Monday, August 15, 2022

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WhatsApp has long transcended its roots as a simple messaging app for friends, and is now a core communication tool for businesses seeking a direct channel to their customers’ pockets — both literally, and metaphorically. Countless companies have turned to the omnipresent messaging app as they build the very foundation of their business , something that hasn’t gone unnoticed by WhatsApp’s parent



The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero roster is about to grow – and get meaner and greener in the process. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law , the next TV series off the Marvel Studios production line, will arrive on Disney Plus this week. However, while the majority of Marvel TV shows have launched on Wednesdays, She-Hulk's series won't. So, you may be wondering when She-Hulk episode 1 will be a



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This was first rumored last week, and is now official … Malaysia Airlines orders Airbus A330neo Malaysia Airlines has placed an order for 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft, with 10 of the planes being purchased directly from Airbus, and 10 being leased from Dublin-based Avolon. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline intends to take delivery of these new planes between late 2023 and 2028, so it’ll be a pretty gr



Sabra Klein is deeply aware that sex matters. During her PhD research at Johns Hopkins University, Klein learned how sex hormones can influence the brain and behavior. “I naively thought: Everybody knows hormones can affect lots of physiological processes—our metabolism, our heart, our bone density. It must be affecting the immune system,” she says. But when she graduated in 1998, she struggled t



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TL;DR: As of August 15, you can get the Magnetic Travel Mount for Smartphones & Tablets for just $39.99 instead of $49.99 — that's a 20% discount. Traveling may be fun, but it’s not always comfortable. Trying to pass time on a plane by watching a documentary or using an app might leave you with cramped arms from holding your device or a sore back from leaning over the tiny seat table. The Bracket



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TL;DR: As of August 15, you can get the Wemax Go Smallest ALPD Laser Projector for just $429.99 instead of $599.98 — that's a 28% discount. Movie night might get a bit more exciting when you could have it almost anywhere. The Wemax Go Smallest ALPD Laser Projector is likely barely bigger than your smartphone, but it can be used to project a screen up to 100 inches wide . If you want to carry the



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TL;DR: As of August 15, you can get the Copywriting Mastery Bundle when you pay what you want (see below for details) instead of its retail value of $1393. You might be an excellent writer, but putting your creativity to work as a job could take some specialized training and experience. That doesn’t mean you can’t start learning, though. And the instructors at Skill Success may have just the thin



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TL;DR: As of August 15, you can get the 8-in-1 Maglight Mini Super Bright Utility Flashlight for just $17.99 instead of $29.99 — that's a 40% discount. During the day, your college campus is probably bright and lively. At night, it might feel a bit more spooky, especially if you’re walking home alone from a late class or an even-later party. Between textbooks, technology , and a borderline-essent



The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is an upgrade on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 in a number of ways, but while it packs a faster chipset and other hardware improvements, some of the best features are on the software side, and at least one of these software tricks could be coming to older Galaxy Z Fold models. That’s according to leaker @TheGalox_ , who claimed on Twitter that previous Samsung Galaxy Z F



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If you've had your eye on one of Amazon's premium e-readers but haven't yet pulled the trigger, today might be the day to do so. As part of a wide-ranging sale across various own-brand Amazon devices, the Kindle Oasis , Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and standard Kindle Paperwhite are all enjoying deep discounts. The Kindle Oasis is currently down to $200, which is $50 off its usual list pri



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Matt Kaeberlein is what you might call a dog person. He has grown up with dogs and describes his German shepherd, Dobby, as “really special.” But Dobby is 14 years old—around 98 in dog years. “I’m very much seeing the aging process in him,” says Kaeberlein, who studies aging at the University of Washington in Seattle. Kaeberlein is co-director of the Dog Aging Project , an ambitious research effo



There’s no end to digitizing the operations of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the traditional retail sector across sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria alone, this industry, worth more than $200 billion, consists of over 40 million businesses of varying sizes, according to reports . Traditional retail in the country comprises small kiosks and open-air markets selling various products from food a



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If you’ve ever had a window somehow get moved off your screen, you know it can be frustrating not being able to drag it back. We’ve got a couple of ways you can move these rogue windows back to your desktop, though. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



While Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch is on the way, it hasn't really said too much else about it – and that means we're still relying on rumors and leaks, with the latest one proving rather disappointing. The team at 9to5Google have done some digging into the Fitbit app for Android, coming across references to sleep tracking on the Pixel Watch, and the following message: "You'll need a




BEST DEAL ON AUDIBLE: Audible members get unlimited access to thousands of select Audible Originals, podcasts, and audiobooks. Until Sept. 4, a three-month subscription to Audible is available for just £0.99. Honestly, we were not fully prepared for Amazon to drop deals on its subscription services, but here we are. You normally only get deals on things like Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible aro



TL;DR: The Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license and finance courses bundle is on sale for £49.62, saving you 93% on list price. About 83% of businesses use Microsoft Office, but that’s not the only thing you would likely be expected to already have mastered when you enter the professional sphere. With Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license and f



After many rumors, OnePlus has confirmed - in a roundabout teasing manner - that it is working on its own foldable smartphone to join the budding market.



Along with a rising number of space missions by government agencies and private industry, comes a fresh set of problems for Earthlings: potentially dangerous space junk. A recent study published in the scientific journal Nature Astronomy concluded "that current practices have on order a 10 percent chance of one or more casualties over a decade." In other words, according to researchers from the U



As it had to, it came down to Dolores and the Man in Black. Read more...



Monday, Monday! Whether it's your favorite day or your least favorite, like any other, with it comes a new Wordle to solve. Our daily Wordle help is here as well, just in case you need a nudge or two in the right direction. The answer to the August 15 Wordle, puzzle #422, can be found at the end of this article. Before you get there, though, there are a couple of subtle clues to help you narrow i



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Researchers have found the remains of a previously unknown species of armored dinosaur in Argentina — the first of its kind to be discovered in South America, according to Science Alert . The dinosaur, named Jakapil kaniukura , is said to have been bipedal with a short beak and rows of bony disk-shaped armor along its neck, back, and down to its tail. A well-protected species, Jakapil is a part o



It's Monday yet again. And with any luck, things are going better at the start of your workweek than they are with this Quordle solution. Don't get too down in the dumps though, because the solution to this Quordle is available at the bottom of this article. Feel free to scroll down at any time, or, hey, read the whole strategy guide and become a Quordle expert. Either way is fine with me. What i



Apple may be looking into ways to boost its ad revenue, potentially slotting such advertisements into new places within its existing products.



Most places feature Wi-Fi, but sometimes you'll end up in a hotel room or other space that only has ethernet, and that's where hotspots come in handy.



Come this new school year, consider taking time to help teachers in underfunded schools meet their students' needs. Historically, U.S. public education has undergone massive budget cuts, leaving many classrooms without fundamental resources. A 2018 study published by the American Federation of Teachers , a nationally organized union, noted a decrease in teacher's salaries and an increase in teach



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Have you ever wanted all the benefits of going to a bar without having to talk to the actual human being serving your drinks? You're in luck, because Italian scientists at the University of Naples Federico II have developed a machine that can do just that. Using machine-learning algorithms, BRILLO (Bartending Robot for Interactive Long-Lasting Operations) can do everything you expect of an experi



With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution.



The James Webb telescope has given researchers rare insight into the stunning and unique Cartwheel Galaxy.



Cars provide endless ways to spend a lot of cash. But when it comes to these pieces of car tech, they're nothing but a waste of money.



There's an environmental side to the application of plasma, one where it can reduce the dumping of toxic chemicals into the environment and reduce pollution.



This interesting water conservation measure is viewed as somewhat of a controversial as a long-term measure.



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You can run into some issues when you opt out of updating your iPhone, including issues with bugs and security.



Ride-hailing giant Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program, Uber Rewards, so it can focus on its subscription-based Uber One membership. Uber first launched the rewards program in 2018 as a sort of frequent flyer scheme that allowed riders to earn points for every dollar spent on rides or Uber Eats deliveries. Those points could then be used to get discounts on future rides or deliveries.



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Ahead of Andor’s debut on September 21st, Disney will bring Rogue One: A Star Wars Story back to theaters. The 2016 film will return to IMAX screens in the US on August 26th , along with an “exclusive look” at the upcoming Disney+ series. Details on the preview are sparse, but it’s likely to expand on the most recent Andor trailer Disney shared on August 1st . Either way, Rogue One’s rerelease wi




Being eaten by a shark, struck by lightning, or kicked to death by a donkey are all unlikely ways to die. You can add "hit by a falling rocket" to that list.



Wordle fans, rejoice! Today's word isn't unusual and so there's a chance you'll figure it out quickly. If you need a boost, check out these hints.



Did you know your Google account includes a setting for ad personalization? That may not sound like a big deal, but there are good reasons to turn it off.



Curiosity has spent a decade rolling around the Martian landscape, using a variety of tools to study the planet and send back details about it.



When the Marriotts and Hiltons of the world actually owned the hotels that they marketed, there was better alignment of incentives for maintaining and extending their brands (and they found it much easier to deliver promises to guests on-property). An 'asset light' model where the chain simply rents


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