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iPhone 12 can interfere with pacemakers, Apple confirms


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Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 12 should be kept a safe distance from pacemakers and defibrillators.

Lufthansa Details New Economy Buy On Board Service


1KOne Mile at a Time / 4h
In November 2020 we learned that Lufthansa Group airlines would introduce buy on board catering in short haul economy. Today Lufthansa has provided some more details about this service, so I wanted to update this post to reflect that. Buy on board coming to Lufthansa Group airlines This year (in 2021), Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian will eliminate free food and drinks in short and medium haul eco

Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Jan. 25, 2021


200+How-To Geek / 3h
Somehow, January is nearly over. While there’s still one more week until Netflix’s big beginning of the month drop, it doesn’t mean the streaming service is skimping on releases. From kids’ programming to more Netflix original movies, here’s everything coming to Netflix this week. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Apple's new 'Time to Walk' feature officially lands on Fitness+


Mashable / 7min
Early Monday morning, a leaked promotional video surfaced for Apple's new Fitness+ feature called Time to Walk. Only a few hours later, the walking audio experience is now available . Available on the Fitness+ app, Time to Walk attempts to make daily walks more enjoyable through a mix of storytelling and music from a variety of celebrities. The first four episodes, now live, feature musicians Sha

How to Watch The 2021 Super Bowl Without Cable


Lifehacker / 9min
It’s almost February, which means the biggest spectacle in football is just around the corner. Played during a pandemic, however, Super Bowl LV will be a lot different than the 54 Super Bowl games that came before it. The good news is, you don’t need a cable subscription to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the… Read more...

Calling Swedish VCs: Be featured in The Great TechCrunch Survey of European VC


TechCrunch / 10min
TechCrunch is embarking on a major project to survey the venture capital investors of Europe, and their cities. Our survey of VCs in Stockholm, and Sweden generally, will capture how the country is faring, and what changes are being wrought amongst investors by the coronavirus pandemic. The deadline is the end of this week. We’d like to know how Sweden’s startup scene is evolving, how the tech se

Instagram launches professional dashboard to help run business accounts


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Instagram has launched a new professional dashboard that brings all its business-centric tools into the same space.

Apple Time to Walk lets you take a stroll with a new celebrity guest every week


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Guests including Dolly Parton, Shawn Mendes and Uzo Aduba share stories and songs on your Apple Watch.

Unpacking Chamath Palihapitiya’s SPAC deals for Latch and Sunlight Financial


80TechCrunch / 12min
This morning, investor and SPAC raconteur Chamath Palihapitiya announced two new blank-check deals involving Latch and Sunlight Financial. Latch, an enterprise SaaS company that makes keyless entry systems, has raised $152 million in private capital, according to Crunchbase . Sunlight Financial, which offers point of sale financing for residential solar systems, has raised north of $700 million i

A personal trainer app guilt-tripped me into exercising (and it worked)


28Engadget / 17min
Like a lot of people, I gained weight during lockdown. Not only did I give in to comfort food and stress eating, I also stopped exercising. On top of those extra pounds, I also grew increasingly sluggish and glum as world events continued to depress me. Last October, I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when I saw an ad for Future , an app that offered one-on-one remote personal trainers.

Goalsetter raises $3.9 million to teach financial literacy to kids


100+TechCrunch / 18min
Goalsetter , a platform that helps parents teach their kids financial literacy, announced the raise of a $3.9 million seed round this morning, led by Astia. PNC Bank, Mastercard, US. Bank, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Elevate Capital, Portfolia’s First Step and Rising America Fund and Pipeline Angels also participated in the round. The round also saw participation from a handful of indivi

Save up to $300 with these incredible MacBook Air deals


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MacBook Air deals are offering some serious price cuts this week, with discounts reaching $300 off.

Verizon 5G prepaid plan adds Unlimited Ultra Wideband option


SlashGear / 20min
Verizon has launched a new prepaid 5G unlimited plan, including 5G Ultra Wideband and mobile hotspot support for the carrier’s fastest mmWave connections. The $75 per month plan joins Verizon’s existing prepaid 5G options, throwing in the mmWave access that the carrier has currently launched in 64 metro areas. The perks of the plan actually depend on which of Verizon’s … Continue reading

Scientists Found the Oldest Known Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone


Gizmodo / 20min
Scientists found a 34-year-old grizzly bear in southwest Wyoming, identifying him by a mark on his lip made by biologists in 1989. That’s the oldest grizzly ever known in the Yellowstone region that includes parts of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Respect your elders. Read more...

Google Maps will soon show COVID vaccine locations


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Enlarge / Vaccine info in Google search. (credit: Google) The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine means a ton of people are soon going to be looking for vaccination sites. As usual, Google wants to be at the center of getting people where they're going, and in a new blog post Google says it will start loading Search and Maps with information on vaccination sites. "In the coming weeks," the company wr

WWE Network will soon be an exclusive Peacock add-on


SlashGear / 23min
If you’re a pro wrestling fan, you might want to consider signing up for NBC’s streaming service Peacock, as it’ll be the only place to stream content from the WWE Network in a couple of months. Today, NBC and the WWE announced that Peacock will be the given exclusive rights to WWE Network content, including access to pay-per-view events and … Continue reading

Apple TV+ delivers some trailer hype for 'The Snoopy Show,' out Feb. 5


Mashable / 25min
Peanuts fans already know that Apple TV+ is the place to go for all things Snoopy and Charlie Brown. But Feb. 5 brings the streaming service's biggest Peanuts project yet: The Snoopy Show . This trailer highlights what to expect from the upcoming six-episode season, which brings back the whole gang from creator Charles Schulz. I've seen the season already, and what this trailer doesn't tell you i

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ update pairs with Windows, S21


SlashGear / 25min
Right this minute you should be able to access the latest update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. This update is the Samsung One UI 3.1 update with Android 11 in full effect. This update brings a collection of features that bring the tablets up-to-par with the latest and greatest in Samsung smartphones – and … Continue reading

Spotify dabbles in audiobooks by offering nine public-domain works


20Engadget / 29min
Spotify’s aggressive move into content beyond music continues today, as the company is testing a small “pilot” of audiobooks on the platform. Specifically, nine classic audiobooks will be available starting today. This isn’t technically the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks, though before it only had a star-studded reading of the first Harry Potter novel. The nine new books are public-dom

How to Verify a Signal Contact’s Identity (Using the Safety Number)


How-To Geek / 29min
Signal protects all one-on-one and group chats with end-to-end encryption by default. But you still might be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. To stay safe, here’s how to verify a Signal contact’s identity using a 60-digit safety number. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Take notes and create art digitally in 2021 with a new iPad


28Mashable / 41min
Here are the top deals on iPads as of Jan. 25: OUR TOP PICK: Fourth Generation Apple iPad Air (10.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 64GB) Eighth Generation Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB) — Save $40 BEST FOR THE CASUAL TABLET USER: Eighth Generation Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB) — Save $30 BEST FOR MORE STORAGE: Fourth Generation Apple iPad Air (10.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB) — Save $50 If it's time to stop buy

Your Future Is Bright with Switchmate Dual Smart Power Outlet, 71% Off


Lifehacker / 45min
Switchmate Dual Smart Power Outlet | $29 | Side Deal Read more...

Millions more dating site members have details leaked online


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ShinyHunters claims to have leaked details of more than 2.28 million MeetMindful members.


WWE Network will stream exclusively on Peacock in the US


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58Engadget / 53min
WWE Network is slamming its way onto Peacock . From March 18th, NBCUniversal's platform will be the exclusive home of WWE's streaming service in the US. Under a multi-year deal, Peacock Premium subscribers will have access to a 24/7 WWE Network channel and more than 17,000 hours of on-demand pro wrestling content. That includes all WWE pay-per-views, starting with Fastlane on March 21st and WWE's

Moderna Says Its Vaccine Is Effective Against New COVID Variants


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200+Futurism / 53min
COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna says that new research shows that its vaccine appears to work against new highly transmissible variants of the coronavirus found in the UK and South Africa, according to early lab tests. The company is also working on accelerating the development of a booster shot as well as “an emerging variant booster candidate” that could offer up greater protection against these

As it hits $100 million run rate, The Pill Club adds former Uber exec Liz Meyerdirk as CEO


93TechCrunch / 53min
Liz Meyerdirk made a name for herself at Uber as the Senior Director & Global Head of Business Development for the company’s Uber Eats business and she’s now turning her attention to women’s health as the new chief executive of The Pill Club . The move comes at a perilous time for the remote delivery of women’s healthcare as the Supreme Court has taken steps to limit the provision of sexual healt

Godzilla vs Kong trailer summons multiple monsters


SlashGear / 55min
Today we’re watching the Godzilla vs. Kong trailer, just like the majority of the users on YouTube. This trailer delivers a peek at the most interesting monster movie released in years, complete with the most advanced special effects ever banged into a monster movie… probably ever. Also, Kong has an axe. What is King Kong carrying at the end of … Continue reading

These OLED TV deals are slashing prices on one of the best displays on the market


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OLED TV deals are hitting the LG CX even harder this week, with extra discounts on the already reduced display.

Credit and cyber-fraud reaches 'epidemic' level


100+BBC News - Technology / 56min
From credit card fraud to benefit fraud, the problem costs the UK up to £190bn a year, a report says.

Get more from your smart speaker with the Echo Show 5 — it's $45 off


20Mashable / 56min
SAVE $45: Amazon's most visual smart speaker, the Echo Show 5 , is on sale for $45 off as of Jan. 25. We've got to the point where almost every home has some sort of "smart" device in it, whether it's a light bulb, vacuum, or something else. But, if there's no smart speaker present to tie them all together, it's a wasted opportunity. If you want a true smart home, you need some sort of smart spea

Speed up your home's WiFi with these 3 routers on sale for less than $100


20Mashable / 56min
Save up to 24%: Budget-friendly WiFi routers from TP-Link and Netgear are on sale at Amazon as of Jan. 25, pinning down improved WFH connection for less than $100. Your home WiFi seemed to get the job done — until multiple people had to do their jobs at home. It's time to make the changes that you've been talking about all year. Amazon has tacked discounts onto multiple highly-rated routers and m

Virgin Orbit will launch first Dutch defense satellite in mission that will demo rapid response capabilities


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Virgin Orbit isn’t slowing down after joining the exclusive club of small launch companies that have made it to orbit – the company just announced that it’s flying a payload on behalf of customer the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF). This is the first ever satellite being put up by the Dutch Ministry of Defense, and it’s a small satellite that will act as a test platform for a number of differe

Hotels In Mexico Add Easy & Cheap Coronavirus Testing


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As of this week the United States will start requiring pre-travel coronavirus testing for all arriving international travelers. The most popular international destination for Americans is Mexico, given the close proximity and the lack of entry restrictions. With the US adding a new testing requirement, many thought that this would kill tourism in Mexico, given that getting tested in many places c

'Madden NFL 21' comes to Google Stadia on January 28th


40Engadget / 59min
You won’t need powerful console or PC to play Madden NFL 21 in the near future. EA has revealed (in amidst Pro Bowl news) that its seminal football title will be available on Google Stadia starting January 28th. Yes, you can predict the Super Bowl outcome or otherwise indulge in virtual gridiron play on most any device, including your phone . Madden will be available in a free trial on all platfo

BlackCart raises $8.8M Series A for its try-before-you-buy platform for online merchants


100+TechCrunch / 1h
A startup called BlackCart is tackling one of the key challenges with online shopping: an inability to try on or test out the merchandise before making a purchase. That company, which has now closed on $8.8 million in Series A funding, has built a try-before-you-buy platform that integrates with e-commerce storefronts, allowing customers to ship items to their home for free and only pay if they c

Using digital to build resilience through new retail experiences


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How can retailers ensure resilience over the coming months?

Sony's WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones return to a record low of $278


39Engadget / 1h
Sony makes some of the best active noise-cancelling headphones you can get, but most of them come at high price tags. It’s always worth waiting for a sale if you want to get a pair of high-quality cans without dropping too much money. Now, one of the best sale prices we’ve seen on Sony headphones has returned — you can get the WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones for $278 , which is an all-time low tha

OnePlus 9 leak shows two phones, flat and curved


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SlashGear / 1h
The OnePlus 9 was leaked in two iterations this week, one with a flat display, the other with a curved-edge display. The devices will likely launch at the same time, both with nearly identical software and a very similar set of places of availability. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Plus will likely launch with 6.55 and 6.78-inch displays respectively. … Continue reading

Egyptian archaeologists unearth dozens of tombs at Saqqara necropolis


32Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Copies of the Book of the Dead, or excerpts from it, were often included in burials so the deceased would have a guide to the afterlife. (credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ) Archaeologists in Egypt are preparing to open a 3,000-year-old burial shaft at the Saqqara necropolis, south of Cairo, in the coming week. The unexplored tomb is one of 52 burial shafts clustered

This clever Windows 10X feature will prevent thieves from resetting stolen devices


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New anti-theft protection solution coming to Windows 10X will make it much more difficult for thieves to wipe a stolen device.

Lotus teases sports car future as Elise, Exige and Evora face the axe


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SlashGear / 1h
Lotus is preparing a huge shake-up, with the iconic British sports car company confirming it’s axing three of its most memorable models to pave way for an all-new line-up. 2021 will be the end of the line for the Evora, Exige, and Elise, Lotus said today, dropping a new teaser about just what is intended to take their place. We’ve … Continue reading

Apple Adds Time to Walk Feature to Fitness+


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When Fitness+ launched last month, one of the big omissions was the lack of audio-guided outdoor walks or runs—a staple in other fitness and wellness apps like Peloton, Calm, and Aaptiv. Well, you still can’t run (yet) but today, Apple’s introducing guided walks to the service in an aptly named “Time to Walk” feature. Read more...

Fauci: Single-Shot COVID Vaccine Could Be Approved Within Weeks


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The United States’ top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, believes we are just weeks away from the approval of a single-dose vaccine for COVID-19. Both vaccines that are currently available in America require two doses, spaced several weeks apart. But speaking with MSNBC ‘s Rachel Maddow , Fauci said that “I would think that no more than two weeks from now” until a one-dose vaccine is appr


The Witcher: Blood Origin spin-off on Netflix casts its first character


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Netflix has confirmed a lead actor for the upcoming series.

How to Create and Use Sections in Microsoft Word


How-To Geek / 1h
Inserting a Section Break in a Word document gives you a number of ways to split up large walls of text. This feature is useful not just for breaking up text by pages but also for multi-column layouts. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Keep Internet Trolls Out of Remote Workplaces


200+NYT > Technology / 1h
When companies move all employee communications online, they face the same problems as the rest of the internet. But they don’t have to let bad behavior seep in.

Gabe Newell thinks brain-computer interfaces could be the future of gaming


SlashGear / 1h
Game developers are always looking for ways to make games more immersive, and one area Valve owner and co-founder Gabe Newell is pushing them to consider is brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Valve has apparently been researching BCIs for a number of years now, and though we aren’t likely to see the company release a commercial BCI of its own at any … Continue reading

Digital wallet spending to skyrocket in the next five years, study suggests


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Retail and e-commerce firms set to benefit from demand for digital wallets despite cost concerns for merchants.

The Best New Features in Edge Chromium 88


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The latest update for Edge Chromium, version 88, is finally rolling out. This version adds many new features to the Windows and macOS versions of the browser, like new password security tools, an updated look, and several quality-of-life enhancements. It’s a lot, so we’ll go over everything new in Edge 88 and show you… Read more...

Booking The Entire International First Class Cabin On Points


View from the Wing / 1h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Melio raises $110M on a $1.3B valuation to bring B2B payments for SMBs into the 21st century


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Payments for consumers have made a huge shift to the online world in the last year, a time when they have moved more of their purchasing to the internet to minimize in-person transactions in the midst of a virus-based health pandemic. Today, a startup that has built a similar kind of payments infrastructure — but specifically targeting small businesses and the payments they need to make — has rai

Equity Monday: Clubhouse, Taboola, and why the SPAC wave will get worse


100+TechCrunch / 1h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff that tracks the latest private market news, talks about the coming week, digs into some recent funding rounds and mulls over a larger theme or narrative from the private markets. You can follow the show on Twitter here and myse

This 43-inch TV is great for small rooms — and it's on sale for $200


24Mashable / 1h
Save $50: As of Jan. 25, the Hisense 43-inch smart TV (43H5500G) is on sale for $199.99, down from $249.99. Big, fancy TVs are cool, but if you're looking for a TV for your bedroom or small living room, a 65-inch set just doesn't seem practical. A 43-inch television makes more sense. As of Jan. 25, one of Amazon's deals of the day is a 43-inch Hisense Full HD Android smart TV , which is on sale f

Looking to sell stuff online? A .store domain can help you stand out.


Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of Jan. 25, score a .store domain extension for your online shop starting at only $4.99. Launching an online store is simpler than ever in 2021. In fact, practically anyone with a basic knowledge of the internet can launch a digital storefront from home. But with that ease comes a different problem: over-saturation. It's hard to find a catchy domain name that’s actually available. Sure,

United launches all-in-one travel center with support for vaccine passports


The Points Guy / 1h
Keeping track of the ever-changing travel restrictions during the pandemic requires both a fine-tooth-comb and a healthy dose of patience. Well, United has a solution that will both save you time and take out the guesswork. On Monday, the Chicago-based carrier unveiled a new all-in-one “Travel-Ready Center” to centralize all the pre-travel requirements — and get you cleared to travel. After booki

How to Teach Kids About Sexism


100+Lifehacker / 1h
Watching Kamala Harris sworn in as our country’s first female vice president (not to mention our first vice president of color) last week felt like a triumphant moment for many women and girls. It was also a reminder of how much sexism, gender discrimination, and misogyny women have to overcome in order to achieve… Read more...

Genetically modified pigs might save your life


Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Scientists find a cloudless 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet with a four-day year


400+Engadget / 1h
Astronomers have found another strange planet that could expand our understanding of the cosmos. Gizmodo reports that a team at Harvard and Smithsonian’s Center for Astrophysics has spotted a gas giant 575 light years away, WASP-62b, that’s not only in an extremely close 4.5-day orbit (making it a “hot Jupiter”), but has no clouds. It’s just the second time any researchers have located a cloudles

Channel 4 Deepfake Queen complaints dropped by Ofcom


200+BBC News - Technology / 2h
The media regulator decided not to pursue complaints about decency over the channel's satire.

Gotham Knights release date, trailers, gameplay, news and rumors


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Here's everything we know so far about Gotham Knights.

Samsung Galaxy S21 deals: Get an exclusive data boost in the cheapest S21 offer yet


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The mother of all Samsung Galaxy S21 deals, enjoy 50GB of data exclusively on TechRadar, as well as two great preorder gifts.

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Google will transform some of its offices into vaccine sites


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


Kate Mulgrew Teases Her Star Trek Future


89Gizmodo / 2h
Even more movies are facing delays into late 2021 (and out of it entirely). Colin Trevorrow teases the scale of Jurassic World: Dominion . The new Batwoman battles a familiar face. Plus, Neil Gaiman teases an important moment on the set of Sandman , and what’s to come in Black Lightning ’s final season. Spoilers now! Read more...

Valve’s Gabe Newell imagines “editing” personalities with future headsets


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40Ars Technica / 2h
Dota 2 Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of how future Dota 2 tournament trophies might look if Valve chief Gabe Newell pushes any further into brain-computer interface (BCI) research. (credit: Getty Images / David Jackmanson / Sam Machkovech) For years, the open secret at Valve (makers of game series like Half-Life and Portal ) has been the company's interest in a new threshold of game experi

What is Thread and why do your smart home gadgets need it?


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Thread is a new wireless technology for smart home devices that creates a mesh network so the connection is stronger. Here’s everything you need to know.

Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk brings original celebrity podcasts to Apple Watch


SlashGear / 2h
Apple Fitness+ has added a new feature for those who want more spice in their stroll, with Time to Walk promising a new “audio walking experience” from celebrities like Dolly Parton and Shawn Mendes. Promising more engagement as you hit the sidewalk or the trails, the new system is much like a podcast, with Apple creating original content each week. … Continue reading

Early-stage African VC firm, Microtraction reports portfolio boom despite the weight of COVID-19


100+TechCrunch / 2h
In a year marred by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems that early-stage startups on the African continent are continuing to see some notable growth, both in terms of their business and from investors looking to back them. Microtraction , an early-stage venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, saw funding nearly quadruple for its portfolio. In a review of the year published last week, the fir

Google workers in 10 countries form union alliance: 'We will hold Alphabet accountable'


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98Mashable / 2h
Workers at Google's parent company Alphabet from across the globe are banding together in one big union. The new coalition, called Alpha Global , consists of 13 unions representing Alphabet workers in 10 countries, including the U.S., UK, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden. The coalition was formed in coordination with global union federation UNI Global Union, which has 20 million members. Alpha Glo

How to Make Your Apple Watch Tap Out the Time


How-To Geek / 2h
There are times when it’s not possible to look at your Apple Watch, but you still might want to know the time. Here’s how you can have your Apple Watch tap out the time using a simple gesture. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Yet more ransomware operators are using DDoS attacks as leverage


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Ransomware operators are ganging up for more effective strikes.

Hitman 3 will get ray tracing on Xbox Series X in a future update, but what about PS5?


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Hitman 3 is set to receive ray tracing support on Xbox Series X in a future update, according to developer IO Interactive.

Apple's 'Time to Walk' stories arrive today for Fitness+ users


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47Engadget / 2h
Apple’s Fitness+ subscription service is getting its first major new feature today . As was rumored earlier today , “Time to Walk” is a set of stories that play alongside a walking workout initiated from the Apple Watch. Essentially, they’re self-contained podcast episodes exclusive to those with an Apple Watch and Fitness+ subscription; the first four episodes go live today. They’re hosted by so

My Chase Credit Card Strategy (2021)


100+One Mile at a Time / 2h
There are lots of aspects to maximizing your credit card rewards, including taking advantage of the best welcome bonuses, spending categories, and card perks. Sometimes I think it’s interesting to break down credit card strategies by card issuer, so in this post I wanted to share my Chase card strategy for 2021. Chase has some of the best points earning credit cards out there, though Chase cards

AirPods Pro are 20 percent off at Amazon and other retailers


47Engadget / 2h
AirPods Pro remain the best sounding wireless earbuds that Apple makes the moment, and now they’ve dropped to $200 at a number of online retailers including Amazon and Walmart. That’s $50 off their normal price and the lowest we’ve seen since the start of this year. While $30 more expensive than their Black Friday price, this deal is a good opportunity to grab a pair for less. Buy AirPods Pro at

How to Set Up Google Calendar's 'Offline Mode'


24Lifehacker / 2h
Google is bringing back “offline mode” to its web-based version of Google Calendar—at least, for Workspace users. Most of you shouldn’t need this, assuming you’ve previously connected your Google Calendar to one of the many smartphone or desktop apps available, but it never hurts to have a backup just in case… Read more...

HDMI 2.1 Features on New TVs Are Still a Confusing Mess


40Gizmodo / 2h
While more TVs are poised to get HDMI 2.1 features this year, understanding how those features are implemented on each display can be overwhelming. From a consumer standpoint, it’s frustrating as hell! And companies should frankly be doing more to make the process feel less arduous. Read more...

Apple’s new Fitness+ feature brings celebrity-guided walks to your wrist


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75TechCrunch / 2h
Here’s a bit of a curve ball from Apple. A month-and-a-half or so after launching the Fitness+ app premium workout service, the company’s offering up an add-on intended to offer an exercise dimension beyond the confines of iOS (and your living room). Arriving today for Fitness+ subscribers, Time to Walk is a new, guided walking tour hosted by a rotating cast of celebrity guests. It’s a pretty div

How to See Which iPhone Apps Can Access Your Contacts


How-To Geek / 2h
Few iPhone privacy issues go deeper than access to your Contacts list, which exposes your private web of relationships to a third party, which can then compare the list to its records or potentially share it with others. Here’s how to see which apps can access your contacts and how to grant or revoke access as well. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The history of the connected battlespace, part one: command, control, and conquer


90Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Believe it or not, this fictional version of NORAD shows off the idea of the "connected battlespace" even better than the reali thing. (credit: MGM/UA) Since the earliest days of warfare, commanders of forces in the field have sought greater awareness and control of what is now commonly referred to as the "battlespace"—a fancy word for all of the elements and conditions that shape and c

Instagram adds ‘professional dashboard’ for businesses and creators


70Engadget / 2h
Instagram is working on a new feature for business owners and influencers. The app is adding a new “professional dashboard” feature that brings all the app’s business tools into a dedicated space in the app. The new dashboard is meant for anyone who uses Instagram professionally and is available to creator and business accounts. Creators may see shortcuts for branded content partnerships and othe

Could Bobbie Hold 2 Spaceships Together in The Expanse?


100+Wired / 2h
This scenario is very similar to a classic physics problem—but with more Martian armor.

The Wilds Is Lost With Whip-Smart Teen Drama


80Wired / 2h
Like its spiritual predecessor, Amazon’s new show is full of secrets. Unlike it, the series doesn’t get bogged down in solving mysteries.


Moderna says it’s making variant-specific COVID-19 vaccines, but its existing vaccine should still work


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86TechCrunch / 2h
Moderna has detailed some of the steps it’s taking to ensure that its vaccine remains effective in the face of emerging strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that leads to COVID-19. These include testing how adding a second booster, for a total of three shots, works with its existing COVID-19 vaccine, and also developing a strain-specific variant designed to target spike proteins on the new variants of

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S20: comparing flagship Samsung phones


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We've tested the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20, so can run you through the key differences.

Ofcom delays UK 5G auction until March


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Ofcom set to sell 700MHz and 3.4-3.6GHz airwaves for 5G services.

Microsoft cancels Xbox Live Gold subscription fee increase


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After a widespread outcry on Friday, January 22, Microsoft did a 180 and decided to nix its plans to raise the price of Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, which is a requirement for online gaming

India sends tough message to Whatsapp over its new privacy policies


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Ever since Whatsapp revamped its privacy policies over sharing data with Facebook, it has been facing user anger, which has now spilled over to the courts.

Astronomers discover the first Jupiter-like planet without clouds


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Astronomers have discovered a cloud-free exoplanet for only the second time ever. It’s the first Jupiter-like planet that doesn’t have clouds or haze in the observable atmosphere. The plan is called WASP-62b; a gas giant first detected in 2012 using the Wide Angle Search for Planets (WASP) survey. The recent study marks the first time its atmosphere has been scrutinized. … Continue reading

Apple hit with another European class action over throttled iPhones


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A third class action lawsuit has been filed in Europe against Apple seeking compensation — for what Italy’s Altroconsumo consumer protection agency dubs “planned obsolescence” of a number of iPhone 6 models. The action relates to performance throttling Apple applied several years ago to affected iPhones when the health of the device’s battery had deteriorated — doing so without clearly informing

Russia is expecting payback cyberattacks following SolarWinds hack


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A Russian government agency warns domestic businesses to prepare for retaliatory cyberattacks in response to the SolarWinds breach.

Foster STEAM Skills for a Future Python Perfectionist With These $29 Coding Kits From Juku


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2-Pack: Juku STEAM Coding Kits | $29 | SideDeal | Promo Code KINJUKU Read more...

How Many Monitors Do You Need?


How-To Geek / 3h
Multiple monitors are a popular way to boost your productivity. But how many is enough … or as it might be, too much? The answer is going to change based on a lot of factors. Your work or play style, your comfort level, your budget, and not least, your taste. There isn’t just one solution. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

5 reasons I’m so excited about Marriott’s new hotel in Zermatt


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If you asked me to rank my 10 favorite places in the world, Zermatt would definitely make the cut — it might even land a spot in the Top 5. An alpine town in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, Zermatt is a rare gem among tourist hot spots, offering high-end resort amenities without compromising its local, historic charm. In many ways, I hope to never see that change. There is one small area

Proving voicemail doesn’t have to be wack, the Slack-backed startup Yac raises $7.5 million


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Yac , the Orlando, Fla.-based startup that’s digitizing voice messages for remote offices, has raised $7.5 million in a new round of funding. The company’s service has garnered enough attention to pick up a pretty sizable new round from investors led by GGV Capital and a return investment from the Slack Fund . Apparently, reinventing voicemail is a multi-million dollar endeavor. “The future of me

Lamborghini’s Ad Personam studio is off to a roaring start


SlashGear / 3h
Italian supercar maker Lamborghini opened the doors to its online Ad Personam custom studio in mid-2020. Ad Personam is an easy and innovative way to custom-make the Lamborghini of your dreams, even without paying a visit to the Ad Personam department in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. Celebrating Lamborghini’s customization arm is the limited-edition Aventador SVJ Xago. Limited o only ten units … C

The new Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is reportedly in the works 'outside of EA'


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A new Star War: Knights of the Old Republic is in development at an unnamed studio, according to recent reports.

Hyundai DAL-e AI-powered robot provides automated customer service


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Automaker Hyundai has a new employee working in one of its showrooms in Seoul, Korea. The employee is an AI-powered automated robot called DAL-e that provides customer services at the showroom. The automaker says it plans to adopt the robot in diverse operating environments. DAL-e has integrated language processing, facial recognition, and automated mobility capability allowing it to provide wall

Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet


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Google's Loon bows out - but thousands of satellites are taking to the skies to beam down the internet.

Building a healthier internet: Lessons from fighting covid-19 misinformation


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Online misinformation and political polarization have hampered the efforts of public health officials to stop the spread of covid-19. Are there better ways to counter the falsehoods and get more reliable information out there? The MIT Media Lab’s HealthPulse project recently tried to answer that question. It ran a trial in Atlanta, a city with a large population of African-Americans, who for hist

My Experience Opening A Brex Cash Account (Easiest 110K Points I Ever Earned)


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Brex Cash was recently introduced, and I wrote in a separate post about why this is so great . I signed up for an account a while back, and wanted to report back on my experience. I’ve earned over 110,000 points (which can be transferred to airline partners) without a credit pull and without paying a dime in fees. This is quite literally an unprecedented opportunity. These are probably the easies

Vizio's Rotating Soundbar Fills the Room With Great Surround


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The flagship (and expensive) Elevate has rotating drivers for when you play Dolby Atmos-supported movies or shows.


Police Board Spirit Airlines Flight, Passenger Ordered To Put “Hands On Our Head And Drop Everything”


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Shouldn't there just be a different standard for responding to disturbances on Spirit Airlines, with maybe the new Spirit Airlines frequent flyer program bonusing these sorts of incidents (though with their frequency, that could become expensive)? Treat Spirit flights like a sort of Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone in Seattle, Continue reading ...

How to Back up Your Gmail to a Local Mailbox the Easy Way


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Your Gmail emails don’t have to live on Google’s servers forever. Here’s how to download everything in your Gmail account as a file and turn it into a browsable, searchable offline archive on your computer—the easy way. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Which Sounds Are the Most Annoying to Humans?


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Earlier this month, a kind of chirping, rainforest-y sound sprung up in my apartment. It came from my roommate’s room. At first, I took it for a video game, but then realized the sound materialized even when my roommate was asleep. For days, I wondered about this. At any point I could’ve asked him what the deal was,… Read more...

Huawei may spin off its P and Mate smartphone brands


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After selling Honor last year, Huawei may spin off its premium Mate and P smartphone brands next to get around crippling sanctions, according to Reuters . The company has reportedly been talking to a consortium led by investment firms backed by the Shanghai government as far back as last September. Huawei flatly denied the news, though it did the same when rumors it would sell the Honor brand cro

This Acer Nitro 5 for £799 is one of the best gaming laptop deals in the UK this week


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This gaming laptop deal features a 10th gen Core i7 and a GTX 1660Ti - very fast components for the money.

Samsung One UI 3 update brings Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ users a more streamlined experience


SlashGear / 4h
Samsung has announced an update for its latest tablet devices, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. The One UI 3 update adds new productivity and connectivity features to help users stay connected and be more productive. The software update was announced at the recent Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event. The update also enhances the way the tablets work with the … Continue reading

Windows 10 leak shows 21H1 update is a minor one – and could arrive sooner than expected


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An interesting discovery has been made by a person prodding around inside a new test build of the OS.

Why astronauts don’t clean this specific spot in the ISS


Popular Mechanics / 4h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

The $69 ZimaBoard lets you supercharge your smart home systems


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ZimaBoard offers multiple personal server functions in a neat little package.

Two thirds of Brits bought a mobile phone online in 2020


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Pandemic accelerates shift from high street to online sales.

Is it worth getting the Samsung Galaxy S21 or is an iPhone the better investment?


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Samsung's latest devices are impressive but is the resale value a factor worth considering?

TikTok has until Friday to respond to Italy’s order to block users it can’t age-verify after girl’s death


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TikTok has until Friday to respond to an order by Italy’s data protection agency to block users whose age it cannot verify, TechCrunch has learned. The GPDP made an ‘immediate’ order Friday in response to the death of a 10-year-old girl from Palermo who died of asphyxiation after participating in a ‘blackout challenge’ on the social network, according to reports in local media. The agency said th

Google unions around the world form Alpha Global alliance


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Various Alphabet unions have joined forces and created a global alliance called Alpha Global . It was created with some help from UNI Global, a federation of unions that represents 20 million workers from a variety of fields including the technology industry. According to The Verge , 13 different unions are part of Alpha Global, spanning 10 different countries including the US, UK, Germany, Switz

The Morning After: Tesla accuses engineer of stealing Warp Drive secrets


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Good morning! We start the week as Tesla tries to keep its trade secrets and technology safe. This time, it’s suing engineer Alex Khatilov for allegedly stealing the company’s custom Warp Drive software (which automates purchasing and other systems) within three days of starting his job at Tesla in late 2020. He reportedly copied “thousands” of files to his personal Dropbox account, and when inve

Samsung Exynos with AMD GPU might actually arrive this year


SlashGear / 4h
Smartphone hardware has become crazy powerful in the past years, sometimes comparable with lower-end or older desktops and laptops but with better energy-efficiency. Of course, there’s always room for more improvement, especially when it comes to trying to maximize processing power without sacrificing energy, heat, and size. Lately, it seems that the ball is being played in the graphics court … C

Everything you need to know about clickjacking scams


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South Africans have been warned against an increase in clickjacking scams, especially when it comes to mobile fraud

Ted Lasso season 2: release date, cast, and everything else we know


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What we know about Ted Lasso season 2, from the likely returning cast to a rough release date.

Wolt closes $530M round to continue expanding beyond restaurant delivery


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Wolt , the Helsinki-based online ordering and delivery company that initially focused on restaurants but has since expanded to other verticals, has raised $530 million in new funding. The round was led by Iconiq Growth, with participation from Tiger Global, DST, KKR, Prosus, EQT Growth and Coatue. Previous backers 83North, Highland Europe, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, EQT Ventures and Vintage Inv

Taboola is going public via SPAC


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Taboola is the latest company seeking to go public via special purpose acquisition corporation — more commonly known as a SPAC. To achieve this, it will merge with ION Acquisition Corp, which went public in 2020 with the aim of funding an Israeli tech acquisition ( Haaretz reported last month that Taboola was in talks with ION). The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter, and the


Stop Ignoring the Evidence on Covid-19 Treatments


100+Wired / 4h
The studies are in, and for many patients convalescent plasma should be out. So why do doctors having such a hard time letting go?

New Algorithms Could Reduce Racial Disparities in Health Care


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Machine learning programs trained with patient reports, rather than doctors', find problems that doctors miss—especially in Black people.

Sun-Loving Bacteria May Be Accelerating Glacial Melting


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Scientists find that cyanobacteria cause sediments on glaciers to clump, thus absorbing more sunlight. It's not great news for fans of lower sea levels.

A satellite has used iodine propellant to change its orbit for the first time


SlashGear / 4h
One significant area of concern today is space junk, as more and more satellites are being put into orbit around the Earth. If satellites fail or become useless, they are often left orbiting the Earth, which poses a hazard to functional satellites. Researchers have created a new iodine thruster that could improve the mission lifetime for small CubeSats that orbit … Continue reading

Google Drive users can now fully back up their files on Apple M1 Macs


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Google says it has ironed out compatibility issues preventing Apple M1 mac owners from accessing Drive Backup and Sync.

Realme X7 and X7 Pro may launch on February 4


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Realme X7 and X7 Pro have been tipped to be launch on February 4 and the company has announced that both the smartphones will be available on Flipkart.

PSA: Telegram Chats Aren’t End-to-End Encrypted by Default


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Telegram and Signal are widely popular privacy-focused messaging apps. However, the two apps have some big differences: While all messages sent via Signal are always end-to-end encrypted by default, Telegram messages aren’t. End-to-end encryption is an optional feature in Telegram. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This startup wants to take on the world's biggest card networks


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Fintech startup kevin. unveils PSD2-based solution to challenge card networks.

Nintendo is being sued over Joy-Con drift… again


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Nintendo is facing another class-action lawsuit over its Joy-Con drift issues, as the controller defect continues to be scrutinized.

Nikon UK temporarily stops taking orders due to 'changes brought on by Brexit'


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Nikon UK has temporarily stopped taking new orders for its cameras and lenses, due to Brexit-related trading frictions.

Bloodhound needs another new owner to break the land speed record


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Here we go again. The team behind Bloodhound, a British car designed to beat the the world land speed record , is looking for a new benefactor. The current owner, Ian Warhurst, saved the project from financial ruin in December 2018. In a press release, the Bloodhound team explained that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, combined with the turbulent UK economy, has “severely impacted the search for

VinFast unveils VF32 and VF33 electric SUVs


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Vietnamese carmaker and electric vehicle startup VinFast is on a mission. The brand intends to become a global high-tech automotive brand by unveiling three new all-electric vehicles, two of which are coming to the USA: VF31, VF32, and VF33. VinFast began making waves at the 2018 Paris Auto Show with the Lux A2.0 sedan and SA2.0 SUV. Three years on, … Continue reading

Boeing intends on using sustainable fuels in its aircraft by 2030


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

SonicWall hacked through flaw in its VPN service


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SonicWall has warned customers that a zero-day vulnerability has been found affecting several of its VPN products.

Shudder's creepy 'The Dark and the Wicked' trailer is some serious nightmare fuel


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The strange death of an elderly relative. The discovery of an old diary. Creepy phone calls. Shudder dropped the trailer for Bryan Bertino's upcoming creep fest The Dark and the Wicked on Sunday, and it's ticking all sorts of horror boxes. Written and directed by Bertino, who was behind popular horrors The Strangers and The Monster , The Dark and the Wicked tells the story of a man returning to h

Researchers build extremely hard metals from nanoparticles


SlashGear / 5h
Brown University researchers have shown off a new way that allows them to build super-hard metal from nanoparticles. By smashing the tiny metal nanoparticles together, the researchers could customize grain structures and improve their mechanical and other properties. Metalworkers have long used methods to make metal harder such as bending, twisting, and pounding with hammers. All of those methods

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro leak gives us a hint at the screen tech to expect


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OnePlus 9 specs may include a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz flat display, whereas the OnePlus 9 Pro could come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz curved screen.

GeForce RTX 3000 laptop GPU benchmarks have started to appear


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The RTX 30 series laptop GPUs were announced at CES 2021, but new benchmarks give us a peak at expected performance.

Keep your WFH safe with these top tips


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Kick off 2021 with these security resolutions.

Virgin Media launches UK 5G network


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Virgin Media promises faster mobile speeds to complement, and no extra costs.


Amazon Prime Video's Invincible could secretly be one of 2021's best TV shows


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Amazon Prime Video's Invincible now has a release date of March 26, and you can see the latest trailer here.

OnePlus 9 series could come with an ultra-smooth 120Hz display


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OnePlus 9 specs may include a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz flat display, whereas the OnePlus 9 Pro could come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz curved screen.

Two secret Xbox Series X exclusive games are coming in 2021, rumors suggest


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Xbox Game Studios could have some tricks up its sleeve for 2021, with two rumored AAA games set to come to Xbox Series X this year.

Google pledges grants and facilities for COVID-19 vaccine programs


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Google said today it is taking several steps to help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the United States, including grants and opening its facilities to vaccination programs. The tech giant is among several other large corporations , including Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks and Microsoft, that have pledged support to local government agencies and medical providers to help increase vaccinations. G

Virtual social network IMVU raises $35M from China’s NetEase and others


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The line between social networking and gaming is increasingly blurring , and internet incumbents are taking notice. NetEase, the second-largest gaming company in China behind Tencent, is among a group of investors who just backed IMVU, an avatar-focused social network operating out of California. Menlo Park-based Structural Capital among other institutions also joined in the strategic round total

Sano Genetics, a startup helping with Long Covid research, raises £2.5M in seed funding


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Sano Genetics , a startup with a broad mission to support personalised medicine research by increasing participation in clinical trials, has raised £2.5 million in seed funding. The round is led by Episode1 Ventures, alongside Seedcamp, Cambridge Enterprise, January Ventures, and several Europe and U S.-based angel investors. It adds to £500,000 in pre-seed funding in 2018. Sano Genetics says par

Kenyan insurtech startup Pula raises $6M Series A to derisk smallholder farmers across Africa


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Pula , a Kenyan insurtech startup that specialises in digital and agricultural insurance to derisk millions of smallholder farmers across Africa, has closed a Series A investment of $6 million. The round was led by Pan-African early-stage venture capital firm, TLcom Capital , with participation from nonprofit Women’s World Banking . The raise comes after Pula closed $1 million in seed investment

Eve Weather with Thread and HomeKit support revealed in FCC filing


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Eve has filled documentation with FCC for Eve Weather, a connected weather station that supports Thread and is an upgrade to Eve Degree.

Bose upgrades its popular Bluetooth speakers with boost to battery life


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Bose's Soundlink Bluetooth speakers have been updated for 2021.

Global IT spending set to bounce back this year


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Gartner research estimates return to IT spending in 2021 with enterprise software predicted to show the largest rebound.

Apple Watch 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 both could get potentially life-saving new feature


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According to a report, smartwatches from Apple and Samsung may both get glucometers to monitor blood sugar levels.

AMD CPU stock rumor is bad news for would-be Ryzen 5950X and 5900X buyers


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It’s been difficult to find these high-end Ryzen chips thus far, and it doesn’t look like that’ll change any time soon.

Monitoring the Weather at the Edge of the World


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Marsibil Erlendsdottir runs a farm and provides weather reports from a remote outpost in eastern Iceland. The job requires vigilance and an unfailing resolve.

Amazon Union Drive Takes Hold in Unlikely Place


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Workers at a warehouse in Bessemer, Ala., are to vote next month on whether to unionize, the largest and most viable effort of its kind involving the technology giant.

Keep your treasures secure with this smart pocket safe


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TL;DR: The Trova Go+ biometric storage box will help you keep your small valuables safe. As of Jan. 23, you can get it for $185, a 15% savings. There are some pretty high-tech ways to keep your valuables safe. The Trova Go+ biometric storage box , for example, connects to Bluetooth and can only be opened biometrically using the Trova app on your phone. The Trova app tracks your box and alerts you

Apple warns against putting your iPhone 12 near some medical devices


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In an updated support document, Apple has warned users with the iPhone 12 to make sure it doesn't come too close to their pacemakers, defibrillators and other implants that might respond to magnets and radios.

OnePlus Watch certification suggests it’s coming very soon in two versions


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The OnePlus Watch has been spotted on an official database, and it will likely come in an LTE variant.

Hot fitness tracker deal: Garmin Fenix 6 drops to its lowest price ever at Amazon


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The Fenix 6 is Garmin's flagship sports watch, and it's back to its Black Friday price at Amazon for a limited time.

Sony Xperia Compact leak may disappoint if you're hoping for a premium small phone


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The upcoming compact Sony phone might not be a premium model but instead a mid-ranger, according to a new leak.


Formula One champion Jenson Button will compete in Extreme E


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Former Formula One champion Jenson Button is joining Extreme E . The 41-year-old has launched his own team, called JBXE, and will compete as one of two drivers. He joins a large roster of recognizable names from the motorsport world. Lewis Hamilton, the current Formula One title holder, and Nico Rosberg, the 2016 champion, have created their own teams for the electric motorsport. (Neither will be

Google will turn some of its offices into COVID-19 vaccination sites


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Google will convert some of its facilities into COVID-19 vaccination sites starting in New York City, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area and Kirkland, Washington. Partnering with One Medical and public health authorities, it will open “buildings, parking lots and open spaces,” to anyone eligible for the vaccine, wrote CEO Sundar Pichai in a blog post . The company will work with local offici

Falcon 9 launches over 100 satellites in one go


Popular Mechanics / 7h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Apple's new 'Time to Walk' feature will serve inspiring audio stories while you stroll around


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Apple's got a new Fitness+ feature coming up for people who like long walks. Called Time to Walk, the feature will go live on the Apple Watch, allowing users to choose an audio story to accompany them on a walk. The feature hasn't been officially announced, but the indications that it's coming are pretty strong MacRumors noticed a mention of it in the release notes for the latest watchOS 7.3 beta

Alma raises $59.4 million for its Klarna-like payment option


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French startup Alma is raising a $59.4 million Series B funding round (€49 million). The company has been building a new payment option for expensive good. You can choose to pay over three or four installments. This product sounds familiar if you’ve used Klarna in the past. But Klarna isn’t available in France. Cathay Innovation, Idinvest, Bpifrance’s Large Venture fund, Seaya Ventures and Picus

Holy Crap! Homestar Runner Lives On Thanks to Ruffle Project!


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If you’re an adult of a certain age, you might remember Homestar Runner. Or more likely, Strong Bad’s emails. Homestar Runner was one of the best original web animation sites in the early 2000s, but alas ran on Flash. When Flash died, so did Homestar Runner. Except no, it didn’t! You can still watch Homestar Runner today, thanks to the Ruffle Project! Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Infinite Binge Watching: Netflix Shuffle Button Coming to Everyone Soon


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The feature was teased in an earnings call, and TechCrunch confirmed with the company that some form of Shuffle Play is expected to roll out to all users in the first half of this year. If you never got to try it, it’s a big “shuffle” button on the home page that grabs a random show or movie in your recommended feed. Things on your watchlist are included. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Keep all your devices safe in 2021 with TotalAV


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Boost your protection this year with this award-winning security platform that doesn't break the bank.

Nokia may launch 1.4, 6.4 5G and 7.4 5G smartphones by Q2 of 2021


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Nokia 1.4, 6.4 5G and 7.4 5G smartphones have been in the news lately and new reports claim that these new smartphones could be launched in the coming months.

Relince Jio begins advanced 5G tests in India


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Jio will continue to accelerate the roll-out of its digital platforms and indigenously developed next-generation 5G stack and make it affordable and available everywhere, according to Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Apple's Time to Walk feature will offer inspiring stories to Fitness+ subscribers


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Apple could soon launch a podcast-like feature called “Time to Walk” for Fitness+ subscribers and Watch owners, according to MacRumors . The feature, which popped up in the watchOS 7.3 release candidate beta, is described in the release notes as “an audio experience in the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk.” After a month of fresh arrival every Monday looks like #Apple
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Limited edition Steven Harrington OnePlus Buds Z launched at Rs 3,699


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OnePlus has partnered with Artist Z Steven Harrington Edition to launch a limited edition OnePlus Buds Z. The Buds Z limited edition will go on open sale starting January 27.

FAU-G registrations now open for all phones running Android 8 or above


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The Indian FAU-G is all set to launch tomorrow and the game is now available to pre-register for anyone with an Android device running OS version 8 and above

Google brings design changes to its mobile & desktop searches


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Google is updating the fonts, shapes, and colours of the mobile as well as desktop search experience. This include updated looks for their knowledge panels and for the main search result snippets.

Cybersecurity startup SpiderSilk raises $2.25M to help prevent data breaches


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Dubai-based cybersecurity startup SpiderSilk has raised $2.25 million in a pre-Series A round, led by venture firms Global Ventures and STV. In the past two years, SpiderSilk has discovered some of the biggest data breaches: Blind, the allegedly anonymous social network that exposed private complaints by Silicon Valley employees; a lab leaked highly sensitive Samsung source code ; an inadvertentl

'Black excellence': Gymnast Nia Dennis blesses the internet with another stunning floor routine


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Last February, UCLA's Nia Dennis went viral for a flawless, swaggering floor routine set to a Beyoncé medley. So how do you follow that? By adding Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott, and Tupac, apparently. Dennis helped take her team to a win over Arizona State on Saturday with this joyous, confident celebration of Black excellence , opening with Kendrick's defiant "DNA" and (ahem) rounded off with "C

SpaceX Falcon 9 launched more than 100 satellites in one go


SlashGear / 11h
Although it’s not as sensational as, say, carrying its first humans into space, SpaceX still continues to bag a few records while also breaking some. Yesterday’s launch, which was already postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions, went off without a hitch and was largely uneventful. Unsurprisingly, Elon Musk’s space-faring company still managed to boast about the mission’s accomplishment, l

LG develops next gen digital car keys


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A digital car key module installed inside a vehicle allows wireless data transmission between it and a mobile device using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, a form of wireless LAN communication, and a proprietary algorithm.

Become a cybersecurity expert with this stacked online bundle


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TL;DR: The Advanced Cyber Security Career Advancement Bundle is on sale for £36.40 as of Jan. 25, saving you 98% on list price. It's no surprise that lots of industries are hiring experts to protect against digital threats. If you want to fulfill those needs, the Advanced Cyber Security Career Advancement Bundle can equip you with the knowledge and skills you need. Led by online learning platform

Keep your team on track with this clever project management platform


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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Hubstaff Tasks Premium is on sale for £36.40 as of Jan. 25, saving you 96% on list price. If you're looking for a new way to keep your team on track and motivated while working from home, you've likely already thought about onboarding a project management tool. Hubstaff Tasks is one great option — plus, its premium subscription is on sale for a limited time. Some


OnePlus Nord Android 11 Open Beta 2 update now available


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OnePlus Nord has received its second Open Beta update based on Android 11 which brings several system-wide optimizations and fixes.

Oppo Band fitness tracker could launch in India soon


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Oppo’s first fitness tracker, the Oppo Band is soon expected to launch in India. This will be the second wearable from the brand in India after the launch of Oppo Watch last year.

Surface Pro 7 ad throws shade at MacBook Pro, misses the point


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The Surface Pro 2-in-1 detachable tablet was arguably a stroke of genius and a gold mine for Microsoft but the company may have already milked the cow dry. The product line has seen very little significant innovation or upgrade in the past generations and the S


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