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Netflix's Cowboy Bebop Is Here and Ready to Jam


10KGizmodo / 10h
We’ve had teases , we’ve had casting , we’ve even had Yoko Kanno . But now, after a long, long wait, we’ve got our first look at the crew of the Bebop for Netflix’s live-action take on the seminal Shinichirō Watanabe anime, ahead of its release this November. And yes, John Cho looks incredible as Spike Spiegel . Read more...

You Can Gain Admin Privileges to Any Windows Machine by Plugging in a Razer Mouse


Razer Windows 10 Admin•
500+Lifehacker / 7h
Not all users are equal in Windows. Without administrator access, you can use the computer, but you aren’t allowed to install certain apps or perform commands, and you’re generally blocked from full control of the machine. But right now, you can grant yourself SYSTEM privileges on any Windows 10 machine simply by … Read more...

Would It Be Fair to Treat Vaccinated Covid Patients First?


1KWired / 4h
Last week, Texas health care policymakers discussed taking vaccination status into account for Covid triage. It’s a larger conversation ethicists are bracing for.


Tic Tac launched its own ‘UFO’ full of breath mints into space


SlashGear / 8min
Tic Tac, the brand that sells small capsule-shaped breath fresheners, has capitalized on this summer’s UFO trend by sending a big mint-shaped vessel into space. The event took place earlier this month amid more pressing matters but caught the public’s eye today when Tic Tac shared a video of its minty ‘UFO’ with Earth as a backdrop. It was only … Continue reading

Spotify’s updated Wear OS app will let you download tunes to your Galaxy Watch 4


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Spotify’s next Wear OS app update will let you download songs and podcasts to your Galaxy Watch 4 and other smartwatches for offline listening.

Astronomers discover the Usain Bolt of asteroids blazing around Sun


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
The newly identified asteroid 2021 PH27 is the fastest-known asteroid in the solar system, taking just 113 days to orbit the Sun.

Back to the suture: The future of healthcare is in the home


23TechCrunch / 19min
Sumi Das Contributor Sumi Das is a partner at CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, where he leads healthcare tech and consumer fintech investments. Prior investments include Robinhood, Stripe, Convoy, Albert, Aye Finance, Next Insurance and Strive Health. Nina Gerson Contributor Nina Gerson is a vice president at CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, where she co-leads healthcare

Daily Crunch: Virgin Orbit rockets to $3.2B valuation in SPAC merger


TechCrunch / 19min
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 August 23, 2021. We’ve got a simply lovely bunch of news items for you below, but before we get into the mix, do note that Pfizer’s vaccine has been fully approved . Which is great news! And in other great news, the agenda is o

Witches of Blackwood Looks Like an Intriguing Slice of Australian Folk Horror


Gizmodo / 19min
As any folk horror fan who revels in the ways of ancient magic, long-forgotten traditions , and strange rituals involving twigs and animal masks can attest, these stories often start the same way, with an outsider entering a community that immediately lets them know how not-welcome they are. So begins Australia’s … Read more...

Revamped Oculus Quest 2 with 128GB of storage now available at Amazon AU


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 22min
Oculus Quest 2 returns to Amazon AU with double the storage for its entry-level model and one other key improvement.

A Judge Declared California’s Gig Worker Law Unconstitutional. Now What?


NYT > Technology / 31min
The law, the result of a $200 million proposition fight last year, ensures that workers like Uber and Lyft drivers are considered independent contractors.

Google will tailor Play Store ratings based on location starting in November


Engadget / 43min
Whether you’re an Android or iOS user, there’s a good chance you look at user reviews and ratings before you decide whether to download an app to your device. In hopes of making those more useful for everyone, Google plans to make two tweaks to the Play Store . Starting in November, the ratings you see will be based on where you live. So, for example, if your device is registered to Japan, you wi

Telfar Wants to Know if You Can Spot the Biggest Cat


NYT > Technology / 49min
In an effort to combat bots, the brand has made it more difficult to “Captcha” its shopping bags. Too difficult, perhaps.

These hyper-realistic accessories are pure nightmare fuel — Future Blink


Mashable / 52min
An artist created a coin purse and other accessories that look incredibly similar to real human faces, and we're going to have nightmares forever now.

Apple has been scanning iCloud Mail for CSAM since 2019


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
Apple has experience scanning for CSAM as incoming and outgoing attachments in iCloud Mail are already scanned for such content.

Stardew Valley is getting its own cash prize esports tournament


Stardew Valley SVC•
SlashGear / 57min
Stardew Valley, a massively popular 2D game often compared to Minecraft, will get its first-ever esports event with a cash prize in early September. The upcoming competition was announced by the game’s creator ConcernedApe on Twitter, where he notes there will be a $40,000 prize pool to split among the winners. The upcoming esports event will be called The Stardew … Continue reading

SA’s largest exporter of local design launches new initiative


Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

NASA Mars Perseverance rover captures teeny, tiny Martian moon Deimos on film


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
NASA's Perseverance rover 'filmed' the Martian sky looking for clouds but caught sight of Mars' tiny moon Deimos instead

Qué es Workrooms, el entorno de realidad virtual de Facebook


21NYT > Technology / 1h
La pandemia renovó el interés por la realidad virtual. Facebook intenta sacar provecho con un nuevo servicio de salas de reuniones.

Nightmare of the Wolf Brings More Than Bloody Action to The Witcher's World


Gizmodo / 1h
After Netflix found it had a new hit on its hands with the grim fantasy of The Witcher in late 2019, work quickly began on plans to expand the series beyond the realm of simply getting another season of Henry Cavill fighting monsters. The first step into that wider world, Nightmare of the Wolf , hit the streamer today,… Read more...

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the foldable to beat


Samsung Galaxy Z 3•
TechCrunch / 1h
I took a long walk on Saturday. It’s become a routine during the pandemic, a chance to unwind after too many hours indoors, while seeing parts of the city that would otherwise be lost to subway rides in normal years. Saturday was more purpose-driven, heading to a newly opened Trader Joe’s before Henri unleashed itself on the Eastern Seaboard. Taking respite from the early rain, I found a food cou

Pfizer vaccine gets full approval from the FDA — what it means for travelers


FDA Approval Pfizer•
The Points Guy / 1h
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would grant full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the United States on Aug. 23. The approval now replaces the emergency use authorizations (EUA), and the vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty rather than Pfizer. “The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic,” acting

How to Try Chrome's Tab Group Saving Feature Early


Lifehacker / 1h
Chrome’s new tab groups is a polarizing subject among users, but Google continues to bolster the feature with new capabilities that make it worth trying. Tab groups let you organize open pages into different groups—which makes juggling all those tabs a lot easier—and now, Google is testing the ability to save tab g… Read more...


DIYer creates tiny Simpsons TV that plays random episodes on demand


SlashGear / 1h
A Redditor who goes by the name “Buba447” recently shared one of the most unique Raspberry Pi projects we’ve seen in a while: a miniature version of the television from animated sitcom The Simpsons. This is more than a mere model, mind, offering users on-demand access to random episodes of the hit series. The miniature Simpsons TV, which is a … Continue reading

F-150 Lightning leak says Ford has an enviable problem with its EV truck


Ford Lightning Production•
SlashGear / 1h
Ford is reportedly doubling production targets for the 2022 F-150 Lightning, aiming to build even more of the all-electric pickups than previously intended in the hope of satisfying apparently unexpected demand. Announced back in May 2021, the F-150 Lightning is the first BEV version of what has long been America’s best-selling truck, though opinions were split on whether its reception … Continue

Apple and Google’s Fight in Seoul Tests Biden in Washington


25NYT > Technology / 1h
A proposal in the South Korean legislature is an early test of how forcefully the Biden administration will defend the companies abroad while trying to trim their power at home.

Teardown shows the Playdate won’t suffer from controller drift like the Switch


Engadget / 1h
While Panic's pint-sized Playdate handheld won't make its way to early adopters until the end of the year, iFixit got a chance to look inside the device early. "Unfortunately it didn't come with any games, so a teardown was about all it was good for," iFixit said, for those who might be jealous the company got a unit before they did. Panic Taking apart the handheld, iFixit found a console with mo

SpaceX ships 100,000 Starlink terminals to customers, eyes future launches using Starship


30TechCrunch / 1h
Elon Musk’s Starlink project, which aims to provide global broadband connectivity via a constellation of satellites, has shipped 100,000 terminals to customers. 100k terminals shipped! https://t.co/Q1VvqVmJ2i — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 23, 2021 It’s a jaw-dropping pace for the capital-intensive service, which began satellite launches in November 2019 and opened its $99/month beta program for

Here’s when RiMS Racing launches on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch


SlashGear / 1h
When we see simulation racing games, most of the time, the main focus is on racing cars. With the first simulation game from RaceWard Studios, RiMS Racing, the cars are given the boot, and focus shifts instead to racing and maintaining motorcycles. Depending on where you are in the world, you may already have access to RiMS Racing, but for … Continue reading

State Department and CDC advise against travel to the Bahamas


CDC Travel Bahamas•
The Points Guy / 1h
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of State are advising Americans not to travel to the Bahamas as of Aug. 23, due to COVID-19. Both have issued Level 4 travel advisories: The State Department has upgraded its travel advisory to Level 4: Do Not Travel while the CDC has raised its travel advisory to Level 4: Very High . For more TPG news delivered each morn

'The Balloon Never Had a Chance'


Gizmodo / 2h
“Sir! Direct hit! The balloon’s canvas has been ruptured and is falling to the Earth from a height of approximately 18 kilometers. They will hit the ground in approximately one minute—unless the gentlemen have jetpacks on board, there’s no chance they’ll survive the impact.” Read more...

With First U.S. Covid Deaths Traced To Earlier January 2020, Did Travelers Bring Virus Here In 2019?


View from the Wing / 2h
We now know that there were Covid-19 linked deaths in the U.S. as early as the week of January 5, 2020. That’s contemporaneous with China’s first reported death on January 9, 2020. And there were January deaths now attributed to Covid-19 in California, Georgia, Alabama, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. Cases could have been brought here as early as November on flights from China. Continue reading ...

Playdate teardown: How simple can gaming get?


SlashGear / 2h
Playdate is a handheld gaming machine that encourages users to buy in to the concept as much as they’ve bought in to the device itself. The machine’s charm has as much to do with its graphic design and industrial design as it does its games, and the ways in which a user can play said games. The machine fits in … Continue reading

Rocket Lab’s Mars mission gets green light from NASA


Rocket Lab Mars NASA•
20TechCrunch / 2h
Rocket Lab is one step closer to going to Mars with NASA’s approval of the company’s Photon spacecraft for an upcoming science mission. If all continues according to plan the two craft will launch in 2024 and arrive on the red planet 11 months later to study its magnetosphere. The mission is known as the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or ESCAPADE (hats off to whoever worke

Elastic acquires build.security for security policy definition and enforcement


Elastic Israel Security•
26TechCrunch / 2h
Less than a year after raising its $6 million seed funding round, Tel Aviv and Sunnyvale-based startup build.security is being acquired by Elastic. Financial terms of the deal are not being publicly disclosed at this time. The deal is expected to close in Elastic’s Q2 FY22, ending October 31, 2021. In an email to TechCrunch, Ash Kulkarni, chief product officer at Elastic, said that once the acqui

How to Change Your Mindset to Get Better at Anything, With Eduardo Briceño


Lifehacker / 2h
This week, we’re learning to shift our mindset with help from Eduardo Briceño—keynote speaker and expert on growth mindset theory. Listen to hear Eduardo talk about how embracing a growth mindset can help you improve in whatever you do, what questions to ask yourself when you catch yourself slipping into a fixed… Read more...

Elon Musk just revealed a huge SpaceX Starlink milestone


SlashGear / 2h
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has hit 100,000 users, with Elon Musk confirming the milestone for the ambitious – and at times controversial – system. Aiming to replace terrestrial ISPs using fiber, cable, and DSL, Starlink instead looks to the skies with a growing constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. Those satellites, clustered together into an organized mesh, communicate b

How to check your iPhone's battery health


Mashable / 2h
If it feels like you're constantly charging your iPhone or are always on the lookout for an outlet to plug in, your phone's battery health may be deteriorating. Thankfully, Apple has some built-in tools (with more coming in iOS 14.5 ) to let you know for sure if you're imagining a quickly draining battery or if your phone really is about to die — even if it's a relatively new iPhone 11 . Understa

Another Major Pandemic Likely to Happen This Century, Scientists Warn


Gizmodo / 2h
Researchers warn that the next major pandemic may not be too far away. In a new paper out Monday, they estimate that a pandemic as deadly as covid-19 is expected to arrive within the next six decades, while a pandemic on the scale of the 1918 Spanish flu could be expected to recur every 400 years. They also argue that… Read more...

All $610 Million Stolen in Historic Crypto Heist Has Been Returned, Poly Network Says


Poly Network Hacker•
Gizmodo / 2h
It looks like the hacker behind Poly Network’s historic heist has had a change of heart. The crypto platform confirmed in a company blog post on Monday that the anonymous hacker (or hackers) who successfully stole roughly $610 million in crypto assets from its platform had finally surrendered the final tranche of… Read more...

Windows 10's Security Falls Apart When You Plug In a Razer Mouse or Keyboard


Windows Admin Razer•
How-To Geek / 2h
Some Windows exploits require computing expertise, dedication to craft, and a ton of free time. But everyone who went to hacker bootcamp should have focused on gaming instead, because it turns out that all you need to gain local admin access on Windows 10 PC is a Razer mouse or keyboard. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Scientists Just Discovered the Fastest Asteroid in the Solar System


Futurism / 2h
Speed Demon A team of researchers led by Scott Sheppard, a staff scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Science, has discovered the fastest-orbiting asteroid in the solar system. The tiny space rock, just 1 kilometer across and dubbed 2021 PH27, travels around the Sun in only 113 Earth days. It’s the shortest orbital period of any known celestial object, except for Mercury, which circles the Su

Robotic tuna might be the key to understanding the physics of fish — Strictly Robots


Mashable / 2h
Created by Harvard and UVA researchers, the Tunabot was engineered based off the movements of yellowfin tuna.


How to change your iPhone's snooze time


24Mashable / 2h
Have you every wondered how to change your iPhone's snooze time from the default nine minutes — that's right, it's always nine minutes from the time you press snooze until the alarm starts going again — but can't work out how to do it? There's a very good reason why you can't. It's not possible. Though you may really want to learn how to change your iPhone's snooze time, Apple has always stuck to

How Cisco keeps its startup acquisition engine humming


20TechCrunch / 2h
Enterprise startups have several viable exit strategies: Some will go public, but most successful outcomes will be via acquisition, often by one of the highly acquisitive large competitors like Salesforce, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, SAP, Adobe or Cisco. From rivals to “ spin-ins ,” Cisco has a particularly rich history of buying its way to global success. It has remained quite active, acquiring m

How to Give Your Bedroom a Makeover in the Cheapest Way Possible


Lifehacker / 2h
In the past year and a half, we have spent a lot of waking time in our bedrooms. It has been a place to relax, escape from work, and hide from the world (or small children). Maybe it suddenly seems drab or outdated—or maybe you’re just tired of looking at the same old space after so much time spent within its four… Read more...

No, Intel Alder Lake isn't underperforming in those benchmarks – here's why


Intel Alder Lake R.•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Some claim new benchmarks show Intel Alder Lake's gains over Rocket Lake-S aren't what the company recently claimed. Here's why you need to take that with a huge grain of salt.

Study: Ants create stable tunnels in nests, much like humans play Jenga


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Two ants tunneling in green gel. A new Caltech study found that ants search for and remove loose grains of soil when digging their tunnels, much like humans remove loose blocks while playing Jenga . (credit: Kimberly Hosey/Getty Images ) Ants are prodigious diggers, constructing elaborate nests with multiple layers connected by an intricate network of tunnels, sometimes reaching depths

Most Americans now accept evolution as education eclipses religion


SlashGear / 2h
Amid America’s increasing transition from religion to more secular worldviews, a new study has found that the nation is similarly undergoing a shift in acceptance of evolution, reporting that many of those who continue to reject it are also followers of religious fundamentalism. Education is largely to thank for the expansion of acceptance, according to the researchers. Based on 35 … Continue rea

Apple employees are organizing to push for 'real change' at the company


Apple Employees Stories•
Engadget / 3h
A group of current and former Apple employees are calling on their colleagues to publicly share stories of discrimination, harassment and retaliation they experienced while working at the company. The call to action went up on Monday when the collective started a Twitter account called Apple Workers . "For too long, Apple has evaded public scrutiny," the group says on its website . "When we press

2 New Shang-Chi Videos Highlight Its Huge Action and Scope


60Gizmodo / 3h
If you didn’t know the character or see the logo, you might not immediately realize Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Sure, if you look closely you can see a few cameos in some of the trailers —but beyond that, these are new characters and new stories that… Read more...

Volkswagen’s cheapest car is rising to its big 2022 challenge


2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI•
SlashGear / 3h
Volkswagen has revealed the 2022 Jetta, and with recent discontinuations the automaker’s cheapest model in the US has a lot resting on it. VW recently confirmed it would be cutting the base Golf and the Passat from its North American line-up, paring back some of its more value-focused cars as it pushes electrification in the ID. range. So, the current … Continue reading

Upcoming Fitbit Charge 5 Could Suggest Workouts Based on Your "Daily Readiness"


How-To Geek / 3h
Last week, leaked images confirmed that the upcoming Fitbit Charge 5 will use a full-color display. But the tracker’s features were still a mystery. Now, a Fitbit Charge 5 advertisement leaked by SnoopyTech leaves nothing to the imagination—it shows all of the Charge 5’s notable new features, including its ability to suggest workouts based on your “Daily Readiness Score.” Read This Article on Rev

The Army Gene-Hacked Disease-Spreading Mosquitoes To Make Them Infertile


100+Futurism / 3h
Pest Control Scientists working for the US Army Research Laboratory found a new way to genetically alter the mosquito Aedes aegypti in a way that can decimate wild populations, hopefully keeping diseases like Zika or dengue from spreading. Not only did the genetic alteration render males infertile, but those male mosquitoes could actually transfer that infertility to the female population by mati

Scan Dimension Sol Pro 3D scanner: Is this the one?


SlashGear / 3h
A new 3D scanner appeared in the release schedule at Scan Dimension with an aim for top performance in a desktop sized machine. This is just the latest in a line of very, very similar sorts of machines. They’re small enough (and hopefully inexpensive enough) to allow creative users to place a small object on a rotating stand, press SCAN, … Continue reading

'Twelve Minutes' ruins a compelling game concept with awful twists


Twelve Minutes One•
Engadget / 3h
It's rare for a game's concept to hook me within a few seconds, but Twelve Minutes managed to do that way back in 2015. Before it gained an all-star cast including Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Willem Dafoe, it was an intriguing indie point-and-click adventure with a Groundhog's Day-esque time loop and a unique, top-down perspective. Its interactive narrative, combined with a wealth of cinematic

OnlyFans’ explicit content ban should spark a conversation about a creators’ bill of rights


21TechCrunch / 3h
Bremner Morris Contributor Bremner Morris is CMO/CRO of Rally , a crypto platform that allows creators and artists to launch their own digital currency and build sustainable, independent economies with their fan communities. Previously, he was head of global go-to-market and revenue at Patreon. OnlyFans’ decision to ban sexually explicit content is reigniting an important and overlooked conversat

Delta is testing new tool to let passengers upload vaccine cards ahead of their flight


500+The Points Guy / 3h
Delta Air Lines is testing a new digital feature that would let passengers upload proof of vaccination ahead of international flights to countries requiring tourists to be have received the vaccine , TPG has learned. The airline is currently piloting the tool on some flights to Iceland and Greece , both of which require passengers to be vaccinated in order to visit for non-essential reasons. Want

30 Films That Are 'Green Flags,' According to Twitter


99Lifehacker / 3h
Twitter user Cuchillo Lope just dropped an inadvertent bomb on the social media platform, asking users for the kinds of movies that, when recommended, feel like green flags for your relationship with the recommender (as opposed to, well, red ones): Read more...

GM recalls every Chevy Bolt ever made, blames LG for faulty batteries


GM Chevrolet Chevy Bolt LG•
Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: GM ) GM has announced that it is recalling every Chevrolet Bolt made to date, including new electric utility vehicle models, over concerns that a manufacturing defect in the cars' LG-made batteries could cause a fire. The Bolt was first recalled in November after five cars that hadn’t been in crashes caught fire. After investigating the problem further, Chevy recalled a second ba

At least one species of primate underperforms when the heat is on


Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Wales' forward Gareth Bale misses a penalty kick during the UEFA EURO 2020. (credit: VALENTYN OGIRENKO / Getty Images ) The world of sports is full of people who choke under pressure in very visible and humiliating ways. But as it turns out, humans aren't the only species capable of underperforming when the stakes are high, new research shows. A team of scientists recently published a p

Instagram is ditching ‘swipe-up’ links in favor of stickers


Instagram Swipe Stories•
47TechCrunch / 3h
Instagram is ditching the “swipe-up” link in Instagram Stories starting on August 30. The popular feature has historically allowed businesses and high-profile creators a way to direct their Story’s viewers to a website where they could learn more about a product, read an article, sign up for a service or do anything else the creator wanted to promote. In place of the “swipe-up” call to action, In

The Unwritten Rules of Running, According to Reddit


26Lifehacker / 3h
Everything in life has a set of etiquette rules, and running is no exception. But if you normally run by yourself, the rules may be a bit inscrutable. Here, thanks to Reddit’s r/running , are some of those “unwritten rules” that you might not know until you break them. Read more...


Apex Legends update brings Seer nerfs, but are they enough?


Apex Legends Respawn•
SlashGear / 3h
If you’ve visited any Apex Legends-centric communities in the past few weeks, you’ve probably encountered some complaints about Seer. The hero was introduced when the game’s Emergence season kicked off earlier this month, and in the time since then, players have noted that he’s a little bit on the strong side. The folks at Respawn have taken note and today … Continue reading

Hulu Is (Finally) Adding HDR Support for Some Original Shows


Hulu 4K HDR Support Atmos•
Gizmodo / 3h
At long last, Hulu is offering support for high-dynamic range streaming. Read more...

OpenTable integrates CLEAR’s digital vaccine card for restaurants requiring proof of vaccination


OpenTable CLEAR Proof•
27TechCrunch / 3h
Cities like New York City, San Francisco and New Orleans are moving to enact COVID-19 vaccination requirements for indoor dining. So OpenTable, the online restaurant reservation service, is rolling out features to help restaurants streamline vaccination checks. Today, OpenTable announced a partnership with the biometric security company CLEAR , which allows users to create a digital vaccine card

Lenovo wants to jazz up your old-fashioned meeting rooms


Lenovo ThinkSmart TC•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Lenovo's ThinkSmart Core can be deployed as a full room kit or added to workspaces already equipped with Teams-certified devices.

'Marvel's Avengers' needs more than Black Panther to save the day, and the game


Avengers Wakanda BP•
Mashable / 3h
T'Challa has officially arrived in Marvel's Avengers . But is it already too late? On paper, developer Crystal Dynamics' "War for Wakanda" expansion is a much-needed boost. The free addition to Avengers doesn't just add Black Panther as a playable hero. There are also some new villains to face off against, a decent-length story that introduces everyone, and a whole new setting to visit in Wakanda

Jurassic Park may have got T-Rex table manners all wrong


SlashGear / 3h
The Tyrannosaurus-rex, a formidable dinosaur that possessed large, powerful jaws and sharp teeth, may have had the ability to discern the food it ate. The findings come from a new study that reveals the T-Rex’s jaws had sensitive nerve endings that, assuming food was plentiful, may have allowed these primordial beasts to choose which parts of prey they snacked on. … Continue reading

4x on everyday purchases and a bonus worth $1,200 in travel: American Express Gold review


82The Points Guy / 3h
American Express® Gold Card Overview The American Express® Gold Card wants a seat at your table, whether you’re dining out at restaurants or buying groceries at U.S. supermarkets. You might also benefit from its various statement credits to save money throughout the year. With an abnormally high welcome offer, the Amex Gold card is looking better than ever. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Card Rating is base

Apple Has Reportedly Been Scanning Your iCloud Mail for Child Abuse Images Since 2019


Gizmodo / 3h
As many fret about Apple’s new plans to scan iPhones for signs of child abuse material, the company has confirmed that it already scans users’ iCloud Mail accounts for such images—and has done so for years. Read more...

Netflix reveals premiere date, first images for live-action Cowboy Bebop series


Netflix Cowboy Bebop•
100+Ars Technica / 3h
The core cast of Cowboy Bebop . [credit: Netflix ] Netflix has announced that its long-delayed, live-action adaptation of the influential and popular classic anime series Cowboy Bebop will premiere on Friday, November 19. The streaming service also released the first images from the show, giving fans some sense of what to expect from a live-action series based on an animated one famous for its vi

10 best people to follow if you want to learn how to paint


Mashable / 3h
There's no time like the present to start a new hobby. Thanks to an overwhelming number of Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok accounts addressing virtually every topic , learning a new skill like painting has never been more accessible. Getting into painting can be a soothing daily practice and a creative outlet. There are an plethora of painting Instagram and TikTok accounts out there, so we've sort

Astronaut Suffers Medical Incident on Space Station


100+Futurism / 4h
Sick Day According to NASA, Mark Vande Hei, an current crew member on board the International Space Station, has suffered a “minor medical issue.” A scheduled extravehicular activity (EVA) or space walk had to be delayed as a result, CNN reports . NASA has also said that the issue “is not a medical emergency.” Walk It Off The EVA was originally planned for Tuesday, but will now have to be resched

loynosca : Illustrations by Sir Leslie Stephen (1832-1904), from The Works of Henry Fielding , esq. Bound by A.R. Kelle...


Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
loynosca : Illustrations by Sir Leslie Stephen (1832-1904), from The Works of Henry Fielding , esq. Bound by A.R. Keller & Co., Inc. “The Royal Edition is limited to five copies of which this is No. 1”–Colophon. Publication Information: London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1882. Physical Description: 10 v. in 20 : front. (port.), plates; 26 cm. Subject Term: B ookbinding – Specimens. D onor Information: J

NASA scrubs ISS spacewalk after astronaut “medical issue”


SlashGear / 4h
NASA has scrubbed plans for the spacewalk outside of the International Space Station this week, after a medical issue with one of the astronauts. The spacewalk was to take place in collaboration with JAXA, Japan’s space agency, on Tuesday, August 24, as those onboard the ISS continue to prepare it for a new solar installation. Had the mission gone to … Continue reading

Intel inks deal with Department of Defense to support domestic chip-building ecosystem


Intel Foundry US DoD•
55TechCrunch / 4h
Intel has signed a deal with the Department of Defense to support a domestic commercial chip-building ecosystem. The chipmaker will lead the first phase of a program called Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes – Commercial (RAMP-C) , which aims to bolster the domestic semiconductor supply chain. The chipmaker’s recently launched division, Intel Foundry Services, will lead the program. As par

Visa buys $150,000 NFT for some reason


Visa NFT CryptoPunk•
Mashable / 4h
NFTs are officially mainstream. Visa announced Monday that it's "jumping in feet first" to the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the purchase of a CryptoPunk . The move is another sign of Visa's growing acceptance of all things crypto, and is sure to add hype to the already swollen NFT ecosystem. Visa's NFT, CryptoPunk 7610 , is part of a collection of 10,000 low-res images tied to digital

Samsung Teases Absurdly Fast 512GB DDR5 RAM Modules


39How-To Geek / 4h
Do you like RAM? Do you like really fast RAM? Do you like large amounts of memory in your RAM? Samsung just teased (via Tom’s Hardware) some ridiculous 512GB DDR5 RAM modules at the Hot Chips 33 event, and this RAM is almost twice as powerful as DDR4. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Roku revives former Quibi original 'Most Dangerous Game' for a second season


Roku Christoph Waltz•
Engadget / 4h
Earlier this month, Roku released the last of the TV shows and movies it acquired when Quibi shut down at the end of 2020 . Now the company is looking to the future. On Monday, Roku announced it’s bringing back Most Dangerous Game , one of the more popular titles it acquired in the transaction, for a second season. Two-time Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz will reprise his role as antagonist

Royal Caribbean to require proof of vaccination on cruises from Florida


500+The Points Guy / 4h
Royal Caribbean cruisers ages 12 and older will now have to show proof of vaccination to sail from Florida, the line told its passengers on Friday. Royal Caribbean, which isn’t sailing with as high a percentage of vaccinated passengers as some other lines, was previously allowing travelers to opt out of showing proof on sailings from Florida, thanks to an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSant

T-Mobile Apple TV+ free a year (12 months): The fine print


SlashGear / 4h
The latest way in which Apple is getting in to the homes and eyes and minds of everyday citizens with Apple TV+ is with T-Mobile USA. It would appear that T-Mobile is delivering an Apple TV+ subscription to not only new customers, but existing customers. You’ll need to sign up for the free 12-month subscription to Apple TV+, and you’ll … Continue reading

The Walking Dead's Jeffrey Dean Morgan Explains Last Night's 'Twist'


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21Gizmodo / 4h
The Walking Dead ’s Negan hasn’t always made the right decisions; for instance, there was the time he ruled as a bloodthirsty, post-apocalyptic tyrant and murdered dozens of people. Since then, though, he’s been trying to become a better person... emphasis on the word trying , as last night’s season 11 premiere showed.… Read more...


What Is A/B Testing?


How-To Geek / 4h
If you’ve researched web design, UX/UI design, or marketing, chances are you’ve heard the term A/B testing. But what does A/B testing actually mean? Today we’ll take a closer look to find out what it’s all about. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Should Your 401K Contributions Be a Flat Rate or a Percentage?


Lifehacker / 4h
When you start a new job with an employer that sponsors 401(k) plans, you’re usually given the option to contribute part of your monthly earnings as either a flat dollar amount or a fixed percentage. But what’s the better option? Here’s a look at the difference in your longterm savings for both flat-rate and… Read more...

'Shang-Chi' reviews are in: Here's what critics think of Marvel's latest movie


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Mashable / 4h
According to critics, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is worth the hype. As Mashable's Alexis Nedd writes, " Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is an accomplishment as a standalone movie; if it were not an MCU film it would still be fantastic." Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, this latest entry into the MCU introduces hero and martial artist Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), the franchise'

How to delete apps on an iPhone


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Mashable / 4h
It's all well and good getting excited about the latest iPhone app and downloading it to your device, but when the novelty has worn off, it's not obvious to know how to delete said iPhone app. Maybe you've downloaded too many free iPhone apps and are looking to tidy up your home screen . Perhaps you're trying to make space on your iPhone , spend less time on Instagram , or just have some security

The Walking Dead season 11 episode 1 recap: few surprises, fewer answers


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It's the beginning of the end for the post-apocalyptic drama, but we're left with more questions than answers, as ever.

NASA Head Confirms Blue Origin Lawsuit Will Delay Moon Program


Futurism / 4h
Delays Confirmed NASA administrator Bill Nelson has confirmed that Blue Origin’s lawsuit against the agency will result in “further delay” for NASA’s mission to return astronauts to the lunar surface. “The lawyers at the Justice Department are the ones that handle the case,” Nelson told SpaceNews ‘ Jeff Foust in an interview on Friday after being asked if he was worried the lawsuit will delay NAS

T-Mobile Is Handing Customers a Free Year of Apple TV Plus


How-To Geek / 4h
T-Mobile today announced that starting this week, all of its new or current Magenta customers can get a free year of Apple TV Plus. As long as you have or sign up for a Magenta or Magenta MAX plan, you’re eligible to cash in on the promotion. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The many flavors of Barclays’ AAdvantage Aviator credit cards


The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. American Airlines is among the few carriers that offer cobranded credit cards through two different banks. Citi has a line of AAdvantage credit cards , but American also offers five cards with Barclays under the AAdvantage Aviator name. Even though some of these cards aren’t available to new applicants, there’s still

Qantas Commercial: Get Vaccinated And Maybe The Government Will Let You Leave The Country


View from the Wing / 4h
Australia is caught in a bind. They managed the early stage of the pandemic well, so well that they've backed themselves into a corner haven't had an end game. Lockdowns have increased, frustrations have grown, and citizens haven't been able to travel abroad - and often even domestically - for a year and a half. Against this backdrop Qantas has a new commercial: get vaccinated and maybe the gover

How to Move Safari's Search Bar Back Where It Belongs in iOS15


25Lifehacker / 4h
With iOS 15 , Apple tried to revamp Safari’s traditional user interface. In some ways, it was an ambitious effort, like how the UI changes colors to match the website you’re browsing. The company’s decision to move the search bar to the bottom of the display, however, was not so well-received. Apple did add the option… Read more...

Apple Could Release a Mac Mini with More Ports


34How-To Geek / 4h
Apple appears to be working on an upgraded Mac Mini with more CPU and GPU cores, a redesigned case, and thank goodness—a better port selection. This new Mac Mini could release sometime in 2022, according to the latest edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, and will replace the high-end Intel Mac Mini that launched in 2018. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Amazing Deal: 100K Avios Welcome Bonuses!


One Mile at a Time / 5h
At the beginning of July we saw three fantastic sign-up bonuses introduced on co-branded airline cards. This is a reminder that they’re still going strong, so if you’re eligible and haven’t yet applied, I’d highly recommend doing so. Chase issues co-branded credit cards in the United States for Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Iberia. All three airlines belong to the same airline group (IAG), and

Google Fi VPN now available on iPhones


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Google Fi VPN is now widely available for iPhone users looking to further protect their privacy online.

Stardew Valley's creator is running a $40,000 esports tournament next month


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Engadget / 5h
Esports is most commonly associated with high-octane competitive games such as League of Legends , Rocket League and Call of Duty: Warzone . A chill farming sim might not immediately spring to mind, but very soon, some of the world's finest Stardew Valley players will face off for thousands of dollars. Creator Eric Barone (aka ConcernedApe) said the first official Stardew Valley Cup event will ta

The Taliban, not the West, won Afghanistan’s technological war


72MIT Technology Review / 5h
Despite their terrible human costs—or perhaps because of them—wars are often times of technological innovation. The Napoleonic Wars brought us canned goods; the American Civil War drove the development of submarines. The Second World War, meanwhile, began with biplanes, cavalry charges, and horse-drawn wagons but ended with radar, V2 rockets, jet fighters, and atomic bombs. (Perhaps most fundamen

Kapacity.io is using AI to drive energy and emissions savings for real estate


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44TechCrunch / 5h
Y Combinator-backed Kapacity.io is on a mission to accelerate the decarbonization of buildings by using AI-generated efficiency savings to encourage electrification of commercial real estate — wooing buildings away from reliance on fossil fuels to power their heating and cooling needs. It does this by providing incentives to building owners/occupiers to shift to clean energy usage through a machi

What If's Cool Dad Thanos and Bombshell Nebula Are All Thanks to T'Challa


300+Gizmodo / 5h
The second episode of What If imagined a universe in which T’Challa never grew up to become Wakanda’s Black Panther because he was abducted by aliens as a child. T’Challa’s journey to becoming the Star-Lord brings him into the lives of countless people from throughout the galaxy, and his mere presence has a profound… Read more...

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey gets a feature PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers have been waiting for


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SlashGear / 5h
It’s been a while since we last talked about Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, but today, the game is working its way back into the public eye. Ubisoft has revealed that it will be shipping out a new update for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey that will add an important feature for those playing on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Unfortunately, the update … Continue reading

Google Pay team reportedly in major upheaval after botched app revamp


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42Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica ) Google Pay is apparently just as much a disaster internally as the app transition has been externally. That's the big takeaway from a recent Business Insider article detailing an exodus of executives from Google's payment division, lower-than-expected app adoption, and employees frustrated with the slow movement of the division. Business Insider spo


How to Change Your Microsoft Teams Name


How-To Geek / 5h
Changing your display name in Microsoft Teams is a good idea so that others don’t confuse someone with the same or similar name. It’ll also make it easier for other members to tag you or invite you in calls. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 7 Best Pixel 5a Cases


How-To Geek / 5h
The new Pixel 5a may be the most affordable 5G phone in the current Pixel lineup, but it’s still not what we would call “cheap” at $450. Any smartphone is an investment, so you want to do your best to protect it. So yeah, you’re going to want to toss that new phone in a case. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

What It Means Now That the Pfizer Vaccine Is Fully FDA Approved for Adults


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Lifehacker / 5h
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now fully approved for ages 16 and up, the FDA announced today . The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are still covered under an emergency use authorization, as is the Pfizer vaccine’s use in children aged 12 to 15. Read more...

15 Things I Love About the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card


28View from the Wing / 5h
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

Future tech exits have a lot to live up to


33TechCrunch / 5h
Inflation may or may not prove transitory when it comes to consumer prices, but startup valuations are definitely rising — and noticeably so — in recent quarters. That’s the obvious takeaway from a recent PitchBook report digging into valuation data from a host of startup funding events in the United States. While the data covers the U.S. startup market, the general trends included are likely glo

These are the best robot vacuums for carpet and rugs that hoard debris


Mashable / 5h
BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEALS: eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 15C MAX — $175.99 (save $104) Shark AV1010AE IQ Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base — $449.99 (save $150) iRobot Roomba i6+ (6550) Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal — $539 (save $260) Robot vacuums have become our mini housekeepers, and over the past few years they've only gotten smarter, more powerful, and in some cases, more expen

Scientists Splice Human Gene Into Potatoes to Make Them Grow Huge


1KFuturism / 5h
Bulking Season A team of scientists found an unusual trick for growing bigger, heartier crops: inserting a human gene related to obesity and fat mass into plants to supersize their harvest. Splicing potatoes with the human gene that encodes a fat-regulating protein called FTO, which essentially alters the genetic code to rapidly mass-produce proteins, made otherwise identical potato plants grow c

Rare commemorative Game & Watch handheld sells for $9,100 at auction


Engadget / 5h
In recent weeks, we’ve seen one retro Nintendo game after another shatter the record for the most expensive video game sold at auction. At the start of July, a copy of The Legend of Zelda went for $870,000 . Days later, a mint version of Super Mario 64 sold for $1.56 million . Now another Nintendo collectible has set a sales record, but this one is a bit different. About this Game & Watch, yes it

TikTok is building its own AR development platform, TikTok Effect Studio


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33TechCrunch / 5h
Both Facebook and Snap offer tools that allow developers to build out augmented reality (AR) experiences and features for their own respective family of apps. Now, TikTok is looking to do the same. The company recently launched a new creative toolset called TikTok Effect Studio, currently in private beta testing, which will allow its own developer community to build AR effects for TikTok’s short-

Reader question: Can you downgrade and then upgrade the same card?


The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing column where we answer your credit card questions. If you would like to ask us a question, tweet us at @thepointsguy , message us on Facebook or email us at info@thepointsguy.com . An annual fee is only worth it when you’re getting more value out of the card than it costs. If you have a credit card that you stop using, we always recommend downgrad

How to Keep Your Coaster From Sticking to Your Drink


21Lifehacker / 5h
I don’t care for expensive coasters. Big, heavy, un-absorbent disks or squares may look pretty, but my personal favorites are the freebies I’ve taken from bars . These cardboardand plastic beauties are cheap (free), usually quite absorbent, and easy to store, and—if you make a habit of collecting them during your… Read more...

Your PC monitor might have a sneaky feature that makes you better at games


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
While many FPS games have their own crosshair, some don't. Thankfully, your monitor could come to your rescue.

NASA Details Next Steps After Mars Rover's Attempt to Collect Rock Goes Awry


Gizmodo / 5h
Scientists at NASA were pretty excited in early August when the Perseverance rover indicated that it had drilled its first sample of Martian rock. But as it turned out, the sample tube was empty , and the Perseverance team began a remote investigation to solve the mystery of the disappearing rock. Read more...

Covid: Most popular Facebook link in US spread vaccine doubt


100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The social media giant has revealed its most clicked-on links in the first quarter of 2021 in the US.

Upgrade your listening setup with a Bluetooth turntable and matching speakers on sale


Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Play records and stream music with one device: the mbeat® MB-PT-28 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Turntable . As of Aug. 23, get the turntable and a matching speaker set for only $299.99 — an 11% discount. While vinyl took a break for a few decades, the musical format is back and better than ever. You've probably noticed by now that along with mainstream streaming services, artists of the modern era are

Get lifetime subscriptions to a documentary streaming service *and* a VPN for under $200


Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Expand your documentary streaming options and stay secure on the internet with The CuriosityStream and KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription Bundle , on sale for 60% off. As of Aug. 23, grab it for only $179. Curiosity is something we’re born with. But as we get older, we get stuck in our ways and it begins to disappear from our skill set. Yes, skill set. Curiosity is an essential

California Just Approved 5 Temporary Gas Plants as Drought Cripples Hydropower


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40Gizmodo / 6h
Wildfires and declining water levels at reservoirs have threatened California’s power supply at various points this summer. Desperate to avoid blackouts amid the compounding crisis, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom is eyeing the construction of five “temporary” gas-fueled plants in the coming months. Read more...

Report: Giphy Lowered Its Value Ahead of Facebook Buyout to Avoid Antitrust Scrutiny


72Gizmodo / 6h
Facebook again weaseled around antitrust scrutiny in its $400 million Giphy acquisition, according to a Bloomberg report citing two sources with knowledge of the matter. If history is any indicator, Facebook can and will do whatever it wants. Read more...

Pfizer Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine and the FDA: 6 key facts


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SlashGear / 6h
The FDA has fully approved Comirnaty, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, in a move that’s likely to put greater attention on the wisdom of being immunized and whether employers can legally require it of their employees. While Comirnaty may be approved now, though, that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the emergency use authorization, or indeed of monitoring those vaccinated for … Continue reading

Pry Financials raises $4.2M to make startup accounting more approachable


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72TechCrunch / 6h
Pry Financials wants to make startup finances approachable for its entire team, not just the people in charge of its accounting spreadsheets. The Y Combinator alum announced today it has raised $4.2 million from Global Founders Capital, Pioneer Fund, NOMO VC, Liquid2 and Hyphen Capital. Launched in March, Pry now has more than 200 customers and claims it has grown 35% month-over-month since YC’s


T-Mobile Magenta Subscribers Can Get a Free Year of Apple TV+


How-To Geek / 6h
Everyone likes getting something good without paying. T-Mobile has a new incentive for its subscribers that gets them a free year of Apple TV+. If you’re struggling to find something to watch on your existing streaming services, this might be the perfect way to get a ton of content for free. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What's New In Sony's Revised PS5?


How-To Geek / 6h
Less than a year after its launch, Sony is shipping a revised version of the PlayStation 5. And while we know that the new model is about 0.6 pounds lighter than the original PS5, Sony hasn’t explained why. So what’s new in the “CFI-1102A” PS5? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Electric Vehicle Chargers Are Shockingly Vulnerable to Hacking


100+Futurism / 6h
EV Vulnerabilities Electric car charging stations and smart home chargers are extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to new research by security consulting firm Pen Test Partners . The researchers tested six brands of home chargers as well several publicly available charging networks and found some glaring flaws in most of them — symptomatic of a serious gap in consumer protection regula

How to Get Your Stubborn-Ass Toddler Into Their Car Seat


26Lifehacker / 6h
You’ve already gotten underwear, pants, and a shirt on your toddler who really prefers doing life in the buff. They have reluctantly acquiesced to socks and shoes, and you’ve managed to brush their teeth for the requisite eight seconds that qualifies as thorough for the age group. And now, you must get the most… Read more...

One Cup At A Time: Musings About Airline And Hotel Coffee


83One Mile at a Time / 6h
In this post I wanted to talk about something I’m passionate about — good coffee. I travel a lot, I’m often jetlagged, and I’m an early riser, so I’m going to keep this focused on the core of the blog, and talk specifically about good airline and hotel coffee (which on the surface seems like an oxymoron, since you’ll usually get the best coffee at local cafes). The thing is, there’s such massive

In Sci-Fi Thriller The Colony, Earth Is the Hostile Alien World


81Gizmodo / 6h
The trailer for The Colony made us think of Children of Men crash-landing into Waterworld . It showed us an Earth decimated by climate change that’s been mostly abandoned by humanity —but where, incredibly, future generations have continued to be born. Today io9 has an exclusive clip from the movie that shows just how… Read more...

How to Fix “This Website Is Using Significant Memory” on a Mac


How-To Geek / 6h
Your Mac only has a finite amount of memory available, so if a process starts to use more than its fair share, the rest of the system can suffer. Sometimes, Safari will warn you that a website is using a lot of memory, but what can you do about it and how do you stop it from coming back? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

25 airlines that allow families to pool miles


67The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Frequent flyer programs were historically designed so that the person who is sitting in an airplane seat on an eligible paid ticket would be the one who earns the miles toward elite status and that next sweet award ticket redemption. But the origins of frequent flyer programs are now 40 years behind us, an

Data leak exposed 38 million records, including COVID-19 vaccination statuses


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Engadget / 6h
Around 38 million records from north of a thousand web apps that use Microsoft's Power Apps portals platform were left exposed online, according to researchers. The records are said to have included data from COVID-19 contact tracing efforts, vaccine registrations and employee databases, such as home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers and vaccination status. Data from some large co

Take 88% off this chess strategy bundle and improve your game


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Go from chess newbie to pro in no time with the Chess Strategy Secrets Bundle , on sale for 88% off — only $49.99 — as of Aug. 23. Chess is all about strategy. And with this bundle of chess strategy secrets on sale, you can learn the best strategies to improve your chess game on your own time with over 200 hours of lessons and content. Even if you're a beginner chess player, you can still

Spider-Man No Way Home trailer leaked: Who is that?


SlashGear / 6h
A Spider-Man NWH trailer (that’s No Way Home, mind you), leaked this week in just about as potato a quality as possible. We’re going to take a peek at what’s in this video and expect that it’ll be shared by Marvel in far higher quality in the very, very near future. Generally this is the course of things when we … Continue reading

Blue Origin Employees Are Jumping Ship


Gizmodo / 6h
Jeff Bezos might have felt triumphant when he rocketed toward the edge of space last month, but apparently the same can’t be said about other employees at Blue Origin. On Friday, CNBC was first to report that over a dozen engineers had left Bezos’s company in recent weeks, with some departing for high-ranking roles at… Read more...

IONOS: Why the pandemic has put digitalization firmly in the spotlight


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
IONOS digs into the nitty gritty of creating and sustaining an online presence through the use of successful websites.

Intel Foundry Services gets a boost from $100M Pentagon award for US-made chips


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Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge (credit: ony Avelar/Bloomberg ) Intel announced Monday that it has been awarded a contract for foundry services through a Department of Defense program intended to support leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing in the US. Though Intel’s share of the estimated $100 million award wasn’t disclosed, it is certain to boost Intel’s fledgling Foundry Services division that was announced in Mar

Minecraft Dungeons heads to Steam next month


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SlashGear / 6h
For its entire existence so far, Minecraft Dungeons has existed in two places on PC: Xbox Game Pass for PC and the Microsoft Store. If you’re a PC gamer and you want to play Minecraft Dungeons, those are your choices. However, that’s all changing next month, as Minecraft Dungeons will be launching on Steam will all of its DLCs. How … Continue reading

Keep your cool in the dog days of summer with a personal air cooler on sale


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Stay cool, calm, and collected through heat waves with the evaLIGHT Plus Personal Air Cooler and evaAROMA Diffuser Set, on sale for 24% off. As of Aug. 23, grab the set for only $149.99. It’s hot. Like, melting snow cones in Phoenix hot. And your regular air conditioner is likely having a hard time keeping up with these dog days of summer . If you’re looking for a way to cool down any room

Three Years Later, Google Maps Might Get a Great Waze Feature


How-To Geek / 6h
Over the last year or so, Google Maps has received several updates and improvements, all of which make it more useful. Many of those features come from Waze, which it acquired back in 2013. However, one feature that users constantly request is seeing actual toll costs during navigation instead of only avoiding them. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Turks and Caicos walks back travel policy: Paper vaccination cards will be accepted


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1KThe Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information. One of the world’s most idyllic islands and a popular vacation spot for Americans will now require all travelers visiting the island to be vaccinated. Effective Sept. 1 , Turks and Caicos will require all visitors, 16 years of age or older, to be fully vaccinated. Visitors are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second d

Greek Scientists Want to Name Heat Waves Like Hurricanes


100+Gizmodo / 6h
Greece has suffered through a summer of hellish heat . Now, experts want to give heat waves names and rankings like the ones assigned to hurricanes and tropical storms. Read more...

How one founder aims to bring researchers and food producers together around cultured meat


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TechCrunch / 6h
When Clarisse Beurrier was getting her education in chemical engineering and biotechnology, she already knew she wanted to make a difference; hence her participation in Effective Altruism Cambridge, an organization dedicated to helping smart and capable people target their philanthropic urges at the problems that will have the biggest actual impact on the world. She’s now a co-founder at Animal A


How to Write a Useful Negative Review


Lifehacker / 6h
We all know badly written online reviews benefit no one besides the people who angrily type them out. But every now and then, you may find yourself in a situation that calls for some constructive criticism. Whether you’re reviewing an Amazon purchase, a restaurant, or a former employer, your basic review-writing… Read more...

Aliens: Fireteam Elite nails the adrenaline rush of facing an overwhelming xenomorph hive


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Stop your grinnin’ and drop your linen – Aliens: Fireteam Elite is actually good.

'Shang-Chi' reshapes the MCU to make room for a phenomenal new hero


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51Mashable / 6h
My favorite moment in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the first time Shang takes his shirt off. Not because he's unreasonably ripped, although that is objectively true; it's his best friend Katy's reaction to finding out that Shang (Simu Liu), her cautious, mild-mannered buddy who she recently discovered is the son of an immortal supervillain, is unreasonably ripped. Katy (Awkwafina)

Scientists Develop “Metafabric” To Help us Survive Extreme Heat


1KFuturism / 6h
Zoomer Fashion The world as we know it is going to keep getting hotter, thanks to the largely unchecked progression of climate change around the world. So it’s time that we actually start dressing for it, according to a team of scientists. Researchers from a variety of Chinese universities have created what they call “metafabric,” which Wired reports is a textile woven with nanoparticles that ref

Early Labor Day TV sale at Best Buy: smart TV deals starting at $179.99


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Best Buy Labor Day TV sale includes early deals on smart TVs from TCL with prices starting at just $179.99.

Poly Network says it has recovered all $610 million it lost in cryptocurrency heist


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Engadget / 7h
One of the most unusual cryptocurrency heists in recent memory has come to a close. On Monday, Poly Network, a decentralized finance platform that saw a hacker named “Mr. White Hat” exploit a vulnerability in its code to steal $610 million in Ethereum, Shiba Inu and other cryptocurrencies, says it has recovered all the money it lost in the theft. Dear "Hacker", Thank You! We are ready for a new j

This Captivating Board Game Lets You Build a Planet From Scratch


Futurism / 7h
Most of us, unfortunately, will never get the chance to create our own planetary body from scratch. It’s just a sad fact of life that the resources necessary to create a planet are not accessible to us normal humans. But thanks to the board game Planet , we can come as close as possible to seeing how a planet designed by us would fare in the cold vacuum of space. Players of Planet are tasked with

Shang-Chi film review: Marvel’s latest grabs the brass ring—all ten of them


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Ars Technica / 7h
Debuting exclusively in theaters on September 3, 2021. [credit: Marvel Studios ] If you want to know what direction Marvel's post- Avengers superhero films are going, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a pretty clear indicator—and it's an optimistic one at that. I had a blast watching Shang-Chi , which arrives exclusively in theaters on Friday, September 3, and I spent most of the time

Windows 11 ISOs make it easier to test the betas with a clean install


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Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / New ISO files make it easier to do clean installs of the Windows 11 preview (and to see its first-time setup screens). (credit: Microsoft) When Microsoft released the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to Dev and Beta channel testers late last week, the company also posted traditional ISO files of the new operating system for download for the first time. These ISO files can be bur

The M1 Mac Mini May Already Be Getting an Overhaul


Gizmodo / 7h
Apple just released a refreshed M1 Mac Mini last November , but it looks like we might see a higher-end version featuring the rumors M1X chip sometime this fall. Read more...

Shang-Chi is the best MCU movie since Avengers: Endgame


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives in theaters on September 3 – here’s our spoiler-free review.

Workers Can't Wait to Return, but Delta Variant Upends Plans


1KNYT > Technology / 7h
As coronavirus cases rise and companies keep workplaces closed, frustrated employees can’t wait to return to their cubicles.

Apple's 512GB Mac mini just reached a new all-time low price at Amazon


Mashable / 7h
SAVE $149.01: As of Aug. 23, a $100 discount and a $49.01 coupon have brought Apple's 512GB Mac Mini (2020) down to just $749.99 on Amazon. That's 17% off its $899 MSRP. Those rumors of a new Mac mini are heating up: Now, word on the street is that the upcoming version of the portable desktop will have more ports and a completely different design in addition to Apple's upcoming M1X processor. Kee

Taiwan Innovative Space will conduct a test launch of its Hapith I rocket in Australia later this year


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TechCrunch / 7h
Australian regulators have given Taiwan Innovative Space, a five-year-old launch company that goes by Tispace , the green light to conduct a commercial launch at a newly licensed facility in southern Australia later this year. Tispace will conduct a test flight of its two-stage, suborbital rocket Hapith I from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex in Southern Australia. The flight will be used t

Netflix’s live-action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ series arrives on November 19th


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36TechCrunch / 7h
Kris Holt Contributor Kris Holt is a contributing writer at Engadget . More posts by this contributor Foxconn plans to build EV factories in the US and Thailand in 2022 Heatworks opens pre-orders for its plumbing-free countertop dishwasher Netflix’s live-action adaptation of classic anime Cowboy Bebop has been a long time coming, and the show finally has a release date. The 10-episode first seaso

Buy An American Airlines Flight, Get $50 Off


View from the Wing / 7h
Mastercard has a new promotion offering a $50 discount on an American Airlines flight if you make a booking on the AA.com website by September 30, 2021. You’ll receive a code for $50 off your next trip. If you have a Mastercard, there's no reason not to register in case you wind up booking an American Airlines flight by September 30. You don't even have to enter the Mastercard's details in order

Cowboy Bebop Netflix live action show preview star is EIN the dog


SlashGear / 7h
Did you know Cowboy Bebop has been in production for a significant amount of time at Netflix? There’s a show that’ll be released in November of 2021. UPDATE: That’s November 19, 2021, globally! “See you space cowboy” is the way of things, and Cowboy Bebop is nearly ready to roll! Also, the imagery shown so far is ALL ABOUT EIN. … Continue reading

How to Set Up Focus on iPhone and iPad


How-To Geek / 7h
As mobile devices have become deeply integrated into our lives, we’ve started to think more about how we use them. Apple’s approach to healthier iPhone and iPad usage is called “Focus,” and you should set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

38 Million Users’ Data Exposed by Microsoft Power Apps


78How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft’s Power Apps portal service is designed to make the development of web or mobile apps easier. Unfortunately, due to an issue with the default security setting, 38 million users’ data was publicly available when it shouldn’t have been. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

TPG’s guide to the best all-inclusive points resorts — including new options from Hyatt and Marriott


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31The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. All-inclusive resorts make vacationing easy. You simply book your lodging, show up and then practically everything is included. You can have as much or as little food and drink as your heart desires — without signing the check at every meal. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up f


Shang-Chi Brings Compelling New Heroes and Awe-Inspiring Action to the MCU


Gizmodo / 7h
Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a blend of opposites: otherworldly martial arts grounded by slacker humor. From fast-paced split kicks to lyrical dance-fights, the film deserves to be seen on the big screen. But of course, even if you didn’t feel it was safe to do so, that’s the only way you can… Read more...

Zūm CEO Ritu Narayan explains why equity and accessibility works for mobility services


37TechCrunch / 7h
Getting children to school safely and reliably is a challenge as old as public education itself. But rarely have any entrepreneurs tackled the problem of updating and optimizing one of the nation’s largest legacy transit systems, now nearly a century old. It’s still common to find people at U.S. student transportation hubs speaking into walkie-talkies and wrangling clipboards as they sort passeng

With more cash and a launch, Vannevar Labs is reconnecting Silicon Valley to its defense industry roots


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41TechCrunch / 7h
Silicon Valley was once one of the most productive regions in the country for the defense industry, churning out chips and technologies that helped the United States overtake the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Since then, the region has been known far less for silicon and defense than for the consumer internet products of Google, Facebook and Netflix. A small number of startups, though, are at

Samsung's Next-Gen RAM Sticks Are Too Powerful for Your PC


How-To Geek / 7h
Samsung’s foothold in the computer hardware market is hard to ignore. Not only does it sell some of the most cost-effective storage and memory modules, but it regularly develops cutting-edge, record-breaking products. The latest Samsung computing product is a 512GB DDR5 RAM module, the first of its kind and an outrageous leap in performance over DDR4 sticks. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Guide To Hyatt Free Night Award Certificates


One Mile at a Time / 7h
In addition to being able to redeem World of Hyatt points for hotel stays, program members also have the opportunity to earn free night certificates, which can be redeemed for stays at hotels. In this post I wanted to talk about everything you need to know about World of Hyatt free night award certificates — how do you earn them, how can you redeem them, and what restrictions are there with them?

Gigantic Iceberg Nearly Smashes Into Antarctic Ice Shelf


26Gizmodo / 7h
After lying dormant for over half a year, the world’s second largest iceberg has finally sprung to life—and it narrowly avoided a collision that could have resulted in an even larger iceberg. Read more...

Lumen's metabolism tracking app comes to the Apple Watch


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Engadget / 7h
Lumen is a crowdfunded tracking device which purports to analyze your breath to determine what state your metabolism is in. Now, the company behind it is launching an app for the Apple Watch to make it easier for you to use the hardware when you’re on the go. Users will be able to use the device and then see the results on their wrist, in a way that CTO and co-founder Avi Smila says “seamlessly i

Announcing the agenda for TechCrunch Sessions: SaaS


56TechCrunch / 7h
TechCrunch Sessions is back! On October 27, we’re taking on the ferociously competitive field of software as a service (SaaS), and we’re thrilled to announce our packed agenda, overflowing with some of the biggest names and most exciting startups in the industry. And you’re in luck, because $75 early-bird tickets are still on sale — make sure you book yours so you can enjoy all the agenda has to

Stressful Season 2 trailer brings back everything we love about 'The Morning Show'


The Morning Show Season•
Mashable / 7h
Apple's The Morning Show loves to get people talking. The Season 2 trailer brings back headlining stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon (with noticeably less Steve Carell) as begrudging colleagues at a talk show plagued by scandal. Season 1 saw Mitch (Carell) ousted from the hosting desk because of reports of sexual assault and harassment, and an increasingly tense season led to (nondescri

Actually keep track of your keys with a Tile Mate set on sale


Mashable / 7h
SAVE $15: As of Aug. 23, get a four-pack of Tile Mate Bluetooth trackers for only $54.99 — a 21% discount. "Phone, keys, wallet" is a great mantra to help you grab the necessities before you run out the door, but it only works when you actually know where those necessities are. If you're perpetually misplacing things, a Tile Mate tracker will be your new best friend. As of Aug. 23, you can grab a

US State Department reportedly hit by serious cyber-attack


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Attack was reportedly perpetrated against the US Department of Statement a couple of weeks ago.

Deadly Floods in Tennessee Continue Our Summer of Extreme Rain


66Gizmodo / 7h
At least 22 people have died and more than 20 are missing in Tennessee after torrential, record-breaking rain pounded the state this weekend, causing massive floods through rural towns that left a wake of destruction. The extreme rainfall—and the state’s recent history of deadly floods—are consistent with what we can… Read more...

Samsung just shared an unexpected foldable phone milestone


SlashGear / 7h
Foldable phones may still be controversial, but that doesn’t seem to be hurting sales, with Samsung announcing a big milestone for the latest Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 even before they arrive in stores. Preorders for the two new Android devices began 10 days ago, but Samsung says they’ve already blasted through a 2021 sales record. In fact, … Continue reading

Why Everyone's Excited About YikYak Again (and Why It's Not Truly Anonymous)


Lifehacker / 7h
I’m sure everyone’s made this joke already, but I can’t help myself: Yakity Yak, YikYak’s back . Read more...

Disney's Princess and the Frog Park Attraction Sounds Like a Blast


41Gizmodo / 7h
It was more than a year ago when Disney Parks announced its Splash Mountain theme park attraction would be rethemed around the 2009 movie The Princess and the Frog , replacing the problematic Song of the South . Now, we’ve finally got a few details about what’s in store. Read more...

Givz raises $3M in seed funding to make donations a marketing tool for businesses


25TechCrunch / 7h
Givz , which has developed an API-powered platform that gives brands a way to convert discounts into donations, has raised $3 million in seed funding. Eniac and Accomplice co-led the financing for the New York-based startup. Additional investors include Supernode Ventures, Claude Wasserstein of Fine Day, Phoenix Club and Dylan Whitman. Givz was founded in 2017 to make charitable giving more acces

Carnival is cleaning up its act with better cruise fuel, waste reduction


The Points Guy / 7h
As the world experiences record-setting temperatures this summer, and wildfires rage through several countries, global warming and the environment are top-of-mind issues for many. The cruise industry often comes under fire for everything from its emissions to the level of food waste that occurs onboard ships. Historically, many vessels have also committed infractions like illegal dumping of trash

Chevrolet Bolt owners can't catch a break as a further 70,000 electric cars recalled


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The Chevy Bolt recall is becoming a nightmare for GM, but owners will get a free battery replacement.

Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.3 datamine uncovers new multiplayer, expansion mentions


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SlashGear / 7h
Last week, CD Projekt Red launched the version 1.3 update for Cyberpunk 2077. The update shipped a very long list of fixes across multiple areas of the game, with quests and gigs, in particular, getting a sizable heaping of changes. Now that the update has been out for a little while, dataminers are beginning to dig in to see what … Continue reading


Shiny Pokemon GO Zacian week: What’s best counter, what isn’t in the game


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SlashGear / 7h
We’re looking at the most exciting week in Pokemon GO for the past several months here, and Zacian is at the head of the spear. This Pokemon is similar to other Pokemon with different forms – they share candy. As such, if you’re looking to find the most powerful Zacian and you’ll want to wait for the Crowned Sword Zacian … Continue reading

Windows 11 Has Different Sound Effects for Dark Mode


How-To Geek / 8h
Windows 11 is set to launch imminently, and we just learned some exciting new information about the system sounds in the OS. It looks like Microsoft will change the sounds when you’re in dark mode and make the sounds more pleasant overall. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Netflix's live-action 'Cowboy Bebop' series arrives on November 19th


Netflix Cowboy Bebop•
Engadget / 8h
Netflix's live-action adaptation of classic anime Cowboy Bebop has been a long time coming, and the show finally has a release date. The 10-episode first season will start streaming on November 19th. Although Netflix hasn't posted a trailer just yet, it provided a first proper look at Cowboy Bebop in a bunch of photos. The images show John Cho (Spike Spiegel), Mustafa Shakir (Jet Black) and Danie

Battle gnats and fruit flies with a Katchy bug trap on sale


Mashable / 8h
Save $12.94: As of Aug. 23, the Katchy indoor insect trap is on sale for $27.85, down from $40.79. That's a savings of 32%. I love my plants, but I loathe the fungus gnats that hang around the soil. I've tried sticky traps , insect spray , mosquito bits , and apple cider vinegar traps, but nothing has worked to mitigate the problem quite like the Katchy bug catcher. This little device uses a comb

Samsung unveils industry first 512GB DDR5 RAM


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Samsung says the new DDR5 memory module is smaller, faster, and more efficient than DDR4.

So Hey Here’s a Tortoise Hunting and Eating a Baby Bird


Giant Tortoise Baby•
100+Wired / 8h
How does one of the slowest animals on Earth manage to chase down a bird? Have a look for yourself.

T-Mobile is giving customers a free year of Apple TV+


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Engadget / 8h
For a few years now, wireless carriers in the US have offered their customers all manner of video and music freebies. Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has offered free subscriptions to Disney+ , Apple Music and AMC+ recently, while T-Mobile has long offered its customers free Netflix access . Today, T-Mobile is adding another freebie to its offerings: Apple TV+. Starting on August 25th, custom

How to Take Advantage of (and Keep) a High Credit Score


Lifehacker / 8h
Boosting a low credit score can be a long, difficult process. Once you get that number up into a satisfactory range, you deserve to feel some pride in all the work it took; but no sooner do you stop worrying about how to raise the score than you start worrying about how to maintain it. Here’s what you can do with that… Read more...

New PS5 model is lighter, has a better screw


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Ars Technica / 8h
An unannounced PlayStation 5 hardware revision, first noticed in Australia by Press Start , brings two changes to Sony’s console. First, the new model, CFI-1102A, runs 0.6 pounds lighter compared to the original console, although Sony has given no indication about what has changed. Back in May, reports emerged that a new wireless module was planned, and that’s likely what is inside these tweaked

Giant Tortoise Caught on Video Hunting and Killing a Bird


100+Gizmodo / 8h
A giant tortoise on an island in the Seychelles recently demonstrated that slow and steady can indeed win the race, after it stalked a young bird and swallowed it whole. New research describing the behavior was published today in Current Biology and includes footage of the encounter. Read more...

‘Outriders’ is perfectly average, making it ideal for Xbox Game Pass


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Engadget / 8h
Square Enix might have just found its next big franchise in Outriders . The third-person shooter has become a hit for the publisher (though that hasn't been reflected in royalties for the developer , People Can Fly.) It's easy to see why: the core gameplay is bags of fun, especially when you’re playing with friends. However, it doesn't quite stick the landing. A by-the-numbers story and limited r

How to Lock Cells in Microsoft Excel to Prevent Editing


How-To Geek / 8h
If you want to restrict editing in a Microsoft Excel worksheet to certain areas, you can lock cells to do so. You can block edits to individual cells, larger cell ranges, or entire worksheets, depending on your requirements. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

These Are the Calmest Dog Breeds


100+How-To Geek / 8h
Choosing a furry friend is a big responsibility. You need a pup that suits your lifestyle, and if you’re more of a Netflix binger than a marathon runner, these calmer dog breeds might be worth considering. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

This Razer Mouse, Mouse Mat, and Headset Bundle Is $69.99 Now


How-To Geek / 8h
Razer makes a ton of products for gamers, and many of them are among the best. The company has some of the best mice, mouse mats, and headsets, and you can get a bundle featuring three Razer devices for $69.99 from Best Buy, which is absurdly cheap. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Russian Cosmonaut Shares Incredible View From New ISS Module


200+Futurism / 8h
Amazing View Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy has shared an amazing video taken on board the International Space Station’s latest addition, Russia’s Multipurpose Laboratory Module known as “Nauka.” It’s a rare glimpse of the module’s interior following an extremely fraught launch and docking with the orbital outpost. Another short video of how we opened the window of the #Nauka Multipurpose Labor

This rare Nintendo Game & Watch just broke an auction record


Ars Technica / 8h
Before Nintendo released the Game Boy, the company sold simplistic, LCD-based Game & Watch units—and lots of them. When sales broke 20 million units, creator Gunpei Yokoi commissioned special edition Donkey Kong Game & Watch pieces to commemorate the achievement. One of those units, which came on the market for the first time, recently sold in an online auction for $9,000—the most paid for a sing

FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, now called Comirnaty


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200+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Empty Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine vials (credit: AHMAD GHARABLI ) The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine , which will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), the agency announced Monday. The vaccine's full approval—or Biologics License Application (BLA)—applies for use of a two-dose regimen, given three weeks apart

Pfizer Vaccine Is First to Get Full FDA Approval, Has a New Name: 'Comirnaty'


500+Gizmodo / 8h
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration gave its full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech’s covid-19 vaccine, which has until now been covered under an emergency use authorization. It’s now the first of its kind approved in the U.S.—a decision that public health experts say could improve its acceptance among those… Read more...

Bitcoin comes to UK PayPal - but not for payments


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52BBC News - Technology / 8h
PayPal will allow cryptocurrency investment - but the assets cannot be used to make payments.

Microsoft Teams 2.0 will deliver much-needed improvements on Windows 11


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Messaging and more is set for a welcome update in Microsoft Teams 2.0.


The 5 Best Blenders for Perfect Smoothies, Soups, and Purees


How-To Geek / 8h
You can skimp on a lot of kitchen products but when it comes to purchasing a blender you want a durable, reliable, and powerful blender that will serve you for years. Here are our top 5 picks for every need and budget. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Lux Capital’s Deena Shakir is helping judge Startup Battlefield at this year’s Disrupt


37TechCrunch / 8h
Deena Shakir is a partner at Lux Capital, where she looks to invest in technologies that are streamlining analog industries while also improving lives and livelihoods. Among the companies she has backed, for example, are Shiru , which is leveraging computational design to create enhanced proteins to help feed the world; and AllStripes , which aggregates and analyzes medical records, then sells th

FDA fully approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine


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200+TechCrunch / 8h
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, making it the first vaccine to achieve that status. The mRNA-based vaccine has been available since late last year through an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), and will continue to be offered under that designation for those aged 12 to 15 until that separate approval process goes through,

Why You Need to Obliterate the Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly


62Lifehacker / 8h
Spotted lanternflies (SLFs) are native to southeast Asia, but they have made their way to the United States in recent years. The first U.S. sighting happened in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 2014, and since then, they’ve popped up in every state Pennsylvania borders (and a few it doesn’t ). Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Review


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SlashGear / 8h
Some ideas make sense straight away, and others need a little time to ferment: three generations in, and the Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 is a much more accessible version of foldable phones, and maybe the first time the technology feels something other than a gimmick. At $999, it’s also half the price of the bigger, more eye-catching Galaxy Z Fold … Continue reading

Someone 3D-Printed a Working Replica of The Simpsons Purple Living Room TV


500+Gizmodo / 8h
Finally answering the longstanding question, “why on earth would I want a 3D printer?,” Brandon Withrow , who goes by ‘ buba447 ' on Reddit, shared a video of what might be the single greatest reason to learn how to use a 3D printer and a Raspberry Pi: a tiny replica of the Simpsons’ living room TV that plays episodes of … Read more...

The US military may soon declassify a secret space weapon


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23Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Anti-Satellite Weapons from Mission Shakti are displayed during Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2020 in New Delhi, India. (credit: Ramesh Pathania/Mint via Getty Images) US military officials are debating whether to publicly demonstrate a new space weapon capability, according to the online publication Breaking Defense. Senior military leaders, including Gen. John Hyten, the vice-cha

Aliens: Fireteam Elite review: Finally, co-op action worthy of this franchise


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32Ars Technica / 8h
It's hard to get a good look at the titular monsters in Aliens: Fireteam Elite , mostly because they're otherwise flanking your squad and raising interstellar hell. The results are a surprising blast. 2013's Aliens: Colonial Marines was arguably the last huge video game to focus on the " Aliens with an S" side of all things xenomorphic . Between flashy trailers and Gearbox's reputation at the tim

Virgin Orbit is going public to fund its space satellite program


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Engadget / 8h
Virgin Orbit has announced plans to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a special purpose acquisitions company (SPAC) merger. The deal with NextGen Acquisition Corp. II values Virgin Orbit at $3.2 billion. The combined company is expected to pull in up to $483 million in cash when the deal closes, which Virgin Orbit believes will happen by the end of this year. Around $383 million of t

Razer is fixing a serious Windows security flaw caused by its mice


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Engadget / 9h
A rather unusual vulnerability in Razer mice has been identified and the company is currently working on a fix. Over the weekend, security researcher Jon Hat posted on Twitter that after plugging in a Razer mouse or dongle, Windows Update will download the Razer installer executable and run it with SYSTEM privileges. It also lets you access the Windows file explorer and Powershell with "elevated"

New IBM chip will open up AI opportunities for businesses


IBM Unveils Telum Chip AI•
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A Telum-based system is also planned for H1 2022.

Inkjet production printing and the future of paper


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
How production printing still has a leading role to play in modern businesses.

Why have the markets spurned public neoinsurance startups?


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31TechCrunch / 9h
We’ve spent quite a lot of time of late wondering just what the heck is up with the valuations of insurtech startups that went public in the last year. Keep in mind that we’re discussing neoinsurance providers like MetroMile and Hippo, not insurtech marketplaces like Insurify or Zebra . There was a stream of insurtech exits in 2020 and early 2021. After Lemonade’s firecracker IPO , MetroMile and

Finally, Netflix's Cowboy Bebop TV show has a release date


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop TV series has been given an official release date – and some first-look images.

Equity Monday: Stocks up, cryptos up, regulation up


33TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff that tracks the latest private market news, talks about the coming week, digs into some recent funding rounds and mulls over a larger theme or narrative from the private markets. You can follow the show on Twitter here . I also

One passenger. Two flights. Three crimes. Of Course He Stole Sandwiches In The Airport.


View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...

9 Reasons The Chase Sapphire Preferred Is Worth It


27One Mile at a Time / 9h
Over the past decade, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ) has probably been the most well known and well rounded travel rewards credit card out there. The credit card landscape is constantly changing, and all cards have to evolve. Along those lines, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is currently offering its best-ever welcome bonus , and on top of that the card has undergone a major refresh

WWE 2K22 finally gets a release date, but fans may not be happy


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SlashGear / 9h
It’s been a while since we last heard from the WWE 2K series, and it seems it’ll still be a while yet. 2K Games has finally announced the release date for WWE 2K22, but unfortunately, it’s not going to be the release date most fans had in mind. That’s because WWE 2K22 isn’t launching this year as originally expected. Announced … Continue reading

Why You Should Use Proton Instead of the Steam Linux Runtime


How-To Geek / 9h
When you use Steam’s compatibility features to run games on a Linux PC, you may have the option to run it with one of two utilities: Proton and Steam Linux Runtime. Between the two, you should probably choose Proton. Here’s why. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Aug. 23, 2021


How-To Geek / 9h
This week is huge for Netflix fans. Not only is a highly anticipated remake hitting streaming, but you can also catch new documentaries and family shows. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Pixel 5a Review: The Best A-series Phone Yet


How-To Geek / 9h
It’s that time of year again: time for a new A-series Pixel phone. All the A-series phones have been great up to this point, and Google made some truly meaningful upgrades in the 5a. It’s easily the best $450 phone you can buy right. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Lumen's metabolism tracking app comes to the Apple Watch


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Engadget / 9h
Lumen is a crowdfunded metabolism-tracking device which purports to analyze your breath to determine what state your digestive system is in. Now, the company behind it is launching an app for the Apple Watch to make it easier for you to use the hardware when you’re on the go. Users will be able to use the device and then see the results on their wrist, in a way that CTO and co-founder Avi Smila s

Shelf.io closes huge $52.5M Series B after posting 4x ARR growth in the last year


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40TechCrunch / 9h
Covering public companies can be a bit of a drag. They grow some modest amount each year, and their constituent analysts pester them with questions about gross margin expansion and sales rep efficiency. It can be a little dull. Then there are startups, which grow much more quickly — and are more fun to talk about. That’s the case with Shelf.io . The company announced an impressive set of metrics

Doctor Who's New Showrunner Gig Has a Surprising Face Wanting to Join


51Gizmodo / 9h
Tony Leung talks about joining the MCU in Shang-Chi . The animated Addams Family sequel is getting a simultaneous home release. Get a look at R.L. Stine and Marc Webb’s new Disney+ series. Plus, what’s coming on Legends of Tomorrow . Spoilers get! Read more...

Is the Housing Market Going to Crash?


100+Lifehacker / 9h
The U.S. housing market remains hot, with median home prices up 10.3 percent from last year at this time, according Realtor.com data . With all the stories of unqualified all-cash offers on homes sight-unseen, you might wonder: Is this a bubble, and should we expect a crash? Well, not really—despite some signs of… Read more...

Homegrown app helping Kabul residents steer clear of danger


96Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Taliban fighters stand guard in a vehicle along the roadside in Kabul on August 16, 2021. (credit: Getty Images) As Kabul fell on Sunday, 20 young Afghan tech workers tracked the Taliban’s advance, broadcasting real-time reports of gunfire, explosions, and traffic jams across the city through a new app. Called Ehtesab, the app relies on ground-level reports from a vetted team of users t

Battlefield 2042 is already being targeted by over a million hackers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Battlefield 2042 looks like it could already have a problem with hackers before the game’s even out.

Currys sets out mobile phone manifesto ahead of Carphone Warehouse rebrand


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
UK retail giant to offer customers full flexibility over phone plans with Carphone Warehouse brand set to disappear.

FDA fully approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: What that means


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SlashGear / 9h
The FDA has fully approved a COVID-19 vaccine, with Pfizer-BioNTech’s immunization for coronavirus the first such drug to advance past emergency use authorization. The decision means that the pharma companies will be able to market the vaccine – which will be known as Comirnaty – commercially, though initially not for the full range of people that the current EUA covers. … Continue reading

WATCH: Elon Musk reveals the all-new humanoid ‘Tesla Bot’


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Popular Mechanics / 9h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

PayPal expands the ability to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency to the UK


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62TechCrunch / 9h
PayPal will now allow users outside the U.S. to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency for the first time. The company announced today the launch of a new service that will allow customers in the U.K. to select between four types of cryptocurrencies — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash — which can be purchased using a connected bank account or debit card. The company first rolled o

The best fitness trackers for smashing your goals


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Mashable / 9h
Whether you're reading this because you genuinely love working out or because your air fryer isn't making you feel as healthy as you predicted it would, one thing's for sure: A fitness tracker is a necessity for anyone hoping to get fit this year. Why should you consider investing in a fitness tracker? The rhetoric around fitness has changed quite a bit recently, and the self-care revolution can

Having trouble getting a Raspberry Pi? This could be why


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Lead time on some Raspberry Pi models is more than a year.

Google is powering up tab groups with new options in Chrome


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Canary users are the first to be able to try new Tab Groups Save feature.

Virgin Orbit reveals $3.2bn plan to go public: What Branson is counting on


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SlashGear / 9h
Virgin Orbit may not be as well known as Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, but it could end up just as lucrative as the satellite-launching company plans to go public with a multi-billion-dollar valuation. Spun out of the private spaceflight company in 2017, Virgin Orbit uses an air-launched rocket to deliver more affordable satellite deployments. That rocket, dubbed LauncherOne, is carried … Co

Should Hawaii-bound families visit Disney’s Aulani resort in 2021?


48The Points Guy / 9h
For better or for worse, Americans have been flocking in near-record numbers to Hawaii this summer. With many international destinations still closed or restricted to American tourists in ever-changing ways, Hawaii has fit the bill for travelers wanting a more far-flung vacation without all the hassle of crossing international borders during a global pandemic. My husband, two kids and I were some

Why You Shouldn't Wash Your Butthole With Soap


81Lifehacker / 9h
Diet, bowel movements, and sexual activity can all affect your rectum health. Something we don’t often consider, though, is how we wash our asses. Over wiping can hurt, but soaps can, too—especially scented ones. Here’s how to wash your ass, according to the experts. Read more...

Psychonauts 2 review: An early, easy nominee for 2021’s game of the year


Psychonauts 2 Xbox•
Ars Technica / 9h
Raz is back in the long-awaited sequel Psychonauts 2 . [credit: Double Fine / Xbox Game Studios ] Psychonauts 2 is the imperfect, astounding, hilarious, memorable, beautiful, long, drama-filled interactive cartoon for anyone who yearns for a certain era of 3D-gaming nostalgia. If that sounds like you, play this new game-of-the-year contender as soon as possible. Any conversation about Psychonauts

'Hoa' is the sweet, Ghibli-inspired game our anxious brains need


Hoa Switch Five One•
38Mashable / 9h
Several years ago there was a boom in colouring books targeted at adults. Colouring in is typically seen as a pastime for children, one that helps young hands develop fine motor skills and distracts them from drawing on walls. Yet it can also be a meditative activity for adults , providing a vehicle for stress free focus to help soothe restless anxiety. In this way, Hoa is much like a colouring b

Moesif secures $12M to provide user behavior insights on API usage


Moesif Raises $12M API•
90TechCrunch / 10h
As more companies provide more API-first services, Moesif has developed a way for those companies to learn how their customers are utilizing them. The San Francisco-based startup is adding to its capital raise Monday with the announcement of a $12 million Series A round led by David Sacks and Arra Malekzadeh of Craft Ventures. Existing investor Merus Capital, which led Moesif’s $3.5 million seed


Nasty new malware targets Microsoft Exchange servers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Threat actors were quick to improvise attack strategy based on revelations at the recent Black Hat conference.

Ford recruits robot drivers to ensure vehicles are ready to face tough conditions


Popular Mechanics / 10h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Microsoft warns Windows 11 is going to get buggy - but that’s a good thing


Microsoft Windows 11•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Windows 11 testers may need to switch channel to avoid buggy builds of the 22H2 update.

PayPal now lets UK customers buy and sell Bitcoin


Launches UK PayPal’s•
51Mashable / 10h
PayPal is expanding its cryptocurrency offering. On Monday, the company started rolling out the ability to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies to customers in the UK . Four cryptocurrencies will initially be supported: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. Other features include real-time price monitoring as well as educational content on the topic of cryptocurrencies. PayPal first roll

The wait is nearly over: 'Succession' Season 3 is coming in October


Succession Season 3•
20Mashable / 10h
L to the OG...Dude be the OG... Yes, dear reader, it's time. Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his dysfunctional brood of sociopaths will soon be back on our screens. In a short, sweet, and to-the-point tweet on Monday, HBO's Succession announced its third season will be arriving in October. Tweet may have been deleted Season 2 ended on quite the cliffhanger : with Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) publicly se

Around the world: How to spend 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points


Rewards Hyatt Chase•
The Points Guy / 10h
Throughout the pandemic, many travelers have amassed large points and miles balances. We have had lots of spending on groceries, takeout, home improvements and other everyday expenses while locked down at home. At the same time, we’ve had no easy way to redeem a bunch of miles as many international borders remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic . So in this edition of TPG’s 1 million miles se

How to Organize All Your iCloud Photos


Lifehacker / 10h
One of the great things about iCloud is that you can store lots of pictures. One of the bad things about iCloud is that you can store lots of pictures. Here are some tips to help you back up and organize all your thousands of photos without doing too much sifting through memories of Halloween 2017. Read more...

38M Records Exposed Online—Including Contact-Tracing Info


Microsoft Power Apps•
100+Wired / 10h
Misconfigured Power Apps from Microsoft led to more than a thousand web apps accessible to anyone who found them.

This Tracker Uses Helium Hot Spots to Locate Your Valuables


59Wired / 10h
Invoxia's LongFi Tracker can report the location of your car, backpack, or teenager by pinging community-operated Helium wireless devices.

The Wonderful Looks Out of This World...Literally


51Gizmodo / 10h
Most of your favorite space movies feature something going wrong . A malfunction . An invasion . It’s not just “ Houston, we have a problem ,” there’s always a problem. But that’s the movies. It’s fiction. In reality, while space is obviously a deadly place, being there isn’t always overly dramatic and intense. It can be… Read more...

How to Update Windows 11


How-To Geek / 10h
When using a PC with Windows 11, it’s important to keep your operating system updated. Updates fix bugs, add new features, and protect you from malware by patching security vulnerabilities. Here’s how to keep Windows 11 up-to-date. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

African fintech OPay valued at $2B in SoftBank Vision Fund 2-led $400M funding


SoftBank Fintech OPay•
300+TechCrunch / 10h
Chinese-backed and Africa-focused fintech company OPay raised $400 million in new financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Bloomberg reported Monday, valuing the company at $2 billion. The round, which marks the fund’s first investment in an African startup, drew participation from existing investors like Sequoia Capital China, Redpoint China, Source Code Capital, and Softbank Ventures Asia. Othe

Virtual dressing room startup Revery.ai applying computer vision to the fashion industry


91TechCrunch / 10h
Figuring out size and cut of clothes through a website can suck the fun out of shopping online, but Revery.ai is developing a tool that leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to create a better online dressing room experience. Under the tutelage of University of Illinois Center for Computer Science advisrr David Forsyth, a team consisting of Ph.D. students Kedan Li, Jeffrey Zhang a

Y Combinator-backed Adra wants to turn all dentists into cavity-finding ‘super dentists’


53TechCrunch / 10h
Like other areas of healthcare, the dental industry is steadily embracing technology. But while much of it is in the orthodontic realm, other startups, like Adra , are bringing artificial intelligence into a dentist’s day-to-day workflow, particularly in finding cavities, of what will be a $435.08 billion global dental services market this year. The Singapore-based company was founded in 2021, bu

Guide To Puerto Rico’s Travel Declaration Form


21One Mile at a Time / 10h
My trip to London started off with a positioning flight to San Juan, given that the JetBlue Mint fare was way cheaper when originating in Puerto Rico (this was the case at the time I booked, but not anymore). While Puerto Rico is open to people from all over the United States, there are some requirements as part of the “Travel Safe” program , and that includes completing a form that needs to be f

Gorgeous Galpin Porsche 356 Speedster is for a Porsche competition


SlashGear / 10h
In the world of valuable classic cars, few are worth more than classic and completely restored Porsche models. Pure stock restored classic Porsche cars are some of the most valuable vehicles in the world. While most classic Porsche collectors prefer bone stock, some beautiful modified restoration examples will be competing in the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The restoration challenge is

Razer Software Vulnerability Grants Anyone Admin Rights on Windows


52How-To Geek / 10h
Razer Synapse is generally a decent piece of software, and the company makes some of the best gaming mice. However, the software has a new zero-day vulnerability that allows just about anyone to gain admin rights on a computer by simply plugging in a mouse or keyboard. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Samsung’s secret plan for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3


Samsung Galaxy Z 3•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Samsung has a variety of use cases in mind for its new foldable smartphones.

What it’s like flying 2 of the world’s best airlines during the pandemic


100+The Points Guy / 10h
A flight to Thailand is a long journey in economy. I’ve done it before — twice actually— but on my most recent trip, I was curious to experience life at the front of the plane. I recently visited the Southeast Asia country through the nation’s “Phuket Sandbox” initiative, which allows vaccinated international travelers to visit without quarantine. Booking a hotel was fairly straightforward , but


How to Embrace Daily, Verbal Affirmations Without Feeling Stupid (and Why You Should)


Lifehacker / 10h
You’ve probably heard that there’s power in a little positive self-talk, and that affirmations can be really helpful...but not everyone is into that stuff. And that’s okay. Affirmations can still be beneficial for you though, even if you feel silly incorporating them into your daily life. Let’s break it all down. Read more...

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 joins the supercar party on October 26


SlashGear / 10h
Chevrolet’s been busy releasing teaser videos, silhouettes, and sound bites of the 2023 Corvette Z06, and we now have an official release date. According to Chevy, the much-anticipated C8 Corvette Z06 is debuting this coming October 26, 2021. Mark your calendars for the arrival of the highest-revving and best-sounding Corvette yet. Chevy also released its first official photo of the … Continue re

Sick of AirPods? OnePlus Buds Pro get almost everything right.


OnePlus Buds Pro ANC•
20Mashable / 10h
The race to make AirPods obsolete is heating up, thanks to a new contender from OnePlus. Less than a month removed from the release of the fabulous Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 , the OnePlus Buds Pro are here to offer another alternative to Apple's dominance in the wireless earbuds game. With a $150 price point, OnePlus is stepping out of "bargain" territory, but staying firmly in the "a nice set of fea

7 Strategies for seamless post-merger IT integration


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Seven strategies for a successful IT integration, focusing on the importance of visibility, control, communication and hypercare.

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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
From our stacks: Plates 18-25 of “ Fantaisies Oceanographiques” par E. H. Raskin. Paris: F. Dumas, 1926.

China’s Zhurong rover mission has been extended


SlashGear / 11h
China has been operating a rover on the surface of Mars since it landed on the Red Planet on May 14. The rover has now completed its primary mission after completing 90 Martian days, equating to about 92 days here on Earth. Each Martian day lasts about 24 hours and 40 minutes. During its time on Mars, China’s rover has … Continue reading

Realme launches C21Y smartphone in India with T610 chipset


Realme C21Y India Unisoc•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Realme C21Y smartphone with a T610 chipset has been launched in India at a price of Rs 8,999 and will be made available from August 30.

What Xiaomi phones could we expect at its September 15 launch event?


Xiaomi Mi 11 September•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Xiaomi has confirmed a September 15 launch event, but it hasn't said what for. Here are our predictions.

OnePlus Buds Pro price in India finally revealed


OnePlus Buds Pro ANC•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The OnePlus Buds Pro price in India has been announced and it’s much lower than global pricing. It comes with ANC and up to 38 hours of battery life.

Passive Aggressive Passenger Takes Revenge On Entitled Mom At The End Of Flight


View from the Wing / 11h
A woman recently shared a story on Reddit about a London to Budapest flight she took last year. She took her assigned seat in the window, while a mother and child were in the two seats next to her. The mom asked if she’d swap, so the kid could look at the window. She settled into the aisle (aisle seats are better anyway). But that’s when things started going downhill, with the solo passenger and

The OnePlus Buds Pro feature smart ANC and a white-noise mode


OnePlus Buds Pro ANC•
Engadget / 11h
It's not exactly a secret that OnePlus has been working on new earbuds. In July, it sought fans to test an upcoming model without disclosing too many details. Fast forward a few weeks, and the company has formally revealed the OnePlus Buds Pro. OnePlus has adopted a different design from the original Buds, which it released last year. The Buds Pro boast adaptive noise cancellation (ANC), which fi

How to Hide Apps on Android


How-To Geek / 11h
Everyone has apps they may not want other people to know they use. That’s why many Android home screen launchers allow you to hide apps. We’ll show you how to set it up so you can keep prying eyes away. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Grab TCL's New Phones and Wireless Earbuds at a Massive Discount


How-To Geek / 11h
TCL is running a back-to-school sale on some of its most affordable products. Now’s your chance to grab the TCL 20S for $213, or the TCL 20 SE for $162—15% off their retail prices. TCL is also slashing the price of its TCL MOVEAUDIO S150 wireless earbuds in half, bringing them down to just $20. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to View Commit History With Git Log


How-To Geek / 11h
Git tracks commits over time, allowing you to follow the progression and history of your code. While you can always use Github online to view the public repository, navigating your local repo requires the use of CLI tools to view the Git commit history, like git log. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

New Fitbit Charge 5 leak reveals a tiny workout-tracking powerhouse


Fitbit Charge 5 4 ECG•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A video of the forthcoming Fitbit Charge 5 shows on-board GPS, workout suggestions, an ECG app, and stress sensor.

OLED TV deals at Amazon bring the stunning 2021 LG G1 down to record-low price


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
One of TechRadar's most highly reviewed TVs for 2021 - the stunning LG G1 - is now on sale with Amazon's latest OLED TV deals.

Always Order 'Too Much' Fried Chicken


100+Lifehacker / 11h
Last night, my boyfriend said something that was stupid. “We didn’t need to order this much fried chicken,” he said, stupidly. Read more...

NASA has a new way to predict radiation exposure for astronauts


SlashGear / 11h
Astronauts who spend significant amounts of time outside of Earth’s protective atmosphere are exposed to significantly higher levels of radiation. Ahead of sending astronauts on extended duration missions to Mars, NASA is looking for better ways to predict the risk radiation poses with long-term spaceflight. NASA says that astronauts who travel to the moon, Mars, and other deep-space destinations

NanoVMs Has Innovative Technology That Protects The World From Cyberattacks


Futurism / 11h
There has never been a greater need for innovative technology in cloud infrastructure. The size of the cloud computing market has grown to $264 billion, and cybersecurity is now a major priority at the highest levels of international government. Global corporations are repeatedly paying many millions of dollars to criminal hacker syndicates and worldwide damage costs are expected to soar past $26

Racist American Airlines Phone Call: Real Or Fake?


21One Mile at a Time / 11h
This can’t possibly be real… can it? Alleged call from American Airlines employee Two videos have been posted on Instagram, and it’s claimed that they’re real calls that were received from two American Airlines employees. Here’s the customer’s version of what happened: The customer (an Asian man, which I mention given the racism involved here) was supposed to fly with American Airlines from New Y


Microsoft reveals the best way to secure your Windows 365 cloud PC


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Microsoft shares some tips to help users secure their Windows 365 cloud PCs.

On the ground: What the scene in Italy is like right now


200+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Now that Italy has reopened, you might be wondering what it’s actually like on the ground. As an American based in Rome, I’ve been here for the duration of the pandemic, so believe me when I say that things feel much more normal now than they did at any point since March 2020. Of course, that doesn’t mean

PlayStation 5 with some improved changes surfaces in Australia


SlashGear / 11h
The PlayStation 5 console has proven to be extremely popular and has become the fastest-selling PlayStation console ever made. The console was so popular it was difficult to find in stores. While some who want a PlayStation 5 may not yet have been able to find one, a slightly revised version of the console has already hit the market. Previously, … Continue reading

Virgin Orbit to go public via $3.2B SPAC deal


R. Branson Virgin Orbit•
32TechCrunch / 11h
Virgin Orbit is set to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisitions company (SPAC), the company has confirmed. The deal values the combined enterprise at $3.2 billion, and will provide Virgin Orbit with $483 million in cash at close, including a $100 million PIPE. The combined company will trade under the ticker VORB on the Nasdaq if and when the transaction concludes. In June, CNBC

The Station: Bird’s improving scooter-nomics, breaking down Tesla AI day and the Nuro EC-1


31TechCrunch / 11h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox . Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. I’m handing the wheel over to reporters Aria Alamalhodaei and Rebecca Bellan . Before I co

Get Voxi's 12GB of data SIM only deal with uncapped features for just £12/pm


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Voxi offers some of the best SIM only deals and now its popular 12GB a month plan is back.

The Morning After: WhatsApp might finally launch an iPad app


WhatsApp Desktop iPad App•
Engadget / 12h
WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption requirements demand a “main device,” which seemed to halt the kind of seamless messaging you’d get with Apple’s messaging app and other third-party options. In July, WhatsApp said it was working on next-generation encryption that would enable a true multi-device connection without requiring a connection to a smartphone. Part of that might include a dedicated table

Motorola confirms its Edge 20 series isn't actually named for the reason you think


Motorola Edge 20 US•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Motorola Edge series isn't actually named after the curved-edge screens, and other specs are the priority, apparently.

Windows 11 preview builds are playing havoc with security apps


Microsoft Windows 11•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Issues with Windows 11 and security surface once again.

The best desk chairs for your home office


Mashable / 12h
Sure, some jobs are a dream and some are soul crushing. Some provide prestige while others merely a wage. But the great equaliser? The fact that most positions require employees to spend the majority of their day sitting down. And if you’re on your butt for hours on end, you definitely want a well crafted chair at your disposal. That’s right, don’t underestimate the importance of a good desk chai

Volta Zero electric truck begins real-world testing


Volta Zero Testing•
SlashGear / 12h
In many countries worldwide, authorities have deadlines when they want to see gas and diesel-powered vehicles eliminated from the market. Particularly in Europe, those deadlines are looming. Multiple companies are hard at work creating electric vehicles that fill all the specialized areas that combustion vehicles currently operate in. One of those areas is large trucks for commercial deliveries,

Data Brokers Know Where You Are—and Want to Sell That Intel


One AI Big Data Science•
54Wired / 12h
These firms could track whether you've visited your therapist's office or your ex's house. And without regulation, they're a threat to democracy.

How to Prepare for a Disaster, Emotionally and Mentally


50Wired / 12h
To start, forgive yourself and help each other.

AI Can Write in English. Now It's Learning Other Languages


200+Wired / 12h
Startups in Germany, China, Israel, and elsewhere are following the path blazed by GPT-3—with local twists.

Are These the Hidden Deepfakes in the Anthony Bourdain Movie?


45Wired / 12h
Pindrop, which makes software to identify synthetic audio, found three clips totaling 50 seconds in the nearly 2-hour movie.

Can This Sun-Reflecting Fabric Help Fight Climate Change?


88Wired / 12h
An experimental textile called metafabric is designed to cool down the wearer and reduce the need for air-conditioning.

How to Play Microsoft Adventure, the World’s First IBM PC Game


31How-To Geek / 12h
40 years ago, IBM published the world’s first commercial IBM PC game, Microsoft Adventure. As a port of a mainframe classic that spawned the adventure game genre (and Microsoft’s first published game), its release represents a historical milestone. Here’s why it’s important—and how you can play it today. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

2022 Infiniti QX80 unveiled featuring a new infotainment system


2022 Infiniti QX80•
SlashGear / 12h
The 2022 Infiniti QX80 made its debut in New York recently, and it has a new feature that addresses our main frustration with the outgoing model. The QX80 is a plush and spacious three-row SUV, but it has an outdated infotainment system. For 2022, the Infiniti QX80 gains a 12.3-inch widescreen Infiniti InTouch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired … Continue reading

A Birds of Prey spin-off is heading to HBO Max, despite the film's box office returns


Green Black Canary HBO•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A feature project centered around Jurnee Smollett’s Black Canary is in early development at HBO Max.

This Oculus Quest 2 update is about to make VR fitness easier than ever


Oculus VR Facebook•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Oculus Quest v32 is on the way, and is slated to include big improvements to both Oculus Move fitness software and media sharing additions.


There's a new PS5 model for sale – so what's different?


Sony Ps5 Australia•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Is it worth tracking down the new PS5?

Nvidia-Arm takeover raises "serious concerns"


UK CMA Nvidia Arm Concerns•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
CMA completes Phase One investigation, calling for a more detailed Phase Two to probe for anti-competition issues.

JetBlue Mint To London: 10 Things I Loved


100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
I just had the chance to fly JetBlue’s new Mint Suite between New York and London. A full review of the flight will be published in a couple of days, but in the meantime I wanted to provide a quick teaser of the things that I liked most about this experience. In no particular order: A ridiculously swanky-looking cabin While people generally have a preference for wide body planes over narrow body

Intel's Arc GPU could defeat the Nvidia RTX 3070 and AMD RX 6700 XT


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Arc is bringing raytracing and Intel's own version of DLSS to the table, so should AMD and Nvidia be concerned?

Samsung Galaxy Note 21 cancelation might also mean the Note 22 is gone


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A leaker thinks the Samsung Galaxy Note 22 has been canceled, to make way for more foldable phones.

Pentagon Orders US Airlines Provide 18 Planes to Help With Afghan Evacuation


Pentagon Airlines Afghan•
75Gizmodo / 12h
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered 18 aircraft from U.S. airlines be delivered to the Department of Defense to help with the effort to evacuate Americans and Afghan refugees from Afghanistan according to a press release last Sunday . The airplanes will not be sent to Kabul, but instead be used to ferry… Read more...

UK CMA finds cause for concern in Nvidia’s potential purchase of ARM


SlashGear / 12h
Anytime one major company purchases another, governments worldwide investigate the purchase to determine if it will hurt competition. Competition in all environments is critical to improving products and improving prices for consumers. One of the biggest deals in the works in recent memory is Nvidia attempting to purchase ARM. Earlier this month, authorities in the UK announced the deal poses … C

How to Send Web Push Notifications With PHP


How-To Geek / 12h
The Web Push API lets you send push notifications to web browsers and APIs. While most of the logic happens in the browser, you still need a server-side component to generate your notifications. Here’s how to implement a Web Push backend using PHP. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›