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Video creation and editing platform InVideo raises $15 million
India One 2020
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InVideo, a Mumbai-based startup that has built a video creation and editing platform, has raised $15 million as it looks to court more users and customers worldwide. The startup offers a freemium web-based editing tool that allows users to create videos that are fit to be published on popular social media platforms (such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube). It has amassed over 800,000 users in a year
Xbox Series S is already starting to miss out on next-gen upgrades
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Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition won’t have ray tracing on Xbox Series S, and PUBG will only run at 30fps.
Brawl Breaks Out In The Aisle Of Puerto Rico Flight As Police Board To Tase The Aggressor
27View from the Wing / 54min
On Monday evening Spirit Airlines flight NK2322 from Newark to San Juan broke out in a major fight throughout the cabin over a passenger not wearing a mask. What's remarkable is the extent of the brawl, and that it happened upon landing in Puerto Rico, rather than prior to departure. The woman who wouldn't wear a mask was ultimately tased by police who responded to the brawl. Continue reading ..
Google's law firm hit by data breach, employee details leaked
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Current and former Google employees affected by Fragomen data breach.
Check out this Rolls-Royce Cullinan frolicking in the Arabian desert
SlashGear / 18min
When Rolls-Royce set out in creating the Cullinan SUV, it wanted it to be unlike any production Rolls in the carmaker’s 114-year history. The Cullinan is not only the first SUV from Rolls-Royce, but it’s the brand’s first off-road capable vehicle. Executive editor Chris Davies witnessed the Cullinan’s off-road prowess firsthand. As expected, he was smitten by its rugged capabilities … Continue re
Six Lufthansa 747s “Stuck” At Small Dutch Airport
36One Mile at a Time / 21min
Six Lufthansa Boeing 747-400s landed at a small airport in the Netherlands several months ago, but now they’re not allowed to leave… Lufthansa 747s parked at Twente Airport Airlines around the globe have been putting planes into long-term storage, given the huge and sustained decrease in demand we’re seeing: Some of the planes in storage will fly again, while others will be retired and may never
SimilarWeb raises $120M for its AI-based market intelligence platform for sites and apps
SimilarWeb $120M AI
100+TechCrunch / 25min
Israeli startup SimilarWeb has made a name for itself with an AI-based platform that lets sites and apps track and understand traffic not just on their own sites, but those of its competitors. Now, it’s taking the next step in its growth. The startup has raised $120 million, funding it will use to continue expanding its platform both through acquisitions and investing in its own R&D, with a focus
PlayStation 5 first look: At home with Sony’s new console
Astro Playroom DualSense
34Engadget / 28min
The PlayStation 5 is huge. Standing at 15.4 inches tall and 10.2 inches deep, the PS5 looks less like a gaming console and more like a massive, old-school encyclopedia, but bound in bright white fondant and completed with a black display plate. To use a more relevant simile, the PS5 looks like a PC tower. No matter whether you store it vertically or horizontally, this beast will stand out in a li
Dashlane targets businesses with new password manager features
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
Dashlane has launched two new business plans, providing additional security features to its password management solution.
Tinder finally rolls out video dating to global users
32Mashable / 29min
Dating right now requires a bit of thinking outside the box. In this time of ongoing social distancing, Tinder is rolling out Face to Face — its 1:1 video in-app feature — to users around the world. From Oct. 27, Tinder swipers around the world will be able to go on virtual dates with matches without needing to exchange any personal details. In July, Tinder began testing in-app video calls in som
Is AppleCare+ Worth It?
How-To Geek / 29min
If you own, or are thinking about owning, an Apple product, you’ve probably wondered if the company’s add-on product protection service, AppleCare+, is worth the price. With how costly iPhones, Macs, and other Apple devices are, is it worth paying yet another chunk of change on top just for peace of mind? Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Modify Text Using Regular Expressions With the sed Stream Editor
How-To Geek / 29min
Every computer user in the world sooner or later will modify a text string – either manually or automatically. Be introduced to the sed stream editor, which enables you to make bulk text modifications to strings and files. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
These Oceanographers Want to Turn Marine Slime Into Drugs
72Wired / 31min
A California team will use a robotic vehicle to study tiny seafloor creatures, hoping they might yield new compounds to fight viruses and cancer.
The Chromecast With Google TV Is a Welcome Streaming Upgrade
60Wired / 31min
The newest Chromecast comes with a remote and has Google TV built in—which makes it way easier to navigate a sea of streaming apps.
PS5 unboxing: Sony’s big, curvy boy stands out in any room
20Ars Technica / 33min
The PS5 will stand vertically on its own without the stand, but it can easily be bumped over. As you may have heard by now , we have received the PlayStation 5 at Ars' orbiting headquarters, ahead of its official launch on Nov. 12 . We're still limited in just what we can tell you about the system itself until that launch gets a little closer. One thing we can talk about, though, is the console's
Hands-on with the PS5’s synesthetic DualSense controller
Astro Playroom DualSense
20Ars Technica / 33min
Welcome to Cooling Springs, just one portion of the adventure through a PS5's innards in Astro's Playroom . Astro's Playroom , included with every PlayStation 5, is clearly designed as a showcase of sorts for the system. The game takes players on a fantastical platforming adventure through an imagined version of the system's innards, and through 25+ years of PlayStation history itself. More than
The PS5 Is Big—Like Really Freaking Big
Astro Playroom DualSense
24Gizmodo / 34min
Up until now, the original Xbox has usually been the device people reference when talking about big ass video game consoles. But with the arrival of the PS5, there’s a new sheriff in town. Read more...
PS5 first look: design, controller, Astro's Playroom and unboxing the console
Astro Playroom DualSense
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We’ve cracked open the box to go hands-on with the PlayStation 5.
Microsoft confirms that it doesn’t mind if you don't buy an Xbox Series X
Spencer Microsoft Xbox
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Microsoft has stated that it wants to create more Xbox customers, but that it doesn't necessarily need to sell you an Xbox Series X.
Why go for the iPhone 12 Pro when Samsung S20 Plus deals are far cheaper
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 35min
iPhone 12 deals are now here but it feels hard to choose them over Samsung Galaxy S20 deals when they're so much cheaper.
Impact America Fund closes $55M to invest in startups targeting the world’s overlooked
80TechCrunch / 35min
The entire asset class of venture capital is built atop systemic racism. The numbers don’t lie : only 2% of partner-level VCs are Black, and 81% of venture capital firms don’t have a Black partner on board. The lack of diversity in check-writers doesn’t stay in board rooms: homogeneity trickles down to the founders who get mentored and the startups that get funded, excluding an entire population
Lightspeed Venture Partners backs Theta Lake’s video conferencing security tech with $12.7 million
Theta Lake LVP Venture
64TechCrunch / 35min
Theta Lake , a provider of compliance and security tools for conferencing software like Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, RingCentral, Zoom and others, said it has raised $12.7 million in a new round of funding. Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round with commitments from Cisco Investments, angel investors from the collaboration and security space, and previous investors, Neotribe Ventures, Firebo
How to Open the Classic “System” Control Panel on Windows 10
How-To Geek / 37min
Microsoft says the classic “System” properties Control Panel has been removed from Windows 10. As of the October 2020 Update (20H2), there’s no way to access it—or is there? Here’s a hidden command that opens the System Control Panel. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
AMD grabs Xilinx for $35 billion as chip industry consolidation continues
AMD Xilinx $35B Intel
72TechCrunch / 37min
The chip industry consolidation dance continued this morning as AMD has entered into an agreement to buy Xilinx for $35 billion, giving the company access to customers requiring chips with high performance for workloads like artificial intelligence. AMD sees this deal as combining two companies that complement each other’s strengths without cannibalizing its own markets. CEO Lisa Su believes the
Samsung update gives the Galaxy Fold features from its successor
45Engadget / 46min
Samsung has started rolling out the Galaxy Fold update it promised in mid-October that’ll give the device features found in its newer sibling. One of the Fold 2 features making its way to the older foldable is App Pair, which lets you group up to three apps together and launch them all at once from the Edge Panel. The apps will open in the split-screen layout of your choice — you can now also arr
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion engine could mean a three month trip to Mars
SlashGear / 47min
A company from Seattle called Ultra Safe Nuclear Technologies (USNC-Tech) has developed a concept for a new type of propulsion unit and delivered details to NASA. The company claims that the new Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) engine is safer and more reliable than previous designs. USNC-Tech says the concept engine offers far greater efficiency than a chemical rocket and could … Continue readin
Microsoft’s latest desperate move to get people to use Edge could annoy Windows 10 users
Microsoft Explorer Edge
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Microsoft really wants people to use its Edge browser, but its latest move may end up putting people off.
Netflix sets a date for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina season 4
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Netflix's horror series returns for its final season in December.
Tackling sports piracy 'requires carrot and stick approach'
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A better approach would involve incentivizing sports fans to watch legitimate streams through a more attractive pricing model.
The Morning After: NASA detected water on the Moon's sunlit side
55Engadget / 1h
Does the industry need another cloud gaming service? Facebook certainly thinks so. Unlike Google, Amazon, NVIDIA and Microsoft, though, the company is starting small. Really small. Instead of a standalone service, Facebook is quietly offering streamable games inside its social network . And instead of ‘triple-A’ titles, the company is offering smaller free-to-play experiences like Asphalt 9: Lege
JSX debuts a 30-seat regional jet in a luxurious 1-1 configuration
The Points Guy / 1h
Have you ever flown on an American Eagle or United Express Embraer E145? If so, chances are you don’t have too many fond memories of this regional jet. With 50 seats spread across more than 16 rows, it’s a tight squeeze. Both carriers operate the E145 in an all-coach 1-2 configuration. Fortunately, most flights operated by this Brazilian made plane are quite short. But not all E145s are created e
Uber’s ‘robo-firing’ of drivers targeted in latest European lawsuit
80TechCrunch / 1h
Uber is facing another legal challenge in Europe related to algorithmic decision making. The App Drivers & Couriers Union (ADCU) filed a case, yesterday, with a court in the Netherlands seeking to challenge the ride hailing company’s practice of ‘robo-firing’ — aka the use of automated systems to identify fraudulent activity and terminate drivers based on that analysis. Under EU law individuals s
Deci raises $9.1M to optimize AI models with AI
Deci Raises $9.1M AI
72TechCrunch / 1h
Deci , a Tel Aviv-based startup that is building a new platform that uses AI to optimized AI models and get them ready for production, today announced that it has raised a $9.1 million seed round led by Emerge and Square Peg. The general idea here is to make it easier and faster for businesses to take AI workloads into production — and to optimize those production models for improved accuracy and
Leading Edge Equipment has a technology to improve solar manufacturing and $7.6 million to go to market
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Only a few weeks after the successful public offering of Array Technologies proved that there’s a market for technologies aimed at improving efficiencies across the solar manufacturing and installation chain, Leading Edge Equipment has raised capital for its novel silicon wafer manufacturing equipment. The $7.6 million financing came from Prime Impact Fund , Clean Energy Ventures and DSM Venturin
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leak shows CPU outgunning Core i9-10900K, with Intel looking in real trouble
AMD Xilinx Intel $35B
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It would seem that Intel really needs to get its next-gen Rocket Lake processors out sooner rather than later.
Epson adds to its EpiqVision streaming projector lineup
Epson EpiqVision EF12
SlashGear / 1h
More and more people worldwide are cutting the cable and ditching satellite, and traditional cable television services to save money and have more control over their entertainment options. Epson has announced that it is adding new projectors to its EpiqVision line of projectors, including options with integrated Android TV and Yamaha custom sound. The projectors feature advanced laser-array proje
Review: Walmart’s Core i5 Ice Lake laptop, back in stock at $500
32Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / It looks like the cow is judging me—but that's OK, I'm about to judge the cow right back. (credit: Jim Salter) The Ice Lake-powered GWTN156-1BL we're reviewing today is one of an entire line of inexpensively manufactured, Gateway-branded laptops available exclusively at Walmart. We intended to review it last month, alongside its $350, Ryzen-powered little sibling the GWTN141-2 —but it s
MIT created an autonomous boat called the ‘Roboat’
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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Apple increases app pricing scale for South Africa
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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Spirit Airlines Brawl Leads To Onboard Tasing & Arrest
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
This is possibly the most uncivilized behavior I’ve ever seen filmed on a plane… and that’s saying a lot. This even caused an arrest, and the bail for the passenger who is accused of being the instigator has been set at $150,000. Fight erupts on Spirit Airlines flight Sunday afternoon’s Spirit Airlines flight from Newark to San Juan didn’t end too well, as a huge fight was caught on video. This h
Mobile operators to be banned from selling locked phones
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Regulator Ofcom says all phones must be sold unlocked from 2021
Netflix's teaser for anime series 'Eden' shows a future where robots rule the world
Netflix November Christmas
52Mashable / 1h
Netflix is going all in on its anime content. Following the recent announcement of five new anime projects during the livestreamed Netflix Anime Festival 2020 event, the streaming giant has dropped a new teaser for one of the projects it already has in development: Eden , an original series directed by Yasuhiro Irie, set thousands of years in the future on a robot-ruled earth. The teaser shows tw
To Save the Planet, Get More EVs in Used Car Lots
72Wired / 1h
To reduce carbon emissions, electric vehicles need to stay on the road as long as possible. That means developing a robust trade in second-hand cars.
What Comes After the International Space Station?
NASA Water Moon SOFIA
86Wired / 1h
Funding for the world's premiere orbital laboratory won't last forever. Its end could usher in a new era of commercial space stations.
Why So Many Esports Pros Come From South Korea
56Wired / 1h
If there’s a competitive mode, you'll find Korean players at the top of the charts. But the reasons have less to do with esports and more to do with culture and class.
Blockchain-based, crypto-infused decentralized VPN launches as beta
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Skywire network updates offering with the launch of a VPN app to provide added anonymity.
I spent 48 hours with the new iPhone 12 Pro: Here’s why I love it
iPhone 12 Pro 2020
The Points Guy / 1h
The annual “iPhone day” has come and gone. Just two weeks ago, on Oct. 13, Apple introduced its latest mobile devices . This year, the company released four distinct models ranging from the entry-level iPhone 12 mini to the top-of-the-line iPhone 12 Pro Max. Now, more than ever, there’s an iPhone for everyone. Depending on what features you value, odds are you’ll find a device that fits your need
Bogota’s Tül raises $4 million to improve the supply chain for construction in Latin America
72TechCrunch / 1h
With a new $4 million round, the Bogota-based supply chain logistics technology developer Tül is prepping to expand across the Latin American region. Founded by Enrique Villamarin Lafaurie and Juan Carlos Narváez, Tül’s technology connects construction manufacturers to the small businesses across Latin America that are responsible for handling half of the inventory for construction jobs in the re
NeoLight’s jaundice treatment catches another $7 million to bring neonatal light therapy to the home
68TechCrunch / 1h
NeoLight , a startup company that’s working to bring hospital-grade neonatal care technologies to the home, has raised $7 million more in financing. Dignity Health and Honor Health Systems came in to support the company along with previous investors like the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his wife Ashley and other, undisclosed investors. Initially intended for hospital use
Vodacom offering 6 months of Amazon Prime Video to certain customers
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Vodacom has teamed up with Amazon to offer certain customers 6 months of Amazon Prime Video
New OLED tech could revolutionize the VR headsets of tomorrow – here's how
Samsung 10000 OLED VR
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Samsung has collaborated with Stanford researchers to design a pixel-dense OLED display for VR.
Video leak shows off TCL's rollable smartphone screen tech
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A new video gives us our best look yet at the rollable screen technology that the Chinese company is working on.
Apple’s AirPower wireless charger is reportedly dead again, this time for good
Apple AirPower Dead
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AirPower promised to charge three devices at once, but it looks like Apple might have now given up on it.
MIT’s autonomous Roboat fleet gets larger and learns new ways to communicate
SlashGear / 1h
MIT has been working on small autonomous boats for the last five years and has recently made some significant changes. The autonomous boats, called Roboat, are now two meters long and are capable of carrying passengers. The latest version is called Roboat II, and it also has a new algorithm called Simultaneous Localization and Mapping or SLAM. Other new features … Continue reading
Smaller, more efficient tokamak could follow in ITER’s fusion footsteps
75Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / The magnetic fields inside a tokamak. (credit: Jong-Kyu Park, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory ) Depending on who you ask, fusion power is either already here (but no one will purchase my sekrit design!), never going to happen (so stop wasting money!), or a difficult problem that might be a partial solution to an even more difficult problem. The last, being the view of scientists who
UK will ban mobile carriers from selling locked handsets in 2021
91Engadget / 1h
Mobile operators in the UK will be banned from selling smartphones locked to their networks, according to the regulator Ofcom (via the BBC ). The rule will take effect starting in December 2021 and affect companies that still sell locked handsets, specifically EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone. It won’t affect O2, Sky, Three and Virgin, as those operators already only sell unlocked devices. The regul
How to Mute Volume by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone
How-To Geek / 1h
Need to quickly silence your phone? If you’re running iOS 14 or later on an iPhone 8 or newer, you can mute the volume by tapping the back of your phone two or three times. This is possible thanks to a feature called Back Tap and a custom shortcut that’s easy to create. Let’s set it all up! Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Zoom finally delivers end-to-end encryption for all users - but not all of the time
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Video conferencing giant Zoom has finally delivered on a security promise made at the start of the pandemic.
Unseen 'Borat' clip shows Sacha Baron Cohen fleeing gun rally
53Mashable / 2h
Playing Borat can be a dangerous business. During an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show on Monday, Sacha Baron Cohen relived the moment when he was recognised in a costume within a costume during a gun rally in Washington state — and had to make a hasty getaway as the crowd stormed the stage. Baron Cohen was playing Borat in disguise as a country singer, Country Steve, at the event,
Crash Bandicoot mobile game launch date confirmed, as pre-registration opens on iOS
Crash Bandicoot 2021
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
You can pre-order Crash Bandicoot: On the Run today, the new mobile adventure on iOS and Android.
Ford and Filson created this Bronco Wildland Fire Rig concept for the National Forest Foundation
SlashGear / 2h
The year 2020 will end as the most devastating fire season in U.S. history, and it couldn’t end soon enough. American automaker Ford and rugged outdoor outfitter Filson has collaborated in creating the Bronco + Filson Wildland Fire Rig concept along with limited-edition Bronco + Filson outdoor gears. Ford and Filson are raising funds for the National Forest Foundation in … Continue reading
India’s FreshToHome raises $121 million to grow its meat and vegetable e-commerce platform
Indian US One
200+TechCrunch / 2h
FreshToHome, an Indian e-commerce startup that sells fresh vegetables, fish, chicken and other kinds of meat , has raised $121 million in a new financing round as the Bangalore-headquartered firm reports accelerated growth spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. The startup, which offers its service in several major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, is processing
Pentax K-3 Mark III finally announced, and flagship DSLR could be a low-light king
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Pentax has revealed the name of its next flagship APS-C DSLR, but the Pentax K-3 Mark III won't be available to buy until 2021.
Build your own Lego game brick by brick with this fun Unity project
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Create a micro game without writing a single line of code with the official microgame editor from Lego and Unity.
Samsung Galaxy S21 may ditch the bundled charger and earphones after all
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Media reports suggest Samsung is at least thinking about cutting down on bundled accessories for its next flagship.
These cheap 5G phone deals will make you forget Black Friday is coming up
Amazon Black Friday
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You don't have to shell out for a 5G phone; these pre-Black-Friday deals have brought the prices way down.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 might have a pop-up camera, but we’re not convinced
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A Samsung patent details a pop-up camera on a foldable phone, but it sounds like a bad idea.
NASA moves early to store asteroid samples board OSIRIS-REx
NASA OSIRIS Asteroid
SlashGear / 2h
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully touched down briefly on asteroid Bennu to retrieve samples to return to Earth. The spacecraft captured so much in its collector head that it was overflowing with the material, allowing some material to escape. NASA says that it collected well over the two-ounce mission requirement, meaning that even though some material is escaping, it still has … Continu
Apple AirPods Pro drop back to lowest price ahead of Black Friday deals
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If you can't wait for the Black Friday AirPods deals to land, you can still grab the AirPods Pro with a steep discount.
The inventor who wanted to keep his daughter safe
500+BBC News - Technology / 2h
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.
IHG Rewards Club Selling Points For 40% Off
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
IHG has just rolled out its latest promotion on purchased points . Unfortunately it’s not in line with the best deals offered by IHG, which seems odd. Buy IHG points with 40% discount Through Friday, November 13, 2020, IHG Rewards Club is offering up to a 40% discount on purchased points . With this promotion, you receive a 40% discount as long as you purchase at least 10,000 points in one transa
Tinder turns on video chat globally
TechCrunch / 3h
Dating app Tinder has flipped the switch, turning on a video chat feature for its entire user-base. The global rollout of the virtual dates feature, which it’s calling ‘Face to Face’, follows select market tests this summer . The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the usual pattern of hook-up app usage, where a digital swipe right in the afternoon might lead to an in-person meeting that night if bot
Face to Face, Tinder’s opt-in video chat feature, is now rolling out globally
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Tinder , currently the world’s biggest biggest dating app for people to find matches and connect with them, is expanding another feature today to extend the time people spend in the app, and the communications they can have within it. Face to Face, an opt-in-only feature that Tinder launched earlier this year that lets users video chat with each other without exchanging personal information and o
White Castle rolls out more robots from Miso Robotics to cook in its kitchens
Flippy White Castle
80TechCrunch / 3h
More robots are coming to White Castle. Expanding a partnership with Miso Robotics, around 10 new White Castle locations will be rolling out the Pasadena, Calif.-based company’s robotic fry cook. The move accelerates the adoption of Miso Robotics’ newly designed Flippy robot into kitchens to speed up production and allow more staff to work in the front of the house to service customers, the compa
Flippy robots will cook sliders in 10 more White Castle locations
Flippy White Castle
100+Engadget / 3h
Miso Robotics’ Flippy ROAR — that’s short for Robot-on-a-Rail — showed promising results in its pilot with White Castle, enough for the burger chain to sign on to deploying the robot in 10 more locations. The companies announced their collaboration back in July, just as restaurants were forced to limit staff to ensure social distancing while keeping up with the increasing demand for delivery and
Tinder's Face to Face video chats launch globally
80Engadget / 3h
After testing it in multiple countries and several US states, Tinder is rolling out its “Face to Face” one-on-one chat feature to users around the world, the company announced. The service will be helpful during the pandemic, as it will let you chat with a potential partner directly on Tinder without the need to meet in person or use an outside video chat service like Zoom. Such a service can als
What Prime Day tells us about Black Friday
Black Friday 5 2020
24Mashable / 3h
We already knew Black Friday was going to be weird this year thanks to COVID-19, but now that Prime Day has come and gone, we have some actual insight into what Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be like. In years past, Prime Day has taken place in mid-summer, months before Black Friday, so it wasn’t truly an indication of what the late fall shopping holidays would hold. But because it happened a
Avoid public restrooms with a portable toilet on sale
20Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Take a portable bathroom on the go with the Alpcour Portable Toilet , on sale for $180 as of Oct. 27. Love the idea of camping, hiking, or fishing, but cringe at the thought of not being able to use the bathroom? You're not alone in your worry. You can grab your very own portable toilet to take with you on these adventures, so you'll never be stranded without a place to go. The Alpcour Por
Learn a new language with this well-reviewed app on sale
Memrise Language App
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Memrise Language Learning for $99.99, a 28% savings as of Oct. 26. You already learned to make bread, became an at-home bartender and barista, and created your own world with Animal Crossing . Now, it's time to do something to enhance your brain — like learn a new language. And you're in luck, because a lifetime subscription to the Memrise Language Learning a
Save $30 on a 360-degree home security camera
24Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Keep your home safe and secure with the Crorzar Indoor 360 Security Camera , on sale for $69.99 as of Oct. 27. Missed Prime Day deals on security cameras? No worries. The Crorzar Indoor 360 Security Camera features smart tracking and 360-degree coverage, enabling you to get a complete view of your indoor space. Its 1080p HD resolution and 3.6mm professional lens deliver clear videos and hi
This Python course bundle includes 38 hours of content
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TL;DR: Step into the world of AI with the Ultimate Python & Artificial Intelligence Certification bundle for $39.99, a 97% savings as of Oct. 27. If you're curious about Python and want to learn more — including about artificial intelligence in Python — consider this Ultimate Python and Artificial Intelligence Certification Bundle . This 38-hour training is the first step to understanding AI and
YouTube mobile app gets interesting, fun features
YouTube App New Gestures
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YouTube is revamping its mobile app with new features, a more simplified player page, and new gestures.
NASA confirms the existence of water on the sunlit surface of the Moon
22Popular Mechanics / 4h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Microsoft adds mouse and trackpad support to Office apps on iPad
Microsoft Office iPad
56Engadget / 4h
This spring, Apple added mouse and trackpad support to the iPad with a software update , and ever since then, users with business to take care of have been waiting for Microsoft’s Office suite to include the feature. Now, 9to5Mac points out that Microsoft says a “phased rollout” is bringing the feature to its Word , Excel and PowerPoint apps on the platform. You may not see it yet, but it should
Apeel gets more cash to fight poverty and food insecurity in emerging markets with its food-preserving tech
92TechCrunch / 4h
In the first real test of the potentially transformative power of its food-preserving technology, the Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Apeel Sciences is bringing its innovative food treatment and supply chain management services to distribution centers in select markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The goal is to alleviate food insecurity among farmers, who comprise one of the most susceptible p
BT hopes Workplace by Facebook will transform workforce into company advocates
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BT says Workplace has engaged stuff and fostered company culture during lockdown
MINISFORUM X35G Review: The Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Linux Experience
SlashGear / 4h
Although not as common as towering desktops, the mini PC form factor has enjoyed increased popularity in recent years as consumers looked towards more general-purpose home computers. These relatively tiny PCs, however, are not exactly known for their performance and power, leaning more towards space-savings and power-efficiency, enough for basic computing tasks. MINISFORUM, however, has long been
Apple app prices increase in South Africa
Apple Brazil India
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South African iPhone users should prepare for higher rates on apps as Apple plans to raise prices
Another rebadged Samsung F series phone might be in the works
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After launching the Samsung Galaxy F41 in India a couple of weeks back, Samsung is working on a new F series device, this time it might be a budget device.
Facebook launches cloud gaming on Android and web
Facebook Gaming Apple
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Facebook has launched its cloud gaming service, which is an extension of Facebook Gaming. It is currently available in Beta on Android and Web for users in the US, but is expected to be rolled out to Facebook’s 2 billion+ users shortly.
UK mobile networks banned from selling locked phones
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The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money.
Crash Bandicoot is landing on Android and iOS devices in spring 2021
Crash Bandicoot 2021
100+Engadget / 5h
When King revealed that it’s working on a Crash Bandicoot game for mobile in July, it didn’t have a release date for the title yet. Now, the developer behind the game (and Candy Crush ) has announced that Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! will be available for Android and iOS devices in the spring of 2021. Sure, that’s not an exact release date, but you now at least have an idea of when you can start
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Amazon-Reliance fight may get nasty
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Reliance Retail says that its proposed deal to acquire Future Group’s assets — against which Amazon has moved legally — is enforceable under the Indian law and it will complete the deal without any delay.
San Francisco and Alameda drop Verily's COVID-19 testing service
69Engadget / 6h
California’s San Francisco and Alameda (home to Oakland) counties are no longer using Verily’s COVID-19 testing system, according to Kaiser Health News . Verily, an Alphabet-owned health-focused company, signed contracts collectively worth $55 million with 28 California counties earlier this year to make coronavirus testing more accessible in the state. Shortly after opening testing sites in Marc
Realme Watch S is making its global debut on November 2
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Realme Watch S will launch on November 2, apparently with a 390 mAh battery and an IP68 rating.
Two more Realme C series phones might launch in India soon
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Realme is looking to expand its C series smartphones in India with two new smartphones reportedly in the works for India launch.
This stacked cybersecurity bundle includes 22 online courses for under £50
40Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Complete InfoSec & Business Continuity Bundle is on sale for £45.22 as of Oct. 27, saving you 99% on list price. The internet is a scary place. Now that people spend more time online than ever, the world wide web has become even more dangerous. Cybercrime is alarmingly rampant, costing companies billions and compromising the privacy of millions of individuals. It is not surprising that
Avita Essential laptop with Intel UHD Graphics launched at Rs 17,990
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The new Avita Essential is now available in India with an Intel Celeron N4000, 128GB of SSD storage and more.
Purchase Amazon’s Echo Dot (3rd Gen) and all-new Fire TV Stick Lite for just AU$89
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Amazon knocks AU$49 off Echo Dot (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Stick Lite combo.
Snagged a PS5 preorder? This is the cheapest place to get launch games in AU
Amazon Today 5 Deals
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
You can grab a whole range of launch titles for Sony's PS5 for considerably less at Amazon.
This mind-blowing server laptop can store a ridiculous 40TB of data
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It sets a world record for largest internal storage on a laptop.
NASA will try to stow away its leaking asteroid sample tomorrow
NASA OSIRIS Asteroid
100+Engadget / 8h
Last week the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft grabbed material from the surface of an asteroid , but scientists report it grabbed so much that the collector head seems to be leaking small particles . Today NASA announced it’s moving up plans to secure what it grabbed. The maneuver was originally scheduled to take place on November 2nd, but now they’re going to do it tomorrow. Tomorrow, the OSIRIS-REx missi
Former Facebook and Pinterest exec Tim Kendall traces “extractive business models” to VCs
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Last month, former Facebook and Pinterest executive Tim Kendall told Congress during a House hearing on the dangers of social media that Facebook made its products so addictive because its ad-driven business model relies on people paying attention to its product longer every day. He said much the same in the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma,” in which Kendall — along with numerous other pr
New Ubisoft games on next-gen consoles will enjoy these perks
SlashGear / 9h
In just a few weeks, the gaming world will be welcoming the first new consoles from Microsoft and Sony to come in a long, long time. And with new consoles naturally come launch titles, some of which aren’t exclusive to these new consoles. While you may be able to buy copies of new games for the current-gen Xbox One and … Continue reading
Galaxy Z Fold 2 features now available on the Galaxy Fold
SlashGear / 9h
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is definitely a much-needed upgrade but that doesn’t mean that the Galaxy Fold is any less capable. At least as far as core features are concerned, anything this year’s foldable phone is capable of, the 2019 first-gen device can do just as well. Fortunately, Samsung sees it that way and has now rolled out an … Continue reading
Google lays out plastic-free packaging goal for 2025
Google Pixel 2025 Galaxy
SlashGear / 10h
Apple’s decision to exclude a charger in the iPhone 12 box has unsurprisingly sparked some controversy but it also ignited discussions around sustainability in the mobile world. True to its image as being a trendsetter, there are already speculations that other manufacturers like Samsung will eventually follow suit despite statements to the contrary. Google is conveniently skirting around that qu
TCL rollable screen phone shows off another way to expand screens
20SlashGear / 10h
Foldable phones were mostly created to solve a size problem. People want large, tablet-sized screens but don’t want to lose the portability and handiness of a handheld device. You might think that foldable screens from Samsung, LG, Huawei, Motorola, and Royale might be the only answers but TCL is coming up with a rather intriguing alternative. Instead of folding a … Continue reading
Emotet urges users to upgrade Microsoft Word in latest spam campaign
57TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Emotet is now tricking users into enabling macros by convincing them to upgrade Microsoft Word.
Windows 10X seems ready to repeat history with win32 mistakes
Microsoft Surface Duo
24SlashGear / 11h
If the Surface Duo turned out to be an expensive disappointment, it seems that Microsoft’s next big products will be carrying on that trend. Although the larger dual-screen Surface Neo isn’t expected until 2022 at the earliest, the operating system that is supposed to run on it may debut much earlier. In fact, Windows 10X could be ready to ship … Continue reading
Canon may have its own smartphone photography accessories in the works
Canon Sony Nikon BR
87TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A new patent with 3D renders of a smartphone lens attachment indicates Canon could be diversifying its product line.
Oculus Quest 2 rooting could bypass Facebook requirement
Facebook Oculus VR
SlashGear / 11h
The Oculus Quest 2 is an admittedly impressive kit as far as standalone VR systems go. Its otherwise positive debut, however, has been marred by controversy, confusion, and consternation over the requirement to have and use a Facebook account to even use the previously independent product. Unsurprisingly, there have been attempts to circumvent that requirement but the most successful one … Contin
Not even prison can keep John McAfee from shilling shady crypto
69Mashable / 12h
John McAfee is in a Spanish prison awaiting possible extradition to the U.S. on charges of tax evasion , but that hasn't stopped the one-time cybersecurity expert from pumping some sketchy altcoin . McAfee, known for his love of bath salts and allegedly being secretly paid to promote questionable cryptocurrencies to his unsuspecting acolytes, has long sung the praises of dubious investments. In a
What's on TV this week: 'The Mandalorian' is back
Netflix November Christmas
78Engadget / 12h
This week we finally get back to our Disney+ viewing with the Babysitting Baby Yoda adventure show. Beyond season two of The Mandalorian , there’s also the conclusion of the World Series to look forward to, while gamers can dive into the Double Fine suite of remastered LucasArts adventure games on Xbox . Film fans can pick up a two-disc Criterion Collection edition of Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite , or
The CW reveals new Batwoman star with redesigned suit
SlashGear / 12h
Back in May, The CW made the surprise announcement that Ruby Rose, the leading star in its new Batwoman series, was exiting the show after one season. The company made the decision to keep the show alive, stating that it would replace the actress with a new lead to pick things up in the second season — and now, months … Continue reading
Gillmor Gang: Unsuppressed
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Not just the future of civilization is up for grabs this November. In this age of mobile social computing, we’re figuring out how to vote, entertain, teach, learn, and commit to meaningful change. Thanks to the pandemic emergency, our plans for transforming our country and planet are subject to immediate recall. Much of the current political dynamic is expressed through the lense of “how much cha
What's the Best Bidet?
89Gizmodo / 12h
Heeeeeeeeyyy sooooo ... not being able to find any tissue earlier this year really bummed me out. Shit suddenly hit the fan with the pandemic and people absolutely lost it. And by it, I mean their shit—so much so that they bought up toilet paper by the buttload. Read more...
The new LELO Soraya Wave is better than the original, but is it worth $250?
48Mashable / 12h
Soraya Wave $249 View Product The Good WaveMotion technology that mimics fingers for acute g-spot stimulation • Eight settings for different clit/g-spot stimulation combos • Sleek look The Bad The manual doesn't detail exactly what the settings are • High price point The Bottom Line The Soraya Wave is perfect for sex toy users who love simultaneous clit and g-spot stimulation — but its price may
Delta Captain Kicks Black Woman Off A Plane, But He’s The One Not Wearing A Mask
View from the Wing / 12h
A black woman wearing a hat deemed offensive was kicked off a Delta flight. Video of the incident is circulating widely in social media. The woman's hat has 'the F-word' on it to highlight the need for police reform. Apparently a flight attendant asked the woman to remove her hat and she wouldn't. And that's when the captain got involved. He's objecting to the hat she's wearing, but the bigger pr
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