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Green Hills Forever: Windows XP Is 20 Years Old



100+How-To Geek / 5h
Microsoft released Windows XP, one of the most popular and enduring versions of Windows ever, on October 25, 2001. It brought a graphical refresh and much-needed stability to consumer Windows. We take a look back at what made it special. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Employees pleaded with Facebook to stop letting politicians bend rules


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Enlarge / One hundred cardboard cutouts of Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg stand outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, April 10, 2018. (credit: Saul Loeb | Getty Images) Facebook’s senior executives interfered to allow US politicians and celebrities to post whatever they wanted on its social network despite pleas from employees to stop, leaked internal documents suggest. Employees cl

So far, Eternals has the worst MCU Rotten Tomatoes review average since Thor 2


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Marvel's Eternals hasn't drawn the same level of critical enthusiasm we usually see reserved for the Marvel movies so far. At the time of writing, after 41 reviews – meaning there's a big caveat that this score is still likely to change a lot, as more review pour in – Eternals sits at 71% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes . That's lower than Black Widow (79%), Avengers: Age of Ultron (76%) and


LG is apparently working on its first Chromebook


Ars Technica / 7min
Enlarge (credit: LG ) The market for Chromebooks is generally growing this year despite recent pandemic-related slowdowns , and it looks like more PC vendors are interested in releasing Chrome OS devices. The next in line may be LG. On October 18, a filing was listed with the Bluetooth SIG, the special interest group that awards Bluetooth certifications, for an "LG Chromebook." The listing, spott

Review: Locke and Key comes back better than ever with action-packed S2


Ars Technica / 6min
Enlarge / The present generation of Locke descendants—Tyler (Connor Jessup), Bode (Jackson Robert Scott), and Kinsey (Emilia Jones)—still have a lot to learn about the magical keys that are their birthright. The Locke siblings face a demonic dynamic duo intent on bringing chaos to our world and must defend themselves, armed with only a handful of magical keys, in the second season of Locke and Ke

Blue Origin, Boeing and others join Sierra Space to build commercial space station


TechCrunch / 11min
The orbital real estate rush is just getting started as Sierra Space released more details on its plans to launch a private space station, with news that Blue Origin and Boeing would be joining the team to send the spacecraft to orbit in the second half of the decade. The planned station, called “Orbital Reef,” will also include tech and services from Redwire Space, Genesis Engineering and Arizon

Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite's campaign for the first time in over a year


Engadget / 11min
With Halo Infinite’s December 8th release date fast approaching, Microsoft has shared a new six-minute trailer that offers an in-depth look at the game’s single-player component. The last time the company provided an extended preview of Infinite’s campaign was during its Xbox showcase in 2020 . That trailer was poorly received, with most fans agreeing the game’s visuals looked dated. In the after

Pixel 6: Hands-on with Google's 'magic eraser' phone


BBC News - Technology / 11min
Google says its latest smartphone can erase unwanted objects and people from photographs.

Dune's Epic Sandworm Shots Are Thanks to a Simple, Yet Effective Twist on Existing Tech


Gizmodo / 11min
In every iteration of Dune —including director Denis Villeneuve ’s—the political conflicts that fuel the war between House Atreides and House Harkonnen , and push the Fremen of Arrakis to fight their colonizers, become insignificant afterthoughts whenever the movie’s sandworms are on-camera, or even about to show up.… Read more...

Astronomers Discover Youngest Planet Ever Observed


Futurism / 11min
Baby Planet Astronomers have discovered the youngest planet ever observed — and they say it’s even bigger than Jupiter. The international team of researchers, led by the University of Hawaii, discovered the planet — dubbed 2M0437b — in a “stellar nursery” roughly 450 light-years away, according to a press release from the university about their findings in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomica

Ted Lasso season 3: what we know so far


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
Spoilers follow for Ted Lasso seasons 1 and 2. Ted Lasso season 3 is on the way – and it might be the final entry in Apple TV Plus’ award-winning soccer comedy drama series. The unexpected hit show has given us plenty of laughs, emotional story beats and surreal anecdotes since it launched in August 2020. But, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and Ted Lasso season 3 may be

Black Friday deals are live at Amazon - see our top picks from the early sale


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
Black Friday deals are live at Amazon, and yes, you heard that right. While we're still in October, retailers are launching Black Friday sales earlier than ever in a bid to avoid potential shipping delays. These early Black Friday deals are impressive too, with record-low prices on TVs, vacuums, iPads, air fryers, AirPods, and more. We've scoured through today's offers from Amazon to bring you th

Facebook Portal deal: buy any two devices and save £100


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
With all the video calls we've been doing over the last couple of years, it's no surprise that you'd get sick of holding up your phone for hours on end or tired of just seeing someone's chin due to the poor positioning of their camera. A Facebook Portal is one way to eliminate those aggravations – and now you can do so for even less with this deal on the home video call devices. The straightforwa

GoPro addresses Hero 10 overheating issues with new firmware


Engadget / 23min
GoPro is issuing a firmware update that includes new "video performance modes." These aren't new creative tools, rather they're designed to prevent cameras shutting down through overheating when recording in certain situations. The company is also unveiling a new "Enduro" battery that should improve performance in cold weather. Soon after the launch of the Hero 10, some reviews complained that th

Apple AirPods review (2021): Better in nearly every way


Engadget / 23min
When you consider 2019’s second-generation AirPods were a modest update rather than a complete overhaul, Apple was way overdue for an all-new model. With this year’s third-gen version , the company has given us just that. The 2021 AirPods have a new design , complete with handy features from the company’s more expensive earbud and headphone models. The stick-bud look is still with us, and the ove

The Pixel 6 Is So Good, Why Buy Anything Else?


Gizmodo / 23min
Google’s previous Pixels relied too heavily on fancy software to make up for having fewer cameras, smaller batteries, or older processors. But between its custom Tensor chip , updated components, and a slick new design combined with even smarter software, Google has capitalized on the Pixel’s potential at last. And… Read more...

Google Pixel 6 Review: Playing Catch-Up With the iPhone


NYT > Technology / 26min
With long battery life and nice cameras, the new Google devices excel at what popular phones have done for years. Is that enough?

You're Not Making the Most of Your iPhone Camera


Lifehacker / 26min
The iPhone used to have one of the simplest camera layouts of any smartphone. Over the past couple of years, however, as the iPhone’s camera grew bigger and better, Apple added more and more features, buttons, and settings until it became a bit...bogged down. The iPhone’s camera app is due for a major redesign, but… Read more...

Google Play Store is being flooded with SMS scam apps


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
Criminals flooded the Google Play Store with scam applications that surreptitiously signs users into premium SMS services. Researchers by asecurity vendor Avast discovered a campaign it has named UltimaSMS, which so far has uncovered 150 scammy apps. According to Avast, the apps have been collectively downloaded over 10 million times, and can cost victims, who are not rewarded any type of return,

We almost can't believe these lipstick-inspired wireless earbuds exist


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
The latest iteration of the Huawei FreeBuds lineup of true wireless earbuds is almost here, but they might be a bit more of a novelty than we're used to from the brand. Coming in the form of the Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick, the product looks to very much wear its design inspirations on its sleeve. As reported by What Hi-Fi? , the Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick succeed the FreeBuds Studio earbuds released

Google Pixel 6 Pro Review


SlashGear / 28min
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is the best Android phone in the world today – but is it right for you? This is really the first time Google has created a smartphone that’s meant to battle the top-tier handsets in the industry, and it shows. But do you need the features that make this device cost more than its non-Pro … Continue reading

The New AirPods Are Much Better Than the Old AirPods


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Gizmodo / 29min
Apple released its first-generation AirPods five years ago, and aside from a wireless charging upgrade, its design hasn’t changed since 2016. It’s a testament to the popularity of the product that Apple hasn’t needed to update them in so long, but redesigned AirPods are finally here , and while they may be missing… Read more...

Google’s $599 Pixel 6 Raises the Bar for All Smartphones


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26Wired / 29min
From the top-end hardware to the improved image processing for people with darker skin, it’s hard not to love the company’s latest Android phones.


Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro review: Solid phones, great software, perfect pricing


Google Pixel 6 Pro•
Engadget / 29min
The Pixel 6 is the most intriguing phone Google has made in years. Not only is it a return to premium design with eye-catching colors and up to a 120Hz screen, it’s also powered by the company’s first mobile processor — Tensor . With it, Google is promising serious improvements in AI performance and photography, including better voice recognition and Assistant features. Google also finally upgrad

Want to change up your coffee routine? This fancy Ninja coffee maker is on sale.


Mashable / 30min
Save $40: The Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker (CM400) is on sale for just $99, down from $139, at Walmart as of Oct. 25. That's a 28% discount. You can tell a lot about a person from their coffee maker. Actually, I'm not how sure how accurate that really is, but you can certainly tell a lot about a person's coffee preferences from their brewer of choice. If you find that you've never quite fit neatl

From bats to skeletons, travelers have actually flown with these 13 strange items fit for Halloween


The Points Guy / 30min
Last month, I was preparing to pack for a Disney cruise — one of Disney Cruise Line ‘s Halloween on the High Seas sailings — and I needed to find out if I would be allowed to fly with a lightsaber to complete my costume. Cue TSA’s hilarious answer to that question: “Sadly, the technology doesn’t currently exist to create a real lightsaber. However, you can pack a toy lightsaber in your carry-on o

The Best Halloween Movies on Peacock in 2021


How-To Geek / 32min
Peacock may be an upstart streaming service, but it does have a well-stocked library of creepy, scary, and darkly entertaining movies, most of which are available to stream for free. Here are the best Halloween movies to stream on Peacock. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Your First Tesla Might Be A Rental


How-To Geek / 32min
There’s a good chance the first time you experience driving a Tesla might be in a rental car. While many large rental car companies, including Hertz, offer Tesla’s in the fleet inventory, they’re few and far between. However, that’s about to change as Hertz just placed an order for 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Next week, join NASA, US Space Force for fireside chat on commercial opportunities in the new space age


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TechCrunch / 33min
The booming space industry is evolving and expanding at an unprecedented rate. It’s the most complex, costly sector, and the traditional boundaries between national security, civil and commercial space are changing rapidly to create new opportunities. We’re thrilled to announce that on November 2, we will host a live, 30-minute FREE webinar called, Full Speed Ahead: Accelerating Government and Co

Google Pixel 6 Pro review


Google Pixel 6 Pro•
TechCrunch / 33min
You only get so many Hail Mary passes in consumer electronics. Even among the biggest companies. Take a look a Microsoft’s long-standing mobile phone ambitions. Even a $7.2 billion acquisition of the once-dominant Nokia couldn’t buy the company a place at the table with Apple and Samsung. Some earlier false starts aside, Google’s mobile hardware ambitions have been — on the whole — more successfu

Apple AirPods 3 review: Blurring the line


TechCrunch / 33min
It’s been half-a-decade since the original AirPods changed the game for Bluetooth earbuds. Mocked at launch by some for their long-stemmed design, it didn’t take long before they became virtually ubiquitous, the driving force in what was still an emerging category. They offered a form factor, design and user experience that tied the technology into a package that makes sense. Of course, a lot can

Microsoft partners with Shopify to bring merchant listings to Bing, Edge and Microsoft Star


TechCrunch / 33min
Earlier this year, Google unveiled a partnership with Shopify that gave the e-commerce platform’s over 1.7 million merchants the ability to reach consumers through Google Search and other services. Now, Microsoft is announcing a similar deal. The company recently said it’s teaming up with Shopify to expand product selection across its own search engine, Microsoft Bing, as well as within the Shopp

American Airlines Stock Has Substantially Outpaced The Industry. Here’s Why.


View from the Wing / 33min
American Airlines stock has gone up substantially more than airline peers over the last 12 months. CEO Doug Parker highlighted this in an employee meeting following the carrier's third quarter earnings call on Thursday. However rather than being a testament to the airline's good works as he suggests, there's a simple reason for the growth in share price. Continue reading ...

Sony Xperia Alpha's Fancy New Camera Features Just Leaked


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Gizmodo / 41min
Sony’s Xperia phones have had a big emphasis on mobile photography, but if some new leaks are accurate, the company has some really interesting new features planned for the upcoming Xperia Alpha. Read more...

343 shows first Halo Infinite campaign footage in over a year


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Ars Technica / 42min
The first and last time we saw footage of Halo Infinite 's campaign mode way back in July of 2020, we were a bit underwhelmed by what we saw . Now, with the game's delayed launch just a few weeks away, Microsoft and 343 Industries have released a six-minute video showcasing more details of the anticipated sequel's story and gameplay. A voiceover confirms that the traditional Halo story following

Braze set to put points on the board for New York’s startup scene in impending IPO


20TechCrunch / 47min
Welcome to the week! Sure, the technology and business worlds are busy digging through a deluge of Facebook-focused reporting ahead of the social media company’s earnings report, but we have other work to do. Namely, the Braze IPO filing . The New York City-based company focuses on customer engagement software. We’ll get into what that means in a little bit. The Exchange explores startups, market

A coding bug helped researchers build a secret BlackMatter ransomware decryption tool


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TechCrunch / 47min
New Zealand-based cybersecurity company Emsisoft has been quietly helping BlackMatter ransomware victims recover encrypted files, preventing “tens of millions of dollars” in ransom payments and potentially signaling the end of the BlackMatter for good. BlackMatter, a successor to the DarkSide ransomware operation responsible for the Colonial Pipeline attack , first emerged in July this year and w

2021 MacBook Pro review roundup: Did Apple screw it up?


SlashGear / 49min
Can you imagine what the reviews would look like if Apple made a MacBook Pro with all the ports users wanted, but none of the processing power or software to back it up? Lucky for the masses, that’s not what happened – or at least that’s what the first reviews suggest. Still, the starting price and a display with a … Continue reading

Grab a 23andMe DNA kit on sale in time for holiday gifting


Mashable / 51min
Best 23andMe DNA test kit deals as of Oct. 25: 23andMe Health + Ancestry — $129 (save $70 or 35%) 23andMe+ Premium Membership Bundle — $159 (save $70 or 31%) For the person who has everything, gift something unique this holiday season. A DNA kit is a fun way for a person to look at their health traits and family tree, and it's a gift they can keep coming back to throughout the year and beyond. Th

The best fitness trackers for keeping up with your goals


Mashable / 51min
You can't buy motivation. But, you can buy a fitness tracking device that lights a fire under your ass to take more than 500 steps in a day, and that's not nothing. The rhetoric around fitness has changed quite a bit over the past few years (as made clear by Every Fashion Brand Ever releasing a line of matching leggings and sports bras). We can thank the self-care revolution for this one. Activel

Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in November


39Mashable / 51min
The Wheel of Time turns and brings us into November, ushering in a new slate of Amazon Prime original movies and TV shows. Among the new movies available for streaming are the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and the documentary Mayor Peter , which follows Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign. New TV shows include fantasy series The Wheel of Time , docus

17 Spooky Exercises to Add to Your Halloween Workouts


Lifehacker / 54min
Spooky season will find you wherever you are, and that includes the gym. While you can do creepy-sounding exercises like skullcrushers and devil’s press any time of year, now is the perfect time to add a few to your regular workout—or try them all. Read more...

Microsoft's latest acquisition wants to make multi-app business processes easier


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Clear Software for an undisclosed sum. Announcing the acquisition in a blog post , Microsoft’s partner general manager, Stephen Siciliano explained that the goal of the acquisition was to “make it a more seamless experience” to use Microsoft’s Power Apps and Power Automate platforms to build automations for systems such as SAP and Oracle. “Organizations


MY.GAMES hires Activision Blizzard’s Philippe Sauze


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
You may not have heard of MY.GAMES until recently, but there’s a good chance you’ve played one of their titles. And with industry veteran Philippe Sauze taking the helm of MY. GAMES’ European Operations after more than 20 years of combined experience working with the likes of Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard, there’s an even better chance you’ll encounter MY.GAMES titles going forward. The

Hertz massive Tesla Model 3 EV order sends interest rocketing


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SlashGear / 56min
Hertz today made a whopper of an announcement, revealing that it will be ordering 100,000 Teslas over the next year and adding those EVs to its fleet. Not only that, but Hertz will also install several thousand chargers at its network of locations around the US and Europe. With this move, Hertz says that it will “offer the largest EV … Continue reading

Save up to $450 on the Tempo Studio for a high-tech fitness experience at home


Mashable / 58min
Give your home gym a high tech upgrade with a Tempo Studio package on sale as of Oct. 25: OUR TOP PICK: Tempo Studio Starter Package — Save $300 and save $150 on shipping BEST FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS: Tempo Starter + Expanded Accessory Pack — Save $300 FOR FOLKS WITH WEIGHT LIFTING EXPERIENCE: Tempo Studio Plus Package — Save $300 and take $150 off shipping UPGRADE PICK: Tempo Studio Pro Package —

Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards


20The Points Guy / 59min
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Sign-up bonuses are usually one of the best ways to differentiate between credit cards from the same family. But with the three Southwest Airlines consumer credit cards offering the exact same sign-up bonus, we’ll have to dig a little deeper to see which one comes out ahead. Currently, all three cards are offering (an unprecedented)

Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers may have breached 14 more companies


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Engadget / 59min
Microsoft has shared more details about a recent cyberattack campaign orchestrated by the Russian state-sponsored group blamed for last year's devastating SolarWinds hack. The company's cybersecurity experts warned that Nobelium is once again trying to access government and corporate networks around the world, despite President Joe Biden sanctioning Russia over previous cyberattacks. According to

Add an iPad Air from 2019 to your collection for as low as $355


Mashable / 1h
Save up to $144: As of Oct. 25, you can get a refurbished iPad Air (3rd generation) for as low as $354.99 at Woot. The 2019 iPad Air (3rd generation) still has a lot to love in 2021. When it came out, it was the ideal choice for deal seekers looking for an option between the iPad mini and iPad Pro. And as of Oct. 25, today's deal seekers can score it for even cheaper: You can get a refurbished iP

7 Reasons To Collect Citi ThankYou Points


26One Mile at a Time / 1h
If you’re looking to maximize your credit card rewards for travel, I always recommend doing what you can to collect transferable points currencies . These points currencies protect you from the risk of devaluation in one particular airline frequent flyer program, not to mention you can often rack up points at a faster pace with these kinds of programs. Among the transferable points currencies, pe

Leaked Video Shows Cybertruck Tearing It Up Offroad


300+Futurism / 1h
Tearing It Up As the release of Tesla’s Cybertruck approaches, excitement for the electric pickup truck is starting to ramp up. A newly leaked showroom video shows the hard-edged stainless steel vehicle tearing it up on dirt roads, riding through fields, and doing some sick donuts. The news comes days after Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, confirmed that the Elon Musk-

Rivian R1T electric trucks are arriving with customers, but the pace needs to pick up


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The world of EVs is heating up, as new vehicles seem to be hitting the streets every day. Electric trucks are just starting to reach buyers' driveways, but they're not from the big-name automakers you might expect. Startup Rivian is the first to deliver a fully-electric pickup truck to American buyers, but despite its early success, the company's latest filing with the SEC shows that its producti

Non-business devices might be your company's biggest security risk


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
With the prevalence of remote working , the biggest threat to corporate networks comes from non-business Internet of Things (IoT) devices, according to a new report. A study by Palo Alto Networks reveals that seven out of ten IT decision-makers in the UK (68%) whose organization allows IoT devices to connect to its network, found that the lax cybersecurity practices in IoT devices poses the bigge

SolarWinds hackers are still attacking companies, Microsoft warns


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Since May 2021, Nobelium, the threat actor behind last year’s widely-reported SolarWinds campaign , has been observed attacking organizations in the US and Europe according to cybersecurity experts. Tracking the movements of Nobelium, researchers from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) share that the group is going after IT services organizations including cloud service providers (C

To Build a Beautiful World, You First Have to Imagine It


Gizmodo / 1h
It’s been a heavy week for those of us who want to preserve life on earth. Somehow, the latest, greatest hope for a livable future is in the hands of one man—a senator , not even a king ! Given how few Americans voted for him, it’s absurd that Joe Manchin has so much national influence. But when you factor in the scale… Read more...

The early Black Friday deals keep coming — we spotted a $99 Chromebook in the wild


Mashable / 1h
Save $140: As of Oct. 25, the 14-inch Lenovo Chromebook S330 is only $99 at Walmart. The near 60% discount is part of Walmart's early Black Friday deals event. The "Chromebooks starting at $99" doorbusters that Black Friday ads have been teasing are apparently popping off before November even starts. Walmart just slashed the Lenovo Chromebook SS30 from $239 to $99. We've seen a lot of cheap Chrom

How to Create and Customize a Funnel Chart in Microsoft Excel


How-To Geek / 1h
A funnel chart is great for illustrating the gradual decrease of data that moves from one stage to another. With your data in hand, we’ll show you how to easily insert and customize a funnel chart in Microsoft Excel. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Holy Cow, the Logitech MX Master S2 Is On Sale for $55


How-To Geek / 1h
It may not be the newest mouse in Logitech’s catalog, but the MX Master 2S is still one of the best professional mice of all time. It’s ergonomic design and fast scroll wheel are comfortable to use for extended periods, it can connect with three devices at a time and supports Logitech Flow, and man, it’s only $55 during today’s Amazon sale. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Nigeria follows China’s footsteps in piloting digital currency


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TechCrunch / 1h
Central banks control the circulation and supply of money globally, but the phenomenal rise of cryptocurrency poses a threat to their authority, control and power. So central banks around the world are now producing their own digital currencies. In a groundbreaking move for the African continent, buffered by local activity and interest in cryptocurrency — after the U.S., it is the second-largest

US retail giants pull Chinese surveillance tech from shelves


TechCrunch / 1h
This story was reported in partnership with video surveillance news site IPVM. U.S. retail giants Home Depot and Best Buy have pulled the Chinese video surveillance technology makers Lorex and Ezviz from their stores over links to human rights abuses. In a statement to TechCrunch, Home Depot said it’s “committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical sourcing and we immediately stopped sel

Selfbook raises $25M at a $125M valuation to simplify the hotel booking experience


TechCrunch / 1h
Selfbook , a hotel payment software startup, announced today that it has raised $25 million in a Series A round of funding led by Tiger Global Management. Valia Ventures, Fin Venture Capital, early Stripe employee turned investor Lachy Groom and “strategic” angel investors also participated in the financing, which values the company at $125 million and brings its total funding raised to $30 milli

Cameo buys fan merch platform Represent


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TechCrunch / 1h
Celeb video site Cameo is making its first acquisition. The company will buy Represent, a marketing and merch company that helps celebrities and brands set up individualized online storefronts. It’s a natural fit for Cameo, which invites fans to pay celebrities of all stripes for short, customized videos. Represent counts Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey and Kend

11 Trashy, Violent Giallo Films to Stream If You Need a Break From Ghosts and Ghouls


Lifehacker / 1h
“Foreign” cinema has a reputation for being more erudite than mainstream American film—after all, watching a film with subtitles means you’re reading while you’re watching a movie, and reading is the smartest thing someone can do. Read more...


3 things we learned while previewing food from Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, Disney Wish


The Points Guy / 1h
While on dry land in Central Florida for Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration, I had the chance to attend a media preview tasting of select dinner items that will be served aboard the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish , when it sets sail next year. This ship is not a carbon copy of the current four ships in Disney’s fleet and instead has many all-new offerings, includi

Hertz to purchase 100,000 Tesla Model 3s for its rental fleet


Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Hertz) Car rentals will be going greener, at least at Hertz, which will purchase 100,000 Tesla Model 3 electric sedans over the next 14 months. The rental car company announced the move Monday morning, saying that over 20 percent of its rental fleet will consist of battery-electric vehicles by the end of 2022. To power its BEVs, Hertz will install "thousands of chargers" at its l

You Can Now Play PC Games on an Xbox Console, Here’s How


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How-To Geek / 1h
If there’s one thing you probably didn’t expect to read today, it’s that you’d be able to play PC games on your Xbox console. Thanks to NVIDIA GeForce Now, you can play all sorts of PC games, including those on Steam, through Edge on your Xbox. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 5 Scariest Virtual Reality Games to Play This Halloween


How-To Geek / 1h
It’s the time of year when everyone is looking for a good scare. Standard options like a horror movie with the lights out, or a haunted house event, can vary in quality and may not even cause a shiver. Luckily, we’ve hit the point where a short spell in a Virtual Reality headset can make you feel genuinely uncomfortable. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple Watch 8 again tipped to have blood glucose monitoring


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Apple Watch 7 wasn't a huge step forward from its predecessor, but there are signs that the Apple Watch 8 might be a more substantial step forward in terms of new features and technology – and those new features could include blood glucose monitoring. According to DigiTimes (via MacRumors ), Apple's suppliers have been told to prepare the necessary short-wavelength infrared sensors for measur

Tokyo's Government Is Finally Saying Goodbye to the Floppy Disk, Kind Of


Gizmodo / 1h
Sony may have stopped making floppy disks over a decade ago, but that hadn’t stopped the Tokyo government from relying on the obsolete tech. At least, not until now. Kind of. As part of modernization efforts, the local authorities are starting to phase out floppies in favor of digital systems, according to Nikkei Asia . Read more...

Facebook’s stock shrugs off bad-news deluge


TechCrunch / 1h
After social media company Snap reported earnings last week, the value of its cohort of public companies fell sharply . Snap shed more than 20% of its value after telling investors that it expects a far smaller fourth quarter than the street anticipates. Privacy changes to technology platforms and weak advertiser demand thanks to supply-chain issues are likely to weigh on Snap’s Q4 top-line expec

Tesla, Hertz shares rise following order for 100,000 EVs


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29TechCrunch / 1h
Car rental giant Hertz has placed an order for 100,000 Tesla vehicles to be delivered by the end of 2022 in the largest single purchase of EVs ever. The deal, which will push the car rental giant’s EV offerings to 20% of its global fleet, is reportedly worth $4.2 billion, according to sources cited by Bloomberg . Tesla Model 3 vehicles will show up in the Hertz rental inventory as early as next m

The new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros are already discounted at Amazon


Engadget / 1h
Apple's latest pro-level notebooks are barely one week old and they've already received a discount on Amazon. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M1 Pro CPUs are $50 off right now — that means you can grab the 512GB 14-inch model for $1,950 or the 512GB 16-inch version for $2,450. Is it a huge discount? No, but it's notable for Apple's newest laptops for which price might be a big barr

ProtonMail wins privacy ruling on email security


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Switzerland-based Proton AG, the company behind ProtonMail and ProtonVPN , has won an appeal against the Swiss Post and Telecommunications Surveillance Service (PTSS) over its status and obligations to monitor traffic. Proton, which hails itself the world's largest secure email provider , and uses end-to-end encryption , had challenged its status under Swiss law that governed telecommunications s

TPG reader credit card question: Do credit card annual fees count toward bonus spending requirements?


The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. 2021 has been a golden year for travel credit card welcome offers. We’ve practically seen more cards with 100,000+ point bonuses than ever before. But many lucrative card bonuses are guarded by a sizable minimum spending requirement. For example, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express comes with 120,000 bo

Equity Monday: PayPal punts on Pinterest as Facebook’s hell month continues


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Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff that tracks the latest private market news, talks about the coming week, digs into some recent funding rounds and mulls over a larger theme or narrative from the private markets. You can follow the show on Twitter here . I also

10 of the Worst iPhone Annoyances (and How to Fix Them)


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Even though iOS works great for most people, it has a lot of minor, frustrating annoyances. With a little bit of effort, though, you can get rid of most of these issues and make your iPhone work for you. Here’s a list of 10 things that are likely to bother you, and how you can fix them. Read more...

10 Fun Things We Learned About Elvira From Her New Memoir


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When Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (real name: Cassandra Peterson) released her memoir in late September, the headline was: “ OMG ELVIRA CAME OUT! ” People were excited—rightfully so!—and the chapter about how the bodacious horror host fell in love with her partner of over 19 years is one of the book’s sweetest high… Read more...

Amazon details custom Alexa programs for hospitals and retirement communities


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Amazon has announced two new programs for Alexa centered around healthcare and retirement homes. Through Alexa Smart Properties , hospitals and senior living communities can run their own custom version of the voice assistant. Retirement homes might tap into Alexa to help residents keep in contact with family and friends, stay in touch with staff, take part in activities and remain engaged with o

Halo Infinite campaign overview sets the stage for war with the Banished


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As promised, today Microsoft and 343 Studios gave us a look at Halo Infinite‘s campaign. In this new campaign overview, we get to see many of the locations we’ll visit throughout the story. Get ready to use Halo Infinite‘s new grapple mechanic, because it’s on display a lot throughout the overview. Before today’s overview dives into the story of Halo … Continue reading

Apple's new AirPods just went on sale ahead of their release


Mashable / 2h
SAVE $4.01: Apple's priced its new third-gen AirPods at $179. But as of Oct. 25 — the day before they launch — you'll pay just $174.99 when you pre-order a pair from Amazon. Amazon has a little treat for anyone who wants to snag a pair of the new third-generation AirPods ahead of their official release tomorrow. The retail mega-giant was listing Apple's latest earbuds for $174.99 at the time of w

Behold, the Worm Blob and Its Computerized Twin


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It wriggles. It pulls. It falls apart and comes back together. It is everything you wish for and everything you fear.

Halo Infinite’s campaign looks like it recaptures the very essence of the series


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We’ve finally been given another glimpse of Halo Infinite ’s campaign mode for the first time since August 11, 2020, and it looks like it’s shaping up nicely. According to the game’s latest trailer, which lasts around seven minutes in total, this is “the biggest campaign to date” and will offer “more freedom than ever before,” which should excite those who are a fan of Halo’s legendary sandbox-st

Rumored Warner Bros Smash Ultimate clone is a terrible idea that we can't wait to play


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There have been many terrible ideas in gaming’s history, but it looks like Warner Brothers is going for gold. According to recent rumors, it's developing its own Smash Bros-style fighting game starring Gandalf, Fred Flinstone, Batman, and Ultra-Instinct Shaggy. Rumors surrounding the crossover game picked up a few days ago when a Reddit user claimed that NetherRealm is working on a platform fight


Samsung Galaxy S22 and its S Pen stylus: what we know so far


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The Samsung Galaxy S22 range is likely to be one of the next big smartphone launches, as while we don’t expect these phones until 2022, they could land in January, and there’s not much more expected in 2021. As such, there have already been lots of leaks about these handsets, and many of those leaks are focused on the S Pen stylus – a feature which is likely to be supported by at least one model,

Hertz orders 100,000 Teslas to build the largest EV rental fleet in the U.S.


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Tesla cars might be hard to buy in the near future. U.S. rental car company Hertz has placed an order for 100,000 Teslas, to be delivered by the end of 2022, the company announced in a press release . Hertz has also ordered new EV charging infrastructure to be installed across its operations globally. Hertz says this will make it the owner of the largest EV rental fleet in North America, and one

Wow: Hertz Will Add 100K Teslas To Rental Fleet


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Cool, Hertz is doing something innovative for once… Hertz invests in electric vehicles It has today been announced that Hertz has ordered 100,000 Teslas, which will join the car rental giant’s North America fleet by the end of 2022. With this order, electric vehicles will comprise more than 20% of Hertz’s global car rental fleet (and presumably an even higher percentage of the North America fleet

Data platform Y42 raises $31M


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Berlin-based low-code data platform Y42 today announced that it has raised a $31 million Series A funding round co-led by Atomico and Insight Partners. La Famiglia, which led the company’s seed round , and Data Community Fund also participated in this round, which brings the company’s total funding to date to just under $34 million. Y42 wants to provide its users with an end-to-end data platform

New Tourism Booster Shot Requirement & Elite Status Match Poison Pill


View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...

The Biggest and Best New Features in Android 12 (and How to Use Them)


Lifehacker / 2h
The full version of Android 12 dropped last week for Pixel devices , and we’ve spent the last few days testing out the OS, getting familiar with its new interface, features, and settings. It’s not a huge deviation from Android 11, but there are several changes and new features worth talking about. Read more...

T-Mobile extends 3G switch off deadline


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T-Mobile USA has delayed the planned switch off of Sprint’s 3G network by three months to give its partners extra time to help affected customers make the transition away from the aging technology. The carrier had said it would pull the plug at the end of this year in order redirect spectrum, engineering, and other network resources towards its 5G rollout. T-Mobile says its ‘Extended Range’ 5G no

The best gifts for maximalists, so they can show off their bold style


Mashable / 2h
Minimalism had its 15 minutes of fame, but now it's maximalism's turn. This is the style for people who love bright, bold colors and having their home full of stuff. Knickknacks and weird decor are very much welcome here. Maximalism isn't just for home decor, though. It seeps into clothing, accessories, and everyday items like soap. Hell, we even found some rolling papers that fit the theme. SEE

Brace yourself: It may be a rough holiday travel season — but not for the reason you think


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Holiday travel this year may be a mess. Last year, health professionals all but begged travelers to stay home during the holidays. Now, experts say vaccinated Americans can enjoy their holiday travel plans, and the travel industry is hoping for a solid season to close out a chaotic 2021. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Though it’s only la

Best Portable Monitors for Holiday 2021: Increase Your Productivity on the Go


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Whether you are multitasking or just need a bigger screen, portable monitors can add crucial screen real estate to your setup on the go. But if you aren’t sure which to pick, our recommendations for the best portable monitor can help. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Best Food and Drink Advent Calendars for Holiday 2021


How-To Geek / 2h
When you think of the holidays, your brain might go to seasonal decor or your family’s traditions. But the thing everyone’s likely to think about is food. There’s an advent calendar for that. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Amazon brings Alexa to hospitals and senior living centers


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After already targeting verticals like hotels and apartment complexes , Amazon announced today it’s now rolling out new solutions for healthcare providers and senior living centers. The solutions, which are a part of Alexa Smart Properties, are designed specifically to meet the needs of deploying Alexa devices at scale and will allow the facility’s administrators to create customized experiences

Satellite Imagery Shows the Staggering Bomb Cyclone Hitting the West Coast


66Gizmodo / 2h
The West Coast wet season kicked off with a bang over the weekend. After a series of successively more powerful storms fueled by an atmospheric river hit the region late last week, the big one arrived with a force on Sunday. Read more...

Dune’s most frustrating plot device is also its smartest


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Warning: Spoilers follow for Dune As you’ll likely have heard by now, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune comes to a rather abrupt end. It was always known that the director would shoot his thunderous adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel in two parts. But seeing this lack of finality – and arguably, drama – play out in the duology’s introductory instalment might come off as disappointing, especially to

Philips reveals more affordable ‘Designed for Xbox’ 4K monitors – but will PC gamers be tempted?


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Philips has revealed a pair of new ‘Designed for Xbox ’ 4K monitors, which are smaller – and (relatively) more affordable – models that will join the existing 55-inch offering , namely the Philips Momentum 559M1RYV. These will be the Philips Momentum 27-inch (279M1RV) and 32-inch (329M1RV) displays, and like the current 55-inch model which came out in August, they will offer a 4K HDR panel with a

The pandemic has changed the way I cruise (and it’s not about safety protocols)


The Points Guy / 2h
“What the heck did I do onboard?” I thought to myself as I struggled to write an article about one of my most recent cruises. Pre-pandemic, the list of activities I checked off the daily schedule would have been a mile long. These days, though, I’ve realized I’m taking things a bit more slowly. I’m not sure if it has to do with my age and the fact that I no longer feel compelled to see every show

13 of the Scariest Movie Premises That Can Actually Happen


Lifehacker / 2h
As a somewhat rational, somewhat-grown-up, I can handle ghost movies. Once the movie ends, I can safely resume normal life knowing that those ghosts, demons, and zombies probably can’t hurt me. But psychological thrillers? Home invasions? Vengeful ex-lovers? Those are the kinds of scary movies that get under my skin… Read more...

Reinvented Screws Feature Invisible Screwdriver Slots That Completely Disappear


67Gizmodo / 2h
As some companies revolutionize the displays we rely on with ultra-thin technologies that can be literally folded in half, 0thers have focused on improving less flashier tech, like the lowly screw, with a new design that makes the unsightly slots for a screwdriver completely disappear when the tool is removed. Read more...

Hertz reportedly orders 100,000 Teslas in the single largest EV purchase ever


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Tesla has just had a double-shot of good news on the sales front today. Hertz has ordered 100,000 Tesla EVs for its fleet, with plans to rent them out in major US markets and parts of Europe starting in November, according to Bloomberg . That would mark the largest electric vehicle order of all time and a major move by Hertz into electric car rentals. The order is reportedly worth $4.2 billion fo


The best parental control software for your family


Mashable / 2h
We all have the best intentions when it comes to entertaining the kids, but it doesn't always work out like we hoped. Everyone starts out with bold plans for outdoor activities, craft exercises, board games, and maybe even a dance routine, but this doesn't last long. This sort of schedule requires superhuman levels of focus, energy, and patience, and nobody has all three. SEE ALSO: 6 of the best

Fresh Samsung Galaxy S22 leaks hint at fast charging speeds and a new color


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It seems that there's a new Samsung Galaxy S22 rumor dropping every day at the moment – and today we've got unconfirmed snippets of information to share about the charging speeds and colors of the upcoming flagship smartphones. First up, reputable tipster Ice Universe has taken to Twitter to reiterate that the S22 Ultra model will come with a 5,000mAh battery capacity and a charging rate of 45W.

If you’re quick, you can change your embarrassing Battle.net username for free


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Activision Blizzard is allowing you to change your Battle.net username for free up until November 5, 2021. Blizzard’s announcement comes after changing the name of its fan-favorite Overwatch character ‘Logan McCree’ to ‘Cole Cassidy’ recently, which was previously named after lead level designer Jesse McCree who has recently departed the company after a lawsuit by the state of California. The Ove

Greece’s Pop Market, another dark store grocery delivery startup, gets $3.5M


TechCrunch / 3h
Make way for yet another ‘quick-commerce’ player in Europe’s heavily heating on-demand grocery space: Pop Market is a Greek startup which launched last week in Athens — taking orders via and app and touting 15min delivery times and a curated selection of “thousands” of items (including fresh fruit and vegetables). The seed round, which Pop Market claims is the country’s largest seed raise to date

Edgar Wright Has an Idea for the Next James Bond


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Supergirl is ready to take off for the last time. Marvel’s Eternals are answering some very odd questions. The new Ghostbusters are... busting ghosts. Plus updates from Legends of Tomorrow, Foundation , and more. Your Monday spoilers right this way... Read more...

Windows Terminal update will have power users licking their lips


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Microsoft has rolled out new stable and preview builds for Windows Terminal that contain plenty of new functionality for developers and power users to get excited about. The headline upgrade is the ability to set Windows Terminal as the default terminal application on Windows 11 , either from within system settings or the application itself. This way, any command line app will launch automaticall

Firefly completes design of Moon mission, aiming for 2023 launch


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Enlarge / An artist's rendering of Firefly's Blue Ghost spacecraft landing on the Moon. (credit: Firefly Aerospace) Although Firefly Aerospace is only a few weeks removed from its first-ever launch attempt, the Texas-based space company is already making good progress toward its first mission to land on the Moon. Firefly said Monday that it has completed the "critical design review" phase of its

Securing your digital life, part one: The basics


28Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Artist's impression of how to keep your digital stuff safe from all kinds of threats. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) I spend most of my time these days investigating the uglier side of digital life—examining the techniques, tools, and practices of cyber criminals to help people better defend against them. It’s not entirely different from my days at Ars Technica, but it has given

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review: The 'Google phone' that makes convenience fun


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Google's latest Pixel 6 phones are fun. Just look at their design, both within and without: There's the two-tone color scheme on back that seems as if it were pulled from an inspiration board filled with Starburst fruit chew hues. There's that eye-catching rear camera module, now so fanciful and conspicuous as to be immediately iconic, which was likely the intended point. Their Gorilla Glass-sand

'Guardians of the Galaxy' turns family into a game mechanic. It's clunky, but it works.


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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy took me by surprise. I've played plenty of games over the years that boast thematically appropriate mechanics, but I can't recall any that slid this easily into a story-driven action game. On its surface, Guardians should feel immediately familiar to Marvel fans of all stripes, including those raised on a diet of only MCU movies. The titular super-team's lineup an

Age of Empires IV and Real-Time Strategy Games' Rocky History


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If the genre is to return to its former glory, it needs to do more than tweak the formula that made it successful two decades ago.

The Ultra-Powerful New MacBook Pro Is Top Notch (Sorry, Sorry, Trying to Delete)


24Gizmodo / 3h
I’ve been using MacBooks since Apple first introduced the line back in 2006. The white polycarbonate MacBook got me through college, a MacBook Air replaced it in my mid-20s, and then I graduated to a MacBook Pro when I needed to do more processor-intensive tasks for work. As part of my job, I’ve used a variety of… Read more...

Hyatt Leverage Program: Save On Hotel Stays


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While most airline and hotel loyalty programs reward individuals, there are also some incentive programs designed for businesses (like American Airlines’ Business Extra program ). The idea is that many travel decisions are made on a company level, and any incentive a company is given to be loyal to a particular travel brand can go a long way. In this post I wanted to take a look at Hyatt Leverage

Chase will soon launch an Air Canada credit card — why you should add yourself to the waitlist


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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information about the Chase Aeroplan credit card. In December, Chase will also become the exclusive issuer for a new Air Canada cobranded card in the U.S. Chase is now sweetening the pot to drum up interest in the card prior to its launch. Interested applicants can join a waitlist by Nov. 8 and not only earn 10,000 Aeroplan points, but wi

MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch review (2021): Apple’s mighty Macs


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Engadget / 3h
Apple is finally restoring balance to its portable lineup with the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros . If you wanted a big-screen Mac notebook for video editing over the past year, you were stuck paying a premium for outdated Intel and AMD hardware. So, we've been eagerly awaiting an M1 upgrade for the 16-inch MacBook Pro , a machine I called Apple's best laptop ever when it debuted two years

What Is Inside-Out Tracking in VR?


How-To Geek / 3h
For virtual reality to work, the position of the headset in 3D space is crucial information. Inside-out VR tracking uses onboard cameras and machine learning to perform this measurement, and it’s quickly becoming the gold standard for VR head tracking. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

TCL 20 Pro 5G Review: It's Amateur Hour


How-To Geek / 3h
When I first set out to review the TCL 20 Pro 5G, I assumed that it would be a very entertainment-oriented device. After all, manufacturers can’t put everything in a $530 phone, and the TCL 20 Pro 5G’s biggest feature is its 20:9 curved AMOLED display. But I’m a bit disappointed by the 20 Pro 5G. Its strengths are overshadowed by trendy nonsense, making it a hard sell when compared to devices lik

Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Oct. 25, 2021


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Halloween week is here, but if you’re not a fan of scary movies, don’t worry. Netflix still has plenty coming to streaming for you. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

How to Identify Your Shadow Emotions (and Why You Should)


Lifehacker / 3h
At some point in our childhood, we learn that living in a society means controlling certain emotions. We suppress, in particular, emotions we consider to be “negative”—fear, anger, jealousy, selfishness—for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that we consider them shameful. However suppressed these negative… Read more...

AtomChat secures new funding to capitalize on Latin American trend of sales through messaging


TechCrunch / 3h
It seems like every website has a chatbot of some kind to help answer simple questions without having to wait for a customer service representative. However, sometimes in the course of connecting it may take awhile, and as your attention shifts to something else, your time expires and you have to start all over again. AtomChat is developing conversational artificial intelligence software focused


Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021) review


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The reaction among TechCrunch staff was swift and, best I can tell, universal. I don’t recall the last time I saw so many colleagues legitimately excited for one specific new feature. MagSafe is back. Not the iPhone version (not to say that isn’t without its own charm) — the original. The laptop version. The version that Apple unceremoniously abandoned in 2017, with the arrival of the all-USB-C/T

Bild takes in funding to share, collaborate on hardware designs in the cloud


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When Pradyut Paul was a hardware engineering program manager at Apple, he saw firsthand the challenges of building and sharing hardware products using antiquated tools like email and spreadsheets. It was after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on expedited shipping after some designs were delayed that Paul realized there had to be a better way of engaging with other teams to develop hardw

Our solar system may be surrounded by a magnetic tunnel


SlashGear / 3h
An astronomer from the Dunlap Institute named Doctor Jennifer West has a new theory that proposes our solar system could be surrounded by what she describes as a magnetic tunnel. The tunnel-like structure can be seen in radio waves. According to Doctor West, two bright structures seen on opposite sides of the sky that were previously believed to be separate … Continue reading

DJI Mavic 3 leak reveals the drone's intriguing design and dual cameras


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The DJI Mavic 3 drone appears to be very close to take-off, with some new leaked photos revealing the Mavic 2 Pro successor's full design and dual cameras. The first hands-on Mavic 3 images we've seen, picked up by DroneDJ , have apparently come from a Chinese warehouse, and show the incoming drone with its arms both folded and unfolded. We also get a close look at its dual camera module, which i

Samsung's The Frame TVs are up to 33 percent off in an early Black Friday sale


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The latest Samsung early Black Friday sale brings The Frame smart TVs down to some of the lowest prices we've seen in a while. Both Amazon and Samsung's own website have the deals right now, which include the 55-inch The Frame 4K smart TV for just under $1,000 — that's $500 off its normal price and the lowest we've seen it. The most affordable of the bunch is the 32-inch set, which is down to $45

Internal Facebook documents highlight its moderation and misinformation issues


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Daniel Cooper Contributor Daniel Cooper is a senior editor at Engadget . More posts by this contributor Withings puts its heart-monitoring ScanWatch in the body of a diver’s watch Oh hey, Xiaomi has its own creepy robot dog now The Facebook Papers, a vast trove of documents supplied by whistleblower Frances Haugen to a consortium of news organizations has been released. The reporting, by Reuters

Thrasio, the Amazon aggregator, raises $1B in fresh funding at a valuation of up to $10 billion


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One of the big leaders in buying up and scaling third-party merchants selling on Amazon and other marketplace platforms is announcing a major round of funding today as it continues to expand its ambitions. Thrasio , the Boston-based startup, has closed an all-equity Series D of over $1 billion — a huge infusion in cash that it will be using to continue buying up more companies as well as to expan

Vazirani Ekonk is possibly the world’s lightest electric car


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Indian electric automaker Vazirani is not as mainstream as Tesla and other legacy EV makers, but what will soon change with the launch of Ekonk performance EV. The Ekonk is a low-drag performance concept that signifies the birth of Vazirani’s assault in the burgeoning EV category. The name ‘Ekonk’ is a derivative from Indian scriptures representing the divine light, “where … Continue reading

Tesla withdraws self-driving beta over software issues


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Elon Musk says Tesla is rolling back its latest self-driving car software after a series of issues.

Offset Absurdly High Car Rental Prices With These Membership Club Discounts


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While car rental prices have eased somewhat since summer, we’re not out of the woods yet. Rates were still 51% higher last month compared to September 2019, and demand is expected to spike again for the holidays. To mitigate some of the price shock, now might be the time to consider the car rental discounts available… Read more...

Asymmetric Capital Partners hits ground running with $105M debut fund targeting B2B startups


TechCrunch / 4h
New venture capital firm Asymmetric Capital Partners is putting $105 million to work in business-to-business startups, recently closing its first fund that was also oversubscribed. Rob Biederman, founder and managing partner, started the firm earlier this year after founding and leading his own company, Catalant Technologies, a freelance marketplace. Joining him are Sarah Unger Biggs, Sam Clayman

Hertz Places Order for 100,000 Tesla Vehicles


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The order, which is expected to be delivered by the end of next year, is a sign of the growing momentum in the shift toward electric cars.

An origami moon shelter is set to make space feel a little more like home


Mashable / 4h
Danish architecture studio SAGA has one mission – making outer space a little cozier for future human inhabitants. Their project LUNARK is a moon habitat whose design draws inspiration from origami. Starting from the size of a small car, the carbon fibre shell can unfold to 750 times its size. Inside, solar-powered circadian panels mimic the light cycles on Earth, aiming to improve astronauts’ sl

Not your average 737: This $80 million VIP jet has just 13 seats


73The Points Guy / 4h
Have you ever wondered how the other half lives — or flies? I recently got a taste of the good life when I toured the Boeing Business Jets 737 demonstrator plane at the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition earlier this month in Las Vegas. I’ve been on plenty of 737s before but this one was like no other. While the 737 is usually used for short trips f

From our stacks: Illustrations from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice . Translated from the German of Hanns Heinz Ewers by Ludw...


Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
From our stacks: Illustrations from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice . Translated from the German of Hanns Heinz Ewers by Ludwig Lewisohn. Illustrated by Mahlon Blaine . New York: The John Day Company, 1927.

New solid-state battery material is sourced from trees


SlashGear / 4h
One of the most abundant renewable resources we have on the planet is trees. Tree farms worldwide grow all types of trees for use in making construction materials, paper, and a litany of other items. Researchers from Brown University are working to create batteries that could be used for electric vehicles and other more efficient and safer products than today’s … Continue reading

New Oculus Quest VR leaks ahead of this week’s Facebook Connect


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We may have finally seen what the new VR headset that will replace the Oculus Quest 2 looks like. Convincing-looking leaked tutorial videos are showing off an all-new Oculus headset design for the Oculus Quest 2 Pro or Oculus Quest 3 we’ve been waiting for - and it might be at Facebook Connect in just a few days. A Twitter thread shows off multiple clips that claim to be instructional videos foun

Internal Facebook documents highlight its moderation and misinformation issues


Engadget / 4h
The Facebook Papers, a vast trove of documents supplied by whistleblower Frances Haugen to a consortium of news organizations has been released. The reporting, by Reuters , Bloomberg , The Washington Post and others, paints a picture of a company that repeatedly sought to prioritize dominance and profit over user safety. This was, however, despite a large number of employees warning that the comp

I never want to fly coach again, and here’s why that upsets me


200+The Points Guy / 4h
I’ve had a really good streak of flying this year. There was the trip to Las Vegas when, moments before the aircraft door closed, the gate agent at New York-JFK walked back to coach and informed me that the one empty lie-flat bed up front was now mine. Trust me, I took that amazing luck and carried it across the country with me to the blackjack tables. For more TPG news delivered each morning to

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament


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Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety.


Astronomers discover one of the youngest planets ever


SlashGear / 4h
Astronomers from around the world led by a team from the University of Hawaii at Manoa have discovered one of the youngest planets ever found. The planet is called 2M0437b, and astronomers are using data gleaned from its study to learn more about the origins of the solar system and our planet. Researchers analyzed light from the planet to learn … Continue reading

10,000 Extra Miles And 10 Upgrade Certs, Sign Up To Be Notified About New Air Canada Credit Card


View from the Wing / 4h
Details on the new Air Canada Aeroplan credit card from Chase will come out in December. As a result of the co-brand relationship, Air Canada is already a transfer partner of Chase's Ultimate Rewards. Already you can get an extra 10,000 miles with the card if you sign up to be notified when it launches. Now they're adding 10 upgrades into the mix as well and dropping a hint about a card benefit.

Why Do So Many People Believe in Miracle Cures?


Gizmodo / 4h
Of all the archetypal American figures that we’ve lost over the last century or so, none is missed more dearly (by me, at least) than the itinerant medicine man. Rushing from town to town with his case of useless elixirs, patiently erecting his wooden platforms, standing atop these platforms and barking outrageous… Read more...

Air Canada Aeroplan Chase Credit Card Waitlist: 10K Points & 10 eUpgrades


One Mile at a Time / 4h
Air Canada and Chase launched an awesome new partnership this year for those in the United States. In August, Air Canada Aeroplan became a Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partner , and there’s now a further update about Air Canada’s upcoming credit card launch in the United States. Air Canada credit card waitlist incentive At the same time that Air Canada Aeroplan was added as a Chase Ultimate Re

Should You Buy a 2021 MacBook Pro for Gaming?


23How-To Geek / 4h
The 2021 MacBook Pro is a monster, with 10 CPU cores and up to 32 GPU cores for never-before-seen 3D graphics performance. On hearing this news you might think that the new MacBook Pro is nearing “gaming laptop” territory. Unfortunately, raw performance isn’t everything. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Researchers solve the mystery of Bennu’s lack of regolith


SlashGear / 4h
The NASA OSIRIS-REx mission ran into a surprising discovery when it visited asteroid Bennu in late 2018. Mission planners believed the asteroid’s surface would have been abundant in fine sand and pebbles, similar to a sandy beach here on Earth. However, when the mission arrived, mission controllers discovered the surface of the asteroid was covered in boulders and lacked the … Continue reading

Microsoft reinstates Hot Reload tool after huge open-source backlash


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Microsoft has caved in to the pressure from the open source community and reversed its decision to yank a key feature from the upcoming .NET 6 release.. Microsoft wrongly rubbed the developers by quietly removing the Hot Reload feature from .NET 6, which reportedly allows developers to tweak source code while an app is running and observe the effects of the change in real-time. The feature was on

Schools pause facial recognition lunch plans


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Nine schools in Scotland had planned to allow pupils to pay for their meals using the technology.

You can already use Google's Play Store in Windows 11 – here's how


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Running Android apps in Windows 11 through Amazon was brought to the Insider program last week, and already a developer has unlocked Google’s Play Store for you to run any apps on Microsoft’s operating system instead. While you can currently run apps from Amazon’s Android Store, you were limited to what was available on there, compared to the thousands of apps on Google’s store. From games to pro

One of Microsoft's most-hated products might actually be getting a useful upgrade


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Searching for lost files or that extra bit of data to make the difference at work could be quicker than ever thanks to a new upgrade from Microsoft. The tech giant is boosting one of its less-celebrated products to give enterprise users an easier way to search online. The update means that enterprise users will now get their historical searches as suggestions in the autosuggest pane on Bing and M

Best wireless gaming mouse 2021


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There was a time when even the best wireless gaming mouse couldn’t hold a candle to its tethered colleagues, but that’s all in the past. The wireless gaming mice of today have made strides when it comes to performance, connectivity, and yes, battery life as well. So much so that many of them can give the best wired ones a good run for their money. Top-notch wireless gaming mice are not just fast,

Study outlines a new way to control light using black phosphorus


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Caltech professor Harry Atwater and a team of co-authors published a new paper describing a new method of controlling light using an extremely thin material. In the research, the scientists used three layers of phosphorus atoms creating material capable of polarizing light that is tunable, precise, and thin. One of the best examples of a common item we are all … Continue reading

How to Stay Focused At Work And Meetings Using AI


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If you’re working more from home like so many others nowadays, you likely spend a good amount of that time in online meetings. Like them or not, they’re a convenient way to keep from convening at the office. While the commute might be improved, the increased amount of distractions we experience at home can severely diminish the quality of our interactions. The unwanted sounds picked up by the sen

PayPal confirms it isn't trying to acquire Pinterest right now


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PayPal has stated that it's "not pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest at this time," effectively denying rumors of an imminent $45 billion acquisition first reported by Bloomberg . The one-line release doesn't confirm or deny that the companies were ever in talks, but the response seems to end any possibility of a deal happening in the near future. Pinterest has yet to comment on the rumor. The d

Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 100% Bonus


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Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has just rolled out its latest promotion on purchased miles, which is in line with the best offers we’ve seen from the program. Buy Flying Blue miles with 100% bonus The Flying Blue program has just launched its latest bonus on purchased miles . Through Friday, November 5, 2021, you can receive up to a 100% bonus when you purchase miles. The bonus is tiered, a

Unpacking a medical meme: How does ibuprofen know where the pain is?


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Paging Dr. Internet , we need a diagnosis. In this series, Mashable examines the online world's influence on our health and prescribes new ways forward. When you twist open a bottle of Advil in search of relief from a pounding headache, nagging back pain, or ruthless cramps, do you ever stop and wonder how the small pills or capsules you consume actually work to take away your pain? If you're any

5 Things to know about mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

The Morning After: NASA sets a new date for its Artemis I Moon mission


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NASA now expects to launch its uncrewed Artemis I flight test in February 2022, with the liftoff window as early as February 12th. The space agency had initially planned for a November 2021 test flight, but, well, it’s been that kind of a year. NASA The Orion capsule has been stacked on top of the Space Launch System rocket, and blastoff now depends on testing results. The most important test is

Ofcom aims to block foreign scam calls for good


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UK communications providers have agreed to block VoIP calls made from abroad if they claim to be from a UK number under new plans from Ofcom to battle the rising number of fraudulent calls. The regulator recently revealed that 45 million people had been targeted by a suspicious call or text over the summer and it believes that part of the problem is the ease at which scammers can make it look lik

Facebook Debates What to Do With Its Like and Share Buttons


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Likes and shares made the social media site what it is. Now, company documents show, it’s struggling to deal with their effects.


Bently Mulliner to unveil new bespoke collections at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show


SlashGear / 5h
Bentley Mulliner has curated three new bespoke design collections for its American clientele. The Mulliner Nauticus Collection will debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this October 27 to 31, 2021. The Nauticus Collection includes four Continental GT V8 Convertible models dressed in a fancy yachting theme. The Continental GT Nauticus Collection has Aegean Blue and Ghost White pain

Inside the Facebook Papers


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A WIRED series dives into thousands of internal documents, showing a company rife with issues that it largely failed to address.

How Dune’s VFX and Sound Teams Made Sandworms From Scratch


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The visual effects team invented a process called “sandscreen” to produce epic desert shots. Another group made the worms sound more like god than Godzilla.

How to Fix Facebook, According to Its Own Employees


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Internal research documents provide a blueprint for solving the company’s biggest problems.

Facebook Is Everywhere; Its Moderation Is Nowhere Close


52Wired / 5h
Human reviewers and AI filters struggle to police the flood of content—or understand the nuances in different Arabic dialects.

Facebook Failed the People Who Tried to Improve It


94Wired / 5h
The “badge posts” of the company's former researchers offer the parting thoughts of the disillusioned.

A Cosmic Ray Event Pinpoints the Viking Landing in Canada


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The celestial storm produced carbon-14 atoms found in the rings of a tree felled by Norse explorers, proving they made it to North America 1,000 years ago.

The Station: Zoox seeks out rain and Tesla fans go on the attack — again


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The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox . Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. TechCrunch’s Rebecca Bellan and Aria Alamalhodaei were a bit ambitious this week, which me

The best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal is already available to buy


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Black Friday is usually a chaotic time of year to try and find a cheap Nintendo Switch but you can save the stress and pick up the console today for its lowest price yet. Right now at Argos, the Nintendo Switch (Neon) is just £249.99 . That's £10 off the usual price of £259.99 and the cheapest we've ever seen it. You can also find the same deal at Argos for the Grey version of the console , shoul

Residue found in 2.5 billion-year-old ruby linked to ancient life


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We know the earliest life that appeared on the surface of our planet wasn’t complex life as we know it today. Rather, ancient life would’ve been much simpler than humans, plants, and various animals. Scientists have made a very interesting discovery while analyzing some of the oldest colored gemstones in the world. A research team from the University of Waterloo … Continue reading

Another popular npm package infected with malware


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In an audacious incident, threat actors hijacked the account of the developer of a widely used JavaScript library, UAParser.ja, to replace the legitimate code with malicious one infused with malware and trojans. The library’s developer Faisal Salman noticed something was off when his email was flooded by spam messages. “I believe someone was hijacking my npm account and published some compromised

Dua Lipa and Elton John respond to people's unpopular opinions featuring toe sucking and sushi


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What do toe sucking, sushi, the "Happy Birthday" song, and Mondays all have in common? Why they're the subjects of unpopular opinions on today's segment of well, "Unpopular Opinion." Dua Lipa and Elton John appeared on the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show with Greg James to respond to the general public opine on topics close to their heart. Listener Ryan defended his hatred of sushi, much to sushi love

Nintendo Switch doesn't need better hardware, according to World War Z dev


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With the polarizing release of the Nintendo Switch OLED leading many Switch owners to stick with their original models, interest in an eventual upgraded version remains high. A potential Nintendo Switch Pro could help bridge the gap in tech between it and competitors over on PS5 and Xbox Series X /S. However, one developer in particular feels that Nintendo shouldn't feel pressured to develop more

Tesla Cybertruck looks unbelievably cool in new off-road footage


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Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk described his company's in-development Cybertruck as a "special project" near and dear to his heart – and thanks to some brand new footage of the all-electric vehicle in action, we can see why. In a minute-long teaser video (which you'll find below) filmed by Twitter user Harsimran Bansa, the Tesla Cybertruck is seen driving on urban roads, drifting through

20 Best Credit Card Offers October 2021


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Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card offers at the time, with a particular focus on the best travel credit cards . As we continue to see a travel recovery, it’s a great time to start getting your points earning strategy in order, so you’re ready to plan your dream trip when the time is right. That’s especially true when you consider that we’re currently seeing

Five ways to drive business impact from big data


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Big data has been a favorite business buzzwords for many years and while the popularity of the term skyrocketed, some were already tired of it by 2014, like Deloitte who insisted the term should simply not be used anymore. Yet, behind the buzzword lies extreme business potential that many companies are only starting to unlock. About the author Gediminas Rickevičius is Director of Strategic Partne

Forget dating apps: Here’s how the net’s newest matchmakers help you find love


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Katherine D. Morgan was “super burnt out” on dating apps. She’d seen people using services like Tinder and Bumble—but they didn’t make a lot of sense to her. “A lot of my friends were talking about how they had had success, and I was just like, ‘I wish there was another way,’” she says. So she took matters into her own hands. In July, she made a Twitter thread, inviting people to put themselves o

NASA announces Lunabotics Junior Contest to design moon robots


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NASA has announced a new contest open to students in grades K-12 in public and private schools around the country, as well as homeschooled children. The contest is called the Lunabotics Junior Contest and seeks input from students to design a robot concept to support excavation on the moon. NASA knows in the future, when travel to the moon is … Continue reading

Tier scoots off with $200M, all-equity ‘first close’ of Series D


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Berlin-based e-scooter rentals company Tier Mobility has announced a $200 million raise which it says is the “first close” of its Series D, as investors continue to plough money into urban micromobility. The startup confirmed to TechCrunch it will be raising a larger amount before the Series D is closed out (and the full round will also be a mix of debt and equity; although this first tranche is


Intel Alder Lake leak shows a laptop CPU which outperforms Apple M1 Max


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Intel’s Alder Lake processors for laptops are expected to arrive in Q1 of 2022, following the launch of 12th-gen desktop chips which is purportedly imminent , but when these mobile CPUs debut, they could be great performers according to a fresh leak. In fact, going by screenshots of Geekbench results which were published by Wccftech, the Intel Core i9-12900HK mobility CPU outperforms Apple’s impr

Australia Buys Foreign Telecom in Expensive Push to Keep China Out of Pacific Island Nations


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The Australian government is helping Australian telecom company Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific, the largest telecommunications company in the Pacific, in a $2.1 billion deal ($1.6 billion U.S.) made public Monday. And while Australian taxpayers are largely footing the bill, this deal is about more than money. It’s… Read more...

New research finds humans didn’t cause woolly mammoth extinction


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The woolly mammoth is an ancient ancestor of modern elephants covered with fur that roamed the ancient Earth alongside early humans. The massive creatures roamed the Earth for 5 million years before going extinct four thousand years ago. Some have speculated that the reason the woolly mammoth went extinct was from overhunting by ancient humans. However, research conducted over the … Continue read

Will Dune Part 2 happen, based on the first film's box office?


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After what has felt like a lengthy wait, Dune has finally arrived in US theaters. And, based on its box office performance, it seems that the delay was worth it. Despite the sci-fi epic's simultaneous release on HBO Max, fans appear to have opted to see Dune on the big screen. Per Variety , Dune took $40.1 million in its first weekend at the North American box office – numbers that make it Warner

Millions of Microsoft Teams users are in for a nasty surprise


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Microsoft has revealed it will soon revoke support for versions of collaboration platform Teams running on older Android builds. In a post to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, the company set out timelines for the retirement of Microsoft Teams on Android versions 5, 6 and 7. Support will be pulled for Teams on Android 5 on March 1, 2021, while Android 6 and 7 will retain support until July 1 and Se

Grab an Amazon Echo Dot for £5 with this early Ring doorbell Black Friday deal


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Right now, you can pick up an Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker for just £5 when you buy a wired Ring video doorbell at John Lewis. That's not all – the doorbell alone is also £10 cheaper at John Lewis than at Amazon right now, making this an early Black Friday deal not to be missed. We're expecting to see some great Black Friday Ring doorbell deals over the coming weeks, and although the big day its

Digicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'


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The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture.

How to watch the Halo Infinite campaign overview


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Microsoft has announced that a Halo Infinite campaign overview will take place today, October 25, at 6 AM PT / 2 PM BST / 3 PM CEST / 9 AM ET, and you won’t want to miss it. Halo Infinite’s campaign mode hasn’t been shown since August 11, 2020, where it received a mostly negative response from players due to its lackluster visuals. The reaction, along with the effects of the pandemic, ultimately

Five reasons to download My Huawei for your Huawei phone or tablet today


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We have a tip for Huawei phone and tablet users: make sure you have the latest version of the My Huawei app, previously known as Support. Can’t find either on your home screen or still have Support instead of My Huawei? It’s time for a trip to the Huawei AppGallery app store. Search for “My Huawei” and you’ll be able to see if you have the latest version of the app*. You might find there’s an upd

Snap up this Instant Pot alternative for its almost lowest price


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The best Instant Pots offer a multitude of cooking methods from one appliance, making them a handy addition to any kitchen. However, they can be a costly purchase, so a good multi-cooker deal is always welcome. In the UK, Amazon has slashed 25% off the price of the Ninja Foodi Electric multi-cooker OP350UK, reducing it to £149.99 from £199.99 . While this isn’t the lowest price we've seen for thi

Learn American Sign Language for under $35 in this full course offering


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TL;DR: Learn American Sign Language now with the 2022 All-in-One American Sign Language Bundl e, valued at $3,200 but currently on sale for $34.99 as of Oct. 25. If you're expressive and like getting straight to the point, you'll love American Sign Language. Being direct is required when it comes to mastering this beautiful language, and once you understand how sentences are formed, you'll be uns

Ace your CompTIA exams with the help of this 200-hour study guide


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TL;DR: The CompTIA Master Certification Study Guide is only $49.99 as of Oct. 25. If you want to work in IT, you'd better get used to taking exams. One of the best ways to certify your skills, stand out in a pool of applicants, and potentially earn more moo-lah is to fill up your résumé with your certifications. And the first step on your journey is to study your butt off. This 2021 CompTIA Maste

Save 10% on a SymplBrush kit to keep your pearly whites looking fresh


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TL;DR: Get the SymplBrush Starter Kit for $169 as of Oct. 25 — 10% off its regular price of $189. From brushing so hard you make your gums bleed to brushing so soft you don’t get all the plaque off, user error is the most common cause of dental decay, injury, and gum disease. Womp womp. Luckily, there’s a brush designed to eliminate user error and get your teeth back in tip-top shape . It’s calle

Build your own mechanical wristwatch with this Kickstarter-funded DIY kit


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TL;DR: The Rotate DIY Watchmaking Kit is on sale for 23% off, just $149.99, as of Oct. 25. Too much time on your hands? Use those extra hours to start a new hobby or build something from scratch. Think of it as an act of self-care. If you need a little push in the right direction, check out the Rotate DIY Watchmaking Kit . With this all-in-one kit, you can build an elegant mechanical wristwatch t

Tesla pulls Full Self-Driving update due to 'issues'


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Tesla has rolled back the latest version of its Full Self-Driving car software, from version 10.3 back to version 10.2. The Full Self-Driving (FSD) is optional software that enables a number of autonomous driving features in Tesla cars (though it does not really enabled autonomous driving without driver supervision). The company released it as limited beta software to eligible U.S. drivers in Oct

Quick - these Sennheiser headphones have dropped to their lowest ever price


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If you're looking for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones ahead of Black Friday , check out these fantastic Sennheiser headphones deals on the Momentum 3 Wireless and PXC 550-II Wireless . Costing $399.95 at launch, the Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless are now just $247.98 – that's the lowest price we've ever seen, and a brilliant saving of over $150. (Not in the US? Scroll down for the best deal

I’m Not a Pilot, but I Just Flew a Helicopter Over California


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New technology, a few iPads and a quick tutorial can help anyone act like a pilot. Dealing with air traffic control is another matter.

Windows XP turns 20: Why it’s time to say goodbye


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Monday October 25th marks the 20th anniversary of Windows XP , the first operating system launched by Microsoft in the 21st century. Codenamed “Neptune” during development, Windows XP was originally just intended for the consumer market. However, an update to Windows 2000 for the business market was scrapped and the two projects merged. Windows XP was launched to great acclaim and received positi

Apple's new AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging are already down to $220


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When Apple rolled out the new AirPods at its October 18th event, it didn't change the AirPods Pro but did introduce a MagSafe charging case . That's not a bad thing, as they already offered clear sound, good active noise cancellation and always-on Siri access. Now, we're already seeing the new Magsafe model on sale for the first time at Amazon for $220, or $29 off the regular $249 price. Buy Appl


Routine is a new productivity app that combines task management and notes


TechCrunch / 8h
Meet Routine , a new startup working on a productivity tool that should help you manage your work day more efficiently. It’s a brand new take on to-do lists as it combines both tasks, non-actionable notes and a daily planner. The two co-founders of Routine are Julien Quintard and Quentin Hocquet , two French entrepreneurs who previously created Infinit, a startup I covered several times . Docker

Vendease gets $3.2M to help hotels and restaurants buy food supplies in Africa


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Vendease , an online marketplace that allows restaurants and other food businesses to buy supplies straight from manufacturers and farms, has raised a seed round of $3.2 million, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The news is coming seven months after TechCrunch announced that the company, founded in January 2020, took part in Y Combinator’s winter batch that included nine other African startup

Hera is a new calendar app for people with a lot of virtual meetings


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Meet Hera , a new calendar app that wants to turn the calendar into the main work interface. Hera helps you schedule meetings more easily with natural language processing and lets you share availabilities in an email or any messaging app. The startup is also going to build integrations with your other work tools so that you can surface important information before a meeting and extract informatio

Tesco website and app back up after hack attempt


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Shoppers had been locked out of the supermarket's website following an outage that began on Saturday.

Molly Russell's father meets Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen


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Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.

Indian edtech Teachmint valued at $500 million in $78 million funding


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As scores of Indian startups populate their catalogs with live and recorded courses to serve students in the world’s second largest internet market, a handful of new-age firms are beginning to explore different approaches to serve the market. Teachmint, one such startup that is helping teachers and institutes create their own virtual classrooms with a few taps on their smartphones and build direc

Power at Hand: The new EcoFlow RIVER mini provides reliable, portable power in a lightweight package


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With their ability to power multiple electrical devices anywhere, portable power stations like the respected EcoFlow family of products are catching on. The only downside: these units have typically been aimed at people needing to support electrical devices as big as clothes dryers, which has added to their battery size and weight. The new EcoFlow RIVER mini Portable Power Station is here to chan

Billie, a buy now, pay later specialist for the B2B market, raises $100M on a $640M valuation


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Buy now, pay later services like Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay and many others have seen their businesses grow in huge leaps, as consumers buying goods increasingly turned to alternatives to credit to delay paying for them in full. Now a Berlin-based startup called Billie that has built a similar service — but specifically targeting B2B transactions — is seeing a lift of its own boat from that rising

Wefight answers questions about chronic illness with its virtual assistant


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Meet Wefight , a French startup that has developed more than a dozen apps to help people suffering from chronic illness. Using a basic chatbot interface, people can ask questions and get answers about their illness. The startup recently raised a $11.6 million (€10 million) funding round from Digital Health Ventures, Impact Partners, as well as existing investors Investir&+ and BADGE’s business an

Ignoring Sanctions, Russia Renews Broad Cybersurveillance Operation


500+NYT > Technology / 9h
The new campaign came only months after President Biden imposed sanctions on Moscow in response to a series of spy operations it had conducted around the world.

Why Amazon Is in Business With Judge Judy


58NYT > Technology / 9h
The company hopes a new court show starring the straight-talking judge will help turbocharge its free, ad-supported streaming platform, IMDb TV.

Age of Empires IV Wants to Teach You a Lesson


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Can a video game be historically accurate? The team behind the iconic series wanted to give it a try.
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The best true wireless earbuds in Australia: AirPods and their alternatives


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Wireless audio has come a long way in recent years, and the best true wireless earbuds now rival their over-ear headphone counterparts thanks in no small part to the incredible advancements in compact audio and transmission technology. For clarity's sake, true wireless earbuds (sometimes referred to as TWS, or True Wireless Stereo) are defined by their true lack of any cabling – this means there'

Original iPod prototype was almost as big as a MacBook


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Apple's iPod was a big leap for music portability when it was initially unveiled, the company's first mp3 player having been capable of holding around 1,000 songs at once. However, the iPod wasn't always so pocket-sized and easy to carry around. Apparently it was once the size of a grocery store slab cake. App developer Panic has revealed images of an original, early Apple iPod prototype, and it

Elon Musk says 'issues' have forced Tesla to pull its latest full self-driving beta


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Tesla's latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software 10.3 has been pulled shortly after it was released, with CEO Elon Musk citing "some issues" in a tweet, TechCrunch has reported. Musk said one such issue is "regression" with left turns, while testers have posted about phantom forward collision warnings, autosteer bugs and more. The FSD has supposedly been reverted to version 10.2, but some use

Brazilian insurtech Justos raises $35.8M in Ribbit Capital-led Series A


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Justos , a startup that says it will be the first insurance company in Brazil to use data when determining rates, has raised a $35.8 million Series A round of funding led by Ribbit Capital. SoftBank’s Latin American Fund and GGV participated as new investors, in addition to existing backers Kaszek, BigBets, Nubank CEO David Velez and Kavak CEO Carlos Garcia Ottati . In May, Justos had announced a

Google Play Store cuts developer tax for subscriptions by half


SlashGear / 10h
The industry practice of “70/30” revenue cuts between developers and app store owners have been put under a microscope in the past few years, especially after Epic Games made some big noise about it. It did force a few platforms to make changes to their policies, usually reducing the so-called “developer tax” under certain circumstances only. In general, however, storefront … Continue reading

Skype now works also on Firefox after two years


SlashGear / 11h
When the video conferencing trend kicked up last year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was no surprise that Microsoft would jump on the bandwagon as well. What was a bit surprising, however, was that it prioritized bringing its younger Teams platform up to snuff instead of promoting the video conferencing service it has had for years. In fact, some … Continue reading

MacBook Pro pre-orders might not ship until December at the latest


SlashGear / 12h
Apple definitely dropped a bombshell in its “Unleashed” event last week. In addition to delivering on the expected upgrades and changes that had MacBook Pro fans excited, it unveiled a new screen design that has everyone talking like notches were new all over again. Those elements may have helped buyers bite into getting a new MacBook Pro early, but, unfortunately, … Continue reading

Elon Musk Says ‘Some Issues’ Have Forced Tesla to Pull Newest Full Self-Driving Beta


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Hours after releasing an update to its Full Self-Driving software beta—which, contrary to its name, does not allow the car to drive itself without human supervision—Tesla has rolled it back. Read more...


All Galaxy S22 models to get Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 898 variants


SlashGear / 12h
Samsung is expected to soon announce what could be the biggest upgrade to its Exynos chips in years. The partnership it started with AMD a few years back is anticipated to level up the silicon’s graphics game, utilizing AMD’s rDNA technology for the benefit of mobile users. There has been some uncertainty, however, about which devices will be betting this … Continue reading