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The Brain’s ‘Background Noise’ May Be Meaningful After All
6KWired / 9h
By digging out signals hidden within the brain’s electrical chatter, scientists are getting new insights into sleep, aging, and more.
Check Out This Super Rare Yellow Penguin Captured by a Wildlife Photographer
500+How-To Geek / 6h
It’s not every day we get to see something no one has ever seen before. This unique yellow penguin was photographed by wildlife photographer Yves Adams on a two-month photo exhibition in the South Atlantic, and is something he had never seen before. Luckily, the penguin was close enough to the photographer for him to get some clear shots. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Aidy Bryant's sleazy Ted Cruz apology is the winner of this 'SNL' cold open
1KMashable / 8h
In the latest addition to the Saturday Night Live cold open-verse, Britney Spears (Chloe Fineman), inspired by Framing Britney Spears , has a newly launched talk show where people can come on and apologize for the terrible things they've done. If you've paid attention to any headlines in the past week, you know where this is going. Britney's first guest is hopefully-soon-to-be-former Texas Senato
FAA ends investigations into SpaceX's recent Starship launches
30Engadget / 15min
The regulatory drama around SpaceX's recent Starship launches has simmered down. CNN 's Jackie Wattles and The Verge have learned that the FAA ended its investigations into the SN8 and SN9 launches. SpaceX and the FAA "settled" concerns over the license for SN8, Wattles said. Officials ended the SN9 investigation after determining that the rocket's fiery death occurred "within the bounds" of the
Patient Dies After Doctors Transplant COVID-Infected Lungs
300+Futurism / 31min
A Michigan woman has died from COVID-19 two months after receiving a double-lung transplant from a donor who had been infected with the virus. The woman, who had chronic obstructive lung disease, contracted the virus when she received a lung transplant at the University Hospital at Ann Arbor, according to Kaiser Health News . Three days after the operation, she began to show symptoms of COVID inc
Five productivity tips for your TCL 10 5G
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The TCL 10 5G is a powerful phone. Here are five ways to wrangle that power and make the most of it.
The Worst Airport Gate In America Set To Be Retired In Two Months
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 ...
11 tips for traveling Europe on a budget
The Points Guy / 1h
Traveling Europe — in Normal Times — can be an expensive splurge or an affordable adventure depending on where you go, how you plan to arrive and what you plan to do at your destination. Although the continent seems small, a quick hop to Ireland is a world away from a five-hour flight to the Canary Islands or an Interrail adventure to the Swiss Alps. With so many diverse countries to choose from,
These may be Apple's third-generation AirPods
56Engadget / 1h
Apple's rumored redesign of the standard AirPods may have surfaced in the wild. MacRumors reports that 52Audio has shared a photo of what appears to be the third-generation basic AirPods. The buds themselves match rumors with an AirPods Pro -style in-ear design, complete with removable ear tip options, stem controls and pressure equalizers to improve comfort The case, however, might be the tellta
Brex Applies For Bank Charter
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Brex has just made an announcement that should allow it to offer even more services to businesses. This has the potential to be some exciting new competition in the business credit card space, especially with Brex having its own points currency. Brex will have a wholly-owned subsidiary bank Business financial services company Brex has submitted an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Co
Four Seasons Costa Rica Special Offers & Deals (2021)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Want to receive extra benefits for your stay at the Four Seasons Costa Rica, including a space available room upgrade, complimentary breakfast, a hotel credit, and more? Contact ford@fordbtravel.com for more details. He may even be able to help if you already have a stay booked. Four Seasons has a loyal following , and in particular I know that a lot of people (especially those on the west coast)
WhatsApp will basically stop working if you don't accept the new privacy policy
79Mashable / 1h
WhatsApp confirmed in January that its updated privacy policy will go into effect starting May 15. With only a few months left, the company says its users will lose access to all the features that matter if they don't agree to it. In an email obtained by TechCrunch, originally sent to one of WhatsApp's merchant partners, WhatsApp stated that those who don't accept the changes by May 15 will "not
iPod 15 years later: the pros, cons and memories of Apple's massively popular MP3 player
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The iPod Classic at 15: all the good and bad of the MP3 player that changed how we listen to music...and paved the way for the iPhone 12 Pro.
Why Isn’t NASA Releasing RAW Images from Perseverance?
1KFuturism / 2h
If you’ve been keeping track of the Perseverance Mars rover mission, you’ve no doubt seen the stunning images NASA has released of the landing. However, one planetary scientist has a simple question about the pictures NASA isn’t releasing: Where the hell are all the RAW images from Perseverance? It is now 2 full sols after @NASAPersevere landed, and still there are no raw images being posted at h
Disney and Marvel can use all of Netflix's Defenders now, but should they?
21Mashable / 2h
The six-show Netflix extension of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a brief and fascinating moment for fans who wanted to see underutilized Marvel heroes kick butt on the small screen. Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders , and The Punisher may have varied in quality during their reign on the streaming service, but most of the characters were missed when Netflix unilatera
World’s largest snow maze is even bigger this year to allow for social distancing
The Points Guy / 2h
Just outside of Winnipeg, Canada , sits the Guinness World Record-holding largest snow maze in the world. There was some uncertainty about whether it would open this year due to health concerns and unusually warm weather, but it’s once again welcoming visitors and is bigger than ever. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . The snow maze, located
The Poster for Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead Releases the Zombie Cut
37Gizmodo / 2h
After years of everyone being all “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” about his Justice League cut, I almost forgot about Zack Snyder’s return to the zombie genre . But since everything’s coming up Snyder this month, we’ve got a poster and an upcoming teaser. Read more...
Airbnb Is Driving Hosts Elsewhere With Costly Pandemic Policies
100+NYT > Technology / 2h
Hurt by refunds, some are trying to cut the site out of bookings or taking legal action. The company says it is working to reduce tensions.
Tesla stops taking orders for the entry-level Model Y
61Engadget / 2h
We hope you didn't have your heart set on that brand new Standard Range Model Y . As Electrek has learned , Tesla has quietly stopped taking orders for the 'entry' version of the electric crossover mere weeks after launching it. At the moment, you'll have to spend at least $48,990 for the Long Range all-wheel drive variant ($1,000 less than before) if you want more interior space than the Model 3
How to watch Bloodlands online: stream the new BBC crime drama from anywhere
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
James Nesbitt plays DCI Tom Brannick in the BBC's latest Sunday night drama - here's how to watch Bloodlands online and stream every new episode anywhere.
Take a 360-degree tour of NASA's boisterous Mars rover landing celebration
NASA Perseverance Mars•
38Mashable / 3h
It's over. The so-called "seven minutes of terror" elapsed without incident, and when it was all over the Perseverance Mars rover was safely touched down on the surface of the Red Planet. Its arrival brings the total surface population of Earth-made land vehicles to two, with Perseverance joining the Curiosity rover. You've already seen what the landing looked like from inside mission control . B
Pfizer Vaccine Curbs COVID Transmissions in Israel by Nearly 90%
1KFuturism / 3h
According to a new study, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been nearly 90 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 transmissions in Israel — an early data point indicating that vaccines are at least largely effective at halting the spread of the coronavirus. The vaccine was 89.4 percent effective at preventing lab-confirmed COVID infections, Bloomberg reports . The results also indicate the effect
Bain’s Matt Harris and Justworks’ Isaac Oates to talk through the Series B deal that brought them together
100+TechCrunch / 4h
It’s been almost 10 years since Justworks launched. The platform, founded by Isaac Oates, was yet another example of software eating the world; in this particular instance, it was the world of HR. Since, the company has raised nearly $150 million in funding. All the way back in 2016, Bain Capital Ventures caught a whiff of Justworks’ potential for success. Partner Matt Harris led the company’s $1
Two D.C.-area airports will soon offer COVID-19 testing
The Points Guy / 4h
Pre-flight COVID-19 testing isn’t just a good preventive measure, but depending on where you’re traveling, it may be required . As such, a growing number of U.S. airports have begun rolling out testing options , such as Anchorage International Airport (ANC), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Phoenix (PHX) and all three New York-a
Jet Engine Catches Fire, Drops Airplane Parts Onto Houses
500+Futurism / 4h
Bumpy Flight As if we needed another reason not to travel right now, a United Airlines flight experienced catastrophic engine failure that resulted in airplane debris raining from the sky onto Denver suburbs on Saturday. United Flight 328 was forced to land at the Denver International Airport shortly after taking off for Honolulu when the plane’s right engine failed, according to The Denver Post
Razer's Blade 15 Base drops to $1,100 at Amazon for today only
100+Engadget / 4h
Eager to get Razer gaming laptop without the usual premium prices? Amazon is happy to oblige. The retailer is selling a 2020 version of the Blade 15 Base for $1,100 today (February 21st) only, a whopping $500 off its original price. The outlay gets you a still very respectable 2.6GHz Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics, a 256GB SSD and a 144Hz 1080p display. Buy Blade 15
Save up to $400 with these limited-time Surface laptop deals
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Best Buy has cut up to $400 off the price of its Surface laptop deals this weekend, but hurry - these offers end soon.
YouTube on Android now lets you watch 4K videos on FHD screens
SlashGear / 4h
YouTube seems to have quietly rolled out the option to watch 4K/60p videos on any mobile device even if it doesn’t have an Ultra HD display. Though you won’t get quite the same visual quality you’d get with that higher-resolution screen, those who have lesser display resolutions will still benefit from turning on the 4K video option. The change was … Continue reading
Sunday's Best Deals: FIXD Vehicle Diagnostic Tool, Kitchen Solutions Bundle, Skinfood Products, Compact Tire Inflator, and More
76Gizmodo / 5h
An 18-piece Kitchen Solutions set and a FIXD vehicle diagnostic tool lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more...
Sunday's Best Deals: FIXD Vehicle Diagnostic Tool, Kitchen Solutions Bundle, Skinfood Products, Compact Tire Inflator, and More
76Lifehacker / 5h
An 18-piece Kitchen Solutions set and a FIXD vehicle diagnostic tool lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more...
UA328 Passengers Get Interesting Aircraft Replacement
200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Yesterday a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 flying from Denver to Honolulu suffered a major engine failure shortly after takeoff. Significant chunks of the right engine fell to the ground, with one part of the engine falling through the roof of a house, just a couple of feet from someone who was in their kitchen. Thanks to the great work of the pilots (and some luck based on where the debris fell)
If You Claim A Mask Exemption On American Airlines You Get A Free Blocked Seat and Priority Boarding
200+View from the Wing / 5h
Anyone claiming a mask exception on American now also gets the seat next to them empty and priority boarding, too. But they have to sit in the last row of their cabin, whether coach or business/first class. Here’s how the process works. Continue reading ...
K5 Tahoe Conversion is a modern SUV that looks old-school
20SlashGear / 5h
A company called Flat Out Autos is making a very cool conversion of 2015 through 2020 Chevrolet Tahoes. The conversion takes the modern SUV and converts it outside to look like a retro Chevrolet K5. The vehicle has a vast array of custom touches to pull off the transformation with items such as billet door handles using the OEM mechanism. … Continue reading
Sneak peek: America’s newest airline paints its first jet
The Points Guy / 5h
America’s newest airline is one step closer to taking off. Avelo Airlines, a start-up airline by former Allegiant and United Airlines executive Andrew Levy, has just rolled its first aircraft out of the paint shop. The plane, spotted by eagle-eyed AvGeeks at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), is decked out in a modern blue, white and yellow color scheme. It’s definitely on the more convent
How to Only Allow Admins to Send a Message in a WhatsApp Group
26How-To Geek / 5h
Messages for important announcements can often get lost in a crowded WhatsApp group, especially when everyone is typing at the same time. But if you’re an admin, here’s how you can pause public chatter by restricting the ability to send messages to yourself. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Outbreak of New Bird Flu in Russia Alarms WHO
2KFuturism / 5h
For the first time, a group of humans have caught a new strain of avian influenza in Russia — and experts are alarmed. Health officials from the country alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) after cases of the H5N8 strain of the bird flu appeared in seven workers at a southern Russian poultry farm in December, according to Bloomberg . “If confirmed, this would be the first time H5N8 has inf
Facebook removes Myanmar military's main page
93Engadget / 6h
Facebook is further clamping down on the Myanmar military following the coup that ousted its elected government. Reuters reports that Facebook has removed the main page (True News Information Team) for the military, known as the Tatmadaw, for "repeated violations" of community rules that prevent inciting and coordinating violence. The social network didn't say if a particular incident prompted th
Boeing Starliner crew capsule test delayed after damage during testing
24SlashGear / 6h
Boeing has been dealt another setback in its path towards using Starliner to put humans into space. The next test flight for the Starliner crew capsule has been delayed no earlier than April 2. The delay comes on the heels of avionics in the capsule being replaced due to a power surge during a previous test. The test will be … Continue reading
'Driver's License' is a dive bar's jam in this too-real 'SNL' sketch
67Mashable / 6h
Olivia Rodrigo's plaintive, emotional "Driver's License" might not seem like the kind of song to get a pool hall of grizzled New Yorkers singing together, but those kinds of assumptions are exactly what the "Driver's License" sketch on Saturday Night Live is here to disprove. It takes less then a minute for the Disney star's beautiful voice and relatable interpersonal drama to get through to the
Cygnus capsule dubbed S.S. Katherine Johnson heads to the ISS
26SlashGear / 6h
Another cargo ship is headed to the ISS after launching from Virginia on Saturday. The Cygnus cargo spacecraft was named the S.S. Katherine Johnson after the black mathematician featured prominently in the movie “Hidden Figures.” The capsule is due to arrive at the ISS on Monday, delivering about 8000 pounds of supplies, vehicle hardware, and scientific materials to the station. … Continue readin
Save 20 percent off this 200x zoom digital microscope
52Engadget / 6h
The Veho DX Discovery USB Digital Microscope with Stand offers 200x magnification, allows you to take photos and record HD videos. It features an adjustable cradle arm, calibration software that can record and save measurements to your device and eight built-in LED lights that can be adjusted to properly illuminate your subject. Its zoom function starts at a relatively mild 10x zoom and slowly in
Could I Defeat NASA’s New Mars Rover in Hand-to-Hand Combat?
100+Futurism / 6h
Watching NASA’s Perseverance rover touch down on the Red Planet this week , it was impossible not to be struck by a sense of awe at humanity’s scientific achievements in our race to the stars. The spectacle invited us to dwell on our place in the universe — and the countless ways in which we reach toward even the most distant frontiers. It also brought to mind a pressing question. If I were dropp
Apple TV+ teases Lisey’s Story, a J.J. Abrams and Stephen King series
SlashGear / 6h
Yet another Stephen King story is heading to the small screen, this time on Apple’s streaming service. Called Lisey’s Story, the show comes from J.J. Abrams, who previously worked with King on the Hulu shows Castle Rock and 11.22.63. The new show was teased with an image and is expected to premiere later this year. Lisey’s Story is one of … Continue reading
How to Make a Facetime Audio Call
34How-To Geek / 6h
Tired of low-quality cell phone calls? Thanks to FaceTime, you can make audio-only calls with crystal-clear high-resolution sound using an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Study finds dogs are self-aware and may understand the consequences of their actions
87SlashGear / 6h
A new study has been published that suggests dogs are self-aware and likely understand the consequences of the actions they perform. Any dog owner who’s walked into their home after a day at work and found doggo has gotten into something he’s not supposed to and is hiding in the corner can certainly agree with this new study. The study … Continue reading
Hitman 3 takes first price cut in Amazon's latest PS5 deals
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
PS5 deals are offering some record low prices on the latest games this weekend - including the first discounts on Hitman 3.
Gorgeous 2021 Nissan Rogue earns terrible front-passenger crash rating
SlashGear / 7h
Nissan rolled out the 2021 Rogue SUV, and the vehicle is completely redesigned with a fantastic-looking exterior and interior. Recently, the NHTSA published its crash test results for the vehicle, and it earned four-stars overall. However, the 2021 Rogue had a terrible front-passenger crash rating which is highly unusual for a brand-new vehicle that was just redesigned. The NHTSA gave … Continue
Southwest Airlines Sued For Denying Early Bird Check-in Then Refusing Refunds
50View from the Wing / 7h
A customer paid for 'Early Bird Check-in' in order to board earlier - their flight was cancelled and they were rebooked on another flight, they didn't receive the earlier boarding they paid for (they had to buy it again!) or a refund of their early check-in fee. Naturally Southwest Airlines argues the case can't be pursued because it's pre-empted by the Airline Deregulation Act. They lost. Contin
'Bridgerton' star Regé-Jean Page can't help but smolder in his 'SNL' monologue
400+Mashable / 7h
Everyone knows that actors aren't really the characters they play on TV, but in the case of Bridgerton 's breakout star Regé-Jean Page that's easy to forget. He looks, sounds, smolders, probably smells like Duke Simon....sorry, that got away from us. Mmm. Simon. Page played up the misconception that he's just like the duke in his Saturday Night Live monologue, insisting at every moment that he's
Get Paid $2,000 to Sleep in Different Places, Including a 5-Star Resort
200+Lifehacker / 7h
Some people are blessed with the gift of being able to fall asleep anywhere. (Except in situations where “anywhere” includes places like a work meeting or the subway.) Other people are only able to drift off under a very specific set of conditions, like a made-bed with cotton sheets, the room temperature set to 68… Read more...
Ingenuity helicopter checks in with NASA from the surface of Mars
24SlashGear / 7h
This week has been a big one for NASA and Mars, with the Perseverance rover landing on the Red Planet’s surface. One of the more exciting experiments that Perseverance has taken to the surface of Mars is the Ingenuity helicopter. The first step in trying to fly Ingenuity on the surface of Mars is to deploy the helicopter from the … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite and A7 Lite tipped for a June launch
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you're in the market for a budget tablet later on in the year, then these two rumored devices might suit.
How to Know When It's Time to Buy a New Fire Extinguisher
54Lifehacker / 7h
Fire extinguishers are one of those things that you don’t tend to think about until you need one. And when you need one, there’s a good chance that it’s an actual emergency. You don’t want to be in a situation where you’re trying to get a fire under control, reach for your fire extinguisher, try to use it, and then… Read more...
How to Change Ruler Units in Adobe Photoshop
23How-To Geek / 7h
Adobe Photoshop’s rulers are really useful when you’re cropping, combining, or otherwise editing your images. Depending on what you’re doing, you might want them to display pixels, percentages, or even inches. Here’s how to change their units. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
These Nootropics Are Specially Formulated To Help You Win the Fight Against Brain Fog
Futurism / 8h
How would you rate your cognitive function ? Because if your answer is something along the lines of, “brain no work good anymore,” you are hardly alone. We’ve all been through a lot over the past year. Many of us are starting to feel intellectually and emotionally drained, and that can make it extremely difficult to stay motivated and productive. But here’s a bit of good news for those of us who
Million-Year-Old DNA Rewrites Mammoths' Evolutionary Tree
500+Wired / 8h
The oldest DNA ever sequenced shows how the genus split off into new species.
Sprinkle Some Fun Into Your Pandemic Home Cooking
100+Wired / 8h
Chaat is filled with recipes for making Indian-style snack foods, each a fireworks show of flavor.
Add Some Wood to Your Home Office to Boost Concentration and Job Satisfaction
45Lifehacker / 8h
It’s been almost a year since people with office jobs were instructed to work from home until the pandemic passed. First of all, we should start by saying that to even have the ability to do so is a huge privilege: So many essential workers have continued to commute and face the public every day and don’t have the… Read more...
How to Use Apple Maps in a Browser on Windows and Android
69How-To Geek / 8h
Apple Maps is only officially available on Apple devices like iPhones and Macs. But, thanks to DuckDuckGo, you can browse or get directions in Apple Maps from any platform with a browser, including Windows and Android. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Best Tabletop RPGs That Aren't 'Dungeons & Dragons'
400+How-To Geek / 8h
Since its inception in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons has remained one of the most popular games in history, and it’s even recognized as the foundation for modern games that use a role-playing mechanic. However, it’s far from the only role-playing game (RPG) out there, so if fantasy adventures aren’t up your alley, maybe zombies or eldritch horrors or criminal heists are. Read This Article on Review Ge
A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt 7: The quantum century
200+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) One of the quietest revolutions of our current century has been the entry of quantum mechanics into our everyday technology. It used to be that quantum effects were confined to physics laboratories and delicate experiments. But modern technology increasingly relies on quantum mechanics for its basic operation, and the importance of quantum effects wi
Fortnite PSA: Don’t watch Party Royale’s Short Nite if you’re a streamer
SlashGear / 8h
Today is the last day in Epic’s Short Nite event for Fortnite players, one that involves the big screen in the Party Royale mode. If you were planning to watch the animated content before it disappears, Epic has one warning: skip it if you’re a game streamer unless you want a copyright issue. As previously announced, Short Nite is a … Continue reading
'SNL' Weekend Update hilariously torches Ted Cruz and the Texas GOP
500+Mashable / 8h
It's fair to say that Senator Ted Cruz monumentally failed his constituents when he headed to Mexico for a family vacation while millions of Texas residents who were caught in the region's historic cold snap struggled without heat, electricity, or clean water. It's equally fair to say the Texas GOP didn't fare much better, with some moving quickly to politicize the major disaster and dishonestly
Watch the new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo EV crossover hit the road
SlashGear / 8h
Porsche has shared one of the first official shots of the upcoming Taycan Cross Turismo, the all-electric wagon-crossover sibling of the Taycan EV. Based on the striking Mission E Cross Turismo Concept shown off back in 2018, it’s a more upright, more practical version of an electric car than the Taycan, with Porsche sharing a few new tidbits as we … Continue reading
Wow: American Airlines Will Fly Ultra-Premium A321T To Orange County
1KOne Mile at a Time / 8h
A few days ago American Airlines and JetBlue Airways announced a slew of new routes as part of their new Northeast strategic alliance . While I covered those new routes big-picture in a separate post , I dedicated a separate post to what I found to be the most interesting route addition. I wanted to provide an update on this, as the flight is now on sale, and in the process the schedule has also
This new Microsoft Word feature is bound to be a hit, especially with slow typists
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Microsoft Word update delivers a useful feature already available with rival service Google Docs.
How to Adjust Keyboard Brightness on MacBook Air
27How-To Geek / 8h
When you’re in a dark room, you can increase the keyboard brightness on your MacBook Air to type easier. There are two ways to do this—using the function keys on your keyboard or the Control Center in macOS. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
ASUS Chromebox 4 Review: When a Chromebook Isn't Big Enough
48How-To Geek / 8h
Chromebooks are terrific, and their numbers have exploded during the pandemic with many schools and offices requiring them. With a plethora of browser-based applications, they serve as the perfect devices for anyone who needs to work or study from anywhere. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
This is how WhatsApp will squeeze new privacy policy hold-outs
20SlashGear / 8h
WhatsApp users who don’t accept the company’s controversial upcoming privacy policy will steadily lose functionality over a few weeks, as the Facebook-owned messaging platform squeezes them into agreeing with the new rules. Announced last month, the new privacy terms met with near-instant backlash, as they appeared to allow WhatsApp to share user data with other Facebook products and services. Th
Change this Google Calendar feature so you're never late for a meeting
33Mashable / 9h
It's 11:50 a.m. and your phone pings: "Team meeting in 10 minutes." But then, 12 p.m. rolls around and you've forgotten all about the helpful alert. You look up and it's 12:03 p.m., so you scramble to open the video conference link and attempt to slip quietly into the virtual meeting. Late. Luckily, there's a couple of quick fixes for Google Calendar users. You can change the notification time or
Thai Airways First Class Golf Carts And Spa Treatments Will Be Missed
25View from the Wing / 9h
Is it wrong to hope that the airline's rehabilitation plan includes retrofitting existing long haul aircraft with a first class cabin? That's probably more of a political move (to appease minor royal relatives and generals) than a business one, but I've genuinely valued access to their excess inventory through miles and points over the last two decades. Continue reading ...
Revealed: Avelo Airlines’ First 737 In Full Livery
35One Mile at a Time / 9h
Avelo Airlines is one of two “legitimate” US airline startups right now (with the other being Breeze Airways ). Avelo is founded by a former Allegiant Travel and United Airlines executive, who plans to create an airline that will in some ways be similar to Allegiant. The airline will be an ultra low cost carrier that will offer point-to-point flights to secondary markets that aren’t currently wel
How to Delete Your LastPass Account
86How-To Geek / 9h
Decided to move away from LastPass? It’s time to say your final goodbyes by deleting your account. This makes sure that none of your passwords will be stored on LastPass’ servers. Here’s how to delete your LastPass account. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Many cheese products recalled following CDC’s outbreak warning
58SlashGear / 10h
Days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an advisory warning of a Listeria outbreak without a clear source, the FDA has highlighted a new related recall covering a number of Hispanic-style cheese products. The recalled cheese products were sold in several states across the Eastern half of the US. On February 12, the CDC published a public … Continue reading
7 Apps to Make the Most of Your Streaming Music Subscription
100+Wired / 10h
Do more with your library—find lost tracks, organize your collections, discover new tunes.
The Best Loungewear for Working From Home in Comfort
200+Wired / 10h
No one has time to look professional anymore. Just toss on one of these hoodies, shirts, or sweatpants and bask in the snuggles.
A Trippy Visualization Charts the Internet's Growth
500+Wired / 10h
In 2003, Barrett Lyon created a map of the internet. In 2021, he did it again—and showed just how quickly it's expanded.
Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son
83BBC News - Technology / 10h
The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights?
The AI research paper was real. The “co-author” wasn’t
2KArs Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) David Cox, the co-director of a prestigious artificial intelligence lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was scanning an online computer science bibliography in December when he noticed something odd—his name listed as an author alongside three researchers in China whom he didn’t know on two papers he didn’t recognize. At first, he didn’t think much of it. The name Cox
What Does JK Mean, and How Do You Use It?
49How-To Geek / 10h
If you see “jk” on a message you just received, that’s a sign you shouldn’t take it too seriously. Here’s what the acronym is and how you can use it to lighten up a conversation. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
New Amazon Kindle (2021): what we want to see
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Here's what we want to see in the next version of Amazon's entry-level Kindle ereader, possibly coming out in 2021.
Russian Doll is the perfect Netflix show for our repetitive times
68TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
This quirky Netflix Original, with its looping days and cursed repetition, has never felt more relevant.
WandaVision episode 7’s commercial is about the future of the MCU movies
41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
How WandaVision's Nexus brand of anti-depressants may have just opened the doors to the multiverse.
Facebook, Google vs Australia’s demand for payment for news: The effect
SlashGear / 11h
The internet space down under was expected to split up in an uncanny manner. When the day of reckoning arrived, the two tech giants – Google and Facebook – took a drastically different approach to tackle the situation presented by the News Media Bargaining code in Australia. While Google chose to befriend the terms, Facebook walked off the bargaining deal … Continue reading
Oppo X 2021 rollable phone shows up in new hands-on videos
62TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Watch the Oppo X 2021 roll in and roll out, again and again – this could be the smartphone future we're heading for.
Researchers discover another new coronavirus strain in multiple countries
33SlashGear / 11h
One of the challenges with fighting the flu, even though we have immunizations against it, is that there are so many strains. While the immunizations given out for the flu each year may target one specific strain, the prevalent strain each year could be completely different. Medical personnel fighting the coronavirus pandemic worldwide are facing a similar problem with COVID-19, … Continue readin
Diablo 2 Resurrected PC system requirements revealed – and mod support confirmed
Diablo 2 Resurrected•
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Spec requirements are pretty easy-going, but running at Full HD resolution will require 16GB of RAM.
Team Molly: The Family After Molly Steinsapir's Death
2KNYT > Technology / 12h
While her daughter was hospitalized, one mother built more room for our national grief.
This Android's under-display selfie camera isn’t great, but it's a sign for future phones
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We’ve used the ZTE Axon 20 5G that sports an under-display selfie camera, and here are the results.
This micro action camera is great for capturing extreme sports
44Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Capture cool footage with the Veho Muvi Micro HD10X Camcorder on sale for $144, a 20% savings as of Feb. 21. Sure, the camera on your phone is impressive, but that doesn’t mean it’s always practical. You have to enter a passcode or use Face ID to get into it, take off your gloves to use it in the cold, and risk potentially dropping your phone in the process of recording. So when you need s
Today in surprisingly useful objects: A little digital microscope
47Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get a close-up look at plants, coins, and more with the Veho DX Discovery USB Digital Microscope with Stand , on sale for 20% off. As of Feb. 21, get it for only $144 with code TAKE20 . When you think of a microscope, you likely think of the bulky, old-school tools you used in class. The Veho DX-1 USB Digital Microscope , on the other hand, can be held in your hand. With up to 200x magnifi
Want to improve your home security? Start with this kit.
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TL;DR: Keep your home protected with the Veho Cave Smart Home Starter Kit on sale for $320, a 20% savings as of Feb. 21. While getting a home security system installed used to be a real headache, now there are plenty of ways to do it yourself. The Veho Cave Starter Kit includes a smart hub, motion sensor, contact sensor, remote control, ethernet cable, fixing kit, and anchors, which all work toge
Protect your privacy with this Indiegogo-funded cybersecurity hardware on sale
24Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: The Deeper Connect DPN is designed to protect your privacy with no monthly fees, and it's on sale as of Feb. 21. Get it for only $199.99 and save 33% for a limited time. A VPN is practically mandatory if you're going online in 2021, but they often require hefty monthly fees and regular updates. That’s likely why over 3,000 backers funded the Deeper Connect DPN on Indiegogo. The Deeper Conn
If you like dogs and fart humor, you’ll enjoy this new card game
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Liven up your family game nights with the Farting Frenchies card game, on sale for $17.99 — a 28% discount — as of Feb. 21. If you've played every game from Monopoly to Go Fish during all these hours at home, it’s time to shake up your household a bit. In lieu of a change of scenery, up the excitement level of game night: Snag the new card game Farting Frenchies and battle your bubble for
Scientists Cloned an Endangered Black-Footed Ferret (And It's Super Cute!)
500+How-To Geek / 12h
Meet Elizabeth Ann, the first clone of a black-footed ferret and, more importantly, the first clone of a US endangered species. Elizabeth Ann is cloned from a ferret named Willa who died in 1988 and, with great foresight, was frozen for future conservation efforts. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Creative's Sound Blaster USB-C DAC Can Fix Your Coworker's Annoying Zoom Audio
29How-To Geek / 12h
When you buy something that claims to have noise cancellation features, it generally means either isolating the audio you hear, or isolating the audio other people hear from your microphone. But Creative Sound Blaster’s PLAY! 4 DAC can take it one step further: cleaning up other p
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