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How to re-watch Joe Wicks' PE workout on Thursday April 16 on YouTube
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We're approaching the end of week four of PE with Joe Wicks - time is slipping by rather quickly, isn't it? - and his YouTube PE workouts are so popular they've even been awarded a Guinness World Record for the amount of live viewers for a workout. Today's session is over - and it was a good one, starting with 10 regular exercises and then a circuit session for the second half to keep things inte
TSMC reports $3.9B Q1 profit, but slashes outlook for the year
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) beat analyst estimates after reporting its net profit almost doubled in the quarter that ended in March, and said it was hopeful to sustain momentum in the current quarter but slashed its industry and foundry outlook for the year. The Taiwan-headquartered company, which counts Apple among its clients, reported profit of NT$116.99 billion ($3.9 bil
Windows 10 version 1809 will be supported until November 2020
SlashGear / 58min
Microsoft was heavily criticized for its slow pace in pushing out Windows updates, especially critical security ones. Now it has swung in the completely opposite direction and has adopted what many may see as a confusing rapid-fire release system. It releases a new Windows 10 version twice a year but each release is only supported for 18 months. Given the … Continue reading
There's a free alternative to Zoom, but it has a catch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10min
Demand for online collaboration tools and video conferencing software has boomed in recent weeks, with big players like Microsoft and Google chasing market share from the likes of Zoom and WebEx. While Zoom customers grew from 10 million to 200 million in a few months, Microsoft Teams and Google Hangouts relaxed the rules to aid first responders, schools and enterprises with a view to on-board th
Beating Covid-19 lockdowns with technology innovations
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Just as the global Covid-19 pandemic has forced almost all kinds of professional work to grind to a halt, it has also forced some creative folks in the digital media segment to come out of the rut through the adroit use of technology. Importantly, this has been accomplished not through some snazzy high-end technology, but pulled off via every-day gizmos. Basically, video calls have been used inno
Nokia 8 Sirocco Android 10 update starts rolling out in India
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HMD Global has started rolling out the Android 10 update for the Nokia 8 Sirocco which was launched back in 2018 as a premium flagship. The device was launched with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and is now receiving its second major Android update after Android 9 Pie. Initially, the Nokia 8 Sirocco was set to receive the Android 10 update in Q1, 2020. But, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Andr
Huawei's premium Nova 7 series to unveiled in China on April 23
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After its high-profile flagship launch in March, Huawei is now set to take the wraps off its next premium series of phones this month. The company confirmed the launch of the Huawei Nova 7 series on April 23 in China via a teaser today. Translated from Chinese, the teaser talks about a not just a smartphone but a “series” which means there’s likely to be at least two models. Also, as a byproduct,
WHO launches Facebook chatbot to stop fake news
Popular Mechanics / 1h
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'Valorant' esport matches will show sparks instead of blood
Riot LoL Valorant Esports66Engadget / 1h
Riot Games has huge plans for Valorant’s future in esports, and it wants to make sure its matches attract as many sponsors from across categories as possible. According to Bloomberg , the developer will require third-party tournament organizers to remove bloody images from Valorant matches. Riot reportedly met with 100 esports organizations before the first-person shooter was even launched to dis
How can contractors prepare for the private sector IR35 reform?
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By now, you’ve probably heard about the delay to the private sector IR35 reform, also known as the off-payroll rules. This postponement means that contractors, recruiters, and end clients alike have until April 2021 to get their business in order, and the responsibility of setting employment status still sits firmly with you, the contractor, for another year. You may essentially have ‘bonus time’
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Samsung cuts smartphone output in April as demand slumps
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The Covid-19 outbreak has taken a toll on global smartphone demand and manufacturers like Samsung are calibrating the anticipated reduction in sales and curtailing production during the current quarter. The Korean phone maker had witnessed less than robust demand for its Galaxy S20 range of smartphones that launched in March as the coronavirus pandemic resulted in lockdowns and fears of job losse
Pamper your mum this Mother's Day with a spectacular skincare gift set from Foreo
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If your mum isn’t into tech but enjoys being pampered, she’ll be sure to love this skincare gift set from Foreo that is currently discounted by AU$54 at Amazon. In this fantastic pack, you’ll get the Luna Fofo – an enhanced silicone facial massager that has a two-zone cleaning surface – the finer touch-point is suited for larger areas (like your cheeks and forehead), while the thicker touch-point
Suddenly working from home? Here's how to make sure your message still gets across
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There’s an age-old tale in the Australian Outback: you might be able to pick-up two-and-a-half TV channels – and even then, only sometimes – but so long as you can clearly hear what’s happening, you can put up with a surprisingly bad picture. That’s a lesson that’s rapidly being learned again, now that so many of us are working from home and communicating with multiple colleagues – often on compu
Sprout.ai raises $2.5M to speed up insurance claims
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Sprout.ai , an insurtech incubated at London’s Imperial College that is applying AI to insurance claims,, has raised $2.5 million in additional seed funding. Leading the round is Amadeus Capital Partners, with participation from Playfair Capital, and Techstars. Founded in 2018, Sprout.ai has developed AI-based software that it says enables insurance claims to be settled within “just 24 hours”. Sp
Gousto, a UK meal-kit service, raises another $41M as business booms under lockdown
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Food delivery — be it ready-made restaurant meals, groceries, or anything in between — has seen a huge surge of activity in the last few weeks as people have sheltered in place to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus. Today, one of the startups that’s built a business specifically in meal-kits in the UK is announcing funding to double down on its growth. Gousto , a London-based meal-kit
Taxfix raises $65 million for its mobile tax filing app
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Berlin-based startup Taxfix has raised a $65 million Series C funding round. Index Ventures is leading the round with Neil Rimer joining the board. The company started its fundraising process before the coronavirus process and managed to sign all contracts a few days ago. As the name suggests, Taxfix thinks filing taxes remains broken in many countries. The company has built a mobile app that hel
OnePlus confirms summer availability for the 8 series in India
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When the OnePlus 8 series was announced , the Indian pricing and availability were notably not mentioned. Much to everyone’s dismay, that information continues to elude us, and no clarification followed after the event. It was unusual behavior for the brand, but not totally unexpected, considering how India is expected to be in a state of lockdown for the foreseeable future. Even if OnePlus had w
AirPods Pro replacement Tips now available for purchase online
AirPods Pro Apple SamsungSlashGear / 3h
Many businesses have moved online these past months. That’s true not only for working at home but also for getting goods and services ordered online and then delivers safely to your doorstep. There are some instances, however, when consumers are forced to still go through hoops and physically visit stores or outlets. Fortunately, getting replacements for broken or lost ear … Continue reading
The best bread makers for staying home and baking
21Mashable / 3h
These are testing times, and we all have different ways of getting through the day. Some rely on work , some turn to gaming and streaming , and some exercise . Everyone is unique, except when it comes to baking. We don't know what causes this strange phenomenon, but in uncertain times, everyone seems to resort to bread making. Maybe it's coded deep within human DNA, because we simply can't resist
Huawei's P40 series has arrived in Australia, but without Google should you bother?
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Just weeks after its global reveal , Huawei's photography-focused P40 and P40 Pro smartphones are now officially available to purchase in Australia. The new Huawei flagships are undeniably premium from a design standpoint, possessing stunning OLED displays on each handset, with the larger P40 Pro's 6.58-inch screen proving a particular highlight with curved glass on every edge. Hands on: Huawei P
Behold this hilariously cursed cake version of NZ PM Jacinda Ardern
Mashable / 4h
Comedian Laura Daniel has made a horrific cake tribute to New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, greatly straining the age old idiom that it's the thought that counts. Daniel's edible nightmare goblin was born from an ill-advised bake-off with Hilary Barry, a presenter on Kiwi current affairs television show Seven Sharp . Each filming in their own homes due to the coronavirus lockdown, contes
Surprise! Apple’s New iPhone SE Is Here
Apple New iPhone 2020500+Lifehacker / 4h
Now is a strange time to release a smartphone. Millions have lost their jobs, and those of us who are able to work from home are encouraged to stay inside for the foreseeable future. Companies like Samsung and OnePlus have recently launched pricey flagships that are very, very good, but also very, very expensive.… Read more...
OnePlus 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 vs iPhone 11: we evaluate the new OnePlus phone
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The new OnePlus 8 strikes a meaningful balance for consumers on a budget, offering flagship-level specs while forgoing the top-end price of many of today’s smartphones. But it’s hardly the only new phone to make this pitch in 2020. That’s why our OnePlus 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 vs iPhone 11 comparison is here: to help you decide which phone is best – and best value. So in addition to listing the
Waze updates its maps with COVID-19-related information
100+Engadget / 4h
Most people don’t do a lot of driving these days because of shelter-in-place orders, according to Waze . But the team behind the Google-owned navigation app knows that having access to certain details like road closure can be extremely helpful for those who need to venture out of their homes. That’s why the team turned to its network of partners across its Volunteer Communities and Waze for Citie
Neon Genesis Evangelion Tamagotchi lets you raise Angels
SlashGear / 5h
In the world of manga and anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion is right up there as one of the most popular franchises, despite and because of its rather heavy themes and treatment of its characters. The brand has been used and various product collaborations but you may have never seen this mashup coming. Tamagotchi, owned by Bandai, has slowly been reviving … Continue reading
Don't buy a hard drive - get 5TB of cloud storage instead
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Polarbackup has introduced a new ultra-affordable cloud storage service, offering rock-bottom prices without compromising on reliability or security - and TechRadar readers receive an exclusive 92% discount. At $79.99/£66.75 (about AU$125) for a lifetime 5TB subscription, Polarbackup is cheaper than buying a hard disk drive of equivalent capacity. Lower capacities are available, but the 5TB versi
Windows 10 on a Galaxy S8 is possible but still unusable
SlashGear / 5h
When talking about operating systems you can port to different kinds of hardware, most tech-savvy people will probably think of Linux. Few will probably expect Windows’ name to be dropped in that context at all. Yet, lo and behold, Windows 10 has actually been going around to a lesser extent on devices it was never meant to run on. The … Continue reading
Microsoft will keep supporting Windows 10 1809 through November 2020
100+Engadget / 6h
In March Microsoft announced it will pause optional non-security Windows updates , and it extended support for some older versions of the operating system that were set to expire this month. Now the company’s support page notes that Windows 10 1809 — you remember the one, it brought the Your Phone connection in fall 2018 and also unfortunately deleted files from some computers — will receive secu
DIY Nintendo Switch made from spare parts is apparently doable
SlashGear / 6h
While sales of games and gaming systems have unsurprisingly gone up these past months, supply has also unsurprisingly been unable to keep up with the increasing demand. Even less surprising is the fact that there are people only too willing to take advantage of this situation and sell items at a much higher price than normal. Enraged at these price-gouging … Continue reading
View, the dynamic glass company that raised $1.1 billion from SoftBank in 2018, is laying people off
64TechCrunch / 6h
View , a 13-year-old, Milpitas, Calif.-based company that makes dynamic glass designed to reduce heat and glare as well as lessen eyestrain, has cut an unknown number of employees, including at a plant in Olive Branch, Mississippi. One employee of several years, an IT manager, wrote on LinkedIn that he was laid off owing to the pandemic. Another employee of the company — an engineer and project m
Financial tech startup Previse raises $11 million to help suppliers get paid faster
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Previse , a fintech focused on helping suppliers get faster payment, announced that it has raised $11 million in new funding led by Reefknot Investments and Mastercard. Returning investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Hambro Perks and Augmentum Fintech also participated. Founded in 2016, Previse says it currently processes about 100,000 invoices a day, and its goal is to handle payments for five mi
United Airlines warns staffing cuts to come as it slashes May flying by 90%
500+The Points Guy / 6h
United Airlines executives warned of further capacity and staffing cuts to come Wednesday, just a day after the company accepted payroll assistance from the U.S. government’s $2 trillion coronavirus bailout package. The Chicago-based carrier will dramatically cut capacity with plans to shrink its network by roughly 90% in May, United CEO Oscar Munoz and president Scott Kirby told staff in a lette
Intel “hot” qubits could literally heat up quantum computing
Intel Quantum Canyon NUCSlashGear / 7h
Many, though not all, people will probably be familiar with bits and bytes as fundamental unit sizes used in computing, like meters and inches are for size and distance. That, however, is old school computing. The hot new thing in computing, or at least what Intel and Google would want you to believe, is quantum computing and its fundamental unit, … Continue reading
Gameloft Classics for Android relives 20 years of mobile gaming
SlashGear / 7h
It may have recently been overshadowed by higher-profile companies dipping their fingers into the smartphone gaming cookie jar but Gameloft’s name has always been associated with gaming on phones back to a time when those phones weren’t even smart. The France-based studio has, since then, branched out to other gaming platforms but its mobile legacy isn’t something it can forget. … Continue readin
Amazon to Shut Down for 5 Days in France After Court Finds Its Coronavirus Response Inadequate
Amazon France French200+Gizmodo / 7h
Amazon will temporarily shut down in France after a court there ruled it had to stop delivering all products outside of food, medicine, and hygienic categories because of poor safety conditions at its warehouses during the coronavirus pandemic , the New York Times reported on Wednesday. Read more...
iHeartMedia plans podcast for 2020 celebrity commencement speeches
SlashGear / 8h
Audio company iHeartMedia is planning a special podcast for the 2020 graduation class, which will miss their graduations due to the coronavirus pandemic. This special will include recorded speeches from a large number of celebrities and notable figures, including Chelsea Handler, Eli Manning, Hilary Clinton, Jimmy Fallon, John Legend, and more. Some in the graduating class of 2020 have expressed
Doctor Who's Newest Short Story Gives 13 a Lockdown of Her Own to Deal With
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A small light in these peculiar times, for Doctor Who fans at least, has been the outpouring of fiction from writers from across the series’ recent history, detailing bite-sized adventures to distract us from the realities of our own wanderings in the fourth dimension. But this week’s story feels a little bit too real. Read more...
Mayfield raises $750 million across two funds
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Silicon Valley mainstay the Mayfield Fund has raised $750 million across two new funds, the firm said today . The venture capital firm said its Mayfield XVI will continue to invest in early-stage companies, while its Mayfield Select II will invest in later-stage rounds of breakout portfolio companies. One difference in the new Select fund will be its ability to invest in growth-stage companies ou
Melting Ice Exposes Mountain Pass Used by Vikings, Including Ancient Dog and Leash
400+Gizmodo / 8h
Archaeologists in central Norway have uncovered evidence of a heavily traveled mountain passageway that was used during the Viking Age. Hundreds of beautifully preserved items were found atop a melting glacier, in a discovery that was, sadly, made possible by global warming. Read more...
WarnerMedia says many Charter customers will automatically get HBO Max
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HBO Max will be available through Charter starting next month, parent company WarnerMedia has announced. The availability will arrive under a multi-year distribution deal between Charter and WarnerMedia, according to the latter company, which says that Charter’s existing HBO customers will automatically get access to the new streaming service. HBO Max is a new streaming service that will be avail
Medopad rebrands as Huma, acquires BioBeats and TLT to expand its biomarker platform
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Some big changes are underway for London-based Medopad , a startup that builds software for medical practitioners to monitor patients remotely based on digital biomarkers — measurable indicators of the progression of illnesses, diseases or overall health that are picked up not with blood samples or in-doctor visits but using apps and wearables. The company is rebranding to Huma and appointing its
The Case For Domestic Air Travel Surging Quickly: Low, Low Prices
View from the Wing / 9h
Business travel and international travel may take awhile to recover. Domestic travel, not just in the U.S. but elsewhere, should come back faster. Without borders to navigate, and with blocked middle seats and deep cleaning of planes to give customers confidence, low fares should bring back passengers according to one airline CEO. Continue reading ...
Developer platform Glitch debuts $10/mo tier for power users
76TechCrunch / 9h
Glitch is building a premium tier for power users of its user-created micro apps. The rather eccentric developer tools platform launched in 2017, combining a coding workspace with a community of users sharing and customizing web apps. With more than 5 million apps and bots now on its platform, the team is launching paid subscriptions today, eliminating some of the barriers that plagued coders tha
PUBG 7.1 update arrives with overhauled Vikendi and Cold Front pass
SlashGear / 9h
Battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds returns with its seventh season this week, bringing an overhauled version of the Vikendi map that features substantially less snow, as well as an updated ‘Dinoland’ destination, adjusted climate options, and a new railway system that runs around the map. In addition to Vikendi’s features, it has also lost some previously available items. For those
Extra Crunch members save money with Partner Perks and event discounts
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Last fall we launched a series of new benefits for annual and two-year Extra Crunch members. Called Partner Perks, the idea with the program was to find products or services that could benefit our readers, and then collaborate with the makers of the products to offer discounts to our members. Because many of our members are building companies from scratch on tight budgets, we felt that the Partne
What credit score do you need to get the Citi Double Cash Card?
The Points Guy / 10h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Now that many of us are stuck at home with little immediate use for travel rewards, you may be looking to switch your spending to a cash-back rewards card . The Citi® Double Cash Card provides up to 2% cash-back rewards — 1% when you buy and 1% when you pay — on every purchase with no limits, and can also fit nicely into a larger Citi ThankYou® Rewards-earning p
Dr. Fauci points to 'civil liberty' implications of Google and Apple contact tracing
Fauci Trump This Year200+Mashable / 10h
The man America looks to for trusted information right now, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is reserving judgment on Google and Apple's joint gambit to help slow the spread of coronavirus with a contact tracing app. On the Snapchat show Good Luck America , host Peter Hamby interviewed Fauci, who is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of America's coronavirus
How to watch What We Do In The Shadows: stream season 2 online for free anywhere
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Housemates getting on your nerves during the coronavirus lockdown? Then you'll surely relate to a group of four vampires that have been rooming together in Staten Island for the last few hundred years. Here's how to watch What We Do In The Shadows season 2 - stream new episodes online from anywhere in the world with our guide. For those who might be new to the show, What We Do In the Shadows foll
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Charter is the first cable company with a deal for HBO Max
100+Engadget / 10h
WarnerMedia didn’t initially say how TV providers besides AT&T would offer HBO Max , but that’s now becoming clear through a first-ever deal. Cable provider Charter has landed a multi-year agreement that will make HBO Max available to all of its existing HBO subscribers on Spectrum at no extra charge. You’ll only have to sign into the HBO Max app to start watching. Those without regular HBO can s
Google Does the Bare Minimum to Keep Industry It Destroyed on Life Support
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Despite surging traffic and readership as coronavirus keeps people in their homes and on the internet, the media layoffs and pay cuts just keep coming. Now, here to save journalism in its hour of need, Google has launched the Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to “deliver urgent aid to thousands of small, medium and… Read more...
Coronavirus rattles NASA, but Commercial Crew and Mars Perseverance rover are on track
TechCrunch / 10h
Most of NASA’s facilities around the country have been shut down, and while some teams can work ( and drive a Mars rover ) from home, others are knuckling down to get some crucial missions out the door — or face a half-billion-dollar late fee, said agency head Jim Bridenstine. In an interview with the Planetary Society published today , Bridenstine discussed a variety of interesting topics, but n
5 easy strategies to save money on food delivery and takeout
The Points Guy / 10h
We can probably all agree we’re living in very unprecedented times. From travel to hospitality and everything in between, nearly every industry has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants have been hit particularly hard by the outbreak, as dining rooms and seating areas have been forced to close. While many restaurants shut down in response, others pivoted to offering takeout and d
Original Content: Netflix’s ‘Tigertail’ tells a melancholy immigrant story
85TechCrunch / 10h
“Tigertail,” a new film on Netflix, weaves together the past and the present to tell the life story of Pin-Jui, who we first meet as a Taiwanese boy dreaming of moving to America. We soon see that he eventually made it to New York. In the present-day sequences, he struggles to connect with his adult daughter Angela, while also reflecting on his past — a past illustrated in vibrant flashbacks that
Senators Urge FTC to Punish Coronavirus Price-Gougers
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Republicans and Democrats disagree on much when it comes to the federal government’s handling of the coronavirus, from how soon the country should “reopen” to how elections should be conducted amid the public health crisis. But on one topic at least they are perfectly in sync: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should… Read more...
Energy giant EDP hit with RagnarLocker ransomware
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The Portugese multinational energy giant Energias de Portugal (EDP) is the latest company to fall victim to the RagnarLocker ransomware and the attackers are now asking for a $10.9m ransom to unlock its files. According to BleepingComputer and MalwareHunterTeam , the attackers claim to have stolen over 10TB of sensitive company files which they are threatening to leak if their ransom demands are
Netflix teases Kimmy Schmidt interactive movie with multiple endings
SlashGear / 10h
Netflix plans to release another interactive movie made for adults, this one involving its Kimmy Schmidt original character. The company offered the first look at this upcoming special, as well as the date it will premiere on the streaming service. As with the previously released Bandersnatch special, the upcoming movie Kimmy vs. The Reverend will feature multiple different endings. In … Continue
Experian Is Tracking the People Most Likely to Get Screwed Over by Coronavirus
52Gizmodo / 10h
We don’t need to tell you that things are skewing shitty right now. Thanks to the current pandemic, Americans are losing long-loved relatives, losing their jobs , and losing the freedom to do most things outside their four walls . Understandably, plenty of folks are undeniably more bummed than they’ve been in recent… Read more...
Airwallex gets $160 million Series D to launch more cross-border financial products
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Airwallex , a Melbourne-based cross-border financial startup that achieved “unicorn” status last year, announced today that it has raised a $160 million Series D. The round included ANZi Ventures, the investment arm of ANZ Bank, and Salesforce Ventures, along with returning investors DST Global, Tencent, Sequoia Capital China, Hillhouse Capital and Horizons Ventures. Founded in 2015, the company’
Full guide to Bank of America’s BankAmeriDeals cash-back deals
The Points Guy / 10h
If you have a Bank of America credit or debit card or a Merrill Lynch credit card, you may be able to save cash and earn extra rewards through the BankAmeriDeals cash-back program. Similar to Amex Offers and Chase Offers, BankAmeriDeals has targeted offers that you can activate. Here’s what you should know about the program. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter and check out ou
I tried the banned CES sex toy. It's a doozy.
63Mashable / 10h
Back in 2019, the very idea of the Osé made waves . The high-tech sex toy by Lora DiCarlo was first given an award for robotics by CES (one of the most highly regarded tech conferences in the world). Then that award was inexplicably rescinded, and the device banned for being too "obscene." The whole debacle sparked a much-needed conversation about discriminating double standards in the tech indus
Help! My Quarantine Beard Trimmings Are EVERYWHERE
Lifehacker / 10h
It’s certainly a wild time for hair care! People are trying out at-home hair color (got you covered!), cutting bangs (stop that!), and in many cases, growing elaborate beards and mustaches. Fun! Jaunty!! Horribly mess-making!!! Because, ugh, beard trimmings :( The good news here is that there are all kinds of clever… Read more...
The Best Star Wars Reads of the Disney Era
Disney Mandalorian200+Gizmodo / 11h
One of the biggest joys—well, beyond “More Star Wars than any reasonable person would know what to do with , for better or worse”—since Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars has been watching Lucasfilm’s publishing initiatives thrive in a rebooted world of interconnected stories. Some of the best Star Wars in years is… Read more...
Intel's 'hot' qubits could lead to more advanced quantum computers
Intel Quantum Canyon NUC100+Engadget / 11h
Intel has edged one step closer to practical quantum computers . The chipmaker and its partner QuTech have successfully controlled “hot” qubits (that is, at temperatures above 1 kelvin) that are also coherent and dense, making it easier to put qubits and control electronics on the same chip and thus produce more advanced quantum computers. Until now, quantum computers had to run at temperatures i
Tesla is building 'world's most advanced paint shop' at Berlin Gigafactory
Tesla Berlin Elon Musk52Mashable / 11h
Tesla already has the most advanced electric vehicles in the world, now those vehicles are set to get the most advanced paint jobs according to Elon Musk. As CleanTechnica reports , the Third Row Tesla Podcast spoke with Elon Musk during its latest episode where they mainly discussed manufacturing the Model Y. However, 33 minutes into the podcast the subject turns to paint and the Gigafactory in
Compare iPhone SE to Apple’s full 2020 lineup: Price, displays, cameras
Apple New iPhone 2020SlashGear / 11h
As of April 15, 2020, Apple’s iPhone lineup includes iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Removed from the lineup today: iPhone 8! The devices not carried by Apple Stores proper will still appear in some stores – like mobile phone carriers, big box stores, and through 3rd-party stores aplenty. But … Continue reading
Did you know? You can get to Greenland on points and miles
The Points Guy / 11h
Today, we are launching “Did You Know?” — a series of weekly posts exploring lesser-known corners of the world of points and miles, rewards credit cards, and air travel. Check back every Wednesday for a new article! While we are all grounded, you might be planning your next adventure. Typically, the hardest part of going to a pretty remote destination is the journey itself. And that rings especia
Cities Are Closing Streets to Cars During Coronavirus—They Should Make It Permanent
400+Gizmodo / 11h
Oakland city officials kicked off a program Saturday to limit 74 miles of streets to only pedestrians and cyclists. That’s right: No cars, baby. Read more...
John Horton Conway, a ‘Magical Genius’ in Math, Dies at 82
John Conway One GoL1KNYT > Technology / 11h
He made profound contributions to number theory, coding theory, probability theory, topology, algebra and more — and created games from it all. He died of the coronavirus.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is keeping the Android tablet dream alive
84Ars Technica / 11h
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. It comes with a pen. [credit: Samsung ] Samsung is still making Android tablets, and today it quietly pushed a site live for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite , a cheaper companion to the Snapdragon 855-packing Galaxy Tab S6 it launched in 2019. We don't actually have official confirmation of the SoC. Samsung only calls it an "Octa-Core" SoC with frequencies of 2.3GHz and 1.7GHz. A g
Instagram launches new stickers to help struggling small businesses
SlashGear / 11h
Instagram is making it easier for businesses on its platform to connect its customers with their online ordering service, it announced on Wednesday. Starting today, businesses can add stickers to their profiles and Stories that are related to ordering food, buying gift cards, and fundraisers. Tapping these stickers takes the users to the related portal. Many businesses, particularly small busines
Latest launch-contract win suggests Rocket Lab now considered highly reliable
45Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / An Electron rocket lifts off in 2019. (credit: Sam Toms/Rocket Lab ) Rocket Lab announced late Tuesday that it had signed another customer to its launch manifest for 2020, a Japanese company named Synspective. Rocket Lab will launch the company's synthetic-aperture-radar satellite (named StriX-α) late this year from its facility in New Zealand. "We are very pleased to work with Rocket L
Markets dragged down by abysmal retail sales and factory output
100+TechCrunch / 11h
U.S. major stock indexes fell in Wednesday trading as new data from the Commerce Department and Federal Reserve indicated a collapse in manufacturing output and retail sales . However, the declines did not completely erase yesterday’s gains in another sign that U.S. investors and corporations may be better positioned to withstand the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 epidemic than most of th
Hyatt Makes Credit Card Spending For Elite Status Easier
24View from the Wing / 11h
Hyatt and Chase, their co-brand card partner, have juiced things a bit so that card spend counts even more towards elite status for the next two and a half months. Continue reading ...
Everything GitHub Users Are Getting for Free Right Now
GitHub Features Free32Lifehacker / 11h
Free GitHub users’ accounts were just updated in the best way: The online software development platform has dropped its $7 per month “Pro” tier, splitting that package’s features between the free tier and its formerly more expensive “Team” tier. This means that free GitHub users now have a couple of new features… Read more...
Hyatt Makes It Easier To Earn Status With Credit Card Promo
49One Mile at a Time / 11h
Chase and Hyatt have just launched a promotion that makes it easier to earn World of Hyatt elite status with their co-branded credit card, the World Of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ). World of Hyatt has already extended elite status First for some background, World of Hyatt has already announced that they’re extending elite status by a year for members, in light of the current situation. Status tha
Hyatt just made it easier to earn top-tier status via credit card spend
The Points Guy / 12h
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused an unprecedented level of disruption on the travel industry and is forcing companies to get creative about handling cancellations and promoting future travel. Many hotels and airlines have been offering elite status extensions and more to encourage loyalty once travelers can be on the road again . Among the more generous companies is Hyatt. Today it announced that
College Board prepares digital SATs in case schools remain closed
200+Engadget / 12h
The College Board announced today that it is developing at-home versions of the SAT college admission tests in case school shutdowns continue in the fall. The organization said it was working on digital versions of the tests, and that they could be administered similarly to the at-home versions of the Advanced Placement (AP) tests that it’s planning to run in May. According to the New York Times
This shelter is drawing pet portraits to raise money during coronavirus
59Mashable / 12h
To get a portrait, people can submit their donations and photos of their pet on the Lexington Humane Society's Facebook page . Read more... More about Animals , Mashable Video , Culture , Fundraiser , and Coronavirus
How a hug from Howie Mandel launched this unknown comedian's career
Mashable / 12h
Vladimir Caamaño was a stand-up comedian for years in NYC before landing the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2015. It was there that comedy legend Howie Mandel gave him the boost he needed to launch his career. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Cbs , Superstore , Just For Laughs , and Brooklyn Nine Nine
Don't Count on Getting a Refund From Ticketmaster for a Postponed Show
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Ticketmaster has clarified its refund policy for events that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, and it’s potentially bad news for people who have purchased tickets for upcoming events. Read more...
Judge smacks down copyright suit over Instagram embedding
100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge (credit: d3sign / Getty ) A New York federal judge has ruled that the tech news site Mashable did not violate copyright law when it embedded an Instagram photo from photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair in an article. James Grimmelmann, a copyright law expert at Cornell University, said that the ruling will provide a firmer legal footing for sites that embed third-party content. "It gives yo
Houseparty reports 50M sign-ups in past month amid COVID-19 lockdowns
400+TechCrunch / 12h
Houseparty , the popular video chat application acquired by Fortnite maker Epic Games in 2019, has seen massive growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With government lockdowns keeping people from being able to visit friends and other loved ones in person, consumer demand for video chat apps has skyrocketed. This has resulted in the video conferencing category of apps hitting record numbers in Marc
Everyone Is Watching 'Code 8' on Netflix—and That's a Big Deal
1KWired / 12h
The sci-fi movie, which has catapulted up the ranks on the streaming service's Top 10, proves there's an appetite for indie genre flicks.
OnePlus 8 camera photo examples and video in slow motion
Google OnePlus 8 ProSlashGear / 12h
Today we’re starting an extended view and review of the OnePlus 8, a device prepared for release by OnePlus in late April 2020. We got our review units for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in March, and our reviews (as always) continue well beyond the initial posting of review basics. Today we’re taking a look at a collection … Continue reading
YouTube launches free DIY tool to let SMBs build quick videos
84TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Creating video ads can be a costly and time consuming process which is why YouTube has launched a new tool to help small businesses create simple videos to better reach their customers. The company's YouTube Video Builder has already been in the testing phase for several months but Google decided to fast track the tool's beta release to allow businesses to easily advertise their products during t
Mindy Kaling's 'Never Have I Ever' trailer promises steamy teen romance (and chaos)
33Mashable / 12h
High school can be a real dick — unless, that is, you have the right plan. The full trailer for Netflix's Never Have I Ever gives us a closer look into the life of Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), a tenth grader determined to kick sophomore year's butt. She's got a cool new wardrobe and "attainable yet status-enhancing" dating prospects for herself and her friends ... what could go wrong? Never Have
How to Have a Successful Zoom Date
Zoom 3 Zero-Days100+Lifehacker / 12h
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic , our lives have moved almost entirely online—and dating is no exception . If you’re actively dating (or at least were before this outbreak started), you may be used to putting in a considerable amount of time and effort into meeting a potential romantic or sexual partner. And… Read more...
Researchers Warn of 'Wave' of Neurological Illness Caused by the Coronavirus
500+Gizmodo / 12h
The damaging effects of covid-19 will extend beyond the lungs to our brains and minds, scientists are warning. The viral disease may directly affect the nervous systems of some patients both during and post-infection, and the stress of the pandemic and its economic fallout is likely already leading to spikes in… Read more...
You can now buy a brand-new Apple iPhone for just $399
25The Points Guy / 12h
I’ve been spending the past few months with the iPhone 11 Pro Max , Apple’s flagship smartphone, with three cameras, a super-speedy processor and a giant 6.5-inch screen. It’s an exceptional device , with photography chops unlike anything else I’ve encountered with a device of its size. But at $1,099, it’s also a splurge — especially at a time when consumers are being especially mindful about how
Google makes it easier to find kids apps with Teacher Approved badge
SlashGear / 12h
Google is making it easier for parents to find high-quality Android apps for their kids by introducing a new ‘Teacher Approved’ badge in the Google Play Store. With this, users can see which kids apps have been flagged as notable by educators, as well as the reasons that particular app was awarded the badge, including the ages it is for, … Continue reading
This artist is using her time in quarantine to build miniature houses out of clay
Mashable / 12h
Designer Eny Lee Parker began building mini houses with materials she uses in her ceramics making. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Culture , Arts Culture And Entertainment , Quarantine , and Coronavirus
It’s now a lot easier to get into the Valorant beta
Riot LoL Valorant EsportsSlashGear / 12h
Valorant could very well be the biggest game of the moment, thanks in part to how exclusive its closed beta has been so far. Valorant is the latest game from League of Legends developer Riot Games, and though it isn’t scheduled to launch until sometime this summer, Riot is currently holding a closed beta for the game. Getting into the … Continue reading
'Gossip Girl' is back in this delightfully broken quarantine meme
42Mashable / 12h
Maybe it's that being listless and stuck inside is collectively melting our brains, or maybe it's the incessant binge watching, but the wonderfully broken Gossip Girl meme is the perfect blend of surreal internet humor and broken quarantine brain. It's been nearly 13 years since the iconic elite high school drama Gossip Girl premiered, but the show's always been in our hearts — and in our memes.
SoftBank-backed Opendoor has announced a massive layoff, cutting 35% of its employees
300+TechCrunch / 12h
Opendoor , the seven-year-old, San Francisco-based company that has from the outset aimed to help people buy and sell homes with the “push of a button” (or nearly), has just laid off more than a third of its staff. According to a statement sent to us by co-founder and CEO Eric Wu, the company has laid off 600 of its employees, which constitutes 35% of its overall team. The Information was first t
Say High to the Stoner Buds in These 10 Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Movies
62Gizmodo / 12h
The world may be in chaos, but since weed dispensaries have been deemed essential businesses in many states, your 4/20 celebration has a chance of not being totally ruined. In honor of that high holy day, we present this round-up of our favorite stoner characters from sci-fi, fantasy, and horror movies . Read more...
Purchase a $20 Amazon Echo Auto and Have Alexa Help You Drive Safe
Gizmodo / 12h
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Neutrinos may help us understand how matter prevailed over antimatter
100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / The Super Kamiokonde neutrino detector as it was being filled with water. (credit: Super Kamiokande ) Everything we can see in the Universe is made of matter, and we wouldn't exist without it. For physicists, this is actually a problem. From the perspective of the physics that describes the behavior of particles, matter and antimatter are equivalent. As far as the Standard Model of part
The Anker Soundcore Flare S+ Is 46% Off
Lifehacker / 12h
Anker Soundcore Flare S+ | $70 | Amazon | Promo code AKALEXA6 Read more...
The new iPhone SE shows Apple's other phones were overpriced all along
Apple iPhone Android1KEngadget / 12h
When Google unveiled the Pixel 3a last year, it left a lot of Pixel 3 owners asking themselves if their phone was really worth $800 . After all, here was a device that included most of the Pixel 3's best features for $400 . Following Apple’s announcement today of the new iPhone SE, it's likely there are a lot of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 owners asking themselves the same question, and for many of t
Here's what to get your mom for Mother's Day if she's a 'cool mom'
44Mashable / 12h
Your mom is up on all the trends and is active on Twitter and Instagram. She likes to go out and knows how to have fun. All your friends growing up wanted to hang out at your house because of her. She's not a regular mom; she's a cool mom. (If you thought you were going to get through this without a Mean Girls reference, you are sorely mistaken.) Mother's Day is coming up and you want to get your
Wear OS smartwatches now remind you to wash your hands
Wear OS Wash Hands36Mashable / 12h
Smartwatches running Wear OS will remind you to wash your hands for 40 seconds every three hours. Read more... More about Tech , Health , Mashable Video , Hygiene , and Smartwatches
How to Get Your Gym Membership Fees Back During the Coronavirus Shutdown
76Lifehacker / 12h
Many gyms have followed the lead of companies in various parts of our lives that have relaxed their payment policies during the coronavirus shutdown. After all, the gym is closed. If you can’t use it, you might not feel like paying for it— or have the means to pay for it. Read more...
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