Ouch: Spirit Airlines’ Operational Meltdown Continues
Spirit Airlines Hundreds•
500+One Mile at a Time / 46min
American Airlines is having a rough few days operationally , but that pales in comparison to what’s going on at Spirit Airlines. I don’t remember the last time we’ve seen a major airline in the United States break down to quite this level without a specific cause. Spirit Airlines’ unbelievable cancelations & delays The past several days, Spirit Airlines has had an operational meltdown on a comple
Humanity launches ‘slow your aging’ app in the UK and raises $2.5M more from health investors
92TechCrunch / 2h
More than one smartphone app startup has tried to convince you that by using their app you will miraculously stave off the ravages of age and flab. All I need to do is flip open my phone and real off a few: Gyroscope, MyFitnessPal, Welltory, ActivityTracker, SleepCycle. The list goes on. You name it, there’s a health app for it. But today you get to download and kick the tires on a new app that i
BookMyShow expands to allow users to book tickets to UAE cinemas and local attractions
Gulf Bookmyshow UAE•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Find all your favourite cinemas and events in one place
I Miss My Pikachu Nintendo 64
Gizmodo / 9min
Like most kids at the turn of the century, my two sisters and I were obsessed with Pokémon. We had the GameBoy games, the VHS tapes, binders bursting at the seams with trading cards— you name it. And when we finally got our first video game console in 2000 (after years of begging our mom), it was Pokémon-themed too:… Read more...
What to consider when choosing a web hosting company
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
The right web host can take your website to the next level
Free Fire OB29 update patch notes: New characters and weapons
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Free Fire OB29 update full patch notes are out which show that the game will get new characters, Sensei Tig pet, a weapon, 4th-anniversary date, and more.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 15min
From our stacks: Plates 1-10 of “ Fantaisies Oceanographiques” par E. H. Raskin. Paris: F. Dumas, 1926.
Researchers study the mouse brain to learn about the memory center
SlashGear / 18min
Some people have better memories than others, able to recall also the facts and figures with ease. Researchers have been conducting investigations using mouse brains to try and learn more about how the visual cortex stores and remembers individual images. The team found that the brain’s memory center is needed to recognize image sequences, but not single sites. Mice used … Continue reading
Want to try out Windows 365? Forget it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
Microsoft forced to suspend Windows 365 trial after servers overloaded.
What Is SQLite and Why Is It So Popular?
How-To Geek / 24min
SQLite is a relational database that’s compatible with SQL. Unlike other SQL-based systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, SQLite doesn’t use a client-server architecture. The whole program is contained in a C library, which gets embedded into applications. The database becomes an integral part of the program, eliminating resource-intensive standalone processes. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Duct Taped Passenger Speaks After New Video Emerges From His Flight
View from the Wing / 26min
By now much of the world has seen video of the Frontier Airlines Philadelphia - Miami passenger duct taped to his seat after reportedly spilling a cocktail on himself, taking off his shirt, touching up flight attendants and getting into a fight. The flight attendants who used the duct tape were suspended. There's new video that's emerged of the passenger screaming for help as the plane lands, and
For Marvel, Star Wars and Star Trek, animation is now the boldest new frontier
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
What If...?, Lower Decks and Star Wars: Visions have the potential to push the boundaries of TV’s biggest franchises
First look: The new seaplane service between New York and Boston on Tailwind Air
Tailwind Boston Manhattan•
The Points Guy / 26min
Tailwind Air launched its long-awaited seaplane service between Boston and New York City on Tuesday, closing the door on a nearly decade-long quest to bring the downtown-to-midtown service to the cities’ respective shorelines. Tailwind was the first airline to launch seaplane service between the two cities in modern times, after Cape Air pulled back on plans that it had set in February 2020 , whi
Struggling to Recruit, Police Turn to Targeted Ads
Wired / 27min
The pandemic and the George Floyd protests have made recruiters’ jobs tougher. Now they’re tapping the behavioral profiling power of social media.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Already Sucks
65Wired / 27min
It's not even here yet, but Facebook’s ambitions alone reveal an alarming lack of imagination and a less alarming love of tech buzzwords.
Facebook and academics row over data access
BBC News - Technology / 30min
The social network accuses researchers of putting people's privacy at risk.
Here’s How Windows 11’s Teams Chat App Works
How-To Geek / 31min
Windows 11’s taskbar now includes a built-in chat feature that lets you communicate and collaborate through Microsoft Teams. Here’s how it works as of its initial release in Insider Preview builds of Windows 11. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
All the best dating sites for geeks and nerds looking to make a connection
Mashable / 32min
Mashable's readers (and writers) are known for being obsessive about the things we love. You may say we kind of geek out about things. Okay, fine, we are geeks. We're not bothered by this, because geeks are awesome. Dating as a geek requires combing through normies and too much dating through the same group of locals. This is where dating sites can help. Why should you consider subscribing to a d
Report looks at the most and least expensive EVs to charge in the UK
Charge Tesla UK•
SlashGear / 39min
Just like combustion engine vehicles, not all-electric vehicles are created equal. Some electric vehicles have larger batteries, and some are capable of driving further than others on the same amount of electricity. With the variance in battery size and technology, not all-electric vehicles will cost the same to charge and operate. Uswitch has published a report in the UK called … Continue readin
Google wants to make sure you never forget a password again
Google Identity One Sign•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Upgraded "Sign in with Google" capabilities make signing into third-party sites a breeze.
Nearly all businesses are expecting to face a cyberattack this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Businesses are mostly wary of man-in-the-middle attacks, ransomware, phishing, fileless attacks, and botnets.
Battlefield 2042 technical playtests take place next week - but can your PC handle it?
Battlefield 2042 Next Week•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
EA DICE has revealed dates for Battlefield 2042's first technical playtest as well as the PC specifications needed to take part.
You can now preorder a PS5 at Smyths – but only in-store
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Toy retailer Smyths is letting UK customers pre-order PS5 consoles if they do so in-store.
The best dating sites for introverts, wallflowers, and shy people
Mashable / 54min
Online dating is pretty much the best thing that ever happened to introverts. Now, you can scan for a potential mate without ever leaving the comfort zone that is your home. Of course, you'll eventually need to get up and go on a date. But hey, it's better than trying to find a single cutie at the bar or approaching a random person in a cafe. SEE ALSO: The most popular dating sites in the UK, jus
Bird will slow your e-scooter down in high-pedestrian areas like schools
Mashable / 54min
Riding a Bird e-scooter through a busy pedestrian area? You could be automatically slowed down. On Wednesday, Bird announced the launch of its new Community Safety Zones, geofenced areas of high-pedestrian activity clearly marked in the app's map. If you're travelling through these zones on a Bird scooter, your maximum speed will be automatically reduced to 8 miles per hour (13 kilometres per hou
JLab Go Air Pop wireless earphones are available for preorder
SlashGear / 1h
JLab has announced the launch of its latest true wireless earbuds called the Go Air Pop. The earbuds are designed using some of the best technology from existing JLab products, including the JBuds Air Sport, and were refined using feedback from consumers. Go Air promises up to 32 hours or more battery life per charge, dual connectivity options, and is … Continue reading
Decoding United’s revenue, award and upgrade fare classes
The Points Guy / 1h
We know United’s classes of service as business or first, premium economy and coach. But reservations systems don’t label bookings in the same way at all — instead, those same cabins are J, O and Y, and a wide variety of other letter designators as well. Take the Polaris cabin below. Everyone booked there gets to select whichever seat they wish, even though 1A might be flying on a ticket booked i
Protect Your Internet Privacy With These Top VPN Deals
Futurism / 1h
A virtual private network (VPN) helps protect your privacy by routing all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to a remote server. However, each VPN has its own tools and features to protect you, so you should choose the service that best meets your needs. For a limited time, take your pick from these ten VPN deals, now 30% off with code ANNUAL30. FastestVPN: Lifetime Subscriptio
Vudu and FandangoNow merge into a single streaming service
FandangoNow Vudu Roku•
Engadget / 1h
Fandango has revealed Vudu's fate more than a year after it purchased the streaming platform from Walmart. No, Vudu isn't going away. In fact, it's merging with its parent company's own streaming service, FandangoNow, to form a single platform that'll take on Vudu's name. Fandango told TechCrunch that it decided to retain Vudu's branding, because it has a following that's significantly larger tha
The Morning After: Is this the end of the selfie camera notch?
Engadget / 1h
When will see the end of the notch or the hole-punch camera? The fight continues to make in-screen smartphone cameras a viable option. Last year's ZTE Axon 20 5G was the first phone to attempt the hidden selfie camera, but it struggled with image quality. It’s a predictable issue: The camera has to face out through the screen, affected by whatever the pixels are displaying. Oppo has announced its
You can now have your media show once on WhatsApp before disappearing
WhatsApp View Once•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows you to send a photo or video to only be viewed once.
Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card Review (2021)
21One Mile at a Time / 1h
A majority of businesses leave a lot of rewards on the table by not using the right credit card. In this post, I wanted to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card , which is in my opinion the single most compelling business credit card for everyday, non-bonused spending , without any caps on how many rewards you can earn. But there’s a trick to maximizing the rewards. Cha
Stark room: these are the inspiring winners of the Minimalist Photography Awards
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Minimalist Photography Awards 2021 has announced the winners of this year's competition – here are the winning shots and the stories behind them.
NASA has identified the most likely location to find mantle on the surface of the moon
SlashGear / 1h
Early in the development of the moon, it was covered in an ocean of magma that covered its entire surface. Over time, that magma cooled and solidified with more dense material sinking to form the mantle layer, with the less dense material floating to the top forming the crust. The moon has been subjected to intense bombardment by asteroids and … Continue reading
If you’ve never heard of Lake Nona, you’re not alone but this ‘smart city’ near Orlando bets you’ll visit soon
The Points Guy / 1h
If the Orlando planned community of Celebration is often likened to something straight out of “The Truman Show” for its borderline creepy perfectionism, then a new hotel opening soon in yet another master-planned Orlando community is promising to bring something more Jetsons-esque to mind. The Lake Nona Wave Hotel , set to open in late fall 2021 in the self-proclaimed “smart city” of Lake Nona, i
Apple Store update makes it easier to buy its products online
Apple Online Store•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple has made several tweaks to its website interface to help shoppers.
This New Way to Train AI Could Curb Online Harassment
Wired / 1h
Misogyny on the internet too often slips through the filters of content moderators. A new method hopes to inject more nuance into the process.
How to Build a Solar Oven
Wired / 1h
Cook a variety of simple foods—or just heat up last night's pizza—using our environment's most accessible heating element.
Scientists Could One Day Float an Aerial Robot Above Venus
Wired / 1h
Researchers recently tested whether a balloon-borne sensor could listen for venusquakes to learn about the planet's makeup.
Suma Brands raises $150M to acquire more third-party brands for its Amazon roll-up play
Suma Brands Amazon•
TechCrunch / 1h
Amazon has become a lynchpin in the e-commerce machine over the years in part because it’s a site we consumers can visit to buy just about anything we want — sold either by Amazon or its 5 million+ third-party merchants — and easily get it delivered to our homes. But the system is not completely efficient, and today, one of the startups looking to build more economies of scale is announcing some
What Is a VPN Kill Switch, and Do You Need One?
How-To Geek / 1h
Shopping for a VPN provider can be tricky, so narrowing down your must-have features can help. One of the most important features for anyone concerned about browsing privacy is a VPN kill switch. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Looking for work? Here’s how to write a résumé that an AI will love.
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Through job-matching platforms and AI-powered games and interviews, companies are relying more and more on artificial intelligence to streamline the hiring process. But some job seekers feel frustrated and misunderstood by these technologies. Malika Devaux is a student at the HOPE Program , a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that provides job training. Devaux is looking for a job, and we asked her to com
WhatsApp 'view once' brings disappearing photos and videos
WhatsApp View Once•
28BBC News - Technology / 1h
The "view once" feature lets users open an image one time only before it is deleted forever.
LG’s latest InstaView fridges help save energy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
LG’s InstaView refrigerator lineup now has a larger glass panel to help you see more of what’s inside without opening the door – here’s why that’s a good thing
Lamborghini Aventador with Liberty Walk GT EVO body kit is limited to 20 examples
SlashGear / 1h
Italian supercar maker Lamborghini recently debuted Aventador Ultimae, a fitting sendoff to Lambo’s iconic V12 supercar. On the other side of the globe, Japanese tuning house Liberty Walk has announced the last ever body kit for the outgoing Aventador called the Silhouette Works GT-EVO. Liberty Walk has come up with a collection of quirky dresses for the Aventador, but the … Continue reading
Solin Naturals set to launch hemp smokes in South Africa and the UK
Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Chinese hackers are reportedly now deploying malware on targets in Russia
HP Group Russia PT Time•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
APT31 is growing both its arsenal and reach, warn security researchers.
MP Maria Miller wants AI 'nudifying' tool banned
84BBC News - Technology / 1h
A website that allows people to undress a photograph in seconds is gaining lots of users.
What you need to know about New York City’s new vaccine proof
New York City Vaccine•
21MIT Technology Review / 1h
New York City will be the first city in the US to require proof of vaccination to enter a variety of indoor places, the city’s mayor announced yesterday. Mayor Bill de Blasio told a press conference that, starting September 13, the city will start requiring proof of vaccination at indoor venues like bars, restaurants, and gyms. The so-called Key to NYC Pass (which, rather confusingly, is a progra
Sexual assault survivors can get trauma support...through Bumble
Mashable / 1h
In a rare move for the dating app industry, Bumble is partnering with remote trauma support site Bloom to offer complimentary services to users. Bloom provides free online courses by and for survivors of sexual assault and harassment on mental health topics such as creating boundaries and managing anxiety. Chayn , a nonprofit based in the UK, created the project as part of its mission to provide
This venerable security vulnerability has exposed millions of routers to attack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
At least 20 different devices are affected, new research claims.
This cheap SIM only deal offers 100GB of data for only £14 a month
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Looking for new SIM only deals? Now is the perfect time to make the purchase with plenty of brilliant options available.
BMW i4 M50 EV becomes the official MotoE safety car
BMW I4 M50 Safety Car•
SlashGear / 2h
When a vehicle or rider is involved in an accident on the racetrack, a safety car comes out in just about every racing series. The purpose of the safety car is to slow racing vehicles down until officials can clear whatever the accident is on track. Traditionally, safety cars are powerful and fast SUVs or sports cars because the field … Continue reading
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 finally gets a launch date
Xiaomi Mix 4 August•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is expected to be announced along with a couple of devices including the new Mi Pad 5.
This Windows 10 antivirus update will automatically block potentially unwanted apps
Microsoft Windows 10•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Windows 10 is going to block potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) by default, starting 'early August'.
T-Mobile to shut Sprint's LTE network by June 30, 2022
Sprint LTE Network 2022•
Engadget / 2h
T-Mobile has finally confirmed when it will shut down Sprint's LTE network as part of its assimilation of the carrier it acquired in April of last year. It told Light Reading that it will shutter the service by June 30, 2022. Since completing the $26 billion merger, T-Mobile has been busy using Sprint's spectrum to expand the rollout of its 5G network . But, the transition hasn't been completely
Steam Deck’s popularity could be getting more gamers to try Linux
Proton Steam Linux•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It seems likely that this might be down to the Steam Deck, but there could be another reason: Windows 11.
ByteDance rival Kuaishou is shutting down controversial app Zynn
Rival Kuaishou App Zynn•
32TechCrunch / 2h
Kuaishou Technology, a Chinese firm perceived as a ByteDance rival by many, said on Wednesday it will shut down its controversial short video app Zynn later this month. The app was only available in the U.S. The firm, which last month said it had amassed 1 billion monthly active users , didn’t offer an explanation for why it was shutting down the app, which was mired in controversy ever since it
Dell XPS 13 OLED Review: The Best Looking Laptop You (Probably) Shouldn't Buy
How-To Geek / 2h
Last year Dell released a nearly perfect laptop. The XPS 13 (2020) is sleek, super portable, great to type on, and has wonderful battery life. One of our complaints? No OLED option. I’ve been working on a $1,599 OLED Dell XPS 13 for a couple of months, and it is beautiful. At the cost of battery life. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
T-Mobile will eliminate the Sprint LTE network next summer
Sprint LTE Network 2022•
SlashGear / 2h
T-Mobile and Sprint merged last year after finally gaining approval to do so. As customers of Sprint know, T-Mobile has been pushing new SIM cards to get people off some of the older Sprint networks and onto the newer T-Mobile networks. T-Mobile has now confirmed that it intends to shut down the Sprint LTE network next summer. T-Mobile has given … Continue reading
Naspers leads $11M investment in South African insurtech Naked
Naspers SA Naked NF•
TechCrunch / 2h
South African insurtech platform Naked has raised $11 million in a Naspers-led round. Existing investors, Yellowwoods and Hollard, also participated in the funding round. This comes barely two weeks after Naspers, via its early-stage tech investment vehicle Naspers Foundry, invested in another South African insurtech platform Ctrl in its $2.3 million Series B round. Naked’s latest investment is a
Autonomous cargo drone startup Elroy Air lands $40M Series A
Elroy Air VTOL Cargo•
44TechCrunch / 2h
Elroy Air has raised a $40 million Series A, including financing from Lockheed Martin’s venture capital arm, to ramp up the build, testing and validation of its inaugural autonomous cargo drone. The funding round saw participation from Marlinspike Capital and Prosperity7, as well as existing investors Catapult Ventures, DiamondStream Partners, Side X Side Management, Shield Capital Partners and P
Product-led revenue startup Correlated launches with $8.3M seed
Correlated Launches Seed•
37TechCrunch / 2h
Correlated on Wednesday announced it raised $8.3 million in seed funding to launch its product-led growth platform for sales teams. NextView Ventures led the round and was joined by Harrison Metal, Apollo Projects, Attentive co-founders Brian Long and Andrew Jones, Cockroach Labs co-founder Ben Darnell and Atrium’s Pete Kazanjy. The round includes funding raised last year and more recent follow-o
Dubai-based buy now, pay later platform tabby raises $50M at $300M valuation
Tabby MENA STV $50M•
41TechCrunch / 2h
These past few years have seen the emergence of buy now, pay later services worldwide, with leading players raising buttloads of cash to serve an insatiable young adult population who don’t fancy credit cards or paying interest. In what seems to be a consolidation of some sorts, fintech juggernaut Square acquired Australian buy now, pay later giant Afterpay in a mouthwatering $29 billion deal thi
NASA investigates a nearby young star that likely resembles a young sun
SlashGear / 2h
NASA researchers have taken a closer look at a star “near” our solar system that is believed to resemble the Sun when it was young. The investigation aims to help scientists gain a better understanding of what our Sun might have been like when it was a young star and how it could’ve shaped the atmosphere and development of life … Continue reading
Enjoy these top-rated fitness training apps on sale
Mashable / 3h
It’s safe to say we all could use a mental health boost after the last year-plus, and a lot of people are turning to exercise to help. These top-rated fitness training apps are all on sale for a limited time with the code ANNUAL30 . You can work out your body and mind, no matter your budget. iBodyFit Premium Diet and Workout Plan: Lifetime Subscription A subscription to iBodyFit gives you an all-
Halo comes to your car with Master Chief as navigator
Halo Master Chief Waze•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Microsoft has partnered with Google to bring a variety of Halo-themed features to navigation app Waze.
Double your data with these O2 Samsung S20 FE, iPhone 12 mini and 11 deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
These iPhone and Samsung phone deals are offering double data but only for a few more days.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 specs leak ahead of Unpacked event – and they're very promising
Samsung Galaxy Buds•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Even more details of the Samsung Galaxy Buds have been leaked.
Thor 4 set photos tease first look at Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A bunch of Thor 4 on set images have given us our first look at the Christian Bale's villain – and he looks comic book accurate.
Alienware m15 R5 and R6 gaming laptops launched in India
Dell Alienware M15•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Dell has launched the Alienware m15 R5 and R6 gaming laptops in India that come with 11th generation Intel Core processors for the R6, or AMD Ryzen R7-5800 H-Series Mobile Processors for the R5 and with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs.
Pokémon Go adds Gen 8, but some users are too angry to play the game
Pokémon Arceus Nintendo•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A U-turn from Niantic has Pokémon Go players up in arms, with the addition of Gen 8 Pokémon still not enough to assuage some users.
Oppo may have mastered the under-display camera, so could we see this in the Find X4?
Oppo Screen Camera•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Oppo claims that its new under-display camera tech can take much better photos and remain much more hidden.
Your iPhone may one day have a disappearing notch
Apple iPhone Notch•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Your next iPhone may have a notch that moves, if this Apple patent is correct.
Facebook disables accounts of NYU team looking into political ad targeting
Facebook NYU Political•
Engadget / 3h
Before the US election last year, a team of researchers from New York University's engineering school launched a project to gather more data on political ads. In particular, the team wanted to know how political advertisers choose the demographic their ads target and don't target. Shortly after the project called the NYU Ad Observatory went live, however, Facebook notified the researchers that th
TerraMaster D5 Thunderbolt 3 Review – Decent DAS with a few flaws
SlashGear / 3h
We’ve covered a lot of Network-Attached Storage or NAS products here at SlashGear, especially as the data storage needs of people get more complicated even at home. These NAS devices can sometimes even function as your personal cloud services, which can be accessed both locally and remotely. For some people, however, the simplicity and straightforwardness of Direct-Attached Storage or DAS … Conti
Business blunders (and how to avoid them)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Errors will be made. Happy Cog’s Greg Storey and Greg Hoy run through their biggest mess-ups, so you can learn from their mistakes.
German Man Fined After Nazi-Era Tank Discovered in Garage
Gizmodo / 3h
An 84-year-old man in Germany has been hit with heavy fines after a Nazi-era tank and other weapons from World War II were discovered in his garage, according to a report from Germany’s DPA news agency . The tank and assorted weapons were uncovered after a tipster told authorities there might be art stolen during World… Read more...
PSVR 2 specs sound ‘even better’ than what’s been leaked
Sony PlayStation VR•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
PSVR 2 specs are still up in the air, but they could be better than we first thought.
Hubspot challenges Wix and Weebly with CRM-focused website builder
CMS Hub Starter CHS•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
HubSpot boasts that its new tool includes marketing, sales, content management, operations, and customer service offerings.
Apple redesigns its online store, makes it more like the iOS app
Apple Online Store•
Mashable / 4h
Late on Tuesday, Apple's website went down for a brief period of time, prompting speculation that the company might launch new products. Not this time, though — when the site went back up, it had a new "Store" tab on the top left side. As MacRumors pointed out , Apple's website had a "Store" tab some years ago, but it was removed in a redesign. Now, however, the Store tab leads to a thoroughly re
BritBox: the one-stop streaming service for British TV in Australia
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
BBC and ITV have a joint streaming service for the best of British programming that's now available in Australia.
Podcast: Beating the AI hiring machines
MIT Technology Review / 4h
When it comes to hiring, it’s increasingly becoming an AI’s world, we’re just working in it. In this, the final episode of Season 2 of our AI podcast In Machines We Trust, and the conclusion of our series on AI and hiring, we take a look at how AI-based systems are increasingly playing gatekeeper in the hiring process—screening out applicants by the millions, based on little more than what they s
Apple restores the dedicated 'Store' tab to its website
Apple Online Store•
Engadget / 5h
After going down briefly earlier today, Apple's website has returned with a new design that reintroduces a " Store " tab not unlike the one it removed nearly six years ago, MacRumors has reported. That leads to a dedicated buying section where customers can select from its product lineup, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. With the new tweaks, you'll no longer need to visit ea
WhiteHat Jr founder departs a year after selling to Byju’s
WhiteHat Jr Bajaj Mukker•
30TechCrunch / 5h
Karan Bajaj, the founder and chief executive of WhiteHat Jr, is leaving the firm a year after selling the startup for $300 million to Indian edtech giant Byju’s. In an email to employees on Wednesday, Bajaj and Byju’s founder and chief executive Byju Raveendran said the departure follows a “mutually decided” decision made at the time of acquisition of WhiteHat Jr. Chatter about Bajaj leaving the
Amazon Faces Wider Fight Over Labor Practices
28NYT > Technology / 5h
A second union vote may be held at an Alabama warehouse, and new tactics by the Teamsters and other groups aim to pressure Amazon across the country.
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Ola electric scooter to launch on August 15
Ola Scooter India August•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Ola's CEO has revealed the launch date of the upcoming electric scooter and has said that the price , specs, and availability details will be announced at the launch
Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: what's the difference?
Google Pixel 6 Pro•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google has revealed lots of details about the Pixel 6 range, so we have a good idea of how the two phones differ.
Simple Energy begins work on a million-unit capacity factory
Simple Energy Million•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Simple Energy will set up a production plant spanning 2 lac sq ft by investing Rs 350 crores with a capacity of one million units annually.
England vs India live streaming: How to watch 1st Test 2021 cricket in India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
India will take on England in the first match of the five test matches. Here is how to watch all the matches live from India as well as outside of India.
Nissan's Leaf S is now the cheapest EV in the US at $27,400
2022 Nissan Leaf EV•
Engadget / 6h
Nissan has unveiled its 2022 Leaf with more standard features and a lower base price tag that makes it the cheapest EV in the US, the company announced . The most basic model, the Leaf S with a 40 kWh battery, now costs $27,400 or $28,375 including the destination charge — or $20,875 if you qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. That means it's less than the $29,900 Mini SE and can go farther
Vietnamese on-demand e-commerce platform Loship raises $12M at a valuation of $100M
Vietnamese Loship One-Hour•
91TechCrunch / 7h
Loship , the Vietnamese on-demand e-commerce platform that started as a reviews app, announced today it has raised $12 million in pre-Series C funding, bringing its valuation to $100 million. The round was co-led by BAce Capital, an Ant Group-backed venture firm, and the direct investment unit of Sun Hung Kai & Co Limited. Founded in 2017, Loship offered one-hour deliveries for a large range of p
Brazilian digital auto marketplace InstaCarro revs up with $23M in funding
Brazilian InstaCarro•
47TechCrunch / 7h
InstaCarro , a digital marketplace that connects used car sellers to dealers in Brazil, has raised $23 million in a Series B round of funding. Notably, U.S.-based firms co-led the investment, including J Ventures, FJ Labs and Rise Capital. Spain’s All Iron Ventures and Big Sur also participated in the financing, among others. With the latest round, São Paulo-based InstaCarro has now raised more t
TicWatch E3 launched in India: price in India, specs, and availability
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The TicWatch E3 smartwatch is powered by Snapdragon Wear 4100 and comes with a 1.3-inch LCD display with a bunch of smart, health, and fitness-related features.
Improve your productivity with this free Python course
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming course is free on Udemy with the code AUG2020FREE . You hear a lot of talk about the benefits of learning to code, but what are the specifics? Take Python, for example. What can you do with an understanding of Python? Well, you could automate tasks on your computer by writing simple Python programs, programmatically generate and update
Kickstart your career with these exam prep courses for IT certifications
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The 2021 CompTIA, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Google Certification Exam Bundle is on sale for £21.55 as of Aug. 4, saving you 93% on list price. If you’ve ever wanted to jump into a tech career, start now. With this IT Exam Test Prep Bundle , you can begin your journey toward becoming an in-demand tech guru one certification at a time. It’s filled with more than 8,000 questions and answers f
Kickstart a new career with this crash course in all things Adobe
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The 2021 Complete Learn Adobe Training Certification Bundle is on sale for £43.09 as of Aug. 4, saving you 97% on list price. With the 2021 Complete Learn Adobe Training Bundle , you can master Adobe programs in just 11 courses. You'll start with a course on After Effects, where you'll learn how to improve videos with professional motion graphics and stunning video effects. Then, you'll mo
Google leak gave us a glimpse of its upcoming Nest cameras and doorbells
Google Nest Cameras•
Engadget / 8h
Perhaps Google has started preparing for the launch of its upcoming Nest camera products, which is why they showed up on the company's store for a very brief period. While the listings are no longer available as of this writing, The Verge was able to catch a glimpse before they disappeared. Apparently, the tech giant will launch a battery-powered Nest camera good for indoors and outdoors, another
Spotify Plus to offer low-cost perks with ads
SlashGear / 8h
It seems that Internet services are starting to adjust their subscription plans to cater to more users without actually changing their premium prices. YouTube, for example, is testing a cheaper YouTube Premium Lite that removes only ads but keeps all other restrictions in place. On the other hand, Spotify seems to be coming from the opposite direction and is testing … Continue reading
1More introduces Omthing range of audio accessories in India
1More Omthing AirFree•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
In an already crowded market, Omthing has launched three new audio accessories in India. These products will be available to purchase via Flipkart exclusively
Can’t find the elusive PS5 in NZ? Hurry and grab it from TheMarket
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The PS5 Digital Edition has just been restocked at TheMarket.
Snapdragon Wear 5100 details spotted in Qualcomm code
Snapdragon Wear 5100•
SlashGear / 8h
It seems that Wear OS market players are finally starting to come together to push the smartwatch market as a more coherent force. Google’s Wear OS 3 release might force smartwatch makers to finally upgrade their hardware to meet the software’s requirements, while component makers like Qualcomm and Samsung are stepping up their game to meet that upcoming demand. While … Continue reading
Li Auto: China Tesla rival plans Hong Kong secondary listing
57BBC News - Technology / 9h
The move comes as Chinese firms listed in the US face increasing scrutiny by Beijing and Washington.
Oppo's latest under-screen camera may finally be capable of good photos
Oppo Screen Camera•
Engadget / 9h
Until recently, there was only one smartphone on the market equipped with an under-screen camera: last year's ZTE Axon 20 5G . Other players such as Vivo , Oppo and Xiaomi had also been testing this futuristic tech, but given the subpar image quality back then, it's no wonder that phone makers largely stuck with punch-hole cameras for selfies. Despite much criticism of its first under-screen came
OPPO Under-Screen Camera promises to fix the full-screen phone problem
SlashGear / 9h
ZTE just released its second-gen under-display camera (UDC) in the ZTE Axon 30 5G, but the jury’s still out on whether it is indeed a worthy upgrade. In the meantime, however, it might be getting some competition. Samsung, for example, is expected to debut its own UDC implementation next week in the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Today, however, OPPO is … Continue reading
Xiaomi beat Samsung in Europe for the first time
SlashGear / 10h
The past 18 months have thrown the smartphone market royalty into disarray. It was no surprise that Huawei was dethroned from its coveted spot but getting booted out of the world’s Top 5 was still painful. Samsung barely maintains a lead in the global market after a decrease in shipments, while Apple remains stable against all odds. Amidst this reshuffling, … Continue reading
8 great songs from video games that aren't instrumentals
8 Songs Video Games•
70Mashable / 10h
Sound is incredibly important in video games, both for conveying information and influencing the player's mood. Video game history is packed with memorable tunes, from Tetris ' rearrangement of Russian folk song "Korobeiniki," to the iconic Super Mario Bros. theme , to Untitled Goose Game 's innovative use of Debussy’s "Préludes." Yet while instrumental tracks are by far the most common, some of
Google sign-in on third-party websites will soon be easier
SlashGear / 10h
Google has long offered something other than password managers to safeguard online accounts with its single sign-on (SSO) services. Users don’t even have to create and keep their own credentials when signing up or signing into services that support these “Sign in with Google” APIs. The process for using that, however, hasn’t exactly been seamless, but Google is now polishing … Continue reading
Hackers ditch FIFA 21 secrets online after failed extortion attempt
FIFA 21 Code Online•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The hackers behind the EA data breach have leaked all of the data they stole after they were unable to find a buyer.
The State Department and 3 other US agencies earn a D for cybersecurity
Senate Federal Agencies•
29Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Cybersecurity at eight federal agencies is so poor that four of them earned grades of D, three got Cs, and only one received a B in a report issued Tuesday by a US Senate Committee. “It is clear that the data entrusted to these eight key agencies remains at risk,” the 47-page report stated. “As hackers, both state-sponsored and otherwise, become increasingly sophis
Tokyo 2020: TikTok becomes the unofficial behind-the-scenes Olympic channel
500+BBC News - Technology / 11h
The short-form video platform is giving fans unprecedented insight into the athletes' experience.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 prices for India sound more promising
SlashGear / 11h
It’s just a week away, but it seems that the rather positive image that Galaxy Z Fold 3 rumors have been painting may have hit a snag. Yes, the third-gen foldable phone and tablet in one might still have some of the newest technologies and innovations that the phone maker has to offer, but it might also come with a … Continue reading
Google accidentally leaked its next Nest security cameras and doorbell
SlashGear / 12h
Google has once again leaked its up upcoming products via some images that briefly appeared in the Google Store. Once the apparent leak was noticed, Google removed the images from its online shop, but not before visitors managed to get screenshots of the upcoming hardware. While new Nest security camera products are anticipated, none have been announced at this time. … Continue reading
How to create a privacy zone on Strava
Mashable / 12h
Strava has a solution for users with privacy concerns. Strava is a fitness tracking app that incorporates social media features. It allows you to record a wide variety of activities from running to windsurfing and share your activities with your followers. Depending on your privacy settings , your workout route is shared on to everyone, to your followers, or kept private. Unfortunately, if you ma
Citizen Launches a $20 Service You Can Call to Call the Cops
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Citizen, the self-proclaimed crime-fighting app, has launched a new premium service that, for $20 a month, lets you do something you can already do for free. Read more...
Google Pixel 6 Pro price might rival the iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Google Pixel 6 Pro•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Google Pixel 6 Pro may get a premium pricetag as a flagship device to rival the iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S21.
American Airlines adds TikTok to free inflight entertainment
American AA TikTok•
33Mashable / 12h
TikTokkers rejoice. American Airlines wants you to enjoy your favorite app at 30,000 feet. The airline announced Tuesday that TikTok is now a part of its free inflight entertainment. Passengers now get 30 minutes of free TikTok access on all American Airlines single-aisle planes equipped with Viasat WiFi. While the airline's library of movies, shows, and online learning classes are also free, bro
Best Buy's Insignia TVs will soon get more vibrant picture thanks to 'quantum dot' filters
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Amazon and Best Buy have announced a new series of Fire TV Edition screens that pack quantum dot filters for just $599.
How Did Palpatine Survive After Return of the Jedi?
500+Gizmodo / 12h
The dead speak ! On the official Star Wars website in fact! In a new blog post on the site today, Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani explained “The Contingency”—the canon name for exactly how Emperor Palpatine died, came back to life, and returned to power in Star Wars. A plan that was, according to the site,… Read more...
[Roundup] Air France Discounted Promo Awards Return To North America
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
