Widow


Gizmodo / 6h
Author Xiran Jay Zhao makes their debut with Iron Widow , the tale of a teenage girl who overcomes a patriarchal society —one that also involves giant robots fighting mecha aliens—to avenge her sister’s death and eventually become China’s first female emperor. io9 has an exclusive look at the first chapter, which also… Read more...

US government sells 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli's one-off Wu-Tang Clan album


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Engadget / 6h
Back in 2015, before NFTs really became A Thing, the Wu-Tang Clan sold the only copy of the album Once Upon a Time In Shaolin for a reported $2 million at auction. The buyer, it later turned out , was former pharmaceutical exec and convicted dirtbag Martin Shkreli . Perhaps better known as Pharma Bro, Shkreli became infamous for buying and jacking up the price of life-saving AIDS medication Darap

How to Initiate Your Alexa Routines by Using Different Phrases


Lifehacker / 6h
Custom Routines are one of the handiest features of the Amazon Echo—you can use them to launch a cascade of home automation actions before bed or play specific media each morning—all in response to a single request. And now Alexa can respond to up to seven unique phrases per routine (versus just one), so you can… Read more...

CDC changes its mask recommendations for vaccinated people


500+The Points Guy / 6h
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated masks guidance on Tuesday, including recommending people in high-risk areas wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. “In areas with substantial and high transmission, CDC recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings to help prevent the spread of the delta variant and to help others, this inc

CDC: Vaccinated people should wear masks again – with a big exception


SlashGear / 6h
In a new media briefing today, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave its latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic, including the current state of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the United States, the vaccination program, and the ways in which the two intersect. As expected, the update also includes the CDC’s latest information about its face mask guidance. … Continue reading

This is Pokemon Unite’s first post-launch new character


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SlashGear / 6h
Pokemon Unite has been out for a little over a week, and already we’re getting the first post-launch character added to the roster. The Pokemon Company and Tencent announced today that Gardevoir will be joining the lineup of Pokemon Unite later this week, bringing its ranged attack capabilities to the table. While we don’t know Gardevoir’s full kit yet, the … Continue reading

In moving post, Simone Biles praises teammates: 'They stepped up when I couldn't'


200+Mashable / 6h
Simone Biles showed true strength at the Olympics on Tuesday by admitting that she needed to take a step back from competing for the good of her mental health. On Tuesday, the 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist left the floor at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre during the artistic gymnastics women's team final. After having some difficulties on the vault, she later withdrew from the women's artistic t

A guide to the best tablets out there


Mashable / 6h
Even if you have a very capable smartphone and a nice laptop, tablets are still a worthwhile hunk of tech to add to your arsenal. The touchscreen that can be carried anywhere makes for a portable studio for creatives, a crucial sidekick for commuters and frequent travelers, and a mini TV for people who aren't missing the newest episode of Loki just because they're on vacation. A simple question k

Elon Musks Criticizes “Some Companies,” Then Fake-Coughs and Mutters “Apple”


400+Futurism / 6h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took a major jab at Apple during this week’s Q2 earnings call. “I think we want to emphasize that our goal is to support the advent of sustainable energy,” Musk said during the call . “It is not to create a walled garden and use that to bludgeon our competitors which is used by some companies.” As CNBC reported , though, he accompanied those remarks by fake-coughing and mutter


It's Time to Audit Your Gift Cards


Lifehacker / 6h
According to a new Bankrate survey , 73% of US adults have unused gift cards they haven’t redeemed in the last year, leaving an average total of $116 hanging out there. The problem with gift cards is if you don’t spend them in the first year, they tend to stay unspent, whether because you forget about them over time or… Read more...

Google Cloud offers a model for fixing Google’s product-killing reputation


Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Google Cloud Platform, no longer perpetually under construction? Google's reputation for aggressively killing products and services is hurting the company's brand. Any new product launch from Google is no longer a reason for optimism; instead, the company is met with questions about when the product will be shut down. It's a problem entirely of Google's own making, and it's yet another

Newly Launched ‘Galileo Project’ Will Hunt for Alien Technologies in Our Midst


32Gizmodo / 6h
A new project seeks to uncover evidence of aliens, not by gazing upon distant star systems but by finding traces of their technologies inside our solar system—and even on Earth. Read more...

Instagram makes under-16s' accounts private by default


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Only approved followers can see posts and "like" or comment on accounts that retain the private setting.

Lucasfilm Hires YouTuber After His Deepfake of Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian Goes Viral


300+Gizmodo / 6h
Finally, a story about deepfakes that’s free from the moral squishiness and consent issues that plague the people creating them. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Lucasfilm confirmed that the company had hired a popular deepfake creator as a “senior facial capture artist” under the company’s computer graphics subsidiary,… Read more...

Electric Camaro rumor has a sting that could leave Chevy fans furious


SlashGear / 6h
The good news is that Chevrolet may not be killing the Camaro – the unexpected news is that the new version of GM’s muscle car won’t be anything like its predecessors. According to a new report, the new Camaro will not only be electric but a four-door sedan. The writing has been on the wall for the Camaro for some … Continue reading

How to Use the Multitasking Features on iPad


How-To Geek / 7h
If you want to multitask, the iPad just might be your tablet of choice. Beginning in iPadOS 15, scheduled for release in fall 2021, Apple takes its multitasking features up a level with a Multitasking Menu, a Shelf for open windows, a center app view, and more. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

ZTE Takes Another Shot at Under-Display Cameras with New Axon 30 5G


How-To Geek / 6h
ZTE’s first attempt at an under-display smartphone camera was generally well-received, especially among customers who rarely take selfies. So, why not go for round two? ZTE just announced the new Axon 30 5G, a smartphone with well-rounded specs, a sensible price tag, and a second-gen under-display selfie cam. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Some Nokia smartphones will now come preloaded with ExpressVPN


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Nokia smartphone owners will be able to test out ExpressVPN for thirty days as the VPN app will come preinstalled on their devices.

Dan Olsen leads a product-market fit masterclass for the Startup Alley+ cohort


23TechCrunch / 7h
Yes Virginia, there are advantages to exhibiting in (the sold-out) Startup Alley at TC Disrupt 2021 . Out of all the early-stage startups ready to exhibit on September 21-23, Team TechCrunch hand-picked 50 to form the Startup Alley+ cohort. Startup Alley+ is a VIP experience designed to help founders grow their business and increase their opportunities right now in the run up to Disrupt. Hold up:

How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Jerks, With Melinda Wenner Moyer


Lifehacker / 7h
How do you raise kids who aren’t racist or sexist? What do you do if you find out that your kid has bullied a classmate? When should you start to worry that your child’s selfishness has gone too far? Read more...

Watch the Olympics with in-depth coverage with your new Amex Platinum credit


The Points Guy / 7h
It’s an understatement to say a lot has changed in the past year. Even our favorite rewards cards have adjusted to consumers’ shift from travel to lifestyle spend. Namely, The Platinum Card® from American Express has recently undergone a massive revamp, adding four new annual statement credits in exchange for a higher $695 annual fee (see rates and fees ). For more TPG news delivered each morning

Update your iPhone, iPad, Mac right now, avoid the exploit


SlashGear / 7h
A set of updates were sent by Apple to their various machines out in the wild over the past week that you should be aware of. For the iPhone, we’re talking about iOS 14.7.1 and the security content therein. If you’ve already updated your iPhone to iOS 14.7.1 and do not own any other Apple products, you’re good! You can … Continue reading

New Gaming PC Consumes so Much Power That It’s Banned in California


1KFuturism / 7h
Power Overwhelming Alienware, a gaming-specific computer company owned by Dell, now sells PCs that are so powerful and energy-intensive that several states have banned them. Thanks to newly-implemented restrictions on the energy usage of specific consumer electronics including personal computers, the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 or R12 gaming computers cannot be legally sold in California o

Activision Blizzard employees will walk out on Wednesday after harassment lawsuit


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Engadget / 7h
One day after sharing an open letter decrying the company's "abhorrent and insulting" response to a harassment lawsuit from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Activision Blizzard employees plan to hold a walkout. According to Kotaku , at least 50 employees will protest the company's recent actions in person and call on it to improve working conditions for women by at

Is it even OK to play Call of Duty anymore?


Mashable / 7h
For those who might have missed it, Activision Blizzard is the video game industry's latest out-of-control dumpster fire. The Call of Duty and World of Warcraft publisher is the focus of a new lawsuit spearheaded by California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). It caps off a two-year investigation which found, according to the filing, that female employees — who make up roughly o

Utah's Great Salt Lake Is Officially at Its Lowest Point in Recorded History


100+Gizmodo / 7h
Water levels in Utah’s Great Salt Lake have officially dwindled to their lowest ever recorded. It’s an effect of the megadrought that has impacted water supplies across the West. Read more...

Oculus Quest 2 Sales Halted Due to Skin Irritation


32Gizmodo / 7h
Back in December, Facebook acknowledged that a small number of Oculus Quest 2 users experienced some kind of skin irritation due to the foam cushion in its headsets. Today, the company announced it’s temporarily halting sales of the Quest 2 and issued a joint voluntary recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety… Read more...

Toyota bet wrong on EVs, so now it’s lobbying to slow the transition


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70Ars Technica / 7h
Toyota introduced the Prius Prime in 2016, years after other manufacturers released electric-only models. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin ) Executives at Toyota had a moment of inspiration when the company first developed the Prius. That moment, apparently, has long since passed. The Prius was the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, years ahead of any competitors. The first model, a small sedan, was

Facebook recalls 4 million Quest 2 VR face liners over “rashes and hives”


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Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / One day, the VR industry may be boosted with sensory tricks like smell-o-vision. That's different from the itching and burning sensations reported by Quest 2 users—unless one of Quest 2's VR zombie games is really, really ahead of its time. (credit: Oculus | Aurich Lawson) Facebook's VR division is recalling every single foam facial liner included in its Oculus Quest 2 VR headset in Nor


Same-day delivery apps need more than speed to survive post-pandemic


25TechCrunch / 7h
Cary Breese Contributor Cary Breese is the CEO and co-founder of NowRx , a digital retail pharmacy. We have entered a whole new era of e-commerce centered on speed and convenience. Business leaders are being forced to prioritize delivery capabilities and push for more accelerated delivery services. “Fast/reliable delivery” was the most important online shopping attribute among the more than 8,500

BoldVoice wants to help nonnative English speakers find (and flaunt) their voices


49TechCrunch / 7h
When Anada Lakra and Ilya Usorov first moved to the United States, they struggled to find their voices. They both knew and understood English, but when it came time to speak up, their accents became a hurdle. Usorov, for example, watched his Russian-born parents struggle to advocate for themselves, which limited work opportunities. While Lakra, who just started college at Yale University, was con

Masks Coming Back For Vaccinated People, Airline Mask Requirement May Get Extended


View from the Wing / 7h
The CDC is announcing today that fully vaccinated people should wear masks again in indoor public settings, because of spread of the Delta variant. People aren't going to comply. However this change makes an extension of the federal transportation mask mandate more likely. Continue reading ...

Oxford Scientists Are Testing a Vaccine for the Plague


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26Gizmodo / 7h
The scientists who developed one of the first widely available vaccines against covid-19 are now setting their sights on a long-time microscopic foe: the plague. This week, researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK announced the start of a Phase I clinical trial testing out a potential vaccine for the plague.… Read more...

UK may relax travel bans on the US and EU — but don’t expect the US to follow suit


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28The Points Guy / 7h
The United Kingdom government is reportedly considering relaxing travel restrictions for American and European Union travelers, the Financial Times reported July 26 . The London-based newspaper cited a senior airport executive who claimed that the quarantine exemptions could broaden “imminently” and that the government was also considering dropping France from the new “Amber Plus” list , which ke

McLaren 765LT Spider cuts the roof and spits fire


SlashGear / 7h
McLaren is adding a new droptop to its line-up, with the 765LT Spider chopping the roof off the most recent Longtail. Only 765 of the convertibles will be produced – and only a third of that making it to North America – each with an electrically-operated, one-piece carbon fiber roof and a 755 horsepower engine. The result, as you might’ve … Continue reading

Instagram Introduces Changes to Protect Teenagers on Its Platform


200+NYT > Technology / 7h
Advertisers, which used people’s interests and activity to target their ads, will now only be able to use age, gender and location to show ads to users under 18.

Bear McCreary Was Born to Score Masters of the Universe: Revelation


400+Gizmodo / 7h
Kevin Smith ’s sequel to the classic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe ‘80s cartoon is an excellent (and frequently shocking) show, and Bear McCreary is part of the reason why. The composer, who’s scored The Walking Dead , Battlestar Galactica, and so much more, was a massive MotU fan long, long before he worked on… Read more...

Instagram introduces changes to protect teenagers on its platform.


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How to Know When It's Time to Replace Your Old Pots and Pans


Lifehacker / 7h
Pots and pans can have a pretty long shelf life, depending on their style, brand, and how well you take care of them—but odds are you’re stretching that lifespan a little too long. The signs that your cookware is at the end of its life aren’t always as obvious as a broken handle or peeling finish. Although there are… Read more...

Western Wildfires Are Sending Carbon Offsets Up in Smoke


27Gizmodo / 7h
Eighty-six large forest fires are burning across 12 states. Among the trees they’re torching are ones being used as carbon credits, showing the danger of relying on forests to offset emissions elsewhere. Read more...

How Sleep Tracking Can Help You Get Better Sleep


How-To Geek / 7h
I’ve been fascinated by sleep tracking for a couple of years now. I’m a metric nerd, so if something can be quantified, I want to see it quantified. While I’ve been tracking my sleep for years, I’ve been testing and comparing three different trackers for the last several weeks. Here’s what I’ve learned. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Fix Gmail When It’s Not Receiving Emails


How-To Geek / 7h
Gmail is something most of us use every day, most of the time without any problems. Unfortunately, some users run into the error of not receiving emails. There are multiple things you can try to start receiving your emails again. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

An Android Phone with Magnetic Charging? This One Might Be The First


100+How-To Geek / 7h
It’s about time Android smartphones get some magnetic charging love! But which phone will be the first to get the feature? It might be the Realme Flash. The company just teased its sleek new flagship phone, which will debut alongside its MagDart wireless charger. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

New Leak Suggests Samsung's Upcoming Foldables Are Water-Resistant


200+How-To Geek / 7h
Foldable phones are known for their fragility, but Samsung may add water resistance to its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3. In fact, a new leak from Evan Blass suggests that the phones will feature an IPX8 rating, meaning that they can be fully submerged in water without taking any damage—how is that possible? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

What I’ve learned after 5 years of buying common stock in startups


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Jamie Goldstein Contributor Jamie is the founding partner of Pillar VC , a Boston-based seed-stage venture capital firm. He has spent the last 22 years investing in early-stage startups. More posts by this contributor Introducing the term-sheet grader From day one, Pillar VC has offered to buy common stock in startups. Instead of the standard 10-page venture capital term sheet riddled with terms

15 Things I Love About the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card


26View from the Wing / 8h
For many years this was the single best card for earning valuable rewards points, in a class by itself. Now it's refreshed with the biggest public offer there's ever been for the card. They've increased the offer to 100,000 points without changing the $4000 spend requirement within three months. This is the strongest initial bonus offer on any card in my opinion. But the value goes even beyond th

Experimental Robot Runs 5K Foot Race


76Futurism / 8h
Participation Trophy How are your pandemic fitness goals going? There’s no wrong answer to that question, of course, but we only ask so that we can make you aware of Cassie, a bipedal robot that just ran its first 5K race. Cassie, a robot built by the Oregon State University spinout Agility Robotics that looks more like the half of Darth Maul that got left behind on Naboo than its more humanoid c

COVID spikes and massive crowds: Why you might want to rethink that Florida theme park trip


300+The Points Guy / 8h
After first going on reopening day and returning several times since then, I’ve heralded the top-notch pandemic precautions in place at theme parks like Disney World for the better part of a year. But now, as much as I hate to say it, it’s time to think twice about that upcoming Florida family theme park trip if you’re concerned about the risks of COVID-19. This is especially true if you have kid

Google TV for Android gets more Chromecast-style features


SlashGear / 8h
Google TV for Android is getting a new look, with improvements to the UI along with the recommendation system. The update – which is rolling out in the US this week – adds new 16:9 widescreen movie and show posters, along with Rotten Tomatoes scores. There’s also the ability to flag whether you’ve already seen something, so that it won’t … Continue reading


Monster Hunter Rise trailer reveals crossover with fan-favorite Capcom game


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SlashGear / 8h
Capcom announced today that Monster Hunter Rise will soon be getting another collaboration with a classic Capcom game, after the first collaboration celebrated the release of Monster Hunter Stories 2. This next collaboration – simply called Capcom Collab 2 – is a crossover with the game Okami, which former Capcom subsidiary Clover Studio created and first released in 2006. Okami … Continue readin

New Ghostbusters trailer is Mystery Box fan service to the max


SlashGear / 8h
The new Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer was released today with a vision of the future. Or the past. It appears to be a mashing up of the best parts of some of the most beloved comedic takes on monster movies, kid team Goonies adventures, and superhero movies of the past several decades. And we’re completely onboard for that. This movie re-enters … Continue reading

Need a laptop that won't break the bank? Here are the best options for under $300.


Mashable / 8h
A new laptop is always a big investment, one that you'll likely need to make every few years to keep up with ever-changing technology. You might even put it off after an initial browse when you start to see how pricey a new laptop can get, and the sheer volume of how many options are out there. But you don’t always need to break the bank to get a suitable laptop. You’ll still have a huge range of

The best slow cookers for making easy, hands-off meals


Mashable / 8h
Slow cookers are a must-have appliance for anyone with a kitchen. Also known as a rite of passage to being a grown-ass adult who has their life together — or at the very least, makes you look like you do. Whether you've been on your own for 20 years and have kids, just graduated college, or hell, are still in college, you know the struggle of being too busy to cook a nice meal. (If you're a paren

The 15 most gravity-defying gymnastics moments from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics


96Mashable / 8h
Every four years the Olympics serves as a reminder that the human body has remarkable capabilities. And gymnastics is one of the most physically challenging, visually stunning sports around. Since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics kicked off on July 23, we've seen astonishing displays of strength, grace, and agility. We collected photos of 15 of the most mind-blowing gymnastics moments so far to help you r

Pinterest might now be the best place to start a small business


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Pinterest is making it easier for creators to build their businesses and earn money on its platform.

Chase Sapphire Preferred Review (Earn 100K Points)


98One Mile at a Time / 8h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has historically been one of the most well-rounded travel rewards cards. Chase has done a great job adapting this card to the new normal, by introducing perks that reflect the times. At the moment the card is even offering its best-ever sign-up bonus, which I’d argue is even the best bonus we’ve ever seen on any credit card. In this post I wanted to take an upda

An Obsession With Secrets


55NYT > Technology / 8h
Tech companies throw around nondisclosure agreements like confetti, but they can hurt the rest of us.

You Can Make a Shockingly Delicious Pasta Sauce With Cucumbers


45Lifehacker / 8h
I rarely cook from recipes. It’s not due to a lack of desire—it’s more a matter of time and energy. After a long day of cooking, tasting, and thinking about food, I rarely want to clean my kitchen only to make a whole new, proper recipe. (I want to eat snacks, which is what I usually do for supper.) Read more...

Bonus switcheroo: United may have changed your Mile Play offer


The Points Guy / 8h
Well, this certainly isn’t ideal. Earlier this month, United Airlines rolled out a new Mile Play promotion , giving its MileagePlus members an opportunity to earn bonus miles after completing specific travel-related tasks. For example, I was offered an opportunity to earn 7,800 bonus United miles after booking four premium trips totaling at least $650 each. TPG values United miles at 1.3 cents ,

Oculus Quest 2 face pad recall and a new tiny bummer for early adopters


SlashGear / 8h
The release of the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset was given a bit of a kick in the pants by reports of skin irritation on the faces of some users. Though Oculus suggests that “a very small percentage of users” reported said skin irritation where the foam portion of the facial interface rests on the skin, they’re offering a replacement … Continue reading

We Know How This Ends


300+Gizmodo / 8h
I was chatting with a friend the other day whose parents have refused to get the covid-19 vaccine. No amount of news articles, cajoling, carrots, or sticks could convince them otherwise. Read more...

Monte Carlo’s Barr Moses will join us at TC Sessions: SaaS 2021


45TechCrunch / 8h
Monte Carlo’s Barr Moses joins the data panel at TC Sessions: SaaS 2021. See you there! As the clock ticks down on TechCrunch’s upcoming SaaS-focused event , we’re excited to announce that Monte Carlo co-founder and CEO Barr Moses will join us. Specifically, the startup exec will be joining our data-focused panel. What does Monte Carlo do? The startup works in the realm of data observability, mak

African startups join global funding boom as fintech shines


51TechCrunch / 8h
The Exchange is on a trip around the world, poking our heads into various startup markets to better understand how different geographies are faring during a historic boom in venture capital activity. Globally, the venture capital world is afire , pushing record sums into upstart technology companies. But the capital is not flowing evenly. For example, the explosion in capital raised by U.S. start

Instagram now supports 60-second videos on Reels, its TikTok clone


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Haven’t you heard that Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app ? Today, Instagram announced that users can now upload 60-second videos on Reels, the platform’s TikTok competitor . This update also adds functionality for a captions sticker on Reels, which transcribes audio to text. Instagram previously teased this sticker for Reels when they added it to Stories, making the platform more accessi

Under-display cameras finally return as ZTE Axon 30 launches in China


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The ZTE Axon 30 with an under-display camera goes on sale in China, bringing a return to no-notch, no-punch hole phones.

Twitter accused of inaction on anti-Semitic tweets


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Campaign Against Antisemitism says many reported hateful tweets are not being removed.

New Harvard Project Will Investigate Alien Technology


300+Futurism / 8h
A strange space object, seemingly from another star system, has mystified astronomers ever since it was first spotted back in 2017 — and Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb is hellbent on finding out what it was. To Loeb, the object — dubbed ‘Oumuamua — could be the smoking gun in a much larger scientific question. The astronomer has loudly expressed the belief that ‘Oumuamua could be evidence of an alie

Apple warns iPhone and Mac owners of vulnerability, and it's update time


35Mashable / 8h
It's updating time. Again. Apple issued a series of warnings Monday aimed at Mac, iPhone, and iPad owners. The tech giant alerted customers to vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS , and macOS which could leave their devices open to hackers. And to be clear, Apple said the vulnerabilities aren't just theoretical. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited," warned the c

'Winston Duke Is Batman' Is a Headline I Wish I Was Writing for Anything But a Podcast


100+Gizmodo / 8h
DC’s big push into the serialized podcast format is kicking off, of course, with Batman —and it’s bringing some big talent along for the ride. But its excellent casting for the Dark Knight himself now has us slightly sad that it’s not for another medium. Read more...


Review: Framework’s lightweight modular laptop is a winner


32Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Framework promised a modular, lightweight, ultraslim 13-inch laptop with a 3:2 display at a competitive price—and that's exactly what it delivered. (credit: Jim Salter) When we originally covered startup Framework's ambitious plans for a fully repairable, modular laptop aiming to compete on even ground with industry champions like Dell's XPS 13, it seemed like quite a long shot. The com

Air Traffic Controller Behind Belarus Ryanair Diversion Goes Missing


500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
In May, the government of Belarus made global headlines for forcing a Ryanair plane bound from Greece to Lithuania to divert to Belarus. While it was claimed that a bomb threat was called in for the flight, in reality it seems like there was another motive. A Ryanair plane was forced to divert to Minsk Specifically, an outspoken critic of the Belarusian dictator was onboard the flight, and he jus

How Divvy integrates a business credit card with seamless expense management


The Points Guy / 8h
When running a small business, it’s important to have systems in place that optimize efficiency — with budget management being one of the most essential. Managing cash flow by staying within budgets, creating expense reports and processing reimbursements can be time-consuming (to say the least). And the software to keep everything organized can be an added expense that can also prove tedious. Now

How to Watch the Emmy-Nominated Best Dramas of 2021


How-To Geek / 9h
This year’s drama series Emmy nominees are a mix of popular newcomers and perennial favorites, representing a range of genres and styles. Here’s how you can stream the 2021 Emmys’ Outstanding Drama Series nominees. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

After Months of Teasers, Nothing Reveals Everything About the Ear 1 Earbuds


100+How-To Geek / 9h
In what may seem like a lifetime ago, former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei announced Nothing, a new company with a confident (yet vague) vision and zero products. After wading through months of teasers and manifestos, we finally know everything about the Ear 1 earbuds, including specs, pricing, and a release date. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

To Make Pancakes for a Crowd, Bake Them in a Sheet Pan


84Lifehacker / 9h
I love pancakes, but I don’t love making pancakes. Even under the best of circumstances, I’m prone to either overcooking or undercooking them, which leads to a bunch of waste, a lot of frustration, and copious amounts of cursing, which is not ideal when you have impressionable young children around. Add in trying to… Read more...

Obsessed with yoga and pilates? Glo app brings it to your phone


Mashable / 9h
There’s nothing quite like attending a yoga class at a studio or gym, but who really has the time and flexibility to attend class on a regular basis? Don’t get me wrong — I’m a big fan of taking classes in person. It’s just that I find the Glo app to be so much more convenient. And the more convenient something is, the more likely I’m going to stick with it. With Glo , I don’t have to arrive at c

These Keurigs are on sale for up to 34% off just in time for back-to-school season


Mashable / 9h
A handful of Keurigs are on sale at Walmart for up to 34% off as July 27: OUR TOP PICK: Keurig K-Slim — $77.33 (save $32.66) BEST BUDGET PICK: Keurig K-Mini Plus — $66.16 (save $33.83) BEST FOR BIGGER HOUSEHOLDS: Keurig K-Select — $99.99 (save $30) Whether you're heading off to college this fall or helping a student transition back to in-person learning, we can tell you one thing with absolute ce

Shopify allows merchants to sell NFTs directly through their storefronts


81TechCrunch / 9h
Shopify has made it possible for eligible sellers to sell NFTs (non-fungible tokens) via its platform, which opens up a whole new world for e-commerce merchants. On Monday, the NBA’s Chicago Bulls launched its first-ever NFTs –– including digital artwork of NBA championship rings –– by launching an online store on Shopify . Instead of having to go to an NFT marketplace, Bulls fans can now purchas

Apple AirPods are under threat – could the Nothing Ear 1 dethrone them?


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Nothing has unveiled its new true wireless earbuds, the Ear 1, via YouTube but how it will be received is anyone’s guess.

How to Watch Two Meteor Showers Peak at the Same Time


100+Lifehacker / 9h
If you’re one of the many people who got into stargazing and backyard astronomy during the pandemic, you’ve probably noticed that there hasn’t been a lot going on in the night sky as of late. All the usual suspects—the stars, the planets, the moon—are content to just hang around in space, and it’s been a while since… Read more...

Facebook recalls Quest 2 foam inserts over skin irritation issues


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Engadget / 9h
Working with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, Facebook has issued a voluntary recall for a component that comes with its latest VR headset. According to a blog post from Andrew Bosworth, head of Facebook’s Reality Labs, “a very small percentage” of Quest 2 owners have experienced some amount of skin irritation after using the removable foam face insert that comes with

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD just took its first price cut


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is already one of the year's best selling games, but it just took its first price cut.

Netflix turned a Twitter account into an animated show


Engadget / 9h
Yet another Twitter account has been turned into a TV show. Netflix has adapted Chicago Party Aunt ( @ChiPartyAunt ) into an adult animated series of the same name. Actor Chris Witaske, who's perhaps best known for his role in Netflix series Love , is behind the account. Lauren Ash ( Superstore ) plays the titular aunt, Diane Dunbrowski in the show. Diane "has always been and always will be the l

Google TV mobile app redesign adds new services and recommendations


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Following last fall’s debut of Google TV , the new user interface for Chromecast devices, Google is today giving its Google TV companion app for Android a makeover. The updated version of the mobile app for Google TV includes an updated user interface, expanded set recommendations, and more TV and movies to watch. The app in earlier days was known as “Google Play Movies & TV” (whew!) but rebrande

How one filmmaker used points and miles to make her world premiere debut at Tribeca


The Points Guy / 9h
Points and miles aren’t just for fun vacations; they can also be an extra resource for creatives to tap to get their projects to the finish line. And for independent filmmakers like Suzanne Joe Kai, every dollar saved goes a long way. Kai, who wears many hats as a veteran journalist, film director and entrepreneur, is used to working with scrappy budgets while bringing her projects full circle. F

Elon Musk provides details on Supercharger access for all, but it may cause problems


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
With more competition for chargers, opening up Superchargers to all EV may cause problems.

Dark Souls Remastered discount dies at last: Time for a bigger Steam sale?


SlashGear / 9h
A few years ago, Dark Souls Remastered launched and took the place of Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition on Steam. For the past two years, From Software and Bandai Namco have offered Dark Souls Remastered at a discount for anyone who owns Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition. The studio announced earlier today that the promotion period is coming … Continue reading

A Controversial Tool Calls Out Vulnerabilities Across the Web


78Wired / 9h
PunkSpider is back, and crawling hundreds of millions of sites for vulnerabilities.

Tesla's Semi Truck Fails to Deliver On Time (Again)


100+How-To Geek / 9h
Remember last year, when Tesla said it was going to push back the arrival date of its futuristic Semi truck until this year? Well, Tesla just did it again. Now, the Semi won’t isn’t slated to hit the road until sometime in 2022, according to the company’s most recent earnings call. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Oscar Isaac is a poker player haunted by his past in intense trailer for 'The Card Counter'


Mashable / 9h
The Card Counter stars Oscar Isaac as William Tell, an ex-military interrogator turned gambler. Now an expert poker player, Tell remains haunted by the actions of his past. However, an opportunity to get revenge on an old enemy could bring him the redemption he seeks. The trailer promises an intense thriller with many, many card games. Written and directed by Paul Schrader and produced by Martin

Advisers Reportedly Begged Jeff Bezos Not to Copy Elon Musk So Much


1KFuturism / 9h
Rumor Mill Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos is hungry to conquer space. But in typical Amazon fashion, that plan seems in many ways to essentially boil down to beating the competition by copying it . That’s according to new reporting by Ars Technica , which reveals that Blue Origin’s “Project Jarvis” was born from Jeff Bezos’ desire to replicate key aspects of SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft, includin

Google TV App Adds Support for Several New Streaming Services


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200+How-To Geek / 9h
A surprise update to the Google TV Android app adds support for more streaming services, allowing you to see content recommendations from Cartoon Network, PBS, Philo, and more on your mobile device. Rotten Tomatoes scores also arrive on the Google TV app through this update, plus the ability to mark shows as “watched.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google TV update brings Discovery+ and more live TV to the Android app


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Engadget / 9h
Since its launch last year, Google has been rolling out its new TV interface to more devices and services. Last week, Android TV exported some of Google TV's best features including a watchlist, recommended tuning and detail pages. Now, it's the turn of the Google TV app on Android, formerly Play Movies & TV, an all-round entertainment hub for streaming, buying and renting movies and TV shows. Co

Jungle Cruise is a familiar and overly long Disney adventure – but it's still fun


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Jungle Cruise arrives in theaters and on Disney Plus via Premier Access on July 30 – here’s our spoiler-free review.

The best Microsoft Flight Simulator peripherals on PC and Xbox Series X


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You might want something more than a controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator, so we've recommended some of the best peripherals around.

In-store smartphone sales rise as lockdown restrictions ease


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In-store smartphone sales slumped during lockdown

People Are Messing Up Their Global Entry Interviews By Making One Simple Mistake


29View from the Wing / 10h
Global Entry lets you skip immigration and customs queues when you return to the U.S. It also gets you TSA PreCheck. It costs $100 and lasts five years. When you renew you may be asked to show up in person. Getting an in-person interview has been nearly impossible . The government has rolled out Zoom interviews for renewals . Here's what that's like - and the one mistake people are making. Contin

Pinterest is giving creators ways to make money on the platform


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Engadget / 10h
Pinterest influencers might soon be able to make a living directly from the platform. The company has revealed its first set of monetization tools for creators. Retailers have added hundreds of millions of Product Pins on the platform, according to Pinterest. Users who click or tap on the pins can buy those products. Pinterest is now rolling out an option for users to tag Idea Pins (its version o

Emily Blunt and the Rock Drip With Charismatic Chemistry in Disney's Jungle Cruise


100+Gizmodo / 10h
The first time I went to Disneyland, I was 32 years old. Jungle Cruise is a ride that many theme park lovers encourage first-timers to visit, so I waited in line for 45 minutes and was extremely underwhelmed. Thank goodness the new movie, starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Édgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse… Read more...

How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Android


How-To Geek / 10h
You’ve probably connected to many different Wi-Fi networks over time. So, how can you get your Android device to stop connecting to a specific network? You need to make your device “forget” it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Samsung's Upcoming Foldables Will Get a Specially-Designed S Pen


100+How-To Geek / 10h
A new blog post from Samsung gives us a first look at some new products ahead of the August 11th Unpacked event, including the first S Pen “designed specifically for foldable phones.” While fresh leaks confirm that this S Pen will work with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, support for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is still in question. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Sony's Video-Focused ZV-E10 Lets Aspiring Streamers Choose Their Own Lens


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Gizmodo / 10h
A year ago, Sony introduced the ZV-1 : a digital camera with video-focused features and a streamlined interface for aspiring YouTube stars to easily churn out professional-looking videos. Today the company announced a follow-up, the Alpha ZV-E10 , which still makes shooting video easy, but allows more experienced… Read more...

Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox Series X release day today: Why you need to play


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SlashGear / 10h
Today we’re taking a peek at Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X on its initial debut for consoles. This is the first time the game is available on a platform other than desktop – it was first released (in its current modern form) for Windows 10 in the year 2020. At that time it was instantly regarded as a … Continue reading

Nothing finally unveils its see-through, $99 Ear (1) wireless earbuds


Mashable / 10h
The wait is officially over for Nothing's rather elusive true wireless earbuds. Known as the Nothing Ear (1), the $99 buds are the first product to drop under the new startup, founded by OnePlus' co-founder Carl Pai. On the outside, it's safe to say the Ear (1) buds have a unique aesthetic compared to what's currently on the market. The transparent design (case included) allows you to see all of

Stay hydrated wherever with Lifestraw's self-filter stainless steel bottle


Mashable / 10h
Save up to 25%: Assorted LifeStraw products like their filtered stainless steel and collapsible water bottles are on sale at Amazon as of July 27. Summer trips are all fun and games until your one good bottle of water runs out. Chugging straight from the stream in the woods — or the hotel tap that tastes like metal, for that matter — aren't your only options. Neither is lugging around a case of p

'The Simpsons' gets a home arcade cabinet for its 30th birthday


Engadget / 10h
Gamers of a certain age (cough) now have a way to relive the countless hours spent playing The Simpsons at your local arcade. Arcade1Up has introduced a retro cabinet that faithfully recreates The Simpsons Arcade Game (plus The Simpsons Bowling ) as you played it 30 years ago, just without the gigantic pile of quarters needed to emerge victorious. In some ways, it's better — a remote play option

The secret behind the curtains that you see around business-class pods


34The Points Guy / 10h
Have you ever walked up and down the aisle during a long-haul flight and noticed that one (or more) business-class pods were enclosed with thick curtains? It doesn’t happen on every flight, but when it does, I’m always jealous of whoever’s resting inside. It always looks like they’ve scored the ultimate business-class upgrade, in what’s arguably the most private suite on the plane. Well, turns ou

Instagram to increase privacy and security for young people on the app


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Mashable / 10h
Instagram is making some changes for young people on the platform — and, no, it isn't Instagram Youth . On Tuesday, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced that everyone who signs up for an Instagram account who is under 16 will be defaulted to a private account. You have to be at least 13 years old to even sign up for an account and, historically, all users could choose between a public o

Google Doodle Champion Island Games: what is it and how to play


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Google Doodle Champion Island Games is a free browser-based game celebrating the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Here's how you can play and what you need to know.


How to Recognize Signs of ADHD in Girls


82Lifehacker / 10h
Attention hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD , is a disorder for which a lack of treatment can have a number of lifelong impacts. Usually, when people think of ADHD, they think of a little boy who can’t sit still. However, ADHD symptoms often look very different in girls , which means many will go years—… Read more...

Apple News partners with NBCUniversal to share exclusive Olympics content


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28TechCrunch / 10h
It’s hard to keep up with the Olympics any year, let alone when they’re taking place in a time zone that’s 13 hours ahead of you (if you’re on the U.S. East Coast). Apple News on Monday announced a collaboration with NBCUniversal (the U.S. broadcast rights holder for the Olympics) to develop exclusive daily recaps and audio briefings, event schedules and medal counts to help fans keep tabs on the

Lamb's Disturbing First Trailer Knows What the Farmer Has Been Up To


100+Gizmodo / 10h
Though the first trailer for A24 's Lamb— from director Valdimar Jóhannsson—at first seems like it’s about to tell you a story about a couple of lamb-herding farmers living quiet lives in the mountains, it quickly takes a dark turn that evokes both Sweet Tooth and Ari Aster’s Midsommar . There’s been something...strange… Read more...

CDC Will Reportedly Ask Some Vaccinated People to Mask Back Up


200+Gizmodo / 10h
Update 3:29 p.m. ET: At a press conference held Tuesday afternoon, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky laid out the changed guidelines. The CDC will now recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings in areas with “substantial and high” transmission. Additionally, the CDC will recommend that… Read more...

This $299 Chromebook is one of the best back to school deals we've seen yet - but it ends tonight


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Best Buy is offering a range of fantastic cheap Chromebook deals right now, but hurry - the best offer ends today.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will now protect your removable storage and printers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Businesses can now use Defender for Endpoint to prevent data leaks by controlling access to removable devices.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons update lands this week with a sweet promise


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SlashGear / 10h
It’s been a while since we last heard from Nintendo on the matter of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but the company today broke its silence to announce a new update for the game. The update is arriving later this week and seems fairly small, though we don’t yet have a complete picture of what it will add. In addition, Nintendo … Continue reading

12 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Dropbox


Gizmodo / 10h
Dropbox debuted in 2008, and the cloud storage and syncing service has added a slew of features since then. But because the app is usually running in the background of your device, you might not have noticed some of the new tools you can use. Here are a few of our favorites. Read more...

Pokemon Masters sync updates tease zero stamina


SlashGear / 10h
This week Pokemon Masters EX had a deluge of updates spilled with details on new moves, new events, and new sync pairs for August. This all begins with an event starting on August 4, 2021, at 11PM (local time) called Daily Type Rotation: Type Team-Up. This system will use sync pairs of all 18 available types, and types will rotate … Continue reading

How to Turn Off Windows 10 Game Bar Pop-Ups and Notifications


Lifehacker / 10h
If you’ve been playing Xbox games on Windows 10, whether through Game Pass or otherwise, there’s a good chance you’re receiving notifications every time you unlock an achievement in a game. But once you start getting them, they’ll just keep coming—these notifications have even shown up on my Windows 10 PC when I’ve… Read more...

The Trick To Upgrading Emirates Flights With Miles


86One Mile at a Time / 10h
The past several days I’ve been researching a fascinating trick for upgrading Emirates flights (and no, it’s not dressing nice and saying it’s your honeymoon), and I even tested it firsthand on an Emirates flight. Okay, in fairness, I failed, but that’s not because it doesn’t work, but rather for different reasons (more details below). I’d argue that this is the single best opportunity in the air

Discord finally adds threaded messaging


Engadget / 10h
When Discord announced its Stage Discovery feature in May, it said at the same time it was working on adding threaded conversations. A few months later, that feature is now available across the platform’s desktop, web and mobile apps. Discord You can convert a message into a thread by tapping on the “#” button that appears when you hover your mouse over something someone said. Alternatively, you

Microsoft tries to make sense of Windows 11 requirements in new video


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft has further clarified the requirements of Windows 11 in a video for enterprise users.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 could land alongside the Galaxy S22 as an iPad Pro rival


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A leaker has suggested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 range will land in early 2022, and the Ultra model could be a real beast.

These 6 luxury ships are like nothing you have ever seen before


The Points Guy / 11h
Cruisers who like to be in vogue, have big bucks to spend and like their adventurous, brag-worthy experiences with a big dose of pampering will thrill to the array of new luxury expedition cruise ships. By day, head 1,000 feet below the sea in a submarine, helicopter over mountains and soaring waterfalls or get close to icebergs, penguins and whales from inflatable Zodiacs. Take a hike escorted b

Sony ZV-E10 ILC camera takes ZV-1 to a new level with E-mount lenses


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SlashGear / 11h
The Sony ZV-E10 was revealed this week with abilities that eclipse the company’s otherwise most impressive “creator-centric” cameras designed for video creators and vloggers. The camera works with a 24.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processing engine inside, ready to connect to all manner of lenses from the get-go. The features on this Sony ZV-E10 camera will … Continue rea

How to Accept a Previously Declined Event in Microsoft Outlook


How-To Geek / 11h
Have you ever declined an event request only to discover that you need to accept and attend after all? What happens to those declined invitations? We’ll explain where they go and how to accept a previously declined event in Outlook. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

8 Travelogues to Scratch That Globetrotting Itch


How-To Geek / 11h
Whether you’re planning out your next trip or just want to travel the globe from the comfort of home these books can help. Visit beautiful, exciting far-flung places all over the world with the fascinating characters in these classic titles. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Tokyo Has Record Surge of Covid-19 Cases, but Olympics Will Go On


55Gizmodo / 11h
The Tokyo Olympics are shaping up to be the disaster that its many critics have long predicted, and they will nonetheless go on, despite a record surge in covid-19 cases. On Tuesday, the local government reported an all-time one-day high of 2,848 new cases in the city. Amongst infected people, 82 are reported… Read more...

The RapidSOS EC-1


37TechCrunch / 11h
Three digits, so little time. Numbers can take on profound cultural significance, but few numbers have quite the resonance as 911, the emergency number for the United States. Few want to dial it, but when they must, it works — every single time. One industry trade association estimates that 240 million 911 phone calls are made every year, ranging from the quotidian loud dog to the exceptional ter


Smoking pizza ovens and pilfered dollar bills, or the early story of RapidSOS


99TechCrunch / 11h
The irony of 911 is that it’s a number that everyone knows (at least in the United States), and yet, no one really thinks about it. Few of us will dial 911 more than a handful of times in our lives, and even when we do, we will meet the police officers and paramedics who respond, never the 911 call taker who handled the dispatch. These systems and the people behind them garner meager attention, w

RapidSOS learned that the best product design is sometimes no product design


77TechCrunch / 11h
Sometimes, the best missions are the hardest to fund. For the founders of RapidSOS, improving the quality of emergency response by adding useful data, like location, to 911 calls was an inspiring objective, and one that garnered widespread support. There was just one problem: How would they create a viable business? The roughly 5,700 public safety answering points (PSAPs) in America weren’t great

1910 Genetics’ Jen Nwankwo and Playground Global’s Jory Bell are joining us for Extra Crunch Live


21TechCrunch / 11h
Our Extra Crunch Live series continues with some heavy hitters in August, including Jen Nwankwo, founder and CEO at 1910 Genetics, and Playground Global general partner Jory Bell. They’ll be with us live on August 11 at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. ET) to tell us all about how Nwankwo and her startup won over Bell and Playground as an investor, and as we do every week on Extra Crunch Live, we’ll conduct a

How RapidSOS used creative tactics to build partnerships and a BD engine at scale


32TechCrunch / 11h
One of the most challenging aspects of leading a startup is the seeming impossibility of building partnerships and executing business development. Large companies are sclerotic and bureaucratic, taking eons in terms of startup years to make decisions that for them are small, but for a new company, can be life itself. Every startup ultimately needs to break through those logjams, and sometimes, th

After a decade, Congress might finally bring 911 into the internet age


35TechCrunch / 11h
When it comes to user-interface design, 911 is about as good as it gets. It’s the “most recognized number in the United States,” Steve Souder, a prominent 911 leader, points out. Simple, fast, and it works from any telephone in the United States. No matter what the emergency is, the call takers on the other side will triage and dispatch assistance. I’ve taken that ubiquity and simplicity for gran

Discord rolls out threads, side conversations that auto-archive


45TechCrunch / 11h
After announcing that threads were on the way earlier this year and teasing the feature on Twitter , Discord is now introducing the long-requested way to make conversations in bustling servers more comprehensible. Starting today, any server with “community” features enabled will be able to transform messages into threaded conversations across mobile and desktop. Threads are designated by their ow

Sony’s ZV-E10 brings interchangeable lenses to its vlogging camera series


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TechCrunch / 11h
Steve Dent Contributor Steve Dent is an associate editor at Engadget . More posts by this contributor Amazon launches its mobile-first Kindle Vella serialized story platform Sony has launched its first vlogging-specific mirrorless camera, the ZV-E10, that borrows a number of features from ZV-1 compact vlogging model. At the same time, it’s roughly based on the A5000 and A6000-series APS-C mirrorl

Sky Q and Fiit add a little exercise to your daily routine


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Fiit, an interactive fitness app made for exercising at home, is now a part of the Sky Q subscription service.

Waze will warn you about traffic jams and detours before you drive


Engadget / 11h
Waze can be helpful for dodging gridlock and other headaches while you drive, but now it's helping you make a more informed choice before you start moving. The Google-owned company has revamped the pre-drive screen on Android and iOS to deliver considerably more info on the pre-drive screen. You'll now see alternate routes, traffic levels, real-time reports and toll info, not to mention an explan

Hulu's star-studded Steve Martin murder comedy gets its first trailer


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96Mashable / 11h
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are on the case. In Hulu's Only Murders in the Building , the three stars team up to get to the bottom of some foul play in their posh New York City apartment building. Bound by a shared interest in true crime and seemingly nothing else, the trio investigates a colorful cast of neighbors that includes Nathan Lane and Sting (playing himself, apparently)

Elon Musk Warns That Each Cybertruck Could Cost “Literally a Million Dollars”


500+Futurism / 11h
Tesla’s Cybertruck could be extremely expensive if the company doesn’t figure out the production of its next-generation 4680 battery cells. Both the Cybertruck and the company’s Semi truck are both designed around the new battery units — meaning that if the company can’t lock down their production, it will endanger its next phase of heavy electric vehicles. If Tesla were to produce the Cybertruck

Simone Biles withdraws from artistic gymnastics women's team final at Olympics


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200+Mashable / 11h
Defending U.S. Olympic champion Simone Biles withdrew from the women's artistic team all-around gymnastics final in Tokyo on Tuesday. According to a statement from USA Gymnastics, the 24-year-old gold medallist and most successful gymnast of all time has withdrawn "due to a medical issue," and "will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions." In addition, Biles told

A tale of two adjacent Hyatts: Mission Pacific Hotel vs. Seabird Resort


The Points Guy / 11h
I live in Northern California, and Southern California not only offers beautiful spots for a weekend getaway, but getting there is an easy hourlong flight. When I found out Hyatt was opening not one but two new beachfront hotels in Southern California, I had to be there. Hyatt recently opened two brand-new properties in Oceanside, a laid-back beachfront community 38 miles north of San Diego: the

Noomi Rapace makes a new friend in eerie "LAMB' trailer


20Mashable / 11h
Nature works in mysterious ways. Maria (Noomi Rapace) thinks she has the child of her dreams after the birth of a special lamb on her farm in Iceland. But not everyone can stomach this uncanny presence, including nature itself. The film also stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, and Ingvar Sigurðsson. Valdimar Jóhannsson's feature debut trailer is whimsical and terrifying in equa

For a Healthier Garden, Grow Native Plants


23Lifehacker / 11h
When choosing a houseplant, climate doesn’t factor in—a tropical variety will do just as well in the chilly climes of the northeast as a desert shrub in the rainy Pacific Northwest. For your outdoor garden, on the other hand, you might want to be a bit more choosy about what you’re putting into the ground, both for… Read more...

Apple Health Might Soon Track Your VR Workouts


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Gizmodo / 11h
While Facebook and Apple haven’t been on the best terms as of late, the social media giant is reportedly considering letting Oculus users sync up their workout data to Apple Health, according to Bloomberg . Read more...

2021 Karma GS-6 Review


SlashGear / 11h
After a week with the Karma GS-6, the surprise wasn’t that nobody knew what the plug-in hybrid was, it was just how much I liked it. While the design may be ten years old now, rarity on the roads – and a convoluted back story – means plenty of head-scratching when you try to explain just what this swooping sedan … Continue reading

TikTok expands LIVE platform with new features, including events, co-hosts, Q&As and more


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29TechCrunch / 11h
TikTok announced this morning it’s expanding its TikTok LIVE platform, which currently allows creators to livestream to fans while responding to viewer comments and questions and accept virtual gifts . Now, the LIVE experience will include a number of new features for creators to make it more competitive with platforms like Instagram Live, including the ability to go live with others, host Q&As,

Sony’s ZV-E10 brings interchangeable lenses to its vlogging camera series


Sony ZV-E10 E10 Camera•
Engadget / 11h
Sony has launched its first vlogging-specific mirrorless camera, the ZV-E10, that borrows a number of features from ZV-1 compact vlogging model. At the same time, it's roughly based on the A5000 and A6000-series APS-C mirrorless cameras, with all the good ( and bad ) that entails. The two biggest advantages of the ZV-E10 over the ZV-1 are the larger 24-megapixel APS-C sensor and interchangeable m

Toshiba Alexa TVs get streaming upgrade with Twitch and Amazon Music apps


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Toshiba smart TVs in the UK have got the Twitch app, as well as Amazon Music – ideal for Alexa compatible models.


Call of Duty: Mobile zombies is returning, but not as you remember it


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Call of Duty: Mobile launched with a zombies mode, but it was soon removed. However, it's coming back in a different way.

Edtech’s venture-backed globalization pauses at China


53TechCrunch / 11h
Edtech investors based in the U.S. are increasingly going global, but recent regulatory crackdowns in China , which instructed local K-12 tutoring startups to go nonprofit, have led to a chill among check-writers looking at the country. When I first started reporting on edtech over a year ago, U.S.-based investors often cited China as validation of the opportunity for direct-to-consumer businesse

Could Opera be taking inspiration from Windows 11 already?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
After our chat with the Opera team, we wonder whether now is their time to seize the opportunity of Windows 11.

The Mandalorian season 3: everything we know right now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
From a potential release date to what we expect from the story, here's everything we know about The Mandalorian season 3 so far.

Amazon says it won't be accepting Bitcoin for payments


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Denial follows claims Amazon was preparing payment support for multiple cryptocurrencies.

How to take on energy industry giants at their own game


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
How founders should approach the David vs Goliath challenge when competing with the energy industry giants.

Groceries in 10 Minutes: Delivery Start-Ups Crowd City Streets Across Globe


48NYT > Technology / 11h
Venture capital’s newest darling is the online rapid grocery delivery industry. Getir, a six-year-old Turkish company, is trying to outpace its new competitors in a worldwide expansion.

Sony ZV-E10 is an affordable vlogging and streaming camera for YouTubers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Sony ZV-E10 is a new mid-range vlogging camera with live-streaming powers – and it's mostly a successful combination of old and new. Read our full review.

Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport earbuds revealed with their own MC100 charging pad


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SlashGear / 11h
Back in March, Master & Dynamic rolled out its MW08 true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. Today, the company is back with a follow-up to those in the MW08 Sport. It seems that the MW08 Sport earbuds keep all the good things about the original MW08, but they pick up a new wireless charging pad and some new durability … Continue reading

Could Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 be the ultimate gaming monitor?


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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, with its improved screen brightness, HDR compatibility, and local dimming, is aiming to take the crown as the best gaming monitor on the market.

Frontier adds 5 new cities in 20-route expansion; Orlando is big winner


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100+The Points Guy / 11h
Frontier Airlines announced 20 new routes on Tuesday in an expansion that will add five new pins to the carrier’s route map. Of the destinations joining Frontier’s network, four are international: Antigua & Barbuda; Belize City, Belize; Liberia, Costa Rica and Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos. “Today’s announcement marks one of our largest international expansions ever and we are thrilled t

How to Turn Off Animations in Windows 11


How-To Geek / 11h
Windows 11 includes animation and fading effects that add eye candy but can make your PC feel sluggish for some by adding a slight delay to certain actions. For a more snappy experience, it’s easy to turn animations off. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

AZIO’s colorful IZO collection looks great (and that’s about it)


Engadget / 12h
With tech pretty much everywhere in our lives these days, some people would prefer it matched their personal style and decor. But sometimes practicality gets left behind, resulting in products that look good but don’t work so well. Here at Engadget, for example, we’ve tested a few fancy keyboards that didn’t offer the best typing experience. But despite our misgivings, these “fashion” keyboards c

New Ghostbuster: Afterlife Toys Include Figures, Ghost Traps, and More


500+Gizmodo / 12h
With the release of a brand new trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife , it’s only fitting a wave of toys comes along with it. io9 is excited to debut three brand new Ghostbusters-themed items, ones that focus primarily on the new film but stay true to the original roots. Read more...

Nothing Ear (1) earbuds make big promises for $99


SlashGear / 12h
Tech startup and would-be gadget world disruptor Nothing has revealed its first product, with the Nothing Ear (1) hoping to shake up the wireless ANC earbud category. Teased by company founder – and former OnePlus chief – Carl Pei for months now, the new earbuds pair an unusual semi-transparent design with audio features typically associated with more expensive rivals. Though … Continue reading

TikTok hopes new tools will create kinder, gentler live streams


Engadget / 12h
TikTok wants to encourage more livestreams , and that now includes creating a friendlier environment for the hosts. The social video giant is rolling out a string of new features that include tools to promote kindness. For a start, TikTok will now pop up an alert if you're about to post a comment the company deems "potentially unkind or harmful." You can press forward if you're determined, but Ti

Joby Aviation, aiming to go to market in 2024, completes 154-mile test flight


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83TechCrunch / 12h
Santa Cruz, California-based Joby Aviation has completed the longest test flight of an eVTOL to date: Its unnamed full-sized prototype aircraft concluded a trip of over 150 miles on a single charge, the company said Monday. The test was completed at Joby’s Electric Flight Base in Big Sur, California, earlier this month. It’s the latest in a succession of secretive tests the company’s been conduct

Here’s Nothing’s $99 Ear (1) buds


36TechCrunch / 12h
It’s been just over five months since Carl Pei first told the world about Nothing. Perhaps it’s just the way time moves these days or maybe it’s the fact that the company has trickled out information in the intervening months. Whatever the case, it feels like we’ve been waiting on today’s full Ear (1) reveal forever. It’s been a pretty savvy strategy for a brand-new consumer hardware startup, bui

Samsung's new Odyssey monitor is a 49-inch, Mini LED beast


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24Mashable / 12h
Samsung's Odyssey G9 monitor has more or less been the measuring stick for extra-large gaming displays since the company launched it early last year. That device now has what seems to be a worthy successor: The Odyssey Neo G9. Basic specs are the same: The new Odyssey Neo G9 is still a curved, 49-inch monitor with a 5,120 x 1,440 pixel resolution. Design-wise, the Odyssey Neo G9's design is simil


Thrilling 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer takes us back to the old days


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500+Mashable / 12h
This isn't your grandma's Ghostbusters anymore, but she'll definitely like what she sees. Sony's latest trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife , the decades-later sequel to Ghostbusters II , is a blast from the past. You'll see photos and videos of the original foursome, all sorts of toys and gadgets from the old days (plus a few with some new twists), an army of tiny Stay-Puft Marshmallow Men, a de

The Flash Set Pictures Tease a New Ride for Ben Affleck's Batman


21Gizmodo / 12h
Batwoman continues to expand its cast for season three. James Gunn cackles over deciding who got to make it through The Suicide Squad . Plus, Netflix’s latest Norwegian import teases powers beyond the grave, and the Riverdale kids are up to some wild stuff in new footage. To me, my Spoilers! Read more...

Google Cloud pledges to keep its APIs accessible to businesses


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google announces initiative to bring stability and longevity to certain business-critical APIs.

Nothing's Ear 1 wireless earbuds arrive on August 17th


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Engadget / 12h
Nothing , the hardware startup from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei , has officially unveiled its first product: the Ear 1 wireless earbuds. If you've been following the teasers, you're probably familiar with the buds by now. Nothing already revealed the $99 price tag , pitting them against affordable rivals like the Amazon Echo Buds , OnePlus Buds and Google's Pixel Buds A ; showed off the transpare

Nothing’s Long-Awaited Wireless Earbuds Are Here and They’re Clear


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Gizmodo / 12h
In just a few months, Nothing, One Plus co-founder Carl Pei’s new company , has managed to quickly build brand recognition and hype by teasing a product that doesn’t actually exist. Today that changes, however, as Nothing has officially revealed its ear (1) wireless earbuds that boast a solid set of features for just… Read more...

The Points Guy’s original managing editor, Eric Rosen, returns to editorial team


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At TPG we like to push the envelope and strive to create an even better future for our content, readers and emerging digital tools . But sometimes, a key component of a bright future comes from the solid foundation of the past. And in this case, we are thrilled to announce the return of TPG’s original managing editor, Eric Rosen , to the full-time editorial roster at The Points Guy. Eric is retur

Now Is the Time to Buy Out Your Leased Car


29Lifehacker / 12h
Normally, buying out the lease on your vehicle isn’t a great bargain. But then again, these aren’t normal times. With used car prices up more than 34% from the same time last year , you might be able to buy out your car lease for less than it’s selling on the market right now. In doing so, you could sell your car to… Read more...

Intel hints at October 27 launch for Alder Lake CPUs, so AMD might want to get its skates on


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CEO seems to have dropped a subtle hint that the 12th-gen range will be launched at the Intel ON event.

The new Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer teases a spooky cast reunion


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Sony Pictures has dropped the official trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife – and a spooky reunion with the past is on the cards.

Crypto infra startup Fireblocks raises $310M, triples valuation to $2.2B


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Fireblocks , an infrastructure provider for digital assets, has raised $310 million in a Series D round of funding that tripled the company’s valuation to $2.2 billion in just over five months. Sequoia Capital , Stripes and Spark Capital co-led Fireblocks’ latest round, which also included participation from Coatue , DRW VC and SCB 10X – the venture arm of Thailand’s oldest bank – and Siam Commer

Accel doubles down on 1Password, which just raised $100M more at a $2B valuation


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Toronto-based 1Password is one of those rare companies that is a) profitable and b) transparent enough to share financials. And today, the company announced that it raised $100 million in a Series B round of funding that doubles the company’s valuation to $2 billion. You may recall that the previously bootstrapped 1Password only raised its first round of external capital in 2019 – a $200 million

Blameless raises $30M to guide companies through their software lifecycle


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30TechCrunch / 12h
Site reliability engineering platform Blameless announced Tuesday it raised $30 million in a Series B funding round, led by Third Point Ventures with participation from Accel, Decibel and Lightspeed Venture Partners, to bring total funding to over $50 million. Site reliability engineering (SRE) is an extension of DevOps designed for more complex environments. Blameless, based in San Mateo, Califo

Norby raises $3.8M for an all-in-one creator marketing platform


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Early in the pandemic, Nick Gerard, Steven Layne, and Samantha Safer Valentine had a hit on their hands. In the era before Zoom fatigue set in, the trio launched Mainstream Live, a website and newsletter that curated live virtual events across platforms and gave people text-based reminders to check them out. “We started with the discovery problem of people looking for cool things to do online,” G

Pinterest rolls out new features that let creators make money from pins


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54TechCrunch / 12h
Pinterest today is increasing its investment in the creator community by introducing new tools that will allow creators to make money from their content. Now, creators will be able to tag products in their Idea Pins — a video-first feature the company first launched this spring — to make their content “shoppable.” They’ll also now be able to earn commissions through affiliate links and partner wi

Instagram to default young teens to private accounts, restrict ads and unwanted adult contact


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As it gears up to expand access to younger users , Instagram this morning announced a series of updates designed to make its app a safer place for online teens. The company says it will now default users to private accounts at sign-up if they’re under the age of 16 — or under 18 in certain locales, including in the E.U. It will also push existing users under 16 to switch their account to private,

Oova raises $1.2M to develop a better at-home kit for detecting a woman’s best time to conceive


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Oova officially launched its Oova Kit Tuesday after receiving $1.2 million in seed funding led by BBG Ventures with participation by Company Ventures. The kit includes an at-home test that quantitatively measures two hormones, informing a woman — and her doctor — of her fertile days and confirming ovulation. The New York-based company was founded in 2017 by Amy Divaraniya, CEO, who holds a Ph.D.

Sequoia, Jay-Z, Will Smith back Landis’ $165M debt, equity round toward making homeownership accessible to everyone


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Homeownership is one of the key components to building intergenerational wealth, and Landis is working to make that a reality for renters. U.S. homeownership rates in 2020 were about 65.8% according to Statista. The rate reached its peak of 69.2% in 2004 before falling sharply due to the economic recession of 2007-2009. The rate reached 63.7% in 2016 before steadily going back up. To continue wit

Omaze is giving away four-day passes to San Diego Comic-Con 2022


Engadget / 12h
Those who religiously attend their local comic conventions now have the chance to go the biggest one of them all thanks to a new Omaze giveaway. The company's latest sweepstakes gives you the chance to win 4-day badges to San Diego Comic-Con 2022 , with access to a special preview night. In addition to the badges, you're also getting reserved seating in Hall H for the entire convention, a persona

Blue Origin has a secret project named “Jarvis” to compete with SpaceX


500+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / An artist's rendering of a New Glenn rocket in flight. (credit: Blue Origin ) In late May, a rumor concerning Blue Origin's large New Glenn rocket broke on several social media sites frequented by spaceflight enthusiasts. According to the rumor, Blue Origin was changing the primary structural material of its new rocket from an aluminum alloy to stainless steel. The social media posts sp

TikTok's reality shifting trend mixes dream-like consciousness with fandoms


Mashable / 12h
TikTok users are taking fan culture to the next level by practicing a sort of meditation in an effort to "shift realities" to inhabit the fictional universe of their choosing. It's sort of like a more real form of daydreaming. The most popular of those desired realities are Harry Potter and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As of Monday on TikTok the tag "shifting" had 6.2 billion views and the tag


Friends and family react to British swimmer winning at Olympics and it's pure joy


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Swimmer Tom Dean secured Britain's fourth gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 200 metre freestyle on Tuesday. Not only that, he did so six months after contracting COVID-19 for a second time, which left the 21-year-old athlete struggling to walk up stairs. It was a truly moving moment, but the celebrations weren't just happening in Tokyo. Thousands of miles away from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre

Disney+ is launching a mobile-only plan in India that costs $6.70 per year


Engadget / 12h
After a hot streak during the pandemic , the biggest streamers are suffering from a domestic pull back. Netflix actually lost 433,000 subscribers in the US and Canada during its second quarter, while Disney is reportedly struggling , too. But, overseas is another story. Thanks to cheap mobile-only plans that cater to local viewing habits, streaming services are making gains in places like Asia. N

Apple M1 chip could reportedly save businesses millions


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new report suggests Apple M1-powered devices are far cheaper than Windows PCs in the long run.

BuzzFeed Is Going Public. Now What for Vox Media, Group Nine and Vice?


45NYT > Technology / 12h
The digital media companies that once seemed to have a lock on the future are making plans to get bigger and pay back their investors.

Virtual Reality Is the Rich White Kid of Technology


200+Wired / 12h
For decades, VR has failed to live up to expectations. Yet somehow, it keeps receiving more chances and more resources.

The Shapeshifting Cam Girl Rewriting the Rules of Porn


31Wired / 12h
Face-morphing adult content creator Coconut Kitty is ushering in the unsettling future of the medium, one where nothing is as it seems.

Power Up Anywhere With the Best Travel Adapters


31Wired / 12h
When going abroad, these plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.

Facebook and Instagram will limit advertisers’ ability to target teens


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Engadget / 12h
Facebook is taking new steps to limit advertisers’ ability to reach teens with targeted ads. With the change, advertisers will no longer be able to use “interests” or information gleaned from other services to show ads to Facebook, Instagram and Messenger’s youngest users. The change won’t prevent advertisers from reaching teens at all — they can still use broad demographic information like age,