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What Dust From Space Tells Us About Ourselves
500+Wired / 20min
Micrometeorites fill every corner of our planet. Matthew Genge is using these shards of interplanetary space to understand Earth and its place in the solar system.
iPadOS 15: what we want to see
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
iOS 15 is likely on its way, and that means we'll probably see iPadOS 15 too which will be software for new iPads.
Report claims it could take seven years to end global pandemic
20SlashGear / 1h
It may take as long as seven years to bring the global pandemic to an end, according to newly published calculations. That figure is based on current vaccination rates, with wealthier countries reaching a target goal of 75-percent quicker than poorer countries. Compounding the issue is the two-dose requirement for the vaccine. The new calculation comes from Bloomberg, which compiled … Continue re
Wales vs Ireland live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2021 online anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10min
Gaelic giants start this year's tournament with a point to prove - here's how to watch Wales vs Ireland online and get a Six Nations 2021 live stream today.
Hertz Really Is A Basket Case
View from the Wing / 19min
Hertz is in bankruptcy yet last year their stock was a favorite of Redditors on the Robinhood app. They've been sending customers to jail when they fail to mark rental agreements as extended, or fail to mark a car back into inventory and rent it again. Now they've sent out a message seemingly at least as customer-friendly as everyone else: that they were pausing points expiration through December
Charging your EV at home is super slow. That's finally changing.
Mashable / 25min
Sixty-four hours. That's how long a completely depleted Chevy Bolt EV takes to fully charge if you plug the electric vehicle into the same outlet you use to charge your cellphone. Even if most EVs have increasingly longer range (the Bolt has enough juice for 259 miles, while the Tesla Model 3 is up to 353 miles), the most basic Level 1 charging is painfully slow, even just to top up. To speed thi
Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU could arrive in April with 12GB VRAM
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We might have a new high-end graphics card from Nvidia in just a couple of months, if the rumor mill is right.
You won't get real HDR on a cheap TV – here's why
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The main aim of HDR content is to increase the dynamic range of the image on-screen. This happens in two key areas: shadow detail and specular highlight detail.
TikTok influencers exposing millions to 'misleading' stock tips and financial advice
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Market volatility has piqued the interest of amateur investors on social media platform TikTok.
YouTube’s lo-fi music streams are all about the euphoria of less
500+Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto | Getty Images ) Dion Lewis was trying to make the best out of a difficult situation. Last August, when a storm left his Chicago neighborhood without electricity for a week, he improvised. Lewis had recently created a YouTube page for tutorials about the various aspects of computer programming called Code Pioneers , and that first night, unable to record, he decided to g
How to Free Up Space on Your Laptop
84Wired / 1h
Running out of storage for that new game or work files you need to download? Here’s how to make some room.
Super Bowl time 2021: when to start watching for Chiefs vs Buccaneers kickoff today
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Wherever you are in the world, our guide fills in the gaps and tells you today's Super Bowl time so you be ready in time for kickoff for 2021's big game.
What Do “OOTL” and “ITL” Mean, and How Do You Use Them?
25How-To Geek / 1h
Have you ever opened social media and realized that a complicated news story happened while you were away? That’s how it feels to be OOTL, or “out of the loop.” Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
7 short and sweet Nintendo Switch games you can play in an afternoon
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
There are a huge number of Nintendo Switch games you can blitz through in a few hours, and are no less deserving of your time than AAA blockbuster titles.
How online dating impacts people with anxiety (and how to deal with it)
24Mashable / 2h
In our Love App-tually series, Mashable shines a light into the foggy world of online dating. For the perpetually anxious, online dating embodies so much of what makes the internet both a blessing and a curse. Avoidance — coupled with a desire for more control over situations — is a bedrock of anxiety, particularly those who struggle with it in social contexts like dating. When those struggles ge
Blur drummer David Rowntree: 'Music streaming hits songwriters and artists'
100+BBC News - Technology / 3h
David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry.
Amazon: The rise and rise of the internet giant
100+BBC News - Technology / 3h
As Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside from the e-commerce juggernaut, we look at Amazon's success in charts.
14 Valentine's Day gifts for the espresso drinker buzzed on love
Mashable / 3h
Being in love kind of feels like being buzzed on caffeine . A relationship can be comforting, warm, and even get your heart rate going a bit. If you're still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart, why not opt for a new espresso maker or coffee brewer kit to keep the buzz going? For a limited time, you can slash an extra 15% off each of these coffee and espresso makers w
Valentine’s Day gift ideas for all the grillmasters out there
Mashable / 3h
Grilled food always brings out the summertime nostalgia in us all. And in the midst of winter, that’s not such a bad thing. This Valentine’s Day, keep the spark of summer alive with all kinds of deals on unique grills and grilling accessories . Whether you’re looking for a gift for the grillmaster in your life or you, yourself are the grillmaster, we’ve got exactly what you’re looking for. Just r
The best golf gifts for Valentine’s Day — all on sale for up to 30% off
Mashable / 3h
Valentine’s Day presents another opportunity to show your sweetheart you care. You could go the flowers and candy route — which never goes out of style — or you could dive deeper and actually snag something that suits their interests. For example, if you’ve got a golf-loving spouse on your hands, here are 10 sweet golf gifts they’re sure to go nuts for. From home practice aids to game tracking sy
This HD webcam puts your MacBook’s to shame
32Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Boost your zoom video quality with the EssentialTech Workspace HD Webcam . As of Feb. 7, get it for only $58.99 — a 26% savings. You’d think that in 2020 our computers would come with top of the line webcams that show off our beautiful faces in high definition. But, no — even the brand-new MacBook Air 2020 has an unimpressive 720p FaceTime HD camera, which is a 1.2-megapixel webcam. It’s e
Surprise your Valentine with a special delivery of roses for only $40
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: This Valentine's Day deal on a dozen cream roses will make a lovely gesture. As of Feb. 7, get a digital voucher for 12 roses for only $39.99 — a 44% savings. The top day for romantic gestures will be here before you know it, but if you haven't picked up that flower order yet, don't panic. We have a deal on a dozen cream roses that could save the day. This deal from Rose Farmers guarantees
Slack Stored Some Passwords in Plain Text, You May Need to Change Yours
31How-To Geek / 4h
Well, this is unfortunate. Slack is requiring some Android users to reset their passwords as soon as possible. A recent update the company released introduced a bug that stored passwords in plain text, which is very bad. The company says it doesn’t have any evidence of compromised credentials, but it’s emailing anyone affected to make them change passwords. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Xiaomi Mi 11 launch: 5 things we expect to see from the company at the event
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Xiaomi Mi 11 could land alongside three siblings and maybe also a surprise.
iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone SE (2020): Small phones, big differences
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Roll up for a bantamweight smartphone title decider between Apple’s two tiny siblings.
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Watch the Super Bowl from anywhere in the world with NordVPN
32Mashable / 8h
SAVE 69%: A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £2.74 per month as of Feb. 7, saving you 69% on list price. This is a big day in the world of sport, as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle it out for NFL domination. If you're desperate to watch the game without relying on a dodgy stream, we have a solution for you. As the Super Bowl rights holder, CBS has opted t
Gain access to American Netflix with ExpressVPN
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 49%: A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £5 per month as of Feb. 7, and includes three extra months for free. VPNs are getting more and more popular, and this is not down to everyone becoming more conscious of the importance of cybersecurity. Instead, people are turning to VPNs to unlock more content from around the world. VPNs hide your real IP address and let you connect t
Take care of your financial future with this set of online classes
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The 2021 Master Your Finances Bundle is on sale for £14.59 as of Feb. 7, saving you 98% on list price. Contrary to popular belief, becoming financially independent isn't just about earning more money, it's about knowing what to do with the money you do have. If 2021 is the year that you vow to finally learn about taxes, savings accounts, and more, you'll need help. And this six-course, 135
Master mathematics with this stacked online bundle
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The Mastering Mathematics Training Prep Bundle is on sale for £21.89 as of Feb. 7, saving you 98% on list price. You might’ve slacked off in maths in school, but you’re an adult now. As it turns out, your teachers weren’t lying: You really do need math skills in everyday life. Fortunately, you can beef up your knowledge with this 96-hour mathematics training bundle and conquer concepts you
FTC: We Know You're Excited, but Please Don't Post That Photo of Your Covid-19 Vaccination Card
400+Gizmodo / 11h
I don’t know about you all, but I’ve seen quite a few photos of friends’ vaccination cards on my social media feeds. I can’t exactly tell you how many—because frankly, I forgot—but I can tell you that every time I saw one it generated a mixed reaction. On one hand, I was thrilled that my friends that were posting,… Read more...
Remember That Crazy Nor'easter We Just Had? Get Ready for an Encore
53Gizmodo / 12h
A powerful nor’easter blanketed the Northeast with several feet of snow this week, but it looks like residents won’t have much time to dig themselves out before the next one hits. Another winter storm is expected to dump roughly half a foot of snow al
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