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Big benefits with a high price: Review of the Business Platinum Card from American Express with 100K welcome bonus


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1KThe Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express overview The Business Platinum Card ® from American Express is not only one of the most expensive business cards available, but also one of the most expensive rewards cards on the market, in general. Thankfully, a lengthy list of luxury travel and lifestyle perks can

Calls Grow to Discipline Doctors Spreading Virus Misinformation


6KNYT > Technology / 8h
A tiny number of doctors have had an outsize influence in spreading false information about Covid-19 and vaccines.

Netflix's Cowboy Bebop Will Get Its Own Comic Series


88Gizmodo / 1h
After all, the original anime did have its own manga, Shooting Star , so why not? Read more...



Researchers Are About to Infect Humans With Home-Grown COVID Strain


Futurism / 18min
UK researchers and officials are preparing to infect human volunteers with the delta variant of the coronavirus — on purpose — in a controversial but important “challenge” study that will help them directly measure the impact of vaccines and treatments. Researchers in the UK have already exposed about 40 human volunteers to the original variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, so th

Cobra Kai Never Dies and Will Return for Season 5


Gizmodo / 18min
Netflix to Cobra Kai : “You’re the best around. Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down .” After a successful season three debut with season four coming very soon , the streamer just announced it has greenlit a fifth season of the hit Karate Kid themed show that begins filming in Atlanta, GA later this year. “Because Cobra Kai … Read more...

Apple Workers say they've collected almost 500 toxic workplace stories


Engadget / 18min
After sending out a call to action on Monday, #AppleToo, a group made up of current and former Apple workers looking to shine a light on the company’s workplace culture, says it has collected nearly 500 stories of incidents involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation “that happened at the hands of a colleague off of campus.” According to the Apple Workers Twitter account , the majority o

Inflatable Paddleboards Are Fun, With a Catch


Lifehacker / 19min
We’ve talked about the joys of getting out on the water , and explored the world of inflatable kayaks (a great option for kids or casual boating, but not for serious kayakers). Now it’s time to check out the watercraft that’s fast becoming the most popular at my local lake: the inflatable paddleboard. Read more...

Your ultimate guide to Capital One’s 19 airline and hotel transfer partners


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The Points Guy / 19min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As the travel rewards credit card space has become very competitive, card issuers have tried to differentiate themselves and attract customers. For some issuers, that’s meant launching entirely new credit cards or revamping existing ones . But, Capital One undertook what is possibly the best possible improvement in 2

Pixel 5a teardown shows a surprising amount of metal


Ars Technica / 20min
After prying off the screen and a graphite cover over the battery, the main guts of the Pixel 5a look like this. [credit: PBKreviews ] iFixit seems to have given up on full teardowns for the Pixel line, but we still have YouTubers! PBKreviews has ripped apart the Pixel 5a on camera, exposing the water-resistant innards for all to see. The Pixel 5a's construction is not all that different from the

Peloton Bike price cut again, with discount for recent buyers


SlashGear / 21min
If you purchased the original Peloton Bike when it was released, you likely dropped $2,245 USD. If you waited until Peloton released the Bike+ in September of 2020, you could’ve had the original Peloton Bike for a price of $1,895. Now, after Peloton revealed some relatively poor earnings results (F4Q21) here at the tail end of August, 2021, the price … Continue reading

How to Search Quickly on Windows 11


How-To Geek / 23min
If you need to find apps or files quickly on Windows 11, there are several ways to do it. We’ll show you four different ways ranked roughly from quickest to slowest. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Nvidia's Shield TV Won't Get Android TV 10, But Don't Panic


How-To Geek / 23min
The NVIDIA Shield TV is one of the very best streaming devices you can plug into a TV. Whether it’s serving as a Plex server, playing games, or streaming your favorite services, it does it all. But right now, it runs older Android TV software, and it won’t get Android TV 10. But that’s fine. Really! Read This Article on Review Geek ›

What Is LEGO VIP and Should You Join?


How-To Geek / 23min
If you’ve taken a visit to the LEGO website, you’ve likely seen something about the LEGO VIP program. While the name may make it sound exclusive, anyone can join. It can net you discounts, free LEGO sets, and other valuable rewards—so let’s see how this works. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Razer's Blade 15 Gaming Laptop and Several Accessories Up to 30% Off Today


How-To Geek / 23min
If you’ve been looking for a powerful new gaming laptop or some Razer accessories to up your Call of Duty gameplay, look no further than Amazon’s huge Razer sale going on today only. The online retailer is offering over 30 of Razer’s best products for up to 30-percent off. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Canva CEO Melanie Perkins will tell us about the journey to a $15B valuation at Disrupt


31TechCrunch / 30min
The design space has undergone major changes in the last decade. What once was dominated by a single player in Adobe has now become a burgeoning software landscape, with a handful of major players answering the needs of designers across every industry. One such player is Canva , the startup valued at over $15 billion. The company started out with a consumer-facing product, making design accessibl

The Truth About Ivermectin


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Gizmodo / 30min
Ivermectin, a long-used antiparasitic treatment for both humans and animals, has recently usurped hydroxychloroquine as the “do your own research” internet crowd’s go-to panacea for covid-19. It’s widely discussed in Facebook groups, peddled by shady websites, and even mentioned by Fox News hosts . Swaths of people are… Read more...

Guide To Maximizing Amex CLEAR Credits


One Mile at a Time / 33min
A few American Express cards now offer annual CLEAR credits, which can save you time at the airport. With both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express having recently added CLEAR credits as a benefit, in this post I wanted to take a closer look at how exactly that works. Which Amex cards offer CLEAR credits, what is CLEAR, how do you sign-up,

iPhone 13 release date and pre-order tipped for packed September


SlashGear / 42min
The latest leak of data about the iPhone 13 suggests we’ll see the device deliver news bits on four dates. As is generally the case, there’ll be four dates we’ll need to pay attention to. The first is the likely date of the press invites for the event – that’s expected to take place on September 7, 2021. That’s not … Continue reading

My mom accidentally went to see Free Guy with her 80-year-old sister – here's her review...


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
New format alert: The hot new thing, TechRadar moms' reviewing films they didn't mean to see.

10 Ways to Be the Laziest Mom (and Why You Should Try It for a Day)


Lifehacker / 47min
Did you know National Lazy Mom’s Day was a thing? Likely not, because you’re a mom and far too busy with your 287 daily responsibilities to keep track of newly invented occasions. But since some of us barely get the pleasure of relaxing on Mother’s Day, when we’re often required to organize and attend group functions… Read more...

You will need a ticket to enter the Italian city of Venice next summer


The Points Guy / 47min
The last time we checked, Venice was a city — not a theme park. The Italian city beloved for its romantic allure and captivating canals will finally put into effect new measures to combat the massive crush of tourists that have overrun the city in recent years. Lawmakers announced that starting in the summer of 2022, an advance reservation system will be in place and most visitors will have to pa

Please stop adding more lanes to busy highways—it doesn’t help


Ars Technica / 48min
Enlarge / The intersection of Interstates 10 and 610 in Houston, Texas, during evening rush hour. (credit: Getty Images) You often hear people say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I bring this up because of an interesting—if infuriating—thread I read this morning about Texas' plan to widen I-35 as it cuts through the hear

Totally Rated: Finally, pictures of Spider-Man


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
Totally Rated Season 2 continues with the long-awaited trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home, and news from Gamescom 2021.


Creeping Landslide Causing Road in Denali National Park to Sink 10 Inches a Day


Gizmodo / 54min
A landslide in Alaska’s iconic Denali National Park has closed the only road through the park and shut down activity weeks ahead of the normal end of tourist season. The cause: Rapidly thawing permafrost triggered a landslide that made the road too unstable to use. Read more...

American Airlines is making it much easier to redeem your existing travel credits


The Points Guy / 1h
There’s great news for American Airlines travelers with unused travel credits. This week, the Fort Worth-based carrier began a multi-step process in making it easier than ever to redeem those credits. The devil is in the details, but essentially American is converting existing “Flight Credit” into “Trip Credit.” Though it’s only a one-word difference on paper, the implications of this change are

Animal Crossing crossover hits peak Puma


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SlashGear / 1h
There’s a new brand product crossover in the mix this week, and it includes both Animal Crossing and Puma. It’s basically a match made in heaven for those gamers who play the Animal Crossing New Horizons game religiously, want to wear cute bits of clothing, and do not want to pay massive amounts of cash to own said bits of … Continue reading

Apple Agrees to Make Some App Store Changes in Settlement With Developers


Gizmodo / 1h
In a proposed settlement for a class-action lawsuit with developers, Apple’s agreed to make some key changes after a year of particularly intense scrutiny over its App Store policies . There are a number of changes and they’re pending court approval, but the big one would let developers directly inform customers… Read more...

Peloton Admits It's in Hot Water With DOJ, DHS, and SEC Over Its Treadmill Mess


Gizmodo / 1h
Peloton has been subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, the fitness equipment maker confirmed on Friday, reportedly over its apparent failure to make information related to injuries customers had sustained on the company’s treadmills readily available. The Securities and… Read more...

Self-Driving Bus Hits Pedestrian at Tokyo Olympic Village


100+Futurism / 1h
Share the Road On Thursday afternoon, one of the self-driving shuttle buses operating at the Tokyo Olympic village crashed into a Paralympian while they were crossing the street. The bus drove into 30-year-old Japanese judo competitor Aramitsu Kitazono, who is visually impaired, knocking him over and giving him head and leg injuries, Agence France-Presse reports . While there are more moving part

Watch This Wannabe Delta CEO Explain Away The Delta Variant


View from the Wing / 1h
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 ...

An interview with Cassils, the performance artist who sold cans of their poop as NFTs


Mashable / 1h
Welcome to Small Talk, a series where we catch up with the internet's favorite Extremely Online individuals offline. You may have heard of Bitcoin, or Dogecoin, or any of the other dozens of cryptocurrencies. But have you heard of $HT Coin ? Initially launched by an anonymous "White Male Artist," $HT Coin was eventually revealed to have been created by Cassils — a Guggenheim Award-winning, transg

Take advantage of the great outdoors with gear from REI's Labor Day Sale


Mashable / 1h
Get outside this season with the best gear from REI's Labor Day Dale: OUR TOP PICK: LifeStraw Go Stainless-Steel Vacuum Bottle with Filter — Save $15.06 BEST FOR HITTING THE TRAILS: Leki Legacy Lite Cor-Tec Trekking Poles — Save $25.06 BEST FOR CAMP COOKING: Eureka SPRK+ Butane Camp Stove — Save $13.76 We've all seen the photos of outdoorsy trips this summer: stunning sunsets at the campsite, pan

What to Do When Your Kid Thinks You're Playing Favorites


Lifehacker / 1h
I wasn’t exactly surprised when, in the midst of a recent disagreement, my 11-year-old son expressed how upset he was by telling me that he believed I love his younger sister more than him. That’s a pretty common go-to move that most parents hear at some point, and I certainly remember breaking it out on at least a… Read more...

sparklejamesysparkle : The Supremes, Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard, during an appearance on The Ed Sull...


Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
sparklejamesysparkle : The Supremes, Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard, during an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1966.

Making Diablo II Was Pure Hell


Wired / 1h
David L. Craddock's recent book about the game reveals the massive amount of development that went into it.

Rivian is going public: EV truck-maker reveals first IPO details


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SlashGear / 1h
Rivian has revealed plans to go public, with the Amazon and Ford backed electric vehicle manufacturer taking the first step toward listing. The news, confirmed in a terse statement by Rivian this morning, follows the automaker’s latest bumper funding round earlier in August, which saw the company’s total raise exceeding $10 billion since 2019. Those rounds have included repeat investment … Contin

A Determined Hacker Has Brought Google Maps to the NES


Gizmodo / 1h
Almost a decade before the world finally realized how tedious April Fool’s Day pranks are, Google revealed a farcical 8-bit port of Google Maps for the iconic Nintendo Entertainment System. The prank was quickly forgotten, but not by one maker, who, nine years later, has made the NES version of Google Maps a reality. Read more...

How to Add a Contact to the Home Screen on Android


How-To Geek / 1h
Calling and texting people is probably a big part of what you do on your Android phone. Why not make it as easy as possible to reach your favorites? We’ll show you how to add shortcuts to contacts. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Very Bank Holiday sales drop iPad deals to record low prices


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Very's latest Bank Holiday sales have landed, and iPad deals are reaching some record low prices this weekend.

Microsoft warns of elaborate new cybercrime scheme to steal your login details


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
An intricate phishing campaign combines several tools of the trade to trick users into revealing their credentials.

Why I refuse to give up on 'Ted Lasso' Season 2


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Mashable / 1h
I identify with Ted Lasso far more than I'd care to admit. Like the upbeat, altruistic protagonist (played by Jason Sudeikis), I crack eye roll-worthy jokes and go out of my way to brighten rooms on the regular. Both Ted and I can be annoyingly chipper, and we're huge suckers for rom-coms. But on a heavier note, we're incredibly stubborn when it comes to helping ourselves, we work to mask our own


Apple's MacBook Pro M1 is $200 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals


Engadget / 1h
Labor Day sales are starting to pop up across the internet as the holiday weekend gets nearer. Apple's MacBook Pro M1 remains $200 off at Amazon while a few models of the Apple Watch SE with GPS + Cellular are on sale as well. You can still grab the August WiFi smart lock for $179, a record low, at Wellbots with Engadget's exclusive discount code, and ThermoWorks' latest open-box sale brings the

Corporate venture capital follows the same trend as other VC markets: Up


TechCrunch / 1h
As the global market for startup investing presses to new heights in terms of dollars invested this year , and deal volume ticks up in several regions, corporations are diving into the action. Data from CB Insights and Stryber indicate that corporate investors are taking part in deals worth more than ever, even if corporate venture capital (CVC) deal activity is not up uniformly around the world.

This $35 case lets you attach an AirTag to your AirPods Pro


AirTag AirPods Pro•
Engadget / 1h
Let’s face it, Apple’s AirPods Pro may be small and pocketable, but they’re also easy to lose. If you’re the type of person who’s prone to misplacing their belongings, accessory maker Spigen might have something that could help. As spotted by Gizmodo , the company has released the Tag Armor Duo , a $34.99 case that protects your AirPods Pro case while including a slot for an AirTag . Spigen isn’t

Work Smarter With 31% Off This Focus-Boosting Wearable


Futurism / 1h
We all have times where we need to get focused and get things done at work, and sometimes, a good playlist and a set of headphones aren’t going to cut it. FOCI is a wearable that not only helps keep you on track, it helps you better understand how and when you focus best over time. It’s on sale now for 31% off at just $89. A Productivity Tool On Your Hip FOCI is simple to use. Download the app, c

How to Figure Out If Your Hookup Is Cheating on Someone With You


Lifehacker / 1h
When we talk about cheating—and we do talk about, it a lot —we typically focus on the two people in the affected partnership. There’s the cheater and the cheated-upon, yes, but so often overlooked is the cheated- with , a person who may or may not know they’re the “other” in a crowded relationship. Read more...

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl picks up two fan-favorite fighters


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SlashGear / 1h
Last month brought the reveal of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, a new mascot fighter featuring Nickelodeon characters that very clearly takes a page out of the Super Smash Bros playbook. While some gamers were undoubtedly tempted to shrug Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl off as a cash grab, it actually seems like the game will be a serious endeavor, with the developers supporting … Continue reading

Scientists Demonstrate That Yes, Video Call Meetings Are Exhausting


54Futurism / 1h
When the coronavirus pandemic began and many officer workers’ jobs started to primarily happen over video calls, it didn’t take long for a general malaise colloquially called “Zoom fatigue” to set in. Well, it turns out that Zoom fatigue — referring to video calls regardless of the specific platform on which they’re held — is real, according to research published in the Journal of Applied Psychol

Saints Row gameplay teaser trailer should please hardcore fans


Saints Row Gameplay•
SlashGear / 1h
The first introduction of the new Saints Row Volition and Deep Silver delivered to the world was a CG masterpiece. It wasn’t the game. It was more like cinematics that MIGHT be in the game at some point – but there was no gameplay. This is not a new strategy for any major game of this sort, but as per … Continue reading

Waymo’s plan to make autonomous car sensors cheaper gets axed


Alphabet Waymo Sensors•
SlashGear / 1h
Waymo is pulling the plug on its ambitions to be a LIDAR supplier, with the autonomous vehicle company set to be the only customer for its homegrown sensor tech. LIDAR – or light detection and ranging – sensors have become commonplace in developing self-driving vehicles, though Waymo had hoped to push adoption of the technology in other industries. LIDAR’s value … Continue reading

Save 50% on a stick vacuum that's great for small spaces


Mashable / 1h
Save $75: The MOOSOO X6 Cordless 4-in-1 Stick Vacuum is on sale for $74.99, down from $149.99, as of Aug. 27. Does anyone else find themselves in a perfect state of calm while vacuuming? Even if you don't get the appeal of the methodical back and forth, you must understand how nice it is to have freshly cleaned floors. We all deserve to find that peace, and at a reasonable price. Enter this stick

Tesla wants to sell electricity in Texas


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34TechCrunch / 2h
Elon Musk’s Tesla is looking beyond electric vehicles, solar panels and energy storage and wants to now supply electricity directly to customers, according to an application filed with Texas electricity regulators earlier this month. Energy Choice Matters first reported on the application. The application , filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas on August 16, is a request to become w

Lilly Wachowski Has a Great Reason for Not Directing Matrix: Resurrections


93Gizmodo / 2h
When a fourth Matrix movie was finally announced, the obvious conclusion is that sisters and co-directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski would both be returning to the franchise. So it was quite a surprise to learn that Lana would occupy the sole director’s chair for The Matrix: Resurrections . Now Lilly Wachowski explained… Read more...

AWS will start offering some customers free USB security keys


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
USB security key giveaway follows AWS CEO Andy Jassy attending cybersecurity meeting in the White House.

Save $900 on a Razer Blade 15, plus more laptop deals this weekend


Mashable / 2h
The best laptop deals as of Aug. 27: OUR TOP PICK: Razer Blade 15 — save $900 ANOTHER GAMING DEAL: Alienware m15 R4 — save $350.01 BEST APPLE DEAL: 2020 Apple MacBook Air — save $149.01 BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — save 103.50 What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your t

Learn more about your ancestry with 23andMe+ kits on sale


Mashable / 2h
Save $80: As of Aug. 27, get 23andMe+ plus a yearlong membership to the health and ancestry service on sale for $149, down from $229. Finding out information from DNA tests is cool, but you'll generally need a membership or subscription to really dig deep and find out all the details. This 23andMe+ bundle at Amazon includes a year of membership to its health and ancestry service, and it's on sale

The DOJ and DHS subpoenaed Peloton over treadmill injury reporting


Peloton Treadmill Injuries•
TechCrunch / 2h
On Tuesday, Peloton announced the upcoming release of its entry-level Tread device. The news came ahead of a disappointing earnings report and after recalls of both of its treadmill products. Today, the connected fitness company noted in a filing with the SEC that it has been subpoenaed by both the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security. Both subpoenas are part of investig

Electric vehicle company Rivian has confidentially filed for an IPO


Amazon Rivian Files IPO•
32TechCrunch / 2h
Rivian, the electric vehicle startup backed by a host of institutional and strategic investors, including Ford and Amazon, has confidentially filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. The size and price range for the proposed offering have yet to be determined. The initial public offering is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, su

1,500 Murder Hornets Murdered in Washington State


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Gizmodo / 2h
As if you don’t already have enough to worry about, murder hornets are now an annual problem in the U.S. Read more...

Thompson Central Park New York Opens Fall 2021


One Mile at a Time / 2h
Thompson is one of my favorite Hyatt brands . The brand will be continuing its expansion with another property in New York, and it’s an interesting one. Parker New York becomes Thompson Central Park Long story short, the Parker New York will become the Thompson Central Park New York in the coming months. This property has quite a history: The Le Parker Meridien New York used to be a Starwood Pref

10 Plants That Will Turn Your Back Yard Into a Wildlife Sanctuary


Lifehacker / 2h
You spend countless hours weeding, watering, pruning, and nurturing your garden into a space you enjoy; so it’s easy to forget that the rich vegetation we take so much joy and pride in is also meant for the local wildlife. Wildlife gardens can attract butterflies, birds, and small animals to your backyard oasis. And… Read more...


Fly more, spend less: These are some of the best airline awards in the world


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The Points Guy / 2h
I typically let airline award chart sweet spots , appealing hotel redemptions and events I want to attend dictate when and where I travel. But, if you’re the type of traveler that picks a destination and then figures out how to best use points and miles for your flights , you may be overwhelmed with options. Of course, you can search for guides on the best ways to get from the U.S. to your destin

EU set to launch formal probe into Nvidia’s $54 billion takeover of Arm


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59Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Arm) Brussels is set to launch a formal competition probe early next month into Nvidia’s planned $54 billion takeover of British chip designer Arm, after months of informal discussions between regulators and the US chip company. The investigation is likely to begin after Nvidia officially notifies the European Commission of its plan to acquire Arm, with the US chipmaker planning

How to Convert a Microsoft Publisher File to a PDF


How-To Geek / 2h
You can only open Publisher files (.pub) with Microsoft Publisher. If you want to share the file with others who may not have Publisher, or if want to prevent the file from being edited, you should convert it to PDF. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Why not store Halo Infinite on a Halo-themed hard drive, huh?


Halo Seagate Xbox GD•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
To complement the upcoming release of Halo Infinite, Seagate has announced its new Halo-themed hard drive – along with some capacious alternatives

Loads of GPUs were shipped in Q2 – and Nvidia is dominating AMD


GPU Q2 Nvidia Intel AMD•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
CPU shipments were also up strongly according to a fresh report from an analyst firm.

Latest ‘Metroid Dread’ gameplay trailer shows off new moves and a new enemy


Metroid Dread Chozo•
Engadget / 2h
Nintendo surprise-announced Metroid Dread , the fifth mainline game in the series, at E3 this year. Part of the surprise was that it was arriving this year, October 8th to be precise. Now, with just over a month before it arrives, Nintendo has released a new trailer for Metroid Dread, which might be our last look at the game before launch. Of course, this trailer isn't as detailed as the 20 minut

The best automatic cat feeders to keep your pet fed while you're away


Mashable / 2h
Many of our pets are going to have to get used to being alone after more than a year of constant attention. If you plan on being away for a couple of days or you've started your cat on an eating schedule that they're used to, an automatic feeder is a smart investment to keep your cat fed even when you're not home. We can't guarantee an automatic feeder will help your cat be cool with you leaving

GoDaddy makes it easier than ever to create social media ads for your website


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Creating and tracking social media ads just got easier with GoDaddy's websites update

11 Luke Skywalker Facts Revealed During Mandalorian Season 2's Finale Documentary


40Gizmodo / 2h
You have no idea how much went into that surprise you saw on December 18, 2020. That was the day the eighth and final episode of The Mandalorian season 2 was released and, with it, a reveal of epic proportions. None other than Jedi Master Luke Skywalker himself arrived to take Grogu from Din Djarin to train with the… Read more...

Huge Microsoft security vulnerability left thousands of companies’ data at risk


Microsoft Azure Thousands•
SlashGear / 2h
Microsoft has revealed another huge security vulnerability, with the software giant forced to notify thousands of Azure customers that their data had been freely accessible. The exploit left the databases of multiple big-name companies open to unauthorized read/write access, in what’s being referred to as the “ChaosDB” vulnerability. The news comes after a series of embarrassing and significant W

Sastrify snags $7M to help SMEs manage SaaS buying


29TechCrunch / 2h
With so much startup activity in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) space it can be a challenge for businesses to figure out which of these SaaS (SaaSes?) are actually useful and worth continuing to shell out for. Well, Cologne-based startup Sastrify is here to help — offering what it describes as a “highly automated” platform (covering some 20,000+ SaaS solutions) to help other businesses with pro

Find trends, advice and value at these special breakout sessions during TC Disrupt 2021


31TechCrunch / 2h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 takes place September 21-23, and we’re here to call out just some of the awesome content we have scheduled over three very busy days. The Disrupt agenda so far features more than 80 interviews, panel discussions, events and breakout sessions that span the startup tech spectrum… with more to come! You gotta pay to play: Buy your pass to Disrupt 2021 here and open a door to

The stars are aligning for federal IT open source software adoption


TechCrunch / 2h
Venky Adivi Contributor Venky Adivi is director of strategic capture and proposal management at Canonical , publisher of Ubuntu. In recent years, the private sector has been spurning proprietary software in favor of open source software and development approaches. For good reason: The open source avenue saves money and development time by using freely available components instead of writing new c

The pure hell of managing your JPEGs


28TechCrunch / 2h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Natasha and Alex and Grace and Chris were joined by none other than TechCrunch’s own Mary Ann Azevedo , in her first-ever appearance on the show. She’s pretty much the best person and we’re stoked to have her on the pod. And it was good that Mary Ann was on the show t

Another Good Reason to Use Safari on Your iPhone


Lifehacker / 2h
We recently talked about how you can hide your browsing history from ad trackers in Safari, which is great, but one reason many people have been hesitant to use Safari is simply because it looks a bit boring compared to other browsers. But Apple is trying to change that in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Now you’ll have a… Read more...

Verizon claims its new VPN can withstand attacks from quantum computers


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Verizon has begun testing its new Quantum-resistant VPN technology in the real-world.

Samsung Galaxy S22 camera leak points to a fascinating change from the S21


Samsung Galaxy S22•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A Samsung Galaxy S22 rumor suggests it, and its Plus sibling, will have a 10MP telephoto camera for 3x optical zoom.

Watch Lunatics Fire 3D Printed Assault Rifles and Handguns


500+Futurism / 2h
Printing Guns 3D printing technologies have come a long way — to the point that an entire underground culture of firearm enthusiasts are now attending events at which they fire guns they (mostly) printed at home, Vice reports in a troubling new video documentary. It’s a dystopian vision. A recent event in Florida dubbed the “Gun Maker’s Match” saw attendees compete using their home-assembled hand

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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
gregorygalloway : Alice Coltrane (27 August 1937 – 12 January 2007)

Data literacy skills crucial for the workforce of tomorrow


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
HR or marketing departments, are now having to develop a wider understanding of data, using shared numbers and dashboards to make collective, informed decisions.


Windows 10’s August 2021 Optional Updates Are Boring


How-To Geek / 2h
Microsoft has a bunch of optional updates for your Windows 10 computer. You don’t need to download them, but if you like keeping your PC as current as possible, you may want to download these. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Book of the Month has changed my reading habits for the better


Book of the Month VR•
Mashable / 3h
I’ve always been a big reader. I was one of those kids who had a book light and would read under the covers well past my bedtime. As I got older and life got busier, I found myself reading less and less. I still bought books at an alarming rate — I just didn’t keep up with actually reading them. After college, I heard about Book of the Month (I know, it’s been around for decades, but I was late t

Tesla applies to become an energy supplier in Texas


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Engadget / 3h
When Tesla began building a secretive 100-megawatt energy storage project in Angleton, Texas, a town some 40 miles south of Houston, there were questions about what the company planned to do with the facility. Now we know. Per an application filed by the company with the state’s Public Utility Commission, Tesla wants to sell electricity directly to consumers in Texas. Tesla Energy Ventures, a who

Apple's Tim Cook just made $355 million


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61Mashable / 3h
Apple CEO Tim Cook just cashed in the final part of his decade-old compensation package: 5,040,000 Apple shares, worth roughly $750 million. According to a SEC filing dated Tuesday, Apple withheld 2,653,560 shares for tax purposes, and Cook quickly sold the rest, meaning that he actually received around $355 million. Cook received the compensation package in August 2011, when he took the helm of

Latest Metroid Dread trailer shows off new gameplay and a surprising enemy


Metroid Dread Trailer•
SlashGear / 3h
Ever since Metroid Dread was revealed at E3 2021, we’ve seen several trailers and teasers for the game. Most of those have been cinematic trailers, setting the stage for Metroid Dread without showing off any gameplay. Today we’re finally getting to see some more gameplay, with the latest Metroid Dread trailer showing off some of the abilities Samus will have … Continue reading

Kabul Hotels Advertising They’re Open For Banquets, Safe Lodging


View from the Wing / 3h
An explosion at Kabul airport led to U.S. and civilian casualties. There was another explosion close to the nearby Baron Hotel which is currently advertising “safe, secure housing” for guests. The Baron may not be as secure as advertised, but the Intercontinental Kabul is promoting in social media that they’re open to guests – not just for lodging but for all of your catering and banquet needs. C

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more this weekend


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
From returning series to much-anticipated animated spin-offs, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

A $600 e-ink typewriter got me one step closer to writing a novel


Engadget / 3h
I’ve been a technology journalist for 10 years now and have written thousands of news articles, reviews and analysis pieces in that time. But lately I’ve wanted to change it up and do some writing that flexes different parts of my brain: things like short stories, essays or even a longer fiction piece. But since I’m a tech nerd at heart, I couldn’t help but start thinking about new software or ga

How to Play PlayStation Games That Aren't Available in the US


Lifehacker / 3h
The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are popular all over the world, but not every game is available in every country at the same time. There are plenty of games that never leave Japan, or that release in the UK or Europe before the U.S. (or vice-versa). Some countries, like Australia and Germany, have strict content… Read more...

Recap and recording of our Return of Travel webinar with EasyJet’s CEO


74The Points Guy / 3h
The last few months have seen major steps toward Europe reopening to tourists, and several TPG staffers have navigated new restrictions to visit spots like Italy , Portugal and the United Kingdom . Despite ongoing concerns with the delta variant , other European countries continue to relax entry requirements — particularly for vaccinated visitors. And yesterday, we had a chance to hear directly f

How to Delete Files and Folders Using Command Prompt on Windows 10


How-To Geek / 3h
If you prefer command-line methods, Windows 10 offers a couple of commands to help you delete your files and folders from a Command Prompt window. We’ll show you how to perform this deletion. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Save $80 on this adjustable standing desk and help improve WFH productivity


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Upgrade your work-from-home set up with the Yaasa Adjustable Desk Pro , on sale for $549 as of Aug. 27. That's $80 off for a 12% savings. They say sitting every day can shave years off of your life , so why not do something about it now and get active whenever you get to work? With the Yaasa Adjustable Desk Pro , engineered and manufactured in Europe, you can have your own automatic standi

Twitter experiencing widespread outages


Twitter Users This Morning•
26TechCrunch / 3h
Twitter users in Canada and parts of the U.S. appear to be having trouble accessing the social media platform on Friday morning. Reports from third-party web monitoring service Downdetector indicate the issue is impacting users across Canada and mainly the eastern parts of the U.S. near the Canadian border, though users from more states continue to report outages as well. The outage began at arou

How Do We Know How Old Fossils Are?


Gizmodo / 3h
Paleolithic hunters built mammoth traps in what is now Mexico some 14,700 years ago. An unknown sea creature left footprints in sand some 550 million years ago, making them the oldest known footprints on Earth. The mysterious Denisovan humans reached southeast Asia 160,000 years ago, as evidenced by a jawbone found on… Read more...

Is Amex Pay With Points For Flights Worth It?


One Mile at a Time / 3h
There are several excellent cards earning Amex Membership Rewards points . In general I think the best way to redeem these points is to transfer them to Amex’s airline partners , so you can get outsized value for premium redemptions. That’s not the only option, though. Amex also has the Pay With Points program, which is another popular way to redeem points, which may prove practical for a lot mor

As 5G demand grows, Sitenna helps telcos find more cell tower locations, faster


52TechCrunch / 3h
The buildout of 5G networks continues apace, with wide-scale deployments across much of the developed world. Yet, one of the largest challenges with closing the gaps in coverage maps are constraints on 5G transmissions. Because of the spectrum that 5G technology uses compared to 4G, telecom operators need to install many times more towers to deliver the advertised bandwidth with the same quality

Intel Gamer Days: $900 off gaming laptop deals end today on Razer, Alienware, and more


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Intel Gamer Days event is now live and it includes some fantastic gaming laptop deals - here are our top picks.

NAS-maker Synology reveals new remote code execution vulnerabilities


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Several Synology products have inherited new discovered vulnerabilities from an upstream security library.

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide To Kid Culture: What's the Milk Crate Challenge?


22Lifehacker / 3h
This week the kids are debating whether COVID is a thing and falling off milk crates. I know Whitney Houston said, “the children are our future,” but I’m not so sure. Read more...

Big Oil Coined ‘Carbon Footprints’ to Blame Us for Their Greed. Keep Them on the Hook.


100+Gizmodo / 3h
This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now , a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Read more...


GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX Off-Road Concept teases adventure pickup possibilty


SlashGear / 3h
GMC’s trucks are on a roll right now, and the automaker has revealed plans for a new, luxury off-roading midsize model. The GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX Off-Road Concept may be short on vowels but it promises plenty for those who enjoy overlanding, including a factory-lifted chassis and burly 33-inch rubber. So, the regular Canyon gets lifted, and a new, wider … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Apple AirPods Pro: the tech giants’ wireless earbuds do battle


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Are the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 a good alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro? Here’s everything you need to know.

Overwatch to change cowboy character McCree's name


Blizzard Overwatch McCree•
24BBC News - Technology / 3h
Cowboy character Jesse McCree will be renamed after his namesake leaves Activision-Blizzard.

Snap epic 2-way action videos with this innovative camera


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Capture every moment with the Rexing A1 Two Way Action Camera for $198.99, and as of Aug. 27, score a bonus $10 credit with purchase. Ever been on an excruciating hike , where you wanted to give up and turn back, but toughed it out for the absolutely breathtaking view at the end? On an adventure that intense, a snap or two of the view on your phone’s camera just doesn’t do it justice. You

Cook meals from anywhere with this portable solar-powered oven


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Up your camping culinary game with the GoSun Go® Portable Solar Oven for only $116 as of Aug. 27 — that's a 16% savings. Not all of us were blessed with wilderness skills. In fact, there’s a good chance you don’t know how to start a fire or fend for yourself in the woods when the going gets rough. But it’s all good. That’s why things like the GoSun Go® Portable Solar Oven were invented. Pe

Relieve achy legs with this high-tech air compression therapy system, on sale for over 30% off


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Relieve your muscles with the Vortix Leg Air Compressor , on sale for 37% off. As of Aug. 27, grab one for just $124.99. Sometimes your legs ache from overactivity — like going too hard, too fast at the gym, or on a run . Other times they ache from under-activity — like sitting all day at a desk or binge-watching too many Netflix shows . Either way, it’s uncomfortable and can be tough to s

Forbes jumps into hot media liquidity summer with a SPAC combo


Forbes Magnum Opus•
47TechCrunch / 3h
What a busy week in the world of media liquidity. That’s a sentence you don’t get to write often. Regardless, news broke this week that Axel Springer is buying U.S. political journalism outfit POLITICO . The transaction was expected, but the eye-popping roughly $1 billion price tag still has tongues wagging. We even got on the podcast to chat about it. And Forbes announced that it is going public

Stonehenge Technology Labs bags $2M, gives CPG companies one-touch access to metrics


35TechCrunch / 3h
Stonehenge Technology Labs wants consumer packaged goods companies to gain meaningful use from all of the data they collect. It announced $2 million in seed funding for its STOPWATCH commerce enhancement software. The round was led by Irish Angels, with participation from Bread and Butter Ventures, Gaingels, Angeles Investors, Bonfire Ventures and Red Tail Venture Capital. CEO Meagan Kinmonth Bow

Accounting platform Synder raises $2M to automate e-commerce bookkeeping


100+TechCrunch / 3h
As Synder ’s two co-founders Michael Astreiko and Ilya Kisel wrap up their time at Y Combinator, they also announced their seed round of $2 million from TMT Investments. Though the round was acquired before going into the accelerator program, the Belarus-based pair wanted to wait to publicly share the milestone. As they focus their sights on their next journey of growth and expansion, the new fun

The Old Guard 2 Has Found Itself a New Director


65Gizmodo / 3h
David F. Sandberg offers a Shazam: Fury of the Gods update. David Cronenberg chills in new footage from Shudder’s Slasher: Flesh & Blood . Get a look at Disney’s Up spinoff, Dug Days . Plus, what’s to come in Walking Dead: World Beyond ’s final season. Spoilers now! Read more...

Get £60 cashback on this £10/pm iD Mobile SIM only deal


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
This already affordable iD Mobile SIM only deal just got even cheaper with a whopping £60 cashback offer.

Apple's MacBook Air M1 drops back down to $850 at Amazon


Engadget / 4h
We rarely see the MacBook Air M1 drop below $900, but that's the case today on Amazon. Apple's thin-and-light laptop is on sale for $850 right now, or $150 off its normal price. The base model has been hovering at $900 on Amazon for the past few months, likely to stay competitive with Apple's education pricing during the back-to-school season, but this is the first time since a brief moment at th

[Last Chance] 100,000 Point Offer With $100 Statement Credit For No Annual Fee Hilton Amex Card


View from the Wing / 4h
The Hilton Honors American Express Card is Amex’s no annual fee Hilton co-brand. And they’ve introduced a new initial bonus offer for it: This Hilton card has an offer to earn up to 130,000 points: 80,000 after you spend $1,000 in purchases on the card in the first 3 months plus an additional 50,000 points after you spend a total of $5,000 in purchases on the card in the first 6 months. Continue

The Architects of the Metaverse Need to Read the Virtual Room


Wired / 4h
Plus: Ten years of Apple without Steve Jobs, thoughts on the Apple Watch, and a baby bird’s worst nightmare.

You Should Have Waited for the Official 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Trailer


Spider-Man SMNWH Way•
Wired / 4h
Also: The latest Matrix sequel has a title and that’s all I want to know about it.

Would the Free Guy Inflatable Bubble Protect a Real Person?


54Wired / 4h
In the movie’s video game world, a whole-body airbag protects Ryan Reynolds as he falls off of a building and onto a car. Would that … work?

How to Open File Explorer on Windows 11


How-To Geek / 4h
File Explorer is an essential part of Windows 11 that helps you manage your files and folders. But, if it’s not pinned to your taskbar, it isn’t always obvious how to launch it. Here are five easy ways to launch File Explorer in Windows 11. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Upgrade Your Pumpkin Spice Latte With These Easy Tricks


How-To Geek / 4h
Pumpkin Spice Latte season is officially here! The beloved Starbucks fall drink is highly anticipated every year and delicious all by itself. But for even more flavor and variety, you can try these PSL hacks! Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Keychron's Q1 keyboard is its most customizable yet


Engadget / 4h
The humble computer keyboard might feel utilitarian, but given it’s the part of your setup you interact with the most, it’s kinda wild that we don't often give it thought. Fortunately, there’s a vibrant scene of small (and not so small) companies that understand everyone’s needs are different and that getting the right size, shape and ergonomic layout can upgrade your working or gaming life in si

ZeroMouse is a super tiny wireless mouse the size of two quarters — Future Blink


Mashable / 4h
ZeroMouse is a portable mini mouse that can also be used as a laser pointer and wireless presenter.


The cruise line that just won’t sail: Ritz-Carlton delays yacht debut again


57The Points Guy / 4h
New luxury cruise line Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has delayed its foray into the industry again — for the fifth time — citing shipyard issues due to COVID-19. “While we are eager to welcome guests onboard Evrima, we have had to reevaluate the timing of our first voyage given the rapidly changing circumstances and their impact on Evrima’s completion,” Douglas Prothero, CEO of the Ritz-Carlton Y

How to Avoid Fumbling Around in the Dark When You're Camping


Lifehacker / 4h
I am going elk hunting next week. This will be my first time doing any sort of hunting—and my first time camping since I was a child—and I did not realize it would involve so much planning (or spending so much money). I knew it would involve some planning, obviously, but the number of tiny details I have to remember (… Read more...

Razer's Blade 15 Advanced is $900 off in Amazon's one-day sale


Engadget / 4h
Amazon is ushering in the weekend with a one-day-only sale on a bunch of Razer laptops and gaming accessories. Everything from headsets to mice to microphones has been discounted, but the biggest savings you'll find are on some of the 2020 Razer Blade 15 laptops. Of note is the Raze Blade 15 Advanced gaming laptop with a 10th-gen Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q graphics, 16

Astronauts could safely travel to Mars if the mission is short enough


SlashGear / 4h
One of the biggest concerns with sending astronauts on deep-space missions is how well the astronauts will fare against the significantly greater radiation exposure. On earth and in orbit above the earth, the protective atmosphere of the planet shields astronauts from much of the exposure to radiation from the sun and other sources. As NASA and other space agencies gear … Continue reading

Apple Settled a Major Lawsuit and It Did the Bare Minimum


How-To Geek / 4h
Apple has announced a new agreement with App Store developers that makes some tiny changes that should make creating apps for iPhone and iPad slightly more profitable for developers. The company didn’t make the giant policy shifts some people were hoping for, but at least it’s something. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Spigen’s AirPods Pro Case Straps an Apple AirTag Tracker to Your Buds So They’re Easier to Find


AirPods Pro Apple AirTag•
Gizmodo / 4h
Spending $329 on a pair of wireless earbuds is no small investment, and as easily pocketable as Apple’s AirPods Pro are, they’re also very easy to lose. Instead of immediately dumping out bags and tearing apart your home in search of them, Spigen now offers a less panicked solution: a protective case for the AirPods… Read more...

Microsoft Edge for macOS is getting some exciting security updates


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft Edge's Super Duper Secure Mode will help reduce the number of browser vunerablities for Mac users.

YC grad Buoyant wants to solve middle-mile delivery with cargo airships


YC Buoyant Wants Solve•
26TechCrunch / 4h
A number of companies have emerged in recent years aiming to resurrect the airship, an early technology that was abandoned in favor of airplanes and helicopters. Flying Whales in France, Hybrid Air Vehicles in the U.K., Lockheed Martin and billionaire Sergey Brin all have airship projects in development, particularly focused on carrying cargo. None have yet started servicing customers. Buoyant wa

Andreessen Horowitz just rolled out a $400 million fund that’s expressly for seed deals


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43TechCrunch / 4h
Andreessen Horowitz has begun to announce new funds almost as routinely as some startups have begun announcing follow-on rounds. After announcing a third biotech fund in February 2020 that’s currently investing $750 million ; a pair of new funds totaling $4.5 billion last November; and, most recently, a new $2.2 billion crypto-focused fund, the firm is rolling out a brand new fund: a $400 million

Zeal banks $13M to offer employers a ‘build your own’ payroll product infrastructure


Zeal API Build Payroll•
29TechCrunch / 4h
Embedded fintech company Zeal secured $13 million in Series A funding to continue developing its platform for building individualized payroll products. Spark Capital led the Series A, with participation from Commerce Ventures and a group of individual investors, including Marqeta CEO Jason Gardner and CRO Omri Dahan, Robinhood founder Vlad Tenev, UltimateSoftware executives Mitch Dauerman and Bob

New Zealand-based Imagr thinks camera-based AI is the future of shopping trolleys


TechCrunch / 4h
When it comes to contactless, automated supermarket shopping, Imagr is backing a vision-based approach. But unlike Amazon Go stores, which use cameras and sensors to monitor the shopper as they walk in and out without scanning or paying at checkout, this New Zealand-based company thinks the only images that should be captured and analyzed are those of products going into a shopping cart. The earl

Atlassian is bringing new insights to its Jira Software Cloud


TechCrunch / 4h
DevOps teams are generally trying to constantly improve themselves, so they can deliver software more quickly and reliably, but often they lack the insights needed to actually make that progress. Atlassian is now offering users of its Jira Software Cloud platform a series of new capabilities that provide data-driven insights into the development process. Jira is a popular issue and project tracki

The Galaxy Watch 4 Is the First Good Android Smartwatch


Samsung Galaxy Watch 4•
Gizmodo / 4h
I admit I’ve begun to give up hope that Android smartwatches would ever improve. Until recently, the market was messy and fragmented with so many issues that it seemed certain no one company could solve them. Over the years, Samsung’s smartwatches tended to be the best of the lot , but its watches, which ran on… Read more...

Callaway Chevy Corvette C8 First Edition to debut in Pennsylvania


SlashGear / 4h
American performance tuner Callaway will debut its Corvette C8 First Edition at the Corvettes at Carlisle event in Pennsylvania this week, the biggest and most prestigious Corvette gathering on Earth. Callaway unveiled a few teaser renderings of its Corvette Stingray on social media to commemorate its latest creation. You probably heard about Callaway and its 255-mph Corvette C4 Sledgehammer (whi

From our stacks: Illustration “Child of the thoughtful brow” by W. Cook, from “The Humming Bird, A Christmas and New-Ye...


Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
From our stacks: Illustration “Child of the thoughtful brow” by W. Cook, from “The Humming Bird, A Christmas and New-Year’s Gift.” Edited by Ida Maitland. New York: Geo. A. Leavitt, 1869.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 is worth the hype, but not the price


Samsung Galaxy Z 3•
Mashable / 5h
When Samsung released the Z Fold 2 last year, it delivered on its initial promise: A folding phone that works. Gone were the issues that plagued the first model — namely, breaking or peeling screens. This year's Z Fold 3, then, didn't really have all that much to prove. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. For its third-generation Fold , Samsung built upon what already existed. The company mad

Skate is coming to PC for the first time


EA Skate 4 Coming Time•
Engadget / 5h
You can already play some popular and unique skateboarding games on PC, but one franchise that has been conspicuously absent is Skate . Well, that's about to change with the next instalment in EA's beloved series . The game's official Twitter account confirmed the PC release on Thursday in a tweet that features a clip from a skate vid. PC_confirmation.exe pic.twitter.com/ubLRKoCw9P — skate. (@ska

Western Digital admits it throttled write speeds with flash memory change


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Western Digital replaced a key component of a popular SSD with an inferior one, and thought an updated product sheet would be enough.

7 great ways to use 180,000 Hilton Honors points


100+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note : This post has been updated with the latest information. Lots of things have changed in travel in the last year or so. That stay in an overwater bungalow may still be on hold for some, but the trip to the domestic beach or a national park may be full steam ahead. We all have our own unique situations and plans in 2021, but whether you are looking to stay closer to home or are now p

Mother Says United Left Her Unaccompanied Minor Daughter Alone In The Charlotte Airport


View from the Wing / 5h
She “could have been kidnapped” the mother of an 11 year old girl who flew from Houston to Charlotte says. “Anyone could have grabbed her.” But where was the mom in all of this? Continue reading ...


Electrify America now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto


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SlashGear / 5h
For many people, features of new cars they find they might not be able to live without are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both of those features are similar and allow users to see certain supported applications on the larger infotainment screen in their vehicle. Electrify America is a large nationwide chain of electric vehicle charging stations. Electrify America announced … Continue reading

Krispy Kreme's Vaccination Freebie Deal Just Got Even Better


23How-To Geek / 5h
Since March 2021, Krispy Kreme has been offering vaccinated individuals a free doughnut if they bring in proof of vaccination. Now, the brand’s freebie deal is about to get even better! Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

‘Nos complica la vida’: muchas empresarias deben soportar las comparaciones con Elizabeth Holmes, la fundadora de Theranos


25NYT > Technology / 5h
Numerosas emprendedoras dicen que suelen compararlas con Holmes, la fundadora de Theranos, que pronto enfrentará un juicio por fraude.

Can the Metaverse Thrive if It’s Fully Owned by Facebook?


63Wired / 5h
This week, we step into the social network's vision of the metaverse, where reality and the simulated world become one. Kinda.

The Joy of Walking in Games


Years 2021 Game 2 2022•
45Wired / 5h
Here's what you need to know about walking simulators and the psychological benefits of how games can offer a much-needed escape.

Here's Your Windows 11 Upgrade Guide


10 Windows 11 Parallels•
Gizmodo / 5h
Windows 11 is on the way, and if you’re curious, you can actually try it out right now . If you’d rather wait for polished public version of Microsoft’s next operating system to be released, there are some things you need to check on your PC ahead of time to make sure there’s a smooth and stress-free transition. Read more...

Gamescom 2021: the best games of the show


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Gamescom 2021 was surprisingly good, so here's a roundup of the best games we saw at the show.

What Does “FML” Mean, and How Do You Use It?


How-To Geek / 5h
Have you ever seen someone post about a wildly unlucky situation, followed by the letters “FML?” Here’s what that initialism means and how you can use it in your next frustrating moment. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Use Docker Cp to Copy Files Between Host and Containers


How-To Geek / 5h
Need to get some files into or out of a Docker container? The docker cp command lets you copy between host and container filesystems so you can add config details, create backups, and restore existing data. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Galaxy Watch 4 Series and Galaxy Buds 2 launched in India: Price, specs, and availability


Samsung Galaxy Watch 4•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung's latest wearables are here. The company has announced some exciting pre-booking offers for both Galaxy Watch 4 Series and Galaxy Buds 2.

Apple to upstage Samsung in OLED smartphone shipments - For the first time ever


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Apple is expected to ship 176 million units of OLED smartphones this year for a market share of 28% while Samsung will ship 145 million units for a market share of 23%. This will be the first time that Samsung will lose its top spot on OLED smartphone shipments.

Tuscadero paint is now available on the Jeep Wrangler


Tuscadero Jeep Wrangler•
SlashGear / 5h
Jeep is revealing a new color option available for a short time on its entire 2021 Wrangler line. The color is called Tuscadero, and it’s a bright and vivid pink color. Jeep says this is the first time Tuscadero has been available on a Wrangler. Buyers of any Wrangler model, including the Sport, Sahara, Rubicon, 4xe, and 392, can choose … Continue reading

Save 20% on this fantastic SIM only deal - offering 50GB of data for just £12 a month


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you're looking for a new SIM only deal, this offer from Smarty will be one of the best around right now.

Microsoft Azure flaw left thousands of cloud customers' data vulnerable


Microsoft Thousands•
Engadget / 5h
A vulnerability in Microsoft's Azure cloud computing service left several thousand customers susceptible to cyberattacks. The tech giant has warned its clients of the flaw in its flagship database service Cosmos DB after it was discovered and reported by security company Wiz. In the blog post Wiz has published, it said it was able to use the vulnerability, which it has named "ChaosDB," to gain "c

Whoops, it's stuck in your head again. Here, for no reason, the opening credits for 'The White Lotus'.


65Mashable / 5h
Well, it's in our head again. And it's about to be in yours too (sorry!). The music from The White Lotus opening credits is likely the catchiest score we've heard in a long time, but it's also chaotic, anxiety-inducing, and highly tense — much like the HBO show. Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s score heightens the stress and tension throughout the series, created, written, and directed by Mike White. An

American Express Green Card Review (2021)


60One Mile at a Time / 5h
In this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at the Amex Green Card , which is underrated and often overlooked. In my opinion is a great card for anyone looking to earn travel rewards in the long run. American Express Green Card Basics For August 2021 The Amex Green Card has a reasonable annual fee, offers statements credits that can potentially more than offset the annual fee, and offers 3x po

Waymo will stop selling its self-driving LiDAR sensors to other companies


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29TechCrunch / 5h
Saqib Shah Contributor Saqib Shah is a contributing writer at Engadget . More posts by this contributor Palantir glitch allegedly granted some FBI staff unauthorized access to a crypto hacker’s data Just months after a CEO shakeup, Waymo is officially halting sales of its custom sensors to third parties. The move sees the Alphabet-owned self-driving company unwinding a business operation just tw

Steam return policy forces independent developer out of business


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SlashGear / 5h
When it comes to buying video games for PC, one of the favorite places for gamers is Steam. There are many reasons why gamers like to use Steam, and one of them is because it has a return policy that allows you to get a refund on any game you don’t like as long as you played it for less … Continue reading

Microsoft Azure security flaw left thousands of cloud databases vulnerable to hackers


Microsoft Thousands•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft disables affected feature and asks Azure users to rotate their keys.

Overwatch’s cowboy will be renamed over namesake’s ties to Activision lawsuit


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Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / The cowboy formerly known as McCree is currently the "Man with No Name." (credit: Blizzard ) Overwatch's cowboy is getting a new name. This is Blizzard's latest attempt to salvage its image. The studio is dealing with a lawsuit filed by the state of California in July over employee claims of sexual discrimination and harassment, and its recent public defense was ill-received . The cowbo


Rocket Report: Webb telescope ready for launch, LOX shortage slows SpaceX


Australia Southern Launch•
Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Estes is now selling a New Shepard model rocket for $69.99. (credit: Estes ) Welcome to Edition 4.13 of the Rocket Report! While there may be a LOX shortage in launch, there is no shortage of launch news this week. So this report runs long. As always, we welcome reader submissions , and if you don't want to miss an issue, please subscribe using the box below (the form will not appear on

Large amounts of SaaS data is lacking any sort of management


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Approximately 40% of all SaaS assets are going fully unmanaged, report claims.

The Morning After: Explaining Apple’s $100 million App Store settlement


Apple App Store Developers•
Engadget / 6h
Following the class-action lawsuit between Apple and app developers, the company has agreed to change several App Store rules , including allowing developers to email users “about payment methods outside of their iOS app” — think Netflix and Spotify offering subscription setups through the internet browser, all without Apple taking a cut. This was a key part of the Epic vs. Apple trial. The compa

Can you spot the fake receptor? The coronavirus can’t either.


22MIT Technology Review / 6h
As covid-19 continues to evolve in the US, researchers are now developing the next generation of therapeutics, including a new approach that could help reduce the time it takes to recover from the disease. While existing treatments include antivirals , antibodies, and steroids , scientists in the US and Europe are now focusing on creating decoys of the receptors the virus normally binds to, poten

Vivo X70 Pro Plus spotted on Google Play Console, renders leaked


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Vivo is expected to launch the X70 series of smartphones sometime in September and ahead of that the Vivo X70 Pro Plus has been spotted on Google Play Console.

Toyota celebrates selling its 50 millionth Corolla


2022 Toyota Corolla•
SlashGear / 6h
Toyota has built a reputation for brand loyalty, affordability, and durability over the decades it’s been building cars. Toyota is now announced that in July, it sold its 50 millionth Corolla. The automaker says that’s a milestone not just for Toyota but in automotive history overall. Currently, Toyota is building the 12th generation of the Corolla, having been in production … Continue reading

Cuba to Legalize and Regulate Cryptocurrencies But Questions Remain


69Gizmodo / 6h
The Cuban government announced it will legalize and regulate cryptocurrencies for payments, according to a resolution published Thursday in Cuba’s Official Gazette and a new report from the Associated Press . But the details are incredibly scarce at this point. Read more...

Titan’s Strange Chemical World Gets Simulated in Tiny Tubes


50Wired / 6h
A research chemist mixed nitrogen, methane, and other molecules to recreate the conditions that might harbor life on one of Saturn’s moons.

This Rice Cooker Also Slow Cooks, But in Teensy Batches


24Wired / 6h
This Zojirushi's limited ability to cook large quantities of anything other than rice and grains makes it hard to justify its higher-than-average price tag.

How to Turn Your iPad Into a Drawing Tablet


How-To Geek / 6h
The iPad is great for drawing when paired with a stylus like the Apple Pencil, but the best software for artists is usually found on the desktop. That’s where the iPad’s abilities as a graphics tablet come in, allowing you to use your tablet to draw with your favorite apps on macOS or Windows. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e—a big battery gives this hybrid a useful range


Ars Technica / 6h
The BMW X5 xDrive45e is a 50 mpg plug-in hybrid SUV. [credit: BMW ] It's been a while since we spent time with BMW's plug-in hybrid X5. Since then, the German automaker replaced the X5 with an all-new model called the X5 xDrive45e. The brand has returned to its iconic inline six-cylinder engine configuration under the hood and has doubled the traction battery in capacity, usefully boosting the SU

Chase Sapphire Preferred Vs. Capital One Venture: Which Is Better?


22One Mile at a Time / 6h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ) and Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card ( review ) are two of the most popular mid-range travel rewards credit cards. While the cards have similar annual fees, most other aspects of the cards differ. I think both cards can make sense for certain consumers, but given how different they are, it’s worth understanding which card is better for your sit

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has a lower base price and new tech features


SlashGear / 6h
We have good news if you’ve been eyeing the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. Whereas the outgoing Kona Electric had base prices at $37,390 before incentives, the 2022 version is $3,390 less. With new base prices at $34,000, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is still dearer than a Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, but there’s a catch. Since the new … Continue reading

Windows 11 taskbar is causing more complaints – but Microsoft isn’t budging


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Is Microsoft not so keen to listen to user feedback these days, to the point of forcing through baffling changes?

Little penguin feeding behaviour revealed with trackers


39BBC News - Technology / 6h
Ten males were fitted with sensors in the breeding season to give greater insight into the birds.

Apple tweaks app pay rules in $100m settlement


Apple App Store Developers•
29BBC News - Technology / 6h
Developers will be able to tell app customers how to avoid Apple's 30% cut on payments.

Waymo will stop selling its self-driving LiDAR sensors to other companies


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Engadget / 6h
Just months after a CEO shakeup, Waymo is officially halting sales of its custom sensors to third parties. The move sees the Alphabet-owned self-driving company unwinding a business operation just two years into its lifespan. Waymo confirmed the decision to Reuters , adding that it's now focusing on deploying its Waymo Driver tech across its Waymo One ride-hailing and Waymo Via trucking divisions

James Webb Space Telescope is ready to ship to its launch site


SlashGear / 6h
NASA has confirmed the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully completed all of its testing. With the final tests complete, the telescope is being prepared to be shipped to its launch site. Engineers at Northrop Grumman completed the extensive test regime on the telescope designed to ensure Webb is completely operational once it reaches orbit. Webb is the most complicated … Continue reading

This Microsoft Teams update is giving one its most useful features a clever little tweak


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Microsoft Teams update should help maintain order in chaotic large-scale meetings.

The role of data in building resiliency for the world’s hotels


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The influential role of data and tech in building resiliency for the hospitality industry.


Watch Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley online: date, time, card, live stream channels explained


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Looking for information around the date, time and live stream options for the big Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley fight? We have it here, including ways to watch the card around the world.

It took 400 hours to 3D print this super detailed map of GTA's San Andreas


Mashable / 6h
Product designer Dom Riccobene blew up the internet with his incredibly accurate map of the Grant Theft Auto 's infamous state of San Andreas. Riccobene used cartography and mapping software in addition to a custom script which collected in-game ground elevations to create a perfectly scaled map of the game world.

Channel your inner beast mode with The Rock’s sweat-proof workout headphones


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The Rock has partnered with Under Armour on an all-new range of workout products, including some sweat-proof ANC headphones.

HP and Dell see revenues rise as remote working demand continues


Dell Record Quarter•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
PC sales are back on the up for two of the world's largest manufacturers.

Netflix's 'Brand New Cherry Flavor' is the perfect horror binge to welcome fall


20Mashable / 7h
Some folks are sad to kiss the final days of summer goodbye. But to us hobgoblins who feel most at home in the cold dark months of the year, that only means one thing: Spooky season is upon us again at last. With fall fast approaching, we finally have our annual excuse to binge all the horror all the time without any shame. And if you're looking to start your blood-soaked streaming extravaganza t

Report claims Google is abandoning Qualcomm modem chipset for the Pixel 6


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SlashGear / 7h
When it comes to chips for mobile devices, many of the most popular smartphones in the Android realm use chips from Qualcomm. The Snapdragon line is the most common hardware on the market, running the gamut from entry-level up to high-end hardware. A new report is going around claims Google is abandoning Qualcomm modem chipset for its coming Pixel 6 … Continue reading

Marvel Future Revolution: this smartphone MMO may be better than Marvel's Avengers


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Marvel Future Revolution, a new smartphone-based MMO, has officially launched – here’s how it is to play your favorite heroes in a polished massively multiplayer story.

Marvel's What If...? is surprisingly popular compared to other MCU shows


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Here's how Marvel's What if...? stacks up next to Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision in popularity, according to streaming aggregator Reelgood.

Fujifilm X-H2 expected to take on Canon EOS R5 with new X-Trans sensor


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21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
New Fujifilm X-H2 rumors suggest it will stick to the company's X-Trans sensor design in its battle with full-frame rivals.

How to Nominate Movies to the Library of Congress National Film Registry


Gizmodo / 7h
Every year, the Library of Congress chooses 25 movies to single out for preservation as part of the National Film Registry. Last year the Library chose to recognize and preserve everything from classics like The Man With the Golden Arm (1955) and A Clockwork Orange (1971) to more recent films of the 21st century like … Read more...

Streamlabs' new monthly tipping service doesn't take a cut from streamers


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Engadget / 7h
Streamlabs' new livestreaming tool offers streamers a new way to make money — and it won't even be taking a commission. The Logitech-owned company has launched a monthly tipping service called Streamlabs Creator Subscription , which (as you can probably guess from its name) gives streamers a way to set up a subscription service for viewers. Streamlabs says creators will get 100 percent of the tip

NASA talks about why we have to protect the ozone layer


SlashGear / 7h
Many years ago, one of the biggest concerns about our planet was the depletion of our ozone layer. The concern was so great that new laws were passed banning certain propellants in aerosol products to prevent the depletion of the ozone layer. With all the talk of global warming, we don’t hear much about the ozone layer anymore, but NASA … Continue reading

Redmi 10 Prime will be India’s first phone with MediaTek Helio G88 chipset


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The Redmi 10 Prime will be launched in India next week. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed the processor.

Vivo's next top-end Android phone could launch very soon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Vivo's Vice President has confirmed the Vivo X70 is coming way earlier than expected.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 are all available now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are now available from a variety of US and UK retailers.

Halo Infinite system requirements are a mix of good and bad news


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Halo Infinite system requirements give us a hint of what kind of PC you’ll need to play Microsoft’s FPS shooter.

The Elegoo Jupiter 3D printer is about to make some giant waves


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Renowned 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo is launching its biggest Resin printer yet through Kickstarter in early September.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 may sport a top-end Android phone chipset


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A new leak suggests the upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo 2 may include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset inside.

People are hiring out their faces to become deepfake-style marketing clones


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32MIT Technology Review / 8h
Like many students, Liri has had several part-time jobs. A 23-year-old in Israel, she does waitressing and bartending gigs in Tel Aviv, where she goes to university. She also sells cars, works in retail, and conducts job interviews and onboarding sessions for new employees as a corporate HR rep. In Germany. Liri can juggle so many jobs, in multiple countries, because she has hired out her face to

A new Xbox Series X|S dynamic background is available, and it’s perfect for Halo fans


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A new dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S is now available, and marks the first background to celebrate a game.


DokeV developer spills the beans on what the game is actually about


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A Future Games Show trailer for DokeV provided us with more insight on the game, but we're still a bit confused.

Celebrate Intel Gamer Days 2021 with these computer deals on Amazon


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Enjoy great deals on gaming computers at Amazon during Intel Gamer Days through Sept. 5. We’re guessing Intel Gamer Days needs no introduction (and you’ve had your calendar marked since last year), but just as a reminder, the annual event has retailers across the internet dropping exclusive deals and discounts on Intel products. Everything from Core PCs, bundles, and hardware starts on Aug

Puma is releasing official 'Animal Crossing' sneakers and clothing


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Engadget / 8h
Nintendo's colorful, character-filled island life sim Animal Crossing: New Horizons lends itself to merchandise collabs. On the heels of its Uniqlo and Monopoly crossovers, the game is getting the footwear treatment. Puma is releasing an Animal Crossing collection featuring sneakers and apparel. The company teased the new drop on Twitter with an image featuring both the Puma and Animal Crossing l

The Rise and Fall of the World’s Ride-Hailing Giant


33NYT > Technology / 8h
Didi pushed the limits and thrived in legal gray areas. Until China cracked down.

Very Personal Computing: In Artist’s New Work, A.I. Meets Fatherhood


32NYT > Technology / 8h
Ian Cheng brings his latest piece to the Shed, a narrative animation powered by a video game engine and partly inspired by his daughter.

Satellites Spot Oceans Aglow With Trillions of Organisms


200+NYT > Technology / 8h
A new generation of detectors let scientists identify a dozen large episodes of bioluminescence, one a hundred times larger than Manhattan — and that’s the smallest.

Peloton Just Knocked $400 Off its Stationary Bike


61How-To Geek / 8h
In order to “help people be the best version of themselves,” Peloton is permanently reducing the price of its Bike from $1,895 to $1,495. For those who are interested in a Pelton Bike, the reduced pricing is a killer deal, though it comes at a time when investors are growing wary of the company. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Dell launches Alienware x15, Alienware x17, XPS 15, XPS 17, and G15 laptops in India


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Dell has introduced a lineup of gaming laptops in India that include the Alienware x15, Alienware x17, XPS 15, XPS 17, and G15 with prices starting at Rs 82,990.

Apple's finally letting developers tell users about payment options outside iOS app


Apple App Store Developers•
20Mashable / 8h
Apple is making some important changes to its App Store. The company settled a class-action lawsuit by U.S. developers by agreeing to pay them $100 million and making a number of concessions regarding App Store rules. The most important among these is letting developers communicate to their customers about payment options outside of their iOS app. This could mean savings for end users. Given that

China proposes strict control of algorithms


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49TechCrunch / 9h
China is not done with curbing the influence local internet services have assumed in the world’s largest populous market. Following a widening series of regulatory crackdowns in recent months, the nation on Friday issued draft guidelines on regulating the algorithms firms run to make recommendations to users. In a 30-point draft guidelines published on Friday, the Cyberspace Administration of Chi

AFL finals 2021: where to watch the qualifiers live online


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Grand final glory is within reach for one team, and here’s how you can watch every qualifying game during the Finals Series live.

Belgium F1 live stream: how to watch 2021 Belgian Grand Prix online from anywhere


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Here's how to watch the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix and live stream F1, no matter where you are in the world today, as Verstappen tries to get his title push back on track.
YESTERDAY

7 new streaming movies and TV shows you can watch in Australia this weekend


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Our top Aussie streaming picks this weekend include The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf and The Walking Dead.

Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows


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100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
The fitness company's losses have widened as people head back to gyms to exercise.

KKR to acquire New Zealand bus company Ritchies Transport at value of $347M


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55TechCrunch / 11h
Global investment firm KKR has plans to acquire a New Zealand bus and coach company with an 86-year heritage, Ritchies Transport. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources familiar with the circumstances say the deal values Ritchies at over $347 million ($500 million NZD). On Thursday, the two companies signed the definitive agreements under which KKR will acquire Ritchies, marking KK

Indiagold raises $12 million for its gold-focused digital alternative credit platform


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45TechCrunch / 11h
India has a fascination for gold. The households in the South Asian market are estimated to have a stash of over 25,000 tons of the precious metal, whose value today is about half of the country’s nominal GDP. But much of this gold has been sitting idly in lockers in big metal wardrobes for generations. For generations, Indians across the socio-economic spectrum have preferred to stash their savi

Vijay Sethupathi, Taapsee starrer Annabelle Sethupathi to stream on Disney+ Hotstar


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The first-look of Annabelle Sethupathi has been unveiled. The film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Taapsee Pannu will release on Disney+Hotstar on September 17.

Apple will finally let devs tell users about non-App Store purchase options


Apple App Store Developers•
Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Apple will finally let developers tell users about purchase options available outside the iOS App Store. The iPhone-maker agreed to this and other concessions—including $100 million in payments to developers—in a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed by two app developers in 2019. Apple and the developer plaintiffs who sued the company file

'Bravely Default II' is heading to Steam on September 2nd


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Engadget / 12h
The main Bravely Default games are famously known for being Nintendo exclusives, and the latest entry in the franchise launched only for the Switch. Pretty soon, though, you'll be able to play Bravely Default II on a non-Nintendo device: The third main installment in the JRPG series will be available on Steam starting on September 2nd. Bravely Default II was slated for release last year until Nin


How to watch Cruella online and stream the full movie on Disney Plus today


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Disney's monochromatic villain gets her backstory as Cruella finally lands on Disney Plus. Here's how to watch Cruella online where you are.

Twitter Ticketed Spaces is now rolling out to some iOS users


SlashGear / 12h
After remaining almost stagnant for a few years, Twitter has picked up its pace and started implementing big changes to its social platform, perhaps spurred by the increased competition. Some of those experiments have flopped, like the short-lived Stories-like Fleets. Twitter, however, is still banking on its new audio-only features to become profitable. Of course, that will only happen if … Cont

OnePlus is offering free battery replacement for some of its older phones


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
OnePlus may be clearing off the old stock of batteries that it expects will remain un-utilized.

India eases drone policy making way for Air Taxis


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Indian government has increased the payload limit from 300 kg to 500 kg and will remove security clearance before any registration or licence issuance

Moto Edge 20 Fusion goes on sale: price, specs, and availability


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Moto Edge 20 Fusion mid-range phone will go on sale today in India. It comes with a 10-bit AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, and 108MP camera setup.

Samsung smartwatches rise to third spot in global market in Q2 2021


27% Samsung Q2 2021•
SlashGear / 12h
After an uncertain beginning, the smartwatch market seems to have finally found its calling and stabilized. In fact, the past year and a half may have been influential to the market’s growth as more and more people become more conscious of their health. As with smartphones, not all players are winners, and for the second quarter of this year, Samsung … Continue reading

Save 30% on selected used products from Amazon Warehouse


Mashable / 12h
SAVE 30%: Until midnight on Sept. 3, you can save 30% on selected quality used products from Amazon Warehouse . Would you like to save 30% on popular products from the biggest brands? Of course you would, but you're probably suspicious. Where's the catch? Come this way, dear shopper. We would like to introduce you to Amazon Warehouse. This relatively unknown corner of Amazon acts as a hub for qua

Create engaging content with a subscription to this AI copywriter


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Nichesss AI Copywriter is on sale for £43.74 as of Aug. 27, saving you 93% on list price. While artificial intelligence was once a terrifying concept only seen in movies, it’s now a modern solution to all sorts of problems. Take business communications, for example. Rather than spending the limited time you have while running a small business on drafting and redr