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Seattle saw an unusual airline visitor on Friday, and now we know what the purpose of this flight was. Uganda Airlines’ flight to Seattle Uganda Airlines is an interesting new airline, which operates a young fleet of two Airbus A330-800neos plus four Bombardier CRJ-900ERs. The A330-800neo is an incredibly rare jet , as very few airlines ordered it (the A330-900neo has proven much more popular). C



Frontier Spirit Airlines•
Frontier and Spirit airlines unveiled a blockbuster merger Monday, announcing plans to combine operations and fly as a single company. The move marries two ultra-low-cost carriers that have complimentary fleets and route networks. If approved, it would create an ultra low-cost juggernaut that would dominate the segment in the U.S. Monday’s announcement gave few details on the consumer-facing make



100+Gizmodo / 30min
In a major reversal, the Internal Revenue Service says it will transition away from using ID.me’s controversial facial recognition identity verification software following weeks of public controversy and criticism from privacy groups. Read more...




Mashable / now
In a step toward even greater representation in the sports world, Channel 4's Paralympic coverage will use a team of presenters and pundits made up entirely of people with disabilities . The 2022 Paralympics Games coverage will include live commentary, a highlights show, and reporters on the ground in Beijing, all led by people and former athletes with disabilities. Channel 4 will also air all ev



Mashable / now
No gas. No hybrids. Just pure electric. That's the lofty goal of many legacy carmakers that have been making gasoline-powered vehicles for decades. The switch from gas to electric is part of an industry-wide effort to contribute fewer emissions. The U.S. transportation sector alone is responsible for 28 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EPA . At least 10 automakers are pro



Mashable / now
Activism, it turns out, still gets results. That's the takeaway following a Monday morning announcement that the IRS intends to shift away from requiring Americans use a private facial-recognition service to verify their identities on the IRS website. The about face comes after sustained criticism from privacy experts, grassroots activists, and even elected officials. "This is big," wrote Senator



The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 was released in April 2021, and though it’s an excellent machine in its own right, some might claim it’s more of a refresh of the Surface Laptop 3 than a new machine in its own right. But with the Surface Laptop 5 more likely releasing sometime in 2022, it’s an opportunity for Microsoft to introduce new features and updates that would make the Laptop 5 feel like a t



TechCrunch / 11min
The IRS announced plans Monday to back away from a third-party facial recognition system that collects biometric data from U.S. taxpayers who want to log in to the agency’s online portal. The IRS says it will abandon the technology, built by a contractor called ID.me, in the coming weeks. The agency says it will instead swap in an “additional authentication process” that doesn’t collect facial im



Gizmodo / 12min
A new center established by the International Astronomical Union is seeking to protect the interests of astronomers as the number of satellites in Earth orbit continues to climb. Read more...



Gizmodo / 18min
Give me a moment to put on some noise-canceling headphones so I can block out the latest AirPods Max chatter, because a new rumor going around suggests Apple might nix one of the device’s best features. Read more...



Lifehacker / 19min
My good friend (and regular Lifehacker contributor) A.A. Newton changed my entire relationship to tofu when she introduced me to pre-fried tofu puffs. If you’ve never had them, they are worth a dedicated trip to your local Asian market. ( Grab some miso while you’re at it.) Read more...



Anyone who flies with Southwest Airlines knows about its fun deals. If you’re looking for an impromptu getaway this weekend, this discount could be for you. Southwest is offering 25% off of flights on select routes in the U.S. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . To get this offer use the promotional code 25GO. The offer is valid for flights b



Gizmodo / 24min
The release of The Matrix Resurrections was predictably divisive among fans , but apparently the rifts go even deeper than that. Village Roadshow, a co-producer on the film , is suing Warner Bros over a breach of contract regarding the release, citing it as the latest example in a larger plot to distance the companies… Read more...



Meta VR Horizon Worlds•
Ars Technica / 24min
Enlarge / In the metaverse the actual boundaries will be invisible, but the results will be the same. (credit: Meta ) In the real world, the idea of personal space is ingrained from a young age and enforced mainly by unspoken interpersonal contract and subtle social pressure. In the world of virtual reality, on the other hand, Facebook parent Meta is now using software enforce a four-foot zone of



Ars Technica / 24min
Enlarge / This song sparrow would be a better parent if the ravens would just shut up. (credit: Reed Kaestner ) On paper, predators and prey have a pretty straightforward relationship when it comes to population totals. A lion kills a zebra, so there's one less zebra in a herd. However, new research suggests that predators might have a deeper, longer-lasting effect on their prospective meals: fea



SlashGear / 25min
A9 STUDIO/Shutterstock A set of not-yet-public Windows 11 features have just been discovered in the latest version of the operating system. Although Microsoft hasn’t made this latest set of pre-release features official in announcement form just yet, they’re too exciting not to share — and who knows, they may make it into Windows 11 soon enough. The rumored features include desktop stickers, … Co



NVIDIA GeForce MX550 GPU•
It seems that the Nvidia GeForce MX550 , Nvidia’s latest low-end discrete GPU for laptops, might not be worth its space in a laptop. Despite the laptop GPU being based on a Turing GPU, it just barely beats out AMD 's Ryzen 9 5900HS Vega iGPU. A leaked Passmark result was spotted by known leaker TUM_APISAK on Twitter, and sees the GPU score 5,014 points. On the G3D Mark test, the Ryzen 9 5900HS Ve



Mashable / 28min
In our Love App-tually series, Mashable shines a light into the foggy world of online dating. After a friend was thrown off by seemingly benign "kudos" on her recent bike ride post on Strava, I saw how the popular workout tracking tool has become more than a place to post personal fitness achievements. The Strava equivalent of a "like," the kudos showed her that a toxic relationship she was tryin



97Futurism / 34min
The next time your gym bro asks you about your sick gains, you can tell ’em that you’re only pumping iron for three seconds per day. If it sounds too good to be true, just wait — your new muscular mentorship comes courtesy of scientists who released a study last week in the Scandanavian Journal of Medicine & Science In Sports demonstrating that even just three seconds of lifting every day is enou



Nintendo Switch 2 OLED•
Futurism / 34min
No matter how great a new Nintendo console is, the first iteration can almost always be considered a beta. Upon its first release, the Game Boy Advance still ran on batteries and didn’t even have a backlight. The bulky original Nintendo DS looks practically primitive when compared to the far sleeker Nintendo DS Lite. Early adopters help Nintendo in working out the kinks before a shinier option ma



Israeli Spinal Cord•
500+Futurism / 34min
Nearly every paralyzed mouse scientists operated on in a new experiment were able to walk normally after receiving spinal cord implants. But will it work for humans? Researchers released a new study in the journal Advanced Science this morning, and they’re saying the work may indeed have implications in human medicine. “If this works in humans, and we believe that it will, it can offer all paraly



SlashGear / 46min
Nadezda Murmakova/Shutterstock Every generation has a tragic moment from its childhood that is unforgettable. For the Baby Boomers who were school-aged when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and for the millions of Millennials who bore witness to the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, there is no question that each one has a story about those horrific moments in United States … C




Cash-back credit cards have received quite the hype over the past two years. With many people changing their travel habits, individuals have started to prefer padding their wallets with cash instead of points. Up until a few years ago, the average cash-back card offered 1% to 1.5% cash back — nothing worth writing home about, but some return nonetheless. Now, there are actually several cards that



How-To Geek / 53min
When you create a numbered list in Google Docs, you might want something different at the start of each list item. You can customize the list to use a prefix before the number or suffix after it, here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



IRS Recognition ID.me•
Engadget / 54min
It didn't take long for the Internal Revenue Service to respond to pressure to drop facial recognition . The agency has told Senator Ron Wyden it plans to back away from using facial recognition for verification purposes. Wyden cautioned the transition would "take time," but he saw this as evidence the Biden administration knew privacy and security weren't "mutually exclusive" concepts. The New Y



ExpressVPN has revealed it is now offering ten times more money to anyone able to uncover security bugs. The company announced, via Bugcrowd’s Bug Bounty program, that it will reward anyone who is able to find and demonstrate a “critical security bug” on ExpressVPN’s in-house technology, TrustedServer, with $100,000. The company’s previous top reward was $10,000. Monitoring user traffic A “critic



February isn't traditionally a big time for GoPro news, but this year's been an exception thanks to the action-cam king's recent earnings call. Unusually, GoPro made some big predictions about its plans for the year ahead – including a pledge to branch out into new "types" of action camera . In a revealing earnings call, transcribed by financial website The Motley Fool , GoPro CEO Nick Woodman sa



The next time you download a Microsoft Office file, you’ll have one less thing to worry about, as Microsoft is blocking Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default in downloaded files. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Enlarge / The atoms (center foreground) alter a laser so it extracts energy from a membrane (blue). (credit: Departement Physik, Universität Basel ) Way back when I was still working in the lab, there was a lot of buzz about something called "coherent control." The basic idea was to take the principles of traditional control theory—the same theory that makes things like cruise control work—and ap



Hyatt’s Miraval Berkshires property is going to be expanding in an interesting way this spring. Wyndhurst Mansion joins Miraval Berkshires It has just been announced that Miraval Berkshires will be expanding as of April 1, 2022. Specifically, Wyndhurst Manor’s Wyndhurst Mansion, three carriage houses, and a historic fine-dining restaurant (1894 Fireside Bistro & Bar), are all being added to the w



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Valentine’s Day: Love it or hate it, it’s upon us. Whether you are spoiling a significant other, a friend, your kids or yourself, it’s an opportunity to pick up some extra miles while making someone smile. Want more credit card news and travel advice from TPG? Sign up for our free daily newsletter . In This Post Earn up to 30 miles per dollar on flowers If you need to order flowers online to have



Ottawa is under siege from a protest by anti-vaccine mandate truckers. These are mostly non-violent protests, but also shutting down the city. Most of Canada is vaccinated. There's little incremental benefit to requiring this of truckers, who spend most of their work time alone. And truckers tend to do this by choice . Take people choosing to work solo, and try to make them do something, this is



Gizmodo / 1h
The world’s leading companies are seriously overstating their plans to act on climate change, according to a report released Monday . In findings that should surprise no one, 25 firms, including Google, Unilever, and Walmart, are only on track to reduce emissions by an average of 40%—a far cry from what’s suggested by… Read more...



82Futurism / 1h
Big Brain Bets Neuralink’s cofounder insists there’s no bad blood between him and his old company — but his investments might suggest otherwise. Max Hodak, the cofounder who left Neuralink in 2021 under mysterious circumstances , has become involved in at least two different rival companies since his departure. Last year, he secured $47 million in funding for a brain interface venture called Scie



Amanda Seyfried Holmes•
"What if you could test your blood in your own home? And what if it wasn't a whole vial, but just a drop?" That was the idea behind Theranos, the health corporation headed by Elizabeth Holmes, whose recent trial became a Silicon Valley spectacle. Hulu's upcoming limited series The Dropout tackles Holmes's story, from her dropping out of Stanford to the founding of Theranos to the fraud that follo



Chris Davies / SlashGear SUVs and crossovers may have eaten a decent chunk of the sedan market, but there’s still a place for more sporting fare like the 2022 Audi S3. Positively diminutive – in American terms, at least – but, with north of 300 horses on tap, not short on power, the new S3 Sedan is the descendent of a four-door that arguably … Continue reading



28Gizmodo / 1h
If, for some ungodly reason, you need more evidence of how superheroes have conquered mainstream pop culture, you can stop your search at the ongoing 2022 Winter Olympics . That’s because it’s the place where Joker and Harley Quinn took to the ice-skating rink to do an interpretative routine exploring their troubled,… Read more...



Spotify D. Ek Joe Rogan•
In the latest installment of the Spotify-Rogan saga , CEO Daniel Ek sent out a company memo on Sunday addressing Joe Rogan’s use of harmful racial slurs in past episodes of his podcast. Over 70 of these past episodes have now been removed from Spotify. In the memo, which was published by The Hollywood Reporter , Ek declared that Spotify will invest $100 million in the licensing, development and m



Apple 27% Netherlands•
The bill for Apple’s antitrust stand off in the Netherlands over dating apps’ payment methods has ticked up by another €5 million — and now stands at €15M, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) confirmed today. The penalty relates to an order by the competition authority requiring Apple to allow local dating apps to use third party payment providers for sales of digital content, rather th



Gary Little Contributor Prior to becoming CEO of Foursquare, Gary was MD of Raine, leading the technology practice with a focus on advisory assignments and principal investments in consumer internet, enterprise software and emerging technology. In the current environment, businesses are now tasked with balancing the push toward recovery and developing the agility required to stay on top of reemer



There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting new premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Continue reading ...




Do you fancy a GIF on a website or in a message someone sent you? You can save that and any other GIFs to your iPhone’s Camera Roll, giving you quick access to them for viewing and sharing. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Despite its popularity, the Pixel 6 has been plagued by bugs since its launch. Google has been slow to resolve the phone’s many problems, and even delayed its important December update by a full month. But finally, Google has released a Pixel 6 update on schedule. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



One of the best parts about buying into the Apple ecosystem is AirDrop, the tool that lets you send files, photos, and Wi-Fi login credentials between iPhones, Macs, and iPads. Google has slowly added new features to its AirDrop clone, called Nearby Share, which could soon gain a very important time-saving feature. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



If you’re tired of building and releasing your application manually, it might be time to set up a CI/CD pipeline. Github Actions makes this process easy and free for most projects, and can save you time by automating your app’s building process. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›



For a long time, many of us assumed that what we did directly before bed made the sole difference to how well we slept. But research is now showing us that how we start our day, and what we do in our waking hours, also plays a role in our ability to sleep at night. To unpick this further, we spoke to Anne-Sophie Fluri, neuroscientist and Head of Mindfulness at MindLabs , a new mental wellness app



Tornados are impressive and terrifying meteorological events born from large thunderstorms. The swirling wind that makes up these vortices can reach speeds up to 300 mph and destroy anything in its path. Deadly! Read more...



If you’re in the mood for fish and chips or some haggis, then this deal to the U.K. might be for you. American and Air Canada are offering round-trip fares to London, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland, from major U.S. cities. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . (Photo by f11photo/Shutterstock.com) Deal basics Airlines: American Airlines, Air C



Amanda Seyfried Holmes•
Hulu has dropped the first trailer for The Dropout, a miniseries about the failed blood-testing startup Theranos. Amanda Seyfried stars as its embattled former CEO , Elizabeth Holmes . The two-and-a-half-minute preview shows Holmes dropping out of Stanford to found Theranos. It includes snippets of the company's high points (it raised more than $700 million in investments) and hints at its very p



Ghostwire Tokyo 20Gb•
Ghostwire: Tokyo is set to come out in a little over a month, and the developer has just released the system requirements for the PC version of the game. The system requirements are listed on the Ghostwire: Tokyo Steam page , and they're incredibly easy-going for a game that's only coming out on PS5 and PC. The game only has an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 5500 XT listed as its minimum sp



24Gizmodo / 2h
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has compelled Donald Trump to finally hand over a bunch of official government documents he decided were his personal property when he left office. Read more...



Michael Zagaris/Getty Images The 2022 Super Bowl is just around the corner, and aside from an armful of snacks, it’s best to be prepared with its full schedule. Where to watch the 2022 Super Bowl, and when exactly is it? The event will take place this Sunday, February 13, 2022, and the kickoff time is around 6:30 p.m. Eastern/3:30 p.m. Pacific. However, there … Continue reading



Wi-Fi Supply 6E Wi 7•
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Wi-Fi 6E is the latest wireless tech standard, but due to components shortages, it wouldn't be surprising if you never end up with a Wi-Fi 6E router or other supported tech and instead jump straight to the next generation, Wi-Fi 7. Components shortages, which have hindered the availability of everything from graphics cards to Chromebooks, monitor panels, and integra



Apple Broadcom Caltech•
A US court has overturned a January 2020 ruling that ordered Apple and Broadcom to pay the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) $1.1 billion in damages over the alleged infringement of its intellectual property. CalTech had successfully argued that Broadcom’s Wi-Fi chips used in the iPhone used innovations described in its patents related to data transmission technologies and Apple was to



PriceRunner Google•
Enlarge / Let's see, you landed on my "Google Ads" space, and with three houses... that will be $1,400. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Hasbro) Google is being sued in the European Union again over anti-competitive shopping practices. The EU Commission ruled in 2017 that Google's preferential treatment of its own Google Shopping product in search results was illegal, and it slapped the company with a recor



American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards , and the welcome offers for three of these cards have been improved considerably. These are by far the best bonuses I ever recall seeing on these cards, as they include both bonus points and free night reward certificates. Let’s go over the details of these incredible offers. Hilton Honors Amex cards get free night welcome offers Thre



Having elite status in Las Vegas can help you save money on parking and even resort fees . Luckily, several hotel loyalty programs partner with popular casino loyalty programs for reciprocal status matches. So, you may be able to easily get — and keep — elite status with one or more casino loyalty programs. In this guide, I’ll discuss the following two status match partnerships: World of Hyatt an



Jennifer Lopez Jackass•
DC and HBO's Peacemaker has been one hell of a ride for audiences. The weekly superhero series follows John Cena's The Suicide Squad character as he joins a secret government task force for "Project Butterfly" — a name that means more and more as weekly episodes roll out. Among the team is Agent Emilia Harcourt, who is first introduced in The Suicide Squad and is played by Jennifer Holland. Ahead



22Mashable / 2h
Lately, it seems I may be the only person in the world who hasn't watched HBO's Euphoria . Still, I've managed to piece together the show's essence: a drama-laden high-school, bold fashion choices, and skyrocketing emotions. There are themes of addiction, trauma, and family life, tied together in a taut and vital portrayal that has viewers hooked. These bits of information are threads pulled from



Apple Even though Face ID has become integral to the iPhone experience, we haven’t seen the technology make its debut on Apple’s Mac lineup yet. Given how big it is on iPhone, the expectation is that Face ID will eventually make its way to Mac, but if it does, which will be the first Mac to get it? While we continue … Continue reading



56Futurism / 2h
Don’t Look Up People in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico got the lightshow of a lifetime over the weekend when what’s likely a SpaceX rocket fell to Earth in a spectacular fireball. Observers captured multiple videos of the event from the ground. While there seemed to be some initial confusion as to what was causing the fireball, many now suspect it’s likely an old SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage rocket launc




100+Futurism / 2h
First Class NASA just approved a crew of four private astronauts to fly up to the International Space Station with Axiom Space and SpaceX, on the first American mission of its kind. Though the rest of the crew are apparent novices, Michael López-Alegría, the mission’s commander, was previously a NASA astronaut. Along with the Spanish-American López-Alegría, the March 30 launch also includes anoth



Winter is a great time to catch up on your video game “pile of shame,” which makes Amazon’s latest deal either well- or poorly-timed depending on how you feel about having even more games to play. Right now it’s buy two, get one free on select books, movies and game titles, and there’s some good stuff to grab while supplies last. Shop 3-for-2 sale at Amazon We’re looking at a lot of new and popul



Frontier Flights Spirit•
It was perhaps the worst possible timing. As Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines were announcing their blockbuster $6.6 billion merger on Monday morning, the entire Frontier network was grounded due to a technical issue. In fact, no Frontier flights had operated since just before the merger announcement. The Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier asked the Federal Aviation Administration to impose



Nissan Development US•
Enlarge / America loves pickup trucks too much to give up burning gasoline, Nissan thinks. (credit: Nissan) Nissan is the latest automaker to pull the plug on its internal combustion engine development. Well, mostly. According to Nikkei Asia , the Japanese automaker has looked at the likely next set of European emissions rules and has decided it would be too expensive to design a new generation o



Despite Google being on the twelfth generation of its ubiquitous mobile OS, recently it’s felt like Android has left tablets behind. Hell, even Google gave up making its own tablets years ago , while some other device makers began favoring Chrome OS over Android on larger gaadgets. But with Android 12L , Google is trying to address some of the OS’s shortcomings while also paving the way for emerg



Gizmodo / 2h
Disney just revealed the cast list for its upcoming streaming adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese and it’s stacked. Superstar Michelle Yeoh, who is poised to have an amazing 2022 already , stars alongside Into the Badlands ’ Daniel Wu, Mortal Kombat ’s Chin Han, and Goonies and Indiana Jones star Ke Huy… Read more...



A Super Bowl party without chicken wings is like an egg without salt—awkward, and not as delicious as it should be—but supplementing with another protein is never a bad idea. Chicken is delicious, but steak feels celebratory. Read more...



Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. Hilton Honors American Express Business Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Business card is one of the most valuable hotel business cards on the market. With mid-tier Hilton Gold elite status, it provides useful premium benefits at just a $95 annual fee ( see rates and fees ). If Hilton is your company’s hotel ch



Gizmodo / 2h
Something is causing an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among pet dogs in the United Kingdom, veterinary experts at the University of Liverpool say. The mystery ailment is still being investigated, but it’s suspected that a coronavirus may be to blame, though not the one currently mucking things up for their… Read more...



While you can easily share a workbook in Google Sheets, you may want to direct someone to a specific portion of a sheet. Obtaining a link to an exact cell, range, column, or row to share or save is easy. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



It’s no secret that Tesla vehicles are unique and have a lot to offer, but lately, we’ve seen the company put a lot of work towards video games and entertainment inside its vehicles. The goal is to “optimize fun” for owners, which still leaves us wondering why Tesla is so interested in gaming. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



20TechCrunch / 2h
Vivek Narayanadas Contributor Vivek Narayanadas serves as General Counsel for MetaMap , which helps online services become borderless through user-centric, privacy-forward trust and safety workflows. From securing a loan to renting a car to getting a job, our lives increasingly depend on the digital world to enable trust-based interactions online. That world is now borderless: people can interact



PlatinumGames Bayonetta•
PlatinumGames, the studio behind the upcoming Bayonetta 3 , will focus on creating games that are larger, riskier, and different in structure from its past works, according to CEO and co-founder Atsushi Inaba. Speaking to Japanese magazine Famitsu (translated by VGC ), Inaba said Platinum would expand beyond the single-player titles it is known for and develop projects that sound similar to live



SAVE 31%: The Avatar: The Last Airbender edition of Monopoly is on sale for $25.49 instead of $36.99 on Amazon as of Feb. 7. You'll save $11.50. It really takes something for a board game to be better than a live-action remake. But until the Netflix remake redeems itself (or doesn't), that's exactly the case with Avatar: The Last Airbender . In this fun edition of Monopoly, play as a member of Te



IRS Recognition ID.me•
It's not just Republican senators upset over the Internal Revenue Service's plans to adopt ID.me facial recognition. Democratic House Representatives Ted Lieu, Anna Eshoo, Pramila Jayapal and Yvette Clarke have sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig demanding his agency drop plans to use facial recognition starting this summer. They're concerned the plan will compromise privacy and secu



Facebook Instagram Europe•
Enlarge Meta says it may have to abandon the European Union. The note was buried in the company’s annual filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Meta said that if officials on both sides of the Atlantic can’t reach an agreement on data transfers and warehousing , the company may have to pull its Facebook and Instagram platforms from Europe. “If a new transatlantic data transfer framew



Spider-Man Holland•
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) may tie into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the movie’s producers have teased. Speaking on a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller hinted that the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home – which saw Peter Parker and Doctor Strange unwittingly open the multiverse – could have implications for Miles



Garmin Epix 2 Apple 7•
If you're shopping for a new smartwatch , the Apple Watch 7 and Garmin Epix (Gen 2) are two names that are likely to be on your shortlist. These are both premium devices with a lot to offer, While the Apple Watch 7 is a great all-round smartwatch that'll serve you well throughout the day, the Garmin Epix (Gen 2) is built primarily for sport. Sure, it will count your steps, allow you to receive al



Frontier Spirit Airlines•
Spirit Airlines is being taken over by Frontier . The two large ultra low cost carriers in the U.S. are merging, if the U.S. government allows it, bringing together the primary drivers of lower fares and disaggregated service in the domestic market. This morning's Frontier Airlines operational meltdown - on the day of the merger announcement - may not be a good omen. Continue reading ...



Kronos Ransomware Security•
Ransomware is hitting close to home for organizations of all sizes and sectors. With attacks making headlines daily, it’s no surprise that 62% of surveyed IT decision-makers are concerned about coping with malware and ransomware, according to the Dell Technologies 2021 Global Data Protection Index (GDPI). It’s not only the rising drumbeat of the bad news that keeps this threat top of mind. When y




Oppo X5 Pro Snapdragon•
Hot on the heels of a massive Oppo Find X5 Pro specs leak , the same source has now returned with full specs for the standard Oppo Find X5 and the Oppo Find X5 Lite. The source in question is Roland Quandt (a reputable leaker) writing for WinFuture , and this is by far the biggest leak yet regarding either of these phones. According to Quandt, the Oppo Find X5 has a 6.55-inch 1080 x 2400 AMOLED s



Remember Wag? The dog-walking app made huge waves back in 2018 when it raised $300 million from SoftBank’s Vision Fund . Competing with rival Rover , Wag’s service fell out of our minds in the years since its mega-deal. Today, Wag is back in the news thanks to a recently announced SPAC deal that will take the company public. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning



Now that the iOS 15.4 beta is available, people are starting to discover the hidden gems tucked in the operating system. One such change comes to the Shortcuts app’s automations, which will now work much more quickly. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Microsoft is looking to bring two of its most successful software offerings in recent months closer together with another significant update to its video conferencing platform. The company has announced it is working on a new feature that will allow LinkedIn profiles to be displayed in Microsoft Teams . The information will be displayed in personal chats, meaning colleagues can find out more abou



Net-Zero Companies Zero•
Damning Report In an incredibly predictable turn of events, a new study found that large corporations that promised to fight climate change are doing a laughably bad job at it. The NewClimate Institute, an environmental advocacy group, released a report that looked at the climate plans of 25 corporations that promised to cut their emissions down to net zero. It found that the companies’ plans to



24TechCrunch / 3h
This week, Persefoni co-founder and CEO Kentaro Kawamori is joining us to talk about his climate tech startup that aims at helping asset managers, banks and other financial institutions measure their emissions footprint and purchase offsets. But he is also sharing his spicey takes on the fundraising landscape and what he thinks stands the best chance of combating the climate crisis. Darrell, Jord



24TechCrunch / 3h
Based out of the U.S., Sonder is a tech-driven hospitality company. It’s raised $529.6 million, and, in the post-pandemic world where the population has become far more movable due to remote working, similar businesses are raising funds to attend to the needs of this global, nomadic workforce. We first covered the NUMA Group (then called Cosi) back in 2019 when it raised €5 million for its “full-



100+Gizmodo / 3h
The young, post- Return of the Jedi Luke Skywalker who appeared in last week’s penultimate episode of The Book of Boba Fett looked a great deal better than the young, post- Return of the Jedi , and extremely janky CG Luke Skywalker who picked up Grogu in the season two finale of The Mandalorian . However, there was still … Read more...



When it comes to Twitter—and all social media, for that matter—we all have our own comfort levels with how public we are. Some of us actively want to share our thoughts with as many people as possible, while others of us treat Twitter as a space for our close friends. When you fall somewhere closer to the latter, you… Read more...



Many people have multiple Google accounts for Gmail and other purposes. Annoyingly, Google makes it very difficult to sign out of only one account at a time. It is possible if you know where to look. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



In the coming years, carmakers will begin to launch ultra-long-range EVs like the Lucid Air and Tesla Roadster. But a third, very strange Norwegian EV could also join the mix. Fresco is now showing off the Fresco XL, an “electric POD” that can travel 620 miles on a single charge. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



Hunting for new storage hardware or RAM? Amazon is running a killer one-day sale on PNY products, slashing up to 31% off NVME SSDs, RGB RAM, flash drives, and SD cards. This sale ends at 2 AM EST on February 8th, so don’t wait! Read This Article on Review Geek ›



Southwest Airlines filed its 10-K with the SEC and as always it’s a treasure trove of information not just about the airline, but also about the Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program. Continue reading ...



A chimp named Suzee inspects a wound on the foot of her adolescent son, Sia, then catches an insect out of the air, puts it in her mouth, presses it between her lips, and applies it to the wound while her daughter, Sassandra, observes her. (Alessandra Mascaro) In November 2019, Alessandra Mascaro was observing a community of chimpanzees in the Loango National Park in Gabon as part of her voluntee



Ready to kick your j-o-b to the curb and finally unleash your entrepreneurial ambition? Working hard on launching your startup, but need next-steps advice you can trust? Looking for a supportive community of folks traveling a similar path? You’ll find that and much more at TechCrunch Early Stage . This day-long, live and in-person summit takes place on April 14 in our airy San Francisco venue , P



SAVE $45: As of Feb. 7, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition was listed for $144.99 at Amazon. That's 24% off its suggested retail price of $189.99 and its first discount to date. The latest Kindle Paperwhite and its kid-friendly counterpart had no problem going on sale last Black Friday. But the Mashable's Choice Award-winning Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has been holding out on us: Th



Humble Games’ annual $1 million Black Game Developer Fund is still going strong as news of eight new recipients has been announced. Since its inception in June 2020, the Fund has provided over 25 developers and studios financial support, resources and guidance from industry professionals. Let’s find out a bit about some of the developers and the games they are working on. CryoGX – Advent Neon Cry



One Credit Card Annual•
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. A credit card application will usually result in what’s called a “hard pull” or “hard inquiry” on your credit report, which signals that you have formally requested to open a new line of credit. New inquiries on your credit report from hard pulls make up part of your credit score, which means it’s important to be mindful of how many



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The first wave of 2022 Apple products is expected to arrive at an event “on or near” March 8 and will include a new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and possibly a more premium Mac mini. Since Apple’s laptop won’t debut until later in the year, those hungry for M2-powered MacBooks will need to snack on rumors for a bit… Read more...




FCC US Chinese Huawei•
Ascannio/Shutterstock One of the fallouts of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war was the 2019 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to ‘rip and replace‘ Chinese telecommunications equipment from companies like Huawei and ZTE with competing equipment from ‘safer’ vendors. To incentivize this, the U.S. Congress, in 2021, voted on a first-of-its-kind supply chain reimbursement program. The g



While it’s nice to see an airline executive acknowledge disgruntled employees, I find this interaction to be rather unusual. Alaska Airlines COO vs. picketing pilots The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) representing Alaska Airlines pilots posted an interesting video to YouTube, involving the Seattle-based carrier’s Chief Operating Officer, Constance Von Muehlen. The video was filmed on February



Save 42%: Yes, there's more than one fancy indoor bike worth adding to your home gym. As of Feb. 7, the Echelon EX5 Connect Bike is on sale at Amazon for just $700.99 — that's a $500 drop from its usual $1,199.99. With Peloton's fall in popularity comes a rise in its prices , which makes opting to add an indoor bike to your home a little more difficult. That is, until you consider the great less-



SAVE $55 : The NutriBullet Select Blender is on sale for just $44.97 at Walmart as of Feb. 7. That's 55% off its usual cost and less than its Cyber Monday 2021 price. There's no shortage of impressive blenders on the market. Whether you're trying to add more liquefied greens to your diet, make silky soups , or try your hand at dips and sauces, a blender that's worth its salt will make light work



The excellent fitness title Ring Fit Adventure has seen a heavy discount at Amazon, slashing the game's price to the lowest we've ever seen. If you've been looking for an affordable way to maintain an exercise routine without having to splash out on a gym membership, then this deal could be perfect for you, if you own a Nintendo Switch . Right now, you can get Ring Fit Adventure at Amazon for jus



Are you looking to go off the grid? A satellite phone is an essential tool to help you maintain some contact with civilian life. Unlike cellular phones, which are limited to places with cell towers, a satellite phone allows people to make phone calls from virtually anywhere on the planet. This capability makes satellite phones the ideal choice for those whose adventures take them well away from c



Non Fungible Tokens NFT•
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Wash Out If you’re completely confused why someone would pay tens of millions for a glorified JPG , you’re not alone. NFTs have seen a meteoric rise since bursting onto the scene early last year, and the trend has left many wondering why the hell buyers are shelling out so much for digital images. Well, it turns out that a bunch of sales are actually sneaky traders buying their own NFTs in an att



Vivid Money Europe•
Vivid Money , a challenger bank out of Berlin with 500,000 customers, has made a name for itself with a financial one-stop shop “super app” that, in addition to basic checking and money management services, also includes stock and cryptocurrency investing. Now, as it gears up to add more services to its platform and expand across all of Europe, the startup has raised €100 million ($114 million),



Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. For following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. The number of bonus points you earn per dollar spent varies greatly by retailer , though in addition to those variable bonuses, there are often promotions that are avail



Ireland , also known as the “Emerald Isle,” is home to Guinness and the best whiskey you’ll ever drink, as well as some of the most beautiful castles and green meadows you will ever see. United Airlines and its partners Air Canada and Swiss Air Lines are offering some basic economy deals from $382 round-trip to Dublin throughout the year. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, si



Peloton While not necessarily down and out just yet, it’s safe to say that Peloton is on a downturn. After enjoying increased demand for its exercise machines and, as a result of that demand, a soaring stock price earlier in the pandemic, 2021 was a rough year for the company and 2022 hasn’t gotten off to a much better start. Now, … Continue reading



In your Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, you can change your slides’ background to a picture, solid color fill, gradient fill, texture fill, and even pattern fill. You can apply a custom background to all or select slides in your presentation. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Canadian startup Wyvern only just announced a $4.5 million seed round (which itself nearly doubled close to the wire thanks to new commitments) and entry into Y Combinator, and now it’s revealing that it has landed another $4 million in funding via Canada’s Sustainable Development Technology (SDTC) program. The SDTC program offers startups at seed, growth and scale-up stages funding for projects



Steam Game Install•
A new Steam feature allows you to check exactly how much space a game needs—before you install it, so you’ll know if the install will be successful without jumping through hoops during the install process or scrolling to the fine print on a game’s store page. The feature is currently available in a beta Steam build,… Read more...



Tobii Sony PlayStation•
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Sony might not have locked down PlayStation VR2 specifications despite providing some details at CES 2022. Tobii says it's in talks to provide eye tracking technology for the next-gen VR headset. It noted the discussions were "ongoing" and that it couldn't share the potential financial impact of the deal. The firm is required to divulge the negotiations to honor EU market regulations. We've asked



Australia Borders Two•
Australia will once again welcome tourists and other visa holders this month as its borders reopen after almost two years . For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . From Feb. 21, vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter Australia, provided that they have proof of vaccination. Speaking outside of parliament in Canberra following a government m



Enlarge / Roscosmos Head Dmitry Rogozin is seen before Russia-China talks at the Moscow Kremlin. (credit: Mikhail Metzel/TASS via Getty Images) Nearly four years have passed since Dmitry Rogozin became director general of Roscosmos, the state-run corporation that manages the country's human and civil spaceflight programs, rocket production, and space technology development. Roscosmos is a sprawli



Apparently, the shades of green and red from the old Chrome logo could lead to an “unpleasant color vibration,” which prompted Google to make some relatively minor changes to its look for the first time in eight years. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Play Wordle Game Boy•
If Worlde was around in the 1990s, it probably would have launched on the one console that was truly popular with adults—the Game Boy. And although we can’t go back in time and pitch the game to Nintendo, we can now play Wordle on our old Game Boys thanks to a port from stacksmashing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



Netflix dropped a plethora of new content last week during the first week of February, but that doesn’t mean more quality entertainment isn’t on the way this week. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›




Back in 2020, Google launched a free VPN service for all Google One customers on a 2TB+ cloud storage plan. It’s a killer bonus, especially if you (like me) sprang for a top-shelf Google One membership after Google Photos killed its free unlimited storage offering. Now, the Google One VPN works on iPhone … but what about Windows? Read This Article on Review Geek ›



New customers at Mint Mobile can now take advantage of a brand-new promotion at the prepaid carrier - one that offers a whole free month of service when you renew an introductory plan . To be eligible, you first need to head through to the Mint Mobile site via this link to get a pre-applied code for checkout. Purchase any of the carrier's introductory three-month plans using that code, and boom -



Apple AirPods Max APM2•
According to a recently discovered patent, the Apple AirPods Max 2 headphones could come with touch controls. When the original Airpods Max was released many - us included - were surprised to see that Apple decided to eschew touch controls in favor of a more retro-style control dial inspired by the Apple Watch ’s Digital Crown. Now, according to information uncovered by Patently Apple (via What H



If you're looking to get your hands on Apple's all-new AirPods 3, Amazon is offering a deal on the best-selling earbuds. For a limited time, you can get the AirPods 3 on sale for $149.99 (was $179) when you apply the additional $19 coupon at checkout . That's a total savings of $29 and the best price you can find right now. The all-new AirPods 3 were released in October of last year, replacing th



E ditor’s note: This is TPG’s permanent page with all currently available airline shopping portal promotions, so you can bookmark it and check back regularly for updates. It’s not too late to order Valentine’s Day flowers and gifts. And thanks to online shopping portals , you can score a whole bunch of bonus miles in the process. Just in time for the holiday, American Airlines, Alaska and United



Klein Vision Slovakian company Klein Vision is inching closer towards fulfilling humanity’s obsession with flying cars. Klein Vision’s AirCar prototype was recently issued a Certificate of Airworthiness from the Slovak Transport Authority after completing 70 hours of flight testing (and over 200 takeoffs and landings) mandated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). You know what this mean



With American Airlines’ new AAdvantage program, status qualification is based on how many Loyalty Points you earn . You can earn Loyalty Points through all kinds of non-flying means, from credit card spending to making purchases with AAdvantage partners . At the moment American Airlines partner FTD has a lucrative promotion on buying flowers for Valentine’s Day, which could boost your mileage acc



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Kevin Klyman Contributor Kevin Klyman is a technology researcher who has written data protection policies for the United Nations. His work has been published by Human Rights Watch, the San Francisco Chronicle and the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. The TechCrunch Global Affairs Project examines the increasingly intertwined relationship between the tech sector and global politics. Like almost ever



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It’s can be frustrating enough when the power goes out, but when it happens because of ice or snow, it can be downright dangerous. Basic emergency preparedness is a good first step , but there are some specific things you should keep in mind when preparing for a potential winter blackout— before the storm hits—to keep… Read more...



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You can't buy a Tesla car with bitcoins anymore, but Tesla is still hodling bitcoins. According to a new SEC filing , Tesla's Bitcoin holdings have been worth $1.99 billion as of Dec. 31, 2021. In the filing, the company says it invested roughly $1.5 billion in Bitcoin in 2021. The company recorded $101 million of impairment loss on its Bitcoin holdings, but it also realized gains of $128 billion



swanlake1998 : joan myers brown and mary johnson photographed, circa 1949, by courtesy of mobballet



If you're in the market for a 4K smart TV but you don't want to break the bank, these excellent Amazon Fire TV Omni Series deals could be right up your street. Amazon has slashed the price of its Alexa-powered TVs, from the budget-friendly 43-inch model to the cinematic 75-inch panel – and some have dropped to their lowest ever prices. If you are on a strict budget, then the 43-inch Fire TV is yo



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The Mac Mini was already the most cost-effective way to get an M1 machine, but Amazon's latest sale makes it even more affordable. The 256GB desktop is back down to a record low of $570 right now thanks to a $649 sale price and an automatically applied coupon that knocks another $79 off. If you know you'll need more onboard storage, the 512GB version is down to $750 thanks to another sale-plus-co



Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Hilton Honors program has become quite formidable in recent years. While the program doesn’t publish award charts and as a result has variable award pricing with numbers that can get astronomical for ‘premium’ rooms, there are plenty of ways to extract substantial value from the program. One of Hilton’



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Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Every Monday, Grace and Alex scour the news, and record notes on what’s going on to kick off the week. Today we had a fun mix of news and things that made us laugh. The Spotify-Rogan situation continued as last week ended, with more episodes of the show coming



Experts say that the best way to get better at fighting people is to fight a lot of people, but that’s not a lifestyle I aspire to. While I like the idea of besting my enemies through combat, I’m less keen on the “getting punched in the mouth” part of the deal. So I turned to virtual reality. Read more...



A Windows 11 tester did some digging and found a bunch of hidden features in the latest Windows 11 Insider build, including one that may show how eco-friendly your computer is. These features haven’t been officially announced, but hopefully, they will become official soon. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Docker’s undoubtedly one of the most impactful developer technologies of the last decade. Containers have provided a solution for isolating applications, scaling them across physical machines, and abstracting the differences between environments. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›



Dockerfiles define the content of Docker images as a set of instructions in a text file. The Dockerfile syntax is generally straightforward but there are some gotchas to avoid. Adhering to best practices while writing complex Dockerfiles in a team setting can be tricky unless you’re automatically validating your file’s content. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›



Even if you’re someone who’s interested in tracking your health, sleep, exercise, and daily step count, an Apple Watch or Fitbit can be a hard sell. Those smartwatches have a ton of unnecessary features, their battery life sucks, and hey, some people don’t want to wear a big screen on their wrist. But that’s where the Withings ScanWatch comes into play. Read This Article on Review Geek ›




Amex has just rolled out its newest transfer bonus. Earn Hawaiian miles with a bonus Through Monday, March 21, 2022, you can receive a 20% bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards points on US-issued cards to Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program . The bonus is hard coded into the transfer ratio, meaning the bonus posts instantly and you can earn it as often as you’d like — 1,000 Member



Chromebooks are seriously popular in the education world, and Google has just revealed a fresh initiative which aims to get students involved in repairing the laptops over in the US. The Chromebook Self-Repair Program for schools encourages simple repairs to be made by students, and Google provides a bunch of help in terms of setting up such an in-school scheme, as Ars Technica spotted. That incl



Margo Day Contributor Margo Day is the CEO and co-founder of Mekuno Project , a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating the root causes of female genital mutilation and child marriage in Kenya. It’s been said that many of the world’s harmful practices and problems are too difficult to fight and too complex to end. Often problems like extreme poverty, food insecurity, gender-based violence and other hu



Rolls-Royce Ecstasy•
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars The Rolls-Royce Spectre is not only the first all-electric vehicle from Goodwood. It’s also the first Rolls-Royce to get the brand’s updated Spirit of Ecstacy hood ornament, a defining figure on all Rolls-Royce motor cars since 1911. Commemorating the imminent launch of Spectre – and celebrating 111 years since the Spirit of Ecstacy was first registered as intellectual prop



Halo Infinite Steam•
Halo Infinite has lost a significant number of active players since it launched to a warm reception last year. Critics praised the game across the board, while Microsoft called Halo Infinite the “biggest launch in Halo franchise history” and said the game had attracted 20 million total players by January 25. However, the game has proved less successful when it comes to retaining those players, wi



Microsoft is working on an update for cloud storage service OneDrive that will help remote workers ensure that important tasks don’t slip through the cracks. As explained in a new entry to the Microsoft 365 product roadmap, OneDrive for Business users will soon benefit from a dedicated feed that highlights recent activity associated with their files. “When you navigate to the ‘My Files’ page in O



Ethereum Polygon India•
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Ethereum scaling firm Polygon has raised $450 million in a new venture financing round as the firm, with a market cap of about $13 billion, aggressively expands its portfolio of Ethereum scaling solutions and works to attract the larger developer ecosystem. Sequoia Capital India led Polygon’s first major financing round. Tiger Global and SoftBank as well as Galaxy Digital, Republic Capital, Maker



Spotify D. Ek Joe Rogan•
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There's another apology emerging from Spotify's Joe Rogan uproar , but it's probably not the one you were looking for. According to Recode 's Peter Kafka, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has apologized to staff for the backlash they've endured over the Rogan issue, noting in company email he was "deeply sorry" for how the situation has affected employees who've felt "drained, frustrated and unheard." Ek st



JetBlue Airways is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a week of sales. On Monday, ticket prices will be as low as $22 one-way. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . The $22 fares are only valid Feb. 7 and are good for travel from Feb. 15 to April 27. The discounted fares are only for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To take advantage of these



ElasticRun SoftBank•
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SoftBank Vision Fund 2 has led a $300 million investment in ElasticRun as the Japanese conglomerate doubles down on its commerce bet in the world’s second largest internet market. Goldman Sachs and existing investor Prosus Ventures also participated in the Pune-headquartered startup’s Series E round, according to regulatory filings ElasticRun made on Monday. The new round values ElasticRun at $1.



American Airlines GOL•
American Airlines has completed its $200 million investment in Gol for 22.2 million preferred shares (representing 5.2% ownership stake), and now American is announcing that “American’s AAdvantage® and GOL’s SMILES loyalty programs will [together] create the largest joint frequent flyer program in the Americas with enhanced benefits for customers.” Continue reading ...



Here at The Points Guy, I routinely hear from readers that the main reason they’re hesitant to cruise right now isn’t fear of COVID-19; it’s what a quarantine or isolation situation on board would mean for their vacation and their ability to return home afterward. What happens if you test positive for COVID-19 on your voyage or you’re exposed to someone who’s positive? Here, I’m pulling back the



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Jesse L. Martin teases another familiar Flash villain will return... again. J. Michael Straczynski offers an update, and hope, for the Babylon 5 revival . An original The 4400 star returns for a new role in the reboot, and Tom Holland is already working on his next video game movie pitch. To me, my spoilers! Read more...



Shenmue Enlarge / Shenmue protagonist Ryo Hazuki bids his father farewell in an iconic game series moment. The new animated TV version expands upon this scene in interesting ways, and it's a great start for the series' first season. (credit: Adult Swim / Crunchyroll) For its 23 years of existence, the Sega game series Shenmue has been embroiled in drama beyond the events of the games themselves.



Samsung Galaxy S22•
SlashGear The launch event for Samsung’s eagerly awaited Galaxy S22 smartphone series is fast approaching. When the covers are officially lifted on February 9, 2022, there will be more to the new devices than meets the eye, according to the company. Not only will they showcase the very latest technologies in hardware and software design from the South Korean technology behemoth, … Continue readin



Of all the DIY beauty treatments out there, rice water is probably one of the easiest to make and apply. You just soak rice in water, then apply the resulting liquid to your hair. It’s supposed to make your hair stronger, shinier, and even even promote growth to make it longer. But does it actually work? Read more...



PriceRunner Google•
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Google is being sued in Europe on competition grounds by price comparison service PriceRunner which is seeking at least €2.1 billion (~2.4 billion) in damages. The lawsuit accuses Google of continuing to breach a 2017 European Commission antitrust enforcement order against Google Shopping . As well as fining Google what was — at the time — a record-breaking antitrust penalty ( €2.42 billion ), th



If you live in a loud city, noise-canceling headphones are a must. I live in New York, arguably the loudest city in America, and I recently tested out the Sennheiser PXC 550-II headphones to see if they could actually block out the hustle and bustle of NYC. *Spoiler: They could.* Normally when I walk to the gym, I carry a Hydro Flask that makes the most annoying sound as ice hits the metal sides.



TL;DR: As of Feb. 7, you can get this Deep Tissue Massage Gun for just $159.99 instead of its usual $249, and save 36%. Despite the muscle-toning, calorie-burning benefits, the soreness that can often accompany a new workout routine can also quickly deter it. If you're starting to slack on your regimen, some muscle recovery could be in order. Rest is the best thing for your body in between workou



TL;DR: Get the Rainbean Aluminum Adjustable & Foldable Laptop Stand for 37% off as of Feb. 7. It's on sale for $29.99 instead of $48. If you work from home in any capacity, then you’ve likely realized your laptop isn’t always the most comfortable device to use. It slides off your actual lap sometimes. It’s not tall enough to be at eye-level if you're sitting up at a desk. And the screen can be ju




TL;DR: As of Feb. 7, you can get a Sio Cold-Infusion Pitcher Bundle for just $74.99. There’s no denying those single-cup coffee brewers are convenient. But if you’re more than a one-cup-a-day kind of person, it can become significantly less convenient, more wasteful, and more annoying to use. With the Ohom Sio Cold-Infusion Pitcher , you can brew an entire day’s worth of iced coffee in an instant



TL;DR: As of Feb. 7, you can get the SLIDE Broadcaster Kit: Podcasting Mic Package , which normally retails for $59, for 51% off. You'll pay just $28.99. Starting a podcast is easier than you think. So, if you've ever listened to one and thought "my friends and I are funnier," you can finally prove it to the world. Really, all you need to start a podcast is a great idea, endless topics, and the r



The list of directors who have never won an Academy Award for directing is, perhaps, more revealing than the list of those who have. Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Pedro Almodóvar, Howard Hawks, Jane Campion (yet)—none were deemed worthy of cinema’s highest honor. Mel… Read more...



Dying Light 2 DL2 Fixes•
Dying Light 2 is bringing some important fixes for PC gamers in its next patch, which will land later this week – and console players will be getting their own fixes too, as you might expect. On PC, the big changes coming (for Steam and Epic gamers) include fixing bugs causing the game to crash – and issues around infinite black screens cropping up – as well as cures for a problem in the co-op mo



The success of the quest to establish a more private web will depend upon the ability to create a new path of least resistance for users, the founder of search engine DuckDuckGo has said. In an exclusive interview with TechRadar Pro , Gabriel Weinberg said that the audience for privacy-preserving products will only reach a critical mass once it becomes simpler for people to make the switch. “Most



Want to spend less money on your next entertainment streaming device? You're in luck, as right now you can buy the Amazon Fire TV Cube at a heavily discounted price at the online retail giant. In fact, it's currently at the lowest price we've ever seen the streamer go on sale for. By heading to Amazon right now, you can pick up a brand new Amazon Fire TV Cube for just $69.99 . That's a 42% saving



Microsoft Mac UpdateAgent•
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When UpdateAgent emerged in late 2020, it utilized basic infiltration techniques. Its developers have since expanded it in dangerous ways.



Toronto’s distinct neighborhoods each have a unique vibe. From the bohemian grunginess of Kensington Market to the eclectic energy of Chinatown, the enclaves here make this city what it is — and I loved exploring several of them during a recent visit this winter. My explorations included the Yorkville neighborhood, a trendy upscale village with high-end retail, Victorian architecture, cobblestone



Look, I’ll admit that I had to Google how much a boat costs, but any time someone pitches a story saying they are trying to “democratize” a recreational activity with a product that starts at $300K, I’ve got to admit I’m wondering how much it costs to get a guillotine blade sharpened. My Robespierian misgivings aside, I’ve got to give it to the team — Navier’s next-gen boats are looking pretty sl



The high-end fashion world has been trying to embrace smartwatches for years. But apart from Fossil, luxury houses (and most tech companies) have given up on Google’s Wear OS . Gone are the Movado Connect smartwatch , the LG Watch Style and the Moto 360. In their place sit a slew of smartwatches made by Fossil, that are basically the same device in various styles. It’s not surprising, then, that



Play Wordle Game Boy•
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It didn’t take long for Wordle to become an internet sensation as we all struggle to find pandemic distractions, but for those worried about the game’s fate now that it’s owned by The New York Times , there’s no chance you’ll ever hit a paywall if you switch to this Game Boy port instead. Read more...



Microsoft With all the buzz about the metaverse and related technologies, it’s only natural for questions to be raised about some of the existing products related to the concept. Microsoft’s HoloLens is a relatively new attempt at making augmented reality more useful in real-world scenarios, but we haven’t heard much about it over the past year. That has changed, with Microsoft … Continue reading



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As we head full throttle into a new year, the continued state of uncertainty is enough to make anyone have some sleepless nights. For those whose insomnia has taken over, Dawn Health , an insomnia treatment startup, wants to put you back in control over your sleep. The company was founded last year by Rahul Shivkumar, previously a product engineer with Intercom and Microsoft; Andreas Meistad, a c



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If you're in need of more storage for your smartphone, tablet or console, Amazon's latest daily deal on PNY gadgets could help. A bunch of the brand's thumb drives, memory cards and SSDs are up to 31 percent off for today only, and the highlights include the 4TB PNY XLR8 CS3140 SSD for $600, or a whopping $300 off, and the 512GB PNY Pro Elite Class microSD card for $55, or $35 less than usual. Bu



From The Book of Boba Fett to The Legend of Vox Machina and the upcoming Moon Knight , 2022 has brought with it a slew of shows that are exclusive to streaming platforms; so why not watch them in style and snag this deal on an awesome 4K Roku streaming stick? Not only is it one of the best streaming sticks Roku has to offer but the Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021) is currently 40%-off on Amazon rig



Big changes are coming to the Marriott Bonvoy program, and those with hefty point balances or a special trip coming up should prepare themselves. Last year, Marriott announced that it would ditch its longstanding award charts in favor of dynamic pricing. The change is set to roll out sometime in March. While Marriott has yet to give us an exact date, it confirmed to TPG that members will be notif



Apple MacBook Pro M2•
The next generation of M2-powered MacBook Pro laptops could launch in November 2022 according to Bloomberg tech reporter Mark Gurman , who anticipates that Apple is planning to introduce a new entry-level MacBook Pro to replace the current M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro released back in 2020. As reported by 9to5Mac , Gurman shared details for this in his Power On newsletter, where he anticipates



Bowl 2022 Bengals Rams•
The NFL's main event is less than a week away, so while Burrow recovers from his sacks and Matthew Stafford warms up that arm it's time to chill the beverages and get prepped to watch Super Bowl 2022 . Below we're rounding up everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVI, including start times, channels, and the two teams eyeing up the Lombardi right here. Discover the best Super Bowl TV deals



From our stacks: Cover and illustrations from “ The Story of the Frog who would a-wooing go. ” Illustrated by Frank Adams. New York: Dodge Publishing Co., n.d. (1915?)



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With crazy fast M1 Pro and Max chips and numerous small improvements, the new MacBook Pros were among the best laptops we saw in 2021. The downside to that is that deals have been hard to find, but luckily, the 14-inch model just fell to a new all-time low at Amazon. You can pick up the base 512GB M1 Pro 16-core version in Space Gray for $1,750 (via a $200 instant rebate) or $250 off the original




I was expecting lots of snow, monotone twins in blue dresses inviting me to play and, perhaps, a small boy on a tricycle. While the iconic Stanley Hotel delivered on the weather, the property that inspired Stephen King’s “The Shining” missed on the ghost sightings and blood-filled bathtubs. A replica of Jack Torrance’s typewriter at the Stanley Hotel (Photo by Ashley Kosciolek/The Points Guy) Tha



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The International Astronomical Union launched a new organization tasked with limiting reflected light and radio interference from big satellite networks.



Koneksa Digital Merck•
Rating symptoms on a numerical scale seems easy, but it can be harder than it appears. How much did it hurt when you stubbed your toe? Was it a two out of 10? A four? How often do you wake up at night? Twice, three times? Regularly? Rarely? These imprecise, self-reported scales can be found throughout medicine, even relating to diseases where the stakes are higher than a bruised toenail. Koneksa,



NFT OpenSea MetaMask•
You can’t escape the NFT craze right now: everybody is talking about these digital assets, or even going so far as putting out their own. As a result, you may find yourself curious about how to get in on the action. Here’s how to make your own. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Five critical vulnerabilities have been discovered affecting four widely-used families of Cisco routers . Three of the five have a 10/10 rating on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System, meaning they could be heavily exploited for the most damaging of activities. The Register claims Cisco itself revealed the critical bugs, issuing patches for only two router families, while the fixes for the oth



Frontier Spirit Airlines•
There’s some major consolidation coming to the ultra low cost airline industry in the United States, and this seemingly came out of nowhere. Spirit Airlines & Frontier Airlines merger details Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have announced a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will combine, creating America’s largest ultra low cost carrier. It’s argued that: The airlines ha



Researchers have uncovered a new way to abuse a workflow automation feature in Microsoft 365 to exfiltrate data. Eric Saraga from cybersecurity firm Varonis discovered how Power Automate, a feature found in Microsoft 365 for Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive, can be abused to automatically share or send files, or forward emails , to unauthorized third parties. Not in the fashion of ransomware , b



Marriott International now comprises a staggering 30 different brands . Even for folks who spend dozens of nights at the chain’s properties each year, like myself, it can be hard keeping many of them straight. Sure, there are household names like Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton and Courtyard. But then there are less well-defined labels like the Autograph Collection, AC Hotels, South Africa-based P



100+Engadget / 8h
Later this week, Samsung’s big smartphone showcase will likely reveal the next iteration of its flagship Galaxy S line, almost definitely called the Galaxy S22. Shocking, I know. Judging from the leaks and rumors, what’s notable is this could mark the year Samsung’s Galaxy Note and S phone lines become one big happy family. Ahead of the event announcement, company president TM Roh teased it would



Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. Emirates Skywards has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles. While this isn’t personally how I’d choose to acquire Emirates Skywards miles, this offer is at least worth covering. Promotion on purchased Emirates Skywards miles Through 11:59PM GST on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Emirates Skywar



Microsoft Windows 11•
Windows 11 looks set to get some exciting new features in upcoming updates, with a leak emerging that apparently shows off Microsoft’s plans. As Neowin reports , the leak comes courtesy of Albacore, a Twitter account that's well known for leaking Windows features. In a series of Tweets we were given a glimpse of what are claimed to be some of changes Microsoft is making to Windows 11. The first i



Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines have announced that they are merging. Combined they’ll offer 1000 daily flights and serve 145 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America and the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022. This is effectively Frontier taking over Spirit for three reasons. Continue reading ...



It’s no surprise why Italy is a European destination everyone flocks to. The variety of food, culture and attractions are limitless for travelers to experience. You can experience the history of Rome with some affordable flights from United and its partners Air Canada , Austrian , Lufthansa and Swiss Air from major U.S. cities. Sign up for our daily newsletter for more TPG news delivered each mor



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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek wrote a memo to employees on Sunday about the controversy surrounding podcaster Joe Rogan, who removed over 100 episodes of his show over the weekend that reportedly contained racial slurs. And frankly the Grammy Awards should consider giving out a trophy for this kind of corporate fence-sitting. Read more...



36Wired / 8h
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on Amazon’s Ring systems and the impulse to become a citizen detective.



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Some algorithms can now compose a 3D scene from 2D images—creating possibilities in video games, robotics, and autonomous driving.



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When species have babies with conspicuous fur, it can attract good attention—or bad. A new theory could explain why.



You’ve probably heard the name a million times: “Microsoft Windows.” But how did the operating system get that way, and why isn’t it named after something else—like doors or ceilings? We’ll explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



23TechCrunch / 8h
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. Autonowashing might be a term you’re unfamiliar with. It’s ok, you’ve most certainly encou




Bumble Gen Z Fruitz•
23TechCrunch / 8h
Dating app company Bumble, Inc. is making its first acquisition with today’s news that it’s adding the fast-growing French dating app Fruitz to its family of applications. Though Bumble, Inc. already has an international footprint as the parent company to Badoo, which is particularly popular in Europe, it sees the addition of Fruitz as a way to gain more traction with a younger, Gen Z audience. D



Microsoft HoloLens•
Microsoft's HoloLens, the futuristic AR headset aimed at workplaces, has been in a bit of a lull recently, with one recent report claiming it had been cancelled. Insider spoke to 20 current and former Microsoft employees, some of whom claimed that Microsoft had ended worked on HoloLens 3, the next generation of the headset. A recent Wall Street Journal report showed that 70 mixed-reality employee



AMD Rdna 3 GPU 6 5 6Nm•
AMD’s next-gen graphics cards could have more than one chip on-board, at least for higher-end models, the rumor mill is suggesting. We’ve heard that AMD might go this route with RDNA 3 cards before – rumors like this one based on a patent were circulating at the start of 2021, and were followed by further speculation – so this isn’t exactly a surprise. What’s interesting about this tweet from Blu



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Australia sure has been an interesting country to watch during the pandemic. For nearly two years now, the country hasn’t welcomed visitors. That will finally be changing in two weeks, as the country will be reopening its borders to fully vaccinated visitors from around the globe. Australia about to reopen to tourists Australia’s borders first closed in early 2020, to curb the spread of coronavir



Toshiba Split Two Three•
Toshiba has officially decided to split itself up into two smaller companies after months of internal wrangling. The two standalone companies, both of which will be publicly traded, will be: Infrastructure Service, which covers energy, transportation, batteries, and other areas; and Device, which covers digital devices, semiconductors, and storage. As Bloomberg reports , the original plan – which



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Queer Eye is about to go global, starting with Queer Eye Germany this March . The new Netflix series is the first international spinoff of the wildly successful makeover show, in partnership with ITV Germany. The European edition has a new Fab 5, the show's cast of experts that will work with their mentees on various aspects of life for truly fabulous reinventions. The five consist of life coach



200+Mashable / 9h
Surely, we won’t go as far as to say doing your own taxes is fun, but we will quietly suggest it’s not nearly as scary or panic attack-y as you think. If you have a pretty straightforward tax situation, like being a student or a W-2 employee, H&R Block’s free version may be all you need. However, if you have a few more things going on, such as side hustles, investments, or kiddos, H&R Block’s onl



Play Wordle Game Boy•
37Mashable / 9h
With its blocky little grid and heavily addictive nature, Wordle sometimes feels like the sort of game that would've been a good fit for the Game Boy era. Well, now it kind of is. On Sunday, Germany-based hardware security researcher Thomas Roth shared a photo of a new project he'd been working on: Wordle (or at least a close version of Wordle ) on a classic grey 1989 Nintendo Game Boy. Tweet may



The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .



Australia February 21•
Now, with substantial background immunity in additional to vaccination, the country is preparing to re-open its borders to tourists. The nation’s Prime Minister has announced a February 21 re-opening to tourism. Continue reading ...



Something has changed for the tech giants. Even as they continue to hold tremendous influence in our daily lives, a growing accountability movement has begun to check their power. Led in large part by tech workers themselves, a movement seeking reform of how these companies do business, treat their employees, and conduct themselves as global citizens has taken on unprecedented momentum, particula



When it comes to collaborating with colleagues, most workers are more likely to use Slack, rather than Microsoft Teams , new research has found.. However, when it comes to making video conferencing calls, chances are people will be using Teams instead of Slack . A report from SaaS intelligence firm Productiv found 175,000 of its users opt for Slack, while 70,000 went for Teams as their productivi



Google Stadia Bungie•
Google is reportedly planning to offer its Stadia streaming tech to other companies – including Peloton , Bungie , and Capcom – casting doubts over the future of the platform. However, Google has since denied these reports According to Business Insider , Google has shifted its priorities to focus on selling its ‘Google Stream’ technology to interested parties, instead of attracting more games to



Nearly five years after Horizon Zero Dawn first launched on the PS4 , and a year and a half since it was ported to PC, one fan has discovered an unused character model in the game’s files that replaces protagonist Aloy with an anthropomorphic duck. The character looks like a test model used in an early build of the game. A plain black human model, it’s fairly nondescript save for the huge duck he



Engadget / 10h
With good sound quality, customizable ANC and moisture protection for sweaty workout sessions, Jabra's Elite 4 Active wireless earbuds are already a pretty good deal at $120. If you've been holding out for a discount, however, Amazon has the first one we've seen on this model — they're now available for $102.92 or 14 percent off the retail price. Buy Jabra Elite 4 Active at Amazon - $102.92 Jabra



The release date for Obi-Wan Kenobi's TV series has leaked online – and, in our view, its rumored launch date is plausible. On Friday (February 4), Star Wars fans were whipped into a frenzy when a tweet from Brandon San Giovanni, Disney Plus 's Enterprise Program Manager, appeared to confirm Obi-Wan Kenobi's TV show will be released in May 2022. Unsurprisingly, the social media post garnered plen



Amazon has slashed 43% off the price of the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with PowerFins & Flexology IZ300UK cordless vacuum, reducing it from £429.99 to just £229.99 – which is just £23 shy of the best price we’ve ever seen for this floor cleaner. (Not in the UK? Scroll down for the best cordless vacuum deals in your region.) The best cordless vacuums are extremely versatile



Mashable / 10h
No one is saying running isn’t hard. It is. But running also improves heart health, cardio fitness, and strength, while reducing stress and mental health fatigue. To get those benefits, you need to put the work in — but you can’t put the work in without the right gear. What you need to get you there — quite literally, in fact — is a great pair of running shoes. Because you can’t pull on any old t




Samsung often chucks in freebies with its pricier phones and tablets, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 range looks to be no exception, as an early store listing suggests that the phones could come with the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro . That’s according to a Polish website spotted by TechInsider , which is also offering credit if you trade in your old phone. Seemingly, this offer is available with the Galax



Motorola Phone Razr•
We haven't seen a new Moto folding phone since the 2020 Motorola Razr , and while we're hoping for a new Razr for 2022 , we don't know for sure it's coming. In the meantime though, a new patent from the company shows us a foldable that we really hope won't be the next Razr. Motorola has been granted a patent for a new type of clamshell foldable, as spotted by MySmartPrice , which shows a large ma



In the UK alone, there were 265,508 burglaries reported last year - and that’s a huge drop versus previous years, thanks to the pandemic keeping people in their homes. Yet, so many people opt to either completely ignore home security solutions or to use DIY systems that are less sophisticated and more prone to failure than professional-grade products. While these systems are certainly better than



YouTube Apple Music•
There are now so many streaming music services to choose from, it's become difficult to easily share links to songs. Sure, you can use the sharing option in Apple Music to send a friend a link to a track you love, but this is little help if they're not an Apple Music user. And this is where MusicMatch can help. This free app makes it possible to open a shared music link you receive in whatever ha



As the largest computer networks continue to grow, some engineers fear that their smallest components could prove to be an Achilles’ heel.



Shani Orgad and Rosalind Gill discuss their book, “Confidence Culture,” which challenges the idea sold to women that self-esteem will set them free.



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Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have been worst-affected by Meta’s plan to discontinue its low-cost Express Wi-Fi internet, launched five years ago to drive connectivity in underserved regions. Meta (formerly Facebook) quietly issued this notice saying that it plans to wind down the program later this year. In countries like Kenya, however, the service has been off since mid-December 2020. The sw



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PriceRunner Google•
1KEngadget / 11h
Sweden-based price comparison service PriceRunner has announced that it's suing Google for €2.1 billion ($2.4 billion) after a European court ruled that Google breached EU antitrust laws. Last November, the European Union's General Court upheld a decision to fine Google a record €2.42 billion (US$2.8 billion) for favoring its own comparison shopping services over rivals. "We are ... seeking compe



Apple iPhone March•
31Mashable / 11h
Apple is planning to launch the new version of its iPhone SE smartphone on or around March 8. This is according to a new report by Bloomberg , which claims Apple is also likely to launch an updated iPad Air at the online-only event. The iPhone SE is traditionally Apple's cheapest smartphone, which typically combines an older design with a new chip. According to Bloomberg, the 2022 iPhone SE will



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The ranks of cryptocurrency speculators have swelled, with even obscure tokens minting the newly wealthy: at least on the blockchain.



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32TechCrunch / 12h
There’s no denying the growth of healthtech globally over the past three years thanks to the pandemic. The event has accelerated the use of telemedicine, virtual care, and drug delivery, thus fuelling investor interest in the sector. Investment has also trickled down to Africa, with large checks going into growth-stage startups. Lagos- and Texas-based digital healthcare provider Reliance Health i



29Engadget / 12h
Outfitting your home with a security system can be costly and complicated. But there are more affordable ways to do so now, with Blink devices being some of the most accessible available. They're wireless, easy to install and require no monthly subscription fee (although there is one y


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