The Legacy of Math Luminary John Conway, Lost to Covid-19
6KWired / 6h
Conway, who passed away on April 11, was known for his rapid computation, his playful approach, and solving problems with “his own bare hands.”
Join Us For Today’s OMAAT Virtual Brunch!
500+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Today at 1PM ET we’ll be having our weekly OMAAT virtual brunch . Even though I’m a massive introvert, it’s nice to get some sort of human interaction, even if it’s virtual. We’ve had so much fun with the ones we have done, and many people seem to enjoy them, so we want to keep doing these. For the time being we’re going to: Have a virtual brunch every Sunday at 1:00PM Eastern / 10:00AM Pacific H
Facebook takes on Zoom with 50-way video calls in Messenger Rooms
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Video calling software is hugely popular at the moment, for obvious reasons , with Zoom the main beneficiary. Now Facebook wants more of the video calling market, and has introduced a new tool called Messenger Rooms. As Facebook explains in a blog post , Messenger Rooms isn't a separate app but rather a feature that can be launched from the existing Facebook or Messenger apps. Importantly in the
How to earn a free round-trip award through AA’s Business Extra program
The Points Guy / 22min
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, but we are sharing this promotion because it can offer a good value for those who still need to travel for essential reasons. While the Big Three US airlines
The Latest Doctor Who Short Finds the Doctor in a Moment of Quiet Mercy
56Gizmodo / 34min
“She asked me if I knew what mercy was.” Read more...
Music theory meets game theory in 400+ episodes of a great game-music podcast
21Ars Technica / 50min
Enlarge / Subtle profile photo there, Brueggemann brothers. But we'll allow it. (credit: Super Marcato Bros,) If you need entry points for a new podcast, the eight-year-old Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast has quite a few. If you're a video game fan, then its 400+ episodes probably include a few of your favorite series. If you're not a video game fan but appreciate good music, the ecl
The Boeing-Embraer marriage is off, and it looks like a bad split
The Points Guy / 57min
Boeing has called off its plan to buy the majority of Embraer’s commercial aircraft division, a deal that would have strengthened its position in the smaller jet market adding the E-Jet-E2 to its portfolio. Boeing and Embraer were unable to reach an agreement on “unsatisfied [master transaction agreement] conditions” and further negotiations would not resolve the issues, Chicago-based Boeing said
Samsung is reportedly working on a phone with a pop-up camera
100+Engadget / 1h
Samsung has tried to do away with visible cameras on its phones in the past, but its next attempt might seem... familiar. Well-known leaker OnLeaks and Pigtou have posted renders of what they say is an upcoming Samsung phone (likely in the Galaxy A series) with a pop-up front facing camera. Much like the OnePlus 7 Pro and some other recent phones, you’d trade the slight inconvenience of waiting f
Yakuza games in order: by release date, in chronological order and ranked
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
There’s never been a better time to play the Yakuza games. The series made its Western debut way back in 2006, and was previously exclusive to Sony's platforms for a number of years. That all recently changed, though, as Yakuza’s unique brand of action-adventure is now available on a host of platforms, including Steam and Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. The Yakuza games revolve around the stee
COVID-19 delays launch of world’s fifth-longest flight: Newark to Auckland, New Zealand
The Points Guy / 1h
Air New Zealand has postponed the launch of its flight from Newark to Auckland, which would have been the fifth-longest in the world. The 8,810-mile nonstop was scheduled to begin on October 29 of this year, but the New Zealand Herald reported , citing airline officials, that it won’t happen until late 2021 because of the drop in demand from the coronavirus pandemic. In terms of distance flown, t
Google Assistant gets new hotword sensitivity setting for speakers
SlashGear / 1h
Google has announced a new feature for Google Assistant that will make it easier to adjust your smart speaker or smart display to the ambient environment in which it is located. Users can now change Google Assistant’s sensitivity to the hotwork “Hey Google,” increasing its odds of hearing you in a noisy room or decreasing its number of false activations … Continue reading
Chaos Walking Author Patrick Ness Set to Write a Lord of the Flies Adaptation
41Gizmodo / 1h
With Luca Guadagnino, director of Call Me By Your Name and Suspiria , attached as well. Read more...
Ahead of the game: the weird Nintendo tech that time forgot
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Unlike other big companies dominating the gaming market, Nintendo came from humble beginnings. Starting out as a card factory and toy maker, the company has always tried new, interesting and unique things when it comes to gaming innovation. Without Nintendo’s out-of-the-box ideas, the company may have never come into such massive successes such as the Wii or the DS. The House of Mario has always
8 ways to pay without touching anything
The Points Guy / 2h
As we all work to slow the spread of coronavirus by practicing social distancing, we’re taking a look at some other best practices to consider going forward. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronavirus is a respiratory virus that primarily spreads through droplets of saliva and mucus, which can be generated and spread when we sneeze, cough or even breathe and talk. It causes the
What Needs To Happen For People To Travel Safely Again
41View from the Wing / 2h
The major approaches to ensuring arriving passengers are safe and are not infected all have limitations - so severe that they may not provide much protection at all. Continue reading ...
How freight master Flexport’s Ryan Petersen learned to CEO
200+TechCrunch / 2h
“I didn’t know what the term ‘freight forwarder’ meant until a year into starting the business.” Considering his shipping logistics startup Flexport was last valued at $3.2 billion, that quote from my first interview with CEO and founder Ryan Petersen back in 2016 seems even more surprising now. But it also hints at why he’s one of the most talented and exciting executives in tech: He learns. Hum
Decrypted: Space hacking, iPhone vulnerability, Zoom’s security boom
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Security startups to the rescue. As we continue to ride out the pandemic, security experts are closely monitoring the surge of coronavirus-related cyber threats. Just this week, Google’s Threat Analysis Group, its elite threat hunting unit, says that while the overall number of threats remains largely the same, opportunistic hackers are retooling their efforts to piggyback on coronavirus. Some st
Original Content podcast: ‘Ozark’ keeps building tension in season three
64TechCrunch / 2h
The Netflix crime drama “Ozark” might not be exactly what you think of when you hear the phrase “high octane.” While there are a few big explosions, there are far more scenes of people talking urgently to each other while filmed in muted tones. A more apt description might be “high pulse rate.” Once you start following the story of Marty and Wendy Bird (played by Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, r
Tesla may call Fremont factory staff back to work this week
Tesla This Week Autopilot100+Engadget / 2h
Tesla might be as eager to get back to manufacturing EVs as it was reluctant to stop . Bloomberg reports seeing internal Tesla messages calling back some Fremont factory workers for April 29th, or days before the San Francisco Bay Area’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders tentatively lift on May 3rd. It’s not certain why Tesla would ask for the staff, who’d work in the painting and stamping division, a
11 luxurious European hotels to add to your bucket list
The Points Guy / 2h
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 deal s and destination content because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. TPG doesn’t advise
Art history majors are thrilled that 'Animal Crossing' gives them a chance to shine
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Animal Crossing 's April 23rd update brought some significant changes to Nintendo's massively popular home loan payoff and friendship simulator, not least of which was the addition of an art gallery to the game's stately museum. As in previous games in the series, players can fill the art gallery by purchasing individual paintings and sculptures from Redd, the wily fox smuggler. Some of Redd's ar
Delta to park A320s, many 737s for length of coronavirus downturn
25The Points Guy / 2h
Delta Air Lines is taking drastic measures to weather the coronavirus pandemic downturn that CEO Ed Bastian says will take at least three years to recover from. The Atlanta-based carrier will temporarily park all of its Airbus A320s and Boeing 737-900ERs for the duration of the slowdown, Delta said in an internal load planner memo on April 24 viewed by TPG. The airline flew 62 A320s and 130 737-9
The 8 do’s and don’ts in an airport lounge
The Points Guy / 3h
Airport lounges can be a great way to relax before your flight — there’s usually food and drink available, a quiet, comfortable place to sit and you can charge up your devices or maybe get some last-minute work done before your flight. Some really good lounges may also have amenities like a spa or a la carte dining. If you’ve never been in a swanky airport lounge before, here are simple do’s and
Sunday's Best Deals: Nintendo Labo, Wobble Cushions, Steel Ice Cubes, and More
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A sale on Nintendo Labo sets , a huge tool and socket set , Dark Horse manga , wobble cushions , and more lead the pack for Sunday’s best deals. Read more...
The 'SNL at Home' What's Up With That sketch is basically a chaotic Zoom meeting
100+Mashable / 3h
Kenan Thompson's recurring "What's Up With That" sketch is a Saturday Night Live classic, but moving the all-singing, all-dancing character Diondre Cole to the show's new at home format makes for pure sketch comedy chaos. It's hard not to think of a Zoom meeting gone feral as Thompson interrupts show guests Charles Barkley and DJ Khaled, who can't get a word in edgewise between his musical interl
Motorola Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S20 vs iPhone 11: which flagship is best for you?
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
With the launch of the Motorola Edge , the company once known for its budget handsets re-introduced itself as a competitor to companies at other price points too. What could this mean for brands putting out mid-range and premium smartphones? Two smartphones that might feel the Motorola Edge's presence on the market more than most are the Samsung Galaxy S20 and iPhone 11 , the newest flagships fro
The maneuvers pilots use to prevent a collision in the air
The Points Guy / 3h
Air Traffic Control around the world is more advanced than it has ever been. There are strict rules on how close aircraft can fly to ensure that air travel is as safe as possible. However, like all good safety systems, there should always be multiple layers of backups should the main procedures fail. Should ATC inadvertently allow two aircraft to become too close, there is one final system at the
Battlefield V final standalone update detailed: June release expected
SlashGear / 3h
Battlefield V Senior Producer Ryan McArthur has dropped some new details about the game and its future, explaining that the team is aiming to push out a new update in June. The current “Into the Jungle” chapter is scheduled to end on April 29; fans can expect one more standalone update with new content, weapons, and what are vaguely referred … Continue reading
Geek Trivia: Sagans, An Informal Unit Of Measurement, Signify What?
How-To Geek / 3h
The Weight of the Moon At Least 4 Billion An Interstellar Unit 10^8 Light Years Think You Know the Answer?
Android's Live Caption feature could be coming to phone calls as well
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If you're running Android 10 on one of the newer handsets by Google, OnePlus or Samsung, then you might have access to Live Caption – the built-in live transcription feature. Now that feature looks like it's coming to phone calls as well. As spotted by XDA Developers , the most recent Android 11 developer preview includes references to switching on Live Caption for a phone call, and the upgrade m
After Math: We're dreaming of escape and DJI drones
82Engadget / 3h
As we face down the prospect of a second month in quarantine it’s perfectly understandable that people are feeling cooped up and stressed out with just a touch of cabin fever. But now is not the time to waver so stay home and let this week’s top headlines bring you sweet dreams of escape. Ford Ford's electric Mustang dragster delivers over 1,400 horsepower Oh man, remember traffic? How mind-boggl
How to Remove Email Accounts From the Mail App on iPhone and iPad
46How-To Geek / 3h
When you add your Google account to your iPhone or iPad in the Settings app, you’re adding your Gmail account to the Mail app. If you prefer to use third-party email clients, you can remove email accounts from the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
View of library inside Y.W.C.A. building; reading room is...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
View of library inside Y.W.C.A. building; reading room is furnished with tables, chairs and bookcases. Portraits hang on walls. Printed on front: “The Library, new Y.W.C.A. building, Detroit. Welcome, Tenth Biennial Convention, Detroit, April 26-May 1.” Handwritten on front: “JAT 32, 06.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
How Social Distancing Really Works On Planes Now (It Doesn’t Always)
View from the Wing / 4h
Airlines are blocking middle seats. Delta has stopped processing upgrades in advance, handling all upgrades at the gate, to manage seat assignments in domestic first class so that passengers aren't seated beside each other. They're also blocking seats near flight attendant jump seats, to keep passengers away from flight attendants. These are all social distancing steps to limit contact between pe
One Man's Radical Plan to Solve Wealth Inequality
1KWired / 4h
French economist Thomas Piketty says inequality is a political choice. The solution? Wealth taxes well beyond anything dreamed up by Bernie Sanders.
The Shared Visual Language of the 1918 and 2020 Pandemics
100+Wired / 4h
Photos show the striking similarities between the 20th century influenza outbreak and today's coronavirus pandemic.
Dell's XPS 13 laptop gets a massive $527 price cut
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Upgrade your machine and save money with Dell's XPS 13 laptop that's currently on sale for $1,299.99 . That's a whopping $527 discount and the lowest price we've found for the powerful 4K touch screen laptop. The Dell XPS 13 laptop features a 13.3-inch 4K touch screen display and packs 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor. The powerful laptop received an upg
10 future Netflix shows you didn't know it was making
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Netflix is making so many new movies and shows at any given time that it's hard to keep track. That's not a bad thing. In fact, it means that every time a new title surprises you by launching on the streaming service out of nowhere, it's one more thing you can potentially add to your watch list. While the world of TV and film production is currently at a halt for the most part, save for animated
Pete Davidson broke down NYC's social isolation sex guidelines on 'SNL'
90Mashable / 4h
Pete Davidson called in to Saturday Night Live 's Weekend Update Home Edition for a special segment on sexual health in the time of social isolation. Spoiler alert: he's not having any. He joked with host Colin Jost for isolating with Scarlett Johansson, calling him "one of the lucky ones," and also explained the New York City Health Department's coronavirus health guidelines, which alarmed him b
How to Add Music to Your Facebook Profile
64How-To Geek / 4h
The songs that express who we are can easily be featured on anyone’s Facebook profile. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about sudden blasts of music. Your friend’s music only exists on mobile and will never autoplay. Here’s how to add your favorites to your profile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Adam Sandler crashes 'SNL' to duet with Pete Davidson about being stuck at home
100+Mashable / 5h
Everyone's feeling a little cooped up two months into social distancing, even celebrities like Pete Davidson and Adam Sandler. This week's Saturday Night Live at home brought the show's tradition of topical music videos back with Pete singing "Stuck in the House," an ode to being bored at home featuring a rap verse by SNL alum Adam Sandler. Sandler raps about social distancing from everyone, incl
American Airlines Business Extra New Member Bonus
22One Mile at a Time / 5h
If you’re not a member of American’s Business Extra program and plan on taking a flight by June 30, there’s an incredible promotion at the moment. What is American Business Extra? For those of you not familiar, Business Extra is American Airlines’ small business rewards program. This is run in addition to AAdvantage, meaning you can double dip — you can earn miles with AAdvantage and points with
Drone Deliveries, Food Supplies, and More Car News This Week
80Wired / 5h
US-based Zipline is using drones to deliver virus tests and supplies in Ghana. Plus: Rerouting the nation's food supply is proving difficult.
How to Add Friends on the Nintendo Switch
How-To Geek / 5h
Games are more fun when played with friends. On the Nintendo Switch, you’ll need to add someone to your friend list before you can play a game with him. Here’s how to send and receive friend invites on the Switch. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The iPhone SE is great, but it just makes me want an iPhone SE Plus that bit more
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I’ve spent a lot of the last few weeks reporting on the iPhone SE from Apple, and while it’s a comfort to see the company embrace its cheapest iPhone ever, there’s one thing I'm desperate for; a bigger screen. The new iPhone SE sports the same 4.7-inch screen size that we saw the company use from the iPhone 6 through to the iPhone 8 . There's certainly a market for that screen size - Apple wouldn
The best board games to play with your quarantined housemates
200+Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Trapped indoors? Brain turning to mush? Can't bear to watch another minute of TV? We've got a few suggestions: modern board games well-suited to the most common quarantine scenarios of solo play , two-person gaming , and family time . Save the meetups and conventions for when the world gets back to normal; for now, play with the ones you're locked up with. Board ga
It's time to watch the shows you've been putting off forever
100+Mashable / 5h
If you're any type of TV fan, you've probably had some version of this conversation. Person A: WHAT?! You haven't seen [insert name of show here]?? But it's a classic! Person B: I know, I know! I've been meaning to get to it. Whether you're Person A, Person B, or the dialogue-free third party merely witnessing this exchange and hoping they won't be called out for their own TV shortcomings, you've
De-stress with at-home spa treatments, coloring books and workout classes from your favorite travel brands
The Points Guy / 5h
In need of some rest and relaxation? Us, too. We’re all living through an incredibly stressful time and, no matter what your current situation looks like, you could almost certainly use a mental break. Visit TPG’s guide to all coronavirus news and updates You might be searching for a way to escape this new, disturbing reality — but since now is not the time for unnecessary travel, you’re probably
WHO warns immunity passports may increase spread of coronavirus
SlashGear / 5h
The World Health Organization is advising against the concept of ‘immunity passports,’ which would be certificates proving that someone has contracted and recovered from the novel coronavirus. The idea behind the passports is that someone who contracted the virus will have antibodies, potentially making them immune to the virus and therefore risk-free. WHO warns there’s no evidence to support thi
How to Add a Website to Your iPhone or iPad Home Screen
How-To Geek / 5h
If you find yourself frequently visiting a website or using a web app on your iPhone or iPad, it’s easy to add a shortcut icon directly on your Home screen using Safari that you can quickly tap to launch the site. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
15 LEGO Sets That Are Perfect for a Long Weekend
How-To Geek / 5h
If you’ve gained a lot of free time recently, you’re probably looking for some new projects to fill it with. LEGO sets can be perfect for this, and while the small- and medium-sized sets that make up most of LEGO’s catalog can be finished relatively quickly, LEGO has plenty of more complicated sets that can easily eat up multiple days. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Program for the Aeschylus Dramatic Club in “When the...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Program for the Aeschylus Dramatic Club in “When the clock strikes twelve” presented by the Detroit Study Club. Printed on front: “The Detroit Study Club presents the Aeschylus Dramatic Club in ‘When the clock strikes twelve’ comedy drama in three acts by Linsley Barbee. Personal direction Frances Welker, Department of Recreation. Women’s Federation Auditorium, Second Boulevard and Hancock Ave. F
Richard Branson Reportedly Looking To Sell Virgin Atlantic Stake
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Well that escalated quickly… Virgin Atlantic is on the brink of collapse About a week ago Richard Branson wrote an open letter , in which he stated that without government aid, Virgin Atlantic will collapse. Virgin Atlantic is 51% owned by Branson, and 49% owned by Delta Air Lines. Virgin Atlantic had asked for government aid, but was rejected. Delta can’t legally own any more of the airline and
Balance Better with Trideer's $12 Wobble Cushion
20Lifehacker / 6h
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion | $12 | Amazon | Use code SG4FRJ3P Read more...
Take One American Airlines Flight, Get A Free Roundtrip (“Fly One, Get One”)
36View from the Wing / 6h
I've been saying we'll start to see travel incentive programs investing in generous promotions, though frankly didn't expect to see any this soon. American Airlines Business ExtrAA will give you points for a free roundtrip if you sign up for the program and take a single flight by June 30. Continue reading ...
Best card games 2020: our pick of the top card games for adults
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
There’s simply nothing quite like playing a card game with friends. The feeling of building a deck, or having to trust in the randomness that a pile of cards can generate, is one that no other style of game can match. Card games have universal appeal too; some of the best card games for adults don’t even have to be full of smutty humor to be enjoyable, and that means that you can enjoy them no ma
Artificial Intelligence Won't Save Us From Coronavirus
100+Wired / 6h
The hype is real, but the potential is not: Approach claims around AI and Covid-19 with skepticism.
Dyson Corrale Review: The Hair Straightener of the Future
84Wired / 6h
Dyson's new flat iron can straighten even the curliest of hair, but its price is a bit too steep.
How to Set Up an Old Laptop for Kids
55How-To Geek / 6h
Most old laptops start collecting dust when they’re too old to run anything useful. Revitalize and secure your ancient devices, turning an expensive paperweight into a fun playground and educational tool for kids. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
9 Crafting-Focused Video Games That Are Better With Friends
How-To Geek / 6h
Playing video games with friends is a great way to spend time together without the complications of meeting up in person. Crafting-focused games (also commonly called “survival games”) are especially great for this, as they allow you and your friends to work together towards a common goal. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Stressed? Train your body and mind to have multiple orgasms
100+Mashable / 6h
I bought my first vibrator, a battery-operated turquoise wand with a bulb at the top, when I was 19. Thanks to the internet and an inquisitive mind, I was already well-versed in masturbating, but the concept of orgasms delivered by a plastic wand and AA batteries fascinated me even further. While my objective for masturbating was by-and-large pleasure/orgasm, I knew intrinsically about the stress
A puzzling past sea level rise might have its missing piece
100+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Over 14,000 years ago, an ice sheet was perched on Svalbard. (credit: Omer Bozkurt ) The rapid rise of global temperature over the last century is almost certainly unprecedented in recent Earth history, but our current rate of sea level rise has stiffer competition. About 14,650 years ago, as the thawing of the last ice began to hit its stride, sea level made a remarkable jump of 12 met
You can use some iPhone 8 parts inside an iPhone SE
Apple iPhone 2020 One500+Engadget / 6h
It’s cliché to say the new iPhone SE is a recycled iPhone 8 , but how many parts do the two share in common, really? It’s at once more and less than you think. iFixit has tried swapping parts ahead of its customary teardown report, and it’s clear that you can use some iPhone 8 parts in the SE without trouble. The cameras, display assembly (including the mic and proximity sensor), SIM tray and Tap
Windows 10 now has ads for Edge browser in its search box – is Microsoft going too far in pestering users?
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Windows 10 is now showing adverts within the search box which are attempting to persuade people to switch to Microsoft Edge, in yet another move to promote the revamped browser which runs the risk of starting to irritate people – given how prevalent these ads are seemingly becoming. If you’re running Windows 10 and you click on the search box now, odds are you’ll see an advert in the panel that p
Coursera makes 3,800 online classes free for unemployed users
Coursera 3800 3 Unemployed24SlashGear / 7h
Online learning company Coursera has announced a new initiative designed to help people who have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic. Under this initiative, various governments can sign up to participate in the program, making it available to unemployed individuals as a way to help them score new jobs. The initiative includes 3,800 classes, as well as … Continue reading
How Space Travel Tries to Kill You and Make You Ugly
100+Wired / 7h
Oh also, it makes you blind and stupid, too.
How to Child-Proof Your Devices and Apps During Lockdown
Apple iPhone 2020 One96Wired / 7h
Having kids home all the time doesn't mean they get full run of your devices. Here's how to keep control.
Universal Basic Income is older than you think, but coronavirus gave it wings
100+Mashable / 7h
Give a Buck is Mashable's deep dive into Universal Basic Income — an idea gaining currency in a time of pandemic and mass unemployment. Now more than ever, the future depends on whether we can pay the bills. In the darkest hour of the coronavirus pandemic, in the face of an expected 30 percent unemployment rate and a likely new Great Recession, income-supplementing programs are springing up every
7 PS4 games worth buying before the PSN Spring Sale ends
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If you're a PS4 player stuck indoors during these very boring times, you've probably noticed that Sony has been running a Spring sale for the past few weeks. As tempting as it is to look at your pile of shame and decide not to buy something, there are a few deals worth checking out before the sale ends on April 29. Here are our picks in the PS4 Spring Sale, with prices for both the US and UK vers
What Is Dropshipping, and Is It a Scam?
88How-To Geek / 7h
The internet has radically changed how retailing works thanks to companies like Amazon and eBay. If you’re on Instagram or Facebook, though, you’ve probably also encountered advertisements for shockingly cheap boutique goods from companies you’ve never even heard of. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Aladdin launches unified marketplace for telecommunications services in UAE
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We have a marketplace for everything on earth but not for telecom services but even that has come true in the UAE. Aladdin has launched a unified marketplace for mobile phone broadband and voice plans from Etisalat, du and Virgin Mobile, SIMs and smartphone devices, both postpaid and prepaid, in the UAE. Customers can move from postpaid to prepaid, upgrade or downgrade their postpaid plans, mobil
Free online games to play with your friends while on quarantine
SlashGear / 7h
You might not be able to meet your mates now, but that doesn’t mean friendship and fun stops for these couple of months. There’s plenty of fun – and time to burn – with these free browser games available right now. Cards Against Humanity Missed board games night with your friends? A lifesaver has brought the smash-hit card game to … Continue reading
The psychology behind that tempting quarantine makeover
100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Jessy Blain | Getty Images) Cue the montage: It’s quarantine makeover time. People practicing social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic are itching to change up their looks. The evidence is all over social media: With hair salons shuttered, people have resorted to chopping at long locks with craft scissors or full-on shaving their heads, or dying their hair blue or pink with
Motorola Edge Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
66TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
While rumors led us to expect a proper flagship from Motorola, we didn’t anticipate that the Motorola Edge Plus would be so full-featured and impressive. The Motorola Edge Plus is Moto’s first flagship smartphone in nearly half a decade, and with that it deserves a proper comparison to top-tier handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and iPhone 11 Pro Max . We set out to compare the Motorola Ed
OnePlus 8 Review: All you need?
5 OnePlus 8 Pro TwoSlashGear / 8h
The OnePlus 8 is the lesser of two OnePlus smartphones released in the Spring of 2020. This device and the OnePlus 8 Pro are very similar, in many respects. Knowing the difference between the two could allow you to avoid spending a couple of hundred dollars more than you need. Knowing the abilities of the OnePlus 8 could also allow … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about universal basic income
100+Mashable / 8h
Give a Buck is Mashable's deep dive into Universal Basic Income — an idea gaining currency in a time of pandemic and mass unemployment. Now more than ever, our future depends on whether we can pay the bills. What does the pope have in common with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, extreme free-market economist Milton Friedman, and Martin Luther King Jr. ? Trust us, it's not the punchline
The Apple Watch turns 5: what we got right and what we got wrong
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Update: We added more exclusive photos of the Apple Watch 1st generation launch event, as we look back at Apple's original iPhone-connected smartwatch. Enjoy the trip down memory lane. Time passes quickly, and that clichéd saying even applies to our state-of-the-art Apple Watch 5 , which is accurate up to 50 milliseconds of the global time standard, according to Apple. It’s the 5th anniversary of
Why a DJI Mavic Air 2 launch during a global lockdown wouldn't be as silly as it sounds
66TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The DJI Mavic Air 2 is almost ready for take-off, according the latest leaks and rumors. But why might DJI be releasing a drone during a global pandemic that is keeping many of us at home, let alone able to head out with a new drone? The idea isn't quite as counter-intuitive as it seems, according to industry analysts. Recent leaks suggest the DJI Mavic Air 2 will be a mid-range drone that succee
This is the best air fryer deal we've seen in a really long time
92Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of April 26, the 5-quart GoWise USA Air Fryer is on sale for only $59.99 in the PCMag Shop. It normally retails for $168, so you'll be saving $108. My kingdom for a basket of beer-battered cheese curds with buttermilk ranch dipping sauce from the pub down the street. Alas, stay-at-home orders related to the coronavirus pandemic have closed many restaurants and bars until further notice.
Give yourself a spa-level facial at home with this hot little gadget
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TL;DR: Give yourself an at-home facial with the LUCE180° Facial Brush and Aloe Vera Gel Face Wash for $39.99, a 71% savings as of April 26. You're probably sick of reading articles dispensing tips on how to stay healthy while in quarantine. Yes, it's important to have a balanced diet. Yes, it's vital that you get eight hours of sleep every night instead of going on another Netflix binge. Yes, you
Beef up your graphic design skills with this 10-hour course for only $14
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TL;DR: Master the art of graphic design and software with this practical projects course for $13.99, a 92% savings as of April 26. Graphic designers are necessary in practically all industries. Just as accountants and lawyers are indispensable members of organizations, graphic designers play a huge part in meeting a company's bottom line. How? By making marketing campaigns pretty and branding ide
30 ways to improve your social distancing, no matter who you are
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It appears we're going to be stuck longer than we anticipated. And you can either sit and sulk, watching the days pass by, or try your best to make the most of it. Whether you're working non-stop or looking for ways to spend your time, here are 30 products on sale that you can use to improve your quarantine experience. There's something on this list for you, whether you're a work-from-home-aholic
Become an AWS computing master with this $35 digital training package
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TL;DR : Dive into the computing world with the All-Level AWS Cloud Professional Bootcamp for $34.99, a 97% savings as of April 26. The world's great migration to WFH setups and remote learning environments gave us all a newfound appreciation for the cloud. Since everyone has to make do with the digital tools available online, we're relying on the cloud to keep our operations running seamlessly at
What to give someone celebrating their first Mother's Day
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PSA: Mother's Day 2020 is on Sunday, May 10. You can thank us later. Mother's Day is an extra exciting holiday for moms who are celebrating for the first time since the arrival of their little bundle of joy Getting a gift for a new mom is different than shopping for someone who has a few Mother's Days under their belt. You can go all out with the flowers, mugs, and jewelry because, hey, that clic
5 Disney movies that desperately need a sequel on Disney Plus
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Disney has an interesting relationship with movie sequels. While it often makes business sense for the company to pursue a follow-up film with the number ‘2’ in front of it, these titles have historically been seen as of secondary importance – often going straight to VHS, or DVD, whatever the ‘dump’ technology of that day might be. That means there are plenty of Disney fans who have yet to experi
Coronavirus crisis will see short term pain but long term gain for mobile operators
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The past few weeks have seen every conceivable element of everyday life disrupted by the coronavirus and the measures enacted to contain its spread. The challenges to public health, the economy, and to society have been unprecedented. Schools, shops and offices have shut down, with thousands of jobs lost or furloughed. Friends and family are unable to visit each other, while the home has become t
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Send something special to your special someone
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TL;DR: Save 10% on everything from Getting Personal using the code GIFT10. We can't all be physically close to loved ones at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't show them that you care. You could take this
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