Tuesday, August 16, 2022

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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



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It's not so much that the Suzuki Jimny was available, then banned -- it's that it was never prepared to meet U.S. regulations in the first place.



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Leggy Bois Great, they're giving snakes legs now — or, as one science vlogger claimed, giving them their legs "back." In a recently-uploaded video, creator and self-professed snake lover Allen Pan said that he "feel[s] bad for snakes" because " they lost their legs " to evolution. To right that injustice, he ended up making a robotic exoskeleton for them in an effort to help them "find" their los




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Owners of battery-powered cars sometimes struggle to refuel on longer trips because public chargers don’t work or malfunction while cars are plugged in.
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After multiple delays and false starts , Apple now has a solid start date for its hybrid work arrangement. According to Bloomberg and The Verge , the tech giant will start requiring employees who work in its Santa Clara Valley offices to report to office three times a week starting in the week of September 5th. They're expected to come in every Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the third day set by th



Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators.



As we wait patiently for the iPhone 14 to show up (it should arrive next month), a new report suggests some significant changes could be coming to the software on iPhones and iPads: specifically, more advertising in Apple's own apps. This comes via the reliable Apple-focused journalist Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , who says that Apple is keen on expanding its integrated advertising efforts. A number



GitLab’s Rails console provides an interactive terminal that lets you directly manipulate data in your GitLab instance. You can use it to extract information, troubleshoot problems, and perform advanced administration tasks that aren’t supported in the GitLab web UI or API. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Samsung is leading the way with foldable phones right now, with the brand new Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 setting the standard for other phone makers to follow – and the next in line to launch a foldable handset or two could well be Oppo. As per Pricebaba , Oppo is going to go head to head against Samsung, even down to the naming: we're apparently getting a tablet-style Oppo Find N Fold a



According to BCG global assets under management are around $100 trillion, but only $715 billion, or less than 1% , goes on what you might term ‘impact’ companies or projects to tackle the world’s biggest environmental and social issues. Now, a Klarna founder plans to create what he calls a ‘Nobel Prize for Impact’. Niklas Adalberth co-founded Klarna in 2005 but left in 2015 and established the No



FREE: Until Sept. 20, new members can get a three-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited for free. Have you ever thought about signing up to Amazon Music Unlimited? If you have, this could be your best opportunity to take the plunge. Until Sept. 20, new members can get a three-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited for absolutely nothing. What do you have to lose? Amazon Music Unlimit



TL;DR: The 2022 School of Graphic Design Bundle is on sale for £33.07, saving you 97% on list price. The journey from doodles in your notebook to a career in art can be a big leap. Artists can apply their skills in the field of graphic design, but jobs are competitive with a high learning curve that often demands mastery over a few programs and industry-standard skills. Start getting caught up on



The rumors and leaks around the iPhone 14 continue to roll in – we're just a month away from the phone's expected launch now – and the latest unofficial tidbits to appear online give us an idea of what we can expect from the rear camera on the new Pro models. According to a source speaking to well-known tipster LeaksApplePro , the 48MP rear camera sensor being introduced on the Pro models this ye



The week's in full swing and there's 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 16 Wordle, puzzle #423, 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 it down, and as you scroll down, you'll see we've gathered a sele



It's no secret that Peloton is struggling, but it has a plan that may help reverse that trend, not to mention the upcoming release of a new machine.



Samsung recently introduced its fourth-generation Fold and Flip foldables. They don't sport the same hinge used by some competitors, but there's a good reason.



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Did you know we're now more than halfway through August? But if you're only halfway through today's Quordle , you still have two words left to decode before you can rest easy. But stick with us, and we'll get you through it. You can jump to the bottom of the page for the full solution, or give our full strategy guide a breezy read-through, and maybe the answers will magically appear in your head.



Are you worried about how you'll keep the lights on and the fridge cool during the next power outage? Bluetti has a quiet clean-energy solution.



The Xbox Series X is a great console and there's a lot to like about it, but some users may encounter disk drive issues that require troubleshooting.



Steering wheels are the standard for a reason, but that hasn't stopped automakers from playing around with alternative ideas, if only on concept cars.



Portainer is one of the most popular container management interfaces. Although Portainer began by focusing on Docker and Docker Compose, it also works with clusters managed by orchestrators including Docker Swarm and Kubernetes. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



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A team of scientists say they’ve found a new way to help people with damaged corneas: bioengineered implants created from pig skin. In findings from a small clinical trial published this month, the implants were shown to restore people’s eyesight for up to two years, including in those who were legally blind. Should… Read more...




Thanks to cross-border e-commerce platforms, China continues to be a major exporter of consumer goods for the world in the online shopping age. It’s not just marketplaces like Amazon and AliExpress that are enabling Chinese businesses to sell abroad. Behind the scene, a group of startups are making the software that allows exporters to more easily figure out what to sell and how to sell. Dianxiao



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The much improved fourth season of HBO’s sci-fi series Westworld concluded last night with a cliffhanger for the ages. A cliffhanger that does, in fact, set up the end of the series. We just may never get to see it. Read more...



Helbiz started out as a shared micromobility company but has since expanded to include ghost kitchens, media streaming and, most recently, a taxi service . The company reported its second-quarter earnings Monday after the bell. The startup was the first scooter operator to go public via the SPAC route , and many in the industry wish it wasn’t so after consistently meh earnings reports. Since Helb



Steve Harrington is more than his hair. Joe Keery is four seasons in as Hawkins’ babysitter hero and he’s tired of the attention it gets over...everything else. Read more...



A master of horror gives a first look at some of the twisted nightmares and violent delights from his new anthology series, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities . Halloween might be the furthest thing on people's minds in the dog days of August, but a new first look teaser for Netflix's new anthology series, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities —plus the release of several simultane



Enlarge / Former president Donald Trump, right, listens to Deborah Birx, former coronavirus response coordinator, as she speaks during a news conference in the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, April 23, 2020. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) This December, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will finally regain control of national COVID-19 hospital data—which the agency abrup



Enlarge (credit: INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / Contributor | AFP via Getty Images ) To help combat caste-based discrimination, the Indian government saves spots at the best Indian universities for lower-caste students, who often take that opportunity and turn it into a tech job in Silicon Valley. In the US, discrimination laws don’t specifically protect citizens based on caste, though that is changing. Re



Unlike iOS, anyone can install apps on Android phones and tablets outside of the official app store. While that is convenient, it comes with some real risks.



In a move that has surprised even the most dedicated of Android enthusiasts, Google has rolled out the stable build of Android 13 for select Pixel smartphones.



Movie star Will Smith has an incredible $2.5 million trailer that has some unexpected but luxurious features.



We've all taken pills at one point or another, and while the activity itself is very simple, it turns out that posture during this process matters quite a bit.



There's no shortage of iconic cars from movies, but some of them are more popular than others, and our readers reveal which one stands out among them.



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Obi-Wan Kenobi was a show filled with memorable fan-favorite moments but the one I’ll truly never forget was the skyline. In the show’s first episode , the largely Tatooine-based story cuts away to this lush, pristine-looking planet. Fans instantly knew where we were and what it meant—this was Alderaan, home of Leia… Read more...



Mycel , a South Korean startup making fungal-based biomaterials that can replace leather and meat, said it has raised $10 million (13 billion WON) in a pre-Series A round of funding. Co-founder and CEO of Mycel Sungjin Sah told TechCrunch that the company uses mycelium, a root-like structure of mushroom, to make leather substitutes that can be used in car seats and luxury cosmetic products, and f



WeWork co-founder and former chief executive Adam Neumann ’s career arc has felt synonymous with the rise and eventual fall of unicorn dreams. The entrepreneur, whose fall from grace has attracted global interest, just found a ladder in the form of a check from storied venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Andreessen Horowitz announced on Monday that it has written its largest single check to



Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information. New York City basked under sunny skies Monday amid unusually mild August weather. But, if you’re flying to or from New York City this evening, prepare for delays. The Federal Aviation Administration, in an unusual move, is proactively warning travelers about delays because of what’s becoming an increasing common pandemic-era problem



Foldable devices are no longer an innovation. They’re here, and smartphone-making powerhouse Samsung has long been their number one champion. But as we wait for the company’s fourth-generation foldables to launch later this month, it’s making us wonder if we’ll ever see viable folding smartphones from other… Read more...



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Old Meets New Is it a truck? Is it a van? A new viral video , shared on TikTok, shows a Tesla vehicle getting mightily confused by a white, four-wheeled carriage being pulled by a horse. The electric vehicle's self-driving software can be seen visibly struggling to cope, flipping between a number of wrong guesses ranging from a van being followed by a pedestrian to a backwards-driving semi truck.



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DOOMy Days Someone hacked a John Deere tractor to make it run DOOM — and we've got to admit, it's pretty based . A hacker who goes by the handle "Sick Codes" unveiled a way to jailbreak John Deeres into playing the iconic 1993 shooter on their digital control displays at this year's DefCon hacker conference in Las Vegas. As a tweet of the mod demonstrates , Sick Codes also teamed up with another



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Apple may be planning to bring ads to more of its first-party apps. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman , the company has conducted internal tests of a version of Maps that features search ads. Apple already employs similar advertisements within the App Store. Developers can pay the company to get their software to show up at the top of the search results page when you input specific terms. Gurm




To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello, Crunchers! Wait, that’s kind of a weird nickname, as if you’re munching on granola. What should we call y’all? Never mind that. Tomorrow, we’re running a Twitter Spaces where Jacquelyn and Anita are talking about what’s new in the world of crypto with Ryan S



Hello and welcome back to Max Q. In this issue: Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace want to make the Antares rocket all-American How Muon Space is locking in customers News from SpaceX, OneWeb and more Northrop Grumman taps Firefly Aerospace to upgrade its Antares rocket to American-built engines Northrop Grumman has announced that it will partner with startup Firefly Aerospace to build an all



Shared micromobility company Bird has had a tumultuous second quarter. The company announced plans to dismantle its retail business, shut down operations in unprofitable markets , had a corporate shakeup involving Bird’s CEO Travis VanderZanden stepping down as president , laid off close to 140 employees and got a warning from the New York Stock Exchange for trading too low. Bird, one of two publ



Enlarge / Signal's security-minded messaging app is dealing with a third-party phishing attempt that exposed a small number of users' phone numbers. (credit: Getty Images) A successful phishing attack at SMS services company Twilio may have exposed the phone numbers of roughly 1,900 users of the secure messaging app Signal—but that's about the extent of the breach, says Signal, noting that no fur



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A Spanish YouTuber who demanded free food for featuring a bar in a livestream has become the latest addition of the “Entitled Influencers Hall of Fame” and seemingly enraged an entire country in the process. When the bar wouldn’t gift him a $2 empanada, he threatened to send a $2,500 invoice for “promotion”—all while… Read more...



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Former President Donald Trump’s attempt to gain access to voting machine data was more successful, and broader than previously believed, as revealed by newly acquired emails and records by The Washington Post. Read more...



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Bloomin Plankton Scientists are unearthing a decades-old idea that just might make a dent in our fight against climate change, The Daily Beast reports : seeding the planet's oceans with more phytoplankton, an organism that's already responsible for producing 50 percent of the oxygen in our atmosphere from carbon dioxide and sunlight. The idea is surprisingly simple. Since iron is a well-known way



Ferrari's cars are among the world's most coveted automobiles, but not just anyone can walk into a dealership and buy one of their own.



Meta has a chatbot that anyone can interact with, and that has seemingly led to some amusing (and, at times, offensive) statements from the AI.



This security vulnerability found in the video chat app Zoom is bad enough that you should download a fix right this minute if you haven't already.



While a new operating system comes with benefits like a wider array of features, greater security, and improved efficiency, there can also be some drawbacks.



Mars and its two natural satellites could very well play a key role in allowing humans to mine nearby main belt asteroids for precious resources.



Microsoft Office users have reported seeing a raft of sneaky adverts for Microsoft 365 appearing in their work. Several users contacted BleepingComputer with shots of a new pop-up advertising Microsoft 365 Family subscriptions within Microsoft Word documents. The "Limited Time Offer" promotes three months of Microsoft 365 for "$$0.99" leading some to think it is a scam, with other users reporting



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The U.S. has seen several waves of dangerous heat this year, and extreme high temperatures are set to become more regular by the middle of this century. Researchers are warning about a future “heat belt” that will stretch from Texas up to Wisconsin, where people will regularly be exposed to stretches of heat index… Read more...



When Andrew Garfield’s first picture as Spider-Man was revealed , webheads around the world were agog at what has become one of the most, if not the most, controversial of Peter’s many movie costumes over the years. The long spider-logo, the rubbery, basketball-esque texture, the balance between red and blue. But I… Read more...



Get ready to go outside and enjoy some fresh air while your phone updates, Google Pixel owners. In a blog post on Monday, Google announced that Android 13 would officially begin rolling out to Pixel devices. Other Android device manufacturers like Samsung , Motorola , and OnePlus will all get the Android 13 update sometime later this year, but folks who own Google’s proprietary smartphones can ge



Telegram just found out the hard way that you don't piggyback off of Apple's innovations. After a lengthy review period, the popular messaging app just recently released its latest iOS update. The update includes a number of new features, primarily regarding custom emoji. However, one previously announced feature is MIA in the latest version of Telegram for iOS: Telemoji. Why? Well, blame Apple.



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About 1,900 users of Signal, the messaging app often considered the gold-standard of privacy, may have had their phone numbers or text verification codes accessed by hackers. The breach was part of a phishing attack on the communications company, Twilio, which provides Signal’s SMS verification service. Read more...




With the launch of Samsung’s newest Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatches, we’re curious if the upcoming Google Pixel Watch will have a fighting chance. According to 9to5Google ’s latest foray into the Fitbit APK, the outlook seems grim, especially if estimations that the Pixel Watch’s battery life will be only a fraction of… Read more...



Last month London Heathrow airport placed severe restrictions on the number of passengers who could fly out of the airport, in the face of staff shortages that had left to interminable waits, missed flights, and lost luggage. Passenger limits were set to end September 11 but have been extended through October 29. Yet American Airlines is actually lifting is ban on nonrev passengers that had been



Enlarge / Researchers manipulated light with liquid crystals to create a sculpted laser beam capable of producing this photorealistic image of a cat. (credit: P.F. Silva & S.R. Muniz, 2022) Every cat owner knows how their feline companions delight in chasing a tiny pinpoint of light from a simple laser pointer. Now, Brazilian physicists have figured out how to trap and bend laser light into intri



Enlarge / Apple's HQ, as seen in Apple Maps. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is looking into significantly ramping up its ads business, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, and has already internally explored adding ads to the iPhone's Maps app, with other potential expansions also on the horizon. The shift may be driven in part by a recent change within the company's reporting structure: Gur



Enlarge (credit: spukkato | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) In 2018, Google was first confronted by media reports investigating why crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs)—often religious, non-medical organizations that do not provide abortion services or referrals for abortion services—frequently dominate Google Maps search results for “abortion clinics.” Now, four years later, the tech company seems to be



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The best and the worst thing about social media is that it lets us compare ourselves to others. When it comes to athletes and fitness influencers, those comparisons can inspire us. But what happens when somebody tells you you’re a fool for idolizing (fill in any name here), because they’re obviously on steroids? Does… Read more...



DoorDash has confirmed that it has teamed up with Facebook Marketplace to make that awkward exchange of items with a stranger a bit easier. The company said DoorDash Drive , its business-to-business service that provides drivers to merchants through their own website or app, is now in the early stages of testing a service that will allow DoorDash drivers to pick up and drop off Facebook Marketpla



YouTube may be looking to launch an online channel store for streaming services through the YouTube app, positioning itself in direct competition with Amazon, Roku, and Apple, three tech giants that each offer its own streaming subscription hubs. As reported by the Wall Street Journal , sources say the company has been working on its channel store for 18 months and plans to roll out the offering



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Signal's reputation for secure messaging doesn't make it completely invulnerable to hacking incidents. The company has confirmed that a data breach at verification partner Twillio exposed the phone numbers and SMS codes of roughly 1,900 users. As TechCrunch observed , the intruder could have either used the information to either identify Signal users or re-register their numbers to other devices.



Canadian low-cost carrier Flair Airlines is offering absurdly cheap fares to multiple Canadian cities from U.S. destinations, including Denver International Airport (DEN) , New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) . Fares begin at just $15.62 one-way for Flair’s “bare bundle” tickets; these tickets do not include carry-on bags (beyond a



Walmart is partnering with Paramount Global to offer its streaming service, Paramount+, to members of Walmart’s own free shipping program and Amazon Prime rival, Walmart+ . The deal was first confirmed by The Wall Street Journal on Monday afternoon, following recent news of the retailer’s discussions with major media companies about such an arrangement. Walmart has now officially announced the ne



Since its release in 2001, Super Smash Bros. Melee has had the same static, classic roster of 26 iconic Nintendo characters. If you’re a Melee fan, you likely know the list by heart. Little did we know, however, that the roster really includes an extra iconic member of the Nintendo family: none other than Master Hand… Read more...



Speaker cable may improve the sound of your home audio system, home theater system, or car audio system. We use the term “may” because there’s a lot of debate in the audiophile community as to how much your speaker cable actually impacts the sound of your system. Some folks say they can’t hear any difference, while others say there’s a profound change. Speaker cables have made a subtle difference



As we all get ready for the start of the new school year in the next few weeks, a lot of parents (and students) are getting ready to buy their back-to-school supplies and tech, and a new laptop is increasingly part of that decision, especially for those about to start a new level of schooling, whether that's secondary/high school or university. I'm heading into the final semester of a graduate pr



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Space is big and scary, and a new video created from Webb Space Telescope data goes to show the massive distances separating us from the objects we’re trying to observe. In this case, it’s the Cartwheel Galaxy , one of Webb’s recent targets. Read more...



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In a few short weeks, Amazon becomes Middle Earth. The trillion-dollar company has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in bringing the latest iteration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings franchise to its streaming service. That show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power , debuts September 2, and few… Read more...



When a spacecraft dramatically parachutes down to a distant world, debris will inevitably litter the landing site . NASA has documented the diverse debris scattered by the 2021 landing of its high-tech Perseverance rover , including a strange-looking ball of tangled, "spaghetti"-like material, which the space agency believes they've identified. NASA suspects the tangled detritus — which stirred i



Lights, camera, another backhand winner down the line. It’s hard to imagine that in two weeks, Serena Williams is playing what could — and most likely will be — her last tennis tournament after 23 Grand Slams and decades of dazzling on center courts. She announced her retirement in the latest issue of Vogue magazine, writing that she will be “evolving” away from the sport to focus on family and h



Some American Express cardholders are seeing offers for bonus points after spending (sometimes quite heavily) on their credit cards. These are targeted offers, so not everyone will see the same offers on their card — if they see any offers at all. Let’s take a look at the current spending offers available from Amex, what they’re worth and how to use them. W ant more credit card news and advice fr




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Zoom users with Macs can rest a little easier. Ars Technica reports Zoom has updated its Mac software to patch a vulnerability that let would-be intruders take control of systems. The video calling software's auto-updater software not only had root-level access, but had a signature verification system that you could fool simply by giving your package a familiar file name. A hacker could force you



Applying to and interviewing for a job takes a lot legwork on your part—crafting the best damn resume the hiring manager has ever see , doing your pre-interview homework, and ensuring you make a good impression in the room. But eventually, you may need to put your fate in someone else’s hands...and provide references. Read more...



Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest offers. With school starting again, it’s time for you to stock up on back-to-school essentials. Whether you’re stocking up on notebooks and pencils for your middle schooler or looking for a new laptop to get you through hybrid college classes, these expenses can add up fast. Fortunately, there is no shortage of ways to make the most of thi



Peloton may soon allow users of competing fitness equipment to stream its workouts to their bikes and treadmills. In an interview with Bloomberg , CEO Barry McCarthy said the company is “rethinking” its digital strategy. As a first step, Peloton could adopt a freemium model that would see the company begin offering some features and workouts found in its mobile and TV app for free. Currently, the



The rumored layoffs are coming true: Warner Bros. Discovery, the newly merged parent company to HBO, is cutting personnel costs . Fourteen percent of staff under HBO and HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys will be laid off, impacting 70 employees. The New York Times reports that unscripted and live-action family programming for HBO Max, the streaming service, were most affected. Other cuts



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Thousands of feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, a journey of exploration and discovery is underway . Researchers from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and partner groups are conducting one of the most comprehensive map and survey missions of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge ever done. The ridge is the… Read more...



There are many web browsers on the market, a handful of which continue to dominate. Which browser do people use most often? The answer isn't too surprising.



Getting out on the water is a long-running tradition across the world, but it's never looked cooler -- or weirder -- than in these vessels.



The start of the work week is upon us, and that makes today's Wordle solution slightly amusing. Need some additional hints? We have them, as well as the answer.



It would appear that Apple is preparing to deliver more advertisements on iPhone, iPad, and desktop machines. How much will we take before we break?



Google Chrome, the most popular mobile internet browser, is as susceptible as any when it comes to malware and viruses. But can it happen on a Samsung Galaxy?



Dating app maker Bumble revealed more of its plans to strengthen its social networking features during last week’s Q2 earnings , which saw the company’s shares slump over its lowered financial outlook despite delivering a revenue beat. Now, new images show what Bumble has been developing as part of the larger revamp of its “Bumble BFF” friend-finding feature — a change that could help the app att



Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information. British Airways has resumed short-haul flights from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after being forced to ground them because of the airport’s cap on passenger numbers. In July, Heathrow made the unprecedented decision to limit the number of passengers allowed through its gates to 100,000 per day. The measure was designed to e



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Team Fortress 2 Enlarge / Team Fortress 2 is one of several still-popular games that use the DirectX9 API instead of a more modern version. (credit: Valve) Intel's graphics marketing team is currently in the middle of an expectations-setting PR blitz around its upcoming Arc GPUs . Partly because of immature drivers, the new graphics cards generally perform much better in newer games using the Dir



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Enlarge / NASA's Space Launch System rocket, reflected in the turn basin at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, rolls out for a fourth attempt at a wet dress rehearsal on June 6, 2022. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) It's actually happening. NASA is finally set to launch its massive Space Launch System rocket, and barring catastrophe, the Orion spacecraft is going to fly to the Moon and back. The spac



Enlarge / The two reactors of the Diablo Canyon facility. (credit: Tracey Adams ) On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom sent a series of aggressive climate proposals to the state legislature. And, in a separate but related move, his administration is circulating potential legislation that would allow the state's last nuclear power plant to continue operating past its planned shutdown in 202



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EV Monthly It's no secret that it's hard to get your hands on an electric vehicle these days. Global supply chain shortages have shaken the automotive industry to its core, and it's not uncommon to wait months or even years to actually get the keys. That's something a new California-based startup called Autonomy is trying to capitalize on. The company is offering a monthly EV subscription service



Remember the tiny USB wall charger that used to ship with old iPhones, iPads, and even some iPods? Apple still sells the power adapter, but it seemingly won’t for much longer. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›




A flaw discovered in some Xiaomi phones could have cost users their hard-earned money. Cybersecurity experts from Check Point Research (CPR) found a flaw in the devices’ mobile payment mechanism, which threat actors could have used to sign fake payments, essentially stealing people’s money. “We discovered a set of vulnerabilities that could allow forging of payment packages or disabling the payme



Is it time to get a new iPhone or upgrade the technology in your home office? If so, today is a good day to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made online with Apple.com for a limited time. Here are the elevated earnings you’ll receive on Apple purchases on Aug. 15 when you click through these online shoppin



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The John Wick universe finds its streaming home on Peacock. Starting in 2023 the prequel spin-off will premiere with the first three films in the series to coincide with the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 . Read more...



There is endless advice out there on what to avoid to keep your relationship strong. You’re supposed to learn each other’s love languages ; communicate openly about finances and sex ; and seek counseling when necessary—and those are just some of all the things you are expected to do without risking a breakup.… Read more...



Think a page belongs somewhere else in your document? If so, Microsoft Word offers a couple of ways to change the location of your pages. You can rearrange your pages using either the Navigation Pane or cut and paste. We’ll show you both ways. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



In June, rumors started swirling that Google was getting ready to finally release an all-new Nest Wifi router that embraces the future by featuring Wi-Fi 6E. Now, it looks like that device just cleared FCC approval, hinting at an upcoming release. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



This week on the TechCrunch Podcast Natasha Mascarenhas is back to talk about VC-backed aperitif company Haus being forced to sell. Then we’re joined by Carly page to talk about a recent phishing campaign that targeted Twilio and many other internet companies. And as always, we’ll catch you up on the tech news you may have missed this week. Articles from the episode: Haus, a VC-backed aperitif st



Planning travel can be complicated, especially if you’re trying to redeem miles & points. Award availability is often limited, and there are lots of moving parts. In that sense, being able to hold an award reservation for free before ticketing can be extremely valuable. In this post I wanted to recap the frequent flyer programs that still let you hold award tickets, as it’s an opportunity that ha



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Russia has already provided a look at the space station it will make after it leaves the ISS — if only a brief one. Reuters reports the country's Roscosmos space agency has shared a model of the future station (pictured above), nicknamed ROSS by state-controlled media. The orbital facility would launch in two phases, starting with four modules and expanding to six with a service platform. The des



Following the change to my account status, from Executive Platinum to ConciergeKey, I received a welcome email and then a phone call thanking me for my business. I was told to expect a welcome kit in about 3 weeks. In total it took 17 days. On Friday I received an email that I had a Fedex package coming from “Specialty Print Communications” and that it would arrive by Tuesday. I googled them and



End-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal says attackers accessed the phone numbers and SMS verification codes for almost 2,000 users as part of the breach at communications giant Twilio last week . Twilio, which provides phone number verification services to Signal, said on August 8 that malicious actors accessed the data of 125 customers after successfully phishing multiple employees. Twilio di



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The major cost-cutting drive at Warner Bros. Discovery is continuing, as the company is reportedly laying off around 70 workers across HBO and HBO Max . Most of the cuts are on the side of the streaming service, according to Deadline . The layoffs account for around 14 percent of staffers across the two divisions. HBO Max's nonfiction team is being downsized, which isn't surprising given the infl



The Walt Disney Company announced better-than-expected results last week when it unveiled its earnings for the second quarter of 2022 (the company’s third fiscal quarter.) The data point that caught the most attention? That total Disney DTC subscriptions — including Disney+, but also Hulu and ESPN+ — reached 221.1 million. Many headlines subsequently focused on Disney’s overall streaming subscrip



Linus Torvalds has announced the latest Linux update - version 6.0 - has arrived for testing. In a public statement , Torvalds explains that “there's nothing fundamentally different about this release” despite taking on the new 6.0 number, which primarily serves as a tool to help distinguish releases. While it may not quite be the same jump as macOS users will experience with Ventura which is due



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