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PS5 UAE release date, price, and where to buy Sony's PlayStation 5

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Looking to buy the PS5 in the UAE? Here's all the pre-order and pricing information you need.

85 Million Pieces of Mail Delayed in One Week Thanks to Louis DeJoy, Senate Report Says

1KGizmodo / 12h
Controversial changes ordered by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy caused an estimated 85 million more packages to arrive late in one week and, in some districts, nearly a 20 percent drop in on-time deliveries, a new Senate report finds. Read more...

Ultium Drive will power GM’s EV future

SlashGear / 4min
GM has announced that its next-generation electric vehicles will be powered by a family of five interchangeable drive units and three motors known collectively as Ultium Drive. Ultium Drive will help GM to transition its current portfolio to a fully electric lineup and promises significant advantages over the automaker’s previous EVs in performance, scale, speed to market, and manufacturing effic


A Car Insurance Claim Estimate Before the Tow Truck Is Called

48NYT > Technology / 6min
Using algorithms, tech companies are helping insurers speed up the process after an accident, make it more accurate and keep estimators out of the field — a plus during a pandemic.

A New Ship’s Mission: Let the Deep Sea Be Seen

200+NYT > Technology / 5min
A giant new vessel, OceanXplorer, seeks to unveil the secrets of the abyss for a global audience.

Windows 10 dark mode is finally getting improved

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Windows 10 has had a dark mode for a while now, but it’s not perfect. A new update looks like it will fix it, though.

Amazon Prime Video drops 4 very creepy new horror movie trailers

31Mashable / 28min
It's sort of hard to believe, but Halloween is no longer that far away. To get you in the mood for the creepiest month of the year, Amazon Prime Video is releasing four original horror movies, all of which have been produced by Blumhouse (the company behind the Paranormal Activity and The Purge ), and all of which will released in October. On Wednesday, they dropped the trailers for all four film

Watch the Porsche Taycan EV fly around the track in new season of 'Top Gear'

32Mashable / 28min
"It has no right to drive like this." That's the takeaway from the upcoming episode of BBC America's Top Gear when show presenter Chris Harris takes the Porsche Taycan for a spin. The first all-electric vehicle from the German automaker arrived in the U.S. at the beginning of the year after its European debut. It's not a race car, but a four-door sporty EV that's often compared to the fastest Tes

4 ways that young people are thriving despite the trauma of 2020

20Mashable / 28min
Back in March, Joshua Rivera had just finished planning his post-graduation life. By summer, after earning his associate's degree in photography from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, he'd land in Los Angeles. Rivera, 20, found an apartment and roommate. He'd lined up an internship and freelance gigs. He envisioned breaking into fashion and lifestyle photography. Then the coro

OnePlus Nord series US release could be soon, but with different specs to the original

OnePlus Nord US Snapdragon
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 29min
The OnePlus Nord N10 5G is supposedly the US-version of the OnePlus Nord, and we've just heard a specs leak.

EU says zero rated deals can violate net neutrality

24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 29min
EU court ruling is one of the first major challenges of net neutrality legislation

South Africa's PlayStation 5 prices revealed

52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 29min
PlayStation South Africa announced the recommended retail pricing for its new consoles.

Google is making a huge change to tabs in Chrome – here's what you should know

Google Chrome AP APP
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 29min
Google continues to improve tab management, grouping related tabs together automatically so you don't have to.

Final Fantasy XVI trailer hints at the end of a saga

Final Fantasy 16 Announced
SlashGear / 31min
The Final Fantasy series is one of the very few JRPGs that have become a global hit for decades but the recent years haven’t exactly been kind to it. The latest main title in the franchise was launched in 2016 after many delays though that pales in comparison to the delays of just the first installment of the Final Fantasy … Continue reading

Shop at Argos this Black Friday and collect heaps of extra Nectar Points

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
Earn Nectar Points on your Black Friday bargains and spend them at Argos, Sainsbury's, and scores of other retailers.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 specs leak points to a bigger screen and battery

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
A leak suggests the Galaxy Z Flip 2 will be an upgrade in a number of ways, but the refresh rate might stay the same.

SmartNews’ Kaisei Hamamoto on how the app deals with media polarization

100+TechCrunch / 53min
Six years ago, SmartNews took on a major challenge. After launching in Japan in 2012, the news discovery app decided that its first international market would be the United States. During Disrupt, co-founder Kaisei Hamamoto talked about how SmartNews adapts its app for two very different markets (the video is embedded below). Hamamoto, who is also chief operating officer and chief engineer of the

Aggretsuko Takes on a New Significance in These Extraordinary Times

82Gizmodo / 53min
Back in February, Oni Press’ Aggretsuko comic very presciently delved into a plot in which the world was ravaged by the “C-Virus.” It turned those exposed to it into zombie-like creatures, making it impossible for Retsuko and her colleagues to venture into their office safely. While the comic was a sendup of the … Read more...

Sony's Xperia 5 II features a 120Hz display and real-time eye-autofocus

Sony Xperia 5 II X5II
82Engadget / 56min
The world’s eyes are on Sony right now, as it spills the details of the PlayStation 5 in the run-up to that console’s debut. Hot on the heels of that announcement, the company is showing off its latest phone, the Xperia 5 II, a smaller, cheaper version of the Xperia 1 II . As the rumors predicted , this model is packing a 120Hz, 21:9, 6.1-inch, FHD+ HDR OLED display. Nestled inside is a Snapdrago

US Open live stream 2020: how to watch PGA golf round 1 online from anywhere today

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Winged Foot one of golf's most challenging courses - here's how to watch PGA golf online and get a US Open live stream from anywhere today.

Tour de France live stream: how to watch stage 18 of 2020's biggest race online today

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It's Primoz Roglic's race to lose as the Tour completes a final day in the Alps - here's how to watch a Tour de France live stream of stage 18 today.

Denon's new budget soundbar delivers Chromecast streaming and Hi-Res Audio

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Denon has launched a new budget-friendly soundbar with Chromecast integration.

Xiaomi Monitors could be headed to India - here's why we think so

32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Xiaomi’s ecosystem companies make a variety of products and external displays are just one of them. Looking at their design and affordable pricing, it would be interesting if Xiaomi decides to bring them to India.

Mozilla asks YouTube users to ‘donate’ their recommendations

62Engadget / 1h
YouTube has long been criticized for its opaque recommendations algorithm. Some researchers have warned that the video app’s algorithmic suggestions too often gravitate toward conspiracy theories , which can be especially dangerous to younger users. The company has promised improvements, but critics — like Mozilla — say they don’t have any way to evaluate the company’s claims of progress. Mozilla

Save on a classic Chrome extension that makes note-taking easier

28Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Stay organized with a lifetime subscription to Sticky Notes for $49.99, a 95% savings as of Sept. 17. If you want a super streamlined way to jot down notes without opening an entire Google Doc, consider a web extension called Sticky Notes. Sticky Notes , which works on both Chrome and Microsoft Edge, helps you save important links, record quick ideas in a flash, and plan your to-do list ea

Save 60% on a convenient indoor smart camera with 2-way audio

32Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Keep an eye on your home with a Hombli smart indoor camera for $39.95, a 60% savings as of Sept. 17. If you've been looking for an indoor smart camera, this one from Hombli is worth checking out. This camera is more than just a one-way feed you can watch on your smartphone. It's packed with features, including live views, night vision, motion and sound detection, and clear 1080p HD video.

The absolute best gaming desks for your PC setup

20Mashable / 1h
If gaming on a PC could be distilled down into just two things, the first is that the games you play can be more demanding thanks to its inherent power. (As opposed to, say, laptop or console gaming.) The second though is that you'll have a pretty overwhelming set of options when it comes to your setup. The burden of that second thing is on you, and it's a deterrent for a lot of people who consid

Learn the basics of piano with just a web browser and WiFi

20Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Work on your piano skills with a lifetime subscription to Pianu Pro for $159.99, a 41% savings as of Sept. 17. If all this time at home has taught us anything, it's that we could use some hobbies. If you're scratching your head trying to come up with one to kick off the new season, here's an idea: Learn to play piano at home using the website Pianu Pro . Pianu runs right in your browser. Y

10 of the best computer monitors for working, gaming, and everything in between

32Mashable / 1h
We're willing to bet you spend a decent portion of your day on a computer, whether that be for work, school, or leisure activities Laptops are amazing inventions, but let's be real: Being confined to a 13- or 15-inch screen can be limiting. To get the work space you really need, a monitor is a must. This doesn't have to be your second screen, btw. Hook one up to a desktop for a powerful computing

Learn the basics of audio and video production with this course bundle

32Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Learn how to create high-quality videos and music with The Professional Video and Audio Production Bundle for $39.99, a 96% savings as of Sept. 17. Thanks to social media, everyone has a platform where they can potentially get noticed. It's possible for you to turn your hobby into a dream career with a little luck and a lot of talent. Of course, you have a higher chance of getting noticed

Sony Xperia 5 II has a really fast camera, cool gaming features

Sony Xperia 5 II X5II
89Mashable / 1h
As announced last week, Sony's new flagship smartphone, the Xperia 5 II, is now officially out. As is typical of Sony's smartphones, the Xperia 5 II has a strong photography emphasis, with a triple rear camera with three focal lengths: 16/24/70 millimeters. Sony obviously doesn't think megapixels are very important so it never mentions them, instead focusing on what these cameras can do. That inc

AMD boasts that Ryzen 4000 CPUs will be ‘tremendously powerful’

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AMD has given us a quick blast on the hype trumpet, although the rumor mill agrees that Ryzen 4000 will be something special.

Poco X3: Specs, launch date and price in India

Poco X3 India September
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The Poco X3 will launch in India in the coming days. Here are its specifications and expected price.

Government puts entire UK education sector on cybersecurity alert

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Rise in online schooling during pandemic raises fears of cyberattacks.

DTS:X for home theater comes to Xbox One

68Engadget / 1h
After releasing its Sound Unbound spatial audio for headphones on Xbox One , DTS is doing the same for home theater systems. The company has just released its Sound Unbound DTS:X home theater support on Xbox One to Xbox Insiders, following testing on the Alpha Ring. That means it should eventually come to all Xbox One users, offering surround sound on home theater systems for both gaming and movi

Sony announce the release date and price for its next generation consoles

Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Suppressing fires has failed. Here’s what California needs to do instead.

72MIT Technology Review / 2h
Five of California’s 10 largest fires in modern history are all burning at once. Together, this year’s wildfires have already destroyed 4,200 buildings, forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes, and scorched more than 3.2 million acres across the state. That’s larger than Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks combined, and nearly half the area of Massachusetts. The latest blaz

Nintendo has discontinued the 3DS family

Nintendo Switch 3DS
200+Engadget / 2h
Three years after launching the Switch, Nintendo is putting the 3DS out to pasture. Back in July, the gaming giant shut down the Wii U and 3DS eshops in dozens of regions. Now, it has officially discontinued the family of handheld devices, which used to be wildly popular until the Switch took over as the company’s main console. As The Verge reports, Nintendo has posted a notice on the 3DS’ UK and

Realme 7i with 90Hz display and massive battery unveiled

Realme Snapdragon 662
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Realme 7i is now officially launched in Indonesia along with 90Hz display, big battery, and quad rear camera.

Blume Ventures’ Karthik Reddy on Indian startup ecosystem, geo-political tension with China and coronavirus

100+TechCrunch / 3h
Despite the coronavirus outbreak, which has slowed down deal-making across the world, dozens of startups in India have raised considerable amounts in recent months. Unacademy, which raised $110 million in February, closed a new round of $150 million this month . These large check sizes, and the frequency at which they are being bandied out, were almost unheard of in India just 10 years ago. The l

Narrator raises $6.2M for a new approach to data modelling that replaces star schema

100+TechCrunch / 3h
Snowflake went public this week, and in a mark of the wider ecosystem that is evolving around data warehousing, a startup that has built a completely new concept for modelling warehoused data is announcing funding. Narrator — which uses an 11-column ordering model rather than standard star schema to organise data for modelling and analysis — has picked up a Series A round of $6.2 million, money t

Southeast Asia’s East Ventures on female VCs, foreign investment, consolidation

88TechCrunch / 3h
Melisa Irene ‘s path to becoming a partner at one of Southeast Asia’s most esteemed venture capital firms is an unconventional one. “I always consider myself to be quite lucky,” said Irene, who was promoted to be a partner at East Ventures in January 2019. At 25 years old, she was the Jakarta-based investment firm’s first female partner. During TechCrunch Disrupt’s first online conference, I spok

Interswitch to revive its Africa venture fund, CEO confirms

100+TechCrunch / 3h
Pan-African fintech company Interswitch plans to fire up its corporate venture arm again—according to CEO Mitchell Elegbe —who spoke at TechCrunch Disrupt on Wednesday. The Nigerian founder didn’t offer much new on the Lagos-based firm’s expected IPO, but he did reveal Interswitch will revive investments in African startups. Founded by Elegbe in 2002, Interswitch pioneered the infrastructure to d

Infarm raises $170M in equity and debt to continue building its ‘vertical farming’ network

Infarm Raises Farming
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Infarm , the vertical farming company that has built a network of urban farms to grow fresh food closer to consumers, has raised $170 million in new investment in a “first close” of a Series C. Leading the round — which is expected to reach $200 million and is a mixture of equity and debt — is LGT Lightstone, with participation from Hanaco, Bonnier, Haniel, and Latitude. Existing Infarm investors

IPL takes digital and data route to curb betting, match-fixing

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All matches in IPL 2020 will be under the vigil of Sportradar’s integrity services to detect betting irregularities.

Best home printer in Australia 2020: top versatile printers for use at home

1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Here's our selection of the best home printers money can buy in 2020.

Sony Xperia 5 II release date, price, news and features

Sony Xperia 5 II X5II
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The new Sony Xperia 5 II is official, and it’s remarkably similar to the Xperia 1 II but a bit smaller.

'Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition' will have a 120fps mode

5 Special DMC5SE Vergil
100+Engadget / 3h
Capcom has officially unveiled Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition during Sony’s PlayStation 5 event, where it revealed that the game will launch on the same day the console becomes available . The upgraded version of DMC5 , which was originally released in 2019, takes advantage of the upcoming device’s ray tracing capabilities to enable realistic shadows and lighting. You’ll also be given the choice

OnePlus Nord N10 said to launch in the U.S. later this year

OnePlus Nord Snapdragon
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The OnePlus Nord N10 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 690 and will have a 64MP camera.

Apple Watch gains ECG support in the UAE for Series 4 and later

7 Apple Watch 3 4 6
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Irregular heart rhythm notification and ECG functionality are finally supported on the Apple Watch in the UAE

Leak reveals specs of Realme Narzo 20 Series ahead of the launch

Realme Snapdragon 662
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The new Narzo 20 Series is Realme's yet another attempt to increase competition in the mid-budget segmement offering a stiff competition to Redmi

Netflix just jacked up the Aussie price on its basic and standard plans

33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
From today, Netflix has raised the price on two of its subscription plans in Australia.

Tencent still gung-ho on India, invests $62.8 million in Flipkart

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Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent is investing $62.8 million in Walmart-owned e-commerce firm Flipkart, according to a report by business intelligence platform.

iRobot's Roomba i3+ is its cheapest vacuum with a self-cleaning dock

iRobot $599 I3 Roomba
100+Engadget / 6h
iRobot has launched a new Roomba model that can deliver personalized cleaning experiences thanks to its recently launched platform called the iRobot Genius Home Intelligence . It’s also the company’s cheapest model that comes with a cleaning dock. You can control the Roomba i3+ with the redesigned iRobot Home app for iOS and Android that’s powered by iRobot Genius. The app can recommend cleaning

The Roomba i3+ Is a Self-Emptying Robovac That's Practically Affordable

Gizmodo / 6h
Finally! The good robovac stuff in a robot some people can afford. iRobot, maker of roving house helpers Roomba and Braava, today announced the launch of its Roomba i3+, a mid-range vacuum that’ll get features standard of models with a far steeper price tag. Read more...

Finally, You Can Use VR to Hide From Jurassic Park's Dinosaurs

100+Gizmodo / 6h
High on the list of things you’d rather not actually be doing has got to be running around Jurassic Park with a bunch of ferocious, free-roaming dinosaurs. You may, however, may want to emulate the experience from the comfort of your own home. Read more...

Try 'Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War' multiplayer on PS4 this weekend

Black Ops Cold War
90Engadget / 6h
As part of its PlayStation 5 showcase on Wednesday, Sony featured a new campaign trailer from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War , talking up its support for ray tracing, 120Hz refresh rate and HDR on the new console . However, before it comes to the PS5, the developers announced a PS4-exclusive multiplayer Alpha test happening this weekend, “complete with multiple modes, maps, and a preview of the

Realme lines up a new smartphone, many AIoT products for India launch

28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The company has listed out among other things, the Realme 7i smartphone, the Smart Cam 360, some Smart Bulb, the Smart TV 55, Buds Air Pro, and Buds Wireless Pro.

TechCrunch statement on sweep at our venue

100+TechCrunch / 6h
There have been a couple of articles published in the last two days reporting on an impromptu sweep that took place outside of a venue we are using for our TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco this week. We wanted to detail what we know about what happened and the steps that are being taken to make this right. This week we are hosting a virtual version of our TechCrunch Disrupt conference fr

Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset aims for a different crowd

SlashGear / 7h
Bose’s QuietComfort 35 II, or simply QC35 II, has more or less been the standard of many Bluetooth ANC headphones, making the top of many charts of many sites and reviews. It has been nearly three years, however, since the QC35 II first launched, and many new ANC headphones, both wireless and wired, have popped up over the years, including … Continue reading

The cheapest 8-core AMD Ryzen laptop now costs less than the cheapest Core i7 notebook

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This AMD Ryzen-powered machine from Lenovo is seriously afforable.

There's Something Scary for Everyone in These Four New 'Welcome to the Blumhouse' Trailers

42Gizmodo / 7h
Blumhouse has four new thrillers coming to Amazon Prime next month and while you’ve already seen a quick tease , now you can dive a bit deeper. If you dare. Read more...

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is coming to the US with a new camera

OnePlus Nord Snapdragon
SlashGear / 7h
OnePlus fans in the US dying to get their hands on a more affordable smartphone might not have to wait much longer. That said, they might not also be getting the original OnePlus Nord experience that was announced a few months back, though that shouldn’t be a surprise by now. It isn’t all bad, however, because if this latest leak … Continue reading

‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ is coming to the Oculus Quest

Facebook Oculus 2 VR
58Engadget / 7h
VR game The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is officially coming to Oculus Quest October 13th, Skydance Interactive developers announced Wednesday during Facebook Connect. The game was one of several announced today alongside the brand-new Oculus Quest 2 hardware . Soon, you’ll be able to hack and slash walkers wire-free in what developers billed as the “most brutal and immersive survival game in

Microsoft invites web apps to support Surface Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 2

21SlashGear / 8h
The Microsoft Surface Duo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 have been compared and contrasted but, curiously, Microsoft doesn’t think they’re that different, at least not from an app development point of view. That’s actually a good thing because that means that Microsoft’s own app development tools could be used for both devices. That seems to be the spiel it … Continue reading

Evernote for iOS launch promise to just be the starting line

SlashGear / 8h
Once the household name in productivity, Evernote’s fall from grace in the past years has been widely documented and narrated to death. It promised to turn the ship around but, as it admits, it took far longer than they thought. For the first time in a long while, Evernote is launching what is practically an overhaul of one of its … Continue reading

Facebook Infinite Office tries to sell the idea of VR productivity

Facebook Oculus 2 VR
36SlashGear / 9h
Virtual reality has always carried the stigma of being more of an entertainment-centric technology. With Facebook at the helm of one of the two biggest VR platforms today, that identity seems to get even more cemented, just with a dash of social networking on top. At Facebook Connect, what was previously and lovingly called Oculus Connect, the social media giant … Continue reading

WIRED25 Day 1: Be Empathetic to Each Other

94Wired / 9h
Guests like Gabriela Cámara, Ghetto Gastro, Nia DaCosta, and Brie Larson discussed how to understand where others are coming from, whether through food or films.

How VR—and Marvel Superheroes—Might Elicit Empathy

86Wired / 9h
At WIRED's virtual conference, actress Brie Larson, VR director Elijah Allan-Blitz, and Magic Labs Media founder Van Jones talked about their new short films.

The art of pivoting with Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins and Jessica Matthews

100+TechCrunch / 9h
Building and growing a startup is hard, but pivoting said startup into something new and then achieving that same growth is even harder. But it’s not impossible. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, founder and CEO of PromisePay , and Jessica Matthews, founder and CEO of Uncharted Power , both have experiences doing this. At TechCrunch Disrupt, they shed some light on their respective, yet somewhat similar, pa

Director Nia DaCosta on the Real-World Horrors in 'Candyman'

47Wired / 9h
At this year's WIRED25, the writer-director talked about rebooting the classic slasher and the future of filmmaking after the pandemic.

Fortnite x Rocket League crossover inbound with Llama-Rama weekend event

Apple Epic Fortnite
SlashGear / 10h
Two hit games — Fortnite and Rocket League — are about to have a big crossover with a weekend event dubbed “Llama-Rama.” The crossover is to celebrate Rocket League becoming free-to-play (as previously announced), according to Epic Games, which teased players in a tweet today promising dual-game rewards for those who participate later this month. In case you missed the … Continue reading

HP's Omen 15 with RTX 2080 is just AU$2,879 in big Aussie laptop sale

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HP has discounted a range of laptops by 20% – just be sure to get in before the sale ends on September 30.

Lightspeed announces the launch of its Southeast Asia operations

200+TechCrunch / 10h
Lightspeed’s Southeast Asia team: Akshay Bhushan, Marsha Sugana, Pinn Lawjindakul and Bejul Somaia Lightspeed Venture Partners announced the launch of its Southeast Asia operations today. Based out of the firm’s new regional headquarters in Singapore, Lightspeed’s team there will invest in startups throughout Southeast Asia from the three global funds it closed earlier this year, which total abou

PS5 looks set for a better launch than Xbox Series X – here's why

100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Even if Sony hasn't got the cheapest next-gen offering, it's got the most appealing.

South Africa is reopening for tourists, but will U.S. travelers be allowed to visit?

31The Points Guy / 10h
After nearly six months of lockdown from the rest of the world, one of TPG’s favorite countries is reopening its borders for tourism on Oct. 1. Sign up for TPG’s daily newsletter “We are ready to open our doors again to the world,” South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said in a statement announcing the decision, “and invite travelers to enjoy our mountains, our beaches, our vibrant cities, and

Outlook.com finally gets this super useful feature as it tries to keep up with Gmail

Microsoft Outlook 14
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft has updated Outlook on the Web with an option to schedule emails to be sent later.

WIRED25: Ghetto Gastro Sees Food as a Weapon

100+Wired / 10h
As part of a conversation with Gabriela Cámara at our virtual conference, the cofounders of the "Black Power kitchen of tomorrow” say that what we eat can both empower and oppress us.

PlayStation 5 pre-orders appear at retailers like Walmart and Target

300+Engadget / 10h
If you’ve seen enough and you’re ready to put money down on Sony’s new-generation console, then the time is now. We don’t know what the supply situation will be like for the PS5, but now that the price has been announced ( $500 with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, $400 without ), and despite Sony’s initial statement that pre-orders will start tomorrow, retailers are lining up to take your money.

PS5 New Zealand price and November launch date confirmed

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New Zealand will be one of the first countries in the world to get the PlayStation 5 when it launches on November 12.

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which next-gen Sony console is for you?

100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Let's compare the PS5 to the PS5 Digital Edition based on everything we now know about the two next-gen consoles.

iPad Who? For Under $200, You Should Buy an Android Tablet

52Gizmodo / 10h
Top Product: Amazon Fire HD 10 | $150 | Amazon Read more...

iPad Who? For Under $200, You Should Buy an Android Tablet

52Lifehacker / 10h
Top Product: Amazon Fire HD 10 | $150 | Amazon Read more...

PlayStation Plus subscribers who buy a PS5 will get a big exclusive treat

Sony PlayStation 5
SlashGear / 10h
Sony held a PS5 game teaser today, showing off the major titles that will soon be available on the PlayStation 5 console, as well as some of the more minor games in the pipeline like Five Nights at Freddy’s. Coming alongside the gameplay previews was official pricing information for the two PS5 consoles, as well as the very brief mention … Continue reading

[Roundup] San Francisco Airport Makes Boarding Announcements Tougher To Hear

View from the Wing / 10h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

How to Move iPhone Apps From a Home Screen to the App Library

Apple Ios 14 iPhone
25How-To Geek / 10h
Apple added an App Library to the iPhone with the release of iOS 14. Like the App Drawer on Android, any apps not on your home screen will be stored in the App Library. Ready to remove an app from your home screen? Here’s how to move to your iPhone’s App Library. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

PlayStation 5 preorders are now live — here's where you can get your hands on one

64Mashable / 11h
UPDATE: Sept. 16, 2020, 8:48 p.m. EDT PS5 consoles are already listed as "out of stock" at Walmart, Target, and GameStop. Don't fret: We suspect there are more to come. We'll keep updating this story as we spot more availability. TL;DR: QUICK LINKS: PlayStation 5 preorders are now live at Walmart , Target , Best Buy , GameStop Official release is Nov. 12 in the U.S. Regular edition will retail fo

'Revenge porn new normal' after cases surge in lockdown

300+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Cases of "revenge porn" have risen by a fifth this year, with lockdown to blame, say campaigners.

The future of VR is here with the Oculus Quest 2

52Mashable / 11h
We got our hands on the Oculus Quest 2 and it packs a punch. The headset is available for preorder now and will be officially released to retail on October 15th. Read more... More about Facebook , Mashable Video , Review , Oculus , and Oculus Quest 2

Walmart+ subscription officially goes live to take on Amazon Prime

Amazon Walmart One
20SlashGear / 11h
Earlier this month, Walmart introduced its own subscription service called Walmart Plus (officially known as Walmart+). The service takes on Amazon Prime, offering similar pricing to give subscribers unlimited free grocery deliveries, among other things. Walmart+ officially opened to signups this week, meaning you can now create an account, claim the free trial period, and then sign up on a … Con

PlayVS is halfway to recruiting every state into its global esports community

100+TechCrunch / 11h
Millions of high school kids play online multiplayer games, but they seldom have crosstown rivals in Fortnite or Valorant. PlayVS wants to make that happen with its platform for school-sponsored esports, and it’s growing like crazy, doubling its staff in the last year and putting thousands of schools on its platform. PlayVS connects online games with official school administration and branding, e

Extra PS5 DualSense controllers cost as much as the priciest PlayStation 5 games

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Getting an extra PS5 DualSense controller will cost as much as the most expensive PS5 games. Here's the pricing breakdown.

AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads (Oh My!): Today’s Best Apple Deals

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Featured Deal: Apple AirPods Pro | $199 | Amazon Read more...

Is Mercedes' MBUX a Good In-Car Computer?

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Spoiler alert: Yeah, sure! Read more...

Daily Crunch: Facebook unveils the Oculus Quest 2

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Facebook makes its next steps in VR, Apple releases iOS 14 and the PlayStation 5 gets a launch date. This is your Daily Crunch for September 16, 2020. The big story: Facebook unveils the Oculus Quest 2 Facebook announced the smaller, more affordable follow-up to the Oculus Quest VR headset launching on October 13 at a starting price of $299. At the same time, Lucas Matney has already tried out th

JAWS architect Glen Gordon is joining Sight Tech Global, a virtual event Dec. 2-3

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For people who are blind or visually impaired, JAWS is synonymous with freedom to operate Windows PCs with a remarkable degree of control and precision with output in speech and Braille. The keyboard-driven application makes it possible to navigate GUI-based interfaces of web sites and Windows programs. Anyone who has ever listened to someone proficient in JAWS (the acronym for “Job Access With S

Apple's September Event was a flop, but here's what we liked

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Apple's newest event didn't give us any iPhones and barely updated any of their old tech, but that doesn't mean we hated all of it. Here's the best and worst from Apple's September 15th Event. Read more... More about Apple , Iphone , Ipad , Mashable Video , and Apple Watch

Prox helps influencers and experts make money by connecting with fans

100+TechCrunch / 12h
If you’ve got a large online following, as well as knowledge that might be valuable to that audience, Prox is a startup currently in beta testing that’s building tools to help you make money. Michael Mathieu, formerly the CEO of YuMe, joined Prox as CEO in January. The goal, he told me, is to create an entire suite of “back office” tools for experts and influencers, but the company is starting ou

WIRED25: Netflix’s Reed Hastings on Broadening Your Horizons

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At the virtual event honoring our annual list of innovators and icons, he talked about why TV and movies will someday "be small."

Some of Sony's own PS5 launch titles will cost $70

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Now that Sony announced the price and launch dates for the PlayStation 5 , other information is rounding into shape. It has revealed the day one lineup of Sony Interactive Entertainment games , including free pack-in title Astro’s Playroom . Other than the Ultimate Edition of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales , Sony will release Demon’s Souls and Destruction All Stars for $69.99 in the US (¥7,90

Study details disturbing link between PTSD and spike in dementia risk

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If you suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you face more than double the risk of developing dementia later in life — at least according to a new study from University College London. This study represents the first time a meta-analysis has been conducted on worldwide data related to PTSD and the related dementia risk, shedding light on yet another … Continue reading

'Horizon Forbidden West' is also coming to PS4

Horizon Forbidden West
300+Engadget / 12h
You won’t need to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 to play one of its big upcoming titles. Sony revealed today it plans to release Horizon Forbidden West on PlayStation 4. What’s more, if you do end up buying the game on PS4, you’ll get a free upgrade to the PS5 version. Sony plans the same treatment for SackBoy A Big Adventure and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales . “While these three games were desi

The PS5 DualSense controller costs $70

PlayStation 5 DualSense
500+Engadget / 12h
When the PS5 arrives in November , so too will several accessories for the console, and Sony has revealed how much they’ll all cost. The PlayStation 5 will come with one DualSense controller , but if you have a friend and they want to join in, you’ll need a second one. That’ll cost you $70. It’s worth bearing in mind that you won’t need extra DualSense controllers if you’re playing backwards-comp

The biggest PS5 games are set to come to PS4 in Sony U-turn

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Sony makes amends to PS4 players in cross-gen turnaround, with Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West both set to come to PS4.

PS5 launch games will include Demon's Souls as software prices are confirmed

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Sony has revealed that exclusive PS5 games like Demon's Souls and Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be available at launch.

Daphne Koller: ‘Digital biology is an incredible place to be right now’

100+TechCrunch / 12h
Working at the intersection of biology and computing may be the most exciting new spot for technologists at the moment. That’s the word from Daphne Koller, the founder and chief executive officer of Insitro — the biotech company that’s raised more than $243 million in the two short years since it launched. Speaking at our virtual TechCrunch Disrupt conference, Koller, a serial entrepreneur who pr

The PlayStation 5 Will Be Available on November 12th Starting at $399

79How-To Geek / 12h
Sony’s latest PlayStation 5 Showcase started with the usual previews of upcoming games, from OddWorld Soulstorm to Demon’s Souls. But anyone patient enough to wait until the end of the stream got a reward—pricing and a release date. The Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will cost $399, and the standard edition will cost $499. Both release on November 12. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset is Cheaper, Lighter, and More Powerful Than Ever

25How-To Geek / 12h
Today, Facebook unveiled the Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality (VR) headset. It’s a followup to the original Oculus Quest and improves nearly every facet. It’s lighter, cheaper, and more powerful than the original. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

We found out who makes Walmart’s new Gateway laptops, and it’s bad news

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Enlarge / Fun colors—but we're waiting to see what the innards look like. (credit: Gateway) Back in 2007, Taiwan-based PC manufacturer Acer bought the once-iconic Gateway brand in order to stick a thumb in the eye of rival OEM Lenovo and increase its US marke


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