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It's Okay if You Can't Relax Right Now
28Lifehacker / 46min
Do you remember those idyllic days, back in March or so, when we all realized we’d have a lot more time on their hands? Office workers would be working from home, restaurants were closed, events were canceled. Suddenly, whether you were working or not, there just weren’t as many places to be. Hello, free time. Read more...
The Pandemic Is Forcing Teletherapy to Go Mainstream
100+Futurism / 49min
As the coronavirus pandemic pushes the American healthcare system to the brink, following stay-at-home guidelines is a crucial part of minimizing strain on the healthcare system. But the best thing people can do for public health can sometimes be the worst thing for their mental well-being, as isolation leaves many cut off from the lifelines they depend on to cope. As a result, teletherapy — coun
Google bans apps with deceptive subscription offers from the Play Store
Google Play Kids Apps40Engadget / 54min
Google is joining Apple in requiring honesty with app subscriptions . A newly instituted Google Play policy bans apps that use deceptive language or imagery to trick you into subscriptions. Apps now have to be clear about a plan’s cost, frequency and terms, including whether or not there will be an automatic renewal. They should also outline the features you can use without a subscription, and ex
Everyone's posting throwback pics from when they were 20, and we're all for it
Mashable / 56min
A whole heck of a lot of people are stuck at home and looking at screens, which has seemingly led to a very specific trend: sharing a photo of when you were exactly 20 years old. As far as we can tell, the whole thing took off with a relatively innocuous post from Twitter user from @202natt asking what people looked like at 20. Lmaooo what did y’all look like at 20? — I got a 172 on my LSAT. I do
Amazon closes warehouses in France, tries to make US shoppers buy less
Amazon France French54Ars Technica / 56min
Enlarge / An Amazon logistics center in Brétigny-sur-Orge, France, on April 13, 2020. (credit: Chesnot | Getty Images ) Amazon has shut down all six of its distribution centers in France for the time being following a ruling by a French court that it was not taking sufficient measures to protect its warehouse workers from COVID-19. The court ruled Tuesday that Amazon must stop selling "non-essent
The West Is Facing Its Worst Megadrought in at Least 1,200 Years
65Gizmodo / 1h
Nearly 1,000 years ago, a megadrought ravaged the southwestern U.S., swiftly wiping out a thriving indigenous culture and rendering once-arid land unusable. Scientists have long warned that the climate crisis may trigger another megadrought. And according to a new study , that megadrought isn’t just on its way—it’s… Read more...
Upgrade Your Typing Game With the $60 Razer Blackwidow Chroma Mechanical Keyboard
Lifehacker / 1h
Razer BlackWidow Chroma | $60 | Daily Steals Read more...
From the plane to the palace to the piazza: The 14 best travel shoes for your next trip
The Points Guy / 1h
Having the right pair of shoes for your vacation could make or break your trip. Think about it: How many times have you been sightseeing in a new city and had to stop your feet hurt? Or you needed to cancel that walking tour because your new shoes weren’t broken in yet? If we had to guess, it’s probably more than you’re willing to admit. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sig
Facebook cancels its in-person events from now until June 2021
56Mashable / 1h
Facebook is socially distancing itself from you. Mark Zuckerberg, the social media giant's CEO, announced Thursday that the company is preemptively canceling most in-person events through the summer of 2021. And yes, the coronavirus is to blame. In a Facebook post , Zuckerberg explained that any and all Facebook events with over 50 people in attendance would be nixed until June of next year. That
Gig workers say they are struggling to get personal protective equipment from companies
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Despite what companies have said about providing personal protective equipment to gig workers, some workers say they are struggling to get masks, gloves and other items from companies like Target-owned Shipt, Uber, Lyft and Instacart. “PPE is still a huge issue for us,” Shipt shopper and organizer Willy Solis told TechCrunch. “We have dozens of reports across the country where shoppers have gone
Call a Sesame Street Character for Moral Support
86Lifehacker / 1h
Many of our favorite authors, actors and organizations are stepping up right now to provide resources and emotional support during the coronavirus shutdown, but Sesame Street wins this week. First they offered us a “ pandemic playdate ” special with Elmo, and now they’re giving kids the option to “call” a beloved … Read more...
How the anti-vaccine community is responding to COVID-19
200+Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / A nurse prepares to administer the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as well as a vaccine used to help prevent the diseases of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio at Children's Primary Care Clinic in Minneapolis, MN. (credit: Getty | The Washington Post ) In early March, Melissa Floyd, a self-described health freedom educator who co-hosts "The Vaccine Conversation" podcast
Sorry, We Did Not All Get and Recover From COVID-19 This Winter
91Lifehacker / 1h
I first heard this theory back in February from a family member: “What if that awful cold I had this winter was actually COVID-19?” Unlikely, of course, but an interesting what if . But then I started hearing it from more and more people, and now it seems everybody on Facebook is convinced they have already had the… Read more...
This LG 4K TV is $100 off and comes with 3 free gifts from Best Buy
24Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Buy a 55-inch LG Nano 8 Series 4K TV for just $699.99 at Best Buy and save $100 as of April 16. You also get three gifts with purchase, including an LG PK3 portable Bluetooth speaker, a $70 Best Buy gift card, and four free months of Apple Music. Just because we're stuck at home doesn't mean we always have a lot of free time on our hands. Many of use still have to juggle work and taking ca
Amperon raises $2 million for its predictive software for energy grids
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Energy demand has fallen globally. Oil prices are plummeting. Everywhere in the energy world things look fairly grim, but keeping the lights on and electrons moving remains critical to keeping even the hobbled economies of the world humming. That’s why startups like Amperon, which use data analysis to provide predictive tools for energy retailers and grid operators, are still relevant — and still
This Office Noise Simulator Makes Working From Home Less Soul-Crushingly Lonely
30Lifehacker / 1h
The cutely designed microsite Reichenbergerstr 121 simulates office noise—handy if you’re working from home and you miss the sounds of working in an office, or coffee shop, or anywhere where other humans work alongside you. Read more...
Apple’s AirPods and wireless charging case are down to a new low on Amazon
Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headed up by a nice drop on the latest Apple AirPods, as a pair that comes with Apple's Qi wireless charging case is currently down to $150 at Amazon . That's about $50 off Apple's standard going rate , $20 off its typical street price on Amazon, and the lowest price we've seen on Amazon to date. (A separate deal at Micro Center offers this mod
Xbox One Free Play Days serves up two new games this weekend
SlashGear / 1h
Microsoft has kicked off another Free Play Days event, making two different games free-to-play for the upcoming weekend. Last time we say Microsoft host a Free Play Days promo was actually last weekend, when it made Gears 5 free-to-play for a six day period. The two games at the center of this promotion are going free today, and as with … Continue reading
Facebook wants content reviewers back ASAP, slows return plan for most employees
100+TechCrunch / 1h
On his personal Facebook account, Mark Zuckerberg offered an update on the company’s roadmap for bringing employees back to work in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In the post , he acknowledged that while it might be possible for a small portion of “critical employees” unable to do their work remotely to return sooner, the majority of Facebook’s workforce will be required to continue workin
Kaliber Gaming's Opto-Mechanical Keyboard Looks Sharp, Literally
57Gizmodo / 1h
I don’t normally go for gaming keyboards with fancy shapes, but there’s something sleek and dangerous about Kaliber Gaming’s HVER Pro X optical-mechanical gaming keyboard. It’s probably the jagged sheet of aluminum screwed atop its otherwise unassuming plastic frame. Read more...
The Influencer Economy Hurtles Toward Its First Recession
76Wired / 1h
Faced with a pandemic on the one hand and slashed budgets on the other, some industry insiders say it’s time for influencing to evolve.
How to Fix Your Suddenly Crappy Google Nest Videos
21Lifehacker / 1h
Now that most of us are spending all day at home, we’re consuming a ton more data, and while Comcast’s tubes of internet haven’t burst yet, they’re definitely fuller than ever before . In an effort to get ahead of a potential disaster, some companies are taking measures to reduce the data burden of their… Read more...
Actively Shut out the Noise With These $37 Taotronics Noise-Cancelling Headphones [Exclusive]
36Lifehacker / 1h
TaoTronics ANC Headphones [2020 Version] | $37 | Amazon | Promo code KINJA9E6 Read more...
Amazon warehouses close following virus ruling
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Amazon will close its warehouses in France for several days after a court ordered the company to limit deliveries to essential goods such as food and medical supplies. The company's decision to close its six warehouses in the country follows a ruling by a French court that the ecommerce giant could be fined €1m for every non-essential item shipped. While Amazon does plan to appeal the ruling, it
Instacart jumps into prescription delivery with Costco
300+TechCrunch / 1h
Online grocery delivery company Instacart is launching a prescription delivery service through a partnership with Costco as demand for online delivery continues to rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said Thursday the delivery service is now available from nearly 200 Costco locations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New York, Washington and Washington D.C. The service
Facebook to redirect people who like false coronavirus info to WHO website
60Mashable / 1h
Facebook is taking a small step to stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation. The company announced a new anti-misinformation measure it's taking in a company blog post on Thursday morning. Any user who likes or otherwise interacts with material that Facebook has deemed harmful enough to delete from the site will be encouraged to check out the World Health Organization's coronavirus myth-bust
You're living amid a U.S. megadrought
38Mashable / 1h
There's a reason why the two largest reservoirs in the U.S. are wavering around half full , a far cry from the bountiful, wet days of decades past. It's why water managers in the Southwest have agreed to mandatory water cuts , and millions of annual visitors to the Hoover Dam can't ignore the telltale white ring around Lake Mead, revealing where the water once reached during more plentiful times.
Ordering from Amazon? You could earn 5x bonus points on your next purchase
The Points Guy / 1h
Most of us were probably regular Amazon shoppers long before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the world. The familiar sight of those brown packages waiting for us on our doorstep was always welcome. But now, in this new reality of closures and lockdowns, Amazon is a true lifeline for people who are staying home as much as possible to flatten the curve. That makes the arrival of a new Amex Offer
An upcoming macOS update may help your MacBook’s battery last longer
Apple BHM macOS MacBook92Engadget / 1h
Apple is developing a new feature designed to extend the longterm life of its laptop batteries, according to CNET . Dubbed “Battery Health Management,” the company will deploy the feature in macOS Catalina 10.15.5, which is slated to become publically available later this year. Rather than focusing on specific app usage, the feature examines your charging patterns and the heat levels of a Macbook
FCC to approve 5G network despite military saying it will harm GPS
84Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Photographer is my life) The Federal Communications Commission is set to approve a new 5G cellular network despite claims from the Department of Defense that it will interfere with Global Positioning System (GPS) services. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai today asked fellow commissioners to approve an "application to deploy a low-power terrestrial nationwide network in the L-
Making ventilators is easy, but pivoting to do so is difficult
50Engadget / 1h
Just this week, the coronavirus pandemic passed 2 million confirmed infections and 130,000 deaths worldwide. With such a rapid rise in cases, hospitals are struggling with the shortage of ventilators, which are vital for helping patients who are too weak to breathe on their own. In the past few weeks, however, automakers like GM, Ford and Tesla have stepped up to transform their existing faciliti
Uh Oh: Government Cuts Off South African Airways
68One Mile at a Time / 1h
At this point it would appear that South African Airways has no path forward except liquidation… unless South Africa’s government backtracks. SAA is already in business rescue South African Airways has been losing money for years, and like so many national airlines, has been kept in limbo. For years the government gave the airline enough money to scrape by, but not enough resources to actually tu
Alcohol won’t kill coronavirus, says WHO
29SlashGear / 1h
An alert from the World Health Organization this week did a bit of a mythbuster on the subject of alcohol during our current global pandemic. Misinformation spread over social networks and person-to-person in text chains over the past few weeks suggested high-strength alcohol could “kill the COVID-19 virus.” According to the World Health Organization: “It does not.” A WHO representative … Continu
MacBook charging is changing as macOS gets smarter about batteries
Apple BHM macOS MacBookSlashGear / 1h
Apple is changing how its MacBook batteries charge, with an upcoming update for macOS Catalina promising to learn from how the notebooks are used in order to maximize battery life. Currently, when you plug your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro into its power supply, it automatically charges up to 100-percent. That, though, may not be the best strategy for … Continue reading
Which States Have Restricted Abortion Access During the Pandemic?
Lifehacker / 1h
As with all medical services during the pandemic, patients’ ability to access abortion services is fluctuating by the day, a situation made more fraught by the ongoing efforts of antiabortion activists . Multiple states have used this pandemic as a justification for restricting abortion access , the rationale being that… Read more...
Facebook’s annual virtual reality conference goes virtual-only
200+TechCrunch / 1h
While it quickly became clear that the tech and developer conference held during the spring would need to be cancelled due to COVID-19, tech companies are beginning to pull the plug on events taking place later in 2020. Today, Facebook announced that it would be shelving the in-person component of its virtual reality-focused Oculus Connect 7 conference due to COVID-19 concerns and would be focusi
Gamescom cancels its in-person event due to COVID-19
Gamescom 2020 Germany46Engadget / 2h
Gamescom announced today that it won’t host its annual in-person event in Cologne, Germany this year. Germany has had a nation-wide ban on events through August, so this isn’t a surprise, and the organizers didn’t really have a choice. The Gamescom team is planning a digital version of the conference, so gamers and exhibitors still have something to look forward to. Official statement regarding #
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Should I Ask Out The Worker At Cheesecake Factory?
86Lifehacker / 2h
Hello, all you sexy angels of the Abyss, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove , the only advice column that can help you manage your relationships in real life AND in Animal Crossing . Read more...
Sonos Is Granting Your Home Audio Dreams With These Big Bargains
Gizmodo / 2h
The best Sonos deals for April 2020 are here. Read more...
These Ferrofluid Sculptures Will Melt Your Mind
80Wired / 2h
Using powerful electromagnets, Eric Mesplé makes these substances behave in mesmerizing ways. Here’s how he works his gloopy, creepy magic.
American Airlines CEO strikes optimistic tone, contrasting with peers at Delta and United
The Points Guy / 2h
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is optimistic that the country may be “ready to get moving again,” even as his counterparts at other major carriers repeatedly warn of tough times ahead for the industry. “In just the last week we started to see bookings outside of 90 days start to tick up a little bit,” Parker told CNBC on April 15. “Those could be changed in the future… but it seems to be a lit
Amazon may postpone Prime Day because it’s not a good look right now
76Mashable / 2h
Unusual times call for unusual measures. For Amazon, that means departing from the age-old golden rule of retail: tempting customers into buying things they don't need. In news the company has yet to announce publicly, Amazon has reportedly decided to cancel promotions for Mother's and Father's Day, as well as postpone Prime Day, the company's flagship discount fest, indefinitely, according to th
Daily Crunch: Verizon buys videoconferencing company BlueJeans
Verizon BlueJeans Zoom100+TechCrunch / 2h
Verizon makes a move into videoconferencing, Jeff Bezos discusses a plan to test Amazon employees for COVID-19 and Apple is reportedly working on new over-ear headphones. Here’s your Daily Crunch for April 16, 2020. 1. Verizon is buying b2b videoconferencing firm BlueJeans TechCrunch’s parent company is buying veteran videoconferencing platform BlueJeans Network — shelling out less than $500 mill
The New iPad Pro Inches Closer to Becoming the Laptop I Want
Gizmodo / 2h
I am a freak. Read more...
Horny during quarantine? This flowchart will help you figure it out
Mashable / 2h
By now, you probably know about the term "social distancing" — having to keep a CDC-recommended six-foot distance from everyone apart from those you're staying at home with, if anyone. Given that we can't (or at least shouldn't) be in close proximity to the vast majority of humans, it's safe to say that sex is out of the question for many. We may have been staying at home for several weeks now, i
Riot buys the makers of a combat-heavy 'Minecraft' clone
51Engadget / 2h
League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games just shared its next big bet. On Thursday, the company said it had acquired Hypixel Studios , the creator of an upcoming role-playing game called Hytale . If you're not familiar with the game, think Minecraft but with more of a focus on adventuring and combat. Riot didn't disclose the financial terms of the acquisition. However, it doesn't sound
You Can Save $300 on an Unlocked Pixel 4 or 4 XL This Month
iPhone Google Pixel 4A36Lifehacker / 2h
The Pixel 4a is likely on its way, and just like the 3a before it, we expect it to be a mid-range phone for those who don’t want to shell out flagship prices for a new device and don’t mind a slightly less powerful phone. However, if you act fast, you might be able to grab a more powerful Pixel 4 or 4 XL for less than… Read more...
Antimatter hunt closes in on the Big Bang’s biggest head-scratcher
SlashGear / 2h
One of the core secrets of the universe could be another step closer to a solution, with scientists making a huge breakthrough in understanding matter and antimatter and the interplay between the two. Little-comprehended and shrouded with questions, antimatter theory has nonetheless become a key part of many explanations about modern physics. However uncertainty about its proportions has continue
Apple adds macOS feature designed to prolong the lifespan of MacBook batteries
Apple BHM macOS MacBook100+TechCrunch / 2h
Apple is adding a new Battery Health Management feature to the latest version of macOS Catalina. The arrival of 10.15.5 will bring the new feature, which is designed to increase the overall lifespan of MacBook batteries by reducing the maximum charge in certain instances. Rather than focusing on things like specific app usage, the feature determines battery health based on charging patterns and t
You can now redeem Capital One miles for food delivery and streaming services
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information provided by Capital One. Capital One has added new ways for cardholders to redeem their Venture miles . In light of people staying home and putting travel plans on hold until pandemic concerns subside, Capital One has added three new categories where you can redeem your miles at a fixed-value. Starting today, April 16, 2020, through J
Demolition Man's Writer Wasn't Trying to Be Prescient, He Just Wanted to Make a Funny Movie
500+Gizmodo / 2h
If there was any piece of entertainment that no one expected to be a foreteller of the future, it was Demolition Man . However, the 1993 sci-fi action comedy predicted everything from corporate conglomerates to smoking bans—and now, social distancing . In a new interview, writer Daniel Waters said he’s just as surprised… Read more...
Astronauts Who Launched Before Pandemic Are Starting to Come Home
400+Futurism / 2h
Lonely Homecoming A team of three astronauts are set to return to Earth on Friday. When they do, they’ll be rejoining a vastly different society than the one they left. The trio — Oleg Skrypochka of Russia and Americans Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir — have all been on the International Space Station since at least September, BBC News reports . Because they’ve been in orbit since well before the
Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Exoplanet Spotted in the Kepler Reject Pile
95Gizmodo / 2h
For years, a dedicated team of experts has manually sifted through troves of rejected Kepler data in hopes of finding something the computers had missed—an exercise that has resulted in the discovery of what is now arguably the most Earth-like planet known to astronomers. Read more...
New Google Play policies to cut down on ‘fleeceware,’ deepfakes, and unnecessary location tracking
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Google is today announcing a series of policy changes aimed at eliminating untrustworthy apps from its Android app marketplace, the Google Play store. The changes are meant to give users more control over how their data is used, tighten subscription policies and help prevent deceptive apps and media — including those involving deepfakes — from becoming available on the Google Play Store. Backgrou
FOMO Has Survived the Coronavirus
300+NYT > Technology / 2h
No one is going anywhere cool, and yet I still feel left out.
Self-driving startup Zoox settles Tesla lawsuit, lays off 100 workers
Zoox Tesla Berlin MuskArs Technica / 2h
Enlarge / A Zoox self-driving car prototype in 2019. Zoox is using modified conventional vehicles like this one to test its self-driving software. But Zoox is planning to design its own vehicle for its eventual taxi service. (credit: Andrei Stanescu / Getty) The self-driving startup Zoox has settled claims that four Tesla employees stole trade secrets on the way out the door to new jobs at Zoox.
Today's Extreme Floods Could Happen Daily by 2100
Gizmodo / 2h
The U.S. is already facing a flooding crisis as sea-level rise pushes tides ever higher. But it’s only going to get worse with flood risk doubling every five years in the coming decades, according to a new study . That means floods that used to happen once in a person’s lifetime occur every year or even every day. Read more...
Minecraft RTX beta is now available: Here’s how to get in
Nvidia Minecraft RTXSlashGear / 2h
If you’ve been waiting for Minecraft‘s RTX beta to arrive, then today is a big day for you. NVIDIA and Mojang have sent the Minecraft RTX beta live after announcing a launch date for it earlier in the week. As the name of the beta suggests, this test will give RTX graphics cards owners the chance to play Minecraft with … Continue reading
Where to buy an Xbox One: all the retailers with bundle deals still available
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you're wondering where to buy an Xbox One, you're not alone, with stock starting to slip there are only a few bundle deals still available. We're running through all the remaining Xbox One S and Xbox One X bundles still available to order, as well as the best retailers to keep an eye on for future stock. That means you can grab an Xbox One before they go the same way as the PS4 and Nintendo Sw
Apple plans to introduce over-the-ear headphones with replaceable parts this year
36Ars Technica / 2h
These are Apple's AirPods Pro, the first Apple-branded headphones to offer noise cancellation. The new over-ear headphones would as well. [credit: Jeff Dunn ] Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Debby Wu have penned yet another report revealing inside information on Apple’s product plans, citing people familiar with the matter. Today’s report is all about headphones: Apple is developing over-ear headphon
This Nintendo Switch Screen Protector Is Only $9
20Lifehacker / 3h
Nintendo Switch Screen Protector | $9 | Amazon Read more...
Home security systems at SimpliSafe: save 15% off and get a free camera
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
SimpliSafe's home security system sale allows you to secure your home and save money with this limited-time offer. Starting now through April 21, you can save 15% off any new systems and receive a free SimpliSafe camera . SimpliSafe is a well-known home security system that features 24/7 monitoring for your home or business. SimpliSafe allows you to build a system that's tailored to your space an
FDA debuts new online portal to encourage donation of plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients
200+TechCrunch / 3h
One of the avenues currently being pursued in terms of developing an effective treatment for COVID-19 is through the use of convalescent plasma. Basically, that means using the liquid component of blood from people who have had, and already recovered fully from, COVID-19 to produce treatments that hopefully translate to others the antibodies they developed over the course of fighting off the viru
American Airlines leads shift to smaller jets for flights still flying in US
47The Points Guy / 3h
Travelers on American Airlines ‘ departure just after 7 a.m. from Nashville to Dallas/Fort Worth have long enjoyed a ride on one of the carrier’s Airbus A321s, its largest narrow-body jet by seating capacity. Not any more. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier — like airlines everywhere — has been forced to cull capacity and ground aircraft as the novel coronavirus pandemic has ravaged demand for a
Google displays unemployment benefit details based on your state
59Engadget / 3h
As is the case in many countries, unemployment in the United States is skyrocketing as the COVID-19 pandemic forces millions out of work. Several means are available to help those in need, such as federal stimulus checks , but the measures vary by state. Google has rolled out an update to Search to help you figure out what benefits you're eligible for. When you search for "unemployment" in the US
How to Find a Notary Online
45Lifehacker / 3h
There are certain types of documents that require notarization before they are legally valid, like wills, marriage licenses and power of attorney documents. Notary publics, who are appointed by the state to serve as “officials of integrity,” are responsible for confirming the identity of the individuals doing the… Read more...
Amazon Echo Show deals: save up to 50% on the latest models now
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Amazon Echo Show deals can have you video calling with ease in no time thanks to the latest discounts on both the 5-inch and 8-inch models. We're seeing some particularly fantastic price cuts in the UK right now, but US shoppers are also being treated to some discounts on the Echo Show 8 and 5 this week as well. You can pick up the 2019 Amazon Echo Show 8 for just $99.99 in the US right now, or £
New Research: Space Travel Causes Astronauts’ Brains to Expand
200+Futurism / 3h
A new study suggests that spending a long time in space is causing the volume of astronauts’ brains to expand. A majority of crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) seem to experience swelling of the optic nerve, along with a surplus of fluid that expands the actual volume of their brains. “When you’re in microgravity, fluid such as your venous blood no longer pools toward your
baylordigitalcollections: “America, Here’s My Boy” by Arthur...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
baylordigitalcollections : “America, Here’s My Boy” by Arthur Lange, 1917. Collection The Great War - A Baylor University Museum Studies Student Exhibition Source Baylor University, Crouch Fine Arts Library, Waco, TX Full Item http://digitalcollections.baylor.edu/cdm/ref/collection/el-mst-wwi/id/36 Citation Information Baylor University Libraries Digital Collections, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
How to watch Mrs America: stream the new series online from anywhere
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Limited mini-series Mrs America has started airing in the US on Hulu and is all set to be shown in the UK courtesy of the BBC. Ready to watch the equal rights drama unfold? We're here to tell you how to watch Mrs America online from pretty much anywhere in the world. Already picking up rave reviews, Mrs America tells the true story of the rise of second-wave feminism in the 1970s. It tracks the m
Star Wars podracing game coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4
Star Wars Racer SWESlashGear / 3h
The single most pervasive element to come out of Star Wars: Episode 1 “The Phantom Menace” was podracing. The race was a movie unto itself, a sporting element inside a major motion picture about an innocent young kid from Tatooine that’d one day become a murderer of thousands… but for now, a great pilot! The game is called Star Wars … Continue reading
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Lite will be available in the US tomorrow
74Engadget / 3h
When Engadget got some hands-on time with Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Lite, it seemed pretty clear that the company wanted to bring its flagship experience to users at a lower price without sacrificing too much on quality. That’s a formula a lot of Android users could get behind, but the phone hasn’t been available in the US, even though it came out in January in other parts of the world. That will chan
What We Do in the Shadows Starts Season 2 Off With a Zombie and Some Major Blasts From the Past
100+Gizmodo / 3h
We’d be excited for the return of What We Do in the Shadows no matter what. But given the bleak state of the world, getting reacquainted with the show’s awkwardly hilarious vampire roommates felt like an especially welcome distraction. Last night’s two-episode season two premiere reminded us of everything we love… Read more...
Coronavirus: MPs to quiz ministers via video conferencing
1KBBC News - Technology / 3h
It will mean that MPs can take part in Commons business via video link.
Forget iPhone SE: this alcohol-proof flip phone is the perfect pandemic mobile
SlashGear / 3h
Your smartphone is probably dirtier than a toilet seat, and while that’s an unpleasant thought at the best of times, during the COVID-19 pandemic it’s positively life-threatening. While advice on how to clean a phone varies, even IP-rated waterproofing probably isn’t going to hold up to things like alcohol disinfectant. That is, unless you’re willing to consider Kyocera’s newest handset. … Contin
Cocktails to Fit Your Quarantine Lifestyle
100+Lifehacker / 3h
Cocktailing at home requires a few more ingredients (and tools) than cracking open a beer or decanting some wine, and complexity probably isn’t exactly the vibe any of us are looking to cultivate right now. Luckily, cocktails don’t have to be crazy complicated. Read more...
Announcing the Extra Crunch Live event series
100+TechCrunch / 3h
The startup world is going through yet another evolution. A few years ago, VCs were focused on growth over profitability. Now, making money is just as important, if not more, than sheer growth. And we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, which has brought the economy to a crawl and forced entrepreneurs to rethink both their short and long-term priorities. Startups want to hear from the voices th
Report: Sony scaling back initial PS5 production numbers
PS5 Sony PlayStation 528Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) A new report suggests Sony may be cutting back on initial shipments of the upcoming PlayStation 5. That's in part because initial demand for the system may be limited by a higher asking price and by the COVID-19 pandemic's global impact on consumer spending. Bloomberg cites unnamed "people familiar with the matter" in reporting that Sony will only produce 5 to 6 mi
Coronavirus Dreams Are Taking Over the Internet
100+Wired / 3h
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing some truly bizarre, and horrifying, night visions. Sharing them helps.
Capital One Lets Venture Customers Redeem Miles At Full Value For Food Delivery
View from the Wing / 3h
Capital One has temporarily introduced redemption of Venture and VentureOne Miles for restaurant delivery, takeout, and streaming service spend. You can apply statement credits with your points at full value, as you would have for travel purchases. That's great strategy to encourage cardmember retention and spending, to help customers conserve cash, and to benefit local restaurants that are strug
Use the World of Hyatt credit card to earn Globalist elite status
The Points Guy / 3h
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
How I Podcast: First Draft and Track Changes’ Sarah Enni
Zoom Skype 2020 Ellison51TechCrunch / 3h
The beauty of podcasting is that anyone can do it. It’s a rare medium that’s nearly as easy to make as it is to consume. And as such, no two people do it exactly the same way. There are a wealth of hardware and software solutions open to potential podcasters, so setups run the gamut from NPR studios to USB Skype rigs (the latter of which has become a kind of default during the current pandemic).
Oops: British Airways A380 Crushes Taxiway
62One Mile at a Time / 3h
Airlines around the world are storing their planes . In some cases runways at major airports are being closed and are being used at parking lots, while in other cases airlines are parking planes at smaller airports. Well, the way a British Airways A380 was parked is making headlines, and this comes only shortly after a British Airways A350 and Emirates 777 collided in Dubai . British Airways park
Users Claim the Exynos Version of the Galaxy S20 Ultra Is Suffering From a Boatload of Issues
70Gizmodo / 3h
While the Galaxy S20 Ultra that’s on sale in the U.S. uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip, overseas in regions where the Galaxy S20 Ultra features an Exynos chip, users are complaining that they’ve encountered a number of big problems with Samsung’s $1,400 super-premium flagship phone. Read more...
Boost Up Your Next Jam Sesh With a Pair of Beats Solo 3 Headphones for $170
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Impossible Burger will soon be available in over 1,000 grocery stores
500+Engadget / 3h
Starting tomorrow, Impossible Burger will be available in over 1,000 grocery stores, expanding to 777 additional locations in California, Nevada and the greater Chicago area. The faux meat product will be available in all Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and Gelson’s Markets in Southern California, all Safeway stores in Northern California and Nevada, all Jewel-Osco stores in greater Chicago, portions
Even a pandemic can’t slow down new phone season
47Engadget / 3h
We might be stuck at home, but that isn’t stopping companies from springing fresh devices upon us. Apple just dropped a new iPhone SE , LG and Motorola are both prepping flagship launches, while a slew of midrange phones have been unveiled in the past two weeks. OnePlus also showed off the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro this week. MWC may have gotten canceled in February, but it seems mobile device makers a
Hackers selling Zoom Windows and Mac exploits online
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Exploits for serious vulnerabilities affecting Zoom for Windows and MacOS are available online after being putting up for sale by hackers, security experts have warned. The vulnerabilities are classed as zero-days (or 0-days), which means the vendor is unaware of their existence in its code and therefore temporarily powerless to prevent their exploitation. The zero-day present in Zoom’s Windows a
How To Lose Friends And Alienate Villagers
300+Lifehacker / 3h
The heart of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the friendships you build with your animal neighbors, each with their own quirks, aesthetics, and personality traits. So when Tom Nook announced that the humble island of Bussy Beach had its very first visitor at our brand new campsite, I was ecstatic. I rushed to the… Read more...
‘My Record Was 3 Weeks With the Same Mask’
100+Gizmodo / 3h
This is Sick Days, a series documenting how jobs are changing during the coronavirus pandemic, as told by workers themselves. This week, we hear from healthcare workers, film industry professionals, a caterer, and more. If you’d like to submit a story, use this Google form and provide as much detail as you’re able; … Read more...
99-year-old veteran raises £14 million for healthcare workers by walking around his garden
500+Mashable / 3h
Here's a story that'll warm your heart in these strange times. Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old veteran, has raised £14 million ($17.3 million) for the UK's National Health Service (NHS) by completing 100 laps around his back garden. Ahead of his 100th birthday, the World War Two veteran decided he'd mark that rather significant milestone with a fundraiser for healthcare workers facing the corona
Bridgecrew announces $14M Series A to automate cloud security
100+TechCrunch / 3h
In today’s grim economic climate, companies are looking for ways to automate wherever they can. Bridgecrew , an early-stage startup that makes automated cloud security tooling aimed at engineers, announced a $14 million Series A today. Battery Ventures led the round with participation from NFX, the company’s $4 million seed investor. Sorensen Ventures, DNX Ventures, Tectonic Ventures, and Homewar
Samsung Galaxy 10 Lite meets Apple and OnePlus head on
SlashGear / 4h
The release of the Samsung Galaxy S10 in the USA was announced this week with an on-sale date of April 17, 2020. Originally announced back at the start of the year, Samsung brought fire with both the Galaxy S10 Lite and the (just announced) Galaxy Tab S6 Lite this week. The Galaxy S10 Lite works with a set of specifications … Continue reading
Enjoy a taste of Japan without leaving your couch with this code
Japan Honda 90Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of April 16, you can get a taste of Japan by taking 15% off your first Bokksu subscription , a savings of up to $66. Just use the exclusive code MASHABLE15 . All power to you if you have mastered the art of taking things day by day, but if you're the kind of person who loves to plan, these uncertain times are probably driving you crazy. Summer may be canceled. There, I said it. As much
Which Companies Are Still Hiring Right Now?
93Lifehacker / 4h
Between mass layoffs and a rash of hiring freezes, the rocketing unemployment rate has many wondering if it’s even worth looking for a job right now. And if you’re hunting for work, you might feel like you’re up against millions of people vying for whatever meager jobs are left amid the coronavirus shutdown. Read more...
How to Avoid Talking to Your Friends and Family
32Lifehacker / 4h
Remember when you could ignore an incoming call and reply with a quick “I’m out, can’t talk right now” text? Read more...
Are Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ an improvement over the original?
61Engadget / 4h
Last August we asked you to weigh in on the Galaxy Buds -- the first set of true wireless headphones tailor-made for Samsung’s flagship phones. You had plenty of criticisms about features like the audio quality, spotty Bluetooth connection and unsatisfactory EQ presets. In February, our reviewer Billy Steele got a chance to review the updated version, the Galaxy Buds+ . He found them greatly impr
Don't Fall for Shell's New Climate Pledge
42Gizmodo / 4h
On Thursday, Shell released a pledge and rough plan to shrink its carbon footprint to net-zero by 2050 in an attempt to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Read more...
How to Install Brushes in Photoshop
How-To Geek / 4h
If you’re bored of the preset brushes that are included with Adobe Photoshop, don’t worry—you can install your own. Adobe allows you to install new brushes containing shapes, patterns, outlines, and more. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
HP Powers Up Its ZBook and Envy Laptops With Sleek New Models
How-To Geek / 4h
HP unveiled a new line of laptops today, and they should do well for creatives and power users in need of workstations that provide oomph. You can choose between new ZBooks and Envys, and depending on your needs; there should be something for your budget. The Envy 15 stands out immediately, thanks to its Intel i9 processor. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Build a Windows Server Inventory Report for Free with PowerShell
How-To Geek / 4h
PowerShell is used by many server administrators. Naturally, one of the most used tasks is the ability to build scripts and functions to inventory your servers and understand what your environment has. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Stripe raises $600M at $36B valuation in Series G extension, says it has $2B on its balance sheet
100+TechCrunch / 4h
The economy may be contracting as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but promising startups are still continuing to raise money to shore up their finances for whatever may lie ahead. In the latest development, Stripe , a well-known payments unicorn, today announced that it had raised another $600 million in new capital, money that it plans to use to continue investing in product development, furt
Facebook-backed association revamps Libra following regulatory concerns
100+TechCrunch / 4h
The Libra Association, the consortium created by Facebook to oversee all things Libra, has updated its white paper to make some changes. The association is abandoning its original plan to create a global stablecoin directly tied to a basket of fiat currencies and securities. The Libra Association now plans to release several stablecoins — each of them will be backed by a fiat currency, such as US
Here's how you can get 3 free months of online guitar lessons from Fender
Animal Crossing NH26Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of April 16, Fender is offering new users three months of free online guitar, bass, or ukulele lessons on Fender Play (a $29.97 value). Social distancing restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic have prompted a lot of "why nots" in people: Why not learn how to bake sourdough bread from scratch ? Why not pour hundreds of hours into Animal Crossing: New Horizons ? Why not pick up your g
A Star Is Circling a Black Hole and Its Orbit Is Absolutely Nuts
3KFuturism / 4h
Cosmic Dance A star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way has a bizarre orbit — but also one that strongly supports Einstein’s theories. After monitoring the star, dubbed S2, for 27 years straight, astronomers from the Max Planck Institute determined that it traces a distinct flower-like shape as it orbits, CNN reports . The fact that the star makes a rosette as it t
Apple Is Developing High-End, Modular Headphones: Report
Bloomberg Apple Headphones54Gizmodo / 4h
Apple’s no stranger to the audio space, but it would appear the company is now gearing up to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Bose and Sony. The next headphones from the company, according to a Bloomberg report , might be some fancy over-ear wireless headphones featuring swappable parts. Read more...
20% off all things Philips: Avance air fryers, Sonicare toothbrushes, more
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Philips is having a sitewide sale on air fryers, electric toothbrushes, air purifiers, and more. As of April 16, take 20% off everything and get free shipping with code COMFORT20. These days, we'll take any crumb of excitement we can get. That crumb can come from the littlest things: Getting a new toothbrush so that you'll come out of quarantine with pearly whites, or trying a homemade fri
Apple's high-end headphones might have detachable parts
Bloomberg Apple Headphones68Mashable / 4h
Apple is working on a set of high-end headphones, some parts of which will be detachable. This is according to a new report by Bloomberg , which cites people familiar with the matter. Two variations of these headphones are being developed right now, the report claims; one with leather-like fabrics, and a fitness-focused model with lighter, breathable materials. Both models' prototypes are describ
NASA and Planet expand imagery partnership to all NASA-funded Earth science research
100+TechCrunch / 4h
NASA and Planet have deemed their pilot partnership a success, and the result is that NASA will extend its contract with Planet to provide the company’s satellite imagery of Earth to all research programs funded by the agency. NASA had signed an initial contract last April with Planet to provide Planet imagery to a team of 35 researchers working on tracking what are known as “Essential Climate Va
Hilton Pre-Sells A Billion Dollars Worth Of Points To Amex
66One Mile at a Time / 4h
Hilton has just found a way to raise a billion dollars in cash through their Honors loyalty program, and that potentially has some implications. Hilton pre-sells points to Amex Per a new SEC filing , in April 2020 Hilton pre-sold one billion USD worth of Honors points to American Express. As this is described in the filing: American Express and their respective designees may use the points in con
Verizon is buying B2B videoconferencing firm BlueJeans
Verizon BlueJeans Zoom100+TechCrunch / 4h
US carrier Verizon* has splashed out to buy veteran B2B videoconferencing platform, BlueJeans Network — shelling out less than $500 million on the acquisition, according to the Wall Street Journal which first reported the news. A Verizon spokeswoman confirmed to TechCrunch that the price-tag is sub-$500M but did not provide a more exact figure. Videoconferencing platform Blue Jeans has raised ~$1
Classic Star Wars podracing game comes to PS4 and Switch on May 12th
Star Wars Racer SWE1KEngadget / 4h
Another classic Star Wars game is landing on modern consoles after Jedi Academy . An updated version of Star Wars Episode I: Racer will be available on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch on May 12th. The sci-fi racing game based on the podracing sequence in Episode I was originally released for the Nintendo 64 and PC back in 1999. Now it’s back with modernized controls for new consoles. Texas-based
How to Disinfect Your Bags
94Lifehacker / 4h
At this point, we’re all washing our hands for the allotted 20 seconds (right?) and cleaning the surfaces in our homes—but what about our bags? Although recreational travel may be at a halt, many of us are still traveling to work or the grocery store. The CDC doesn’t consider objects like bags to be a major source of… Read more...
Thursday's Best Deals: Taotronics Headphones, Anker Wireless Car Charger, Spider-Man, Kyoku Steak Knives, and More
60Gizmodo / 4h
A pair of Taotronics headphones , Kyoku steak knives , an Anker wireless car charger , a bunch of James Bond Comics , and a Forever 21 sale lead Thursday’s best deals. Read more...
Thursday's Best Deals: Taotronics Headphones, Anker Wireless Car Charger, Spider-Man, Kyoku Steak Knives, and More
60Lifehacker / 4h
A pair of Taotronics headphones , Kyoku steak knives , an Anker wireless car charger , a bunch of James Bond Comics , and a Forever 21 sale lead Thursday’s best deals. Read more...
Spotify lets you hide bad songs on playlists you didn't make
100+Engadget / 4h
Let’s face it: not everyone has as impeccable taste in music as you do. Your friends and other curators are bound to drop some stinkers in their playlists sometimes. Spotify’s latest feature for premium subscribers should make it a bit easier to avoid tunes you ( or your pet ) can’t stand. From the context menu on iOS and Android, you’ll be able to hide songs in a playlist so that every time you
TikTok to launch parental controls globally, disable direct messaging for users under 16
TikTok Family Pairing200+TechCrunch / 4h
TikTok is introducing a new set of parental controls to its platform to users worldwide, including in the U.S. The features, collectively referred to as “Family Pairing,” will allow parents to set controls on Screen Time Management, Restricted Mode and Direct Messages for their teen users. It also will now disable direct messaging for users under the age of 16 in all markets. A similar set of fea
Even Cars and Coffee is going virtual thanks to COVID-19
65Ars Technica / 4h
As I'm based in DC, I tend to go to the cars and coffee events at Katie's Coffee House in Great Falls, Virginia. In 2015, I got to take this Audi R8 V10+ along— you can check out the review here . [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ] The Petersen Automotive Museum in LA, like many museums these days, has shut its physical doors and moved online to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. For the past eight year
Sleep easier on a new mattress — save on Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara
Mashable / 4h
I don't know about you, but I've been spending a lot more time in bed now that I'm confined to my home in the evenings and on the weekends. If you are hanging out in bed more than usual, now is a great time to invest in an actually good mattress . Nectar Sleep , DreamCloud , and Awara have stand-out mattresses and are all currently running promotions to help you save on a new bed. Nectar Sleep —
Hackers could destroy 3D printers by setting them on fire
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It sounds improbable, and very scary, but it’s conceivable that a hacker can compromise a 3D printer , override temperature safety constraints, and potentially cause the device to actually catch fire. As spotted by The Register , this is the worrying claim put forward in a blog post by security firm CoalFire, which leveraged an exploit against a FlashForge Finder, a popular 3D printer aimed at ho
GoPro sale: the GoPro Hero 8 Black camera gets a $100 price cut
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
If you're looking to snag a deal on a top-of-the-line action camera, then you're in luck. For a limited time, you can grab GoPro's latest camera, the GoPro Hero 8 Black, on sale for $299.99 . That's a $100 discount and the best price we've found for the waterproof camera. The GoPro Hero 8 Black features HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilization technology, which offers multiple levels of stabilization so you
Download This Free Workbook on Anxiety and the Coronavirus
200+Lifehacker / 5h
If, like me, you’re someone with an anxiety disorder , this whole pandemic situation has probably made things especially difficult for you. And given all the uncertainty and our lack of control over pretty much everything right now, even those who typically don’t have an issue with anxiety are feeling it. Regardless of… Read more...
These are tax deductions?!
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Read more... More about Supported , Taxact , Tax Deductions , Filing Taxes , and Tax Return
Here’s What a Pandemic Would Look Like With Zombies
400+Futurism / 5h
Infection rates, mortality rates, flattening the curve, vaccine development, antibody tests. The COVID-19 pandemic can feel reminiscent of a zombie movie — with emptied out streets, crowded hospitals, and the majority of people holed up at home. In a series of tweets , Bucknell University anthropologist Clare Sammells, who teaches a course about zombies, examines the parallels between the coronav
PlayStation 5’s first production run could be limited, but not for the reason you think
Sony PlayStation 5SlashGear / 5h
It’s been an interesting 2020 for the games industry so far, as Sony and Microsoft are both planning to launch new consoles amid a pandemic. Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are still slated to launch at the end of the year, but we’re learning today that Sony may only make limited quantities … Continue reading
Will your US passport still be as valuable after pandemic restrictions are lifted?
The Points Guy / 5h
If you travel the world on a U.S. passport, you currently have the ability to enter up to 184 countries without a visa. But the welcome mat may not be out as widely for U.S. travelers in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic when all the travel restrictions are lifted. Your U.S. passport may not be as widely accepted in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. (Image by Greg Blomberg/EyeEm/Get
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 deals offer up big savings thanks to Lite announcement
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
These Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 deals offer some fantastic price cuts to bring you one of the most cost-effective iPad Pro alternatives out there for less. Thanks to the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, you can now pick up the main event at a discount, and considering the power inside these Android tablets, you're getting excellent value for money. The latest cheap tablet deals are off
CRISPR coronavirus test promises results in under an hour
21SlashGear / 5h
A coronavirus test that could give results in under an hour has been developed, with the CRISPR-based SARS-CoV-2 DETECTR adding gene-targeting to the methods currently in use to track down COVID-19 infection. CRISPR – or “clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats” – gene editing is better known for its controversial use in genetic engineering for things like diseases, which has …
As COVID-19 pummels global economy, 8 new companies join the $100M ARR club
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the gray space in between. This morning we’re adding a number of companies to the $100 million ARR club , a collection of private companies that have reached material scale. Over time, this series has gone from noting that a few private companies have managed to grow to IPO-size to denoting a cohort of fir
Could an Android copy Apple’s iPhone SE strategy?
SlashGear / 5h
The iPhone SE (2nd generation) (2020) is essentially an iPhone 8 with a few key features updated – so why the excitement? The value of this “new” device is not in the industrial design innovation, it’s in the promise that a new device from Apple provides. If Samsung released a device with a body like the Samsung Galaxy S7, with … Continue reading
How to Remap Controller Buttons on the Nintendo Switch
20How-To Geek / 5h
The Nintendo Switch makes it easy to change the button mapping of your controllers and save them to system-wide profiles that work in every game. You can also disable buttons, swap thumbsticks, and change the orientation of your Joy-Con sticks. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Picked up gaming as a new hobby? You should get an external hard drive.
Animal Crossing Fender32Mashable / 5h
People are picking up new hobbies left and right these days — knitting, home exercise, woodworking — you name it. A lot of us have started playing video games (especially with the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons ), because what better way exists to drain ten hours in the blink of an eye? If you recently picked up a new gaming console, we can't recommend also grabbing some sort of extra s
universitybookstore: “‘Well,’ said Stuart, ‘a misspelled...
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
universitybookstore : “‘Well,’ said Stuart, ‘a misspelled word is an abomination in the sight of everyone. I consider it a very fine thing to spell words correctly and I strongly urge every one of you to buy a Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and consult it whenever you are in the slightest doubt. So much for spelling. What’s next?’” – From Stuart Little , by E. B. White, with pictures by Garth Wi
Verizon buys video conferencing app BlueJeans
Verizon BlueJeans Zoom100+Engadget / 5h
In a classic example of trying to strike while the iron is hot, the business unit of Verizon (Engadget's parent company) is acquiring BlueJeans . If you're not familiar, BlueJeans is a video conferencing app like Zoom . Verizon didn't disclose the financial terms of the deal, but it did say the founders, management and employees of BlueJeans are joining the company as part of the acquisition. Wit
Kapten merges with parent company Free Now, starts restructuring plan
73TechCrunch / 5h
French ride-hailing company Chauffeur-Privé rebranded to Kapten just last year. At the time, the company had big expansion plans to compete with Uber in Europe across multiple markets. But Kapten is now going to merge with Free Now , another app from the same company — following this move, there will be a restructuring plan. Kapten has had a rough corporate journey, so fasten your seat belt. Daim
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is official: this cheap Android tablet could be an iPad rival
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
After months of speculation on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite , a more affordable sibling of the Galaxy Tab S6 , Samsung has confirmed its availability, as well as its price. Well, we know those details in the US and UK, plus we expect global availability to be announced soon. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is available to pre-order now in the UK from Samsung's website , but its official launch d
Microsoft has just broken Windows 10’s antivirus protection – apply this fix straight away
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft has released yet another faulty update, and this time it appears to be causing some serious issues with Windows Defender, the built-in antivirus software that comes with Windows 10 . As Windows Latest reports , it appears that an automatic update, known as Security Intelligence 1.313.1638.0, which was only recently released by Microsoft, is causing Windows Defender to show error message
Facebook-Backed Libra Cryptocurrency Project Is Scaled Back
200+NYT > Technology / 5h
After months of criticism, the cryptocurrency is moving ahead with significant revisions.
There’s No Place Like Home (Theater)
74NYT > Technology / 5h
With real theaters closed, our critic unlocked handcuffs, tried to land a plane and accidentally scalded herself, all while attempting immersive performances from her Brooklyn apartment.
Facebook warns users who 'interacted' with COVID-19 misinformation
300+Engadget / 5h
As part of Facebook’s ongoing fight against COVID-19 misinformation , it is going to begin alerting users if they have liked, reacted to or commented on misinformation that has since been removed. The alerts will appear in News Feed, and they’ll include links to COVID-19 myths debunked by the World Health Organization (WHO). You can expect to see the alerts in the coming weeks. Facebook has taken
How to test everyone for the coronavirus
400+MIT Technology Review / 5h
“It’s my first global pandemic. How about you?” Jonathan Rothberg wanted to know. Rothberg is a high-energy biotech entrepreneur who has been trapped in quarantine on his super-yacht, the Gene Machine , since mid-March, when we first reached him by phone. The creator of a fast DNA sequencing machine and, more recently, a revolutionary cheap ultrasound wand , Rothberg had been cruising in the Cari
Which one to buy: iPhone SE vs. iPhone XR vs. iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 2020 RAM94Mashable / 5h
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Amazon, Flipkart and other e-commerce firms in India to resume sales of non-essential items from April 20
Flipkart India April96TechCrunch / 5h
Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal and other online shopping firms will resume selling “non-essential” items to customers in India starting April 20, weeks after New Delhi imposed a lockdown in the country that has cost e-commerce companies more than a billion dollars in sales. New Delhi said on Thursday that e-commerce companies can resume accepting customers orders for non-essential items including sma
United Airlines To Employees: Get Ready To Be Fired On October 1
200+View from the Wing / 5h
In light of the government's bail out of U.S. airlines, United Airlines cannot furlough any employees until October 1. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz and President Scott Kirby want employees to know that many of them will probably be let go on October 1. Continue reading ...
Now Is the Time to Get Your Kids Into Astronomy
200+Lifehacker / 5h
Where are you guys going right now? Anywhere? Nowhere? Maybe the grocery store every 10-14 days, like me? I’m on Week Five of social distancing and while on yet another walk today, I told my 9-year-old son that maybe we should pack the dog up in the car over the weekend and drive around. “But where would we drive to? ”… Read more...
New MIT machine learning model shows relaxing quarantine rules will spike COVID-19 cases
1KTechCrunch / 5h
MIT has developed a new model of the spread of COVID-19 infection, based on publicly available data, combined with established epidemiological equations about outbreaks, and neural network-based inference. The model, described in a new report , proves accurate when trained on data spanning late January to early March in terms of anticipating the actual spread leading up to April 1 in different re
Investors explain COVID-19’s impact on consumer startups
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Home fitness and games as gathering places are a few of the startup verticals propelled by unprecedented shifts in behavior due to shelter-in-place orders. We surveyed the top investors in consumer and social apps to learn about 2020’s startup trends, the M&A climate, the threat of incumbents copying new entrants, underserved demographics and which features are poised to be unbundled from the big
Anodot grabs $35M Series C to help monitor business operations
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Anodot , a startup that helps customers monitor business operations against a set of KPIs, announced a $35 million Series C investment today. Intel Capital led this round with a lot of help. New investors SoftBank Ventures Asia, Samsung NEXT and La Maison also participated along with existing investors Disruptive Technologies L.P., Aleph Venture Capital and Redline Capital. Today’s investment bri
Geek Trivia: Which Common Computer Process Owes Its Name To A Boisterous Baron?
How-To Geek / 5h
Daisy Chainning Downloading Booting Defragging Think You Know the Answer?
Sorry, Immunity to Covid-19 Won't Be Like a Superpower
500+Wired / 5h
It's nice to think that recovery will give you absolute protection, but that's not really how this works.
Are There Really Still Hopes for a Third Tron Movie?
200+Gizmodo / 5h
Mark Ruffalo is up in the air over whether Bruce Banner will appear in She-Hulk . Stephen Franck says work is continuing on Marvel’s What If? animated anthology. The Myst adaptation has tapped X-Men: First Class ’ writer. Plus, another new look at Penny Dreadful: City of Angels , and Archie and Betty get close in … Read more...
United Airlines CEO Paints Grim Picture Of Future
200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
United Airlines yesterday published a letter that they’re sending to employees. There’s nothing terribly surprising in there, it’s just a reminder of how bad things are going to get, and that job cuts should be expected as of October 1. I can’t help but be a bit confused by the different messaging we’re seeing from American and United during these tough times… American Airlines: we’ll be fine Bef
MIT nanosensor tells a smartphone when plants are stressed
26SlashGear / 5h
Engineers at MIT have developed a new method of tracking how plants respond to stressors such as injury, infection, and light damage. The injuries are tracked using sensors made of carbon nanotubes. The small sensors can be embedded in plant leaves where they can report on hydrogen peroxide signaling waves. The researchers say that plants use hydrogen peroxide to communicate … Continue reading
Facebook will warn those who’ve seen coronavirus fake news
SlashGear / 6h
Facebook will notify anybody who interacted with COVID-19 fake news, such as debunked myths and potentially harmful guidance on untested “cures” for the coronavirus. In March 2020, Facebook said today, it displayed warnings on a whopping 40 million posts related to COVID-19, after incorrect information was spotted by independent fact-checkers. Facebook works with more than 60 of those fact-checki
Clean Energy Lost More Workers in March Than the Entire Coal Industry Employs
43Gizmodo / 6h
Since coronavirus began to creep across the U.S., 17 million people have filed for unemployment . And with no end to the pandemic in sight, that number is projected to go way up. Read more...
How I refunded a Spirit Airlines ticket in 2 minutes via text message
The Points Guy / 6h
Put the terms “Spirit Airlines” and “requesting a flight refund” in the same sentence and you might imagine a painfully arduous, time-consuming and perhaps borderline impossible process. But, at least for now, you’d (shockingly) be wrong. Months ago, I booked a pair of Spirit Airlines tickets from Houston to Las Vegas at the airport to save some cash . But now, the once-exciting plan of a quick b
How to Change Your Netflix Plan
25How-To Geek / 6h
Netflix is a wonderful streaming service, but it can get a little pricey for those subscripted to the service’s highest plan. If you want to switch from Standard to Premium or vice versa, here is how you can accomplish that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
There's some serious Cooking Mama drama going on right now
Office Create Cookstar61Engadget / 6h
There’s trouble brewing in the Cooking Mama: Cookstar kitchen, as the game’s license holder and publisher take to the internet to squabble over exactly who has control over the title. The original developer of the DS game , Office Create, first licensed Cookstar to publisher Planet Entertainment back in 2018. The pair decided on a game design, and then in March, it landed on Nintendo Switch — onl
5 Expert Tips to Build a Great Tabletop RPG Character
200+Gizmodo / 6h
There’s a lot that goes into playing a tabletop roleplaying game . The rules, the improv, the drama —and it all starts with a Player Character (or PC). It can be scary trying to make a new character for an RPG game , especially for folks who’ve never done it before. Here are a few handy tips from a professional gamer to … Read more...
Top-5 Bollywood 1970s comedies to watch on Netflix
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Netflix is betting big in India is quite obvious from the fact that its CEO Reed Hastings had committed more than Rs 3000 crore towards local programming. Now the company is testing out a promotional scheme where a few new users get to pay Rs.5 for the first month before they choose an existing plan. In case you happen to be among the lucky ones to get this offer, ensure that you make the best us
Art Recreation Is the Only Good Instagram Challenge
500+NYT > Technology / 6h
Around the world, people are posing as famous portraits with toilet paper, bedsheets, drawn-on unibrows, and did we mention toilet paper?
Trusty robot disinfects rooms to prevent humans from getting exposed to coronavirus
41Mashable / 6h
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore built a robot that can aid in the coronavirus response by disinfecting surfaces very quickly. XDBOT is controlled remotely, which helps reduce the risk of exposing hospital cleaning staff to the virus. Read more... More about Robot , Singapore , Disinfect , Coronavirus , and Xdbot
India says video conference app Zoom is ‘not safe’
India Video Use Zoom100+TechCrunch / 6h
India said today Zoom is ‘not a safe platform’ and advised government employees to not use it for official work as the video conference service surges in popularity in many nations including the world’s second largest smartphone market as billions of people remain stuck at home due to the coronavirus crisis. “ Zoom is a not a safe platform,” the Cyber Coordination Centre (CyCord) of India’s minis
Manhart Supra GR 450 makes 450 horsepower and 650 Nm torque
SlashGear / 6h
Manhart Performance has unveiled details on its new tuned Toyota Supra GR. The vehicle is called the Manhart Supra GR 450. One of the most significant changes from the stock Toyota Supra comes in a significant bump in horsepower from the factory 340 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The revised power numbers for the car after modifications is 450 … Continue reading
Logitech's New Keyboard Case Brings a Touchpad to Older iPads for Half the Cost of Apple's
Apple Magic Keyboard96Gizmodo / 6h
Apple’s efforts to reposition the iPad as a laptop alternative continue with its new Magic Keyboard accessory that includes a touchpad. Yet it’s only designed to work with the pricey iPad Pro models. However, iPadOS cursor support extends to cheaper tablets so Logitech has stepped up with its own trackpad-equipped … Read more...
TikTok gives parents more control over their kids' accounts
100+Engadget / 6h
TikTok was recently fined $5.7 million for violating the child privacy act and has been criticized for putting children at risk from predators. The company is now trying to give parents more control over their kids’ privacy and security with a feature called Family Pairing . It lets parents link directly to their kids accounts and remotely disable direct messages, set screen time limits and enabl
India comes down on the use of Zoom
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Indian government today joined the list of agencies that has come down on the use of Zoom, the videoconferencing platform, whose use had gone up in this global lockdown period. Even as Zoom's popularity grew world over, concerns were expressed over security flaws in it. Many governments and companies had issued an advisory against its use. And today, India joined the bandwagon. In a tersely-worde
Lenovo Makes Big Battery Life Claims for Its New Budget Gaming Laptops
Lenovo Legion Intel61Gizmodo / 6h
This morning Lenovo announced a hefty overhaul to its gaming lineup. Which isn’t surprising. Everyone is refreshing their gaming laptops after new CPUs and GPUs were announced recently by Intel and Nvidia respectively. However, with a starting price of $730 Lenovo seems to be offering some of the most affordable… Read more...
Whoa: Cruise Bookings For 2021 Are Actually UP During The Coronavirus Crisis?
21View from the Wing / 6h
It's taken as almost a given that the cruise industry is going to suffer for the long term. After seeing shifts sailing endlessly, not welcomed in any port, and becoming floating petri dishes for the spread of disease, who is going to get back on a ship? And yet there are reports that cruise bookings are actually up compared to the same point in 2019, with cruise customers saying they'll sail aga
How to Set Up a Mail Agent for Command Line Email
20How-To Geek / 6h
Having your server send you emails is a simple way to get notifications from bash scripts, applications, and cron jobs. Command line email works similarly to personal email, and is easy to configure and use. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Coronavirus: Facebook alters virus policy after damning misinformation report
1KBBC News - Technology / 6h
An independent report brands the platform 'an epicentre of coronavirus misinformation'.
Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power Review: Good Budget Phones
Moto G Power Stylus 72Wired / 6h
Motorola's newest budget Android phones offer three-day battery life at a good price. But considering the competition, that might not be enough.
Minecraft RTX vs Minecraft: come see how much ray tracing really matters
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Minecraft RTX was first revealed way back at Gamescom 2019 , where Nvidia was showing off to the world just how advanced ray tracing has become. However, it's been nearly a year since it was revealed, and now that Nvidia Turing is getting close to its second birthday, it's kind of the perfect time for Minecraft RTX to enter its open beta. We've been playing the beta for a couple days now and base
Minecraft ray tracing is now live on PC—and it’s a must-play, if you can
100+Ars Technica / 6h
Hi from this massive dragon statue, whose every block and piece reacts to the lights around it. This effect can only be found in the Minecraft RTX Beta (and every image in this dragon gallery has RTX enabled). [credit: Mojang ] Minecraft 's biggest-ever official visual overhaul, the Minecraft RTX Beta , is now live. It requires jumping through a few hoops, but as long as you own the game's Window
Lenovo's new gaming laptops include an AMD Ryzen 4000-powered model
Lenovo Legion Intel78Engadget / 6h
Lenovo’s Legion 5i and 7i were just the start of its gaming laptop overhaul. The company is introducing a pair of additional game-ready portables, including its first with AMD’s Ryzen 4000 H-series chips. The 15.6-inch Legion 5 (above) uses Ryzen 5 and 7 to deliver six- and eight-core processing that’s potentially brawnier than its Intel equivalent (if you ask AMD, at least). It’s a strictly mid-
GoPro lays off 200 employees representing 20% of the company
300+TechCrunch / 6h
Action camera manufacturer GoPro has announced some massive organizational changes at the company. In particular, the company is laying off over 200 employees — it represents a 20% staff reduction. GoPro will shut down some offices altogether. There will be offices in five geographies after the round of layoffs. The company expects to reduce operating expenses by $100 million in 2020. But it says
Data dashboard startup Count raises $2.4M from LocalGlobe, with Global Founders Capital
76TechCrunch / 6h
Early-stage companies often have trouble dealing with the amount of data that can run through the organization, especially as it grows. Large sums are spent on data software, dislocated data, dealing with data pipelines. All of which involve data warehousing, cleaning tools and a visualization platform. Count is a startup that is an attempt to create an all-in-one data platform to deal with this
Conversational AI startup Yellow Messenger raises $20M Series B from Lightspeed
500+TechCrunch / 6h
While general purpose chatbots haven’t shaped user interfaces as radically as early advocates like Facebook may have hoped, when used in a more targeted capacity, they have shown promise in building closer relationships between consumers and brands and making critical enterprise workflows more streamlined. India’s Yellow Messenger operates a conversational AI platform used by companies including
Everee raises a $10M Series A to scale its worker-friendly payroll software service
100+TechCrunch / 6h
This morning Everee , a Utah-based software as a service (SaaS) startup focused on payroll, announced that it has closed a $10 million Series A. The funding event was led by Origin Ventures and Signal Peak Ventures . Previously, Everee had raised a $3.7 million Seed round in mid-2019. The company is therefore as well capitalized as it has been in its life, right as the economy enters a rough patc
VAST Data lands $100M Series C on $1.2B valuation to turn storage on its head
88TechCrunch / 6h
VAST Data , a startup that has come up with a cost-effective way to deliver flash storage, announced a $100 million Series C investment today on a $1.2 billion valuation, both unusually big numbers for an enterprise startup in Series C territory. Next47, the investment arm of Siemens, led the round with participation from existing investors 83North, Commonfund Capital, Dell Technologies Capital,
Credit card showdown: Chase Sapphire Reserve versus Ink Business Preferred
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s Note: At TPG, our top priority is providing our readers with the information you need to make educated decisions about travel and your rewards-earnings strategy. This is not the best time to travel, domestically or internationally, as airlines have cut major parts of their route network. But we are sharing this information because these cards have great offers that could provide value to
Moto G Power review: A long-lasting battery and a budget price make this a steal
Moto G Power Stylus 39Mashable / 6h
Moto G Power $250 View Product The Good Long battery life • Affordable • Simple design • Triple-camera setup • Android 10 • Headphone jack • Available on all carriers The Bad Laggy camera app • Average photo quality The Bottom Line The Moto G Power offers triple cameras, smooth performance, and a sleek design all at an affordable price. But its multi-day battery is the most impressive of all. ⚡ M
How to Add and Remove Comments in Word
How-To Geek / 6h
Leaving comments in a Word document is a good way to leave feedback on a piece you’re reviewing. If the issue you commented on has been resolved, you can remove the note to keep things looking clean. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Lenovo Legion 7 leads gaming PCs upgrade: Intel & AMD out to play
Lenovo Legion IntelSlashGear / 6h
Lenovo has revamped its Legion gaming notebook line, adding processors from Intel’s newest Core H-Series as well as offering bigger batteries and better RGB lighting. The new Lenovo Legion 7, Legion 5 and 5i, Legion Tower 5i, and IdeaPad Gaming 3 run the gamut from flagship gaming workhorse through to more affordable models, with the company also throwing in some … Continue reading
Cathay Pacific May Cancel Boeing 777X Order
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Could Cathay Pacific be cancelling their Boeing 777-9 order? The plane was supposed to be the new flagship aircraft for the airline, featuring a new first class. But it looks like that may not be happening anymore… Airlines are looking to cancel plane orders While we talk a lot about airlines and hotels struggling in light of the current situation, aircraft manufacturers are arguably in an even w
Apple headphones leak details clever over-ear modular design
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Apple is reportedly developing over-ear headphones that have a modular design, and would allow owners to switch out different components to customize them after purchase. The new leak is the latest in a series about Apple’s vision for headphones beyond AirPods and AirPods Pro, though the new model will supposedly borrow technology from them such as active noise cancellation. Over-ear … Continue r
17 Online Ways to Keep Kids Educated and Entertained
100+Gizmodo / 7h
These are strange times we’re living through—times when many of us are spending more time at home, and that includes the kids. If you’ve got younger children stuck indoors for longer than would normally be the case, we’ve picked out a bunch of online resources for you to point them towards. All you need is a web… Read more...
Mammoth Biosciences receives first peer-reviewed validation of CRISPR-based COVID-19 test
100+TechCrunch / 7h
SF-based CRISPR diagnostics startup Mammoth Biosciences has published the first peer-reviewed study that shows validation of using its testing method to detect the presence of COVID-19 in patients. The study, published in Nature , shows performance on par with existing PCR-based molecular tests, the one ones currently authorized for use by the FDA to test for the novel coronavirus. Mammoth’s DETE
The secret behind “unkillable” Android backdoor called xHelper has been revealed
100+Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge (credit: portal gda / flickr ) In February, a researcher detailed a widely circulating Android backdoor that’s so pernicious that it survives factory resets, a trait that makes the malware impossible to remove without taking unusual measures. The analysis found that the unusual persistence was the result of rogue folders containing a trojan installer, neither of which was removed by a res
EU lawmakers set out guidance for coronavirus contacts tracing apps
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The European Commission has published detailed guidance with Member States on developing coronavirus contacts tracing and warning apps. The toolbox , which has been developed by the e-Health Network with the support of the Commission, is intended as a practical guide to implementing digital tools for tracking close contacts between device carriers as a proxy for infection risk that seeks to steer
Learn In thinks a solution to layoffs is more sabbaticals
100+TechCrunch / 7h
The COVID-19 pandemic has spun up a storm of layoffs across all industries in response to a decline in sales and consumerism. In the tech world, layoffs have impacted 24,000 people across all industries, according to one tracker . As companies of all sizes scramble to stay afloat and extend their runway, one company thinks that sabbaticals could be a potential alternative to the massive layoffs a
Dreaming of Mongolia: How I’ll book my bucket-list trip after the pandemic
24The Points Guy / 7h
Mongolia has long been on my list. When I was growing up during the Cold War, it was an unattainable dream, a Soviet satellite state where foreigners rarely ventured. That is no longer the case. The world’s most sparsely inhabited country — a landlocked nation twice the size of Texas but with fewer people than Brooklyn — now sees more than half a million visitors a year. It’s time to be one of th
How to Add and Manage Amazon Prime Video Profiles
20How-To Geek / 7h
Amazon Prime Video finally supports profiles. Just like Netflix, you can now easily share your Prime Video subscription with five other users, keeping your feed clutter-free. Here’s how to add and manage profiles in Amazon Prime Video. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
E-commerce operations in India will selectively resume April 20 onwards
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After the Home Ministry relaxed lockdown restrictions for e-commerce portals, Realme, Xiaomi and Vivo are now in talks with Flipkart and Amazon to restart online sales from April 2020. This development comes just a day after the government eased down rules for e-commerce vehicles to ply with necessary permissions. And while the earlier guidelines clearly referred to essential goods, a new clarifi
Record ice loss in Greenland in 2019 was driven by unusually clear skies
SlashGear / 7h
2019 is listed as one of the worst years on record for the Greenland ice sheet. During the year, the sheet lost hundreds of billions of tons of ice. The incredible ice loss wasn’t caused by warming temperatures alone, according to a new study. The study found that there was another factor that significantly contributed to the ice loss in … Continue reading
View of Hudson’s store; automobiles parked along street....
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
View of Hudson’s store; automobiles parked along street. Printed on front: “Hudson’s Bldg., 4-16-29.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Apple's rumored over-ear headphones may offer switchable magnetic parts
Bloomberg Apple Headphones84Engadget / 7h
Rumors that Apple is developing its own over-ear wireless headphones have been circulating since as far back as 2018 — now fresh reports have added more fuel to the fire. As reported by Bloomberg , people “familiar with the matter” say that the tech giant is working on over-ear wireless headphones with swappable parts. While no images of the headphones have been revealed, Bloomberg says its sourc
Bezos details Amazon’s COVID-19 testing plans in shareholder letter
200+TechCrunch / 7h
Jeff Bezos dropped Amazon’s annual shareholder letter today, as the world struggles through the throes of a global pandemic. Naturally, the company’s response to the on-going COVID-19 crisis took center stage in the open letter, as the virus has impacted the retailer giant at nearly every level. Among the meatier subjects detailed therein is more information on the Amazon-built testing labs that
Did Singapore's technology-driven tracking help it combat coronavirus?
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Just a week back, Singapore was basking in global acclaim for its early action against the Covid-19 pandemic. But today, there is widespread scepticism over its approach as the Asian nation reported its highest daily increase of coronavirus cases. According to reports, an additional 447 cases are confirmed, bringing the total to 3,699 in the country. Of the new cases, more than 400 infections ---
TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging
200+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The hugely popular app is stopping under-16s from sending or receiving direct messages.
Every Time American AAdvantage Announces A Change I Hear Roger Daltrey Screaming In My Ear
View from the Wing / 7h
When we tell them we love them they tell us, "you better, you bet." Along with extending elite status, American announced new change fees on awards. When it comes to loyalty and American Airlines, it seems there's always a catch. Continue reading ...
Comparing the elite status extensions of American, Delta and United
The Points Guy / 7h
The airline industry is hyper-competitive, especially in the U.S. When one of the big 3 airlines makes a change, you typically don’t have to wait too long for a competitor to do the same. And that’s especially true in light of the coronavirus pandemic . Airlines across the world are all experiencing a massive drop in demand coupled with tightening government travel restrictions . As such, we’ve s
Use These Resume Builders to Make Your Resume Stand Out
How-To Geek / 7h
Ready to make your first resume (or freshen up your existing one)? Create a customized resume and cover letter online—or let a professional make them for you—with these handy resume building resources. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Use the sed Command on Linux
24How-To Geek / 7h
It might sound crazy, but the Linux sed command is a text editor without an interface. You can use it from the command line to manipulate text in files and streams. We’ll show you how to harness its power. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Yoga C940's Media Chops Can't Justify Its High Price
How-To Geek / 7h
The Yoga C940 is at the top of the heap of Lenovo’s consumer-focused 2-in-1 category. It’s certainly got the specs to prove it, with a 10th-gen Intel processor, a 4K convertible touchscreen, and a sleek all-aluminum body. But in actual use the design falls short, with battery life and value being too poor to recommend. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
HP's Envy 15 returns with a vapor-chamber-cooled Intel i9 CPU
100+Engadget / 7h
HP has unveiled its latest laptop lineup, designed with creators in mind. The HP ZBook Studio, HP ZBook Create, and the HP Envy 15 are the newest additions to the HP Create Ecosystem, which launched at Adobe MAX back in 2019. First up, the new Z models. Both come with next-gen Intel Core and Intel Xeon processors, and you’ll be able to choose from Quadro or GeForce graphics cards. According to HP
Apple said to be working on modular, high-end, noise-cancelling over-ear headphones
Apple Bloomberg Ear95TechCrunch / 7h
Apple is said to be developing its own competitors to popular over-ear noise-cancelling headphones like those made by Bose and Sony, Bloomberg reports , but with similar technology on board to that used in the AirPod and AirPod Pro lines. These headphones would also include a design with interchangeable parts that would allow some modification with customizable accessories for specific uses like
Choco gobbles up $30.2M at a $250M+ valuation, tweaks restaurant supplier ordering platform to sell to consumers during pandemic
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Food-related and delivery tech businesses have been seeing a huge wave of customer demand in the last few weeks as people on lockdown turn to them to buy necessary supplies (see also: the big funding round for meal kit delivery service Gousto announced earlier today). But that rising tide has not lifted all boats. Many restaurants have had to shut down, and those trying to stay open have had to r
Lucidchart raises $52M Series D, passes $100M ARR
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Continuing our coverage of Utah-based startups , this morning we have our second big round of the year from the state. Lucid Software , best known as the parent company of Lucidchart , announced today that it has raised a $52 million Series D. All that’s interesting enough, but more fun is that the company’s new revenue milestone. Lucid told TechCrunch in an interview with its CEO Karl Sun that i
HP thinks its new 15-inch Envy laptop could be a Macbook Pro alternative for creatives
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Plenty of creative folks are stuck at home right now and might need a sufficiently powerful laptop to get by, but can't shell out the cash for a Macbook Pro. HP hopes that's the case, because that's how it's positioning the new Envy 15 laptop. HP held a virtual press briefing about its new laptop portfolio earlier this week. There are new ZBook workstations coming in August and a pair of more aff
Kirin 985: Everything you need to know about Huawei’s new 5G chipset
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Honor unveiled the Honor 30 trio recently, as the company’s new flagships. While the Pro and Pro Plus are powered by Kirin 990 chipset, the vanilla Honor 30 sported the new Kirin 985 chipset, making it the first phone to do so. The new Kirin 985 SoC is Huawei’s third 5G enabled chipset after the flagship Kirin 990 5G and the mid-range Kirin 820 5G which was announced recently. Built on TSMC’s 7nm
Movie Theater Chains Reckon With an Uncertain Future
81Wired / 7h
Cinemark is trying to plan for a July reopening, and AMC Theatres could be facing bankruptcy as the pandemic keeps audiences away.
Africa's Huge Locust Swarms Are Growing at the Worst Time
500+Wired / 7h
As coronavirus takes hold and farmers plant crops, the continent faces a new wave of locusts 20 times larger than one earlier this year.
HP ENVY 15 takes on MacBook Pro in ENVY range revamp
SlashGear / 7h
HP has revamped its 2020 ENVY laptop range, with models from 13- to 17-inches tapping Intel’s latest 10th Gen Core H-Series processors. Focused on creators more than gamers, the updated ENVY 13, ENVY x360 13, ENVY 15, ENVY x360 15, and ENVY 17 offer options like 4K OLED screens, 360-degree hinges, and up to 600 nits of brightness. HP ENVY … Continue reading
HP ZBook Studio & ZBook Create call out Apple in the workstation war
Twelve ColorKit MacBookSlashGear / 7h
HP has revealed its most potent mobile workstations yet, the ZBook Studio and ZBook Create, two Windows notebooks taking aim at Apple’s MacBook Pro in the consumer market. Tapping Intel’s latest Core and Xeon processors, as well as NVIDIA discrete graphics and DreamColor displays, the pair of laptops promise a big jump in performance compared to their macOS rivals. Indeed, … Continue reading
iPhone SE's RAM and battery capacity likely revealed in Chinese listing
Apple iPhone RAM mAH78Mashable / 7h
Apple never lists how much RAM its phones have, nor their battery capacity, and the new iPhone SE was no exception. However, these things cannot be hidden forever, and — thanks to a listing on China Telecom's site (via MacRumors ) — we now probably know these figures for Apple's cheapest new iPhone. According to the listing, the iPhone SE has a 1,821mAh battery and 3GB of RAM. We won't know wheth
Can it run Crysis? Nintendo Switch can, as remaster is confirmed
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Crysis developer Crytek has been teasing for a while now that a Crysis remaster is in the works, and now the speculation has been confirmed by the franchise's website - accidentally. Twitter user @RobotBrush (via GamesRadar ), spotted that the website's code (accessed by the site's Cookie Policy that has since been removed), reveals some information about the previously unconfirmed remaster inclu
Air New Zealand Lays Off All 777 Crews
500+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Air New Zealand has revealed to employees that they plan to ground their fleet of Boeing 777s for a year, and as a result plan to cut almost 1,000 jobs, including those of all crews working on the 777. Air New Zealand grounding 777s for a year Newshub reports on how Air New Zealand today announced a significant downsizing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Air New Zealand’s long haul fleet currently c
Majority of Americans shun services that have privacy concerns
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More than half of American citizens say they would not to use a product or a service that might disclose their personal information. In fact, most Americans now believe that their personal information is not secure online. While most U.S. citizens are aware that the Government and private companies may have access to more information than they would like, they’re also now more concerned than ever
Samsung in-display fingerprint scanner speed has an unreliable fix
Samsung Galaxy LiteSlashGear / 8h
Samsung was one of the first rumored to adopt an in-display fingerprint scanner, one that was supposedly developed in partnership with Synaptics. In the end, it was one of the last major manufacturers to actually adopt it and it even used a different sensor based on Qualcomm’s ultrasonic technology. The final experience was less than impressive both in terms of … Continue reading
Santander launches PagoFX in the UK, a money transfer app to take on TransferWise and other fintechs
45TechCrunch / 8h
A leaked Santander internal memo in 2017 likely set wheels in motion . Reportedly written by the bank’s head of innovation, the missive warned that a large chunk of the Spanish incumbent’s profits were at risk — specifically, those generated via international money transfers – because of the growing success of fintech challengers, such as London-headquartered TransferWise. Fast-forward three year
How to watch the One World: Together at Home concert online this weekend
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Whether you're cautiously looking towards the end of self-isolation or starting another few weeks of lockdown, this weekend's must-watch TV is a no-brainer - the music and cultural event of the century is upon us and it's all happening online. Something of a spiritual successor to Live Aid, here's where to watch the One World: Together at Home concert this weekend for free. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel
Understanding RAID: How performance scales from one disk to eight
100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Behold—96TB of storage stacked on a workbench in an unwieldy, eight-high spiral. Don't try this at home, kids; photography and system administration don't mix very well. (credit: Jim Salter) One of the first big challenges neophyte sysadmins and data hoarding enthusiasts face is how to store more than a single disk worth of data. The short—and traditional—answer here is RAID (a Redundan
Yes, people are still booking cruises for 2021 — just not as much as you might have heard
100+The Points Guy / 8h
There’s been a flurry of news stories in recent days saying Americans still are booking cruises with abandon, despite all the bad news the industry has endured in recent months. Many of the stories say cruise bookings for 2021 are up 40% — a figure that seems almost incredible given what is going on. It is, in fact, incredible. The 40% figure, which came from CruiseCompete.com, an online cruise m
Reliance Jio, Facebook planning a WeChat-like super app for India
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Indian telecom giant major Reliance Jio and Facebook are joining hands to build a super app that could fulfil the digital requirements of every Indian across activities ranging from shopping to booking movie tickets, making online payments to simply chatting with friends or making social media posts. Both Facebook and Reliance Jio would bring their own domain expertise for the success of the join
Doctor recovers from COVID-19 using experimental treatment
Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
The Morning After: Apple's iPhone SE returns for 2020
Apple New iPhone 202066Engadget / 8h
While the big news of the day is Apple’s cheap-yet-powerful new iPhone SE, I’m waiting to see how much interest there is in the other product it’s putting on sale. Apple opened pre-orders for its new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard , which makes the slate an even more powerful competitor for traditional laptops, if you’re willing to part with $299 (11-inch) or $349 (12.9-inch) for the peripheral that inc
Ryanair CEO’s Controversial Take On Social Distancing
21One Mile at a Time / 8h
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary is one of the most controversial guys in the airline industry, as he’s the opposite of politically correct. This is the guy who talked about how Ryanair would offer “beds and bl*wjobs” in business class, when discussing the possibility of transatlantic service. With a lot of airlines having taken measures to encourage social distancing, O’Leary has a different ta
Best Car Emergency Kit Gear: 9 Roadside Essentials for Your Trunk
76Wired / 8h
From reflective warning triangles to engine oil, here's everything you need to avoid being stranded on the road.
In 'Notes From an Apocalypse,' Catastrophe Meets Optimism
82Wired / 8h
Mark O’Connell never imagined his book, *Notes From an Apocalypse*, would come out amid global catastrophe. But his optimism is more relevant than ever.
Hackers Made the Snoo Smart Bassinet Shake and Play Loud Sounds
100+Wired / 8h
The now-patched flaws found in the popular internet-connected baby bed underscore the importance of getting security right.
Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app to target 80% of smartphone users
3KBBC News - Technology / 8h
A vast majority of smartphone owners must install the app, if it is to end the coronavirus epidemic.
This fantastic VPN deal gets you 73% off and a year of free cloud storage
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Great news! If you sign up to IPVanish before the end of April , you'll get a whole year of VPN protection and secure cloud storage from SugarSync for just $39. When it comes to VPN goodness, we rank IPVanish extremely highly - the provider has 24/7 customer support, zero traffic logs, unlimited bandwidth and an excellent Windows kill switch. It really is one of the very best around. And then thr
Virtual museum travel is fun, informative and free
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
For those who are interested in ancient and modern art and different cultures of the world, Google Arts and Culture team has collaborated with thousands of museums around the world to bring their virtual tours to wherever they are now. Firstly, to take a virtual tour of any museum, users will have to download the Google Arts and Culture app from Play store if they are an android user or from the
Here’s how to reallocate credit lines between your cards
The Points Guy / 8h
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here . Reader Questions are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg . Managing your credit limits is an important aspect of both travel rewards credit cards and personal finance , allowing you to improve your credit score and make sure you’re able to pay for all your purchas
Porsche Active Aerodynamics is at the heart of the 911 Turbo S
SlashGear / 8h
The Porsche 911 Turbo S remains the pinnacle of sports car engineering. Proof of this is the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) system which comes standard in the 911 Turbo S. The system not only enhances comfort, efficiency, and dynamism of the newest 911, but it allows the vehicle to automatically adapt and provide the best aerodynamic setup in any conceivable … Continue reading
From popping balloons with knives to destroying food with his face, he's the ideal quarantine companion
21Mashable / 8h
Jan Hakon Erichsen , a visual artist in Norway, used to care about having his work exhibited in galleries. Then he blew up on Instagram with short videos destroying balloons and food, for the most part. Erichsen's indefinable creativity, arising from sheer boredom and a fandom for 1960s and 1970s performance art, has turned him into the perfect companion during this trying times of self-isolation
Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 prices leak – and it’s bad news for people wanting a cheap tablet
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Rumors are starting to come thick and fast about fresh incoming Surface products from Microsoft, and now we’ve seen another batch of leaked retail prices, which could indicate the damage that the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 will do to your wallet. And the bad news, at least going by these purported prices from an Italian retailer (as spotted by Windows Latest ), is that the Surface Go 2 will
In Half-Life’s improv scene, anyone can speak for Gordon Freeman
54Ars Technica / 8h
There's some key backstory for Gordon Freeman's motivations here, we promise. For many years, the general public has had a misconception about the nature of Shakespeare. His collective works are generally thought of as a pastime of the upper class and intellectual elite, on par with opera. As many know, the truth is that Shakespeare's plays were actually a mundane form of entertainment in their t
BT delays removal of Huawei kit from 5G network
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BT will use Ericsson’s cloud-based core technology for EE’s 5G network but has said it will take longer than expected to remove Huawei gear from the most sensitive layer of its mobile infrastructure. EE was the first UK mobile operator to launch 5G last year but like all current next-generation networks still uses the same core technology as its 4G service. This means that although speeds are sig
P2P loans are the most profitable assets for 53% of European investors
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P2P lending is proving increasingly popular with investors according to a new report released by Croatia-based fully automated P2P platform Robo.cash. It recently completed a survey of European P2P investors dedicated to their financial results in 2019. Over half of the participants said that the alternative lending brought them the highest returns last year. The company expects that despite the
Shop and stream securely with this cheap VPN
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TL;DR: A one-year subscription to Norton Secure VPN is on sale for £19.99, saving you 50% on list price. Going out and socialising has been replaced with online shopping and streaming, and this has resulted in an increased demand in VPNs. These services protect your data and identity with an encrypted tunnel, so you can shop and stream securely. There are absolutely loads of VPN providers out the
Satechi USB-C wireless charger is specially made for AirPods
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AirPods have relatively short battery lives but their cases can be extended that for at least twice its normal lifetime. That confidence, however, may make you forget to charge the case itself, especially when you’re far away from an outlet or even your Apple-certified wireless charging pad. If you regularly find yourself in that situation, Satechi has just the new … Continue reading
Chrome finally gets a long-awaited feature to simplify everyday browsing
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Chrome has just received an update that should make your everyday browsing much more straightforward. It is all too easy to keep dozens, score, even hundreds of tabs open in your browser – believe us, we speak from personal experience. But while you may think it is helpful to keep all of these tabs open for when the time comes that you need to use them, when this time does roll around, you're pro
What makes a remote working team successful?
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Success at work just became much harder to define. Now that many of us are working at home due to the worldwide pandemic, there’s a level playing field. We can track sales metrics or how many tasks a worker performs in a week, but intangibles (such as being a team player, encouraging others, thinking of new strategies, or putting in a little extra effort) can be easy to overlook. The people worki
Shell aims to be a net zero emissions business by 2050
100+Engadget / 9h
Shell is the latest oil giant to commit to carbon neutrality. Following BP’s announcement earlier this year, Shell has now unveiled an ambitious set of targets that aim to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner. Simply put, ‘net zero’ means achieving an overall balance between emissions that are created and emissions that are taken out of the atmosphere. So by achieving
Mobile World Congress to stay in Barcelona until 2024
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Mobile World Congress (MWC) will continue to be held in the city of Barcelona until 2024 as per the terms of a new agreement. The Catalan capital has hosted the industry megaevent since 2006, moving to the current Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue in 2013. The previous agreement was reached in 2011 and was set to run until 2023. The GSMA said the one year extension had been reached after the two p
Samsung riduce la produzione di smartphone, si prevedono vendite in calo
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L'epidemia di Covid-19 ha avuto degli effetti sulla domanda globale di smartphone e produttori come Samsung stanno calibrando la prevedibile riduzione delle vendite con la riduzione della produzione nel trimestre in corso. Il produttore di telefoni sudcoreano ha rilevato una riduzione della richiesta per la sua gamma di smartphone Galaxy S20 , presentata a marzo, a causa della pandemia di coronav
Electric Cars and the Lack of Charging in Cities
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
For city dwellers who would love an E.V., the biggest hurdle might be keeping it juiced up without a garage or other convenient charging stations.
The Soundtrack to an Electric Car
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
The film composer Hans Zimmer is creating a sonic signature for BMW’s forthcoming electric i4 sedan.
No, The Last of Us 2 isn’t coming to PC – nor are these other PS4 exclusives
Sony PlayStation Two36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The critically-acclaimed Horizon: Zero Dawn may be making its way to PC this summer, but we won’t be seeing other PS4 exclusives follow suit, according to Sony. Gamers were rightly excited by the prospect of more of Sony’s big-hitters coming to PC, such as Gran Turismo Sport, Days Gone, Bloodborne and even The Last of Us: Part 2, when a slew of listings went up on Amazon France. Perhaps somewhat
How a Pudgy Porpoise May Save Other Animals From Extinction
500+Wired / 9h
The vaquita, an icon of the Gulf of California, is swiftly dying out. But its strange DNA could hold valuable lessons for other threatened species.
How to throw a virtual cocktail party
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Parents are exhausted trying to work and care for kids during the pandemic. Here's what must change.
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In normal times, parenting can be simultaneously rewarding and exhausting. Moments of joy are followed by a meltdown, then tears, a hug, and snacks, which leads to quiet time and then play — intellectual, physical, or imaginary — when you marvel at your child, until it's dinner time and they refuse to eat anything on the table and become grouchy during bedtime until finally drifting off to sleep,
Intel Rocket Lake 12th-gen CPUs could be released in a hurry to try to combat AMD Ryzen 4000 threat
Intel Ghost Canyon NUC58TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Intel’s Rocket Lake-S desktop processors have been spotted in an online benchmark already, before next-gen Comet Lake-S CPUs have even been revealed, possibly indicating that the chip giant is in a serious hurry to get these products out there to compete with AMD. Rocket Lake are Intel’s next-next-gen CPUs, or 11th-gen, with an 8-core (16-thread) processor pitching up in the 3DMark database, as h
Can't wait for Xbox Series X? Here's how to get Microsoft's 4K theme for free on PC
77TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft is offering PC users a free 4K Xbox Series X wallpaper pack ahead of the next-gen console's release later this year. This free wallpaper pack is a theme for your desktop that features 16 premium 4K images of the Xbox Series X. The theme cycles through each of the images, pausing on each for a select amount of time, before showing you another beautiful promo shot. It's worth noting that
New teacher-approved apps tab for kids in the Play Store
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Google Play is launching a new tab specially targeted at kids, which will host a wide selection of ‘teacher-approved’ apps and games. This launch has been advanced by Google keeping in mind the lockdown situation and to encourage children to use their time effectively even as their parents are looking for meaningful ways to keep them engaged. The best free parental control software and apps 2020
Lotus Evija configurator utilizes gaming software and powerful graphics
SlashGear / 9h
The Lotus Evija is Britain’s first-ever all-electric hypercar. And to give potential buyers a taste of what’s to come, Lotus gave us a sneak peek of the Evija’s hi-tech configurator powered by advanced gaming software and crisp graphics. Least to say, this Lotus Evija configurator is among the best we’ve seen for a production car, and it’s one of the … Continue reading
Bansky's latest artwork takes working from home to a whole new level
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Tide introduces Invoice Protection to help support SMEs
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Tide, the UK’s business banking platform, has launched a new Invoice Protection product in partnership with insurance solutions provider Hokodo, to help micro, small and medium-sized businesses protect their cash flow against the late and non-payment of invoices. The Coronavirus crisis is having an immediate and potentially long-term impact on the UK economy, and a serious knock-on impact on SMEs
Here's how much the new iPhone SE 2020 variants will cost in India
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple finally added a successor to its iPhone SE , bringing a pint-sized powerhouse that had been missing in recent years. It will also be making its way to India in the first wave and will be the most affordable iPhone on the market. In a world where affordable Android flagships have become increasingly expensive, the new iPhone SE manages to pack most of the latest specifications in an unassumi
What picture did the Hubble Telescope take on your birthday?
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Apple iPhone SE 2020 could spell trouble for the likes of OnePlus 8
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple has just released the India prices of the newly-launched iPhone SE 2020 today. This is Apple’s most affordable iPhone in four years and it starts at Rs 42,500. And while it was already expected, it now looks even clear that other Android smartphones in the same price segment, and potentially the upcoming OnePlus 8, have a very strong competition to face. It’s no secret that Apple has been s
India’s NoBroker raises an additional $30M from General Atlantic
Flipkart India April400+TechCrunch / 9h
NoBroker, a Bangalore-based startup that helps those looking to rent or buy an apartment connect directly with property owners, has extended its previous financing round to add $30 million to it. General Atlantic has invested $30 million in NoBroker’s Series D round, which the startup unveiled in October last year. The round, now closed at $80 million, pushes five-year-old NoBroker’s to-date rais
Defending aviation from cyber attack
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cyber security threats faced by the aviation industry from cyber criminals represents one of the sector’s most serious challenges. A major attack can compromise passenger safety and cause massive financial and commercial damage across the industry. Air transportation's importance in the economy as critical national infrastructure, combined with its interconnectivity and complexity, makes it an at
Millie Bobby Brown and Jimmy Fallon's Zoom whisper challenge is a hilarious disaster
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As coronavirus lockdowns and social distancing at home continues, the late night hosts are doing their best to adapt. And one thing they've proven so far is that just because they can't be in the same room with their guests, doesn't mean they can't still play a game or two. James Corden did " Pants or PJs " with Dan Levy on Tuesday, and now Jimmy Fallon has faced off against Millie Bobby Brown fo
Awini reshapes on-demand goods pickup and delivery service in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi-based tech startup – Awini – is using the power of the internet and a smartphone app to connect people with available truck owners in real-time and round the clock in the Kingdom. Speaking to TechRadar Middle East in an exclusive interview, Dr. Abdul Rahman Sultan, CEO and Founder of Awini, said that necessity is the mother of all invention. The idea came to him when he was trying to move s
PS5 may be difficult to buy at launch, due to limited supply
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From the DualSense controller to the PS5 specs , the PlayStation 5 is coming slowly into focus. What remains to be noted is the PS5 release date and its price , but a new report suggests Sony will be taking a slightly different approach to both the cost and supply than it did with the PlayStation 4 launch. According to a new report from Bloomberg , Sony will not be making as many PlayStation 5 co
iPhone 8 has been discontinued now the new iPhone SE is here
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It’s had a good run, but after launching in September 2017 the iPhone 8 has been discontinued by Apple, with the new iPhone SE taking its place in Apple’s lineup. That means you can’t buy the iPhone 8 from Apple anymore, and while some other retailers may still stock it, they won’t get any new units in. So once those are gone it will be pre-owned/renewed stock or nothing. While it might have been
GoPro lays off 200 employees as coronavirus pandemic impacts sales
GoPro Lays 200 20%100+Engadget / 10h
GoPro has announced that it will lay off 200 employees or around 20 percent of its workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic. It aims to reduce expenses by about $100 million by switching the majority of its business to a direct-to-consumer model. Thecompany said that Q1 revenue will be less than half of what it was in 2019 and added that CEO Nicholas Woodman will not take any salary for the rest
MTN slashes data prices and offers users daily Ayoba data
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Why games like Animal Crossing are the new social media of the coronavirus era
Animal Crossing NH200+MIT Technology Review / 10h
If you’d told Areeba Imam a month ago that she’d become obsessed with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing, she wouldn’t have believed you. “I’ve never played video games before,” says the 23-year-old college student, who is currently hunkered at her parents’ home in northern Virginia as the pandemic tightens its grip on the US. “The only game I knew about was Mario Kart on the computer, because my sister
This secure VPN is perfect for beginners
IPVanish HideMyAss VPN48Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: A three-year subscription to TunnelBear is on sale for $3.30 per month as of April 16, saving you 67% on list price. Interest in VPNs has boomed over the last few weeks for a couple of reasons: more people are working from home and entertainment reserves have likely started to dwindle. VPNs let you connect to the internet through an encrypted data network that protects your data and identi
This ultrasonic washer is on sale and can help get veggies squeaky clean
Four Sale48Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Make sure your belongings are free of bacteria with the Sonic Dot Ultrasonic Cleaner for $119.99, a 28% savings as of April 16. So you finally ventured to the grocery store to restock your pantry and refrigerator with something a little healthier than potato chips. Bravo! We are proud of you. But now comes the weird part: bringing potentially-contaminated produce into your home. Currently,
Dust off your sewing machine — this digital course is on sale for just $20
98% Four TUCWCB GD52Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Learn how to turn your visions into a reality with the Create Your Own Fashion Brand Bundle for just $19.99, a 98% savings as of April 16. While any outfit that doesn't feature an elastic waistband seems like a memory of the distant past, there is hope that life beyond sweatpants and leggings will return. And when that time comes, you could have your very own fashion brand – or at least be
This innovative sous vide cooker is on sale, can totally transform dinner
Four Sale57Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: As of April 16, you can grab the SOUS°V Pot Precision Sous Vide Multi-Cooker for $111, a 14% savings. People have cleared grocery shelves of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, pasta, household necessities, and toilet paper. Now that dining out is no longer an option, everyone has decided meal prep is a way of life. As a result, cooking tools like bread makers, electric skillets, pasta mac
Learn to play the guitar this week for less than $30
98% Four TUCWCB GD40Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Keep yourself entertained while social distancing with The Ultimate Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle for $29, a 98% savings as of April 16. Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar? Of course, you have. The difference is that now that you're stuck at home with no semblance of a social life, you have no excuse. It's time to pick up the old ax and start strumming. The Ult
Apple is trying to sell Mac Pro wheels for almost twice the price of a new iPhone SE
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Apple is known for releasing some pretty pricey products, but it might have gone too far with the asking price for the Mac Pro Wheels Kit – which offers four wheels for the new Mac Pro for a staggering $699 (around £560, AU$1,100). That’s almost twice the price of the newly-announced iPhone SE update, which is on sale for just $399 / £419 / AU$749. For the price of nearly two of its latest smartp
Apple unveils new iPhone SE
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Affordable ventilator made from resuscitation bags
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There's a free alternative to Zoom, but it has a catch
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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
TSMC reports $3.9B Q1 profit, but slashes outlook for the year
TSMC 5Nm Apple iPhone300+TechCrunch / 10h
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 / 11h
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
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
Nokia 8 Sirocco Android32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
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
25Popular Mechanics / 12h
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'Valorant' esport matches will show sparks instead of blood
Riot Games Valorant LoL100+Engadget / 12h
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?
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
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’
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
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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
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