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This Prototype Lunar Electric Motorcycle Wants to Help NASA on the Moon
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100+How-To Geek / 2h
Lunar vehicles like the Perseverance Rover have done some incredible things, but it’s too small to carry people. Then, bigger Lunar rovers are often large, heavy, 4-wheeled electric vehicles that take up a lot of space. However, a German motorcycle design company named Hookie has a new electric motorcycle it hopes to drive on the moon one day. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How Wavelets Let Researchers Transform and Understand Data
1KWired / 4h
Built upon the ubiquitous Fourier transform, these mathematical tools allow unprecedented analysis of continuous signals.
Fat bear champ is still gobbling fish and getting fatter
100+Mashable / 3h
Otis has probably devoured some 25,000 fish in his life. Maybe considerably more. Weeks after winning the 2021 Fat Bear Week contest — a pre-hibernation celebration of these bears succeeding in the wild — the livestreamed explore.org cameras in Katmai National Park and Preserve captured Otis continuing to successfully catch salmon on Oct. 21, deep into the Alaskan fall. Many Katmai bears are abou
Grocery chain Tesco suffers two-day outage following hack
Engadget / 6min
British grocery shoppers have had more than a few headaches this weekend. According to The Guardian , the grocery chain Tesco has grappled with a roughly two-day outage (as of this writing) preventing customers from placing or modifying orders through either the company's website or its mobile app. The company pinned the incident on hacks affecting searches, although it didn't say much beyond not
MSI gaming laptop with RTX 3060 now just $849 in early Best Buy Black Friday deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14min
This weekend's gaming laptop deals at Best Buy are offering up what's easily the cheapest RTX 3060-equipped machine right now - this MSI GF65 for $849.99 (was $1,099.99) . We haven't seen a machine with this powerful GPU go for this low in a long, long time. In fact, it's quite possibly the cheapest RTX 3060 gaming laptop deal we've seen in the past six months or so. Having such a high-end graphi
SpaceX Starship orbital test flight may happen in November
SlashGear / 19min
SpaceX is been working on various prototypes of its Starship spacecraft, and some have ended in spectacular failure. However, SpaceX has worked most of the bugs out of Starship and has announced that its first orbital test flight could happen in November. Word of the potential orbital test flight came from CEO Elon Musk. Musk tweeted on October 22 if … Continue reading
Deal alert: Round-trip flights to the Bahamas for as low as $195
The Points Guy / 21min
If you know you’re eventually going to seek an escape from the cold weather this winter, you can trade your sweaters for bathing suits and visit the pristine white sand beaches of the Bahamas with a last-minute getaway through the holidays and well into next year. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Thanks to our friends at Scott’s Cheap Flig
How to Use Google Maps Music Controls for Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music
How-To Geek / 22min
Listening to music while driving is a great way to pass the time. If you’re already using Google Maps to navigate on your iPhone or Android device, you might as well control your music with it, too. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
NASA Director: UFOs Are Real And May Be Aliens
View from the Wing / 23min
When President Obama became President the first thing he asked about was UFOs . Because if you're the President you can finally learn what's inside Area 51 . And Obama thinks UFOs are real. Now the Director of NASA, former Senator Bill Nelson, says we don't have any idea what UFOs are but something is out there - and that aliens is probably a better outcome for us than some sort of stealth techno
Hawkeye's New Poster Aims at Holiday Cheer
Gizmodo / 30min
When Marvel’s Hawkeye releases in exactly one month, Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton’s going to be having a lot of problems. Trying to go back to his family after he went on that murder spree in Avengers: Endgame, things take a turn for the even worse when Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop shows up with some pretty good… Read more...
Stripe backs India’s Clear in $75 million funding
TechCrunch / 47min
Stripe has made its second investment in India, just days after disclosing the first . One of the world’s most valuable startups has backed Bangalore-based SaaS fintech firm Clear, the two said Sunday evening. The 10-year-old Indian startup, formerly known as ClearTax , said it has raised $75 million in its Series C funding. The round was led by Kora Capital. Stripe, as well as Alua Capital, Thin
Tesla hikes prices across its EV lineup
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Engadget / 54min
Tesla is no stranger to raising prices for its EVs, but its latest round has been more aggressive than most. Electrek notes Tesla has hiked prices for all four of its in-production vehicles in the past two days. The base Model 3 and Model Y variants now cost $2,000 more, and respectively start at $43,990 and $56,990. Spring for the Model S and Model X , meanwhile, and you'll pay $5,000 more at re
Dune's Rebecca Ferguson Talks Lady Jessica's True Power
Gizmodo / 1h
Though Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is about Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides ’ gradual rise to prominence in the galaxy, none of it would be possible without his mother, Lady Jessica. Played by Rebecca Ferguson, Jessica is the lover of Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac) and more importantly, the member of an order of witches known… Read more...
Leaks hint that some 2022 Ford Bronco leases have terrible residuals
SlashGear / 1h
Anyone who has ever leased a vehicle knows that often lease payments are significantly lower than payments when you purchase a vehicle outright. However, a lot goes into figuring how much a lease will cost per month, and one of the key metrics is something called the residual. Residual has to do with how much value is left in the … Continue reading
Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs could be pricier than we’d hoped
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Intel’s high-end gaming graphics cards which are set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2022 will bring some much-needed competition to the GPU world , but exactly how competitive will they be? Well, we just heard something interesting from the rumor mill regarding the potential pricing of Team Blue’s incoming video cards. As Tom’s Hardware spotted, Intel has an Xe Arc Alchemist GPU giveaway o
Aha!, the third new US airline this year, takes off today
The Points Guy / 1h
“What pandemic?” That might be the question on the minds of aviation observers when learning that the third new U.S. airline of 2021 is taking to the skies on Sunday. On Sunday, Aha!, the leisure brand of long-time regional operator ExpressJet Airlines , will take to the skies with a 2:05 p.m. local time departure on Flight 7082 from Reno/Tahoe (RNO) to Pasco/Tri-Cities, Washington (PSC). The fli
How to Get a Quick Start on Meeting Notes in Google Docs
How-To Geek / 1h
When you organize a meeting, it’s probably your responsibility to take notes. Whether you plan to share those notes or just keep them as a reference, be prepared to capture them. Google Docs gives you a convenient way to start. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
A Weird Y2K-Like Bug Is Sending Computers Back to 2002
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How-To Geek / 1h
Some computers that base their clocks on GPS are rolling back in time due to a strange Y2K-like bug. The problem mainly affects industrial systems and infrastructure, such as NTP servers, which can fail or perform incorrectly without the correct time. But why is this happening? Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Trick Your Work-Obsessed Brain Into Taking Actual Leisure Time
Lifehacker / 1h
Clearly, at this point, we know there’s no such thing as “work-life balance.” There never was, and there definitely isn’t now, during a pandemic. And then there’s “work hard, play hard.” Remember that old chestnut? The assumption was that the harder you work, the more plentiful and enjoyable your leisure time will be. Read more...
Falcons vs Dolphins live stream: how to watch NFL online from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Just when you thought the Dolphins' season couldn't get any worse... things have somehow nosedived. Doomed to forever be known as the rabble that lost to the Jags, they now get an instant reminder of the London woes by facing the Falcons. Read on as we explain how to get a Falcons vs Dolphins live stream and watch the NFL week 7 game online from anywhere. Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins live st
Chiefs vs Titans live stream: how to watch NFL online from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
This one could be tasty. The Chiefs returned to winning ways with an improved showing against a hopeless Washington team last weekend, while the Titans shocked the Bills under the lights on Monday. We're expecting big scores from this, so read on as we explain how to get a Chiefs vs Titans live stream and watch the NFL online from anywhere. Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans live stream Date:
Garmin smartwatches are up to 52 percent off at Amazon for today only
Engadget / 1h
Now is a prime opportunity to buy a fitness watch for those cool-weather workouts. Amazon is running a one-day sale on Garmin smartwatches that knocks up to 52 percent off the price of the wearables. The sweetest deals may be in the middle of the pack, though. The athletics-oriented Forerunner 45 is down to an all-time low of $120 (40 percent off), while the general-purpose Vivoactive 4 is at its
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra design shown off in backplate leak
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Based on the leaks we've seen so far, it looks as though the Ultra model of the Samsung Galaxy S22 is going to look significantly different to the other editions – and a leaked image purporting to show the backplate of the Galaxy S22 Ultra offers more evidence. Appearing on Chinese social media platform Weibo (via Android Authority ), the unverified picture shows off a black backplate with five h
Bengals vs Ravens live stream: how to watch NFL online from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Okay, just how much longer can the Ravens keep this up? They destroyed the Chargers to the tune of 34-6 last weekend, and the Chargers were genuinely lucky to get that. Can Joe Burrow fare better than Justin Herbert today? Read on as we explain how to get a Bengals vs Ravens live stream and watch the NFL online from anywhere. Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens live stream Date: Sunday, Octobe
2021 BMW M440i Convertible Review
SlashGear / 1h
I could spend twelve paragraphs talking about BMW’s grille-of-the-moment, but it all really boils down to whether or not you like the 2021 M440i Convertible’s outsized snout and – should you not – if the fact you don’t see it while you’re driving is sufficient aesthetic distance. Time has blunted some of the shock & awe of the 4-Series’ fascia, … Continue reading
Panthers vs Giants live stream: how to watch NFL online from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
What's more fun that a clash of powerhouses? A backs-to-the-wall scrap between no-hopers of course, and that's exactly what we're getting today, with Carolina on a three-game skid and New York floundering on 1-5. Read on as we explain how to get a Panthers vs Giants live stream and watch the NFL week 7 game online from anywhere. Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants live stream Date: Sunday, Octob
Lucid CEO believes autonomous taxi fleets are a decade away
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SlashGear / 1h
The idea of an autonomous taxi is something many automakers and autonomous technology researchers are working towards. In many large urban areas, a primary mode of transportation for citizens are taxis and public transport. The huge number of taxis in some areas creates significant amounts of traffic and accidents as humans aren’t as focused and don’t pay attention as well … Continue reading
5 changes social-audio apps should consider making now
TechCrunch / 2h
Adonica Shaw Contributor Adonica Shaw is founder of Wingwomen , a health-and-wellness-focused social media platform for professional women. More posts by this contributor 10 ways founders can manage their mental health while fundraising As social-audio apps like Clubhouse, Beams, Pludo, Racket and Quest have gained popularity in the last year, more marketers, product teams and up-and-coming compe
An Apple Watch Series 7 teardown from iFixit tries to explain the delayed release
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Mashable / 2h
The folks at iFixit took apart the Apple Watch Series 7 for their usual parts analysis – but this time, they also brought in Tobias Harrison-Noonan, former Apple engineer, to explain exactly why the release of the latest Apple Watch faced a delay. While the watch has now made its debut, the team zooms in on the small changes in the display, a slightly bigger battery, and a missing diagnostic port
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is a bad deal, no matter how you slice it
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
I think it’s fair to say that Nintendo Switch Online has been, at best, a mixed bag. Its relatively poor online infrastructure is a far cry from the quality we get from PS Plus and Xbox Live , with semi-frequent disconnects and lag spikes occurring in even the most popular Switch titles including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2 . And that’s before talking about its
Inside Invasion, Apple TV’s alien sci-fi show that’s really about human isolation
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Mild spoilers for Invasion episodes 1-3 follow. Alien invasion movies and TV shows are a key cornerstone of the sci-fi genre. From Independence Day and District 9, to The X-Files and Falling Skies, audiences have grown accustomed to the film and TV industries churning out stories about aliens invading Earth. With so many comparable productions already available to viewers, how do studios and show
Hurry - this 55-inch Vizio OLED TV drops to $999 in early Black Friday deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you're looking to snag an early Black Friday TV deal, then you're in luck. Retailers are launching Black Friday deals earlier than ever, and we've just spotted an incredible offer on a stunning OLED display. Right now, you can get this 55-inch OLED TV from Vizio on sale for just $999.99 (was $1,299.99) at Best Buy . That's a massive $300 discount and an incredible price for feature-packed OLED
Wow: 80,000 Points For New Citi Premier Card [Now Transferrable To American]
21View from the Wing / 2h
Citibank is offering its biggest-ever initial bonus to earn 80,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. Earning is 3x at restaurants; supermarkets; gas stations; air travel; and hotels. Points can be transferred to a variety of frequent flyer programs. Continue reading ...
An update on my journey to EU citizenship through Portugal’s Golden Visa program
500+The Points Guy / 2h
Subscribe to the weekly newsletter written by The Points Guy himself. Update: I’m officially an EU resident. Earlier this year I shared that I applied for European Union citizenship through Portugal’s Golden Visa program — a program offered by several European countries that provides a path to residency, and eventually citizenship, through different types of investments. This week, I’m excited to
What Are Read/Write Speeds, and Why Do They Matter?
How-To Geek / 2h
You’ve likely seen drive manufacturers talking about the “blazingly fast” read and write speeds of their storage drives. What exactly do these numbers mean, and will they make a difference in your computer? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What is Norton Family and what does it do?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Norton Family is a parental control suite from the respected antivirus vendor, which covers PCs and mobiles. It’s an in-depth product that seeks to ensure that your kids stay safe online. But how does it do that, and exactly what features are included? In this article, we’re going to provide a breakdown of the functionality included with Norton Family and what devices it supports, before discussi
Kenan Thompson's perfect 'SNL' game show returns to waste Oscar Isaac's time
28Mashable / 2h
No one wastes the time of famous people better than Kenan Thompson. The occasion of Jason Sudeikis hosting Saturday Night Live created an opportunity to bring back the classic sketch, "What's Up With That?" The Kenan Thompson-hosted... game show? Celebrity interview show? Honestly, it's not clear what the purpose is, because the whole schtick here is an overly long and frequently recurring theme
The Devil returns to 'SNL' as Jason Sudeikis takes credit for our hell world. But not QAnon.
68Mashable / 2h
Jason Sudeikis has a lot of beloved Saturday Night Live roles from his time as a cast member, but few are more memorable than his recurring Weekend Update guest, the Devil. Well, the Ted Lasso star hosted the latest SNL . Given that he hasn't graced Studio 8H with his presence since the start of the Trump era, it's time for the Devil to get his due. Sudeikis happily owned the horrors of recent ye
How 'Instagram therapy' helps normalize Latinx mental healthcare
Mashable / 3h
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. If you've spent time on Instagram in the past couple of years, you've likely encountered Instagram therapy — motivational quotations and educational content developed by therapists and delivered in aesthetically pleasing posts. Recently, the numbe
Google Meet hosts can now silence and hide disruptive participants
SlashGear / 3h
Google Meet, the video chatting platform similar to Zoom, is getting an important new feature that allows hosts to better control the overall experience. Google has announced on its Workspace blog that starting now for some users and in the near future for everyone else, Google Meet hosts can mute and hide the video feeds of disruptive participants. Google announced … Continue reading
Review: Cheval Blanc Paris
22One Mile at a Time / 3h
For our last night in Paris, we decided to stay in the city’s newest luxury hotel, the 72-room Cheval Blanc, which opened in September 2021. This hotel is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and has completely different decor than the Ritz and the Four Seasons George V . This might be the most beautiful city hotel I’ve ever stepped foot in, from the rooms, to the pool, to all the other public spaces. Unfort
‘Bluewashing’ Seafood Won’t Make the World More Green
25Wired / 3h
Recent public messaging encouraging people to eat more seafood conveniently omits information about the environmental impact of fishing.
How (and why) to plan a ski trip to Niseko, Japan, with points and miles
The Points Guy / 3h
A few years back, I took a daytrip from Tokyo to ski at Nozawa Onsen. I enjoyed the experience so much that when I bought a 2019 Ikon ski pass , I planned a more extended trip to a Japanese ski resort included on my Ikon pass: Niseko United. My resulting trip to Niseko was wonderful, so today I’ll tell you how and why to plan a trip yourself. Admittedly, it’s unclear whether Japan will reopen to
Create Your Perfect Audio Experience With These Earbud Deals
Futurism / 3h
The AirPods are undeniably great earbuds, but if you want to up your audio game, you don’t need to turn to Apple to do it. Check out these top-notch ways to listen to your music and podcasts on the go. HyperSonic Lite True Wireless Earphones Pictured above, these are optimized for streaming services and your phone calls, with a multi-beam microphone and an Immersive Sound Engine. Get the HyperSon
The 6 Best Chromebooks for Holiday 2021
How-To Geek / 3h
ChromeOS has come a long way, but the hardware has also evolved a lot. Chromebooks are more varied today than ever before, so whether you’re looking for something cheap and to-the-point or expensive and powerful, there’s a Chromebook for you (or someone on your holiday shopping list). Read This Article on Review Geek ›
What Is Screen Tearing?
How-To Geek / 3h
Screen tearing is ugly, distracting, and with the latest monitors and televisions entirely avoidable. If you’re looking at purchasing a new display for gaming, you should understand what screen tearing is, how it occurs, and how you can eliminate it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Insulate a Ceiling Trap Door to an Attic
Lifehacker / 3h
Attics already have that mysterious quality, where items that were at some point important to us (or the home’s previous owners) fill boxes that we forget about, and then eventually rediscover. And the fact that many attics are accessed through a trap door built into the ceiling only adds to the intrigue. (Or maybe… Read more...
Jason Sudeikis brought his 'Ted Lasso' earnestness to a heartfelt 'SNL' monologue
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100+Mashable / 3h
Saturday Night Live host Jason Sudeikis nailed the inexplicable success of his Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso in a monologue joke: "It's truly shocking to me because it's built around two things Americans hate: soccer and kindness." There wasn't a whole lot of the former in this monologue, but an earnest sort of kindness — that should feel familiar to fans of Lasso — did take centerstage in Sudeikis' op
How intensive modding ushered in China’s computer revolution
TechCrunch / 3h
In my previous essay on TechCrunch , I examined the profound challenges which confronted the computer engineers trying to fit tens of thousands of Chinese characters in a memory system designed to handle a much smaller alphanumeric symbolic system. The engineering daring that led to the first Chinese personal computer Now, I turn to the question of Chinese character output—monitors, printers, and
'Saturday Night Live' staged a goofy meeting of Joe Bidens present, past, and slightly less past
49Mashable / 3h
When you get Jason Sudeikis hosting Saturday Night Live just a couple weeks after presidential impersonation whiz James Austin Johnson joins the show's cast of featured players, there's gonna be a meeting of the Bidens. Sudeikis, who is himself a former SNL cast member, famously played Biden in numerous memorable sketches over the years. And Johnson, who found big viral success for his comic impe
This travel memory confirms why I chase points and miles — and why you should, too
22The Points Guy / 3h
Sometimes a memory comes out of nowhere and transports you to another dimension. That type of time travel happened to me in the middle of a TPG meeting last week. I was suddenly seven years old again, standing in a motel parking lot. It had to be somewhere on the way to Florida since that was the annual road trip we used to take. That was basically the only travel we did and, in those days, our a
From our stacks: Back cover illustration from “Dennison’s Bogie Book. 13th Annual Edition. A Book of Suggestions for De...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
From our stacks: Back cover illustration from “Dennison’s Bogie Book. 13th Annual Edition. A Book of Suggestions for Decorating and Entertaining at Hallowe'en, Harvest Time and Thanksgiving.” Boston: Dennison’s Mfg. Co., 1925.
Why the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition matters, even if the games are old as hell
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21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
No offense to the remaining games on 2021's release calendar, but the thing I'm most excited about playing on Christmas Day this year is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Rockstar Games' Definitive Edition will offer quality-of-life improvements to all three of GTA's PS2 entries, including better aiming and reworked visuals, while retaining the original essence of GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas. The
I spent a day with the DJI Ronin 4D – and it took my filmmaking to the next level
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Over the past 15 years, DJI has become rather good at helping filmmakers shoot beautifully steady video. It's the world's biggest drone brand, and also makes useful little cameras like the DJI Pocket 2 . But what it hasn't yet done is take on the likes of Canon or Sony in ground-based professional cameras. You saw it coming though, didn’t you? The Ronin 4D is where this changes. The Ronin 4D is m
Flight Attendant Takes Off Uniform, Works In Jeans
View from the Wing / 4h
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 ...
Everything you need to know about packing for a ski trip
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This piece is periodically updated. With snow beginning to fall in the mountains and lifts across the country already starting to spin, skiers and snowboarders nationwide are counting down the days to steep slopes and deep powder. But when it comes to packing for a ski trip, things can get a bit stressful if you aren’t sure what to bring. This year, you may need to adhere to a numb
What Is Bid Sniping on eBay, and How Do I Beat It?
How-To Geek / 4h
Have you ever been watching an auction on eBay that you have the top bid placed on and then, suddenly, right before the auction ends, someone places a higher bid than you, winning the auction? You’ve been bid sniped. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Plastic industry pollution to overtake coal in US by 2030, report says
Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Smoke billows from one of many chemical plants near Baton Rouge, La. 'Cancer Alley' is one of the most polluted areas of the US and lies along the once pristine Mississippi River that stretches some 80 miles from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, where a dense concentration of oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and other chemical industries reside alongside suburban homes. (credit: Giles C
LEGO Ideas Home Alone set packs 3,955 pieces and will arrive for the holidays
SlashGear / 5h
LEGO has introduced its largest Ideas set ever, one based on the home and antics featured in the classic Christmas movie Home Alone. The set is a fan creation submitted as a LEGO Ideas concept by Ukrainian designer Alex Storozhuk. The massive Home Alone set includes faithful recreations of many popular scenes from the movie. The LEGO Ideas Home Alone … Continue reading
The TouchBar was a missed opportunity for the MacBook
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Apple’s MacBook Pro line is seeing another regeneration, with the introduction of the MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) , and the return of certain ports and a refreshed design is already making a lot of users excited. However, for some it felt like a battle to get to this point. For the past five years various MacBooks have come with the TouchBar , which is an OLED st
Which AirPods should I buy this Black Friday?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Black Friday is always a great time to pick up a pair of headphones or earbuds at a discount - especially if you’re on the hunt for some AirPods, which can be pricey at other times of the year. Now that the AirPods 3 have been announced, there are more AirPods to choose from this year - and a new lower price for the AirPods 2 means that 2021’s AirPods Black Friday deals are set to be better than
My Kids Can Take Family Anywhere With Facebook's Portal Go
30Wired / 5h
This portable, dedicated videophone is convenient and comfortable to use, and makes a life lived onscreen slightly easier.
11 Security Settings You Should Know About in Windows 11
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43Wired / 5h
Microsoft has rolled out its most secure operating system yet. Here's how to make the most of it.
What Does “IANAD” Mean, and How Do I Use It?
How-To Geek / 5h
Given the times we live in, it’s essential to know who you should take medical advice from and who you shouldn’t. That’s why you should keep your eyes peeled for “IANAD.” Here’s what it means. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra shows off a display notch in new unofficial renders
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We're expecting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series to break cover sometime early in 2022, and over the last few days we've got a much better idea of what the tablets are going to look like – including, in the latest unofficial renders, the Tab S8 Ultra edition. Courtesy of 91mobiles and @OnLeaks (by no means newcomers to renders like this), we've got a detailed, high-resolution look at the biggest
A look inside Apple’s silicon playbook
58Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge This week Apple introduced a set of new MacBook Pro laptops . During the prerecorded launch event , Apple’s engineers and executives made it clear that the MVPs in these new products are the chips that power them: the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips . With 34 billion and 57 billion transistors, respectively, they are the engines powering the new Mac devices' super hi-res displays, providing blazi
Get over the pricy MacBook Pro 2021 with these alternatives
SlashGear / 6h
Apple has “Unleashed” the MacBook Pro 2021 in an all-new 14-inch and 16-inch models starting at $1,999 and $2,499 respectively. The new MacBook Pros arrive with a flat-edge design; this replaces the curves to bring the MacBook Pro in the design language similar to the iPhone 13 launched in September. A striking change on the MacBook Pro display is the … Continue reading
MotoGP Italy live stream 2021: how to watch Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix online from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
We saw a glimpse of the old Marc Marquez a few weeks back in the US, but even at his talisman circuit the Spaniard could only put four seconds between him and wunderkind Quartararo. With just three races to go, all the Frenchman needs to do is beat Bagnaia by three points to secure the title – can he do it? Read on as we explain how to watch all the Italian Grand Prix action online – no matter wh
Connect one of these external monitors to your laptop for seamless on-the-go productivity
Mashable / 6h
An external monitor can certainly give your productivity a boost when you’re at your desk, but what happens when you leave your home office and want to work on the go ? That’s where a portable monitor really shines. While portable monitors have been around for a few years, the technology has really improved recently. Not only are these gems thin and light enough to carry with you, but they also a
Charge your phone (and 2 other devices) in mid-air with this foldable floating stand
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The MagStack Foldable Wireless Charging Station is only $47.99 as of Oct. 24. That's 36% off, and you'll also get a $5 credit to use in the Mashable Shop. Quit detangling all of your mangled-up cords. Seriously — a wireless charging station is way overdue. With the MagStack Foldable Wireless Charging Station , you can make charging your devices a seamless part of your everyday routine, bot
Reach more customers by mastering Google Ads for $15
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Google Ads Marketing Bootcamp Bundle is only $15 as of Oct. 24. That's just $5 per course. Advertising has come a long way since the cheesy jingles of yesteryear. Sure, online ads can often feel intrusive and irritating, but the bottom line is that they work. Being able to click through an ad and actually purchase something on the spot is pretty groundbreaking when you compare it to wa
New gamers will love this deal on a refurbished entry-level gaming PC bundle
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get a Periphio gaming kit with a renewed Dell Optiplex 3020 PC for $589.99 — that's 7% off as of Oct. 24. Newbies in the gaming world might be tempted to go all out when it comes to equipment — from the computer itself to the desk , chair, accessories, lighting , and more. But when you’re just starting out, you should keep things simple. After all, this could be a passing interest, and you
Learn to draw like the pros with zero experience for under $30
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The 2022 Art of Drawing Bundle is on sale for $29.99 — down from a combined value of $2,189 as of Oct. 24. For those of us who weren't born with natural artistic ability, there are ways to hone in on this skill without having to shell out thousands of dollars for art school. This 11-course 2022 Art of Drawing Bundle , for instance, has all of the crash courses you need to learn how to draw
Google Pixel 6’s in-app translation may be the travel dream you’ve been waiting for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Google Pixel 6 has plenty of promising features, but one stuck with me more than others – mostly because it would have come in clutch when a massive thunderstorm grounded flights and stranded me in an airport with a perfect stranger. I had been traveling through the South visiting family, and flew into Charlotte in the middle of North Carolina, hoping to board a plane to Raleigh, but the stor
A Rare Win in the Cat-and-Mouse Game of Ransomware
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35NYT > Technology / 7h
A team of private security sleuths, in their first public detailing of their efforts, discuss how they used cybercriminals’ mistakes to quietly help victims recover their data.
Why Galaxy Bespoke should have you excited for the Samsung Galaxy S22
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
At some point in the next few months Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S22 , its new series of flagship smartphones, but if the jump from the Galaxy S10 to S20 or S20 to S21 has taught us anything, it's that it probably won't be a huge upgrade. There could be a reason to care though, thanks to something unveiled recently. At an otherwise quiet Galaxy Unpacked event in October, Samsung laun
Facebook Portal Go vs Facebook Portal: which smart display should you buy this Black Friday?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Facebook has been in the video calling game for a few years now, but its Portal displays have struggled to gain the traction that other brands have found during the pandemic. However, it’s not giving up and has come back with another round of refined video calling devices - the Portal Go and Portal Plus. But can it battle Google or Amazon at the top of the best smart displays game? The Facebook P
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What is a VPN, and what does it do on a Mac?
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A VPN, or virtual private network, is often touted as the ultimate in web security, which makes it sound more complicated than it really is. In truth, VPNs are simple software that anyone can use. This article is a brief introduction to what VPNs actually are and what they can do for you on a Mac. What is a VPN? Put simply, a VPN is software that works to increase your level of anonymity on the w
T-Mobile Delays Shutdown of Sprint’s 3G Network and Throws Shade at Partners
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26Gizmodo / 10h
T-Mobile is delaying its planned January shutdown of Sprint’s legacy 3G network, or CDMA network, because it claims some of its partners “haven’t followed through on their responsibility” to transition their customers to new networks. Read more...
Top highlights from Xpeng’s 2021 Tech Day
China Xpeng 2023 Tech Day•
42TechCrunch / 11h
Chinese smart electric vehicle startup Xpeng has announced a series of innovations that direct the company towards crafting the mobility ecosystem of the future. “Our exploration of more efficient, safer, carbon-neutral mobility solutions goes far beyond just smart EVs, and is the cornerstone of our long-term competitive advantages,” said He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of XPeng, at the startup’s 2
Start the side gig of your dreams with the help of this Shopify store creation course
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TL;DR: The Complete Shopify Store Creation Course Bundle is on sale for £18.37 as of Oct. 24, saving you 98% on list price. Whether you’ve already made a name for yourself as a brick-and-mortar brand or you’re building something brand new from the ground up, Shopify
