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Best cheap headphones: your guide to the best budget headphones in 2020

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Want a decent pair of headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.

Tokyo-based collaboration platform BeaTrust lands $2.8 million seed round

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BeaTrust co-founder Masato Kume, co-founder and chief executive officer Kunio Hara and Ryo Nagaoka, vice president of engineering Founded just four months ago, Tokyo-based BeaTrust has raised a JPY 300 million (about USD $2.83 million) seed round for its enterprise collaboration platform. The startup’s ambitious goal is to change corporate culture at large Japanese companies before expanding into

Ford SYNC 4 with Next-Gen INRIX Technology: Here’s the Lowdown

21SlashGear / 1h
Ford’s newest SYNC 4 infotainment system is touted to be the best ever from the American carmaker, but it’s been quite a wait. Recently, Ford has announced SYNC 4 is arriving in the Mustang Mach-E, Bronco two-door and four-door, and the new F-150. Working in tandem with INRIX, SYNC 4 is reputed to deliver connected car services to new heights. … Continue reading


Virgin Atlantic adds ability to earn Tier Points on award flights, extends elite status by additional 6 months

The Points Guy / 4min
Virgin Atlantic is making it easier to earn and maintain elite status in the coronavirus era and beyond. While travelers largely haven’t yet returned to the skies for long-haul travel because of safety concerns and government travel restrictions, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is extending members’ status even further. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily new

A-levels: Ofqual's 'cheating' algorithm under review

BBC News - Technology / 7min
Those implementing it "did not understand what the maths they had typed in meant", one expert says.

What Happens If Uber and Lyft Flee California? Look at Austin

Uber California Lyft
60Wired / 12min
The ride-hail services are threatening to stop service in the Golden State to protest a judge's ruling. They did something similar in Texas in 2016.

The 5 ways I use my hotel card benefits to travel in luxury

The Points Guy / 18min
It was only recently that I dove into the world of hotel credit cards . For years, I was hyper-focused on transferable card points and airline miles. A coherent hotel card strategy just wasn’t on my radar. Many people newer to points and miles initially gravitate toward airline programs. That isn’t a huge surprise — the ability to get to your destination for almost free is the first step. But wha

Chrome is about to get a great new security tool – but only if you use Android

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Check the integrity of your passwords

In A Real First, Virgin Atlantic Will Give Elite Status Miles For Award Flights

View from the Wing / 25min
Virgin Atlantic like all other airlines is struggling during the pandemic. They're in the midst of a restructuring and they've only just restarted flying last month to 6 cities. Previously they had only extended member elite status by six months. They've gone ahead and made that now a full year, extending elite vouchers too. And they're introducing changes to their frequent flyer elite program th

Inventor breaks record for world's fastest electric ice cream van

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There's something deeply nostalgic about the familiar sound of an ice cream van as it slowly winds its way down your street on a hot summer's day. Speed, when it comes to the musical meander of that moving treat dispenser, is never of the essence. Well, until now, that is. British inventor Edd China has broken the Guinness World Record title for fastest electric ice cream van after reaching speed

Prior Design Portion Taycan Turbo S is gorgeous

2021 Porsche Taycan
SlashGear / 28min
Prior Design is a company that modifies electric vehicles to make them look cooler. Typically the company turns its talents towards modifying Tesla vehicles. This time out, the company has taken the very cool Porsche Taycan Turbo S and given it an external makeover worthy of the Porsche name. The official name is Porsche Taycan Turbo S by Prior Design, … Continue reading

Our exclusive antivirus deal gets you premium protection for less than $10/£10

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You won't find antivirus this good, this affordable anywhere else - Avira has blown the competition away with this deal.

The value of ISPs providing first line of cybersecurity

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Service Providers are uniquely positioned to respond to cybersecurity challenges.

Moon lander startup ispace raises $28 million and launches a new lunar data platform

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ispace, one of the startups working on putting a private lunar lander on the Moon sometime in the next few years has raised a $28 million Series B funding round, which will be used to help it continue to develop its commercial lander ahead of planned 2022 and 2023 launches. Alongside the investment, the Japanese startup is also announcing a new data platform business that will leverage the lunar

The Morning After: Gmail went down and BlackBerry came back

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For some reason, BlackBerry refuses to go quietly into the night, still trading on the goodwill of smartphone early adopters from a decade ago. The last thing we heard was that TCL had halted production of BlackBerry-badged Android phones. But no, the story doesn’t end there, he says, unable to comprehend the affection someone must still hold for BlackBerry. BlackBerry OnMobile On Wednesday, secu

Why the Facebookening of Oculus VR is bad for users, devs, competition

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32Ars Technica / 56min
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images ) On Tuesday, Facebook found another way to aggravate millions of users—though this time, the outrage came from its virtual reality department. The company announced that it would soon mandate the use of Facebook accounts within its Oculus ecosystem , all in order to "unlock social features." In Facebook's ideal world, you'll be your Facebook self on

SSD and RAM prices to drop because there’s too much supply

SlashGear / 57min
It seems like things are looking up for the PC market, with shipment numbers finally showing a rise last quarter. That has mostly been thanks to the rise in demand for desktops, laptops, and even tablets as the world adjusts to remote work and school setups. Ironically, those same global conditions are causing manufacturers NAND and DRAM products like RAM … Continue reading

Microsoft delivers emergency patch for nasty Windows flaw

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Microsoft breaks from its usual update schedule to remedy urgent Windows issues.

Russian Opposition Leader Poisoned At Airport, Causes Flight Diversion

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An S7 Airlines flight diverted this morning after Russia’s opposition leader became ill due to a suspected poisoning at the airport. S7 Airlines flight diverts over illness Alexey Navalny is Russia’s 44-year-old opposition leader, and a big critic of Vladimir Putin and his government. This morning he was flying S7 Airlines from Tomsk to Moscow, on flight S72614. The flight was operated by a Boein

The first PS5 TV commercial has appeared, and it’s all about the feels

Olivia Wilde Sony 10
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Sony's marketing campaign for the PS5 looks set to begin soon, as the first PS5 commercial appears online.

How to Stop Butt Dialing Everyone with Your Smartphone

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The age of touchscreens hasn't stopped pocket dialing. Here's how you can put an end to it once and for all.

While Big Tech Prospers, an Eviction Crisis Looms Next Door

88Wired / 1h
Over 40,000 families in Silicon Valley are at risk of losing their homes. Could tech offices, vacated during the pandemic, offer some emergency relief?

The Race to Collect the Pandemic's History—as It Unfolds

76Wired / 1h
From protest signs to bottles of Purell, archivists and curators are hurrying to preserve the artifacts of 2020 before they're lost.

World's biggest cruise line company hit by ransomware attack

94Engadget / 1h
The world’s largest cruise operator Carnival has revealed that it suffered a ransomware attack and security breach that could affect customer and employee data. The company disclosed the information in a US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) 8-K filing (via ZDNet ), saying that it occurred on last weekend on August 15th. “We expect that the security event included unauthorized access to persona

Biomorphic batteries could mean major increases in run time for small robots

SlashGear / 1h
Researchers from the University of Michigan have created a new type battery known as a biomorphic battery that could increase the runtime for small robots by 72x. The so-called biomorphic batteries are a new rechargeable zinc battery technology that integrates into the structure of a robot. The team says that the new battery technology will be particularly important as robots … Continue reading

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War title confirmed, reveal coming very soon

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has been confirmed as the title of the next entry in the franchise.

How “St. Elmo’s fire” could help protect aircraft from lightning strikes

20Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / MIT scientists think the corona discharge known as "St. Elmo's fire" could help reduce the risk of aircraft being struck by lightning during thunderstorms. (credit: Anton Petrus/Getty Images ) The electrical phenomenon known as St. Elmo's fire manifests during strong thunderstorms as a flash of blue light, usually at the tips of electrically conductive structures like cell phone towers,

What’s New in Windows 10’s 21H1 Update, Coming Spring 2021

How-To Geek / 1h
Microsoft is working on two Windows 10 updates. The 21H1 update will debut in the first half of 2021 and includes bigger features that need significant testing. It will follow the 20H2 update this fall, which is focused on stability and polish. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Flipkart launches Nokia Media Streamer for Rs. 3499 in India

Flipkart Nokia India
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Flipkart has introduced the Nokia branded Android TV box in India. It comes with built-in Chomecast and Dolby Audio support.

China’s Waterdrop nabs $230M for its crowdfunded, mutual aid insurance platform

Chinese Waterdrop Raises
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When people in the US or Europe think of crowdfunding and medical expenses, sites like GoFundMe, where people fundraise around specific predicaments, come to mind. But today comes news of how another approach — a platform based around crowdfunding and mutual aid that pays out when its members fall into medical dire straits — is picking up some significant steam in its growth, and its financial ba

Costa Rica Reopening To Some Americans In September

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There aren’t all that many countries that Americans are allowed to visit right now. Well, Costa Rica is expected to open to Americans as of next month (September 2020), but the country is taking a unique approach, as reported by The Tico Times . This is a very slow and phased tourism reopening, as there will only be five flights per week from the US to Costa Rica at first, which represents less t

Windows 10 20H2 Update release date, news and features

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Although it will essentially be a really big bug patch, the Windows 10 20H2 Update will introduce a few new improvements to Windows 10

Sony finally releases Windows app that lets you use its cameras as webcams

Olivia Wilde Sony 10
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Sony's new Windows app lets you use your Sony camera as a webcam, but there are a few catches.

Intel claims its new processors crush AMD when it comes to power and price

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Intel has taken a major swipe at AMD Ryzen processors – but we don’t think the comparisons made are particularly fair.

Inmarsat and MediaTek test satellite-based IoT network

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Hybrid cellular and satellite IoT network could enable truly global 5G deployments.

DStv launches new decoders, new shows

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DStv released a new decoder, streaming options and an increased line-up of shows to draw in customers

Microsoft is forcing people to use its Windows 10 antivirus software

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Don’t want to use Microsoft Defender? You’re out of luck.

Android 11 finally enables wireless Android Auto for all phones

SlashGear / 2h
We enjoy many conveniences today that don’t involve any physical contact or wired connections, from putting our phones near scanners or speaking out our commands or simply just wirelessly charging our devices. These conveniences are particularly useful in cars where drivers need to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Unfortunately, they still have to … Continue reading

Many e-commerce platforms 'could fail by next year'

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Report finds many businesses facing a race against the clock to implement new e-commerce systems.

Trevor Noah tears down the Conservatives questioning Kamala Harris' Blackness

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In the days after Kamala Harris was chosen to be Joe Biden's running mate – making her the first Black woman to get a VP nomination for a major party – Conservatives initially seemed to be scrambling for things to criticise her about . But as Trevor Noah points out, a disturbing pattern has now emerged. "According to Conservative media, she may not be Black enough," says Noah in the clip above, p

Nokia 10 release date, news, leaks and rumors

Nokia 10 2020 3.4 RAM
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We don't know what the new Nokia phone will be called yet, but we do know what we want to see in it.

Will Mulan release on Disney Plus in the UK?

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Mulan's UK release still seems up in the air, even as we're just a few weeks from its intended date.

Sony cameras join the work-from-home webcam party

100+Engadget / 2h
Following most of its rivals , Sony is helping you look better on Zoom calls with a software release that transforms its mirrorless, compact and DLSR cameras into webcams. The Imaging Edge Webcam app for Windows 10 works on models from the 2014 A7S up to the recent A7R IV and A6600 models. It also works on RX100 IV and later compact models, along with DSLRs back to the 2015 A68. To make it work,

Zendaya explains what's happening with Season 2 of 'Euphoria'

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We really miss Euphoria . Zendaya, who plays Rue, also misses it. So, is Season 2 of the HBO show on hold for now due to the coronavirus? Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean you won't see Euphoria on your screens anytime soon. "We're trying to figure out how to eventually be able to create a Season Two that we're all really proud of and get all the best out of it that we want while also still

How to stop comparing yourself to past versions of you

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"You have a new memory," my phone informed me one evening recently. However 'new' it was, this memory did not inspire joy or nostalgia. Every now and then, my iPhone sends me a push alert to tell me it's curated a 'memory' for me from my camera roll, comprising a photo gallery that's eerily set to music. This particular trip down memory lane transported me back to a time in my life when I was dee

Lenovo teases Yoga Pro 13s Carbon: a sub-1kg laptop with professional features

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Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 13s may enter the world of ThinkPads.

Another Spider-Man movie is coming, but it's not what you might expect

Olivia Wilde Sony 10
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Spidey senses all over the world will be tingling at the news of a new Marvel movie in the works, and it might just be Spider-Woman.

Google abandons experiment after huge risqué images appear above search results

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Pictures were based on users' search queries, but Google pulled the plug after some inappropriate images appeared.

Take a look at ULA’s GEM 63XL rocket fire up into action

Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Samsung Galaxy S30 Ultra could fix the S20 Ultra’s biggest problem

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The Samsung Galaxy S30 Ultra could get a camera upgrade according to a reliable source.

Massive data breach by credit service agency in South Africa

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Experian South Africa's database was hacked, exposing personal information of over 24 million South Africans

Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G could be launching on September 30

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One tipster says the next Google Pixel phones are going to make an appearance at the end of September.

15 deals on cookware and bakeware because who doesn't like pancakes

Mashable / 3h
Just seven months ago, we were all ready for the best year of our lives. We were so young and naive. Since then, our things have dramatically changed. Masks are the hottest accessory of 2020, concerts and events are canceled indefinitely, and the United States Postal Service needs our help. One of the only things giving us comfort throughout this rollercoaster of a year is a home-cooked meal.. Ma

This VPN has apps for all your devices — and it's 50% off

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TL:DR: A one-year subscription to TunnelBear is on sale for $4.99 per month as of Aug. 20, saving you 50% on list price. We think that everyone should consider investing in a VPN , but we totally understand how they can be a little intimidating for those who have never used one before. This is why providers like TunnelBear are so valuable. TunnelBear provides easy-to-use apps for all your devices

This bean-grinding, programmable coffee maker is on sale

32Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Brew a fresh cup of joe every morning with the Gourmia® GCM4700 coffee maker with a built-in grinder for $99.99, a 28% savings as of Aug. 20. Making the trendy whipped dalgona coffee has been fun and all, but it's not really something you want to do every day. Not only is it tedious to make, but if you fail, you'll be left without your caffeine fix. If you want your coffee nice and fresh w

Get lifetime access to this Salesforce training for just $25

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TL;DR: Add skills to your résumé with the Complete Salesforce Trailhead 2020: From Zero to Hero 7-Course bundle for $25, a 91% savings as of Aug. 20. Chances are if your current job doesn't require Salesforce skills, your next job will. And this is a problem because American businesses don't train their employees to use it, which leads to a lot of confusion and potentially costly mistakes. With i

For truly amazing Instagram photos, a point-and-shoot camera is a must

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You probably think your phone takes great photos. But even with advancements, your phone’s camera is pretty average. Think about snapping pictures at a concert. Zoom in even a little, and it’s grainy. By the photos, there’s no way to tell if you saw Post Malone or Harry Styles. And forget about trying to take pictures of the moon on a phone. We all know how frustrating that can be. Phones aren’t

Learn how to make the leap from YouTube viewer to YouTube creator

28Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Learn how to grow your following with the Complete Guide to YouTube Channel: 2020 YouTube Masterclass for $28.99, an 85% savings as of Aug. 20. Everyone and their mother seems to be on YouTube — literally and figuratively. With extended time at home, you've likely found yourself gravitating toward the app, watching video after video. It really can be a black hole where productivity goes to

A satellite has located 11 new emperor penguin colonies

Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Google Pixel 5 leak suggests an earlier launch date

Google Pixel 5 4A Launch
68Mashable / 3h
Google sort-of announced the Pixel 5 in August, saying the phone will come in the fall. Then, a leak suggested that the likely availability date for the device is October 8. Now, leaker Jon Prosser is saying that Google will actually make the phone available a bit earlier, on September 30. Looks like Pixel 5 5G (black and green?) is coming September 30th. Pixel 4a 5G in October 🤔 — Jon Prosser (

Por fin un vídeo que demuestra el increíble salto de calidad de la PS5 y la Xbox Series X

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El vídeo de la “remasterización” de Observer muestra claramente la diferencia radical que la PS5 y la Xbox Series X ofrecen sobre la generación anterior.

EA Play subscription gaming service hits Steam this month

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All-you-can-eat EA games, coming to the most popular PC gaming platform.

AWS reveals first quantum computing partners

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Early access to ultra-fast quantum computing now on offer for AWS users.

Oppo A53 tipped to feature Snapragon 460, 90Hz display

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The Oppo A53 is turning out to be a pretty good affordable offering as far as leaks go.

The science behind cats loving boxes

Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Google rolls out captions for audio and video messages on Duo

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Google has started rolling out a new Duo feature that’ll make it easier to check video and voice messages even in a noisy place. In a tweet, the Made by Google account has revealed that captions have started going live for messages sent on the application. No, the app still won’t be able to transcribe calls in real time, but the new feature could be an especially useful accessibility tool for the

Realme 7 series: Leaks, specs, launch date and price in India

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The Realme 7 and 7 Pro will make their global debut in India in early September. Here’s everything you need to know about them.

Moto G 5G Plus might be released as the Motorola Edge Lite in some regions

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Motorola tends to rename its phones for different regions, and that might happen for the Moto G 5G Plus.

Riff raises $1.5M seed led by Balderton for its ‘voice-first’ chat tool for remote working

Slack Riff
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Riff , a London-based startup developing what it describes as a “voice-first” chat tool for remote working, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding, prior to a full launch next year. Leading the round is Balderton Capital , which is better known for Series A round but quite often does seed investments on the quiet. Also participating is Seedcamp and various angels, including Carlos Gonzalez-Caden

Lawsuit forces The Weather Channel app to disclose location use

IBM Los Angeles App
88Engadget / 4h
The company behind The Weather Channel application has agreed to revise its screens disclosing its location-tracking practices as part of its settlement with LA officials. Los Angeles' city attorney filed a lawsuit against the IBM subsidiary back in 2019, accusing it of failing to adequately disclose how their users’ location information would be used. The app’s privacy policy states that TWC cou

Gmail down as Google services suffer major outage

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Gmail users across the world unable to log in or send emails.

Don’t panic, Google’s services are down for most!

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Several users have reported that Google's services have gone unresponsive. Google has acknowledged it and is already investigating

Gmail and other Google services are down for many users

Gmail Google G Suite
200+Mashable / 5h
Struggling to attach a file in Gmail this morning? You're not alone. A widespread outage in many Google services is causing issues for numerous users around the globe. According to Downdetector , Google, Gmail, Google Drive and YouTube are among the services affected (DownDetector is owned by Mashable’s parent company, J2 Global.). Gmail in particular is showing thousands of error reports in the

The Redmi 9 will launch on August 27 in India

Xiaomi Redmi 9 India
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Xiaomi will unveil the Redmi 9 in India on August 27. It will be yet another affordable smartphone from the company.

Mukbang: Why is China clamping down on eating influencers?

300+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers.

Best smartwatch 2020: the top wearable you can buy in the Middle East

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Not all smartwatches are worth buying, so we've put together a list of the best choices you should consider in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

Level-up and save AU$200 on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2

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Catch knocks AU$200 off the RRP of the popular Samsung smartwatch.
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Gmail, Google Drive hit by outage

Gmail Google G Suite
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Having trouble accessing your Gmail, Google Drive, or Google Meet? You’re not alone. Thousands of users, mostly in India, parts of the U.S., Australia, Japan, and Malaysia are reporting that they are unable to access the aforementioned Google services. Some users have reported that they are unable to log-in into their Gmail accounts, while others are saying new emails are not showing up in the ap

Huawei MateBook X 2020 goes official in China - weighs just a kilo

Huawei Mate 40 Pro US
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The MateBook X rocks a10th Gen Intel Core processor, 13.0-inch 3K display, and a very sleek design.

Budget-friendly Nokia 3.4 spotted on GeekBench

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The Nokia 3.4 aka. Doctor Strange has been spotted on GeekBench and is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 460 chipset and 3GB of RAM

Hilarious sketch imagines school bullies aggressively respecting CDC guidelines, bro

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Schools are reopening across the U.S. despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with teachers doing their best to keep their students socially distanced . Still, these safety plans largely require kids to conscientiously obey strict rules — something kids aren't exactly known for doing, least of all school bullies. Comedian Karan Menon released a hilarious short video on Wednesday imagining how b

Google Duo will caption video and audio messages - and keep it private too

Google Pixel 4A 5 Nord
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Google has already announced that Google Meet would soon be replacing the Duo, which had replaced Hangouts. Looks like the company is chasing video conferencing business with a vengeance now.

Taiwan set to bar Chinese streaming services like iQiyi and Tencent’s WeTV

Taiwan Chinese China
200+TechCrunch / 6h
iQiyi and Tencent’s WeTV , two of China’s most popular streaming services, may be barred from operating in Taiwan next month as the government prepares to close regulatory loopholes that enabled them to offer local versions of their services through partnerships. But iQiyi and WeTV will still be accessible if subscribers are willing to, for example, use cross-border payment services to pay for su

A Gmail and Google Drive outage is causing errors around the world

10KEngadget / 6h
Can’t send something on Gmail? If so then you’re in good company, ever since about midnight ET, people have been complaining about issues connecting to many of the G suite services, but especially Gmail. The Google apps status page just updated to confirm they’ve received reports of an issue with Gmail and Google Drive, while a quick look at Twitter or on DownDetector shows thousands of reports o

Truecaller brings spam activity indicator for Android users

Truecaller Spam India
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Truecaller is rolling out a new feature to the Android users which lets them see stats on spam reports, call activity and peak calling hours.

Paper Mario and more discounted in Amazon Singapore's gaming sale

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Prime members who spend over SG$30 get an additional SG$5 off on selected games from Amazon using a promo code.

Airbnb puts stock market float back on the table

Airbnb IPO Brian Chesky
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The online booking firm had plans to publicly list before the coronavirus struck earlier this year.

Samsung Galaxy M51 could pack a ridiculously large battery

Samsung Galaxy S20
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Samsung's much anticipated Galaxy M51 mid-range device will be soon launched in India. Here's what we know.

Indian govt to talk with e-com companies to push local products

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Indian government is planning to ask online retailers like Amazon and Flipkart to focus on listing geographical indication (GI) items, to give a boost to local producers and manufacturers.

NordLocker adds cloud storage to its encryption software

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NordLocker is changing the way the cloud storage industry treats data privacy by encrypting files first and then uploading them to its secure cloud.

6 of the best cheap TVs with 4K resolution

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4K TVs have been around for a while now, but that doesn't mean that everybody understands exactly what is going on with the technology. This is where we can help. Basically, a 4K TV is any model with 4K resolution. This means that the TV has 3,840 horizontal pixels and 2,160 vertical pixels, making a total of approximately 8.3 million pixels. Resolution relates to how densely packed the pixels ar

Brush up on your Excel skills with this discounted course

Microsoft Audience Ads
36Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The 2020 Excel Certification School Bundle is on sale for £37.74 as of August 20, saving you 94% on list price. There's no need to force yourself to learn a new skill or get toned while in isolation. Full stop. However, if you're getting sick of Netflix and social media and want to brush up on some core digital skills other than scrolling Instagram, we've got just the thing. Forget learnin

ZTE Axon 20 5G official render confirms intriguing design

ZTE 20 Phone Display
SlashGear / 8h
Some companies, like Sony, try hard to keep upcoming products from leaking, even if those attempts have become futile in this Internet age. Others like OnePlus, on the other hand, have accepted that reality and even learned to use that to their advantage. ZTE seems to be taking a page from that book with its next Axon flagship that was … Continue reading

Save 99% on this stacked data science bundle

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TL;DR: The 2020 All-in-One Data Scientist Mega Bundle is on sale for £30.19 as of August 20, saving you 99% on list price. The world runs on data. There's just one problem: we need people to analyse it in order for it to serve a purpose. Considering that almost every industry needs data scientists to interpret their data, demand for these employees continues to grow every year. And the cool thing

ASUS ROG Phone 3 teardown has some good news for gamers

SlashGear / 9h
Razer may have started the whole gaming smartphone trend but it seems that ASUS is the one that’s taking it to the extreme. Of course, ASUS’ ROG Phones have also been the most expensive among its peers so buyers will want to know they’re getting they’re money’s worth. That will partly depend on how well the phone performs which, in … Continue reading

Porsche adds Plug & Charge to the 2021 Taycan

2021 Porsche Taycan
87Engadget / 9h
Last year Porsche introduced its Taycan electric car, and now it’s announced what’s changing for the 2021 model year . Now the sports car will support Plug & Charge , which lets owners pay for vehicle charging just by plugging in their vehicle — no separate app or card swiping requires. Based on the ISO 15118 standard, it will be available at Electrify America charging stations starting next year

The cheapest Epson EcoTank printer comes with enough ink to fill 80 cartridges

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Cheap to print, cheap to buy and no cartridges to swap.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War announcement set next week

BOCW Duty Cold War
SlashGear / 9h
Every war has been lost or won not just with weapons but also with information or disinformation. That is true especially for those wars were not a single weapon was fired, like the 1960s Cold War between the US and Russia. That will be the almost ironic setting of the next installment in first-person shooter franchise Call of Duty: BlackOps, … Continue reading

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra 50W wireless charging has been demystified

Xiaomi 10 Ultra August
23SlashGear / 10h
It may not have the world’s first under-screen camera, a title the ZTE Axon 20 5G is claiming, but the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra still shocked the mobile world with its insane charging speeds. As if the 120W wired charging weren’t enough, the phone even boasted of 50W wireless charging, more than three times the market average, and promising to … Continue reading

Olivia Wilde will direct a Sony Marvel movie, possibly featuring spiders

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100+Mashable / 10h
It looks like Sony's web of spider-heroes just caught an incredibly juicy fly Deadline reports that Olivia Wilde has been locked in to direct and develop a new film in Sony's Marvel universe — one that will have a female lead. Mashable has confirmed Wilde will direct a yet to be named Marvel film, but it's not yet public exactly which superhero she'll bring to the silver screen. Even so, it's a f

The future of photography: when your phone will be smarter than you

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How far is the future where your smartphone camera will know how to shoot after you tell it what to shoot? The answer lies with software.

Bryce Hall, TikTok Influencer, Has Power Shut Off by Los Angeles

10KNYT > Technology / 10h
This month, Mayor Eric Garcetti said that Angelenos who violated the city’s guidelines on gatherings during a health crisis would have their water and power turned off. Today, he followed through.

Seiko's Street Fighter-Inspired Watches Celebrate All the Right Moves

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Hadouken! Seiko and Capcom have teamed up to bring us an entire line-up of watches inspired by the beefy players in the Street Fighter saga. The watches, now available for pre-order in the U.S. , feature color schemes and clever nods to the original video game characters. Not content to just show you these timepieces… Read more...

Chromebooks and Android phones will soon sync Wi-Fi passwords

21SlashGear / 10h
MacBooks and iPhones can easily share data, Internet connections, and even Wi-Fi logins thanks to the fact that only one company makes both the hardware and the software. Google doesn’t really have that luxury at least on the hardware front, making it harder for it to push features that bridge its different platforms together. Fortunately, it hasn’t given up on … Continue reading

Upgraded crypto-mining malware now steals AWS credentials

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The cybercrime group TeamTNT can now steal AWS credentials in addition to using its malware to mine cryptocurrency.

iPhones with Fortnite installed up on eBay for thousands of dollars

Fortnite Apple eBay
70SlashGear / 11h
The drama between Epic Games and Apple over Fortnite and App Store policies hasn’t even reached the court yet but there are already many casualties. As always, the ones that get crushed in between when giants collide are the users who now have no way of installing the popular game on their iPhones. If you already installed Fornite before and … Continue reading

Fortnite x Marvel crossover may be planned for Season 4

22SlashGear / 12h
It seems almost inevitable at this point that Fortnite will get a proper crossover with a superhero universe given how many related characters we’ve seen over the past couple of seasons. Players had access to Deadpool last season, Aquaman this season, and there’s a rumor that we’ll see Wolverine next month. A new tip suggests this may be more than … Continue reading

Battletoads game review: Good moments don’t save the toad-al package

40Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / The Battletoads are back. We wish that were better news. (credit: Dlala Studios / Rare, Ltd. / Xbox Game Studios ) When Battletoads arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in June 1991, it rode on a wave of limited-time momentum in the West. Ninja Turtles fever was still a thing. The NES ruled the charts, even though Sega's own attitude-filled mascot was about to emerge. And Ninten

Home Theater Hoarders, Meet the HDMI Switcher

44Gizmodo / 12h
Whether you’re looking to swap between a streaming box and video game console or you’re looking for a way to manage multiple high-end pieces of equipment, HDMI switchers are a boon for anyone who values an effortless home theater setup. It’s a massive pain to manually swap out HDMI cords every time you want to use a… Read more...

Milk Makeup’s CBD Body Oil Stick Is Relaxing AF

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Two Year Old Kicked Off JetBlue Flight For Refusing To Wear A Mask

54View from the Wing / 12h
JetBlue's face mask policy says anyone who cannot wear a mask "should postpone travel until this temporary requirement is no longer in place." And JetBlue has now enforced their policy against a two year old on a flight from Orlando to Newark. Continue reading ...

The Batman movie production restarts soon after several months of waiting

Miller Darren Batman Two
21SlashGear / 12h
Production on the latest movie in the DC Universe — The Batman — will restart next month after several months spent in limbo, according to a new report. The crew will get to work on the film in the UK where movie production crews are considered essential workers, enabling them to get back to work


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