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Nikon is streaming online photography courses for free this month
Nikon Free Online April4KEngadget / 17h
You might not be able to go out and shoot photos because of the coronavirus lockdown, but at least you can buff up your skills. Nikon USA is offering 10 classes from the its online school for free during the month of April. "Nikon's mission has always been to empower creators," the company wrote. "In these uncertain times, we can do that by helping creators stay inspired, engaged and growing." Th
Under Modi, India’s Press Is Not So Free Anymore
India Two Coronavirus23KNYT > Technology / 15h
India’s government has pressured advertisers and even shut down channels to shape the information that 1.3 billion Indians receive. It’s part of a wider assault on dissent.
For Homeless People, Covid-19 Is Horror on Top of Horror
4KWired / 12h
As the coronavirus spreads, unhoused people are among the most vulnerable to infection.
Adam Sandler's new song is a hilarious tribute to doctors, nurses, and being sick of your family
Mashable / 8min
Adam Sandler's as well known for his deceptively simple, twisted comedy songs as for his filmography full of screeching manchildren, and on Thursday he dropped in on his old friend and fellow Saturday Night Live alum Jimmy Fallon to debut a new one. Over video chat, the Sandman treated the Tonight Show host and audience to a new song, title unknown, celebrating the brave healthcare workers in Ame
Moto G8 Power Lite packs a colossal 5,000mAh battery for a cheap price
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Motorola has had a surprise launch of its Moto G8 Power Lite handset that packs a 5,000mAh battery at a bargain price of £149.99 (around $184 / AU$305). That means the Moto G8 Power Lite is poised to be an even more affordable version of the Moto G8 Power (known as the Moto G Power in the US) that was revealed earlier this year, keeping its 5,000mAh battery but leaving off some of the more refine
iPhone SE name for 2020 model accidentally confirmed by Apple
Apple 2020 iPhone 9SlashGear / 30min
Well, that didn’t take long. It was recently revealed, through the usual trusted sources, that Apple’s next iPhone of the affordable kind will, in fact, be named the iPhone SE, just with a “2020” attached to it. Of course, that’s more or less still unofficial, even if it makes sense, until Apple itself confirms it. It just did, though probably … Continue reading
Amazon Keeps Finding New Ways to Screw Over Its Warehouse Workers Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Gizmodo / 48min
Amazon has been scrambling to perform damage control amid alarming reports from employees and demands from lawmakers regarding its lackluster response to the covid-19 pandemic, but on Thursday the e-commerce giant’s PR crisis spiraled even further. Read more...
iPhone 9 might launch tomorrow, according to new rumor
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Only a couple of days ago, we reported that the long-rumored iPhone 9 (often referred to by the moniker iPhone SE 2 ) might finally be unveiled on April 22 . Now, 9to5Mac has received new information that seems to back up this claim. Based on a tip offered by one of the site's trusted readers, 9to5Mac believes that Apple may open orders for its entry-level iPhone as soon as tomorrow. These are th
OnePlus 8 screen rivals the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, according to DisplayMate
OnePlus 8 DisplayMate40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T ranges had some of the best smartphone screens of last year and it looks like the OnePlus 8 series could have them – and every other phone – beat. That’s based on tests carried out by DisplayMate (a respected display quality website that goes deep into smartphone screen performance). The site has announced that the OnePlus 8 series has achieved an A+ rating (the highe
'iPhone SE 2020' rumored to launch soon
Apple iPhone 2020 Store200+Engadget / 1h
Especially because it seems like high-end phones are getting bigger and more expensive, there's been a lot of interest in rumors over the last year or so that Apple will release another value-priced model . The iPhone SE provided strong performance in a small package in 2016 , and now, 9to5Mac cites their sources claiming Apple will use the name again on a phone that could launch very soon, with
PinePhone UBports Community Edition brings back an old but ongoing dream
SlashGear / 1h
Linux phones like the PINE64 PinePhone and Purism Librem 5 may be the hot topic in the free and open source community but they are hardly the first to take a stab at that dream. Just a few years back, Canonical, makes of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, decided to take a whack at creating a mobile Linux platform, Ubuntu … Continue reading
Is there a cheaper Intel Xeon PC workstation? We don’t think so
Intel Gen H-series48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
While there are plenty of PCs with Intel Celeron and Core CPUs on sale with Chinese retailers, a workstation with a Xeon processor is, well, unheard of. For that reason, we were surprised to discover industrial PC vendor Hystou is flogging a tiny mini PC workstation based on an Intel Xeon E-2176M CPU, with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, for just under $722 (AU$1205, £591) with free delivery. Note, th
Elon Musk's BiPAP Machines May Be Better Than Nothing, at Least
Musk Tesla Model Ellison32Gizmodo / 2h
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he’d be sending desperately needed “FDA-approved ventilators” to hard-hit hospitals across the nation dealing with the coronavirus crisis—but they haven’t been the high-grade kind needed to keep intensive care patients alive. Instead, those sent off so far appear to be Bilevel… Read more...
Peloton launches an Android TV app
Peloton Android TV65TechCrunch / 3h
With gyms across the country closed for business, at-home exercise companies like Peloton have found an unexpected opportunity. As the connected fitness company looks to onboard new customers, they’re also expanding platform support, announcing today that they would be bringing their app to Android TV, the OS used by millions of smart TVs. Peloton announced last month that it would be extending f
Amazon gaming ambitions include original title in May, cloud platform
SlashGear / 3h
Gaming is huge business and the COVID-19 situation has boosted that even further. Even without the coronavirus, however, analysts have predicted that the gaming industry revenue this year will be double the recording and box office markets combined. As such, it’s really no surprise that almost anyone and everyone wants a piece of that pie. And, of course, Amazon is … Continue reading
OnePlus 8 gets highest DisplayMate score before it’s even launched
OnePlus 8 DisplayMateSlashGear / 3h
It has become a tradition for some manufacturers (except Samsung and Apple it seems) to get some benchmarking sites to help hype up a product with their reviews. Often, however, these reviews come after the product gets announced though are definitely some that publish their super early thoughts on Day Zero. DisplayMate is once again bucking that trend by announcing … Continue reading
Disney Plus says its aspect-ratio fix for The Simpsons is coming soon
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Following the launch of Disney Plus late last year, many fans of the classic animated sitcom The Simpsons voiced their displeasure upon discovering that the show's first 19 and a half seasons had been cropped or stretched to fit into the 16:9 format, effectively ruining a number of quality visual gags in the process. The streaming service quickly responded by promising to fix the aspect ratio on
Earn 2,000 bonus points on your biggest household expenses right now
22The Points Guy / 4h
By now, most of you are probably looking for ways to earn more miles while stuck at home. If you’ve already planned how you’ll max out the 5x category bonus on the Chase Freedom® card this quarter, there may be another option for you. The Chase Freedom Unlimited® card is offering up to 2,000 bonus points on $250 in combined purchases across some of the most common spending categories: Utilities I
New Peninsula trailer looks just as thrilling as its zombie predecessor
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Trailer for Peninsula . Fans of the zombie genre (and Asian cinema) are no doubt familiar with the 2016 Korean zombie horror film, Train to Busan , in which passengers aboard a speeding train must fight off ravenous zombies to survive long enough to reach their destination—and safety. Now we have the first trailer for a follow-up film, Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula , produced by James Wan (
Honda will build two EVs based on GM battery technology
Honda Two New Evs GM100+Engadget / 4h
Honda will launch two new EVs for model year 2024 in the US and Canada, and they'll both be based on GM's EV platform. According to GM EVP Doug Parks, the automakers have teamed up to achieve an "all-electric future" and to deliver "a profitable EV business through increased scale and capacity utilization." Since they'll still be Honda vehicles, the Japanese automaker will be in charge of its int
Amazon Detective makes it easier to spot cloud security issues
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
AWS has announced that its new security service Amazon Detective is now available at no additional cost to customers. Amazon Detective makes it much easier for customers to conduct faster and more efficient investigations into security issues across their AWS workloads. The service automatically collects log data from a customer's resources and then uses machine learning, statistical analysis and
Coronavirus tests: Understanding PCR, antigen and antibody
SlashGear / 4h
Countries around the world are struggling to test their populations for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of the infectious disease called COVID-19. There are multiple testing options available, though the usefulness of each varies based on the time of testing and its accuracy level. Antibody tests have received ample attention in recent days, but what are they and how … Continue readin
Travel To Australia From $360 Roundtrip From All Over The U.S. This Fall Or Winter
59View from the Wing / 5h
You can fly to Australia from all across the U.S. this fall and winter starting at just $360 roundtrip. Airlines are waiving change fees for travel booked now, so if you do have to change your planes you'll at least get a full travel credit without penalty to use on a future trip. Hopefully this is far enough out that we can travel again without worry! Continue reading ...
2020 iPhone SE is the name we can finally settle on
Apple 2020 iPhone 9SlashGear / 5h
Apple is still pushing through its product launches, unsurprisingly, though that doesn’t really speak for how much inventory it will have at that time. With the new iPad Pros out of the way and the next iPhones still months in the making, Apple fans are looking to the iPhone 9 or iPhones SE 2 for the next big affordable thing. … Continue reading
Winners revealed: Discover our favourite PC gear in the 2020 Australian PC Awards !
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In the fiercely competitive and innovative world of the PC, it’s always an exciting thrill seeing products and technologies come along, shake things up and move the industry forward. We use and choose good gear because of the performance on offer, the neat design, the new things it lets us do. We buy something for these reasons, and are always mindful of the value when comparing options. It is th
What's the Best Seat Cushion for Home Office Chairs?
20Gizmodo / 5h
If your butt hurts from sitting down working at home all the time half as much as mine does, you may be in need of an ergonomic seat cushion. From what I’ve heard (and read), most of the responses are bound to include a certain mix of red and blue. A brand whose name, you might say, rhymes with nurple. Read more...
Apple hints at item-tracking AirTags in support video
Apple AirTags iPhone100+Engadget / 5h
You don't have to rely on rumors or buried code to know that Apple is working on a tracking tag -- the company has inadvertently spoiled its plans. Appleosophy spotted an Apple support video (unsurprisingly removed) that hints at offline Find My support for currently unannounced "AirTags." The clip didn't provide a peek at the tag or otherwise outline their functionality, although it's clear they
Coronavirus threatens the next generation of smartphones
200+BBC News - Technology / 6h
The latest smartphones might be delayed due to disrupted supply chains and shoppers staying at home.
American Lays Out Their Plan To Bring Back International Service This Summer
View from the Wing / 6h
American's May schedule will have only 10% of its usual international flying, and about 20% of its domestic flying . They've just announced what they're planning to fly internationally for summer. It's much more ambitious. Continue reading ...
Pretend you're not in quarantine with these 7 beach livestreams from around the world
100+Mashable / 6h
Ah, to be at the beach. The sun, kissing your face. The waves, crashing, lulling you into a mid-afternoon nap. The salt-water breeze, filling your lungs as you inhale fresh, clean, ocean air. Your only obligation? Reaching over the hammock for that ice-cold drink nestled in the sand. Man, that sure sounds pretty nice right about now. Unfortunately, the coronavirus has large swaths of the world's
How to work remotely during the coronavirus lockdown
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Slack’s Aly Rayl tells us how the company is fostering remote working and Rajesh Anandan of Ultranauts, gives insight into what the future of remote work could be.
Credit card showdown: Amex EveryDay Preferred vs. Amex Blue Cash Preferred
The Points Guy / 6h
American Express fields a diverse range of rewards credit cards, with options ranging from cash-back cards to premium products with benefits such as airport lounge access and annual travel statement credits . Right in the middle of the pack are the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express and the Amex EveryDay Preferred® Credit Card from American Express . The first earns cash back of betw
Marvel Unlimited makes top comic books free until early May
SlashGear / 6h
Marvel has gotten on the bandwagon of making certain things free over the next month or so of quarantine. Starting today, April 2, Marvel fans can access a curated selection of the company’s most iconic comic book stories for free through the Marvel Unlimited service. Only some of the comic books available on the Marvel Unlimited platform are made available … Continue reading
HBO's free streaming includes 'The Wire' and its Theranos documentary
HBO Shows Free The Wire400+Engadget / 6h
As efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus by encouraging social distancing stretch into another week, HBO has opened up its library for some free viewing . Not everything is available -- non-subscribers can't catch up on Game of Thrones yet -- but full series runs of standout shows like The Wire , The Sopranos , Veep and True Blood will be available at no cost starting tomorrow, April 3rd. Oth
Amazon's New $35 Blink Mini Indoor Camera Is Gunning for Wyze
Amazon Blink Mini CameraHow-To Geek / 6h
Amazon’s other security camera brand, Blink, has a new $35 Blink Mini camera for you. It’s low priced, easy to use, and hits all the basics that you need for a simple indoor camera. If that sounds a lot like Wyze’s business model, you wouldn’t be wrong. But the two cameras do have their differences. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Spotify Adds Siri Support for Its Apple Watch App
How-To Geek / 6h
Today, Spotify released an update to its Apple Watch app to include Siri Support. Now you can control your Spotify music through Siri on your watch by adding “on Spotify” to the end of a voice command. You’ll still need an iPhone nearby to play Spotify music, though. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Dolby On Comes to Android to Make Your Live Streams Sound Better
21How-To Geek / 6h
Livestreaming from your phone without a dedicated mic is usually a lesson in frustration. It’s fine if you’re only recording someone talking, but music tends to sound hollow. The Dolby On app for iOS does an admirable job of taking care of that problem, but Android users were out of luck. Well good news, Dolby On is coming to Android. And iOS users are getting Twitch integration, too. Read This A
Instacart will provide 'safety kits' to Shoppers, but still no hazard pay
43Mashable / 6h
It's been three days since Instacart gig workers went on strike to demand better pay, sick leave, and safety measures from the worker-powered grocery delivery company. Instacart has now answered some demands with more health and safety gear — but strikers say it's still not enough. On Thursday, Instacart announced that it would be providing the workers who fulfill grocery orders (called "Shoppers
With Tours Canceled, Venues Closing, And Futures Uncertain, Musicians Flock To Twitch
400+Gizmodo / 6h
Popular musician Marc Rebillet’s March 17 Twitch stream—the first in his “Quarantine Livestream Tour”—began just like his other shows: Wearing a silken robe, he improvised a series of songs based on topic suggestions from his audience. People asked for songs about the apocalypse and toilet paper. About an hour and a… Read more...
Using AI responsibly to fight the coronavirus pandemic
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Mark Minevich Contributor Mark Minevich is president of Going Global Ventures, an advisor at Boston Consulting Group, a digital fellow at IPsoft and a leading global AI expert and digital cognitive strategist and venture capitalist. More posts by this contributor The American AI Initiative: A good first step, of many Japan’s ‘Society 5.0’ initiative is a road map for today’s entrepreneurs Irakli
12 cutesy, cozy games to play with your loved ones right now
Mashable / 6h
Welcome to Cozy Week , where we'll curl up by the glow of our screens to celebrate all that's soft in entertainment. Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa and sit by us as we coo over the cutest games, cry over the tenderest movie moments, and drift off to the most comforting shows. Because it can be a cold world out there, and we need something to keep us warm. There's nothing like a cuddly, cozy, cu
FCC enacts $200M telehealth initiative to ease COVID-19 burden on hospitals
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The FCC has developed and approved a $200 million program to fund telehealth services and devices for medical providers, just a week or so after the funding was announced. Hospitals and other health centers will be able to apply for up to $1 million to cover the cost of new devices, services and personnel. The unprecedented $2 trillion CARES Act includes heavy spending on all kinds of things, fro
Did American Airlines “Force” Passengers To Sit Next To One Another On An Empty Flight?
22One Mile at a Time / 6h
Look, I’ll be the first to call out American Airlines when they do something wrong, but something about this story doesn’t add up… American Airlines flight attendant speaks out Mother Jones has a story about an American Airlines flight attendant speaking out, talking about how American Airlines is failing to protect employees. It describes the situation as being “Like Sheep for Slaughter.” Some v
Security tips every teacher and professor needs to know about Zoom, right now
2KArs Technica / 7h
Enlarge (credit: jencu / Flickr ) With the Coronavirus pandemic forcing millions of people to work, learn, and socialize from home, Zoom conferences are becoming a default method to connect. And with popularity comes abuse. Enter Zoom bombing, the phenomenon of trolls intruding into other people's meetings for the sole purpose of harassing attendees, usually by bombarding them with racist or sexu
United Airlines says revenue is down by $100M a day because of coronavirus
71The Points Guy / 7h
Daily revenues at United Airlines have plummeted along with passenger numbers as travelers heed warnings to “flatten the curve” and stay home amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Chicago-based carrier’s revenue is down by “over $100 million a day” as planes fly with around just 15% of seats filled this week, United president Scott Kirby told employees in a virtual town hall viewed by TPG on T
Jalopnik I'm An ICU Nurse That Needs Something Fun And Cheap With A Manual Trans! What Car Should I Buy? | Jezebel Buyi...
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Jalopnik I'm An ICU Nurse That Needs Something Fun And Cheap With A Manual Trans! What Car Should I Buy? | Jezebel Buying Immunity | The Root Black People Can’t Have Online Conferences Without Facing Racism Thanks to ‘Zoombombing’ | The A.V. Club Pretty much everyone from Tiger King, aside from Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin, is on Cameo | Read more...
Jalopnik I'm An ICU Nurse That Needs Something Fun And Cheap With A Manual Trans! What Car Should I Buy? | Jezebel Buyi...
28Gizmodo / 7h
Jalopnik I'm An ICU Nurse That Needs Something Fun And Cheap With A Manual Trans! What Car Should I Buy? | Jezebel Buying Immunity | The Root Black People Can’t Have Online Conferences Without Facing Racism Thanks to ‘Zoombombing’ | The A.V. Club Pretty much everyone from Tiger King, aside from Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin, is on Cameo | Read more...
Fortnite Deadpool skin finally inbound: Here’s what to expect
SlashGear / 7h
After weeks of waiting, it is finally happening: Fortnite‘s Deadpool tie-in is about to go live with the launch of the character skin. The news was confirmed on the official Deadpool Twitter account, where Marvel confirmed that its Deadpool skin will arrive in Fortnite starting on Friday, April 3. Here’s what to expect. The Deadpool tie-in has been known since … Continue reading
American Airlines’ summer schedule rebounds in some hubs, but not all
28The Points Guy / 7h
American Airlines sees a glimmer of light even as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, unveiling plans to resume some suspended flights and put grounded planes back in the air this summer. The schedule improvements begin in May with some connectivity restored at the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier’s main hubs despite capacity being down as much as 90% , American said in a schedule
What to do if you don’t think you’ll hit your sign-up bonus because of COVID-19
The Points Guy / 7h
COVID-19 has caused a lot of uncertainty in our lives — from health to finances to travel and just about everything in between. We at TPG have received a lot of questions about what card issuers , travel providers and other companies are doing to help customers cope with the uncertainties . One of the more common questions has been about credit card sign-up bonuses . Many new cardholders who have
CloudFlare launches free DNS service for Windows and macOS, gets slammed for blocking key sites
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
CloudFlare has launched a new family-friendly version of its DNS service called 1.1.1.1 for Families which can be used to block malware and prevent children from seeing adult content online. By configuring their devices or gateways to use the DNS resolver 1.1.1.2, users can protect themselves from malware-serving websites. Parents can also use the DNS resolver 1.1.1.3 to protect their children fr
These Flies Have Been Trapped in the Bone Zone for 41 Million Years
200+Gizmodo / 7h
A pair of long-legged flies met a Romeo-and-Juliet ending some 41 million years ago, when a falling drop of tree resin ruined their tender moment. On the bright side, their disrupted act of fornication was preserved for all eternity in this pornographic piece of amber. Read more...
Take your family to Europe’s Christmas markets with wide-open, business-class award space
The Points Guy / 7h
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. TPG doesn’t advise booking trips for travel
You can now buy AWS’ $99 DeepComposer keyboard
100+TechCrunch / 7h
AWS today announced that its DeepComposer keyboard is now available for purchase . And no, DeepComposer isn’t a mechanical keyboard for hackers but a small MIDI keyboard for working with the AWS DeepComposer service that uses AI to create songs based on your input. First announced at AWS re:Invent 2019 , the keyboard created a bit of confusion, in part because Amazon’s announcement almost made it
YouTube will allow creators to monetize coronavirus videos—with a few exceptions
YouTube Coronavirus48Mashable / 7h
YouTube has once again changed its policies on coronavirus content. The Google-owned video giant announced on Thursday that creators in its partner program "can now monetize COVID-19 related content.” All Creators in YPP can now monetize COVID-19 related content that follows Community & Ad friendly Guidelines – look for a notif in Studio this week & next. We put together a guide w/ must-know info
Tesla beats expectations with strong first-quarter delivery numbers
Musk Tesla Model Ellison38Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / The Tesla Factory is an automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, California, and the principal production facility of Tesla Motors. The facility was formerly known as New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI), a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota. Tesla produces all electric automobiles. (credit: Steve Proehl / Getty Images ) Tesla produced 102,672 vehicles in the firs
Estimote wearables track workers to curb COVID-19 outbreak
SlashGear / 7h
The folks at Estimote created a set of devices and software that’ll allow a business owner to keep track of their workers remotely. With a “contact tracing dashboard” and Bluetooth devices (worn by each employee), a business owner can keep track of the location and relative health of their workforce. Each wearable device scans for other wearable devices in the … Continue reading
Zoom was secretly mining LinkedIn data and sharing it with some users
Zoom LinkedIn Data100+Mashable / 7h
It’s becoming pretty clear that Zoom was not ready for the influx of users it received due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest issue: the service was secretly collecting LinkedIn data and sharing personal information with certain users in Zoom meetings. According to a report from the New York Times , when a user would enter a video conference, Zoom would take that person’s name and email addr
T-Mobile, Sprint took a risk by finishing merger without Calif. approval
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Enlarge / California tells T-Mobile and Sprint to halt merger. (credit: Getty Images | Stefan Jackowski | EyeEm) California state regulators are trying to hold up the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, saying the companies don't yet have approval to combine their operations in the state. T-Mobile and Sprint announced yesterday that the merger is a done deal and that the two companies are now one. But while
Expired: Flights to Australia in 2021 from $353 round-trip
61The Points Guy / 8h
For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list/ Update: This deal is no longer available. Now may be your chance to get a bargain flight to Australia. This deal is on Air Canada from $353 round-trip with availability from November 2020 through February 2021, but book ASAP because these fares likely won
The space in between: The stratosphere
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Tess Hatch Contributor Tess Hatch hopes to travel to space, in the meantime she is a venture investor at Bessemer Venture Partners , investing in frontier tech. More posts by this contributor The evolving airspace ecosystem Space is open for business We have airplanes and drones in our airspace and satellites in space, but what about the space in between: the stratosphere? There are platforms, su
HBO makes some top shows, movies and documentaries free to stream on HBO NOW and HBO GO
HBO Shows Free The Wire500+TechCrunch / 8h
Giving people even more of a reason to stay home and follow the social distancing measures designed to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S., HBO said it would be making 500 hours of programming free to stream over HBO NOW and HBO GO without a subscription, starting Friday, April 3. Shows that audiences can stream include some of the best television shows ever made, like “The Sopranos” and “ Th
Pinterest CEO and a team of leading scientists launch a self-reporting COVID-19 tracking app
200+TechCrunch / 8h
There have been a few scattered efforts to leverage crowd-sourced self-reporting of symptoms as a way to potentially predict and chart the progress of COVID-19 across the U.S., and around the world. A new effort looks like the most comprehensive, well-organized and credibly backed yet — and it has been developed in part by Pinterest co-founder and CEO Ben Silbermann. Silbermann and a team from Pi
‘Apex Legends' brings back duos and Kings Canyon permanently
Apex Legends Kings Canyon100+Engadget / 8h
The next Apex Legends event is about to get underway and while that might only last for a few weeks, Respawn is bringing back a couple of key features on a permanent basis. The original Kings Canyon map will join the current World's Edge arena on rotation after it recently popped back up for a limited time. Meanwhile, the duos mode that debuted last fall is returning for good alongside the origin
Watch These 5 Genre Series You’ve Always Wanted to Try, Now That You Have All the Time
100+Gizmodo / 8h
We’ve all said it. We’ve nodded along as our friends and co-workers gush about a series , pulled it up on our phones and panic-glared at the number of episodes , and then politely said “I’ll check it out when I’ve got the time!” knowing full well that we will never have the time . Well, times have changed ...and suddenly … Read more...
Climate Experts Suggest Tobacco-Like Warnings on Gas Pumps
400+Futurism / 8h
Front And Center If everyone doesn’t step up and do their part to prevent climate change soon, people around the world could face dire consequences . And while most of the burden should fall on governments and the corporations doing the vast majority of polluting , everyone else needs to do their part too. To encourage that, a team of environmental science experts argues in an op-ed published in
You Can Still Order Girl Scout Cookies Online
100+Lifehacker / 8h
One unfortunate consequence of our ongoing quarantine is the end of in-person Girl Scout cookie sales. You won’t find Girl Scouts going door-to-door in your neighborhood, selling at your office, or sitting outside your local grocery store. Read more...
Watch Bon Appétit's Molly Baz help Binging with Babish cook a big ol' ostrich egg
Mashable / 8h
The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen is doing some serious host-swapping this April Fools' week. On Wednesday Brad Leone and Chris Morocco made gourmet Andes mints on Gourmet Makes and on Thursday Molly Baz hosted an episode of Back to Back Chef with guest Andrew Rea, who you might know from Binging with Babish . (These episodes were filmed weeks ago, of course; the test kitchen staff has already confirm
Hyatt Extends Flexible Booking Policy Through June 30
View from the Wing / 8h
Hyatt has extended their coronavirus travel waivers so that prepaid bookings remain refundable through June 30. This matches a move already made by Hilton and Marriott. There are, however, no new World Of Hyatt updates. So points are still set to expire again starting in June, elite status has only been extended for Asia Pacific members (who are not at this point in the epicenter of virus spread)
Extreme Experiment on Mexican Volcano Challenged the Speed of Light
36Gizmodo / 8h
New measurements from an experiment near the top of an extinct Mexican volcano have placed a stringent new limit on whether light can exceed the universe’s well-known top speed. Read more...
What to Watch Tonight, April 2, 2020
20Lifehacker / 8h
Ready to settle in for another night at home? Read more...
Fallout 76 Steam release will have a perk for existing players
Fallout 76 Bethesda JuneSlashGear / 8h
Fallout 76 launched about a year and a half ago, but when it did, it was exclusively available through Bethesda’s own launcher. Slowly but surely, Bethesda has been trending in the same direction as other major publishers throughout the years, launching its games through a first-party launcher instead of letting stores run by third-parties take a cut of each sale. … Continue reading
These Emergency Coffee Creamers Might Be Hiding in Your Pantry
24Lifehacker / 8h
If you’re not a black coffee drinker, you might be struggling just a little right now, especially if you’re not a fan of non-dairy powdered creamer. After all, not only are you stuck at home, but you could be stuck at home with another person, and that person might be using all the half & half. Read more...
T-Mobile is giving some customers a year of free Quibi access
SlashGear / 8h
T-Mobile has announced a new deal with Quibi that will allow some of its mobile subscribers to get a year of the streaming video service for free. This new deal is similar to T-Mobile’s existing ‘Netflix on Us’ promotion, which offers Magenta plan subscribers a free year of Netflix service as part of their mobile plan. Going forward, subscribers will … Continue reading
American extends mileage expiration; no decision yet on elite status
The Points Guy / 8h
On April 2, 2020, American Airlines released a statement announcing that it will extend AAdvantage mileage expiration for miles set to expire between now and June 30, 2020 — the latest announcement related to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak . Miles set to expire in this timeframe will be extended through July 1, 2020, giving AAdvantage members more time to extend mileage validity by earning or r
Panel of Experts: You Can Spread the Coronavirus Just by Talking
1KFuturism / 8h
A prestigious scientific panel told White House officials during a Wednesday night briefing that the coronavirus can be spread not just through uncovered coughs and sneezes, but through talking and even just breathing as well, according to CNN . “While the current specific research is limited, the results of available studies are consistent with aerosolization of virus from normal breathing,” a l
$12.8 billion Juul investment broke the law, FTC suit says
FTC Marlboro $12.8B Juul63Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / A person holds a Juul Labs Inc. e-cigarette next to packages of flavored pods on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. (credit: Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images ) Back in 2018, cigarette maker Altria—formerly known as Philip Morris— apparently saw the writing on the wall for the tobacco industry's future. In December of that year, the company dropped a cool $12.8 billion to gain a 35 percent m
Kentucky Is Forcing Coronavirus Patients to Wear Ankle Monitors
500+Futurism / 8h
An ominous scoop by The Courier-Journal , a local paper in Kentucky: judges in the state are ordering coronavirus patients to isolate — a demand they’re enforcing by making them wear ankle monitors, as if they were under house arrest. “The home incarceration program is well-suited for this,” Amy Hess, Louisville’s chief of public services, told the newspaper. “It provides us with the proper amoun
US markets shrug off record unemployment numbers as tech shares rise
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Despite reports of historic unemployment , with roughly 6.6 million Americans filing for unemployment, domestic stocks rose during regular trading today. One day after grim estimates on the potential death toll from the COVID-19 epidemic in the U.S. sent stocks tumbling, and amid a continuing economic fallout from the government’s response to slow the spread of the disease, all three major U.S. i
Tesla delivers 88,400 electric vehicles, beating expectations
Musk Tesla Model Ellison200+TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla delivered 88,400 vehicles in the first quarter, beating most analysts expectations despite a 21% decrease from the previous quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic put downward pressure on demand and created logistical challenges. Tesla said Thursday it produced 103,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter, about 2% lower than the previous period. The deliveries and production figures beat most
Coronavirus Cases Hit 1 Million Worldwide as Deaths Top 50,000
51Gizmodo / 8h
The world reached two somber milestones this Thursday. There have now been more than 1 million reported cases of covid-19, the pandemic disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Earlier in the day, the reported death toll climbed past 50,000. Both numbers undersell the damage that covid-19 has wrought… Read more...
The Lelo Sona 2 Cruise Is 15% Off
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How to watch Tales from the Loop: stream the new Amazon show online anywhere
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Science fiction series Tales from the Loop has already been likened to Stranger Things, Black Mirror and Twin Peaks. Read on to find out how to watch Tales From the Loop online from pretty much anywhere in the world so you can stream this intriguing new Amazon Originals series. Appearing on the Amazon Prime video service and heavily inspired by the magical conceptual paintings of Swedish artist S
The Lelo Sona 2 Cruise Is 15% Off
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American Airlines Pauses Mileage Expiration Until July
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American, which has a policy of expiring miles in accounts that have been inactive for 18 months, now has announced that they've followed the suspension of expiration model, too. In an email to members with miles scheduled to expire April 1 - June 30 they shared that they will no expire miles again until July. Continue reading ...
Resident Evil 3 PC performance: the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 is undead
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Remakes of classic games are extremely popular right now, and titles like Resident Evil 3 remake are an excellent example. The original version of the game never made its way to PC, so not only are PC gamers able to play this horror classic for the first time, but it looks like a brand new piece of software entirely. In fact, it's probably one of the best-looking games of the year. However, with
The Last of Us Part II is “nearly done.” So why is it being delayed?
The Last of Us TLUPII100+Ars Technica / 8h
Stay six feet away, Ellie Sony and Naughty Dog have decided to delay The Last of Us: Part II "until further notice" just weeks before a previously planned May 29 rollout. But in what may be an industry first, those companies say the cause of the delay isn't a need for more development time. Instead, it's because of what Sony calls a "global crisis... preventing us from providing the launch experi
Every HBO title you can stream for free while social distancing
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Honda and GM team on two new EVs: Honda design, GM platform
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Honda and GM will collaborate on two new EVs, with the Honda-badged electric vehicles using GM’s new Ultium batteries. The as-yet unnamed cars will be manufactured in North America at GM plants, and be based on the same global EV platform that General Motors intends to use for electrified vehicles for its own Chevrolet, Cadillac, and other brands. GM revealed … Continue reading
These windows are actually solar panels — Future Blink
32Mashable / 8h
Ubiquitous Energy has made functional, eco-friendly window panels that are designed to help alleviate the issues with traditional solar panels. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Sustainability , Solar Panels , and Future Blink
NASA's iconic 'worm' logo will adorn the Falcon 9 Crew Dragon rocket
400+Engadget / 9h
When Space X's Crew Dragon craft carries its first complement of astronauts to the International Space Station later this year, it will do so with NASA's iconic "worm" logo emblazoned on the side of its Falcon 9 rocket. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine shared the news over Twitter , saying the symbol will mark the "return of human spaceflight on American rockets from American soil." The worm is
Flagship Pioneering raises $1.1 billion to spend on sustainability and health-focused biotech
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Flagship Pioneering, the Boston-based biotech incubator and holding company, said it has raised $1.1 billion for its Flagship Labs unit. Flagship, which raised $1 billion back in 2019 for growth-stage investment vehicles, develops and operates startups that leverage biotechnology innovation to provide goods and services that improve human health and promote sustainable industries. “We’re honored
The High-Stakes Race to Build More Ventilators
Ford Mustang 1 2021300+Wired / 9h
The US is short of ventilators to help Covid-19 patients breathe. Ford, GM, and satellite-launch company Virgin Orbit are trying to fill the gap.
Block Malware With Cloudflare's New DNS Options
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS200+Lifehacker / 9h
Cloudflare has launched a new version of its free DNS (Domain Name System) service called Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for Families that blocks adult content and malware before your browser ever has a chance to load it. It’s one more tool in your security stash that’s worth considering if you want to stay extra-safe (or find… Read more...
Android 11 update DP2.1 released with a fix for jankiness
SlashGear / 9h
Developer Preview build 2.1 for Android 11 was released this afternoon by Google for the masses. This new update was officially released on April 2nd, 2020, and is build RPP2.200227.014, with Google Play Services 20.06.15 and x86 (32/64-bit) emulator support. This is a relatively minor update to the otherwise most-recent release for developers, that being Android 11 Developer Preview 2, … Continu
The Last of Us Part II delayed: COVID-19 blamed and there’s more bad news
The Last of Us TLUPIISlashGear / 9h
Those waiting on The Last of Us Part II got some sad news today, as Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the game has been delayed once more. As with most of the delays we’ve been seeing lately, this one is down to the COVID-19 outbreak. Unfortunately, we don’t have a new release date for the game just yet, so … Continue reading
Amazon will stream SXSW Film Festival selections for free for 10 days
300+Engadget / 9h
SXSW was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but that isn't stopping organizers from offering a taste of what the Austin event would have offered. They're partnering with Amazon on an SXSW Film Festival Collection that will stream movies from the festival on Prime Video for 10 days, completely free in the US -- you won't need a subscription. While creators will have to opt in, they'll receive a
Apple AirTags tracking tags leaked in Apple’s own video
Apple AirTags iPhoneSlashGear / 9h
Apple may not have officially announced the AirTags trackers, but that didn’t stop the well-discussed “secret” tags from being inadvertently mentioned in an Apple Support video. The Tile-rivaling tracking tags are expected to launch this year, and bring Find My iPhone-style location services to other items frequently lost, such as keys, bikes, and bags. The tracking market is a potentially … Cont
Instacart to provide shoppers with face masks, hand sanitizers and thermometers
400+TechCrunch / 9h
Instacart will start providing health and safety kits to its full-service shoppers. These kits will include a face mask, hand sanitizer and a thermometer, the company announced today. The kits will be available for free to shoppers starting next week. Shoppers, according to Instacart, will be able to request a kit by registering with their Instacart shopper email address. In order to keep up with
When Will Grocery Stores Get Back to Normal?
300+Lifehacker / 9h
I, too, thought the toilet paper would be back in stock by now. I got used to seeing empty shelves throughout the grocery and drugstores, but assumed that once enough people had purchased their 20-pack of toilet paper, the shelves would return to normal. Read more...
Working from home during a global pandemic: Q&A with TeamViewer
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Businesses have been forced to quickly adapt in order to keep operating during the global coronavirus outbreak. For instance companies that were reluctant to implement remote working policies in the past have now been forced to do so quickly as governments around the world have ordered their citizens to stay at home. To learn more about how businesses have been disrupted by the outbreak and the c
Cruise ships could be put into storage for months due to coronavirus
52The Points Guy / 9h
Some of the world’s biggest cruise lines are weighing plans to lay up portions of their fleets for an extended period due to the coronavirus outbreak . Cruise giant Carnival Corp., the parent company of nine of the world’s best-known cruise brands , said in a regulatory filing on Monday that some of its vessels could face a “prolonged” withdrawal from service consistent with what is known in the
John Krasinski's Some Good News Twitter account will brighten your timeline
500+Mashable / 9h
Each day in the coronavirus era seems to bring forth a whole new avalanche of distressing news. It can be extremely difficult to stay positive and remember that there's good in the world during troubling times, so John Krasinski made it his mission to help remind people. After asking his Twitter followers to share positive life updates using the hashtag #SomeGoodNews, the Quiet Place mastermind b
Plex Live TV update adds channel previews, new player, bug fixes
SlashGear / 9h
Plex has just pushed out a number of improvements and new features to its Live TV offering, which enables users to access and manage over-the-air television channels. In addition to some bug fixes that are described as ‘quality of life improvements,’ the company has also added some key features like a guide preview, the updated video player, and more. Plex … Continue reading
That 2-minute coronavirus test FDA approval was a “misunderstanding”
SlashGear / 9h
After claiming they’d received FDA authorization for a 2-minute coronavirus antibody test earlier this week, a company called Bodysphere just changed their tune. They made clear in their press release released at the tail end of March, 2020, that the Food and Drug Administration had approved their coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kit. It all seemed too good to be true. Turns … Continue reading
This unassuming gizmo could be Karma Automotive’s key to EV success
SlashGear / 9h
Karma Automotive isn’t just counting on its shapely Revero GT to lure partners in on its new E-Flex Platform for electrified vehicles, but promising access to a cutting-edge component that could make EVs more efficient and faster. The automaker announced the E-Flex Platform earlier this week, the same underlying architecture it uses for its hybrid sports sedans, but which it … Continue reading
Activity-monitoring startup Zensors repurposes its tech to help coronavirus response
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Computer vision techniques used for commercial purposes are turning out to be valuable tools for monitoring people’s behavior during the present pandemic. Zensors , a startup that uses machine learning to track things like restaurant occupancy, lines and so on, is making its platform available for free to airports and other places desperate to take systematic measures against infection. The compa
Join Us For Today’s OMAAT Virtual Happy Hour!
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
For the past couple of weeks we’ve been trying to do virtual happy hours most evenings — we did them every weeknight last week, while this week we fell behind a bit. Even though I’m a massive introvert, it’s nice to get some sort of human interaction, even if it’s virtual. We’ve had so much fun with the ones we have done, and many people seem to enjoy them, so we want to keep doing these. I think
Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Leave An Abusive Relationship?
100+Lifehacker / 9h
Hello, all you weekend pheromone discharges, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove , the only doctor you need more than Doctor Mario. Read more...
This customizable lamp lets you write with light — Future Blink
40Mashable / 9h
PersonaLight uses light phrase projection to make your words pop. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Lights , Customize , and Future Blink
Apple accidentally confirms the existence of an unreleased product, AirTags
Apple AirTags Video200+TechCrunch / 9h
Whoops! Apple inadvertently revealed the existence of an unreleased product, AirTags, in a support video uploaded to its YouTube account today. The video, “How to erase your iPhone,” offers a tutorial about resetting an iPhone to factory settings. Around the 1:43 mark, it instructs users to turn off “Find my iPhone” as part of the process. On the Settings page that then appears, another option fo
Apple sale: the 13-inch MacBook Air gets a $200 price cut
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If you're looking for discounted Apple devices, then look no further than B&H Photo's Apple sale, which includes price cuts on best-selling items. You can find deals on tablets, smartwatches, and laptops, like the 2019 MacBook Air that's on sale for $899 . That's a $200 discount and the best price we've found for the 13-inch laptop. The 2019 MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch Retina display and pac
Rough Day at Work? Let Oprah Winfrey Read to Your Kids Tonight
39Lifehacker / 9h
I’ve tossed any pretense of limiting screen time for our kids in our home. Desperate times calls for desperate measures. But lucky for parents, there’s a slew of new, entertaining, and educational videos that can both keep kids occupied and prevent their brains from turning into mush, especially since it looks like … Read more...
The Essential Clone Wars Stories Every Star Wars Fan Should Watch
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is back in our lives for one last time, with its seventh season now airing on Disney+ . Maybe you dismissed it when it first aired because it’s “just” a cartoon, maybe you just never got around to watching, but either way, you’ve missed out on one of the greatest pieces of the galaxy far, far… Read more...
What you need to know about the PlayStation 5
28Mashable / 9h
The new console is set to come out this holiday season and there's a lot to be excited about. Read more... More about Tech , Gaming , Mashable Video , Playstation , and Playstation 5
Is Your Yoga Form Terrible? Find Out With an Alignment Diagram
44Lifehacker / 9h
Yoga is an ideal quarantine workout : It can be as relaxing or as physically punishing as you like, and all you need to get started is your body and a reasonably soft surface. But as with any exercise, you won’t get much out of practicing yoga if you have bad form—so before you hit the mat (or carpet) for the first… Read more...
Google and USCF collaborate on machine learning tool to help prevent harmful prescription errors
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Machine learning experts working at Google Health have published a new study in tandem with the University of California San Francisco’s (UCSF) computational health sciences department that describes a machine learning model the researchers built that can anticipate normal physician drug prescribing patterns, using a patient’s electronic health records (EHR) as input. That’s useful because around
Sony indefinitely delays ‘The Last of Us Part II’
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Naughty Dog has just about finished work on The Last Of Us Part II. It's taking care of the last few bugs and then the long-awaited sequel should be all set. However, Sony has delayed the game for a second time. It's pushing back the release date indefinitely from May 29th due to the coronavirus outbreak . "Even with us finishing the game, we were faced with the reality that due to logistics beyo
'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' director on the barriers surrounding rural abortions
Mashable / 10h
After reading an article in 2012 about Irish woman, Savita Halappanaver, who was denied a lifesaving abortion, Eliza Hittman was inspired to make a film exploring the barriers woman in the US encounter when trying to get a legal abortion. Available at home On Demand April 3rd. Read more... More about Mashable Video , New York City , Filmmaking , Abortion Rights , and Planned Parenthood
Why the legacy of this crisis will be a positive change to the way we work
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While we are all still adapting to the dramatic and unparalleled impact that the ongoing pandemic is having on our professional and personal lives, it is worth considering how much of this influence is temporary and which aspects mark a long-term shift in working practices and behaviours as we currently know them. Rightly so, the focus of global governments and business leaders is on the health c
Astronaut-turned-doctor more worried about dying in a hospital than on a rocket
64Mashable / 10h
Dr. Bill Fisher blasted off Earth in 1985 aboard a NASA space shuttle, speeding 18,000 mph through the atmosphere. But Dr. Fisher, now a 74-year-old emergency room physician, tweeted Wednesday: "I am genuinely more concerned about going to work tomorrow morning than I was the day I launched on the space shuttle." That's because the coronavirus (which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19 ) is e
NASA’s new era of spaceflight revives a much-loved logo
SlashGear / 10h
Next month when NASA and SpaceX conduct the first crewed test flight of the private space company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, the Falcon 9 rocket that launches the team will feature NASA’s retro ‘worm’ logo. The space agency announced its plans to revive this iconic, but dated, logo for its new round of manned space activity, pointing back through its history … Continue reading
Microsoft's Latest Windows PowerToys Are Awesome
100+Lifehacker / 10h
The ever-busy developers at Microsoft have been gradually releasing fun new utilities for Windows users to mess with. These PowerToys tend to add a bit of quirky-but-practical functionality to your operating system, and they’re completely free for you to try. We’ve covered some of their previous offerings , but two… Read more...
In a surprising change, Amazon now sells movies in its Prime Video iOS app
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Opening the app after the update gives you this quick note. [credit: Samuel Axon ] iPhone and iPad users are now able to purchase and rent videos from Amazon directly in the Amazon Prime Video iOS and iPadOS apps in an apparent reversal of a longstanding limitation in Amazon's apps on those platforms. Users discovered the changes in an Amazon Prime Video iOS app update—the app now displays a pop-
FCC may open up new bandwidth for Wi-Fi 6E devices
FCC Vote Wi-Fi Wi 6 6E45TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could end up opening the 6GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use as it has announced that a proposal to do so will be voted on later this month. Doing this would free up over 1,200MHz of additional bandwidth for upcoming Wi-Fi 6E devices which will include the necessary antennas and chipsets required to tap into the extra spectrum. The FCC laid out its plans
Apex Legends duos mode is returning – and there’s even more good news
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Apex Legends‘ duos mode has proven to be quite popular with players, but the problem is that it’s only ever available for a limited time. Respawn has made a habit of bringing duos back to the game for a few weeks at a time before removing the mode entirely and putting players back in their three-man parties. Duos is one … Continue reading
Twitch is making games viewers and streamers can play together
100+Engadget / 10h
Gaming on Twitch is largely a one-way affair. You can join a Marbles on Stream race or play a slightly delayed Jackbox Party Pack game, but the service is largely meant for passive viewing. Amazon aims to fix that before long, however. The company tells the New York Times that it's developing games both Twitch streamers and their viewers can play together in "real time." While details are scarce,
Disney debuts its streaming service in India for $20 a year
68TechCrunch / 10h
Disney+ has arrived in the land of Bollywood. The company on Friday (local time) rolled out its eponymous streaming service in India through Hotstar, a popular on-demand video streamer it picked up as part of the Fox deal . To court users in India, the largest open entertainment market in Asia, Disney is charging users 1,499 Indian rupees (about $19.5) for a year, the most affordable plan in any
Man Tries to Ram Train Into U.S. Navy Hospital Ship, Doesn't Even Come Close
2KGizmodo / 10h
Prosecutors say a train derailment in San Pedro near the Port of Los Angeles on Tuesday was an intentional attempt to either sink the hospital ship USNS Mercy—which the U.S. military deployed to the region as part of relief efforts—or just crash somewhere near it. Read more...
Amazon's latest Blink camera costs just $35
76Engadget / 10h
Amazon's Blink is known for making affordable, easy-to-install cameras like the XT2 . Its latest camera continues the trend. At $35 , the Blink Mini is Blink's most affordable product at the moment and a close competitor to devices like the Wyze Cam Pan . For that price, you get an indoor camera that can capture 1080p footage, detect motion and send alerts to your smartphone. With two-way audio,
How coronavirus shutdowns are helping destinations heal from overtourism
20The Points Guy / 10h
I’m the kind of person who’s always searching for silver linings. The scourge of the novel coronavirus is devastating many parts of this planet, but we know it will pass in time. All we can hope is that the scientists and doctors working on vaccines and treatments make quick progress while the rest of us do our part to stay home in a bid to “flatten the curve” and shorten the length of time we ar
The canceled SXSW Film Festival is coming to Amazon Prime
500+Mashable / 10h
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Amex Cardholders Can Now Request A Centurion Invitation
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
File this under “things that are interesting but probably not useful, and especially not useful right now, when this is probably the last thing most people are thinking about.” But I do find it interesting, so will cover it nonetheless. The Amex Centurion Card is invitation only The Amex Centurion Card (often referred to as the “Black Card”) is invitation only. Generally speaking an invitation se
Use a Squeeze Bottle as a DIY Bidet
India Two Coronavirus500+Lifehacker / 10h
I don’t know about you, but I am running out of toilet paper. I only have two rolls left in my cabinet, and my local grocery store has nothing but empty shelves. There wasn’t any toilet paper when I last visited the grocery store in person, two weeks ago—and this week when I put in an online order, which gives me the… Read more...
Using Seamless while on coronavirus lockdown? Here's how to do it without hurting local business.
60Mashable / 10h
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Transform your photos into art with the Google Arts & Culture app's new feature
Google Art Transfer64Mashable / 10h
Google's Arts & Culture app has a cool new feature that'll transform your pics into classic works of art. Well, kind of. Basically, the Google app takes any photo and re-stylizes it in the fashion of famous paintings. Here's an example from a snap I took weeks ago of the New York skyline. My picture Image: tim marcin Google's reimagining The NYC skyline after running it through Google's new tool.
Apple, Laurene Powell Jobs and Leonardo DiCaprio launch a GoFundMe with $12M for the hungry
Laurene Powell Jobs100+TechCrunch / 10h
Apple has made a donation to a new fundraising campaign, America’s Food Fund, along with Laurene Powell Jobs, Leonardo DiCaprio and the Ford Foundation. Together, they’ve contributed $12 million toward the $15 million goal for the new initiative being hosted on fundraising platform GoFundMe. The proceeds will go to benefit World Central Kitchen and Feeding America. The former was founded in 2020
Visa’s Africa strategy banks on startup partnerships
Africa Australopithecus100+TechCrunch / 10h
Visa has prioritized growth in Africa, and partnering with startups is central to its strategy. This became obvious in 2019 after the global financial services giant entered a series of collaborations on the continent, but Visa confirmed it in their 2020 Investor Day presentation. On the company’s annual call , participants mentioned Africa 28 times and featured African startups prominently in th
The Last of Us 2 delayed indefinitely due to ‘logistical concerns’
The Last of Us TLUPII100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 10h
The Last of Us Part II won’t make its May 29 launch date due to logistical concerns, Sony's PlayStation account announced today in a tweet . The Last of Us 2 was initially due to release on February 21, 2020 before shifting the release date to May 29, 2020. Sony has yet to announce a new new release date for the game, but said in a tweet that it will update fans as soon as it can. In a separate t
Godzilla Is Coming to Magic: The Gathering, and He's Bringing Friends
3KGizmodo / 11h
Spend two mana , tap Godzilla: Player may stand up and yell one “ SKREE-ONK ” into the air. Read more...
A handful of Sonos speakers and soundbars are on sale today
20Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a nice little sale on new Sonos speakers and soundbars. The deals take $50 off the Sonos One , Sonos One SL , and Sonos Beam , bringing the speakers down to $149, $129, and $349, respectively. This ties the lowest prices we've seen for the One and One SL and marks the biggest discount we've seen for the Beam since it went for $319
Coronavirus became the catalyst for remote working. Here's what to do now
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We’re living in strange times. Many countries are under stay-at-home orders, including most states in the U.S. and in the U.K. Employees are “flattening the curve” by working at home . That has presented several challenges for employees who have never worked at home or had to do remote work of any kind. It has also created challenges for employers. Questions about how to make sure employees work
Lufthansa Will Fly To Just Six Long Haul Destinations
94One Mile at a Time / 11h
Lufthansa Group has today revealed further schedule reductions over the coming months, as the airline continues operating just a small percentage of their regularly scheduled flights. Lufthansa will operate six long haul routes Through May 3, 2020, Lufthansa will operate long haul flights 3x weekly to just six destinations, all out of Frankfurt: Bangkok (BKK) Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) Newark (
This Tiny Skull Cap Is Rocking What We Know About an Ancient Human Species
Africa Australopithecus100+Gizmodo / 11h
A partial skull found in South Africa suggests Homo erectus— an ancestral human species—appeared 100,000 years earlier than previously thought. The new research also shows that H. erectus lived alongside two other hominin species, neither of which were human. Read more...
Nintendo Switch eShop Spring sale cuts game prices by 50% or more
Nintendo Switch MarioSlashGear / 11h
Just in time for our realization that this COVID-19 quarantine is really, truly real, the Nintendo Switch eShop has a brand new sale for multiple games. Some games are half their original price, some are discounted even deeper. There are a few Nintendo 3DS games in the mix as well – like the always strange card game Culdcept Revolt! The … Continue reading
What credit score do you need to get the Chase Freedom cards?
The Points Guy / 11h
Your credit score plays a big role in your overall financial life. But at TPG, we place a big emphasis on maintaining a high score, in part so that you can be approved for the best credit cards . Generally speaking, a credit score of 750+ will grant you approval to almost any credit card on the market. However, you don’t have to have excellent credit to be approved for a good rewards credit card
This stunning 65-inch Sony 4K TV is $700 off, includes a $250 gift card
36Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Buy the advanced Sony X900F 65-inch LED smart TV for just $998 from Dell as of April 2. Not only do you save $700, but you you get a free $250 Dell gift card to help you save more on some home theater accessories . We all have to do our part to social distance, and the bare minimum for most of us is to just stay home. It really should be easier these days thanks to countless hours of strea
When Silly Start-Ups Falter, We All Lose
200+NYT > Technology / 11h
The pandemic is devastating start-ups. This matters in ways we can’t always see.
‘Fallout 76’ will be free on Steam if you already bought it for PC
Fallout 76 Bethesda June100+Engadget / 11h
Bethesda ’s Fallout 76 was met with a tepid response, but people are still playing it. More gamers will likely join the open-world multiplayer title when it comes to Steam on April 14th, along with the Wastelanders update. If you already bought Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net, the publisher’s own platform, you can claim a free copy of the Steam version for free, from now until April 12th. Both old and
These are the 20 Best CBD Oil Brands You Can Buy Today
50Futurism / 11h
In times of stress, your body can seem to go on the fritz. Systems malfunction, everything feels inflamed, your skin freaks out and you can’t sleep or digest. Fortunately, your body hosts an in-house service to help you recalibrate all that: your endocannabinoid system (ECS). Yes, your body has a system specially designed to receive cannabinoids! The most popular cannabinoid right now is, without
These Chrome Extensions Will Declutter Your Overflowing Gmail Inbox
68Lifehacker / 11h
The deluge of emails never ends. Even with ample quarantine time, tidying up your Gmail account and reaching inbox zero feels like a far-fetched fantasy, but it doesn’t need to be one: There are a number of excellent (and mostly free!) third-party browser extensions that will help you sift through that… Read more...
Finished Tiger King? 7 shows you should watch next on Netflix and Amazon Prime
80TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We're now in a post-Tiger King world. You've probably read a million articles on what happened to the various people you met in Netflix's latest documentary series, which is about the wild life of big cat owner Joe Exotic. But now it's time to figure out what you'll watch next. Below, we've rounded up a few favorites that we think you'll want to see, now that Tiger King is done. All of them are o
Find Your Main in Soulcalibur VI for $16
30Gizmodo / 11h
Soulcalibur VI (Xbox One) | $16 | Amazon Soulcalibur V I (PS4) | $19 | Amazon Read more...
If You’re Struggling to Parent Right Now, You’re Not Alone
500+Lifehacker / 11h
I was going to write a post about how to help your little kids burn off all that cooped-up energy that is emanating from them right now—and I still will—but I needed to press pause on the hacks for a second to tell you something important: If you’re struggling, it’s okay. If you’re totally and completely overwhelmed… Read more...
What to Do if You Purchased Tickets for the 2020 Olympic Games
78Lifehacker / 11h
The Tokyo Olympics were due to host 339 events in 33 different sports, with 30% of 7.8 million tickets sold to overseas visitors from outside of Japan—roughly 2.34 million people. But on March 24th , the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympics and Paralympics decided that the games would be postponed until July of… Read more...
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ASUS’ new dual-screen laptop is pretty weird – and that’s just what we need
Asus ROG Zephyrus 1527SlashGear / 11h
It might be frivolous in these times of pandemic to be getting excited about weird laptop designs, but the new ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 could well cut through the cynicism. Unveiled today amid a heady flood of new performance laptops all using Intel’s latest 10th Gen Core H-Series processors, the dual-display notebook isn’t what we’ve come to expect from … Continue reading
Snag a Couple of Aukey 90 Degree Lightning Cables For Just $10
Gizmodo / 11h
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IBM Watson can answer all your coronavirus questions
46TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
In order to help government agencies, academic institutions and healthcare organizations handle the influx of calls and messages regarding the coronavirus, IBM has announced that it will provide a bundle of Watson services for free. The company will combine Watson Assistant , which uses IBM Research's natural language processing technology, with Watson Discovery to create IBM Watson Assistant for
The comic industry would rather grind to a halt than go digital
200+Engadget / 11h
Wednesday is usually New Comic Book Day but, with everyone on lockdown due to coronavirus, this week’s selection was a little light. The main distributor, Diamond, ceased shipments both to and from its warehouse — a seemingly logical move given that many stores are shuttered anyway. Less logical is that, unlike literally every other media industry, the product wasn’t simply released digitally to
'Tiger King' memes are a small joy during a hard time
400+Mashable / 11h
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Researchers Announce Promising Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate
3KFuturism / 11h
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced today that they have developed a promising new COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Early animal trials have shown promise so far, but human trials are still in the planning stages. The researchers already had a big leg up from past epidemics. “We had previous experience on SARS-CoV in 2003 and MERS-CoV in 2014,” said Andrea Gambotto
You asked, we answered: Free wallpapers, plus a subscription update!
32Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty) Everyone at Ars is truly humbled by your support this week! Late last night, our subscription tracker crossed the 100-percent mark—and kept on going. We're going to continue the subscription drive through the weekend, and we're going to raise our goal by 50 percent because your support has been amazing. When we started this drive on Monday , we picked a goa
Apple Finally Lets You Buy Amazon Prime Movies on iPhone and Apple TV
Apple iPhone 2020 Store100+Gizmodo / 11h
Apple appears to be loosening up its policies around in-app purchases that have come under fire from third-party services and antitrust regulators over what’s come to be known as the “Apple tax.” An agreement between Apple and Amazon will now allow users to purchase movies and TV shows from their iPhone or Apple… Read more...
New York finally legalizes e-bikes and e-scooters statewide
100+Engadget / 12h
Electric bikes and scooters are finally legal in New York. The state’s tentative budget agreement for fiscal year 2020 includes language that authorizes pedal-assist bikes, throttle-powered bikes and electric scooters. This change has been years in the making, and proponents say it’s a win for delivery workers, who have been advocating for the use of e-bikes for nearly a decade . The changes adde
NASA brings back its iconic “worm” logo to mark return of human spaceflight
1KArs Technica / 12h
Enlarge / This is the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch the Crew Dragon spacecraft, with NASA astronauts aboard. (credit: NASA) NASA originally planned to announce that it was bringing its iconic "worm" logo back on Wednesday, but the agency was afraid people would take it as an April Fools' Day joke. Happily, it most certainly is not. The worm has returned, and that's no joke. The space agency sa
FCC to Vote on If We'll Get Better Wifi
FCC Vote Wi-Fi Wi 6 6E57Gizmodo / 12h
Devices with Wi-Fi 6 started rolling out at the end of 2019, but now, a new vote proposed by the FCC could open up the 6Ghz band to unlicensed wifi and add a massive speed boost to wireless gadgets. Read more...
Galaxy S10 and Note 10 are about to get these new S20 features
SlashGear / 12h
Samsung has revealed that a new software update will bring some Galaxy S20 features to the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Note 10. Specifically, the update will bring a few camera features with it, along with the Galaxy S10’s Gallery and sharing features. Even better is that Galaxy S10 and Note 10 users won’t have to wait very long for … Continue reading
My love/hate relationship with streaming movies early at home
92Engadget / 12h
The Invisible Man is one of the best thrillers of the last few years -- and it was also the last film I had the privilege of seeing in theaters before the coronavirus pandemic practically outlawed public gatherings of any kind. Now that cinemas are closed for the foreseeable future, movie studios have two choices: Either bring their films to iTunes, Vudu, and other video-on-demand services, or pu
Taking 911 Calls in the Age of Coronavirus
67Gizmodo / 12h
Welcome to Sick Days, a series documenting how jobs are changing during the coronavirus pandemic, as told by workers themselves. This week, we hear from a stay-at-home parent , a seamstress in a theater, an IT worker , a music school teacher , and a 911 operator . Read more...
Estimote launches wearables for workplace-level contact tracing for COVID-19
500+TechCrunch / 12h
Bluetooth location beacon startup Estimote has adapted its technological expertise to develop a new product designed specifically for curbing the spread of COVID-19. The company created a new range of wearable devices that co-founder Steve Cheney believes can enhance workplace safety for those who have to be co-located at a physical workplace even while social distancing and physical isolation me
Don't Host Happy Hour on Your Company Zoom Account
400+Lifehacker / 12h
After a long day of awkward virtual meetings and scrolling through increasingly apocalyptic headlines , hanging out with friends on a Zoom call might be the closest thing to normalcy you’ll get all week. But using your company account to circumvent the 40-minute time limit on free calls is a pretty bad idea—just not… Read more...
Revealed: How Much Money Lost Luggage Really Costs The Airlines
25View from the Wing / 12h
At an internal meeting on Friday, American Airlines President Robert Isom told employees "every lost bag is nearly $60." That amount was new to me. In January alone American mishandled 74,975 bags, the most in the industry by far, and not any improvement over the prior year. At $60 per bag it cost American $4.5 million, and annualized at the same rate $54 million. Extrapolating similar costs for
LG's 48-inch OLED TV is coming – but it needs to be cheaper
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
LG's first 48-inch OLED TV is on the cusp of release, and we finally have a price tag for the compact OLED – but, sadly, it's not as cheap as we'd hoped. The LG CX OLED is this year's successor to the LG C9 – a brilliantly capable television that topped a huge number of our buying guides ( best OLED TVs , best 55-inch TVs , etc) last year. We caught wind of the set's 48-inch model a few months ag
Apex Legends gets duos mode and map rotation permanently from next week
Apex Legends Kings Canyon53TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apex Legends is getting duos mode permanently from April 7, EA and Respawn have revealed. Map rotation for both duos and trios is coming on the same date for Kings Canyon and World's Edge, which is also a permanent change. While duos and the old Kings Canyon map have featured in the game as limited time events in the past, this marks a major difference in the flexibility of the free-to-play FPS.
Forget Kids, I Need This Hand Stamp That Disappears When You've Properly Washed Your Hands
Japan Disney Two100+Gizmodo / 12h
Even after singing all six minutes of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody , I’m still anxious that I haven’t washed my hands long enough to ensure they’re properly clean. So I like the idea behind this clever hand stamp for kids that forces them to thoroughly scrub for at least 30 seconds before it completely disappears. Read more...
IRL pivots into virtual event calendar In Remote Life
200+TechCrunch / 12h
What do you do if you’re an event discovery startup and suddenly it’s illegal to attend events? You lean into the cultural shift and pivot. Today, $11 million-funded calendar app IRL is morphing from In Real Life to In Remote Life. It will now focus on helping people find, RSVP for, plan, share and chat about virtual events, from live-streamed concerts to esports tournaments to Zoom cocktail part
AI can’t predict how a child’s life will turn out even with a ton of data
200+New on MIT Technology Review / 12h
Hundreds of researchers attempted to predict children’s and families’ outcomes, using 15 years of data. None were able to do so with meaningful accuracy.
I Can’t Believe You Fuckers Made Me Solve the Andrew Cuomo Nipple Mystery
1KGizmodo / 12h
It brings me no pleasure to announce that I have solved the mystery of Andrew Cuomo’s nipples. Read more...
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Experts Warn That Hackers Can Use Zoom to Take Over Your Computer
3KFuturism / 12h
Zoombombing Zoom, the video conferencing software that during the pandemic has rapidly become a go-to platform for hosting work meetings, birthday parties, D&D campaigns, and other hangouts, has disturbingly flimsy cybersecurity protocols. Hackers have been able to exploit Zoom and take control over users’ PCs and Macs, 9to5Mac reports . Others have used it steal private information, according to
Modsy confirms layoffs, 10 months after announcing its $37M Series C
80TechCrunch / 12h
Modsy, an e-commerce company that creates 3D renderings of customized rooms, has confirmed to TechCrunch that it laid off a number of staff. In addition, several of its executives, including CEO Shanna Tellerman, will take a 25% pay cut. TechCrunch first heard about the layoffs from a source. The company’s confirmation of cuts comes amid a wave of layoffs in the technology and startup communities
Lending startups are angling for new business from the COVID-19 bailout
SBA100+TechCrunch / 12h
As the largest federal stimulus package in the history of the United States, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, injects a planned $2.2 trillion into the U.S. economy, fintech startups are angling to get a seat at the table when it comes to distributing the cash. “In the last crisis, banks stepped away from the kinds of lending that our members do,” says Scott Stewart, the head
NASA and SpaceX add some retro flair to the Falcon 9 rocket flying the first crewed Dragon launch
300+TechCrunch / 12h
NASA and SpaceX are moving ahead full-steam with the Demo-2 launch of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft — the first launch from American soil to carry astronauts to space aboard a private launch vehicle. The Falcon 9 rocket that will propel the Crew Dragon to space will include a NASA logo that has been — technically — retired from active duty since 1992. The 1970s-era “worm” logo is a take on NASA
Wi-Fi 6E becomes official—the FCC will vote on rules this month
FCC Vote Wi-Fi Wi 6 6E100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Today's devices don't—and won't—support the new 6GHz band. Once the spectrum is ratified for Wi-Fi use, you'll need hardware upgrades before you can take advantage of it. (credit: Mahmoud Hassan ) In a press release yesterday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that he has proposed a set of rules for the new RF spectrum that the proposed Wi-Fi 6E standard will use. In this month's April 23
SpaceX stops all employees from using Zoom
Zoom Daily Mac One81Mashable / 12h
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Help Researchers Track the Coronavirus Spread With This App
200+Lifehacker / 12h
How are you feeling today? Healthy, if a little more anxious than usual? Run-down? Feverish? A team of physicians and researchers are hoping you’ll take 10 seconds every day to self-report your symptoms (or lack thereof) to a new COVID Symptom Tracker app . Read more...
7 inspiring US state parks to visit when we get the all-clear
The Points Guy / 12h
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 some travel guides because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. TPG doesn’t advise booking trips for t
How to watch Crisis on Infinite Earths: order and online streaming details
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Featuring the greatest superheroes from the DC Comics canon, Arrowverse crossovers are now major events in the calendar of any TV fan and we're here to tell you how to watch Crisis on Infinite Earths in order this year. Running across a number of the best superhero shows , Crisis on Infinite Earths is comprised of five episodes - one each of Supergirl, Batwoman, The Flash, Arrow, and DC's Legends
Lockdown was supposed to be an introvert’s paradise. It’s not.
Zoom One Security Daily500+New on MIT Technology Review / 12h
Calendars cleared by coronavirus are filling up with virtual happy hours, and some people are starting to feel exhausted.
Scientists Are Testing Nitric Oxide to Treat Coronavirus Patients
1KGizmodo / 12h
Scientists in Massachusetts, Italy, and elsewhere are experimenting with a familiar medical treatment for the new problem of covid-19. They’ve begun clinical trials meant to find out whether inhaled nitric oxide can save people who
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