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Samsung has its own AI-designed chip. Soon, others will too
300+Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Samsung is using artificial intelligence to automate the insanely complex and subtle process of designing cutting-edge computer chips . The South Korean giant is one of the first chipmakers to use AI to create its chips. Samsung is using AI features in new software from Synopsys , a leading chip design software firm used by many companies. “What you're seeing here i
The Best Airline Boarding Music: Here Are My 9 Picks
1KOne Mile at a Time / 1h
As an aviation geek, I don’t just think about my favorite airlines while flying, but also when I’m at home. One of the most consistent ways that I integrate my favorite airlines into my daily life is by listening to airline boarding music. Yes, the concept of listening to airline boarding music while at home might sound wild to some, but when you hear some of these tracks, maybe you’ll understand
Long shots: the 12 weirdest cameras I own (as a camera collector)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Opinion: From a 16-lens wonder to a brick-like beast designed by Stalin's favorite weapon designer, these are the weirdest cameras from my huge collection.
Germany Has Imposed New Restrictions On American Visitors
View from the Wing / 3min
Germany has tightened restrictions on U.S. visitors and a negative test is no longer sufficient for unvaccinated to enter if they’ve been to the GStates in the previous 10 days. Continue reading ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: A stunning beachfront resort that falls short on luxury
The Points Guy / 9min
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a five-star luxury resort in Dana Point, California. Perched on a 150-foot bluff, the resort boasts incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and is just steps away from Salt Creek Beach. The resort reopened in March 2021 after extensive renovations that include refreshed rooms. Room rates regularly top $1,000 per night, making this a popular option for those lookin
Guide To The UK Passenger Locator Form & Testing
100+One Mile at a Time / 33min
All passengers traveling to or connecting in the United Kingdom need to present a negative coronavirus test result and complete a passenger locator form. Yes, this applies even if you’re just transiting airside while traveling between two other countries. In this post I wanted to outline my experience with this pre-travel testing requirement, as well as the passenger locator form, based on my tra
Deal alert: Book nonstop flights to the Virgin Islands for as low as $213
The Points Guy / 38min
It may be time to plan a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands this fall, because ticket prices are plummeting. Our pals at Thrifty Traveler have let us know about some incredible deals on trips to St. Thomas beginning this September and lasting all the way until June 2022. Some involve connecting flights depending on where you’re flying from, but there are also some major savings to be had on nonstop
Wrestling may be fake but 'Heels' is beautifully real
Mashable / 53min
Professional wrestling may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's impossible to deny that it's conceptually fascinating. Grown men and women strap on spandex and participate in scripted, acrobatic fights to resolve character arcs that everyone knows are fake but become real through willful suspension of disbelief. The concept of kayfabe, the commandment that requires those in the business to pret
How to get paid on TikTok
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Mashable / 53min
Whether you’re the next TikTok wunderkind, or a very niche hobbyist , there are several ways to get paid on TikTok. If getting paid for the videos you make anyway sounds like an exciting possibility, read on. Just be ready to put in some work. (TL;DR: Start getting some followers). Creator Fund In August 2020, TikTok launched the Creator Fund; a $200 million initiative that it estimates will grow
US Customs has seized thousands of fake vaccine cards from China
SlashGear / 57min
The US Customs and Border Protection agency has announced another shipment seizure involving fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. The shipment was discovered by officers working at a Memphis port; the cards originated from China and were destined for New Orleans, according to the agency. This was, the CBP explains, the latest in many seized shipments involving unauthorized vaccination cards. The most
Heathrow records busiest month since before the pandemic as 1.5M travelers pass through airport
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The Points Guy / 59min
July was Heathrow Airport’s busiest month since the coronavirus pandemic brought the travel industry to a halt. More than 1.5 million passengers passed through Heathrow (LHR) last month, the most since March of 2020. It’s also a 74% increase from July of last year when virtually all nonessential travel remained grounded. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our dail
How digital beauty filters perpetuate colorism
MIT Technology Review / 1h
When Lise was a young teenager in Georgia, her classmates bullied her relentlessly. She had moved with her family from Haiti a few years earlier, and she didn’t fit in with the other students. They teased her about her accent, claimed she “smelled weird,” and criticized the food she ate. But most often they would attack her with remarks about her dark complexion. Sometimes teachers would send her
Close encounters: Elite creator surveys the gaming galaxy and talks Starfield
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
David Braben, BAFTA fellow and head of Frontier Developments, chats to us about the past, present and future of titles set in the outer cosmos.
[Updates].: Curve Will Offer Cash Back Plus The Rewards You Already Earn On Your Cards
View from the Wing / 1h
They have an interesting model: you load your current rewards card into their app, and then when you use their card you earn the rewards you would earn anyway plus an additional 1% cash back on top for six months by joining the waitlist. They even say they'll let you move charges you've already made in the past between credit cards. Continue reading ...
The Vitamix Made Me a Blender Person—No Kale Required
Wired / 1h
The spin cycle is this machine’s sweet spot.
How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear
Wired / 1h
Need to be discreet? Here's how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.
Master A Language With This Limited-Time Price Drop On A Babbel Lifetime Subscription
Futurism / 1h
How we speak says a lot about us, possibly even when we’re sick . Yet what we say says so much more. Learning how to speak a new language is a great skill for work, to keep your brain sharp, and just to have fun, and for a limited time, you can save an extra $100 off a Babbel lifetime subscription . Learning Languages The Smart Way Babbel has been teaching languages since 2007, collecting over te
4 simple ways to manage your Delta variant anger
Mashable / 1h
The hyper-contagious Delta variant has officially launched the newest phase of pandemic life. This reality, with infections soaring and vaccinated people unexpectedly masking up again, was expertly illustrated on Twitter this week . A viral meme invited people to temporarily turn their shock into laughter by pairing two contrasting images: the future you'd imagined once America reopened and what
Five coolest smartphones in 2021 thus far
SlashGear / 2h
Buying a smartphone can be a tricky decision, especially when the options are virtually limitless. Which is the best smartphone for 2021 depends entirely on the user’s needs and preferences, and this narrows down the choices to a handful of devices that have proven their mettle in the last few months. Rather than pointing out a single phone as the … Continue reading
Protect your AirTags with these silicone keychain holders on sale for 50% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Keep your AirTag protected with this Apple AirTag Keychain Holder , on sale for 50% off. As of Aug. 15, grab one for only $14.95. It's 2021, which means you no longer have to be held accountable for where your stuff is at all times. Thanks to the invention of the Apple AirTag , you don't have to wonder where your missing suitcase went, where your car keys are hiding, or where the dog leash
15 LifePro massagers, exercisers, and more on sale for up to 60% off
Mashable / 2h
Treating yourself doesn't always have to mean a lavish vacation or spending a day at an expensive spa. Sometimes with the right gadgets, you can have a relaxing day at home without having to spend extra money or worry about travel. For a limited time, these LifePro gadgets, personal massagers, and more are all on sale for up to 60% off and can help you treat yourself right from your own living ro
15 USB hubs on sale to expand your MacBook's abilities and declutter your desk
Mashable / 2h
The devices start coming and they truly don't stop. Sure, the result is a more streamlined, entertaining life, but it also comes with a few downfalls like cluttered spaces and USB cords that quickly take over. Luckily these 15 USB hubs are all on sale to keep your charging station organized and clutter-free. Check out these deals that are only available for a limited time. CASA Hub + PeAk USB Ada
Learn to make money as a freelance writer with this training bundle on sale for $30
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Learn how to make a living as a freelance writer with the Freelance Writer Bootcamp Bundle , on sale for 98% off. As of Aug. 15, grab the 14-course bundle for only $29.99. In 2020, people started to re-evaluate what they wanted to do with their lives. And that included picturing what they wanted their careers to look like five to 10 years from now. Spoiler alert: it likely does not include
Get a lifetime subscription to the Babbel language-learning app for over 50% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Become multi-lingual with the Babbel language learning app , on sale for $300 off. As of Aug. 15, get a lifetime subscription for only $199. Most of us who speak only one language have always wanted to learn a second one , but have never taken the necessary initiative to make it happen. Formal, structured classes are just too time-consuming and don’t make learning enjoyable. That’s why lan
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: has the foldable phone improved?
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It’s looking like evolution not revolution for Samsung’s flip-phone line
MotoGP Austria live stream 2021: how to watch Austrian Grand Prix online from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Will our second run round the Red Bull Ring deliver more surprises? Here's how to get a MotoGP live stream of the Austrian Grand Prix, no matter where you are.
24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We've had the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 for a day – here's what you'll notice first of Samsung's cheaper, still powerful foldable.
Now Going Viral: Meeting Online Friends in Real Life
97NYT > Technology / 3h
Marissa Meizz became a TikTok meme after her friends excluded her from a birthday party. She decided to do something about it.
Solving the last-mile gridlock in package delivery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Addressing the environmental effects of deliveries requires a behavior change from both consumers and the industry.
5 ways to make your next smartphone as eco-friendly as possible
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
How to ensure your next smartphone pick is as eco-friendly as possible.
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There are too many running apps, and it makes it impossible to find the best one
Apps One•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
With countless running apps available to download, it’s hard to find ones that are suited to specific needs.
Improve meetings and webinars with a lifetime subscription to LiveWebinar Pro
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to LiveWebinar Pro is on sale for £72.45 as of Aug. 15, saving you 86% on list price. It shouldn’t take chunks of time out of your day to plan and set up meetings, webinars, and other presentations. And yet, on many platforms, the setup process can be longer than the webinar itself. With most office workers still working from home, you need a presentation platform t
Avoid buffering with a streaming-friendly subscription to ExpressVPN
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 49%: A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £4.96 per month as of Aug. 15, and includes an extra three months for free. There are many VPNs that lay claim to being the best service for streaming, but few compare to ExpressVPN. This high-speed VPN can reliably unblock leading streaming sites like Netflix and Prime Video, without a significant drop in connection speed. A one-year
Fuel your fitness journey with this supplements voucher code
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 10%: Until Sept. 4 on Amazon, you can save 10% when you spend £50 on supplements using the code OPTISUMMER10 . Optimum Nutrition is one of the biggest names in the supplement game, with a wide range of protein powders, mass gainers, and pre-workout products available on Amazon. Something that all fitness fanatics know is that the best supplements don't come cheap. Fortunately for anyone on a
Twitter Backpedals on Design Changes After Users Complain of Headaches, Eye Strain
80Gizmodo / 8h
A few days after it released some new design changes meant to make it more accessible, Twitter is going back to the drawing board, and for a very good reason. The design choices were literally hurting some users’ eyes and giving them headaches. Read more...
Matter delayed: Ambitious smart home standard slips to 2022
SlashGear / 9h
New smart home standard Matter won’t launch quite as soon as first promised, with the former Zigbee Alliance admitting that its roadmap has been delayed. Unveiled in May, Matter saw what once had been known as Project CHIP rebrand as a potential universal standard for everything from connected bulbs to smart locks, cameras, and home hubs. The Zigbee Alliance itself … Continue reading
How to combine PDF files (we promise it's simple)
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Mashable / 9h
If you ever find yourself with the need to combine several PDFs into one single file, you may be immediately frustrated: It's not immediately obvious how to achieve what you're trying to do. Luckily, Adobe, the creator of the PDF, offers a super-simple and free online tool that will help you combine your files in a matter of minutes. Read on for an easy-to-follow walkthrough that will show you ex
COVID-19 vaccine booster now CDC recommended for these groups
FDA Pfizer Moderna•
SlashGear / 9h
The FDA and CDC are recommending a third, booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, though only for people who fall into certain categories of medical condition. The announcement – which includes an extension of the terms of the emergency use authorizations for Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines by the FDA – is the first step in what many experts have been … Continue reading
Bugatti’s Bolide was outrageous and visionary – now they’re building it for real
SlashGear / 10h
As supercar-makers go, Bugatti isn’t short on excess in its catalog, but news that the outlandish Bolide concept will spawn a production model could give the current flagships of the range some “unbelievably fast” competition. Revealed in 2020, the Bolide was intended as a technological concept for the storied French automaker, a 311+ mph love-letter to speed. Bolide, Bugatti explained, … Continu
Casimero vs Rigondeaux live stream: how to watch today's boxing from anywhere
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50TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Don't miss a moment of this bantamweight showdown in California - here's our guide on how to get a Casimero vs Rigondeaux live stream from anywhere.
The 15 absolute best original series on Netflix
Mashable / 12h
It's been a long couple of years, but our streaming subscriptions flourish more than ever. It's entirely likely that you or someone you know has recently uttered the phrase "I've watched everything in my queue," or "I've seen everything on Netflix." No, sweetie, you haven't. Whether you've burned through your queue or your recommendations, Netflix still contains untold treasures should you wish t
Gillmor Gang: Who’s On First
41TechCrunch / 12h
On this edition of the Gillmor Gang, Brent Leary shows off his new wireless adaptor for his live streaming studio. The result is a captivating view of his console as he switches between closeups and incoming feed from the rest of the Gang, all captured in a widescreen cinematic view. The underlying message is that live realtime video production has become accessible to virtually anyone as streami
Edtech’s next mission: Go everywhere
28TechCrunch / 12h
Thanks for reading Startups Weekly. Want the weekly digest in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here . This past week, edtech entrepreneurs, investors and analysts congregated at ASU+GSV , a yearly global edtech conference, to reflect on the sector’s newfound spotlight after the massive jolt of COVID-19. Beyond masked excitement to finally meet Twitter friends in real life, signs of bullishness
This Week in Apps: Google, TikTok add protections for minors, app store bill proposes big changes, what’s new with Samsung
29TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge
Resurrecting the humble business card, why going public is good, BNPL is everywhere at once
21TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by what the weekday Exchange column digs into, but free, and made for your weekend reading. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here . Happy weekend, friends. I am writing to you on Friday afternoon after powering through a grilled cheese. But as I have a huge iced coffee on deck, we can dod
China roundup: Alibaba’s sexual assault scandal and more delayed IPOs
21TechCrunch / 12h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China roundup , a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. A sexual assault case at Alibaba has sparked a new round of #MeToo reckoning in China. Industry observers believe this is a watershed moment for the fight against China’s allegedly misogynist tech industry. Meanwhile, social med
How the law got it wrong with Apple Card
42TechCrunch / 12h
Liz O'Sullivan Contributor Liz O’Sullivan is CEO of Parity , a platform that automates model risk and algorithmic governance for the enterprise. She also advises the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project and the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots on all things artificial intelligence. More posts by this contributor Here are a few ways GPT-3 can go wrong Advocates of algorithmic justice have begun
Crypto’s coming of age moment
56TechCrunch / 12h
This week Danny and Alex and Chris took to Twitter Spaces to chat about the current state of the crypto economy, and hang out with friends in a live Twitter Space. We’re doing more of these, so make sure that you are following the show on Twitter. As a small programming note, I forgot to tell the folks who chimed in during the chat that we were recording it, so we had to cut most the Q&A portion
