Windows 3.0 Is 30 Years Old: Here’s What Made It Special
500+How-To Geek / 12h
Thirty years ago this month, Microsoft released Windows 3.0, a graphical environment that represented a dramatic leap over its predecessors in terms of capability and popularity. Here’s what made Windows 3.0 special. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Watch Jennifer Lopez smash Jimmy Fallon in a TikTok dance challenge
2KMashable / 9h
"I'm kinda known for my dancing so this is gonna be easy for me," Jimmy Fallon said to internationally renowned music and dance superstar Jennifer Lopez, presumably as a joke. Before his interview with Lopez on Friday's episode of The Tonight Show , Fallon faced off against his guest in this "Watch It Once" TikTok challenge. The rules are simple: you watch a TikTok dance video one time and then d
Results from the remdesivir COVID-19 trial are out, and it’s good news
2KArs Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Treatment with the antiviral drug remdesivir shortens the recovery time for patients with COVID-19. (credit: digicomphoto/Getty Images ) On Friday, some good news in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 was published in The New England Journal of Medicine . The antiviral drug remdesivir— originally developed as a potential treatment for Ebola —was shown to shorten recovery time for patients inf
Jurassic World: Dominion Is Definitely Not the Planned End of the Series, Says Producer
71Gizmodo / 27min
If you were wondering, will we, as a people, ever escape from the spectre of velociraptors and Tyrannosaurus rexes chasing us through spectacular pyrotechnic conflagrations? The answer is, absolutely not. Read more...
JioMart, the e-commerce venture from India’s richest man, launches in additional cities
100TechCrunch / 44min
The rationale behind the deluge of dollars flooding into billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Platforms is beginning to become more clear as his e-commerce venture JioMart starts rolling out to more people across India. An e-commerce venture between the nation’s top telecom operator Jio Platforms and top retail chain Jio Retail, JioMart just launched its new website and started accepting orde
'Iron Man VR' gameplay demo arrives to satisfy your inner Tony Stark
100+Engadget / 1h
It looks like Marvel’s Iron Man VR truly will be arriving on July 3rd after being delayed a couple of times due to COVID-19. In fact, the entertainment giant has released a free extended playable demo of the PS VR exclusive, which is now available for download from the PlayStation Store. Yes, you’ll be able to don Tony Stark’s suit, fly, shoot enemies and get a feel for the whole game. The demo i
These YouTubers Made an Iron Man Glove With a Real Plasma Cutter, and It Seems Very Dangerous
100+Gizmodo / 1h
Honestly, if Iron Man really existed, he’d probably be more dangerous to himself than anyone else. Read more...
4 easy strategies I use to earn over 500,000 points and miles a year
The Points Guy / 2h
One of the biggest things stopping people from splurging on luxury travel experiences is the worry that they’re going to run out of points. I can’t begin to count how many times I’ve heard someone say “I’d rather take five trips in economy than one in first class,” but, what if you didn’t have to choose? If you had a bottomless pit full of points and miles, there wouldn’t be anything to stop you
Saturday's Best Deals: Car Wash Kits, Marvel Must Haves, Butter London Nail Polish, and More
36Lifehacker / 2h
A Memorial Day sale at Butter London , an all-seasons weighted blanket for cheap , $10 worth of Marvel comics , NieR: Automata , and more lead the charge of Saturday’s beat deals. Read more...
Helena Bonham Carter's relatable quarantine video is pure chaos energy
100+Mashable / 2h
Celebrity quarantine videos have ranged from the fantastic to the pandering . But Helena Bonham Carter and Sam Neill's Das Fone Hell (a "Cinema Quarantino Production") is by far the most relatable. Neill shared the short film (which we can imagine making the rounds at the next Sundance) with his Twitter followers on Saturday, detailing its vast budget and sprawling production across two continent
It’s Time To Sue Air Canada
25View from the Wing / 2h
Air Canada continues to refuse to provide refunds for flights that they themselves cancel. If those flights are to or from the United States this is in violation of black letter law. It's time for small claims court. Continue reading ...
Boston Dynamics' Robodog Roams New Zealand Countryside with a New Purpose: Sheep Herding
200+Gizmodo / 2h
Canines beware: Apparently we humans aren’t the only ones who need to worry about our inevitable robot overlords replacing us. Read more...
Messages on the Mac may finally catch up to its iOS counterpart
100+Engadget / 2h
The Messages app on the Mac has lagged behind its iOS equivalent for a long time — it’s good for answering text messages without reaching for your iPhone, but many of the features and effects are missing. It might catch up this year, though. The 9to5Mac team has discovered hints of an overhauled Messages app for macOS in leaked iOS 14 code . The new software is reportedly a Catalyst -based app th
Open for business: What to know about getting to Iceland on points this summer
The Points Guy / 2h
Iceland said last week that it would welcome international travelers back “no later than June 15,” according to its prime minister. As countries start to relax restrictions put in place from the novel coronavirus , you may want to add the small country to the top of your list if you’re considering traveling this summer or fall. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for o
As travel resumes, sticker shock and overwhelming demand follows for some destinations
The Points Guy / 2h
For at least the last 10 weeks, most Americans have stayed close to home. And in many parts of the country, we’re still far from anything remotely resembling normalcy. Spring break trips were scrapped with little fanfare. Now, summer vacations are in the coronavirus crosshairs. But not all would-be travelers plan to sit this year out on the couch . While some have cleared their schedules and plan
Teens Can Virtually Attend the 'Sweetest Prom Ever' Tonight
32Lifehacker / 2h
Chips Ahoy! And Sour Patch Kids are throwing “Sweetest Prom Ever” tonight, a virtual prom experience hosted by Steve Aoki. Read more...
Elon Musk: the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t getting any smaller
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In the days and weeks after Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the cybertruck — a post-apocalyptic inspired vehicle made of cold-rolled steel — there was a lot of speculation about whether it would be smaller once it actually made it to market. Production of the Cybertruck is still a long ways off. There isn’t even a factory to build the all-electric truck yet. However, Musk did provide some clarificat
Republican governor wants you to stop politicizing wearing a damn mask
400+Mashable / 2h
It's been said so many times at this point, but let's throw it out there again since people apparently still need to hear it: wear a damn face mask. Mask-wearing is not a political act during a global pandemic, even if corrupt political forces are working their hardest to turn it into one. Even Doug Burgum, the Republican governor of the largely conservative state of North Dakota, wants you to un
UK government reverses course on Huawei’s involvement in 5G networks
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Conservative members of the United Kingdom’s government have pushed Prime Minister Boris Johnson to draw up plans to remove telecom equipment made by the Chinese manufacturer Huawei from the nation’s 5G networks by 2023, according to multiple reports. The decision by Johnson, who wanted Huawei’s market share in the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure capped at 35 percent, brings the UK bac
How aircraft are designed to keep you comfortable at 37,000 feet
The Points Guy / 2h
Getting on a flight is generally taken for granted. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal, watch a film on a huge screen and then have a sleep in a flat bed. All dependent on where exactly you’re sitting, of course. A few hours later, wake up to a hot espresso and leave the aircraft ready to get on with your day. But have you ever really thought about what it’s like on the other side of that window? Ho
Weekly Review: May 23, 2020
One Mile at a Time / 3h
We’re still at home, so there’s not much to report on the travel front at the moment. Restaurants and other businesses are starting to open in Miami, though we still haven’t actually eaten out. I’m going back and forth on possible summer travel… On the points & travel front, this week Marriott introduced a great promotion on purchased points, Air Canada added a generous rebooking policy, we learn
The Writer of Back to the Future: Part II Blames Universal for Netflix's Weirdly Censored Version of the Film
100+Gizmodo / 3h
If you watched Back to the Future: Part II when it first hit Netflix, you might have noticed a little something was missing. According to the writer of the series , it wasn’t exactly Netflix’s fault. Read more...
Here’s what Virgin Orbit hopes to achieve with their first full orbital test launch on Sunday
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Virgin Orbit held a press briefing on Saturday hosted by CEO Dan Hart and VP of Special Projects Will Pomerantz. The company aims to fly its first ever orbital test launch on Sunday, at roughly 9:30 AM PT (12:30 PM ET), though there’s flexibility for that to move depending on preparations and weather. If it succeeds with this test, it’ll join an elite club of private spaceflight companies that ha
The unexpected joy of not knowing when your package will be delivered
20Mashable / 3h
Listen, I was as big a fan as any of the free, near-instant online shopping delivery that became the norm over the past several years. But something odd happened once covid-19 stripped away that convenience: I rediscovered the joy of actually waiting for stuff you want in the mail. Online shopping has become a hugely comforting activity during these times of uncertainty . Yet at the same time, we
Snowbirds are extending winter stays to ‘stay safe and healthy’
The Points Guy / 3h
With summer just around the corner, snowbirds have typically made their way north by now. However, this year is quite different from years past: The novel coronavirus that was first reported in the U.S. back in February has now infected over 1.6 million Americans and has forced the world to virtually shut down for the past two months. The virus has proved to be deadly, especially for older adults
UK reportedly aims to drop Huawei from 5G networks in 3 years
Johnson UK Huawei 2023100+Engadget / 3h
The UK’s decision to allow Huawei gear in its 5G networks may be short-lived. Officials talking to the Financial Times (via The Verge ) say the UK government is planning to gradually phase out use of Huawei equipment in 5G networks, eliminating it entirely in 2023. According to the Daily Telegraph , which first broke the story, Prime Minister Boris Johnson always had “serious concerns” about allo
Conquering the Backlog Part 4: I’m addicted to Terraria again
SlashGear / 4h
Around this time last week, I was writing about how the release of Terraria: Journey’s End threatened to derail my quest to complete as many games in my backlog as possible. Terraria is one of my favorite games, and with each major update, it seems I can’t resist the urge to dive back in for another several hundred hours. Past … Continue reading
COVID-19 surcharges are here, and may spread to travel
26The Points Guy / 4h
The cost of doing business is going up in a COVID-19 world thanks to everything from additional PPE required to a meat shortage raising food prices. The most notable example so far is a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge in southern Missouri that added a COVID-19 surcharge to a receipt, which was promptly shared on Twitter: ‘Scuse me … what? A covid surcharge…? pic.twitter.com/IYcrkcqIJ3 — Tali
New 'Avatar 2' photo shows off high-tech props as the crew prepares to get back to work
65Mashable / 4h
Avatar 2 has faced setback after setback in the years since the original movie first premiered in 2009, but not even a global pandemic is going to stop it this time. Work on the sequel is set to resume soon in New Zealand, which was reported to have successfully eliminated covid-19 inside the country earlier in May. To celebrate the imminent return to work, producer and longtime James Cameron col
Original Content podcast: The new ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ special is pointlessly interactive
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In many ways, Netflix’s new “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” special “Kimmy vs. the Reverend” is a delight. For fans of the show, it’s a chance to catch up with Kimmy (Ellie Kemper), Titus (Titus Burgess) and all their other friends/nemeses on the eve of Kimmy’s wedding to Prince Frederick (Daniel Radcliffe). Creators Robert Carlock and Tina Fey (along with a team of writers), deliver their usual barr
Startups Weekly: SoftBank portfolio results show which tech sectors are still thriving
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Editor’s note: Want this in your inbox every Saturday morning? Click here to subscribe to Startups Weekly and all the other great TechCrunch newsletters. Remember when the top investors and companies in tech were reacting to SoftBank’s every move? These days, we are picking through the latest results from the Japanese conglomerate and its Vision Fund to see how things went wrong, and where it is
This Week in Apps: Facebook takes on Shopify, Tinder considers its future, contact-tracing tech goes live
200+TechCrunch / 4h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry is as hot as ever, with a record 204 billion downloads and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019. People are now spending three hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV. Apps aren’t just a way to pass idl
Anything less than nationwide vote by mail is electoral sabotage
400+TechCrunch / 4h
The global pandemic has cast a light on decades of cumulative efforts to manipulate and suppress voters, showing that the country is completely unprepared for any serious challenge to its elections system. There can be no more excuses: Every state must implement voting by mail in 2020 or be prepared to admit it is deliberately sabotaging its own elections. (And for once, tech might be able to hel
Jonathan Nolan Offers an Ominous Hint About the Direction of Westworld's Next Season
100+Gizmodo / 4h
A reckoning is coming. (Spoilers for the end of the third season incoming.) Read more...
How To Tent Fumigate A 250 Room Hawaiian Resort
View from the Wing / 4h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
American Airlines says goodbye to shortest domestic route crown with new flexibility to drop cities
200+The Points Guy / 5h
American Airlines can say goodbye to the title of operating the shortest domestic route among major U.S. carriers. American, along with 14 other airlines, will be able to suspend flights to 75 cities across the country as the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep most would-be travelers out of the skies. The Department of Transportation (DOT) handed out the exemptions to air service requirements
Valve starts inviting players to 'Artifact' Beta 2.0
66Engadget / 5h
After almost a year of waiting, Valve is finally ready to let the public take a peek at the reimagined version of its troubled card game. The company released a signup page to Artifact Beta 2.0 on Friday, tweeting that everyone is welcome to sign up, though players of the original game will get priority. Over a year ago, Valve released Artifact , which was heralded as the company’s answer to Bliz
Rakuten offering 3x cash back, Amex points for Memorial Day at select stores
The Points Guy / 5h
Online shopping portal Rakuten has a Memorial Day promotion offering 3X normal cash back rates or Amex points at participating retailers. Heading to your favorite retailer’s website without first checking online portal earnings and bonuses is equivalent to leaving money on the table. With this weekend’s promo, now could be a good time to go ahead and purchase anything on the pending list. The pro
After 12 years, Clark Gregg prepares to bid farewell to Agent Coulson. Maybe.
74Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Clark Gregg never imagined that Agent Phil Coulson would become such an emotional touchstone in the MCU, and beyond, when he first signed on for the role. (credit: ABC) Get ready to bid farewell to another Marvel property when the seventh and final season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiers next week. Over the course of six seasons, the team has battled Hydra, hostile Inhumans, and alien
The best Memorial Day sales on headphones, smartphones, and more tech
40Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 5. (credit: Valentina Palladino) Greetings, Arsians! It’s Memorial Day weekend, so the Dealmaster is back with a special holiday edition of their usual tech deals roundup. To be candid, Memorial Day sales aren’t typically known for providing big tech discounts, and that’s generally the case again this year. Most of the significant offers you’ll see out there apply
How to Watch NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday
27Lifehacker / 5h
NASCAR officially made its in-person return last weekend, and Sunday it’s holding another race: the iconic Coca-Cola 600, its third over the past 8 days. Read more...
Sidewalk chalk is having a real moment during the pandemic
52Mashable / 5h
Whether you're trying to buy groceries, connect with loved ones, or simply have fun, the coronavirus pandemic has forced people to get extra creative. Though Netflix binges, socially distanced walks, and video chats with family members and friends have emerged as some of the most popular ways to pass the time in quarantine, if you're looking for another simple, expressive, and relaxing pandemic a
Tesla's latest car update adds 'Fallout Shelter' to the Tesla Arcade
Tesla Fallout Shelter100+Mashable / 5h
Now you can watch our pandemic-stricken society crumble from the comfort of your car while you struggle to survive in the midst of a fictional nuclear apocalypse. Tesla's new "2020.20" firmware update adds Fallout Shelter to the Tesla Arcade, and it comes after a long wait. The planned Tesla-friendly version of Bethesda Softworks' free-to-play mobile gaming hit was first revealed in June 2019. Te
Two of Apple's former HomePod masterminds prep a 'revolutionary' speaker
89Engadget / 6h
Many tech startups like to brag about having former employees of Silicon Valley giants among their ranks, but this is one that may have more of an impact than most. Financial Times sources say that ex-Apple design legend Christopher Stringer and engineer Afrooz Family are using their startup Syng to develop a “revolutionary” speaker system that would tackle both their former employer’s HomePod as
‘Spain will be waiting for you from July’ says prime minister
The Points Guy / 6h
Spain is planning to reopen its borders to foreign visitors as soon as July 1, but it’s still unclear if that means everyone. The announcement was made during a press conference with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Saturday morning. Visit TPG’s guide to all coronavirus news and updates . “As you know, Spain receives more than 80 million visitors a year. I am announcing that from July, Spain will
Best Memorial Day mattress sales: save up to $400 on Purple, Leesa and more
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Memorial Day mattress sales are happening everywhere right now. In fact, there are hundreds of Memorial Day mattress deals to choose between, and sorting through them can feel a little overwhelming - but that's where we can help. We've searched through all the biggest Memorial Day sales and curated the very best mattress discounts here on this page. The good news is there's never been a better ti
XpresSpa may be ditching airport manicures for coronavirus tests
The Points Guy / 6h
Need an eye mask? How about a massage? Oh, and what about a COVID-19 test? Well, you just may be able to get all three next time you stop by airport mini-spa XpresSpa. XpresSpa announced on Friday evening that it will pilot a testing program at New York’s JFK International Airport (JFK) to provide diagnostic COVID-19 testing. For now, the testing services will be reserved for airline and airport
Beware Coronavirus-Themed Malware Disguised as Excel Spreadsheets
Excel Microsoft PowerPoint1KGizmodo / 6h
While many parts of America are preparing to slowly reopen after months of lockdown, coronavirus-related scams and malware campaigns show no signs of abating . The Microsoft Security Intelligence Team recently disclosed details on two massive coronavirus phishing campaigns duping users into downloading and opening… Read more...
Recommended Reading: COVID-19 and AI health care
73Engadget / 6h
COVID-19 will accelerate the AI health care revolution Kai-Fu Lee, Wired The coronavirus pandemic will cause us to rethink major aspects of everyday life around the world, but it may also expedite the use of artificial intelligence in health care. Sinovation Ventures CEO Kai-Fu Lee explains how the revolution has already begun, and how things like diagnosis, drug discovery and even robot delivery
Outlook will finally get email signature syncing this summer
SlashGear / 7h
Outlook users have been asking for the ability to sync email signatures across all of their devices for years, something Microsoft revealed that it is working on back in September 2019. It has been a while since we last heard any news about this plan, but a new note on the company’s product roadmap reveals that it is close to … Continue reading
Saturday's Best Deals: Car Wash Kits, Marvel Must Haves, Butter London Nail Polish, and More
36Gizmodo / 7h
A Memorial Day sale at Butter London , an all-seasons weighted blanket for cheap , $10 worth of Marvel comics , NieR: Automata , and more lead the charge of Saturday’s beat deals. Read more...
With Peloton's app, you can dance your way through quarantine
86Mashable / 7h
Work(out) From Home is a weekly column where we review smart fitness machines and apps in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Thanks to technology, there are still plenty of ways to exercise if your gym is closed. Thanks to a short (and hectic) work week made possible by the upcoming, long Memorial Day Weekend, it's safe to say I've been far more scatterbrained than usual. I also think I'm fina
Today I Learned: Colt Manufactured A Special Gun Just For Pilots To Use In The Cockpit
33View from the Wing / 7h
While the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program has had its scrapes and embarrassments, its record remains better than that of the Federal Air Marshal Program . Indeed frustrations with the air marshals are the reason that these post-9/11 efforts to arm pilots were hardly the first time this was considered. Eastern Airlines commissioned a Colt revolver in the 1970s to combat hijackings. The charge
Memorial day laptop sales: these deals can save you up to $1,300 this weekend
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Great laptop deals are landing this weekend, thanks to the ongoing memorial day sales from the likes of Best Buy, HP, Dell, Microsoft and Lenovo. Right now, for example, you can pick up a powerful Ryzen 5 equipped HP 15 for just $499 (was $599) at Best Buy. This premium laptop manages to pack in a massive 12GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD - meaning it's a great option for those of you looking for a pow
What We Do in the Shadows to Keep Lurking for Another Season
2KGizmodo / 7h
Who knew vampires could be so hilarious? Read more...
This very good boy is not dead — he's just vibing
200+Mashable / 7h
We might all still be on lockdown during the global pandemic, but that isn't stopping this bull terrier from getting his vitamin D wherever he can. Sure, playing possum — limbs stiff in apparent rigor mortis — might be a low blow for a prank. But the payoff is worth it thanks to that unbeatable bully breed smile. Don't ever stop vibing, bud. Read more... More about Youtube , Dogs , Culture , Anim
See Tesla's Cybertruck roll through the streets with Elon Musk and Jay Leno
Elon Musk Tesla Tulsa500+Mashable / 7h
Let me warn you all up front: the audio in this teaser for Elon Musk's upcoming appearance on Jay Leno's Garage is *badly* out of sync with the video. But if you want to see what it looks like when a Tesla Cybertruck takes to the streets, this is your chance. That's right, Musk returned to the Garage to give Leno some quality time with the Cybertruck prototype. Although the futuristic-looking pic
Worthy of the hype? Apple Card review
The Points Guy / 7h
Apple Card Overview The Apple Card launched in 2019 as Apple’s first foray into the rewards credit card space. While it was met with enthusiasm from Apple fans, it doesn’t quite live up to expectations. With limited perks and no sign-up bonus, there are certainly better rewards cards out there. Card Rating*: *Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card i
Memorial Day Apple sale: deals on the iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Macbook, and more
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The Memorial Day sale event is happening right now, which means you can score massive discounts on best-selling devices. To help you sort through all the offers, we've rounded up the best Memorial Day Apple sales, which include incredible deals on the all-new iPhone SE, Apple Watch, iPad, Beats headphones, and more. Our top Memorial Day Apple sale picks include up to $170 in savings on the iPhone
The Justice League Snyder Cut is arguably pointless – but everyone will watch it
Zack Snyder JL HBO Max44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
What's your guiltiest secret pleasure? For me, it's that I enjoy 2016's Batman Vs Superman . Just to be clear, I don't think it's a good movie. But it was the quintessential 2016 superhero film, to me: a furious, bloated, violent mess that somehow mirrored my overall sentiments about a politically turbulent year. Captain America: Civil War, released at a similar time and exploring a similar theme
If an iOS 13 bug is stopping your apps from loading, you're not alone
76TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
There's a new iOS bug doing the rounds, linked to the roll out of iOS 13.5 a few days ago: it prevents certain apps from loading, displaying the message "This app is no longer shared with you. To use it, you must. buy it from the App Store." As reported by 9to5Mac and others, the bug seems to be affecting a substantial number of users, though it's not clear exactly what fraction of the millions o
What we're watching on Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon during lockdown
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It’s only in times of crisis that we realize how dependent we are on our favorite TV shows to carry us through. Sometimes we need a heart-warming comedy to lift our spirits, or a dystopian vision to remind us that things aren’t as bad as they seem. And if things are as bad as they seem, there’s plenty of TV series in the middle vying to be our distraction for the night. We’ve written about the ve
Hitting the Books: Do we really want our robots to have consciousness?
100+Engadget / 8h
From Star Trek’s Data and 2001’s HAL to Columbus Day’s Skippy the Magnificent, pop culture is chock full of fully conscious AI who, in many cases, are more human than the humans they serve alongside. But is all that self-actualization really necessary for these synthetic life forms to carry out their essential duties? In his new book, How to Grow a Robot: Developing Human-Friendly, Social AI , au
33 kitchen essentials you'll love, on sale for Memorial Day weekend
32Mashable / 8h
There's nothing like a major sale weekend to help you find irresistible deals on all the kitchen essentials you've been meaning to add to your cooking arsenal. This Memorial Day, we're offering some serious discounts on the most coveted kitchen items like air fryers, knife sets, indoor grills, and so much more. The best part? You can save even more by entering the code SUMMERSAVE20 at checkout. E
Classic Cape Town, with some serious perks: Belmond Mount Nelson review
The Points Guy / 8h
I had never been to South Africa before last year, but I had the privilege of visiting Cape Town twice in 2019 — once for TPG’s annual Peace Jam trip , and then for the inaugural United Airlines flight from Newark , a very special addition to the carrier’s international network. On my first visit, the TPG team stayed at the AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront , a reasonably priced Marriott hotel, which
Omni first hotel chain to announce status shortcut during Coronavirus; targets competitors
The Points Guy / 8h
In a bid to encourage customers to try Omni Hotels & Resorts, Omni Select Guest has announced a shortcut to Platinum Level status good through December 2021. In order to qualify, you must sign up for the Select Guest program at selectguest.com and use enrollment code OMPUP20. Opt in to the promotion via the welcome email you’ll receive after enrollment and book any two-night stay (must be a direc
FX renews What We Do In The Shadows for a third season
SlashGear / 8h
Cable network FX has renewed What We Do In The Shadows for a third season. The show is still airing its second season at this time; it’s scheduled to wrap up in mid-June. The series is based on the 2014 movie by the same name, revolving around four old vampires living on Staten Island and their lives in the present … Continue reading
Look Out for This Covid-19 Excel Phishing Scam
200+Wired / 8h
Plus: An iOS leak, an EasyJet breach, and more of the week's top security news.
How and where to buy resistance bands and dumbbells: make the best choice
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Dumbbells and resistance bands can really make a difference to your home workouts, which is particularly important when you can't get to a gym. They're becoming increasingly difficult to find though, with many retailers running out of stock entirely, or only having a few models left in stock. Thankfully though, there are still some great options around, with great deals available if you know wher
Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt live stream: how to watch today's Bundesliga clash online
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
On a run of 11 wins in their their last 12 Bundesliga matches, the league leaders must now face a side edging closer to the wrong end of the table - and arguably more dangerous than ever as a result. Don't miss a moment of this crucial game with our guide: here's how to get a Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt live stream and watch the Bundesliga fixture from anywhere in the world today. Despit
How to Update Nintendo Switch Games
20How-To Geek / 9h
Over time, most Nintendo Switch games receive free online updates that fix bugs and add new features. Sometimes, the updates even add major features to the game, such as new levels or characters. Here’s how to make sure your games are updated. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Air Canada Will Let You Convert Cancelled Tickets Into Aeroplan Miles
84One Mile at a Time / 9h
Air Canada hasn’t exactly been the most forthcoming airline when it comes to refunds in situations where they cancelled flights throughout this pandemic. However, the airline has just introduced a generous new policy for those who book a ticket with Air Canada and want to make a voluntary change down the road. While it’s perhaps not as generous as Qatar Airways’ policy , I do think it will give a
Which Is Safer: Hotel Or Airbnb?
20View from the Wing / 9h
Business Insider suggests that Airbnb’s are safer in the current climate than hotels, because there are fewer people occupying any given Airbnb than occupy a hotel. I’m not so sure that’s the right answer. Continue reading ...
Space Photos of the Week: Keeping an Eye on Jupiter's Storms
300+Wired / 9h
NASA's Juno orbiter, along with its Hubble and Gemini telescopes, will help scientists better understand the planet's atmosphere.
Hate the sound of people eating? Here are 4 ways to cope.
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Air Canada still won’t refund canceled US flights despite new rebooking options
The Points Guy / 9h
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, almost all major airlines have added flexible waivers for those looking to change or cancel upcoming travel plans. We’ve also seen some carriers get creative and offer more options than just waiving the change fee. The most well-known such policy is perhaps Qatar’s “Travel with Confidence” promotion . Stateside, Southwest is adding the ability to convert trav
Penguin poop creates a buttload of laughing gas, researchers find
1KArs Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Royaume Uni, Iles de la Georgie du Sud, Plaine de Salysbury, Manchot royal (Aptenodytes patagonicus) United Kingdom, South Georgia Islands, Salysbury plains, King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus). (Photo by Sylvain CORDIER/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit: Getty | Sylvain CORDIER ) We could all use a good laugh about now—and a whiff of penguin poop is certainly one way to get it.
6 board games I’m playing during the pandemic
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Nate Anderson) Welcome to Ars Cardboard, our weekend look at tabletop games! Check out our complete board gaming coverage at cardboard.arstechnica.com . What's keeping me grounded in our current pandemic? Board games, for one. But I'm not reaching for the latest and the greatest at the moment; I've found myself reaching for shorter titles that don't melt my brain, and I've been d
Hertz files for bankruptcy, intends to stay in business
81The Points Guy / 9h
Friday evening, rental car giant Hertz filed for bankruptcy in order to restructure its debts totaling more than $17 billion. The company intends to use more than $1 billion in cash on hand in order to keep the company running while it goes through the bankruptcy process. “The impact of COVID-19 on travel demand was sudden and dramatic, causing an abrupt decline in the Company’s revenue and futur
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
princetonarchives : Tiger Tuesday: We found this tiger doodle in a scrapbook made by Louis Irving Reichner, Princeton Class of 1894. Scrapbook Collection (AC026), Box 175 The entire Tiger Tuesday series
Which airline lounges in the US are currently open?
43The Points Guy / 9h
After months of essentially no travel, people are slowly beginning to return to the skies as lockdowns ease and airlines introduce safety measures . Still, the actual flying experience looks radically different, with airlines reducing and redesigning service flow to minimize passenger-crew interactions . Even on the ground things are different, with many airline lounges remaining closed due to a
Hertz Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hertz has just become the latest major travel brand to reorganize, as the company has voluntarily entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hertz files for bankruptcy Hertz Global Holdings, as well as certain US and Canadian subsidiaries, yesterday filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy . As the company explains, the impact of COVID-19 on travel demand has been sudden and drastic, causing a dec
The Morning After: SpaceX prepares for Crew Dragon's biggest test
78Engadget / 10h
As we settle in for a holiday weekend in the US, we’re looking forward to next week’s big event: a groundbreaking trip to space. SpaceX Demo-2 test fire (NASA/Joel Kowsky) The Demo-2 mission will be the first crewed launch from US soil since 2011, as SpaceX’s Crew Dragon undertakes its final flight test. NASA confirmed everything is on schedule for launch May 27th at 4:33 PM ET -- we’ll be watchi
Motorola One Fusion Plus spotted on Youtube device report
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Looks like Motorola, the Lenovo-owned brand, is moving beyond the mid-price segment and making a strong return to the flagship smartphone space. Having launched the Edge and Edge+ in April, the company seems to be all set to launch another mid-range device, the Motorola One Fusion Plus. Indications about the new device appeared on the YouTube Device Report page that has updated several new listin
Incredible 8TB SSD is the largest laptop hard drive in the world
85TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
An up-and-coming storage challenger has managed to do what the likes of Samsung and Micron have yet to achieve; launch a consumer 8TB NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 SSD . Sabrent quietly unveiled the Rocket Q (SB-RKTQ-8TB) to the unsuspecting masses, doubling the capacity of its previous chart topper. This is not the largest solid state drive out there - the ExaDrive DC100 from Nimbus Data holds that crown a
Get your internet sorted this Bank Holiday with these five excellent broadband deals
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The Bank Holiday is here, sun is predicted and your 2 metre distanced socialisiation plans are all lined up...but what about that broadband contract that's about to run out? The good news here is that we're here to help out so you don't have to spend your weekend delving through comparison charts and fumbling through an endless array of tabs on your computer. We've done the search and tracked dow
Videogame Movies Are Finally Getting Halfway Decent
97Wired / 10h
Recent hits like Sonic the Hedgehog and the new Tomb Raider prove there is hope for the genre.
Let's Put an End to Annual Physicals
100+Wired / 10h
Health care providers have the tech to replace ineffective, wasteful checkups.
NASA inspires kids with new free space-themed coloring pages
SlashGear / 10h
In addition to its various space and Earth science missions, NASA has focused on inspiring the next generation of kids by getting them interested in science. These initiatives have come in many forms, the latest being the release of several color and activity pages designed specifically for young kids. The pages are free for anyone to download and print. NASA’s … Continue reading
Feeling overwhelmed by coronavirus info? These trackers can help.
100+Mashable / 10h
If you're like me, the daily barrage of information about the progress of the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming . Between news stories, videos, and podcasts our senses are being overloaded with the latest updates on the respiratory disease. Add to the mix the long line-up of data visualizations, charts, and graphics, and it's enough to make you want to throw every infographic into the tras
You Can Get Civilization VI For Free This Weekend
200+Lifehacker / 10h
If you’re on the hunt for something new to keep you entertained while you’re at home, Epic Games is currently having a massive sale of a number of its titles. That sale also takes the $60 price tag on the popular game Civilization VI down to $0. Read more...
Apple Arcade was my joyous, surprising saviour from self-isolation bedroom boredom
Everland Apple Arcade32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 10h
Apple Arcade had long been rumored ahead of its launch, and while its subscription model was no surprise, its direction was – it landed with around 100 mobile-exclusive titles for a small monthly fee, free of ads, in-app purchases and bursting with creativity. I was intrigued as a gamer, but as an Android phone user, and because as a ‘vintage’ MacBook Pro owner I was locked out of the service, mu
How to Change Your Language Settings on Facebook
43How-To Geek / 10h
If you want to improve your language skills through immersive practice or add an additional language to Facebook, the social media platform provides in-depth language and region settings that are accessible with just a few clicks. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Tell if Someone Follows You on Instagram
34How-To Geek / 10h
When someone follows you on Instagram, you’ll instantly get a notification. But what if you want to check if they’re following you weeks or months down the line? Here’s how to tell if someone follows you on Instagram or not. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Incredibly Selfish Person Tries To Fly With COVID-19
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
The Lansing State Journal has the story of an incident that occurred last week, where a person tried to get on a commercial flight just shortly after testing positive for COVID-19. The person had been visiting family in the area and then tested positive for the virus, but told health department officials of plans to return home. They explained to the patient the risks of this (including the risk
Airlines Can’t Make Money With Social Distancing, But They Can’t Make Money Without It
42View from the Wing / 11h
Passengers keep complaining on social media that planes are too full. They aren't subject to social distancing orders. They are, however, caught in a Catch 22. Blocking the middle seat makes people more comfortable, and people need to be more comfortable in order to return to travel. Air travel is a lot safer than people think but they need to feel safe and not all airlines are helping people do
How to Play Steam VR Games Wirelessly on Your Oculus Quest
35How-To Geek / 11h
The Oculus Quest is a fully stand-alone headset. It’s free of the wires of PC-only headsets. However, if you want to use it on a PC to play Steam VR games, you’ll need special software to do so wirelessly. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Best Free Websites and Tools for Making Your Own GIFs
20How-To Geek / 11h
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so a GIF must be an entire conversation! Create your own custom GIFs using these awesome websites and apps, then share them with your friends in chat or on social media. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Covid-19 Is Sweeping Through the Navajo Nation
300+Wired / 11h
The pandemic has taken an acute toll on tribal nations that are also struggling with a lack of running water, sparse internet, and a high rates of chronic illness.
The Success of Contact Tracing Doesn't Just Depend on Privacy
100+Wired / 11h
The technology needs widespread adoption to help slow the pandemic. And while the debate has centered on privacy, accuracy concerns could also send users fleeing.
Celebrate 40 years of 'The Shining' by embracing the horrors of isolation
300+Mashable / 11h
Come play with us — from a safe, six-feet distance with precautionary face coverings, please. On May 23, 1980, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining hit theaters for the first time. 40 years later, it’s renowned as one of the most chilling chapters in horror history, a masterful blend of supernatural and psychological terror so timeless even the Overlook Hotel’s carpeting is iconic. Of course, on this pa
Best Games 2020: the most essential games of this year so far
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Looking for the best games of 2020 so far? Then you're in the right place. We're already halfway through the year and there have been some fantastic game releases for both PC and console. And with the PS5 and Xbox Series X due to release later this year, we're sure to see more must-have titles joining their ranks. It can be hard to keep track of all the great games that have released this year, s
How to watch the new Lance Armstrong documentary on ESPN and ESPN+ this Sunday
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you were worried that The Last Dance coming to a conclusion also meant the end of quality sport documentaries on Sunday nights, then we have some good news. ESPN will fill the slot left open by Michael, with another one of the nation's most famous and controversial sports stars - Lance. Yep, the cycling world's antihero Lance Armstrong is back on our screens in a two-part documentary that was
Wolfsburg vs Dortmund live stream: how to watch today's Bundesliga clash online from anywhere
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Can the visitors maintain the pressure on league leaders Bayern Munich - or will the home side extend their winning streak? Follow our guide to getting a Wolfsburg vs Dortmund live stream, no matter where you are in the world, and you won't miss a second of the action as the Bundesliga title race heats up this weekend. Wolfsburg's return to action after the lockdown saw them make it seven wins on
Tesla Arcade adds Fallout Shelter to its list of in-car games
Tesla Fallout Shelter21SlashGear / 12h
Almost a year after the plan was announced, Fallout Shelter is finally available on Tesla Arcade. The game arrived in the 2020.20 software update that rolled out this week, joining other previously added games like Cuphead, Missile Command, Stardew Valley, Super Breakout, Centipede, Asteroids, Lunar Lander, and more. Tesla Arcade in the in-car hub the company introduced around one year … Continue
Gladbach vs Leverkusen live stream: watch the Bundesliga fixture online from anywhere today
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Two attacking sides that are both in the mix for Champions League qualification next season should guarantee goals - so don't miss a moment of the action with our guide to watching a Gladbach vs Leverkusen live stream, no matter where you are in the world today. Gladbach came out of quarantine in impressive style last weekend, chalking up a nifty 3-1 victory on the road at Eintracht Frankfurt tha
31 Best Memorial Day Sales of 2020: Tech, Headphones, TVs, and More
100+Wired / 12h
This long weekend, you can save on everything from headphones to an iPad.
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Gmail Inbox Safer
500+Wired / 12h
These built-in features definitely protect your data, but they can help keep your inbox tidy too.
WIRED's Bread Making Tips & Supplies Guide: Yeast, Baking Accessories, and More
97Wired / 12h
Save some dough by baking your own. Here are our favorite tips, tools, and recipes to help your bread rise above.
What’s Up With the Funny-Looking Moons in ‘Onward’?
100+Wired / 12h
Yes, I know this is a fantasy movie. That shouldn’t stop us from thinking about the real causes of lunar phases.
7 Smart Home Tech Deals for Memorial Day (2020): Instant Pot, Robot Vacs, and More
92Wired / 12h
Here are the best Memorial Day sales to improve your home life in quarantine.
Right-to-repair groups fire shots at medical device manufacturers
1KArs Technica / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Buda Mendes | Getty Images) The website iFixit has long been known for its electronics repair kits and for its very public stance that repair manuals should be accessible to everyone. That’s one of the foundational arguments of the broader right-to-repair movement, which lobbies that regular consumers should be able to repair the products they've purchased—everything from smartph
10 years of 'Lost,' and 10 years without it
1KMashable / 12h
On May 23, 2010, the cultural phenomenon of ABC's Lost concluded after six years. Within the next five days, I rewatched "The End," the two-part series finale, because I needed to face it alone and bawl my eyes out. I am not heartless, so like any Lost fan I've revisited some favorites over the years (always "Do No Harm," "Greatest Hits," or "The Constant," and one anomalous viewing of "LaFleur")
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus tipped to have a super-zoom periscope camera
98TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is due to break cover sometime in August , but questions remain over just how capable its camera setup is going to be. A new leak hints at one particular detail that has got our hopes up, though. Over to GalaxyClub , which says that its sources suggest the most expensive Note 20 model will include a periscope camera: the sort where components are arranged to stretch dow
Google Pixel 5 needs the Pixel 4's most maligned feature, because of Covid-19
61TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
One of the Google Pixel 4 's most unpopular features - other than its lacking battery life - was Motion Sense, which was supposed to let you use various features of the phone by using gestures instead of touching the device. Despite this feature being limited, and most finding it didn't work as advertised anyway, in 2020 there's a big reason it should return in the Google Pixel 5 : Covid-19. Moti
LG CX vs Sony A8H: which mid-price OLED TV should you choose?
Sony PS5 100 OLED 202046TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Looking for a mid-price OLED TV ? You may want to consider the LG CX OLED and Sony A8H OLED – and here’s why. While OLED TVs aren’t budget buys yet, the latest models are still cheaper than ever, with enough TV brands supporting the technology to ensure a bountiful OLED harvest every year. The LG CX and Sony A8H OLEDs will be two of the most important TVs to keep an eye on in 2020 – if not beyond
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