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How You Can Support the USPS
4KLifehacker / 9h
As a result of the pandemic, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is currently in need of financial help —with companies sending out far fewer advertisements, mail volume has dropped by a third, drastically impacting cash flow. To make matters worse, the president has threatened to veto any stimulus package that… Read more...
Sony is encouraging social distancing by gifting two free PS4 games
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Sony has some good news for all the gamers stuck in self-isolation this week: it’s giving away two of widely recognized and widely lauded PS4 games absolutely free. The games up for grabs include Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection that rounds up the first three games in the series and remasters them for the PS4 , as well as the PS4 port of Journey . Check out our PS4 Pro review Here's everyth
GitHub is now free for all teams
2KTechCrunch / 10h
GitHub today announced that all of its core features are now available for free to all users, including those that are currently on free accounts. That means free unlimited private repositories with unlimited collaborators for all, including teams that use the service for commercial projects, as well as up to 2,000 minutes per month of free access to GitHub Actions, the company’s automation and C
Google Nest reduces camera quality and bandwidth to ease Internet strain
Google Nest QualitySlashGear / 14min
The Internet has become the backbone of many critical services and activities during this pandemic but, unfortunately, much of our Internet infrastructure and technologies were not prepared for this situation. The Internet groans under the sudden weight of users, forcing governments and ISPs to ask services to implement measures that will lessen their bandwidth usage. The latest to adopt that … C
Wear OS starts reminding you to wash your hands
56Engadget / 31min
You’re likely all too aware that you need to wash your hands often to reduce the chances of contracting COVID-19, but Google is happy to remind you all the same. Wear OS has received a 5.4.0 update that will remind you to wash your hands every three hours, and will start a 40-second timer to make sure you spend enough time scrubbing (the CDC recommends at least 20 seconds). It’ll even insist that
Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season
200+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite goes live without much fanfare
SlashGear / 1h
It may be OnePlus’ time under the spotlight today with the launch of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro but that doesn’t mean there are no other new products that came out at the same time. Given its mid-range status, however, it’s not exactly surprising that Samsung didn’t make a big splash about the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite’s official … Continue reading
Ooni’s Koda 16 pizza oven is the rare kitchen gadget that delivers on its promise
65TechCrunch / 1h
Ooni (nee Uuni ), has been around for a few years now, but its latest oven, the Koda 16 , launched in March. Just like everyone else, I’ve been cooped up at home for weeks with nothing but all of the projects I would get around to one day. At the top of my list was learning how to make decent pizza at home (we don’t have many decent pizzaiolo’s in my town). I’d been hearing about the Ooni oven fo
ThunderCats Roar Is Good, Actually
Gizmodo / 1h
Cartoon Network’s ThunderCats Roar is real good, but actually real good. If you’re a person of taste, you read that hearing the original ThunderCats theme song playing in your mind because, silly as it was, the tune was an absolute banger. Though ThunderCats Roar ’s journey to the small screen was fraught, what Cartoon… Read more...
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z is still coming soon
SlashGear / 1h
OnePlus isn’t one to immediately jump onto trends but it doesn’t shy away from making changes when it believes that the time is right. After years of carrying the torch for the headphone jack, it finally gave in but only after it had launched its own wireless headphones. That happened back in 2017 when it launched its first Bullets Wireless … Continue reading
Stanford, Fitbit join forces to predict viral infections with wearables
Stanford Fitbit Charge29Mashable / 2h
As the world searches for a way to bring society back online after coronavirus social isolation, researchers are springing into action to find novel ways to detect diseases early. One method involves strapping on a common, everyday wearable. Stanford Medicine announced Tuesday that its researchers are working on an algorithmic model for detecting if a person is sick using data collected from wear
Extreme closeup of mouse-brain slice wins top Life Science Microscopy prize
49Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Detail from the winning entry in the first Olympus Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award. It shows immunostaining of a mouse-brain slice with two fluorophores. (credit: Ainara Pintor/Olympus ) For several years now, we've regularly featured the winners of Nikon's annual Small World microscopy contest . Now, Olympus has entered the artful imaging arena with its fir
Amazon is slashing commission rates for its affiliate program
100+Engadget / 2h
Amazon’s affiliate program members are getting less money starting on April 21st. According to CNBC , the e-commerce giant has notified Amazon Associates — affiliates that link to products on its website in exchange for a percentage of the sales — that it’s slashing commission rates across various categories. The changes are quite significant in some cases: The furniture and home improvement cate
New model looks at what might happen if SARS-CoV-2 is here to stay
100+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Face masks may be a regular feature in our near-term future. (credit: Rob Kim/Getty Images ) Most of the optimistic ideas about what to do about SARS-CoV-2 involve engineering the virus' extinction. We could ramp up testing and isolate anyone who's been in contact with an infected individual. We could carefully manage infections to build up herd immunity without exceeding our hospital c
Coronavirus study finds social distancing into 2022 may be necessary
SlashGear / 2h
A newly published study looks toward the future of a world facing the deadly novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. According to the research, it may be necessary for communities around the world to engage in ‘prolonged or intermittent’ social distancing practices into the year 2022 in order to prevent the healthcare system from being overrun by future virus outbreaks. The study, which … Continue reading
Microsoft patches 4 Windows 0days under active exploit
CVSS 7.564Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / A man looks at the home screen for the "new" Windows 7 platform when it was launched in October 2009. Microsoft has ended support, but the OS lives on. (credit: Katie Collins - PA Images / Getty Images ) Microsoft has patched four actively exploited vulnerabilities that allow attackers to execute malicious code or elevate system privileges on devices that run Windows. Two of the securit
Luxury consignment retailer The RealReal lays off 10% of workforce, furloughs 15%
76TechCrunch / 2h
Online consignment company The RealReal is the latest tech company to lay off and furlough employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the company’s quarterly earnings report today, The RealReal announced layoffs affecting 10% of its workforce and furloughs impacting 15% of employees. By doing so, The RealReal says it will be able to reduce its operating expenses by about $70 million. In a press rel
How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones to Your Switch, Plus Recommendations
Gizmodo / 3h
The Switch is a wonderful handheld, but it’s not perfect. It’s a big piece of tech for something that’s portable, and hooking up a set of wired headphones can make it all even more awkward. Thankfully, third-party companies are picking up Nintendo’s slack, creating adapters to hook up wireless Bluetooth headsets. Read more...
How Air France Sees Travel Returning In The Coming Months
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Air France KLM sees travel returning gradually over the course of the year. They expect to run 20% of normal capacity in June, 40% in July, 60% in August and then hover around 75% of normal for the rest of the year. Despite currently losing an average of 20 million euros per day, they’re still planning to accept delivery of Airbus A350 aircraft in May and June. Continue reading ...
Epic says Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 has been delayed until June
SlashGear / 3h
Epic is once again delaying the release of a Fortnite season, it revealed in a very brief statement on Tuesday. The company had originally planned to release the third season of the game’s second chapter on April 30, but that date has been extended by more than a month, according to the company. If there’s any upside to this, it’ll … Continue reading
We may need 300,000 contact tracers to defeat COVID-19. We have 2,200
100+Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), speaks during a Coronavirus Task Force news conference at the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) As Americans anxiously await news of when they can emerge from their 4-meter-wide personal-space bubbles and go back to something resembling normal life, p
NASA’s Curiosity team is operating the Mars rover from home
100+TechCrunch / 3h
It’s hard enough in the first place having to drive an astronomically expensive rover around a planet millions of miles away. Doing it from home seems like a pretty big ask — but it turns out NASA’s Curiosity team is up to it. The space agency posted today about how the team has adapted to the unprecedented situation of having to manage an important, ongoing mission involving hundreds of people,
Google just reduced its Nest Cam video quality and people have THOUGHTS
70Mashable / 3h
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Your elaborate Nest Cam surveillance setup that's perfect for spying on your neighbors as you shelter in place is a bit grainier than normal. The Google-owned service emailed customers today to let them know that, as a result of lifestyle changes made necessary by the coronavirus (i.e., an increase in working from home and corresponding internet usage), it wil
The Pentagon Hasn't Fixed Basic Cybersecurity Blind Spots
100+Wired / 3h
Five years ago, the Department of Defense set dozens of security hygiene goals. A new report finds that it has abandoned or lost track of most of them.
Stanford, Scripps and Fitbit try using wearables to detect infections
Stanford Fitbit Charge100+Engadget / 4h
The smartwatch on your wrist might one day be key to containing the spread of viruses like the one behind COVID-19. Stanford, Scripps Research and Fitbit have unveiled an initiative that, if successful, would use wearables to catch the early signs of infection. They’re developing algorithms that would look for the elevated heart rates and temperatures that frequently signal an immune system respo
Sling makes its live streaming TV service free during primetime hours
SlashGear / 4h
Following the recent launch of its free tier, Sling TV has announced another initiative that will provide the public with some free content. Starting today, the service is offering free streaming television access under its Sling Blue plan, but only during primetime TV hours, according to the company. Sling calls this initiative its ‘Happy Hour Across America.’ READ: Amazon’s Fire … Continue read
Always Be Prepared For Car Trouble With These Gooloo Deals
28Gizmodo / 4h
In the last few months, we’ve all begun to see the merit in that oft mocked boy scout slogan, “always be prepared.” That motto isn’t just about stocking your pantry, it’s also about being ready for issues on the road, from a dead battery to a flat tire. Read more...
Bumble launches new features to help you date during quarantine
Mashable / 4h
On the heels of many dating apps adding new features to make dating a bit easier amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bumble has released a bundle of their own. One is their "Virtual Dating" badge, which, like Hinge's new Date From Home feature , intends to smooth the awkward transition between chatting on the app and going to a voice/video call. If you're interested in virtual dates, simply add the ba
Zoom's New Update Sure Seems Like an Attempt to Not Be Labeled a National Security Threat
One Google Zoom China75Gizmodo / 4h
At the start of this month, Zoom announced that it would be halting any new feature rollouts for the next 90 days to address the myriad security and privacy concerns currently facing the multi-billion dollar company. Evidently though, that feature freeze has been cut short: According to a blog post put out by the… Read more...
Chase follows Amex by extending sign-up bonus deadlines for select cardholders
The Points Guy / 4h
Chase is reportedly extending sign-up bonus spending period deadlines for three months — but only for select cardholders who opened accounts earlier this year. Originally reported by Miles to Memories, Chase is only giving this extension to cardholders who opened accounts between Jan. 1, 2020, and Mar. 31, 2020. I was able to confirm the extension with Chase. Want more credit card news and advice
How to spend as little time at the grocery store as possible
28Mashable / 4h
Grocery shopping has become a dangerous, but necessary errand as COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, continues to spread throughout the U.S. and beyond. These days, instead of popping into the store for some milk, eggs, and bread, you have to gear up with gloves, a cloth mask, and an arsenal of hand sanitizer and wipes. And you have to do this all while attempting to s
Adriel brings automation to small business advertising
200+TechCrunch / 4h
Adriel is a South Korean startup bringing automated ad tools to small businesses — and in recent months, it’s been expanding into the United States and the United Kingdom. This might seem like exactly the wrong time to be growing an ad-buying platform, since we’re at the beginning of what’s likely to be a tremendous pullback in ad spend due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, co-founder and CEO So
Lawsuit Accuses Grubhub, Postmates, DoorDash, and Uber of Unlawfully Driving Up Restaurant Prices
77Gizmodo / 4h
The primary group of food delivery service apps—Postmates, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, which also owns Seamless—are being sued over what the complaint describes as anti-competitive tactics and hefty fees that hurt businesses and customers by limiting consumer choice. Read more...
Good news: Cathay Pacific gets rid of fuel surcharges for most regions
The Points Guy / 4h
The past month or so has been a rough one for travel — coronavirus has caused route cuts and border closures , and being frank: it just isn’t safe to travel right now. But today, we’re here with a bit of good news to share: Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific will stop adding fuel surcharges to most of its tickets. Here’s a quick overview of what this means and — more importantly — how it affe
Google is lowering Nest camera quality ‘to conserve internet resources’
Google Nest Quality64TechCrunch / 4h
If you’re looking at footage from your Nest Cam and the quality seems a bit lower than normal: it’s not your eyes. In an email to users, Google says it is temporarily lowering the video quality of Nest Cams in an effort to limit how much bandwidth each camera uses and, in turn, “conserve internet resources.” The adjustment is rolling out over the next few days, and Google says anyone who has thei
AMC reveals when it will air the first season of Shudder’s Creepshow
SlashGear / 4h
Cable network AMC will soon air the first season of streaming service Shudder’s Creepshow horror series. We first heard about these plans back in late February, but the network didn’t state at the time when it planned to air the series. That changed with an official announcement from AMC on April 14. The TV broadcast will come just ahead of … Continue reading
Airlines strike bailout deal with feds to stave off layoffs
70The Points Guy / 4h
Help is on its way for the beleaguered airline industry. At least 10 big U.S. carriers will seek some of the billions of dollars being made available to them in the federal stimulus package known as the CARES Act, the U.S. Treasury Department announced late Tuesday. “The deals aren’t final, but the assistance is almost certain to be a mix of cash and loans, and the government could take a small o
Keeping a list of what I do every day is helping me manage quarantine anxiety
51Mashable / 5h
One of the things I've found most difficult about self-quarantining is the lack of organized time. There's no morning commute, no trot down a flight of stairs for a coffee break, no anticipatory subway ride from work to see a friend, no cathartic sigh when I get home after a long day. All I do — and I'm lucky to be able to do it — is stay at home. Sometimes it feels like no time is passing at all
Rocket Lab inks deal to carry Japanese startup Synspective’s first satellite into orbit
84TechCrunch / 5h
The well-funded Japanese space startup Synspective has tapped launch provider Rocket Lab to take its first Earth observation satellite to orbit. Launch is planned for late 2020, and the company’s StriX – α craft will be the sole payload. Synspective was founded in 2018 and by mid-2019 had raised about $100 million , making it one of the most successful recent funding stories in the country. It’s
MIT developed a wireless box that can detect COVID-19 patients’ movement and breathing at home
200+TechCrunch / 5h
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge for healthcare workers. Among the major challenges are social distancing issues, which have required novel approaches to diagnosing and treating illness. For many who have already tested positive, home stays are the best option to avoid an already massively overtaxed hospital system in many areas and to avoid further infecting others.
RECOMMENDED: Rage Cleaning
41Lifehacker / 5h
Over the weekend, I caught up with a friend who said she felt like she was forgetting what it is she likes to do, what things she would do that make her feel anything at all. I felt that, and I bet many of you reading felt that too. Read more...
Airlines Agree To Bailout Terms. Will They Take Travel Vouchers Instead?
62View from the Wing / 5h
American Airlines announced that it will receive a $5.8 billion bailout: $4.1 billion grant, and $1.7 billion loan. They will also apply for a separate $4.75 billion loan. Southwest Airlines announced that it will receive $3.2 billion: a $2.3 billion grant and a $1 billion loan. Continue reading ...
An Amazon Warehouse Worker Has Died of Coronavirus
Amazon Two Conditions2KGizmodo / 5h
A worker at an Amazon facility in California has died after contracting covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Thus far, workers at more than 70 of Amazon’s warehousing and delivery facilities have confirmed cases of covid-19. Read more...
How Are You Improvising a Home Gym?
20Lifehacker / 5h
Life’s tough right now if you’re missing the gym, and we’re all finding creative workarounds to deal with it. Just among my friends and the folks I follow on Insta, I’ve seen people squatting their pets, their children, bags of kitty litter and weirder stuff still. I’ve seen pull-ups performed on odd equipment and… Read more...
Tessa Thompson's 11 Best Genre Roles (So Far)
93Gizmodo / 5h
Tessa Thompson is a versatile actress who’s done way more than just sci-fi and fantasy stuff—you’ve probably seen the Creed movies, and you should check out Little Woods if you haven’t yet. But she sure is in a lot of genre projects, which is a big reason why we love her so much. Behold, our favorite tales of Thompson! Read more...
How to use the Sapphire Reserve DoorDash credit
The Points Guy / 5h
When the Chase Sapphire Reserve® added DoorDash benefits back in January, I was interested enough to take mental note of the additions, but not motivated enough to use the perks right away. But now, with the world temporarily turned upside down, and almost of all us packing away our luggage and staying home, the card’s perks that once sat unused are now the card benefits I’m using the most. A few
After the Pixel 5, Google may its use own chipset to rival the iPhone
Google Pixel Chromebooks40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Google is working on its own chipset to power Pixel phones of the future and it could appear in a handset as early as next year, according to a report from Axios . While the Google Pixel 5 may still use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset, Google may strike out on its own after that in a bid to better compete with Apple’s iPhone 12 . Google has made “significant progress toward developing” the chip
Pokemon Pink leak tips secret alternate to Pikachu’s Yellow
Razer Pikachu PokémonSlashGear / 5h
Good news: Pokemon Pink existed, and was likely set to feature Clefairy as a hero. Pokemon Red, Pokemon Green, Pokemon Blue, and the Pikachu-themed Pokemon Yellow all graced the first few years of the game series’ existence on this earth. But there was another. Game code leaked this week included reference to a game called Pokemon Pink. This version of … Continue reading
Google Is Developing Its Own Processor for Use in Future Devices: Report
Google Pixel ChromebooksGizmodo / 5h
After buying $1.1 billion of intellectual property and resources from HTC back in 2017 , it appears the next big step for Google’s hardware division is creating its own homegrown computer chip. Read more...
GitHub's core code tools are now free for everyone
Microsoft GitHub Team200+Engadget / 5h
GitHub may have made life a little easier for programmers. The Microsoft-owned service is making its core features available to everyone for free, including teams. Your company won’t have to pay for a subscription just to manage all its code in one place, including private repositories for unlimited users. Individuals get a break, too, with unlimited collaborators available at no charge. The new
Marriott Giving CEO Big Raise While Business Craters, Tens Of Thousands Furloughed
52View from the Wing / 5h
It shouldn't be surprising that even as Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson announced that he would stop taking his salary through the end of the year, in light of the hotel giant furloughing tens of thousands of workers and the majority of corporate staff amidst the cratering of their business during the coronavirus crisis, he's actually being given a raise. It must be all of those resort fees they pocke
Can a Wearable Detect Covid-19 Before Symptoms Appear?
200+Wired / 5h
Stanford researchers hope to find the answer, which could impact health care beyond the current pandemic.
Labster’s latest partnership, and what it tells us about the future of remote learning
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Labster , a virtual science lab edtech company, today announced that it is partnering with California’s community college network to bring its software to 2.1 million students. California Community Colleges claims to be the largest system of higher education in the country. The Labster partnership will provide 115 schools with 130 virtual laboratory simulations in biology, chemistry, physics and
Those Giant Hospital Ships Are A Messy Part Of The Solution
USSTR One US Navy Academy100+Gizmodo / 5h
The USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort have literally steamed their way to Los Angeles and New York, respectively. They are the longest-serving hospital ships in continuous operation in the nation’s history , and in biological terms, old age is a liability for COVID-19 patients. In terms of Navy hospital ships, old is all the… Read more...
How to fundraise for coronavirus relief on social media
69Mashable / 5h
Novel crises often come with complications that warrant widespread responses from the general public. Part of that response can be fundraising. In the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, that means directing funds to researching vaccines and treatments; securing short-supplied medical equipments for hospitals; and supporting essential workers, healthcare personnels, and impacted communities. Nonprofit
Remotely Troubleshoot a PC With Windows Quick Assist
48Lifehacker / 5h
There are plenty of times when in-person troubleshooting isn’t possible. Maybe you and the other person live in different cities, or you work in different offices or the world is on lockdown due to a pandemic. Whatever the case may be, a useful Windows 10 feature can help you remotely lend a hand to your… Read more...
15 Tips and Tricks to Make Slack Feel Normal in 2020
Gizmodo / 5h
Slack was already a popular messaging app in workplaces across the country, but the dramatic increase in the number of people working from home has made it even more essential. From smart ways to manage your notifications to customizing the interface, here are 15 tricks you should know to make Slack work for you. Read more...
NASA shows how the Mars Curiosity team manages the rover from home
56SlashGear / 5h
While one team at NASA works hard to prepare for the upcoming launch of the space agency’s new Perseverance rover, another continues to manage NASA’s existing Curiosity Mars rover mission…from home. The change in the workplace is the result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced huge numbers of people to work in isolation from home. NASA recently shared some … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About OnePlus' New Phones
OnePlus 8 Pro Android25Lifehacker / 6h
OnePlus unveiled two new phones today, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Here’s all you need to know—including how to get one. Read more...
How to Disable the Screenshot Button on the Nintendo Switch
How-To Geek / 6h
The Nintendo Switch’s screenshot capture button is a handy feature to have. Still, many players accidentally hit it while in a heated game—or children press it repeatedly, unaware that they are filling up the system memory with 10,000 screenshots. Here’s how to disable it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Sling TV's "Happy Hour Across America" Gives You Free TV Access Every Night
23How-To Geek / 6h
Starting today, Sling TV has one of the best kind of deals you ask for—free TV for new customers. From 5 PM until midnight Eastern Time, you get access to 32 channels for absolutely free. And while you do need to sign up for an account, you don’t need to provide a credit card. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
You Can Grab "Journey" and the Uncharted Series Remasters on PS4 Free for a Limited Time
21How-To Geek / 6h
Today, Sony announced a new Play at Initiative to support self-isolation drives to contain the spread of COVID-19. As part of that initiative, the gaming company will offer Journey and the first three Uncharted remastered games free to everyone, even without a PS Plus subscription, starting April 15th at 11 PM Eastern Time. You have until May 5th to pick up the free games. Read This Article on Re
Facebook's New Experimental Apple Watch App Is All About One-Tap Messaging
Facebook Apple WatchHow-To Geek / 6h
The idea of typing out whole messages on a tiny smartwatch is unpleasant at best. But the entire point of a smartwatch is to carry your phone less. Following up on Tuned, Facebook’s experimental wing has a new Apple Watch app dubbed KIT (Keep in Touch) for Canadians that makes messaging from your smartwatch easier. You can communicate with as little as one tap. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Forget AirPods, Razer's New Pokémon Wireless Earbuds Are All You Need
Razer Pikachu Earbuds54How-To Geek / 6h
The search for wireless headphones is over. Razer is selling a beautiful set of Pikachu wireless earbuds in a Pokéball-shaped charging case. I don’t know if they sound good or not, but who cares? These things are totally chic—the distilled essence of style and beauty. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The odd reality of today’s stock market
100+TechCrunch / 6h
As the COVID-19 death toll in the United States continues to climb, American stocks are, in a grim divergence, recovering lost ground. It isn’t clear precisely why locally-listed equities have risen in recent weeks, let alone today, but let’s go over the day’s results so that we’re all on the same page. In regular trading today, the Dow Jones Industrial average rose 558.99 points, or 2.39%, while
Please enjoy these adorable Pikachu-themed wireless earbuds from Razer
Razer Pikachu Earbuds1KMashable / 6h
Listen, things are pretty bleak right now. We have to hold onto anything that's warm and cuddly as hard as we can. Behold: Pikachu-skinned wireless earbuds with a Pokéball charging case. Razer announced the Pikachu Special Edition of its Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds on Monday, as spotted by Gizmodo . And, as you can see, they're an absolute delight. The earpieces and stems are both Pikachu ye
Turkish Airlines Cancels International Flights Through May 20, 2020
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Turkish Airlines has just extended cancellation of all of their international flights even further, and I think this is pretty significant, for reasons I’ll get into below. Turkish Airlines extends flight suspension Turkish Airlines has today announced an extension of their suspended service: Turkish Airlines will suspend international flights until May 20, 2020 Turkish Airlines will suspend dome
Amazon plans further recruiting spree and loosens restrictions on 'non-essentials'
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Amazon has announced that it will hire an additional 75,000 workers to help meet consumer demand during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Back in March, the ecommerce giant said that it would hire 100,000 warehouse and delivery workers to deal with the recent surge in online orders. According to Amazon, it has already hired over 100,000 new employees since that time, though the company revealed i
Online Town solves the most annoying thing about Zoom parties
One Google Zoom China100+Mashable / 6h
Let's just go ahead and admit the unavoidable truth: Huge group video chats are kind of a drag. It's unavoidable ... that is, except in Online Town. As we all remain stuck inside for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus, many of us have come to depend on tools like Zoom to connect with friends and family and to help keep us sane. However, unlike with a real, in-person get-together, on vi
A Huawei graphics card for servers may be coming soon
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The graphics card market for servers is even more competitive than it is for the best gaming PCs, and Huawei might be jumping into it to heat it up for Nvidia, AMD and Intel. The giant tech company will be spinning off a new Cloud and AI business group to try and enter into the crowded GPU market, according to a post from South Korea tech publication The Elec . We'll show you how to build a PC Ch
Ridiculously Detailed Apollo 15 Simulator Could Help Us Return to the Moon
Gizmodo / 6h
Scientists at the European Space Agency are using a powerful new simulator to relive the Apollo 15 mission in excruciating detail. By revisiting this and other missions, the researchers are seeing old data with new eyes, and the exercise will also help in the planning of future missions. Read more...
Power All Those "Toys" You're Buying With 24 Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries for $24
Gizmodo / 6h
Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium Batteries (24ct) | $24 | Amazon Read more...
It’s now easier than ever to order takeout and delivery with Google Maps shortcuts
The Points Guy / 6h
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, people, businesses and entire industries have been forced to adapt to a new normal . Restaurants have been hit particularly hard by the outbreak, as most have been banned from having diners inside their venues. As a result, many have shifted to delivery and takeout to bring in revenue, or have been forced to shut down altogether. Related: You can enjoy 7 of N
How to Sell Your Home During the Coronavirus Shutdown
53Lifehacker / 6h
If you were thinking of selling your home this year, you might assume the coronavirus has put a pause on that plan indefinitely. But real estate is an essential service during the shutdown. It may be more difficult to complete the process of selling your home during this time, but it’s certainly not impossible. Here’s… Read more...
GitHub sharply slashes plan pricing, offers core features for free to all
Microsoft GitHub Team88Ars Technica / 6h
GitHub's octocat. (credit: GitHub ) Software hosting and version-control platform GitHub has made some sweeping changes to its plans and offerings, extending free service to far more teams and users than before while slashing prices for access to some key features by half. Arguably the most important change is that unlimited repositories and collaborators are now offered as part of the free tier,
Leviton’s new smart outlet bakes WiFi in but keeps fingers out
SlashGear / 6h
Leviton has a new WiFi smart switch in its Decora range, and the cleverness doesn’t stop at being able to remotely control it via an app or smart speaker. Dubbed the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Tamper-Resistant Outlet, as the name suggests it also has a safety system which blocks the outlets from foreign objects. Leviton has installed little shutters into both … Continue reading
An Ultra-Rare Supersized Version of the Nintendo Game & Watch, the Original Game Boy, Is Up for Auction
Nintendo Switch G&W97Gizmodo / 6h
The auction house who recently sold the rare Nintendo Play Station console is making it harder and harder to be a fiscally responsible adult. Heritage Auctions has just listed another rare piece of video game history with a demo machine that was used to sell Nintendo’s Game & Watch handhelds; the precursor to the Game… Read more...
Babies in Thailand are wearing tiny face masks to protect them from coronavirus
22Mashable / 6h
The photos were taken through the window of Bangkok’s Praram 9 hospital’s maternity ward. Read more... More about Health , Mashable Video , Babies , Coronavirus , and Covid 19
How to Customize Your Background in Microsoft Teams Video Calls
500+Gizmodo / 6h
Microsoft’s big office communication app, Microsoft Teams, is getting a fun new feature that makes it just as wacky as Zoom. You’ll now have the power to pretend you’re on a beach, in some faraway city, on the moon, or sitting in front of your favorite meme when you’re on a video call—yes, custom backgrounds are… Read more...
OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger Review: Speed and sound
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The OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger was advertised as allowing you to charge a OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone from 0% to 50% in 29 minutes. This device has a single LED indicator light, a built-in fan, a vent, and a rubber bumper, as well as Qi/EPP cross compatibility (see disclaimer below). It also costs nearly $70 USD. Could such … Continue reading
Mediterranean diet may be a simple way to protect against dementia
SlashGear / 6h
Supplements popularly referred to as ‘nootropics’ are the most trendy way to protect and boost cognitive performance, but yet another study has found that changing the foods you eat may be the easiest method. The study looked into eye diseases and the effects of different diets on them, finding that eating the popular Mediterranean diet may have a protective effect … Continue reading
Join a Live Q&A with Bradley Tusk tomorrow at 1pm ET/10am PT
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Bradley Tusk is relatively unique among investors. Where other VCs shy away from heavily regulated industries and businesses, Tusk leans in. The Tusk Ventures founder and CEO has investments that include Uber, Bird, Coinbase, Lemonade, FanDuel and Alma Health. At a time when good governance is front and center, and innovative thinking to evolve the status quo is necessary, we couldn’t be more thr
The most generous and creative perks you can enjoy as a result of the elite status extensions
The Points Guy / 6h
Though it’s still not time to start traveling again , the airline industry has spent the past two weeks buying long-term loyalty from its frequent flyers. This has come in the form of sweeping elite-status extensions . Most loyalty programs are outright extending status for another program year — without any requirements. This is quite generous, though perhaps a bit puzzling. Although no one know
Where to Donate Your Stimulus Check
100+Lifehacker / 6h
I haven’t received my stimulus check yet, but I’ve already decided that I’m going to donate whatever amount of money I receive. Why? Because I’ve been working consistently throughout the coronavirus pandemic, which means I don’t need to make up any lost income. Nor do I need to put the check towards an emergency fund… Read more...
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Superb, But No Bargain
100+Wired / 6h
These aren't the affordable flagship phones you're looking for. But they're still very, very good. The Pro model finally adds flagship features like IP68 water resistance and wireless charging.
Sling TV offers free viewing during primetime hours
200+Engadget / 6h
Sling TV thinks it can do more to keep you entertained during the COVID-19 pandemic than offer extended trials like everyone else. It just launched a promo that offers free Sling Blue access between 5PM and midnight, offering access to channels like AMC, Discovery and FX as well as cloud DVR and on-demand videos. And no, this doesn’t appear to be a way to trick you into a subscription — you won’t
WHO debunks coronavirus misinformation on Facebook Messenger
200+Engadget / 6h
Facebook and the World Health Organization (WHO) are again teaming up to make it easier to find reliable information about the coronavirus. The organization launched a new chatbot for Messenger, which allows Facebook users to access news and updates about the pandemic, such as the latest official statistics and press releases from the organization. Perhaps most importantly, the bot will also debu
Poach an Egg in Instant Miso for a Quick, Savory Breakfast
200+Lifehacker / 7h
I always say I’m a “savory breakfast eater,” but the truth is, I rarely breakfast at all. For better or worse, I’ve structured my life in such a way that I start writing almost as soon as I open my eyes; pausing to make a “real” breakfast creates more anxiety than it’s worth. If it takes more than five minutes to… Read more...
Journey gets Steam release date, joins Uncharted Collection in free PS4 games deal
Journey Steam JuneSlashGear / 7h
For a number of years after its release, Journey was a PlayStation exclusive. That all changed in June of last year, when the game made its way to PC as a timed exclusive for the Epic Games Store. That timed exclusivity period is nearly over, and today we learned when Journey will be heading to Steam. As spotted by PC … Continue reading
Dear Sophie: How do I extend my visa status without leaving the US?
60TechCrunch / 7h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: Is unemployment considered a public benefit? Dear Sophie: How
How to Restore Deleted Files on Any Device
100+Lifehacker / 7h
Few tech disasters can send your stomach into free fall quite like realizing you’ve deleted something important from your laptop or phone, with no obvious way to bring it back. Luckily, if you find yourself scrambling to restore your deleted files, there’s still hope. Free tools and apps are widely available to help… Read more...
Make Sure Your Google Play Music Subscription Wasn't Canceled
52Lifehacker / 7h
Here’s a strange one: A number of people who signed up for Google Play Music many years ago, which was initially offered by Google for $8/month as part of a “sign up early” promotion, have found their accounts mysteriously canceled . And this isn’t something that Google has allegedly been very forthcoming about. Read more...
Spark Joy With 20% off Huckberry's Flint and Tinder Collection
Lifehacker / 7h
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This gadget wants to help you with your time management — Future Blink
36Mashable / 7h
TickTime is designed to make timing easier through its pre-designed time increments. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Gadget , Time Management , and Future Blink
YouTube Music app gets Explore tab to replace Hotlist feature
SlashGear / 7h
YouTube’s music platform is rolling out a new feature called Explore that replaces the service’s current ‘Hotlist’ feature. With Explore, users will be better equipped to find new music and artists to enjoy, including new releases, playlists, and more. The feature is arriving on the service’s mobile apps first with a planned release on the desktop website in the coming … Continue reading
Arturia's KeyStep Pro MIDI controller is out now for $399
46Engadget / 7h
MIDI controllers -- which let you trigger sounds from your computer or outboard gear -- are usually standard fare: three or four octaves of keys, pitch and modulation wheels, maybe some drum pads and USB and 5-pin MIDI connectivity. Just a few hundred dollars should get beginners and hobbyists everything they need to perform and record music. Arturia's KeyStep Pro , though, puts a lot of emphasis
Amazon fires 2 workers who publicly criticized warehouse conditions
Amazon Two Conditions200+Mashable / 7h
Amazon has fired two workers who recently criticized the company over its warehouse conditions during the current coronavirus pandemic. As the Washington Post , which is owned by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos , reports, employees Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa were both fired on Friday. The two UX designers were members of the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group and had " publicly denounced " vi
Tesla Is Having Trouble Paying Its Rent
300+Futurism / 7h
Tough Times Elon Musk-led electric automaker Tesla is feeling the economic devastation of the coronavirus pandemic. The company is contacting some of its landlords at dealerships and service centers to try and talk down rent prices, The Wall Street Journal reports . In a leaked email, the company asks to renegotiate their leases “so we can continue to partner and work together to ensure a continu
Traeger's redesigned grill app offers cooking videos and customization
84Engadget / 7h
Traeger’s WiFi-enabled smart grills already benefit from a robust app packed with recipes for meat, seafood, side dishes and more. The software also allows you to control and monitor your grill remotely, so you don’t have to walk outside to change the temperature or get a status update. Today, the company announced a complete overhaul of the Traeger Grills App that goes beyond the typical aesthet
A half million Zoom accounts are being sold on the dark web
76Mashable / 7h
The stolen credentials include users’ email addresses, passwords, personal meeting URLs, and host keys. Read more... More about Privacy , Mashable Video , Zoom , Dark Web , and Coronavirus
The Apple-Google Contact Tracing Plan Won't Stop Covid Alone
300+Wired / 7h
Putting the privacy of these smartphone apps aside, few Americans have been tested—and there's a risk of false positives.
What to Watch Tonight, April 14, 2020
Easter 2 Emblem Heroes59Lifehacker / 7h
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MIT uses wireless signals and AI to monitor COVID-19 patients at home
200+Engadget / 7h
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, hospitals are working to prevent overcrowding and keep healthcare workers safe. According to the CDC , more than 9,000 healthcare workers across the US have contracted COVID-19, and at least 27 have died. To address this, a team from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory ( CSAIL ) developed a wireless monitor that lets doctors monitor
Scientists: Some Social Distancing May Need to Last Until 2022
1KFuturism / 7h
In a new study published in the journal Science today, a group of Harvard researchers argue that “prolonged or intermittent social distancing may be necessary into 2022” due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. After analyzing computer models of several scenarios, they concluded that lifting current restrictions too quickly or too early could end up delaying the epidemic’s peak — and possibly mak
NBCUniversal’s Peacock launches on Comcast tomorrow
NBC Peacock Comcast100+TechCrunch / 7h
NBCUniversal’s new streaming service Peacock is launching for Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex customers tomorrow, April 15, at no additional cost. Comcast says the rollout to its platforms begins tomorrow and will complete by month’s end. This lines up with the schedule that the company announced in January, which pointed to a broader launch on July 15. NBCUniversal says that’s still happening, tho
YouTube Music adds an Explore tab to help you find new music
94Engadget / 8h
Starting today, Google is rolling out a new "Explore" tab to the YouTube Music mobile app. The Hotlist section the new tab is replacing had mostly highlighted music videos that were trending on YouTube at the time. By contrast, Google designed its replacement to help you find new music. The tab is divided into two sections. Underneath the first, you'll find new albums, singles and music videos to
Officially refurbished Bose noise-cancelling headphones are on sale today
20Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a nifty couple of deals on Bose noise-cancelling headphones—provided you're willing to buy refurbished. Factory-renewed models of the popular Bose QuietComfort 35 II and the newer Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are both discounted at Bose.com and Bose's official eBay storefront, with the former down to $200 and the latter dow
All GitHub features are now free for everyone
Microsoft GitHub Team40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 8h
After bringing unlimited private repositories to free users last year, GitHub has now announced that it is making private repositories with unlimited collaborators available to all of its users. This means that all of the core GitHub features are now available for free for everyone. Up until now, if an organization wanted to use the developer platform for private development, it had to subscribe
Delta Just Ordered 10 Airbus A350s, As It Prepares To Take Government Bailout Cash
100+View from the Wing / 8h
Delta Air Lines is losing $60 million a day and not paying over a third of its employees who took leaves. It has parked the majority of its fleet. And i's preparing to accept billions of dollars in government bail out cash. Yet last week it appears to have placed an order for 10 Airbus A350s. Airbus announced the order, but refused to confirm the airline involved. Continue reading ...
Charter still hates broadband competition, asks FCC to help prevent it
100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter ) Charter Communications is asking the Federal Communications Commission to block government funding for ISPs that want to build networks in parts of New York where Charter is required to offer broadband. An FCC rule for Phase 1 of the commission's $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) bans funding in census blocks where at leas
The Pentagon Wants Quantum Sensors to Track Faraway Spacecraft
300+Futurism / 8h
Taking Stock The Pentagon just put out a call for new sensors that use quantum technology to track and monitor distant spacecraft. While vehicles traveling on or near Earth can be tracked with GPS, anything that strays too far from the planet has to rely on less accurate tools like star tracking, according to C4ISRNET . So as the U.S. government pursues missions to the Moon and Mars, the Departme
The True Story of The Lost Boys' Sax Man
5KGizmodo / 8h
People say one night can change the course of your life. What they don’t say is sometimes it can take several decades to realize it. Read more...
'Dark Pictures: Little Hope' trailer shows horror from the age of witch hunts
TDP Dark Little Hope100+Engadget / 8h
It’s now clearer just how Supermassive will follow up Man of Medan and continue the Dark Pictures Anthology. The studio has released a trailer for The Dark Pictures: Little Hope that shows just what the decision-driven horror title will entail. You’re visiting the town of Little Hope, a town gripped by witch hunts in 1692. However, it’s increasingly clear that the witches are the least of your co
Coronavirus: Microsoft offers protection to healthcare staff
91BBC News - Technology / 8h
It is making its AccountGuard tool available for free to those helping battle Covid-19.
Sony announces $10M fund to help indie game developers impacted by COVID-19
Sony Journey TNDC Ps4200+TechCrunch / 8h
Though more people are stuck at home with their PCs and gaming consoles, times are still tough for small indie game developers that are often dependent on gaming conferences to both promote their titles and source investments and publishing deals. Today, Sony announced they had earmarked $10 million for a fund dedicated to helping indie game developers that have seen negative impacts from the pan
Amazon fires at least 3 employees who criticized workplace conditions
Amazon Two Conditions500+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / A worker hauling boxes at an Amazon warehouse in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 14. (credit: Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images ) Amazon, which is desperately trying to bulk up staffing amid surges in demand, has reportedly fired another three employees and suspended a fourth after those workers led efforts to speak out against working conditions in the company's warehouses. Two workers let
This COVID-19 saliva test is some coronavirus good news
26SlashGear / 8h
A new coronavirus test that doesn’t require uncomfortable throat or nasal swabs has been given the go-ahead by the FDA, as tools to gage the COVID-19 pandemic continue to use the agency’s emergency authorization process. So far, testing for detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have relied on a swab being pushed into the nose or throat, something which is both … Continue reading
In lieu of E3, IGN is putting on its own Summer of Gaming event
Mashable / 8h
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Sling makes live TV free during evening 'Happy Hour'
YouTube Crash Course100+Mashable / 8h
If you're stuck at home and miss the good old days of idly channel surfing, Sling has something for you. The internet-based cable TV alternative announced Tuesday that it's making part of its service free for new customers at night while everyone is sequestered indoors. From 5 p.m. ET until midnight every night, anyone who signs up on Sling's "Happy Hour Across America" website can watch TV to th
How to Protect Your Zoom Account From Recent Data Breaches
Google Zoom China One200+Lifehacker / 8h
There are over 500,000 stolen Zoom logins floating around the dark web . That’s not good, especially since they’re being sold for next to nothing, but it’s a great reminder that you should not be using the same credentials for different services . Read more...
Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour
300+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport.
Google wants to dump Qualcomm, launch smartphone SoC as early as next year
Google Pixel Chromebooks82Ars Technica / 8h
(credit: Ron Amadeo/Intel) A new report from Axios claims that Google has "made significant progress toward developing its own processor to power future versions of its Pixel smartphone" and that a Google-made SoC could debut in a phone as early as next year. Google is apparently teaming up with Samsung, which is providing design support and manufacturing for the project, codenamed "Whitechapel."
Check Out This List of Educational Livestreams for Kids
100+Lifehacker / 8h
Every day, we hear about a new educational livestream that our kids could or should be tuning in to. Virtual museum tours and visits to zoos and science demonstrations—even virtual gym classes . The resources are out there; the challenge is keeping them all straight. Read more...
Needs more Zendaya: We have our first look at the new Dune film
Villeneuve Dune O. Isaac300+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in this first look at Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune . (credit: Chiabella James/Vanity Fair ) We have been eagerly anticipating director Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel Dune since the project was first announced way back in 2016. Now Vanity Fair has given us our first look at the fi
Apple leverages its Map data to help public health officials
Apple Google Tracing96Engadget / 8h
Several technology companies have stepped up to aid in COVID-19 efforts. Apple, for example, has donated over 20 million masks, designed and produced face shields and launched a collaboration with Google to help track the spread of the virus. Today, the company unveiled a new web-based tool that lets users see how the coronavirus pandemic has affected walking, driving and public transportation tr
Fallout 76 Wastelanders Deluxe Edition launches today: Here’s what it includes
Fallout 76 WastelandersSlashGear / 8h
Today is a fairly big day for Fallout 76 fans. Not only has the long-anticipated Wastelanders update arrived, but the game has also coming to Steam on PC. The big Fallout 76 news doesn’t stop there, though, as Bethesda has also launched a new collection called the Fallout 76 Wasterlanders Deluxe Edition. This new version of the game is available … Continue reading
Google starts ditching Android apps in favor of web apps on Chrome OS
Android Apps P. W.56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google has started quietly replacing some Android apps with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in the Play Store for Chromebooks . Though PWAs were available in the Play Store before, Chrome Unboxed has spotted that Google has started making them the default on Chrome OS, with Twitter and YouTube TV the first to receive the PWA treatment. Check out the best laptops Here are the best USB-C monitors on th
Grocery Delivery Apps Are Booming—And That's Bad News for the People Who Need Them Most
500+Gizmodo / 9h
Amadi Lovelace has been using Instacart, one of the most popular grocery delivery apps in the U.S., for more than a year. Three of four adults in her household are disabled, including herself, and grocery delivery is an important resource. Lovelace said she never had a problem getting same-day or next-day delivery… Read more...
Ring 0 of fire: Does Riot Games’ new anti-cheat measure go too far?
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Valorant Enlarge / Artist's conception of some players' perception of Valorant 's anti-cheat driver. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty / Riot) In the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse battle between cheaters and game developers , Riot Games is taking expanded measures to protect legitimate players in its new tactical combat game Valorant . But Riot's new Vanguard anti-cheat system—which involves a kernel-
French court orders Amazon to continue only fulfilling essential orders
Amazon France French100+Engadget / 9h
A court in France has ruled that Amazon should only fulfill orders for essential products, like food and hygiene and medical products, TechCrunch reports. The court gave Amazon 24 hours to comply, and the company could face a penalty of one million euros for every day it fails to do so. To start, the ruling is valid for one month. Amazon had already stopped taking orders for some non-essential it
Score a Recertified HP Pavillion Laptop With Intel Core i7 Gen10 for $630
24Gizmodo / 9h
HP 15" Laptop w/ Core i7, 12GB RAM, 1TB HDD (Refurb) | $630 | Woot Read more...
Cool: American Airlines Flight Attendants Working Cargo Flights
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
For the first time in my life, I think what I have what it takes to become a flight attendant (because I don’t think I’d deal with passengers very well). Airlines are operating cargo-only flights With passenger demand for air travel at record lows, airlines have started operating cargo-only flights. There’s still plenty of demand for cargo, both to transport regular supplies, as well as to transp
Replace non-stop Zoom with remote office avatars app Pragli
500+TechCrunch / 9h
Could avatars that show what co-workers are up to save work-from-home teams from constant distraction and loneliness? That’s the idea behind Pragli, the Bitmoji for the enterprise. It’s a virtual office app that makes you actually feel like you’re in the same building. Pragli uses avatars to signal whether co-workers are at their desk, away, in a meeting, in the zone while listening to Spotify, t
This cruise line is offering travelers major discounts to rebook canceled trips
The Points Guy / 9h
Norwegian Cruise Line is pulling out all the stops to get people to rebook canceled cruises. The Miami-based line this week is offering passengers on sailings canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak an extra 20% off fares if they agree to apply the money they paid for the canceled trips to a future sailing. That’s on top of a 25% bonus credit the line already was offering to passengers on cancel
Amazon fires two employees over criticism of labor practices
Amazon Two Conditions100+Engadget / 9h
Amazon has confirmed the firing of two former employees who had been vocal critics of the company's climate and labor practices. On Monday, the retailer told the Washington Post , which is owned by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, that it had stopped employing Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa. The firings were later corroborated by CNBC . Amazon said it fired the two user experience designers for repeatedl
Anker's 60W Power Delivery USB-C Fast Charger Has Never Been This Cheap [Exclusive]
24Lifehacker / 9h
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Pick Up Some Best-Sellers in Amazon's Latest Kindle Sale and Never Give a F*ck Again
Lifehacker / 9h
Read best-seller Kindle books for less | Amazon Read more...
How to help domestic violence victims during the coronavirus pandemic
49Mashable / 9h
"They're, as what I like to say, walking on eggshells," said Rhonda Voss , a survivor of domestic violence. She described what current victims might be going through: "You just never know what little thing that you do that might set them off — or even what might set them off, even if you don't do it." For many people, social distancing is a boring slog. Take one look at social media and you'll fi
Sexting and nudes are on the rise during quarantine
500+Mashable / 9h
"Tomorrow isn't promised, send nudes today." This fake Bible verse — Coronavirus 3:17, naturally — has been making the rounds on Twitter for several weeks, and the reason isn't surprising. The coronavirus pandemic has led to widespread stay-at-home orders, which means that many people are alone for an extended period of time. Ergo, they're horny. Terms like "nudes" and "dick pics" tweeted alongsi
Medical device “jailbreak” could help solve the dangerous shortage of ventilators
500+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: airbreak.dev ) As infections from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to climb, hospitals around the world are struggling with a potentially fatal shortage of ventilators, the bedside machines that help patients breathe when they’re unable to do so on their own. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of lower-grade breathing devices known as continuous positive airway pressure machi
Daily Crunch: Amazon fires two employees who criticized warehouse conditions
Google Pixel Chromebooks100+TechCrunch / 9h
Amazon fires two employees who criticized the company’s COVID-19 response, Google may be creating its own chips to use in Pixel phones and more details emerge about Apple and Google’s contact tracing plan. Here’s your Daily Crunch for April 14, 2020. 1. Amazon fires two more employees who were openly critical of working conditions during pandemic Two additional employees who were publicly critica
ASMR becomes a brain tingling art form in a new exhibition
80Engadget / 9h
Once thought to be a figment of our collective imagination, ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) has taken YouTube by storm. It can be created by sights and sounds ranging from beautiful music to whispering to the clipping of hair , and causes a feeling of well-being and pleasure. “It is described as a pleasurable and calming tingling sensation in the back of the head,” wrote neurologis
Dell wants to kill off BIOS attacks
56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
With more people working from home than ever before, organizations need to protect their remote workers now more than ever and Dell believes this starts with the devices they use to get their jobs done. One area often targeted by hackers is the BIOS as it is the core system built deep inside a PC which controls critical operations such as booting and ensuring a secure configuration. To protect us
Apple COVID-19 mobility trend data released for the public good
Apple Maps Data GoogleSlashGear / 9h
Today the folks at Apple released a mobility data trends tool to the public for free to aid in citizen care for COVID-19. Our current global pandemic requires that companies like Apple step forward and offer their tech power to assist the world in avoiding sickness and death. Mobility data revealed by Apple today is not attached to any specific … Continue reading
'Journey' and Uncharted remasters will be free on PS4, no PS Plus required
Sony Journey TNDC Ps41KEngadget / 9h
Sony has announced a Play At Home initiative, through which it's giving away free games while folks are sheltering indoors and helping out indie developers who’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak . Starting tomorrow at 11pm ET/8pm PT, you'll be able to claim Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey at no cost, even if you aren't a PS Plus subscriber. The former is a collection of
OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: what's the difference?
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The OnePlus 8 is here and as has recently become customary for the brand it has landed alongside the even more high-end OnePlus 8 Pro . But just what exactly do you get if you go Pro? And is it worth spending the extra on the OnePlus 8 Pro rather than getting the OnePlus 8 – which is already a high-end phone? To answer the first question and help you answer the second one for yourself, we’ve comp
Two of Chernobyl's Largest Wildfires on Record Are Out
300+Gizmodo / 9h
More than a week has passed since two major fires broke out inside Chernobyl’s exclusion zone. They were inching closer to the shuttered power plant and the radioactive waste now disposed of on-site as hundreds of firefighter battled the blazes. As of Tuesday, however, the fires appear to be out. Read more...
Even Google and Facebook May Face an Ad Slump
300+NYT > Technology / 9h
Though ad sales at the two companies are expected to be down, they are likely to fare better than smaller peers and publishers.
How to Grow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps
300+Lifehacker / 9h
Between long grocery lines, heated competition for delivery slots and the blessed arrival of springtime weather, you may be tempted to try your hand at growing your own vegetables. You and everyone else: There’s also been a run on seeds . Luckily, many vegetables you take home from the produce section are easy to… Read more...
To Change Your Habits, First Change Your Routine
77Lifehacker / 9h
A lot of us have had to put together new daily routines now that we’re working from home, parenting from home, working and parenting from home or simply... um... staying home . Read more...
Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 gets a $260 price cut at Best Buy
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Best Buy is slashing the price on Microsoft's laptop-tablet hybrid, the Surface Pro 7. For a limited time, you can get the Surface Pro 7 with Type Cover on sale for $699 . That's a $260 discount and the best price we've found for the 2-in-1 tablet. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a 12.3 -inch touch-screen display and packs 128GB of storage, 4GB of RAM, and an Intel 10th Generation Core i3 pr
Apple opens access to mobility data, offering insight into how COVID-19 is changing cities
Apple Google Tracing100+TechCrunch / 9h
Apple is providing a data set derived from aggregated, anonymized information taken from users of its Maps navigational app, the company announced today . The data is collected as a set of “Mobility Trends Reports,” which are updated daily and provide a look at the change in the number of routing requests made within the Maps app, which is the default routing app on iPhones, for three modes of tr
‘We Can Do Better’: One Plan to Erase America’s Digital Divide
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
Never has the necessity of the internet been so clear, nor has the cost to those who go without.
Miss Starbucks? Recreate it at home with 40% off this Nespresso machine.
28Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Get a compact Nespresso by DeLonghi Vertuo Next Premium coffee and espresso maker with Aeroccino milk frother for $164.99 at Macy's as of April 14. This bundle offer saves you $110 off the regular price and includes free shipping. We often miss the little moments from our old routines, and for coffee lovers that's our daily trips to our favorite coffee shops. But for the time being, we can
Zoom virtual background: how to use the feature, create your own and free image options
45TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
While Zoom virtual backgrounds isn’t the video conferencing application’s most essential feature, it’s undoubtedly the most fun. Available for free and paying users, Zoom virtual backgrounds allows you to trade in your bomb-site bedroom or tired old office for another setting entirely with just a few clicks. You can choose from a selection of stock options - such as the Golden Gate Bridge or a Ca
Quibi reportedly kills its show about Snapchat’s founding
Quibi First-Week 1.7M100+TechCrunch / 9h
Newly launched mobile streaming service Quibi is killing one of its more highly anticipated series — a show depicting Snapchat’s origin story, focused on founder Evan Spiegel. The news was exclusively reported by Variety on Tuesday, which did not detail the source of its news. Plans for the Snapchat show were first announced at SXSW in 2019 , when Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whit
Star Wars’ Final Clone Wars Trailer Is an Incredible, Emotional Ride
200+Gizmodo / 10h
We took a long road to get here, but we’ve arrived. The beginning of Star Wars: The Clone Wars ’ final end is here, and it’s a battle set to change the fate of heroes and villains alike. Read more...
Bumble users can now match with anyone in the US
52Engadget / 10h
Like most things, dating has become more difficult since the coronavirus pandemic began. Dating apps recognize this, and to make life a little easier for users, Bumble is introducing a few new virtual dating features . Users can now match with anyone in the US, regardless of their location, and every time a user adds a new Virtual Date badge to their profile, Bumble will donate one dollar to the
Minecraft RTX beta is almost here at last
Minecraft RTX NvidiaSlashGear / 10h
Back in August, Mojang and NVIDIA announced that ray tracing was on the way to Minecraft. At the time, the companies said that ray tracing features would launch in beta at some point in 2020, then went more or less silent about the feature after that. Today, the two are back with details on when that beta will launch, and … Continue reading
Fitness app Aaptiv raises from Insight Partners, launches Enterprise channel
100+TechCrunch / 10h
With a lot of towns instituting shelter-in-place orders to restrict how people physically interact in order to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, fitness has come into its own. In places where people are still allowed outdoors to exercise, we’ve seen an explosion of independent exercising like walking, running and cycling — often in conflict with each other, if my Facebook community b
A Pastor Refused to Close Church Due to COVID. Then It Killed Him
7KFuturism / 10h
Bishop Gerald Glenn, a prominent evangelical pastor in a community near Richmond, Virginia has passed away on Saturday evening from illness related to COVID-19, according to local news . The news comes after Glenn told his congregation on March 15 that “I firmly believe that God is larger than this dreaded virus” — just days after Virginia governor Ralph Northam urged residents to avoid gathering
What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Student Loans Until After the Pandemic?
32Lifehacker / 10h
When the government paused payments and interest accrual for all federal student loans during the coronavirus outbreak, it felt like a free pass for many borrowers. Read more...
Facebook releases an experimental messaging app for Apple Watch
Facebook Apple Watch100+Engadget / 10h
Facebook has released an experimental messaging app for Apple Watch called Kit (or Keep in Touch) . It appears to work in a similar way to iMessage on the device, as you can share emoji, voice messages, your location, doodles and dictated messages over Messenger with a tap. The app, which TechCrunch spotted , can also read incoming messages. Facebook's Messenger already works on Apple Watch , but
Technology giant Cisco Systems launches $2.5B business resiliency program
62TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cisco Systems has launched a $2.5 billion business resiliency program designed to allow its customers to defer 95% of payments until 2021. Companies battling with financial pressures during the coronavirus pandemic are also facing challenges to adapt their business model to accommodate more remote-working tools. Cisco has seen a surge in demand for its video conferencing and virtual private netwo
Nintendo Switch Lite deals back in stock: Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing bundles available now
Nintendo Switch 10.0.036TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 10h
Nintendo Switch Lite deals are offering some fantastic games included with the latest bundle offers, and with stock picking up in more and more retailers, you'll find some excellent prices as well. That's right, you can forget about the dark days of the Nintendo Switch Lite shortage, because you can now pick up the latest bundles from both Currys and Game. That's not all, we're seeing some specta
Why simply waiting for herd immunity to covid-19 isn’t an option
1KMIT Technology Review / 10h
The widespread perception that it was once official British policy to let the novel coronavirus spread until the population reached herd immunity is false ; the government was just overly optimistic about how easy flattening the curve would be. But the idea has gained so much traction in some circles, fueled by speculation that we might already be much closer to it than we think , that it’s worth
How spending on your American Airlines credit card can help you earn Million Miler status
The Points Guy / 10h
Coronavirus concerns have severely decreased travel worldwide. In yesterday’s announcement, American Airlines joined the multitude of hotels and airlines offering elite status extensions and more to encourage loyalty once travelers can be on the road again . There’s one aspect of American’s announcement that may be of particular interest to cardholders of cobranded American Airlines credit cards
What it means to be immune to the coronavirus
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China Is Censoring Research Into the Origin of the Coronavirus
6KFuturism / 10h
In what appears to be another attempt to control the narrative surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese government is imposing new restrictions on scientists attempting to research how the coronavirus originated. Now, any paper attempting to do so must pass extra checks and be approved by the government before it can be published, CNN reports . It is important that controversial medical res
Ancient Britons Worshipped Chickens and Hares Before Deciding They Were Food
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Archaeologists in Britain have uncovered evidence of chickens and brown hares being buried fully intact and with great care in the centuries leading up to the Roman period. It’s further evidence that these animals, which would eventually become important food staples, were once associated with gods. Read more...
Monterey Bay Aquarium is doing virtual tours in 'Animal Crossing'
500+Engadget / 10h
The coronavirus pandemic has caused countless establishments to close their doors -- including the Monterey Bay Aquarium. And while many zoos, aquariums and museums offer live webcam streams and virtual tours, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is leveraging Nintendo ’s latest craze to continue educating the public. Aquarium staff and guest Emily Graslie -- who is the chief curiosity correspondent at the
OnePlus 8 Pro camera: Here's why Sony IMX689 sensor matters
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
OnePlus just took the wraps off its new phones for the season with the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. As always, the focus was on speed — powerful internals, high refresh rate displays, and fast charging. As exciting as those may be, OnePlus has never really struggled in those aspects. Ever since the first OnePlus phones, the company has tried to provide a smooth user experience along with the latest speci
Verizon OnePlus 8 5G UW: No pro, mmWave exclusive [UPDATE]
OnePlus 8 Pro Two Google21SlashGear / 10h
OnePlus 8 5G UW will be available in multiple configurations from multiple different places – but only ONE will have full access to all sorts of 5G. Most versions will have access to low and mid-band 5G, while the special unique Verzion OnePlus 8 will have access to mmWave 5G. So depending on where you get your OnePlus device, it’ll … Continue reading
Great LATAM Business Class Fares From The US To South Africa
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
As I’ve said before, in general I don’t think there’s anything wrong with planning travel way in advance , given the deals that are available. However, if you’re going to do so, go into it with the expectation that the trip may not materialize, as we don’t know how the current situation will evolve. I’ll keep sharing especially good deals that I see, though make sure you approach all of them with
Tiny Keyboard Clones Photoshop’s Toolbar for Your Desk
1KGizmodo / 10h
If you spend a lot of time in Photoshop—we’re talking all of your working hours pushing pixels—you’ve undoubtedly mastered countless shortcuts to streamline your workflow, and are always on the hunt for more. If you can spare a little room on your desk, this tiny keyboard puts some of the most oft-used tools on … Read more...
Buy 3 Years of NordVPN at 70% off, and They'll Throw an Extra Month (or Year) In Your Basket [Exclusive]
28Gizmodo / 10h
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19 best 'Hot Ones' episodes to binge-watch
YouTube Crash CourseMashable / 10h
Streaming services offer a wide variety of shows to binge-watch , but sometimes you're just in the mood to sit back, relax, and stare at celebrities while they struggle to eat spicy wings and answer a bunch of personal questions. In these times, we're grateful that Hot Ones — the YouTube series created by Christopher Schonberge and hosted by Sean Evans — exists. On each episode of Hot Ones a cele
Everything you need to know about contact lenses during the coronavirus pandemic
100+Mashable / 10h
Unlearning the habit of constantly touching your face is something we're all trying to get to grips with during the new coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) . But, if you wear contact lenses, touching your eyes isn't just a habit, it's necessary. Many of us contact lens and glasses wearers have some burning questions about keeping ourselves safe during the pandemic. But there's also quite a lot of myt
OnePlus Makes the 8 and 8 Pro Official With Better Specs, Displays, Cameras, and a Lot More
How-To Geek / 10h
OnePlus took the wraps off its latest phones today and, in the case of the 8 Pro, confirmed the most important additions we wanted. The OnePlus 8 Pro will get 30-watt wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and water resistance certification, all firsts for the OnePlus series. Both the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro also see improvements to the cameras and processors, though obviously, the Pro gets th
Amazon has to limit orders in France following court decision
Amazon France French200+TechCrunch / 10h
A court in Nanterre, France, has ruled that Amazon should greatly restrict orders in France in the coming weeks. According to the decision that AFP and a union have obtained, Amazon can only accept orders of groceries, hygiene and health-related products. The company has 24 hours to comply or it’ll have to pay a fine of €1 million per day. Since the coronavirus pandemic-induced lockdown started i
How Apple and Google are tackling their covid privacy problem
Apple Google Tracing300+MIT Technology Review / 10h
In just a matter of weeks, the two most important mobile operating systems in the world are going to get an unprecedented update: Google and Apple are working together to add coronavirus tracing to Android and iOS. Contact tracing—tracking who has a disease and who they’ve been near in order to limit the spread of an outbreak—is a crucial tool in fighting diseases, including covid-19. But it’s tr
Postmates now delivers essentials from Walgreens, Duane Reade and 7-Eleven
100+Engadget / 10h
Late last month, Walgreen expanded its partnership with Postmates to deliver over-the-counter medications, household essentials and other convenience products in the US. Today, Postmates is taking that one step further. It’s adding two new categories to the app, Essentials and Convenience, through which you can order items from Walgreens (or Duane Reade) and 7-Eleven, respectively. The service is
Airlines Have To Refund You If They Make A Significant Schedule Change (Not Just If They Cancel)
100+View from the Wing / 10h
Te Department of Transportation reinforced that when airlines cancel flights they are required to give a customer back their money. They cannot keep money for services that aren't rendered. However it's worth underscoring that refunds for future airline tickets aren't just due to you in the event the flight you booked is cancelled. Refunds are also required in the event of a significant schedule
Buy One New-to-You Ingredient Whenever You Grocery Shop
38Lifehacker / 10h
Monotony is the enemy of enjoying home-cooked food, but it’s a little harder than usual to avoid, particularly since we’re all trying to limit the number of trips we take to the grocery store. Whimsy and impulse have been replaced with caution and planning, and last-minute store runs for a missing ingredient are not… Read more...
Buy 3 Years of NordVPN at 70% off, and They'll Throw an Extra Month (or Year) In Your Basket [Exclusive]
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The OnePlus 8 series is official, but there's no OnePlus 8 Lite in sight
OnePlus 8 Pro Android56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 10h
The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are here as the company has finally announced its newest series of smartphones giving those looking for a great new Android smartphone something to consider. The OnePlus 8 family was announced at a OnePlus launch event, which also saw a few other products from the company. The phones were the highlight of the show, though. Read our OnePlus 8 review Read our OnePlus
OnePlus redefines its premium approach with the 8 Pro
76TechCrunch / 10h
As recently as a year or two ago, the idea of a $900 starting price for a OnePlus device would have seemed, at best, fanciful. The company built a name for itself with a series of flagship quality devices at a mid-tier price point. It was a smart approach that served the company well, carving a solid niche for itself even amid a saturated and stagnant market. But as the market has changed, so too
College isn’t free yet, but Savi raises a $6M Series A to assist student loan borrowers find loan forgiveness
200+TechCrunch / 10h
The student loan crisis has crescendoed to even worse heights. As universities shut down across the country due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and employment opportunities dim with the rapidly decelerating economy, today’s students and post-grads need better tools than ever to navigate their finances. Unfortunately, student loans in the United States are extraordinarily complicated, with literally h
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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OnePlus 8 Review: This Is the Android Phone for Most People
OnePlus 8 Pro Google51Gizmodo / 10h
When OnePlus first started selling phones back in 2014, it positioned its devices as flagship killers, offering similar specs and performance as high-end phones from Samsung, Google, and others, but for half the price. Later, as OnePlus grew and matured, even though its phones may not have offered quite the same level… Read more...
The Biggest Threat to Amazon Is Human Well-Being
Amazon Two Conditions100+Gizmodo / 10h
On Monday, the Washington Post broke the story that Amazon fired two employees who have been at the forefront of an internal push for the company to address the climate crisis. More recently, they and other Amazon tech employees have pushed the company to take better care of its warehouse workers on the frontlines of… Read more...
OnePlus 8 Pro review: Speed is everything
OnePlus 8 Pro Android100+Engadget / 10h
The OnePlus story was an underdog story. Since the beginning , the company's aim was to take on the world's best smartphones with powerful, feature-rich devices that didn't cost nearly as much. It had its share of problems along the way, sure, but the company soon became synonymous for the way it balanced high performance and low prices. But things are starting to change. OnePlus isn't nipping at
Hands-on with the OnePlus 8 Pro: Wireless charging, 5G, and a stunning 120Hz display
OnePlus 8 Pro OP8P97Mashable / 10h
OnePlus 8 Pro The Good Stunning 120Hz display • 5G connectivity • Wireless charging • Upgraded camera sensors • Bigger battery than its predecessor • IP68 rating The Bad Pricey • Phone is a bit too large The Bottom Line The OnePlus 8 Pro ups the ante with impressive specs, but we'll have to see if it's worth the high price. OnePlus officially unveiled its most feature-packed flagship phone yet, t
Avoid cables entirely with Satechi’s new AirPods dock
Satechi Dock AirPods96TechCrunch / 11h
At their best, Satechi’s products sit somewhere between the silly and the sublime (practicality is nice, too, if you can manage). In spite of a profoundly uninspiring name, the USB-C Wireless Charging Dock for Apple AirPods fit the bill pretty nicely. There’s nothing about the product that specifically fits the company’s opportunistic pitch of “easy and convenient charging while working from home
OnePlus 8 Pro review—The best flagship of 2020, even if it is more expensive
OnePlus 8 Pro Android41Ars Technica / 11h
The OnePlus 8 Pro. [credit: Ron Amadeo ] Today, OnePlus is launching its flagship smartphones for 2020, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. OnePlus made a name for itself in the smartphone industry with great value-for-money offerings, but this year, get ready for some sticker shock. The OnePlus 8 is $699 , a $100 increase over the $599 OnePlus 7T , and the OnePlus 8 Pro is $899 , a whopping $230 in
Cheap noise cancelling headphones: JBL Tune 750 now nearly half price
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The JBL Tune 750BTNC wireless headphones are usually £119, but if you're a fan of the blue version, you can grab a pair for just £69.99 in the latest cheap headphone deals. While the black, white, and red colour variants still maintain their £120 price tags, you can pick up the blue variant for just over half at price. That's a fantastic deal on a stunning pair of headphones released in only Dece
OnePlus 8 Pro Review: No more illusions
OnePlus 8 Pro OP8PSlashGear / 11h
Today we’re taking a peek at the OnePlus 8 Pro, one of two devices released by OnePlus in the “OnePlus 8 family” of devices as of April of 2020. This device comes in several colors, including Onyx Black, Glacial Green, and the one we’ve got here: Ultramarine Blue. The OnePlus 8 Pro advances beyond its predecessors as it attempts a … Continue reading
Here’s why some passengers won’t be happy about American’s new award ticket policy
49The Points Guy / 11h
American was the last of the big 3 U.S. airlines to extend elite status . Though AA took eight days longer than Delta and United to announce this news, at least it came up with some innovative and unique perks announced alongside the sweeping extensions. For one, all current elite members will get up to $400 in credit to a future American Airlines Vacation package. At the same time, AA is also br
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro price and release date
OnePlus 8 Pro Two GoogleSlashGear / 11h
Today we’re taking a peek at the full price list for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro in the USA. These devices were revealed by OnePlus at a virtual event on April 14, 2020. The OnePlus 8 family comes in two sizes – two screen sizes, two combinations of RAM and internal storage, and a price setup that … Continue reading
Cheap Fitbit deals are everywhere thanks to the Charge 4 release
Fitbit Charge 4 328TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Fitbit Charge 4 is here, and that means there are plenty of cheap Fitbit deals to be found as older models receive price cuts across the US and UK. You'll find the latest version available for $149.99 in the US , with the UK receiving stock on the 15th at £129.99 , but if you're looking to save cash on a previous release you can find plenty Fitbit deals coming in far cheaper right now. That's
This Ghostbusters Fan Art From Afterlife's Youngest Star Is Beyond Adorable
64Gizmodo / 11h
Ghostbusters Afterlife is introducing us to a whole new generation of bustin’ heroes: quite literally in the case of McKenna Grace’s Phoebe , the granddaughter of Egon Spengler himself. But it turns out that as well as inheriting the proton pack, 13-year-old Grace is dabbling in fan art for a new Ghostbusters tribute… Read more...
Bizarre Ford Patent Lets You Filter Rideshare Cars by Smell
100+Futurism / 11h
Smoking Section Last week, Ford applied for a bizarre patent that would let Uber or Lyft passengers select cars based on their smells. The idea is to equip cars with sensors that can pick up on strong odors, Roadshow reports . If they detect a whiff of something that a rider has blacklisted in a rideshare app, that car and rider won’t get paired up. It sounds bizarre, but for people with serious
The 14 Best Shows to Stream Right Now—from 'Fleabag' to 'The Wire'
100+Wired / 11h
Stuck inside? Here's a list of the best series to watch, tailored to the various moods you might find yourself in while sheltering in place.
Microsoft's Surface Go 2 Shows Up in FCC Filings
Microsoft Surface 2 FCC40Gizmodo / 11h
While the iPad gets most of the public’s attention when it comes to tablets, Microsoft’s Surface Go remains one of the most underrated hybrid tablets. Now, based on some recent FCC filings , it appears a Surface Go 2 could be on its way. Read more...
COVID-19: Requesting a voucher vs. refund for flights, hotels and cruises
The Points Guy / 11h
Many of you have had to cancel travel plans this year. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing travel providers to cut their offerings to near zero, and stay-at-home orders are having a huge effect on flights, cruises, hotels and every other aspect of the travel industry. Airlines have been proactive with rebooking options, and have waived cancellation and change fees. Now, with the slump extending f
These smart workout machines are on sale and come with free iFit
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Should You Buy Plane Tickets Now?
77Lifehacker / 11h
Flight prices have decreased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic—and if you’ve looked at the deals presently on offer, you may have wondered if now’s the time to plan a trip (while simultaneously feeling horrendous about the crisis that brought us all here in the first place). You might have already attempted to… Read more...
Hollow corkscrews may put a cork in noisy ventilation
100+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Man Sun ) And now for a bit of research that is suddenly highly relevant in today’s locked-up and closed-in world: noise reduction . Does air-conditioning drive you mad? The constant hiss of sterile air? The average building designer doesn’t seem to give a damn about it. As long as water doesn’t drip out of the vents and the dust is kinda-sorta filtered out… well, you’ve got head
Corigin Ventures raises $36M debut fund and looks beyond real estate
73TechCrunch / 11h
Corigin Ventures has traditionally invested in real estate startups using capital from its parent company, New York real estate developer Corigin. The venture investment arm, founded in 2012, has its roots tied to property all over the east coast, from Miami multi-family residences to New York University student dorms. Thus, in the past, Corigin Ventures’ investments have reflected more of the sa
New American Airlines Vacations Elite Credit: How Does It Work?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Yesterday American Airlines announced that they’re extending AAdvantage elite status by 12 months. Not only that, but they also announced a few creative changes, which were overwhelmingly positive. I’ve received a lot of questions about how these new benefits work. In a previous post I covered how American’s new award fees work , and in this post I wanted to take a look at a new one-time elite cr
YouTube launches a free, DIY tool for businesses in need of short video ads
YouTube Video Builder200+TechCrunch / 11h
YouTube today is launching a new tool aimed at small businesses that need a simple, low-cost way to create videos, but may not have the creative experience or technical know-how required to do so. The YouTube Video Builder, as the new tool is simply called, has been in testing with a small group of customers for months but has been rushed to launch more publicly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Ocean researchers find world’s longest animal – and that’s not the strangest part
38SlashGear / 11h
What could be the longest animal ever recorded, a weird and wonderful sea creature 150 feet in length, has been caught on video for the first time by researchers of the coast of Australia. The siphonophore Apolemia was spotted by crew aboard the research vessel Falkor, as they plumbed the depths of deep-sea canyons in search of new species. It … Continue reading
OnePlus 8 Pro is all about speed, photography and wireless charging
OnePlus 8 Pro Android100+Engadget / 11h
For those who have been following the news closely, chances are you already know pretty much everything about OnePlus’ next flagship phones. A UK retailer even managed to reveal all just hours ahead of today’s launch event . Still, the show must go on, so here’s a look at the official announcement for OnePlus’ first-ever full 5G lineup: the 8 and 8 Pro. It goes without saying that both models sha
How to Control What Multiple Displays Do on Windows 10
84How-To Geek / 11h
Windows can use multiple displays in several ways, extending or duplicating your primary monitor. You can even turn off your primary monitor. Here’s how to change secondary display settings with a simple keyboard shortcut. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Use the BITS Module to Transfer Files using PowerShell
How-To Geek / 11h
A lesser-known feature of Windows is the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS). This is a service, primarily for programmers and system administrators, that works to transfer files to and from HTTP and SMB servers. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Satechi's New Wireless Charging Dock is Made Exclusively for AirPods
Satechi Dock AirPods25How-To Geek / 11h
One of the nicest features of second-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro is wireless charging built into the case—it’s just convenient. And while a lot of modern wireless charging pads have specific spots designed for the AirPods case, there’s never been a dedicated wireless charger just for compatible AirPods. Until now, anyway. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Ninteno Labo AR and VR Kits Are Just $20 at Best Buy
Nintendo Switch 10.0.025How-To Geek / 11h
The Nintendo Switch is one of our favorite pandemic-sanity tools. But after logging over a hundred hours into Animal Crossing, it’s time for a change of pace. Luckily, Best Buy is selling all four Nintendo Labo DIY kits for just $20. These fantastic kits help you construct VR and AR accessories for the Nintendo Switch and usually sell for $70 each. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Why Rolling Coronavirus Patients Onto Their Stomachs Is Saving Lives
15KFuturism / 11h
Healthcare workers are finding that flipping COVID-19 patients onto their stomachs, or “prone positioning,” is an effective way to keep them alive in intensive care, according to CNN . “We’re saving lives with this, one hundred percent,” Mangala Narasimhan, regional director for critical care at Northwell Health in New York city, told CNN . “It’s such a simple thing to do, and we’ve seen remarkab
The coronavirus pandemic turned Folding@Home into an exaFLOP supercomputer
400+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge Almost 20 years ago, faculty in the chemistry department of Stanford University launched a distributed computing project called Folding@Home (F@H). They sought to understand how proteins self-organize and why this process sometimes goes wrong, causing issues such as cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease. F@H hit its pinnacle of mindshare—and performance—in 2007, when Sony added it to the PlaySta
Potential new treatment for COVID-19 uncovered by BenevolentAI enters trials
1KTechCrunch / 11h
BenevolentAI , a startup which has raised $292 million to apply AI to create drugs faster, today says it has uncovered an already approved drug as a potential treatment for COVID-19, after it applied its AI platform and team to the problem. The revelation, which has now appeared in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has entered clinical trials with a major pharmaceutical company, could offer a
What Is 'Decision Fatigue' and How Does It Affect You?
200+Lifehacker / 11h
Just a few months ago, we would have gone out for brunch with our friends, made a quick stop at the store to pick up a gallon of milk, and visited our grandparents, all without a second thought. Read more...
Nintendo Switch Update Brings Button Remapping, Easier SD Card Transfer, and Animal Crossing Icons
100+Gizmodo / 11h
With Nintendo’s latest update for Switch, the console is getting some much-needed changes. Read more...
Google Home sale at Best Buy: deals on the Google Home, Home Mini and Nest Hub
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Best Buy's Google Home sale has incredible deals on Google's line of smart speakers, which include up to 50% off on the best-selling Google Home, Home Mini, and Nest Hub. The tiny but mighty Google Home Mini is on sale for just $29.99 , and the standard-sized Google Home has come down to only $49.99 from $99.99. If you'd like a smart speaker with a screen, Best Buy has the Google Nest Hub on sale
Get the fried food you've been missing without leaving the house
48Mashable / 11h
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Second entry of 'The Dark Pictures' gets witchy with 'Little Hope' trailer
TDP Dark Little Hope21Mashable / 11h
The second entry in The Dark Pictures game anthology, titled Little Hope , has been revealed with a very creepy trailer inspired by the witch trials of the 1600s. This follow up to the first part of the anthology, Man of Medan , has a very similar feel to its predecessor as a group of people in modern times explore a very obviously haunted place where terrible things took place a long time ago. A
Google has an Apple-flavored plan for Pixel and Chromebook chips
Google Pixel ChromebooksSlashGear / 11h
Apple and Samsung are two giants in the consumer electronics space who make the chips powering some of their products, and it may not be long before we see Google join them. According to a new report today, Google may be gearing up to craft its own chips for its Pixel lineup. Assuming that pans out, we may see Google … Continue reading
North Carolina-based The Climate Service raises $3.8 million for climate audits
100+TechCrunch / 12h
With corporations across the world taking a closer look at the effects their operations have on global climate change, investors are backing a crop of software and services that are cropping up to pull back the curtain on those climate impacts. The latest of these to raise capital is The Climate Service , which just closed on $3.82 million in its most recent round of funding. Interestingly, in ad
Select Nintendo Labo kits are $20 today at Best Buy
86Engadget / 12h
If you’re a parent and want to give your kids something creative to do the next time they play with their Switch, Best Buy is holding a well-timed sale on Nintendo Labo kits . The retailer has discounted all four Labo kits it stocks to $20. At the moment, the Variety and Vehicle kits are the best value since they’re usually $70 and they allow you to build a good selection of projects. With the Va
Protesters Break Quarantine, Calling COVID-19 “Fake News”
2KFuturism / 12h
Fake News A group of ill-informed conspiracy theorists took to the streets of Vancouver, British Columbia, over the weekend to call the coronavirus outbreak “fake news” — and, in a blatant display of disregard for public health, ignored social distancing rules implemented by the local government. “I think we’ve seen, in the past number of weeks, one or two examples of people behaving very badly,”
Expensify CEO shares high-level keys for keeping costs low and managing expenses
100+TechCrunch / 12h
David Barrett Contributor David Barrett is the founder and CEO of Expensify , an expense-management platform with more than eight million users worldwide. As we find ourselves tumbling toward a global financial crisis, every business is taking a second and third look at expenses going out the door to make sure they really, truly need them. Based on more than a decade of experience processing bill
GONE: Insane deal: 200 JetBlue points from Boston to Puerto Rico, round-trip!
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This deal has been pulled. Editor’s note : The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way to return to normalcy is to stop coming in contact with others. That includes ceasing travel. We are publishing travel deals because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. T
Tuesday's Best Deals: NordVPN, Resident Evil 3, Rachael Ray Stock Pot, HP 15" Pavilion Laptop, and More
Amazon Two Conditions53Lifehacker / 12h
70% off NordVPN , a Rachael Ray Stock Pot , Energizer batteries , an Anker 60W charger , and a First Aid Beauty product sale lead Tuesday’s best deals. Read more...
Geek Trivia: Which Letter Does Not Appear On The Periodic Table?
How-To Geek / 12h
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Microsoft Teams update means more participants per call
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Video collaboration tool Microsoft Teams is getting another significant update as users continue to flock to the service. Responding to soaring user numbers across the globe as the coronavirus lockdown forces workers towards remote working, Microsoft Teams will soon support up to nine people on one screen at once. Previously, users could only see four participants at any one time, meaning even gr
Amazon fires two more employees who were openly critical of working conditions during pandemic
Amazon Two Conditions400+TechCrunch / 12h
Two additional employees who were publicly critical of Amazon’s warehouse conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic have been fired by the company. UX designers Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa were both also members of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, an organization of employees “who believe it’s our responsibility to ensure our business models don’t contribute to the climate crisis.” The Jeff
Facebook launches an experimental app for messaging close friends via Apple Watch
Facebook Apple Watch200+TechCrunch / 12h
Facebook’s internal R&D group has today launched a new app that lets you keep up with your close friends via your Apple Watch. The app is called Kit , or Keep in Touch, and works using a combination of QR codes and Facebook’s existing Messenger service. According to Kit’s App Store description, you get started with the app by first scanning a QR code on your watch or by entering in an access code
Stanford and Google create an embeddable COVID-19 map for local journalists
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Stanford University’s Big Local News and Pitch Interactive projects, along with the Google News Initiative, are launching a new tool today that allows local journalists to embed customized, up-to-date maps of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The COVID-19 Case Mapper might sound pretty basic — and indeed, Google Data Editor Simon Rogers admitted that he’d expected something like this to exist
What Is the Matter With You?
1KGizmodo / 12h
I’m as thrilled as any coronavirus-fearing American that my immediate neighbors have gotten on board with using personal protective equipment outdoors. The CDC has recommended that everybody wear a mask , and in New York City at least, a lot of people seem to be following that guidance. Here’s my concern, though: If… Read more...
Tuesday's Best Deals: NordVPN, Resident Evil 3, Rachael Ray Stock Pot, HP 15" Pavilion Laptop, and More
53Gizmodo / 12h
70% off NordVPN , a Rachael Ray Stock Pot , Energizer batteries , an Anker 60W charger , and a First Aid Beauty product sale lead Tuesday’s best deals. Read more...
The ‘we are the virus’ meme is a whimsical take on coronavirus misinformation
200+Mashable / 12h
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Sega Genesis Mini on sale — cheer yourself up with a little nostalgia
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: The retro Sega Genesis Mini console is just $49.99 at Best Buy as of April 14 — $30 off its usual price. Times are dark. It seems like every single day we get more bad news, and the boredom of being quarantined just keeps getting more unbearable. There's no cure-all for the not-so-great stuff, but sometimes a little bit of nostalgia is all you need for a little pick-me-up. If you have fond
'Dune' confirmed to be split into two beautiful-looking movies
Villeneuve Dune O. Isaac3KMashable / 12h
The film adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 sci-fi epic Dune is well under way with new photos popping up in Vanity Fair Tuesday along with a confirmation from director Denis Villeneuve that the first novel will be split into two movies. Considering the immensity of the first Dune novel, which packs so much history, detail, and information into its 400-or-so pages, this decision makes a lot of se
How to Block Background Noise During Discord Chats
100+Lifehacker / 12h
I think Discord is one of the best services around for hosting voice and video chats with your friends—not to mention the fact that it serves as a home for communities devoted to just about any geeky hobby you can think of. And conversing on the service is about to get a lot better—especially if your friends are… Read more...
Pokémon Pink: the Pokémon game on GameBoy that never was?
Razer Pikachu Pokémon36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Pink or yellow? That’s the choice that Nintendo may well have planned for owners of the original GameBoy, with a new leak pointing to the existence of an unreleased Pokémon game called Pokémon Pink. The Twitter user (and self-described ‘Pokémon historian’) Dr Lava has tweeted about their early findings in the recently-leaked source code for the Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow GameBoy games , clai
Updates From Wonder Woman 1984, Black Adam, and More
61Gizmodo / 12h
Sophie Turner wants in on the X-Men again . Michael Rooker wouldn’t mind returning for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 , as long as it’s not as Yondu. Neal Scanlan offers a tiny update on where the Cassian Andor show is at. Plus, a look at Sanaa Lathan’s Catwoman on Harley Quinn , and a tease for What We Do in the Shadows ’ Read more...
Truphone raises $38M at $516M valuation as its eSIM business crosses 4M profiles
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Truphone , a UK-based startup that provides voice and data services for phones, tablets and IoT hardware by way of eSIM software integrated directly into the devices, has raised another round of funding to continue expanding its business. The company, which told TechCrunch today that it counts Apple as a key partner, has raised another £30 million, valuing Truphone at £410 million (or $38 million
This venture firm is offering fast funding in a time of uncertainty
100+TechCrunch / 12h
The early-stage venture firm NFX is launching a seed-funding initiative today that invites founders to apply for seed funding of $1 million to $2 million in exchange for 15% of their company. Why is this interesting? It’s not because of the size stake that NFX is taking, though 15% is notable for remaining fair in a market where founders are suddenly facing serious headwinds. The special catch is
How to Sharpen an Image in Photoshop
How-To Geek / 12h
Not every photo you take is the perfect snap—a slight jolt is all it takes for your picture to become blurry. Thankfully, image editing tools like Adobe Photoshop allow you to quickly sharpen images. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What is a Cron Job, and How Do You Use Them?
20How-To Geek / 12h
The cron utility is used for running scripts and commands at regular intervals, and at specific times and dates. It’s built into most Linux distros, and provides a very useful way to schedule tasks on your server. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Over 500 Million Zoom Accounts Found for Sale on the Dark Web
400+How-To Geek / 12h
Zoom is probably missing the days of good news at this point, between schools, Google, and even the U.S. Senate banning it from internal use, and the company having to pause feature updates to fix its many issues. Now, security researchers have discovered over 500 million Zoom accounts for sale on the dark web. And in some cases, hackers are handing out accounts free to assist in creating chaos i
Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Tracker Updates with New U.S. Map
57How-To Geek / 12h
The Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 tracker now features both a world and U.S. map, showing detailed COVID-19 infection data at the county level. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Microsoft makes its advanced account protection free for healthcare workers
100+Engadget / 12h
As if fighting the coronavirus pandemic weren’t challenging enough, cybercriminals are making things more difficult for healthcare providers and humanitarian groups. Attacks have already delayed COVID-19 testing and limited access to related healthcare guidance. So today, Microsoft is extending its AccountGuard service to healthcare providers and human rights and humanitarian organizations at no
Keep the kids busy with these Nintendo Switch DIY kits on sale
Mashable / 12h
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The digital future is now
89TechCrunch / 12h
Bruce Springsteen once wrote , “We’re living in the future and none of this has happened yet.” It seems that the world is changing before our eyes as COVID-19 has sent us all home and forced us and our institutions to change the way we operate overnight. As Box CEO Aaron Levie pointed out on Twitter recently, we are seeing a level of digital creativity right now that we have never witnessed befor
How This Dubious “Doctor” Became “The Most Quoted Human on the Planet”
300+Gizmodo / 12h
Online, Steve Maraboli looks like the trope of a motivational speaker—photos of him speaking onstage, podcasts, apparent endorsements by celebrities, frequent mentions about best-selling books. He spent the last two decades crafting this image, building an online empire of self-mythology. He has falsely presented… Read more...
Our Latest Look at Dune Reveals Some Timely Changes From the Novel
Villeneuve Dune O. Isaac3KGizmodo / 12h
Get ready to meet your (spice) maker. Vanity Fair has shared a look inside Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated take on the classic sci-fi saga Dune , which he called “the most difficult thing I’ve done in my life.” Read more...
Cathay Pacific Drops Fuel Surcharges
28View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Adobe Productions arrives just in time for Premiere Pro remote teams
SlashGear / 12h
Adobe has launched a new tool for Premiere Pro, with Productions aiming to make organizing a project easier – either on your own or across a team. The new framework arrives as many creatives find themselves working remotely from their usual collaborators, with the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders putting a temporary end to offices. That said, this is no … Continue reading
NASCAR driver fired for idiotic behavior in esports [Updated]
NASCAR Kyle Larson N100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's McDelivery Chevrolet, races at a virtual Bristol Motor Speedway on April 5. (credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Update: On Tuesday, both the Chip Ganassi Racing team and Chevrolet ended their contracts with Larson over the incident. The original story follows. Over the past weekend, another NASCAR racing driver has learned that acting like a 1
Help humans and aliens live in peace in 'XCOM: Chimera Squad'
XCOM Chimera Squad76Engadget / 12h
In 2016’s XCOM 2 , players saved the world from armies of alien colonizers who used humans as psionic meat puppets. When the leaders of the invasion fled, they abandoned hordes of their own soldiers on Earth, forcing an uneasy truce among humans and the aliens left behind. A new standalone game from Firaxis, XCOM: Chimera Squad , is set five years into this new world. The bustling region of City
Watch the OnePlus 8 launch event right here at 11AM ET
83Engadget / 12h
COVID-19 might have put the kibosh on a lot of tech shows , but that doesn’t mean that brands have pulled the plug on their own launch events. The OnePlus 8 event takes place today, and you can watch it right here at 8AM PT/11AM ET. There have been lots of spec and photo leaks over the last week, hinting at what OnePlus has in store for its first full lineup of 5G devices. Previous reports showed
Third of cable subscribers may cancel if NFL season postponed
37Mashable / 12h
The longer the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the more live sports continues to suffer. With social distancing killing the MLB, NBA, and NHL seasons, the 2020 Summer Olympics, and every other competitive sport, sports channels have nothing to broadcast, and viewership numbers are dropping. ESPN's ratings have dropped by nearly 50 percent compared to this time last year. NBC's Gold Channel has also s
How to Watch Today's One Plus 8 Launch Event
31Lifehacker / 12h
While most big tech events have been canceled for the foreseeable future, One Plus is holding a virtual event today to announce the One Plus 8 series, the latest versions of its popular smartphone. Read more...
VR Is Here to Help With Our New Reality
100+Wired / 12h
Taking the awkward leap into the headset can lead to a better life in work and play—during and after the pandemic.
Stephen Wolfram Invites You to Solve Physics
500+Wired / 12h
The Wolfram Physics Project intends to crowdsource the pursuit of the discipline's holy grail: A fundamental theory of everything.
You're Still Paying for Live Sports on Cable. Here's Why
500+Wired / 12h
The pandemic has forced the suspension of all major leagues, but cable customers are being charged for access to live events anyway.
Minecraft with RTX beta arrives on April 16 with DLSS 2.0 for faster frame-rates for PC gamers
Minecraft RTX Nvidia40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Minecraft with RTX will be in open beta on Windows 10 in just two days’ time, with the revamped game featuring DLSS 2.0 support. The new ray-traced version will be available to all Minecraft players come Thursday, April 16 at
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