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Google is getting caught in the antitrust net
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100+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto | Getty) Being a global company has its perks. There’s a lot of money to be made overseas. But the biggest US tech companies are finding out that there’s also a downside: Every country where you make money is a country that could try to regulate you. It’s hard to keep track of all the tech-related antitrust action happening around the world, in part because it doesn’t al
Roku Kyoto, New Hilton LXR Hotel In Japan
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100+One Mile at a Time / 43min
This spring I wrote about an exciting new addition to Hilton’s luxury hotel portfolio. It’s nice to see that this hotel has now officially opened , on schedule for once (which is rare for new hotel openings). Hilton’s Roku Kyoto now open Roku Kyoto is the first Hilton LXR Hotels & Resorts properties in Asia, and Hilton’s first property in Kyoto. The hotel is located in the foothills of the Takaga
Samsung Galaxy S22 screen and battery could both be smaller than the S21
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A reputable source reveals the screen size and battery capacity coming with the standard Galaxy S21 model.
The NTSB is probing another fatal Tesla crash
SlashGear / 6min
Over the years, there have been multiple accidents involving Tesla vehicles that were allegedly operating on Autopilot at the time. Autopilot is Tesla’s semi-autonomous driver assistance tech. To use Autopilot, drivers are supposed to keep their hands on the wheel, but some owners have found ways to defeat that system. Recently police in Coral Gables, Florida, were called to the … Continue readin
India says Google abused Android dominance
Engadget / 12min
Google stifled competition and prevented the development of Android rivals in India, the country's antitrust regulator has decided in a report seen by Reuters . In 2019, Competition Commission of India opened a probe into whether Google abused Android's dominance in the market where devices powered by the OS are prevalent. In its report on the probe's findings, the regulator wrote that Google fle
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iPad mini (2021) vs iPad mini (2019): which small tablet is the best one for you?
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 38min
Is the iPad mini (2021) the new must-have tablet for smaller needs?
How to redeem points and miles for Amazon purchases
The Points Guy / 46min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. While you’ll get the most bang for your buck (on paper, at least) redeeming your points and miles for expensive international flights and five-star hotels, not everyone is interested in redeeming for luxury travel. Some people would rather keep cash in their pocket by redeeming points and miles to cover everyday expe
This United Flight Shows Why Weight & Balance Matters, Even For A Mainline Jet
View from the Wing / 47min
This United Airlines sports charter provides perhaps the most graphic visualization of why weight and balance matters on a mainline jet. after arriving with USC Trojans in advance of their game against the Washington State Cougars. Continue reading ...
What Is Calibration in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom?
How-To Geek / 48min
The Calibration Panel in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic is one of the most underused and misunderstood tools in either app. So, if you’ve ever wondered what this mysterious panel does, let me explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Breville’s Dual Boiler Is Nearly Perfect for Coffee Tinkerers
Wired / 51min
It’s expensive, but this espresso machine is a shrine to the pleasures of fine coffee.
Urchin Slayers Are Trying to Save the Underwater Rainforest
Wired / 51min
‘Zombie’ purple urchins have obliterated West Coast kelp forests with their insatiable appetites. Can they be stopped?
Boost Your Dog’s Well Being With This DNA Kit And Bundle Of Training Classes
Futurism / 58min
We love dogs so much, and we’re teaching computers to tell them what good puppers they are . Yet life as a dog parent is more than snuggles, and we all want our pooches to have a better life. This DNA My Dog NextGen: Canine Breed Identification & Genetic Age Test + 7 Dog Training Courses bundle will help you learn about your dog’s background, and how to give them a better life in the here and now
Delta Reserve Credit Card Review (2021)
73One Mile at a Time / 1h
American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years, and as part of that, they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards , including the Blue , Gold , Platinum , and Reserve cards (with the exception of the Blue product, all the others have both a personal and business version). Delta Reserve American Express Card Basics For September 2021 In this post, I wanted to take a look a
US Border Patrol seizes thousands of fake vaccine cards and Pfizer stickers
SlashGear / 1h
The US Border Patrol has reported seizing thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and Pfizer inoculation seals, the latest confiscation in what has been at least several thousand counterfeit cards found by customs officers this year. The latest batch arrived at the Port of Cincinnati in multiple shipments. The latest Customs and Border Patrol seizure of counterfeit COVID-19 cards was … Conti
A speeding object collided with Jupiter and blew up, cool space footage shows
Mashable / 1h
Flash! An asteroid or icy object collided with the gas giant Jupiter on Sept. 13, where it eventually blew up in the planet's thick clouds. A Brazilian space photographer, José Luis Pereira, captured the rarely-seen solar system event , which is shown in the intriguing footage below. The object was around dozens of meters across (possibly some 120 to 160 feet wide, maybe more, maybe less). Travel
Netflix’s Jigsaw series will let viewers watch episodes in any order
SlashGear / 1h
Netflix has a new thriller series in the pipeline called Jigsaw that will allow viewers to watch the first seven of the eight total episodes in any order they’d like. Though this isn’t the first time a series has been released with a non-linear episodic format, it is a first for Netflix, which has previously experimented with interactive storytelling. Netflix … Continue reading
A new app helps Iranians hide messages in plain sight
Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / An anti-government graffiti that reads in Farsi "Death to the dictator" is sprayed at a wall north of Tehran on September 30, 2009. (credit: Getty Images) Amid ever-increasing government Internet control, surveillance, and censorship in Iran , a new Android app aims to give Iranians a way to speak freely. Nahoft, which means “hidden” in Farsi, is an encryption tool that turns up to 1,00
How My Job Search Forced Me to Catch Up With Technology
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Wired / 1h
After being in one career for decades, I had to relearn how to apply for jobs—and how to stand out. Here are a few tips.
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Gaming, Tech, and Cycling Gear
Wired / 1h
Fall in love with a new hobby this autumn with discounts on phones, bicycle apparel, and more.
Sky Mobile has launched some of the cheapest iPhone 13 deals for pre-order
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Looking to pre-order the iPhone 13? Sky Mobile has some of the cheapest options in the UK right now.
Deathloop didn’t initially click with me, but when it did…
Deathloop Review•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Deathloop may not have clicked with me at the beginning, but I’m certainly glad I stuck it out.
The Fastest Way to Open Your Camera on iPhone
How-To Geek / 1h
Your dog is standing on its head, and you’re fumbling to unlock your phone and launch the camera app before you miss it. Luckily, there’s no need for unlocking—the Camera app is just a swipe away on the lock screen. Here’s how to get to it as fast as possible. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Surface Go 3 leaked spec suggests a big improvement in battery life
Microsoft Surface 3•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Could Microsoft’s next-gen tablet bump up battery longevity by something like 30%?
FIFA 22 will keep the FUT Preview Packs introduced in FIFA 21, EA confirms
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
EA has announced that its FUT Preview Packs will make their way over to FIFA 22 from FIFA 21 alongside the traditional loot boxes.
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13: Should you upgrade?
SlashGear / 2h
The much anticipated iPhone 13 line-up debuted at Apple’s Streaming Event in California and it is another impressive set of devices, at least on paper. The iPhone 13 model is destined to be the most popular among them, and it was only time it got compared with the predecessor iPhone 12. Obviously, the new Apple smartphone has improvements over the … Continue reading
What is Proton?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Steam Deck will rely on Proton to run Windows games in Linux, but what is it, and how does it work?
Save hundreds on these drones that can capture HD images
Mashable / 3h
Not everyone can be Maverick in Top Gun , but everyone can have the chance to have fun in the air — and it's all thanks to drones . Mini quadcopters have become increasingly accessible over the years, and now even kids can take flight and have some aerial fun, albeit remotely. Whether you want to capture some aerial imagery or just wish to speed race thousands of meters high up, these discounted
Save up to $300 on these power stations
Mashable / 3h
When you say you'll go off the grid , chances are, you won't actually go off the grid. Face it, you'll likely still carry a couple of gadgets with you in the wilderness, whether that's your smartphone to keep in contact with civilization, or perhaps your laptop to get some work done in peace. And with electronics in tow, you need high-capacity battery packs to keep you powered throughout your who
Score these totally wireless $280 earbuds for under $100
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Go wire-free affordably with the Veho STIX True Wireless Earphones , on sale for just $99.99 — a 64% discount — as of Sept. 18. These days, good headphones are just as crucial to your everyday life as phones, keys, and masks are. If you've ever been without them while you're commuting, working out, or traveling, you'll quickly realize how true this is. If your earbuds could use a refresh,
Charge your phone in style with a wooden mini MagSafe dock for under $15
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Charge in style with the MagSafe® Solid Wood Mini Dock , on sale for 21% off as of Sept. 18 at a price of just $14.99. Your electronic accessories should work for you and not the other way around. They should also reflect your personal style — and it's important to note that not every phone charger has to be metallic or silver. They also don't have to be cumbersome and take up unnecessary
Get a refurbished MacBook Pro for less than a new Apple Watch
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Save big on a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.5GHz 4GB RAM 500GB SSD , on sale for just $239 as of Sept. 18 — that's a 73% discount. After a year and a half (or more) of working from home, you’ve probably noticed your laptop is seeing some wear and tear — whether externally or internally. You’re used to using your personal computer for fun stuff, like streaming Netflix shows
Your car knows too much about you. That could be a privacy nightmare.
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Mashable / 3h
Privacy Please is an ongoing series exploring the ways privacy is violated in the modern world, and what can be done about it. The car you drive says more about you than you think. Over the last few decades, technology has given drivers remarkable improvements in both safety and convenience — but it has also turned cars into data-gathering machines. What information is collected, and where it end
The Scientist and the A.I.-Assisted, Remote-Control Killer Robot
200+NYT > Technology / 3h
Israeli agents had wanted to kill Iran’s top nuclear scientist for years. Then they came up with a way to do it with no operatives present.
Google abused dominant position of Android in India, antitrust probe finds
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TechCrunch / 3h
Google has abused the dominant position of Android in India to illegally hurt competitors in the world’s second largest internet market, a two-year antitrust probe by the nation’s watchdog has found. The Android-maker reduced device manufacturing firms’ ability and incentive to develop — and sell — devices running alternative versions of Android (more popularly known as forks), the probe found, a
What we can learn from edtech startups’ expansion efforts in Europe
TechCrunch / 3h
Rhys Spence Contributor Rhys Spence is head of research at Brighteye Ventures, a European edtech-focused fund, where he works with portfolio companies to help address priorities, with a focus on internationalization. More posts by this contributor The 2021 edtech avalanche has just begun It’s a story common to all sectors today: investors only want to see ‘uppy-righty’ charts in a pitch. However,
Tips for managing growth across iOS updates
TechCrunch / 3h
“I’ve seen startups spend thousands of dollars inefficiently as a result of not having optimal signal in their paid acquisition campaigns. I’ve also spent millions at companies such as Postmates refining our signal to the best possible state,” says growth marketer Jonathan Martinez in a guest column for Extra Crunch this week. “I’d like every startup to avoid the painful mistake of not having thi
Canon EOS R3 vs Canon EOS R5: 9 key differences between the mirrorless beasts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Which of Canon's top-spec mirrorless is worth splashing the cash on? Our in-depth comparison has the answers.
Clubhouse is developing a new way to invite friends to chat called 'Wave'
Clubhouse Waves New•
Engadget / 5h
Clubhouse isn't just an app you can fire up to attend talks by famous people. It has different types of rooms you can use, including ones where you can have intimate, private conversations with friends — and in the future, you may be able to invite those friends to chat by "waving" at them. Jane Manchun Wong, who's famous for reverse engineering apps to find hidden experimental features, has disc
iPhone 14 early leaks, news and what we know so far
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The iPhone 14 has already been extensively leaked, so we have an idea of what to expect from it.
Philips Hue vs WiZ: which smart lights are right for your home?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Philips Hue and WiZ are both smart lighting brands owned by Signify, but which should you choose for your smart home?
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E-Waste From a Single Bitcoin Transaction Is Like Throwing Away Two iPhone 12 Minis
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40Gizmodo / 8h
There’s no doubt that cryptocurrency in its current form is bad news for our planet. But while much attention has been paid to crypto’s carbon footprint and electrical use , its impact on e-waste hasn’t received similar scrutiny, until now. Read more...
Stream more shows from around the world with a subscription to Surfshark
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 81%: A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.80 per month as of Sept. 18, saving you 81% on list price. Of course you want your preferred VPN to offer powerful encryption and reliable protection of your data, but there is something else that most users require: the ability to unlock leading streaming sites. There are plenty of streaming-friendly options out there, and Surfshar
The best microwaves for helping you out in the kitchen
Mashable / 8h
Ah, the microwave. Where would we be without this kitchen superhero? Whether you're out of ideas, short on time, or simply looking for the easiest option, the microwave is always there to make sure you're fed. If in doubt, opt for the microwave. It's that simple. In the UK, 89% of households own a microwave. It's one of those appliances that demand a spot because of its convenience and efficiency
Get an in-depth understanding of Java with this programming bundle
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The Learn Java Programming: From Beginner to Advanced Bundle is on sale for £28.94 as of Sept. 18, saving you 88% on list price. Java is one of the most popular programming languages, so it makes sense that learning how to code and operate within it is a great way to distinguish yourself from other applicants in many fields. With this Learn Java Programming course bundle , you can start yo
Save 45% on a subscription to this intuitive language learning platform
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to Busuu Language Learning Premium Plus is on sale for £42.70 as of Sept. 18, saving you 45% on list price. Whether you're travelling to a non-English speaking country, want to communicate with relatives, or just want to try something new and fill your time with something other than Netflix, learning a new language is never a bad idea. But in order to commit to such
This high-speed VPN is offering unlimited cloud backup for free
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 49%: A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £4.97 per month as of Sept. 18, and includes an extra three months and unlimited cloud backup for free. ExpressVPN regularly tops lists of the best VPNs , and that's because it offers fast connection speeds, powerful encryption, and reliable unblocking of streaming sites. The catch? It is one of the most expensive services. You get wh
Elon Musk, the Man Who Almost Never Meets Deadlines, Says Starlink Will Come Out of Beta Phase Next Month
46Gizmodo / 9h
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday announced that Starlink, the company’s satellite internet service, will come out of its public beta phase in October. While that would be exciting news, we’re taking it with a grain a salt. It is Musk, after all, the man that has become infamous for missing deadlines over the years. Read more...
The world’s cheapest 8K monitor could change the way we work in 2022
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
LG’s sub-$1000 8K display has broken new ground, but its impact could go farther
FBI warns hackers could be exploiting critical Zoho bug
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Advanced persistent threat groups are actively exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability in Zoho ADSelfService Plus.
Apple and Google reportedly remove opposition election app from Russian app stores
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Ahead of a national election in Russia, Apple and Google have removed a vote-assisting smartphone app from their app stores to comply with the country’s authorities.
Epik Was Warned About a Large Security Flaw Before Its Data Leaked
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44Gizmodo / 11h
Epik, the controversial web registrar that frequently comes under fire for hosting far-right groups and individuals, has had an immense amount of its data spilled onto the internet in recent days. The deluge, which reportedly consists of some 180 gigabytes of user registration and domain information, payment history,… Read more...
Apple and Google Go Further Than Ever to Appease Russia
Apple Google Russian•
100+Wired / 12h
The tech giants have set a troubling new precedent.
Pfizer recalls all Chantix tablets across US over cancer concerns
Pfizer FDA Chantix•
SlashGear / 12h
Pfizer has announced an expansion of its Chantix recall that now covers all lots of the tablets. The reason is one we’ve heard before — these tablets potentially have too high of an impurity called N-nitroso-varenicline that has been linked to the potential development of certain cancers when ingested over a long period of time. The expanded recall covers all … Continue reading
Our Favorite Scary Scenes From Non-Horror Films
77Gizmodo / 12h
Everyone expects to be scared by a horror movie . But when you sit down for a comedy, fantasy, or adventure movie , that’s a whole other beast. You aren’t expecting to jump out of your seat or tremble with tension in a movie that’s not generally scary. History has shown us, though, that some scares defy genre and that’s… Read more...
