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Oculus Quest 2: everything we know so far
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Want the scoop on the next Oculus Quest headset, and the future of VR? Here’s our complete wishlist for the Oculus Quest 2.
LG is releasing a ‘wearable air purifier’
LG Battery Air Face Mask
500+TechCrunch / 13h
Frankly, the most surprising thing about the PuriCare is that more tech companies haven’t launched a similar product in recent months. LG is showing it off as part of the upcoming IFA press conference in Berlin — though the company is opting for a virtual presence at this year’s show. There’s a lot going on in the press release for the “wearable air purifier.” As it notes, “LG PuriCare Wearable A
Drug made for cats may be a surprise weapon against COVID-19 in humans
87SlashGear / 11h
An existing antiviral medication used to treat coronavirus infections in cats shows promise for treating COVID-19 infections in humans, according to researchers. Clinical trials evaluating the drug for this potential use will kick off soon, potentially offering doctors a new way to treat patients. Assuming it proves effective, the drug would work by inhibiting the virus’s ability to replicate. Th
The Humble Bundle Store end of summer sale slashes 90% off a range of great games
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
The Humble Bundle store is hosting its end of summer sale which sees huge savings on a range of titles. A percentage of every sale will go to helping charities, too.
Why Does Walmart Want to Buy TikTok?
100NYT > Technology / 17min
The app’s Chinese version, Douyin, is trying to become a mobile marketplace where video stars promote products. That could be a model for the U.S. retail giant if it acquires TikTok.
iPad Air 4 might break tradition in many surprising ways
Apple iPad Air Touch ID
SlashGear / 23min
The iPad Air has always had a special but confusing place in Apple’s tablet portfolio. Initially touted as a successor to the mainline iPad 4, the iPad Air became its own thing before being discontinued in favor of the first iPad Pro. It resurfaced last year with a new lease in life but still with an uncertain position in the … Continue reading
The Morning After: Meet LG's face-hugging personal air purifier
49Engadget / 23min
Luxe tech is a wonderfully insane category that defies logic, preying on the flush bank accounts of people that don’t know how much a banana costs. Bang & Olufsen usually strikes a good balance between thousand-dollar gadgetry, design and function, however, and i ts new luxury $800 over-ear headphones might well tempt humbler bank accounts . The BeoPlay H95s offer active noise cancellation and 38
Femtech poised for growth beyond fertility
100+TechCrunch / 28min
The market for female-focused health products (aka ‘femtech’) is set for growth via segmentation, per an analyst note from PitchBook which identifies opportunities for entrepreneurs to target a growing number of health issues that specifically affect women or affect women in a specific way — broadening out from a traditional focus on reproductive health. Femtech remains a “significantly underdeve
Railsbank is buying Wirecard Card Solutions, the UK arm of the disgraced fintech
100+TechCrunch / 34min
Looks like another chapter is opening up for Wirecard, the disgraced fintech out of Germany that collapsed into insolvency earlier this year after facing a huge accounting scandal and subsequently failing to make payments on $1.5 billion in loans coming due. Railsbank , the UK startup backed by Visa and others that offers a range of financial and banking services by way of a set of APIs, has agre
Delta Installing Hand Sanitizer Stations On Planes
48One Mile at a Time / 37min
I’m a bit surprised it took this long, but Delta is becoming the first US airline to install hand sanitizer stations onboard aircraft. Delta’s new hand sanitizer stations Delta will be installing hand sanitizer stations near the boarding door and bathrooms on every Delta aircraft. Up until this point the airline has had hand sanitizer stations in the airport, and also offered individual packets o
Google’s new web standard could disable your ad-blocker
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Proposed web specification could allow websites to conceal dangerous URLs and bypass ad-blockers.
iMac Review (27-Inch, 2020): A Powerful and Reliable Mac
56Wired / 47min
This Intel-powered all-in-one desktop computer is back and retuned for working from home.
To Stop the Eviction Tsunami, We Need Online Chats
68Wired / 47min
Tenants who get dragged to court are often at a disadvantage. But a new system, known as online dispute resolution, gives them a better shot.
Elon Musk Is About to Show Off His Neuralink Brain Implant
89Wired / 47min
Musk tweeted that his “V2” update will blow our minds. But how close is he to putting computer chips in them?
Bank holiday sales: 4K TV deals offering prices as low as £269 this weekend
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Bank holiday 4K TV deals return with stunning savings on premium displays.
Windows 10 is getting a killer iPhone feature
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Windows 10 looks like it could be getting one of the iPhone’s best features, with the ability to offload apps.
NASA maps massive halo around the Andromeda galaxy using Hubble telescope
SlashGear / 52min
NASA has used the Hubble Space Telescope to map a complex, layered structure with two nested gas shells that surround the Andromeda spiral galaxy. Andromeda nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way. While Andromeda can be seen in the nighttime sky during autumn in the northern hemisphere, we can’t see is a vast halo of hot, rarefied gas that surrounds … Continue reading
The OnePlus 'Clover' could be an entry-level phone bound for the US
53Engadget / 53min
OnePlus could soon launch its first entry-level smartphone and release it in the US, according to Android Central . That would mark the first time the brand has dabbled in that space, having focused solely on flagship phones (most recently the OnePlus 8 ) and only recently dipping into the mid-range with the $500 OnePlus Nord . The Clover could have a 6.52-inch 720p (1,560 x 720) display, Snapdra
Microsoft is making it easier to access phone contacts on PC
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Microsoft is working on a redesigned settings tab and is also testing contacts tab on the application
Diplo debuts songs from ambient album on Calm app and yes, you did read that correctly
24Mashable / 1h
2020 has been a year of surprises and that's putting it mildly. And one of those surprises comes in the form of Diplo — the award-winning EDM producer and DJ — debuting songs from his new album on Calm, the meditation app. Diplo's new songs aren't the classic nightclub bangers that we've come to associate with him, though. His latest musical offering is an ambient album entitled MMXX — 2020 in ro
Why You Should Update All Your Software
How-To Geek / 1h
Software updates can be annoying. They take time to install, move (or remove) features you use—and sometimes they even break things. Still, we recommend updating (and upgrading) your software whenever possible. The internet is a dangerous place. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
6 interesting offerings on Indian OTT platforms this week
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This week our recommendations for offerings on India's streaming platforms include a web series, 3 movies in Hindi, a film each in Telugu and Malayalam. They cover a gamut of genres.
2021 World Car Awards: Here’s the Preliminary List of Eligible Vehicles
SlashGear / 1h
The 2021 World Car Awards is officially underway. This marks the release of the preliminary list of eligible vehicles competing for World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Urban Car, and World Car Design awards, and we all have all the details right here. True to form, Editor-in-chief Vincent Nguyen is on his second stint … Continue reading
A massive leak has detailed the upcoming cheap OnePlus Nord Lite in full
OnePlus Clover Nord
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OnePlus' next smartphone may pack a big 6,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 460 chipset and triple camera arrangement.
Facebook says Apple blocked message noting 30 percent App Store fee
Facebook Apple App Store
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Apple wouldn’t allow Facebook to tell its users that the tech giant is getting a cut from the sales of paid online events, the social network told Reuters . Earlier this month, Facebook launched a new feature that gives businesses and creators a way to charge for the online events they host on the platform. Since the company rolled it out to help small businesses during the pandemic, it vowed not
Netflix’s ‘Formula 1’ series opens up a seemingly unapproachable sport
32Mashable / 1h
Until about two weeks before writing this, I had never in my life wanted to sit down and watch a car race. NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula racing never looked appealing to me as a spectator sport. But that was before I started watching Netflix’s documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive . I think it’s a universal experience for people with movie and TV streaming accounts to throw their hands up
Xiaomi under-display camera phones are coming next year
10 Xiaomi 2021 Next Year
SlashGear / 1h
Samsung was expected to have been researching it first but Xiaomi and OPPO were the first to flaunt working prototypes of under-screen front cameras. Both, however, are being upstaged by ZTE who has pre-announced its upcoming Axon 20 5G as the world’s first commercially available phone with that technology. Xiaomi doesn’t seem to be worried at all because come 2021, … Continue reading
iPhone 12 looking ever more likely to come without EarPods or a charger
Apple iPhone 12 EarPods
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Another report is suggesting the iPhone 12 won't have EarPods or a charger in the box, in order to keep costs down.
Bruno stairlifts
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Bruno doesn't have many stairlift options, but with a strict adherence to ISO 9001 manufacturing certifications, the quality is clear.
Tenet is far from Christopher Nolan's best movie – but there's still a lot to love
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Christopher Nolan's Tenet, out next week in the US and out now in the UK, is a bit too complicated for its own good.
Save 15% on all Samsung smartwatches, phones and tablets in the bank holiday sales
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From today until September 1st, you can save 15% on all smartwatches, phones, tablets, and earbuds in massive Samsung bank holiday sales.
Hitman 3 players will get a free PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrade – on one condition
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Hitman 3 is coming in January 2021, and its developers are offering a free upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series X if you buy it on current-gen consoles.
Save 15% on SIM-free Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus deals in this massive discount
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Looking to cop a discount on Samsung phone deals? This offer saves hundreds on the S20, S10, S20 Ultra and more.
'Glee' alumni Amber Riley performs moving tribute to friend Naya Rivera
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Glee star Amber Riley has performed a moving tribute to her friend and co-star Naya Rivera, who died in July at just 33 years old in an accidental drowning. Riley, who starred with Rivera on the musical comedy series for years, performed her new song "A Moment," in tribute to her friend on Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid a photo montage. "Not too long ago we both lost a really amazing friend in a tragic
Here’s what you’ll need to install the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Nvidia Shield Ampere
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Nvidia’s new flagship GPU, which many are calling the RTX 3080 Ti, needs a special adaptor to run – and it has been shown off in new photos.
Microsoft resurrects Internet Explorer so you can browse sites time forgot
Microsoft Edge 10 PDF
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Internet Exporer is now available as a mode in Chrome 85 so you can use legacy websites.
LG launch its own face mask with H13 HEPA filters
LG PuriCare Air Mask
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Apple pays $9.75 million to settle lawsuit over Powerbeats2 charging issues
100+Engadget / 2h
Apple has agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over charging issues with its Powerbeats2 wireless earphones (via Apple Insider ). Launched in 2017, the suit focused on the advertised claims of durability, sweat-resistance and battery life, alleging the earphones had a “design defect” that caused them to stop holding a charge after a short amount of time. The plaintiffs als
The upcoming entry-level OnePlus smartphone finally gets detailed
OnePlus Clover Nord
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OnePlus’s next smartphone will sport a big 6,000mAh battery, the Snapdragon 460 chipset and a triple camera arrangement.
Google runs first Quantum simulation of a chemical reaction
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
This dinosaur egg shows how the species evolved over time
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
UKZN student on the importance of women in agriculture
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Undermyfork scores $400K seed for its diabetes tracking app and US launch
Undermyfork Scores US
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Undermyfork , a diabetes tracking app designed to help people with the disease improve “time-in-range” and better manage their condition, has raised $400,000 in seed funding. Investment comes from AltaIR Capital and Runa Capital . Undermyfork co-founder Mike Ushakov’s previous company, Metabar (the maker of the browser add-on Sovetnik), was also backed by Runa, before being acquired by Yandex sev
Learn how to start your side hustle with this expert-led training
28Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Learn how to start earning extra income with Kim Perell's Side Hustle Accelerator course on sale for $39, a 95% savings as of Aug. 28. Reports on the unemployment spike due to the coronavirus pandemic have been sobering. Over 20 million jobs were lost , and while the economy is slowly on its way to recovery, the market is still experiencing job scarcity. If you're one of the lucky few who
9 discounted scooters and skateboards for cruising land and water
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Gone are the days when we were forced to use our own hands and feet to get around. It's 2020 and lucky for us, everything is electric. Want to swim underwater like a mermaid with zero effort? There's a gadget for that. Want to glide down the streets to speed up your commute? There's one for that, too. From above land to underwater, these scooters and skateboards can take you from point A to point
This DIY baby print kit is made for new parents and on sale for $34
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Cherish a baby's early days with the Babyprints DIY Baby Print and Photo Frame Kit for $33.99, a 32% discount. Babies grow up fast. Before you know it, they'll be walking, going to school, and eventually hating you like any proper teenager. If you want to freeze time, or at least commemorate the early days while you're still stuck at home (for the most part), the Babyprints DIY Baby Print
Netflix's 'All Together Now' tries to tell a charming story about homelessness. It doesn't work.
20Mashable / 2h
I so wanted to like All Together Now. A teen girl overcomes difficult circumstances alongside friends in hopes of chasing after her singing dreams and attending Carnegie Mellon? Hits all the right notes for me. But while the movie I watched did see a young heroine pushing through a tough life, it was far too lonely to deserve a title as friendly as All Together Now . Auli'i Cravalho, best known f
Enjoy quality sound at home with our favorite bookshelf speakers
28Mashable / 2h
Whether you’re setting up a home audio system to listen to your record collection or want to create your own home cinema experience, bookshelf speakers are a great choice. They deliver much better sound than portable speakers but they take up less space than floor speakers. Of course, good bookshelf speakers — like all speakers — can get pricey quickly. However, you don’t need to drop thousands t
This VPN is a top choice for speedy browsing and streaming
20Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to Hotspot Shield is on sale for $7.99 per month as of Aug. 28, saving you 38% on list price. There are many reasons to invest in a VPN, including boosting your online security and keeping your data away from prying eyes. Digital security and data protection are important, but there's another reason why VPNs continue to increase in popularity. Most people invest in
Learn how to reach the first page of Google with this SEO training bundle
SEO Google
32Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Learn how to drive more traffic to your website with the SEO Blueprint for Ranking on Google bundle for $29.99, a 94% savings as of Aug. 28. Digital marketing trends come and go, but there's one thing that never changes: You won't be as relevant if you're not on the first page of Google search, and there's data to back it up. Reports show that 75% of people never bother to scroll past the
Facebook tries to warn users about Apple 'tax,' Apple says no
Facebook Apple App Store
100+Mashable / 2h
Apple and Facebook are clashing heads again. Facebook recently tried to inform its users that Apple is taking a 30 percent cut on Facebook's online events app, but Apple rejected the update, Reuters reported Friday . In fact, Apple said no to Facebook twice. First, the social network asked Apple to waive its 30 percent fee, which it charges on in-app purchases, on Facebook's upcoming tool that wo
Amazon Halo price, release date and what you need to know about the fitness tracker
Amazon Halo Fitness Tone
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The Amazon Halo is a fitness tracker from the company which charts body composition, sleep, activities and more.
BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez's 'Ice Cream' video is all pastels (and a capybara)
BLACKPINK Selena Gomez
100+Mashable / 2h
BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez have dropped their pastel-painted new video for the single "Ice Cream" and people, there's at least one capybara and one golden retriever running around in this bubble gum wonderland. The powerhouse K-pop girl group teamed up with the American pop superstar for this fun single ahead of BLACKPINK's debut album release on Oct. 2. The video shows the crew hanging out in an
New AirPods Pro could be controlled with futuristic 'in-air gestures'
Apple AirPods Market
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Apple has been awarded a patent that reveals possible features for future AirPods and AirPods Pro models.
Gotham Knights and the LG Wing: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 27
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.
Hyundai A-League 2020: how to live stream the grand final online in Australia
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It's down to Sydney FC and Melbourne City in the A-League decider, here's how to watch it live.
How to watch the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launch event in India
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2
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We knew what day Samsung was fully unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and now we also know what time.
Beyond Meat starts direct sales of its plant-based patties and sausages
100+Engadget / 3h
Beyond Meat’s plant-based products have expanded through various restaurants and grocery chains, but now fans of its product can order directly. Its competitor Impossible Foods launched direct-to-consumer sales back in June , as both companies pitch their faux-meat to customers who may be avoiding those same restaurants and grocery stores as much as possible. Their offerings are fairly similar, w
Flipboard TV now available on all Android and iOS devices
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Months after launching Flipboard TV on Samsung devices, the company is expanding the availability of the ad-supported feature to all Android and iOS devices.
YouTube tests native picture-in-picture feature for its iOS app
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Watch videos while using other apps
NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks
500+BBC News - Technology / 3h
The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row.
Elon Musk to show off working brain-hacking device
500+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Neuralink is working on ways to connect the human brain to machines.
Mobile users still 'ripped off' by operators says Which?
300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Some customers are still paying full price for contracts even after they paid off expensive phones.
Sony Xperia 5II full specifications leaked ahead of the launch
Sony Xperia 5 II 865
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Sony Xperia 5II launch is scheduled for September 17. Ahead of this online-only launch event, details of the much-expected smartphone have found their way to internet sites.
Xiaomi has another device in the Redmi 9 series coming next week
Redmi 9A 9 India September
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The Redmi 9A will be unveiled in India on September 2, adding another budget smartphone to the crowded lineup.
Mini robo-surgeon performs mock surgery and other news
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BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
Realme 7 series now up for blind order in India
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The Realme 7 series is up for blind order a week before its official launch. Interested customers will be eligible for additional offers.
Xiaomi shares the timeline for its under-display camera phone
Xiaomi Camera 2021
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Xiaomi has showcased its third-gen under-display camera technology, which will come to smartphones in 2020.
2020 Belgian Grand Prix live stream: how to watch F1's Belgium GP online anywhere
VPN 2020 NordVPN F1
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Spa has been a rare happy hunting ground for Ferrari over recent years - follow our guide to get an F1 live stream and watch the Belgian Grand Prix online.
Google Meet on Chromecast, Google Duo on Android TV - it is Star Trek time
Meet Google Duo Android
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Reports of Google Duo being replaced by Google Meet have been doing the rounds for quite some time now though that hasn't stopped Google from adding new features to it.
How to watch Phineas and Ferb the Movie: stream online with Disney Plus today
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New feature film is exclusive to Disney Plus - here's how to watch Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe online right now.
Now, Walmart is also interested in TikTok's US assets - we tell you why
Walmart Microsoft TikTok
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Walmart said it was joining Microsoft in a bid for TikTok's US assets, as the former is impressed with the Chinese company's integration of e-commerce and advertising capabilities in other markets.
'We're gonna make change': Lil Rel Howery delivers powerful monologue on racial injustice
100+Mashable / 5h
"Everything is just not funny right now," said comedian Lil Rel Howery on Thursday. "I'm more tired and annoyed most of the time." Howery took his turn at guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, but declined to spend the time cracking jokes or promoting his work. Instead, the Get Out actor used his platform to address racial injustice, call for schools to be funded instead of the police, and p
Google Assistant Snapshot can now be summoned with a voice command
Google Assistant Snapshot
100Engadget / 5h
You can now summon Google Assistant’s Snapshot by saying “Hey Google, show me my day.” The tech giant introduced the feature as a way to view your tasks for the day in one place back in 2018, and up until recently, you can only access it by tapping on the icon in the Assistant window’s bottom left corner. Now, you can use the new voice command to bring up Snapshot, as long as English is your defa
Nokia Media Streamer goes on sale in India today
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Nokia Media Streamer is now available in India. It is priced at Rs 3,499, and is on Flipkart.
A Tesla Employee Foiled an Alleged Ransomware Scheme
Russian E. Musk Tesla FBI
40Gizmodo / 6h
CEO Elon Musk called a thwarted cyberattack against Tesla “serious” on Thursday after a Russian national reportedly tried to recruit and bribe an employee to install ransomware on the company’s network at its Gigafactory in northern Nevada. Read more...
Watch the best trailers from Gamescom 2020's opening night in 15 minutes
65Engadget / 7h
With conferences still on hold, the gaming world is enjoying Gamescom 2020 together online instead of in person. The first night of the event already gave us looks at Fall Guys season two and a new Dragon Age game, but there was so much more to see. Awards, trailers and more, it’s all here in this fifteen minute video that will get you quickly caught up on some of the latest news in gaming.
Huawei said to be frantically stockpiling phone parts before US ban
SlashGear / 7h
Huawei might be changing its story from defiance to one of defeat by this time next year if things don’t start looking up for it. Whereas last year it stood proud and proclaimed it could still conquer the smartphone market despite US export bans, it is now silently and chaotically trying to get supplies it needs before time runs out … Continue reading
A Tesla Employee Thwarted an Alleged Ransomware Plot
Russian E. Musk Tesla FBI
300+Wired / 8h
Elon Musk confirmed Thursday night that a ransomware gang had approached a Gigafactory employee with alleged promises of a big payout.
Here's the cheapest office chair with arms we could find
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Great for anyone looking to work from home in comfort.
Xperia 5 II leaked specs sound promising
Sony Xperia 5 II 865
SlashGear / 8h
It is almost a year since Sony launched its unexpected Xperia 5 smartphone at what may have been the last “normal” IFA show. With IFA 2020 happening in a different way, Sony is now said to be preparing its own separate announcement for the Xperia 5 II. Almost everything about that phone is now being leaked in one fell swoop … Continue reading
Google Duo on Android TV will take over your living room soon
Google Duo Meet Android
SlashGear / 9h
Video calls and conferencing are big these days and Google is making an even bigger fuss about it, figuratively and literally. It has been aggressively, perhaps sometimes too aggressively, pushing its Google Meet platform everywhere it can. Its latest move was to push it to large screens, at least via its Cast connectivity, but it, fortunately, isn’t doing it just … Continue reading
Russian tourist offered employee $1 million to cripple Tesla with malware
Russian E. Musk Tesla FBI
1KArs Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Tesla) Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory was the target of a concerted plot to cripple the company’s network with malware, CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Thursday afternoon. The plan's outline was divulged on Tuesday in a criminal complaint that accused a Russian man of offering $1 million to the employee of a Nevada company, identified only as “Company A,” in exchange for the employee infe
Pokemon GO gets Mega Evolution with a few twists
Mega Pokémon ME M. Evolve
SlashGear / 9h
It’s almost impressive how Niantic Labs was able to quickly adapt to a new world where going out and walking around has become discouraged or even disallowed in some countries. That mechanic is, of course, the lifeblood of Pokemon GO but the game continues to have a strong and active following thanks to changes that made it possible to play … Continue reading
How to watch Westworld online: stream every episode from anywhere
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's no longer as simple as host vs human - this is how to watch every episode of Westworld online and stream the hit from anywhere in the world today.
Google Fiber adds Philo streaming as an option next to YouTube and fubo
100+Engadget / 10h
After years of offering TV service along with its high-speed internet package, Google Fiber announced in February that it will only offer new customers options to sign up for streaming services . At the time, it supported YouTube TV and fuboTV, and now it’s adding Philo’s 61-channel $20 package as an option. The Philo lineup mostly focuses on entertainment, educational and lifestyle channels like
iPhone 12 shipping without accessories could still be more expensive
Apple iPhone 12 EarPods
22SlashGear / 10h
Samsung plans on starting September with a bang by announcing the Galaxy Z Fold 2 but September has also traditionally been Apple’s month. Due to circumstances, however, the iPhone 12 might not show up until around October and when it does, it could bring some bad news to the budget-constrained. Of course, Apple is reportedly doing what it can to … Continue reading
The New Mutants Apparently Had Some Serious Behind the Scenes Drama
200+Gizmodo / 10h
We’ve been talking about The New Mutants for so long they’re more like “The Old Mutants” at this point. The first trailer came out way back in 2017 and ever since, rumors and speculation about its release became so abundant it truly felt like the movie would never happen. Well, it’s happening. This weekend. And a new… Read more...
Presenting TechCrunch Disrupt’s Asia sessions
100+TechCrunch / 10h
As you know by now, Disrupt is going completely virtual for its 10th anniversary. TechCrunch’s Asia team (me, Rita Liao and Manish Singh) will miss seeing everyone in Moscone Center, but this will be the most accessible Disrupt ever , and we are excited to bring a full roster of Asia-focused sessions to its agenda for the first time. The sessions, with people from some of Asia’s most influential
DNC Warns Campaign Staffers to Swipe Left Amid Espionage Concerns
36Gizmodo / 10h
The Democratic Party sent out an email blast to staffers on Wednesday urging them to “swipe carefully” on dating apps because undercover political opponents could be trying to slide into their DMs to gather dirt for the campaign, according to a CNN report . Read more...
Samsung UK lists, then pulls, Galaxy Z Fold2 for £1,799 ahead of official launch
79Mashable / 10h
We hope you're saving up. Days ahead of the official Sept. 1 launch date for the Galaxy Z Fold2, Samsung confirmed the UK preorder price of the phone is a cool £1,799. It appears the company got ahead of itself, however, because only a few hours after the webpage was called out online , Samsung removed that rather revealing detail. Another key detail now removed? The device is set to ship on Sept
Elon Musk confirms Tesla was target of foiled ransomware attack
Russian E. Musk Tesla FBI
300+TechCrunch / 11h
Elon Musk called an attempted cyberattack against Tesla “serious,” a comment that confirms the company was the target of a foiled ransomware attempt at its massive factory near Reno, Nevada. The Justice Department released a complaint Thursday that described a thwarted malware attack against an unnamed company in Sparks, Nevada. Tesla has a factory in Sparks that makes battery cells, packs and el
Galaxy Z Fold 2 price is reassuring but not without a cost
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2
SlashGear / 11h
Samsung has already formally announced the second of its expected three-part Galaxy Unfold 2020 series, on that it already revealed to be all about the Galaxy Z Fold 2 earlier this month. Given how much has been leaked already, plus official or sponsored teasers, there is really just one piece that’s missing. That final piece, the price, has now finally … Continue reading
Portland's Most Famous Bookstore Will No Longer Sell Books on Amazon
500+Gizmodo / 11h
One of Portland’s most beloved bookworm attractions, Powell’s Books, will stop selling books on Amazon this weekend, Aug. 29, Oregon Live reports. Aug. 29 is also Independent Bookstore Day. Fitting, no? Read more...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price has leaked – and there's some good news
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launch date is September 1, but the UK price is here right now.
Canon cameras get killer backup feature with direct Google Photos upload
Canon Google Photos
47TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Canon users now have an easy wireless backup option for their images, but there's a catch.
Cloud Equity Group acquires Conseev web hosting portfolio
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Demand for web hosting continues to grow which is why Cloud Equity Group has acquired Conseev's web hosting companies for an undisclosed sum.
'Bill & Ted Face the Music' gets the old Bill & Ted magic just right
Bill Ted George Carlin
300+Mashable / 12h
There's a risk with all sequels — but maybe especially sequels picking up years after a franchise went dormant — of doing either too much or too little. Tread too lightly, and it all feels a bit pointless. Pile on too much, and the narrative sags under a weight it wasn't designed for. Update with the times, but don't change too much; give the fans what they want, but surprise them at the same tim
Facebook lawsuit targets paid-for Instagram likes and comments
Facebook Instagram
SlashGear / 12h
In an announcement on Thursday, Facebook detailed a number of lawsuits it has filed in the United States and the United Kingdom, including one that targets ‘abuse’ of the platform in the form of paid-for likes, comments, views, and followers. In this case, the lawsuit is against a developer accused of repeatedly violating Facebook’s Terms by offering these services. It’s … Continue reading
Activate your lifestyle and save 20% on the newest fitness watch from Fitbit
Fitbit Sense Versa
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Rebel Sport discounts the Fitbit Charge 4 by AU$50.
A US teen wrote 27,000 Wikipedia entries in a language they don't speak
Scots Wikipedia English
300+Engadget / 12h
For better and worse, Wikipedia is one of the places most of us go to when we want definitive information on a topic. But a recent scandal is highlighting one of the major pitfalls of the platform: not every Wikipedia editor is an expert in their field. Earlier in the week, a Reddit user named Ultach detailed a discovery they made about the Scots language version of Wikipedia (via The Guardian ).
Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?
1KBBC News - Technology / 12h
The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.
There's a Very Good Reason Why HBO Max and Peacock Aren't on Roku
62Gizmodo / 12h
It’s been months since HBO Max and Peacock officially launched, and still, neither streaming service currently appears on the Roku platform (or Amazon, for that matter). The companies have said discussions about support were ongoing , but now we know why they’re still absent: Roku’s support fees are expensive as hell. Read more...
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