Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social
Trump TRUTH Social•
6KBBC News - Technology / 2h
The former US president was banned from Twitter and Facebook following the US Capitol riots.
Avelo Reveals Florida Routes From New Haven Base
500+One Mile at a Time / 41min
Avelo Airlines is one of the newest airlines in the United States ( along with Breeze Airways ). The airline launched operations as of April 2021, initially flying from Burbank to 11 destinations on the West Coast, while offering incredibly low fares. The airline recently introduced a handful of new West Coast routes . Several months ago Avelo revealed that it would expand to the East Coast. In m
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer movie adds another huge name to its cast
Christopher Nolan’s•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
Emily Blunt has signed on to star alongside Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming World War II biopic, Oppenheimer. As first reported by Deadline , Blunt will play the wife of Murphy’s titular J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist credited with being the 'father' of the atom bomb. The movie is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Rob
Watch Edward Snowden launch Global Encryption Day, live today
TechCrunch / 5min
Marginalized communities, survivors of abuse, politicians, law enforcement – they all use encrypted communications to keep their information safe. But the encryption of the kinds of services you and I use every day – from messaging to confidential internal company communications – is increasingly under threat by governments globally. The reasons are sometimes understandable, such as the protectio
The Netflix app on Android is broken, but only for some
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
I can't open the Netflix app on Android, and it's driving me up the wall. No longer can I play Squid Game on a precariously-placed smartphone while I make breakfast, or flick through new and trending titles on the service while I walk home, to know what to add to my watchlist later on. And it looks like I'm not the only one. While a major Netflix outage hit users around the world on October 18, a
Researchers demonstrate ultrafast optical circuit switching
SlashGear / 18min
Researchers are working hard around the world to try and improve the speed available for data sharing. Microsoft Research and EPFL recently demonstrated ultrafast optical switching utilizing a chip-based soliton comb laser and a passive diffraction grating device. Project researchers believe the architecture may enable the transition to optical data centers that are energy efficient and can bette
Trump's New Social Media Site Plans to Raise Money With Shell Company Scheme
Gizmodo / 18min
Former President Donald Trump, a white supremacist who barely knows how to use a computer , announced late Wednesday that he plans to launch a new social media platform next year called Truth Social, with beta testing opening up to select users in November. And while the site was almost immediately infiltrated by… Read more...
How newcomer River plans to fill a gap in India’s competitive EV two-wheeler market
TechCrunch / 19min
Two wheelers have long been a cornerstone of life in India — their smaller size and affordability making these traditionally gas and diesel-powered vehicles a go-to means of navigating the traffic-jammed streets of the country’s most populous cities. Now, a new startup called River has come out of stealth with an electric two-wheeler scooter — and accompanying subscription services — designed to
MacBook Pro M1 Max graphics could be three times more powerful than the original M1
Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
For anyone hoping the M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro range would be the graphical powerhouse we were promised during the Apple Unleashed event on October 18 , fresh benchmarks may have revealed some good news. As reported by MacRumors , the first Metal Benchmark on Geekbench 5 for the M1 Max SoC (system-on-a-chip) has peeled back the curtain on what we can expect from the built-in GPU, achieving a sc
Cybershoes are a brilliant Oculus Quest 2 accessory – shame not enough VR games support it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
Oculus Quest 2 owners can enjoy a new level of immersion, thanks to the Cybershoes peripheral now being supported by four new games. With Until You Fall, Contractors VR, Grapple Tournament from Tomorrow Games now added to the roster that means 13 VR games now work with the $349 / £349 peripheral. The Cybershoes package on Amazon includes a 360-degree swivel chair and two Cybershoes – devices that
Apple will require unvaccinated employees to test for COVID-19 daily
Engadget / 42min
Apple has yet to issue a mandate similar to Google's that would require all employees to be vaccinated, but it's tightening its COVID-19 protocols nonetheless. According to Bloomberg , the tech giant will start requiring all unvaccinated corporate employees to be tested for COVID-19 every time they have to work in the office instead of working from home. Back in September, Bloomberg reported that
Global IT spend could hit $4 trillion next year
2022 Next Year Gartner•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
Spending on IT across the world is set to remain high next year as companies across the world look to get fully up to speed following the pandemic, new research has claimed. Market analysts Gartner expect worldwide IT spending to total $4.5 trillion in 2022, as the post-pandemic recovery continues and working from home and hybrid work takes an even greater hold among businesses everywhere. Compan
What it's like to read every Marvel superhero comic ever
Mashable / 44min
There are daunting reading goals, like inhaling the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy in one day or War and Peace in a weekend. And then there's reading every Marvel superhero comic ever published, a mountaineering expedition that makes all other reading goals look like a short jog up a small hill. That's because the Marvel story — and yes, unlike DC Comics, Marvel has connected nearly all its ser
Station F adds an online program to educate the next generation of entrepreneurs
TechCrunch / 55min
Station F , the big startup campus located in Paris, is launching an online component called Launch by Station F . With this new program, entrepreneurs from anywhere can get started and learn all the basics to start a company. Launched in 2017, Station F is a massive building that used to be a rail freight depot. It has become a flagship entity for the tech community in France with hundreds of st
Metroid Dread patch notes confirm the Switch game's biggest issue has been fixed
Nintendo Metroid Dread•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
Nintendo has released its first hotfix for Metroid Dread , bringing the game to Version 1.0.1. This minor update weighs in at roughly 164MB, and confirms that the game's biggest known issue – that being a late game door that would cause crashes – has now been fixed. Patch notes were released alongside the update for the Nintendo Switch title, detailing the fix for the aforementioned door glitch.
Waiting for a Black Friday Lego deal? John Lewis has loads of savings right now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
If you've been waiting for the Black Friday Lego deals to spend all your hard-earned cash on some new sets, you might be surprised - or pleased - to learn that John Lewis is hosting an early deal on kits. When we say 'on kits' we mean 'on all kits' because this isn't a Black Friday -style price reduction on certain sets. John Lewis has a coupon code for every single set listed on its website - yo
This Xbox Series X headphones update could fix its most annoying issue
Xbox Speakers Headphones•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
If you're partial to playing Xbox Series X games with an Xbox headset attached, you'll know the pain of connecting your headset and finding that external audio – from a TV's speakers, for example – still keeps playing until you separately mute it. Thankfully, though, Microsoft appears to finally be fixing the irritating issue. In a blog post , Microsoft laid out a feature landing with Xbox Inside
Everwild update suggests Xbox exclusive might be re-revealed soon
Everwild Xbox Booty•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
Everwild , the new Xbox-exclusive game from Rare, makers of Donkey Kong Country and Sea of Thieves, may be further along in development than first thought. A report earlier this year suggested that the mysterious game, absent from Microsoft’s Xbox showcases since a teaser trailer was revealed back in November 2019, had seen its development restart from scratch following the departure of Everwild'
Uncharted movie trailer leak hints at official teaser's release later today
Uncharted Movie Trailer•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
The release of the Uncharted movie's first official trailer seems to be upon us – you know, if a recently leaked teaser is anything to go by. Sony's upcoming film adaptation of its iconic gaming series is due to be released on February 18, 2022. But, apart from a few official images and a brief plot synopsis, fans have been kept in the dark about the forthcoming movie. That is, until now. Late on
Germany’s FlixMobility acquires Greyhound Lines, the iconic U.S. bus company, in $78M deal
FlixMobility Greyhound•
24TechCrunch / 1h
FlixMobility , the $3 billion -German transportation startup that has doubled down on long distance buses and slowly and quietly gobbled up transit lines and operations across Europe, today announced a big move to raise its game in the U.S. The company announced that it is acquiring Greyhound Lines, the iconic U.S. bus network, from UK-based owner FirstGroup. Flix said the deal — which includes a
Gaming on the LG OLED C1 TV – Real gamers share their experiences
Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Browse all your streaming subscriptions on one platform using SelectTV
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to SelectTV for $79.99 when you use the coupon code STREAM20 at checkout, plus a $20 credit towards future purchases. That's 83% off as of Oct. 21. The cord-cutting revolution has brought plenty of streaming options to our TVs. There’s more content than any one person could possibly consume and it’s wonderful — except, of course, when it’s time to choose somethi
Discover how to sort, analyze, and interpret big data in just 54 hours
Cloudera Data AI Today•
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Complete 2022 Big Data Analysis Bundle is only $75 as of Oct. 21. Companies are constantly extracting data from you anytime you log onto the internet. That’s how apps like Netflix are able to offer an assortment of suggestions for what you should watch next. Or how you get targeted ads on social media. Hate it or love it, big data gives companies valuable insights on how their customer
Pick up this portable fitness system on sale and work out anywhere
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Set up your own gym anywhere with the Gear 1: Full Portable Gym System for $159.99 — a 36% discount as of Oct. 21. When our schedules are busy , the first thing we tend to drop is our workout routine . But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right tools, you can fit a workout into even the busiest of days. Take the Gear 1 system for example. This complete home fitness studio can be se
Get a GPS drone with all the bells and whistles for under $80
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: This Black Drone with Dual HD 4K Camera is on sale for $76.99 as of Oct. 21 — that's a 9% savings. Drones help you see the world and travel to places you can't reach on your own. Even better, they let you take photos and videos while you're up there. There's no limit to what you can capture and shoot for your personal photography collection, film project, and more when you have a drone tha
Get up to 25% off at Home Depot on everything you need to get your home ready for holiday hosting
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get up to 25% off select furniture, tableware, and guest room essentials at Home Depot through Nov. 3. There’s no better time to spruce up your digs than before the holidays, just in time for family and friends coming over to celebrate. Since this might be the first time in a while that the family has seen your space, let’s just say we understand if the pressure is on this year. Don’t wait
PS5 restock: Game now live with more consoles and bundles
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The latest PS5 restock is now live at UK retailer Game with a number of consoles and bundles available to buy. PS5 restock at Game Know that only the disc console is available to buy – there will be no Digital Edition consoles in this latest PS5 restock at Game. There are multiple bundles to choose between, though, featuring a number of top PS5 games and accessories. Don't expect any big PS5 deal
Millions of Brits were targeted with scam calls and texts this summer
UK Scam Calls Ofcom•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The scourge of scam calls and texts that exacerbated during the pandemic appears to show no signs of abating, with 45 million people in the UK saying they were on the receiving end of a nuisance communication this past summer. Ofcom research shows 82% of adults said they had been targeted during the past three months. The most common form of attempted scam was a text message, which was reported b
Amazon Workers on Staten Island Aim for Union Vote
NYT > Technology / 1h
The organizers say they will have enough signatures by Monday to file for an election with the National Labor Relations Board. The company is pushing back.
OnlyFans May Be a Refuge for Nude Fine Art
20NYT > Technology / 1h
The Vienna Tourist Board has joined the adults-only site to display artworks that other social platforms have censored.
Onions Sold in 37 States Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in U.S.
Gizmodo / 1h
Fresh onions sold in at least 37 states have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that’s sickened at least 652 people and led to the hospitalization of 129, according to a new report from the Centers For Disease Control. The onions were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and distributed by ProSource Inc., but the onions… Read more...
Tiger Global and a slew of high-profile investors make a $35M bet on LatAm fintech Pomelo
26TechCrunch / 1h
Just over five months after raising a $9 million seed funding round , Latin American fintech Pomelo announced today that it is raising $35 million in Series A financing led by Tiger Global Management. The startup was founded earlier this year to build a fintech-as-a-service platform for Latin America. Its infrastructure aims to allow fintechs and embedded finance players to launch virtual account
Tencent backs Indian social media Lokal
TechCrunch / 1h
Indian hyperlocal social media platform Lokal has raised $12 million in a new round of financing led by Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent, according to a source familiar with the matter. Existing investors 3one4 Capital, Y Combinator, and India Quotient have also participated in the Bangalore-based startup’s Series A, the source said, requesting anonymity as the matter is private. Tencent and
Which Instant Pot should you buy?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Home cooking can sometimes feel like a chore, but whether it's to save money or improve your health and wellbeing, there are dozens of reasons to make your own meals from scratch on a regular basis. One of the best Instant Pots can ensure that preparing meals yourself is easier and less time-consuming. However, there's a wide array of Instant Pot models to choose from, and knowing which Instant P
Astronaut footage reveals spectacular display of the aurora australis from space
Mashable / 1h
Captured onboard the ISS by ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, this footage shows what it looks like to watch the aurora australis from space.
Ventures Platform, Hustle Fund back Nigerian fintech Brass in $1.7M round
36TechCrunch / 2h
Small and medium enterprises make up more than 95% of all businesses in Nigeria. But despite their sheer size and importance, a majority of them are underserved by financial institutions and lack the full suite of financial services needed to scale their operations. Aside from full-stack financial needs, including credit, small and medium businesses require other essential resources to understand
Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI
Hawks FBI Cape Town•
300+BBC News - Technology / 2h
Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.
Meal planner startup Kitchenful raises $1.9M from VentureFriends, Goodwater Capital, and Jabbar
TechCrunch / 3h
With the pandemic turning us into delivery experts, consumers have also switched on to meal-kits on droves, given that it combines both delivery and home cooking. But many meal kits can be inflexible. The Kitchenful startup in Germany realized this and so it allows users to browse recipes from food bloggers and have personalized meal plans created, adjustable to preferences and dietary requiremen
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Trump launches his own social media platform, calling it TRUTH Social
Trump TRUTH Social•
400+TechCrunch / 3h
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will launch his own social media platform, TRUTH Social, according to a press release by Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). Trump’s new social network is set to launch a beta version in November, which will be available to invited guests only. Its national rollout is expected in the first quarter of 2022, the press release said. Trum
Trump plans to launch his own social media platform in early 2022
Trump TRUTH Social•
300+Engadget / 4h
Former President Donald Trump has officially revealed that he's launching his own social media in 2022, a few months after his aide told Fox News about his plans. He's calling it TRUTH Social , and the platform is apparently part of his camp's efforts to fight back against "the Big Tech companies of Silicon Valley, which have used their unilateral power to silence opposing voices in America." Som
Exclusive: Clear unveils new timed service to speed you through TSA
The Points Guy / 4h
Clear is introducing a new service called “Reservation Lane powered by Clear” at Orlando International Airport (MCO) to allow flyers to plan for a timed and expedited entry through security, the company told TPG in an exclusive interview ahead of its public launch today. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . (Image courtesy of Clear) Related: H
Tech companies dominate the best global brands list - Apple leads the pack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Interbrand, which makes the list of top brands in the world every year , has come up with its this year's compilation. And yet again, technology companies dominate the collection with Tesla, ranked 14, making the biggest leap up the table and is the fastest growing brand of the past year with an unprecedented 184% increase in brand value after re-entering the rankings in 2020. Tech companies rule
TheMarket sitewide sale: save big on Sony and Beats headphones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
TheMarket has knocked 5% off sitewide to mark the long weekend , and while that might not sound like much, it definitely helps when you add it on top of already reduced items. We’ve done some digging and have rounded up the best discounts from the sale below, with deals on headphones, laptops, TVs and more. One deal we’re particularly excited about is the discounted Beats Studio Buds . They’ve on
Pixel 6 updates story is a disheartening missed opportunity
SlashGear / 5h
Google just recently unveiled what may be its most notable Pixel phone since the first one in 2016, and, save for a few relatively minor kinks, it turned out to be just as good as we had hoped for. Sure, availability isn’t immediate, and that strip of plastic at the top definitely looks out of place, but, all in all, … Continue reading
Corporate learning platform 360Learning raises $200 million
TechCrunch / 5h
360Learning has raised a $200 million funding round from Sumeru, SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 and Silver Lake Waterman. And this time, the name of the startup describes quite well what it does. 360Learning lets you learn from your peers with an easy-to-use platform that lets you create and share courses with your peers. Existing investors Bpifrance’s Large Venture fund, XAnge and Educapital are also
Hide your home on video calls and live streams with this clever camera app
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to XSplit VCam Premium is on sale for £21.31 as of Oct. 21, saving you 51% on list price. Spending more time working and playing at home likely means more projects, messes, and clutter accumulation. And there’s nothing wrong with that — except you probably don’t want to showcase your unkempt home office on a video call for work or a live stream to your followers. No
Customer engagement platform Batch raises $23 million after years of bootstrapping
TechCrunch / 6h
If you’ve been working in the French tech ecosystem, you may remember a startup called AppGratis. The app discovery and promotion startup basically had to stop operating overnight following a long and nasty fight with Apple . From the team that brought you AppGratis, Batch is a customer engagement platform that has been operating under the radar for many years. And now, the startup has raised a $
Trump announces ironically named social media platform TRUTH Social
Trump TRUTH Social•
100+Mashable / 7h
Donald Trump is launching a new social media platform, and because the "very stable genius" is a wealthy former U.S. president, I guess we have to hear about it. I'm just as thrilled about this as you. Hilariously named "TRUTH Social," Trump's new vanity project plans to launch its invite-only beta in November, with a wider U.S. rollout intended for early 2022. It's the first project by the Trump
Chrome 95 improves secure payments, tab groups, and web apps
Google Chrome 95 Secure•
SlashGear / 7h
Web browsers have become almost like operating systems running inside operating systems, with all the features they pack and the uses that people have for them. Some have even started “living” on the Web, or at least depend on Web apps for work and play. Being the most popular web browser in the market, Chrome naturally has to keep up … Continue reading
Google Photos Memories is finally on the Web
SlashGear / 7h
Some might have been living with the presumption that Google’s so-called Photos product is simply a mobile gallery app or cloud storage for images. While that’s partly correct, Google has also managed to turn into something more, usually with its typical machine learning magic sauce. From social sharing to printed photos, Google has added some value on top of an … Continue reading
MediaTek Dimensity 2000 leak shows a slight edge over Snapdragon 888
SlashGear / 8h
With Google jumping on the mobile chipset bandwagon and OPPO reportedly following closely, Qualcomm is probably feeling some heat as new challengers try to infringe on its territory. Of course, the tech company has already been unseated for a few consecutive quarters by MediaTek, and the latter might be poised to make its biggest attempt yet. Early information about its … Continue reading
Can We Have Healthy Conversations Online?
28NYT > Technology / 9h
Not all online spaces are terrible. Join Shira Ovide, a Times technology writer, for a virtual event on Nov. 18 exploring the forces behind internet communities that work.
YouTube Music makes video playback a Premium perk
SlashGear / 9h
YouTube is a name that’s mostly associated with on-demand Internet videos, but it has also become Google’s umbrella brand for its multimedia streaming service. The transition from Google Play Music to YouTube Music wasn’t exactly the smoothest, and some features that may have been considered a staple of free tiers were walled behind subscriptions. That, however, is changing for users … Continue r
Doyobi, a Singapore-based edtech startup focused on teachers, gets $2.8M seed
STEM Doyobi Singapore•
22TechCrunch / 9h
The edtech boom has focused primarily on students, but teachers are learners, too. Doyobi , a Singapore-based professional development platform, wants to give educators new, more engaging ways of teaching STEM subjects. The startup announced today it has raised $2.8 million in pre-Series A funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures. The round included Tresmonos Capital, Novus Paradigm Capital and XA Net
Tesla has 150,000 cars using its safety score tool
57TechCrunch / 9h
Nearly 150,000 Tesla cars are using the company’s new “safety score,” a tool rolled out last month to determine whether owners can access the beta version of its “Full Self-Driving” software, executives said during its third quarter earnings call . While 150,000 cars are now part of the Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta enrollment program, a fraction of drivers have been given access to the software.
Wing teams with Walgreens for drone deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth
Wing Walgreens Drone•
SlashGear / 9h
Alphabet’s Wing has teamed up with Walgreens to bring drone-based goods delivery to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The new offering will involve a small drone fleet that’ll be established in the store’s parking lot, enabling its customers to place an order online, which is then packed into a small container, attached to a drone, and sent to the customer’s location. … Continue reading
Gmail on the Web will make sure you have the right recipient
SlashGear / 9h
Despite the prevalence of instant messaging, group chat, and video conferencing platforms, email remains the standard of communication in the workplace, both within the same company and across different entities. The protocol hasn’t exactly evolved over the decades, and users have been forced to rely on special features provided by email clients and service providers on top of the standard. … Con
The U.S. Wants to Crack Down on Sales of Commercial Hacking Tools for Obvious Reasons
US Commerce Hacking•
Gizmodo / 9h
After a slew of hacking scandals involving private surveillance companies, the U.S. is looking to impose new restrictions on the sale of commercial hacking tools—in the hopes of clamping down on abuse perpetuated by the industry. Read more...
Teslas will drive under the Las Vegas Strip in tunnels
Elon Musk Las Vegas•
100+Mashable / 10h
Elon Musk's The Boring Company is spreading its underground tunnels throughout Las Vegas. On Wednesday, the Las Vegas' Clark County zoning commission unanimously approved plans to add to the Las Vegas "loop" underground transit system, but it's not a subway. The underground highway will cover 29 miles and 51 stations along the famous Las Vegas Boulevard strip and beyond to the local university ca
Fortnite Horde Rush LTM returns with an entirely new map
SlashGear / 10h
As Epic previously teased, Fortnite‘s Horde Rush LTM is back again, tasking players with destroying as many cube monsters as possible. The LTM comes with related quests that some players feel have too high of requirements, though whether Epic ends up making adjustments is yet to be seen. Among other things, this year’s LTM brings a new map. Horde Rush … Continue reading
Gillmor Gang: All Things Must Pass
TechCrunch / 10h
It’s been several weeks now, and Clubhouse still hasn’t enabled record/replay. Neither has Twitter Spaces. Facebook just announced a live audio entry too, but no record. With all the drama about Facebook, I’m not expecting much soon, but c’mon guys, let’s get it done. I’m loving Youtube TV, which lets me cherry pick hours of cable news repetition and cut to the chase. The collapse of one of the t
The Beetlejuice Sequel Isn't Dead, But It Isn't Alive Either
53Gizmodo / 10h
A favorite movie for this time of year is Beetlejuice —Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy featuring Michael Keaton as a raunchy, wisecracking bio-exorcist. And while watching Beetlejuice for the 20th or 30th time this Halloween, you may find your thoughts drifting to a certain subject in between Harry Belafonte… Read more...
Elon Musk’s Boring Company gets initial OK to expand Loop under Las Vegas Strip
Elon Musk Las Vegas•
33TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk’s Boring Company received Wednesday the initial approval required to build a transportation system that would shuttle passengers in Tesla vehicles via a network of tunnels under Las Vegas. The approval by Clark County officials of a special use permit and franchise agreement would allow the Boring Company to expand its Vegas Loop system beyond its current 1.7-mile footprint that connect
The Google Pixel 6 release date is October 25 but its new wireless charger will be late
Google Pixel 6 Pro•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
If you’ve been eager to pair your pre-ordered Google Pixel 6 or Google Pixel 6 Pro with the rumored revised Google Pixel Stand, rejoice: a listing for the 2nd Generation Pixel Stand is up on the Google online store – but it won’t launch on October 25 alongside the Pixel 6. To be clear, the listing for the Google Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) says it is ‘coming soon.’ We reached out to Google, which confi
Inside Capital One’s First Airport Lounge: Dallas – Fort Worth
23View from the Wing / 11h
I had the opportunity to visit the very first Capital One airport lounge at Dallas - Fort Worth on Wednesday, a couple of weeks before opening. This is a great space, really thoughtfully designed with a lot of details built-in. They've invested a lot, and what impressed me most was the food which wasn't just 'good for an airport lounge' but genuinely good. I'm hoping it scales and is sustainable,
Nia DaCosta Plans to Finally Give Captain Marvel an Identity
90Gizmodo / 11h
Despite Captain Marvel being one of the most significant characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you’d be hard-pressed to describe who Carol Danvers, the person, really is—going by the handful of appearances she’s made throughout the franchise so far as the ultimate ringer who can take a punch. Director Nia… Read more...
FDA authorizes two more COVID-19 boosters with mix-and-match strategy
FDA Mix Match Covid•
SlashGear / 11h
As expected, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted authorizations for Johnson & Johnson and Moderna’s COVID-19 booster shots. In addition, the FDA has also authorized the mix-and-match approach to booster shots, meaning someone who, for example, received the Moderna vaccination initially doesn’t necessarily need to get the Moderna booster shot. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson CO
Mission-driven ventures are growing fast during the pandemic
TechCrunch / 11h
Noorjit Sidhu Contributor Noorjit Sidhu is an early-stage investor at Plug & Play Ventures , focused on investments across data infrastructure and cloud, artificial intelligence, financial services, and the future of learning and work. More posts by this contributor Regulations can define the best places to build and invest You’ve heard of SPACs, meme stocks and buy now, pay later, but have you h
Tesla will only use iron-based batteries for standard model EVs
Tesla Use Iron Based•
28TechCrunch / 11h
Tesla said Wednesday it will use iron-based batteries for its standard Model 3 and Model Y models across global markets. The update, provided in the company’s third-quarter earnings report , confirmed hints that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been dropping for months about the cheaper battery chemistry’s growing role in the company’s product line-up. Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries use an older,
The best gifts for people who love to travel
Mashable / 11h
Traveling can be very exciting — and rewarding. There's nothing like going out into the world and experiencing new cultures, cuisines, and different ways of life. There's a whole big planet out there that extends so much further than small neighborhoods and towns. While the payoff of traveling is pretty big, packing and planning for those adventures around the world can be tedious and stressful.
First look at the brand-new Capital One Lounge at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
The Points Guy / 11h
Capital One is taking on the likes of American Express and Chase in the travel rewards space, and the next battlefield is branded luxury airport lounges. The McLean, Virginia-based issuer is in the midst of a years-long push further into the travel space. Its mileage program has transitioned from a mostly cash-back operation to a full-fledged travel rewards currency with airline and hotel transfe
PayPal picking Pinterest puts us in a parsing pickle
24TechCrunch / 11h
Look, we don’t get it either. Taking some time as a group to sit around and chat through the possibly impending PayPal-Pinterest deal , Natasha and Alex didn’t wind up cracking the story. Which makes some sense, as investors sent PayPal stock down 5% on the news, implying that they didn’t really get it either. Recall that PayPal has made a few other deals in recent years, including buying Honey (
The Boring Company gets approval for Las Vegas public transportation system
Elon Musk Las Vegas•
96Engadget / 11h
On Wednesday, Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve plans for The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop system. With the decision, the Elon Musk venture moves one step closer to the day when it can start digging the 29 miles of tunnel that will make up the project. Once complete, the 51-station network will connect various hotels and other destinations between Allegiant Stadium and the Un
The Era of Climate Sickness Has Arrived
Gizmodo / 11h
Scientists this week are voicing an urgent warning to the world and its leaders: Climate change is already harming our health, and given current trends, it’s only going to get worse. In a new report from The Lancet, the authors highlight dozens of health impacts linked to climate change, including the increased spread… Read more...
Facebook's Name Change Won’t Fix Anything
Facebook Zuckerberg•
200+Wired / 11h
Can rebranding the company herald a fresh start? Experts, as you might guess, are skeptical.
Daily Crunch: PayPal reportedly considers buying Pinterest at a $39B valuation
100TechCrunch / 12h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for October 20, 2021. It’s been quite a day, with Facebook making a number of headlines, a blizzard of IPO updates and some acquisition scuttlebutt along with a big Twitter deal. Strap in; we have some work to do. Announcing the st
Is Google's Pixel Pass Worth Its Subscription Cost?
Google Pixel Pass Play•
Lifehacker / 12h
This week, along with announcing the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google also introduced Pixel Pass —a program that combines a subscription service bundle and the aforementioned Pixel 6 (or Pixel 6 Pro) under one roof. If you’re trying to decide whether the bundle is right for you, here are some things to consider. Read more...
Free Chinese VPN exposed data from over a million users
Chinese VPN Quickfox•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered unencrypted data of about a million users of Quickfox, a free virtual private network ( VPN ) service primarily used to access Chinese sites from outside of mainland China. Commenting on the find, WizCase says that the data exposed a variety of personally identifiable information (PII) of the users of the service, including their names, phone numbers, and
How to quickly earn the Southwest Companion Pass
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Some perks in the frequent-flyer universe can be incredibly rewarding, taking on an almost too-good-to-be-true aura. Automatic top-tier Hilton Diamond status from a credit card ? Totally possible. Up to $300 in travel credits that post automatically each year? Sign me up! However, there’s one benefit that truly stand
Pinterest rolls out new Watch tab amid PayPal acquisition rumors
SlashGear / 12h
Pin-based social media platform Pinterest has introduced multiple new features, including a new Watch feed offering quick access to swipeable video content. The feed pulls content from Idea Pins, offering a full-screen experience so that users can rapidly view and engage with content they’re likely to enjoy based on how they use the service. The new Pinterest Watch feed is … Continue reading
A24's Deeply Unsettling Lamb Will Stream for One Night Only
Gizmodo / 12h
Lamb , A24 's new horror-thriller from director Valdimar Jóhannsson, has already hit theaters in cities across the United States. But actually getting into a screening depends on whether you’re in a city where the movie is showing, and how comfortable you are going to theaters during the covid-19 pandemic . If those are… Read more...
The Webb Telescope’s Latest Stumbling Block: Its Name
50NYT > Technology / 12h
The long-awaited successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in December. But the NASA official for whom it is named has been accused of homophobia.
AMD Ryzen 'Rembrandt' APU specs spotted – and it may not top Alder Lake
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
AMD is hard at work designing its Zen 4 processor architecture, but before it arrives, there is still the matter of its Zen 3+ Rembrandt processors , a 6000-series APU line that should help AMD keep up with Intel's Alder Lake mobile chips next year. Now, a recently spotted online benchmark entry hints at the kinds of specs we can expect from AMD's upcoming mobile APU. The specs come to us courtes
8 TikTok accounts to follow if you're tired of COVID misinformation
67Mashable / 12h
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. TikTok: an app for music, memes, and medically-accurate vaccine information? Increasingly, medical professionals are using the app to share myth-busting information about things like the COVID-19 vaccine, rates of infection, and COVID treatments,
Google Calendar's 'focus time' can auto-block meeting requests
Google Calendar FT•
Engadget / 12h
Excessive meetings were already a problem before the pandemic, and they're even more of a problem as remote work enters the mainstream. How do you set aside time for your own projects? As The Verge reports , Google has a simple answer: make it clear you should be left alone. It's rolling out a "focus time" feature in Google Calendar that not only indicates your status, but can optionally auto-blo
Does Everyone Hate Capitalism or Are You on Twitter Too Much?
Lifehacker / 12h
As a Gen Z-er (sort of) who is online (extremely), it’s common in my circles—both online and off—to hear casual “eat the rich’’ comments used as a go-to punchline. It’s a shorthand that captures what feels like an entire generation’s disillusionment or rage towards the system. If you’re younger, progressive, and live… Read more...
Boeing Says Oops, Its Multibillion Dollar Spacecraft Can’t Handle Humidity
500+Futurism / 12h
Valve Troubles Boeing’s Starliner — the military contractor’s approximate answer to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, as a shuttle for astronauts to reach the International Space Station and other low-Earth orbit destinations — just keeps on finding new ways to cause h
