EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
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36KBBC News - Technology / 20h
Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging system.
The EU wants every phone manufacturer to have the same charging port, including Apple
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1KMashable / 18h
The European Commission wants one charging port to rule all smartphones – and it's not Apple's Lightning port. On Thursday, the EC filed a proposal that would force all manufacturers to use USB-C as the charging port for smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld videogame consoles, Reuters reported. Under the terms of the proposal, all chargers would be sold separ
iPhone 14 could be last with a Lightning port due to EU ban plan - and Apple is 'concerned'
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
The Lightning port's days could be severely numbered.
Amazon assembles video streaming apps to fight with Netflix and Disney in India
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TechCrunch / 32min
Amazon has launched Prime Video Channels in India, allowing its customers to subscribe to eight streaming services including Discovery+ and Mubi from one hub (Prime Video website or app), the latest in a series of efforts by the U.S. giant to win customers in the South Asian nation. The new offering makes it easier for users to login and pay for additional streaming services, the company said. To
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Poco to launch a new budget phone under C-series next week
Poco India September 30•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Xiaomi's offshoot Poco has announced that it will bring a new affordable Android smartphone to the Indian market by the end of the month.
Amazon launches Prime Video Channels in India - We explain what it is
Amazon India PVC APV•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Prime Video Channels will provide Prime members access (for a fee) the content from 8 OTT platforms, which are discovery+, Lionsgate Play, Eros Now, Docubay, MUBI, hoichoi, Manorama Max & Shorts TV.
6 new streaming movies and TV shows you can watch in Australia this weekend
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Our top Aussie streaming picks this weekend include Foundation, Doom Patrol and Star Wars: Visions.
Apple Watch Series 7 has a 60.5GHz wireless data feature you can’t use
Apple Watch Series 7•
SlashGear / 2h
Apple’s newest wearable may have come as a disappointment for Apple fans last week. Aside from the bigger screen that also brought bigger cases, the Apple Watch Series 7 was so different from how leaks have painted it that it became a cautionary tale about putting too much stock on leaks. Of course, the latest Apple Watch will still be … Continue reading
How to watch Foundation online on Apple TV Plus where you are
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Isaac Asmiov's sci-fi arrives on Apple's streaming service. Here's how to watch Foundation online now.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro leak reveals massive upgrades
SlashGear / 2h
The use of drones for aerial photography had definitely picked up in recent years, especially last year when restrictions made it more difficult to be in proximity with other humans. In other words, it’s the perfect time for drone giant DJI to make a big splash and finally upgrade its Mavic line. The DJI Mavic 3 Pro has, of course, … Continue reading
Google sues India's antitrust watchdog over leaked report - It has a good case
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Google has moved the Delhi High Court against the Competition Commission of India for allegedly leaking a report of its probe into the company to the media. The report had said that Google was abusing its dominant position of Android in India to hurt local competitors.
Boost your Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills with this course bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The Premium Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel Certification Bundle is on sale for £29.32 as of Sept. 24, saving you 98% on list price. While they both look and function as spreadsheet tools, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets actually offer a lot more than just some boxes to list numbers. They both can serve as powerful business tools for organising data, as well as analysing and visualisin
Get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone with this bumper bundle deal
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The Social Distancing Lifetime Subscription Bundle with Rosetta Stone is on sale for £116.71 as of Sept. 24, and includes £22 store credit. When you have downtime, it's so easy to just pick up your phone and see what the rest of the world is up to, but this can quickly lead to feelings of inadequacy, FOMO, and other icky feelings. Luckily, with the Social Distancing Lifetime Subscription B
'Disco Elysium: The Final Cut' hits Nintendo Switch on October 12th
Disco Elysium Switch•
Engadget / 3h
Disco Elysium finally has a launch date for the Nintendo Switch over a year after its developer ZA/UM confirmed that it's heading to the console. The Final Cut version of the critically acclaimed title will be available from the Nintendo eShop on October 12th, with a physical release to follow next year. ZA/UM says the version heading to Switch isn't a port, but rather a "painstaking reassembly"
Windows 11 setup confirms bad news for unsupported PCs
SlashGear / 3h
Windows 11 is barely a month away, and its requirements have mostly settled down by now. There seems to still be some misunderstanding and miscommunication, even with the latest PC Health Check app, but the baseline for the next Windows release is already set in stone. That said, Microsoft isn’t going out of its way to black anyone from installing … Continue reading
As remote work becomes normal, Ukio raises $9M for premium long-term rentals
TechCrunch / 3h
Startups have spent the last decade trying to offer every variation of Airbnb that they can imagine. But Ukio thinks it has found a way through the ever-growing tangle of housing rental competitors — and regulators — right as remote work becomes the norm. It offers rentals of one month or longer, featuring a turnkey premium experience in prime city locations in partnership with local property own
Protect your online privacy for under £2.50 a month with TunnelBear
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 67%: A three-year subscription to TunnelBear is on sale for £2.44 per month as of Sept. 24, saving you 67% on list price. There are a lot of VPNs out there to consider, with new deals dropping all the time. It can be really difficult to keep up, particularly if you're new to the world of VPNs. The best VPN for you depends on a number of factors, but total beginners could do a lot worse than
Seagate is readying 2nd gen HAMR drives with 30TB capacity
Seagate 30Tb 50 100 TB•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Seagate is working on new high-capacity HAMR drives and this time around it wants to ramp up production.
Death Stranding Director’s Cut review: More fun, just as divisive
Death Stranding ’s Cut•
Ars Technica / 3h
Sam's Odradek acts as a sensor for BTs. [credit: Kojima Productions ] Death Stranding 's release in 2019 was probably the most anticipated game of Hideo Kojima's career. The Metal Gear director had arguably become the premiere auteur in video games. He had a reputation for convention-bucking design, meta-humor, and unapologetic cinematic influences. But this project was the first child of his acr
Razer Kaira X headset gives console gamers a wired option
SlashGear / 4h
Razer has a rather massive catalog of gaming accessories across all device types, from keyboards to mice to controllers to headsets. For that last segment, its new Kaira family has become its headlining headset brand for both PCs and consoles. So far, however, those headsets leaned more towards the more expensive end of the spectrum, at least as far as … Continue reading
This Image of Doom Isn’t From a Movie, It’s From the New Fawn Fire
63Gizmodo / 4h
At first glance, the image of the billows of smoke above looks like something out of an apocalyptic horror movie. Nonetheless, if there’s anything the climate crisis has taught us over the past few months, it’s that fire and smoke are unfortunately part of the new normal for now. So no, the image above isn’t a movie… Read more...
Bayonetta 3 and Splatoon 3 trailers tease big changes afoot
Bayonetta 3 Nintendo 2022•
SlashGear / 4h
Nintendo’s recently concluded Direct naturally had something for all types of gamers looking forward to spending their winter days with their beloved Switch consoles. Unsurprisingly, there was a ton of announcements dumped on the gaming giant’s fans, from upcoming new titles to expansions for existing games. Some of those are resounding more than others, and the biggest splash sending ripples … C
Surface Duo Android 11 update is still coming this year
SlashGear / 5h
Microsoft just announced the Surface Duo 2, and it is clearly what the first Surface Duo should have been the very first time around. It has hardware made for the year it was launched, pulling very few punches this time. Its launch, however, might have caused some of the owners of the first-gen dual-screen device concern over software support, and … Continue reading
Apple turns post-lawsuit tables on Epic, will block Fortnite on iOS
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Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / A Fortnite loading screen displayed on an iPhone in 2018, when Apple and Epic weren't at each other's legal throats. (credit: Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images ) Weeks after Epic's apparent "win" against Apple in the Epic Games v. Apple case, Apple issued a letter denying Epic's request to have its developer license agreement reinstated until all legal options are exhausted. This
Latin America finds a champion in SoftBank Group International CEO Marcelo Claure
TechCrunch / 5h
SoftBank is gaga for startups in Latin America. Since first announcing it was planting a stake in the ground in the region in early 2019, the Japanese conglomerate — from its own balance sheet, it says — has plugged more than $5 billion into the region, and it expects that number to top $8 billion by year’s end. Its capital contributions are meaningful, to say the least. In 2019, startups across
New iOS 15 tools could be a blessing for small businesses and developers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Apple's StoreKit 2 adds refunds, subscription management, improved support and more to iOS apps.
Pixel 6 Pro Camera app reveals upcoming features
SlashGear / 5h
Google’s Pixel phones have never had the best camera hardware in the market, but Google proved its photography prowess by compensating for it with advanced algorithms and AI. After many generations, Google is seemingly ready to upgrade its imaging sensors while still relying on software to make up for what hardware might lack. Google is, of course, still mum on … Continue reading
They Said Foundation Couldn't Be Filmed, and It Still Hasn't Been
300+Gizmodo / 6h
In 1966, Isaac Asimov ’s Foundation trilogy was voted the best science fiction series of all time at the Hugo Awards. Other series have certainly surpassed it since then, although it’s still considered the work that codified the genre. Despite its fame, because the series is an epic on a galactic level told over the… Read more...
Google Nest Hub and Hub Max get improved Spanish support in US
SlashGear / 6h
Spanish, the second most commonly spoken language in the United States, is now more accessible on Google’s Nest Hub and Hub Max smart displays. Google announced the expanded support today, noting that its smart home products can now display text in Spanish as well as English, plus they now support additional Spanish language queries and more. Nest Hub and Hub … Continue reading
Chris Pratt is not the Mario we need right now, but he's apparently the one we deserve
39Mashable / 6h
Alongside a raft of other news , Nintendo used its Directs event on Thursday to announce the voice cast for the Super Mario animated movie literally nobody asked for, and it's-a... weird. Tweet may have been deleted Now let's be fair, here: Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong is perfect. Tweet may have been deleted But Chris Pratt as Mario? Chris Pratt. As Mario. Chris PRATT! As Mario . The lovable Parks a
Galaxy S21 FE production might be in better shape now
SlashGear / 6h
Companies that regularly make consumer products, especially consumer electronics, often try to hit a certain window of time for launching new products. This window is determined by multiple factors, including market “seasons,” pacing with other products from the same company, and competitors’ schedules. Missing that window of opportunity can send ripples that affect not only the company’s profits
The Midnight Mass Spoiler Zone Is Here for All the Mike Flanagan Faithful
Gizmodo / 7h
Midnight Mass , the latest horror series from The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor ’s Mike Flanagan , arrives September 24 on Netflix. Since that is tomorrow, technically that means if you stay up until (ahem) midnight PT, you can start watching it tonight. And if there’s any scenario in which staying up all night on… Read more...
FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster shot, but only for some people
FDA Covid 19 Booster•
SlashGear / 7h
The US Food and Drug Administration has officially authorized the administration of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but only for select people who are at a greater than typical risk of developing a severe infection. The authorization comes only days after the agency rejected plans to offer anyone who wanted one a booster shot. The FDA announced its authorization of a … Continue reading
Nintendo Direct highlights: N64 Online in October, Super Mario 2022 film cast
Nintendo Mario 2022•
Ars Technica / 7h
Get ready for the Super Mario film, hitting theaters in a little over one year. [credit: Nintendo ] Nintendo's "winter 2021" direct-video presentation exploded on Thursday with reveals of serious fan service coming to not only Switch consoles but also movie theaters by the end of next year. The event's biggest pop-culture announcement was the upcoming Super Mario CGI animation movie , now confirm
Otter.ai is getting a handy productivity upgrade
Google Calendar CE•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Otter.ai is making it easier to share notes before a meeting by allowing users to add them directly to Google Calendar invites.
New York City passes extensive laws to protect food delivery workers
New York City Delivery•
Engadget / 7h
New York City has passed sweeping legislation aimed at protecting workers of app-based food delivery services like Grubhub and DoorDash. The move makes the city one of the first municipalities in the US to aggressively regulate an industry that has grown by leaps and bounds during the pandemic. Per Bloomberg , the legislation touches nearly every aspect of the job. For instance, addressing an iss
Semiconductor firms report shortage of workers, prolonging chip woes to 2022
Shortage Chip 2022•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Semiconductor firms report that they're having trouble finding workers, yet one more problem exacerbating the ongoing chip drought that will almost certainly carry over into next year.
Delta Proposes Banning Accused Mask Non-Compliant Passengers From All Air Travel
Delta Airlines Fly•
91View from the Wing / 8h
You might say that airlines, as private businesses, should be allowed to choose not to transport anyone they wish. But this shouldn't be viewed as private action, it is state action. The proposal comes in response to an FAA threat that airlines had one week to come up with a solution to unruly passengers . There is a federal regulation in place on masking. That has a fine as a maximum penalty . P
Super Mario Bros. movie release date and cast announced and it stars... Chris Pratt as Mario?
Chris Pratt Mario Nintendo•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The full-length animated movie release date is still far away – but now we know who's going to voice Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom crew.
Facebook to Appear at Senate Hearing After Leaked Research Shows Instagram's Harmful Effects
Gizmodo / 8h
Representatives from Facebook will soon return to the hallowed halls of Congress where they will resume their favorite pastime : getting screamed at by legislators about how they’re ruining America. Read more...
Nintendo announced that Chris Pratt will play Mario on the big screen
Nintendo Chris Pratt•
300+TechCrunch / 8h
It’s a me, Burt Macklin! Chris Pratt is voice acting as Mario in a feature film that Nintendo is working on with Illumination, the studio that made “Despicable Me.” Also, they didn’t tell us at Nintendo Direct who the new “Smash” fighter is. But we can’t be too disappointed, because apparently Anya Taylor-Joy is Peach, Jack Black is Bowser, Charlie Day is Luigi and recent TechCrunch Disrupt guest
Super Mario Bros. movie details revealed in latest Nintendo Direct
Chris Pratt Nintendo Mario•
SlashGear / 8h
The next big movie in the Nintendo universe will be Super Mario Bros. — and thanks to the company’s latest Direct broadcast, we now have more details about the title. Super Mario Bros. will have a star-studded cast with several big-name actors playing the voices of Mario and all of his companions (and enemies). Super Mario Bros. the movie will … Continue reading
Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games coming to Switch Online, but there’s a catch
Nintendo Sega Genesis•
SlashGear / 8h
For months – years, even – Nintendo Switch owners have been speculating about Nintendo’s plans for retro games on Nintendo Switch Online. After adding many of the great games from the NES and SNES libraries, Switch owners were wondering which retro console would join the lineup next. While recent rumors have claimed that Game Boy and Game Boy Color games … Continue reading
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Just Cast Chris Pratt as an Italian Plumber
41Gizmodo / 8h
Let’s a-go to the movies! Nintendo just revealed that its previously announced Super Mario Bros. animated movie, made in conjunction with Illumination Entertainment , will be headed to theaters December 21, 2022. It also announced the full voice cast which is both star-studded and sure to be very, very controversial. Read more...
Chris Pratt and Charlie Day headline the Mario Bros. movie in 2022
Chris Pratt Mario Nintendo•
53Engadget / 8h
During Thursday's latest Nintendo Direct event , acclaimed video game designer Miyamoto Shigeru announced that the company's upcoming feature length animation project — in conjunction with American film studio, Illumination — now has a firm North American theatrical release date of December 21st, 2022. "Here we go!" Chris Pratt as Mario Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach Charlie Day as Luigi Jack Black as
Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech
49BBC News - Technology / 8h
Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software.
CDC advisors OK boosters for 65+, those with health risks—not occupational risks
CDC ACIP FDA 65 Pfizer•
Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Signage outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Images ) An independent committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Thursday to recommend booster doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine for persons ages 65 and older; residents of lon
Nintendo Resurrects N64 and Sega Genesis Controllers for the Switch
Nintendo Sega Genesis•
73Gizmodo / 8h
While tonight’s Nintendo Direct presentation was all about games—and a questionable Super Mario movie casting decisions—Nintendo also announced a new expansion pack for the Nintendo Switch Online’s all-you-can-play retro gaming collection that adds N64 and Sega Genesis games. For those who want a more authentic retro… Read more...
'Bayonetta 3' will progress onto the Switch in 2022
Bayonetta 3 Nintendo 2022•
Engadget / 8h
When Nintendo announced Bayonetta 3 in 2017 , Reggie Fils-Aimé was still at the company. After the better part of four years, the Switch exclusive finally has a release date. Nintendo, Sega and Platinum Games will release Bayonetta 3 in 2022, the gaming giant announced today during its latest Direct presentation. Nintendo also shared a new trailer for the title, showing off gameplay for the first
Kirby and the Forgotten Land announced for Nintendo Switch
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SlashGear / 8h
Ahead of today’s Nintendo Direct, we saw a leak that suggested a new Kirby game would be revealed during the show. As it turns out, that leak was right on the money, as about halfway through today’s Direct, Nintendo announced Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo gave us our first look at the game with an announcement … Continue reading
Even the NSA Agrees: Targeted Ads Are Terrifying
Gizmodo / 8h
Ad blockers. Maybe you love them, maybe you don’t think about them at all, but chances are , you know someone that’s using them. And it turns out a growing number of those people are in the federal ranks. Read more...
Facebook paid FTC $4.9B more than required to shield Zuckerberg, lawsuit alleges
Facebook Zuckerberg•
Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a combined Senate Judiciary and Commerce committee hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill April 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. Zuckerberg, 33, was called to testify after it was reported that millions of Facebook users had their personal information harvested by Cambridge Analytica. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images ) In a new
Nintendo Switch Online to offer N64 and Genesis games with new subscription plan
Nintendo Sega Genesis•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Nintendo announced a new subscription tier for Nintendo Switch Online that includes the ability to play classic N64 and Genesis games.
Online 'Expansion Pack' brings N64 and Genesis games to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Sega Genesis•
200+Engadget / 9h
Nintendo is rolling out a new membership plan for Switch Online, and it'll unlock a library of classic Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription tier will go live in October. Nintendo has not shared pricing details yet, but the company says more information is coming soon. Games in the Online Expansion Pack include Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64,
'Kirby and the Forgotten Land' heads to Nintendo Switch in spring 2022
Kirby Forgotten tFL•
69Engadget / 9h
After a leak earlier in the day spoiled the surprise, Nintendo announced Kirby and the Forgotten Land at its latest Direct presentation. Set to arrive on Switch in the spring of next year, the title will mark the first mainline Kirby game since Nintendo released Kirby Star Allies in 2018. The company shared a trailer that shows Kirby navigating the overgrown remains of a long-forgotten city. As i
New Pixel 6 Leak Reveals Camera Specs and Features
29Gizmodo / 9h
One of the main selling points for Google’s Pixel phone lineup has always been the cameras, and the Pixel 6 looks to continue that tradition. camera has long been the main selling point of Google’s Pixel smartphones. Read more...
In Dead & Beautiful's Trailer, the Pursuit of Decadence Leads to Horror
Gizmodo / 9h
What’s life like when you’re young, flawlessly attractive, and have more money than you know what to do with? In America, you become a social media influencer and maybe get a reality show . In the world of sleek new horror thriller Dead & Beautiful , your quest to feel alive might just be the thing that transforms you… Read more...
This Site Can Tell You If Anyone Else Has Taken Pictures With Your Camera
Lifehacker / 9h
The frustration and despair of losing your camera (or, god forbid, having one stolen) is legendary, even in era of the smartphone camera. Just think: losing both a piece of expensive gear and the priceless digital mementos of your trip to Yonkers. But after you’ve shaken your fist at the heavens and re… Read more...
Google Photos’ Locked Folder feature will arrive for all Android users soon
SlashGear / 9h
Android users will soon get access to a special Google Photos feature that was previously only available to Pixel users: Locked Folder. The feature aims to replace those shady apps used to hide photos and videos from nosy people, bringing with it the benefit of having your more sensitive media backed up to the cloud. Google announced Locked Folder back … Continue reading
'Foundation' is Apple's latest crack at prestige TV. I'm a fan.
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26Mashable / 9h
If you've ever wondered where all that iPhone money went, just watch Foundation . First impressions may not be everything, but they do matter. This new Apple TV+ series, a reimaging of an Isaac Asimov classic, makes a pretty simple and straightforward one: Holy cats, this show is expensive. It's not even just the eye-popping visual effects, though they're plenty impressive too. Every scene is bea
Exchange/Outlook autodiscover bug exposed 100,000+ email passwords
Microsoft Autodiscover•
Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / If you own the right domain, you can intercept hundreds of thousands of innocent third parties' email credentials, just by operating a standard webserver. (credit: Guardicore ) Security researcher Amit Serper of Guardicore discovered a severe flaw in Microsoft's autodiscover —the protocol which allows automagical configuration of an email account with only the address and password requi
Daily Crunch: Cellino wins TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 2021
TechCrunch / 9h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for September 23, 2021. We just put the final bow on Disrupt, which went pretty damn well. Thanks to everyone who came out, and, of course, a big huzzah to the winner of Startup Battlefield (more below). TechCrunch’s next event is
Panthers vs Texans live stream: how to watch NFL Thursday Night Football online from anywhere
Texans Sunday NFL Thursday•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Here's how to get a Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans live stream and watch NFL Thursday Night football online around the world, as rookie Davis Mills is thrust into the spotlight.
Deal alert: Spend the holidays in Europe for just $292
The Points Guy / 9h
Who’s ready to snag some stellar airfare bargains to Europe? Our friends at Thrifty Traveler have uncovered some greatly discounted deals to Europe through Scandinavian Airlines, a partner of United Airlines and a Star Alliance member. We’re talking about round-trip prices from the U.S. to various cities in Europe for as low as $292! Even better, the sale prices can be had for travel from Novembe
NYC passes bills to improve conditions of app-based delivery workers
New York City Delivery•
TechCrunch / 9h
The New York City Council passed bills today that will set minimum pay and improve working conditions for gig workers making deliveries for apps like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats. More specifically, the bills allow delivery workers to use restaurant bathrooms, limit how far they can be asked to deliver, set minimum payments per trip and ensure that tips get to workers. This legislation is the
And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2021 is… Cellino
30TechCrunch / 9h
We started this competition with 20 impressive startups . After three days of fierce pitching in the virtual yet incredibly competitive Startup Battlefield arena, we have a winner. The startups taking part in the Startup Battlefield have all been hand-picked to participate in our highly competitive startup competition. Like last year, we reproduced the nail-biting excitement of our physical conte
Driver Claims Tesla Locked Up in Middle of Six-Lane Highway
Tesla Middle Highway•
200+Futurism / 9h
Close Call A bizarre failure brought a Tesla to a complete stop in the middle of traffic, according to the driver’s account of the incident. Alan “Pooch” Puccinelli, owner of 3D printing supply company called R3PKORD, tweeted the harrowing saga of how his Tesla Model S locked up in the middle of a six-lane highway in North Auburn, California on Wednesday night. Thankfully, Puccinelli managed to a
Android to take an “upstream first” development model for the Linux kernel
Ars Technica / 10h
How Linux gets to a phone: the Linux LTS kernel gets forked by Google for the Android Common Kernel, then that gets forked by an SoC vendor for each chip, then that gets forked again by a device manufacturer. [credit: Google ] The Linux Plumbers Conference is this week, and since Android is one of the biggest distributors of the Linux kernel in the world, Google software engineer Todd Kjos stoppe
Facebook is bringing fiber Internet service to a rural county in Virginia
Facebook Networks Virginia•
SlashGear / 10h
It’s no secret that many rural towns across the US lack high-speed Internet options, which is where budding alternatives like 5G hubs and satellite-based ISPs come in. Facebook is now counted among the companies working to expand access to high-speed Internet services in the rural US with a new plan for a tiny county in Virginia. Facebook says that it … Continue reading
The Mandalorian's Emmy Win Means Another Amazing VFX Reel for You
100+Gizmodo / 10h
While the nerds were told they couldn’t sit at the cool kids’ table at this past weekend’s Emmy Awards , they had a grand old time at the Creative Emmy Awards the week prior. There, The Mandalorian ’s second season received, understandably, the Emmy for “Outstanding Special Effects in a Series or a Movie.” Now, in… Read more...
Google adds one-button group chats for Calendar meetings
Google Calendar Chat•
Engadget / 10h
Ever wish you could quickly share notes before a Google Calendar meeting, or follow up afterward? You can now. Google is trotting out updates to Workspace and G Suite users that let you easily create a group chat with everyone from your organization attending a given meeting. You just have to tap a button near the guest list to start the conversation directly from the event, whether you're on the
Synthetic data set of human trafficking victims could allow big data work without privacy compromises
Data Microsoft AI Privacy•
TechCrunch / 10h
In order to combat human trafficking effectively, those combating it must understand it — and these days, that means data. Unfortunately, for obvious reasons there is no convenient index of trafficking victims, though this confidential information is in some ways abundant. Microsoft and the International Organization for Migration may have found a way forward with a new synthetic database that ha
D-ID launches ‘Speaking Portrait,’ a way to turn photos into custom, photo-realistic videos
21TechCrunch / 10h
The company whose tech powered the sensational MyHeritage app that turned classic family photos into lifelike moving portraits is back with a new implementation of its technology: Transforming still photographs into ultra-realistic video, capable of saying whatever you want. D-ID’s Speaking Portraits may look like the notorious “deepfakes” that have made headlines over the past couple of years, b
Air rage crisis: Congress gets an earful on unruly flyer incidents aboard US flights
FAA US House Flight•
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Rates of unruly passengers aboard commercial flights have dropped by 50% since early 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday ahead of a congressional hearing on in-flight incidents. However, rates are still more than double what they were at the end of 2020, the FAA added. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! While the overal
This iPhone update isn’t fun, but you’re gonna need it
SlashGear / 10h
Today an update for iOS was released for both iPhone and iPad, and along with it, some real fixes. This update patches vulnerabilities and security issues of several sorts, mainly for devices released before iPhone 7 – that is, before the year 2016. If you have an iPhone or iPad newer than this, it’s still important to check for updates, … Continue reading
American Nest Hub and Hub Max smart displays can now show Spanish text
Google Hub Max Spanish•
Engadget / 10h
Starting today, Google is rolling out more robust Spanish language support to Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max devices in the US. With the update, the company has translated the entirety of the user interface on those devices into Spanish. Additionally, it has added additional commands that weren’t supported previously. For instance, you can say, “Hey Google, llama a mamá,” to tell your Nest Hub to conn
New report suggests Texas’ grid was 5 minutes from catastrophic failure
Texas February Winter•
Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 18, 2021: Dialina Ganzo, 29, rests on a bed while taking shelter at a Gallery Furniture store that opened its door and transformed into a warming station after winter weather caused electricity blackouts. (credit: Go Nakamura / Getty Images ) With autumn arriving in much of the US, it won't be long before parts of the country start experiencing cold weather again.
Livestream video shopping app NTWRK raises $50M from Goldman Sachs, Kering
NTWRK GS $50M Kering•
25TechCrunch / 10h
NTWRK , a video shopping app that has helped to popularize the idea of livestreamed commerce in the U.S., announced today it has closed on $50 million in new funding led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and global luxury group Kering, owners of luxury brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and others. The company has been working to capitalize on the growing interest in live commerce a
Rivian will open a $4.6M service support center as it prepares for first vehicle sales
47TechCrunch / 10h
Rivian, the electric vehicle startup that’s gearing up for an initial public offering , continues its trend of growing fast. The company will be opening a service support operations facility for vehicle owners in Plymouth, Michigan — and just in time, as deliveries of the launch edition of the R1T pickup are expected to commence late this month. The facility will create 100 new jobs and come at a
NYC passes landmark bills to protect delivery workers
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93Mashable / 10h
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays delivery workers from getting hungry New Yorkers their food, and now, the city is finally stepping up on their behalf. The New York City Council passed six bills Thursday intended to improve pay and working conditions for delivery workers employed by companies like GrubHub and DoorDash. New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio reportedly supports t
Everything coming to Disney+ in October
Mashable / 10h
As we head into the spookiest season of the year, Disney+ is adding more originals to its catalog. Some of the new titles coming our way include anthology series Just Beyond and NASA documentary Among the Stars . Disney+ will continue dropping episodes of its ongoing shows like What If...? , Turner & Hooch , and Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Plus, you will no longer need Premier Access to watch Black Wi
Robotic farming firm Iron Ox raises $53M
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51TechCrunch / 10h
Bay Area-based autonomous farming startup Iron Ox this week announced a $53 million round. The Series C, led by Breakthrough Energy Venture, brings the firm’s total funding up to $98 million. Iron Ox is one of a large number of companies looking to revolutionize farming for the 21st century, amid growing concerns over population growth, climate change, labor shortages and a slew of other mounting
Drop These Phrases From Your Vocabulary If You Want to Sound More Confident
Lifehacker / 10h
There are several words and phrases we’ve all used that can inadvertently diminish our authority and make us sound less than confident. When we say these with any kind of regularity, they water down our message—and, with it, people’s ability to take us seriously. Keep your ear out for these apprehensive phrases and… Read more...
American Airlines CEO Wants Higher Taxes [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
Watch September's Nintendo Direct here at 6PM ET
Nintendo Direct September•
Engadget / 10h
The third Nintendo Direct stream of 2021 takes place today. Nintendo is promising around 40 minutes of news and updates. The focus will be on games coming to Nintendo Switch this winter, but we might just get a look at some titles that are a little further away. Metroid Dread , Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl , Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Mario Party Superstars all have scheduled rele
Microplastics Are Showing Up in Baby Poop
84Gizmodo / 10h
New research suggests that infants are getting more microplastics in their system than everyone else. The study found that the poop of 1-year-old babies had higher levels of microplastics than did the poop of adults, while plastics could even be found in newborn poop. Though based on a small sample size, the findings… Read more...
Netflix is giving Tiger King a second season: What we know
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SlashGear / 10h
Netflix has a huge slate of true-crime programming in the pipeline, including a second season for last year’s hit Tiger King. The company revealed the second season as part of a larger trailer showcasing some of the shows it has in the pipeline, including the series Bad Vegan and the documentary Trust No One: The Hunt For the Crypto King. … Continue reading
Scientists Manage to Study Weather on Planet in Different Solar System
500+Futurism / 10h
Weather Channel Thanks to a combination of observations from both terrestrial and orbital telescopes, a team of scientists got their closest look yet at the distant exoplanet WASP-127b. Not only were scientists able to determine the chemical composition of the exoplanet’s atmosphere, but they even managed to study its clouds at an unprecedented level of detail, according to research presented at
Several People in ICU After Attending “COVID Party”
400+Futurism / 10h
A number of misguided residents in Edson, Alberta, a small Canadian town two hours west of the city of Edmonton, organized a “COVID party” intended to infect as many guests as possible with the coronavirus to “build up natural immunity,” local news station CityNews reports . Unsurprisingly, several partygoers ended up in the ICU. After all, COVID-19 isn’t the common flu — nor is it chicken pox. L
As Spacecraft Toilet Rumors Swirl, Bidet Company Pitches Elon Musk
92Futurism / 10h
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk admitted this week that the space tourists on board the Inspiration4 mission had a bit of trouble with the toilet. “Definitely upgraded toilets,” Musk promised to another Twitter account suggesting heated toilet seats for the next mission. “We had some challenges with it this flight.” The news clearly has not gone unnoticed by Tushy, a popular bidet attachment company. “Elon
Head of NASA: Jeff Bezos’ Lawsuit Likely to Delay Human Moon Landing
Futurism / 10h
Blame Game NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is pointing fingers squarely at Jeff Bezos and the lawsuit filed by his spaceflight company, Blue Origin, for delaying the schedule for the upcoming series of Artemis missions to the Moon. Nelson announced at a Tuesday press conference that he’s no longer confident in NASA’s proposed timeline for the increasingly-ambitious missions that would eventually s
‘This Is a Simple Meme You Would Find on the Internet, but This Meme Is Very Real'
90Gizmodo / 10h
During a floor speech in the House on Wednesday night, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene used a Scooby-Doo meme to illustrate her claims that Democrats were secretly hiding portions of the Green New Deal in the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Which will, she claimed, bind the U.S. in servitude to China. Which... OK? Read more...
We've had a clearer look at Microsoft Teams 2.0
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Teams 2.0 now supports Windows 11's Mica which applies theme and wallpaper colors to the background of active windows.
Twitter brings Bitcoin aboard, NFT might be next
Twitter Bitcoin NFT•
SlashGear / 11h
Twitter started using Bitcoin this week with the addition of a feature called Tips. You might’ve seen Tips in Twitter before when it was called “Tip Jar” – now it’s just Tips. This Tips feature also just rolled out to all iOS users around the world – and Android is next. If you’re attempting to activate Tips for your account … Continue reading
The original Surface Duo will get Android 11 by the end of this year
Microsoft Surface Duo•
Engadget / 11h
If you're the early adopter sort who bought the original Surface Duo , you'll soon get an Android update — if not the one you'd expect in late 2021. Microsoft told The Verge in a statement that it expected to upgrade the first Duo to Android 11 "before the end of this year." The company didn't say what to expect with the update, although it wouldn't be surprising if some Surface Duo 2 features ca
Astonishing Times' Creators Want to Fight Superhero Burnout With the Power of the Press
31Gizmodo / 11h
There’s simply no point in bemoaning the omnipresence of superheroes in modern pop culture, but the creative team behind Comixology ’s new Astonishing Times series are well aware of how saturated with capes and Spandex our media landscape often feels. Read more...
Microsoft Edge Really Wants to Help You Shop Online
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft is constantly adding new features to Edge. Today, the company announced lots of new stuff coming to its browser, including features designed to help with online shopping and tab groups. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Bird's App Now Shows Available Bike Rentals From Competing Services
How-To Geek / 11h
In a surprise twist, the Bird app now shows its users when public ridesharing services have bikes available for rental. It’s an odd decision that may lead people to rent bikes from Bird’s competitors, though the company says it’s a necessary step to prevent monopolization. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
A New Formula May Help Black Patients’ Access to Kidney Care
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100+Wired / 11h
The prior algorithm adjusted calculations for Black patients—making it harder for them to qualify for transplants and other treatments.
Badass Mountain Goat Kills Grizzly Bear in Canadian National Park
65Gizmodo / 11h
Bears are true apex predators, preying upon basically anything they want. If you mess with the mountain goats, however, sometimes you get the horns, as an unfortunate grizzly bear learned earlier this month. Read more...
Clubhouse's Wave feature makes it easier for users to create private rooms
Clubhouse Wave Private•
Engadget / 11h
Well, that didn’t take long. Less than a week after developer Jane Manchun Wong discovered Clubhouse was working on a new feature called Wave, that functionality is now available to all users on both Android and iOS. Wave allows you to invite your friends to a private audio room. You can start using the feature by expanding the Hallway sidebar and tapping the wave emoji next to someone’s name. Th
Denizen is building high-tech office pods for the perfect workday
TechCrunch / 11h
Tiny houses might have lost some of their luster in the COVID era, but a reimagined future for remote work might call for tiny offices. According to Nick Foley, Denizen founder and CEO, people are clamoring for a serene space to think these days — and they’re happy to pay for it. Foley is the former chief product officer and director of industrial design for Jump Bikes, a bike-sharing company acq
New Android accessibility features let users control phones with facial movements
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20Mashable / 11h
The imperative to improve smartphone use for people with limited motor capabilities has resulted in some truly cool — and hopefully helpful — new features. Thursday, Google announced an expansion of its accessibility settings as well as a new app that will let people navigate their phones with facial gestures. The feature within the Android Accessibility Suite is called Camera Switches. Previousl
Scaring Them Back Isn’t Funny, and Other Things Haunted House Performers Want You to Know
200+Lifehacker / 11h
Spooky season is fast-approaching, and for many thrill-seekers, that means it’s time to pay other people to scare the crap out of you at a haunted house. Read more...
How Ryan Reynolds has mastered authentic marketing
27TechCrunch / 11h
Most people know Ryan Reynolds from his movies, but the actor has his hands in a number of entrepreneurial ventures. He owns a majority stake in Mint Mobile , a mobile virtual network operator, which has grown more than 50,000% in the past three years. He was also invested in Aviation Gin before selling it for a staggering $600 million last year. But perhaps most applicable to the startup world,
Stanford study finds insulin resistance has huge impact on depression risk
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SlashGear / 11h
Resistance to the hormone insulin may double one’s risk of developing major depressive disorder, according to a new study from Stanford University. Insulin resistance is a common issue that involves a change in how the body responds to the hormone, leading to higher blood sugar and, potentially, type-2 diabetes. Both health and lifestyle factors can play a role in the … Continue reading
Disney Classic Games Collection announced with The Jungle Book, SNES Aladdin
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SlashGear / 11h
Back in 2019, Digital Eclipse and Nighthawk Interactive teamed up with Disney to release a classic games compilation. Appropriately titled Disney Classic Games: The Lion King and Aladdin, this compilation packed 8-bit and 16-bit versions of The Lion King and Aladdin together in one package along with a number of development documents, concept artwork, soundtracks, and even production videos. Now
WarnerMedia’s Andy Forssell discusses a fascinating first year for HBO Max
25TechCrunch / 11h
In some ways, the timing couldn’t have been more fortuitous. No one roots for a pandemic, but WarnerMedia launched HBO Max just as cities and states across the U.S. went under curfews and lockdowns as the COVID-19 pandemic spread. In many ways, the service seemed well positioned, even in a sector crowded with platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+. HBO Max brought decades
Bitcoin.org, Which Taught Users Not to Get Scammed, Gets Hacked and Replaced With Scam
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200+Futurism / 11h
Giveaway Scam Bitcoin scams are getting more brazen than ever. Bitcoin.org, which is the first Google search result for “bitcoin,” got hacked and led visitors to an apparent giveaway scam, CoinDesk reports . The website was originally owned and operated by the pseudonymous bitcoin developers Satoshi Nakamoto, alongside others. Ironically, the website aims to “inform users to protect them from com
Astronaut Who Helped Build Space Station Says Damage Is “Serious”
500+Futurism / 11h
Warning Signs Bill Shepherd, the retired NASA astronaut who served as captain of the first crew to work on the International Space Station, just issued a serious warning to Congress. The space station has been showing its age, with new damage and other signs of wear being found in various modules. Most recently, Russian cosmonauts spotted about half a dozen new cracks in their Zarya module . And
Keep All Of Your Favorite Videos With This Award-Winning Download Software
Futurism / 11h
YouTube has led to some truly wild moments in the world, including making an elementary schooler a millionaire , but it can be difficult to preserve your memories if you lose a device or backup. After all, not every video site lets you download videos, and even a bookmarked video can vanish, even if you own the video in question. VDownloader helps you preserve your best videos, no matter where th
Star Trek: Lower Decks Gave Us a Happy Ending with Sex and an Evil Computer
100+Gizmodo / 11h
A lot of Star Trek: Lower Decks has been about taking classic setups and premises from series past and reframing them or poking holes with loving fun. So it’s rare to see the series riff on not one, but two fun stalwarts of the past and not really play them for laughs—even if it still uses them to strengthen the bonds… Read more...
American and JetBlue are getting sued, but your travel plans are safe
The Points Guy / 12h
You might’ve seen some splashy headlines this week about American Airlines and JetBlue getting sued by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the department filed a 42-page anti-trust suit challenging the 14-month-old Northeast Alliance between the two carriers, which includes 58 new routes and 175 codeshares to and from the New York and Boston metropolitan areas, along with frequent flyer bene
What's New on Hulu in October 2021
Lifehacker / 12h
I’d say October is going to be a rough month for the people behind the big pharma companies largely responsible for the United States’ opioid crisis, given that Hulu is debuting a hard-hitting documentary series exploring the harm that horrific business has done in the world, but, oh, they’re billionaires with… Read more...
Lamborghini Huracán STO: A final celebration before electrification
20TechCrunch / 12h
The Lamborghini Huracán is the best-selling sports car that Lamborghini makes, and its days as a combustion-powered super sports car are numbered. Since the Huracán’s inception in 2014, the company says it has sold 17,500 worldwide, but that won’t be enough to save the V10 engine — no matter how much customers want it. The new Huracán STO, or Super Trofeo Omologata, is the latest super sports car
This new SMS smishing malware is targeting Android mobile users
COVID TangleBot Android•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
TangleBot is a new mobile malware that can steal personal information and credentials using overlay screens.
UK appeals court rules AI cannot be listed as a patent inventor
UK Court Rules AI Patent•
26Engadget / 12h
Add the United Kingdom to the list of countries that says an artificial intelligence can’t be legally credited as an inventor. Per the BBC , the UK Court of Appeal recently ruled against Dr. Stephen Thaler in a case involving the country’s Intellectual Property Office. In 2018, Thaler filed two patent applications in which he didn’t list himself as the creator of the inventions mentioned in the d
Your Outdated iPhone May Still Get Security Updates
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple just released iOS version 12.5.5 for various older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Surprising as it may seem, Apple actually released an update for iOS 12 back in June, so the company is regularly pushing security updates for older devices. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
New York City Council Passes Historic Protections for App Delivery Workers
45Gizmodo / 12h
Delivery workers, accustomed to schlepping burrito bowls past armed robbers for table scraps, were granted some basic rights on Thursday by New York’s city council. In a nearly unanimous vote, they passed a suite of bills that will allow basic rights like bathroom access and minimum pay. Based on remarks made to THE… Read more...
Huge New Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Offers
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Marriott has co-branded credit cards issued by both American Express and Chase, and we’ve just seen some fantastic new bonuses rolled out on these cards. Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business Card offer Through November 3, 2021, the Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card is offering a limited time two-part welcome bonus: Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $5,000 within the first
HUGE New Marriott Offers Worth Up To 225,000 Points
View from the Wing / 12h
For part of last year it seemed credit card issuers didn't want new customers. Now they all seem to have turned that around, and their primary strategy to attract you to their cards is to massively increase the up front offers for getting approved. Chase and American Express are both out with new offers for their Marriott cards in a coordinated fashion, and these offers are very good. Continue re
Clubhouse announces Wave, making it easier to start casual private rooms
Clubhouse Wave Private•
TechCrunch / 12h
Today, Clubhouse is rolling out Wave, a feature that makes it easier to start private rooms with friends when you see that they’re online. Available globally on iOS and Android, Wave will replace starting a private room with friends. You can wave at multiple people at once, so long as they follow you, and anyone who accepts will join your private room as a speaker. To send a wave, navigate to the
Everything you need to know about cancel for any reason trip protection
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. In January 2020, my husband and I decided to splurge and book a suite aboard a Celebrity Cruises springtime voyage on the line’s Apex ship . The cruise fare wasn’t insignificant, so we bought travel insurance — as we usually do for any big trip. We printed out policies from five different companies and carefully revi
Finally, there's an airbag for bikes – Future Blink
Mashable / 12h
A sport pack company called EVOC created an airbag specifically designed to complement bike backpacks.
How to Turn On Battery Saver on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 12h
If your Windows 11 device is running low on battery life—or you want to get the most out of every minute of power—you can turn on Battery Saver mode. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Get Your Kids to Exercise More Without Being That Parent
Lifehacker / 12h
My husband and I have a routine of switching off between watching our toddler so that we can go and play our grown-up sports of volleyball, tennis, and boxing. Read more...
Microsoft Edge update adds tab groups and new shopping features
25Engadget / 12h
Just ahead of the Windows 11 launch , Microsoft is rolling out some updates to Edge . Perhaps the most useful feature for most people is the addition of tab groups. You'll be able to assemble collections of tabs to make your browser a little less chaotic. To create a group, hold the control button and choose the tabs you want to include, then select "Add tabs to new group" from the right-click me
You can get a 75-inch 4K TV on sale for just $599.99 at Best Buy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We've spotted this 75-inch 4K smart TV from Westinghouse on sale for just $599.99 - an incredible deal from Best Buy.
‘Cooking’ Moon rocks may play an important role in future lunar bases
SlashGear / 12h
Multiple space agencies plan to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon, but this process will require new solutions to old problems, such as how to get enough water to sustain astronauts and their operations. According to new research, “cooking” lunar soil may play an important role in supporting Moon bases going forward, at least when it comes to … Continue reading
5 iPhone apps for enhancing your old blurry photos with AI
33Mashable / 12h
If your pics aren't quite as sharp or clear as you'd like them to be, you probably wish something existed that could fix that via artificial intelligence (AI). After all, not everybody is a top-tier photo editor with access to top-tier photo editing software. Thankfully, it's the 2020s, and you have access to plenty of easy photo editing applications not named Adobe Photoshop, if you know where t
Why You Might Want a No-Fee Hotel Credit Card (Even If You Don’t Travel Often)
Rewards Annual Citi•
Lifehacker / 12h
Even if you only travel a few times a year, a hotel credit card with no annual fee can be worthwhile just for the perks alone. Many of these entry-level cards include free nights on rooms, insurance coverage, priority reservations, and no foreign transactions fees. Here’s a closer look at some of the best deals. Read more...
Scientists Working on Toilet That Identifies You by Your Butthole
5KFuturism / 12h
Researchers want to give the toilet a smart makeover — but we’re not talking about heated seats or bidet attachments. Take the Stanford School of Medicine, where The Wall Street Journal reports that researchers are developing a scanner that can recognize the user’s unique “anal print,” or “distinctive features of their anoderm,” meaning the skin of the anal canal. To pull it off, they installed a
