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More PS5 stock promised as Sony confirms its biggest console launch ever
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The PS5 has become the biggest console launch in Sony’s history, and the company has promised more PS5 stock before the end of the year.
Amazon Web Services outage takes a portion of the internet down with it
Amazon AWS Outage Roku
2KTechCrunch / 4h
Amazon Web Services is currently having an outage, taking a chunk of the internet down with it. Several AWS services were experiencing problems as of early Wednesday, according to its status page . That means any app, site or service that relies on AWS might also be down, too. (As I found out the hard way this morning when my Roomba refused to connect.) Amazon says the issue is largely localized
The AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Data Isn't Up to Snuff
4KWired / 9h
There's been even more good news this week, this time from the Oxford-AstraZeneca trials. But a closer look reveals some very shaky science.
AstraZeneca’s best COVID vaccine result was a fluke. Experts have questions
Ars Technica / 3min
Enlarge / Vials in front of the AstraZeneca British biopharmaceutical company logo are seen in this creative photo taken on 18 November 2020. (credit: Getty| NurPhoto ) Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford made a n exciting announcement Monday : the COVID-19 vaccine they developed together appeared up to 90 percent effective at preventing disease. But in the days since, t
Delta Air Lines Suffering Mass Cancellations Over The Busiest Travel Weekend Of The Year
View from the Wing / 11min
By 9 a.m. this morning Delta Air Lines had cancelled over 80 flights today, on what’s expected to be the busiest travel day since March. There are even more cancellations tomorrow. So far FlightAware appears to be tracking over 420 Delta cancellations throughout the holiday weekend. Continue reading ...
Gift Guide: 5 solid tech gifts to help decrease stress and increase sleep
56TechCrunch / 12min
Welcome to Techcrunch’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! Need help with gift ideas? We’re here to help! We’ll be rolling out gift guides from now through the end of December. You can find our other guides right here. Even in a normal year, the holidays can be an anxiety-inducing hellscape. In 2020, though — honestly, it’s hard to say what manner of climactic finale this historically rough year might have
Disney+ Star might just swallow up Hulu, ESPN+, and more
SlashGear / 19min
This week we’ve gotten word that the next major release from Disney won’t be additional content inside Disney+. While the company’s main streaming service will continue to get programming suitable for the whole family, Disney+ Star will presumably get the rest of the content to which Disney currently has the streaming rights. That includes content from ABC, FX, Searchlight Pictures, … Continue re
This Apple MacBook Air Black Friday deal can save you $100
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Save 10% with this Apple MacBook Air Black Friday deal over at Amazon
This is sub-£300 Samsung 4K TV is one of the most popular Black Friday deals right now
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This is a hot Black Friday deal for anyone looking for a new 4K TV.
Watch Dogs: Legion Lets Anyone 'Wear the Mask' to Its Own Detriment
20Gizmodo / 32min
The recently released Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game follows the core message from the feature film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse : “Anyone can wear the mask.” But there’s one video game out right now where that’s also true: anyone can wear the mask in Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs: Legion but that doesn’t mean … Read more...
Scientists Decipher the Sun’s Nuclear Fusion for the First Time
100+Futurism / 37min
Stellar Fusion For the first time, scientists were able to directly measure the sort of nuclear fusion happening at the Sun’s core. The study , published Wednesday in the journal Nature , reveals that our star performs what’s called the carbon-nitrogen-oxygen (CNO) fusion cycle, a process that involves heavier elements than what scientists expected for a star of the Sun’s size. Most importantly,
Groundbreaking study finally explains how the Sun shines
SlashGear / 43min
Italy’s Borexino detector has confirmed a decades-old theory, finding the first-ever evidence of a carbon-nitrogen-oxygen (CNO) cycle that produces neutrinos in our Sun. The researchers call this a historic achievement, one confirming an 80-year-old theory about the star and shedding light on the ‘dominant channel in the universe for hydrogen burning.’ The study, which was recently published in N
This Startup Makes Real Estate Investing Accessible to Everyone
Futurism / 44min
Investing in real estate has always been a great way to reduce your exposure to the volatility of the stock market. However, for a long time, it was too complicated and time-consuming for most investors. That’s not the case anymore. Today, thanks to a high-tech investing platform called Roofstock , investing in residential rental properties is as easy as investing in the stock market, and more pe
Because of COVID, Joe Biden Says He’s Not Spending Thanksgiving With His Family
Futurism / 44min
In his Thanksgiving address , president-elect Joe Biden revealed that he will not be spending the holiday with his family due to the coronavirus pandemic. The CDC has been pleading with Americans to stay at home in a response to rising cases of COVID-19 across the country. Hospitals are running out of beds while the number of COVID-19 related deaths is also spiking rapidly . While there is some l
Watch Your Feelings About 2020 Burn in a Literal Dumpster Fire
22Gizmodo / 50min
Who has ever written a letter to someone without the intention of ever giving it to them? How many of you also burned that letter? Felt nice, I bet, purging all those negative emotions. I’ve done this a lot. Burned a lot of pictures, too. Watched the glossy paper bubble up and split open as it was reduced to ash. Fire… Read more...
Enterprise investor Jason Green on SPAC hopefuls versus startups bound for traditional IPOs
100+TechCrunch / 53min
Jason Green has pretty solid reputation as venture capitalists go. The enterprise-focused firm the cofounded 17 years ago, Emergence Capital , has backed Saleforce, Box, and Zoom, among many other companies, and even while every firm is now investing in software-as-a-service startups, the firm remains a go-to for many top founders selling business products and services. To learn more about the tr
Because of COVID, Joe Biden Says He’s Not Spending Thanksgiving With His Family
Futurism / 58min
In his Thanksgiving address , president-elect Joe Biden revealed that he will not be spending the holiday with his family due to the coronavirus pandemic. The CDC has been pleading with Americans to stay at home in a response to rising cases of COVID-19 across the country. Hospitals are running out of beds while the number of COVID-19 related deaths is also spiking rapidly . While there is some l
Software update for Fujifilm's GFX100 turns it into a 400 MP camera
58Engadget / 1h
With its 102-megapixel sensor, Fujifilm’s $10,000 GFX100 can already capture incredibly dense images that bring out tiny details in a subject. But with the help of new firmware and a technique called pixel shift multi-shot, the GFX100 can now capture 400-megapixel images. As PetaPixel explains, to accomplish the feat the camera uses a combination of its 102-megapixel sensor and in-body stabilizat
You Already Have Your Thanksgiving Groceries
28Gizmodo / 1h
There are plenty of good reasons to skip the grocery store this Thanksgiving. With covid-19 cases on the rise, avoiding unnecessary shopping trips is a good idea, and so is refraining from big family gatherings. Somehow, even amid the pandemic, grocery lines are also super long. Read more...
Nintendo Switch bundled with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe down to just AU$349 in eBay deal
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eBay gives us a preview of what's to come on Black Friday, with deals on the Nintendo Switch, Apple AirPods and more.
The 10 Best Deals of November 25, 2020
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How to Talk to Someone Who Doesn't Want the COVID-19 Vaccine
36Lifehacker / 1h
As COVID-19 vaccines transition from the hypothetical to the actual, with Pfizer seeking an emergency use authorization from the Food & Drug Administration that could see the first Americans being inoculated against the disease as early as December , the discussion around actually taking a vaccine grows more personal. … Read more...
The 10 Best Deals of November 25, 2020
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The true story of Thatcher's downfall is way wilder than 'The Crown'
20Mashable / 1h
UK industry was decimated by a decade of closures. Northern cities were wastelands of shut-down, boarded-up shops. A homophobic new law called Section 28 barred teachers and local councils from even discussing LGBTQ matters. And a poll tax had just been introduced, road-tested in Scotland first, which charged everyone the same fee for local government services no matter their income. Riots in the
A New 'Buy Black' Campaign Aims to Avert an Amazon Surveillance State
Gizmodo / 1h
After a summer of nationwide protests against unchecked state violence brutalizing Black people in America, Amazon’s ever-escalating push to make itself indispensable to daily police work is drawing fresh scrutiny from a host of leading civil rights advocates. The tech giant’s efforts to support and enhance police… Read more...
By the numbers: These are the busiest airports in America this Thanksgiving
The Points Guy / 1h
The Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s guidance to stay home isn’t stopping Americans from traveling this Thanksgiving holiday. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint numbers revealed that more than three million passengers took to the skies this past weekend despite the recommendation against travel. But the airports that saw the most passenger traffic might surprise yo
Book now, travel later: Open award availability at Ventana Big Sur throughout 2021
The Points Guy / 1h
There are few places in America more breathtaking than Big Sur, CA, and few properties there are as coveted as Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort , especially for the points and miles crowd. Now, booking your next award stay at this Category 7 property just got easier thanks to wide-open availability in 2021 when you book three or more nights, with Standard rooms (one King bed with fireplace) start
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is up to 50% off with the best Black Friday phones deal we've seen
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Get a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE at its cheapest price ever – up to 50% off the pricetag with these Black Friday phones deals.
Google TV Users Won't Be Able to Add Netflix Originals to Their Watchlist
Gizmodo / 1h
One of the better features of the new Chromecast with Google TV is missing support for some of Netflix’s best content. Read more...
Flexible expressions could lift 3D-generated faces out of the uncanny valley
60TechCrunch / 1h
3D-rendered faces are a big part of any major movie or game now, but the task of capturing and animated them in a natural way can be a tough one. Disney Research is working on ways to smooth out this process, among them a machine learning tool that makes it much easier to generate and manipulate 3D faces without dipping into the uncanny valley. Of course this technology has come a long way from t
The Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover gets its EPA range certification
26Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / The ID electric vehicles are the future for Volkswagen. (credit: Volkswagen) On Wednesday, Volkswagen announced that its forthcoming electric vehicle now has an official range. The US Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed that the ID.4 crossover will travel 250 miles (402km) on a single charge. At launch, the ID.4 will only be available in two configurations ; the 1st Edition, a
Does the AstraZeneca Vaccine Also Stop Covid Transmission?
100+Wired / 1h
Vaccines can prevent symptoms, but some can also keep people from spreading infection. That’s critical, and no one knows if the new vaccines do it.
College students discovered an invisible ancient text with their school assignment — Future Blink
24Mashable / 1h
Students at the Rochester Institute of Technology used a UV imaging system they built for a freshman year assignment to reveal lost writing from the 15th century. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Homework , Ancient Craft , Medieval Manuscripts , and Student Life
The Art of The Mandalorian Says ‘Peekaboo’ in This Exclusive Preview
100+Gizmodo / 1h
The Mandalorian has always put its concept work front and center —from behind the scenes looks in shows like Disney Gallery , to literally every episode of the series itself, since its end credits highlight the concept work that helped bring what you just watched to life. Now, as we journey through the second season, a… Read more...
Gift Guide: 7 Smart Home gift ideas that go beyond the usual Google/Amazon smart speakers
78TechCrunch / 1h
Welcome to Techcrunch’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! Need help with gift ideas? We’re here to help! We’ll be rolling out gift guides from now through the end of December. You can find our other guides right here. It’s never been easier to build a smart home. Beyond the same Google/Amazon/Apple/etc. voice-powered assistant speakers you’ve probably seen on every gift guide for years, there’s a world of
Hey Four Eyes, Ray-Ban and Oakley Prescription Frames Are 30% off at GlassesUSA
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AWS is hunting for programmers who know this upcoming language
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AWS is hiring developers familiar with Rust and Tokio as the company looks to build out its Rust engineering team.
NVIDIA Shield TV returns to all-time low of $129 before Black Friday
29Engadget / 1h
If you like the Android TV ecosystem, NVIDIA’s Shield TV is a great streaming option if you also want something a bit more powerful than a standard Chromecast. It’s an even more compelling pick now that it’s down to $129 in an early Black Friday sale — that’s an all-time-low price that has come around before, but not very often. Buy NVIDIA Shield TV at Amazon - $129 This streaming device earned a
Pick Up a New Language With a Lifetime Subscription to Top-Rated Babbel for 50% Off
Futurism / 1h
The science of learning a new language has advanced a long, long way since you had to crack open a textbook and practice declensions. And as we tie ourselves more closely to other people and cultures, learning their language is going to be more important to daily life. The top-rated Babbel app , fortunately, makes learning a new language easy, and with a $199.99 lifetime subscription, 50% off the
Is copper cookware better?
24Lifehacker / 1h
Good pots and pans tend to be expensive, and that’s especially true for copper cookware, which looks gorgeous, has a sort of timeless aesthetic appeal, and is often dramatically more expensive than even its high quality stainless steel equivalents. But is copper cookware really better? And if so, why? Read more...
I Have Some Questions About the New Ninja Gamer Hoodie
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Why not under , for one? Read more...
Sharpen Your Finest Axe, Because Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Now $50
24Gizmodo / 1h
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS5) | $50 | Walmart Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4) | $50 | Walmart Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (XBO) | $50 | Walmart Read more...
Virus-Killing UV Lamps Are Burning People's Eyes, Doctors Warn
71Gizmodo / 2h
Ultraviolet lamps meant to kill viruses and bacteria seem to be causing unfortunate eye damage in some people. In a new paper this month, doctors report several cases where people developed inflamed corneas due to UV radiation exposure from “germicidal lamps” put in place during the covid-19 pandemic. Some of the… Read more...
Electric crockpots sold at big box stores recalled over exploding lids
SlashGear / 2h
Electric crockpots sold at select big box stores like Walmart have been recalled after dozens of reports concerning exploding lids. While the crockpots can still be used as a slow cooker, according to the recall notice published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, consumers should avoid using the pressurized cooking modes because the lid may suddenly ‘detach.’ The recall … Continue read
Bob Ross Magic: The Gathering cards remind us everything will be OK
SlashGear / 2h
Bob Ross art can now be found on Magic cards. That’s Magic: The Gathering, the collectable card game, and Bob Ross, the painter. Ross’ artwork is included in a new box set of land cards in limited edition box sets, foil and non-foil. What better way to celebrate the passing of the year 2020 than with 10 land cards with … Continue reading
Slack Stock Soars Following Rumor of Salesforce Acquisition
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43Gizmodo / 2h
Even with the expansion of corporate communication suites like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite), Slack remains one of the most popular enterprise communication tools. And despite a cursed collab with Cole Haan, Slack stock soared following rumors that the popular app might get acquired by… Read more...
'Marvel's Avengers' hasn't turned a profit yet
95Engadget / 2h
Square Enix has yet to earn back the money it spent on the development of Marvel’s Avengers . In its most recent earnings report , spotted by IGN , the company said its HD Games segment posted a 7 billion yen (approximately $67 million) loss for the quarter. Yosuke Matsuda, the president of Square Enix, attributed the downturn to a combination of poor sales and an expensive advertising campaign t
Ron Howard reflects on what he's learned throughout his iconic career
20Mashable / 2h
Legendary director Ron Howard looks back on his prolific career and the lessons he's learned since first starting out in Hollywood. Read more... More about Netflix , Mashable Video , Tom Hanks , Star Wars , and Apollo 13
Remote-controlled delivery carts are now working for the local Los Angeles grocer
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Robots are no longer the high-tech tools reserved for university labs, e-commerce giants and buzzy Silicon Valley startups. The local grocer now has access too. Tortoise, the one-year-old Silicon Valley startup known for its remote repositioning electric scooters, has taken its tech and adapted it to delivery carts. The company recently partnered with online grocery platform Self Point to provide
What we can learn from contact tracing an entire province
29Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Students have their temperature measured at Daowu middle school in China's Hunan Province, part of the measures adopted to limit the spread of the coronavirus. (credit: Xinhua News Agency ) Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of big questions about the basic properties of SARS-CoV-2: how quickly did it spread, could it spread from asymptomatic people, what was the typica
It's time to suck it up and do Zoom happy hours again
37Mashable / 2h
At first, Zoom happy hours were novel. And fun! Next, they were an underwhelming necessity. An "it's better than nothing" option. Eventually, they became ... boring. And a little bit depressing. Most of us just stopped doing them. This also happened to be around the same time we learned masked and socially distanced outdoor get togethers were relatively safe. But now it's time again, folks. Suck
Everything coming to HBO Max in December 2020
Mashable / 2h
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The Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Can and Can't Eat
83Lifehacker / 2h
Dogs are omnivores like us, so nearly everything on a Thanksgiving table may be appetizing to your pup. But a traditional turkey dinner includes things that can be harmful to dogs in large amounts. So if you plan to treat your pet to some leftovers, here’s what to be aware of. Read more...
Reminder: Zoom Will Lift Its 40-Minute Cap on Thanksgiving
46Gizmodo / 2h
The holidays are stressful enough during a normal year. Cooking a giant turkey plus what feels like a million sides. Traveling for hours in atrocious freeway traffic, or battling TSA lines at the airport. The CDC is recommending you cut the travel this year to prevent the spread of covid-19 and, well, if you break out… Read more...
The St. Regis brand will debut in Chicago next summer
The Points Guy / 2h
Marriott is poised to raise its profile in the Windy City — literally. The St. Regis Chicago and Residences at The St. Regis Chicago are scheduled to open in a brand-new building that’s soon to be the city’s third-tallest, previously known as the Vista Tower. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Located in Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood
'Worms Rumble' will debut as a free PS Plus game on December 1st
PS Plus December
31Engadget / 2h
Worms Rumble promises to be a fresh spin on the classic Worms blueprint. Instead of turn-by-turn strategic combat, it plays out in real-time with up to 32 players in battle royale or deathmatch modes. It'll land on Steam, PlayStation 4 and PS5 on December 1st, and PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to claim it for free until January 4th. Launching a game on PS Plus has proven pretty succes
Delta avoids Thanksgiving furloughs after pilots agree to coronavirus concessions
35The Points Guy / 2h
More than 1,700 pilots at Delta Air Lines have one less thing to worry about this Thanksgiving. Cockpit crews at the Atlanta-based carrier have voted 76% in favor of pay cuts and other concessions to avoid the involuntary furloughs of 1,713 pilots on Nov. 28 — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said Wednesday. Delta is barred from forcibly shrinking its staff
Don't miss Best Buy's cheap Black Friday gaming laptop deals - starting at just $449
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Best Buy's Black Friday gaming laptop deals are now live and they're a treasure trove for those who don't want to break the bank.
Air India Will Launch Non-Stop Bangalore Service, United And American Are Punching Air!
23View from the Wing / 2h
Air India announced three-times weekly San Francisco – Bangalore non-stop service starting January 11, 2021. It will be Air India’s longest route, on board a Boeing 777-200LR. American Airlines announced Bangalore service first, followed by United. American's service will start last and appears to be the most vulnerable with this move. Continue reading ...
Cosmo, the Adorable Programable Robot Tank, Is Back From the Grave
20How-To Geek / 2h
Back in 2018, Anki released an adorable tank-like programable robot named Cosmo you could bring home. It followed Cosmo up with Vector, a robot with more character. And then Anki went bankrupt, killing the two robot’s personalities. But good news, a new company named Digital Dream Labs brought them back from the dead, and now it’s ready to take pre-orders for Cosmo 2.0. Read This Article on Revie
Awaken Your Avatar State With These Korra and Aang Bookends
21How-To Geek / 2h
If you have a loved one who’s obsessed with the Legend of Korra or Avatar: The Last Airbender, here’s something you can get for them. Dark Horse Direct is making Aang and Korra bookends available for pre-order. Priced at $79.99 a pop, these figurines are expected to ship sometime between April and June of 2021. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Nintendo Will Discontinue 'Super Mario Maker' for Wii U in Early 2021
27How-To Geek / 2h
Nintendo will be ending course uploads for the Wii U version of Super Mario Maker on March 31, 2021. On the same day, Nintendo will close the Super Mario Maker Bookmark website. The company will also be removing the game for the Wii U from its eShop on January 12. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
I Spent $350 on a Life-Sized Baby Yoda Replica and I Ain't Even Mad
How-To Geek / 2h
Last January, we told you about an upcoming The Mandalorian-inspired life-sized Baby Yoda (yes, yes, we know, The Child) replica from geeky collectibles maker Sideshow. At $350 (now $375), there was simply no logical reason to buy a mostly static figurine. But I did it anyway, and now that Baby Yoda is in my home, I have zero regrets. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Steam Autumn Sale now live, but you don’t have long
SlashGear / 2h
As expected, the Steam Autumn Sale has officially gone live ahead of Thanksgiving and Black Friday. To many, this is something of a precursor to the larger Steam Winter Sale that will kick off next month around Christmas Day, but there’s still plenty of reason to have a look at the deals that are on offer during the Autumn Sale. … Continue reading
Protect Yourself and Others With This Personal Air Purifying Shield
23Futurism / 2h
If 2020 has a symbol, it’s probably the face mask. Yet while masks are highly effective tools , especially when paired with a face shield, they’re not perfect. And many are hesitant to use PPE when there’s even the possibility of shortages for doctors, nurses, and first responders who need it more. This is where VYZRTech’s personal air purifying shield can help. Currently available for $360, it’s
Hydrow Is a Great Peleton Alternative if You Hate Cycling
20Gizmodo / 2h
A muscle-bound and joyful young man is cutting down the Charles River like a water strider. His chipper banter distracts you briefly from the whir of an internal flywheel and a constant stream of numbers—split times, speed, strokes per minute—helps keep up the momentum. With a little more push, a little more pull, you… Read more...
The Cuphead DLC is delayed yet again by the COVID pandemic
55Engadget / 2h
In what has become a regular trend throughout 2020, Studio MDHR, makers of the jaw-grindingly difficult platformer, Cuphead, took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce that its already-delayed DLC, The Delicious Last Course , has been pushed back even further into 2021. In the wake of the ongoing global pandemic affecting so many, we have made the difficult decision to push back the release of The
It's Not Just You, AWS Is Down Right Now
Amazon AWS Outage Roku
50Gizmodo / 3h
Amazon Web Services—or just AWS, for short—suffered a massive outage on Wednesday that left a ton of apps, sites, and connected devices relying on the hosting giant completely in the dark. Read more...
SpaceX Fires Up Starship Engines Ahead of Miles-High Flight Test
500+Futurism / 3h
Latest Attempt SpaceX fired up the three Raptor engines attached to its latest Starship prototype, called SN8, for the fourth time on Tuesday evening. The successful test means the prototype could go on to make its maiden voyage to roughly nine miles in altitude as soon as next week, according to a Tuesday tweet by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “Goals are to test 3 engine ascent, body flaps, transition f
The Surprising Way Keyhole Wasps Can Take Down an Airplane
45Gizmodo / 3h
Keyhole wasps like to build their nests in tiny holes, including the openings of devices used to measure the speed of aircraft. A recent investigation shows the problem is worse than we realized. Read more...
How Much Money Can You Make on YouTube?
51Lifehacker / 3h
You might have heard about the eight-year old boy that makes $26 million annually from what started off as a toy unboxing channel on YouTube, and thought, “I can do that .” And sure, there’s sky-high potential to make money on the world’s second most-visited site, although most creators make more meager, earthbound… Read more...
'SNL' announces December hosts including Kristen Wiig and Timothée Chalamet
Mashable / 3h
Saturday Night Live will return for a final crop of 2020 shows in December. The three-week run of shows will be hosted by Jason Bateman, Timothée Chalamet, and Kristen Wiig, with respective musical guests Morgan Wallen, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, and Dua Lipa. ❄️ December shows ❄️ pic.twitter.com/iEVoNkJv3g — Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) November 25, 2020 Wallen was originally
The Sill's Black Friday sale is here — for green thumbs, black thumbs, and everyone in between
Mashable / 3h
Here are the top Black Friday deals from The Sill to start growing your indoor garden: OUR TOP PICK: ZZ plant and Balboa planter — save $16 BEST FOR SMALL SPACES: Air Plant Trio — save $25 BEST FOR BLACK THUMBS: Faux Angel Wings Begonia — save $41 The Sill's Black Friday sale is live as of Nov. 25, and they're bringing deals up to 50% off to help you expand your plant collection. From low mainten
Permanent work-from-home plans expand – Square Enix is next
SlashGear / 3h
Throughout the year 2020, a wide variety of companies announced that they’d be testing work-from-home strategies. In the last few months, several companies announced that they’d be initiating permanent or semi-permanent work-from-home options for their workers. The latest major company to deliver an announcement on this sort of future-ready strategy heavily reliant on the connectivity delivered b
The all-new Apple Watch 6 gets a massive $70 price cut in epic Black Friday deal
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Just ahead of Black Friday, the all-new Apple Watch 6 is on sale and down to its lowest price ever at Amazon.
How one developer is sneaking emulators through a hole in the Xbox Store
24Ars Technica / 3h
How the RetroArch menu looks on the Xbox Series X. Modern gaming consoles have exploded with indie games and apps, but one category has always proven an exception: emulators. This week, however, Ars has learned of an apparent loophole in Microsoft's Xbox Store system being used to distribute high-performing emulators on the platform. Microsoft usually doesn't allow emulators to be published on th
Amazon and Feds Team Up to Sniff Out Counterfeiters
20Gizmodo / 3h
In the latest example of Amazon buddying up with federal forces, the ecommerce giant announced a new partnership with the Department of Homeland and security and DHL dubbed “Operation Fulfilled Action,” aimed at cracking down on counterfeit products. Read more...
Nine top Black Friday eLearning deals
20Engadget / 3h
Growth is fundamental to our personal and professional lives. It challenges us to become better people and make the most of every day. The idea of developing new soft and hard skills, although overwhelming at first, is much more manageable and achievable with the right structure and guidance. Those looking to embrace growth as we close out 2020, and head into a new calendar year, will want to che
We regret to inform you there's a Thanksgiving stuffing-inspired clothing line
Mashable / 3h
The stuffing brand Stove Top launched a stuffing-inspired clothing line for Thanksgiving that genuinely NO ONE asked for. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Thanksgiving , Stuffing , Stove Top , and Thanksgiving Dinner
Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis test their movie couple knowledge
20Mashable / 3h
The two Happiest Season stars went head-to-head in our classic game, "Know Your Role," to see who knew more about famous cinematic love stories. Read more... More about Christmas , Mashable Video , Hulu , Kristen Stewart , and Mackenzie Davis
The US Army Is Developing Tech That Reads Soldiers’ Minds
1KFuturism / 3h
Radio Silence The U.S. Army is pouring money into neuroscience research, in a bid to try and decode the meaning behind different brain signals. The ultimate goal — likely still far in the future — is to build a system that would allow soldiers to communicate with nothing more than their thoughts, according to C4ISRNET . It’s a bold initiative that highlights the bizarre ways medical technology co
EE Black Friday deals: free Nintendo Switch and TVs, cheap iPhones, Samsung and more
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A free Nintendo Switch is network's standout deal this year - save on handsets including the iPhone 11 and Samsung S20 in EE's Black Friday phone deals.
As IBM shifts to hybrid cloud, reports have them laying off 10,000 in EU
100+TechCrunch / 3h
As IBM makes a broad shift in strategy, Bloomberg reported this morning that the company would be cutting around 10,000 jobs in Europe. This comes on the heels of last month’s announcement that the organization will be spinning out its infrastructure services business next year. While IBM wouldn’t confirm the layoffs, a spokesperson suggested there were broad structural changes ahead for the comp
What Ever Happened to the Vaping Lung Disease?
100+Lifehacker / 3h
In the summer of 2019, months before the word “coronavirus” meant anything to most people, a mysterious respiratory illness began popping up around the U.S., ultimately sending over 2,800 primarily young and healthy people to the hospital and dozens to an early grave. The culprit wasn’t an infectious disease, but a… Read more...
The Apple Watch Could Use a Redesign
23Gizmodo / 3h
In terms of design, not much has changed with the Apple Watch. Since it was introduced in 2015, each subsequent watch has pretty much adhered to the same look. That might change starting next year. Apple prophet Ming-Chi Kuo noted in a report today that next year, we ought to expect both “innovative health management… Read more...
The Elder Scrolls 6 release date, news and rumours
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
We've gathered and assessed all the latest news and rumours around the Elder Scrolls 6.
Why Is Thanksgiving Always on a Thursday?
85Lifehacker / 3h
There are a number of things privileged Americans take for granted on Thanksgiving—and it’s important to remember that eating a delicious meal in the company of friends and family is a luxury many cannot afford (and one that you definitely should not engage in this year in any case); and that the country you live in … Read more...
Square Enix will allow most employees to work from home permanently
200+Engadget / 3h
Game developer and publisher Square Enix says it will allow the majority of its employees to work from home on a permanent basis . Starting on December 1st, the company will designate each individual worker as either home- or office-based. In both cases, those individuals will work an average of at least three days from their respective locations. Provided their position allows for it, they’ll ha
St. Regis Chicago Opening In 2021
27One Mile at a Time / 3h
Chicago will be getting a St. Regis , thanks to an existing project being rebranded. Vista Tower becomes St. Regis Chicago Magellan Development Group LLC has entered into an agreement with St. Regis and The Alinea Group over the Vista Tower project , which will now be rebranded as the St. Regis Chicago. For some context, construction on Vista Tower started in 2016. The development consists of thr
We don’t have a COVID vaccine yet, but distribution is already messy
50Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / A sign on the entrance to a pharmacy reads "Covid-19 Vaccine Not Yet Available," November 23, 2020 in Burbank, California. (credit: Getty | Robyn Beck ) Individual states will ultimately decide who will get the first 6.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, which will be distributed based on each state’s population rather than the levels of disease spread or number of high-risk people. Th
What Ever Happened to the Vaping Lung Disease?
100+Gizmodo / 3h
In the summer of 2019, months before the word “coronavirus” meant anything to most people, a mysterious respiratory illness began popping up around the U.S., ultimately sending over 2,800 primarily young and healthy people to the hospital and dozens to an early grave. The culprit wasn’t an infectious disease, but a… Read more...
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and RX 6700 may be coming in January 2021
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
AMD is set to release new Radeon RX 6700 and Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics cards in a few months, targeting the lower end of the graphics card market.
You can save $500 on a Black Friday gaming PC with an Nvidia RTX 3080
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Maingear is offering some massive savings on its pre-built systems until November 30
A Trove of Ancient Hunting Artifacts Has Melted Out of a Norwegian Ice Patch
400+Gizmodo / 3h
Researchers have uncovered what they’re calling a “bonanza” of ancient arrows and other hunting equipment, as well as signs of prey, on a remote Norwegian ice patch. The cache is a striking example of the burgeoning field of ice patch archaeology , which is unfortunately growing as the planet melts down. Global warming… Read more...
That email from Amazon might be a phishing scam
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Cybercriminals are capitalizing on the fact that more consumers will be shopping online this Black Friday.
Amazon Web Services outage is affecting major sites and apps
Amazon AWS Outage Roku
200+Engadget / 4h
If you're having trouble with some websites and apps at the minute, you’re far from the only one. Amazon Web Services (AWS), which powers a huge number of internet services, is in the midst of an outage in one of its regions. DownDetector , which tracks issues affecting online services, saw a significant increase in AWS outage reports from users on Wednesday morning. The site saw similar spikes f
Listen up, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro True Wireless Buds Are $40 Off
Gizmodo / 4h
Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro | $110 | Amazon | Clip Coupon Read more...
What will tomorrow’s tech look like? Ask someone who can’t see
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Will Butler Contributor Will Butler is a writer, producer and podcast host from California. Legally blind since age of 19, Will has written and produced numerous stories about adjusting to vision loss. Will joined Be My Eyes as its VP in 2019 after four years at Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco. You can listen to Will’s interviews with leaders from the world of blin
Lord of the Rings, Hobbit 4K Blu-ray sets: Must-own home-theater stunners
100+Ars Technica / 4h
In case you haven't already purchased enough copies of these trilogies, Warner Bros. has you covered. [credit: Warner Bros. / Aurich Lawson ] Ever since its early '00s conclusion, The Lord of the Rings film trilogy has remained the ultimate collision of nerd scrutiny and filmmaking excellence. It's the exact kind of series that fans have hoped to one day see on 4K UHD Blu-ray for pristine color r
Comcast raising TV and Internet prices, including a big hike to hidden fees
100+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Comcast Xfinity cable television installation truck parked on a street in front of a suburban home, San Ramon, California, May 17, 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection | Gado) Comcast is raising prices for cable TV and Internet service on January 1, 2021, with price hikes coming both to standard monthly rates and to hidden fees tha
Sony's Excellent WH-1000XM4 Noise-Cancelling Headphones Are $72 off Right Now at Best Buy
20Lifehacker / 4h
Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones | $278 | Best Buy Read more...
Saving Notre Dame chronicles effort to rebuild France’s famous cathedral
80Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / The iconic spire collapses as smoke and flames engulf the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019. (credit: Geoffroy van der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images) On April 15, 2019, the world watched in horror as the roof of the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire. The blaze spread rapidly, and for several nail-biting hours, it seemed this 850-year-old Gothic masterpiece mig
Insurtech’s big year gets bigger as Metromile looks to go public
200+TechCrunch / 4h
In the wake of insurtech unicorn Root’s IPO, it felt safe to say that the big transactions for the insurance technology startup space were done for the year. After all, 2020 had been a big one for the broad category, with insurtech marketplaces raising lots, rental insurance startup Lemonade going public , Root itself debuting even more recently on the back of its automotive insurance business, a
Protect Your Privacy Online With This Lifetime Subscription Bundle
Futurism / 4h
Data breaches used to be the subject of dramatic Hollywood movies. Now they’re just the facts of life in the 21st century , and there’s more happening every day. Fortunately, protecting yourself is easy with the right tools. The Internet Privacy & Security Lifetime Bundle can help keep you safe. Here’s what you get and how it works. Ivacy VPN Virtual private networks, or VPNs, help prevent tracki
Walmart PS5 and Xbox Series X restock today: What you should know
SlashGear / 4h
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles have been difficult to find, but we’re expecting a number of retailers to have stock available for Black Friday later this week. Walmart, it seems, doesn’t want to wait to sell more console, as it has announced that it will have both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X available later today. If … Continue reading
How to Fix a Stinky Sink
200+Lifehacker / 4h
Sinks—and running water in general—are wonderful things. Hot or cold water, whenever we want it, straight out of a tap conveniently located in our own homes? It’s pretty great. But sometimes, sinks get stinky. Read more...
SEC Proposal Seeks Ability to Pay Gig Workers In Stock
45Gizmodo / 4h
In the aftermath of Californian’s disastrous decision to avoid classifying gig workers as employees, the Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing a rule change that would allow businesses focused on the gig economy to compensate workers with equity. Read more...
Walmart is getting PS5 stock tonight, but you’ll have to act fast
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Walmart is set to get more PS5 stock tonight: here’s everything you need to know.
Scientists Create Living Factories That Churn Out Hydrogen Fuel
1KFuturism / 4h
Wet Chemistry By jam-packing photosynthetic algae into sugary droplets of water, scientists are building mini biological factories that churn out hydrogen that could be used as a source of carbon-neutral energy. Under finely-tuned conditions inside the water droplet, the algae will stop producing oxygen and instead give off energy-packed hydrogen, according to research published Wednesday in the
Gaze upon this ridiculous bed/couch/chaise/media center combo that's basically an island
100+Mashable / 4h
One Rich Guy dream I harbor — you know, the ludicrous things you imagine you'd buy if you had infinite wealth — is a bed room. Not a bedroom , mind you. A bed ( pause ) room. What you're imagining is correct: I'd fill up an entire room with a bed. A place where you open a door and immediately flop down on a wall-to-wall-to-wall-to-wall mattress. How do you change the sheets? Where would you even
WireGuard for Windows 0.3.1 is the release you’ve been waiting for
48Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / I heroically resisted the urge to create a "WireGuard for Workgroups 0.3.1" image for this piece. (credit: Jim Salter) This Monday, WireGuard founder and lead developer Jason Donenfeld announced a new WireGuard release for the Windows platform. The release is something of a godsend for administrators hoping to implement WireGuard as a replacement for more traditional end-user VPNs in a
Physicists Say Universe Filled With Mystery Substance Called “Quintessence”
3KFuturism / 4h
An international team of scientists is suggesting that the accelerating expansion of the Universe could be caused by a mystery substance called “quintessence” that permeates the cosmos. The tentative hypothesis could offer tantalizing new clues about the nature of dark energy, the mysterious force that physicists believe is responsible for the increasing speed at which the universe is expanding.
Samsung Galaxy S21 feature may baffle Bixby haters
SlashGear / 4h
The Samsung Galaxy S21 was tipped today to include a feature that’ll baffle haters of the Samsung voice assistant Bixby. The inclusion of a dedicated Bixby button on Samsung devices over the past few years just became extra strange. Samsung’s just been tipped to expand on their use of Bixby, this time with a feature that some users may remember… … Continue reading
The Pop Culture We're Thankful for Getting Us Through 2020
100+Gizmodo / 4h
No matter who you are or where you are, 2020 has been a rough year . It’s been a year where things have gotten so bad, sometimes you just had to find joy in the most unexpected of places. Family, friends, a new book or video game . It’s different for everyone. Read more...
The very best VPN deal of Black Friday just got even cheaper - only $1.19 a month
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Get the lowest price on PureVPN with our exclusive Tech10 coupon code. An unbelievable cheap VPN deal for Black Friday.
An enhanced version of 'Metro Exodus' is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
4A Metro PlayStation 5
100+Engadget / 4h
An enhanced version of Metro Exodus is on the way to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S , developer 4A Games and publisher Deep Silver have confirmed. Those who own the first-person shooter on PS4 or Xbox One will get a free upgrade on the respective platform. A release date for the enhanced edition, which will arrive next year , will be announced soon. There aren't too many surprises about what t
The Hacked Nintendo Game & Watch Now Plays Pokémon and Zelda Too
100+Gizmodo / 4h
After successfully hacking Nintendo’s Game & Watch revival a day before the handheld was officially released, it didn’t lake long for Twitter user ‘ stacksmashing ’ to figure out how to get alternate games running on the device. They started with Doom , but have since succeeded in getting other retro classics like The … Read more...
Microsoft may have just leaked more details on its CloudPC service
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A recently published support document provides further evidence that Microsoft's CloudPC service is in development.
Hotel report: What to expect at NYC’s luxury hotels in the time of COVID-19
The Points Guy / 4h
As the COVID-19 pandemic roared into the United States in the spring, New York City was among the hardest-hit spots. The closure of hotels and the pausing of international flights turned its tourism industry upside down. Now, many of its hotels and restaurants have reopened, but it’s a new world. Outdoor dining is the norm, even in colder weather. Mask-wearing and temperature checks are ubiquitou
How to Turn Thanksgiving Dinner Into a Snack Board
64Lifehacker / 5h
Since the end of April, I have been pushing the idea that it is okay to eat nothing but snacks for dinner. Snacks aren’t just easier to prepare, they’re more fun to eat, and more suitable for smaller crowds (especially crowds of two or fewer). Read more...
Air India Plans Bangalore To San Francisco Route
45One Mile at a Time / 5h
Air India is planning two new routes to the US as of early 2021, and one will be particularly interesting, given service recently announced by both American and United. Air India launching two new US routes It’s being reported that Air India will launch two new routes to the United States as of early 2021: Air India will fly 2x weekly from Bangalore to San Francisco as of January 11, 2021 Air Ind
Amazon Produce Reviews: What Do They Mean?
200+NYT > Technology / 5h
Customers and sellers have relied on star ratings for decades, but the review system appears to have met its match: “Yellow Onion (Brands May Vary).”
Slack’s stock climbs on possible Salesforce acquisition
Salesforce Slack Microsoft
500+TechCrunch / 5h
News that Salesforce is interested in buying Slack , the popular workplace chat company, sent shares of the smaller firm sharply higher today. Slack shares are up just under 25% at the moment, according to Yahoo Finance data. Slack is worth $36.95 per share as of the time of writing, valuing it at around $20.8 billion. The well-known former unicorn has been worth as little as $15.10 per share ins
The 10 best Argos Black Friday deals under £100
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Black Friday is in full swing at Argos, with prices slashed on smart home tech, gaming and appliances.
Why Buy a New Console When You Can Get a Golden Tee Arcade Cabinet for $250?
62Gizmodo / 5h
1UpArcade Golden Tee Cabinet | $250 | Best Buy Read more...
Epic Games free game expires today – Elite Dangerous
SlashGear / 5h
Right this minute the folks at Epic Games are effectively giving a game away for free, but it won’t be free for long. The game is called Elite Dangerous, it’s an online game, it’s highly populated, and it’s free. Normally the game would cost you a few bucks, but the Epic Games Store wants you to download and keep their … Continue reading
Amazed astronaut in SpaceX capsule shoots video of our planet
500+Mashable / 5h
Look at that. NASA astronaut Victor Glover blasted into Earth's orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft last week. Soon after, Glover and three other astronauts safely docked to the International Space Station. Glover, the first Black astronaut expected to have an extended, six-month stay on the space station, recently tweeted his inaugural video from the craft that ferried him into orbit, some 2
Secret Exxon Documents Show the Firm May Never Recover
95Gizmodo / 5h
The economic fallout of the covid-19 pandemic has hit the oil industry hard, and Exxon in particular is feeling it. Internal documents show the company’s not expecting to make a grand recovery any time soon despite putting on a good face for shareholders . Read more...
The Most Miles Without A First Year Annual Fee [Ends November 30]
View from the Wing / 5h
The United Business Card has a limited time offer to earn 75,000 MileagePlus miles after $5000 in purchases within 3 months. The card has a $0 annual fee (then $95). And you can even make money off of it. The offer ends November 30. Continue reading ...
Computer Controlled Shackles Hold You Prisoner Until You Finish a Workout
500+Gizmodo / 5h
Personally speaking, mustering the will to do pushups requires a lot of psyching myself up. A lot of walking around in circles, fiddling with my music, and wondering if maybe doing an extra few sets of overhead tricep extensions or holding a plank for two minutes would be a sufficient alternative to the dreaded… Read more...
The best TV deals we could find for Black Friday
62Engadget / 5h
You can drop a ton of money when you’re buying a new TV, but you don’t have to spend quite as much if you wait for the Black Friday shopping season. It’s possible to find some of the newest TVs for hundreds of dollars off, plus steep discounts on previous-generation models as well. This year, you don’t have to wait for the day of Black Friday to get a great price on a new 4K smart TV or even an O
How to Opt-Out of Amazon Sidewalk
71How-To Geek / 5h
Amazon Sidewalk is a wireless standard that has advantages over a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. However, there are privacy concerns, as it enables your smart home devices (such as Echo and Alexa speakers) to communicate with others outside of your home. Here’s how to opt-out of Sidewalk. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Gigabit broadband: Watered-down plans a 'kick in the teeth'
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Now the aim is to reach 85% of homes in the UK with gigabit broadband speeds by 2025.
Should you upgrade your TV for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
There are plenty Black Friday TV deals to choose from, but how do you know whether your current TV really needs a replacement?
Here’s How the First Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Distributed
500+Futurism / 5h
Operation Warp Speed, the federal public-private partnership that’s led the push to develop a COVID-19 vaccine on an accelerated timeline, just announced how it plans to distribute the first batch of vaccines. So far, none of the experimental vaccines in the developmental pipeline have been approved for use by the FDA. But once they are, NPR reports , the first batches will be distributed based o
Nintendo will wind down 'Super Mario Maker' for Wii U on March 31st
75Engadget / 5h
You’ll have to move on from the original Super Mario Maker if you want to create maps. Nintendo has warned that course uploads will no longer work for the Wii U game as of March 31st, 2021. If you want to craft a ridiculously difficult level or otherwise share courses with your friends, you’ll have to use Super Mario Maker 2 on the Switch. Nintendo didn’t explain why it was winding things down. Y
Windows PCs could finally run Android apps soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft is rumored to be exploring ways of bringing native Android apps to its Windows 10 operating system.
I Welcome the Rumored Demise of the Samsung Galaxy Note
20Gizmodo / 5h
Thanks to phones like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, a new segment of devices with flexible screens, and lite versions of the Note 10 and Note 20, Samsung’s flagship phone portfolio has sort of ballooned out of control over the last couple of years. So in an effort to streamline its offering, a new rumor is claiming that… Read more...
PS5 restock roadmap stretches Sony’s biggest console launch
PlayStation 5 Sony
SlashGear / 5h
By this point, it’s pretty clear that a lot of people want a PlayStation 5 (or an Xbox Series X for that matter) but there aren’t enough consoles to go around. The PS5 stock situation has been pretty dire since launch day – which was November 12th here in North America and November 19th in Europe – and it doesn’t … Continue reading
Give your achy muscles a break with a Flyby massage gun for less than $90
40Mashable / 5h
Save $30: The Flyby F1Pro massage gun is portable and on sale for $89.99 on Amazon as of Nov. 25 for Black Friday. If your muscles are begging for a massage, don't worry, you're not the only one. After nearly a year of ramping up at-home workouts and cutting down visits to the spa, it's no wonder that our bodies feel a bit more sore and achy than usual. Since there aren't many outside options, ta
Just how accurate is the portrayal of Thatcher and the Queen's relationship on 'The Crown'?
29Mashable / 5h
So, you've watched the new season of The Crown. You probably have a few questions, right? Like, did the Queen and Margaret Thatcher really have such a terrible relationship? Could you really cut the tension between Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street with a knife? If you've binge-watched your way through a big chunk of Season 4, you might be wondering what exactly went down during this rather
Wednesday's Best Deals: Amazon Echo Sale, Knit Caps, Golden Tee Arcade, Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones, JACHS NY Men's Pants, and More
68Lifehacker / 5h
A sale on Amazon Echo devices and bundles of knit caps lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...
How to Disable Blood Oxygen Monitoring on Apple Watch
How-To Geek / 5h
The Apple Watch Series 6 and newer come with blood oxygen monitoring. It even records blood oxygen levels in the background. Do you not use the feature and want to save battery life? Here’s how to disable blood oxygen monitoring on your Apple Watch. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Ask Google to Set a Turkey Timer for a Gobblin' Good Surprise
20How-To Geek / 5h
Google is going all-in with its turkey-themed Easter eggs. The company has added a small surprise when you ask your smart speakers or display for a turkey timer. Google also features new Thanksgiving surprises in Google Maps, Duo, and Translate. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Microsoft Exec Says They're Working on an Xbox Game Pass App for Smart TVs
How-To Geek / 5h
Subscribers to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can play the collection on an Xbox One, Xbox Series S or X, or stream them to Android phones. That capability is soon coming to iOS, and possibly streaming to non-gaming Windows PCs, too. What’s next? According to a recent interview, a smart TV app, so you can ditch the console entirely. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Best Outdoor Smart Plugs
42How-To Geek / 5h
Old-fashioned outlet timers allow you to run outdoor lights, pool filtration system, and Christmas decorations on a schedule. But why stick with old-fashioned? New outdoor smart plugs allow you to control lights and other outdoor electronics through voice commands, an app, or a complex weekly schedule. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Instead of yule log, watch this interactive dumpster fire because 2020
100+TechCrunch / 5h
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes stress, anxiety and the airing of grievances. And this year is worse. Instead of watching a yule log smolder in a warm hearth, we’re all stuck in our homes watching the world burn. Try this interactive dumpster fire instead of yelling into the void. The instructions are simple. Just email a note or picture and a contraption incinerates your asseve
The sketch-style of Netflix's 'If Anything Happens I Love You' is rapturous
58Mashable / 6h
Welcome to Thanks, I Love It , our series highlighting something onscreen we're obsessed with this week. If Anything Happens I Love You is a gutting animated film about loss. In 12 minutes, we see two parents living through the aftermath of their young child’s death, a small glimpse into a stretching ocean of roiling grief. It is instantly affecting, opening on a scene of the parents sitting at o
We probably won't get a bisexual pride flag emoji anytime soon. Here's why.
100+Mashable / 6h
Last year, I wrote about how emoji-coder Unicode added 230 emoji , such as a banjo and kite, but neglected to include the trans pride flag. That was rectified this year: A trans flag emoji has now been rolled out . So why, then, did Unicode reject a proposal for a bisexual pride flag emoji for next year's release? New emoji are added by a proposal process. Unicode itself doesn't propose new emoji
Peacock Premium — where 'The Office' is likely headed — is 20% off
22Mashable / 6h
Save $10: New subscribers can save 20% off a Peacock Premium subscription with this Black Friday deal, locking down a whole year of content for $39.99. Netflix users have just over a month left of The Office as eternal background noise. The cultural staple and elite comforting energy is officially leaving Netflix on Dec. 31 and will jump over to Peacock, NBCUniversal's new streaming service. NBC
Wednesday's Best Deals: Amazon Echo Sale, Knit Caps, Golden Tee Arcade, Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones, JACHS NY Men's Pants, and More
68Gizmodo / 6h
A sale on Amazon Echo devices and bundles of knit caps lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...
Alila Ventana Big Sur Awards Nights Now Wide Open
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
There’s suddenly lots of free night availability with points at what’s probably my favorite Hyatt property in the US. Ventana Big Sur is one of my favorite points hotels About a year ago I stayed at Alila Ventana Big Sur . This property is a fairly new addition to World of Hyatt, and was added as the Alila brand joined World of Hyatt in 2019. This is a Category 7 property, so I redeemed 30,000 po
Hurry! This $450 off one of the best gaming laptops in the world deal is selling out fast
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Dell's Doorbuster Black Friday deal knocks a huge $450 off the Alienware m15 R3, one of the best gaming laptops in the world.
These Black Friday Lego Star Wars deals might 'force' your hand
38TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
We've rounded up the best Black Friday deals on Lego Star Wars for you to ponder.
How to Plan a Virtual Bridal Shower
33Lifehacker / 6h
Getting married is already one of the most stressful things you can spend thousands of dollars subjecting yourself to—right up there with having a child. The pre-wedding bridal shower is supposed to give you a brief respite, a calm before the storm that helps you remember you’re doing it all for love, and that a… Read more...
A ransomware attack has shut down Baltimore County public schools
Baltimore BC Ransomware
400+Engadget / 6h
Students in the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system have suddenly found themselves with an extra day off for the Thanksgiving holiday, but it wasn't because of a snow day. As The Verge reports, an apparent ransomware attack took BCPS' internal networks offline. The outage has affected all of the system’s online services, including grading and school email. "We are aware that BCPS has be
Spaceflight does some weird things to astronauts’ bodies
200+MIT Technology Review / 6h
Astronaut Scott Kelly famously lived and worked on the International Space Station for 340 days—the longest time an American has spent in space. His mission gave scientists some vital insight into what happens to the human body during long-duration stays in orbit. That’s because Kelly has an identical twin, Mark (also an astronaut, and now soon to be a US senator). The Kelly twins offered scienti
Get the iPhone 11 Pro for free with Verizon's Black Friday deals, plus $300
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Don't miss one of Verizon's best Black Friday iPhone deals yet -here's how to score a brand new iPhone 11 Pro for free, plus $300.
NASA Is Officially Assembling the SLS in Florida
400+Futurism / 6h
Stacking the SLS NASA has officially started stacking booster segments of its first heavy-lift Space Launch System (SLS) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with a planned first flight set for some time next year. The agency has ambitious plans for the massive rocket. It wants to use it to launch the first Artemis astronauts to the Moon as soon as 2024 — though, according to the agency itself
An Actually Really Great Deal On Luggage: $50 Shipped For 2 Brand Name Spinner Bags
View from the Wing / 6h
One of the better value spinner bag companies is Delsey, and Amazon has a two piece spinner set marked down from $130 to $49.99 with free prime shipping. These are polycarbonate bags, and I suggest them in the value category at regular price . At $50 for two bags this is an amazing price for what you get. . Continue reading ...
Exposure to Outer Space May Accelerate Aging, New Evidence Suggests
100+Gizmodo / 6h
A fascinating batch of new research papers are highlighting the various health risks associated with long-duration space missions, including troublesome observations having to do with the aging process and radiation-induced DNA damage. Read more...
Nintendo Switch Pro tip puts holiday Zelda plans on hold
SlashGear / 6h
The last few Nintendo Switch fans holding out hope for a “Pro” model in the year 2020 may have finally given in. Tips from insider sources and leaks this week suggest that the Nintendo Switch Pro has a tentative release date schedule set around the holiday season – but a year from now. Given the monstrous continued sales of the … Continue reading
Disney Security's Unofficial Challenge Coins Are a Different Sort of Collector's Item
91Gizmodo / 6h
As the owner of a substantial portion of the world’s most popular pieces of intellectual property , the Walt Disney Company is more than used to seeing its characters and branding pop up in unofficial, unlicensed places. In some instances, like when the family of a recently deceased child attempted to feature… Read more...
2021 VW ID.4 electric range gets EPA confirmed – Here’s how it compares
SlashGear / 6h
Volkswagen’s new all-electric crossover, the 2021 ID.4, has sailed through US EPA testing with no upset in its range results, an important milestone as the automaker tries to make a splash in the affordable EV segment. Arriving at dealerships imminently, the ID.4 is America’s first taste of VW’s MEB platform, its purpose-built architecture for battery-electric vehicles. That’s a departure from …
Preventing crime against retail workers
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Retailers turn to tech for modern solutions to crime prevention.
Need to clear up some PS5 space? This 14TB external hard drive is $120 off for Black Friday.
28Mashable / 6h
SAVE $120: This 14TB hard drive (yes, 14TB ) is a great way to free up some space on your go-to gaming console's internal storage — it's $120 off at Best Buy for Black Friday. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a PlayStation 5 (seriously, congrats), you've probably already run into a big issue, or are at least nearing it: Running out of storage space. While the console is pretty amazin
Waymo's COVID-19 safety tightens as it faces another possible shutdown
51Engadget / 6h
Waymo’s self-driving passenger service is once again facing the risk of a another COVID-19 shutdown , and those involved are reportedly taking no chances. CNBC says it has obtained email from a Waymo partner warning staff of stricter “COVID Safety Policy Changes” they’ll need to accept to continue working. They’ll need to wear masks at all times unless they’re eating or on break, and even then th
Park Hyatt London River Thames Opening In 2022
27One Mile at a Time / 6h
World of Hyatt is my favorite hotel loyalty program , and Park Hyatt is my favorite Hyatt brand. I’m always thrilled when the portfolio expands, and new Park Hyatts are added in exciting destinations, whether we’re talking about city hotels or resorts. Up until now, Hyatt hasn’t had a true luxury hotel in London. I’ve written before about how London might soon be getting two Park Hyatts. Well, Hy
These cheap 4K TVs from Panasonic make great UK Black Friday TV deals
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Panasonic has you covered for Black Friday TV deals, with discounts on a the HX580 at a number of screen sizes.
Low-touch economy emphasises a digital-first approach to business
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Contactless payment options are essential to business survival
Black Friday headphones deals see the Sony WF-1000XM3 plummet to lowest price
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Black Friday headphone deals are here, which means you can save on the Sony WF-1000XM3, WH-1000XM4, and more.
Use This Website to See What Software Runs on M1 Macs
87Lifehacker / 6h
Apple’s pivot away from Intel processors to using its own M1 chip in its Mac PCs and MacBooks means iOS apps can now run directly in macOS. Unfortunately, it also means some desktop apps developed for Intel hardware are now incompatible on the new M1 Macs. Read more...
Bestsellers like 'Mexican Gothic' are $5 or less on Kindle for Black Friday
51Mashable / 6h
Deals starting at $2.99: Kindle versions of select bestsellers are on sale for $4.99 or less through Nov. 25. (So you might want to hurry.) There have been *so* many good books that came out in the last year or so, it's hard to make time to read all of them. If you have a few on your reading list still, consider buying the Kindle versions of them — on Nov. 25 select bestsellers are on sale for $4
What Is Google Pay, and What Can You Do With It?
35How-To Geek / 6h
Everyone has a smartphone in their pocket these days, so it makes sense to use it to pay for things. That’s where mobile payment platforms like Google Pay come in. Google Pay is much more than that though. We’ll explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
I Miss Merlin, the First Electronic Game I Ever Played
400+Gizmodo / 6h
Do you remember the first electronic game you ever played? Maybe it was Super Mario Bros. on the NES? Pitfall on the Atari 2600? Pac-Man at the arcade? For me it was Tic-Tac-Toe played on what looked like a cordless phone called Merlin The Electronic Wizard featuring a ‘screen’ made up of just 11 glowing dots. Read more...
Netflix's 'Jingle Jangle' is the rush of pure joy to kick off the holiday season
92Mashable / 7h
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This Black Friday iPhone SE deal is cheapest we've ever seen at just £20 a month
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iPhone SE deals have been steadily falling in price over Black Friday and this is now the cheapest one we've ever seen.
Fallout 76 Steel Dawn update gets a release surprise
SlashGear / 7h
Fallout 76 players are getting a nice surprise for the long Thanksgiving weekend, as Bethesda has pushed the game’s Steel Dawn update out the door early. Originally scheduled to launch on December 1st, the update is actually available now, but this wasn’t some kind of planned surprise on the part of Bethesda. In fact, this was all just mistake that … Continue reading
Roborock's robot vacuum mops your floors too and is $100 off for Black Friday
28Mashable / 7h
SAVE $100: Finally keep your floors spotless with this Roborock robot vacuum and mop , on sale for $239.99 as of Nov. 25 in an Amazon Black Friday deal. We'll say it: we're tired of cleaning. Something always seems to be a mess, and the floors are somehow constantly covered in dust and dog hair. It seems like we're in dire need of a robot vacuum to do some of the housework, and you might be too i
Join us for a live Q&A with Sapphire’s Jai Das on Tuesday at 2 pm EST/11 am PST
300+TechCrunch / 7h
Sure, we’re heading into a holiday weekend here in America, but that doesn’t mean that the good ship TechCrunch is going to slow down. We’re diving right back in next week with another installment in season two of Extra Crunch Live , our regular interview series with startup founders, venture capitalists and other leaders from the technology community. This series is for Extra Crunch members, so
Apple M1 Mac users complain of Bluetooth issues
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Expect Apple Silicon Mac and Apple Watch redesigns in 2021 says analyst
SlashGear / 7h
Apple will revamp the Apple Watch design and push out entirely new Apple Silicon Macs in 2021, one well-connected analyst has predicted, promising an upending of the familiar industrial design we’ve seen several generations of smartwatch and computer follow. While Apple hasn’t stinted on internal upgrades, it’s fair to say that its aesthetic has been fairly consistent in recent years. … Continue
Emirates Launching A380 Premium Economy Shortly
200+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Emirates will be launching its premium economy product in the coming weeks, before the end of 2020. This is a bit of a surprise… Emirates’ mysterious premium economy In general Gulf carriers have been hesitant to introduce a premium economy product. Qatar Airways’ CEO has even claimed that there’s no need for premium economy, because the Doha-based carrier’s economy product is so good (this is a
Dell's Black Friday laptop deals are going to be difficult to beat this week
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with some stunning offers landing right now.
Amazon teams up with US Government to crack down on fake Black Friday sales
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Amazon partners with the US National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center to prevent the selling of fake goods.
Yes, Airlines Will Transport Vaccines Without A Second Government Bailout, Why Do You Ask?
21View from the Wing / 7h
Texas Senator John Cornyn is calling for more airline subsidies and the arguments being deployed now are even crazier than before. These payroll subsidies have become more expensive and cover a shorter period of time, even though airline payrolls are lower than they were during the first bailout. And deploying the argument that vaccines won’t be transported without airline subsidies is both terri
VanMoof X3 ebike review: At $2,000, it’s automatic for (some of) the people
28Ars Technica / 7h
The VanMoof X3, as posed in Seattle's Carkeek Park. [credit: Sam Machkovech ] For some people, a review of the VanMoof S3 electric bicycle can begin and end with its stunning design. The same goes for its eyebrow-raising $1,999 price tag. Both seem to go hand in hand: this is a pricey electric bike, and it sure looks like one. Honestly, I've never tested a bike that has garnered so much universal
Fine, This Smartphone Mount That Turns an Apple Watch Into a Viewfinder for Selfies Is Pretty Clever
56Gizmodo / 7h
If you’re snapping a quick selfie for social media, the lower quality camera on the front of your smartphone is usually just fine. But what if you want to use the higher quality lenses and camera on the back to film yourself? It means you can’t see the screen and no longer have a live preview of yourself for framing.… Read more...
Save $50 on Logitech's G935 Gaming Headset and Hear Every Little Detail
20Gizmodo / 7h
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A Boston Dynamics robot dog is going to Chernobyl
40Mashable / 7h
The four-legged robot 'Spot' is being pegged as a replacement for humans, who carry out routine, yet risky, measurements around the contaminated Chernobyl site. The long-term goal is to have the robots help take Chernobyl apart and have it safely decommissioned. Read more... More about Boston Dynamics , Chernobyl , Spot , Tech , and Innovations
Cast.ai nabs $7.7M seed to remove barriers between public clouds
200+TechCrunch / 7h
When you launch an application in the public cloud, you usually put everything on one provider, but what if you could choose the components based on cost and technology and have your database one place and your storage another? That’s what Cast.ai says that it can provide, and today it announced a healthy $7.7 million seed round from TA Ventures, DNX, Florida Funders and other unnamed angels to k
SK Telecom designs own AI data centre chip for 5G applications
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
SKT looks to improve own services and aid Korean government's tech ambitions.
Halo Infinite release date will come when everyone can play it, says Xbox
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Xbox head Phil Spencer sees an upside in the Halo Infinite delay, given it will land at a time when Xbox Series X consoles aren't as hard to come by.
How to Disable Favicons in Safari on Mac
How-To Geek / 7h
For the past couple of years, Safari tabs featured a clean look with just the page title. With Safari 14.0 and higher, Apple shows website favicons in tabs. Don’t like this look? Here’s how to disable favicons in Safari on Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How the North Pole Is Operating During the Pandemic
100+Lifehacker / 7h
Your kids might be concerned about Santa’s annual trip around the world this year—and rightfully so. We’ve just spent months explaining why they can’t go to school, gymnastics class, summer camp, their friend’s house, grandma’s house, or anywhere else, really. You’ve told them why you won’t be traveling to visit… Read more...
Phone addiction not driven by notifications, study finds
1KBBC News - Technology / 7h
Users check their phones automatically, like a smoker would light a cigarette, research suggests.
TikTok offers feature to avoid seizure triggers
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
It is designed to protect people with photosensitive epilepsy from potentially harmful content.
11 Games You Can Play With the Family Remotely Over Zoom for Thanksgiving
400+Gizmodo / 7h
Unless you spend every year sheltering in place and worrying about a global pandemic, the upcoming holiday season is going to be different for a lot of us. Video calling apps like Zoom can keep us in touch with each other even while we’re apart, and these online and offline games will save you from having to make up… Read more...
Updates From The Batman, Scream 5, and More
48Gizmodo / 7h
The Walking Dead teases the arrival of Lucille. Mads Mikkelsen is still holding out hope that Hannibal could come back. Dead things don’t stay buried in the latest teaser for...whatever wild thing Riverdale will get up to this season. Plus, what’s to come on His Dark Materials . Spoilers away! Read more...
How (and why) to change your airline for your Amex fee credit this year
The Points Guy / 7h
Many credit card issuers have made a number of changes to benefits in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In some cases, this allows you to earn bonus points in new categories of purchases, while in others, you now have new perks or extended time to use existing perks. On the other hand, some benefits remain as they were prior to COVID-19, and one of the most notable examples is the ann
FIFA 21 on PC won't include features from the PS5 or Xbox Series X versions
45TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you play FIFA on your high-spec gaming PC then bad news: you're being excluded from EA's free next-gen feature updates.
Walmart is getting Xbox Series X Black Friday stock tonight – here's when
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Xbox Series X Black Friday stock is coming to Walmart, but probably not much of it.
Black Friday iPhone 12 deals don't come cheaper than this Sky Mobile effort
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Uber affordable iPhone 12 deal gets bills down to £34 and completely voids all upfront payments - thanks Black Friday!
Europe sets out the rules of the road for its data reuse plan
72TechCrunch / 8h
European Union lawmakers have laid out a major legislative proposal today to encourage the reuse of industrial data across the Single Market by creating a standardized framework of trusted tools and techniques to ensure what they describe as “secure and privacy-compliant conditions” for sharing data. Enabling a network of trusted and neutral data intermediaries, and an oversight regime comprised
EPA confirms the 2021 Mustang Mach-E will have a range of 480km
21Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
How to Watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day
400+Lifehacker / 8h
Each year towards the end of November, the nation gathers together to give thanks for one of life’s greatest gifts: dogs. And despite the pandemic, tomorrow will be no exception. Immediately following a made-for-TV Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade , coverage of a spectator-free National Dog Show will air on Thursday… Read more...
Holiday 2020: The Best Tech Gifts Under $75
44How-To Geek / 8h
The holidays are fast approaching and, if you’re like us, you’ve still got some holiday shopping to do. If you’re wondering what to get the tech geeks in your life, look no further than our list of the best tech gifts under $75. At this price point, you can buy some seriously impressive gadgets without breaking the bank. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Holiday 2020: 11 Gifts for Anyone Who Works From Home Now
How-To Geek / 8h
Chances are good that a few people you’re close to will be working remotely for the foreseeable future. Make their experience better with any of these gifts that are perfect for anyone who’s working from home. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
The Linux System Information Tool inxi
How-To Geek / 8h
inxi, the free and open source command line based system information tool, can provide you with a plethora of hardware & software information, in a modular and efficient output format. Ideal for end users, and DevOps, support or QA engineers. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
The Last of Us Is Getting a TV Show, Which Seems Redundant
100+Wired / 8h
HBO is turning the wildly popular game into a series.
It’s Time for a Digital Detox. (You Know You Need It.)
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
Excessive screen time can be harmful to our well-being, but we can free ourselves from tech’s hooks with goals, rules and boundaries.
American Airlines exec details the future of the carrier’s swankiest jet
49The Points Guy / 8h
There’s one route that sets the standard for premium travel within the U.S. Before the pandemic, the Big 3 U.S. airlines, as well as JetBlue, engaged in cutthroat competition for their share of deep-pocketed travelers flying between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). While the premium transcontinental offerings differ by airline, American Airlines has traditionally had the most luxurious cabin
I'll Just Say It: Jabra's New ANC Earbuds Are Better Than AirPods Pro
42Gizmodo / 8h
Jabra’s Elite lineup of Bluetooth earbuds have been a favorite of mine for years. But as the competition has become more intense and earbuds are packing in more features for less, Jabra was missing one big thing: active noise cancellation. The $230 Elite 85t with ANC is here, and after using these earbuds for a few… Read more...
How to Disable “Get Even More Out of Windows” on Windows 10
100+How-To Geek / 8h
Are you tired of Windows 10 bugging you with the “Get even more out of Windows” splash screen every time you update? It can be handy for some, but it also gets in the way. Here’s how to turn it off. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Darwin was right: All life probably comes from primordial soup
Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Soccer player head injuries could be reduced by adjusting the ball
SlashGear / 8h
Over the last several years, a lot of focus has been put on the significance and consequence of head injuries involved in sports. Researchers at Purdue University say that up to 22 percent of soccer injuries or concussions that result from players using their heads to direct the ball during a game. Researchers say that to reduce the risk of … Continue reading
FCC confirms ZTE is a threat to US national security
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US campaign against Chinese network vendors continues with doubling down of ZTE condemnation.
Samsung Odyssey G9 240Hz curved gaming monitors launched in India
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starting at Rs 49,000
The 21 best Amazon Black Friday deals under £50 right now
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21 of the best Amazon Black Friday deals you can grab for under £20 right now.
Dyson V8 Motorhead Black Friday deal at Target is excellent value
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$150 knocked off its original price, bringing it down to $229.99.
How to Stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
89How-To Geek / 8h
Instead of traveling along the streets of New York City, all of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s traditional floats, musical performers, and giant balloons will be condensed into a single location, in Manhattan’s Herald Square. Here’s how to stream the parade on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Bugatti Chiron Sport Les Légendes du Ciel pays tribute to aviation legends
SlashGear / 9h
Few are aware of Bugatti’s glorious aviation history. Paying homage to ‘The Legends of the Sky’ is a limited run Bugatti Chiron Les Légendes du Ciel based on the Chiron Sport. Only 20 examples of Les Légendes du Ciel are slated for production, and Bugatti is asking $3.42 million (€2.88 million) for each car. “Bugatti has had close associations with … Continue reading
Black Friday Apple Watch deals just saw the Series 5 drop by £120
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The Amazon Black Friday Apple Watch deals are yielding fantastic prices on 2019's Series 5 today - over £100 off.
The brand-new iPad Air 4 is reduced in this surprising Black Friday tablet deal
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The iPad Air 4 tablet, released recently, is already on offer thanks to this Black Friday deal.
Amazon expands IP Accelerator to Europe after US SMBs register 6,000 trademarks
100+TechCrunch / 9h
As we head into the biggest shopping period of the year — which this year may well have an even stronger online component than usual because of COVID-19 — Amazon has launched its latest effort to combat the sale of counterfeit goods on its site. The e-commerce giant today announced that its IP Accelerator is now live in Europe — specifically France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and the Unit
Best cards to use for Black Friday shopping in 2020
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information and card details. This page also includes information about the Discover it Cash Back that is not currently available on The Points Guy and may be out of date. It’s that time of year again! Black Friday shopping was somewhat of a tradition with my family when I was little. I’d get up early with my mom and aunt, we’d go “just th
8 Awesome C# Features You Should Know About
How-To Geek / 9h
C# and .NET have both been in consistent active development for the last two decades; every year the language gets a set of new useful features. We’ll discuss some of our favorites that we think beginners should know about. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
How to Kill Zombie Processes on Linux
43How-To Geek / 9h
Programs that are poorly written or performing badly can leave zombie processes lurking inside your Linux computer. Find out how zombies are created, and how you can finally lay them to rest. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Should You Ditch Streaming and Go Back to Cable?
84How-To Geek / 9h
Streaming video was supposed to save us from the wicked grasp of cable TV. But as prices rise and streaming selections fall, it’s getting hard to justify the frustrating, expensive streaming experience that comes along with being a cord cutter. People subscribed to services like YouTube TV could actually save money and get more channels by with a cable subscription. But is going back really worth
Which of the big three smart speakers should you buy?
72Mashable / 9h
There's team Alexa, team Siri, and team Google Assistant. Which one are you? If you're confused about which smart speaker to invest in, I don't blame you. There have been quite a few to hit the scene in the last few months. It's highly likely, though, that you're stuck choosing between the big three: Apple's HomePod mini , Google's Nest Audio , and Amazon's Echo . All of which are competitively p
'Small Axe' is Steve McQueen's 'love letter to Black resilience' in London's West Indian community
Mashable / 9h
You might be missing the Mangrove Nine or the Brixton Uprising from your history lessons, but Steve McQueen's new film series will make sure you learn up. Small Axe is a collection of five films from the British director about London's Black community between the late 1960s and mid-1980s, which particularly focuses on the experiences of the British Caribbean community, the prevalence of systemic
Leaks suggests Moto Nio could launch in 2021 with dated specs
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Moto Nio may house a design similar to the Moto Edge Plus, budget-focused camera sensors, and a couple of generations old chipset
Samsung Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s with massive battery announced
Samsung Galaxy A02s
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Samsung has announced two budget devices - Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s. Announced today, they will go on sale in 2021.
Fourth Ram Truck “Built to Serve Edition” pickup lands in Q1
SlashGear / 9h
Ram Truck has announced that the fourth edition of its armed forces-inspired and limited-edition “Built to Serve” trucks is ready to go. The Built to Serve Edition Ram 1500 pickups honor the five branches of the US Armed Forces. Ram is offering the fourth edition of the pickup with 1000 models in Tank and 1000 units in Flame Red. The … Continue reading
The LG 32UN880 UltraFine is the best monitor for creative professionals
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Save up to £700+ with Sky's Black Friday deals - cut costs on Sports, Cinema and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Huge TV package savings, especially if you want the whole kit and caboodle - these Sky Black Friday deals can save you hundreds.
Many top online shopping sites could easily fall victim to this security threat
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Nearly a third of popular shopping websites are at risk from BEAST SSL vulnerability.
Tiger Global invests in India’s Unacademy at $2 billion valuation
200+TechCrunch / 9h
Unacademy, an online learning platform in India, has added two more marquee investors to its cap table. The Bangalore-based startup, which focuses on K-12 online education, said on Wednesday it has raised new funds from Tiger Global Management and Dragoneer Investment Group. The funding round, which is between $75 million to $100 million in size (according to a person familiar with the matter; Un
Want to offset your carbon footprint? Here’s what you need to know
61Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) In the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church offered indulgences , letting people exchange donations for slips of paper that promised reduced time in purgatory after their death. Less controversially, today someone who over-indulges in the office tea supply might feel obliged to pay for a replacement box. Do carbon offsets more closely resemble the former
Baidu Maps could have leaked details of millions of users
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Baidu Search Box and Baidu Maps, collectively downloaded by more than six million users in the US alone, have been leaking data.
The Black Friday Lego deals at Smyths are blowing the competition out the water
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We've seen quite a few Black Friday Lego deals, but retailer Smyths is showing a particularly strong offering.
United MileagePlus Selling Miles With 100% Bonus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest promotion on purchased miles . Buy United miles with a bonus Through 11:59PM CT on Friday, November 27, 2020, United MileagePlus is offering a sale on purchased miles . Different accounts may be eligible for different bonuses, so you’ll want to log into your account and see what you’re targeted for. The accounts I manage show a bonus of up
Ubuntu maker wants app developers to stop worrying too much about security
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Docker’s second major security announcement within a few weeks.
Asus Black Friday deals are live! Big savings on gaming laptops, PCs and more
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Asus makes some of the best gaming kit in the business, and it's cut the price of its gaming laptops, PCs and more.
The Morning After: 'Flight Simulator' update adds high-res US landmarks
100+Engadget / 9h
While many of us cut down on our travel across the US, anyone playing Microsoft Flight Simulator should be enjoying a better view . The game’s latest update has added high-res versions of many US landmarks, including the White House, the Statue of Liberty and the Hoover Dam. Oddly, for a game that loves unexpected towering monoliths , the recently discovered real-world structure in Utah failed to
Utah's Mystery Monolith Appeared Around 2016 Near Site of Old Movie and TV Locations
500+Gizmodo / 9h
Was it aliens or artists? Yesterday, the internet was enthralled by the discovery of an unexplained metallic monolith in the middle of nowhere by officers for Utah’s Department of Public Safety. Roughly 24 hours later, we have a lot more answers, all thanks to amateur sleuths online. And given the area’s long history… Read more...
Amazon aims to stop counterfeit products with “Operation Fulfilled Action”
SlashGear / 9h
Amazon announced today that it was working with the United States government’s National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) to launch a joint operation to stop counterfeit goods from entering the United States. The mission also hopes to protect United States consumers from thieves selling counterfeit goods in the United States. Amazon and the IPR Center are also being …
Currys Black Friday deals: save up to 41% on the best Bluetooth speakers
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The Currys Black Friday deals have slashed the prices of a wide range of Bluetooth speakers – here are the best ones.
Visa unveils Commercial Pay suite of B2B payment solutions
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Collaboration with Conferma Pay sees Visa aim to help businesses quickly digitize B2B payments.
Chrome 87 has hidden 'Actions' that make the address bar even more useful
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Use text commands to delete browsing history and more.
Hurry! This rare Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal won't last long
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Save almost £10 on the Nintendo Switch Lite in this early Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal from AO.
8 new Netflix TV shows and movies you must stream in December 2020
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Here are the highlights of what's new on Netflix in December 2020.
Facebook fined $6.1 million in South Korea for sharing user data without consent
200+Engadget / 10h
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has slapped Facebook with a 6.7 billion won (around US$6.1 million) fine for sharing user information without consent. The Korea Communications Commission kickstarted the investigation in 2018 before ultimately handing it off to the PIPC a few months ago. According to Yonhap News , the PIPC determined that the social network shared t
The 13 Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Season
100+Wired / 10h
This year, everyone is stuck inside even more than before. Here's what you need to watch to pass the time—and get in the spirit.
Meet the Microbes Living on Da Vinci’s Iconic Sketches
200+Wired / 10h
Think you’ve got an interesting microbiome? Your body ain’t got nothing on what’s accumulated on Leonardo’s drawings over 500 years.
Banish your black thumb with the Click & Grow Smart Garden 3
Mashable / 10h
Currently, there are three rather delicate, edible plants — thyme, parsley, and arugula — hanging on to dear life on my balcony. They require love and (more importantly) water every day, and despite being at home 24/7 because of COVID-19, I still can’t get a healthy care routine going. For those of us who have the black thumb of death or living spaces without light conditions conducive to growing
SpaceX conducts another successful Starlink launch
SlashGear / 10h
SpaceX has confirmed that on November 24 at 9:13 PM EST, it launched its 16th Starlink mission. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Falcon 9 first stage rocket that pushed the satellites into orbit flew for its seventh time, hitting a milestone. The same first-stage rocket was used … Continue reading
Sony's fantastic WH-1000XM3 ANC headphones reach a new low of $200
69Engadget / 10h
Sony’s Bose-beating WH-1000XM3 are still among the elite ANC wireless headphones, despite being superceded by the WH-1000XM4 model earlier this year. That means they’ve held their value remarkably well, making good deals hard to find. However, Focus Photo & Video is now selling them for just $200 with the discount code THANKS , the cheapest price we’ve seen so far. Buy WH-1000XM3 at Focus Photo &
This Samsung Galaxy S10 deal offers 30GB data for just £21/pm this Black Friday
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Samsung Galaxy S10 deals have fallen drastically in price this Black Friday with this deal taking the top spot with low prices.
Why You Should Delay Your macOS Upgrades
91How-To Geek / 10h
Do you install the latest macOS upgrade on day one? Keeping your machine up to date is important, but there are some good reasons to delay a big upgrade, especially on your “daily driver” Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Hang out with the Mandalorian using Google AR
Popular Mechanics / 10h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Hulu's 'Happiest Season' is a holiday treat spiked with melancholy
35Mashable / 10h
One of the first things we learn about Abby (Kristen Stewart) in Happiest Season is that she's largely indifferent to Christmas — which means it doesn't take a genius to figure out she'll be at least somewhat on board with the holiday by the end of this holiday dramedy. But the road that Happiest Season takes to get there is spiked with just enough melancholy and hardness to acknowledge the holid
Meghan Markle pens powerful op-ed on pregnancy loss
100+Mashable / 10h
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has penned a powerful op-ed for The New York Times about experiencing pregnancy loss. In a piece entitled "The Losses We Share," published Wednesday, Markle wrote about her own experience of going through a miscarriage, considered the power of asking someone the simple question, "Are you OK?" and drew on the collective grief many of us are experiencing in 2020. "
Meet Artura, McLaren’s next-gen hybrid supercar
SlashGear / 10h
Early last month, British supercar maker McLaren gave us a glimpse of its next-generation high-performance hybrid (HPH) supercar. Apparently, it now has a non-numerical name, and it’s called the Artura. It rides on an all-new platform, and it also has a brand-spanking-new V6 hybrid powertrain. “Every element of the Artura is all-new – from the platform architecture and every part … Continue readi
Snap up the Amazon Echo Dot for £19 in the Argos Black Friday sale – in stock now
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Echo Dot speakers are sold out at Amazon, but you can snap one up for the same Black Friday price at Argos right now.
Ambrane launches new fast chargers and cables for smartphones in India
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Ambrane has launched a new wireless charger, cables, and wall adapter in India under the 'Make in India' initiative.
FreshBooks targets UK small business owners with updated accounting software
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
FreshBooks accounts package now offers integration with Barclaycard Payments plus other new tools for dealing with MTD.
Xbox boss slams console tribalism, calling it ‘one of the worst things in the industry’
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer has some damning words for console tribalism, and believes that it would even drive him out of the industry.
Smarty's 50GB for £12 a month Black Friday SIM only deal offers unbeatable value
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Smarty's Black Friday SIM only deals offer affordability, lots of data and a flexible 1-month rolling contract.
Mac mini (M1, 2020) is reportedly having problems with Bluetooth connectivity
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Some folks are supposedly having to resort to using wired peripherals, rather than a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard.
James Corden's Thanksgiving TikTok musical is filled with surprise cameos
1KMashable / 11h
It's not every day your TikTok video attracts enough attention to inspire a miniature Thanksgiving-themed musical, packed full of Broadway stars and broadcast on late night television. That's exactly what happened to creator Dan Mertzluft, though, after his musical TikTok antics caught the attention of James Corden and The Late Late Show . The result? A brilliantly-performed broadway song that te
Microsoft may replace 'old world' Xbox Series X pre-order system – but with what?
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said the company is in talks to improve the current Xbox Series X preorder system.
DPS Aero Bureau discovers monolith deep in the Utah wilds
31SlashGear / 11h
Cue the 2001: A Space Odyssey music, please. The Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau was working in conjunction with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to conduct a count of bighorn sheep in a portion of Southeastern Utah. Deep in the wildlands of Utah, the airborne crew discovered a very unusual object on the ground. When they saw … Continue reading
It's time to reexamine 'X-Men: The Last Stand'
28Mashable / 11h
Welcome to No Shame November ! This week we're diving into the pop culture we love that society tells us we shouldn't. This No Shame November, I would like to drop my hottest of hot takes: X-Men: The Last Stand deserves a second chance. I can quite literally hear your "Oh god "s from thousands of miles away. I can sense some of you Googling "can a movie cause Stockholm Syndrome" and rest assured,
Milla Jovovich is coming to 'Monster Hunter World: Iceborne'
83Engadget / 11h
Monster Hunter’s latest collaboration is with… Monster Hunter. Today, Capcom announced that special content based on the upcoming Monster Hunter movie is coming to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne . The big draw is a single-player quest starring Artemis — the character that Milla Jovovich ( The Fifth Element , Resident Evil ) is playing in the live-action movie. “To really immerse you in the movie
You can finally edit Microsoft Office files using Google Workspace on iOS
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Google Workspace boosts compatability with Microsoft Office.
Black Friday fibre broadband deals: get £75 vouchers with Virgin's bargain sale
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Virgin's Black Friday broadband deals are some of the best on the market right now, offering £75 Amazon vouchers and more.
Windows 10 update might be borrowing one of the only good things left in Windows 7
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Rounded corners for top-level windows are returning to Windows 10, representing a change of aesthetic for Microsoft.
Stephen Colbert challenges Barack Obama to tense game of 'wastepaper basketball'
88Mashable / 11h
As we learned on Joe Biden's campaign trail, former president Barack Obama can sink an impressive basket . But how does he fare in a simple game of wastepaper basketball against a pumped-up Stephen Colbert? In the clip above, following an interview about the current administration , Obama's own time in office , and his page-turning new memoir A Promised Land , the two turn their attention to a ve
Samsung Galaxy S21 screen leak says it'll be remarkably different to the Galaxy S20
58TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Samsung may be embracing flat screens for its next series of flagship phones.
Elon Musk and Bill Gates are tied as the world’s second richest men
Popular Mechanics / 12h
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Metal monolith discovered in remote Utah desert
62Popular Mechanics / 12h
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Bolt adds emergency button to app
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E-hailing service Bolt has introduced an emergency response button that passengers can use to send an SOS if they encounter trouble on the road
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 release date may be later than we expected
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 might not launch alongside the Galaxy S21 series next year, but it could come later.
Only hours left: one of the world's best laptops, the Dell XPS 13, has huge price cut
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Every day this week, Dell is bringing its Mega Deals, and it's still selling the XPS 13 with a huge £260 discount.
Oppo Reno 5 Pro listing suggests it’s coming soon with a battery upgrade
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A phone believed to be the Oppo Reno 5 Pro has been certified, revealing screen and battery details.
Fill your home with music with these Black Friday speaker deals
44Mashable / 12h
BEST BLACK FRIDAY SPEAKER DEALS: Bose SoundLink II — $79 (save $50) JBL Flip 5 — $69.99 (save $50) Sonos Move — $299 (save $100) Echo Dot (4th Gen) — $28.99 (save $21) 2020 has been a bad year for a lot of things (most things, really), but it has been a good year for music at least. Seriously, check out those Grammy nominations . If you've got some catching up to do when it comes to 2020 best tun
The Reigning Queen of Pandemic Yoga
8KNYT > Technology / 12h
The YouTube celebrity Adriene Mishler made yoga accessible and search-optimized even before so many Americans were confined at home. Can she help us learn to live better lives in front of the computer?
SEC proposal could turn gig workers into stockholders
200+Engadget / 12h
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a set of rule changes that would give internet platforms like Uber the option to give gig workers equity as part of their compensation. As Axios noted, companies like Uber and Airbnb have been asking the SEC to modify its rules so that they can give company stock to their drivers and contractors for quite a while now. However, previous commissio
New MacBooks with Apple chips could finally fix one of our biggest complaints in 2021
Apple MacBook 2021
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
MacBooks with an all-new design and Apple chips are coming, but not until later in 2021.
Here's a list of the best home fitness deals of Black Friday (so far)
Mashable / 12h
Here are the best Black Friday deals on home gym and fitness equipment as of Nov. 25: OUR TOP PICK: The Mirror — save $500 with code BLACKFRIDAY20 BEST BUDGET PICK: NordicTrack GX 2.7 U Exercise Bike — save $540 BEST MASSAGE GUN DEAL: Theragun Elite — save $100 BEST FITNESS TRACKER DEAL: Fitbit Charge 4 — save $50 and get $30 in Kohl's Cash Yes, some gyms around the country are still open. No, yo
How to score one of those 'swamp ass' candles you saw on TikTok
300+Mashable / 12h
If you’ve been on TikTok in the last couple weeks, you may have glimpsed a Shrek-like figure face down, ass up with a candle wick between his cheeks. Great news: That is a real candle. And yes, you can actually buy one . The entrepreneurs responsible are Abby and Nuvia Zepeda, two sisters in El Paso, Texas, who run a small company called Oddball Candles . (Abby is 21 and Nuvia is 24.) Their philo
Get a lifetime subscription to this language learning app for just $60
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Learn a language while you have the time with a Mondly lifetime subscription , on sale for $59.99 as of Nov. 25. Just use the code BFSAVE40. What's better than traveling? Well, nothing. But being able to speak and understand another language will always come in handy. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to the language learning app Mondly on sale in honor of Black Frida
Black Friday deal: Score a monocular telescope for $35
46Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get a clearer view with this high definition monocular telescope for $34.97, a $19 savings as of Nov. 25. Whether you’re bird watching, spectating, or just exploring the world around you, few things are cooler than bringing distant objects into incredibly clear focus with a set of binoculars. That guy on third base? Yeah, he totally just picked his nose. But binoculars, while cool, are als
Take an extra 70% off this Adobe Creative Cloud training ahead of Black Friday
28Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get a head start on all the creative media education you'll need, with the All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Course Bundle , on sale for $10.20 as of Nov. 25 with the code BFSAVE70 . While you're buying a bunch of stuff on Black Friday just because it's on sale, why not spring for something that’ll make you a better version of yourself? One thing you don't have yet (maybe
Save over 50% on a lightweight cordless vacuum
24Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Make your floors sparkle with a Jashen V18 cordless vacuum , on sale for $169.97 as of Nov. 25. Lugging around a heavy corded vacuum is extremely unpleasant — plus, they can be quite difficult to store. Cordless vacuums are often much lighter and easier to stow away. One option (that's on sale!) is the Jashen V18. Not only is the V18 super lightweight at just six pounds, but it also boasts
Score Black Friday savings on an impressive stock photo library
28Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime membership to JumpStory™ Authentic Stock Photography LITE plan for $49.99, a 95% savings as of Nov. 25. No one likes looking at a website that’s poorly designed. Or a Facebook post with a dull image. Or a blog that's all text and no pictures. While words definitely matter, it’s those visuals that keep customers and followers coming back again and again. That’s where JumpStor
The latest Black Friday phone deals from EE include iPhones and a free Nintendo Switch
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Save on flagship handsets including the iPhone 11 and Samsung S20 in EE's Black Friday deals and even get a free Nintendo Switch console.
Redesigned MacBooks and Apple Watch are coming in 2021, report says
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Field geology of Mars equator suggests ancient megafloods in the past
Popular Mechanics / 12h
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Coinbase disables margin trading following guidance from Commodity Futures Trading Commission
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Just a few months after launching margin trading on Coinbase Pro, the company is disabling the feature . Margin trading lets you trade on leverage. But it works both ways — margin trading lets you multiply your gains and your losses. Starting on November 25, at 2 p.m. PT, users won’t be able to place new margin trades. Existing margin positions will expire over the coming days and weeks. Once tho
WeGift, the ‘incentive marketing’ platform, collects $8M in new funding
100+TechCrunch / 12h
WeGift , the London-based startup that has built an “incentive marketing” platform that lets businesses easily issue e-gift cards and other digital rewards to customers, has raised $8 million in new funding. Dubbed a Series A extension, the round is led by AlbionVC . Existing investors, including Stride.vc, SAP.iO fund and Unilever Ventures, also followed on. Following the fundraise, Ed Lascelles
As e-bikes boom, FuroSystems raises its first venture funding round ahead of a new model launch
100+TechCrunch / 12h
With COVID-19 making commuters switch to bikes, and cities wanting cleaner air, the e-bike revolution is only just getting started. Further evidence of this is the news that today British e-bike manufacturer FuroSystems has closed its first institutional venture funding round of £750,000 with participation by TSP Ventures and European impact investment bank ClearlySo , as well as a number of ange
Capitec brings out scan to pay option
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Capitec has joined the scan to pay game with this function being added to its banking app
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