Sony might send you an invite to pre-order the PS5
Sony PlayStation 5
2KEngadget / 13h
When the next-gen consoles go on sale later this year it will probably be tough to get one at launch, but Sony is planning to invite some dedicated gamers to be first in line for its PlayStation 5 . To get on the list for one of the pre-order invites, go to the PlayStation website and submit your PSN username on the form. If you’re one of the ones selected, “based on previous interests and PlaySt
The Bathroom of Tomorrow: Shower & Bath Tech of 2020
1KWired / 35min
Bathrooms are getting smarter, smelling nicer, making you sweat, cooling you down, and, of course, still graciously accepting your waste.
The best swim watch 2020: what you should be wearing in the pool
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
These are the best swim trackers you can buy, with options for every budget.
Cool off any space in 10 minutes with this portable AC
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Stay cool with the Zero Breeze Mark 2: Cordless Battery Air Conditioner for $1,279, a $120 savings as of Aug. 27. While this summer hasn't exactly felt like the endless summer the Beach Boys sang about, that hasn't stopped the heat waves and blistering temperatures from making their presence known as we social distance. While temperatures rise, so may your annoyance with running the AC all
You can literally 'suck' the itch out of bug bites with this genius tool
Mashable / 13min
TL;DR: The Bug Bite Thing Insect Bite and Sting Relief Suction Tool can stop your bug bites from itching for only $12.99 with coupon code BUGBITE6 , a 65% savings as of Aug. 27. Getting out in nature sounds great, especially given all the time we're spending at home these days. Unfortunately, bug bites have a way of ruining everything. Luckily, there are finally more options than straight Calamin
Nissan announces 2021 GT-R Premium and NISMO pricing
SlashGear / 14min
Nissan has officially announced US pricing for the 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium and NISMO models. The GT-R Premium starts at $113,540, with the NISMO version starting at $210,740. The NISMO is massively more expensive than the Premium. The Premium features a 3.8-liter DOHC twin-turbo V-6 engine rated at 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with … Continue reading
The Morning After: Sony will directly invite some gamers to pre-order the PS5
Engadget / 17min
The latest news in the fight against COVID-19 is this credit card-sized test kit. The BinaxNOW system still relies on samples from nasal swabs, but its maker says it can give results in 15 minutes and will only cost $5 . Abbott Laboratories developed the antigen test — which looks for proteins specific to the virus, but may be less accurate than slower PCR methods — in a format that’s more like a
Virgin Atlantic Launching Three Routes To Pakistan
One Mile at a Time / 24min
What a fascinating time in the industry. Rather than seeing airlines slowly add back suspended routes, we’re instead seeing airlines launch some surprising new routes. Virgin Atlantic will fly to Pakistan It has today been announced that Virgin Atlantic will be launching flights between the UK and Pakistan as of December 2020. Not only will the airline start flying to Pakistan, but it will operat
The Prince of Georgia Is Big on Instagram
52Wired / 35min
The musician BERA is the son of the the country's former prime minister and richest man. When street protests arose in Tbilisi, I went to check on him.
How to Create Your Own Custom Google Home Routines
52Wired / 35min
The whole point of a smart speaker is to make your life easier. Here's how to take yours to the next level.
Delta cuts trip customization, quietly eliminates discounted Wi-Fi package
The Points Guy / 37min
Every airline is making changes to the end-to-end travel experience during the pandemic. Delta has been at the forefront of the safety and onboard wellbeing campaign. The carrier is blocking seats into 2021 , cleaning planes at every turn and more. In April, Delta became the first U.S. airline to extend SkyMiles Medallion elite status through Jan. 2022. Now, the Atlanta-based carrier is making ad
Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update
Fortnite Epic Apple
200+BBC News - Technology / 41min
The new season of Epic's popular game does not - and will not - appear on any Apple devices.
Lunaz have brought the 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V into the 21st century
Popular Mechanics / 41min
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
POCO X3 specs point to an upcoming mid-range Snapdragon chip
Xiaomi Poco X3 Snapdragon
SlashGear / 42min
Xiaomi sub-brand POCO has been rumored to be working on another model to add to its collection, that despite having already released two phones earlier this year. That said, the POCO X3, as it is currently being called, is expected to sport a slightly different design that will set it apart even from Xiaomi’s other phones. That, however, might not … Continue reading
LG's New Wearable Air Purifier Is What George Jetson Would Wear in the Bad Timeline
LG PuriCare Air Purifier
100+Gizmodo / 47min
LG unveiled its new PuriCare™ Wearable Air Purifier on Thursday, essentially putting one of LG’s home air purifiers on your face. The device looks like something George Jetson might wear if he got stuck in the bad timeline—with climate change-fueled wildfires, militarized police tear-gassing peaceful protesters, and a… Read more...
Why You Shouldn’t Buy an All-Digital PS5 or Next-Gen Xbox
Xbox One UI 343
How-To Geek / 52min
The new consoles are almost here! Sony announced two versions of the PlayStation 5: a standard edition with a UHD Blu-ray drive, and an all-digital version. With Microsoft also expected to drop an all-digital next-gen Xbox, you might be tempted to ditch the disc drive this time around. Here’s why you might want to reconsider that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
AI discovers 50 new planets from old NASA data
Popular Mechanics / 55min
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries
The Points Guy / 59min
Call it the cruise line for people who want a big, amenity-filled ship that isn’t a floating amusement park. Princess Cruises operates relatively large, reasonably priced vessels. But unlike many of its competitors in that space — most notably Royal Caribbean , Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises — it doesn’t load them up with sprawling waterparks, go-cart tracks, laser tag courses and other fl
Ford and Bosch show off how cars can park themselves in Detroit
Ford Bosch Detroit
47Engadget / 59min
There’s an experiment going on inside Bedrock’s Assembly Garage in Detroit that’ll sound especially interesting for those who despise looking for parking spaces. Ford has teamed up with Bosch to demonstrate an automated valet parking technology that makes it possible for a vehicle to maneuver and park itself inside a parking structure. The demonstration project, which will last until the end of S
YouTube uses artificial intelligence to remove 11 million videos in a quarter
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Social media platforms have been facing increasing flak over lack of oversight on content that gets posted, resulting in unsavoury episodes across society. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube did initiate human intervention, which thinned out due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Cornell creates microscopic robots controlled by electronic signals
SlashGear / 1h
A collaboration led by scientists at Cornell has created the first microscopic robots that incorporate semiconductor components able to be controlled by standard electronic signals. The tiny robots are also able to walk thanks to that electronic signal. Researchers say that the robots are roughly the size of paramecium and provided a template for building more complex versions of themselves … Con
Windows 10 update could be damaging your SSD
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft is expected to deliver a fix for its drive optimization tool with an upcoming Windows 10 update.
iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS: we compare the new, and the old, Apple flagships
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We've compared Apple's flagship iPhone with the 2018 handset to see which is best for you.
Tracee Ellis Ross gives powerful speech on the shooting of Jacob Blake
83Mashable / 1h
Tracee Ellis Ross gave a powerful speech on The Late Late Show with James Corden about the shooting of Jacob Blake . Blake, a Black 29-year-old man, was shot at least seven times in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday evening. Not long after NBA players walked off the court to protest systemic racism and police violence, Ross commended their activism. "This is a moment for the coll
After Redmi 9, Xiaomi may soon announce Redmi 9i in India
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Xiaomi seems to be on a launching spree. The company has just announced the Redmi 9 in India today and it reportedly also has a Reddmi 9i in the works
Bang & Olufsen launch noise-cancelling headphones to rival Sony WH-1000XM4 – but they'll cost you
34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Bang & Olufsen H95 come with active noise cancellation, a 38-hour battery life, and support for aptX Adaptive.
The force is strong - watch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, exclusively on OSN
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Get all your Star Wars action in one place
The 2000s entertainment that gave us the Marvel Cinematic Universe
24Mashable / 1h
Welcome to 2000s Week ! We're exploring the pop culture that shaped us at the turn of the millennium, and examining what the films, shows, and games from the era say about us then and now. It's a little #tbt to the days before #tbt was a thing. A decade's worth of story development and world-building didn't just happen in a vacuum. Wherever you fall in the spectrum of interest around the Marvel C
Bang & Olufsen's BeoPlay H95s are money-no-object wireless headphones
90Engadget / 1h
When a company like Bang & Olufsen talks about its “philosophy of purposeful design,” you know you’re in for some luxury gadget porn. The company has unveiled the BeoPlay H95, its flagship wireless headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC), high-end sound and lots of bespoke features aimed at well-heeled travelers. The over-ear headphones are built around 40mm titanium drivers with neodymiu
2021 Kia Stinger receives new 300HP engine, more power for the Stinger V6
SlashGear / 1h
In our previous 2021 Kia Stinger article a few weeks ago, we highlighted the new Stinger’s mild facelift, wide-bore exhaust mufflers, and optional 10.25-inch widescreen infotainment system. And now, Kia is drip-feeding more information about the 2021 Stinger, and it has more to do with engine choices. “The Stinger remains the standard-bearer for the Kia brand, almost a decade after … Continue rea
Nvidia’s RTX 3000 GPUs need a new PSU connector – but fortunately it won’t cost you anything
Nvidia Ampere RTX GPU
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
There are still some question marks here, though, around third-party graphics cards.
BT is cutting costs and offering £100 Mastercards on its top fibre broadband deal
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
BT broadband deals are normally extremely expensive but this promotion brings costs right down.
Amazon opens its first Amazon Fresh physical grocery store, in LA
300+TechCrunch / 1h
The shift to online shopping has accelerated in the COVID-19 pandemic, but today Amazon made a bold move that underscores its belief that physical stores will remain a key component of how consumers shop. In the Los Angeles neighborhood of Woodland Hills, the e-commerce giant today opened its first Amazon Fresh supermarket , the first of seven Amazon Fresh that it plans to set up in California an
NVIDIA Shield update makes its 4K upscaling even better
NVIDIA SHIELD AI NS
97Engadget / 1h
NVIDIA has just released the latest Shield TV update, marketing the 25th time that the streaming device has been refreshed since the original model launched in 2015. The anniversary update includes a few interesting features like 4K AI upscaling tech with improved sharpness and higher frame rates. While it previously only worked on HD content at 30 fps, NVIDIA Shield TV will now do 4K upscaling f
Is importing smartphones a good idea for South Africans?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
South Africa doesn't get some smartphone brands but you can import them.
iPad Air 4 and Apple Watch 6 listings suggest they're coming soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Unknown iPad and Apple Watch models have been listed on a database, and we have a good idea of what they are.
Samsung will reportedly test remote work program as South Korea copes with new COVID-19 cases
200+TechCrunch / 2h
Samsung Electronics will reportedly begin trialing a work-from-home program for some employees next month as South Korea as the country deals with its largest increase in COVID-19 cases since March. According to Reuters , a company official said the pilot program will be open to some employees at Samsung’s mobile phone and consumer electronics divisions, and may be implemented more broadly after
Fairphone’s new flagship, the 3+, costs just €70 as a modular upgrade
200+TechCrunch / 2h
Dutch social enterprise, Fairphone , has moved a little closer to the sustainability dream of a circular economy by announcing the launch of a modular upgrade for its flagship smartphone. The backwards compatible hardware units mean users of last year’s Fairphone 3 only need swap out a few modules to be holding the Fairphone 3+ in their hand instead of buying a whole new device. Fairphone pulled
PS5 pre-orders are going to be very limited – here's how you get one
Sony PlayStation One
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Sony is allowing gamers to enter their PSN IDs for a chance to be among the first people to pre-order a PS5 later this year.
Cello's cheap smart TVs come with built-in Chromecast and start at just £179
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Great app support on a cheap smart TV in Cello's new range – though you're not getting 4K...
No Mi 10 Ultra in your country? This next big Xiaomi phone looks set for a global launch
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro MIUI 12
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Xiaomi MI 10T series might be available in global markets later this year with all the flagship specifications.
Fortnite's new season won't be playable on your iPhone, iPad or Mac
Epic Fortnite Apple
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
After the Epic Games and Apple lawsuit, Fortnite won't be updated on your iPhone.
Intel Slips, and a High-Profile Supercomputer Is Delayed
Intel Lenovo Argonne
100+NYT > Technology / 2h
The chip maker was selected for an Energy Department project meant to show American tech independence. But problems at Intel have thrown a wrench into the effort.
Fairphone updates its ethical, modular phone with new cameras
Fairphone 3 New 10
100+Engadget / 2h
Fairphone is a Dutch social enterprise that’s trying to improve supply chain and labor conditions in the tech industry. It has released three smartphones over its seven-year lifespan, each one sourcing materials and labor from the most ethical sources it can. Last year, the Fairphone 3 debuted to mostly positive, albeit qualified , reviews, and now we’re meeting its successor. Say hello to the Fa
The Only Good Modular Phone Now Has New Cameras and Is Even More Sustainable
Fairphone 3 New 10
Gizmodo / 2h
Get excited, repair nerds: Fairphone is rolling out a new 3+ model with two new camera modules. And yes, they’re compatible with the company’s current Fairphone 3 model. Read more...
The Batman: release date delay, cast, Batmobile and more explained
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
What we know about The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson and directed by Matt Reeves, including its recent delay.
HBO Max's 'Class Action Park' is the closest we'll ever get to reliving the notorious Action Park
100+Mashable / 2h
Class Action Park is the documentary that New Jersey's infamous, deadly, and long-since-closed water park deserves. The bulk of the 90-minute journey focuses on the attractions themselves, an unruly collection of poorly designed and questionably tested creations that, over the years, claimed a handful of lives and caused exponentially more injuries. With minutes devoted to examining each one, you
Facebook advertising ability to be reduced by iOS 14
31Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Amazon's first Fresh grocery store opens in Los Angeles
200+Mashable / 2h
Amazon is (likely) about to conquer another retail business: grocery stores. On Thursday, the company announced the opening of its first ever Amazon Fresh grocery store in Woodland Hills, California. The store stocks "a wide assortment of national brands and high-quality produce, meat, and seafood," and offers seamless in-store and online shopping, Amazon says. Prices will be "consistently low,"
Astronomers concerned about future satellite overcrowding
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Microsoft celebrates 25th anniversary of windows 95 with nostalgic video
Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 adds classic Marvel heroes and powers
73Engadget / 2h
Some of Earth’s mightiest heroes have joined the Fortnite fray. As expected , the juggernaut battle royale is introducing a new season based on the Marvel universe. If you buy the game’s new Battle Pass, you’ll be able to unlock iconic character skins such as Iron Man, Storm, Doctor Doom, Groot, Mystique and She-Hulk. All players will also be able to use super powers such as Doctor Doom’s Arcane
No Mi 10 Ultra in your country? Xiaomi’s next flagship is set for a global release
Xiaomi Three Mi 10
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Xiaomi MI 10T series will be available in global markets including India later this year with all the flagship specifications.
Passion Capital has backed Fronted, the startup that wants to offers loans to cover rent deposits
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Fronted , the new London-based startup aiming to make life easier for renters, including lending the cash needed for a deposit, has picked up seed investment from Passion Capital. The investment showed up in a recent regulatory filing for the company. The exact cheque size isn’t yet disclosed, but what we do know is that Passion Capital partner Eileen Burbidge has joined Fronted’s board. That’s u
Updated Google Maps will help you easily find your saved places
Google Maps Saved Places
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Google Map's latest update brings changes in the way you can find your saved locations
Amazon opens its first-ever Fresh grocery store in Los Angeles
200+Engadget / 3h
Amazon aims to compete with the likes of Albertsons and Kroger with the launch of its first retail Fresh grocery story in Los Angeles. The Woodland Hills location, promising “a wide assortment of national brands and high-quality produce, meat and seafood,” is opening this week to select local customers by invitation only. Amazon said the public at large will be able to shop there “in the coming w
India readies draft data policy for digital health mission
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Indian government has released the draft health data management policy for the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), which aims to create a digital health ecosystem with a unique health ID for every citizen.
The Witcher gets its own monster-hunting mobile AR game
Witcher Monster Slayer
200+Engadget / 4h
CD Projekt has announced a Pokémon Go- like augmented reality mobile game set in The Witcher’s universe. It’s called The Witcher: Monster Slayer , and it’s being developed by Spokko, the studio CD Projekt established in 2018 to work on mobile games. As you probably know, CD Projekt is the parent company of the studio behind the mainline Witcher games. Like in Pokémon Go and Harry Potter Wizards U
Intel Core 10th Gen CPUs are great for gaming
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Learn more about how an Intel 10th-generation CPU gives you the gaming edge.
Google's Chrome is becoming less of a battery guzzler on Android devices
Google Chrome 85 Groups
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Chrome browser for Android has faced flak from phone users for not optimising batter consumption, a problem that is spoken about even by users of the browser in a desktop or a laptop computing environment.
Redmi 9 with 5,000mAh battery launched at Rs 8,999
Redmi 9 India Rs 4
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Redmi 9 is Xiaomi's latest budget device in India with massive battery.
Amazon faces antitrust suit in India - it is a storm in the teacup for now
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Both Amazon and its closest competitor Flipkart have been facing the ire of offline and online retailers in the past year over alleged preferential treatment to some partners, resulting in some discounts for the consumers.
$5 Abbott BinaxNOW 15-minute COVID-19 test gets FDA emergency use approval
37SlashGear / 5h
With no vaccine much less a cure in sight yet, the best that healthcare systems can do to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus is to treat infected people and isolate them immediately. That, however, requires that healthcare workers are able to identify such individuals before they unknowingly spread it around. The cost and time needed for nasopharyngeal swab tests make that … Continue reading
TikTok's Holocaust trend has been called out by the Auschwitz Memorial
88Mashable / 5h
The Auschwitz Memorial has addressed the trend of teens on TikTok pretending to be Holocaust victims, calling it "hurtful and offensive." However, the museum also warned against attacks against the teens making these videos, encouraging further education instead. For those blissfully unaware of TikTok's Holocaust trend, it's exactly what it sounds like . TikTok users have been filming videos in w
Delivery Hero picks up InstaShop in $360M deal to expand in groceries in the Middle East
500+TechCrunch / 5h
Grocery delivery has emerged as one of the hottest categories in e-commerce in the last six months, partly due to coronavirus pandemic, where stay-at-home orders plus a general reluctance to avoid crowded places have led many more consumers to shopping online. Today, one of the big players in on-demand restaurant delivery is picking up a grocery delivery business both to meet that demand and cont
Upcoming Poco X3 gets leaked in detail by a Xiaomi fansite
Xiaomi POCO X3 120Hz
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Poco’s upcoming mid-ranger is yet to be confirmed, but a fansite was able to get their hands on all the important information.
Windows 10’s new look has been revealed early in some apps
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft is set to overhaul the Windows 10 user interface and these subtle changes can be noticed already
Realme 7 and 7 Pro to be unveiled on September 3 in India
45TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Realme 7 series will launch in India on September 3 with 65W fast charging and a new 64MP quad-camera system.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 now available on Amazon
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 sale is now live on Amazon and for early birds, Amazon is offering Rs 5,000 off.
Access hundreds of online yoga classes for less than £30
24Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to YogaDownload Unlimited is on sale for £22.11 as of Aug. 27, saving you 75% on list price. There's no doubt about it. Yoga is good for your mind, body, and spirit. It reduces stress and anxiety, builds strength and endurance, and enhances your mindfulness — all things we could definitely use in these uncertain times. First things first, set up space. You'll need a
Learn how to build a website from scratch with this JavaScript course
32Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Complete Full-Stack JavaScript Course is on sale for £21.34 as of Aug. 27, saving you 86% on list price. Did you know that coders can build their own websites from scratch and earn close to £100,000 per year . That's some serious cash for a position that gives you a huge amount of creative freedom and empowers you to build the online world you want to see. JavaScript is the programming
Honor MagicBook 15 will be back in stock next week
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Honor MagicBook 15 will go on sale in India early next week. It will go on sale via Flipkart.
Down and dirty with covid genes
100+MIT Technology Review / 7h
What weird bugs did you pick up last time you rode a subway train? Just as the covid-19 pandemic was taking off, a global network of scientists began mapping the DNA of urban microbes and using AI to look for patterns. Join host Jennifer Strong as she rides along on a subway-swabbing mission and talks to scientists racing to find an existing drug that might treat the disease. We meet: Christopher
Abbott's 15-minute, $5 COVID-19 test gets FDA authorization
200+Engadget / 7h
Just as controversial new recommendations on coronavirus testing arrive from the CDC, the FDA has granted emergency use authorization ( PDF ) to another rapid COVID-19 testing setup from Abbott . The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card can produce results in 15 minutes that appear directly on the card, and Abbott has paired it with an app, Navica, that’s intended to work as “temporary digital health pass”
Realme C15 goes on sale in India at 12 noon
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Realme C15 will go on sale for the first time today in India. It starts at Rs 9,999 and will go on sale at 12 noon via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Samsung Galaxy M31s goes on sale today
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Samsung Galaxy M31s will go on sale in India today. The device is back in stock after it was sold out during the Amazon Prime Day and Freedom day sale.
This Marvel Poster Highlights the Gorgeous Fury of the Phoenix Force
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Marvel Girl . Phoenix . Dark Phoenix . Sometimes just regular ol’ Jean . Over the decades, Jean Grey has adopted many looks and identities as one of the X-Men’s most iconic heroines. But try as she might, Jean will never escape the legendary Phoenix saga and its impact on her—and as this gorgeous poster shows, the iconic… Read more...
Android Generic Project will make custom ROMs on PCs easier to install
29SlashGear / 8h
The third-party Android ROM landscape isn’t what it used to be but it still exists and thrives even if in a smaller size. Extremely locked-down phones have made it harder to port and install these custom ROMs but PCs running on x86 Intel and AMD processors are a different story. There are quite a few ports of Android for these … Continue reading
The best heat-seeking rugged smartphone is now much cheaper than ever
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A rugged smartphone with FLIR that doesn’t cost the earth.
Syfy's New Series The Surrealtor Will Dig Into the World of Haunted Real Estate
300+Gizmodo / 8h
I guess calling it House Haunters would’ve been too on the nose? Read more...
Galaxy Note 20’s different cooling systems is not a problem, says iFixit
SlashGear / 8h
Some Samsung fans are still reeling over the processor gap between the Snapdragon and Exynos variants of the Galaxy S20 so it isn’t surprising when people immediately jumped on the news about the Galaxy Note 20’s cooling systems. When iFixit confirmed that a number of models are using graphene instead of the much-touted copper vapor cooling chamber, people immediately got … Continue reading
This well-intentioned Chrome feature is causing serious problems
82TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Chromium queries to the world's DNS root servers account for around 1 percent of the Internet's total traffic.
Netflix smashes Altered Carbon's stack, cancels sci-fi series after two seasons
Netflix Altered Carbon
400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Streaming giant Netflix has chosen not to renew its cyberpunk drama Altered Carbon for a third season.
LG PuriCare is an air purifier you can wear over your face
LG PuriCare Air Purifier
63SlashGear / 9h
Face masks, despite the controversy surrounding them in some countries, have come in shorter supply due to the ongoing pandemic. Even more worrying is the quality of masks, especially homemade ones, and the growing number of masks being disposed of improperly. At its virtual IFA 2020 exhibit next month, LG will show off PuriCare, its solution which, as you might … Continue reading
PNY launches world’s most advanced 1TB microSD card: high capacity meets high speed
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
This 1TB microSDXC card weds performance and capacity.
iPadOS 14 Siri will finally let you use apps running behind it
Ipados 14 Siri 6 Apps
SlashGear / 10h
iPadOS 14 brings a lot of big changes to Apple’s biggest mobile device but it also has one change that ironically takes a small form. In the next version of iPadOS, actually also in iOS 14, Siri will no longer take up all of your screen when you use it. Unfortunately, previous beta builds made that advantage pointless since you … Continue reading
Canon releases firmware for EOS R5 – but doesn’t cool down the overheating debate
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The EOS R5’s first firmware update brings minor improvements, none of which solve its video limitations.
Report: Facebook Chose Not to Take Down Militia Group That Brought Guns to Kenosha Protests
Facebook Kenosha KG
1KGizmodo / 10h
Facebook received reports in advance about the Kenosha Guard, a self-proclaimed militia that urged gun owners to “defend” Kenosha, Wisconsin against Black Lives Matter protesters on Tuesday. It chose not to do anything, according to a report by the Verge , until nine hours after one of the armed vigilantes that swarmed… Read more...
Canon cameras can upload directly to Google Photos with a catch
Canon GP Google Photos
SlashGear / 10h
Camera makers are pushing DLSRs, mirrorless ILCs, or even point-and-shoot cameras as the next step after graduating from smartphone cameras. But what they offer in power and quality, they often lose in convenience, especially in posting to social media or even transferring photos to the cloud. To their credit, they are doing their best to make those activities easier and … Continue reading
Grab an iPhone 11 from Telstra and bag yourself some free AirPods
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It might sound too good to be true, but you can redeem a free set of AirPods in this cracking Telstra deal.
Aussie Father's Day magazine sale: give dad a gift that keeps on giving
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
From tech and gaming, to photography and music – Australia's most popular magazines are discounted for a limited time.
Google Nest Hub in hotels promise a safe, hands-free stay
Google Nest Hub Hands
25SlashGear / 11h
One of the heaviest industries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic has been the hospitality industry, with people avoiding or advised to avoid hotels and tourist spots as much as possible. Sooner or later, however, the need to stay at some lodging will be inevitable. If you’re staying at a select number of hotels in the US and one in the … Continue reading
Facebook users reported Wisconsin militia group before last night’s shooting
Facebook Kenosha KG
500+Engadget / 11h
A Facebook event organized by a militia group that advocated for members to “take up arms” in response to protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin was reported to Facebook by multiple users who were told it didn’t violate the company’s policies. The company removed the event page and the “Kenosha Guard” Facebook group on Wednesday after two protestors were shot and killed Tuesday night. A 17-year-old was c
Facebook removes ‘Kenosha Guard’ militia account after shooter kills two at protest
Facebook Kenosha KG
500+TechCrunch / 11h
Facebook has removed a local self-declared militia’s page and a related event following the events that unfolded last night in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Two people were killed and another was wounded when a man believed to be 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly began firing on a group protesting the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man shot in the back while walking away from officers and app
Huawei just launched a powerful workstation to rival Xeon-based models
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Huawei’s Qingyun W510 workstation is aimed specifically at Chinese government institutions.
Is your favorite online game as fragile as Fortnite?
Epic Fortnite Apple
SlashGear / 11h
In the past couple of weeks, we’ve experienced the unraveling of a delicately-spun web of support that’s required to keep the game Fortnite afloat. In the time since Apple and Epic Games started having a bit of a war about in-game purchases, it’s become abundantly clear that the power does not rest with the people, but with the companies: the … Continue reading
Ask Mechanic Shop Femme: How Do I Rotate My Own Tires?
28Lifehacker / 11h
Tires are one of the more expensive maintenance items we can expect to spend money on a regular basis, so taking care of them is critical for both the car and our pocket. Before we get to the why of tire rotations, we first need to ask what a tire rotation is, to begin with. For an answer to this, I spoke with Joe… Read more...
Quibi Is Doing Drive-In Movies Now—Which, What?
56Gizmodo / 11h
Quibi, a company that tried to force people stuck at home during a pandemic to watch movies on the smallest possible screens , is now evidently pivoting to drive-in theaters—a move that is confounding if for no other reason that it defies the entire point of Quibi. Read more...
Buying a New Console? You’ll Need the Right Accessories to Take Your Games to the Next Level
Gizmodo / 11h
Top Product: Fastsnail Switch Joy-Con Grips Read more...
Three Charged With Leaking Movies as Part of Global Piracy Ring
400+NYT > Technology / 11h
U.S. officials said members of the Sparks Group, an elite piracy network, fraudulently obtained and distributed movies ahead of release dates.
Best Oppo phones of 2020: pick up the best Oppo handset for you
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you're looking to buy a new Oppo phone, whether's it's a Find, Reno or A handset, these are the best options for you.
An Airbus Pilot’s Notes On The New Microsoft Flight Simulator [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
COVID-19 check-in: How have card issuers measured up during the pandemic
The Points Guy / 11h
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc across many industries in 2020. Travel and tourism took a major hit, and so did the credit card industry . It was like overnight, the perks and benefits that cardholders used on a regular basis were no longer valuable in the short-term. Spending habits changed, vacations were canceled and work travel decreased for many, as work-from-h
'The Last Campfire' from Hello Games hits consoles, iOS and PC tomorrow
The Last Campfire Tomorrow
80Engadget / 11h
The Last Campfire , the new game from No Man's Sky developer Hello Games, comes out on August 27th. It will be available on Apple Arcade , Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows — where it'll be exclusive to the Epic Games Store . Beyond a Nintendo indies showcase , we haven't seen much of the title following its announcement in 2018 . But in a post over on the PlayStation blog , He
Horror podcast Ghost Tape arrives in October with star Kiersey Clemons
25SlashGear / 12h
Audio production studio QCode is gearing up to produce another scripted podcast, this one called “Ghost Tape.” The serialized podcast will be in the horror genre and will be released this October from co-creators Nia DaCosta and Aron Eli Coleite with Kiersey Clemons in the starring role. This show will join several other scripted podcasts from QCode, including “Blackout.” As … Continue reading
11 extra charges on cruise ships that will drive you nuts – and what to do about them
The Points Guy / 12h
One of the great allures of cruising is that a lot is included in the fare. Those $499-a-week rates that you see advertised include not just a room on a ship but meals and entertainment, too. Plus the ship acts as your transportation. It gets you from place to place at no extra cost. Still, for the most part, cruises aren’t all-inclusive. On many ships, there are a lot of little things — and some
Why Hurricane Laura’s Storm Surge Could Be ‘Unsurvivable’
Hurricane Laura Texas
2KWired / 12h
The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. And Louisiana and Texas are about to get hit with a massive wall of water.
FaZe and Tfue have settled their lawsuit and said goodbye
100+Engadget / 12h
When we first covered the news that Turney “Tfue” Tenney was suing his gaming organization, FaZe Clan, for violating California Labor Code, we offered a prediction for the future: All of this ... will likely end in a deal where Tfue gets to cut his FaZe contract short. Called it. Tfue and FaZe today announced that they’ve settled their legal disputes and are parting ways. FaZe sent along the foll
Here’s the Surface Duo
Surface Duo Microsoft
300+TechCrunch / 12h
I can’t remember the last time I did a hands-on with a device prior to powering it on. The idea of basing posts entirely around glamour shots without really interfacing with the product feels like a relic of an early era of gadget blogging. But every so often a device comes along that warrants the approach. There will be a far more in-depth review of the Surface Duo. I will write a lot of words o
Daily Crunch: Spotify is testing virtual events
GM Chevrolet Chevy Bolt
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Spotify explores virtual concerts, Twitter tests a “quotes” count and Google’s Nest Hub becomes more hotel-friendly. This is your Daily Crunch for August 26, 2020. The big story: Spotify is testing virtual events We can’t have real-world concerts at the moment, so the popular music streaming service is exploring virtual alternatives . The feature isn’t live yet, but reverse-engineering scoopster
Microsoft Launcher for Android gets major upgrade
34SlashGear / 12h
Today the folks at Microsoft responsible for the “Microsoft Launcher” app on Android released a major update. A launcher app, if you’ve never had the opportunity to use one before, will allow you to experience your Android smartphone in a brand new way – sort of like putting all your baseball
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