Saturday, August 21, 2021

Technology News and More-Saturday Edition

Technology News and More



On Roblox, kids learn it’s hard to earn money making games


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100+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Roblox) Roblox has become a video game titan, in recent years dominating the world of kids’ gaming and earning $454 million in revenue last quarter alone. A new report argues that success is built on exploiting young game developers, many of them children, who are making content for the game. As a platform, Roblox provides gamers the tools to both create and play an almost unfath

Recap: 10 Opportunities To Buy Points


500+One Mile at a Time / 24min
We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many, this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we’re seeing many loyalty programs offer promotions when buying points, with several offers expiring soon. In this post I wanted to provide a recap of that, since it can be tough to keep track of the var

Astronomers Capture Most High-Resolution Images of Deep Space Yet


100+Futurism / 27min
Deep Space Photography Researchers have captured the most detailed images of deep space yet using radio antennas. Astronomers working with a network of more than 70,000 radio telescopes known as the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) captured the images over the course of 10 years, according to Space.com . The images allow researchers to glimpse at space phenomena that they wouldn’t normally be able to


Jets vs Packers live stream: how to watch NFL 2021 preseason online from anywhere


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Best buds Robert Saleh and Matt LaFleur go head-to-head and here's how to get a New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers live stream and watch NFL preseason action online today.

allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From The Story of Serapina by Anne White and illustrated by Tony Palazzo. They’ve had ...


Music, Arts & Literature / 10min
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From The Story of Serapina by Anne White and illustrated by Tony Palazzo. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy

Google has already discontinued the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a with 5G


Engadget / 16min
Google just released the excellent and relatively inexpensive Pixel 5a , and the company has also already given us a look at the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro . So you could easily guess that the Pixel 5 is not long for this world, and you'd be right. According to a statement received by DigitalTrends , Google is done selling the Pixel 5 as well as the Pixel 4a 5G. “With our current forecasts,

Hubble snaps a brilliant image of a vivid spiral galaxy


Mashable / 16min
The last time astronauts visited the school bus-sized Hubble telescope in space, they installed a new, reliable camera. Twelve years later, this "workhouse" camera (Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3), is still capturing bright, vivid galaxies in the cosmos. On Friday, NASA shared a resplendent image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1385. You can see the galaxy's arms along the sides and bottom of the galaxy,

Star Wars: Visions looks totally different – and that’s why you should watch it


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 22min
Star Wars: Visions looks utterly brilliant, but can we expect more projects like it from Disney in the future?

How to Restart an Amazon Fire Tablet


How-To Geek / 26min
It’s not unusual for gadgets to occasionally act up. The same can be said for Amazon’s affordable Fire Tablets. Sometimes all you need to do is simply restart the device. We’ll show you how it works on a Fire tablet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

14 of the most scenic train rides on Earth


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200+The Points Guy / 28min
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information. It’s possible to enjoy spectacular views when traveling by air , especially during takeoff and landing. But there’s often not much to see when you’re cruising at 39,000 feet. That’s one reason why train travel has long been one of the most popular ways to see the world. It’s generally a more relaxed way of getting from one place to

American Airlines Filed 31 Mistake Fares On Tuesday. They Aren’t Honoring Any Of Them.


View from the Wing / 30min
American Airlines accidentally filed $0 fares in 31 different domestic markets on Tuesday. They caught it quickly, and didn't ticket the fares. Here's American's internal memo on how the fares are being handled. Continue reading ...

NASA shares a gorgeous Hubble image of galaxy NGC 1385


SlashGear / 41min
Everyone was unsure if the iconic Hubble Space Telescope would ever get back to work for a long time. Hubble experienced a hardware failure that prevented the space telescope from conducting scientific operations. The good news is that NASA was eventually able to sort the problem and get the telescope back up and running normally. Now that Hubble is again … Continue reading

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Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
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You Can Get LeVar Burton to Read Your Work on his Podcast


Lifehacker / 1h
Here at Lifehacker, we’ve made our stance on LeVar Burton and his podcast, LeVar Burton Reads , pretty clear: We are grateful for and appreciate them both. Back in 2019, former Lifehacker staff writer Nick Douglas selected the two-parter where LeVar reads “The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate” ( part 1 , part 2 ) as his… Read more...

Small TV vs PC monitor: what’s the best display technology?


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Small TVs and PC monitors are similar in scale but built to do very different jobs.

I upgraded my phone's camera with just a baby screwdriver and my fingernails


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Upgrading a Fairphone 3 certainly looks easy, but just how straightforward is it really?

Grimes Defends Elon Musk on TikTok While Wielding Knife, Petting Robot Dog


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Grimes’ Gripe Grimes wants you to know that she’s got Elon’s back — and she’ll make her point with a knife if she needs to. Canadian musician Claire Elise Bouche (aka Grimes) posted a TikTok on Friday defending her partner Elon Musk. The video is fairly on brand for the pop star. Set to a remixed “Pretty Young Twerkulator” by City Girls, it features her sitting in a chair petting a robot dog as A

Hitting the Books: How Tesla engineers solved the problem of exploding EV batteries


Engadget / 1h
Between CEO Elon Musk's often erratic antics, strident competition from existing industry titans, and a public that is still not fully sold on the idea of traveling via electrical charge, Tesla's road to prominence has not been a smooth one. But facing a federal investigation into its driver assist systems , is far from the biggest roadblock the company has navigated. As journalist Tim Higgins ex

The problem with PlayStation Now – and how to fix it


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PlayStation Now isn’t reaching the heights it should be, and Sony’s the one to blame.

Chevrolet Bolt recall has been expanded massively


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SlashGear / 1h
Chevrolet has been fighting negative publicity surrounding its Bolt electric vehicle. Multiple Bolt EVs have experienced fires due to problems with battery packs inside the vehicles. Earlier this week, we mentioned that some Bolt owners would get new batteries, but the battery replacements were only for vehicles produced during a specific window. Now, a report has surfaced that GM has … Continue

Mars rover sky watches, and spots a weird Martian moon


Mashable / 1h
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


Ryan Reynolds is furious at that 'Ted Lasso' snub and demanding biscuits


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Mashable / 1h
Sure, everyone loves Ted Lasso , the wholesome Jason Sudeikis-led comedy on Apple TV+. But Ryan Reynolds is also widely beloved. What happens when these two titanic crowd-pleasers butt heads? The most adorable threat you ever did see, obviously. Reynolds took to Twitter on Saturday morning with a letter penned "from the desk of RR McReynolds." The letter pointedly calls out a wisecrack in Lasso '

Best credit cards for college students


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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post that has been updated with the latest information. This page includes information about the Discover it® Student Cash Back that is not currently available on The Points Guy and may be out of date. Building credit as a college student is an essential leap to a life of financial responsibility and forming a solid relationship with the money (and plastic!) in

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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
lsleofskye : Erindi Private Game Reserve | donalboyd

“Doomsday Glacier” Melting Even Faster Due to Earth’s Core


400+Futurism / 2h
To Make Matters Worse The Thwaites Glacier ( aka the “Doomsday Glacier” ) is melting fast. That’s no surprise. It’s also melting particularly fast, in part, because of manmade climate change. That’s also no surprise. What is surprising is a new study published in Nature that revealed the Earth’s natural heat is also speeding up the glacial melt. In fact, researchers say the relatively thin crust

SpaceX commercial cargo launch set for August 28


SlashGear / 2h
NASA has confirmed the launch date for its next commercial cargo mission to the ISS. NASA says that SpaceX will send a Cargo Dragon spacecraft into orbit on Saturday, August 28 at 3:37 AM EDT. The launch will be the 23rd commercial resupply services mission to ISS that SpaceX has conducted. NASA invites the public to watch the launch remotely … Continue reading

A Complete Guide to Not Getting Hacked


Gizmodo / 2h
As safe as you might feel sitting at your laptop, happily typing and posting and scrolling, we all know the truth: the internet is actually a giant hellscape full of spies, criminals, ransomware, and all kinds of other dangerous shit. Read more...

New rumor points to two Apple hardware launch events in September


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Apple is reportedly considering launching all of its remaining 2021 products in a short space of time.

Sorry, Spider-Man: No Way Home isn't as secretive as MCU fans are making out


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Spider-Man: No Way Home continues to generate lots of rumors ahead of its trailer’s release – but comments on its supposed secrecy are over the top.

[Roundup] An Extra Inch Of Seat Width Matters More Than An Extra Inch Of Legroom


View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...

How to Change Your Discord Profile Picture


How-To Geek / 2h
If you’re a regular Discord user, you may want to personalize your profile by adding a custom profile picture. This image will represent you on Discord, appearing next to messages you send on the platform. Here’s how to change it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Best Tech Under $50


How-To Geek / 2h
Believe it or not, great tech doesn’t have to cost you more than $50. There’s so much awesome tech out there that can make your daily life easier, more enjoyable, more modern, or all of the above. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to get to Montreal using points and miles


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The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Canada’s borders are officially open again to vaccinated Americans for tourism and other nonessential purposes. So, if you’ve been considering a long-overdue trip to the nation’s second-largest city, Montreal , you may want to book your tickets now before award availability dries up. Montreal is a major travel hub with nonstop flight

Visiting NYC? What you need to know about proof of vaccination for indoor activities


The Points Guy / 2h
As the delta variant continues to spread in the U.S., more cities are following in Europe’s footsteps and testing out proof of vaccination mandates for certain activities — including New York City . This week, the Big Apple was the first city in the U.S. to establish a vaccination mandate — “Key to NYC” — for all indoor activities including indoor dining, indoor fitness and indoor entertainment.

Bizarre: Avis Allegedly Steals Car From Customer


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I don’t even know what to make of this, other than feeling bad for the customer… Avis car goes missing during rental Tarikh Campbell took to Twitter to share an absolutely bizarre experience he had with an Avis car rental. Essentially his car disappeared from outside of the home where he was staying in Teaneck, New Jersey. Everything pointed to the car being stolen, though in reality it seems lik

Recommended Reading: Apple's inside man with the leakers


Engadget / 2h
Apple’s double agent Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Motherboard Andrey Shumeyko, known as YRH04E and JVHResearch in online circles, spent years trading secrets in the leak and jailbreak community. He was also sharing what he found with Apple. As Motherboard explains , Shumeyko was collecting " personal information of people who sold stolen iPhone prototypes from China, Apple employees who leaked

HBO Max may be on its way to India


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WarnerMedia has hired an executive for the HBO Max team in India which is a strong hint that the company is looking to expand the HBO Max feature to India.

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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
russianfolklore : “The Frog Princess” by Alexander Maskaev.

How to use Facebook Dating


Mashable / 3h
Facebook Dating launched in 2019 and while not that many people are using it , it is a decent option — especially for those who don't want to download yet another dating app or make a profile from scratch. Here are all the details on how to set it up. How to find Facebook Dating Users access Facebook Dating through the Facebook app , which you probably already have on your phone. (You can only ge

Real football has a weird, fun soul that 'Madden NFL 22' just can't replicate


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Mashable / 3h
In October 2016, the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals played a football game . Was it good? Absolutely not. Did it matter? In the grand scheme of things, not particularly. But for one Sunday night, in the weeks leading up to a gut-wrenching presidential election, the NFL accidentally stumbled onto something magical to distract a divided nation for a few hours: A 6-6 tie. It was like both te

Scientists Develop the World’s First Carbon-Free Steel


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400+Futurism / 3h
First Fossil-Free Steel A Swedish company has created the world’s first carbon-free steel marking a big step forward in the fight against climate change. HYBRIT, a Swedish steel conglomerate, created the first ever “fossil-free” steel, according to a statement by SSAB , a steel company and one of the partners in HYBRIT. The steel was sold to Volvo as part of a test run. If successful, the car com


Savvy Saturday: Easiest way to get American Airlines Admirals Club airport lounge access (and share it, too)


The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: Some travel cards come with awkward benefits that are difficult to maximize. This article is part of a series that shows you unique, fun and unintended ways to use your credit card benefits. If you’ve got any questions or have an example of a creative way to maximize a credit card perk, tweet us at @thepointsguy, message us on Facebook or email us at info@thepointsguy.com . Visitin

Will Dune and Foundation give space opera its Lord of the Rings moment?


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Hollywood hasn't traditionally embraced classic sci-fi novels – but that could be about to change.

Hackers Stole Over $90M From Japan's Liquid Crypto Exchange


Wired / 3h
Plus: An Apple informant, a Census Bureau hack, and more of the week's top security news.

How to Improve Your Aim In PC Games


How-To Geek / 3h
Aiming is a huge part of FPS (first-person shooter) games, and learning how to aim and shoot effectively is necessary if you want to have a good time. Thankfully, you can easily improve your aim through a series of simple exercises. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Snag Three Free Orders of Wendy's Six-Piece Nuggets Between Now and the End of the Month


Lifehacker / 3h
Did your Hot Vax Summer pan out the way you thought it would? If not, Wendy’s is offering a consolation prize in the form of free chicken nuggets. (And yes, obviously they’ve dubbed it “Hot Nugg Summer.”) In addition to giving away crispy chunks of fried chicken meat, the fast food chain is offering several other… Read more...

NASA’s DART spacecraft moves closer to launch


SlashGear / 3h
NASA has been hard at work on multiple missions, and one of those missions is called DART. Earlier this month, the spacecraft was sitting in the middle of its cleanroom, having its solar arrays coiled into a pair of cylinders on each side of the spacecraft. As DART gets closer to launch, NASA is talking about some of the technology … Continue reading

How to live stream The Hundred finals day and watch both games free from anywhere


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Hundred's maiden champions set to be crowned at Lord's today. Discover how to watch a live stream of both men and women's 2021 finals - with free options explained in full.

Space footage shows fires intensely blowing up in Western U.S.


21Mashable / 4h
We want good fire , not bad fire. In the Western U.S., bad fire — infernos that destroy ancient fire-adapted trees ; create towering, smoke-filled thunderstorms ; and drive mass evacuations from rapidly moving flames — has often dominated the scene in recent years . Amid extreme dryness and heat, bad fire looms large in 2021. Footage from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellites

Hydrogen lobbyist quits, slams oil companies’ “false claims” about blue hydrogen


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A hydrogen filling station. (credit: Peter Gercke/picture alliance via Getty Images) The head of a hydrogen lobbying group has stepped down amid concerns that blue hydrogen made from natural gas would serve as a “lock-in” for fossil fuels. Oil and gas companies in recent years have been touting the purported advantages of hydrogen made from natural gas. Supporters admit that blue hydrogen is not

Capital One Spark Miles Business Card Review (2021)


79One Mile at a Time / 4h
There’s a lot of value to be had in getting the right business credit cards , as these cards can offer perks and rewards that you can leverage to get huge value, especially for travel. In many cases, the perks will more than justify the annual fee. In this post I wanted to take a close look at what I consider to be one of the most well-rounded business credit cards out there. Capital One Spark Mi

Ford brags on Bronco HOSS suspension system


SlashGear / 4h
The 2021 Woodward Dream Cruise is underway, and Ford is at the event as the main sponsor. Most years, the Ford Mustang is the center of attention at the Dream Cruise, and there is certainly no shortage of Mustang models this year. However, Ford is also using the event to brag about its new Bronco and Bronco Sport. One of … Continue reading

Sleepio Conquered My Insomnia Where Quick-Fix Gadgets Failed


34Wired / 4h
This six-week course employs cognitive behavioral therapy to improve the quality of your sleep.

A Plan to Slow the Creep of the Sahara—by Planting Gardens


47Wired / 4h
People along the desert’s border are building a kind of circular plot called a tolou keur to keep the soil fertile and to slow desertification.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs OnePlus 9 Pro: why spend more on your smartphone?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Compared to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the OnePlus 9 Pro makes a strong case for spending less on your next flagship phone.

The budget Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is now even cheaper


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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is now down to its lowest ever price just two months after release.

These New American Airlines Meals May Be On Board First Class Soon


View from the Wing / 4h
The airline has has said that we'll see hot meals on trays “gradually return” over “the next several months” and also that regional carriers are going to offer real food on flights over 900 miles, similar to when mainline flights receive meals. There's a photo going around from an internal American Airlines meal display of dishes under consideration. Continue reading ...

GM expands fire risk recall to cover all Chevy Bolts sold worldwide


GM Chevy Bolt Recall LG•
Engadget / 4h
Back in November 2020, GM recalled over 68,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs after five of the vehicles caught fire between 2017 and 2019. Now, the automaker has expanded the recall to cover all Bolt EVs and Bolt EUVs sold worldwide, starting from the first model up until the latest ones. This recall covers 73,000 additional vehicles, 60,000 of which are in the US, on top of the first batch of recalled Bolt

La política exterior de las compañías tecnológicas hacia Afganistán


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La caída de Kabul mostró que un puñado de ejecutivos, quienes no son funcionarios electos, tienen un papel clave en asuntos globales.

Studio Ghibli meets Zelda? Meet Apple Arcade’s next hit game, Baldo: The Guardian Owls


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A beautiful art style and top-tier gaming inspiration make Baldo a sure-fire hit.


Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Should you upgrade?


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SlashGear / 4h
The most anticipated foldable smartphone for the year is here, it is certain then you’ve begun contemplating whether to upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or not. The new foldable smartphone was predicted to be a significant change over the predecessor; to an extent, it must already be on your list. Then, should you upgrade to the new … Continue reading

'Ted Lasso' nails the needle drop in 'Rainbow'


22Mashable / 5h
Season 2 of Ted Lasso has been building up to this moment. Yes, I'm talking about the triumphant return of Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) to AFC Richmond. But I'm also talking about the show's use of "She's a Rainbow" by The Rolling Stones, which plays as Roy makes his mad dash back to Richmond's stadium. While Ted Lasso has a great soundtrack already, "She's a Rainbow" stands out as the perfect need

Now that machines can learn, can they unlearn?


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100+Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Andriy Onufriyenko | Getty Images) Companies of all kinds use machine learning to analyze people’s desires, dislikes, or faces. Some researchers are now asking a different question: How can we make machines forget? A nascent area of computer science dubbed machine unlearning seeks ways to induce selective amnesia in artificial intelligence software. The goal is to remove all trac

15 Best Weekend Deals on iPads, Fitness Trackers, and More


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Need a new laptop? Now is the time to buy. There’s also plenty of great sales on everything from photo frames to Apple’s latest iPad.

The best offensive playbooks in Madden NFL 22


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This offensive playbook guide will get your team in Madden NFL 22 scoring in no time

Save £20 on all EE phone deals with this code - iPhone 12, 11, Galaxy S21 and more


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Looking for an EE phone contract? This code saves you money across any iPhone deals and Samsung, Google and more.

5 Websites Every PC Gamer Should Bookmark


How-To Geek / 5h
Sure, there are lots of PC game stores online. But there’s more to PC gaming than buying games—unless you’re playing the metagame of accumulating games in Steam sales and never playing them. Here are five sites every PC gamer should know about that go beyond title shopping. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Peacock shares first trailer for original game show based on Frogger


SlashGear / 5h
NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service will soon be home to an original game show based on the classic Konami game Frogger. The show won’t hit Peacock until next month, but NBC has given users and subscribers their first look at the upcoming original, including the Frogger-themed obstacle courses and the many ways participants can get knocked out of the competition. The … Continue reading

Pixel 5a launch means the end of the road for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a with 5G


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Google says it's going to run down stocks of its older phones as it makes room for some newer ones.

Apple, let's start releasing iOS and macOS when they're ready


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
With delayed features once again confirmed for iOS, it could be time to be rid of the yearly release schedule.

Exclusive Sony Xperia 1 III deal: Get unlimited data and FREE Sony WH-1000XM3s


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Sony Xperia 1 III deals are now available and if you've been looking to make the purchase, this could be your best choice.

Halo Infinite’s next tech preview will focus on PvP modes, 343 Industries confirms


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343 Industries has confirmed that the next Halo Infinite technical preview will focus on PvP.

Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video: which streaming service is winning in 2021?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Which is better, Netflix or Amazon Prime Video? It partly depends on your needs, but for us, there is a clear answer.

Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch news, price, leaks and everything we know so far


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The release of the Fossil Gen 6 is nearing so we have detailed all the latest rumors and news of the smartwatch right here.

Flex your JavaScript experience on your résumé with this $25 Learn to Code bundle


Mashable / 7h
Nine coding courses for $25: The 2021 Learn to Code bundle (covering React, Redux, JavaScript, and more) is on sale as of Aug. 21, dropping each course in the bundle to under $3 each. Learning to code isn't reserved for people who spent summers at tech camp. Pretty much anyone can learn this highly coveted skill — in their free time. The 2021 Learn to Code bundle unpacks the crucial elements of m

Get 5 e-books on product design and user experience for under $5 each


Mashable / 7h
Save 88%: Get five e-books centered around product design for less than $5 each with this $19.99 bundle by O'Reilly Media Publishing. Crappy design can be a dealbreaker for business. This goes beyond just a clunky website: Products are usually intended to inspire something good in the people viewing them, but irresponsible design can conjure the opposite response. If you want to ensure your produ

Experience fall foliage in a new way with this 4K camera drone on sale for $89


Mashable / 7h
Save $110: The Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Drone is on sale for $89 as of Aug. 21 — a more than 50% dip from its original price of $199. We've all gushed over an aerial photograph of a beloved place, like a bird's eye view of a nostalgic vacation spot or a glimpse of your house on Google Maps. But the real nerding out comes when you take those cool shots yourself. Start your new hobby for less than

Get Google’s smallest smart speaker for just $35 for a limited time


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get the Google Nest Mini smart speaker on sale for $34.99, saving you $14.01 as of Aug. 21. If you’ve been interested in a smart speaker for your home but are overwhelmed by the number of options on the market these days, you’re not alone. It’s difficult to know what’s worth the money and what’s not. The second-generation Google Nest Mini Smart Speaker is well-reviewed and highly rated. Th

Save 15% on a set of luxury cooling gel pillows for a good night's sleep


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get two king-sized cooling gel pillows on sale for $58.99, saving you $10.01 as of Aug. 21. For hot sleepers, a great way to enhance your sleep each night is with a fluffy Beckham Hotel Collection Luxury Cooling Gel Pillow under your head. Made with plush gel fiber that provides head and neck support and chilling technology that helps regulate temperature for cooler nights, the Beckham Hot

The difference between a Chromebook and a laptop


Mashable / 7h
Choosing between a traditional laptop or a Chromebook? There are a few key differences you should know about, and which one is better basically depends on your individual needs . Read on to make an informed decision about what machine works best for you. What is a Chromebook? Let’s start with what a Chromebook actually is; a laptop equipped with the Google Chrome operating system. Chrome OS is bu


Chevy Can't Make Any More Electric Vehicles---For Now


How-To Geek / 7h
The global chip shortage saga continues! We’ve already seen the impacts of the shortage, affecting things like smartphones and GPUs with seemingly no end in sight. Now the delays are even impacting GM’s EVs, and the company is choosing to idle production soon. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Duolingo's New Family and Friends Plan Supports Six Users for One Low Price


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During its 2021 virtual conference, Duolingo announced a new Family or Friends plan that provides Duolingo Plus features for up to six users. For a yearly fee of just $120, the plan is significantly less expensive than a $13 per month (or $80 a year if paid annually) Duolingo Plus individual membership. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Citroën C5 AirCross PHEV review: good for your butt, and your petrol bill


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Huge amounts of room, supremely comfortable front seats, a smooth ride and plenty of storage.

Transfer Citi ThankYou Points To LifeMiles With 25% Bonus


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At the moment you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to one of my favorite Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. This promotion was initially set to expire on August 20, but the promotion has now been extended by a further week. Transfer Citi ThankYou points to LifeMiles with 25% bonus Between August 9 and August 27, 2021, you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring

My dream mirrorless camera runs on Android, so why isn't there a good one yet?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Almost a decade on from the Samsung Galaxy Camera, will we ever see an Android-powered mirrorless camera hit the mainstream?

Etihad Guest Selling Miles With 60% Bonus (1.25 Cents Each)


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Etihad Guest has just launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. Etihad Guest offering bonus on purchased miles Through Friday, August 27, 2021, Etihad Guest is offering a tiered bonus when you buy miles : Buy 4,000-20,000 miles, get a 30% bonus Buy 21,000-40,000 miles, get a 40% bonus Buy 41,000-100,000 miles, get a 60% bonus With Etihad Guest you can purchase up to 100,000 miles per cale

Wyndham Rewards Selling Points With 25% Discount


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Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. Historically the program hasn’t sold points often, but that’s a trend that has been reversed in recent months. Buy Wyndham points with 25% discount Through Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Wyndham Rewards is offering up to a 25% discount on purchased points : You can receive a 25% discount as long as you purchase at least 5,000 poi

Can a home air fryer rival KFC when it comes to fried chicken?


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Crying over the KFC stock shortages? Here’s how we made tasty (and healthier) fried chicken in an air fryer instead.
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Rising agility among SMEs: A new dawn for developers


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Now more than ever, SMEs require hybrid working, collaboration, accounting, compliance, and enterprise management tools that work together

OnePlus Nord 2: A perfectly good smartphone


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What do you really need from a smartphone? That, probably, is the question you should be asking when on a hunt for a budget smartphone. If you want the best phone, then you want all the things. But if you don't want to spend an unreasonable amount of money, you'll need to do a little soul searching. Do you want a good camera? Long battery life? Large, beautiful display? Fast performance? OnePlus'

California judge finds Prop 22 gig worker measure unconstitutional


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A California judge has ruled that Proposition 22 , the measure that allows companies like Uber and Lyft to keep classifying app-based drivers in the state as independent contractors, is unenforceable and unconstitutional. According to the San Francisco Chronicle , Alameda County Superior Court judge Frank Roesch found that Prop 22 illegally "limits the power of a future legislature to define app-

Stream securely with this SelectTV and KeepSolid VPN bundle


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TL;DR: The SelectTV and KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription Bundle is on sale for £71.98 as of Aug. 21, saving you 85% on list price. Cutting the cord with your broadband provider isn’t as easy as you think — especially when you’re used to watching TV in a traditional way. But this lifetime subscription bundle of SelectTV and KeepSolid VPN makes the transition a bit smoother. It offers

The best toasters for every budget


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The humble toaster is an essential part of any kitchen. Out of breakfast ideas ? Toast a bagel. Not sure what to have for lunch? Pop some bread in the toaster and all of your problems will disappear. We're not sure about using the toaster for your evening meal, but you do you. What's strange is that even though the toaster is a respected member of the kitchen team , the purchase process is often

India’s path to SaaS leadership is clear, but challenges remain


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Manav Garg Contributor Manav Garg is CEO and founder of Eka Software Solutions and is founding partner of SaaSboomi and Together Fund. Software as a service is one of the most important sectors in tech today. While its transformative potential was quite clear before the pandemic, the sudden pivot to distributed workforces caused interest in SaaS products to skyrocket as medium and large enterpris


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