Sunday, September 26, 2021

Sunday Technology News and More

 Technology News and More




Stella Vita Is the World's First Fully Solar-Powered Camper


500+How-To Geek / 2h
Electric vehicles and becoming more and more mainstream, and now a group of students are looking past traditional cars and into campers. Twenty-two students from The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology have created the world’s first fully solar-powered camper. Complete with pop-out side panels and a pop-up roof for more room, delivering a 450-mile range. Read This Article on Review Ge

It’s not easy to control police use of tech—even with a law


78Ars Technica / 33min
Enlarge (credit: Roy Rochlin | Getty Images) In 2018, Oakland enacted an innovative law giving citizens a voice in police use of surveillance technology. The Electronic Frontier Foundation called it “ the new gold standard in community control of police surveillance .” Since then, about 20 other cities have adopted similar laws. Now, Brian Hofer, one of the architects of Oakland’s law, says it’s

Dancing bears, drones, and clocks: the weirdest Alexa devices we've seen so far


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
As we approach the next Amazon hardware event, we take a look back at the strangest smart home devices that work with Alexa.


Stranger Things’ latest season 4 trailer takes fans inside Creel House


SlashGear / 21min
Fans have been waiting a long while for the next Stranger Things season, and there won’t be an end to that wait any time soon. Netflix previously announced plans to release Stranger Things season four in 2022, though a more specific launch date hasn’t been revealed yet. However, Netflix is back with a new trailer. The latest Stranger Things 4 … Continue reading

How the new Focus feature in iOS 15 can help manage your notifications


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
The new Focus feature in iOS 15 brings a much better way of managing your notifications - here’s how.

How to Go Passwordless on Your Microsoft Account


Microsoft Account Password•
Wired / 32min
You no longer need an ungainly string of characters to access your Windows PC or Xbox.

Drones May Help Replant Forests—If Enough Seeds Take Root


Wired / 31min
A handful of companies are pursuing airborne seeding, but there’s little evidence so far that the tactic will succeed.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Review (2021)


100+One Mile at a Time / 53min
Marriott has co-branded credit cards issued by both American Express and Chase. It can be tough to figure out the differences between these cards. In this post, I wanted to take a look at the most popular mid-range personal credit card, which is even offering an improved welcome bonus at the moment. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Basics For September 2021 The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Car

Three ways Apple's iPhone could change thanks to new Lightning port rules


EU Apple iPhone USB•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple might have to make big changes to the charging port on future iPhones, but it has a few options.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 – Why the 2-in-1 tablet matters


SlashGear / 1h
Microsoft introduced new versions of mainstream devices that were due and also made some surprise announcements at the latest Surface hardware event. The limelight was stolen by the Surface Pro 8, a 2-in-1 tablet, which brings massive upgrade to the Surface Pro lineup powered by Intel. The tablet gets one of the most significant upgrade since the Surface Pro 3 … Continue reading

40 deals of all shapes and sizes to splurge on this weekend


Mashable / 2h
Before we dive fully into gift-giving season , you should take some time to treat yourself. Whether that means going to the spa, enjoying a night out, or selecting a few gifts for yourself is up to you. But if it’s Option No. 3, we can help you out. Here are 40 of the best deals we could find this weekend — from app and software subscriptions to random gadgets and gizmos . All are on sale for a l

Take your videography to new heights with this DJI drone film school master class


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Step up your filmmaking with the All-in-One Phantom DJI Drone & Mavic Filmschool Bundle for just $39.96 — a 97% discount — as of Sept. 26. If you're a movie lover , fan of the outdoors, or just someone with something to say, creating a film is a creative and healthy way to channel your excess energy. And now, with this bundle deal, you don't have to shell out a fortune to get the right tra

Save over 25% on this humidifier just before the winter months hit


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Say goodbye to dryness and save 26% on the Missed Global James Humidifier, available for just $139.99 as of Sept. 26. When your skin craves a humidifier, you can feel it. You'll wake up with dry, dull skin, or you might even have a hard time staying asleep due to the quality of the air around you. Before winter hits in a few months, you should prepare your home for the inevitable dry air b

Enjoy local HD channels without a cable bill, thanks to this indoor 4K TV antenna


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Access the shows you want with the 4K HD Indoor TV Antenna , on sale for just $41.99 as of Sept. 26 — a 30% savings. If you finally decided to cut the cord and ditch your cable bill in favor of Netflix , Hulu , and other streaming services, congratulations. You’re now saving tons of money each month. There’s just one problem: You’re missing out on live televised events like NFL games, the

Charge up virtually any device with this versatile power bank – no cords needed


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Power up your devices with the ChargeHubGO+ All-in-One Power Bank , on sale for just $29.99 as of Sept. 26 with the code LIMITLESS25 — that's a 25% discount. As you continue to build up your gadget arsenal, you unintentionally build up your charger collection as well. And between your phone, tablet, earbuds, watch, and computer, you end up with a massive web of cables to untangle. If you’r

‘Everyday Is Doomsday’: New Limits Give Chinese E-Gamers Whiplash


21NYT > Technology / 2h
China has a complex relationship with video games. New government rules for minors have made it even more so.

UK Court Confirms That AI Has No Rights, Cannot Own Patents


63How-To Geek / 2h
Please be sensitive to any artificial intelligence you encounter today. A UK appeals court just ruled that AI systems cannot submit or hold patents, as software is not human and therefore lacks human rights. Several courtrooms around the world have come to the same conclusion, despite the efforts of a very enthusiastic inventor. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Amazon Halo 2: what we want to see


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Amazon Halo has been out for less than a year, but we’re already looking forward to what an Amazon Halo 2 could improve on.
YESTERDAY

All the best budget-friendly sex toys available for under £50


Mashable / 7h
With such a massive range of sex toys on the market, you would think that the shopping process would be straightforward. You would be wrong. Despite the fact that there are absolutely loads of options out there for solo play, couples , and long-distance relationships, with just about every size, shape, and style on offer, finding something that works for you can be a tricky task. With so much cho

Access extra Netflix libraries from around the world with ExpressVPN


Mashable / 7h
SAVE 49%: A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £5.02 per month as of Sept. 26, and includes an extra three months and unlimited cloud backup for free. Why is it that ExpressVPN regularly tops lists of the best VPNs ? Maybe it's because this service offers high connection speeds. Or maybe it's the powerful encryption. All of that matters, but what really sets ExpressVPN apart from


A 3-year subscription to HotSpot Shield VPN is down by 80%


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A three-year subscription to HotSpot Shield VPN Premium is on sale for £65.66 as of Sept. 26, saving you 80% on list price. If you’re an avid traveler, digital nomad, or simply enjoy working from the local coffee shop, you need a VPN . Hard stop. Putting it off is only going to up your risk of getting hacked or tracked. And since a three-year subscription to HotSpot Shield VPN is on sale f

Enter the world of game development with this discounted training bundle


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Beginner's Guide to Game Development Bundle is on sale for £21.95 as of Sept. 26, saving you 98% on list price. If you're a true gamer, you've probably wondered a bit about the ins and outs of how your favourite games are made. And if you've been looking to change career paths or make money from doing something you truly love, this beginner's bundle on game development is a great place

Kaspersky's triple-layer protection system is on sale for 50% off


Mashable / 7h
SAVE 50%: A one-year subscription to Kaspersky Total Security is on sale for £19.99 as of Sept. 26, saving you 50% on list price. Everyone wants to secure their online world, but not everyone wants to subscribe to a VPN, password manager, and antivirus software . That's a lot of admin. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a cybersecurity solution out there that combines everything you need in an all-

Stay secure and stream more content with the best VPNs for travel


NordVPN ExpressVPN VPN•
Mashable / 7h
Travelling requires a lot of planning. You need to be prepared with a checklist of essentials, and then pack everything in such a way that you're not left with a crumpled mess of belongings on the other side. Something you don't need to pack is a VPN, but it should still be at the top of your list. Why? These security services protect your data and personal information when you're travelling, as

Unlock top streaming sites with this beginner-friendly VPN


Mashable / 7h
SAVE 85%: A two-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £1.63 per month as of Sept. 26, and includes an extra two months for free. The world of VPNs can be an intimidating place, but it doesn't need to be this way. CyberGhost VPN offers a gentle introduction to the cybersecurity and streaming game, and it's on sale for under £2 a month. A two-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on s

UFC 266 live stream: how to watch Volkanovski vs Ortega online today


266 Volkanovski Ortega•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Two titles on the line in Paradise tonight - see how to watch a UFC 266 live stream online right now.

Thinking of switching to hard-shell luggage? These are the pros and cons.


The Points Guy / 10h
I’ve been pulling around a trusty pair of nesting soft-sided Samsonite bags for the last few years that have served my husband and I well for our travels domestically and abroad. No complaints really. But some upcoming travel plans have us needing to invest in an additional set of bags , which has sent me down the rabbit hole of researching what to get. My biggest question is whether or not to ma


Backblaze