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Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' series has a release date and a thrilling first look
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500+Mashable / 2h
Light the beacons! Gondor calls for aid! Or at least it might sometime next year, because Amazon's long-awaited Lord of the Rings series finally has a release date. The series, which was announced back in 2017 and began filming in February 2020, will arrive on Amazon Prime September 2, 2011. The premiere date reveal was accompanied by a first look at a still image from Amazon's Lord of the Rings,
SpaceX installed 29 Raptor engines on a Super Heavy rocket last night
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1KArs Technica / 13h
Image of 29 Raptor rocket engines installed on a Super Heavy booster. (credit: Elon Musk/Twitter) Sometimes it is difficult to write objectively about the rate at which SpaceX makes progress. The advancements we're seeing at the company's Starbase site in South Texas are unprecedented. Like, seriously unprecedented. On Sunday, SpaceX finished stacking what it is calling "Booster 4," the first of
What kind of laptop do you need for college work, really?
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
With laptops, you truly 'get what you pay for,' but that doesn't mean you should pay for stuff you don't really need.
Touring Trinity, the Birthplace of Nuclear Dread
NYT > Technology / 28min
A recent visit the site of the first atomic bomb explosion offered desert vistas, (mildly) radioactive pebbles and troubling reflections.
Mag Safe-like Realme MagDart wallet shown off in leaked renders
Realme MagDart RF MagSafe•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 38min
Realme will introduce the MagDart charging tech at an event in China later today. The company may also reveal multiple accessors to go along with the magnetic charger.
How to catch India vs Argentina women's hockey Olympics semi-finals live
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 38min
India's women's hockey team has scripted history by qualifying for the Olympic semi-finals for the first time with a stunning victory over Australia. Here's where to watch India's semi-final match against Argentina.
iD Mobile launches 5G offering for customers
5 AT&T Mauritius Verizon•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Pay Monthly, SIM Only and Pay As You Go iD Mobile customers can enjoy 5G speeds.
Galaxy S22 could come with a 50MP RGBW camera sensor
Samsung Galaxy S22•
SlashGear / 1h
The battle over the best smartphone for photography is far from over, especially with the Huawei P50 Pro once again tilting the tides in the embattled Chinese company’s favor. Smartphone cameras have gotten larger, more sophisticated, and sometimes a little bit insane, but some improvements don’t always come from upcoming or future technologies. Samsung’s phones have shown arguably positive perfo
AT&T finalizes spinoff of DirecTV into its own company
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Engadget / 1h
DirecTV is now its own company again after AT&T closed the deal with private equity firm TPG, which it first announced back in February. Under their agreement, TPG would own 30 percent of the spinoff, while the mobile giant will retain a 70 percent ownership. As its own company, DirecTV will no longer operate under AT&T and will own and run the AT&T TV and U-verse video services under a single br
Wuhan to Test Everyone for Covid-19 Again After 7 New Cases Detected
Gizmodo / 1h
At least seven new cases of covid-19 has been detected over the past two days in Wuhan, China prompting city officials to declare that everyone in the city will be tested for coronavirus . Again. Read more...
Shares slide after China brands online games 'electronic drugs'
26BBC News - Technology / 1h
In recent months Beijing has cracked down on China's technology and private education industries.
Google Pixel 6’s new Tensor chipset: 3 ways it may top Apple and Snapdragon silicon
Google Pixel 6 Tensor•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Google Pixel 6 has been unveiled with the Tensor chipset, Google's first silicon – so what can it do?
Galaxy Buds 2 pairing process gets an odd change
Samsung Galaxy Buds•
SlashGear / 1h
Bluetooth might be the standard way for accessories to wirelessly communicate with smartphones, but the technology hasn’t exactly been easy to use or even reliable all the time. In addition to connectivity issues, the pairing process between devices can sometimes be cumbersome and inconvenient, leading to the creation of technologies to ease that pain. Given that context, it’s a bit … Continue re
Canceled Nokia 400 Android feature phone appears in hands-on video
SlashGear / 2h
Android can be found almost anywhere, especially in unofficial ports and sometimes strange places. It’s still primarily an operating designed for smartphones, particularly ones that have a minimum set of hardware capabilities to be considered “smart.” There was a time, however, when it seemed that Google was working on bringing Android further down the mobile food chain, running on something … Co
Get an extra £6 added to your Amazon gift card balance when you top up
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of Aug. 3, you can get £6 extra added to your Amazon gift card balance when you top up £50 or more. Every little helps, and whilst we know that an extra £6 to spend doesn't sound like a massive amount, it could help you secure something you've been saving up to buy. As of Aug. 3, you can get £6 extra added to your Amazon gift card balance when you top up £50 or more. This extra balance
Create killer copy with a subscription to Writesonic’s AI-based software
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a Writesonic Starter Plan is on sale for £50.27 as of Aug. 3, saving you 98% on list price. Not everyone was born to be a writer. And if you’re one of the many who can’t arrange words into eloquent segments, you’ve likely already made your peace with it. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you’re free of all writing forever. In fact, if you run a business of any sha
Take your photography skills to the next level with this online course bundle
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The 2021 Ultimate Learn to Become a Photographer Bundle is on sale for £21.54 as of Aug. 3, saving you 98% on list price. If you want to take your photography to the next level, this 13-course bundle will break down what you need to know. The 2021 Ultimate Learn to Become a Photographer bundle begins with a course on how to take amazing photos for beginners and will guide you all the way u
Tecno Pova 2 with 7,000mAh battery launched at Rs 10,999
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Tecno Pova 2 is now official in India with MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 6.95-inch screen, 18W fast charging and quad-cameras.
Two mid-range Moto edge 20 series phones tipped to launch in India
Motorola Edge 20 India•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Moto Edge 20 series will be launched in India in mid-August. Check out the specs of the upcoming mid-range phones here.
Exclusive: How the Simple Energy electric scooter achieves 200+ km of range
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Ahead of the launch, Simple Energy’s Suhas Rajkumar revealed many key aspects of the One e-scooter: range, speed, features, etc.
Amazon violated US labor laws in Alabama union vote, labor official rules
Amazon Union NLRB Alabama•
Engadget / 2h
A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) officer has recommended that workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama hold a new election because Amazon broke US labor laws, the New York Times has reported. It's still only a preliminary ruling, but provides hope that workers may still be able to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). Last April, worker's at the fulfillm
Discover all the best deals on speakers, earbuds, and headphones from JBL
Mashable / 2h
SAVE UP TO 51%: Until Aug. 8, you can save up to 51% on JBL speakers, earbuds, and headphones on Amazon. Every brand deserves a chance in the spotlight, and that's exactly what Amazon is offering. A different brand is being highlighted each week, with plenty of deals up for grabs. Until Aug. 8, you can save up to 51% on JBL speakers, earbuds, and headphones on Amazon. There is something on offer
Twitter partners with Reuters and AP to target misinformation on the site
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38Mashable / 2h
Twitter is partnering with Reuters and The Associated Press (AP) to help provide more context to tweets. Will this make the social media website less of a misinformation cesspool? Probably not, but every little bit helps. Announced in a blog post on Monday , Twitter's Curation team will collaborate with both news organisations (separately) to swiftly provide credible context to tweets, hoping to
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5 things we know about Google's new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6 Tensor•
22Mashable / 2h
Remember the Google Pixel 5 ? No? Me neither. Thankfully, Google's back and ready to make up for last year's forgettable phone with a more impressive follow-up. The new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are Google's latest phones, but they won't be available until sometime this fall. On Monday, the company teased its upcoming flagships via a blog post and Twitter , giving us some insight as to what's in st
Learn to code in the language(s) of your choice for cheap with these course deals
Mashable / 2h
It’s never a bad time to learn to code. New jobs are being created every day, and they reflect a big demand for coders . Whether you’re seeking a new career path or want to be equipped with the most essential job skills of the future, now’s a great time to start your coding journey — especially since training course bundles are massively discounted. Use the code ANNUAL60 at checkout to slash the
Home Depot power tools won’t work unless you pay for them
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SlashGear / 3h
The digital content market has a big problem with piracy and most still resort to DRM technologies to fight it. Theft, however, has been a problem for millennia, and various tools, systems, and laws have been put in place to deter it, sometimes ineffectively. These days, retailers have resorted to technology-based solutions to either prevent theft or catch thieves, and … Continue reading
You can now have thousands more people in your Microsoft Teams call
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Microsoft is giving GCC High and DoD Teams users the ability to add up to 25,000 people to video calls on desktop.
Vizio WatchFree+ free streaming adds new channels, curated content
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SlashGear / 3h
There is no shortage of video streaming services to choose from these days, most of which have two things in common. They require a monthly subscription, and they have a “plus” appended to their names. TV maker Vizio, however, is following only one of those trends. It has recently announced that it is upgrading its WatchFree free streaming video service … Continue reading
Aussies can now store Covid vaccine certificates on their phone – here’s how
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Fully vaccinated Australians can add proof of their shots to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
Realme MagDart magnetic wireless charging leaks before official debut
SlashGear / 4h
Some might not like to admit it, but Apple has always been a trendsetter, whether it actually creates new technologies or builds up existing ones. It was actually late to the wireless charging train, but its adoption provided a much-needed mark of confidence for the technology. Now it is pushing wireless charging further by utilizing its expertise in magnets to … Continue reading
Exclusive: GameStop PS5 restock time – it's scheduled for today, August 3
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
There was a GameStop PS5 restock on July 27, and we were the first to inform you when the console was available.
Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC earphones celebrate brand’s 75 years
Klipsch T5 II ANC•
SlashGear / 5h
There is no shortage of truly wireless stereo or TWS earbuds these days from a wide number of brands. Only a few of those, however, can claim the prestige of a brand that has been around for decades in the audio market. Klipsch is one of those, and the company is celebrating having been around for 75 years, putting its … Continue reading
Galaxy Watch 4 specs leaks leave no stone unturned
Samsung Galaxy 4 Classic•
SlashGear / 5h
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have been leaked to death, but those aren’t the only ones coming next week. The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are also set to share the spotlight, and now it’s the smartwatches’ turn to get a massive leak that spills all the beans. We’ve already seen the design that’s … Continue reading
New WireGuardNT shatters throughput ceilings on Windows
Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Forget bendable mobile phones—we're holding out for working mobile phone plushies. (credit: Carol Yepes via Getty Images ) The WireGuard VPN project announced a major milestone for its Windows users today—an all-new, kernel-mode implementation of the VPN protocol called WireGuardNT. The new implementation allows for massively improved throughput on 10Gbps LAN connections—and on many WI-
Official recommends rerun in Amazon union fight
Amazon Union NLRB Alabama•
69BBC News - Technology / 6h
A National Labor Relations Board official wants another union vote for Amazon workers in Alabama.
Bill's Single Again, Folks
100+Gizmodo / 6h
It finally happened. After 27 years, millions of dollars and a few lucrative book deals between them, Bill and Melinda Gates finalized their divorce on Monday, marking the end of one of the most wholesome power couples of our time—or at least, formerly wholesome. Ever since the two announced their impending split last… Read more...
NASA Hubble image shows three ‘peculiar’ galaxies playing tug-of-war
SlashGear / 6h
Hubble regularly captures stunning images of the universe around us and sometimes NASA highlights photos that are particularly striking. That’s the case with one of the latest images highlighted by the space agency, one that features three galaxies engaging in a galactic ‘tug-of-war’ battle. According to NASA, the galaxies are part of a ‘peculiar’ set. The system featured in the … Continue readin
With Airline In Meltdown, Spirit Tells Employees To Hide From Passengers For Safety
200+View from the Wing / 7h
Spirit Airlines cancelled over a third of its flights on Monday, after having cancelled a similar (though slightly larger) number on Sunday. All day I've been hearing about passenger revolts, especially in San Juan, Puerto Rico but also in places like Philadelphia. In some cases employees... just left. What we're finding out now is that they may have done this for their safety, to protect them fr
Daily Crunch: Zoom will pay $85M to settle lawsuit over ‘Zoombombing,’ user privacy
70TechCrunch / 7h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for Monday, August 2, 2021. What a day. Square kicked off this week’s news cycle with a megadeal, Google popped up with new hardware, and there are new VC funds aplenty. It’s busy, but before we get started, there’s a special summe
You can’t afford to make poor decisions about incentive stock options
62TechCrunch / 7h
Pam Kreuger Contributor Pam Kreuger is the founder and CEO of Wealthramp.com , a free online service that matches consumers with qualified, fee-only financial advisers, and the creator and host of the investor-education television series “ MoneyTrack .” John Chapman Contributor John Chapman is a certified financial planner professional with WorthPointe Financial Planners in Newport Beach, Califor
Should Banks Quit It With The Metal Credit Cards Already?
One Visa Credit Card•
View from the Wing / 7h
There are at least two dozen cards heavier than standard plastic, probably many more. Even the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card clocks in at the weight of a Sapphire Reserve card. For the period of time where we still need physical cards issuers should get more creative about design if the goal is to stand out or help consumers tell a story about who they are. Continue reading ...
Twitter works with news sites to tackle disinformation
78BBC News - Technology / 7h
Twitter announces it will cooperate with two news agencies to promote more reliable information.
Amazon Union Vote at Alabama Warehouse Should Be Redone, Official Says
Amazon Union Alabama•
300+NYT > Technology / 7h
A hearing officer for the National Labor Relations Board found that Amazon illegally discouraged organizing at an Alabama warehouse. The company can appeal to block a new election.
Luke Skywalker From The Mandalorian Is Ready for His Close Up
100+Gizmodo / 7h
In 2015, fans walked into Star Wars: The Force Awakens with many questions—and near the top of the list was “What’s up with Luke Skywalker?” Fans would only get hints in that film, and have to wait two more years to find out his fate in 2017's Star Wars: The Last Jedi . Still, this was an old Luke. A battered Luke. A… Read more...
Delta engulfs unvaccinated in Florida, Louisiana; CDC clarifies breakthroughs
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32Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / MELBOURNE, Fla. - 2021/07/29: A treatment tent is seen outside the emergency department at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. The tent was set up to serve as an overflow area as the number of COVID-19 infections surges throughout Brevard County, Florida, due to the Delta variant and large numbers of unvaccinated residents. (credit: Getty | SOPA Images ) The delta-fueled surge
JBL L75ms Hi-Fi system pairs modern features with a classy retro design
Classic JBL L75ms Music•
SlashGear / 7h
Later this year, JBL will launch its new L75ms Music System designed for audiophiles who are dedicated to high-resolution audio. JBL describes this new system as a “modern re-imagining of the traditional Hi-Fi system,” one that pairs a retro aesthetic with modern acoustic tech for both wireless and wired music playback. The JBL L75ms Music System was introduced at the … Continue reading
This dangerous security bug affects nearly all hospitals in North America
Armis PwnedPiper Hospitals•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
PwnedPiper vulnerabilities can be exploited to launch ransomware and other attacks against hospitals.
2-in-1 Laptop Teacher vs Student Face-off: a tale of two power users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We explore the vast uses of 2-in-1 laptops for back to school by facing off two archetypical power users: teacher vs student.
A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon
Gizmodo / 7h
YouTube Premium is a solid option if you want to pay to skip through its often harrowing advertising. But it’s about $12 a month on top of a whole host of other subscription services you’re probably already paying for. The price includes access to YouTube Music, offline downloads, and background playback. But for… Read more...
The Lord of the Rings TV series has finished filming, and it has a release date
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49Ars Technica / 8h
The Lord of the Rings Enlarge / The first live action promotional image for Amazon's new The Lord of the Rings -related series. (credit: Amazon Studios ) Today, Amazon Studios announced that its new TV series based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings has finished filming its first season. The season is expected to premiere on September 2, 2022, "with new episodes available weekly," Amazon s
10 things you should know before you buy a MacBook for students
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Back to school time is in the air, which is when many families and students decide to purchase a new MacBook. Before making a purchase, there are a few things to keep in mind and consider.
R2-D2 gets its own Tamagotchi with mini games and 19 skills
SlashGear / 8h
Tamagotchi, the small egg-shaped virtual pets that were highly popular for a period of time in the late ’90s, has seen a revival in the US since 2019. The latest example of this revival is a new Tamagotchi model from Bandai and Lucasfilm, one that is based on the astromech R2-D2 from the Star Wars universe. Unlike old-school Tamagotchi, R2-D2 … Continue reading
Amazon's Lord of the Rings show release date set for September 2022
Amazon Lord Rings 2022•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings show finally has a release date of September 2, 2022, and we’ve got an image of the show to noodle over, too.
Crypto Industry Still Angry At Part of Senate Infrastructure Bill Increasing IRS Reporting Requirements
Gizmodo / 8h
The cryptocurrency lobby won some major concessions in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill just approved on a bipartisan basis in the Senate, the New York Times reported on Monday, but are still pressing for more. Read more...
Netflix's Post Mortem Looks Ghoulishly Great
400+Gizmodo / 8h
A woman who’s been declared dead suddenly awakens —and the weirdness only amplifies from there in Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes , a new Norwegian horror series that’s arriving soon on Netflix . Things become even more complicated by the fact that the not-so-dead woman’s brother runs the local funeral home—and… Read more...
Did cracks appear on your M1 MacBook screen for no reason? You’re not alone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
MacBook Pro and Air users are reporting screen cracks appearing on their laptop screens without apparent cause.
Post Mortem is the Norwegian vampire procedural dramedy we need right now
22Ars Technica / 8h
The seemingly idyllic Norwegian town of Skarnes. [credit: YouTube/Netflix ] Scandinavian crime dramas have become so prevalent—thanks in part to Netflix including so much foreign content on their platform—that they've inspired the occasional sketch comedy parody . And now we're getting Norway's take on the supernatural police procedural, with vampires: Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes . Netfli
Which credit cards cover baggage delays?
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. There are two types of travelers: Those who carry on all their baggage, and those who prefer to check a bag. If you check a bag, you’re familiar with the downside — sometimes your luggage isn’t there when you reach your destination. Even if the airline can tell you the location of your luggage, it still may take a while to be reunite
Twitter partners with Reuters and AP to boost curation efforts
Twitter Reuters AP•
Engadget / 9h
Twitter is partnering with The Associated Press and Reuters to help its curation team put credible information in front of users. Made up of employees who work together to contextualize some of the most popular topics people are discussing on Twitter, the curation team oversees some of the platform’s more visible and sometimes controversial features, including Trends and the Explore tab. As a Twi
No, Cormac McCarthy Isn’t on Twitter. Don’t Be Fooled by the Check Mark.
Twitter Cormac McCarthy•
100+NYT > Technology / 9h
An account posing as the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Road,” “No Country for Old Men” and “All the Pretty Horses” was mistakenly verified by Twitter.
Windows 365 goes live: Cloud PC pricing and specs
SlashGear / 9h
Windows 365, the cloud-based PC experience, was launched a couple of weeks ago with all of the details you’d expect…except the plan and pricing details. Microsoft is back with an update about that today, revealing how much it’ll cost for a user to access Windows 365, as well as the various options available. As previously announced, Windows 365 went live … Continue reading
There’s a new MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple Watch flood on the way
Apple Watch Series 7•
SlashGear / 9h
Leaks today suggest we’re about to see a new collection of products from Apple, including MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple Watch. The most major event is the event that’ll have devices with the fewest major changes – the iPhone 13 event, likely ready to roll in September of 2021. The rest will likely appear at another event either in September … Continue reading
Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Skipping a Day of Exercise
Lifehacker / 9h
Sometimes you need a day off. Sometimes you don’t need a day off, but you take one anyway. If you have any anxieties about what exercise means to you, you may spiral into worry or guilt: Am I a slacker? Am I losing all my gains? Read more...
3 reasons my husband and I are keeping our Amex Platinum Cards
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It isn’t easy to top The Platinum Card® from American Express when it comes to premium travel perks. But, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — and associated border closures and flight cancellations — my husband and I haven’t traveled internationally much in the last year. And although we’re now taking some discrete internationa
Falling GDDR6 demand might keep AMD and Nvidia graphics card prices in check after all
Nvidia 3Q21 TrendForce•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Though silicon from Samsung may get a price hike, falling demand and prices for graphics DRAM like GDDR6 may help keep prices from rising.
Some Marriott Hotels Finding Ways Around Elite Breakfast Benefit
View from the Wing / 9h
Full service Marriott hotels in the U.S. were supposed to have their restaurants open July 1 which means where elite member benefits include restaurant breakfast that's now supposed to be honored. Some hotels, though, are working angles to avoid offering it. Continue reading ...
Howl's Moving Castle Reminds Us That We Are More Than Our Jobs
300+Gizmodo / 9h
Both versions of Howl’s Moving Castle— Diana Wynne Jones ’ novel and director Hayao Miyazaki’s animated feature film of the same name—tell the story of Sophie Hatter, a young woman whose fate as a future hatmaker is all but decided for her due to her being the eldest sister. To everyone around Sophie, her working in the… Read more...
Amazon’s Smart Soap Dispenser keeps the CDC and Alexa happy
SlashGear / 9h
Amazon wants to make sure your hands are clean, with a new Alexa-connected Smart Soap Dispenser proving that there’s really no room where the assistant can’t follow you. The new gadget, quietly added to Amazon’s virtual shelves today, doesn’t have a speaker or microphone itself, but it does help you meet the CDC’s guidelines for how long you’re scrubbing your … Continue reading
Twitter partners with AP and Reuters to address misinformation on its platform
Twitter AP Reuters•
64TechCrunch / 9h
Twitter announced today it’s partnering with news organizations The Associated Press (AP) and Reuters to expand its efforts focused on highlighting reliable news and information on its platform. Through the new agreements, Twitter’s Curation team will be able to leverage the expertise of the partnered organizations to add more context to the news and trends that circulate across Twitter, as well
Pokemon GO distance changes: What’s changed, is this forever?
Pokemon Go Pokémon•
SlashGear / 10h
Niantic is facing a bit of backlash from Pokemon GO gamers who are not pleased to find changes in the game this week. Per Niantic, they intended to “remove or change some of the bonuses introduced last year,” and would not be starting this rolling set of changes until the end of July 2021. Niantic began changing these bonuses “first … Continue reading
DirecTV Launches New Streaming Service for All the Old AT&T Streaming Services
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Gizmodo / 10h
DirecTV has officially spun out from under AT&T, cementing a separation that was first announced in February and clearing a path forward for the satellite television company to absorb all of AT&T’s streaming assets. Read more...
Rare Back-to-Back Flybys of Venus Will Happen Next Week
Gizmodo / 10h
Two spacecraft will fly past either side of Venus next week in the span of just 33 hours. The rare double flyby gives researchers an opportunity to observe the planet from multiple vantage points at nearly the same time. Read more...
The Best Olympics Show Is Peacock’s Chaotic Tokyo Tonight
31Wired / 10h
Not everyone loves the streaming service’s coverage of the 2020 Games, but its highlight show is perfect just the way it is.
Here’s what it’s like to fly to London as an American right now
58The Points Guy / 10h
As of 4 a.m. today, vaccinated Americans are allowed to freely enter the United Kingdom sans quarantine, and I was one of the first to enter under the new rules. U.S. travelers must possess proof of vaccination and proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the U.K. without the up-to-now standard 10-day quarantine. The entry process into London was not much different than pre-COVID-19 visits and
Colorado Flash Flood Shuts Down Highway Due to Damage 'Unlike Anything' Seen Before
Gizmodo / 10h
Well, it’s finally infrastructure week and not a moment too soon. On Sunday, Colorado’s crucial east-west artery of I-70 shut down indefinitely “due to extreme damage from the latest round of flooding” to hit the state. Read more...
Elon Musk Denies Demanding That CEO of Apple Give Up His Job
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100+Futurism / 10h
Likely Story Remember late last week, when a new book claimed that Elon Musk once demanded that Apple CEO Tim Cook give up his job so that Musk could take it? Now, Musk — and Apple, sort of — are both saying that the story is nonsense. They could be right. But it’s also conceivable that they’re both downplaying the story, even if it might be true, because of the sheer chaos and unprofessionalism
Here’s How Much Windows 365 Will Cost Each Month
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft’s Windows 365 cloud PC service ranges in price from $20 per user per month for the cheapest option up to $162 for the most expensive one. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Novakid’s investors bet $35M that it can teach kids English
53TechCrunch / 10h
If you’re trying to develop fluency in a non-native tongue, language immersion is a crucial part of the learning process. Surrounding yourself with native speakers helps with pronunciation, context building, and most of all, confidence. But what if you’re an eight-year-old kid in Spain learning English and can’t swing a solo trip to the United States for the summer? Novakid, founded by Maxim Azar
Demand Curve: Questions you need to answer in your paid search ads
45TechCrunch / 10h
Stewart Hillhouse Contributor Stewart Hillhouse writes actionable growth marketing insights as senior content lead at Demand Curve . By night, he interviews marketers and creatives on his podcast, Top Of Mind . Before getting into marketing, Stewart was a semi-professional lumberjack. He also writes at stewarthillhouse.com . More posts by this contributor Demand Curve: 7 ad types that increase cl
Zoom to pay $85M for lying about encryption and sending data to Facebook and Google
Zoom $85M Privacy Lawsuit•
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Technical preview of Zoom's end-to-end encryption, made available months after Zoom was caught lying to users about how it encrypts video calls. (credit: Zoom ) Zoom has agreed to pay $85 million to settle claims that it lied about offering end-to-end encryption and gave user data to Facebook and Google without the consent of users. The settlement between Zoom and the filers of a class-
Birds Are Brazenly Stealing Hair Off Animals' Backs
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61Gizmodo / 10h
Some bird species regularly pluck hair off unsuspecting animals, including humans, to make linings for their nests, scientists say. In a recent study, they detail the hair theft phenomenon, citing numerous YouTube videos that capture birds in the act. It’s not entirely clear why hair is such an appealing construction… Read more...
Intel Leaks (and Deletes) Thunderbolt 5 Speeds
How-To Geek / 10h
A trip around various Intel research sites didn’t quite go as planned for Gregory Bryant, EVP, and GM of Intel’s Client Computing Group. The executive shared and then quickly deleted a photo that revealed that Thunderbolt 5 could support 80 Gbps connections, which is double the bandwidth offered by Thunderbolt 4. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Chrome OS gets eSIM support and better video calls in latest update
SlashGear / 10h
Google has detailed the latest Chrome OS update, adding a few big changes, including eSIM support and improved video calls. The update addresses some of the biggest ways consumers utilize Chromebooks — as productivity machines for messaging, calls, and getting work done while away from the office or in case. Joining these big features is an emoji picker, as well. … Continue reading
Amazon made a $55 soap dispenser that reminds you to wash for 20 seconds
100+Engadget / 10h
Amazon has quietly introduced a new Smart Soap Dispenser that works with its Alexa voice-activated assistant. Spotted by AFTVnews , the gadget includes a set of 10 LED lights that will count down as you wash your hands for the 20 seconds recommended by the CDC to keep germs and harmful bacteria away. As an Alexa Gadget, you can also pair the Smart Soap Dispenser with a compatible Echo device to a
'The Situation Is Very Serious': Ransomware Hackers Hobble Covid-19 Vaccinations in Italy
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22Gizmodo / 10h
A series of cyberattacks has disrupted COVID-19 vaccinations in Italy’s Lazio region—a large area that encompasses the nation’s capital, Rome. Read more...
Pfizer and Moderna Hike the Price of COVID Vaccines
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300+Futurism / 10h
Thanks to newly renegotiated contracts between the European Union and pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna, vaccines are about to become a lot more expensive for some countries. European nations will now pay 25 percent more for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines and 10 percent more for Moderna’s, the Financial Times reports , bringing a Pfizer dose from $18.40 to $23.15 and a Moderna dose $22.60 to $
How to Grow a Lemon Tree Indoors
27Lifehacker / 10h
Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny California or humid Florida. However, that doesn’t mean those in the northeast, midwest, or other regions of the country can’t enjoy the simple pleasure of their own fresh-squeezed… Read more...
Sony Wants Venom to Wrap All the Way Around Your Face With 270-Degree Movie Screens
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Sony Pictures and cinema tech firm CJ 4DPlex are joining forces to unleash an unholy terror upon moviegoers this September: a Venom sequel but in the 270-degree ScreenX format. Read more...
What to Do About Your Calluses When a Pumice Stone Isn't Cutting It
Lifehacker / 10h
Work your hands or feet enough and getting calluses is inevitable. Now that I’m a weightlifter, I have calluses all over my palms and fingers ; when I played roller derby, I used to have them on specific parts of my feet. The standard advice—to gently abrade your calluses with a pumice stone or a scrubby cloth—is… Read more...
You're gonna want to try the new Google Meet app, says Google
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Google has created a PWA for Meet that can help streamline your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between tabs.
Nine Days Will Stick in Your Mind and Never Let Go
82Gizmodo / 11h
Nine Days is kind of like Pixar’s Soul with a Sundance vibe, which is fitting since it premiered at Sundance in 2020 . It’s just now being released though and this blend of fantasy and fate was well worth the wait. Read more...
Sony WF-1000XM4 could get dethroned by these new true wireless earbuds
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
With a built-in AI, the Klipsch T5 II can accept calls by nodding your head and has better voice clarity with two microphones.
8bitdo moves beyond controllers with Xbox Media Remote
SlashGear / 11h
Most of us know 8bitdo as a maker of solid wireless controllers, but today, the company surprised with the announcement of a new accessory. 8bitdo revealed today that it’s giving us a new take on the Xbox remote, launching its own version that it simply calls the Xbox Media Remote. 8bitdo’s Remote even comes in two sizes depending on just … Continue reading
How to Hack a 7-Layer Burrito From Existing Taco Bell Menu Items
Lifehacker / 11h
Last summer, Taco Bell suddenly discontinued longtime standbys like the quesarito, Fiesta potatoes, and the 7-layer burrito. Two of these weren’t banished forever—the quesarito lives on as an in-app exclusive and potatoes seem to be back for good —but the classic 7-layer burrito has simply disappeared into the ether. Read more...
Everything we know so far about the Evermore Orlando Resort — including the new Conrad hotel
The Points Guy / 11h
If you follow Orlando resort news (of which there’s never a shortage of newsy coming-soons and staples send offs, too ), you might recall that the Villas of Grand Cypress — a mainstay Orlando resort for over 30 years that appealed to theme-park going families with golfers among them — shuttered in 2019. And while the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed New Course at Grand Cypress Golf Course remains o
You Can Make Tomato Soup With a Can of Tomato Paste
Lifehacker / 11h
A grilled cheese sandwich is a good quick lunch, but a little tomato soup on the side (for dipping and sipping) makes it feel like a proper meal. There is nothing wrong with heating up a can of Amy’s, but I am far more likely to have a few cans of tomato paste—rather than full-fledged soup—stocked in my pantry at any… Read more...
Scientist Claims That Aliens May Be Communicating via Starlight
1KFuturism / 11h
Star Light, Star Bright When we gaze up at the night sky, we might be accidentally eavesdropping on an alien conversation. At least, that’s according to Imperial College London quantum physicist Terry Rudolph, who last week published preprint research theorizing that an advanced extraterrestrial civilization might alter the light coming off stars in order to communicate across great distance, alm
Microsoft’s latest warning for email users: Crafty phishing
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SlashGear / 11h
A new phishing campaign was identified this week by the folks at Microsoft Security Intelligence. They’ve identified this campaign as widespread enough that they took action in warning the public on multiple fronts, including through the official Microsoft Security Intelligence social media account (Twitter and etc.) There they’ve made the process of avoiding the new threat seem relatively simple
What to Know About the Newly Discovered Tetraquark at the Large Hadron Collider
32Gizmodo / 11h
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider-b (LHCb) experiment presented its latest discovery last week at a meeting of the European Physical Society Conference on High Energy Physics. Meet the double-charm tetraquark, the longest-lived exotic matter particle yet discovered. Read more...
Planted raises another $21M to expand its growing plant-based meat empire (and add schnitzel)
46TechCrunch / 11h
Swiss alternative protein company Planted has raised its second round of the year, a CHF 19 million (about $21 million at present) “pre-B” fundraise that will help it continue its growth and debut new products. A U.S. launch is in the cards eventually, but for now Planted’s exclusively European customers will be able to give its new veggie schnitzel a shot. Planted appeared in 2019 as a spinoff f
Stinkweed may be a surprising way to make greener jet fuel
SlashGear / 11h
A common weed called pennycress, more often referred to as ‘stinkweed,’ may be the solution for a greener jet fuel that has fewer demands on the environment. That’s according to a new study from The Ohio State University, which reports that stinkweed is a low-demand crop that requires fewer pesticides and less fertilizer than alternative biofuel crops. Pennycress, aka stinkweed, … Continue readin
This Delicious Sparkling Water Uses Hemp and Adaptogens to Calm Your Frayed Nerves
Futurism / 11h
There’s no point in denying it: The modern world is a very stressful place. We all have our own ways of coping, but the people at Recess have developed a whole line of sparkling waters that use hemp and adaptogens to help calm and sooth your nerves . It’s designed to serve as a sort of, well, recess from all the pressures and stresses of daily life. And they’re now offering two samplers that are
MGA Thermal raises $8M AUD led by Main Sequence for its modular energy storage blocks
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54TechCrunch / 11h
MGA Thermal co-founders Erich Kisi and Alex Post. Image Credits: MGA Thermal MGA Thermal wants to help utility companies transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources with shoebox-sized thermal energy storage blocks. The company says a stack of 1,000 blocks is about the size of a small car and can store enough energy to power 27 homes for 24 hours. This gives utility providers the abil
Discontinued credit cards: Why (and why not) to stick with them
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25The Points Guy / 11h
Just as issuers launch new travel credit cards on a regular basis — such as the New United Quest Card , which came into being in April 2021 — financial institutions also discontinue credit cards fairly frequently. This can occur for a number of reasons. Sometimes, an airline or hotel group switches relationships from one bank to another. For example, JetBlue ended its partnership with American Ex
How to Automatically Forward Specific Emails in Gmail
How-To Geek / 11h
If you find yourself forwarding messages to your other email account on a regular basis, why not automate this task? Using the handy filter feature in Gmail, you can automatically forward certain emails when they hit your inbox. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Save $71 on Sony's WH-1000XM4 Headphones During This Sale
How-To Geek / 11h
Searching for the perfect wireless noise-canceling over-ear headphones? Sony’s excellent WH-1000XM4s are currently on sale for $278 at Amazon and Best Buy. That’s $71 off the retail price for Sony’s most impressive headphones—and possibly the best wireless headphones available today. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
HyperX QuadCast S Review: More Than Just a Pretty Face
40How-To Geek / 11h
The HyperX QuadCast S is a gaming microphone with RGB lighting, something that may sound ridiculous on the surface. But the QuadCast S delivers more than meets the eye, and while HyperX may advertise it for gaming, it winds up being a great USB microphone for anyone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Ouch: Spirit Airlines’ Operational Meltdown
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200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
American Airlines is having a rough couple of days operationally , but that pales in comparison to what’s going on at Spirit Airlines. Spirit Airlines has canceled 35% of flights today (and counting) Spirit Airlines has either canceled or delayed over 50% of its flights today. According to FlightAware data for Monday, August 2, 2021: Spirit Airlines has canceled 269 flights, making up 35% of the
Google Tensor is a strike for independence
SlashGear / 12h
Google may have given us the first official glimpse of the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but it’s the Google Tensor chipset inside the upcoming Android 12 phones that’s arguably more exciting. The company’s first homegrown SoC, or system-on-chip, for smartphones, it sees Google take a long-rumored step down a path Apple has already followed. The Pixel 6 … Continue reading
Amazon will pay you $10 in credit for your palm print biometrics
200+TechCrunch / 12h
How much is your palm print worth? If you ask Amazon, it’s about $10 in promotional credit if you enroll your palm prints in its checkout-free stores and link it to your Amazon account. Last year, Amazon introduced its new biometric palm print scanners, Amazon One , so customers can pay for goods in some stores by waving their palm prints over one of these scanners. By February, the company expan
Amazon's Lord of the Rings series arrives on September 2, 2022
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300+Engadget / 12h
Amazon's long-awaited The Lord of the Rings series has a release date, but don't go rushing to stake out the best spot in your living room just yet. The show will premiere on September 2nd, 2022, with new episodes dropping on Prime Video each week. Filming on the as-yet-untitled series wrapped up today. Production began in February 2020, but it was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. On September
Smoke From Siberian Wildfires Has Reached the North Pole
45Gizmodo / 12h
Siberia is a famously cold place. But since May , it’s been extremely hot and extremely on fire . Those wildfires are so extreme that they’ve sent smoke streaming to the North Pole, and the plume is expected to reach Canada later this week. Read more...
Lord of the Rings on Prime release date and new names
SlashGear / 12h
The next major Lord of the Rings production is ready to launch as Lord of the Rings on Prime. Amazon isn’t taking any chances with the name on this particular title, making it very VERY clear that the Lord of the Rings universe will be their hero for the future of Prime Video. The Lord of the Rings on Prime … Continue reading
Chase’s Freedom Student Card: A Good Start On The Rewards Journey
View from the Wing / 12h
Student credit card rewards usually aren't very rich, but they can be helpful in building credit to eventually qualify for a rewards card. Many students do already qualify for premium cards. There are students being approved for those all the time. But many aren't. Continue reading ...
Twitter adds Google and Apple ID as log-in and sign-up options
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21Engadget / 12h
Twitter is adding two additional ways for people to log in to their accounts. Starting today, you can use your Google ID to access the service through its web client and mobile app. On iOS, meanwhile, Sign in with Apple now works with the Twitter app, with the company planning to support the service for web logins “soon.” It’s also possible to use both services to create a new Twitter account. Si
Home Depot Wants to Sell You Tools That Require Bluetooth Activation
49Gizmodo / 12h
In a bid to crack down on organized retail crime, Home Depot is piloting a program where power tools must be activated via Bluetooth at checkout—or they won’t work. It’s a clever solution to deter theft, but it also highlights how technology can sometimes change gadget ownership in unintended ways . Read more...
Hundreds of flights canceled as Spirit and American Airlines face operational struggles
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400+The Points Guy / 12h
Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed in the United States on Monday as a range of issues appeared to impact two major carriers, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. At American, about 13% of the carrier’s scheduled flights — 387 total — had been canceled as of 3 p.m. ET, while another 533, or 18%, were showing as delayed, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware . Want more airl
Can your startup support a research-based workflow?
80TechCrunch / 12h
João Graça Contributor João Graça is CTO and co-founder of Unbabel , an AI-powered language operations platform that enables any agent to communicate in any language. The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology predicts that U.S. companies will spend upward of $100 billion on AI R&D per year by 2025. Much of this spending today is done by six tech companies — Microsoft, Google,
How to Choose and Install the Right External Hard Drive for Your PS5
Sony PS5 Storage Seagate•
Lifehacker / 12h
Sony recently disclosed the requirements for upgrading the PlayStation 5’s internal storage with an M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), and it’s woefully confusing. While there are several SSDs that meet Sony’s requirements on paper, only a few drives currently work on PS5 —and those that do are quite expensive. In some… Read more...
Enjoy quick and stable WiFi at home with these Speedefy routers on sale
Mashable / 12h
Home is where the router is. But not all routers provide great WiFi, even if you're paying for ultra-high speeds from your internet provider . Since routers serve as the bridge between you and the internet, the best routers ensure that you're always connected wherever you are in your home and deliver fast, consistent speeds. And now that remote working is the norm , you have to see to it that you
Save up to 70% on these AirTag, AirPods, and Apple Watch accessories
Mashable / 12h
Buying the latest and greatest Apple gadgets will certainly do a number on your bank account. But that’s really only just the beginning. Once you grab all the extra accessories you need for each gadget (they don’t even give you charging adapters anymore), the prices really add up. That’s why, for a limited time, this handful of accessories for your AirPods, AirTags, and Apple Watch are on sale fo
MAGA Twitter Clone Gettr Pivots From Being Filled With Porn to Being Filled With ISIS
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Last month, members of Donald Trump’s insufferable inner circle launched GETTR , a half-assed and poorly built Facebook/Twitter clone that previously seemed to mostly serve as a vanity project for a far-right, fugitive Chinese billionaire with a cult-like following. Read more...
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Release Date Comes With a Breathtaking First Look
4KGizmodo / 12h
Frodo’s journey to Mordor was a long and dire one and so too will the journey be to the next Lord of the Rings story . Filming on the first season of Amazon’s upcoming, ultra-expensive , new television adaptation finished in New Zealand Monday and, to celebrate, the company announced that the show will debut on… Read more...
The next 'Rainbow Six Siege' event is a teaser for 'Extraction'
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Engadget / 12h
Ubisoft has revealed the next limited-time event for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege , and it could whet your appetite for Rainbow Six Extraction . The Containment event features a new game mode called Nest Destruction, in which you'll attempt to destroy or defend an alien nest on a revamped version of the Consulate map. The attackers play as a team of REACT agents who are tasked with destroying n
New month, new discounts: Major savings at Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and more with Amex Offers
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have a hotel stay coming up over the next few months and happen to hold an American Express card, listen up: You may be able to save some serious cash on your next trip. Many American Express cardholders have reported they’ve been targeted for deep discounts at major hotel chains through the Amex Of
Cathay Pacific Gifts Olympic Medalists Free Business Class Flights For A Year
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
While lots of airlines proudly show support for “their” Olympic athletes and fly them to the games, Cathay Pacific is taking it a step further. The Hong Kong-based airline (which is also the official airline partner of Hong Kong’s Sports Federation & Olympic Committee) has announced that all Hong Kong Olympic medalists will receive unlimited business class flights for a year, valid to all Cathay
How to Use Quick Replies with a Ring Doorbell
How-To Geek / 12h
A great feature of Ring Video Doorbells is the ability to talk to people at your door from anywhere. However, you might not always be able to talk. “Quick Replies” allow you to play pre-made messages through the speaker. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
