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These refurbished MacBooks are on sale for up to 64 percent off right now


30KEngadget / 4h
Apple may make some of the best laptops on the market, but there’s no getting around the fact that the price can be a bit steep for some people. However, if you’re dead set on a MacBook, you may want to consider one of these refurbished options. In fact, we have 20 deals on certified refurbished models to choose from. Each has been tested and works as intended with only light cosmetic blemishes.

Why wind turbines thrive in Antarctica and places way colder than Texas


9KMashable / 8h
At the main U.S. research station in Antarctica, annual temperatures average zero degrees Fahrenheit , but often drop much lower. There, near the United States' McMurdo Station, a few wind turbines can provide enough electricity to power 100 American homes , and avoid burning over 120,000 gallons of diesel fuel each year. This is no surprise. Wind turbines, cleverly designed from airplane wings ,

Stop Putting Your Windshield Wipers Up in Winter Weather


500+Lifehacker / 6h
Those who grew up and/or learned how to drive in a place that saw a lot of ice and snow each winter (and sometimes also the fall and spring), probably have developed some habits over the years that have helped them adapt to the unpleasant conditions. Or maybe, you just started doing something because that’s what your… Read more...


Endangered ferret is cloned from a long-dead ferret


Mashable / 5min
Meet “Elizabeth Ann." The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday the successful birth of a cloned black-footed ferret. Scientists cloned Elizabeth Ann from a ferret that died 30 years ago. This cloning, which can understandably sound Sci-Fi, is an innovative conservation effort. The Fish and Wildfire Service says that all black-footed ferrets alive today are descended from just seven f

Victor Hugo Green: Creator of one of travels’ most influential guide books


The Points Guy / 30min
Victor Hugo Green envisioned a world where Black people could travel freely, on equal terms as white people, and experience the country and world without fear. Green was a postal worker who, in 1936, created The Negro Motorist Green Book, a 15-page guide to help Black travelers find safe spaces and resources while on road trips during the Jim Crow era. It published each year until the late 1960s

Twitch dubbed Metallica's BlizzCon performance to avoid a copyright claim


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82Engadget / 37min
Twitch is more than a little jittery about copyright , and that's having an effect even for events where you'd think it would be safe. Metal Injection and Variety report that Twitch abruptly cut off and dubbed over Metallica's BlizzCon 2021 performance (not pictured here). As "Enter Sandman" got underway, the streaming service abruptly replaced the performance with a wildly out-of-character, acco

Save 75% On a Lifetime Subscription to Knowable’s Audio Learning Platform


Futurism / 41min
2020 was a year of involuntary social experiments, from drastic emissions reductions to using Google to track public health trends . Yet the one we’ll probably remember the most is the toll the year took on education. Around the world, people had to switch to new forms of teaching and learning, many of them involving videoconferencing, instructional videos, and other uses of screens. Knowable is

Google Fires Another Top Researcher on Its AI Ethics Team


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35Gizmodo / 46min
Google has fired another top artificial intelligence researcher, Margaret Mitchell, in the latest escalation of internal tensions at the company following December’s controversial ouster of Timnit Gebru, a Black AI ethicist. As if the PR fire with Google’s AI ethics team didn’t have enough fuel already. Read more...

Nick Jonas joins the elite club of 'SNL' hosts who did double duty as musical guests


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Nick Jonas is returning to Saturday Night Live on Feb. 27, this time without his older brothers tagging along. The youngest Jonas will not only host the upcoming SNL , he's also be the evening's musical guest. All three Jonas brothers previously graced the SNL stage in February 2009 as that evening's musical guest, and Nick got the chance to do the same as a solo artist in 2016. But this is the f

What Are Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resorts?


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Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a brand that causes confusion among some consumers, especially among those who are Marriott Bonvoy members. What are Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties? What makes them different from other Ritz-Carlton resorts? Do they participate in Marriott Bonvoy? In this post I wanted to answer some of those questions. Ritz-Carlton Reserve doesn’t participate in Marriott Bonvoy Ritz-Carl

South Korea’s prime minister has joined Clubhouse


100+TechCrunch / 1h
After garnering an estimated 8 million downloads since its launch , Clubhouse’s popularity continues across the world and even outside of its original tech-focused seed community. The latest news comes from East Asia, where Korean media reported this morning that the country’s current prime minister, Chung Sye-kyun, has officially joined the social audio app under the username @gyunvely, making h

Chief community officer is the new CMO


56TechCrunch / 1h
Community isn’t a single Slack group or event or newsletter. It’s an aggregation of all of these touch points, and includes both customers, eventual customers and one-time users. Despite this nebulous, disconnected reality, companies are paying more attention to various channels as remote work and digital communication powers our days. My recent tweet underscored the chord community strikes even

Nintendo Switch deals offer rare discounts on Joy-Con controllers this weekend


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Amazon's latest Nintendo Switch deals are offering some rare price cuts on Joy-Con controllers this weekend - at the expense of speedy shipping.

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Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : Something is following us. From The Wishing Tree by Ruth Chew.

Quarantine Hotel Threatens Guest After Negative Review


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 ...

Elon Musk Collaborated With MIT to Track COVID Infections at SpaceX


Futurism / 1h
More than 4,000 SpaceX employees took part in a study, helmed by Elon Musk, to track the spread of COVID-19 throughout the company. Musk partnered with researchers from Harvard and MIT to develop the antibody testing program, which required volunteer SpaceX employees to submit to monthly blood tests. This week, the group published a peer-reviewed study — Musk, known as an unusually hands-on execu

Still waiting for that VAT refund? The surprise I got after four years


The Points Guy / 1h
In my decades of traveling the globe, I’ve seen a lot. From lost baggage to missed connections to that one time Delta picked me up in a Porsche to make my connection in Atlanta (I was Diamond Medallion at the time), it takes a lot to surprise me. But earlier this month, that exact thing happened when a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund from a purchase I made in Europe posted to my credit card account

'Nyan Cat' GIF sells for $600K worth of ether and there's definitely no bubble


52Mashable / 1h
A digital cat just sold for an ungodly amount of cryptocurrency. Nyan Cat , arguably 2011's hottest cat meme, is back in the news this week following the sale of a digital recreation of the artwork for 300 ether . At the time of the Friday sale , that was worth just under $600,000. Welcome to the wild world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), unique digital items authenticated on the blockchain, that

J.J. Abrams' Subject to Change Will Be a 'Mind- and Reality-Bending' New Series


Gizmodo / 1h
A new J.J. Abrams -created thriller is coming to HBO Max. No, not that one, another one. Read more...

Samsung's future smartwatch is rumored to use Android, not Tizen


69Engadget / 1h
Samsung has been using its Tizen platform on smartwatches ever since 2014's Gear 2 line, but it might go back to its Android 'roots' in the near future. Both SamMobile and well-known leaker Ice Universe claim Samsung is making a smartwatch using Android (possibly Wear OS) rather than its usual platform. It would be the first time Samsung had used Android on the wrist since early products like the

This weekend's gaming laptop deals feature hefty $300 price cuts on Razer, Asus, Dell and more


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Don't miss our recommendations for this week's best gaming laptop deals - which feature some rather tasty discounts on powerful machines.

YouTube adds 4K and HDR support to its Android app


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Welcome to the 4K HDR party, Android users. The YouTube app that's available on Android devices now officially supports streaming video at a 4K resolution with HDR. It's overkill of course, as most smartphones at this point don't have 4K displays (and it's of questionable benefit to those that do). But it's an option now. The feature appears to have gone live sometime in early- or mid-February, a

Johns Hopkins Professor: US Will Hit COVID Herd Immunity by April


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COVID-19 will be “mostly gone” by April, according to a Johns Hopkins professor. Dr. Marty Makary, a researcher at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, points to several reasons to be hopeful in a new op-ed for The Wall Street Journal . He believes a combination of natural immunity from previous infection, rising vaccination rates, and a dramatic drop in cases mean America will reach herd immuni


The Louisiana City Struck by Two Hurricanes Last Year Is Suffering in This Week's Deep Freeze


36Gizmodo / 2h
On Monday night, the temperature in Lake Charles, Louisiana dipped to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus-10 degrees Celsius), more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit (16.7 degrees Celsius) below average. Hours later, just before the sun rose on Tuesday morning, the city’s power supply abruptly shut off , taking the six local water… Read more...

Facebook is back to talking with Australian authorities over news block


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60Engadget / 2h
Facebook hasn't completely unfriended Australia. According to Reuters , the social network is currently in negotiations with Australian authorities, a few days after it blocked users in the country from sharing news links. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced in a news conference that the company has "tentatively friended [the country] again" and that it's "back at the table..."

Martian satellite captures rover parachuting through Mars' atmosphere


100+Mashable / 2h
Talk about a unique satellite image. A crucial NASA satellite orbiting Mars, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, spotted the car-sized Perseverance rover parachuting through the Martian atmosphere on Thursday, en route to a successful, though dramatic, landing. The space agency released the shot on Friday . "Every picture tells a story," NASA tweeted . "This one captures me in midair, floating over

Diablo II remastered with 4K support is heading to consoles and PC


SlashGear / 3h
Blizzard has announced a remastered version of Diablo II for gaming consoles and PC. The updated version is called Diablo II: Resurrected, and it’ll offer gameplay at up to 4K with remastered graphics and cross-platform progression alongside the classic gameplay. Blizzard is currently in the technical alpha phase. This is a substantial Diablo II remaster effort ‘for a new generation’ … Continue r

VW will start making an ID.5 electric SUV 'coupe' later in 2021


40Engadget / 3h
VW will have a quick follow-up to its ID.4 electric SUV , at least in some parts of the world. As The Verge notes , VW has confirmed it will start mass production of an ID.5 SUV "coupe" in Germany sometime in the second half of 2021. A pilot production run has already started, the company said. The ID.5 is expected to be a sleeker version of the ID.4. It's not clear if VW is planning a coupe in t

15 of the best international movies on Netflix


Mashable / 3h
Netflix's offering extends far beyond the big budget blockbusters of Hollywood. They might not be the first movies that pop up on your trending section, but the streaming giant has an excellent range of international movies from across the world — and we've rounded up the best of them below (in this case we're defining "international" as anything that wasn't made in the U.S.). From the gritty com

ICYMI: We take Yamaha’s new digital saxophone for a spin


36Engadget / 3h
This week our reviews were largely focused on unique audio devices, including a "magic radio" and a digital saxophone. James Trew tried out the Vlogger Kit from Rode and quickly became a fan of the microphone, the light cube and the windscreen filter. He also experienced Teenage Engingeering's OB-4, a "magic radio" that can also record loops, play FM radio and act as a turntable. Meanwhile, Jess

Understated luxury: A review of the newly renovated 5-star Park Hyatt Aviara


The Points Guy / 3h
While the pandemic has ravaged the hotel industry, several properties have used the steep drop-off in travel to their advantage. Nestled north of San Diego in the coastal community of Carlsbad, the Park Hyatt Aviara completed a renovation project in October of last year. But this wasn’t just a nip-and-tuck operation. The sprawling resort property shuttered its doors for six months near the onset

An Artist Used a Drone to Photograph Rarely Seen ICE Detention Centers


43Gizmodo / 3h
Unfortunately, it’s not hard to find information about the disturbing , unhealthy , and inhumane conditions that immigrants face in ICE detention centers, many of which are privately-owned . It is, however, more complicated to find photos of these detention centers. Access to photographers is often not on the table. Read more...

Ford issues recalls on older trucks and the new Bronco Sport


22SlashGear / 3h
The automotive industry is still trying to recover completely from the Takata airbag debacle that saw millions of cars worldwide recalled due to potentially deadly airbags. Ford recently issued two additional recalls on older vehicles that might have had obsolete Takata parts installed during repairs after the Takata recall was completed. Ford has identified certain Takata airbag modules that it

Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach


500+BBC News - Technology / 3h
The company says its logins were hacked but it does not believe children or staff were spied on.

Original Content podcast: Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso’ is all about relentless optimism


100TechCrunch / 3h
Your enjoyment of “Ted Lasso” — a sports comedy that debuted on Apple TV+ last year — will probably depend on how you respond to the titular football coach played by Jason Sudeikis. As we discuss on the latest episode of the Original Content podcast , the show’s setup is deliberately over-the-top and ridiculous with Rebecca Walton (Hannah Waddingham) taking ownership of the AFC Richmond football

Xbox deals offer big savings on games, gift cards, Game Pass and accessories this weekend only


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Save on everything from Game Pass to premium accessories and games in Best Buy's Xbox deals this weekend.

NASA’s New Mars Rover Is Less Powerful Than Many Smartphones


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iMars If you thought a NASA rover that cost $2.4 billion to build and launch would be more powerful your old smartphone, you have another thing coming. NASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed successfully on Mars Thursday , is powered by an old chipset that gives it about the same processing power as an iMac from 1998, according to PCMag ‘s breakdown . More specifically, it’s packing 256MB of RAM

Hitting the Books: How NASA survived the Reagan era 'Dark Ages'


49Engadget / 3h
This week, Americans celebrated the successful delivery of NASA's Perseverance rover to its destination on the Martian surface , marking the dawn of a new era of interplanetary exploration. However, when it comes to searching the solar system around us, the US has not always led from the front. During the Reagan administration, for example, the agency saw its budget pared down in favor of buildin

How to Add Special Effects to Your Instagram Messages


20How-To Geek / 4h
Your direct messages on Instagram don’t have to look so plain. Like every other Instagram feature, you can add special effects to your messages before sending them. Here’s how to access and apply these effects. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The viral Mars Perseverance rover video going around is fake


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200+Mashable / 4h
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover has already accomplished tremendous things . But, just days after a dramatic landing in the Martian desert, the rover hasn't started rumbling great distances around the red planet. Yet a viral video circulating on Twitter — already viewed 17.1 million times as of Feb. 20 from just one account ( there are millions more views elsewhere ) — presents a different, bogus

United Airlines Is On The Hunt For Who Leaked Ted Cruz’s Flight Reservation Data


76View from the Wing / 4h
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 ...

Facebook's news ban in Australia: everything you need to know


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Facebook's controversial move to block news for its Australian users has caused shockwaves around the world. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft sale at Best Buy: deals on the Surface Pro, laptops, Xbox, and more


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Best Buy's Microsoft sale starts today, and we're rounding up the best deals on the Surface Pro, laptops, Xbox, and more.


Saturday's Best Deals: Compustar 2-Way Remote Start Kit, Dyson V7 Allergy, Gooloo Car Jump Starter, Kasa Smart Plugs, Corsair Virtuoso Headset, and More


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A 2-way remote start system and a case of Pedroncelli rosé lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more...

Saturday's Best Deals: Compustar 2-Way Remote Start Kit, Dyson V7 Allergy, Gooloo Car Jump Starter, Kasa Smart Plugs, Corsair Virtuoso Headset, and More


76Lifehacker / 4h
A 2-way remote start system and a case of Pedroncelli rosé lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more...

This Week in Apps: Sneak peek at TikTok shopping, new iOS and Android betas, kids’ app Prodigy hit with FTC complaint


100+TechCrunch / 4h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry is as hot as ever, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge

Reversing of the Earth’s magnetic poles led to the downfall of Neanderthals


20SlashGear / 4h
The ancient earth was a much more hostile place than it is today. About 42,000 years ago, the Earth saw its magnetic poles flip. Scientists have known that the magnetic poles of the earth flipped since the late 1960s. The magnetic poles aren’t static. The poles are generated by electrical currents from the planet’s liquid outer core that is constantly … Continue reading

California bill seeks to legalize many popular psychedelics


SlashGear / 4h
Despite laws against these substances, psychedelics have resurged in popularity, with anecdotal reports claiming everything from increased productivity and creativity to migraine remission, depression relief, and an increased sense of wellbeing. Amid this popularity, California has introduced one of the most ambitious bills related to these drugs. Last week, California Senator Scott Wiener introd

Nvidia really needs to refresh its entire Ampere graphics card lineup


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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 will limit hash rate performance for crytocurrency miners. Nvidia should use this as an opportunity to refresh its entire lineup.

Save 50% on Three Months of Google Fi Unlimited for New Accounts or Lines


28How-To Geek / 4h
Tired of overpaying for your phone plan? Google is running a 50% off promotion for new customers that join Google Fi Unlimited. The service, which usually costs $50 a line, includes 22GB of high-speed data, full hot-spot support, free international calls and texts, and 100 GB of Google One. This limited-time promotion cuts your bill down to $25 a line for the first three months of service. Read T

What Do Blue Dots Mean on an iPhone or iPad Home Screen?


How-To Geek / 4h
Sometimes while browsing your iPhone or iPad home screen, you’ll see a blue dot beside certain app names. What does the dot mean? We’ll explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Morning After: Perseverance rover sends back more Mars photos


94Engadget / 5h
This week’s biggest story continues to be the Perseverance rover. NASA’s latest space robot has brought another Linux device to Mars, and is already sending back some impressive pictures . We’ll have to wait a little longer for HD video and the first drone flight — beware of fake videos circulating on social media — but next week should be even better. Marvel Studios Until then you can always cat

American-made Buell Motorcycle returns from the dead


SlashGear / 5h
Fans of American motorcycles with big v-twin engines should be excited to hear the derelict brand Buell Motorcycle is returning from the dead in 2021. The manufacturer plans to have a range of ten different motorcycles by 2024 that are all made in America. Some motorcycle fans may remember the Buell as having been a part of Harley-Davidson in years … Continue reading

Don't Store Food Outdoors, Even if You Lose Power During the Winter


200+Lifehacker / 5h
Situations that involve losing electricity are usually pretty stressful. That’s because you’re often not only dealing with the lack of power, but it typically happens in the context of something else, like a massive storm or natural disaster—like the extreme winter weather in Texas and many other parts of the country… Read more...

Sites Have a Sneaky New Way to Track You Across the Web


100+Wired / 5h
Plus: A LastPass rate change, Clubhouse concerns, and more of the week's top security news.

United Airlines Investigating Ted Cruz Data Leak


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Senator Ted Cruz of Texas made headlines this week for his trip to Cancun in the middle of a major crisis in his state. United Airlines is now investigating who may have leaked some details regarding his trip. The basics of Ted Cruz’s trip to Cancun This past Wednesday Ted Cruz flew from Houston to Cancun on United Airlines with his family. While he tried to fly under the radar (no pun intended),

New malware found on 30,000 Macs has security pros stumped


1KArs Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Jayson Photography / Getty Images ) A previously undetected piece of malware found on almost 30,000 Macs worldwide is generating intrigue in security circles, which are still trying to understand precisely what it does and what purpose its self-destruct capability serves. Once an hour, infected Macs check a control server to see if there are any new commands the malware should ru

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Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
huariqueje : Unknown , Unmade bed - Lars van Wieren , 2019. Dutch, b. ? Oil on canvas, 160 x 180 cm.

'Mythic Quest' brings post-pandemic hilarity in the first Season 2 trailer from Apple TV+


41Mashable / 5h
In a bit of great news for fans of video games, comedy, and video game comedy, Mythic Quest is coming back on May 7. The first season introduced us to the creators of Mythic Quest , an in-universe MMORPG (think World of Warcraft ) overseen by a narcissistic creative director in Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney). The dysfunctional behind the scenes hilarity that fueled every episode of the premiere seaso

Hotel Apologizes To Honeymooners Because People Could See Into Their Mirrored Sauna


21View from the Wing / 5h
The five star Grand Josun resort in Jeju, South Korea is apologizing for a ‘mistake’ that allowed honeymooners to be seen honeymoooning in their sauna. The sauna’s windows are coated to prevent seeing in during the day, but that doesn’t prevent people inside from being in full view at night – so blinds are supposed to come down when it’s dark. But they didn’t - and guests didn't know this needed

Apple rumored to be working on a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12


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Apple really wants to bring out a portable, magnetic battery pack for your iPhone, but might not manage it.

What is Vivo: a brief overview of the company and its smartphones


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Here’s what you need to know about Chinese phone brand Vivo, including the phones it makes, the markets it sells to, and its interest in non-phone products.


Second SLS rocket hot fire test set for February 25


SlashGear / 5h
The SLS rocket is the massive booster that is expected to push the Artemis missions into orbit and towards the moon at some point in the future. Ahead of that launch, the rocket has to complete its testing regime, and NASA and Boeing have announced they will attempt the second hot fire test of the SLS rocket on February 25. … Continue reading

6 savvy time management extensions for Chrome


41Mashable / 5h
Good time management isn't something we're born with, or even something that's necessarily taught in school. But being able to manage time efficiently can make all the difference — not just in terms of our productivity, but also with regard to our mental health, by reducing stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, time management isn't the easiest skill to acquire, especially if you're busy stressing a

Turn Used Candle Jars Into Mini Planters


41Lifehacker / 5h
Some people put a lot of thought into buying candles. They may use words like “burn time,” “musky” and “throw” to describe how they make their selections. But even though it’s really all about the scent, it can be hard to resist candles that come in aesthetically pleasing jars—and Big Candle knows that. Read more...

Some people may have COVID-19 resistance thanks to Neanderthal DNA


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A group of researchers has performed a study that found that some people could have genes inherited from Neanderthals that reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 by 22 percent. These inherited genes are said to be more common in people of European and Asian ancestry. Neanderthals are a human species that went extinct about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals are believed … Continue reading

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a Nintendo Switch


22How-To Geek / 5h
The Nintendo Switch comes equipped with a headphone jack. But, with many headphones going wireless, you’ll need a way to connect those Bluetooth headphones to your console. There’s a dongle for that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Thai Quarantine Hotel Sues Man For Complaining, Accusing Him Of Defamation


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Thailand has some pretty wild defamation laws. Last September an American man living in Thailand was arrested and sued for defamation after leaving a negative review of a hotel online. Well, something similar is happening once again , except it involves a quarantine hotel. Man quarantining in Thailand not happy with accommodations Thailand requires a 14-day quarantine for those arriving from outs

We need more Nintendo Switch games – but these ports won't cut it


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Nintendo seems to be struggling with the age old problem of releasing games at a consistent pace, and has become too reliant on revisiting its back catalog.

This High Tech Sauna Blanket Uses Infrared Light to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder


Futurism / 6h
It’s the dead of winter, it’s freezing, and you haven’t felt the warm kiss of the sun on your skin for longer than you can remember. Even though it won’t last forever, the effect it has on your mental and physical well-being can add up. According to Psychology Today , it’s estimated that Seasonal Affective Disorder affects 10 million Americans. With another 10-to-20 percentof people suffering fro

Can Hamburger Buns Save Your Pipes from Freezing?


100+Wired / 6h
Water expands when it freezes, and that’s bad for plumbing. Insulation—any insulation—is better than nothing.

How to Connect an Xbox Controller to Apple TV


21How-To Geek / 6h
Your Apple TV is much more than a media-streaming box. It has built-in games, and it works with the Xbox controller and other popular game controllers. Power up your Apple Arcade experience (or just download individual games) with a physical controller. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 8 Best Blackout Curtains for Deep, Dark, Restful Sleep


37How-To Geek / 6h
One of the best ways to get better sleep is to make sure your room is completely dark at night. How do you get your space dark? By hanging these handy blackout curtains. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Niagara Pro Android Launcher Review: A New Take on Homescreens


68How-To Geek / 6h
There are loads of third-party Android launchers out there, but most of them strike similar beats. They take design cues from stock Android and provide small tweaks and features, which is more than fine. But the brand-new launcher Niagara aims to be a more substantial shake-up by featuring a minimalist and one-hand-use friendly design—and it’s pretty great. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Fortnite leak teases return of Thanos as the ultimate hunter


SlashGear / 6h
It seems Thanos may be making a return to the Fortnite battle royale island, at least based on a new leak, perhaps making him the best hunter brought to the game’s dimension. The potential discovery was spied by a game data miner in the most recent update’s code, revealing an upcoming ‘XL’ skin — a category that has only ever … Continue reading

Blockchain could solve one of the biggest search engine problems


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A Q&A with Kurt Nielsen, co-founder and President at Partisia Blockchain.

How to Install Xbox Series X or S Games From Your Phone


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One of the best features of the Xbox app is the ability to remotely install games onto your Series X or Series S, even if the console is turned off. In fact, Xbox gamers can do this from two of Microsoft’s apps—the standard Xbox app and the Xbox Game Pass app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Best Heads Up Displays for Your Car


27How-To Geek / 6h
Whether you drive an older vehicle or simply want to spruce up your ride, a heads-up display is a great way to add some tech to your car. Many newer vehicles have a heads-up display (HUD) showing information like speed and navigation instructions on the glass windshield in your line of sight. It’s transparent, too, so it’s not distracting. If you want to try one, these are the best aftermarket he

How to use Canva: A simple guide to the graphic design platform


73Mashable / 6h
Have you heard of Canva? It's a graphic design platform lets you create everything from Instagram posts to business logos, for absolutely no cost. Using it is simple and painless thanks to all the preloaded templates, images, fonts, and graphics, and it offers a very well-designed, intuitive, user interface. All you need to use it is to sign up with Google, Facebook, or an email address. We're ta

What we can learn from the Facebook-Australia news debacle


91MIT Technology Review / 7h
Democracies around the world are all mired in one crisis or another, which is why measures of their health are trending in the wrong direction. Many look at the decline of the news industry as one contributing factor. No wonder, then, that figuring out how to pay for journalism is an urgent issue, and some governments are pushing ahead with ambitious plans. Big ideas for ways to funnel billions o

Gamify Your Workouts With Ergatta's Rowing Machine


91Wired / 7h
This internet-connected rower makes sweating fun by adding a layer of video game logic to your exercise routine.


Why France’s New Tech ‘Repairability Index’ Is a Big Deal


200+Wired / 7h
Liberté, égalité, reparabilité.

A Loophole To Avoid Canada’s New Quarantine Requirement


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Canadians are used to driving across the border into the U.S. to find cheaper airfare – even to get other places inside Canada. Flying from Canada to Mexico and back to Canada used to be known among frequent flyers as ‘the Mexican Hat Dance’. And the challenge of sky high fares for Canadians may get worse in the future with Air Canada acquiring Transat. However Canadians have a new reason to make

As coronavirus variants spread, the US struggles to keep up


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Enlarge (credit: Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images ) Across the United States, the coronavirus is in retreat. The pandemic is still raging, mind you, with more than 70,000 new cases still reported each day. But since the post-holiday peak in mid-January, the seven-day average of new cases has fallen by nearly 64 percent . Hospitalizations have plunged too. And with vaccinations accelerating ,

Hearthstone forges new expansion and takes cues from World of Warcraft with a ‘Classic’ mode


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A fresh Hearthstone Mercenaries game mode also sounds intriguing.

These Vodafone Google Pixel 5 and iPhone SE deals offer market-leading value


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Whether you prefer Android or Apple, these Google Pixel 5 deals and iPhone SE deals are the perfect options.

Best Legend of Zelda games you can play on Switch right now


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Looking for the best Legend of Zelda games to play on Nintendo Switch

How to Transfer Your LastPass Passwords to Bitwarden


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LastPass offers a free version of its password manager, but it’s limited to only one device type at a time. If you’re looking to switch password managers, Bitwarden offers a free, open-source service with no limits. Here’s how to transfer your LastPass passwords to Bitwarden. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Hit crime show Criminal Minds may return as a Paramount+ series


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Hit crime drama Criminal Minds may be revived soon as a streaming series for Paramount+. The show ran from September 2005 until its series finale in early 2020, giving it a solid 15 seasons with a revolving cast and faithful fanbase. The revival show is said to be in ‘early discussions,’ meaning it may be a while before we see … Continue reading

6 Clever Ways to Use the Windows Command Prompt


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A rundown of things you can do faster, easier, and with less hassle, all just by peeking under the hood.

The 18 Best Weekend Deals on Masks, Headphones, and MacBooks


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If you’re looking to stay warm or just need a bit of self-care, check out these discounts.

This bargain SIM only deal gets you unlimited 5G data for an effective £6/pm


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When it comes to SIM only deals, Three's £16 a month SIM is the best we've ever seen and it is still available.

Remastered 'nyan cat' art sells for the equivalent of $605k


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While the first Christie's auction of digital artwork backed by NFT (non-fungible token) is still a few days away, one of the most notable sales in that world has already taken place. Chris Torres created the rainbow-streaming animation of Nyan Cat based on his own pet and uploaded it to YouTube in 2011, before recreating a high-quality one-of-one edition for this sale. NFTs allow buyers to verif

FIFA 21 career mode still sucks – here's why


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FIFA 21's career mode is more of the same, in the worst possible way.

Do You Need a Special Lens to Take Portrait Photos?


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If you’ve ever tried to shoot good-looking portraits with your camera and a basic kit lens, you might have been disappointed that the results didn’t match the images you see on social media or in magazines. Part of this is down to the lenses most often used to shoot professional portraits. Let’s look at what makes them special, and whether you need one to get great portraits. Read This Article on

Vodafone's new broadband deals are miles ahead of the competition this weekend


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As far as fibre broadband deals go, this Vodafone plan is leading the way right now thanks to low costs and fast speeds.

Why Photoshop and Luminar's AI tools aren't quite ready to kill real photography


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Some of the best photo editing apps, including Photoshop and Luminar, have impressive AI tools – but computers aren't quite ready to take over just yet.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could switch back to Wear OS


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A rumor from a well-placed source suggests Samsung is going back to Google for its watches after seven years.

The best projector screen is your bedroom ceiling – here's why


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A bedroom TV might sound nice, but it pales in comparison to the luxury of using a projector to watch movies on your ceiling.

Android 12 Developer Preview: changes, additions in next OS version


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The next version of the Android operating system, codenamed internally as ‘Snow Cone’ has taken its maiden steps into the realm of inception with Google recently announcing the Developer Preview of the Android 12 OS, which is still around six months from the final release. After the excitement of Android 11 on flagship devices and newly released phones, the next … Continue reading


WandaVision episode 7 recap: the biggest reveal of the entire season


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A Darcy/Vision double act, a new superhero, and a smashed-up fourth wall in WandaVision episode 7.

As the SPAC frenzy continues, questions arise about how much the market can absorb


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Another week and the biggest story in a sea of big stories continues to center on SPACs, these blank-check companies that raise capital through IPOs expressly to acquire a privately held company and take it public. But some industry watchers as starting to wonder: Is the party just getting started, with more early guests still trickling in? Have we reached the party’s peak, with the music still t

Grab a pair of stylish wireless earbuds for under $30


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TL;DR: For a cheaper alternative to AirPods, try the Avanca T1 Wireless Earbuds , on sale for $29.95 — a 50% savings — as of Feb. 20. A quick Amazon search for wireless earbuds will deliver thousands of results — from AirPod lookalikes to quirky buds with obscure names. The trick is to decide what features matter most to you. Do you want something that’s designed like AirPods but carries a more a

This wireless speaker doubles as a power bank — and it's 25% off


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TL;DR: Charge your phone and play your tunes wherever you go with the durable HyperGear Quake wireless speaker. As of Feb. 20, get it for $44.99 and save 25%. Just because you're a fan of the outdoors doesn't mean you have to be a fan of silence. That's why the HyperGear Quake wireless speaker was made specifically for outdoor enthusiasts. The Quake works within 33 feet of your device to emit cle

Save 50% on a smartwatch that actually looks like a watch


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TL;DR: Track your heart rate, step count, and more with the Sinji Premium Smartwatch , on sale for $49.95 — a 50% savings — as of Feb. 20. If you're craving a little more data in your approach to your health, a smartwatch can be super helpful. This one, the the Sinji Premium Smartwatch , can track your heart rate, daily step count, sleep quality, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, calorie consump

Replace your laundry detergent with an eco-friendly 'egg'


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TL;DR: Make your laundry routine more sustainable with the Ecoegg Value Bundle , on sale for 33% off. As of Feb. 20, get the refillable egg, a 50-load refill pack, an egg-case cup holder, and more for only $42.99. For eco-conscious folks, laundry is a mega pain point — the water, electricity usage, chemical soaps, and plastic detergent bottles all make an impact. That's why the Ecoegg has made qu

Make your space feel fresh with a smart air purifier on sale


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TL;DR: Keep the air in your home fresh with the Sensibo Pure: Smart Air Purifier . As of Feb. 20, save 14% and get it for $127.99. Before you start your spring cleaning, do yourself a favor and invest in the Sensibo Pure: Smart Air Purifier . The air purifier has both HEPA and carbon filters and is designed to be able to filter particles as small as 0.1μm to help fight against viruses, bacteria,

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands to get a huge update with Chains of Domination


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A new zone, plus a 10-boss raid, fresh mega-dungeon and more…

The future of cybersecurity will be about ‘fighting fire with fire’


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Max Heinemeyer, Director of Threat Hunting at Darktrace, believes offensive AI will change how we think about cybersecurity.

PS5 restock for Saturday: our new console stock tracker – when it'll go on sale


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Finding PS5 in stock has been difficult in the US. However, there are some US retailers that have had it in stock. We know where to look.

A Xiaomi Mi 11 camera feature helped me appreciate the foods I take for granted


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I see food every single day, but the Xiaomi Mi 11 helped me view it in a different way.

Overwatch 2 team wants the game to be a ‘worthy successor’ and a ‘true sequel’


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Overwatch 2’s development team has taken fans behind the scenes of the game's development during BlizzCon 2021.

Most of us still aren't properly equipped to work from home


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Monitors, printers, desks and phones are much missed by many remote workers.

OnePlus smartphones: a complete history of its handsets ahead of the OnePlus 9


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Track the varied and compelling history of OnePlus, from the OnePlus One in 2014 to its most recent releases.


Diablo 4’s Rogue class unveiled with its very own trailer during BlizzCon 2021


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Blizzard has revealed Diablo 4’s fourth class during BlizzCon 2021: the Rogue.


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