Sunday, December 12, 2021

Sunday Morning Technology News and More

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American Doha Qatar•
A few days ago we learned how American Airlines plans to launch service to Qatar in 2022. The flight is now on sale, so I wanted to provide an update with all of the details, including the schedule, the aircraft that will be used, etc. Details of American’s route to Doha, Qatar American Airlines plans to launch a new flight between New York (JFK) and Doha (DOH) as of June 4, 2022. The flight will



24Wired / 58min
“Smishing" is an attempt to collect logins or other sensitive information with a malicious text message—and it's on the rise.



Samsung Galaxy S22•
Most of the rumors we've seen so far point to a February 2022 launch for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series of phones – and we'll probably hear a lot about it before then, as this weekend's batch of leaks demonstrates. Two variations of the Galaxy S22 Ultra have appeared on the benchmarking website Geekbench, MySmartPrice reports. In particular, they're variations running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 – the




How-To Geek / 56min
Have you been seeing “LFG” pop up in tons of messages and tweets lately? Read on to learn about all the definitions of this increasingly popular internet acronym. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



New Year’s Eve used to be my least favorite holiday of the year because it’s the hardest to celebrate while single. Many people assume that it would be Valentine’s Day, with its over-the-top displays of affection and rose vendors on every street corner. But there are enough people who are actively anti-Valentine’s Day and that they have groups promoting the same. They get together with friends, p



Wired / 58min
All eyes were on the Ever Given when it got stuck in the Suez Canal, but it’s not the only too-big boat for too-small ports—a problem for holiday deliveries.



Back in February it was announced that Las Vegas McCarran Airport would be renamed after Harry Reid. This name change will officially take place in a couple of days, with a ceremony being held at the airport on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. McCarran Airport becoming Harry Reid Airport Earlier this year the Clark County Commission unanimously voted to change the name of Las Vegas International Airpo



Apple iPhone 14 Pro•
There could be a notable new addition to Apple’s 2022 smartphone line-up, as numerous leaks suggest that an iPhone 14 Max is in the works. Long-time Apple fans can probably take a good guess at what this is purely from the name, but below we’ll detail exactly what we’ve heard about it so far. We’ll also look at whether this is it for the iPhone mini range, with reports also suggesting that the iP



Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Cheerble Wicked Ball Cyclone is just $47.99 at the Mashable Shop as of Dec. 12. Got someone on your holiday shopping list who just adopted a new puppy? Or even someone with an energetic dog of any age? We’ve got the perfect gift: the Cheerble Wicked Ball . And for a limited time, you can grab the Cyclone version, which is more durable, for just $47.99 (regularly $55.99). The Wicked Bal



Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: This 4-in-1 foldable wireless charging station is just $49.95 at the Mashable Shop as of Dec. 12. When you’re searching for stocking stuffer gift ideas , don’t overthink it. You don’t want to spend time and effort looking for a unique gift only for it to end up collecting dust in the corner of their room. Go with something that you know they’ll use, like a charging station for multiple gad



Mashable / 2h
A lot of companies are either still remote or have adopted hybrid models, meaning that millions of people are still working in their jammies. And while remote working is in some ways more convenient than commuting to an office, it's still hard to make one's home conducive to productivity. To help make workdays more enjoyable for the people in your life who work from home, here are 30 gift ideas,



Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Zerolemon Battery Case is just $29.99 at the Mashable Shop as of Dec. 12. Stay prepared for any situation with this phone case, which protects your phone from falls and gives it some extra charge. This Zerolemon Battery Case has a powerful battery, which allegedly provides 110 percent extra battery life to your iPhone 13 or 13 Pro . The phone case itself won't take up a ton of space in



Mashable / 2h
It's never too late to cross someone off of your holiday list. And now, with these 30 gifts, gadgets, and thoughtful gifts on sale, you can make sure no one is forgotten. You'll save money, and they'll get something they never knew they needed; it's truly a win-win for everyone. Even better, when you order now, all of these gifts will ship in time for Christmas, so get to shopping. ChargeHub X7 S
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Mashable / 7h
SAVE 83%: Unlock extra libraries of Netflix content with a subscription to Surfshark. A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.68 per month, and includes an extra three months for free. We are faced with the almost impossible task of ranking the best deals on VPNs. It's a tough task because the range of features and subscription plans on offer are all so similar, and yet so differen



Mashable / 7h
SAVE 86%: ZenMate VPN lets users connect an unlimited number of devices, meaning you can experience total anonymity with all of your tech. A three-year subscription to ZenMate VPN is on sale for £1.33 per month, and includes an extra three months for free. ZenMate VPN is a contradiction. It is absolutely loaded with advanced security features, but remains easy to use and beginner friendly. We kno



Mashable / 7h
SAVE 72%: NordVPN keeps things simple by quietly protecting your data and identity in the background. A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £2.44 per month, saving you 72% on list price. Your online data and privacy is something that deserves to be taken seriously, so you should prioritise VPNs that take this same approach. NordVPN is a good example of a service that works quietly in



Mashable / 7h
SAVE 90%: Ivacy VPN's five-year plan is tough to beat when it comes to value for money. A five-year subscription to Ivacy VPN is on sale for £0.73 per month, and includes a premium password manager for free. We spend a lot of time checking out the best deals on top VPNs, and we can say confidently that Ivacy VPN's Christmas offering is tough to beat. A five-year subscription to Ivacy VPN is on sa



Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The A to Z Cyber Security and IT Certification Training Bundle is on sale for £30.29, saving you 97% on list price. If you’ve ever considered a career in cybersecurity, now’s the time to start your venture. Not only is the cybersecurity field expanding at a rapid rate, but this A to Z Cybersecurity and IT Certification Training Bundle is also on sale for under $2 per course. You can score



Fujitsu MIT Machines AI•
Researchers at Fujitsu and the MIT Center for Brains, Minds and Machines (CBMM) have achieved a “major milestone” in the quest to bolster the accuracy of AI models tasked with image recognition. As described in a new paper presented at NeurIPS 2021 , the collaborators have developed a method of computation that mirrors the human brain to enable AI that can recognize information that does not exis



23Gizmodo / 8h
A bug that prevented a small number of Android users from calling 911 if they had Microsoft Teams installed and were not signed in has been fixed in the latest version of the app . Read more...




269 Dustin Poirier•
Oliveira vs Poirier, Nunes vs Pena... it's one of the best cards in a long time, with the world of MMA turning it's eyes to Las Vegas for UFC 269 tonight. With two tantalizing title matches at the top of the bill, you're not going to want to miss a moment - so read on to discover how to watch UFC 269 and an Oliveira vs Poirier live stream, plus the rest of the card online with ESPN+ having exclus



Apple AirPods Firmware•
79Gizmodo / 10h
As many AirPod owners probably know, Apple’s wireless headphones, while undoubtedly good devices , can have problems just like any other piece of technology. When it comes to issues with firmware, though, the devices can be a bit of a pain to fix given that there’s no manual way to update them. That’s set to change… Read more...



Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised.



WBC bantamweight supremo Nonito Donaire (41-6) and undefeated WBC interim bantamweight champ Reymart Gaballo (24-0) hit the canvas in an all-Filipino battle of the generations, and it's the younger man who has it all to prove after a hugely controversial last fight. Read on as we explain how to watch a Donaire vs Gaballo live stream today and catch all the boxing action online from anywhere in th



Loma's road back to the top looks very different after Teofimo Lopez's sudden defeat, but the Ukrainian's immediate goal hasn't changed. His opponent tonight, Richard Commey, also knows a thing or two about losing titles to El Brooklyn, and on the evening of boxing's grand return to the Big Room, the supporting acts are pretty special too. Read on as we explain how to watch a Lomachenko vs Commey



Marvel’s latest big-hitting comic film arrived in theaters back in November, but today the company announced you’ll be able to enjoy it from the comfort of your own home on January 12th. So yes, you’ll be able to stream Marvel’s Eternals on Disney Plus early next month. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



To ensure Discord keeps providing you with the smoothest experience possible, keep the app up to date on all your devices. We’ll show you how to update Discord on your Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Cream Cheese Shortage•
Hackers are partially responsible for the cream cheese shortage currently ravaging bakeries, restaurants, and bagel shops. As reported by Bloomberg, the Wisconsin-based Schreiber Foods closed for several days due to a cyberattack, leading to a significant pause in production and distribution. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



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There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out.



Narendra Modi Twitter•
32TechCrunch / 12h
The Twitter account of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “briefly compromised” on Sunday, his office said. Modi’s account — whose handle is @narendramodi — tweeted after the midnight that India had officially adopted bitcoin as a l

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