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A bad solar storm could cause an “Internet apocalypse”
4KArs Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Even if the power comes back after the next big solar storm, the internet may not. (credit: Jean Claude Moschetti | REA | REDUX) Scientists have known for decades that an extreme solar storm , or coronal mass ejection , could damage electrical grids and potentially cause prolonged blackouts . The repercussions would be felt everywhere from global supply chains and transportation to Inte
Dave Grohl finally shared the stage with his 11-year-old drummer nemesis
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2KMashable / 4h
Something magical happened on Thursday night. A beautiful, heartwarming relationship that sparked during the worst days of the pandemic so far led to a real-life meet-up and an epic performance in front of thousands of people. Yup, Dave Grohl finally played with Nandi Bushell . It started in mid-August of 2020, as a pandemic-weary, pre-vaccine world looked anxiously toward the end of summer and t
Computer Scientists Find a Key Research Algorithm's Limits
3KWired / 8h
The most widely used technique for optimizing values of a math function turns out to be a fundamentally difficult computational problem.
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Startup Raises $100 Million to Store Energy in Giant Hanging Bricks
Futurism / 10min
Another Brick in the Wall A renewable energy startup has secured a massive amount of funding for a bold plan: Store and create clean energy by dropping bricks from really, really high up . Energy Vault, a Switzerland- and California-based company, has secured $100 million in series C funding for the bold vision, according to PV Magazine . The company now plans to use the money to help deploy thei
Death Stranding Director’s Cut might actually convince me to play: here's why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
The Death Stranding Director’s Cut trailer sold me on the game – and no, it wasn’t for the Metal Gear Solid missions.
Top Apple analyst predicts iPhone 13 will have satellite communications features
Mashable / 14min
Ming-Chi Kuo has some new thoughts to share about what's coming with Apple's iPhone 13. The TF International Securities analyst who has a long and active history of calling out Apple's updates before they're public said in a new investor note that he expects the next iPhone to feature a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communications mode ( via 9to5Mac ). Just send your calls or texts to outer spa
What is a foreign transaction fee?
The Points Guy / 17min
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. There’s very little that we dislike more here at TPG than unnecessary fees — including foreign transaction fees. You may have noticed that when you use some credit cards abroad ( or on a website not hosted in the U.S. ), an additional fee gets tacked on to each purchase. Want to learn more about credit cards? Sign up for TPG’s newsle
Clubhouse adds spatial audio support, but there’s one big limitation
SlashGear / 56min
The audio-based social media platform Clubhouse has announced new spatial audio support, providing users with a more immersive environment where participants hear others around them in a realistic way. The new feature is a welcomed addition that will work with just about any pair of headphones you own, but there’s one major limitation. Clubhouse is the ‘social audio app,’ one … Continue reading
Amex Platinum Card Comparison: Personal Vs. Business
One Mile at a Time / 59min
The way I view it, both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express are fantastic cards, especially for the perks that they offer. I often get questions about which card is better (aside from the obvious fact that one is a personal card and one is a business card). For many people, I think both cards can be part of a good Amex card strategy , whi
This Electric Cargo Ship Will Set Sail---without a Crew
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How-To Geek / 1h
Soon, we’ll live in a world where our cargo makes its way from coast to coast on an autonomous ship. At least that’s Yara International’s plan. The Norway-based company’s crewless electric cargo ship, the Yara Birkeland, will set sail on its maiden voyage before the year’s end. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Connect a Mouse and Keyboard to Your Xbox
How-To Geek / 1h
Want to connect a mouse and keyboard to your Xbox so you can play games, use apps, and navigate the dashboard? Not all games are supported, and not all Bluetooth keyboards will work. Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Save 10-15% At Hyatt With Chase Offers (Targeted)
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
With Chase Offers you can save money for purchases with select retailers . These promotions are targeted, and you’ll see different bonuses on different card accounts. There’s a great new offer for anyone who is planning a Hyatt stay in the next several weeks. We’ve seen this promotion several times before, though it has been a few months. Save 10-15% at Hyatt with Chase Offers There’s a new Chase
Hurricane Ida Is Hitting Louisiana Amid a Covid-19 Surge. It's a Nightmare in the Making
53Gizmodo / 1h
Hurricane Ida has officially made landfall in Louisiana . There’s never a good time for one of the worst storms to ever strike the state to make landfall, but now is a particularly nightmarish moment. Read more...
Uber Still Extending Elite Status
View from the Wing / 1h
The odd thing is that Uber hasn't told me they've extended my status. It's a great opportunity to capture loyalty with members but the program doesn't bother to communicate. Which is just another sign that Uber has largely given up and is almost indifferent to its loyalty program. They know they have good customers they want to keep, but they've consistently devalued the elite program which was o
Closing the gap: My plan to qualify for Delta Diamond status this year
The Points Guy / 1h
As discussed in previous articles, I’m a Delta Platinum Medallion member. Most of my flights this year have been on Delta or its SkyTeam partners, and various promotions like the 2020 Medallion Qualifying Mile (MQM) rollover , Status Accelerator and bonus MQM earning on Delta cobranded credit cards helped me earn Platinum by the beginning of July . Now with just over four months left in 2021, I a
OnePlus Buds vs OnePlus Buds Pro: is it worth buying the high-end earbuds?
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Not sure which of OnePlus’ true wireless earbuds to buy? We’ll break down the differences between the OnePlus Buds and OnePlus Buds Pro.
GoPro HERO 10 Black leak teases big performance and resolution boost
SlashGear / 2h
The anticipated GoPro Hero 10 Black action camera has leaked ahead of its official launch, giving the public a look at its upgraded design and alleged specs. The new model, assuming the leak is accurate, features a design that is very similar to its current Hero 9 Black counterpart, but the company is reportedly adding substantial camera performance improvements. The … Continue reading
Amazon's 2nd-gen Echo Buds are on sale for $90
Engadget / 2h
Amazon might have made your choice of true wireless earbuds a little easier. The internet retailer is running a sale on the second-generation Echo Buds that lowers the price to $90 for the standard version, and $105 for the model with a wireless charging case. That makes them less expensive than many no-frills earbuds, let alone ones with comparable features like active noise cancellation. Buy Ec
If you want Windows 11 update, you may have to buy a new PC
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Mashable / 2h
As Windows 11 is set to release later in 2021, Microsoft is starting to hint that PC users may have to pony up for a new computer if they want to easily keep Windows up-to-date. According to The Verge , Microsoft previously told the outlet that while there were hardware requirements for Windows 11, it would not block users from installing the operating system on any PC that could handle it. Howev
Al Roker has a message for people worried about him covering Hurricane Ida
100+Mashable / 2h
Famed reporter and weather forecaster Al Roker is down in Louisiana doing his job as Hurricane Ida approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. And hey, guess what? He'd like you to keep your ageist concerns about that to yourself. A clip — really, multiple clips — of Roker reporting from the shores of Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain went viral on Sunday as people from all over voiced concern for the 67-year-o
Luxury in Greece’s next coastal hot spot: The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
28The Points Guy / 2h
♪ Mamma Mia, here we go again … ♪ As a kid, I listened to all 18 songs from the “Mamma Mia” soundtrack on repeat in the back of my aunt’s Toyota Sienna on every road trip. I would stare out the window, wistfully dreaming about visiting Greece one day. You can only imagine my exhilaration when “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” came out 10 years later during my junior year of college — a feel-good reun
18 airline liveries that will catch any AvGeek’s eye
200+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Airlines use their aircraft liveries as a major part of their branding efforts. But sometimes airlines will roll out special liveries for reasons including spotlighting cities they serve, promoting a movie or highlighting a dream destination. Below we take a look at 18 amazing airline liveries. For more TPG news deli
How to Clear “Watch Later” on YouTube
How-To Geek / 2h
With so many videos to watch on YouTube, it’s easy to get your “Watch Later” list cluttered. Luckily, with a few clicks (or taps), you can clear this list in your account. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Disney's Imagineering Team Is Working on Walking Animatronics
How-To Geek / 2h
When you hear the word “animatronic,” you likely think of the antiquated robots scattered across Disneyland, like those in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Now, Disney’s Imagineering team is working to bring next-gen animatronics to life. Oh, did I mention they can walk around? Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Clubhouse adds spatial audio to create more immersive audio chats (updated)
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Engadget / 2h
Clubhouse revolves around drop-in audio chatrooms, so wouldn't it make sense if they sounded more like rooms? They will now, if you have the right hardware. The company is rolling out spatial audio support to the Clubhouse app for iOS, giving you and participants a more "lifelike" conversation. You might remember who's speaking based on where their voice is coming from, not just what they sound l
Perfect 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 could be yours
SlashGear / 2h
When it comes to muscle cars in the 1970s, few were more highly desired than the Ford Mustang Boss 429. It was the most potent Mustang in its day, and they are incredibly valuable, particularly when perfectly restored and all original. When it comes original and perfectly restored examples, this 1970 Boss 429 is about as good as it gets. … Continue reading
Netflix's Cowboy Bebop is showing anime adaptations how it's really done
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Cowboy Bebop live-action remake surprised the internet with some genuinely brilliant looking screenshots.
How to watch US Open 2021 and live stream tennis free online from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It's over to the US Open at Flushing Meadows to watch Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka go for glory in the final grand slam of 2021.
How to Air Dry Fresh Flowers to Decorate With
Lifehacker / 3h
Fresh flowers—whether picked directly from your yard or garden, or coming via a professional bouquet or arrangement—have a relatively short shelf life. No matter how clean you keep the water, or how many of those little packets from the florist that you add to the vase, part of the novelty is knowing that they won’t… Read more...
How to Increase FPS in Games on a Laptop
How-To Geek / 3h
Maintaining a high rate of frames per second (FPS) will keep your competitive edge in gaming. If you’re using a laptop and seeing some lag in your games, there are a few steps laptop-specific you can take to help you increase FPS. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Rumor hints the next iPhone might boast satellite communication
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100+Engadget / 3h
You might not have to wait too long for an iPhone with satellite communication built-in. According to 9to5Mac , well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the next iPhone (possibly called iPhone 13) will include support for low-Earth-orbit satellite calls and messages. You could get in touch on a remote camping trip without any cell service, and without buying a separate satellite communicator. The i
SpaceX launches its 23rd Commercial Resupply Services mission
SlashGear / 3h
NASA has confirmed the successful launch of a SpaceX Dragon resupply spacecraft that is heading to the ISS. The spacecraft launched Sunday, August 29, at 3:14 AM EDT. The Dragon spacecraft was pushed into orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a launch happening at Kennedy Space Center from Launch Complex 39A. The launch marks the 23rd Commercial Resupply … Continue reading
Clubhouse is adding spatial audio effects to make users feel like they’re really in the room
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50TechCrunch / 3h
It’s been a busy summer for Clubhouse. The hit social audio app rolled out new messaging features and an Android app over the last few months and now the company is turning its attention to enhancing its core audio experience. Clubhouse announced Sunday that its rooms will now be infused with spatial audio to give the app’s listeners a richer sense of hanging out live with a group of other people
China Roundup: Beijing takes aim at algorithm, Xiaomi automates electric cars
27TechCrunch / 3h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China roundup , a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. The biggest news of the week again comes from Beijing’s ongoing effort to dampen the influence of the country’s tech giants. Regulators are now going after the exploitative use of algorithm-powered user recommendations. We also
PDF issues cause delay in Blue Origin's lawsuit against U.S., SpaceX
32Mashable / 3h
America's next trip to the moon may suddenly be delayed bit thanks to...PDFs? A U.S. federal judge has granted the Department of Justice a week-long extension in its lawsuit with Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin. The reason? Large PDF files . The Amazon founder's space company sued the U.S. government over a lucrative $2.9 billion moon lander project contract that NASA awarded to a competito
Luke Skywalker's Mandalorian Cameo Was Guided by Our Star Wars Memories
51Gizmodo / 3h
You’ve probably watched Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian by now (or read our post about the coolest things we learned from it ), but there’s always more story to tell. Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker cameo in the finale of The Mandalorian season two wasn’t just a surprise, it was a triumph after a whole lot of… Read more...
heaveninawildflower : Decorated title page and botanical illustrations taken from ‘Gleanings of Nature’ by Robert Mudie...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
heaveninawildflower : Decorated title page and botanical illustrations taken from ‘Gleanings of Nature’ by Robert Mudie. Published 1838 by W.S. Orr. Fisher - University of Toronto archive.org
Ram Trucks makes changes to 2022 pickups as the chip shortage continues
SlashGear / 4h
Automakers all around the world have been hit very hard by the microchip shortage. Some automakers have built vehicles missing critical components that can’t be produced because of the chip shortage in hopes they can simply be added down the road making the vehicles ready to sell. A new report has surfaced the claims Ram Trucks has decided to make … Continue reading
Move fast and break Facebook: A bull case for antitrust enforcement
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46TechCrunch / 4h
Daniel Liss Contributor Daniel Liss is the founder and CEO of Dispo , the digital disposable camera social network. More posts by this contributor Today’s real story: The Facebook monopoly This is the second post in a series on the Facebook monopoly. The first post explored how the U.S. Federal Trade Commission should define the Facebook monopoly. I am inspired by Cloudflare’s recent post explain
From skyscraper cocktails to a Rolls Royce chauffeur: 7 ways to upgrade your London vacation
The Points Guy / 4h
Big Ben. Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park. You’ll find these on all your standard guides to London — they are landmarks any first-time visitor should have one their list. But if you want to avoid the crowds and the most touristy activities, how can you enjoy a little more comfort and luxury on your visit? Hopefully, you’ve managed to upgrade your flight into the U.K. using your points and miles . Onc
There’s One Thing CEO Doug Parker Wishes He Could Change About American Airlines
View from the Wing / 4h
At this past week's Crew News employee forum with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, a pilot asked if there was one thing Parker could change tomorrow about the airline, just getting it done so it's different, what would it be? Continue reading ...
How to Set Up Samsung Pay on a Samsung Galaxy Watch
How-To Geek / 4h
Samsung Galaxy smartwatches, unsurprisingly, come pre-loaded with several Samsung apps. One such example is Samsung Pay. Even if you don’t use Samsung Pay on your phone, it’s a great app to set up on your watch to make mobile payments. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite drops to all-time low price of $71 in one-day sale
26Engadget / 4h
Now might be a good time to buy an e-reader for school — or that end-of-summer vacation. Amazon has cut the price of the ad-supported 8GB Kindle Paperwhite to an all-time low of $71 in a one-day-only sale, well below the official $130 sticker. That's lower than what we saw just two weeks earlier , and makes it an easy choice compared to the base Kindle (which isn't discounted as we write this). Y
Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall as a Dangerous Category 4 Storm
100+Gizmodo / 4h
The worst has come to bear with Hurricane Ida . The storm has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 beast and is in the process of making landfall on Grand Isle, Louisiana. Read more...
Magnets in wearables and smartphones could interfere with pacemakers
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SlashGear / 4h
The FDA has published a new report that recommends patients with implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators keep smartphones and watches at least six inches away from the implanted devices. The FDA its study after reports of smartphones and watches interfering with implanted medical hardware. The investigation was affiliated with the Center for Devices and Radiological Health
New art exhibit at Philadelphia Intl. Airport is memorial for mercy and justice
The Points Guy / 5h
Philadelphia is open for business and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is doing its part to give a warm welcome to arriving passengers and anyone just passing through. This weekend, PHL became the second U.S. airport to receive flights carrying U.S. citizens and Afghan refugees fleeing Afghanistan. Earlier in the week, the airport debuted its newest temporary art exhibition, “ Fans of Hom
Xbox Series X could dominate this holiday season, as Microsoft’s gamble pays off
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60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X is ending the year in an extremely strong position, while PS5 suddenly looks underprepared.
How to Clean Your Discolored Vent Covers With Hydrogen Peroxide
Lifehacker / 5h
There’s a difference between something being dirty and discolored—and plastic vent covers can be both. While many homes feature vent covers made of metal, plastic is also relatively common. And one of the downsides of white plastic vent covers is that they yellow over time, ending up discolored. Read more...
How to Propose a New Time for a Microsoft Outlook Event
How-To Geek / 5h
Have you ever received an event invitation that you wanted to attend but had a conflict at that time? If you’re an Outlook user, you can propose a new time for that meeting, appointment, or conference call. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Hyundai teases Hydrogen Wave reveal for September 7
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SlashGear / 5h
Hyundai Motor Group has announced that it will reveal its vision for something it calls the Hydrogen Wave global forum. The reveal of Hydrogen Wave will happen on September 7 on YouTube. Hydrogen Wave is a global virtual forum Hyundai says represents its plans for a new “wave” of hydrogen-based products and technologies. Perhaps the most interesting bit of the … Continue reading
Company Wants to Make Deepfake Advertising Clones of Your Face
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300+Futurism / 5h
Cash for Clones Are you looking to make some cash? Are you not worried about the dark implications of AI and its potential uses with your likeness? Good news: There’s a company that wants to pay you to deepfake your face for commercial purposes. Hour One is a Tel Aviv-based startup that uses real people’s likenesses to create AI-generated “characters” for marketing and educational videos, accordi
Apple launches an iPhone 12 repair program for handsets with sound issues
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you've been having issues with the iPhone 12 or the iPhone 12 Pro, Apple is offering you a solution.
Sony's revised PS5 model has a smaller, lighter heatsink
Sony PlayStation 5•
100+Engadget / 5h
Sony recently introduced an oddly lighter revision of the PlayStation 5 , and it's now clear just why the console is that much easier to carry. YouTube creator Austin Evans has posted a teardown that shows the revised PS5 Digital Edition (that is, the no-disc model) is using a smaller, likely lower-cost heatsink. While this shaves a whopping 0.66lbs off the weight, it also raises the overall temp
You can currently buy points at a 100% bonus — but should you?
100+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest promotions. The travel industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. Last year, thousands of aircraft were parked due to low passenger loads , while hotel occupancy in the U.S. and abroad plunged to historic levels . While the recovery has started, airlines and hotel groups are still scrambling to find new income
At Wits End Over Bad Passenger Behavior, American’s CEO Declares “The Customer Is Not Always Right!”
View from the Wing / 6h
Doug Parker says that American Airlines has been investigating 1 in every 300,000 passengers for an airline ban - about two people per day that they "have to decide if they can ever fly American Airlines or not." That's a five-fold increase. Chief Operating Officer David Seymour shared the plan for what's next: getting government to crack down on airport alcohol sales. Continue reading ...
Ford’s Maverick pickup wasn’t named after its classic car
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SlashGear / 6h
To some people, the name Ford Maverick conjures up images of a small car that debuted in 1969 as a 1970 model. The Ford Maverick of that era was designed to battle the growing popularity of imported vehicles and was available in a two-door or four-door body style. In some versions, the car could be considered a muscle car, but … Continue reading
Tesla Bot Explained: Do You Need a Household Robot?
41How-To Geek / 6h
Elon Musk wowed us by unexpectedly announcing the Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot that does your grocery shopping and may actually be for sale to the public eventually. We have robots already, but a humanoid one may have its niche. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Japanese bullet trains will soon have special high-speed video conferencing pods
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Central Japan Railway Company will substitute smoking-friendly zones for carriages dedicated to work.
Nothing Can Eat Australia’s Cane Toads—So They Eat Each Other
Wired / 7h
The species' relentless invasion of the continent has taken a turn towards cannibalism.
6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked
300+Wired / 7h
You are your own biggest weakness, but changing just a few of your behaviors can reduce the chances that your online accounts get breached.
The DC Extended Universe movies, ranked – including The Suicide Squad
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
From Batman Vs Superman to The Suicide Squad, which of the DC Comics movies is best?
The 10 Best Board Games You Can Play in a Half Hour or Less
How-To Geek / 7h
Board games are fantastic, no doubt about it. But what if you don’t have a lot of time to play a long game of Monopoly or you want to play multiple games in one night? That’s where having games with a short thirty-minute playtime or less is a godsend. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Change the Size of the Touch Keyboard on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 7h
If you often use the Touch Keyboard feature on Windows 11, you may be delighted to learn that you can make it bigger or smaller depending on your needs. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Set Boundaries With a Friend Who Treats You Like Their Therapist
Lifehacker / 7h
One of the perks of friendship is having someone to confide in, share your news with (both good and bad), and turn to for support. But sometimes, if may feel as though a friend thinks of you not only as their pal, but as their therapist as well—constantly turning to you to listen to their problems, and, in some cases,… Read more...
Sweet Spot Sunday: Fly to Morocco in business class for just 44,000 Etihad miles
The Points Guy / 7h
Sweet Spot Sunday is a weekly series highlighting the best-value award redemptions across loyalty programs. Etihad Guest is a loyalty program that often flies under the radar for U.S.-based travelers. However, it offers a number of hidden gems, such as American Airlines flights at pre-devaluation levels . Plus, the program is a transfer partner of multiple transferrable currencies, including Amer
Researchers say putting masks on instruments reduces COVID risk
SlashGear / 7h
Putting a mask on certain instruments can effectively reduce the spread of COVID-19 similar to wearing a face mask, according to a new study from the University of Colorado at Boulder. The researchers focused on three different possible ways to mitigate COVID-19 spread when playing brass, woodwind, and reed instruments, including putting masks on them. The scientists behind this new … Continue re
A new coalition for “Open Cap Table” presents an opportunity for equity transparency
42TechCrunch / 7h
Yifat Aran Contributor Dr. Yifat Aran is a visiting scholar at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, and an Assistant Professor in Haifa University Faculty of Law. She earned her JSD from Stanford Law School where her dissertation focused on equity-based compensation in Silicon Valley startups. More posts by this contributor The SEC should do more to make startup equity compensation trans
Diversifying startups and VC power corridors
26TechCrunch / 7h
Jennifer Fan Contributor Jennifer Fan is an assistant professor of law and director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law. Startups have a seemingly intractable problem: a lack of diversity. Despite research showing that diverse founding teams have a higher rate of return than white founding teams , one characteristic of startups remains relatively unchan
Which Credit Card Should You Buy Points With?
45One Mile at a Time / 7h
I frequently write about promotions for purchasing airline miles and hotel points, as this can represent an excellent value. While I generally don’t recommend buying points without a particular use in mind, in some cases you can get outsized value, particularly for aspirational redemptions (whether that’s a five star hotel or first class flight). Buying miles for Cathay Pacific first class redemp
From our stacks: Illustration by Jean Goodwin, from Research - Design in Nature . Field Museum of Natural History, Scho...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
From our stacks: Illustration by Jean Goodwin, from Research - Design in Nature . Field Museum of Natural History, School of the Art Institute. Chicago 1924-25. Chicago: John Gilbert Wilkins, 1926. Printed by Field Museum Press.
Your 18-year-old wants a credit card — which one should they get?
24The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new 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. Before they reach adulthood, you can add your kids as authorized users to cards that you already have to help them build credit. But when they turn 18, it’s a different story. New to The Poi
The Airline Business Travel Problem Is Real And Deep
View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...
Build Your Own Internet Of Things With 98% Off These Arduino Training Classes
Futurism / 8h
The future of everything is do-it-yourself, from neat little time-saving projects to the autonomous vehicles of the future . And underlying all this futuristic tech will be modest little technology like the Arduino board. The Ultimate Arduino Coding Power Course Bundle will help you master the technology underlying the future, from first principles to bigger concepts. The bundle is listed at $2,6
The history of digital money
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin was split into two parts several years ago. So what has happened since?
Nvidia RTX 4000 ‘Lovelace’ GPUs could turn up earlier than expected in 2022
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
In theory these next-gen graphics cards will be made at TSMC on 5nm, as a previous rumor indicated.
Netflix makes Manifest return official: Everything we know
SlashGear / 9h
After weeks of waiting, Manifest fans have received the news they’d hoped for: Netflix has acquired the series and will bring it back for a fourth season. The company plans to make the next season the show’s last, but promises a sizeable number of episodes and a proper conclusion to the recently canceled NBC series. NBC canceled Manifest earlier this … Continue reading
How to Save Money on Your Digital Subscriptions
28Wired / 9h
You don't have to be tied down to multiple costly services month after month.
American Airlines’ New York To Delhi Route: Upgraded To 777-300ER
4KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
In April American Airlines announced its newest ultra long haul service, set to launch between New York and Delhi as of October. The airline seems to be quite optimistic about this route — in June, American increased frequencies in the market to daily year-round, and now the airline has upgraded the plane on the route from a 777-200ER to a 777-300ER, at least for the first several months of servi
GoPro Hero 10 Black leak reveals upgraded camera and specs
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We've got some new information on the GoPro Hero 10 Black from a reliable source, and it could launch next month.
How to take amazing pet and dog photos with your phone (according to the pros)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Looking to snap some superior dog photos? We asked professional photographers for their secrets to capturing your elusive pets.
Apple Watch Series 7 – Everything you should know
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SlashGear / 10h
Apple has followed the regime of releasing a new smartwatch every year since 2015. In fact, the Cupertino giant released two smartwatches last year. This gives us reason enough to believe the successor to Apple Watch Series 6 is just around the corner. Based on the trickling leaks about the next hot wearable, times are looking exciting in the coming … Continue reading
MotoGP Britain live stream: how to watch 2021 British Grand Prix online from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Here's how to get a MotoGP live stream of the British Grand Prix no matter where you are, as championship leader Fabio Quartararo hopes for better luck on his return to Silverstone.
What We're Watching: 'Murder, Mystery, and Makeup' is for True Crime Lovers
100+How-To Geek / 11h
If you’ve ever watched true crime shows, you know they can sometimes be dry, with a lackluster host who only delivers facts, never opinions. That’s what makes Bailey Sarian’s YouTube series Murder, Mystery, & Makeup so different; she’s a fantastic storyteller and doesn’t shy away from giving her opinion. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Upgrade your home workout routine with exercise machines on sale
Mashable / 11h
The easiest way to get in a workout routine and stick with it? Make the workout come to you . With these 15 exercise machines and accessories on sale as of Aug. 29 for a limited time, you can save on the workout machine of your dreams. When you don't have to get yourself out the door and to the gym, it's a lot easier to stick to working out for even just 30 minutes per day . Bonus: When you spend
Build and code your own self-driving robot car at home with this kit
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TL;DR: Brush up on your coding skills with this Wheelson AI Self-Driving Car Kit , on sale for 10% off. As of Aug. 29, bring one home for only $107.99. Self-driving cars are (very gradually) transforming the way we live — creating safer and more efficient roads. Although we’re still not quite to the point where we can fully multi-task while our cars take us places, autopilot features offer a lot
Save 20% on a decorative home outlet extender with USB compatibility
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TL;DR: Bring a little spice to your outlets with this GlamSocket Decorative Multi-Outlet , on sale for 20% off. As of Aug. 29, grab one for only $27.99. The GlamSocket Decorative Multi-Outlet not only helps protect your electrical outlets, but also extends them so they can power up more gadgets. It even acts as a phone holder, so you can keep your phone in place as it charges. Plugging in this ex
Shop sustainably and keep your groceries organized with these reusable multi-purpose bags
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TL;DR: As of Aug. 29, you can make your grocery shopping more green and grab the Lotus Trolley Bags four-pack for only $37.99, a 36% savings. If you’re still grocery shopping using the store’s single-use plastic bags, what are you even doing? Not only do reusable bags offer an easy way to cut your carbon footprint, but they can also hold more groceries at once, making them much more convenient fo
Save 25% on this lightweight handheld vacuum that does it all
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TL;DR: Make your space spotless with the Orfeld V20 6-in-1 Cordless Vacuum for 25% off as of Aug. 29. That's a versatile clean for only $119.99. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to clean your house. In fact, you can clean practically any surface with one affordable gadget — the Orfeld V20 6-in-1 Cordless Vacuum — and it’ll only cost you $120. Suitable for hard floors, tile floors, wooden floors,
Three ways 5G is leading the fight against climate change
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Digital technology may be the most powerful, scalable tool the world has to tackle climate change, and 5G is at the forefront of this effort.
iOS 14.8 news, leaks and everything we know so far
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We weren't expecting an iOS 14.8 but it looks like this software is on the way. Here's what we know about it.
