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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information on Ireland COVID-19 restrictions. Ireland is further loosening COVID-19 restrictions. In fact, over the weekend the Emerald Isle scrapped nearly all coronavirus-related restrictions. Prime Minister Micheál Martin said, “We have weathered the Omicron storm,” as he announced that bars and restaurants will no longer have to close at 8 p.



AirCar is issued a certificate of airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority.




Technology and software are such a huge part of the modern vehicle ownership experience that it's big news when an automaker makes a change. Porsche, a company far better known for its world-class sports cars, SUVs, and electric cars, just announced updates to PCM, its infotainment software. For its sixth version, Porsche Communication Management gets a new look and improved functionality for Tay



Netflix has offered up a first look at Guillermo Del Toro's new take on classic tale Pinocchio. The film is a dark retelling of Carlo Collodi's beloved 1883 fairytale about a wooden puppet who comes to life and features an all-star cast. And, in further good news, it's coming later this year – December 2022, in fact. Shot in stop-motion animation like recent Netflix project in The House , the fir



For many, Xbox Game Pass has been a huge reason to buy an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console. The subscription service offers a vast library of games all for a monthly fee, and the rotating roster of titles means that there's something new to play on a near-weekly basis. In 2019, Microsoft also introduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate , a higher, expanded tier that grants players access to not just



100+Futurism / 3min
Yak Attack China claims to have built the “world’s largest quadruped bionic robot,” a gigantic “mechanical yak” that can carry over 350 pounds at a shambling 6.2 mph, according to a report by the state-run Global Times . The goal is to carry gear for soldiers stationed in remote areas. A clip shared by the People’s Daily , also associated with the Chinese government, shows a behemoth-sized quadru



Futurism / 3min
While it may seem that the iPhone is ubiquitous, Apple accounts for 23 percent of the global smartphone market . That means that when it comes to mobile, Google, and its operating system Android, reigns as king. This makes finding the best Android phones a little trickier than it needs to be. The technical prowess of Android phones is unmatched, even in affordable models. And while these Google-p



Despite Microsoft’s slightly annoying tactics to push Edge, it is a soid web browser. One feature that sets it apart from Google Chrome is “Super Duper Secure Mode.” We’ll explain what this is and how you can use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Boris Johnson announced Monday that testing requirements for vaccinated arrivals to the U.K. will soon be scrapped. The announcement follows speculation last week, as reported by TPG UK, that a move to reduce current testing requirements in the U.K. would be imminent. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Speaking during a visit to the Academic



SlashGear / 7min
Image: Valve As we inch ever closer to the release of the Steam Deck, prospective buyers are looking for any update they can get about the handheld. The latest update came just as the weekend was getting underway, with Valve issuing a brief note to Steam Deck developers. Don’t let that scare you off, though, because while this update may have been … Continue reading



Engadget / 7min
Following the activation of its C-band 5G network last week, AT&T is now upgrading its fiber-based broadband service with two new plans that top out at 2Gbps and 5Gbps, respectively. The company says its new multi-gig fiber broadband will be available in more than 70 metro areas including Dallas, LA and Atlanta. Currently, AT&T’s fiber broadband covers around 15 million customers across 90 market



Xiaomi tends to release a lot of handsets, and this year looks set to be no exception, as a leaker has found evidence of no fewer than twelve possibly on the way. Digital Chat Station (a leaker with a solid track record) has found reference to twelve upcoming handsets in Xiaomi code. All of these phones are referred to by codenames, but between what Digital Chat Station says and previous leaks, w



Shangri-La's Vice President and Head of Shangri-La Circle Kevin Siew offered both real insight into how the chain thinks about loyalty - and what's necessary to deliver great experiences for guests regardless of the chain. So this was a very interesting hour, spent together via Zoom since he's based in Hong Kong. My key takeaways included the importance of treating guests well at each interaction



Lifehacker / 11min
The “clingy phase” is a common one among little kids. They may feel the separation anxiety hit when it’s time to go to daycare or school—or they may not want to let you out of their sight even in your own home. It can be a frustrating time for parent and child alike—but it’s also a normal part of child development. Read more...



Google is rolling out an update for its cloud storage service designed to shield even the least security-savvy users from malicious content. As explained in a blog post , Google Drive will now serve up banner alerts at the top of the page whenever a user opens a potentially dangerous file in Docs , Sheets , Slides and other Google Workspace apps. Although Google has not explained how it will dete



Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: The Digi Pen for iPad & Tablets is on sale for $39.99 instead of its usual $99 as of Jan. 24 — save 59% on its original price. Digital designing ain’t easy. But it can be much more enjoyable with the right tools. If you’re a graphic designer, painter , writer, or just want to dabble in some sketching or drawing digitally, the Digi Pen is one of the best tools for the job. And it’s on sale



Mashable / 18min
SAVE $59.01: As of Jan. 24, Apple's second-generation AirPods are on sale at Amazon for only $99. That's 37% off their suggested retail price of $159.99. With no noise cancellation and a high price point, the AirPods 3 were one of Apple's more disappointing launches of 2021. On the bright side, their lackluster specs have made 2019's AirPods 2 a decidedly more compelling buy — they offer great so



Mashable / 18min
Dr. Joseph Mercola, touted as " the pioneer of the anti-vaccine movement ," gained fame during the pandemic for spreading COVID misinformation and offering alternative, false 'cures' . The osteopathic physician has landed official warnings from the FDA for his claims, which span various social media platforms, each with their own content policy regarding health misinformation. In 2021, Mercola fo



Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: As of Jan. 24, the AquaSonic Black Series Toothbrush & Travel Case With 8 Dupont Brush Heads is on sale for $39.99 instead of $189 (that's 78% off). Unless you’re a celebrity or influencer, you’re likely stuck with the same set of teeth your entire adult life. So, you should do whatever you can to keep them clean and healthy. One of the best ways to care for your pearly whites is by ditchi



Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: As of Jan. 24, The 2022 CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist Certification Course Bundle , valued at $1,180, is just $29.99. In order to climb the ranks in the IT field, you first need a solid foundation. And many times, that means passing some critical exams. The 2022 CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist Certification Bundle packs the study guides you’ll need for three of the most



Three states and the District of Columbia allege that the tech giant misled consumers by continuing to track those who had changed their privacy settings to prevent data collection.



TechCrunch / 20min
Reviewing repetitive documents is, well, repetitive, but Klarity believes people don’t have to do all of that and is building an artificial intelligence tool, targeting finance and accounting departments, that turns documents into structured data. Document automation is not a new concept. There was an original wave of companies working on partial document automation, which still needs a human rev




TechCrunch / 27min
Peloton ended 2020 on top. Its own supply chain issues had presented a hurdle — but if anything, these were side effects of the company’s own stratospheric successes. It simply couldn’t keep up with demand , one of the better problems to have as a business on the rise. Always leave them wanting more, as P.T. Barnum may or may not have once said. The connected fitness firm had already developed a



NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX 30 Series laptop GPUs , first announced at this year’s CES, certainly sound impressive on paper. They’re built with Ampere - NVIDIA’s second-gen RTX architecture - which promises beautiful ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features like DLSS, and they ship with 4th Generation Max-Q technologies that further enhance efficiency, performance, and battery life. We’ve



Lifehacker / 33min
Ever since it was first domesticated in the South American Andes roughly 8,000 years ago, the modern potato has changed the world . And while there’s plenty to say about the potato as a food that has made its way into cuisines across the globe, the tasty tuber can also perform a number of functions outside the kitchen.… Read more...



New Orleans is a fun place that is known for its party atmosphere and jazz music scene. But this city has so much more to offer than the bars on Bourbon Street. Whenever I go to the Big Easy, I discover something new that keeps me coming back for more. You can explore New Orleans with this deal from American Airlines, which currently has round-trip fares starting at $80. Sign up for our daily new



Google Pixel Watch May•
20Engadget / 37min
There have been rumblings for quite some time that Google has been beavering away on its own smartwatch. Rumors last month suggested a Google-branded watch could arrive sometime in 2022 , and now we have a slightly clearer idea of when it might debut. Pixel Watch 👇 I’m hearing that Google is planning on launching it on Thursday, May 26th — over year since we leaked it. This is the first we’ve se



SlashGear / 43min
Cegli/Shutterstock China will be hosting the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in its capital Beijing starting February 4, 2022. Ahead of the multi-sport event, the country is taking excessive precautions to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 by tightening restrictions and mass testing of citizens using unusual and uncomfortable methods (via Insider). To curb the spread of COVID-19 thr



Gizmodo / 43min
Although countless companies make devices with E Ink electronic paper screens, most consumers opt for either an Amazon Kindle or a Kobo when choosing an e-reader. But for those who don’t source their reading materials from an online store, the Kobo is finally playing catch-up with the Kindle by removing the need for… Read more...



26TechCrunch / 56min
Industrial drones — the enterprise complement to the unmanned aerial vehicles that consumers own for leisurely use — are taking off in the market, fueled by a new wave of software and hardware technology that improves their battery life, reach and performance, and a growing number of organizations investing in these services to raise their data operations games. Today, a company focused specifica



While finding deals on the Apple Watch 7 isn't a rare occurrence, Amazon typically only discounts the smartwatch with a Red, Blue, or Green sport band. If you've been looking to find the Apple Watch 7 with a Black sport band on sale, Amazon has just dropped the Series 7 smartwatch down to $349 (was $399) . That's a $50 discount and the lowest price we've seen for Apple's latest and greatest smart



If you're on the hunt for mid to high-end gaming laptop deals, then this RTX 3070 equipped Alienware m15 R4 for $1,371.99 (was $2,299) is a great buy right now. While we wouldn't recommend it at full price, a massive $928 discount brings this one right down into a lower price bracket - one that's a lot easier on the pocket for most enthusiast gamers. With an Intel Core i7-10870H processor, 16GB o



It looks like Lucasfilm will continue to bet on its most famous properties now and in the future – even if that means brand-new projects fall by the wayside. According to a recent THR report , sources close to Lucasfilm claim the Disney-owned studio has “shifted away from developing projects that are new” to instead lean “even more toward those already under its umbrella.” Essentially, expect mor



Google Photos does a great job sorting through your photos using a text search, thanks to the tech giant’s prowess with image recognition, machine learning, and, er, search. Apple’s Photos app isn’t nearly as useful—but you can do a few things to fix that. Read more...



When my friends and family ask what the best starter travel card is, I always defer to my trusty Chase Sapphire Preferred Card . Nobody just starting out with points and miles wants to pay an exorbitant annual fee — and it’s easy to justify the $95 yearly cost on the Chase Sapphire Preferred once you review its long list of benefits . (Photo by The Points Guy) What makes the Chase Ultimate Reward



30TechCrunch / 1h
Alongside the dramatic growth in e-commerce, in part fueled by the pandemic , there’s also increased demand for services that can help merchants more easily participate online. A startup called Soona , now backed by an additional $35 million in Series B funding, has been tapping into this market with its platform that allows brands to create content for their e-commerce websites and marketing thr



Well, here we are. The bad things are still happening: The U.S. stock market opened in the red this morning, with broad indices losing ground (the S&P 500 is off 2.3%) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq taking even more punishment (off 2.7%). The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or get The Exchange newsletter every Saturday. Closer to home for startups ar



Fathom , a startup that is building an AI notetaker for Zoom, today announced that it has raised a $4.7 million seed round from a range of early-stage investors, including Zoom’s own Apps Fund. Other investors include the likes of early Zoom investors Maven Ventures, Bill Tai and Matt Ocko, early-stage funds Character.vc, Active Capital, Global Founders Capital, Rackhouse.vc and Soma Capital, as



We've spotted a fantastic Xbox Series S deal at John Lewis that won't want to miss, which drops Microsoft's next-gen console to its lowest ever price. You can currently grab an Xbox Series S that comes bundled with Rocket League and Fortnite for just £234 , which knocks £15 off the usual asking price. (Not in the UK? Scroll down for the best prices in your region.) You'll need to be a My John Lew



NASA Webb L2 Earth•
500+Futurism / 1h
Free Parking It’s finally happening: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is due to reach its forever home today. The hotly-anticipated spacecraft is arriving at its final destination on Monday, capping off decades of feverish anticipation , delayed launches , and plenty of meme fodder . The JWST will now orbit Lagrange Point 2 (L2), a region of space roughly one million miles away from Earth. F



When you want to enhance the appearance or improve the readability of your document, you might consider adding a line within the text. While inserting a horizontal line in Microsoft Word might be intuitive, adding a vertical line is not. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›




Tech-savvy Wordle fans can now see in the future. I mean, not literally—they’ve just figured out how to predict tomorrow’s word of the day by digging through the Wordle source code. Unfortunately for us non-cheaters, a bot is spoiling tomorrow’s word of the day on Twitter. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



In this era of remote work, people want as much flexibility as possible to live where they want, when they want. It’s no surprise that we’ve seen a flurry of startups emerge to give people more options for long-term stays. Anyplace is one such startup. A self-described “digital nomad,” Satoru Steve Naito says he co-founded San Francisco-based Anyplace in 2017 because he wanted the product for him



New York-based Venture fund Swiftarc Ventures is launching a new fund dubbed Swiftarc Telehealth to take advantage of the boom in Telehealth-focused startups which have emerged, partly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The $75 million fund will focus on three initial areas: Obesity, Mental & Behavioral Health, and Pediatrics. It will also look at startups in Remote Patient Monitoring, Chronic



Andreiko Kerdemelidis Contributor Andreiko Kerdemelidis is the CTO and co-founder of Kuva . The pay-for-processing business model has always been a largely unquestioned mainstay within the cryptocurrency landscape. Since the inception of digital assets, investors, developers and enthusiasts have been subjected to paying a processing or “miner” fee on top of the cost of the actual token purchased.



Images: ARTA Mechanics Japanese tuner and racing team Autobacs Team Racing Aguri (ARTA) has reinterpreted the second-gen Acura NSX supercar, giving it an all-carbon GT-inspired body kit. First seen at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, ARTA’s NSX Legavelo body kit is limited to only five units worldwide. And as with all things related to tuning an exotic hybrid supercar, it won’t come cheap. … Continue r



Gizmodo / 1h
On Monday, attorneys general from Washington D.C., Texas, and at least two other states refocused their sights on Google, claiming the company repeatedly pressures its users to forfeit their location data through dark pattern tactics and other deceptive practices. Altogether, these practices may amount to violations… Read more...



Netherlands Apple Dutch•
20TechCrunch / 1h
The Netherlands’ competition authority has fined Apple €5 million (~$5.6M) for failing to comply with conditions in an order requiring it to allow local dating apps to make user of third party payment technology in their apps. The tech giant could be on the hook for another €5M fine next week if it doesn’t meet the regulatory requirement by then, and each week thereafter for a couple more months



A popular fantasy novelist and author of the final books in the Wheel of Time series has expressed his dismay that George R. R. Martin was asked to contribute to Elden Ring despite the Game of Thrones author not having a strong interest in contemporary video games. Speaking on a Q&A panel discussion which was uploaded to YouTube last week, Brandon Sanderson, who's also written the Mistborn and Th



US Verizon AT&T FAA•
5G doesn’t just have an availability problem (with much of the world still lacking coverage) it also has a branding problem – at least in the US, where there are several different flavors of 5G , and more than a few different names to go along with them. One of those names is 5G Ultra Wideband, which started popping up for lots of Verizon users in January 2022, so if you’ve seen this on your phon



As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. Especially half-constructed ones. Directed by Asghar Farhadi , A Hero is the latest from the Iranian director lauded for his Oscar-winning films A Separation and The Salesman . A moving portrait of social realism hinged around the idea of a "noble deed" and its brittle power to determine one's reputation, the film premiered in Cannes where it took



Dark Souls 3 Elden•
Dark Souls servers temporarily taken offline following reports of a PC-controlling exploit.



Panasonic Tesla 2023•
100+Engadget / 1h
Panasonic could start mass producing larger-capacity batteries for Tesla as soon as next year. The 4680 cell is said to boost the range of electric vehicles by over 15 percent. As Nikkei notes, that could boost the range of the Model S from 650km (404 miles or so) on a single charge to 750km (around 465 miles). Although the battery is said to be twice as big as previous versions, it has a fivefol



If you have to suffer through a natural disaster, a blizzard is a good one. The death rate is relatively low—the worst blizzard in American history, the “Great White Hurricane” of 1888, only claimed a total of 400 lives—and preparation is easy. As long as don’t do anything dumb and you’re not incredibly unlucky, you… Read more...



95Gizmodo / 1h
Of all the dozens upon dozens of projects that director Guillermo del Toro has signed aboard over the years yet languished in development hell, no film has languished more thoroughly than Pinocchio . It was way, way back in 2008 when he announced his intention to make a movie based on artist Gris Grimly’s illustrations… Read more...



24TechCrunch / 1h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. If you own stuff, I am sorry to report that you are probably poorer today than you were on Friday, and even less wealthy than you were the Friday before. Things are selling off and we had to talk about it: Stocks are down, and cryptos are getting utterly hammer



In late 2021, Chase and Hyatt launched the new World of Hyatt Business Credit Card , which is Hyatt’s first small business credit card. This complements the World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ), which is Hyatt’s personal credit card. Hyatt Business Card Basics For January 2022 The World of Hyatt Business Card is new to the market, so there’s a lot to learn about the card, from the welcome bonus,



PS5 PlayStation January•
Sony’s PlayStation Direct store makes it easy to get a PS5. You just register with PlayStation Direct, wait a few days or weeks for a restock invite email, and purchase your console. So, here’s when Sony will restock the PlayStation Direct store with PS5s, plus some info on how to sign up for the waiting list. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



Websites are getting easier to host everyday, with many services offering packages starting at less than $5 a month. But, if you just want a simple site that isn’t going to see a ton of traffic, you may be able to host on Github for free, even with your own domain. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›



Traefik is a leading reverse proxy and load balancer for cloud-native operations and containerized workloads. It functions as an edge router that publishes your services to the internet. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›



Gorillas French Frichti•
20TechCrunch / 1h
German startup Gorillas has announced that it plans to acquire Frichti , a French startup that delivers both ready-to-eat meals and groceries. The acquisition hasn’t closed just yet but both companies have entered exclusive discussions. “We don’t share details about the deal itself, especially as it isn’t completely signed,” Frichti co-founder and co-CEO Julia Bijaoui told me. “But it is correct




Peloton Billions Big•
Bike company Peloton has had a rough few weeks, between reports of a total halt on manufacturing and increasing prices . Meanwhile, the company has been fighting fires on another unlikely front, TV, appearing on the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That... as the cause of death for a major character. And now, it's happened again. In the first episode of Season 6 of Billions , which aired on



Ubisoft Legion WDL•
Ubisoft has confirmed that no more updates will be coming to Watch Dogs Legion , the publisher's third game in a trilogy of open-world hack-em-ups. The game's current multiplayer season will be the last, cycling through older seasons going forward in lieu of introducing new ones. As reported by Eurogamer , Ubisoft itself has actually been quite late in confirming this via a blog post on the game'



Gizmodo / 2h
Acer unveiled several Windows 11 SE laptops for K-8 classrooms earlier this month after announcing a fleet of Chromebooks prior to CES , and now the company is giving educators even more choices by launching four additional laptops running on Google’s Chrome OS. Read more...



Image: Chris Burns / SlashGear If you love the Google Pixel 6 series, but don’t really fancy spending at least $599 to get the Pixel 6, it might be a good idea to wait a few more months and get hold of the upcoming (and cheaper) Pixel 6a. The company is reportedly readying the Pixel 6a for launch a tad earlier than usual. Google typically … Continue reading



New aircraft are always exciting, even when they're domestic planes with Oasis interiors. But we're expecting new premium seats, more business class seats , and aircraft that allow flying to more non-stop destinations and more destinations to be served year-round . Continue reading ...



With temperatures dropping outside, our pipes are at an increased risk of freezing—especially in areas where freezing temperatures are unusual. Identifying and troubleshooting high-risk spots now can save you the hassle of a frozen pipe and—worse—the expense of fixing a burst one. Read more...



heaveninawildflower : Still life of tulips, carnations, a rose and other flowers (between 1608 and 1647) by Jacob van Hulsdonck (Flemish, 1582–1647). Oil on panel. sothebys.com Wikimedia.



AMD’s Radeon RX 550 graphics cards have been drafted back in to help ease GPU supply problems in Japan, according to a new report. This is a seriously old GPU – in fact, the RX 550 came out in 2017, so half a decade ago now – and it was a low-end model at the time, but Hermitage Akihabara claims that the 550 is now on sale by a card maker which goes under the name ‘Expert-Oriented’ (or that’s the



The iPhone keeps you connected to the world, but there is another, more straightforward it can help you make sense of what’s going on around you: You can use its Magnifier feature like an actual magnifying glass. Read more...



DMC AG The new Ferrari 296 GTB is a car of many firsts for the Italian automaker. It’s the first production Ferrari to have a V6 engine, and it’s also the first hybrid Ferrari supercar to have a strictly rear-wheel drivetrain. However, German tuning house DMC is the first tuner to unleash a modified 296 GTB, and it’s aiming for the stars … Continue reading



Grand Theft Auto Game Boy•
Gizmodo / 2h
Although the old top-down version of Grand Theft Auto was at one time ported to the Game Boy Color, the experience was nowhere near as fun as the notorious 3D versions of the game, so Sebastian Staacks decided to fix that and has come up with a way to actually play Grand Theft Auto V on the original Game Boy through… Read more...



NordVPN has just updated its VPN app on Windows, finally bringing a couple of handy Mac and mobile features to the desktop. NordVPN's Dark Web Monitor, released on iOS back in November 2020, scans the dark web for the email address used to register your NordVPN account, and raises an alert if your details are detected in a data breach. Similar features are available in the best identity theft pro



Marriott Bonvoy has just teased its first global promotion of 2022. It’s about time we see something, because Hilton Honors , IHG Rewards , and World of Hyatt , have all already announced promotions for this year. Marriott Bonvoy “Every Night Counts Even More” promotion In the past few days Marriott Bonvoy has been sending out emails to members sharing a “2021 Year in Review.” At the very bottom



If you want to ditch the airport and have a luxurious travel experience on a train instead, then this limited time offer could be for you. Rocky Mountaineer has a promotion for a free upgrade to GoldLeaf Service on travel packages throughout Canada booked until Jan. 31, 2022. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Tofino Harbour on Vancouver Isl



Google Washington Texas•
69Engadget / 2h
Google, no stranger to lawsuits about its practices these days, is facing a fresh legal broadside from Washington DC Attorney General Karl Racine. Racine (pictured) has launched an action claiming that Google has violated the Consumer Protection Procedures act in the state, specifically about location tracking. Essentially, Racine believes that while Google says its users can opt-out of having th



Gizmodo / 2h
Could Sony really move ahead with its Madame Web plans this year? Eternals ’ Lauren Ridloff returns to The Walking Dead in new pictures from the final season. Plus, a new look at what’s coming on Legends of Tomorrow and Nancy Drew . Spoilers get! Read more...



As a new year gets underway, many of us will use it as motivation to make some much-needed changes or alterations. Whether that's getting fit, eating better, or finally cracking on with that hobby, January is a time for improvement. But there's no reason why that motivation can't extend towards your online security practices - starting early in the year will help you stay safe online throughout 2



Apple UNiDAYS US Education•
Apple has rolled back an unpopular change that would have required education customers to verify their eligibility for discounts on products such as Macbooks . The company had introduced new rules recently that required shoppers to prove they were involved in education, or studying, to qualify for discounts on a range of Apple products. However MacRumors has spotted that Apple no longer requires



100+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / On February 11, 2015, a Falcon 9 lifted off from SpaceX’s Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, carrying the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite on SpaceX’s first deep space mission. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX launched its first interplanetary mission nearly seven years ago. After the Falcon 9 rocket's second stage completed a long burn to reach a transfer or




Turkish Airlines may not be as well known to travelers as Emirates or Qatar Airways, but they are a terrific airline for a number of reasons. Over the past 88 years, the airline has quietly grown to become a global powerhouse. From their incredible route network to their cuisine, their world-class lounges to their base in one of the largest aviation hubs in the world –Istanbul Airport (IST) – Tur



If you’re shopping for computer peripherals, an external solid-state drive (SSD) probably isn’t at the top of your shopping list. While your PC or laptop will function without one, the benefits really outweigh the price, and a good external SSD should be a priority for everyone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



The new year is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to jot down some goals, lists, a few things you’re grateful for, or what you did today. A journal can help you with all of these and more. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›



Those looking to add to their Google home setup can get the biggest Nest smart display for less today. Adorama has a one-day-only sale that knocks $60 off the Nest Hub Max , bringing it down to $169. That's even cheaper than we saw it a couple of weeks ago when a bunch of Nest gadgets were discounted across the web, and it's $11 less than the device's Black Friday price last year. Buy Nest Hub Ma



If you make your own mayo, you know you can go all out by playing around with vinegars and various fats. Duck fat mayo , for instance, will change your sandwich game. Even something as simple as swapping egg yolks for whole eggs can change the flavor and texture of your spread. But while I love tweaking and tinkering… Read more...



TCL was the first TV manufacturer to introduce Mini LED TVs. And now the company’s latest innovation in the mini LED space is here: OD Zero Mini LED TVs. Here’s everything you need to know about it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



The first month of the year is coming to a close, but Netflix still has plenty to offer before it’s over. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›



Insurance Leapstack•
38TechCrunch / 3h
Insurance broker and carrier marketplace Sayata took in $35 million in additional funds toward its Series A after raising $17 million in funds last August. Pitango Growth and Hanaco Ventures co-led the extension, with participation from previous investors Team8 Capital, Vertex Ventures, Elron Ventures and OurCrowd. The new funding follows over 10 times revenue growth in 2021 for the Boston-based



With almost 4,000 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from, it not only makes choosing one a complex decision, but making a wrong decision could affect the wallet if something unexpected should happen. Miami-based startup Caribou aims to make that decision easier through its healthcare cost prediction and optimization software packaged into a SaaS business model designed for financial planners so



HP New Desktop One Pcs•
Image: HP With working from home becoming a more permanent arrangement for many people, we’ve seen a lot of companies begin to offer hybrid products appropriate for both office and in-home use. Today, HP is announcing many such products, revealing a collection of new all-in-one and desktop PCs. If you’re familiar with HP Presence products, which were announced last year, it probably … Continue re



Nintendo Pokémon FPS•
Nintendo has cracked down on A Pokemon fan game by pulling videos off social media platforms depicting the first-person shooter set in the same universe. Twitter and Reddit user Dragon_GameDev2 decided to take on a game development challenge this year by creating a new game every month. The first project they were working on was a Pokemon FPS, which would have players running around a contained l



Gizmodo / 3h
As excellent a retro handheld as the Analogue Pocket is, at $220 it’s an expensive piece of hardware—pricier than even the Nintendo Switch Lite. Analogue’s use of hardware emulation delivers a flawless retro gaming experience, but don’t write off software emulation just yet. For $60, the Miyoo Mini is a brilliant… Read more...



Whether you adore a cruise ship buffet with its myriad dining choices or fret about communal tongs and food lingering on steam tables, you ought to follow the unwritten rules of buffet dining if you choose to partake in it. Most of these rules are common sense, but not all are obvious to the uninitiated. Ignore them and you risk getting the stink-eye for being rude or unsanitary. Or, you might si



American Airlines has co-branded credit cards issued by both Barclays and Citi. In this post I wanted to take a look at the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® , which is a popular small business credit card in this portfolio. The card offers an excellent welcome bonus, and also has valuable ongoing perks for holding onto the card. Furthermore, as of 2022 spending on this cre



Hello, internet friends! I recently box-jumped so high at the opportunity to try out obé, a boutique-style live and on-demand fitness platform, as a way to get my workout game back on track. Let’s give some backstory. You see, back in the day, I had my fitness routine running like clockwork. A mixture of long runs around Austin’s hike-and-bike trail, pilates classes during work lunches, and group



Ski trips are, unfortunately, often on the expensive side of things. There are definitely ways to save money and skiing doesn’t have to be caviar-level expensive , but it is still a financial commitment. This is especially true for the out-of-town and once-a-season skiers and boarders who likely have to rent gear, book in-season lodging, get lift tickets and potentially also pony up for ski lesso



Online Safety Bill•
Another UK parliamentary committee has weighed in on the government’s controversial plan to regulate Internet content with a broadbrush focus on ‘safety’. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee, warned in detailed report today that it has “urgent concerns” the draft legislation “neither adequately protects freedom of expression nor is clear and robust enough to tackle the various



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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. Amid the deal-making and partnership news this week, one item raised both of my eyebrows.



AccuWeather Plume Labs•
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Weather forecast company AccuWeather is acquiring French startup Plume Labs — terms of the deal are undisclosed. Originally founded in 2014, Plume Labs has gradually expanded its product offering to offer three different products focused on air pollution data. First, the startup launched a mobile app for iOS and Android that gives you information about air quality. At first, it was a simple city-



TPG isn’t on the side of angels here, they’re both fighting over consumer eyeballs, but the service that others like TPG are providing can be a net positive. And unquestionably companies have taken enforcement of computer access laws way too far. What American should have done was insist on a stake in the product. Award Wallet, for instance, has hundreds of thousands of airline elite customers in




Many people find the Brave browser’s privacy features attractive but are turned off by its cryptocurrency features and promotions. If you’re one of those people, here’s how you can remove those elements and enjoy a cleaner, simpler browsing experience. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



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The fast-moving pathogen, which has already invaded Europe, was found in East Coast ducks. The last outbreak that tore through the US killed 50 million birds.



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WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist explores the forgotten comfort of accidental surveillance.



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It might seem counterintuitive, but the need for accessories and peripherals has only grown as laptops become more advanced. Modern notebooks need to be slim and lightweight with super thin display bezels—physical requirements that lead to some inherent limitations. Few ports, poor speakers, awful webcams, and shallow… Read more...



Inventa, a Brazil-based company offering a digital marketplace for small and medium-sized companies to discover and purchase new inventory, raised $20 million in Series A funding. Andreessen Horowitz and Monashees co-led the round and were joined by Founders Fund, Greenoaks, Greylock, Tiger Global and angel investors Hans Tung and Carlos Gracia from Kavak. Also participating in the round were exi



View of an advertising card for J.L. Hudson, depicting three frogs window shopping. Printed on front: “J.L. Hudson, clothier, etc. Detroit Opera House Building, stores formerly occupied by Newcomb, Endicott & Co. Walking down Broadway copyrighted 1880 Calvert Lith. Co. Detroit.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library



Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (this is the best publicly available offer for the card, and we appreciate your support if you use our link) One of the most popular perks of premium credit cards is airport lounge access. That’s an area where the new Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card shines, as it offers the most lucrative path to a Priority Pass membershi



Four 2023 Private Jet•
If you’ve got a couple hundred grand to spare, have we got the aspirational trips for you. Who wouldn’t want to travel to the most desirable destinations on Earth aboard a private jet while enjoying five-star service? Well, provided your pockets are deep enough, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can make your travel dreams come true. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up f



Two years into the pandemic, online conversations are for many of us still the primary interactions that we are having every day, and we are collectively having billions of them. But as many of us have discovered, not all of those are squeaky clean, positive experiences. Today, a startup called Spectrum Labs — which provides artificial intelligence technology to platform providers to detect and s



MoonBounce UEFI Kaspersky•
Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have discovered a rare species of malware that can’t be removed by antivirus , or even the most extreme of measures, such as hard drive formatting or replacement. That is because the malware , dubbed MoonBounce, does not reside in the hard drive itself, but rather, in the SPI flaws memory that is found on the motherboard. This type of malware is called a b



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The last time I went on a date was long before the pandemic began. I've been on a " dating sabbatical " since 2018 and I feel pretty indifferent towards the idea of getting back out there. Although initially understanding, my friends, family, and therapist are now showing some light concern over my total ambivalence to relationships. At first, I told myself I needed to take a break to focus on my



If Instagram is to be believed, then self care for women basically amounts to face masks and daily affirmation apps . Hot take: Sex toys are the ultimate self-care purchase. Orgasms release oxytocin, the anti-stress hormone that gets you warm and fuzzy when cuddling, while dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, also makes an appearance. It stands to reason, then, that "I need to get l



Cheating is rife across many gaming platforms, but the biggest cheaters are usually found around PC gaming — despite games companies banning thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of the scamps. Valve's Steam Deck , its upcoming handheld, should make it harder to bend the rules. Steam The company announced titles that depend on Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software can now run on the portable. V



PS5 PlayStation January•
Email invites have been sent out for the next PS5 restock at the PlayStation Direct store in the US. It will take place today at 2pm ET and run until 7pm ET - or until stocks last. Those in the UK or Europe, keep an eye on your inboxes for invites soon, or can always follow our PS5 restock live blog for the latest updates on console drops from here and all the top retailers. So, if you registered



Motorola Edge 30 Pro•
The last Motorola phone to launch in 2021 was the Moto Edge X30 which debuted in China in December but, at least at the time of writing, it hasn't made its way outside the country. Rumors suggest it could eventually show up as part of the Motorola Edge 30 range, which we're expecting to show up in mid-2022, but we're not yet sure which member will be a rebranded X30. Lots of rumors suggested the



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Homeowners with garages can easily charge their electric cars, but not apartment dwellers. Here's what it'll take to get plugs everywhere in cities.



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Jessamine Chan's new novel makes a world full of surveillance android children seem very real.



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Applications for new businesses rose 20 percent last year, after languishing for a decade. Many newly minted founders attribute it to the pandemic.



A number of Apple's sound products are on sale right now at Amazon including the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro , but the best deal is to be found on the second generation AirPods. They're now on sale for just $100 or 37 percent off, the second-best deal we've seen on them since Black Friday . Buy second-gen Apple AirPods at Amazon - $100 The second-gen AirPods lack the active noise cancellation of




Starting in 1991, every copy of MS-DOS (and many versions of Windows) included a hidden artillery game called Gorillas. It inspired a generation of programmers and drew the ire of computer lab instructors everywhere. Here’s how it came to be—and how to play it today. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



World of Hyatt has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points . This is the program’s first offer of 2022, and this could potentially represent a good deal. Promotion on purchased World of Hyatt points Through Monday, March 7, 2022, World of Hyatt is offering a 30% bonus on purchased points . You can unlock the 30% bonus as long as you purchase at least 5,000 points in one transaction



Philips Hue has expanded its range of outdoor smart lights, launching three new ranges that enable you to control the brightness and color of the light via the Hue app, just as you can for the brand’s indoor lights. The Philips Hue Inara wall light combines a vintage-style black lantern housing and, for the first time in the Philips Hue range of outdoor smart lights , with a filament-style bulb f



Microsoft is making further improvements to Windows 11 with a better way to manage your Office and Xbox subscriptions within the Settings app if a Windows Insider build is to be believed. A Windows Insider build can allow a user to sign up to a release of Windows that’s under development, which could showcase new apps, new features, or different ways to access parts of the user interface. This ch



Horizon GB PS5 HFW•
Further details on Horizon Forbidden West 's file size on PS5 have been discovered, and the game may reach up to 100GB in file size. What's more, that's before any kind of day one patch that could potentially inflate that size up to 120GB, at least on European PS5 consoles. As reported by Gamesradar , the new details come from Twitter account PlayStation Game Size, which reports that the Horizon



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Apple 2022 iPhone iPad•
Hold on to your hats, Apple fans, because the company is supposedly preparing a huge launch later in 2022, and this fall could witness reveals of the “widest array of new hardware products in its history” no less, potentially including a raft of Macs . That’s according to respected Apple leaker Mark Gurman, who shared details of what we might expect to be unveiled in his ‘Power On’ newsletter (as



Travelers head to Arizona for the stunning views and activities such as hiking in the Grand Canyon or exploring national parks. The state’s capital, Phoenix, offers opportunities to learn about the rich Pueblo Native American history and culture of the city. American Airlines is offering flights to Phoenix (PHX) from major cities across the U.S. for as low as $128 round-trip. Sign up for our dail



GTA 5 Doom Game Boy•
If you thought you’d never see GTA 5 on a Game Boy, think again, because someone has made the impossible possible. A physicist by the name of Sebastian Staacks has figured out a way to make Rockstar’s open-world classic playable on Nintendo’s handheld from 1989 – and it's quite the sight to behold once you get past the Game Boy’s archaic display. It’s important to note that GTA 5 isn’t actually r



European Parliament•
The European Parliament, the legislative body for the European Union (EU), has voted in favor of its Digital Services Act (DSA), which seeks to limit the power of American internet giants such as Facebook, Amazon and Google. The vote – 530 for, 78 against, and 80 abstentions – is the latest salvo in the EU's increasing plans for reining in what it sees as over-powerful internet companies, followi



Peloton Billions Big•
Spoilers follow for Billions season 6 Yet another unfavorable TV cameo is causing headaches for Peloton and its PR team. Only a month after the fitness brand took issue with the use of a Peloton exercise bike in HBO’s Sex and the City reboot , And Just Like That, a similarly unfortunate situation has arisen after the season 6 premiere of Billions. In the latest episode of the Showtime series, Dav



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The city of Xian, China lifted its covid-19 lockdown on Monday after a month of imposing some of the toughest public health measures in the world, according to Chinese state media the Global Times . But the lockdown worked. Xian, which has a population of 13 million people, hasn’t had a new case of covid-19 since three… Read more...



Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel•
Are you ready to become the King of Games in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel ? The brand new digital card game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, has just launched and hordes of players are already jumping in to play across PC and console. Unlike Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links – another Yu-Gi-Oh! game that released in 2016 – Master Duel returns to a much more traditional Yu-Gi-Oh! format that fans of the original trading card



Ford Bronco Raptor•
Source: Ford If you thought getting hold of a new Ford Bronco was tough, the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is about to get SUV enthusiasts even more excited. Taller, wider, and more potent than the regular Bronco, it’s the handiwork of Ford Performance and, the automaker claims, the most powerful street-legal Bronco so far. It’s also the first time that we’ve seen … Continue reading



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Smart thermostats aren’t just convenient ways to control the heating and cooling of your home without having to get up from the sofa. They can also help save you money by intelligently adjusting your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to work more efficiently and potentially lower your energy bills. Nest, a smart home brand owned by Alphabet, the parent of Google, is one of t



The Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro are among the most popular true wireless earbuds on the planet, but their relatively high prices may have put you off buying them in the past – but right now, you can get both wireless earbuds models with big discounts in the US and the UK. (Not in the US or UK? Scroll down for the best prices in your region.) In the US, Amazon has slashed the price of the noise-



M. Mask Nintendo Switch•
The latest Nintendo Switch update has brought improvements to N64 emulation on Nintendo Switch Online – meaning that classics like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are now running a whole lot better. When N64 emulation launched with Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier, Ocarina of Time in particular suffered from graphical issues and noticeable input lag. As reported by VGC , the late



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After two long years, Dan has finally returned to The Slow Mo Guys — and he's picked up exactly where he left off. Ever the half of the YouTube duo to get stuck into new experiments, Dan's first stunt back was to attempt to put on a swim cap in mid-air by diving into it head-first. Needless to say, it took him more than a few attempts — but his friend and partner Gav was right there behind the ca



Nvidia RTX 3050 GR3•
The Nvidia RTX 3050 desktop graphics card was announced with a budget-friendly price tag back during Nvidia's keynote at CES 2022 . But presale listings for the card show that some sites have already inflated its price to over double the MSRP. This is despite earlier predictions that stock of the RTX 3050 would be more plentiful , something that we hoped would lessen the demand and help keep pric




The Umbrella Academy season 3 is set to introduce another new face after a Euphoria star confirmed that they'd been cast in the Netflix show. Javon Walton, who portrays Ashtray in season 2 of HBO's hit drama series, has revealed that he has joined The Umbrella Academy season 3 's cast. Speaking to Complex at his upcoming projects, Walton confirmed that he'll be part of the Netflix series ' latest



iPhone 13 Pink Apple•
The iPhone 13 and its siblings are excellent phones – when they work, but a growing number of users seem to be encountering a concerning problem with the range, namely that the screen will sometimes turn pink. As 9to5Mac notes, this issue was first reported back in October, with an iPhone 13 Pro user posting on an Apple Discussions forum thread that their two-day-old phone was unusable as its scr



Apple 2022 iPhone iPad•
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Apple is planning for a very eventful fall this year. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman lists all the gadgets he thinks Apple will launch this fall, and the list is long. "I'm told that Apple is readying the widest array of new hardware products in its history this fall," he wrote. "My back-of-the-envelope list includes four new iPhones, a low-end MacBook P



Vodafone Three UK Italy•
Vodafone has reportedly held talks about acquiring rival Three in a deal which would reduce the number of mobile operators in the UK from four to three. Bloomberg claims Vodafone expressed an interest late last year, but discussions did not advance any further and the two parties are not currently in active negotiations over a tie-up. Market consolidation has been a long-term ambition for the sec



Selon les dernières rumeurs, Google prépare un nouveau dongle Chromecast avec Google TV , qui pourrait être doté d'une plus grande capacité de stockage jamais embarquée et prendre en charge davantage de formats vidéo. Cette rumeur provient de la "documentation" consultée par le toujours fiable 9to5Google . Le site délivre peu de détails cependant : nous connaissons le nom de code du produit (Bore



For anyone looking for ANC wireless over-ear headphones at a decent price, Sony's WH-XB910N should be front of mind. If you've been checking them out, now is the time to buy as they're on sale at Amazon for just $128 , a full 49 percent off the regular $250 price. Buy Sony WH-XB910N headphones at Amazon - $128 The WH-XB910N headphones aren't quite up to the standard of Sony's $350 flagship WH-100



The tech industry has grown ever more rich off big ideas that were developed more than a decade ago. New things like quantum computing and self-driving cars could take a while.



Apple iPad Pro 2022 M2•
While the 2021 iPad Pros had a big display gulf between the 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions, that looks set to change with the iPad Pro (2022) if a new leak is to be believed. This information comes from one @dylandkt on Twitter, a leaker with a mixed track record - mostly because the majority of leaks they've provided are on devices that haven't launched yet, so take this with a pinch of salt. Th



Plaid Venmo Robinhood•
Even if you've never heard of a company called Plaid, they may owe you part of a multi-million dollar lawsuit settlement, Fast Company has reported. Plaid, which connects consumer bank accounts to services like Venmo , Robinhood , Coinbase and other apps, was accused of collecting excessive financial data from consumers. While denying any wrongdoing, it agreed to pay $58 million to all consumers



(Image credit: HP) The HP Spectre x360 14 is a more thoughtful laptop not only built to last as your daily companion, but also to serve as your canvas for whenever inspiration strikes. Powered by the latest Intel 11th gen processors, its true potential comes to life in the hands of content creators. With privacy features at its core, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers unrivalled performance in a sleek



Online Safety Bill•
The sharing of child abuse images and deepfake pornography need to be addressed further, MPs warn.



What does its breakage tell us about the problems of getting coverage to remote areas?



India Swiggy Invesco•
Swiggy, India’s top food delivery startup, has raised $700 million in a new financing round, just six months after securing $1.25 billion, as it aggressively expands its offerings including the instant-delivery service in the South Asian market. Invesco led the Bengaluru-headquartered startup’s Series K round, which according to a source familiar with the matter values the seven year-old startup
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Ola Electric Raises•
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Ola Electric said on Monday it has raised $200 million in a new financing round even as the Indian ride-hailing giant’s spin off struggles to deliver its maiden electric scooter to customers and questions about its work culture have been raised . Tekne Private Ventures, Alpine Opportunity Fund, Edelweiss are among those was financed the new round, which values Ola Electric at $5 billion, up from



Australians eSafety•
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Australian adults can now tattle to the government if they're being bullied on social media. New laws allow Australia's eSafety Commissioner to compel platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to remove "cyber‑abuse material" within 24 hours, or face a hefty fine. It's a second avenue of recourse for those dissatisfied with the platforms' moderation policies. Described by government offi



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Shares of Paytm, Zomato, PolicyBazaar, and Nykaa — four Indian tech startups that went public last year — on Monday tumbled to their record lows since market debuts last year as analysts predict a global market correction amid US investors worrying about the prospect of high interest rates. Shares of Paytm dropped over 6% to as low as ₹880 ($11.8) on Monday, the lowest since its public debut in m



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SAVE 84%: CyberGhost VPN is one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity services on offer. A three-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £1.59 per month with an extra three months for free — save 84% for a limited time. It is so tricky to f


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