Saturday, April 16, 2022

Saturday Technology News and More

Technology News and More





I have been thinking a lot about silos, or the lack thereof, within startupland. There’s sometimes an artificial wall that is put up between companies at different stages of growth, when in reality, everyone is in the same room, clinking glasses and tripping over the same rug. Let me be more precise. As the late-stage market has cooled down for tech companies, many early-stage investors say their



Horizon HFW FW West•
It looks like Guerrilla Games is already teasing a possible sequel to Horizon Forbidden West . In a recent interview with VG247 , Horizon Forbidden West's Creative Director, Mathijs de Jonge, touched on the ending of the game and what it means for the future of the series. "This game ends with another big cliffhanger where we're setting up some things for the next game once again," he said. As yo



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Enlarge (credit: Yagi Studio | Getty Images) Since the first factories began manufacturing polyester from petroleum in the 1950s, humans have produced an estimated 9.1 billion tons of plastic. Of the waste generated from that plastic, less than a tenth of that has been recycled, researchers estimate . About 12 percent has been incinerated, releasing dioxins and other carcinogens into the air. Mos



While the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has been around for years, the card became more compelling in 2021, when its benefits were refreshed, all without the annual fee changing. On top of that, the card recently got a huge new bonus of 80K points , which is all the more reason to pick up this card now. In this post, I wanted to take an in-depth look at this popular travel rewards credit card. C



April 14 was the day that I became a married man. And during the two years spent arranging it, there were a few apps on iOS 15 that we constantly used to make sure everything was paid for, and perfectly scheduled to play its part on the day. Planning a wedding involves tasks that you would never expect to have to sort out – from agreeing on the music that would play while you sign the marriage ce



For decades following the explosion of home cinema back in the late 1980s, the only way to recreate the surround sound experience that had by then transformed the commercial cinema world was to spend big on filling your room with a series of speakers and an expensive multichannel amp or receiver. Eventually, of course, the AV industry cottoned on to the fact that this expensive, complicated and c



Wired / 27min
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Wired / 27min
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Did you know your iPhone or Android phone is one of the dirtiest things you touch every day? You probably wash your hands after touching something dirty, but then grab your dirty phone. It’s time to do something about that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



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Scientists who research Earth’s deep past have uncovered bounties and bounties and bounties of evidence that the planet’s climate has changed repeatedly and dramatically. But nothing compares to what's happening today. The primary lever controlling Earth's temperature is the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere , which has naturally fluctuated over time . Rises and drops in CO2 have mirrore



Only one spacecraft has ever visited far-off Neptune. In 1989, NASA's Voyager 2 probe beamed back astonishing images of this dynamic world, including an Earth-sized storm with 1,000 mph winds. Since then, planetary scientists have used giant telescopes either on or orbiting Earth to observe uncanny Neptune, the farthest planet from the sun. And in the last couple of decades, they've watched extre



When it comes to movie recommendations here at TechRadar, we often like to focus on the adult stuff – the dramatic thrillers, gruesome crime sagas and decidedly not-safe-for-kids documentaries (we’re looking at you, Netflix ). But, among all the new horror movies and Oscar-nominated pictures in 2022, there are plenty of family-focused features available to watch on streaming services – and Disney



Apple Scammy Apps Mac•
Back in 2021, The Washington Post reported that around two percent of the 1,000 highest-grossing apps in the Apple App Store were some form of scam. Turns out the Mac App Store also isn't immune to shady developers. As The Verge reports, a developer named Kosta Eleftheriou has shed light on questionable apps listed on the Mac App Store, which use pop-ups that make it difficult to exit unless you



28Mashable / 2h
The Disney machine is one to behold. From dozens of Marvel movies and counting to the extended Star Wars universe to the unbridled joy (and endless tears) of the Pixar library, we will never be left wanting for quality entertainment. Ranking our favorite Pixar movies was a daunting task, because even the "worst" are still a delight. From old favorites like A Bug's Life to recent gems like Luca ,



Dog•
We've been in pandemic mode for just over two years now, and many of the lucky folks who've been able to work from home up to this point will probably keep doing that for the foreseeable future. If you're one of those remote workers who happen to also own a dog (or maybe you adopted one to keep you company), you've probably experienced a lot of ups and downs as a pet parent with a WFH gig. Cuddle



TL;DR: The MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand is on sale as of April 16. You can shave 35% off its regular price of $69 and get it for just $44.99 for a limited time. Sometimes you need to charge all three of your devices at the same time — but not all the time. Instead of purchasing a bulky charging station that takes up space on your desk even when you don't



TL;DR: As of April 16, the Cortex 1,200W Beauty Breeze Dryer Brush costs just $39.99. That's a price decrease of 80% from its regular price of $249. You might not be able to pay for every trip your mom (or another mom in your life) takes to the salon, but you can get her a gift that brings the salon to her. The Cortex Beauty Breeze Dryer Brush is a versatile round brush with 1,200W of drying powe



TL;DR: As of April 16, you can get this Language Learning Bundle , worth $590, for just $19.99 instead. Learning a new language isn't just about being more comfortable while visiting a foreign country. It's a skill that can be marketed over time on your résumé, so you can actually use it to boost your career . No matter what the reason is behind wanting to expand your knowledge by learning a new



TL;DR: This DIY Building Block STEM Drone is on sale as of April 16 for just $49.99, which is 61% off its original price of $129. Whether it’s from their insatiable curiosity or the fact that they were practically born with tablets in their hands, kids today are very into STEM. If you’ve got a little one between the ages of 6 and 10, you can indulge their interest with this DIY Building Block STE



TL;DR: As of April 16, the Brrrn Board, a 6-Foot Adjustable Slideboard , is on sale for $319 with the code SLIDE6, which gets you 8% off its original price of $349. If you bought roller skates like everyone else during the pandemic, only to realize your balance and core strength are not built for wheels, don’t give them away just yet. The Brrrn Board can help you build up the muscle strength you



Sephora is the latest of several major retailers that have come to the realization that, shockingly, people enjoy using sex toys. Since February, Sephora's online store has carried Maude and Dame Products, two women-founded sexual wellness brands known for their Instagram-friendly vibrators that look and feel good ( trust us ). Their vibrators, along with their lubes, massage candles, and more, f




Outwardly, we praise innovation. Inwardly, we harbor a visceral aversion to it, studies have found.



Nikon is back. With the launch of the Nikon Z9 , the most powerful camera in its history, the camera giant has again reasserted itself in its new mirrorless battle with Canon and Sony. But what exactly is the Z9's family history, and who were its influential forebears? The Z9 is today’s crown jewel in a Japanese company that was formed way back in 1917 and whose westernized name Nikon was establi
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Update: carry on, everyone. Google told Android Central that Smart Lock isn't going away... and in fact will be getting some new features soon. Our original story is below. It seems that Google is getting rid of its Smart Lock feature, which is currently a handy way of getting into a Chromebook by using an Android phone as an authentication key (rather than say, a password). According to entries



Less than a year on the market, the Kodak LUMA 400 Portable HD Smart Projector already feels outdated. I cannot recommend it as a home theater option, but that’s not the selling point here. The LUMA 400 is Kodak’s mid-tier option for a portable projector, and to their credit the size and startup of the actual projector is marvelous; you can fit this thing in just about any bag and set it up anywh



OnePlus 10 Verizon•
The new OnePlus 10 Pro 5G smartphone recently went on sale in the United States and now has official certification to work on Verizon’s 5G network. Up until now, the device was exclusive to T-Mobile in the US. Under Verizon’s 5G network, you can expect fast speeds for uploading pictures and videos, even in places with low bandwidth. It can also mean, depending on 5G coverage in your area, a more



TL;DR: The Become a Life Coach Training Bundle is on sale for £23, saving you 96% on list price. If you have a calling to help others, why not give life coaching a shot? Not only is it a way you can bring about positive change in others, but along the way, you could become a better version of you, too. Like every new adventure, it starts by taking a single step — like signing up for an online tra



Today Wordle Answer•
It's after midnight April 16, so let's all get into a fresh new Wordle . You never know when you're going to need a little helping hand, so we've got the answer word below, as well as a few hints to give you a chance to solve it spoiler-free before you get there. If you just want the answer, please and thank you, you'll find today's Wordle solution #301 right at the bottom of this post. If you wa



Year IRS Tax Season•
It’s that time of the year again and while millions of Americans are scratching their heads trying to set up an online account with the IRS , cybercriminals are busy preying on vulnerable taxpayers with a wide variety of scams. In an email sent to TechRadar Pro , the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint provided further insights on the main types of tax season phishing scams both consumers and businesse



The company received requests for information that appeared to relate to investigations into whether investors who knew Bobby Kotick, the chief executive, traded Activision stock before a deal with Microsoft was made public.



NASA’s third attempt at a modified rehearsal of the Space Launch System (SLS) came to a halt on Thursday when a leak of liquid hydrogen was detected during tanking operations. The space agency is planning another wet dress rehearsal for the Moon rocket no earlier than April 21. Read more...



100+Ars Technica / 12h
The Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering has developed a communication platform for people with complete locked-in syndrome. A 36-year-old German man in a completely locked-in state was outfitted with a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) system that relies on auditory feedback. The man learned to alter his brain activity in response to that auditory feedback to compose simple messages. He u



Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular roundup of the coolest toy news on the Internet. This week, Hot Toys returns to The Empire Strikes Back ’s climactic duel, Hasbro summons the might of Mighty Morphin ’s power sword, Jurassic World gives you your own baby raptor, and... we all just want to hug Kirby , really. Check… Read more...



TSMC Apple 3Nm Half•
Major chip producer TSMC seems to be on target to start production of its 3nm chips later this year, which is good news for Apple’s next-generation processors. A new DigiTimes Asia report states that the company is set to manufacture 30,000 to 35,000 wafers using the 3nm process technology. iPads are expected to be the first Apple product outfitted with the chips, according to Wccftech , though n



200+Futurism / 12h
Ctrl-Z Whoops! Unless NASA was trying to show off an unusual new astronaut uniform, it was probably an accident that the US space agency sent out a tweet today featuring a model in a pink two-piece bikini, alongside a Bloomberg story about retail giant Shein. After the eyebrow-raising post, Ars Technica senior editor Eric Berger speculated that NASA had been hacked. After they deleted their post,



Dungeons & Dragons•
The parent company of Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast will buy D&D Beyond , the role-playing game’s popular digital suite of tools. The company announced the news this week in a press release, disclosing that it would buy D&D Beyond from current owner Fandom in a $146.3 million cash deal . Wizards of the Coast is a subsidiary of toy-maker Hasbro, which bought the company in 1999



100+TechCrunch / 12h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PT, subscribe here . Welcome to the Daily Crunch for Friday, April 15, 2022, where we are continuing to stick our heads in the sand regarding the war in Ukraine and the Earth slowly roasting itself to a crisp in favor of … a loudmouthed billionaire wanting to buy a deranged bird sanctua



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