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SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with the International Space Station

2KEngadget / 2h
SpaceX just completed another milestone in Crew Dragon’s historic journey . Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have successfully docked the capsule with the International Space Station just under 19 hours after launch from Cape Canaveral. The largely automated process was uneventful. The crew tested manual operation at one point, which they said behaved much like the simulator. Don’t expect a

Star Trek: Voyager's 'Year of Hell' Episodes Could Have Been a Whole Season, According to Bryan Fuller

1KGizmodo / 1h
If the writers had had their way. Read more...

Doug Parker Flies Southwest Airlines And Gets Into A Conversation About Race

500+View from the Wing / 4h
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker was flying Southwest Airlines out of Dallas to end the week, an airline he's called 'the cattle car' . A flight attendant notices the book he brought on board, but not who he is. He's not her CEO, after all. Parker was reading White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism . During the trip the flight attendant sat down next to him, he wa


You're overpaying for phone data during the outbreak

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
We’re certainly using our phones a bit differently while we shelter-in-place to ride out the outbreak – binging more media, chatting over video, and taking breaks from social media. But it took us a couple months to realize something else: since we’ve spent most of our time in our apartments and homes, we’re rarely out of Wi-Fi range, and our LTE data consumption has plummeted. Which has led us t

The set-jetter’s guide to Paris: City of Love’s most iconic movie spots

The Points Guy / 18min
Few cities have the cinematic quality of Paris. From the Eiffel Tower to the winding River Seine to its perfectly manicured parks and romantic cafés , the French capital seems like it was custom made for a movie set. And wheth er the setting for action-adventure or treacly romance, many a director has answered the call. Let’s take a look at some of the Parisian locales that have served as backdro

Watch the 'Lord of the Rings' cast swap filming stories on Zoom

Mashable / 20min
The cast of Lord of the Rings reunited with director Peter Jackson on "Reunited Apart: One Zoom To Rule Them All" to discuss what it was like to shoot the iconic fantasy trilogy. Josh Gad served as an MC for the Zoom reunion, and introduced each member of the Fellowship as they arrived in the chat. The Zoom reunion is raising money for No Kid Hungry , a charity organization dedicated to eliminati

6 VCs share their bets on the future of work

64TechCrunch / 22min
As tech companies like Twitter and Facebook gear up for longer-term remote work solutions, the future of work is becoming one of the more exciting opportunities in venture capital, Charles River Ventures general partner Saar Gur told TechCrunch. And as loneliness mounts with shelter-in-place orders implemented in various forms across the world, investors are looking for products and services that

Anantara Selling Gift Cards With 30% Bonus

26One Mile at a Time / 22min
We’re increasingly seeing travel brands get creative when it comes to generating revenue during these tough times. In particular, we’ve seen hotel brands sell discounted gift cards for future stays, and we’ve now seen these promotions from Belmond , Marriott , Small Luxury Hotels of the World , and more. We can now add another hotel group to the list… Anantara selling gift cards with 30% bonus Th

How do pilots decide how high they fly?

The Points Guy / 32min
Have you ever watched the moving map on a flight? If so, you’ll have observed that the height at which you fly changes from flight to flight. If you’re super observant, you may have noticed that on longer journeys, this height changes a few times during the flight. But what dictates how high you fly? And why does this often change during the flight? Height, Altitude and Flight Level First, let’s

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 sales offer $110 price cuts at Best Buy

32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 39min
If you're after a powerful tablet for flexible work, streaming, or gaming, you'll want to check out the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 deals at Best Buy. While an iPad Pro will set you back closer to $900 right now, you'll find these cheap tablets up for just $549 at the cheapest end . That's the price of a 128GB Tab S6, but if you can stretch just a little further you can double your storage for j

Netflix acquires Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre built in 1922

SlashGear / 40min
Netflix has officially acquired Hollywood’s iconic Egyptian Theatre following reports of its interest in the business nearly a year ago. Netflix will renovate the theater and use it for special screenings, among other things, breathing new life into the facility. American Cinematheque, the nonprofit organization that reopened Egyptian Theatre in 1998, will reportedly work alongside Netflix. Egypt

From Crete to Croatia: 11 best hiking spots in Europe

The Points Guy / 46min
Editor’s note: At TPG, we paused traveling to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Local and national governments around the globe are now debating the appropriate levels of isolation and distancing. Before booking that next trip, we recommend you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions . TPG is continuing to publish deals, reviews and general tr

Social media is the new bodycam as protests spread across the country

Floyd Minneapolis Target200+Mashable / 50min
Childish Gambino warned us in 2018. This is America, right? It's been a brutal week for anyone who doesn't live with their eyes closed. The proof is right there on Twitter and other social platforms. It used to be that we relied on police bodycams to hold officers accountable for their actions. But in this difficult moment, citizen journalism is carrying that bucket instead. Something snapped in

Work on Your Family Tree With These Free Online Genealogy Resources

36Lifehacker / 51min
Whether you come from a family that proudly displays their coat of arms in the foyer, or knows very little about where they came from, you may have some questions about your background. Being stuck at home thanks to the coronavirus pandemic means that we may have more time on our hands, but conducting genealogical… Read more...

United Flight Attendants Stick It To Junior Crew With ‘Full Pay To The Last Day’ Call

View from the Wing / 51min
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 ...

After Math: Playing around on the PS5 while Blizzcon goes bye-bye

40Engadget / 1h
We had a mixed bag in terms of gaming news this past week. On one hand, Sony announced an hour-long gameplay showcase for its upcoming PS5 console and the NFL reupped its licensing agreement with EA through the 2026 season. On the other hand, BLizzard had to cancel its popular Blizzcon convention due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Apple appears hell bent on outdoing Netflix by producing an entirely

SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS

100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: release date, cast and what we know

44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Exploring strange new worlds, seeking new life and new civilisations, and boldly going where no one has gone before has been hardwired into Star Trek’s DNA since day one. Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard may have taken a more cynical – and serialized – view of the future, but recently announced spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is set to get back to basics… When (spoiler warning!)

Watch the SpaceX craft carrying NASA astronauts dock with the space station

200+Mashable / 1h
That was smooth. (And historic.) Some 262 miles above Earth, SpaceX's Crew Dragon craft autonomously docked to the International Space Station on Sunday at 10:16 a.m. ET, another successful achievement in the first-ever launch of astronauts into Earth's orbit by a private company . Next, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will prepare to open up the hatch and enter the station. The trip

Turkish Airlines’ Extreme Catering Downgrades

200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Airlines around the world are adjusting onboard service to reflect the new reality. It’s in everyone’s interest for interaction between people to be limited in tight spaces, and that includes interaction between flight attendants and passengers. While I think there’s merit to reducing service, I think long term it’s also likely that we’ll see significant cost cutting on the part of airlines, as t

View of the Willard Library in Battle Creek, Michigan. Printed...

Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
View of the Willard Library in Battle Creek, Michigan. Printed on front: “Battle Creek, Mich. Willard Memorial Library. 5615.” Handwritten on front: “Florence J. Grace.” Printed on back: “Made in Germany.” Card is postmarked May 31, 1909. Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Watch SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Dock With the ISS

1KFuturism / 2h
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon just autonomously docked with the International Space Station, with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board, at 10:16 a.m. EDT. It’s a historic moment: the first time in the history of spaceflight that astronauts have made it to orbit — nevermind a space station — inside a commercial vehicle. “Dragon arriving,” said NASA commander Chris Cassidy, who’s part of the

How to Fix Problems with Thumbnails on Windows 10

How-To Geek / 2h
In Windows 10, sometimes thumbnail icons have a white or black border behind them, appear blank, or just display improperly. You can often quickly fix the issue by deleting the Windows thumbnail cache. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

You Can't Afford a Lamborghini, But LEGO's Lambo Sián FKP 37 Is the Next Best Thing

How-To Geek / 2h
Lamborghini is a symbol of unattainable extravagance, but LEGO is an affordable way to indulge in supercar fantasies. The company has a history of making drool-worthy cars in blocky minniature form, from James Bond’s Aston Martin, to Dom’s custom Charger, to the real-world ridiculousness that is the Bugatti Chiron. LEGO’s latest little lust-worthy creation is the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37. Read Thi

Join Us For Today’s OMAAT Virtual Brunch!

500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Today at 1PM ET we’ll be having our weekly OMAAT virtual brunch . This afternoon we’ll be focused on redeeming miles (so bring your questions), and answering any other questions you guys may have right now. 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

SpaceX’s first crewed spacecraft successfully docks with the International Space Station

400+TechCrunch / 2h
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon ‘Endeavor’ successfully docked with the International Space Station as planned on Sunday morning, marking another key milestone during this historic Commercial Crew demonstration mission it’s conducting with NASA. On board Crew Dragon were NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, the test pilots selected to be the first ever humans to fly on board SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, an

Remote learning got you down? Here are the best educational sites for kids.

24Mashable / 2h
We are living in a new age of widespread remote, online learning. Whether it’s homeschool parents turning to online resources to help plan lessons, new families looking for activities for their housebound kids over the summer, or high schoolers looking for additional test prep help, the internet is becoming a virtual classroom for a growing number of kids. And the good news is, the quality of onl

Microsoft tipped to replace dozens of news contractors with AI

Microsoft Dozens MSNSlashGear / 2h
Multiple reports over the weekend have claimed that Microsoft has decided to replace all of its contract news writers and editors with artificial intelligence. The company won’t renew the contracts for these news workers when their current contracts expire, sources claim, instead choosing to use AI to take over their workload for its MSN website. READ: Amazon says warehouse jobs … Continue readin

Should We Purposely Infect Healthy Volunteers With Covid-19?

200+Wired / 2h
Such studies could speed up the development of a vaccine—but would mean deliberately giving people a disease that could kill them.

Rent an Uber for $50 an Hour in Select Cities

71Lifehacker / 2h
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways, including how we get around. This is especially true for people who don’t have a car and rely on public transit. Four months ago, we may have taken the subway to run errands, or Amtrak for a quick trip, but with limited schedules and potential for spreading… Read more...

In The Era Of Corona, One Restaurant Re-Opens For Just A Single Guest At A Time

View from the Wing / 2h
For people not quite ready to go back to the way things were, there's a restaurant that's opened for only one guest a a time. In the middle of a field. When a guest arrives they're "greeted with a sign and a rope." The rope leads to a table in the middle of a meadow. The restaurant asks you for a list of your closest friends, and they solicit a note from someone you know. The note is at the table

A guide to getting off to your own sexual fantasies and imagination

41Mashable / 2h
They say the mind is the biggest, most powerful sex organ in the body. But, uh, don't try visualizing that mental image too vividly or literally, unless you're into that sorta thing? Instead, imagine your favorite fictional crush pressing you up against a wall, or think back to the hottest sex you ever had in your life. Now stop imagining, because this magical place where all your desires are pos

Watch live as SpaceX’s first astronaut-carrying spacecraft docks with the International Space Station

200+TechCrunch / 3h
Today at around 10:30 AM EDT (7:30 AM PDT), SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule will dock with the International Space Station, with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board. The two have been in flight on orbit since launching from Kennedy Space Center in Florida yesterday at 3:22 PM EDT, a historic launch that made SpaceX the first private space company to fly people to orbit . You can wat

Luxembourg Airport Offers Free COVID-19 Testing

100+One Mile at a Time / 3h
It would appear that Keflavik Airport in Iceland isn’t the only airport offering free COVID-19 testing for a limited time. Luxembourg Airport offers free COVID-19 testing Luxembourg Airport has reopened to regularly scheduled passenger flights as of this past Friday, May 29, 2020. Not only that, but as reported by chronicle.lu , the country has a rather impressive testing strategy for arriving pa

Google Stadia could soon be available on a lot more phones

54TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Right now Google Stadia only works on a limited number of smartphones, including newer Pixel models , but that could be about to change. Code spotted in the latest Stadia app for Android suggests support for devices that haven't been "certified" is coming. As discovered by 9to5Google , the change would mean you could at least give Stadia a go on any Android phone you like, even if it hasn't been

Good podcast vibes for the nerdy set: Our recent faves in science, research

68Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Ars' creative director Aurich Lawson describes this image as: "good vibes, friends, and listening to the reaches of space." We like to think that fits well with our latest podcast recommendations. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images ) In some ways, podcasts are among the most quarantine-proof forms of entertainment right now. Maybe some bigger hosts have been forced to move their micr

Electrifying West Africa with a renewable grid

49Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / A new hydroelectric power station in the Ivory Coast. (credit: Xinhua News Agency ) There's been a lot of discussion about how areas that are seeing explosive renewable growth can manage the large amount of intermittent electricity sources. But these mostly focus on regions with mature electric grids and a relatively static growth in demand. What would happen if you tried to grow renewa

4 drive-in experiences you’re about to see everywhere this summer

The Points Guy / 3h
Stay-at-home orders are lifting around the world, and we’re gradually making our way toward a new normal defined by social distancing guidelines . For some people, this might look like a trip back in time. Yes, this is the summer of booking all your fun in advance , but it’s also set to be a summer of road trips , weekend getaways and both classic and creative drive-in attractions that will take

Samsung's next Galaxy Watch gets spoiled by the FCC

Samsung Galaxy Watch200+Engadget / 3h
If Samsung was hoping to keep plans for a Galaxy Watch sequel under wraps, it’s probably disappointed. Droid-Life (via 9to5Google ) has discovered a series of FCC filings that not-so-subtly reveal the next version of Samsung’s flagship smartwatch. It’s superficially similar, complete with 5ATM water resistance, GPS and LTE models. However, Samsung is backing slightly away from its tendency toward

How to Change Your Roku Device’s Home Screen Theme

How-To Geek / 3h
From the classic purple background to some created by users, there are a ton of different home screen themes you can set on your Roku device. You can personalize it to match your living room theme or favorite show. No matter what you choose, here’s how to easily change your Roku theme. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Hulu Watch Party review: Limited accessibility hinders otherwise great ideas

24Mashable / 3h
The last couple of months have seen group streaming explode in popularity, and Hulu joined the party this week. The Disney-owned streaming service launched Watch Party on Thursday, giving users a way to watch Hulu programming together while chatting about it. The good news is Watch Party works. The bad news is it needs a little more time to grow. What you need At launch, Hulu Watch Party limits i

How to Add a Weighted Vest to Your Workouts at Home

80Wired / 3h
Why the weighted exercise vest is the best piece of home workout gear you're not using.

Activision talks winning strategies for Warzone’s newest Duos mode

Call of Duty Warzone DuosSlashGear / 4h
Due to popular request, the latest hit battle royale game Call of Duty: Warzone has finally added a Duos mode. With this new mode, teams of two players can drop into Verdansk and battle it out with other teams of two, adding a new option to the Solos, Trios, and Quads options. Activision details some strategies for Duos players to … Continue reading

Greece Outlines Plans For Summer Tourist Season

100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Greece is probably my favorite country in the world to visit in summer, as it never gets old, from the food, to the climate, to the landscape. Over the past few weeks we’ve heard all kinds of conflicting details about what we should expect from Greece’s reopening for a summer tourist season. Just a couple of days ago we received some updated guidance, and now the government has issued new regulat

delicatuscii-wasbella102: Walt Whitman: Leaves of Grass

Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
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TPG readers reveal their summer road trip and ‘nearcation’ destinations

The Points Guy / 4h
As states start to reopen and travel slowly resumes , many of us are sticking closer to home for summer vacations instead of flying somewhere exotic. For some, planning a road trip is a new adventure ; others are returning to family-favorite destinations or exploring further afield. We asked TPG Lounge readers to share their favorite spots for a “nearcation” — somewhere you can drive to from wher

How to Manage HBO Max Profiles for Kids and Adults

How-To Geek / 4h
While HBO has built its reputation on mature content, its newest streaming service called HBO Max is one of the best streaming services for high-quality children’s content. Create profiles for family members with parental controls for restricting access to content. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

It's Sunday, Time For Some More Kindle Books On Sale

20Gizmodo / 4h
Select best sellers for $3 on Kindle | Amazon Read more...

American Airlines’ CEO Reads About Racism, Makes Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant’s Day

500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
This is obviously a tough time globally, with the impact that COVID-19 is having on just about everything. That’s bad enough, but then there’s the current situation unfolding in the US. I’m angry and sad and frustrated — we see the same thing happen over and over, and nothing changes — and I can’t even imagine how others must feel. There are simply no words. There’s an uplifting story along those

Evercade Review: Blaze Entertainment Hits the Nostalgia Sweet Spot

20How-To Geek / 5h
It was only relatively recently that I happened upon the Evercade retro games console on Twitter. It immediately caught my attention as I am a fan of retro gaming in general. The concept of playing some of my favorite games on a dedicated handheld really excited me. I had to find out more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Covid-19 Is History’s Biggest Translation Challenge

100+Wired / 5h
Services like Google Translate only support 100 languages, give or take. What about the thousands of other languages—spoken by people just as vulnerable to this crisis?

How to Take Your Work Offline in Case of an Emergency

100+Wired / 5h
Internet outages, blackouts, and other accidents can make working from home more complicated. Here's how to protect yourself.

Want to Fix Urban Sprawl? Ditch the Cul-de-Sac

100+Wired / 5h
Streets arranged in grids, with few dead-ends, encourage walking and transit. But in developing countries, growing cities are taking the opposite route.

Justice League Snyder Cut: release date, Darkseid, trailer and everything we know

52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Justice League Snyder Cut is real, and it's coming to HBO Max in 2021. The film is a new version of 2017's pretty bad Justice League movie, finished by its original director Zack Snyder, who left the project during production at the time for personal reasons. Expect a vastly different and far longer film this time, possibly split into episodes. Originally intended as the DC Comics equivalent

Memory upgrades on the base 13-inch MacBook Pro just got twice as expensive

Apple 13 MacBook ProSlashGear / 6h
Apple has unexpectedly increased the price of a RAM upgrade on the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, quietly doubling how much it takes to equip the notebook with 16GB of memory. The change only comes less than a month after the company actually launched the new notebook, with changes like the new Magic Keyboard first seen on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. … Continue reading

Walmart employees are out to show its anti-shoplifting AI doesn’t work

500+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Roberto Machado Noa | Getty Images ) In January, my coworker received a peculiar email. The message, which she forwarded to me, was from a handful of corporate Walmart employees calling themselves the “Concerned Home Office Associates.” (Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, is often referred to as the Home Office.) While it’s not unusual for journalists to receive ano

Everything You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch Modding

31How-To Geek / 6h
The Nintendo Switch is a neat bit of hardware, but what if it could do more? Some people mod and install custom firmware on their Switch consoles to install homebrew software. We don’t recommend it, but we’ll explain the process. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Intel Xe DG1 graphics card 3DMark leak again suggests AMD and Nvidia won’t be troubled

Intel Xe DG1 GPU AMD53TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Intel’s Xe DG1 graphics card has been spotted in a 3DMark benchmark, or at least the rumor mill believes that result is for Intel’s first crack at a discrete GPU. As ever, we shouldn’t read too much into this given that it is just speculation that this is DG1, although the source is a reliable one, the ever-present TUM_APISAK. But even if the leak is on the money, remember that this is an early s

Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse

3KBBC News - Technology / 6h
The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings.

2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Review: Measured Excess

SlashGear / 6h
If there was a Mercedes-AMG equivalent of a welcome mat, the 2020 AMG CLA35 4MATIC would be it. Newest of the tuning division’s hotter sedans, it’s a feistier four-door with a very serious goal: coaxing younger drivers into AMG ownership, and then get them hooked on that distinctive blend of luxe-performance. First impressions are good. I think there are colors … Continue reading

Amazon is discontinuing its Echo Look fashion advice gadget

Amazon Echo Look Alexa74TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Here's another reminder that the gadgets you buy aren't necessarily going to be supported forever: Amazon has decided to discontinue its Echo Look smart speaker/camera device, and existing Looks will stop working on July 24. As reported by Voicebot.ai , people who've bought an Echo Look should already have been notified about the move, and a lot of the functionality first offered by the device ha

Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA vaccine enters Phase 2 with human testing

38SlashGear / 7h
On Friday, Moderna announced that its mRNA vaccine targeting the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19 has been given to the initial round of humans participating in its Phase 2 trial. The announcement comes only two weeks after Moderna detailed the results from its Phase 1 testing, which involved dosing people ages 18 to 55. If all goes as planned, the Phase … Continue reading

HP's Reverb G2 VR Headset Is Like a More Affordable Valve Index

HP Reverb G2 Valve24How-To Geek / 7h
The Valve Index Virtual Reality Headset has great screens, fantastic speakers, and very comfortable finger-tracking controllers. There isn’t much not to like—except maybe the $999 price tag. That’s why it’s exciting to see HP partnered with Valve to make a similar headset, dubbed the Reverb G2, at a more affordable $599 price. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Gmail's New Settings Overhaul Makes Customing Your Email Interface Easier

23How-To Geek / 7h
Gmail isn’t short on options for customizing the appearance of your email. But that might be hard to realize because getting to your settings feels like jumping through several flaming hoops. Now that’s a thing of the past, thanks to an overhaul rolling out to users. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

30 cool products on sale this weekend that will likely sell out

44Mashable / 7h
Memorial Day has come and gone, and with coronavirus still affecting our lives, it might've just slipped your mind altogether. But don't worry if you missed out on all the sales. Here are 30 more deals you can shop this weekend. You can save up to 66% on things like personal protective gear, smart home equipment, beauty and skincare products, and much more, all of which has a high risk of selling

Start a side hustle from home with the help of this online class sale

20Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Learn how to become your own boss with The Complete Side Hustle Hacker Bundle for $29.99, a 97% savings as of May 31. Some people balk at the idea of freelancing, thinking it's stressful and unreliable. But many freelancers actually earn more than 9-to-5 workers. At the very least, most rake in more dollars per hour compared to 70% of workers in the overall U.S. economy. Seriously. Freelan

This wearable smart device could help your workouts, and it's on sale

32Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Workout smarter with the FIT RELIEF Wearable Smart Device for $74.99, a 62% savings as of May 31. The worst part about getting in shape is not knowing how hard to push yourself. If you go too hard, you end up sore and uncomfortable the next day, likely resulting in a lousy workout (or a skipped one altogether). If you don't push yourself hard enough, you won't see results. So what's the tr

This online pizza-making course will have you slinging slices in no time

20Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Switch up your at-home dinner menu with this pizza making course for just $13.99, a 93% savings as of May 31. It's gooey. It's cheesy. It's saucy. And it also happens to be America's favorite comfort food . With roughly 15% of Americans choosing it as number one, and it receiving twice as many votes as any other food choice, it's clear that pizza is practically perfect in every way. Now, i

Save 66% on customized orthotic insoles and start walking on sunshine

Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get help fixing your foot alignment with the Custom Feet Dynamic Blue: Heat Moldable Orthotic Insoles for $99.95, a 66% savings as of May 31. When it comes to shoes, many of us adopt the "style before comfort" philosophy. You know those prized chunky boots you insist on wearing even though they do nothing but kill your feet? Yeah. But anything to look cute, right? Your poor feet can only e

What the Mashable Staff bought in May

Mashable / 7h
Sometimes shopping can seem frivolous, and other times like a welcome distraction from the world. If it's diversionary tactics you're after, then retail therapy just may be what you need. Us too. SEE ALSO: What the Mashable staff bought in April As part of our monthly series, we're talking about all the goodies our staff treated themselves to over the past few weeks. From gardening supplies to fa

Why parents should invest in outdoor games for their kids this summer

Mashable / 7h
As the weather gets nicer, parents everywhere are looking for ways to keep their children entertained and engaged outside of the house. This is especially true for kids who are not able to go off to summer camp or those who are either too young or unable to take on a job this summer. So what can you do to have fun? Well, you can play games, of course! After all, there are lots of ball games, pool

Best rowing machines for your home gym

28Mashable / 7h
As the weather gets warmer, you may be thinking about getting in shape. Or maybe you’re spending more time at home and thinking of investing in a high-quality piece of exercise equipment. Whether you’re looking to add a piece of equipment to your home gym or are in search of a single machine that will provide a full-body workout without taking up too much space, a rower is a solid choice. Rowing

Best drones for kids: Find a toy drone that's safe, sturdy, and easy to fly

24Mashable / 7h
So your kid wants a drone. That's not surprising: They've been a hot holiday gift for a few years running, and more options than ever are explicitly marketed toward the younger set. Still, there are a lot of drones out there, and it can be hard to tell not only which are actually good, but also which are safe, sturdy, and beginner-friendly enough for children. Your young pilot will probably crash

Amazon sellers use 'collectible' label to dodge price gouging rules

300+Engadget / 7h
Amazon’s measures to prevent price gouging have a relatively simple workaround. The Verge has learned that some third-party sellers are marking products as “collectible” to evade Amazon’s automated price controls. The internet retailer reportedly has price ceilings that normally kick in when a product is listed as “new,” but that ceiling apparently doesn’t kick in with collectible items. There al

Need a live football fix? Watch live matches ahead of the Premier League's return

40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
For football fans the past three months have been a strange, quiet time. What should have been another dramatic climax to an action-packed and VAR-influenced season was cut down in its prime back in early March. While the English Premier League doesn't return until June 17, there's good news if you can't wait for Premier League football to restart. You can treat your sporting soul to live games f

SpaceX spacecraft successfully launches

56Popular Mechanics / 8h
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The TCL 10 Pro isn't the best phone of 2020, but it's exciting nevertheless

64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The TCL 10 Pro isn’t the best smartphone in the world - and in fact, it didn’t even break into our main list of the top 15 phones you can buy right now - but nevertheless, I'm excited to see it on virtual shop shelves. The TCL 10 Pro received three stars out of five from TechRadar, and we called it “not a bad phone” with a further (and more damning) clarification that “you can get so much more fo

These bears work quietly to protect your online privacy

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