In a Win for Gig Workers, Uber-Backed Prop 22 Ruled Unconstitutional by California Judge
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In an unexpected win for gig workers, a California judge on Friday evening found the controversial 2020 ballot measure known as Proposition 22 unconstitutional on the grounds that it is unenforceable. The ruling mounts a victory for gig workers whom the law exempted from state labor laws and a setback for companies… Read more...
Mars rover sky watches, and spots a weird Martian moon
400+Mashable / 16h
While peering up at the hazy Martian sky, NASA's Perseverance rover recently spotted one of Mars' irregularly-shaped moons. The moon, Deimos, is relatively small at 7.5 miles wide, so it appears as a bright spot in Mars evening sky, as seen in the timelapse video below. NASA spotted the lumpy moon while looking for Martian clouds overhead. Deimos is one of two Martian moons, and takes about 30 ho
Can a home air fryer rival KFC when it comes to fried chicken?
46TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1d
Crying over the KFC stock shortages? Here’s how we made tasty (and healthier) fried chicken in an air fryer instead.
Ecobee vs Nest: which smart thermostat is right for your home?
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From cost to features and quality, we’ll help you decide whether it’s ecobee or Nest that’s best to keep your home or office space at the right temperature.
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The great platform myth
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Businesses need to consider three areas when choosing an enterprise technology platform, for evaluating an ‘integrated’ suite of products.
Secure your online world for under £50 with a subscription to NordVPN
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £42.88 as of Aug. 22, saving you 79% on list price. You may lock up every door and window in your home, but intruders can still get in. Without a VPN, those devices you use every single day act like an open door to your most valuable personal information. Every time you browse unsafely, you’re practically inviting strangers and criminals in
How to use track changes in Google Docs
Mashable / 5h
Google Docs' "Suggesting" feature — similar to Microsoft Word's "Track Changes" functionality — is a great way to collaborate remotely with others. The "Suggesting" tool allows users to make suggestions in the form of comments in a document that other users can then respond to, accepting or rejecting the proposed changes. It's a very useful feature for editing. We're taking a look at how it works
How to watch a Pacquiao vs Ugas live stream from anywhere online today
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
All eyes on Vegas as the Pac-Man returns to the ring - don't miss out on a Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas live stream and watch from wherever you are in the world.
How to convert YouTube videos to MP3 files
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Mashable / 7h
Need to convert YouTube videos into MP3 audio files? We're delighted to report that there is an absolutely excellent free online tool to help you do so. Whether you want to download the audio from videos to convert them into podcasts to listen to while you're exercising, or you want to share audio from your own YouTube videos with others, this nifty website can help you out. A free online tool to
SiriusXM launches music channel dedicated to TikTok hits
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21Engadget / 7h
You can't escape viral TikTok songs. They're everywhere, and you're bound to hear them over and over again if you spend time on any social media platform. If you actually like listening to TikTok earworms, you can now also listen to them on SiriusXM . The satellite radio service has launched TikTok Radio, a full-fledged music channel dedicated to viral hits from the platform that's now available
Henri Strengthens to a Hurricane as It Closes In on New England
20Gizmodo / 8h
Hurricane Henri is expected to make landfall “at or near hurricane strength” somewhere around New York’s Long Island or southern New England by Sunday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center . Henri strengthened from a tropical storm on Saturday as it built up steam over the Atlantic with maximum… Read more...
Samsung’s refined Galaxy Fold
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63TechCrunch / 8h
Samsung wasn’t quite ready to declare the Galaxy Note dead. Not just yet. When we put the question to the company again after this month’s Unpacked event, a rep told us: Samsung is constantly evaluating its product lineup to ensure we meet the needs of consumers, while introducing technology that enhances users’ mobile experiences. We will not be launching new Galaxy Note devices in 2021. Instead
Google made payoffs to preserve Play store's dominance, court records show
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Mashable / 9h
When it comes to revelations about how Big Tech really conducts business, Epic Games' lawsuits against Google and Apple are the gifts that keep on giving . On Thursday, California judge James Donato ordered Epic's lawsuits to be unsealed in unredacted form, according to Politico reporter Leah Nylen. Tweet may have been deleted The unredacted lawsuits show the lengths Google went to make its Play
SummerSlam 2021 live stream: how to watch WWE online free and from anywhere
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John Cena vs Roman Reigns headlines a blockbuster schedule. Here's how to watch a SummerSlam live stream from absolutely anywhere in the world - including for free.
Netflix Magic: The Gathering Animated Series Hires Jeff Kline to Replace Russo Bros.
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Netflix’s animated adaptation of Magic: The Gathering has a new creative team. Read more...
4 situations where booking a one-night hotel stay is worth the effort
32The Points Guy / 9h
One-night hotel stays are a hassle. Even ignoring the late arrivals and early departures that often accompany these stays, I lose a lot of time on short stays. After all, getting to the hotel, checking in, unpacking and then repacking takes time. Even so, I often find myself booking one-night hotel stays. So, today I’ll explain four times when I book one-night hotel stays. Get the latest points,
Clubhouse removed personal info from Afghan users' accounts as a safety measure
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Engadget / 9h
Earlier this week, Facebook introduced tools to help people in Afghanistan lock down their accounts. Clubhouse, the social audio app, is doing the same thing. The company announced on Twitter that it was proactively making some changes to the privacy settings for users in Afghanistan. Specifically, for users who "haven't been active," Clubhouse is hiding their photo and bio and making it harder t
Ford plans to offer DIY EV-makers its key electric tech – that’s a big deal
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SlashGear / 9h
Ford Performance may have a history of offering big gas engines for your retro upgrade, but just as Ford dragged the Mustang into the age of electrification, so too crate engines are embracing battery power. Dubbed the Ford Eluminator, it’s the first electric crate engine – or, more specifically, crate motor – from Ford Performance, and it could help generations … Continue reading
beautifulbizarremagazine : Hej Barbara, what’s the tea? @paulfuentes_design turns a kitty into a fashionable type of la...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
beautifulbizarremagazine : Hej Barbara, what’s the tea? @paulfuentes_design turns a kitty into a fashionable type of lady we met on our last beach holiday. Artist duo Paul and Ilse create surreal art to “make people happy” and they definitely succeeded on my end! posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CSVIsW5BP2y/
Here’s what my dream travel day would look like as a wheelchair user
62The Points Guy / 10h
Since starting my accessible travel blog, Curb Free with Cory Lee , eight years ago, I have traveled to 37 countries and all seven continents. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind and remarkable in the best way, but aside from seeing incredible sights and meeting people of all abilities around the world, I have also noticed that accessibility can drastically improve in many areas. I have used a powered
British Airways Seems To Be Improving, No Longer On “Must Avoid” List
View from the Wing / 10h
While BA isn't going to be mistaken for Qatar Airways business class, ANA's new business class, or EVA Airways, it's much improved. Whereas a couple of years ago it made sense to avoid British Airways even in favor of its joint venture partner American Airlines (for better seats and semi-functional internet on long haul) that's no longer the case on many routes. British Airways is becoming flyabl
Facebook buried an earlier report on popular posts. So much for transparency.
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100+Mashable / 10h
Be careful who you trust, gentle internet user. If Facebook's Wednesday report on "Widely Viewed Content" is to be believed, the most-shared links appearing in people's News Feeds during the second quarter of 2021 covered topics like football, hemp, charitable donations, and recipes. You may want to hold off on placing too much trust in Facebook, though. The social media company reportedly buried
Why the iPhone 13 Pro's LiDAR scanner could be its secret photographic weapon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The iPhone 13 Pro is rumored to be packing a next-gen LiDAR scanner for new photography and video skills. But what exactly could it bring to the camera party?
The ultimate guide to shopping in London
The Points Guy / 10h
London is a fantastic shopping destination — in fact, you could easily visit just for that purpose. It is also, in my opinion, one of the fashion capitals of the whole world — so what better spot for a wardrobe shake-up or something for a special occasion? London is huge, multicultural and full of shops for every budget, so I challenge you to not to be able to find something you love. So whether
Candyman Director Nia DaCosta Launches the #TellEveryone Initiative
Gizmodo / 11h
Candyman director Nia DaCosta, Monkeypaw Productions, and Universal Pictures have launched #TellEveryone, a social media initiative connected to the film. Read more...
winedark : CATS IN ART / sketches from life by shen zhou (ca. 1427–1509) / relaxation (al istirkha’) by inji efflatoun ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
winedark : CATS IN ART / sketches from life by shen zhou (ca. 1427–1509) / relaxation (al istirkha’) by inji efflatoun (c. 1950s) / the cat talked by midori yamada (2011) / cats on a red cloth by franz marc (c. 1909–10) / sarcophagus of prince thutmose’s cat (ca. 1400 BCE) / contentment by henriette ronner-knip (1900) / sleeping cat by claude monet (1896) / mademoiselle julie manet with cat by au
Go on a Panoramic Video Tour of Mars With the Curiosity Rover
65Gizmodo / 11h
Just because you can’t catch a shuttle to Mars quite yet doesn’t mean you can’t still tour the Red Planet. This week, NASA released a video showcasing a panoramic tour of the planet’s surface using images snapped by its Curiosity rover, which celebrates its ninth year on Mars this month. Read more...
Peloton app teardown reveals unannounced rowing machine details
SlashGear / 11h
Home fitness company Peloton is rumored to have a rowing machine in the works, and now it seems the company may have inadvertently confirmed that with its own Android app. A newly published teardown of the app’s latest version reveals details, including codewords, hinting at a new upcoming fitness machine, one likely based on rowing. You probably best know Peloton … Continue reading
The fuel dilemma: How pilots know how much to carry
The Points Guy / 11h
In the past week, sudden airspace closures over Afghanistan have shown how political events on the ground can have a major impact on air travel. Pilots already airborne planning to fly through this area of the world had to think on the spot and come up with a solid backup plan. This involved planning a new route to avoid the closed airspace, as well as other nearby areas also deemed unsafe. Wheth
Four new games land on... the Atari Lynx
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Engadget / 11h
If you’re a retro gamer, it’s hard not to ignore the Atari Lynx. The first color hand-held it might have been, but its small library of games (under 100 official titles) and general mishandling by Atari itself earned it little more than a walk-on role in gaming history for most people. As such, the homebrew and indie scene for the Lynx is pretty thin compared to its contemporaries (the Game Boy a
OnlyFans didn't mention 'sex workers' on Twitter until they started leaving
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Mashable / 11h
OnlyFans put out a tweet on Saturday that embodies the phrase "too little, too late." The tweet directly addresses "sex workers," and uses the hashtag #SexWorkIsWork, while offering no solutions for a new anti-sexually explicit content policy it has rolled out that makes existing on the platform in a way of the creators' choosing impossible. But sure, #SexWorkIsWork! Sex workers have been posting
Now extended: Get a 25% bonus when transferring Citi points to LifeMiles
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Avianca’s LifeMiles program is great for booking Star Alliance award flights operated by carriers such as United Airlines, Lufthansa and more at low rates. Even better, it frequently offers bonuses when transferring from flexible points programs, allowing you to stretch your rewards even further. If
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Save on Marriott award stays all around the world through Marriott PointSavers
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. If you’ve been saving up Marriott Bonvoy points for a trip, you may be surprised when you go to book your stay. Unlike programs that use dynamic award pricing, Marriott’s award chart doesn’t let award pricing adapt downward when cash rates dip exceptionally low. Instead, awards are priced at off-peak, standard and peak levels, with a
How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 12h
Bluetooth is great for wirelessly connecting peripherals such as mice, keyboards, controllers, headsets, and more to your Windows 11. Here’s how to turn it on and make your first connection. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Pixel 5 Is Dead, Long Live the Pixel 5a
35How-To Geek / 12h
We hailed the Google Pixel 5 as a nearly perfect smartphone when it launched around ten months ago. It’s beautiful, it’s sleek, it lasts forever on a charge, and oh … it’s discontinued. Today, Google confirmed it stopped making both the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G. They’ve been replaced. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Fortnite adds new Item Shop category with emotes for Imposters mode
SlashGear / 12h
Epic recently released its own Imposters mode that improves upon a fan-created version previously available to creative players. The mode is strikingly similar to last year’s hit game Among Us, but with some notable differences, including the lack of a simple way to chat with others. That’s where special emotes come in. Imposters is, to put it bluntly, a clone … Continue reading
Very annoyed FDA begs people to stop taking horse drugs to treat COVID
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200+Mashable / 12h
The FDA is fed up. The nation's pharmaceutical regulator is clearly irked by the dangerous promotion of the drug ivermectin — used to address parasitic worms in animals and sometimes humans — to treat or prevent the respiratory disease COVID. On Saturday, the agency tweeted : "You are not a horse. You are not a cow. Seriously, y'all. Stop it." Tweet may have been deleted In Mississippi, for examp
OnlyFans clarifies new policy: No sex, no 'extreme' genitals. But sure, boobs are fine!
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77Mashable / 12h
OnlyFans definitely cares deeply about its sex worker creators. As long as they follow some arbitrary new rules. The platform — made popular and successful by sex workers— inspired outrage and disbelief Thursday when it announced that it would ban sexually explicit content . It released details in a revised acceptable use policy on Friday, which will go into effect on Oct. 1. The guidelines prohi
