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What Is a VPN, and Why Would I Need One?
500+How-To Geek / 3h
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. VPNs can be used to access region-restricted websites, shield your browsing activity from prying eyes on public Wi-Fi, and more. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Is Getting the 4K Ultra HD Treatment
94Gizmodo / 1h
At this point, we all know who framed Roger Rabbit. We’ve watched and rewatched the live-action/cartoon hybrid murder mystery ever since Who Framed Roger Rabbit? premiered back in 1988. In fact, even though Disney calls it a “cult-favorite,” I think it’s more accurate to say it’s simply many people’s favorite… Read more...
Mike Richards steps down as 'Jeopardy!' host
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50Mashable / 1h
Just over a week after being named Alex Trebek's Jeopardy! successor , executive producer Mike Richards has stepped away from the role. Richards got the job after a rotation of celebrities guest-hosted Jeopardy! , including fan favorites like LeVar Burton and Ken Jennings. His hiring was met with confusion and skepticism by longtime fans of the program, and unearthed allegations of toxic leadersh
Sandra Oh and the cast of 'The Chair' on making a super complex workplace comedy
Mashable / 6min
Netflix's The Chair follows the new head of Pembroke College, played by Sandra Oh, as she deals with a scandal overtaking her campus.
5 great vacations that combine a cruise and a train trip
The Points Guy / 8min
Some people can think of nothing better than spending every moment of their vacation time on a cruise . Others dream only of train trips. And then there are some who love both modes of travel — in some cases so much so that they have a tough time deciding which way they want to go when it’s time for a getaway. If you feel you’re squarely in the latter category, we have some good news: You don’t h
AI Blood Test Can Spot Lung Cancers With 90 Percent Accuracy
Futurism / 8min
Researchers at the Baltimore-based biotech company Delfi Diagnostics have developed a machine learning-based blood testing technology that could greatly help detect early stages of lung cancer. In their study published in the journal Nature Communications , the team outlines how the diagnostic tool can analyze genome-wide cell-free DNA fragmentation (cfDNAs) profiles, nucleic acid fragments prese
Galactic Empires Are Getting a Little Old
Wired / 10min
Maybe it's time space operas got out of their ruts.
T-Mobile says data for 6 million additional customers was compromised in breach
Engadget / 10min
T-Mobile says millions more people have been impacted by its recent data breach than initially believed. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the company said an additional 6 million or so accounts were affected, taking the total to more than 54 million. On Wednesday, T-Mobile disclosed that data from around 40 million former or potential customers had been compromised in a cyberattack
Save 55% on photo books, cards and prints from the excellent Mixbook now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
Save up to 55% on photo books, cards, calendars and more with Mixbook's one-week-only Birthday Sale.
How to Hide Notifications Icons from the Status Bar on Android
How-To Geek / 15min
You might think the only way to prevent apps from showing notifications in the status bar is by turning them off completely. That’s not true. You can “minimize” notifications so they’re only visible by expanding Android’s notification shade. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
11 Ways to Improve Battery Life on Your Apple Watch
Lifehacker / 16min
You can generally assume the size of your smart device’s display is directly proportional to its battery life—the bigger it is, the more often you’ll need to charge the device. But while the GPS-only variants of the Apple Watch usually only need to be charged once every couple days, cellular models need to hit the… Read more...
Jeff Bezos Instigates Potentially Crushing Delay of NASA Lunar Lander
Gizmodo / 16min
NASA has agreed to put its SpaceX lunar lander contract on hold for a second time as it deals with a Blue Origin lawsuit. Work on the Artemis lunar lander may not recommence until November, putting NASA’s plans to return astronauts to the Moon in 2024 in even greater jeopardy. Read more...
Two No-Annual Fee Cards Offering 100,000 Points / Up To 10% Back For A Year
View from the Wing / 19min
New rewards credit card company Cardless has some strong new products, including one of the best no annual fee cards in the market . And now may be the best time to get two of their cards, because of a new offer that lets you earn up to 100,000 bonus points in your first year - indeed this amounts to earning up to 10% back on your spending for a year. Continue reading ...
The 18 best tweets of the week, including Frankenstein, Mr. Bean, and Alan Alda
Mashable / 20min
It's Friday, which means that's another work week in the books, my friends. It's good to laugh to end the week, so, like we do almost every Friday , we collected some of the funniest posts on Twitter. So please, dear reader, sit back, relax, and enjoy the 18 best tweets of the week. 1. Warm Drink, Medium Rare, Eggs Tweet may have been deleted 2. My not possessed or haunted in any way listing is r
Facebook report claims decline in hate speech. Experts want more info.
Mashable / 20min
A report says hate speech is declining on Facebook. The problem? The report is from Facebook . And activists say it’s missing valuable context, data, and transparency. "This report fails to answer simple questions we have been asking for years: How much hate speech is there on Facebook? How many users are exposed to it?" Imran Ahmed, the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate , told Mashab
There's much more to consider than a Tesla Bot uprising
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Thankfully, Tesla's humanoid robot can't move faster than 5mph.
Apple's AirPods Pro fall to $180, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Engadget / 28min
The internet was awash with tech deals this week, with some of the best coming from Apple and Amazon. Apple's AirPods Pro dropped to $180 while the MacBook Pro M1 received at $200 discount. Amazon kicked off its "off to college" sale by reducing the prices of its Echo speakers, including the Echo Dot, Kindle e-readers and a handful of Fire tablets. And those looking for a new streaming gadget can
That LinkedIn Job Listing May Be a Phishing Scam
How-To Geek / 29min
LinkedIn’s verification process for new accounts is practically non-existent, a problem that’s made the website a hotbed for scammers and impersonators. But if that’s not enough, a new report from BleepingComputer shows that random people can post LinkedIn job listings under nearly any company’s name, opening the door to phishing attacks and recruitment fraud. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
New Metroid Dread trailer is even more ominous than the last
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SlashGear / 37min
One of the biggest surprises of Nintendo’s E3 was undoubtedly Metroid Dread. Fans have been waiting a long time for a new mainline Metroid game, and with Metroid Prime 4 nowhere in sight for the time being, Metroid Dread has a big void to fill. Nintendo today released a new trailer for Metroid Dread, and it’s every bit as creepy … Continue reading
New BT broadband customers to get free speed boost on Full Fibre plans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
Broadband boost anyone? BT's latest offer provides new Full Fibre customers with a month of faster internet speeds for free.
Weekend TV deals: Upgrade to OLED with a 65-inch LG A1 for under $1,800
Mashable / 42min
No one should have to guess what's going on in that dark scene of The Handmaid's Tale . Since 2020, TV manufacturers have been pumping out large, affordable 4K panels at a wicked fast pace — which means watching your favorite content with punchy colors, decipherable shadows, and smooth transitions doesn't have to be reserved for the movie theater. Each weekend, we'll be compiling a list of our fa
The best robot vacuums for every budget
Mashable / 42min
BEST DEALS ON ROBOT VACUUMS: eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 15C MAX — $175.99 (save $104) Shark AV752 ION Robot Vacuum — $197.99 (save $32) iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum — $266.95 (save $83) We all probably know at least one person who claims a robot vacuum has changed their life. And honestly, they might not be wrong. There is something to be said for always knowing your floors are clean. And s
Save $20 on an Asus VivoBook 15, plus more laptop deals this weekend
Mashable / 42min
OUR TOP PICK: Dell XPS 13 9310 — save $333 BEST FOR STUDENTS: Asus VivoBook 15 — save $20 BEST APPLE DEAL: 2020 Apple MacBook Air — save $100 BEST FOR GAMING: Alienware m15 R4 — save $300 What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's work, watching Netflix, or endle
10 Legitimately Easy Meals for Parents Who've Been Lied to About This Before
Lifehacker / 44min
The alternate headline for this post was “10 of the Best Basic (Lazy) Mom Meals.” But seeing as how I am triggered by any insinuation, even jokey ones, that moms are lazy—because, hello , the mental labor we do while sleeping just to figure out how we are going to get Child 1 to and from soccer while Children 2 and 3… Read more...
New iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook release dates may be rapid-fire in 2021
SlashGear / 45min
Apple might be attempting to command the attention of the tech industry for the entirety of the month of September, 2021, so says the latest insider tip. Apple has a significant amount of products it’s expected to reveal and release before the end of the year here in 2021 – that’s not the bit that’s unusual. What’s odd is the … Continue reading
X-Men's Trial of Magneto #1 Said What Needed to Be Said
Gizmodo / 46min
When the Scarlet Witch made a (rather expected, but nonetheless exciting) guest appearance at the Hellfire Gala at Magneto’s invitation, it seemed as if Marvel’s most melodramatic family of megalomaniacal mutants were about to begin healing the deep wounds left by the events of House of M. Wanda and her twin brother… Read more...
Bacteria Refuse to Die Even After 1,000 Days With No Food
Gizmodo / 46min
Scientists starved different groups of bacteria for over two and a half years, but, despite practically no food, most groups managed to survive just fine. The findings, the researchers argue, indicate that some populations of bacteria are capable of enduring for up to 100,000 years. Read more...
Tesla Sells ‘Full Self-Driving,’ but What Is It Really?
20NYT > Technology / 46min
As the company deals with government scrutiny of its driver-assistance technology, an add-on kit sold for up to $10,000 is also getting more attention.
Apple continues legal battle with security firm days after settling case
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
Apple won't give up its fight against Corellium for its virtualized iOS environment designed for security researchers.
Watch us take the overnight Caledonian Sleeper train 2 different ways
The Points Guy / 51min
TPG staff members are known for reviewing flights and airlines all around the world — but this doesn’t dampen our fascination with other modes of transport, especially trains . For more TPG news — and incredible train trip ideas — delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . The Caledonian Sleeper is the overnight rail service operating between Scotland and London, and
Labor Day furniture sales: when will discounts begin and where to find the best deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 55min
We're showing you how to make the most of this year's Labor Day furniture sales, with all the retailers to check out and top tips for finding the best deals.
Electric vehicles feature in 2022 World Car Awards contenders
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Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: World Car Awards) On Thursday, the World Car Awards launched its 2022 program and published the list of eligible vehicles for the upcoming contest. When the winners are announced at next year's New York International Auto Show, there will be a new category just for battery-electric vehicles. "There has never been a better time to highlight and celebrate the world's best electric
Samsung knocks Intel off top spot in global semiconductor sales
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Semiconductor industry records impressive sales growth with significant rise in volume.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro drop to new record low price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
B&H Photo is offering big savings on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, but this limited time offer ends soon.
Echo Dots are on sale — plus, add on a smart bulb for only $5
Mashable / 1h
Save up to $32.99: As of Aug. 20, you can grab an Echo Dot on sale and tack on a discounted color-changing smart bulb. Get the 4th Gen Echo Dot (plus bulb) for $39.99 or the 3rd Gen Echo Dot (plus bulb) for $34.99. We've had the ability for years now, but saying "Alexa, turn on the light" and actually watching the light turn on makes us feel futuristic as hell. Want to carry out these kinds of vo
Tropical Storm Henri to Become Hurricane Henri as It Heads for New England
Gizmodo / 1h
The first hurricane of the season to hit the Northeast is slated to make landfall this weekend. What’s currently Tropical Storm Henri is building up a head of steam over the Atlantic halfway between Florida and Bermuda. Read more...
Review: Solaz Los Cabos, Marriott Luxury Collection (My First-Ever One Star Rating)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
I was debating whether or not to even write this review, given that this hotel mysteriously closed in July 2021 due to “infrastructure” issues. I asked OMAAT readers if they still wanted to read a review (given that it’s not actually useful at the moment), and everyone who answered said they did. So here we go… For the first time ever, I’m going to give a hotel a one star rating. Not because I’m
The best SSD for your PlayStation 5
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Engadget / 1h
Sony, arguably nine months too late, is finally unlocking the 10 million PlayStation 5s around the world to accept expandable SSD storage. At launch, the next-gen console offered only 667GB of space for storing your PS5 games, with no way to expand that. While that’s been fine for some (like me), others (like my son) have been performing a near-daily juggling act, having to frequently delete and
A mathematician walks into a bar (of disinformation)
Five AI NIL Ross Kenan•
30TechCrunch / 1h
Disinformation, misinformation, infotainment, algowars — if the debates over the future of media the past few decades have meant anything, they’ve at least left a pungent imprint on the English language. There’s been a lot of invective and fear over what social media is doing to us, from our individual psychologies and neurologies to wider concerns about the strength of democratic societies. As J
Apple Employees Won’t Return to the Office Until at Least January Due to Covid-19 Concerns
Gizmodo / 1h
Apple is further delaying its return to physical office work from October until January amid growing uncertainties about what surging Covid-19 cases will mean for its workforce. Read more...
Toxic Algae May Be Behind Mysterious Deaths of California Family
Gizmodo / 1h
Something led to the recent sudden deaths of a family of three and their dog on a hiking trail in the Sierra National Forest of Northern California, but what, exactly, is still unknown. Authorities said Thursday that it’s unlikely nearby mines played any role, but they do suspect that a toxic algae bloom could be to… Read more...
How to Add or Delete Columns and Rows in a Table in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 1h
When you create a table in Microsoft Excel, you might need to adjust its size later. If you need to add or remove columns or rows in a table after you create it, you have several ways to do both. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
6 Handsfree Ways to Hold Your Phone While You're Working Out
How-To Geek / 1h
When you’re working out, it’s a good idea to keep your phone nearby. If you need a safe, secure place to stash it, we have some convenient options for you! Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Best credit cards for purchase protection
21The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. So you finally splurged for an Apple Watch and broke it less than 48 hours later. The warranty won’t cover the damage, and you didn’t think you’d need AppleCare. You’re out of luck, right? Not if you used the right credit card to make the purchase . Want more credit card news and advice from TPG? Sign up for our dail
US Space Force: Successfully Assembled. Next up: Making Itself Useful.
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35Futurism / 1h
Now What? At the insistence of former President Trump, the US Congress agreed in December 2019 to make a new branch of the military called the United States Space Force (or USSF). At the time, lawmakers gave the new agency 18 months to get its act together and become a real military service, just like it always dreamed of. It cleared that deadline this July, Air Force Times reports , and now it’s
How to Watch Netflix With Spatial Audio on iOS
Netflix Spatial Audio•
Lifehacker / 1h
Spatial audio support is finally rolling out to the Netflix iOS app. The feature should be available soon to all iPhone and iPad users running iOS or iPadOS 14.6 (or higher). Read more...
Stunning 'Black Myth: Wukong' trailer shows off Unreal Engine 5 gameplay with DLSS on
Black Myth Wukong UE5•
Engadget / 1h
A year after it wowed many with its first gameplay video , Chinese developer Game Science Studio is back with an even more impressive look at Black Myth: Wukong . The studio has switched from Unreal Engine 4 to UE5 for the action RPG. According to NVIDIA , it's the first peek at a UE5 game that uses Deep Learning Super Sampling ( DLSS ), the company's AI-powered upscaling tech. The 12-minute prev
Spotify to spend $1B buying its own stock
27TechCrunch / 1h
Music streaming service Spotify today said it will spend up to $1 billion between now and April 21, 2026 to repurchase its own shares. The dollar amount represents just under 2.5% of Spotify’s market cap, with the company valued at $41.06 billion this morning as its shares rose 5.1% following the repurchase news. The company previously executed a similar buyback program in 2018 . Spotify plans to
OnePlus 9 Pro released in parody Lunchable Snackable pack
SlashGear / 1h
OnePlus USA decided they needed to re-promote the OnePlus 9 Pro in time for school opening across the United States. To do so, they’ve packaged up a set of 15 OnePlus 9 Pro units in some familiar graphics and materials. If you grew up in the United States in the 1990s, especially in the Midwest, you know what it is … Continue reading
Nvidia-ARM takeover raises serious antitrust concerns, finds UK’s CMA
Nvidia UK CMA Arm Deal•
20TechCrunch / 1h
The U.K.’s competition watchdog has raised serious concerns about Nvidia’s proposed takeover of chip designer, ARM. Its assessment was published today by the government, which will now need to decide whether to ask the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to carry out an in-depth probe into the proposed acquisition. In the executive summary of the CMA’s report for the government the watchdog s
Epic Apple deals: record-low prices on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We're rounding up today's best Apple deals, including record-low prices on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch, and the MacBook Pro M1.
7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more this weekend
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
From mind-bending thrillers to quirky new comedies, there’s plenty to watch this weekend on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other streamers.
Looking for an O2 SIM only deal? These giffgaff offers are the perfect alternative
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Giffgaff runs on the O2 network but offering flexibility and affordability, its SIM only deals are a brilliant alternative.
There's been another huge cyberattack on a crypto exchange
Liquid Japanese Crypto•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Hackers once again find chink in the armor to siphon off a huge cryptocurrency stash.
From health care to infrastructure, how AI is changing the world for the better
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Over the past several years, our world has been confronted with a range of unprecedented and, at times, deadly challenges—from the covid-19 pandemic to severe weather conditions, and a concurrent rise of societal issues including aging population, urban congestion, and unequal access to health care. But as the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications grow, AI technologies
The Different Pruning Techniques, and Why Every Gardener Should Know Them
Lifehacker / 1h
There are a variety of reasons you may want to prune your plants or trees, from keeping them to a certain shape or size, to promoting fuller growth and more buds. But before you start snipping away, take some time to learn about the different types of pruning and how they can yield different results. Read more...
2021 BMW M4 Coupe Review
BMW M4 Competition•
SlashGear / 1h
Maybe it’s early-onset dementia, or the fact that this 2021 BMW M4 Coupe is finished in handsome Portimao Blue Metallic and not the bilious green launch color, or perhaps Bavaria’s designers were right all along, but I find myself not hating the M4’s most controversial styling feature. Much has been said about the expansive snout on BMW’s enthusiast coupe, and … Continue reading
That dream job advert on LinkedIn could be a scam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Anyone can abuse LinkedIn to post fake jobs on behalf of virtually any company, claims security researcher.
Bringing the vision of adaptive apps to life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Traditional apps are at threat as they no longer work with surrounding infrastructure, leaving them exposed to cyberattacks.
'Sweet Girl' has a twist so big, it even casts a shadow over Jason Momoa
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Mashable / 1h
"It wasn't supposed to be like this." Those are the first words Jason Momoa utters in Sweet Girl , the new action-thriller from Netflix, and oh how prophetic they are. Just not in any of the ways you might expect. Sweet Girl is a difficult movie to talk about, in part because the central mystery is fundamentally messy and haphazardly pieced together. Trailers have suggested it's a story about Jas
Before 'Shang-Chi,' you should watch 'Warrior'
Mashable / 1h
On September 3, actor Simu Liu will debut as the first Chinese Marvel hero Shang-Chi in Shang-Chi: The Legend of the Ten Rings . From the trailers we know that Shang-Chi's backstory involves being raised within the assassin's guild the Ten Rings before absconding at some point to live a normal life in San Francisco's Chinatown. There's a history and a significance to setting Shang-Chi in San Fran
Bethesda celebrates 10 years of Skyrim by re-releasing Skyrim
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SlashGear / 1h
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. I can remember working late to cover Skyrim’s announcement at The Game Awards as a budding staff writer for a website that doesn’t even exist anymore. Now, 10 years later, I’m still writing about Skyrim, because for the game’s 10th anniversary, Bethesda has … Continue reading
Apple has a new app for collecting feedback on Siri
Apple Siri Speech Study•
Engadget / 1h
While Apple may have released Siri before Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, in many ways its voice-activated assistant is the least advanced of the three. A lot of that has to do with the amount of data and training digital assistants need to understand different languages, dialects and speech patterns. In an effort to improve its digital assistant, Apple recently launched a study to collect spe
Kanye’s Donda Should Be Apple’s ‘One More Thing’ This Fall
Gizmodo / 2h
Artists have always had to hype their work. Actors, directors, musicians, authors—everyone goes on press junkets to peddle their latest project. Some artists have perfected media stunts to drum up buzz in such an artful way that it almost eclipses the work itself. (See: Lil Nas X’s entire career, but specifically his… Read more...
Bird shows improving scooter economics, long march to profitability
42TechCrunch / 2h
Newly reported financial data from Bird , an American scooter sharing service, shows a company with an improving economic model, and a multi-year path to profitability. However, that path is fraught unless a number of scenarios all work out, in concert and without a glitch. Bird, well-known for its early battles with domestic rival Lime , is pursuing a SPAC-led deal that will see it go public and
Men are a niche demographic
36TechCrunch / 2h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Danny was back, joining Natasha and Alex and Grace and Chris to chat through the week’s coming and goings. But, before we get to the official news, here’s some personal news: Danny is stepping back from his role as co-host of the Friday show! Yes, Mr. Crichton will st
Very Odd Stories Pushing For Amtrak Subsidies At The Points Guy
View from the Wing / 2h
Over at The Points Guy there have been several articles promoting train travel - and in particular travel travel public policy - and they're really odd. Amtrak isn’t as safe as air travel. And travelers shouldn’t be subsidized out of the pockets of non-travelers. The argument that “airlines get subsidies too” is an argument for fewer subsidies not an excuse for more. Train travel has a role to pl
Windows 11 may finally be worth upgrading to – thanks to Intel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Wondering if you should get Windows 11? Intel may have the best reason yet…
Don't get burnt by email scams this summer with our top security tips
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Stay safe from scams by following our security guidance.
How to Sort Emails by Sender in Gmail
How-To Geek / 2h
Do you want to find all emails from a specific sender in your Gmail account? There are a couple of ways to do this, and we’ll show you how to use them on Gmail’s web interface and mobile apps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Researchers Just Set a New Distance Record for 6G Transmissions: a Building Next Door
LG Data Transmission•
Gizmodo / 2h
If you’ve wondered why you’ve been hearing about 5G for years but the actual rollout has been glacially slow, looking at the development of 6G (the next-next-generation wireless standard) should provide some answers. Today LG announced a new milestone with a record-setting 6G wireless data transmission. Are we talking… Read more...
Yes, Las Vegas can be done on a tight budget — here’s how
The Points Guy / 2h
Fortunes are won and lost every day in Las Vegas . And I’m not just talking about at the casinos. Some of the country’s best restaurants have outposts in the city, and sky-high prices to match. Luxury boutiques line the resort shopping malls. And good tickets to a hit show or superstar concert are likely to set you back more than the cost of your hotel room. But that doesn’t mean that Vegas is on
Bluetooth Headphones Will Never Give You the Best Sound Quality
Lifehacker / 2h
There are some great Bluetooth headphones out there. AirPods Pro , Sony WF-1000XM4 , and Jabra Elite Active 75t dominate the earbud market, while the Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are among the best of the over-the-ear variety. Still, as good as all these headphones sound in a myriad of… Read more...
Ryan Reynolds: video games and the making of Free Guy
Free Guy Ryan Reynolds•
22BBC News - Technology / 2h
Actor and producer Ryan Reynolds on preparing to play a character caught up in a multiplayer game.
Elon Musk Just Announced a Humanoid “Tesla Bot”
Musk Tesla AI Robot•
300+Futurism / 2h
During this week’s AI Day event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the car company is working on a humanoid prototype we will get a first glimpse at “sometime next year.” To build its robot assistant, the company will draw from existing experience with car manufacturing robotics as well as its AI-powered computer chips that enable its fleet of cars to (almost) drive themselves. It’s a rather odd
GoDaddy launches social media scheduling tool for SMBs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
GoDaddy Marketing Planner targets users growing their presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Get a Facebook Portal Plus For $99 (Normally $279)
How-To Geek / 2h
The Facebook Portal Plus might be one of the most underappreciated devices on the market. For video calling, it’s hard to find a device with more features, and right now, you can get a Facebook Portal Plus for $99 from Amazon, which is 65% off the standard $279 price. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Will Introduce a Marvel Hero to the MCU
35Gizmodo / 2h
Barbara Broccoli shuts down the idea of James Bond making the leap to TV. Oscar Isaac teases what Marvel’s Moon Knight series brings to the superhero table. Get another listen to Halloween Kills ’ soundtrack. Plus, what’s coming on The Walking Dead , and new looks behind the scenes on Candyman . Spoilers, away! Read more...
The roles Hugh Jackman and the cast of "Reminiscence" would relive for eternity
Mashable / 2h
In the spirit of Reminiscence , we asked Hugh Jackman, Thandiwe Newton, Rebecca Ferguson, and Lisa Joy what acting role or film they would choose to relive for the rest of their lives.
How not to ‘waste’ your Delta Regional and Global Upgrade Certificates
The Points Guy / 2h
Among the perks of reaching Delta’s two highest Medallion elite ranks – Platinum and Diamond — are upgrades. Specifically, Global and Regional Upgrade Certificates can be selected as Delta Choice Benefits when earning or requalifying for elite status. For Platinum Medallion members, their Choice Benefit selections to nab are four Regional Upgrade Certificates (RUC). Diamonds, meanwhile, can snag
How to Invest in Expensive Stocks When You Don't Have a Lot of Money
Lifehacker / 2h
Let’s say you don’t have a lot of money to invest—maybe only a few hundred dollars—and you want to buy stock from a big company like Amazon or Google. Unfortunately, single shares in those companies can cost thousands of dollars. That’s where fractional shares come into play: they allow you to purchase only a small… Read more...
Cardiomatics bags $3.2M for its ECG-reading AI
26TechCrunch / 2h
Poland-based health tech AI startup Cardiomatics has announced a $3.2 million seed raise to expand use of its electrocardiogram (ECG) reading automation technology. The round is led by Central and Eastern European VC Kaya, with Nina Capital, Nova Capital and Innovation Nest also participating. The seed raise also includes a $1 million non-equity grant from the Polish National Centre of Research a
Greycroft leads $3.5M into Breef, an online marketplace for ad agencies
44TechCrunch / 2h
Breef raised $3.5 million in funding to continue developing what it boasts as “the world’s first online marketplace” for transactions between brands and agencies. Greycroft led the round and was joined by Rackhouse Ventures, The House Fund, John and Helen McBain, Lance Armstrong and 640 Oxford Ventures. Including the new round, the New York and Colorado-based company has brought in total funding
Rutter comes out of stealth with $1.5M in funding for its e-commerce API
33TechCrunch / 2h
Rutter , a remote-first company, is developing a unified e-commerce API that enables companies to connect with data across any platform. On Friday the company announced it was emerging from stealth with $1.5 million in funding from a group of investors including Haystack, Liquid 2 and Basis Set Ventures. Founders Eric Yu and Peter Zhou met in school and started working on Rutter, which Zhou calle
Microsoft has snuck out its Windows Server 2022 release
Windows Server 2022•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Latest version of Windows Server is now up for grabs.
Get the right tech for college, at the right price
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The right college tech doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when you can get a 10% discount – or more.
Windows 11 Is Finally Available as an ISO
How-To Geek / 3h
For as long as the Windows 11 preview builds have been available, they’ve required you to upgrade from Windows 10. Now, Microsoft has announced that it is releasing Windows 11 as an ISO, which means you can do a fresh Windows 11 install or an in-place upgrade. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
New and extremely detailed images of distant galaxies are beautiful
SlashGear / 3h
Astronomers issued some extremely detailed and beautiful images of distant galaxies. The images offer detail not seen in images of these galaxies in the past. While the images are certainly beautiful to look at, their incredible detail gives astronomers insight into how galaxies work. The observations were made using the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), the biggest low-frequency radio telescope netwo
Can Tech Ethics Be Learned—or Is Society Doomed?
Wired / 3h
Plus: An anniversary for Marc Andreessen, a new way to have even more meetings, and a call for an unlikely comeback.
Eternals and the Movies That Can Save All Movies
22Wired / 3h
At a time of nonstop hand-wringing, it almost looks like hope.
How to Ace Physics Class (Even if You Don’t Ace Physics)
27Wired / 3h
It’s back-to-school season, so here are some tips for how to get the most out of college science courses.
How to Find Your IP Address on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 3h
Sometimes, you need to know your network IP address while using Windows 11, but it’s not obvious how to see what it is. Here are two good ways to quickly find out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Manage Linux Wi-Fi Networks With Nmtui
How-To Geek / 3h
Nmtui is a terminal application which lets you manage your Wi-Fi connections on Linux distributions that use NetworkManager. It exposes most of the functionality of the Nmcli CLI in a basic graphical interface. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
What you need to know about earning another American Airlines card sign-up bonus
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Each credit card issuer has its own set of restrictions regarding application approvals and sign-up bonus eligibility. Criteria include the number of cards you can apply for, the timing of applications and how often you can earn a sign-up bonus or welcome offer. With Citi offering a substanti
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Happened to OnlyFans?
Lifehacker / 3h
This week’s internet features a scolding pee doctor, a porn site that banned porn, and some hugegungous waves. (Kids are into some weird shit.) Read more...
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro are 37 percent off at B&H Photo
Engadget / 3h
While Samsung redesigned the latest Galaxy Buds 2 with the budget-conscious in mind, the Galaxy Buds Pro are its complete-package wireless earbuds. They debuted in January and we found them to be Samsung's best wireless earbuds to date — but they're also the company's most expensive at $200. But B&H Photo has a limited-time sale going on right now that knocks 37 percent off the buds, bringing the
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3, Fold 3 and the Pixel 5a
Samsung Galaxy Fold 3•
Engadget / 3h
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Washington Post Staff Writer (and former Engadget colleague) Chris Velazco to dive into all of the latest phone reviews. What’s up with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3? Who needs the Pixel 5a? And why did Qualcomm try to make a phone of its own? Tune in for our discussion, as well as to find out what you should be looking for in your next phone
Communication software startup Channels takes on event management with text workflow
46TechCrunch / 3h
Three University of Michigan students are building Channels Inc. , a communication software tailored for physical workers, and already racking up some big customers in the event management industry. Siddharth Kaul , 18, Elan Rosen , 20, and Ibrahim Mohammed, 20, started the company after finding some common ground in retail and events. The company’s customer list boasts names like Marriott Hotels
This Lingenfelter 60th Anniversary Cunnigham Corvette is oozing with classic vibes
SlashGear / 3h
The first Cunnigham Corvette debuted 61 years ago at Le Mans. Three Corvettes wearing identical white body paint and blue dual stripes graced the starting line at the 1960 Le Mans endurance race, and car #3 finished 8th overall to win its class. It’s just another feather in the cap for American racing legend Briggs Swift Cunningham, and the Lingenfelter … Continue reading
How Africa’s No. 1 airline avoided layoffs and losses during the pandemic
The Points Guy / 3h
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, the biggest airline in Africa quickly saw that the sharp drop in passenger traffic meant that conversion to an all-cargo operation offered a sustainable path. The quick switch enabled Ethiopian Airlines to largely evade the harsh financial consequences that have troubled most of the world’s airlines. The government-owned carrier didn’t lay off any of its 14,000
Apple launches a new iOS app, ‘Siri Speech Study,’ to gather feedback for Siri improvements
Apple Siri Speech SSS•
52TechCrunch / 3h
Apple recently began a research study designed to collect speech data from study participants. Earlier this month, the company launched a new iOS app called “ Siri Speech Study ” on the App Store, which allows participants who have opted in to share their voice requests and other feedback with Apple. The app is available in a number of worldwide markets but does not register on the App Store’s ch
Korean Air Reveals A380 & 747-8 Retirement Plans
Asiana Korean Air A380•
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
As reported by FlightGlobal , Korean Air’s CEO has revealed plans for the airline to retire its entire four engine fleet. On the plus side, at least the planes have a bit of life left in them, unlike at some other airlines. Korean Air retiring Airbus A380s within five years Korean Air intends to retire its Airbus A380 fleet within five years, which means we shouldn’t expect the planes beyond 2026
Mustang Ice White Edition Appearance Package is a Fox body throwback
2022 Ford Mustang Ice•
SlashGear / 4h
Ford announced the new Ice White Edition Appearance Package is available on vehicles in the Mustang family for 2022. The Mustang family includes the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, Mustang EcoBoost Premium, and Mustang GT Premium. The white appearance package is meant to remind Ford fans of the iconic triple white 1993 Fox body Mustang. While the Mustang from 1993 was … Continue reading
Office 365 price set to rise next year, Microsoft confirms
Microsoft Office 365•
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Microsoft unveils new pricing details for its subscription-based Office 365 suite.
Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu and Prime asks how far you'd go to find your true self
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
TechRadar sits down with Nine Perfect Strangers star Manny Jacinto to discuss the deceitful nature of Hulu’s latest drama miniseries.
What’s the Best Way to Decarbonize Your Home?
Green Home US•
Gizmodo / 4h
Welcome to Burning Questions, a series where Earther answers the most common asks we get on how to address climate change. Many people want to do something, anything to help address the climate crisis. We answer your questions about how to help change your life—and the systems that will save us. Read more...
NASA puts SpaceX's lunar lander contract on hold following Blue Origin's lawsuit
NASA SpaceX Blue Origin•
Engadget / 4h
SpaceX won't be working on its $2.9 billion lunar lander contract for a while after NASA agreed to put the project on hold. The space agency told Reuters that it temporarily ceased all work on the project after Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin filed a complaint against it with the US Court of Federal Claims. "In exchange for this temporary stay of work, all parties agreed to an expedited litigatio
Bearded man wearing hat sits on rocky shore with fishing pole. Recorded in glass negative ledger: “D/Fishing.” Courtesy...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
Bearded man wearing hat sits on rocky shore with fishing pole. Recorded in glass negative ledger: “D/Fishing.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
[Roundup] One Airport Refuses To Enforce Federal Mask Mandates
View from the Wing / 4h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
The New Pixel Is Raising the Bar for Cheap Phones
37Wired / 4h
This week, we talk about the Google Pixel 5A and how it’s changing our expectations of sub-$500 phones.
New York is about to be home to one of the world’s largest cruise ships
Royal Caribbean Seas•
27The Points Guy / 4h
There’s a milestone moment coming this weekend in the cruise world — one that has been mostly overlooked amidst the flurry of cruising restarts in recent weeks: New York City finally will become home to one of the world’s largest cruise ships. Royal Caribbean ‘s famously giant Oasis of the Seas — the groundbreaking vessel that ushered in the current era of 5,000-plus-passenger megaships — on Sund
Twitter confirms improvements to Direct Messaging system are coming
SlashGear / 4h
Twitter has confirmed via the official Twitter Support account that improvements to Direct Messaging (DM) are coming in the next few weeks. The changes are meant to prevent users from accidentally creating group chats when they DM a tweet to multiple people. Twitter is enabling a system that will allow users to share the same tweet at the same time … Continue reading
The what, why and how to invest in Uniswap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Uniswap leverages multiple cryptocurrencies, including its own UNI brand, to provide exchange functions.
Sky Broadband says online access problems resolved
72BBC News - Technology / 4h
Sky customers complained they could not access some online services including at banks HSBC and TSB.
‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ is coming to Blu-ray in the US for the first time
Neon Genesis Evangelion•
Engadget / 4h
If streaming the Neon Genesis Evangelion saga on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video has made you an acolyte of the hit anime, then we have good news. The original series is coming to Blu-Ray for the first time in North America. Own the legendary series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION on Blu-ray in North America for the first time ever with the Ultimate Edition. #EVANGELIONUltimate Pre-order: https://t.co/MN2
Point-to-point Wi-Fi bridging between buildings—the cheap and easy way
27Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / We tested these TP-Link outdoor Wi-Fi bridges—both 2.4GHz and 5GHz versions—across 80 meters of partially wooded terrain, with great success. (credit: Jim Salter) Extending your Wi-Fi properly from one building to another is, unfortunately, a bit of a secret art—but it doesn't need to be either difficult or expensive. The secret lies mostly in knowing the right tools for the job. This i
Rocket Report: Firefly completes static fire, Blue Origin gets HLS stay
Space Rocket Astra•
Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Arianespace launched a second satellite for the Pléiades Neo imaging constellation Monday on a Vega rocket. (credit: Arianespace ) Welcome to Edition 4.12 of the Rocket Report! This issue comes complete with some late-breaking news: Firefly has completed a static fire test of its Alpha rocket. This is a big moment and sets up the company's very first launch attempt next month. As always
This card bonus gets you 5 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico
The Points Guy / 4h
It’s not every day that a sign-up bonus is big enough to cover an entire vacation, let alone an all-inclusive one. Most of the time, we’re lucky if a credit card offers enough points for more than one award flight or a couple of free hotel nights. By now you’ve read plenty about the virtues of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card with its incredible 100,000 point welcome offer after you spend $4,000
Ford fields multiple Bronco models in the 2021 Rebelle Rally
Ford Bronco 2021 Rebelle•
SlashGear / 4h
Ford is heavily into motorsports in multiple sanctioning bodies and events around the world. One of the events that Ford is participating in for 2021 using its Bronco and Bronco Sport models is the Rebelle Rally. The 2021 Rebelle Rally is the first women’s off-road navigation rally in the US. Ford is fielding multiple vehicles and drivers in the event. … Continue reading
PS5’s messy save transfers could now be a thing of the past
Ghost Tsushima Save•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
PS5 save transfers will be a lot easier to deal with in the future, thanks to a recent change to the PlayStation 5’s SDK.
The Morning After: OnlyFans announces ban on sexually explicit content
Engadget / 4h
In a surprising twist, OnlyFans, a video site best known for its adult videos and images from independent creators, is banning, well, explicit videos and images . The site has exploded in popularity over the last few years, with more than two million creators offering content to their paid subscribers. Many of the top creators on the platform share adult content. In a statement, OnlyFans said the
Adobe accelerates video push with $1.3bn Frame.io deal
Adobe Frame.io Video•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Adobe aims to boost collaboration for video creators everywhere.
Windows 11 is bringing some cool new features to its most basic app...
Microsoft Windows 11•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The new clock app brings Spotify integration, timers and focus features for Windows 11.
GTA Remastered Trilogy news and what we want to see
GTA Grand Theft Auto•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Excited about the GTA Remastered Trilogy news and rumors? Here's everything we know so far.
The best players in Madden NFL 22
Madden NFL 22 Franchise•
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We’ve identified the best players at each position for you to build your team around
Build Anything With This AutoCAD Programming Certification Bundle
Futurism / 5h
Good design isn’t just pleasant to live and work in, it can literally save your life . And many buildings are first assembled not on the site but within a virtual environment with computer-assisted design (CAD) that makes it easy to ensure a design is both within zoning codes and within the bounds of physics. The Learn AutoCAD Programming Certification Bundle will show you how to construct a buil
8 unexpected reasons to use a VPN you (probably) won't have thought of
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
VPNs are great for unblocking Netflix and protecting you on public Wi-Fi, but do you also know about these surprising bonus features?
Why Windows 11’s Best Feature Is New Emoji (Seriously)
How-To Geek / 5h
Windows 10’s emoji look strange. That’s no surprise because they were designed for Windows 8—and they haven’t aged well. Windows 11 completely replaces every single emoji in Windows, getting rid of that flat design language and delivering something beautiful and modern. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Highly anticipated W Philadelphia set to open today — here’s what to expect
The Points Guy / 5h
The City of Brotherly Love will be home to a new luxury downtown hotel on Aug. 20 when the W Philadelphia opens its doors in the heart of downtown Philadelphia . The first new W property to open in North America since the W Aspen in 2019, the W Philadelphia is a Category 6 Marriott Bonvoy property. Award night stays will cost you between 40,000 and 60,000 points per night, depending on dates and
Microsoft announces Office 365 price increases
SlashGear / 5h
Microsoft has confirmed that it will increase the pricing across the board for Office 365 subscriptions. The price increases will go into effect in six months, and Microsoft says the updated pricing reflects the “increased value” it delivered over the last decade. The software giant points to a handful of innovations that it has revealed in the last decade, helping … Continue reading
Looking for a New Job in Tech? It’s Your Lucky Day
40Wired / 5h
Flexible WFH policies, signing bonuses, fancy cookies—employers are turning on the charm to attract engineers and developers to their firms.
The SteelSeries Arctis Prime Makes Gaming Comfy and Affordable
21Wired / 5h
The company’s latest corded gaming headset doesn’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
Intel provides more details on its Arc GPUs, which will be made by TSMC
Intel Xe ARC GPU Xe-HPG•
21Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Intel disclosed a few more details about the Xe-HPG architecture underpinning its upcoming Arc GPUs. (credit: Intel ) Earlier this week, Intel announced Arc , the branding for the new gaming GPUs that will face off with Nvidia's GeForce and AMD's Radeon cards when they launch early in 2022. Today, Intel provided a few additional details on Arc , its underlying Xe-HPG architecture, its g
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut DLC is more of the same – and that’s great, actually
Ghost Tsushima ’s Cut•
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Pet the monkey, kill the invaders, gawp at the cherry blossom – job’s a good’un in the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut DLC.
Building cyber-resilience into security strategies
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
How CISOs can build cyber-resilience into their security strategies.
Elon Musk Unveils His Funniest Vaporware Yet
92Gizmodo / 5h
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and second richest person in the world, unveiled his idea for a robot on Thursday that he says might become a prototype by 2022. And while Musk has delivered plenty of hilarious vaporware presentations in the past, from the Loop to the Cybertruck , this one might take the cake. Read more...
Comet Atlas may have passed through our solar system before
SlashGear / 5h
Astronomers first noticed a comet called Atlas (C/2019 Y4) at the beginning of 2020. It was first detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) operated by the University of Hawaii. The asteroid was detected in mid-2020 as the main comet disintegrated into smaller pieces of ice. A new study investigated comet Atlas using observations from the NASA Hubble … Continue reading
Afghanistan: Will fingerprint data point Taliban to targets?
62BBC News - Technology / 5h
Campaigners worry fingerprint and iris scan data could by used by the Taliban to identify individuals.
Review: Four Seasons Los Cabos At Costa Palmas
One Mile at a Time / 5h
The 141-room Four Seasons Los Cabos at Costa Palmas opened in 2019, and is completely different than anything else you’ll currently find in Los Cabos. It’s in Costa Palmas, which is a new 1,000-acre development in the middle of nowhere (or rather, in an area that’s being rapidly developed, and that previously had very little tourism — this is also where a new Aman will be opening in the not-too-d
iPad mini 6 case mold leak points to a major design overhaul
Apple iPad Mini 6 Design•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
All the rumors are pointing to a new look for the iPad mini this year, including the most recent one.
Twitter wants to make it easier for you to sign up to newsletters
Twitter Revue Newsletters•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Newsletter subscription button will be trialled on some Twitter profile pages.
China passes data protection law
China Passes Data Law•
33TechCrunch / 5h
China has passed a personal data protection law, state media Xinhua reports (via Reuters ). The law, called the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), is set to take effect on November 1. It was proposed last year — signalling an intent by China’s communist leaders to crack down on unscrupulous data collection in the commercial sphere by putting legal restrictions on user data collection. Ch
How to Debug Kubernetes "ImagePullBackOff" Errors
How-To Geek / 5h
Kubernetes clusters can encounter several issues while trying to pull your container images. When an error occurs, your Pods will enter an ImagePullBackOff state. Here’s how to debug this common but cryptic message so you can get your services online. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Xiaomi Mi TV 5X to launch alongside Mi Smart Band 6, new Mi Notebook laptop
Xiaomi Mi 5X India•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Mi TV 5X features a narrow bezel metal frame, along with Dolby certified sound, ambient picture quality, the latest PatchWall experience and more.
Fitbit is giving the Sense a new look – but is it enough?
Fitbit Charge 5 Luxe•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
With the Fitbit Charge 5 apparently on the horizon, last year's smartwatches may be yesterday's news.
China now has half a billion 5G customers
Ericsson China Taiwan•
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Can China keep up its 5G growth, or will it suffer a slowdown?
2022 Hyundai Elantra N officially debuts in North America
2022 Hyundai Elantra N•
SlashGear / 6h
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N has officially debuted in North America with the mission of hunting down Honda Civic Type Rs and VW Golf GTIs. It’s the first Elantra to wear the N badge, and it’s the first N vehicle to wear 245-width Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires from the factory, a gentle reminder of the law-breaking performance that awaits. … Continue reading
Afghanistan’s looming cash crisis threatens to worsen a humanitarian disaster
MIT Technology Review / 6h
Afghanistan’s banking system is in a state of collapse, and people throughout the country are running out money. And this cash crisis—partly due to the international community’s efforts to starve the Taliban of resources—is having an outsized effect on everyday Afghan citizens, leaving many without access to important services as the UN warns of a growing humanitarian disaster . Asef Khademi, who
Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies is happening – and it's in very good hands
Call of Duty Vanguard•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Call of Duty: Vanguard will have Zombies, and the mode's creator has returned to develop it.
Chevy paid me $33,000 after it recalled my Bolt EV. Here's how I got my money back.
General Motors GM Bolt•
Mashable / 6h
After Chevrolet announced the second battery fire recall on some Bolts, a new wave of customers started calling for their money back or a new car. As someone who was part of the original grumble brigade and successfully got a handsome buyback, let me tell all the money-seekers: Be prepared for an annoying, confusing process that seems to shift depending on where you live. Chevrolet has spent $800
How to live with the Delta variant, according to disease experts
24Mashable / 6h
The Delta variant has largely quashed the coronavirus competition . Delta, over twice as transmissible as earlier coronavirus strains , is the dominant variant infecting people in the U.S. and dozens of other countries . Those infected with Delta can carry 1,000 times more virus than people infected with the original strain. This makes unvaccinated individuals, who are much more likely to contrac
5 new movies and shows on Indian OTT platforms this week
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
These are the new releases on Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Aha and other OTT platforms in India.
Hackers steal $97 million from Japan's Liquid crypto exchange
Hackers Japanese Liquid•
Engadget / 6h
Just days after a hacker pulled off an audacious crypto heist , another major public breach has occured. Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid is the latest victim of a cyberattack that has seen hackers make off with an estimated $97 million in stolen assets. The funds include $45 million in Ethereum tokens, which the culprit is converting into Ether using decentralised exchanges to avoid them
Pre-ordered a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Z Flip 3? You may get it a whole week early
Samsung Galaxy Fold 3•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 buyers are saying the phone has arrived early in the UK.
Netflix's 'Nightbooks' trailer channels 'Goosebumps' with a terrifying Krysten Ritter
26Mashable / 6h
Did you ever stop to think whether R.L. Stine or Stephen King cranked out so many horror books over the years because a witch was demanding them to on pain of death? Well, that's what Netflix's upcoming spooky thriller Nightbooks might have you thinking, with the trailer channelling Goosebumps energy with a little more edge to it. Evil Dead 's Sam Raimi is producing, and there are plenty of jump
Human proteins enable researchers to deliver medication directly to the cells
RNA Zhang Human Cells•
SlashGear / 6h
Researchers at MIT and other institutions have created a programmable system based on human proteins to deliver gene editing and molecular therapeutics directly into cells. The system developed by the researchers is called SEND and is programmable to encapsulate and deliver various RNA cargoes directly to the cell. SEND leverages natural proteins found in the human body to form particles … Contin
Google Pixel 6 flagship phones tipped to support 33W fast charging
Google Pixel 6 33W•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Charging will take much less time than it does on Google's current Pixel handsets, according to a new rumor.
How to take professional food photos with your iPhone or Android phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
We asked professional snappers to reveal their secret ingredients for snapping fantastic food photos – with just your iPhone or Android phone.
Is a Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer actually dropping? Kevin Feige weighs in
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has addressed the secrecy surrounding Spider-Man: No Way Home, and confirmed a trailer is on its way.
This Echo Dot and smart light bulb bundle can kick start your smart home for a low price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Amazon has bundled the Echo Dot (2020) with a TP Link Smart Bulb for a discount of almost 50%, offering a hefty saving.
Apple employees likely won't return to the office until 2022
Apple Return January•
Engadget / 6h
Apple has again pushed back its planned return to the office for US workers due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Bloomberg reports that the company has shifted its October date to January, though the schedule remains tentative for now. Apple reportedly told employees in a memo that it would confirm the re-opening deadline one month before staff are expected to return to corporate workplaces. Like ma
This course bundle will teach you how to elevate your video production skills
Kwai Video FlexClip•
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Learn how to take wedding photos, create videos, master scriptwriting, and more with the 2021 Complete Video Production Super Bundle . As of Aug. 20, get the 10-course bundle for only $34.99 — a 98% discount. Video used to be an afterthought in the marketing strategy of businesses . But with video content gaining a stronghold in the digital space — face it, there has never been a day where
Get lifetime access to FlexClip's software and make your business videos yourself
Kwai Video FlexClip•
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Make video editing easier with FlexClip , on sale for 91% off. As of Aug. 20, get lifetime access for only $147.99. Learning to create stunning videos to promote your business doesn't require going back to school for a four-year degree. All you need is the right tools, like FlexClip for business, which is on sale for under $150 for a limited time. FlexClip allows users to create and custom
Extend the lives of your knives with this knife sharpener kit on sale
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Bring home the Angle Pro Knife Sharpener for 15% off — only $67.99 — as of Aug. 20. The Angle Pro Knife Sharpener works with all the different angled knives you have in your kitchen. Whether your knife has a 20-degree angle or a 13-degree angle, you can find the right sharpener to keep it working well. Just place your knife according to angle size in one of the ceramic wheeled sharpening c
Save over $40 on the all-new Amazon Echo Show 5
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: As of Aug. 20, get the All-new Echo Show 5 for only $84.99 — a 34% discount. Amazon Alexa is a voice assistant of many talents. It can tell you what time it is. It wakes you up whenever you ask it to. It can tell you the weather today, and the next day, and the next day. It can also play you your favorite songs, read you the morning news, and inform you if your favorite team has won. You c
The Witcher season 2 needs to be 'great' for a season 3 on Netflix
Witcher Season 2 Netflix•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Witcher's future beyond season 2 isn't official yet, as creator Lauren Hissrich suggests quality is part of the decision-making process at Netflix.
Exclusive: Death Stranding: Director’s Cut ultrawide support on PS5 isn’t really ultrawide at all
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut includes ultrawide support on PS5, but it’s not what you might think.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could be a boring upgrade
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A leak suggests that while the Samsung Galaxy S22 might have a big camera upgrade, the Galaxy S22 Ultra probably won't.
Xiaomi Mi NoteBook 2021 price in India, specs, and latest news
Xiaomi Mi India August 26•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Ultra and Pro will be unveiled on August 26 with 11th gen Intel CPU, 90Hz screen and premium design.
Sony PS Plus yearly fee gets 50% discount for new subscribers in India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Sony has announced a 50% discount for the PlayStation Plus subscription for new users, which brings down the price for 12 months from Rs 2,999 to Rs 1,499.
Black Panther 2 will bring the next Iron Man style superhero to the MCU
Black Panther W. Forever•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will introduce the next Iron Man-like superhero to the MCU, Kevin Feige has confirmed.
Who Gets the L.L.C.? Inside a Silicon Valley Billionaire’s Divorce.
200+NYT > Technology / 7h
A couple are heading to court to decide who is entitled to a fortune, started in the earliest days of Google, that includes valuable California real estate and stock holdings.
Bethesda is releasing a 10th anniversary edition of 'Skyrim'
Bethesda Skyrim Xbox•
Engadget / 7h
Bethesda is releasing yet another version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , this time to celebrate the popular title's 10th anniversary. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition will be available for the PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, as well as the PlayStation 4 on November 11th, 2021, exactly 10 years after the game was first released in 2011. It will also have backwards compatibility
Vivo’s tablet and new smartwatches may launch alongside the Vivo X70 series
Smartwatches Vivo X70•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Vivo's is expected to launch new smartwatches, tablets along with multiple phones under the Vivo X70 series in its next major launch event.
OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content
OnlyFans Explicit Content•
3KBBC News - Technology / 7h
The online subscription site will prevent users from posting content showing 'sexually explicit conduct'.
Apple postpones return to office until 2022
Apple Return January•
37Mashable / 8h
Apple has postponed the mandatory return to office until 2022 at the earliest. In an internal memo sent by HR head Deirdre O'Brien and seen by Bloomberg , Apple said the decision was made because of rising COVID-19 cases. The company would confirm its plans to re-open one month before employees are required to return to the office, the memo says. The memo also said that Apple doesn't currently pl
Facebook launches program to help small Indian businesses secure loans
Facebook India Loans•
63TechCrunch / 8h
Facebook is launching a new program in India to help small and medium-sized businesses secure loans in the South Asian market as the company makes further push to expand its presence among merchants . The social conglomerate said its new program, called Small Business Loans Initiative , addresses some of the biggest pain points small businesses face when securing loans. The company, which last ye
Alerzo raises $10.5M Series A to bring Nigeria’s informal retail sector online
Alerzo Nigeria TechCrunch•
43TechCrunch / 9h
The process of digitizing the operations of mom and pop stores in Nigeria is serious business right now. In fact, it might be the second-best thing after fintech at the moment. Today’s news is from Alerzo , a little-known B2B e-commerce retail startup based in Ibadan, Nigeria. The company is announcing a $10.5 million Series A round led by London-based Nosara Capital. FJ Labs and several family o
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Microsoft backs India’s Oyo ahead of IPO
Microsoft India Oyo•
70TechCrunch / 9h
Microsoft has invested $5 million in Indian budget hotel chain Oyo, according to a regulatory filing this week. The investment confirms a TechCrunch scoop from last month. The new investment values Oyo at $9.6 billion, only slightly below the $10 billion implied valuation from the Indian startup’s previous financing round in 2019. The startup, which lost significant business to the pandemic, was
Call of Duty: Vanguard reveal trailer delivers stirring WW2 action on all fronts
Call of Duty Vanguard•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Call of Duty: WW2 developer Sledgehammer Games returns to the Second World War with another historically inspired shooter.
VR headsets for online office meets? Facebook thinks it'll be interesting
Facebook H. Workrooms•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Facebook has announced Horizon Workrooms that will let colleagues gather in VR and work from the same virtual "room." It has virtual whiteboards, configurable room layouts, and the ability to use your computer in the virtual room via keyboard tracking.
Chrome on Android 12 will support multiple windows
SlashGear / 10h
Smartphones are getting more powerful and larger to the point that some of the hard limits of the past no longer really apply today. Multi-tasking has become more important as phones gain more RAM, and having more than one app open at the same time is a staple feature on tablets and the new breed of foldable devices. Despite those … Continue reading
The most shared web pages on Facebook might just surprise you
Facebook News Feed•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Small business websites were some of the most shared links on Facebook in the US during Q2 2021.
SmartThings Edge lets smart homes work without an Internet connection
Samsung SmartThings Edge•
SlashGear / 11h
Smart home devices and appliances can do a lot of impressive things, especially when they work together with a single command or automated scenario. Almost all of these smart home products and platforms, however, have an intrinsic and almost non-negotiable dependence on the cloud and, therefore, an Internet connection. Following trends in the IoT industry, Samsung is also evolving its … Continue
Top four highlights of Elon Musk’s Tesla AI Day
Musk Tesla AI Robot•
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Elon Musk wants Tesla to be seen as “much more than an electric car company.” On Thursday’s Tesla AI Day, the CEO described Tesla as a company with “deep AI activity in hardware on the inference level and on the training level” that can be used down the line for applications beyond self-driving cars, including a humanoid robot that Tesla is apparently building. Tesla AI Day, which started after a
Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover
Facebook Afghan Taliban•
7KBBC News - Technology / 11h
The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban.
Tesla's Cybertruck made a cameo at AI Day. Kind of.
Musk Tesla AI Autopilot•
Mashable / 11h
Spotted: Tesla's cyberpunk Cybertruck out in the wild. Or so it seemed. The triangular metal truck made an appearance while Tesla employees went deep into "four dimensional vector spaces" and "neural network training" at the company's very technical AI Day recruiting event Thursday. The electric truck was seen in a video during the livestreamed presentation explaining the artificial intelligence
Boost your career prospects with this online Salesforce training bundle
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: The 2021 Advanced Salesforce Specialist Mastery Bundle is on sale for £43.61 as of Aug. 20, saving you 97% on list price. Brushing up on your career skills isn't just for technical trades like coding, engineering, or architecture. Anyone can spruce up their CV and impress their boss by learning to use the latest programs that improve the way virtually any business runs. One such program th
Dell discounts RTX 3000 series gaming laptops by up to AU$1,755
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Dell’s latest sale sees the XPS 13, Alienware rigs, Inspiron 2-in-1s and more discounted by up to 40% off.
Windows 11 Clock app with new Focus Sessions rolls out to Insiders
SlashGear / 12h
Microsoft has been slowly teasing the built-in apps that will be coming with Windows 11, but most of those have been criticized for having only aesthetic changes. Microsoft Paint is one of the few that actually got more than just rounded corners or support for dark themes, but even that didn’t satisfy Windows users or fans of the venerable painting … Continue reading
Hackers steal nearly $100m in Japan crypto heist
100+BBC News - Technology / 12h
The incident comes days after $600m of cryptocurrencies was stolen from another digital platform.
Tesla is working on an AI-powered humanoid robot
Musk Tesla AI Robot•
300+Engadget / 12h
Tesla is building a humanoid robot simply called the Tesla Bot, Elon Musk has revealed at the automaker's (and, perhaps, soon-to-be-robotmaker's) AI Day event. It's intended to be friendly, he said, and be slow and weak enough that you can outrun and overpower it — you know, just in case the robot uprising does happen in the future. The Tesla Bot will run on an artificial intelligence system, not
Elon Musk reveals plans to unleash a humanoid Tesla Bot
Musk Tesla AI Robot•
500+Mashable / 12h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk ended a deeply technical AI Day event with a head-turning announcement: a humanoid robot. After a dancing human dressed as a robot moved off stage at Thursday's invitation-only event in Palo Alto, California, Musk introduced Tesla Bot. It will be based on Tesla's Autopilot system and is essentially a humanoid form of the car. Musk considers the electric vehicles "fully sentien
11 of the Best Mindless Mobile Games You Never Knew You Needed
Lifehacker / 12h
Sure, your phone or tablet has the hardware for complex gaming experiences—but the real sweet spot of mobile gaming is mindless, play-for-a-minute experiences. The sort of thing you gravitate toward while you’re toiling away in the dentist office waiting room or when it’s 1 a.m. and you still can’t fall asleep. But if… Read more...
