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A Marine who worked on 'Six Days in Fallujah' in 2009 helped us see why it exists


25Mashable / 21min
There's no easy way to talk about Six Days in Fallujah . That was clear in 2009 when Konami revealed the Atomic Games project set during the Iraq War's second battle of Fallujah, in 2004. Intense backlash led the Japanese publisher to cancel the game just weeks later. And it's been just as clear in 2021, with Atomic once again taking flak in the midst of a fresh attempt to make the game happen .

NASA is joining forces with the aviation industry to develop electric airplanes


21Popular Mechanics / 2h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Breakdown in the Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago caused sudden climate change


SlashGear / 35min
Researchers from UNSW Sydney released a study that looks at the last major geomagnetic reversal that occurred on Earth about 42,000 years ago. The team says that the Earth’s magnetic field broke down at that time and caused massive and sudden climate change on the planet. All around the world, there were a few centuries of what the team calls … Continue reading


Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ has swappable SSDs - but Microsoft doesn't want you to upgrade


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Despite the Surface Pro 7+ featuring swappable SSD storage, you should stick to your device's purchase configuration, according to Microsoft.

How to watch Punky Brewster 2021 online: stream the new Peacock show from anywhere


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Soleil Moon Frye reprises her role in revival of the iconic 80's sitcom. Here's how to watch Punky Brewster 2021 online and stream the reboot wherever you are today.

Teaching Classic Lit Helps Game Designers Make Better Stories


48Wired / 18min
Are you game? See How Homer, Faulkner, and Ibsen can help.

You can now redeem Wyndham Rewards points at 15,000+ Vacasa vacation rentals


The Points Guy / 23min
Wyndham Rewards members can now redeem their points at 15,000+ vacation rental properties. The hotel program is partnered with Vacasa, a vacation rental management company. Previously, you could only redeem Wyndham Rewards points at a handful of these properties. Starting today, all Vacasa properties can be booked with Wyndham Rewards points . This includes all 15,000+ properties that span North

Realme GT release date, price, news, rumors and leaks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
The Realme GT is coming - it's the company's new flagship phone, with top specs and design.

This super cheap electric car is outselling Tesla – but you can’t buy it


27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
The Hongguang Mini EV has become the second-best-selling EV worldwide.

Allbirds is investing in plant-based leather substitute as it looks to further green its supply chain


56TechCrunch / 27min
The sustainability focused shoe maker Allbirds has taken another step to green its supply chain with a small $2 million investment in a new company called Natural Fiber Welding . Announced this morning, the investment in Natural Fiber Welding will see Allbirds bring a vegan leather replacement option to customers by December 2021. It’s a natural addition for a company that has always billed itsel

A Private Alternative to Google Maps: DuckDuckGo Maps


How-To Geek / 44min
DuckDuckGo isn’t just a private alternative to Google and Bing’s web search. It has a built-in online mapping solution designed with privacy in mind. If you want to leave Google, you don’t have to stick around for Google Maps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems leads $31 million investment in India’s Doubtnut


24TechCrunch / 45min
Doubtnut, an Indian startup that helps students learn and master concepts from math and science using short videos, has raised $31 million in a new financing round, months after it rejected an acquisition offer from India’s largest edtech firm Byju’s. The three-year-old Gurgaon-headquartered startup said SIG and James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems led the $31 million Series B funding round. Existing inv

Industrial 3D printing giant Markforged announces merger, goes public


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Looks to grow industrial 3D printing reach even further.

India clamps strict rules for social media companies, OTT platforms


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20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
India has finalised the rules to regulate internet intermediaries and streaming platforms. The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 has detailed how internet-based businesses and organisations will be regulated by the government.

Qantas won’t resume long-haul flying until October 2021


The Points Guy / 51min
Australia’s flag carrier doesn’t expect to be transporting international passengers any time soon. Qantas announced on Thursday local time that it won’t resume most of its international flying until at least October 2021. In mid-2020, Qantas announced that it expected to resume long-haul flying in July 2021. However, Thursday’s announcement pushes that date back by four months until Oct. 31. Sign

NatWest open banking upgrade wants to try and kill off cheques for good


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
NatWest to offer an improved open banking experience for business users

Biden wants to prevent PS5 and Xbox Series X stock shortages in the future


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
President Joe Biden wants to fix the country’s over reliance on places like China for key tech components, which have led to PS5 and Xbox Series X stock shortages.

SteamVR now supports the OpenXR standard


47Engadget / 57min
SteamVR's latest update for Windows officially adds support for OpenXR, the standard meant to make cross-platform AR and VR apps more common. The Khronos Group launched the OpenXR specification in 2019 to provide developers a way to build a single app that can run on various devices across brands instead of having to create specific versions for each one. Valve revealed its plans to transition to

Canon EOS M50 Mark II finally goes on sale worldwide, but it isn't a proper sequel


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is finally going on sale globally, but it barely deserves to be called a sequel – here's why.

PUBG Mobile is getting a futuristic sequel called New State


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20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
PUBG: New State has been announced as a sequel to PUBG Mobile, with a new map and new mechanics.

Joby Aviation unveils its eVTOL air taxi flight video for the first time


SlashGear / 1h
Joby Aviation certainly isn’t a household name today, but that could change the future. Joby is one of the companies trying to bring affordable and efficient air travel to the masses for short distances. Joby has spent more than a decade developing piloted, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing passenger aircraft and has conducted more than 1000 test flights so far. … Continue reading


Microsoft Teams is doubling down on this seriously underrated feature


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft wants to breathe life back into Teams meetings by bringing all attendees into the conversation.

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


87TechCrunch / 1h
TechCrunch is embarking on a major project to survey the venture capital investors of Europe, and their cities. Our survey of VCs in the Czech Republic and Prague will capture how the country is faring, and what changes are being wrought amongst investors by the coronavirus pandemic. We’d like to know how the Prague, and the broader Czech, startup scene is evolving, how the tech sector is being i

Why I have an authorized user Amex Platinum instead of getting my own account


The Points Guy / 1h
I love using many of the perks provided by The Platinum Card® from American Express . So, you might be surprised to learn I don’t have my own Amex Platinum account. Instead, I am an authorized user on my husband’s Amex Platinum account. In particular, I have an additional Platinum card , which provides many of the same perks as having my own account. The Amex Platinum is one of the cards with the

O2 stays positive as UK connections rise but revenues fall


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Pandemic has inevitable impact on revenues but customer base increases.

Oppo’s latest smartphone features a rolling screen


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

Personal information stolen in Rain data hack


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

Intel Rocket Lake CPU pre-orders could go live early to make the most of AMD Ryzen stock woes


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
11th-gen processors might be ready for pre-ordering in just a few weeks…

The Halo TV show finally has a tentative release date – and a new streaming home


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The long in-development show will no longer be coming exclusively to Showtime.

This Intel and Nvidia rival can run everything from hyperscale data centers to your web hosting


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Tachyum’s software emulation system can now run the Linux kernel without performance degradation.

Valve pushes developers to consider controller support in Steam games


64Engadget / 1h
Valve has released a ton of data encouraging PC developers to consider adding gamepad support to their Steam games. We already knew that PC gamers like using controllers despite some of the competitive merits of a keyboard and mouse combo, but their popularity has only grown over the years. Overall, 48 million players have used a gamepad in a Steam game, with about 10 percent of daily sessions be

Netflix's 'Snabba Cash' teaser sees a tech entrepreneur wrapped up in criminal funding


27Mashable / 1h
The Social Network gets violent in Netflix's teaser for the upcoming series Snabba Cash , a six-parter based on Jens Lapidus' novel series of the same name that's set a decade after the events of the Easy Money movie trilogy adaptation. Taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, the show sees entrepreneur Leya (Evin Ahmad) borrowing 1.5 million from a criminal gang in order to fund her new tech company.

The world's best body composition smart scale is just £30 at Currys right now


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Save 37% off the regular price of the lightweight, accurate Eufy Smart Scale C1.

NASA shares an image of the Perseverance descent stage smoke plume


SlashGear / 2h
One of the most significant feats in space exploration over the past few years is the landing of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars. Perseverance made a successful landing on the Red Planet a few days ago after an extremely harrowing journey through the thin Martian atmosphere. One of the critical pieces of the puzzle to get Perseverance … Continue reading

New Frasier series will revive classic 90s sitcom for Netflix rival


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Streaming service Paramount Plus picks up new episodes.

Telegram adds slew of features including auto-delete and home screen widgets


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
New features on Telegram include auto-deletion of messages for individual chats, easier ways to report spam content and fake accounts, expiring links etc.

Xbox Series X restock: Game has Microsoft's console available via Xbox All Access


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Xbox Series X is in stock at Game via Xbox All Access.

UK smartphone owners could be set to share a mega refund payout


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
UK smartphone owners could be set for an unexpected windfall if Qualcomm court case is successful.

DxOMark’s new best smartphone display rankings will surprise nobody


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Exynos) is the new top smartphone on DxOMark’s Display rankings, with a score of 91 points.

These AR glasses can seriously enhance your home workspace


36Mashable / 2h
Created by Qualcomm, the XR1 AR Smart Viewers are augmented reality glasses aimed at enhancing user workspaces. The glasses come equipped with an HD resolution of 1920x1080 and use sensors and tracking cameras to track head and hand movements. Read more... More about Glasses , Augmented Reality , Workspace , Tech , and Innovations

10 of the best workout apps for people looking to build healthier routines


Mashable / 2h
Whether you work at home, don’t like the idea of working out in front of other people, or don’t have the time and money to hire a personal trainer, you don’t have to abandon the idea of working out altogether. There are lots of roads to personal fitness, and some can be found right from your phone. Even better: you don’t need expensive equipment to use fitness apps either. Whether you want to go


Can Clubhouse Move Fast Without Breaking Things?


100+NYT > Technology / 2h
The 11-month-old audio social network is compelling. It also has some very grown-up problems.

Plus + Plus + Plus = Streaming Name Surplus


100+NYT > Technology / 2h
An idea that seemed like a real plus when streaming was newer has fallen into cliché.

My Year of Grief and Cancellation


92NYT > Technology / 2h
What was I trying to accomplish with my anonymous Tumblr?

This cute little moon lamp makes a fun, celestial gift


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Light up a loved one's room with the "Love You To The Moon And Back" Original Moon Lamp , on sale for 13% off — just $39 — as of Feb. 25. If you’re looking for a great gift for someone special, the moon is a great choice. We don’t mean that literally, though. We mean this moon lamp . This scaled-down sphere is designed to look just like the ol’ pie in the sky. It lights up with a warm yell

Learn American Sign Language with this course bundle on sale


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Want to learn ASL? Try the All-in-One American Sign Language Bundle , on sale for $34.99 — a 94% savings — as of Feb. 25. If you're interested in learning American Sign Language, this is a great place to start. This online learning bundle packs 13 courses, totaling 29 hours worth of training from beginner to advanced American Sign Language (ASL). It'll start out with the fundamentals of si

Browse, stream, and game securely with a lifetime VPN subscription


20Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Keep your data private while you surf the web with iProVPN . As of Feb. 25, get a lifetime subscription for only $39.99 — a 93% savings. We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again — it’s time to get serious about your internet safety. That means using a virtual private network (VPN) every time you browse, stream, scroll, or game is a great idea in 2021. If you still haven’t jumped aboard th

Here's how you could win $8,000 in Bitcoin, investing classes, and more


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Enter the The Complete Bitcoin (BTC) Investment Giveaway for a chance to win over $12,000 in cryptocurrency-related prizes. The Bitcoin Investment Giveaway includes everything you need to get started in cryptocurrency investing, plus a detailed course load that will actually explain how it all works to you. You can enter for free and potentially win over $12,000 in prizes. The grand prize

Facebook Finally Bans Myanmar Military After Feb. 1 Coup


Gizmodo / 2h
Facebook finally banned the military in Myanmar, known as Tatmadaw, from the social media platform several weeks after the military staged a coup that toppled the democratically elected government. The ban on the country’s military includes Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. Read more...

Oppo Find X3 prices and colors leaked for the whole range


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Oppo Find X3 Pro could be very expensive based on a price leak, but the Find X3 Lite looks a lot more affordable.

You Can Grab a Wyze Cam v3 From Micro Center---No Subscription Required


28How-To Geek / 2h
The Wyze Cam v3 is an excellent indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi camera for an incredibly low price. There are just two problems. It’s frequently out of stock, and you have to subscribe to Wyze Cam Plus to buy it. Until now! Micro Center has the camera in stock in its stores and its website, and you don’t need a subscription to purchase. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Anker's Latest Battery Pack Sticks to Your iPhone 12 with MagSafe


34How-To Geek / 2h
Portable battery packs can be a lifesaver but also annoying to haul. You need to remember the cords and keep everything connected up. Even wireless battery packs call for laying everything down. Anker’s latest $39.99 Wireless Power Bank solves all that by sticking to your iPhone’s back through MagSafe. Pre-order it today, and it will arrive in March. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Huawei P50 could be one of the best camera phones, if this leak is correct


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A reliable leakster suggests that the Huawei P50 series will have a large, 1-inch 50MP RYYB primary camera sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Buds deal: wireless earbuds slashed to lowest ever price


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Samsung Galaxy Buds have dropped to their lowest ever price at Walmart, while newer models like the Buds Plus are discounted at Amazon.

'PUBG: New State' is a mobile-first battle royale set in 2051


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41Engadget / 2h
Player Unknown's Battlegrounds, also known as PUBG, is expanding into the future. Developer Krafton has unveiled PUBG: New State for iOS and Android, taking the battle royale game into the year 2051 to a place called Troi. Unlike PUBG Mobile , which is was developed by China's Tencent, this is an all-new experience created by the PUBG Studio team. With a 30-year time jump, the new map promises fu

Confusion grows as OnePlus 9 'Lite' gets yet another possible name


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We've heard yet another possible name for the 'Lite' model of the OnePlus 9, adding to a growing list.

India sets more stringent rules for social media, streaming services


100+TechCrunch / 2h
India announced sweeping rules to regulate social media firms, streaming services, and digital news outlets, joining a handful of other nations in posing new challenges for giants such as Facebook and Google that count Asia’s third-largest economy as its biggest market by users. Ravi Shankar Prasad, India’s IT, Law, and Justice minister, said in a press conference that social media companies will

Maze raises another $15 million for its user testing platform


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Maze has closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by Emergence Capital. The company lets you run user tests at scale so that you can get feedback before rolling out a design update or test copy. When you have a lot of users, you don’t want to roll out some changes before testing it first. Some companies run A/B tests on a small portion of users and gather feedback with custom forms and pol

TreeCard raises $5.1M seed to plant trees as you spend


100TechCrunch / 2h
TreeCard , a U.K. yet-to-launch fintech offering a spending card made out of wood and the promise to fund reforesting via the interchange fees generated, has raised $5.1 million in seed funding. The round is led by EQT Ventures, with participation from Seedcamp and Episode 1. Angel investors also backing the startup include Matt Robinson (founder of GoCardless), Paul Forester (founder of Indeed)

TikTok removed 350 thousand videos for election misinformation


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


Xiaomi strengthens Make in India plans with three new factories


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Xiaomi has added two new smartphone assemblies and one new smart TV factory in India to meet the domestic demand and increase localization.

PUBG New State announced for Android and iOS; Currently in pre-registration


PUBG New State India•
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Krafton has announced PUBG New State with a trailer that shows the gameplay and the mechanics of the game. The game is now available for pre-registration on Android and iOS.

'OK Google' has apparently been broken on Wear OS devices for months, but a fix is coming


32Mashable / 3h
Has Google neglected its Wear OS platform for smart wearable devices? Well, you be the judge: The company just told The Verge it's working to fix the issues numerous users have encountered with the "OK Google" and "Hey Google" invocations on Wear OS devices. The issues, reported by Droid Life , are quite serious — namely, some users can't activate Google Assistant with either phrase, though a lon

Zoom's automatic closed captions will roll out to everyone in the fall


48Engadget / 4h
Closed captions will soon be widely available on Zoom . The video conferencing app has announced that it's working towards making automatic closed captioning available to all of its users by the fall of 2021. Currently, the built-in AI-powered feature is locked behind a paywall and can only be accessed by paid account holders — a Zoom subscription costs at least $150 a year per license. Everybody

Infra.Market becomes India’s newest unicorn with $100 million fundraise


80TechCrunch / 4h
The newest unicorn in India is a startup that is helping construction and real estate companies in the world’s second most populated nation procure materials and handle logistics for their projects. Four year-old Infra.Market said on Thursday it has raised $100 million in a Series C round led by Tiger Global. Existing investors including Foundamental, Accel Partners, Nexus Venture Partners, Evolv

Work, play or learn - you can do it all with the super-smart Samsung Smart Monitor


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Samsung’s Smart Monitor incorporates powerful mobile and PC connectivity for a remote home office or learning platform.
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Huawei P50 could have the biggest image sensor ever seen on a smartphone


52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A reliable leakster suggests that the Huawei P50 series will have a large, 1-inch 50MP RYYB primary camera sensor.

Oppo Reno 5K with Snapdragon 750G, 90Hz AMOLED screen launched


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Oppo Reno 5K has been launched in China as the latest mid-range 5G phone powered by Snapdragon 750G. The device also comes with 65W fast charging.

March 2021


Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

The history of maps


Popular Mechanics / 5h
The map has no single origin or known inventor. But these breakthrough maps illuminate the milestones of science and discovery that guided civilisations – and define how we view the world today. The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

The future of off-roading is electric


Popular Mechanics / 5h
US manufacturers are making serious progress in this field, and here are some models launching soon. The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Woodwork project: Make wedge-based bar clamps using hand tools


Popular Mechanics / 5h
Clamps are an essential part of woodworking, and you can never have enough. There are countless types to choose from, but this is how you make wedge-based bar clamps. The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Forge a full-tang knife from an old file


Popular Mechanics / 5h
Use a file to make a handcrafted knife. The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

DIY with Kreg: Build your own braai station


Popular Mechanics / 5h
Having a sturdy place to put things when standing around the braai fire can be a big help. The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Nothing's plans for India get going with appointment of GM


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28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Carl Pei's Nothing has appointed Manu Sharma as its Vice President and General Manager, Nothing India. Manu will be driving the growth, business development & operations for Nothing in India.

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla


8KBBC News - Technology / 5h
The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one.

'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers'


60BBC News - Technology / 5h
Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value".

Rainmaking launches Motion Ventures to boost innovation in the maritime industry


76TechCrunch / 5h
From left to right: Rainmaking co-founder Michael Pomerleau, Rainmaking director Shaun Hon and Wilhelmsen vice president of open innovation Nakul Malhotra A new fund has launched, with backing from the Singaporean government, to support tech innovation for the maritime industry. Called Motion Ventures , it is targeting $30 million SGD (about $22.8 million USD) and has completed its first close, w

Stitch emerges from stealth with $4M for its API fintech play in Africa


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Over the years, there has been a growing trend of fintech infrastructure players around the world . In Africa, a handful of startups have launched in the past three years to provide such services. Stitch , a South African fintech startup, is one of them and today, it is coming out of stealth and announcing its seed round of $4 million. This makes it the largest round raised by any API fintech sta

Stream the 2021 Bathurst Supercars race for free this weekend


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Supercars season is getting underway this weekend, and you can watch the first race live for free on Kayo Sports.


Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military


500+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military.

Facebook and Google news law passed in Australia


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3KBBC News - Technology / 5h
The world-first law is passed after robust negotiations between the government, Facebook and Google.

How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation


1KBBC News - Technology / 5h
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts.

Australian Parliament passes law that requires Google, Facebook to pay for news


68Engadget / 5h
The Australian law that makes it mandatory for companies like Google and Facebook to pay for news they use is ready to be enforced. Australia's Parliament has passed the final amendments to the News Media Bargaining Code, and according to AP , they were changes agreed upon by the country's treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. If you'll recall, Facebook blocked publishers an

India target of 7% of all cyberattacks in Asia-Pacific region - It's 2nd highest


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
According to a report from IBM, finance and insurance were the most targeted sectors in India by cyber attackers. Manufacturing and professional services were not far behind in the list.

Amazon Luna game streaming lands on Fire TV, no invite needed


SlashGear / 6h
Stadia definitely took a PR hit when Google announced the shutdown of its in-house, first-party Stadia Games and Experiences studio (SGE). Its rivals seem to be taking the opportunity to remind people that Stadia isn’t the only game in town, no pun intended. As if to prove its commitment to gaming, both for its own Amazon Game Studios as well … Continue reading

Telegram improves self-destructing chats, expiring invite links


SlashGear / 6h
WhatsApp’s Facebook-friendly privacy changes have caused many users to flock to other secure messaging services. Those services, in turn, have rapidly pushed out changes to improve their features as well as prepare their servers for the sudden influx of new users. For its latest set of updates, Telegram is adding a touch of transience to some of its features, such … Continue reading

YouTube to let parents choose what their kids can watch - This is how


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
YouTube is launching a new “supervised” YouTube account option aimed at parents who feel their tweens or teens have outgrown the YouTube Kids app — but aren’t yet ready for the wild world of unrestricted YouTube.

Microsoft has dropped a bunch of game deals for Gold members


24Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Microsoft has dropped a wide range of deals on hit games for Xbox Live Gold members, saving you up to 95% on list price. Listen, we know you don't need an excuse to stock up on Xbox games, but we're going to give you one anyway. You can save up to 95% on a wide range of Xbox games, so long as you're an Xbox Live Gold member. The range of the sale is actually quite staggering. You can pick

All the best MIT courses that you can take online for free


27Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from MIT are available for free on edX. There have been a few opportunites to take online courses for free recently, and we've shouted about them. The thing is though, not all online courses are created equal. It's all very well and good taking an online course from a respected professional, but it doesn't quite match up to MIT. As of Feb. 25, a wide range of

Starlink speeds could be boosted by ongoing system upgrades


SlashGear / 7h
Almost all of Elon Musk’s endeavors and dreams have proven to be controversial but most of them prove themselves in the long run. While The Boring Company has still to bear any usable fruit and Neuralink is still too early in its infancy, SpaceX’s Starlink Internet satellite constellation continues to split people up. It still has to reach its full … Continue reading

Vivo V20 SE price in India slashed by Rs 1,000


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Vivo V20 SE has received a price cut in India which brings the smartphone to the sub Rs 20,000 segment.

Save up to £100 with the latest batch of iPhone deals from Mobiles.co.uk


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Mobiles.co.uk has launched a series of deals across the iPhone range, with extra data allowances and reduced upfront costs. We know exactly what you want. You want deals, and you want them across the iPhone range. Good thing we've got a wide selection for you to consider then isn't it. Online smartphone retailer Mobiles.co.uk has launched a series of impressive price drops on a bunch of Ap

Design your own video games with this discounted online bundle


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Academy of Game Art Certification Bundle is on sale for £17.76 as of Feb. 25, saving you 97% on list price. If you're a gamer, you probably have quite a few game ideas of your own. You just never acquired the skills to turn those ideas into a reality. Well, why not spend all of this free time finally bringing those concepts to fruition? The Academy of Game Design Certification Bundle i

‘Magic: The Gathering’ Time Spiral Remastered gives angels a new vintage look


31Mashable / 7h
Time travel technology sadly continues to elude us, forcing us to wearily trudge onward into our uncertain future of climate change and taxes. Fortunately, Wizards of the Coast is providing one small safe haven of nostalgia this month, allowing Magic: The Gathering players to revisit the past in Time Spiral Remastered. Due for release Mar. 19, Time Spiral Remastered is the first Magic set to be r

Learn all about Blockchain technology with this £20 course


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Blockchain Certification Advanced Training Bundle is on sale for £20.60 as of Feb. 25, saving you 96% on list price. If you've taken note of any trends in finance, technology, and investing over the past 10 years, you've probably noticed the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. You may have even heard through the grapevine that blockchain is what powers cryptocurrencies

Nickelodeon Avatar Studios to expand popular animated franchise


23SlashGear / 7h
You know you made it big when you get your own live-action film and new studio just for you. Although The Last Airbender film adaptation was largely considered a terrible flop, the franchise it was built on still has a strong following that is eagerly awaiting more content from the fictional universe. Consider those wishes now answered as Nickelodeon establishes … Continue reading

Steam is stepping up its controller support game for developers


SlashGear / 8h
Once upon a time, Steam envisioned homes with a Steam Machine gaming box in their living rooms. The idea of playing PC games on such a large screen and on the comfort of your couch would have gone well if not for the fact that most PC games are designed with keyboard and mouse in mind. That may no longer … Continue reading

OPPO X 2021 rollable phone details revealed at MWC Shanghai


SlashGear / 8h
While the fate of the LG Rollable is still undecided, OPPO’s own take on the rather exotic phone form factor is, at least officially, not headed to the market. Ironically, it is also the one that seems to actually be ready for production. At MWC Shanghai, OPPO naturally didn’t miss the opportunity to boast about its rollable OPPO X1 2021 … Continue reading

Old Google Pay in the US will become useless in April


SlashGear / 8h
It isn’t exactly out of the ordinary that Google retires an app or service in favor of a new one. Often, but not always, it waits for the new version to at least be ready for the all old users to switch to. That didn’t actually happen smoothly in the transition to YouTube Music but hopefully, Google Pay will be … Continue reading


Facebook Takes a Side, Banning Myanmar Military After Coup


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1KNYT > Technology / 8h
The move puts the social network squarely on the side of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement after years of criticism over how the military has used the site.

'Cyberpunk 2077' patch delayed as developers reportedly can't access their VPN


95Engadget / 8h
Earlier today, CD Projekt Red announced that the second major patch for Cyberpunk 2077 will be delayed until late March , and it cited a recent ransomware attack as well as the patch's extensive scope as reasons why. The company didn't go into detail, but a report from Bloomberg cites anonymous sources who say that things are even worse than we probably thought. For employees, already facing the

Strom R3 is India's cheapest electric car - would it work though?


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The Strom R3 offers a range of 200 Kms and can charge fully in 3 hours. It is a two-door vehicle with a max seating capacity of 3 people

Download Rage 2 for free on your PCs - just for today!


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Rage 2 is now available to download for free on Epic Games Store for the whole week as part of the weekly free games program from the company.

BioWare Anthem NEXT is no more, focus on existing franchises


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SlashGear / 10h
BioWare made a name for its self with its Dungeons & Dragons games but it did have a few original IPs of its own even back then. The game dev studio made a big bang with its new properties Dragon Age and Mass Effect but, after three major games each, doubts started to rise whether BioWare still had what it … Continue reading

Plant-based food startup Next Gen lands $10M seed round from investors including Temasek


200+TechCrunch / 10h
Singapore is quickly turning into a hub for food-tech startups , partly because of government initiatives supporting the development of meat alternatives. One of the newest entrants is Next Gen , which will launch its plant-based “chicken” brand, called TiNDLE , in Singaporean restaurants next month. The company announced today that it has raised $10 million in seed funding from investors includi

GameStop's Doing a Thing Again


Gizmodo / 10h
GameStop, little diva that she is, is in the spotlight once more after shares of the company skyrocketed more than 100% on Wednesday. Read more...

Why intense winter freezes will still happen in a heating world


31Mashable / 10h
Climate 101 is a Mashable series that answers provoking and salient questions about Earth’s warming climate. During the historic Texas cold, people froze to death . Even as the world warms , the potential for frigid Arctic air to plunge deep into to U.S. will continue to exist. Extreme cold in Texas during years like 1983 , 1989 , and 2011 foreshadowed the 2021 freeze, yet the state largely ignor

Samsung Exynos with AMD Radeon GPU could come in a laptop first


SlashGear / 11h
Although Qualcomm and, to some extent, Rockchip, have long been on some laptops running Windows and Chrome OS, respectively, the arrival of the Apple Silicon M1 showed how the market for ARM-based desktops and laptops is still wide open to competition. There are, however, only a few big names that could probably be a good fit for that kind of … Continue reading

Henry Cavill teases possible Mass Effect-related project on Instagram


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An Instagram post by The Witcher star Henry Cavill has led many to believe the actor is working on something related to Mass Effect.

Fortnite Predator crossover gets more interesting with Xenomorph tease


SlashGear / 11h
Epic added a Predator skin to its battle royale game a few weeks ago, allowing players to battle it out as one of the universe’s more fearsome hunters. Now, at least based on a new leak and a teaser, it seems that crossover will get a bit more interesting with the potential addition of a Xenomorph skin from the movie … Continue reading

Thousands of stands with built-in USB ports recalled over shock risk


SlashGear / 11h
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has highlighted a recent recall involving side stands (accent tables) that feature built-in charging receptacles, including USB ports. The reason, according to the recall notice, is a wiring problem that may cause users to be shocked when they plug a device into the stand. Owners are warned to stop using the tables and to … Continue reading

2022 Land Rover Defender V8 brings 518hp to SUV icon


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SlashGear / 11h
Land Rover has revealed its new 2022 Defender V8, adding a much-requested engine upgrade for the SUV, along with new special editions. Returning to the US for the first time in decades last year, the new Defender combines retro-inspired styling with the sort of off-road abilities you’d expect from what’s arguably the automaker’s most enduring nameplate. While initial reviews – … Continue reading

Mars' 2 weird moons began as 1 large moon, study suggests


300+Mashable / 11h
Mars may have had a single moon before something smashed into it, tearing it asunder into the two moons we see today. In a study published Monday in Nature , scientists explained how they used the orbital patterns of Phobos and Deimos along with seismic data from NASA's InSight mission to create a simulation of where their paths began, like a digital time machine. When they looked far enough back

Academics have identified exactly why video conferencing has you feeling exhausted


29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Researchers at Stanford University have identified several factors that make video conferencing more tiring than in-person meetings.

We Finally Know How Much Paramount+ Is Gonna Cost


62Gizmodo / 11h
Paramount+, the new streaming service replacing CBS All Access, will launch as both an ad-supported and ad-free product. Read more...

Qantas Pushes Back Restart Of International Flying To October 31


40View from the Wing / 11h
The CEO of Qantas previously claimed his country would re-open to international travel July 1. He was wrong. The airline is pushing back the restart of international flights to October 31. Their Airbus A380s won't return to service until June 30, 2023 'at the earliest' so international flights will all be operated by Airbus A330s and Boeing 787s. And they won't take delivery of their next 3 Boein

This insane Gomo mobile deal effectively gets you 18GB of data for AU$12.50p/m


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Gomo's prepaid offer will get you three months of service completely free, but this offer ends soon.

Nickelodeon builds on Aang's adventures with Avatar Studios project


500+Engadget / 12h
Fans of award-winning animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra , are in for a treat. ViacomCBS execs announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary, Nickelodeon, will launch a new production studio dedicated to expanding the Avatar universe headed by series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The new division is tasked with creating "series, short-for

Paramount+ will cost $4.99 per month with ads


100+TechCrunch / 12h
ViacomCBS executives held a virtual investor event today where they outlined the strategy for Paramount+, the streaming service set to launch on March 4 that’s basically a rebranded, expanded version of CBS All Access. In addition to launching in the United States, executives said the service will be available across Latin America and Canada on March 4, with a Nordic launch a few weeks later and


GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily


500+BBC News - Technology / 12h
Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

NASA shares Perseverance’s first high-definition Mars panorama


SlashGear / 12h
On Wednesday, NASA published Perseverance rover’s first high-definition panorama of its landing site, giving the public their first proper look at the Martian surface that’ll be explored by the new rover. The panorama shows Mars’ Jezero Crater as perceived by Perseverance’s Mastcam-Z instrument, which can be rotated to capture a full 360-degrees. This isn’t the first panorama we’ve seen from … Co

'Star Trek: Prodigy' will debut on Paramount+ before airing on Nickelodeon


300+Engadget / 12h
When CBS first shared details on Star Trek: Prodigy last year , it should it would premiere on Nickelodeon. That’s no longer the case. The computer-animated series for kids will now instead debut on Paramount+ later this year. Only once it completes its initial 10-episode run will the series make its way to the specialty channel. Big news #StarTrek fans. A first peek at our #Prodigy bridge crew.

The 10 Best Deals of February 24, 2021


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Spain’s Wallapop raises $191M at an $840M valuation for its classifieds marketplace


200+TechCrunch / 12h
Through all of the last year’s lockdowns, venue closures and other social distancing measures that governments have enacted and people have followed to slow the spread of COVID-19, shopping — and specifically e-commerce — has remained a consistent and hugely important service. It’s not just something that we had to do; it’s been an important lifeline for many of us at a time when so little else h

Daily Crunch: We review the Amazon Echo Show 10


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We check out Amazon’s new smart home device, Airbnb adds flexible search and Hopin is raising even more money. This is your Daily Crunch for February 24, 2021. The big story: We review the Amazon Echo Show 10 Brian Heater spent some time with Amazo


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