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LastPass will warn you if your passwords show up on the dark web

5KEngadget / 8h
Most of us have more online accounts than we can keep track of, and that’s one reason we recommend everyone use a password manager . Not only do they make it a lot easier to create unique logins for all your online accounts, but they can also tell you when you’ve reused a password. That’s something LastPass is making it easier to do with its updated Security Dashboard . The feature provides an ov

Learn How to Make Taco Bell Potatoes Because They Will Soon Be Gone

1KLifehacker / 8h
I’m not vegetarian, but my Taco Bell order is. I always get a quesarito (no beef, add beans, add potatoes), a spicy potato soft taco, and a cheesy potato burrito (no beef, add beans). Other items come and go , but these three are forever—well, until August 13th, when every single one will be discontinued . Read more...

AMD Processors: the best AMD CPUs in 2020

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1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
AMD is becoming a bigger name in processors by the day, so we gathered up the best AMD processors you can buy right now.


New iMac Pro comes with antiquated Intel Xeon CPU

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Apple discontinues 8-core iMac Pro, now entry-level iMac Pro has 10-cores.

The Best 'Buy-One, Get-One' Deals for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Phones

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Lifehacker / 9min
Most pre-orders go live tonight for the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones. I can’t recall the last time I purchase a phone from an actual carrier, because I find their various “deals” to be headache-inducing: credits for this, required trade-ins for that, money-savings spread out over… Read more...

Roald Dahl's Fantasy Adaptations, Ranked

66Gizmodo / 11min
Roald Dahl was an RAF fighter pilot , an intelligence officer, the screenwriter of two Ian Fleming adaptations ( You Only Live Twice and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ) and, oh yes, the beloved author of several fantastical tales for children that have since become classic films...and a few that have not. Let’s rank ‘em! Read more...

Voting Machine Makers Are Finally Playing Nice With Hackers

52Wired / 17min
After years of secrecy, one major election tech company is giving more hackers a look under the hood.

Absent iPhone, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate makes Samsung its launch BFF

SlashGear / 19min
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that Project xCloud game streaming will be launching on Android on September 15th. Since Project xCloud will be offered as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, that means Game Pass will be coming to Android as well, which is a pretty big move for Microsoft. Earlier today, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 20, and given … Continue reading

Sony's X900H 4K LED TV Is So Good I'm Buying One Myself

Gizmodo / 24min
The number of beautiful, non-OLED, so-called “future-proof” TVs available on the market for less than $1,500 is relatively small. And if you plan to buy one of either of the hotly anticipated gaming consoles expected to drop around the holidays, a TV with HDMI 2.1 support is likely high on your list of priorities if… Read more...

YouTube bans thousands of Chinese accounts to combat ‘coordinated influence operations’

100+TechCrunch / 29min
YouTube has banned a large number of Chinese accounts it said were engaging in “coordinated influence operations” on political issues, the company announced today. 2,596 accounts from China alone were taken down from April to June, compared with 277 in the first three months of 2020 . “These channels mostly uploaded spammy, non-political content, but a small subset posted political content primar

DoorDash Opens DashMarts to Further Decimate the Urban Landscape, Sell You Hot Sauce

Gizmodo / 30min
Delivery service DoorDash is taking a page out of the Amazon playbook and creating standalone stores called DashMarts—physical locations where consumers can pick up “grocery, and restaurant items, from ice cream and chips, to cough medicine and dog food, to spice rubs and packaged desserts from the local restaurants… Read more...

2021 Audi e-tron SUV adds range and cuts starting price

SlashGear / 32min
Audi is adding a new, more affordable trim to its all-electric 2021 e-tron SUV, bringing down the cost of entry while also bumping up the range over the previous year. The electric luxury SUV is being joined in dealerships by the new 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback, a more stylish version with a swooping roofline. Until now, the cheapest way to … Continue reading

The first US COVID-19 app built on Apple and Google tracking tech is here

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47Engadget / 35min
The Virginia Department of Health has launched COVIDWISE, an app that uses Apple and Google’s COVID-19 contact tracing technology to track coronavirus cases and notify users when they may have been exposed. State officials had been beta testing the app, which is the first to fully use Apple and Google’s exposure notification API. As of today, the app is free to download in the Apple App Store and

How Do You Treat Yourself When You Can't Go Anywhere?

24Lifehacker / 38min
When I was growing up, my family used the smallest of achievement as reason enough to go out for a celebratory dinner. Perhaps it was just a cover for my parents’ desire not to cook, but anytime I aced a test—or anybody in the family accomplished something at school or at work—we’d go to a moderately-priced restaurant… Read more...

A Private Equity Firm Just Bought the Largest Consumer DNA Database

500+Futurism / 38min
Changing Hands The consumer DNA testing company Ancestry just sold for $4.7 billion dollars. Its new owners? The private equity firm Blackstone, which is now the new majority owner of the largest consumer database of human genetic and genealogical information in the world. Companies are bought and sold all the time, but this acquisition reveals just how little control people who took DNA tests ha

Don’t make these 5 mistakes when buying your first RV

The Points Guy / 41min
A few weeks ago , I bought an RV in an attempt to take back travel for my family. As a complete beginner, I had plenty of studying to do and questions to ask when I set out to buy my first recreational vehicle. Thanks to RV owner groups I found on Facebook and a plethora of great videos on YouTube , self-study is easily achievable and, with the right amount of time dedicated to research, you can

These Motorized Shoes Could Be the Key to Making Virtual Reality Fully Immersive

Gizmodo / 42min
There’s no shortage of people trying to make virtual reality gaming a more immersive experience. There are VR arenas where people strap on PC backpacks and play in a pre-programmed area. There are gloves and shoes , and even VR treadmills . Nothing seems to have that full immersion factor, though, either because the… Read more...

Scientists Spot Space Junk With Lasers in Broad Daylight

26Gizmodo / 47min
Our ability to efficiently detect space debris has taken an important leap forward, thanks to a new technique in which lasers can spot these potentially dangerous objects during daylight hours. Read more...

How to Use Instagram Reels

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40Lifehacker / 51min
If you’re still on the fence about whether to wade into the world of TikTok—or looking for an alternative as TikTok’s future remains uncertain —Instagram is begging for your creative energy. Read more...

NASA Imaged the Bubble Around the Solar System and… Yikes

500+Futurism / 52min
Only two manmade objects have traveled beyond the far edges of the solar system: NASA’s Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. Beyond the heliosphere, the bubble of space created by the Sun, lies the interstellar void of space between stellar systems in our galaxy. For years , astronomers have suggested that the heliosphere is shaped like a comet , with a characteristically long tail that helps act like a shie

TikTok bans deepfakes over concerns about election interference

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SlashGear / 56min
Controversial video-based social media platform TikTok has banned deepfakes from its platform, citing concerns about the use of the technology to interfere with elections and otherwise spread misinformation. The move comes amid concerns about TikTok and its alleged potential impact on national security, as well as the general vulnerability of social media platforms to manipulation and election in

Black Founders Matter, a fund focused on Black entrepreneurs, makes first investment

88TechCrunch / 1h
Too often, Black founders are locked out of Silicon Valley before they even have a chance to get started, Marceau Michel, founder of venture capital firm Black Founders Matter , tells TechCrunch. “It’s important we’re looking at the social justice movement from very different places,” Michel says. “It’s one thing for Black people to not be killed by the police — that’s just the baseline. We still

With COVID-19 spreading, 49% of low-income communities have zero ICU beds

65Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Medics transfer a patient on a stretcher from an ambulance outside of Emergency at Coral Gables Hospital where coronavirus patients are treated in Coral Gables near Miami, on July 30, 2020. (credit: Getty | CHANDAN KHANNA ) As the coronavirus pandemic spreads uncontrolled in much of the United States, a new study finds almost half of low-income areas are gravely unprepared to treat seve

How Historically Accurate Is Bardcore Anyway?

100+Gizmodo / 1h
2020 has given us a lot: a new Beyoncé visual album, Tiger King , an unprecedented and woefully mishandled global pandemic. It’s also given us #bardcore, a recent viral music trend which reimagines pop songs in “medieval” style. Read more...

Negotiate With Your Landlord During COVID-19

32Lifehacker / 1h
As the pandemic stretches on—and lawmakers continue negotiations for the latest stimulus package —experts have warned there may be a looming eviction crisis . Whether your family is suffering from a job loss or a pay cut, now may be the time to start negotiating with your landlord. As CNBC reports , you may have more… Read more...

Match confirms plans for Tinder Platinum, a new top-level subscription for power users, arriving Q4

72TechCrunch / 1h
Tinder is testing a new top-level subscription plan, Tinder Platinum, which it expects to roll out before year-end. The news of the coming service was announced this week by Tinder parent Match Group during its Q2 2020 earnings call with investors. Match described the subscription as providing additional value beyond Tinder’s current paid plan, Tinder Gold, but noted the feature was still in the

Wyndham Rewards Selling Points With 30% Bonus

32One Mile at a Time / 1h
Wyndham Rewards has just introduced its latest promotion on purchased points. This follows the program making changes to how it sells points earlier in the year. Buy Wyndham points with a 30% bonus Through Sunday, August 16, 2020, Wyndham Rewards is offering a 30% bonus on purchased points : You can receive a 30% bonus as long as you purchase at least 2,000 points in one transaction Points are or

What we know about the massive chemical explosion in Beirut

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100+Ars Technica / 1h
The red-orange cloud rising above the site of the explosion in Beirut on August 4 is due to nitrogen dioxide, a byproduct of the explosion of ammonium nitrate. [credit: ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images ] On Tuesday, Beirut was devastated by a massive chemical explosion that occurred at the city's port a little after 6pm local time. The blast killed at least 135 people and injured thousands more, a

Check out SpaceX Starship SN5’s ‘hop’ from a better angle

SpaceX Starship SN5
SlashGear / 1h
On the heels of a successful Crew Dragon launch that saw SpaceX and NASA launch two astronauts from US soil, shuttle them to the International Space Station, and then bring them back safely, SpaceX is celebrating another success. Yesterday, the company performed a successful test flight of its Starship SN5 prototype – the launch was a short one, but everything … Continue reading

Mobile to shift commercial airline flights to more convenient downtown airport

The Points Guy / 1h
Flyers to Mobile, Alabama, will be landing at a more conveniently located airport in a few years after officials there announced plans to relocate commercial passenger flights to the Mobile Downtown Airport. Following two years of study, the Mobile Airport Authority has unveiled a master plan that calls for all commercial air service to move to the centrally-located Mobile Downtown (BFM) from Mob

Everything You Missed From Today's Samsung Unpacked Live Stream

28Lifehacker / 1h
Samsung’s Unpacked 2020 event traded in a live audience for a somewhat awkward all-digital presentation, but this year’s live stream was packed with tons of new devices and feature announcements. Here’s everything the company showed off for those who need a recap. Read more...

Quibi is offering a free subscription tier in Australia and New Zealand

46Engadget / 1h
Quibi has launched a free streaming tier in Australia and New Zealand. In an email obtained by The Verge , the company tells subscribers in the two countries that it’s “now offering an ad-supported free plan so you can choose the right option for you.” In the same message, Quibi says it’s also reducing the price of its single paid tier in Australia from $13 to $7 AUD (approximately $9 and $5 resp

How to cast a wider net for tracking space junk

78MIT Technology Review / 1h
Space junk isn’t going away anytime soon—and neither are the problems it causes. We’re poised to see more satellite launches with every passing year , which means more pieces of rocketry and spacecraft getting loose and zipping around at over 22,000 mph . At those speeds, even an object just a few centimeters long could instantly destroy a satellite, and send even more debris hurtling through spa

HMA no log policy gets stamp of approval from auditor

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HMA worked with the consulting firm VerSprite to identify any potential privacy violations in its VPN clients.

DoorDash launches a convenience store

DoorDash Launches DashMart
68TechCrunch / 1h
On-demand delivery startup DoorDash has launched a digital storefront to sell household items, as well as the types of things you’d find at a convenience store. So, chips, ice cream, spices, and packaged foods from local restaurants. Called DashMart, the convenience store is available in eight cities throughout the U.S. and plans to launch in additional cities over the next few months. These are

Krisp snags $5M A round as demand grows for its voice-isolating algorithm

200+TechCrunch / 1h
Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech, which silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls, arrived just in time. The company got out in front of the global shift to virtual presence, turning early niche traction has into real customers and attracting a shiny new $5 million series A funding round to expand and diversify its timely offering. We first met Krisp back in 2018 when it emerg

American Heart Association warns marijuana is a ‘substantial’ health risk

SlashGear / 1h
The American Heart Association has published a new scientific statement warning that cannabis (“marijuana”) is not without health risks — and that some of them may be ‘substantial.’ The advisory comes at a time when a number of states and countries have legalized cannabis to various degrees, offering the opportunity to study the drug and its potential health benefits and … Continue reading

Android TV's new curated content row simplifies finding your next binge-worthy show

Cast Connect Android TV
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Google's latest update to Android TV adds a curated content row at the top of the screen and an Apple-like subscription feature.

Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves Is About to Become Your Most Anticipated Sci-Fi Show

500+Gizmodo / 2h
When director Ridley Scott does anything, we take notice. When he does something sci-fi , we get excited. And when he directs a sci-fi television show we can watch in a few short weeks? We damn near froth at the mouth. Read more...

How Does Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Stack Up Against the Competition?

51Lifehacker / 2h
I do love a new smartphone announcement day, and today is Samsung’s time to shine with its brand-new line of Galaxy Note 20 Android smartphones . The company announced two new models today, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Before you plunk down for a pre-order—starting tonight at 12:01 a.m. ET—we’re… Read more...

Play It Safe With Ten Splatter-Blocking Face Shields for $19

Lifehacker / 2h
Reusable Face Shields (10-Pack) | $19 | MorningSave Read more...

Print things on the go with this tiny handheld printer — Future Blink

40Mashable / 2h
The Selpic P1 printer is an ultra-lightweight and affordable printer that works like a pen. Read more... More about Tech , Gadgets , Science , Mashable Video , and Future Blink

This modular trunk extension turns cars into campers — Future Blink

32Mashable / 2h
The Nestbox comes in four sizes and can be installed in the trunk of your car. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Camping , Modular Design , and Future Blink

Zoombomber crashes court hearing on Twitter hack with Pornhub video

Twitter Zoom Florida
100+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Zoombombers today disrupted a court hearing involving the Florida teen accused of masterminding a takeover of high-profile Twitter accounts, forcing the judge to stop the hearing. "During the hearing, the judge and attorneys were interrupted several times with people shouting racial slurs, playing music, and showing pornographic images," ABC Action N

Samsung Note 20 and Galaxy S20 have three more years of Android updates coming

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Samsung committed to three years of Android updates for its flagship phones, starting with the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S20 series.

The story behind Rent the Runway’s first check

100+TechCrunch / 2h
When Rent the Runway co-founders Jennifer Fleiss and Jennifer Hyman got their first term sheet, it had an exploding clause in it: If they didn’t sign the offer in 24 hours, they would lose the deal. The co-founders, then students at Harvard Business School, were ready to commit, but their lawyer advised them to pause and attend the meetings they had previously set up with other investors. Twelve

We’ve Worked Longer Under Lockdown and I Guess Some of You Liked It

28Gizmodo / 2h
The workday under lockdown has been defined by the dangerous presence of my enemy the fridge , but also, longer hours, more meetings, and more after-hours emails, researchers from Harvard Business School and NYU have found . They used email and meeting metadata to analyze the habits of over three million people in 16… Read more...

Many of Mars’ stream valleys might have formed under an ice sheet

NASA Curiosity Mars
24Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Examples of different types of valleys on Mars. (credit: Galofre et al./Nature Geoscience ) The further back into Earth’s history your mind wanders, the more work your imagination has to put in. That’s even more true for Mars. None of us have physically stepped foot on the present-day version of the planet, and its past was clearly very different from its present, with evidence pointing

AUKEY's 2-Port 65W USB-C Power Delivery Charger Juices MacBooks and Switches for $29 [Exclusive]

Gizmodo / 2h
AUKEY 65W 2-Port USB-C PD Omnia Charger | $29 | Amazon | Use code KINJAPAB4 Read more...

Marvel’s Avengers Spider-Man exclusivity deal is bad for everyone, including Sony

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32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Marvel’s Avengers won’t be the same game on PS4, Xbox One and PC, because Sony said so.

Brighten Your Life With String Lights

50Lifehacker / 2h
After a couple of months in isolation, I began looking for ways to improve our living space in small ways. If I was going to have to be home all the time, I wanted to want to be here. One of the best things I did, a little thing that has brought me more happiness than I would have predicted, was to string lights all… Read more...

Democrats Accused of Letting Cops Access Americans’ Browsing Histories

200+Futurism / 2h
No Privacy A group of 11 advocacy organizations, including Fight for the Future and Free Press Action, just signed a letter accusing Democratic Party leadership of throwing Americans’ online privacy under the bus by concealing potentially unauthorized mass surveillance by the FBI. Specifically, the letter accuses party leaders including Congressman Adam Schiff and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelos

Here's everything Samsung announced at its Unpacked 2020 event

Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra
95Engadget / 2h
Even after several leaks, Samsung had plenty to share at its Unpacked 2020 event today. The company officially unveiled its Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, as well as the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus, Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Buds Live. It continued to tease the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and let us in on new Notes and ultra-wide band features. We’ve rounded up the highlights below. Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra Chris

'Flippy' the burger-flipping robot is making fries now — Future Blink

36Mashable / 2h
‘Flippy’ made its debut flipping burgers in 2018. The new version, “Robot-on-a-Rail,” better enables the robot to help with more kitchen work. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Food Preparation , Ai , and Flippy

The science that proves making your tea in the microwave is a truly appalling act

56Mashable / 2h
If you've ever had a furious debate about the ungodly act of microwaving your cup of tea and how "it's the same" as boiling the kettle, you're about to lose — not only to Britain but to science. Researchers have explained the process your zapped cuppa goes through in a new study published in the American Institute of Physics' peer-reviewed online journal AIP Advances, and why you might not be get

Tesla Competitor Slams Cybertruck For Looking “Like a Doorstep”

100+Futurism / 2h
One Expensive Doorstep Mark Russell, the CEO of electric truck maker Nikola Motor Company, recently took aim at Elon Musk’s passion project, the Cybertruck — and he didn’t mince words about his most prominent competitor. “A lot of people didn’t like the look of the Cybertruck, including me,” Russell told CNBC in a recent interview. “I think it looks like a doorstop, but they got lots of reservati

You can now make calls through Microsoft Teams

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft is expanding the calling capabilities in Teams with a new service and dedicated phone systems from its partners.

'Pikmin 3 Deluxe' brings a beloved Wii U gem to Switch on October 30th

Deluxe Nintendo Switch
100+Engadget / 3h
Another Wii U classic is making its way to the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo will release an expanded version of Pikmin 3 called Pikmin 3 Deluxe on October 30th. The most notable feature the company is adding for the $60 rerelease is co-operative play. You and a friend will be able to play through Pikmin 3 's story together. Nintendo has also added new difficulty settings, enhanced targeting and a hi

Quibi: What If We Just Gave It to You for Free?

74Gizmodo / 2h
Quibi, the beleaguered mobile-first streaming service teeming with talent but struggling to find a solid subscriber footing, has introduced a free, ad-supported tier to its Australian market—something the company arguably should have been doing all along. Read more...

Xbox Game Pass is getting a bunch of games this month

SlashGear / 3h
It seems it’s a big month for Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft has revealed the games landing on the service this month, and there are a grand total of seven on the way. As always, there are some that are exclusive to the console version of game, but the majority of games for August will be available on both console and … Continue reading

New Chase United Card Limited Time Offers: Earn Up To 160K Miles

One Mile at a Time / 3h
United and Chase have just rolled out some fantastic limited time offers on two of their co-branded credit cards , which are valid through September 30, 2020. Let’s take a look at the details of these excellent offers: United Explorer Card — earn up to 60K miles The United℠ Explorer Card is offering a limited time welcome bonus of 60,000 MileagePlus miles after spending $3,000 within three months

What is ID fraud and why is identity theft a problem?

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Learning how criminals get their hands on your identity is the first step in preventing ID fraud in the first place.

Taiwan’s Airlines Are Offering Flights To Nowhere, And They Sell Out Instantly

83View from the Wing / 3h
The two major Taiwanese airlines, Star Alliance member EVA Air and SkyTeam’s China Airlines, are running flights to nowhere in August. Both carrier’s flights instantly sold out. New carrier Starlux Airlines has applied to start offering these flights as well. Taiwan has been one of the real Covid-19 success stories. Part of the price of their early lockdown is that they’ve cut themselves off from

Disney has no idea what it's doing with 'Mulan'

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400+Engadget / 3h
Who wants to pay $30 to watch the live action Mulan remake on Disney+ ? No seriously, who? I'm asking, because Disney also seems pretty confused about this whole thing. And I'm fairly sure they're just making everything up as they go along. Disney announced during its earnings call that the long-awaited Mulan would arrive on Disney+ on September 4th as a premium offering. And yes, that means you'

SpaceX flew a prototype of its Starship vehicle for the first time

SpaceX Starship SN5
100+MIT Technology Review / 3h
SpaceX successfully flew a prototype of its next-generation Starship vehicle for the first time ever on Tuesday, a major step forward in the company’s quest to eventually send people to Mars. What happened: Around 8:00pm Eastern Time, from its testing site at Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX flew the prototype about 500 feet into the air (the company has not yet stated what the exact altitude of the tes

The Wonderful (and Surprisingly Legal) World of Disney Mockbusters

100+Gizmodo / 3h
It’s 1993, and your grandma reveals she bought you a VHS copy of Aladdin . You’re thrilled until you discover it’s a cheap 40-minute knock-off that has nothing to do with Aladdin, Jasmine, and Abu . It’s called a mockbuster: It’s totally legal, quite terrible, and the reason it exists is absolutely wild. Read more...

Go public now while software valuations make no sense

200+TechCrunch / 3h
Software valuations are bonkers, which means it’s a great time to go public. Asana, Monday.com, Wrike and every other gosh darn software company that is putting it off, pay attention. Heck, even service-y Palantir could excel in this market. Let me explain. Over the past few weeks, TechCrunch has tracked the filing , first pricing , rejiggered pricing range , and, today, the first day of trading

Facebook Must Better Police Online Hate, State Attorneys General Say

100+NYT > Technology / 3h
The call from 20 state officials adds to the rising pressure facing Mark Zuckerberg and his company.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live pre-orders come with a free charging pad

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live pre-orders are available now, with a free wireless charger thrown in as well.

Scientists Played a Game of Go at the Quantum Scale

200+Futurism / 3h
Quantum Realm A team of Chinese scientists put a new twist on the ancient game Go: They shrunk it down to the quantum scale. In this new version, the classic black and white stones players use as game pieces were taken away and replaced by pairs of entangled photons, according to Phys.org . While the game is an unusual quantum experiment on its own, the researchers say that the work could herald

US Government cuts $1 billion deal for experimental COVID-19 vaccine

SlashGear / 3h
The US Government will spent more than $1 billion on an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, inking a deal for millions of doses of the drug assuming it passes FDA authorization. One million doses of the vaccine, Johnson & Johnson’s Ad26.COV2.S, will be secured in the deal, though the door has been left open for significantly more should that be required. Indeed, … Continue reading

Google adds Smart Compose autocomplete to its Docs mobile app

Google Docs Slides
56Engadget / 3h
Google has announced a bunch of updates for its Docs , Sheets and Slides mobile apps. Most are mobile versions of desktop features and some are only available to G Suite subscribers for now. Still, they should help you to get more done a bit faster while you’re away from your computer. G Suite customers will soon have access to Smart Compose in Docs. Gmail and the web version of Docs already have

Twitter users urged to update over Android security flaw

Twitter Android FTC
100+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Millions of Android users should update their apps, Twitter warns.

Cheap, Easy Deepfakes Are Getting Closer to the Real Thing

100+Wired / 3h
Using open-source software and less than $100, a researcher was able to create plausible images and audio of actor Tom Hanks.

Xbox Game Pass vs PlayStation Now: which is the best game subscription service?

100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Not sure which game subscription service is for you? Let us help.

A new technique can detect newer 4G ‘stingray’ cell phone snooping

300+TechCrunch / 3h
Security researchers say they have developed a new technique to detect modern cell-site simulators. Cell site simulators, known as “stingrays,” impersonate cell towers and can capture information about any phone in its range — including in some cases calls, messages and data. Police secretly deploy stingrays hundreds of times a year across the United States, often capturing the data on innocent b

Samsung reveals Galaxy Z Fold2 at Unpacked event

60Mashable / 3h
During its Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Z Fold2. The second-generation Fold looks pretty similar to last year's model aside from slightly larger displays, higher refresh rate, and new color options. Read more... More about Samsung , Mashable Video , Samsung Unpacked , Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 , and Tech

Alleged Twitter hacker's bail hearing Zoom-bombed with porn

Twitter Zoom Florida
62Mashable / 3h
The court in Hillsborough, Florida apparently missed the Zoom-bombing memo. Early Wednesday morning, as officials digitally gathered to argue over bail for Graham Ivan Clark, the Florida teen accused of hacking Twitter late last month, the familiar but unexpected sound of pornography disrupted the proceedings. According to cybersecurity reporter Brian Krebs, who was watching the hearing in real t

Mozilla Firefox update protects users against redirect tracking

Mozilla Firefox SameSite
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The next version of Firefox will include Enhanced Tracking Protection 2.0 to help protect users from redirect tracking.

How to Help People in Beirut After the Deadly Explosion

Beirut Lebanon Lebanese
500+Gizmodo / 3h
As the search for survivors of yesterday’s explosion in Beirut continues, at this point we know that it left more than 100 people dead and thousands of others injured. The blast happened near the Lebanese capital’s port, though it could be felt from more than 150 miles away in Cyprus, the New York Times reports . Read more...

Add 8TB of Storage For All Your Games, Movies, Pictures, and Apps for $130

77Gizmodo / 3h
Western Digital 8TB easystore External Hard Drive | $130 | Best Buy Read more...

Virginia's New App Implements Apple and Google's COVID-19 Tracking System

26How-To Geek / 3h
Earlier this year, Apple and Google announced a partnership to release an API for COVID-19 contact tracing. The idea is to allow government entities to create apps you can download and take with you to track exposure risks. Now Virginia is the first state to release an iOS and Android app based on Apple and Google’s work. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Instagram Reels Launches In the US Ahead of a Potential TikTok Ban

Instagram Reels TikTok
20How-To Geek / 3h
Stop giving your data to TikTok and start giving it to Facebook! Today’s global launch of Instagram Reels brings 15-second videos, AR effects, music overlays, and endless content to your Explore page. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

PopSocket's FlexMount is a Bendy Little Spider With Your Phone for a Head

How-To Geek / 3h
PopSockets, the little pop-out phone grip that’s quickly becoming the 2020s version of POGs, has a surprisingly robust collection of add-ons that extend its functionality in really useful ways. The latest is the FlexMount, a bendy silicone thingamajig that clips onto a PopGrip and then stands up or grips whatever you want. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google Would Like You to Opt in Your Voice Recordings to Human Reviewers, Please

24How-To Geek / 3h
When you use a voice assistant like Google Assistant, Alexa, or Siri, the A.I. doesn’t always get your command right. Until last summer, companies were using human reviewers to listen to your command and doublecheck results. But the practice wasn’t clear to users. Google paused its human reviewer program, but now it’d like to start listening to your voice again—with your permission. Read This Art

Walmart Launches 160 Free Drive-In Theaters in Its Parking Lots

86How-To Geek / 3h
Today, Walmart released more information about the drive-in movie experience it will be providing over the next few months in select store parking lots. Viewings will run from August 21 to October 21, and you can reserve your spot online today at 5:00 p.m. ET. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

'Mulan' Skips Theaters for Disney+ on Sept. 4th---But It Costs $30

36How-To Geek / 3h
Disney finished filming its live-action Mulan remake half a year ago but hasn’t had the chance to schedule a safe theatrical release. Now, Disney is giving up on the silver screen in favor of at-home streaming. Mulan comes to Disney+ on September 4th, but you have to pay an extra $30 to unlock it on your account. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+: The First Tablets With 120Hz Displays and 5G

20How-To Geek / 3h
Samsung is pushing Android tablets further than ever with its 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7 and 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7+. The new devices, which cost $650 and $850 respectively, are the first tablets with smooth 120 Hz displays and 5G compatibility. They also come with a free S Pen stylus—yay! Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Hidden Cameras Enable Bigger Displays

21How-To Geek / 3h
The original Galaxy Fold is an aspirational device at best. The idea of a phone that becomes a tablet is tantalizing, but the hardware just wasn’t up to snuff. Between failed review units and a tiny external display, it was the flagship you should skip. Now the Galaxy Z Fold fold two solves some of those problems. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 is official, comes with a ton of improvements

45Ars Technica / 3h
The Galaxy Z Fold 2. [credit: Samsung ] Samsung Unpacked 2020 is happening today, but the star of the show, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, only got a light teasing. We got official press pictures, one or two specs, and a promise of more info on September 1. The good news is that there was also a full spec sheet leak today from XDA's Max Weinbach , and it fills in most of the blanks. Samsung's second-genera

Add 8TB of Storage For All Your Games, Movies, Pictures, and Apps for $130

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Funding in an uncertain market: using venture debt to bridge the gap

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Will Hutchins Contributor Will Hutchins is a managing director at Espresso Capital , a leading provider of innovative growth financing and venture debt solutions. While a handful of tech companies like Zoom and Shopify are enjoying massive gains as a result of COVID-19, that’s obviously not the case for most. Weaker demand, slower sales cycles, and customer insistence on pricing concessions and p

Take Note of the Good Times, With Help From Kurt Vonnegut

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There’s a Kurt Vonnegut quote I’ve been leaning on a lot in 2020, taken from his 1969 novel Slaughterhouse-Five , that weird sci-fi time trip that blends the real and the fantastical in a story struggling to contextualize the surreality of the author’s experiences witnessing the firebombing of Dresden, Germany during… Read more...

Star Trek: Lower Decks review: Comfort food with a comic twist

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Enlarge / Ensigns Tendi (Noël Wells), Rutherford (Eugene Cordero), Boimler (Jack Quaid), and Mariner (Tawny Newsome) reporting for duty. (credit: YouTube/CBS All Access) Star Trek has been many things in the past 54 years: eight television series, 13 films, the better part of a thousand total novels, and the beating heart that arguably created modern fandom as it now stands. But for all the humor

Sony State of Play August 2020: how to watch the PlayStation livestream

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How to watch the Sony State of Play live stream on August 6.

Best Asus router 2020: the top Asus routers for any budget

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We’ve chosen our favorite Asus routers, from the best gaming router to the model with the strongest Wi-Fi coverage.

Common Cold Coronaviruses Might Prime the Immune System to Recognize SARS-CoV-2

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A group of scientists think they’re closer to understanding why some people’s immune systems seem to recognize the coronavirus that causes covid-19, despite the person never having been infected by it. The team’s new research released Monday suggests that past infections with much milder but related coronaviruses that… Read more...

Best wireless drives 2020: external hard drives without the wires

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Ditch those cables with these great wireless drives

The best gaming routers 2020

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Having a strong, fast and reliable internet connection is increasingly essential for games, so check out our list of the best gaming routers.

The Nvidia RTX 3080 could be closer as another Turing GPU may have bit the dust

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The RTX 2070 Super is reportedly next in line for the chopping block as Nvidia prepares for Ampere's arrival

BP plans to cut oil production 40 percent by 2030

58Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge (credit: b k ) In February, BP announced a pledge to (mostly) reach net-zero CO­ 2 ­ emissions by 2050, a noteworthy change of course steered by new CEO Bernard Looney. BP had long dabbled in promoting an interest in greener pursuits, but these promises pointed toward a more serious shift. On Monday, the company released some specifics for the coming decade, describing “a new strategy tha

Best external hard drives of 2020

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Give your files a safe home with our pick of the best external hard drives, rated for value, size and portability.

TPG’s guide to the car rental promotions that will save you money

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With cruising and air travel out of the picture, more people are hitting the road this summer than ever. There are lots of incredible places to visit in your own backyard and renting a car is a great way to travel safely during the pandemic. The great news is that nearly every major car rental company offers tons of great incentives for your next booking. We’re talking waived young driver fees ,

Twitter says Android security bug gave access to direct messages

Twitter Android FTC
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Twitter says a security bug may have exposed the private direct messages of its Android app users, but said that there was no evidence that the vulnerability was ever exploited. The bug could have allowed a malicious Android app running on the same device to siphon off a user’s direct messages stored in the Twitter app by bypassing Android’s built-in data permissions. But, Twitter said that the b

Security flaw in Twitter Android app might have exposed Direct Messages

Twitter Android FTC
94Engadget / 4h
Twitter acknowledged today that there was a security vulnerability in its Android app that would have exposed private data such as Direct Messages if exploited by an attacker through a malicious app (via CNBC ). The issue is now fixed and is related to an underlying Android OS security issue that only affects OS versions 8 and 9. According to Twitter, around 96 percent of people using Twitter for

Emirates Pulls Out Of Fort Lauderdale

200+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Airlines around the world are making all kinds of temporary route cuts, though it looks like Emirates is permanently axing one of its US destinations. Emirates canceling Fort Lauderdale flights Emirates has updated its schedule to permanently pull its Dubai to Fort Lauderdale flight. The route was previously supposed to resume on September 1, 2020. While the date of service resumption certainly c

Mercedes EV battery deal should give new EQS Tesla-beating range

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Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming EQS all-electric luxury sedan will tap a new battery supplier deal for Tesla-beating range, the automaker has promised, as it tries to eclipse the Model S. The agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) will see the automaker and battery supplier collaborate on new li-ion module technology, in addition to bringing production of the batteries closer

Here are all the things Samsung announced at today’s Unpacked event

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Samsung’s first virtual Unpacked ranked somewhere between Microsoft and Apple’s recent events in terms of overall presentation and general awkwardness. The show kicked off seven minutes late, and a number of on-screen presenters certainly tended toward the more…awkward side of things, but overall, it was a decent first virtual event as the company embraces what it’s branded as “The Next Normal.”

Microsoft launches Open Service Mesh

100+TechCrunch / 4h
Microsoft today announced the launch of a new open-source service mesh based on the Envoy proxy . The Open Service Mesh is meant to be a reference implementation of the Service Mesh Interface (SMI) spec, a standard interface for service meshes on Kubernetes that has the backing of most of the players in this ecosystem . The company plans to donate Open Service Mesh to the Cloud Native Computing F

How to Help People in Beirut After the Deadly Explosion

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500+Lifehacker / 4h
As the search for survivors of yesterday’s explosion in Beirut continues, at this point we know that it left more than 100 people dead and thousands of others injured. The blast happened near the Lebanese capital’s port, though it could be felt from more than 150 miles away in Cyprus, the New York Times reports . Read more...

The FBI raided Jake Paul's house for reasons that are not yet clear

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YouTuber Jake Paul's house has been raided by the FBI, TMZ first reported on Wednesday. The gossip outlet reported that the feds were searching through Paul's Calabasas, California mansion and issued a search warrant to do so. It remains unclear why, exactly, the FBI were raiding Paul's home. A representative for the FBI's Los Angeles division told Insider that the warrant affidavit was sealed, m

Best Nvidia graphics cards 2020: finding the best GPU for you

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For maximum power or minimal budget, these are the best Nvidia graphics cards to buy right now.

The best Samsung Note 20 Ultra deal so far comes from Three thanks to half price bills

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra deals have just launched and yet Three is already discounting them!

Best CPU cooler 2020: top CPU coolers for your PC

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The best CPU coolers of 2020 are here. Targeting all budgets and PC sizes, which will it be?

Fall Guys makes huge launch splash – and there’s a first patch on the way

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At this point, it seems safe to say that Fall Guys is something of a phenomenon. After a closed beta period where the game drew in a large audience on Twitch, Fall Guys launched yesterday to immediate success – or at least enough success to cripple the multiplayer servers. Today, we’re learning just how popular Fall Guys is. Over on … Continue reading

Horizon Zero Dawn on PC: Not the optimized port we were hoping for

24Ars Technica / 4h
Horizon Zero Dawn Enlarge / In still-image form, Horizon Zero Dawn sure is a looker on PC. But it's a video game, not a slideshow, and that brings us to some bad news. (credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment) Horizon Zero Dawn was an easy Ars pick for one of 2017's top five video games , but a certain subset of our readers disagreed. This was due almost entirely to the game's PS4 exclusivity. Nev

Streaming wars heat up as Harry Potter movies shift to Peacock

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Samsung extends Android support on flagship phones

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During its Galaxy Unpacked event , Samsung announced it would support its latest devices with “OS updates up to three generations.” Until now, it has offered two years of full software support . On the surface, that suggests Samsung will update recent phones like the Galaxy Note 20 through three major Android cycles, but the specifics are a little murky. Disclaimer text that appeared on the strea

Just 72 hours left to save up to $300 on Disrupt 2020 passes

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It takes a village — or in this case a kickass global startup community — to help you survive and thrive in challenging times. Tap into your village at Disrupt 2020 , but do it quickly to gain entry at the lowest possible price. You have just three days left before the price goes up. Buy an early-bird pass to Disrupt before August 7 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT) , and you can save up to $300 . The virtual

Ex-Googler Levandowski gets 18 months in prison for trade-secret theft

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Enlarge / Anthony Levandowski arrives for a court appearance at the Phillip Burton Federal Building and US Courthouse on November 13, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan ) Ex-Google engineer Anthony Levandowski yesterday was sentenced to 18 months in prison following his March guilty plea for stealing a confidential document related to Google's self-driving

The Grand Tour season 4 Madagascar Special gets an update from Amazon Prime

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Amazon Prime Video has offered another minor update on the release of The Grand Tour season 4's next special.

How to Ask Someone to Be a Job Reference

65Lifehacker / 5h
Despite how much has changed in terms of how we search for jobs (we’ve come a long way from paging through the local newspaper’s classified ads section) and the hiring process now being largely virtual, there’s one practice that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere: having to provide references. Read more...

This Refurbed Garmin Forerunner Is Now at Its Lowest Price Ever

32Lifehacker / 5h
Garmin Forerunner Watch | $180 | Amazon Read more...

Disney is launching a new international streaming service – but it won't be Hulu

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Disney is launching Star, a brand-new streaming service set to launch outside the US in 2021.

America’s favorite cruise lines put a voluntary moratorium on cruising until at least November

The Points Guy / 5h
The restart of cruising in North America has been pushed back until at least November. The main trade group for the cruise industry, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), on Wednesday announced that all its members operating oceangoing ships would extend their suspension of cruises in U.S. waters until Oct. 31. The announcement means another wave of cancellations is on the way from l

UCLA Researchers Will Use Apple Gadgets in Study to Detect and Treat Depression

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25Gizmodo / 5h
Identifying depression can be a tricky beast. However, UCLA researchers are collaborating with Apple in a three-year study to see if gadgets can help revolutionize how depression is detected and treated. Read more...

The Tech You Love

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GPS, Spotify, Pokémon Go: Our readers tell us about the tech that makes their lives better.

Rolling updates on Beirut, a city and a tech community devastated

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It was only relatively recently, in October 2018, that TechCrunch held Startup Battlefield MENA to unpack startups in the Middle East and North Africa. When TechCrunch went looking for a city in the region to host the event in, it quickly became clear that Beirut was the one for us. Vibrant, full of creative entrepreneurs, and a fantastic startup scene made it a natural TechCrunch choice. That ye

Gumroad founder Sahil Lavingia launches new seed fund in collaboration with AngelList

83TechCrunch / 5h
Gumroad founder Sahil Lavingia has teamed up with AngelList to launch his debut $5 million rolling fund to invest in early-stage entrepreneurs. He is cutting $100,000 to $250,000 checks for startups and has a particular interest in B2B, SaaS, future of work, video and developer tools. Limited partners include Arlan Hamilton , Josh Kopelman and AngelList founder Naval Ravikant. But, here’s the twi

Big Nurse gets her origin story in trailer for prequel series Ratched

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68Ars Technica / 5h
Sarah Paulson plays Nurse Mildred Ratched in Netflix's prequel to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . Fans of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest —whether Ken Kesey's 1962 novel or the 1975 Oscar-winning film starring Jack Nicholson—know that the sadistic, tyrannical Nurse Ratched is a crucial antagonist driving the story of a rebellious inmate in a psychiatric hospital. Now she's getting her own back

Twitter hack teen's court date 'Zoombombed' with porn

1KBBC News - Technology / 5h
Reporters suggested the hearing was not password-protected, allowing disruption in.

Samsung speaks on plastic Note 20, Fold 2 S Pen and Android update promise

SlashGear / 5h
Samsung had a busy day, what with two new smartphones, a foldable phone, two tablets, a pair of earbuds, and a smartwatch, but as is often the case it’s the little details that warrant the most scrutiny. Whether it’s how long you can expect fresh Android for your old Galaxy, what sort of materials are warranted on a thousand-dollar Note … Continue reading

5 Things We Liked (and 3 We Didn't) About Netflix's Transformers: War for Cybertron - Siege

82Gizmodo / 5h
Everyone’s favorite robots in disguise returned to TV this past weekend with the launch of Transformers: War for Cybertron - Siege on Netflix. Except this time, they weren’t really in disguise , as the Autobots and Decepticons duked it out in the final days of the war for their homeworld. But was it an Allspark or a… Read more...

Meh: Spirit Airlines’ 5x Miles Promotion

20One Mile at a Time / 5h
Spirit Airlines has just introduced an incredibly generous promotion for future flight bookings, at least on the surface. Spirit offering 5x miles on new flight bookings Spirit Airlines is offering 5x Free Spirit miles for new flight reservations: This is valid for tickets booked between August 5 and August 18, 2020 This is valid for travel through February 9, 2021 You don’t need to register to t

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a thinner self-cleaning hinge brush

54Engadget / 5h
Another folding phone for Samsung, another round of potential problems to deal with. The company revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 2 today , which builds on plenty of the improvements we saw in the Galaxy Z Flip . In particular, Samsung paid close attention to the hinge, which is crucial to making these devices bend. The original Galaxy Fold was essentially a prototype that invited in a ton of dirt and

Acer’s powerful 2-in-1 Chromebook has $100 off with this amazing deal

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Acer's most powerful Chromebook to date is available for just $529 at Best Buy

India’s Byju’s acquires WhiteHat Jr. for $300 million

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Byju’s has acquired edtech startup WhiteHat Jr. for $300 million as the Indian online learning giant looks to expand its dominant reach in the country. The all-cash deal makes 18-month-old Mumbai-headquartered WhiteHat Jr., which offers online coding classes to school-going students in India and the U.S., the fastest exit story at this size in the Indian startup ecosystem. WhiteHat Jr. , which ha

New York State targets big tech with tougher antitrust bill

79Engadget / 5h
New York state may consider a bill that would tighten antitrust rules so that the state can better prosecute Big Tech. The Twenty-First Century Anti-Trust Act would broaden the scope of what’s considered antitrust behavior, increase penalties and allow class action antitrust lawsuits. The legislation, introduced by Senators Michael Gianaris and Rachel May, is meant to update existing antitrust la

Choose When to Begin Collecting Social Security Benefits With This Calculator

51Lifehacker / 5h
As you inch closer to retirement, you may be wondering when is the right time to begin collecting Social Security benefits. Here’s something important to know: Although you have the option to start receiving payments as early as age 62 , you can increase your benefit amount by taking payments later. Your Social… Read more...

Deal alert: JetBlue flights from $20 one-way

20The Points Guy / 5h
As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. JetBlue is running a fall flash sale with fares as low as $20. We’re also seeing deals starting at 3,000 TrueBlue p

Google updates G Suite for mobile with dark mode support, Smart Compose for Docs and more

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Google today announced a major update to its mobile G Suite productivity apps. Among these updates are the addition of a dark theme for Docs, Sheets and Slides, as well as the addition of Google’s Smart Compose technology to Docs on mobile and the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents without having to covert them. Other updates include a new vertically scrollable slide viewing experience in

This Refurbed Garmin Forerunner Is Now at Its Lowest Price Ever

32Gizmodo / 5h
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Quick – the Beats Solo3 wireless headphones are back down to their lowest price

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The Beats Solo3 wireless headphones have dropped back down to their lowest ever price at Amazon.

Astronomers Say That Planets Orbiting Black Holes Are Called “Blanets”

400+Futurism / 5h
Behold The Blanet A team of scientists was studying how new exoplanets could form around black holes when they ran into a serious problem: figuring out what to call the class of theoretical worlds. But fret not. They now have a name, ScienceAlert reports , and that dubious name is “blanet.” Blanet Nine The actual process, according to the Kagoshima University scientists behind the research submit

Hear Cloudflare and PlanGrid’s amazing journey from founding to exit at Disrupt 2020

100+TechCrunch / 5h
How and when should startup founders think about the “exit”? It’s the perennial question in tech entrepreneurialism, but the hows and whens are questions to which there are a multitude of answers. For one thing, new founders often forget that the terms of the exit may not eventually be entirely in their control. There’s the board to think of, the strategic direction of the company, the first-in i

Everyone getting a new computer for school needs this software bundle

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Google's 'Safe Folder' lets users set a PIN code to keep files away from prying eyes

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Everything Samsung Announced Today Between the Awkward Silences

28Gizmodo / 5h
Apple isn’t the only enormous tech company that can have a big day of gadget announcements! If you didn’t have a chance to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020, you can go watch it here and truly appreciate the awkward silences every time the hosts motion to a wall of muted viewers. But if awkward silences aren’t your… Read more...

The Galaxy Note 20 vs. the competition: A real handful

76Engadget / 5h
Today we got our first look at the new Galaxy Note 20 devices, and they’re certainly impressive. Between an improved S-Pen, Windows integration and 8K video recording, there’s a lot of power on deck. And then there’s the screen — the regular Galaxy Note 20 has a 6.7-inch AMOLED, while the Ultra model is a whopping 6.9-inch edge display. While the latter pretty much puts the Ultra in a league of i

Formula E returns today with the first of six races in nine days

28Ars Technica / 5h
On August 5, Formula E returns to action with six races held over the next nine days, all at Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. Here, we see Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi during qualifying. It wasn't a great session for di Grassi, who lines up 21st for the first race. [credit: Formula E ] On Wednesday afternoon, Formula E returns to action in Berlin. And yes, you read that right—racing on a Wednesd

Like Your First Quarantine Sourdough Attempt, This Exoplanet Is “Surprisingly Dense”

100+Futurism / 5h
My Density Astronomers have observed an unusual exoplanet, some 150 light-years from Earth, that’s far more dense for its size and age than thought possible. The discovery could force scientists to rethink how planets are formed. The planet, dubbed K2-25b, orbits a young M dwarf star — the most common type of star in our galaxy — in the Hyades cluster, better known as the Taurus constellation. Th

Datafold is solving the chaos of data engineering

100+TechCrunch / 6h
It seemed so simple. A small schema issue in a database was wrecking a feature in the app, increasing latency and degrading the user experience. The resident data engineer pops in a fix to amend the schema, and everything seems fine — for now. Unbeknownst to them, that small fix completely clobbered all the dashboards used by the company’s leadership. Finance is down, ops is pissed, and the CEO —

PandaDoc announces second Series B extension worth $30M

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PandaDoc , the startup that provides a fully digital sales document workflow from proposal to electronic signature to collecting payment, announced a $30 million Series B extension today, making it the the second such extension the company has taken since taking its original $15 million Series B in 2017. The total for the three B investments is $50 million. Company co-founder and CEO Mikita Mikad

Jump bikes are now on the Lime app and heading to more cities

100+TechCrunch / 6h
Three months ago, Jump’s bright red bikes and scooters had disappeared from city streets after Uber unloaded the micromobility company to Lime as part of a complex $170 million fundraising round . When the Jump bikes were finally spotted it was in a recycling yard, where more than 20,000 of them laid in piles, awaiting their demise. The Jump brand wasn’t erased completely. New, unused Lime bikes

How Michael Scott's dumb joke cost 'The Office' $60,000

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Windows 10 will get Android apps via the Your Phone app – but will it be exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?

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Microsoft and Samsung have teamed up again to announce a new feature for the excellent Your Phone app in Windows 10.

Instagram Reels is like TikTok with less controversy

SlashGear / 6h
Instagram has added a new feature, Instagram Reels, but if you’ve used TikTok it’ll all probably feel very familiar. Focusing on looping videos, Reels shoots 15 seconds of footage at most, and then offers up an array of audio, effects, and editing tools to chop up and remix that clip. Multiple clips can be added together, though not to exceed … Continue reading

Pranksters Stream Porn During Zoom Hearing for Alleged 17-Year-Old Twitter Hacker

Twitter Zoom Florida
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Pranksters disrupted judicial hearings on Wednesday for the 17-year-old Florida kid who allegedly hijacked the accounts of prominent Twitter users last month, according to multiple people on the teleconference call. There were several intrusions during the first attempt at the hearing, and it was finally stopped after… Read more...

Restructuring Virgin Australia to shed wide-body jets, shrink to an all-Boeing 737 airline

The Points Guy / 6h
Virgin Australia plans to emerge from administration as a stronger airline, one that centers on its fleet of Boeing 737s and drops long-haul flights to Los Angeles and Tokyo. The Brisbane-based carrier will prune its more fleet of more than 130 planes to just about around 75 Boeing 737s and will shrink its network to include only domestic Australia and short-haul international routes, Virgin Aust

Add Structure to Your Day With the Perfect Morning Routine

32Lifehacker / 6h
Remember alarms? Remember getting up? Remember having to do multiple things in one day to have some semblance of purpose? Read more...

Mulan, Tenet, and the Future of Going to the Movies

100+Wired / 6h
In 2020, America may ruin the American movie-going experience. But hey, if you’re willing to plop down 30 bucks, you’ll be able to watch Mulan next month.

Samsung Note 20 and 20 Ultra pre-order deals now available - and come with a fab freebie

Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 deals and the more powerful Note 20 Ultra deals are officially avaible to pre-order in the UK now!

The LG GX OLED soundbar is now selling for half-price, surprising no-one

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When LG announced the GX soundbar, it was hard not to be put off by the price – and we're not overly surprised to see LG give it such a hefty discount.

Spider-Man isn't the only PS4-exclusive Avengers content

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Crystal Dynamics has revealed that Marvel's Avengers players on PS4 will get plenty of benefits.

How to Choose Your Shopping List App in the Google Home App

43How-To Geek / 6h
Google Assistant and Nest smart speakers (aka Google Home) make it easy to add items to shopping lists with just your voice. If you don’t want to use Google’s built-in list, you can connect your device to a third-party app. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Much Cheaper Are AWS-Reserved Instances?

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If you know you’re going to be using an EC2 instance for a long time, you can commit to a yearly contract to buy the instance at a huge discount when compared to the On-Demand price. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live Are Officially Official

How-To Geek / 6h
After multiple rumors and weeks of leaks, Samsung just unveiled a pair of its newest accessories at today’s Galaxy Unpacked event. We’re talking, of course, about the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live. Let’s start with the Watch. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra are Samsung's Biggest, Fanciest Non-Fold Phones

How-To Geek / 6h
Samsung’s bi-annual smorgasbord of flagship products was held today, announcing (among many other things) the latest Galaxy Note phones. This year’s refresh is christened the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, following the naming conventions of the Galaxy S20 series in February. Both are packing giant screens, stylus pens, and 5G radios. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

In a sign of digital health’s rise, Livongo and Teladoc Health agree to $18.5 billion merger

100+TechCrunch / 6h
In a sign of the growing importance and value of digital healthcare in the world of medicine, two of the industry’s publicly traded companies have agreed to a whopping $18.5 billion merger. The union of Teladoc Health , a provider of virtual care services, and Livongo , which has made a name for itself by integrating hardware and software to monitor and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, wi

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live launch, with noise cancellation to rival AirPods Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds
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The hotly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Buds Live were announced at the company's Note 20 launch event.

Samsung reveals Galaxy Z Fold2, stresses durability after first Fold disaster

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Samsung's UWB tech will let you use a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a digital key

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The flagship Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is Samsung’s first phone with ultra wideband (UWB) technology first seen on Apple’s iPhone 11 . In the short term, that technology will power Google’s new Nearby Share , letting you see others around you with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or future Samsung UWB devices. Down the road, however, the UWB tech could power AR tech or even let you use your phone as a “digital ke

Pikmin 3 is getting a second life on Nintendo Switch

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Ever since the Switch launched in 2017, Nintendo has been re-releasing old Wii U titles on the console. Thus far, we’ve seen a number of Wii U games make the jump, including titles like Pokken Tournament, New Super Mario Bros. U, and perhaps most notably, Mario Kart 8. Later this year, a new title will join the roster of Wii … Continue reading

Best Samsung watch 2020: see our top smartwatch choices before buying

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Samsung now has plenty of smartwatches to choose from, so we're going to talk you through the whole range to help you find the best.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 supports ECG, but only in South Korea for now

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Some of the biggest new features on Samsung’s just-announced Galaxy Watch 3 are focused on health. That’s not a huge surprise, given the success Apple has had by making its Watch into a device that can monitor your health in a variety of ways. Most notable is the electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, something Apple added to the Watch series 4 in 2018. It can record the electrical signal from your hea

Samsung’s “beans” earbuds are here, and they’re called the Galaxy Buds Live

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Samsung's latest true wireless earbuds: the Galaxy Buds Live. [credit: Samsung ] Samsung on Tuesday announced its latest pair of true wireless earbuds, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. The earbuds, whose bean-shaped design caused a stir in tech circles after leaking last month, will be available starting Thursday and cost $169.99 . They'll be available in black, bronze, and white finishes. The Galax

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 is a stylish redesign without much new to say

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(credit: Samsung) It has been two full years since the release of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch, and today we're finally getting a proper followup with the announcement of the Galaxy Watch 3. If you’ve been paying attention to leaks and rumors, you’ve known for at least a few months that this refresh was coming, and with leaks of the entire hands-on experience and instructional videos in recent days, li

Wednesday's Best Deals: Skullcandy Crusher Headphones, Garmin Forerunner Watch, Final Fantasy VII Remake, WFH Wine, Ilia Tinted Lip Oil, and More

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A steep discount on a pair of Skullcandy Crusher wireless headphones , a Garmin Forerunner smartwatch , a Final Fantasy VII Remake price drop , a Tacklife stud finder , a 5.8-quart Cosori air fryer , a sale on tinted lip oil at Ilia Beauty , and a case of red blend Wine For Home (WFH) lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 launch South Africa: prices, release

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are available in South Africa

Samsung makes the $1,300 Galaxy Note 20 Ultra official

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The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (bronze) and Note 20 (green). Today is Samsung's big hardware event, Unpacked 2020, and the company's late-2020 flagships have been announced: meet the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Galaxy Note 20. Typically, Samsung has built two nearly identical phones with different size screens and bodies, but this year there are major differences between the two devices. The big news

Instagram rolls out its TikTok rival Reels

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The photo-sharing app adds new features that will be very familiar to TikTok fans.

Schools Will Close Again

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As coronavirus numbers surge in some areas and hold steady or dip in others, it’s easy to forget where we started. The bigger the numbers get, the less they seem to shock us. Remember, just two months ago, when the New York Times created this graphic to help us feel the impact of the unimaginable milestone of 100,000… Read more...

Samsung will offer an Xbox Game Pass Bundle with the Note 20

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Cloud gaming is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th . Mobile gamers will be able to play dozens of Xbox One and Xbox Series X games through xCloud over data connections. It’s probably not too much of a surprise that you’ll be able to access it through Samsung’s latest devices . To help you get started though, Samsung and Microsoft have teamed up to offer a gaming bundle for the Ga

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 Looks Like a Big Step for Forward for Foldable Phones

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With the original Galaxy Fold , Samsung took a major leap into creating an entirely new type of mobile device. However, like a lot of innovative first-gen gadgets, the Fold was just as much of a tech demo as it was a true retail device. But with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G , Samsung appears to have addressed many of the… Read more...

Wednesday's Best Deals: Skullcandy Crusher Headphones, Garmin Forerunner Watch, Final Fantasy VII Remake, WFH Wine, Ilia Tinted Lip Oil, and More

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A steep discount on a pair of Skullcandy Crusher wireless headphones , a Garmin Forerunner smartwatch , a Final Fantasy VII Remake price drop , a Tacklife stud finder , a 5.8-quart Cosori air fryer , a sale on tinted lip oil at Ilia Beauty , and a case of red blend Wine For Home (WFH) lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

A parting gift: Navigating the difficult world of funeral costs

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Just a few weeks ago, we lost my wife’s 31-year-old brother in a car accident. The hours and days following were exceptionally difficult, as you’d expect. But, to be frank, I wasn’t prepared for the amount of frustration we’d face dealing with every logistical aspect of his death — starting with his funeral arrangements. At the request of my brother-in-law’s wife, and in the hopes of creating a r

Pokemon GO Shiny Rayquaza weakness update and best raid counters

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Today we’re taking a peek at what you’re going to need to do to catch Rayquaza in Pokemon GO via Raid Battle! Rayquaza is available in Pokemon GO from July 31, 2020, until August 7, 2020, starting and ending at 13:00 GMT -7. The Pokemon that are best for defeating this Rayquaza are Ice Type, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. This … Continue reading

The Ren & Stimpy Show Is Being Rebooted, for Some Reason

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In a move reflective of the network’s doubling down on the animation space, Comedy Central ’s set its sights on one of the most raunchy and absurd cartoons to come out of the ‘90s . One that’s only gone on to live in infamy. Read more...

Samsung's Notes app will soon sync with Microsoft OneNote

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A new Galaxy Note wouldn't be complete without some new note-taking features. Today, Samsung unveiled a refreshed Notes app that will sync with Microsoft's infinitely more popular OneNote platform. ( According to The Verge , the sync only goes one way, so you won't get OneNote files inside the Samsung Notes app.) It should also play nice with Outlook, making it simpler to email a quick doodle or

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 release date, price, news and features

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, the third folding phone from the company, has just been announced.

Juggling tasks but your PC drops the ball? Don’t get MAD, get AMD

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Open multiple apps at once without slowing down with a laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processor

Google promotes wearing a face mask in helpful Doodle

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Google's latest Doodle is promoting one simple act of kindness : wearing a face mask. Replacing the company's logo on Wednesday, the Doodle sees the letters of Google's name grow little legs and flip around to don a mask each, with the final latecomer 'e' eventually wearing a mask and throwing up a heart sign. Image: google Clicking on the Doodle takes you through to a page of health information

Amex Platinum Offering $100 Dell Credit

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Card issuers have added all kinds of temporary perks in light of the current pandemic. The latest such benefit is on the American Express Platinum Card , which is now offering a one-time credit that most cardmembers should be able to get value out of. Amex Platinum offering $100 Dell credit If you log into your US-issued personal Amex Platinum account and scroll down to the “Amex Offers” section,

Nintendo Switch owners are finally getting one of the Wii U's best games

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Seven years after its first release, Pikmin 3 Deluxe is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a reinforced screen, upgraded hinge and larger front screen

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Samsung promised five “power devices” for its virtually-only Unpacked event. We already know about the Note 20 , Galaxy Watch 3 , Tab S7 and Buds Live — so what’s left? We speculated based on earlier news that the company would debuting a new foldable — the biggest question, however, is whether it would be a rehash of the recently announced Galaxy Z Flip 5G or something else entirely. Turns out t

Will Your Phone Still Work After AT&T's 3G Network Shuts Down?

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Many AT&T customers received a confusing email from the company saying 3G services are about to end and that they need to upgrade to a new phone if they want to keep using the network. This, of course, was met with scrutiny online. Many users assumed it was a scam, while others were upset by the short notice. Read more...

Dear Sophie: Can I bypass H-1B and sponsor a grad for a green card?

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Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor A few words for DHS agents who have no intention of becoming immigration w

World’s largest SSD to get much bigger and smarter - here’s how

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400TB solid state drives are coming soon, but they won’t be for everyone, says Nimbus Data CEO.

This DIY temporary tattoo printer is the cool gadget we need this summer

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TL;DR: Test out your tattoo ideas before you get the real thing with a Prinker® S temporary tattoo printer for $259.99, a 6% savings as of Aug. 5. There are a lot of reasons not to get tattoos: they hurt, they're forever, they're expensive, and oh ya, coronavirus makes spending hours in a tattoo parlor less than ideal. But on the other hand, tattoos are fun! And we could all use a dose of fun rig

SpaceX Starship Prototype Completes Its First ‘Hop’

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SpaceX’s plans to build a reusable rocket capable of landing on the Moon and Mars took a major leap forward on Tuesday, following the first successful test of the Starship system. Read more...

Learn how to edit films using Adobe Premiere with this $40 online course

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TL;DR: Access hundreds of informative lessons with the Complete Adobe Hollywood Filmmaker bundle for $39.99, a 91% savings as of Aug. 5. Everything you need to create a movie is right in your pocket. Yup, we're talking about your smartphone. Considering how today's devices boast complex photography capabilities, it's not surprising that there is a growing list of films that are partly or entirely

Here's What to Do with Your Family’s Old Photo Albums

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Like most families, you probably have a few (or a few dozen) old photo albums lying around. Here’s what you need to do with the before you lose the photos forever. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

How to Disable File Thumbnails on Windows 10

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Even in our age of speedy PCs, many people use removable or networked drives that can be frustratingly slow to browse—especially if we have to wait for each new file thumbnail to load in File Explorer. Luckily, it’s easy to speed up file browsing by disabling thumbnails completely. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Use AWS Lex to Build Interactive Chatbots

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AWS Lex is Amazon’s service for building your own chatbots. Built using the same machine-learning technology as Alexa, Lex can recognize user intent, query for additional data, and then fulfill user requests using Lambda for code execution. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Extra Crunch Live: Join Wealthfront CEO Andy Rachleff August 11 at 1pm EDT/10am PDT about the future of investing and fintech

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Wealthfront was one of the earliest and remains one of the most formidable companies in the so-called robo-advisor space — algorithmic apps that manage and optimize your savings and investments. Since its debut, the platform has skyrocketed in popularity, taking in more than $200 million in venture capital according to Crunchbase, including a recent $75 million round led by Tiger Global in 2018 w

Google Play Music to shut down starting in September, will disappear by December

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Google’s plans to wind down its Google Play Music service in favor of the company’s newer YouTube Music have been known for some time. But Google this week has given users a deadline on making the switch. The company says YouTube Music will fully replace Google Play Music in December 2020, at which point Google Play Music users will no longer be able to stream from or otherwise use the Google Pla

Watch SpaceX’s Epic Starship Test Flight From Inside the Giant Rocket

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And Now in HD Yesterday evening at its testing facilities near Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX flew its gigantic SN5 Starship prototype to an impressive 500 feet. And now, we get to watch the event not from a shaky camera set up miles away by onlookers — but in crispy high definition video, courtesy of SpaceX, recorded by drones surveying the incredible event and even inside the giant rocket itself. In

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 official: Foldable refined

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Samsung has a new foldable Android phone, and it thinks you’re really, really going to be convinced by the Galaxy Z Fold 2. If the original Fold felt like a prototype-made-real – complete with rough edges – then the Galaxy Z Fold 2 feels ready, maybe not for mass-market primetime, but certainly more in keeping with what you’d expect from … Continue reading

Here's the story behind Netflix's iconic intro sound. A goat is involved.

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As e-commerce accelerates, fintech startups raised record $100M rounds in Q2

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Reading headlines here and there, one might assume that venture capital interest in fintech startups is setting records every quarter. After all: Didn’t Robinhood raise $280 million and $320 million more this year ? Stripe raised $600 million just a few minutes ago , and wasn’t it Monzo that raised £60 million a few weeks back ? Oh, and Hippo raised $150 million the other day. And what about that

What Q2 fundraising data tells us about the rest of 2020

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Russ Heddleston Contributor Russ is the co-founder and CEO of DocSend . He was previously a product manager at Facebook, where he arrived via the acquisition of his startup Pursuit.com, and has held roles at Dropbox, Greystripe and Trulia. Follow him here: @rheddleston and @docsend More posts by this contributor The fundraising marketplace has stabilized. Or has it? It’s safe to say that no one

Q3 2020 is primed to be an intense shopping season for VCs

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Russ Heddleston Contributor Russ is the co-founder and CEO of DocSend . He was previously a product manager at Facebook, where he arrived via the acquisition of his startup Pursuit.com, and has held roles at Dropbox, Greystripe and Trulia. Follow him here: @rheddleston and @docsend More posts by this contributor What Q2 fundraising data tells us about the rest of 2020 The fundraising marketplace

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 ships August 21, starting at $1,000

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Samsung promised a lot of gadgets for today’s big Unpacked event — five in all, as a matter of fact. As expected, the big headliners — both figuratively and literally — are the latest additions to the popular Note line. Also unsurprising is the company’s positioning the Note 20 — along with the rest of today’s new hardware — as “devices […] that seamlessly integrate to empower consumers navigatin

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds Live bring active noise cancelation for $170

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Samsung’s made quality earbuds for a number of years now. They’re never particularly exciting or innovative, but they’re always a solid choice in an overcrowded market. Today’s big Unpacked event adds yet another model to the growing list of options. Already sporting the Galaxy Bean nickname based on early leaks, and for reasons that should be painfully obvious, the most notable thing here is the

The bezel is back for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3

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The rotating bezel has always felt like Samsung’s secret weapon in the smartwatch battle. It is, without question, the best input device. No one, not even Apple’s crown, comes close. For that reason, it was a bit baffling when the company opted to drop it for its Active line of watches. Samsung attempted to convince us all that the “digital bezel” was just as good. It definitely, definitely wasn’

The Galaxy Tab S7 will bring 5G to Samsung’s tablet line

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Samsung’s going all in on 5G. The company was an early adopter for the next-gen wireless technology and has just offered it across the newly announce Galaxy Note 20 . Turns out its new tablets will be getting the connectivity as an upgrade option. The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ were among the five devices launched at today’s unpacked event, arriving as “the first tablets that support 5G available in t

Stix, offering D2C pregnancy and ovulation tests, raises $1.3 million in seed funding

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Stix, a direct-to-consumer women’s health brand, today announced the close of a $1.3 million seed round. Investors such as BDMI, Rogue Women’s Fund, Vamos Ventures, Founders Factory New York, as well as angels like Heidi Zak (ThirdLove) Laurence Franklin (Coach) and Steve Gutentag and Demetri Karagas (30 Madison) participated in the round. There is no shortage of men’s health startups out there t

Mozper launches digital banking service for Latin American parents and kids

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Mozper , a new service launching from Y Combinator’s latest cohort to provide digital banking services, takes its name from the English words for money, prosperity, and generation Z, according to co-founder Yael Israeli. A former banker at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, Israeli worked as a consultant for Copa Airlines and then as an independent advisor from her home in Panama. It was durin

Samsung teases the bigger (and hopefully better) Galaxy Z Fold 2

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Samsung has shown off the second-generation of its full-size folding smartphone, the elegantly-named Galaxy Z Fold 2. The handset was widely leaked before its appearance here, but the changes to what went before is pretty noticeable. Up front, the phone’s secondary display now covers the whole top cover of the device, compared to the stubby version that was found in the previous edition. The cove

Congrats to Instagram on Its New Bloatware

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Like a dyed-in-the-wool narcissist, Facebook absolutely can’t stand the idea anyone would care about another company—hence its propensity to buy up or rip off anything that so much as threatens to peel away a fraction of its users’ attention. Anyway, here’s Reels, something no one asked for. Read more...

Save $50 on One of Skullcandy's Best Reviewed Wireless Headphones

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Skullcandy Crusher Wireless Headphones | $100 | Best Buy Read more...

The Oculus Quest is back in stock at a few retailers — get yours fast

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TL;DR: As of Aug. 5, the Oculus Quest VR headset is back in stock at a few retailers — it probably won't be that way for long, so get moving if you want one Oculus | Walmart | Best Buy Since lockdown began, there have been three items that have been nearly impossible to get your hands on due to sheer demand and fast hands: the Nintendo Switch , Ring Fit Adventure , and the Oculus Quest VR headset

Here are all the devices Samsung announced at Galaxy Unpacked

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The annual event happened Wednesday morning and included all the big reveals we already expected. Read more... More about Samsung , Mashable Video , Galaxy Unpacked , Tech , and Big Tech Companies

JetBlue Extends Generous Seat Blocking Policy Through October 15

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JetBlue has once again extended its seat blocking policy for several additional weeks. JetBlue guarantees you won’t sit next to a stranger Through October 15, 2020, JetBlue is promising that you won’t sit next to a stranger on a flight. Until recently this policy was valid through September 8, while this has now been extended for several more weeks. With this seat distancing policy: Middle seats

iOS 14’s Best Privacy Feature? Catching Data-Grabbing Apps

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Apple's new operating system hasn't been released to the public yet, but its new permission notifications are already shaming developers into cleaning up their acts.

Samsung Unpacked 2020: Z Fold2, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Watch3, Buds Live

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The company's latest portfolio is filled with powerful and expensive devices.

Everything announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2020

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The Best Ways to Block Annoying People Around the Web

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Not a day goes by that I don’t see friends taking up arms against each other, stupid relatives, or people they know, and the rest of us only get to enjoy via the power of social media. And it seems like everyone’s online squabbling has gotten worse, now that our (seemingly never-ending) quarantines have made us all a… Read more...

The Reason This Passenger Was Kicked Off American Is The Most 2020 Thing Ever

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People get kicked off of planes for lots of reasons. Often alcohol is involved. Recently the refusal to wear a mask has been a point of conflict, but with months feeling like years now this reason seems 'so July' . Instead the most 2020 reason to get kicked off a plane is now wearing a mask that's offensive . Continue reading ...

Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ with 5G support

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Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live are a direct shot at Apple's AirPods Pro

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 20 lineup is more laptop-lite than phone

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Samsung's new Galaxy Watch3 will raise your fitness game

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 first look: what we've learned about the new smartwatch

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The new Galaxy Watch 3 has tremendous wow factor, with a brand-new design and additional fitness functionality, but it comes with some caveats.

Hunting bugs for Microsoft could make for a seriously lucrative career

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Microsoft has ramped up its bug bounty program, forking out millions in rewards.

With new Spirit Airlines 5x miles promo, you can earn an award flight on 1 paid flight

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In the past week, we’ve seen an uptick of travel companies seemingly ready to try and stimulate travel with various deals and offers. And while the number of travelers flying in the U.S. has been on the rise for months, fall is just around the corner. With it typically comes a drop-off in leisure travel, even during normal times. So now, it’s Spirit Airlines that is taking a swing at the plate wi

Fortnite v13.40 update adds four different cars to take on a joy ride

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Throughout the years, Fortnite has been home to a number of vehicles that help players get around the map. The game’s vehicle roster started with the humble shopping cart, but over time, it grew to include vehicles like armored quads, biplanes, golf carts, and even mechs. Despite all of these vehicles, we’ve never seen an actual car in the world … Continue reading

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Note 20 smartphones

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The Galaxy Z Fold 2 now has a much bigger display on its outside for use when closed.

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 adds Apple Watch-like features

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Samsung hasn’t unveiled a new Galaxy Watch in years, choosing instead to release the Galaxy Watch Active and Watch Active 2 since it debuted the original Galaxy Watch in 2018. But instead of naming the successor the Galaxy Watch 2, Samsung today announced its latest flagship smartwatch will be the Galaxy Watch 3. It’s a bit confusing, since it’s technically the company’s fourth Galaxy Watch and o

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live offer 'open' ANC and hands-free access to Bixby

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At this point, the only thing left to do was to make them official. Samsung’s latest true wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Live , have leaked several times over the last few weeks. And that includes making an early appearance in a listing for Samsung’s own app . We knew what they looked like , and we knew most of the features, so really all we were waiting on was for the company to make its anno

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ are the first 5G tablets in the US

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Among the five products that Samsung unveiled today at its Unpacked event are the new Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+. The company is one of very few Android tablet makers left, and the S7 and S7+ are the latest in its premium slate lineup. As has been the trend for the last few years, these tablets are designed to be 2-in-1s that could replace your PC . In fact, Samsung itself said the Tab S7 and S7+ “com

What you need to know about the new Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra

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Never let it be said that Samsung doesn't shake things up. Last year it gave us two Galaxy Notes for the first time since 2014. (Remember the Note 4 and Note Edge ? Those were the days.) Just a few months ago, Samsung revealed a trio of new Galaxy S phones , including an oversized model that waltzed into the Galaxy Note's corner of the market. Which has left the top-end of the company's lineup fe

Samsung's New Galaxy Buds Are Cheaper AirPods Rivals with a Bizarre Bean Design

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At first, you have to laugh at Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds Live, or at least I did—they look like lil shiny beans. But looks aren’t everything: The top-selling Bluetooth earbuds in the world, Apple’s AirPods, were roundly mocked for their weird-looking stemmed design at launch. Now they’re inescapable. Read more...

The Galaxy Tab S7 Looks Like It Has Everything You Could Want in an Android Tablet

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Samsung’s last two flagship Android tablets-the Galaxy Tab S4 and Tab S6 —were fine devices but couldn’t really hang with competitors like the iPad Pro or Surface Pro. But for the Tab S7, Samsung is looking to change that by cramming in practically every feature you could ever need on an Android Tablet (and maybe even… Read more...

The Galaxy Watch 3 Might Be the Apple Watch Alternative We've Been Waiting For

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Every new Samsung smartwatch gets closer and closer to catching up with the Apple Watch—there’s just usually something that’s a little off . But with the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung may have finally figured out how to deliver the first serious rival to the world’s most popular smartwatch. Read more...

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Looks Like the Massive, Premium Samsung Phone We Wanted All Along

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When Samsung released the Galaxy S20 Ultra , I appreciated the sheer audacity it took to make a phone that big, that powerful, and that expensive. But at the same time, it felt like Samsung overreached by slightly overpromising and under-delivering on the S20 Ultra’s abilities. Now with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra,… Read more...

The best Galaxy Note 20 deals [Updated]

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are finally official, and the big question is what big price tag these big smartphones might demand. As you’d expect, US carriers have been quick to step up with some Note 20 deals, while Samsung itself has some promotions during the smartphone’s preorder period. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 trade-in deals Samsung … Continue reading

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Note 20 are more than just the S Pen

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With each passing year Samsung’s flagship smartphones converge, and you’d be forgiven for asking what in 2020 truly differentiates the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra from the Galaxy S20 Series. Newest iteration of the company’s best-selling stylus toting smartphones, the two new Note models promise to be the most powerful, most flexible, and most productive yet, with … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 tracks ECG and blood pressure [Updated]

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Samsung has a new smartwatch for your wrist, and the Galaxy Watch 3 aims to straddle fitness and fashion with some much-loved features from older wearables along with sleep and ECG tracking. Launching alongside the Galaxy Note 20, the Galaxy Watch 3 has a circular display surrounded by a physically rotating bezel, for quickly scrolling through apps and messages. The … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live promise everyday ANC with all-day comfort

Samsung Galaxy Buds
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Samsung’s wireless earbuds line-up is getting a new option, with the Galaxy Buds Live debuting an all-new design along with active noise cancellation for the first time. Designed, so Samsung says, to be comfortable enough for all-day wearing – and with battery life to suit – the Galaxy Buds Live strike a balance between ANC and a non-isolating, vented design. … Continue reading

Because We Are Still Doing Wine at Home Grab This Case for Under $100

24Lifehacker / 7h
1 Case of Wine For Home Red Blend | $95 | Meh Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ offer 5G in iPad Pro rivals

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
SlashGear / 7h
Samsung wants a slice of Apple’s iPad Pro market, and the laptop-replacing Android tablets it aims to bite that off with are the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+. Debuting a crisper, sleeker design than their predecessors, they’re designed to work with or without a keyboard cover accessory, and support Samsung’s latest S Pen, while optional integrated 5G helps … Continue reading

Get Google's Nest WiFi router and one access point for $199

40Engadget / 7h
Relying on spotty WiFi when you’re working from home more often is less than ideal. A mesh WiFi system can give you better coverage throughout your home, and now one of our favorites is back on sale. Google’s Nest WiFi system , which includes one router and one access point, is now discounted to $199 at Best Buy, BuyDig and B&H Photo . It hasn’t hit this low since the end of May, making this deal

Instagram officially launches TikTo...excuse us, Reels

Instagram Reels TikTok
100+Mashable / 7h
Instagram launched yet another way to create and share videos on the platform, with this one aimed at TikTok. The Facebook-owned app announced Wednesday morning that its Reels feature has launched widely. It lets you create 15-second clips in the Instagram app and share either to your feed, your story, or a new, dedicated Reels page in the Explore tab. Introducing Reels – a new way to create and

Watch Samsung's Unpacked Event Live Right Here

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 20
45Gizmodo / 8h
Get your popcorn ready because Samsung is starting its Galaxy Unpacked August 2020 livestream in a mere 10 minutes. The biggest news has already leaked ( a few times ) but you can expect to see a plethora of new devices including a dual-screen Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Note 20, the pair of Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy… Read more...

PGA Championship live stream: how to watch 2020's first golf Major online from anywhere

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Tiger Woods is playing at TPC Harding Park this week - but can he stop a Koepka three-peat? Watch a PGA Championship live stream in 2020 to find out.

How to Enable Full-Screen Incoming Calls on iPhone

30How-To Geek / 8h
Ever since the iPhone launched, an incoming call would take up the entire screen. But if you’re running iOS 14 or higher, you’ll see a banner style for incoming calls. Here’s how to reenable full-screen incoming calls on iPhone. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Apple Maps' Street View-like feature expands to cities in Japan

65Engadget / 8h
So far, Apple Maps’ Street View-like Look Around feature has only been available in select cities in the US. However, it has now expanded internationally for the first time, coming to four cities in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Kyoto. That means you can now see buildings, museums, the Tokyo tower and more, though it’s limited to roadside views and not walking paths for now, according to Ata Di

Updates from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the Avatar Sequels, and More

58Gizmodo / 8h
Matthew Vaughn says The King’s Man will set up Kingsmen 3 , but he’s still not sure if he’ll direct the latter. Miramax is turning Guillermo del Toro’s Mimic into a TV series. Both Fear and The Walking Dead have plans to get back to filming. Plus, new Star Trek: Lower Decks stills, and what’s to come on Stargirl ’s… Read more...

Make a Grenadine-Like Syrup From Almost Any Fruit Juice

24Lifehacker / 8h
As a child, grenadine seemed like the height of sophistication, mainly because I had no idea what it was. All I knew was that it was in Shirley Temples, it had an appealing, sensual burgundy hue, and it could be found near the little bottles of club soda and margarita mix. If I had known it was just… Read more...

Pretend to work from other people's homes with Window Swap

44Mashable / 8h
'Window Swap' is a website that gives you a view through someone else's window from around the world. Read more... More about Travel , Mashable Video , Window , Apps And Software , and Tech

Direct-to-consumer cat food startup Smalls raises $9M

Smalls Left Lane Capital
200+TechCrunch / 8h
While dog owners have plenty of direct-to-consumer options if they want to order pet food online, we haven’t seen a similar wave of startups for cats. But that may be starting to change. Earlier this year, I wrote about Cat Person , a startup backed by Harry’s Labs offering a variety of cat care products, including food. And Smalls , a cat food startup that launched in 2018, is announcing today t

Kubermatic launches open source service hub to enable complex service management

100+TechCrunch / 8h
As Kubernetes and cloud native technologies proliferate, developers and IT have found a growing set of technical challenges they need to address, and new concepts and projects have popped up to deal with them. For instance, operators provide a way to package, deploy and manage your cloud native application in an automated way. Kubermatic wants to take that concept a step further, and today the Ge

The UK is dropping an immigration algorithm that critics say is racist

100+MIT Technology Review / 8h
The news: The UK Home Office has said it will stop using an algorithm to process visa applications that critics claim is racially biased. Opponents to it argue that the algorithm’s use of nationality to decide which applications get fast-tracked has led to a system in which “people from rich white countries get “Speedy Boarding”; poorer people of color get pushed to the back of the queue.” Time f

Genki’s Covert Dock is the perfect dock for the Nintendo Switch – and other gadgets, too

Deluxe Nintendo Switch
100+TechCrunch / 8h
The Nintendo Switch’s ability to quickly transition from portable to home console is definitely one of its major selling points, but Nintendo’s official dock never really made much sense with the portable nature of the Switch itself. Luckily, third-party accessory maker Genki created the Covert Dock , a device no larger than a smartphone USB charger that easily connects your Switch to any TV. Plu

Harness makes first acquisition, snagging open source CI company Drone.io

200+TechCrunch / 8h
Harness has made a name for itself creating tools like continuous delivery (CD) for software engineers to give them the kind of power that has been traditionally reserved for companies with large engineering teams like Google, Facebook and Netflix. Today, the company announced it has acquired Drone.io, an open source continuous integration (CI) company, marking the company’s first steps into open

Sight Diagnostics raises $71M Series D for its blood analyzer

Sight Diagnostics $71M
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Sight Diagnostics , the Israel-based health-tech company behind the FDA-cleared OLO blood analyzer, today announced that it has raised a $71 million Series D round with participation from Koch Disruptive Technologies , Longliv Ventures (which led its Series C round )and crowd-funding platform OurCrowd . With this, the company has now raised a total of $124 million, though the company declined to

Watch Samsung's Unpacked event with us live from 9:40AM ET

58Engadget / 8h
Samsung hasn’t been shy about the fact that it has a ton of devices to show us at its upcoming Unpacked event, and that day is finally here. You can get excited with senior mobile editor Chris Velazco and myself right here as we head over to YouTube for a real-time reaction stream with a post-show to share our thoughts (and insider info) after. Come watch with us! We’ll start the pre-show at 9:40

Snapchat now lets you turn your face into an animated sticker

100+Engadget / 8h
If you’ve ever wished for yet another way to put your face all over your Snapchat selfies, you’re in luck. The app is launching Cameos Stickers, a new feature that lets you decorate your snaps with animated stickers of your face. Snapchat introduced the original version of Cameos in December . One of the app’s sillier features, Cameos has been described as a “friendlier deepfake” because it allow

Unagi's take-home scoot subscription service hits NYC and LA

53Engadget / 8h
Another scooter-share service has hit the streets of two major American cities, but scooter manufacturer Unagi claims its All-Access subscription is markedly different than what’s already on the market. Starting today, those in New York and Los Angeles can rent their own Unagi scooter and ride it as long as they have a subscription -- without having to share their scooter with anyone else. As sco

You can now take your e-scooter home with a monthly subscription

60Mashable / 8h
Yes, that's an e-scooter inside a house. If you're renting a Bird or Lime you stick to the streets. But now you can rent an Unagi scooter and take it with you, everywhere. Instead of finding a spot to park on the sidewalk after riding, you can bring it into your house or garage ready for next time you need it. It's a monthly rental that you take home. Unagi , an Oakland, CA-based scooter maker, i

How To Move Your Source Control to AWS with CodeCommit

How-To Geek / 8h
CodeCommit is AWS’s managed source control solution. It’s a crucial component in AWS’s CodeSuite CI/CD pipeline, which makes it easy to run frequent code builds and deploy application updates programmatically to your EC2 servers or Lambda functions. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

The Turboant X7 Electric Scooter Is an Awesome City Ride

28How-To Geek / 8h
When the second the Turboant X7 electric scooter was offered up for review, I jumped at the chance. This not-quite-pocket rocket is currently retailing at $449.99 and, if you ask me, is worth every cent. Why? Because the money you’ll save on city travel with this little beast is going to pay for the Turboant X7 many times over. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Share Your Microsoft Word Document Using OneDrive

20How-To Geek / 8h
Aside from the traditional method of sending a Microsoft Word document to others as an email attachment, you can also upload and share your document from the cloud. All you need to get started is an OneDrive account. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Avengers video game beta impressions: Destiny, this ain’t

100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Avengers assemble—in their newest video game. (credit: Crystal Dynamics / Square Enix) After over a year of rumors, teases, and reveals, we have finally played the upcoming Avengers video game, slated to launch on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on September 4. It's arguably the biggest Avengers-themed game ever made, in part thanks to a massive effort by developers Crystal Dynamics (make

How to Tell if You Can Trust the Latest Coronavirus Headlines

100+Lifehacker / 8h
With so much being written about the COVID-19 pandemic every day, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the sheer amount information available. And given that, it is harder than ever to suss out which ones actually provide quality reporting and are worth paying attention to. So how do we know what to read and who to… Read more...

I Miss Polaroids

26Gizmodo / 8h
I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, “Aren’t Polaroids back?” And my answer is that the new wave of instant cameras might look similar and do the similar things as an old-school Polaroid, but they are most definitely not the same. Read more...

Many of us are still hooked on Windows 7 and that's a huge problem

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End of support for Windows 7 has created opportunity for cybercriminals.

Surface Pro deals start at just $599 this week: big savings across the range at Best Buy

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Surface Pro 7 deals have hit $599 at Best Buy, but you'll find plenty more savings across the full range of specs.

Ulefone’s rugged Armor 9 smartphone has two unique tools for service workers

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Ultimate unveils Ulefone Armor 9 smartphone with powerful SoC and unique thermal imaging features.

Virgin Atlantic Files For Chapter 15 Bankruptcy

100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
A few weeks ago Virgin Atlantic revealed the full details of its planned recapitalization, and this week the airline has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in US courts. What exactly is going on here, and is this as big of a deal as one might think? Virgin Atlantic’s planned recapitalization For a bit of background, in mid-July Virgin Atlantic shared the specifics of its planned recapitalization , a

Mumbai traffic lights add female figures to promote gender equality

24Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Currys has Nintendo Switch deals back in stock - but be quick

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Nintendo Switch deals are back in stock at Currys this week, with an Animal Crossing bundle on sale right now.

JetBlue, Alaska Airlines add stricter mask requirements, extend blocked seats

1KThe Points Guy / 8h
Last week, I explained a common face mask oversight , which, fortunately, has finally managed to get some traction over the last few days. First, Delta announced a ban on vented masks last Monday. Now, just over a week later, Spirit followed suit . Wednesday morning, JetBlue became the third U.S. airline to “prohibit masks with vents or exhalation valves” — in this case, beginning Monday, Aug. 10

Honda announces recalls on Odyssey, Passport, and Pilot

Honda Odyssey 608000
SlashGear / 8h
Honda has announced some significant recalls that cover approximately 608,000 vehicles in the United States. Free recall repairs will vary with the specific vehicle and include two software updates, the replacement of review cameras, and the replacement of the sliding door outer door handle cables. Honda is clear that there have been no reported crashes or injuries related to any … Continue readi

Zoom adds silly filters and more noise suppression options

100+Engadget / 8h
Tired of using virtual backgrounds to spice up your Zoom calls? Fear not: the company is adding a bunch of new features to make your meetings and virtual hangouts a little less dreary. These include Instagram-style filters with colorful names like Seafoam and Cinnamon. There will also be some Snapchat-inspired overlays that give you a pirate eyepatch, unicorn horn, Midsommar -esque flowery crown,

Don't Miss This Chance to Score a Pair of EarFun Air for 25% Off [Exclusive]

Gizmodo / 9h
EarFun Air True Wireless Earbuds | $44 | Amazon | Clip coupon + Promo code EARFUN42 Read more...

What Is Android Nearby Share, and Does It Work Like AirDrop?

Google NS Share Android
49How-To Geek / 9h
AirDrop is an Apple feature that lets you quickly and wirelessly transfer photos, links, and more between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Google has a competing product on Android called “Nearby Share.” Here’s how Nearby Share works and how it compares to AirDrop. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Incredibly dense planet discovered that challenges planet formation theories

SlashGear / 9h
Researchers have discovered an incredibly dense young exoplanet that is orbiting a young star in the Hyades cluster. The researchers say that the planet is unusually dense for its size and age. It’s estimated to weigh in at 25 Earth-masses and is slightly smaller the Neptune. The existence of the planet puts it at odds with leading planet formation theories. … Continue reading

The first US cruise company to resume sailings is having a COVID crisis — just 3 days after restarting service

200+The Points Guy / 9h
The first cruise out of a U.S. port since the COVID crisis began is being cut short after a passenger tested positive for the illness. UnCruise Adventures late Tuesday said its 60-passenger Wilderness Adventurer was heading back to Juneau, Alaska, four days ahead of schedule, and passengers would be transferred to a local hotel upon arrival to undergo a state-mandated quarantine. The company has

AWS IAM Users Versus. IAM Roles: Which One Should You Use?

How-To Geek / 9h
IAM Users and Roles both enable you to manage access to your AWS resources with specific sets of permissions, but the two types of IAM access are used differently in practice. In this article, we explain the differences and how to use them. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Comparing Wyze's New Cam Plus Plans to Nest Aware

22How-To Geek / 9h
Recently, Wyze announced a new optional Cam Plus subscription for its security cameras. With Cam Plus, your Wyze Cams can start recording to the cloud when they detect a person without any cooldown periods. It’s a service very similar to Nest Aware, but they aren’t identical, and those differences matter. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Honda recalls 608,000 minivans and SUVs over faulty software

Honda Odyssey 608000
100+Engadget / 9h
Honda has announced a recall of 608,000 SUVs and vans due to faulty software that can cause the instrument display panel to to black out key information and the backup camera to fail (via Consumer Reports ). The vehicles affected include the 2018-2020 Odysseys, 2019-2020 Passports and 2019-2021 Pilots, all of which were shipped with “inappropriate software programming,” according to Honda. There

Mobile operators could soon use your data to offer personalised tariffs

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Ofcom examines ways that consumers can benefit from their personal data when looking for a contract.

Tesla touchscreen wiper controls land driver with fine after crash

1KBBC News - Technology / 9h
A driver using the touchscreen controls for windscreen wipers was distracted, a German court says.

Satellite Images Reveal New Penguin Colonies in Melting Antarctica

75Gizmodo / 9h
Satellites have spotted eight new emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica, as well as confirmed the existence of three others. While this sounds good, the unfortunate reality is that these newly discovered penguins are just as threatened as the rest. Read more...

Grab an Amazon Echo Dot for $0.99 with two months of Amazon Music Unlimited

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Grab an Amazon Echo Dot for just $0.99 when you subscribe to Music Unlimited for two months.

Google Partnering With 8 Banks To Launch GooglePay Digital Bank Accounts

BBVA Google US Accounts
30View from the Wing / 9h
Google is no stranger to financial services (GooglePay) and fundamentally checking accounts are about consumer data: how much do people earn (deposits, especially payroll deposits) and what exactly do they spend money on? They've now taken the step of announcing digital bank accounts inside Google Pay along with eight banks. Continue reading ...

AirPods deals: the latest Apple AirPods reach their lowest ever price at Amazon

Apple AirPods Amazon
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The latest AirPods deals from Amazon mean you can pick up a wireless charger case model for just $139 - their lowest price ever.

Future Apple products to sport more pronounced AR features?

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple is in the market for more 'time of flight (TOF) module' supplies, and the general belief is its future products will have strong AR features.

Show your appreciation for essential workers with the Miles of Good campaign

The Points Guy / 9h
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the world in unimaginable ways. Everyone has been impacted by it in some form or another, but the true heroes are the essential workers who have been caring for our communities on the front lines. Despite the industry coming to a near-halt , travel companies around the world have been doing what they can to give back during this time. We’ve seen travel brand

A New Hotline Offers Free Anonymous Support for Gamers

300+Wired / 9h
The Games and Online Harassment Hotline launched Tuesday as a resource for anyone to talk about the emotional issues that emerge all over the industry.

An ’80s File Format Enabled Stealthy Mac Hacking

Mac Apple MO Microsoft
100+Wired / 9h
The now-patched vulnerability would have let hackers target Microsoft Office using Symbolic Link—a file type that hasn't been in common use in over 30 years.

Watch SpaceX’s stunning Starship prototype ‘hop’ test flight and landing

SpaceX Starship SN5
300+TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX achieved a big win in their Starship spacecraft development program on Tuesday evening, flying the SN5 prototype of that future vehicle to a height of around 500 feet, propelled by a single Raptor engine. The test, which took place at SpaceX’s rocket development and testing facility in Boca Chica, Texas, marks the first time that a full-scale Starship prototype has left the ground. The com

US tech needs a pivot to survive

100+TechCrunch / 9h
James Stranko Contributor James Stranko is a writer and independent advisor to American tech companies expanding abroad. He was on the founding team of Fuel, McKinsey’s practice serving VC firms and pre-IPO tech leaders. Daire Hickey Contributor Daire Hickey is managing partner of 150Bond , a strategic advisory firm based between New York and Dublin, and co-founder of Web Summit . Last month, Ame

Mac App Not Starting? Here’s How to Fix It

How-To Geek / 9h
So, you’ve downloaded and installed a new Mac app, only for it to refuse to open. Now, you’ve got to work out whether it’s a problem with macOS, an incompatibility issue, or even a security threat. Let’s try to solve the problem and launch that app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Ghost has taught Rolls-Royce a valuable lesson

SlashGear / 9h
In late June, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös wrote an open letter discussing the next-generation Ghost and its ‘post opulence’ design language. And now, the British carmaker released a new video about the new Ghost in anticipation of the car’s arrival this autumn. This is the second video of a four-part animated installment that offers some insight on the newest Ghost. … Continue reading

Chinese-speaking hackers increase activity and diversify cyberattack methods

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Some nation-states treat Covid crisis as a continuation of the age-old game of tit-for-tat, Cybereason says

Etihad’s Innovative New Face Mask Doubles As Scarf

100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
I’m surprised it took an airline so long to come up with something like this. Etihad’s new snood style face covering Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is offering new protective wear to first and business class passengers, and it’s intended to be both practical and fashionable. Specifically, premium passengers will receive a “snood style” face mask for use throughout their journey and beyond. The ai

Poco's next phone will be a OnePlus Nord competitor

Poco Teases OnePlus Nord
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Poco has started teasing its new product that would take on OnePlus Nord

UCLA launches a major depression study in collaboration with Apple

UCLA Apple Study iPhone
SlashGear / 10h
Researchers at UCLA have announced that they have launched a new study in collaboration with Apple that will look at revolutionizing the detection and treatment of depression. The three-year study started this week and was co-designed by researchers at UCLA and Apple. Researchers will obtain objective measures of factors like sleep, physical activity, heart rate, and daily routines to link … Cont

Realme 6 Pro gets new Lightning Red version in India

29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Realme 6 Pro had two colour variants - Lightning Blue and Lightning Orange when it launched back in March. Now a red variant is available.

The Morning After: 'Mulan' is going directly to Disney+

100+Engadget / 10h
Today’s newsletter comes with a more accurate prediction of the big Samsung event — even if there’s probably already another Galaxy device leaked before it starts — and 100 percent more working links. Samsung After all the teases and photos, there shouldn’t be many surprises, but if you want to know exactly what the next Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Note are like, then you’ll find out in a few hours. W

The hack that could make face recognition think someone else is you

500+MIT Technology Review / 10h
Researchers have demonstrated that they can fool a modern face recognition system into seeing someone who isn’t there. A team from the cybersecurity firm McAfee set up the attack against a facial recognition system similar to those currently used at airports for passport verification. By using machine learning, they created an image that looked like one person to the human eye, but was identified

Novavax has announced encouraging early results for its experimental coronavirus vaccine

300+MIT Technology Review / 10h
The news: Maryland biotechnology company Novavax has announced encouraging results from a preliminary study of its experimental coronavirus vaccine. The trial enrolled 131 healthy volunteers in Australia, gave them either a placebo or one of four escalating doses of its vaccine, and found that everyone who received the vaccine produced a high level of antibodies against covid-19. Novavax signed a

Walmart's Amazon Prime competitor is delayed, again

100+Engadget / 10h
The coronavirus pandemic has been hindering Walmart’s plans to introduce its answer to Amazon Prime. According to Recode , the service called Walmart+ was originally supposed to roll out in March or April, but the retail giant was forced to push its launch back to July due to COVID-19. However, no launch happened last month either. Recode says it’s because Walmart has delayed the subscription ser

How to Switch From Google Play Music to YouTube Music

Google YouTube Music
82How-To Geek / 10h
Google Play Music is going away. Google’s first music service will be shut down by December 2020. To keep your data, you’ll have to switch to YouTube Music—or download it. Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Your Income Predicts How Well You Can Socially Distance

400+Wired / 10h
America's rich used to move around more than the poor. When Covid landed, that flipped: The wealthy now work remotely, while essential workers toil.

Can Killing Cookies Save Journalism?

400+Wired / 10h
A Dutch public broadcaster got rid of targeted digital ads—and its revenues went way up.

Inside the Courthouse Break-In Spree That Landed Two White Hat Hackers in Jail

300+Wired / 10h
When two men were hired to break into Iowa judicial buildings, they thought it was just another physical security audit—until they were charged with burglary.

Camera rumors 2020: the biggest and best camera rumors around

Sony Year PlayStation 5
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Canon EOS M7? Nikon Z8? Sony A5? We analyze the biggest and best camera rumors around and give our verdict.

Cars are coming to 'Fortnite'

100+Engadget / 10h
At long last, Epic Games is adding regular old cars to Fortnite . The aptly-named Joy Ride Update will introduce four vehicles -- the Islander Prevalent sedan, Victory Motors Whiplash sports car, OG Bear pickup truck and Titano Mudflap six-wheeler -- for you to cruise around the map with friends." As long as the car isn’t booted, the keys are already in the ignition," the development team explain

Springboard raises $31 million to expand its mentor-guided education platform to more geographies

Springboard India TV
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Springboard, an online education platform that provides upskilling and reskilling training courses to people looking to learn in-demand roles, has raised $31 million in a new financing round as it looks to expand to more geographies. The Series B financing round for the San Francisco-headquartered startup was led by investment firm Telstra Ventures . Vulcan Capital and SJF Ventures, as well as ex

ChargePoint raises $127M as electric vehicle adoption grows among fleet operators

ChargePoint $127M Europe
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint raised $127 million in funding in a bid to expand its platform for businesses and fleets in North America and Europe. A mix of existing investors from the oil and gas, utilities and venture industries added to the round, including American Electric Power, Chevron Technology Ventures, Clearvision and Quantum Energy Partners. This latest addition, which

Censys, a search engine for internet devices, raises $15.5M Series A

Censys Raises $15.5M
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Internet device search engine Censys is one of the biggest search engines you’ve probably never heard of. If Google is the search engine for finding information sitting on the web, Censys is the search engine for finding internet devices, like computers, servers, and smart devices, that hosts the data to begin with. By continually mapping the internet looking for connected devices, it’s possible

Google Assistant is turning smart homes into smart schools

Google Family Bell
SlashGear / 10h
The first months of the year saw workers and offices thrown into chaos trying to adjust to new work from home and remote work arrangements. Now it’s almost time for schools to experience that same transition, hopefully a little less jarring thanks to months of preparation and planning. Systems and products are now in place that can help bring order … Continue reading

What Is an EAMR Hard Drive, and How Does It Work?

100+How-To Geek / 11h
Hard drives are like printers: the technology is so old and well-understood, there’s really nothing new happening. Besides, aren’t we all about NVMe and SATA SSDs these days? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Top reasons why Gordon Murray’s T.50 fan car is rewriting the supercar doctrine

McLaren F1 Gordon Murray
SlashGear / 11h
We first caught wind of Gordon Murray’s T.50 supercar in June of last year. According to Murray himself, the new T.50 is the purest expression of a driver’s car. “The T.50 is the lightest, most driver-focused supercar ever, and one which improves upon its iconic predecessor in every way.” Well, its finally here, albeit in pre-production prototype form. Gordon Murray … Continue reading

AI is learning when it should and shouldn’t defer to a human

200+MIT Technology Review / 11h
The context: Studies show that when people and AI systems work together, they can outperform either one acting alone. Medical diagnostic systems are often checked over by human doctors, and content moderation systems filter what they can before requiring human assistance. But algorithms are rarely designed to optimize for this AI-to-human handover. If they were, the AI system would only defer to

Facebook Messenger now lets you shop from anywhere in the world

Facebook Messenger
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Messenger ups business offering with new Facebook chat plugin.

BlizzCon will return in early 2021 – as a digital event

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Blizzard has confirmed BlizzCon will return as a digital event in early 2021.

Tour de Pologne live stream: how to watch 2020 WorldTour cycling free from anywhere

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First stage race of restarted 2020 UCI WorldTour season under way in Poland today - here's how to watch the Tour de Pologne and get a cycling live stream right now.

Google's PIN-encrypted Android 'Safe Folder' protects crucial documents

Google Safe Folder Files
100Engadget / 11h
Google has introduced a new way for Android users to protect crucial files like ID documents, particularly in developing countries where devices are often shared. Called “ Safe Folder ” and located in the Files by Google app, it lets you protect documents, images, videos and audio files with a 4-digit PIN code, on top of your Android lock screen security. The folder is locked as soon as you switc

Did Virgin Atlantic really file for bankruptcy? Not entirely…

The Points Guy / 11h
“Virgin Atlantic airline files for US bankruptcy protection.” The headline – or some variation of it – blared across newswires and online media sites Tuesday. But the splashy headlines detailing Virgin Atlantic’s “bankruptcy filing” may require an asterisk – or at least an explanation. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . It is true that the L

Here's the cheapest Office 365 deal and it comes with a free VPN

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Bag this outrageously cheap bundle before the limited offer ends.

Google Chrome is getting a fix for one of the internet’s biggest annoyances

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Ever find after a few hours browsing the web your browser is full of tabs? Chrome is set to get a new feature that could help keep them under control.

YouTube Music to replace Google Play Music in SA

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YouTube Music will replace Google Play Music for South Africans in September

Files by Google app gets a Safe Folder feature for real

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Google wasn’t initially fond of the idea of having a file manager on Android, seemingly inspired by the locked-down strategy used by Apple on iOS. To its credit, it didn’t prevent others from developing third-party file manager apps even if it tried harder to keep aberrant apps from accessing files. Suddenly, Google released Files, initially for Android Go devices, which … Continue reading

Middle East witnesses higher cost per data breach than global average

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IBM Security report shows breaches cost companies $188 per lost or stolen record on average in Saudi Arabia and UAE

The best PlayStation Classic prices and sales for August 2020

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Don't miss your chance to relive the classic games of the original PlayStation with the best sales and deals from top retailers.

PS5 and Xbox Series X games pricing unclear as Take-Two hedges price jump

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The price of PS5 and Xbox Series X games has been a source of contention in recent weeks, and it’s less clear than ever what gamers are going to be paying.

Dyson hair dryer: the best Supersonic prices and sales for August 2020

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We have the best prices and sales for the top-rated Dyson Supersonic hair dryer.

Meet the activists pushing for an anti-racist education

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In our Back to School series, we tackle the big issues students face, from police in schools to representation. Because returning to the classroom is about more than buying school supplies. What if history lessons on ancient civilizations focused on empires in what's now Ghana or Mali , rather than just Ancient Rome and Greece? Or what if literature classes around the country analyzed staggering

A smaller Cybertruck could be on the way to the European market

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The best cheap soundbar deals and sales for August 2020

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Want a cheap, spectacular-sounding soundbar? We’ve compiled a list of the best soundbar speaker deals and sales.

The cheapest Sonos deals and sales in August 2020

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Building a multi-room Sonos speaker setup? Check out these great Sonos deals on Play:1, Play:3, the Beam, and the Playbase.

The best projector prices and sales for August 2020

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Looking for the best projector prices and sales (and best) home theater projectors? You’ve come to the right place.

The best cheap headphone deals and sales for August 2020

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We've scoured the net for the best cheap headphone deals and sales from the top brands.

The best cheap Bluetooth speaker deals and sales for August 2020

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Want to take your music with you on the go? Check out these awesome Bluetooth speaker deals.

The best Samsung Galaxy Watch Active prices and deals for August 2020

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We've rounded up the best Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 prices and deals that are available online.

The best Fitbit Versa prices and sales in August 2020

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Get the best prices and sales on the Fitbit Versa smartwatch.

The best cheap Apple Watch prices and sales in August 2020

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We've compared the best Apple Watch prices and sales so you can get the best deal available.

Amazon inks cloud deal with Airtel in India

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Amazon has found a new partner to expand the reach of its cloud services business — AWS — in India, the world’s second largest internet market. On Wednesday, the e-commerce giant announced it has partnered with Bharti Airtel, the third-largest telecom operator in India with more than 300 million subscribers, to sell a wide-range of AWS offerings under Airtel Cloud brand to small, medium, and larg

Xiaomi is set to launch a new super-phone to rival the Samsung Galaxy Note 20

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Xiaomi has confirmed it has a new phone coming very soon, and it could be the rumored Mi 10 Pro Plus.

Virgin Australia Will Exclusively Fly 737s, Retire 777s & A330s

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Virgin Australia has today announced details of a radical restructuring . This comes after the airline entered voluntary administration back in April , and as Virgin Australia prepares to be taken over by Bain Capital , which has a new direction for the airline. Virgin Australia will retire 777s & A330s While the backbone of Virgin Australia’s fleet has long been the 737, the airline has also ope

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 leak shows a plus-sized version and clever stylus holder

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 has been revealed early via an online leak.

See for Yourself: How Airplanes Are Cleaned Today

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Airlines are fine-tuning their cleaning procedures — where they clean, how frequently and with which tools. This is what the new processes look like.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra leak one last time in new videos

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Note 20 are landing later, but they've now been fully leaked.

Google's Family Bell Adds School Structure to Remote Learning

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With the ongoing global pandemic, remote learning is quickly becoming a choice more and more parents have to make. Today, Google announced new features for Assistant and Nest Hubs that should help with schooling at home. Family Bell will give your school day structure, and new commands can help start the day off right. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Android Launches 'Nearby Share' for Select Google Pixel and Samsung Phones

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Sharing links, files, and photos on Android phones is about to get a lot easier. Google is launching its Nearby Share tool, which lets you share content between local devices without copy-pasting links or exchanging contact info. Nearby Share is available on select Pixel and Samsung phones today and will arrive on other devices (including Chromebooks) in the coming weeks. Read This Article on Rev

'The Alto Collection' Will Be Released for PC and Consoles on August 13

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If you’re a fan of Alto’s Adventure or Alto’s Odyssey, we’ve got good news: Team Alto is releasing both games together as The Alto Collection on August 13. The bundle will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Epic Games Store on that date and sometime later for the Nintendo Switch. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Riot Games gives its employees a week off to recharge

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Riot Games will largely be inactive on the week of August 10th: In an announcement posted on its website, it said the company is taking that week off to “disconnect, recharge and reboot.” The developer released Valorant , a first-person shooter and its first game that’s not set in the League of Legends universe, a few months ago. It also rolled out a number of LoL -related titles. Riot admits in

It only takes $20 and 5 minutes to protect yourself from online hackers

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Get full access to PureVPN for less than $1

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TL;DR: PureVPN is offering a seven-day trial with full access for $0.99 as of Aug. 5. Wouldn't it be nice to try a VPN with full access and no limits before committing to a lengthy contract? Well, that's exactly what PureVPN is offering. For just $0.99, you can now get a seven-day trial of the service with access to absolutely everything, including enterprise-grade security, 10 multi-logins, and

eharmony vs. EliteSingles: Mature matches, slightly different clientele

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How to add another screen (or two, or three) to your laptop on the cheap

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How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live leaked video shows off new AirPods rivals in detail

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have apparently been leaked in a video, ahead of their expected launch today.

Baldur's Gate 3 delayed, as early access release is pushed back

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You'll have to wait a little bit longer for Baldur's Gate's return.

London-based Weezy raises pre-seed funding for its 15-minute grocery delivery app

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First there was same-day delivery. Then came one-hour delivery. Now a new London startup wants to make 15 minute delivery a thing. Putting the hyper hyper-local into online grocery shopping, Weezy combines its own strategically located fulfilment centres with a fleet of electric moped an


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