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Your Vaccination Card Will Score You Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts All Year
18KLifehacker / 14h
In case “not getting a deadly virus” isn’t enough of a reason to offer up your arm for a couple of doses of the vaccine, Krispy Kreme wants to give you a little extra encouragement—in the form of free doughnuts all year. Read more...
Android apps like Gmail are crashing and 'WebView' may be to blame
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5KEngadget / 3h
If Gmail and other Android apps on your phone are crashing -- you're not alone.
Android apps crashing blamed on WebView, here’s the quick fix
100+SlashGear / 2h
It’s not exactly uncommon for an update to sometimes break a perfectly working app but those have become rarer, especially for big, popular ones. When Google’s own “invisible” components break that way, however, it affects dozens if not hundreds of apps that rely on them. Such is the case with Android’s WebView whose update has caused some apps to crash … Continue reading
How long will it take for Clubhouse to release on Android?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Clubhouse co-founder Paul Davison has highlighted the platform's efforts to expand to Android. Clubhouse is also planning to take on its rivals by adding in more personalization features.
Opera on iOS ditches Touch name in latest update
SlashGear / 11min
Long before there were smartphones, Opera made a name for itself with mobile web browsers running on devices you never thought could run such software. With the arrival of smartphones, however, Opera was slowly pushed to the sidelines as the likes of Chrome and Safari on iOS take center stage. Opera hasn’t completely disappeared, of course, and is now doing … Continue reading
Microsoft is reportedly 'in the running' to buy Discord for more than $10 billion
200+Engadget / 53min
Discord is reportedly up for sale with a price that could go over $10 billion.
Spotify's new update aims to shake you free from your listening loop
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 55min
The streaming giant is rolling out an update to its homescreen user interface for mobile, featuring a prominent 'history' section.
LG mobile business now rumored to fold rather than sell
SlashGear / 1h
Sony, HTC, and LG have all long been expected to close up their smartphone shops sooner or later. For a while, it even seemed that HTC would be the first to go but it miraculously survives to this day. In recent months, however, it is LG that has been the subject of many rumors about its mobile business finally throwing … Continue reading
This Startup Is Using Drones to Conduct Airplane Inspections
Gizmodo / 1h
Aircraft inspection is the important, federally-mandated process of checking recently flown planes for signs of damage. Commercial airliners incur all sorts of wear and tear as they travel the skies, so it’s crucial to identify and track what it looks like. In recent years, the aviation industry has sought to… Read more...
Samsung's power saving OLED panels feature in Oppo, OnePlus flagships
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
After premiering ‘Adaptive Frequency’ low-power OLED display technology on the Galaxy Note 20 smartphone, Samsung Display said it is seeing increasing interest from other global manufacturers for these power-saving display panels that are well-suited to 5G phones.
Telstra’s iPhones are going cheap – score one for yourself
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Telstra’s flash sale is giving you AU$100 off any iPhone when you pair it with a plan.
WarnerMedia won't be releasing David Ayer's cut of Suicide Squad
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
WarnerMedia CEO Ann Sarnoff has shot down the possibility of David Ayer's original Suicide Squad cut getting released.
Nintendo, Pokemon GO maker Niantic Labs team up for Pikmin game
Nintendo Niantic Pikmin•
SlashGear / 1h
Although less successful with its own IP, Niantic Labs found a more profitable market in making AR games around already known franchises. Pokemon GO still remains its most successful attempt while Harry Potter: Wizards Unite still has a loyal following despite lower numbers. Niantic’s true product, however, is its “Real World” AR platform and it is brushing that up again … Continue reading
OnePlus 7T gets stable OxygenOS 11 update with Android 11
SlashGear / 2h
Although it isn’t as fast as we would have probably hoped, OnePlus is slowly but surely rolling out the latest OxygenOS version to its supported smartphones. Sometimes, it’s forced to take those back due to a number of reported issues but, in general, the company has been trying to do good by its customers. After months in beta, OnePlus is … Continue reading
That Android version of Clubhouse? It's probably malware.
50Mashable / 2h
No, Clubhouse isn’t available for Android yet. But in the meantime, hackers are trying to exploit its popularity by releasing malware disguised as an Android version of the audio chat app. Antivirus provider ESET spotted the Trojan program. A fake Clubhouse website at “joinclubhouse[.]mobi” has been circulating the dangerous app over the internet. The site itself looks identical to the real Clubh
Making honey without bees and milk without cows
200+BBC News - Technology / 2h
Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.
The FCC Wants to Hear How Bad Your Internet Sucks
100+Gizmodo / 2h
The FCC announced today that it’s started soliciting first-hand accounts from people who are forced to rely on crappy internet. This new initiative is part of the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection program, and the agency hopes that by collecting information directly from consumers, it will be better equipped to “enhance… Read more...
Nintendo and Niantic are teaming up again for an AR 'Pikmin' game
Nintendo Niantic Pikmin•
100+Engadget / 3h
Remember Pokémon Go? Now Nintendo and Niantic are teaming up on a new Pikmin game.
Niantic announces partnership with Nintendo on new augmented reality ‘Pikmin’ title
Nintendo Niantic Pikmin•
200+TechCrunch / 3h
Nearly five years after the launch of Pokémon Go, Niantic announced Monday that they are partnering with Nintendo to co-develop a new title based on the company’s Pikmin franchise. Niantic says the app is being developed in their Tokyo office and will launch later this year. “The app will include gameplay activities to encourage walking and make walking more delightful,” a press release from Nian
Tencent Music now has joint labels with all ‘big three’ record labels
100+TechCrunch / 3h
The music streaming arm of Tencent is further tightening its ties with the “big three” record label companies, its major licensing partners. Tencent Music Entertainment announced Tuesday that it has formed a new joint label with Warner Music Group, following similar deals with Universal Music Group in August 2020 and Sony Music Entertainment in early 2018 . The collaboration will take advantage o
Fortnite x Rocket League Llama-Rama returns with new rewards
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SlashGear / 3h
Epic Games has announced a second Llama-Rama event that will merge the Fortnite and Rocket League universes, at least when it comes to some rewards. The event will kick off in a few days, offering rewards in both games, as well as an in-game Fortnite concert from DJ Kaskade that’ll last two days. Llama-Rama 2 will kick off on March … Continue reading
Indian beauty e-commerce Purplle raises $45 million
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Purplle, an e-commerce platform for beauty products in India, said on Monday it has raised $45 million in a new financing round as it looks to expand its presence in the world’s second largest internet market. The new round, a Series D, was financed by Sequoia Capital India and existing investors Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and JSW Ventures. The new round values the Indian startup — which has rai
That 2006 Jack Dorsey tweet NFT just sold for $2.9 million (LOL)
Twitter Dorsey NFT•
72Mashable / 3h
Jack Dorsey just sold his fist tweet Sort of . If you're confused by that combination of words, then congrats, you're literate. On Monday, the Twitter CEO confirmed that, after listing the platform's very first tweet on the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Valuables in December, an NFT associated with the 2006 tweet sold for over $2.9 million worth of cryptocurrency. "just setting up my twttr
New Airline Requires Pilots To Buy Their Job For $75,000
23View from the Wing / 4h
I used to think Avatar Airlines was a run of the mill pump and dump securities scam, but now I believe Avatar Airlines is running a job fraud scam, too. Continue reading ...
Netflix will turn Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR into a movie and anime series
SlashGear / 4h
BRZRKR, the comic book from actor Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt, will be turned into a live-action movie by Netflix, which also plans to launch an anime series based on the comic as a sequel. Keanu Reeves is set to star in Netflix’s live-action film, plus he’ll be a voice actor for the anime. The 12-issue comic series comes from … Continue reading
Spotify's New Home Screen Features Bring Order to the Chaos
24Gizmodo / 4h
Spotify is rolling out a new home screen design that should make finding what you’re looking for from the home hub a little easier. Read more...
Ro raises $500M to grow its remote and in-home primary care platform
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Healthcare tech startup Ro has raised $500 million to help fuel continued growth of its hybrid telehealth/in-home primary care platform, which also includes a growing pharmacy business as the company pursues a strategy of vertical integration to optimize delivery and reduce costs for clients. The company’s latest raise is a Series D round, and means it has now raised over $876 million since its 2
Amazon Illegally Interrogated Queens Warehouse Worker Who Led Pandemic Walkout, NLRB Rules
48Gizmodo / 4h
The National Labor Relations Board has determined that Amazon illegally interrogated a warehouse worker that led colleagues in a strike over the company’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic , per a Monday report by Motherboard . Read more...
Sidney Powell Wants Dominion Suit Tossed on the Grounds That What She Was Saying Was Too Stupid to be Believable
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500+Gizmodo / 4h
After working for months to advance the baseless conspiracy theory that the voting machine manufacturer Dominion had worked with Venezuela to rig the 2020 presidential election against Donald Trump, former campaign lawyer Sidney Powell is requesting that the election software company drop its defamation lawsuit… Read more...
Xbox Live gets renamed by Microsoft – here’s the confusing change
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft has renamed Xbox Live to Xbox network in a move following changes to the service.
Spotify just made it much easier to finish podcast episodes
SlashGear / 4h
Spotify has announced a refreshed home screen that better personalizes the app experience and makes it easier for users to resume podcast episodes they recently listened to. As well, the design refresh will make it easier for users to rediscover content they previously enjoyed and will serve up music recommendations. Spotify, of course, is now home to many podcasts in … Continue reading
Do we need so many virtual HQ platforms?
200+TechCrunch / 4h
Teamflow, founded by ex-Uber manager Flo Crivello, has raised an $11 million Series A just three months after raising a $3.9 million seed f or its virtual HQ platform. The latest round in the startup was led by Battery Ventures, with Menlo Ventures leading its previous financing event. Teamflow’s raise comes just days after competitor Gather announced a $26 million Series A round led by Sequoia C
Sony Allegedly Closing PS3, PSP, and Vita Stores Permanently This Summer
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200+Gizmodo / 5h
Sony is allegedly closing its PS3, PlayStation Portable, and PS Vita stores permanently this summer. Speaking to The Gamer , an anonymous source told the publication the PS3 and PSP stores will cease operations on July 2, while the Vita store will close on August 27. No one will be able to purchase games and DLCs from… Read more...
For Under $500, Micron’s 4TB Portable SSD Can Store All Your Files on the Go With Room To Spare
52Gizmodo / 5h
Crucial 4TB Portable SSD | $490 | Newegg Read more...
For Under $500, Micron’s 4TB Portable SSD Can Store All Your Files on the Go With Room To Spare
52Lifehacker / 5h
Crucial 4TB Portable SSD | $490 | Newegg Read more...
Disney+ calls 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' its 'most watched' series premiere
300+Engadget / 5h
According to Disney, its new MCU series debuted with the 'most watched' premiere ever on Disney+.
Zoom is about to make video calls even more interesting
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Zoom is making its Video SDK available to developers so that they can add video, audio and interactive features to their apps.
Daily Crunch: Investors back away from Dispo
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Dispo is in the midst of a sexual assault controversy, Zoom introduces an SDK and Android owners will have to continue waiting for Clubhouse access. This is your Daily Crunch for March 22, 2021. The big story: Investors back away from Dispo After a recent story in Business Insider brought allegations to light that a member of David Dobrik’s vlog squad had sexually assaulted an extra during a shoo
Coursera set to roughly double its private valuation in impending IPO
300+TechCrunch / 5h
In a new S-1/A filing , Coursera set an initial IPO price range between $30 and $33 a share, signaling the market views its edtech business warmly ahead of its impending public offering. Coursera will have 130,271,466 shares outstanding after its IPO, or 132,630,966 including its underwriters’ option. At $30 per share, the low end of the company’s IPO range and a share count inclusive of 2,359,50
This Watch Is Actually an Undercover Metronome for Musicians
50Gizmodo / 5h
There are wearables that measure your heart rate, your sleep patterns, and your blood oxygen levels. But then there’s a wearable that will let you know if you’re rushing or dragging on “ Caravan ,” which could be a life-saver in its own right. Read more...
Marriott Bonvoy Member Redeems 2.6 Million Points… Now Hotel Wants $17K
200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Yesterday I wrote about how the JW Marriott Los Cabos charges a $30 per night redemption fee for Bonvoy members . Well, here’s something on a whole different level — how would you feel about redeeming 2,596,000 Bonvoy points for a single stay, only to be asked to pay an extra $16,940 after confirming your reservation? North Island Seychelles, Marriott’s most expensive hotel A bit over a year ago,
Apple Can't Possibly Be 'Surprised' That Developers Are Unhappy
49Gizmodo / 5h
Developers aren’t the biggest fans of Apple’s App Store policies—a sentiment that’s apparently left Apple “surprised” that developers have “legitimate concerns” with its infamous app review process. Read more...
You can now order a COVID-19 home test kit with DoorDash
DoorDash COVID PCR VH•
SlashGear / 5h
DoorDash, the delivery service you probably best know as a way to get on-demand meals, has announced new partnerships that enable it to deliver COVID-19 test kits. Two FDA-authorized testing kits are available, one from EverlyWell and the other from Vault Health. The availability is kicking off in a dozen DashMart locations with more to come later this year. An … Continue reading
Jack Dorsey’s ‘first tweet' NFT sells for $2.9 million
Twitter Dorsey NFT•
100+Engadget / 5h
Fifteen years after Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sent the world’s first tweet, the message has sold for nearly $3 million as an NFT.
Netflix is adapting a Keanu Reeves comic into a live-action film and anime series
Reeves BRZRKR Netflix•
200+Engadget / 5h
Netflix plans not one but two adaptations of BRZRKR.
12 Movies That Will Make You Love Hand-Drawn Animation
74Gizmodo / 5h
In the 20 years since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences introduced the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, a hand-drawn movie has claimed the award only once —Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki’s 2001 masterpiece Spirited Away . From Shrek to Wall-e to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse , every other winner save… Read more...
A cult-favorite vibrator has a new companion, and she packs a punch
96Mashable / 5h
Maude's vibrators might look unassuming — but that's kind of the point. The simple, elegant minimalism of their sex toys is a huge part of why the original Vibe vibrator became such an instant classic. Beloved by beginners, it still regularly sells out and even won our top spot for the best overall affordable vibrator under $50 . Now there's the Drop , a brand new release from Maude available for
Barclays revamps and launches new AARP cards for all applicants
The Points Guy / 6h
Towards the end of last year, Barclays acquired the AARP portfolio from Chase and announced a new lineup of cobranded cards coming in 2021 for AARP members. Today, Barclays announced the launch of a new suite of cobranded credit cards — The AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays and the AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® from Barclays which are now open for applicants. The information fo
Florida Bans Sale of Invasive Reptiles as Iguanas and Snakes Take Over
36Gizmodo / 6h
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is clamping down on invasive reptiles, making it illegal for Floridians to breed or sell these problematic creatures except in special circumstances. Read more...
Investors distance themselves from the photo-sharing app Dispo after controversy.
88NYT > Technology / 6h
Multiple investors said they would donate any profits from their investments to organizations focused on survivors of sexual assault after its co-founder was accused of playing a role in a sexual assault scandal.
Democrats Plan to Come for Big Tech With Swarm of Small Antitrust Bills
Gizmodo / 6h
The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee panel on antitrust says that legislators are preparing a slate of many smaller pieces of legislation rather than one huge bill in a strategy to defeat the tech industry’s formidable lobbying machine . Read more...
Start Your Vlogging Career With 32% off a TaoTronics 12" Ring Light
24Lifehacker / 6h
TaoTronics 12" Selfie Ring Light | $60 | Amazon | Promo code KINJACL025 + Clip Coupon Read more...
Former US Director of National Intelligence Says He’s Seriously Puzzled by UFOs
500+Futurism / 6h
UFO Sighting In an eyebrow-raising segment on Fox News , former US Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe made some intriguing claims about the federal government’s tracking of unidentified flying objects (UFOs.) “Frankly, there are a lot more sightings than have been made public,” he told Fox personality Maria Bartiromo. “Some of those have been declassified. And when we talk about sig
When There’s Enough Vaccine For Everyone, Air Travel Mask Rules Should End
22View from the Wing / 6h
Masks made sense on planes when, together with HEPA air filtration and downward air flow, they reduced the risk of catching Covid-19 on a plane. Now vaccines are available. We’re going to have challenges keeping people masked up once they’ve been vaccinated. The rule needs to stay in place now, when most Americans haven’t had a chance to become vaccinated yet. It’s tough to know who has been vacc
Resident Evil Showcase, Re:Verse open beta slated for April
SlashGear / 6h
Following the announcement that Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village are coming to Google Stadia, Capcom has revealed that it will soon be hosting another Resident Evil Showcase. In addition, the company is gearing up to host a Resident Evil Re:Verse open beta next month, so if you’ve been looking to check out some Re:Verse gameplay, that’s … Continue reading
Use a Plate to Check if Your Gravy Is 'Done'
20Lifehacker / 6h
If you’ve ever made gravy, or any sauce or similar food to which a thickening agent is added, you know that it acts quite differently once you take it out of a hot, simmering pot and get it on a plate. Gravy, jams, and many sauces all thicken as they cool, and it can be hard to tell when they’re “done” while they’re… Read more...
What Is Microdosing and Does It Work?
25Lifehacker / 6h
Microdosing—the act of taking small amounts of usually psychedelic drugs—has been popular with a certain type of person looking for more productivity than what standard life hacks like caffeine and time management can provide. Whether it works is still unknown, but a new study suggests that the vaunted benefits may… Read more...
The 5 worst first-class meals in the sky today
The Points Guy / 6h
This round-up is a continuation of our best first-class meals in the sky . But this time, we’re focussing on the first-class experiences that didn’t really meet our high expectations. The lowest score on the below round-up is 19/25, which is still very commendable. To call these meals “the worst” would be doing them a disservice. Related: TPG round-up: Top 5 economy meals in the sky TPG round-up:
A black-and-white version of 'Justice League' is heading to HBO Max
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500+Engadget / 6h
Zack Snyder isn't done with Justice League just yet.
Extract the vocals and instrumentals from any track using this AI tool
30Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Remove vocals from any track with EasySplitter , on sale for 93% off. As of March 22, get a lifetime subscription for only $39.99. Whether you’re looking to remix a song and need to separate the vocals from the instrumental track or you want to make a karaoke version of a track, EasySplitter can get the job done quickly and seamlessly. Rather than working with a tool that isolates frequenc
How to Get Off a College Waiting List
Lifehacker / 6h
If you applied to a dream school, but landed on the waiting list, it can feel like all hope is lost. In a sense, it might feel worse than being rejected; you technically haven’t been rejected, and the university appears to be somewhat interested in you, at least. But your place on the waiting list remains a glaring… Read more...
Box shares rise on report company is exploring sale
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Shares of Box , a well-known content-and-collaboration company that went public in 2015 , rose today after Reuters reported that the company is exploring a sale. TechCrunch previously discussed rising investor pressure for Box to ignite its share price after years in the public-market wilderness. At the close today Box’s equity was worth $23.65 per share, up around 5% from its opening value, but
Review: Hyatt Centric Fort Lauderdale Las Olas
30One Mile at a Time / 6h
We’re living in hotels full-time at the moment . In a previous post I reviewed the Hyatt Centric Miami Brickell , and in this post I wanted to review the Hyatt Centric Fort Lauderdale Las Olas . Booking the Hyatt Centric Fort Lauderdale Our rate at the Hyatt Centric Fort Lauderdale was a very reasonable $130 per night. While we could have booked this through Hyatt Privé for extra perks, the World
Microsoft Exchange servers are under attack once again
51TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A new ransomware campaign known as BlackKingdom is targeting vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers.
The 10 Best Deals of March 22, 2021
36Gizmodo / 6h
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The 10 Best Deals of March 22, 2021
36Lifehacker / 6h
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What it was like to board one of the first cruises in the US in over a year
200+The Points Guy / 6h
In the end, it wasn’t nearly as complicated as I thought it would be. I’m talking about the process of boarding the newly unveiled American Countess — one of the first cruise vessels to restart operations in U.S. waters since cruising worldwide shut down a year ago. From the moment I arrived at the vessel’s gangway on Sunday in New Orleans in advance of its first sailing on the Mississippi River
This Is the Right Way to Watch Zack Snyder’s Justice League
100+Wired / 6h
At four hours long, it’s a lot of movie. Here’s exactly how to time your bathroom breaks, snack refills, and drinking games.
Researchers have a stern warning about eating ultra-processed food
47SlashGear / 7h
Yet another study has linked the consumption of ultra-processed foods — things like potato chips and breakfast cereals — with a drastic increase in cardiovascular disease and death risk. The new research was recently published by the American College of Cardiology; it notes, among other things, that every daily serving of ultra-processed food causes the risk to increase. Ultra-processed food … Co
12 Movies That Will Make You Love Hand-Drawn Animation
74Lifehacker / 7h
In the 20 years since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences introduced the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, a hand-drawn movie has claimed the award only once —Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki’s 2001 masterpiece Spirited Away . From Shrek to Wall-e to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse , every other winner save… Read more...
Biden will nominate Big Tech critic and antitrust star Lina Khan to the FTC
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78TechCrunch / 7h
Biden didn’t campaign on getting tough against Big Tech, but his early actions are speaking louder than his words . The White House confirmed its intentions to nominate Lina Khan to the FTC Monday, sending a clear signal that his administration will break from the Silicon Valley-friendly precedents of the Obama era. Politico first reported Biden’s planned nomination of Khan, which will be subject
Apple’s next HomePod surprise might be an Echo Show rival
SlashGear / 7h
It’s been a day of interesting reports surrounding Apple’s HomePod. Earlier today, we learned that there’s a secret sensor hiding in the HomePod mini, and while that sensor may not be active right now, it could enable specific functionality in the future. Not only that, but there’s also whispers of Apple’s plans for the future of the HomePod line, and … Continue reading
President Biden will nominate antitrust scholar Lina Khan to the FTC
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100+Engadget / 7h
President Biden intends to nominate Columbia Law School professor Lina Khan to serve as a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission.
Researchers May Have Found True Identity of Ancient 'Hobbit' Species
200+Gizmodo / 7h
Anthropologists know of at least two ancient species of tiny humans that lived on the islands of southeast Asia over 50,000 years ago. The origin of these extinct humans is unknown, but new research suggests they’re more closely related to Denisovans and Neanderthals—and, by consequence, modern humans—than previously… Read more...
Google Cloud hires Intel veteran to head its custom chip efforts
200+TechCrunch / 7h
There has been a growing industry trend in recent years for large-scale companies to build their own chips. As part of that, Google announced today that it has hired long-time Intel executive Uri Frank as vice president to run its custom chip division. “The future of cloud infrastructure is bright, and it’s changing fast. As we continue to work to meet computing demands from around the world, tod
Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) Review – Alexa’s turn to shine
SlashGear / 7h
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 is big on eye-contact. Now in its third-generation, the rotating smart display has the same screen as its predecessor, but mounted on a swiveling base that uses person-tracking to make sure it’s always facing you. At $250, it’s also Amazon’s most expensive Echo Show model so far. The screen is a now-familiar 10.1-inch panel running at … Continue reading
Scientists Link Eating This Common Baseball Stadium Food With Dementia Risk
100+Futurism / 7h
A massive new study found that there seems to be a correlation between a diet heavy in processed meats — think hot dogs, bacon, and the like — and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. It’s probably not a huge surprise that the hot dog, nachos, and large coke you grabbed at a baseball game (remember those?) wasn’t the most health-conscious choice. But Gizmodo reports that a team
Judge grants class-action status to MacBook butterfly-keyboard suit
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100+Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon ) A judge has granted class-action status to a suit against Apple over its controversial, allegedly defective MacBook "butterfly" keyboard design, agreeing that owners of any affected model in seven states qualify for the class. Beginning in 2018, several MacBook owners in seven states filed suits against Apple, claiming that the company knew the butterfly-style switc
Lululemon’s New Yoga Mat Uses 3D Ridges to Perfect Your Poses
90Wired / 7h
The mat’s soft bumps and ripples are meant to guide at-home yogis who don’t have a watchful instructor to correct their alignment.
Turns out that poop-testing startup was full of it
98Mashable / 7h
There was gold in them thar hills of poop, or so the startup uBiome claimed. The Security and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged the founders of uBiome, a bankrupt San Francisco-based company best known for its "gut explorer" home fecal sample kits and a 2012 crowdfunding campaign to (allegedly) map the human biome, with defrauding investors. This news follows the April 2019 FBI raid of uBio
This ‘Map of Life’ Shows Where Undiscovered Species May Be Lurking
32Gizmodo / 7h
Nine years ago, a team of Yale ecologists mapped out the world’s life , a project that showed biodiversity patterns in geographical context; basically, a heat map of animal life. Now, they’ve gone a step further: documenting the likeliest spots for unknown species to still exist, in the hopes that those animals can be… Read more...
Bill Gates Attempts to Explain Why He Bought More Farmland Than Anyone Else in America
4KFuturism / 7h
You might remember an intriguing story from earlier this year, when an investigative journalist discovered that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had been quietly buying up so much farmland that he now appears to own more of it than anybody else in America. The story — that the guy behind MS-DOS and Internet Explorer was going all in on agriculture — raised eyebrows in the media , but we never got
How to Set Up Auto HDR for Windows 10 PC Games
Microsoft Xbox HDR•
32Lifehacker / 8h
Microsoft is adding Auto HDR to Windows 10. The new setting, borrowed from the Xbox Series X/S, adds HDR (High-Dynamic Range) color and brightness levels to DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 games that otherwise only have SDR (standard dynamic range). Microsoft notes its Auto HDR tech won’t match native HDR visuals, but using… Read more...
Why Some of Your Vaccine 'Side Effects' Might Just Be Placebo
51Gizmodo / 8h
Millions of Americans are getting vaccinated against covid-19 on average every day now, And while many people have proudly shared their vaccination status on social media, others will describe their mild but definitely noticeable side effects right after as a badge of honor, such as a sore arm or flu-like fatigue. But… Read more...
The Fossil Fuel Industry Would Be Screwed Without the U.S. Government Propping It Up
300+Gizmodo / 8h
Conservatives have long argued against regulating fossil fuel production for the climate’s sake, claiming that doing so would interfere with the holy free market. A new study shows that’s a total fairy tale because the invisible hand isn’t responsible for dirty fuels’ market dominance—implicit government subsidies… Read more...
Accel’s Dan Levine and Scale’s Alexandr Wang will chat about how to create a category on Extra Crunch Live
72TechCrunch / 8h
Alexandr Wang has spent the last five years looking to accelerate the development of AI and machine learning algorithms with Scale AI. The company has raised upward of $270 million since inception and doesn’t show any signs of slowing. That’s why we’re thrilled to hang out with Wang and Scale AI investor Dan Levine (Accel) on Wednesday, April 7 on Extra Crunch Live . Extra Crunch Live is free to
Sex Addiction Is Not a Thing
1KLifehacker / 8h
The man who killed eight people, six of them Asian-American women, at spas in Atlanta told police he had a “sexual addiction.” Other men have said the same after committing rapes or other crimes, but sex addiction is not recognized as a real disorder by most professionals and it certainly does not excuse a person from… Read more...
Fallout 76 2021 roadmap detailed with new seasons, items, and events
SlashGear / 8h
Now that Bethesda is owned by Microsoft, we can probably expect a shake-up in some aspects of the company, but it seems that Fallout 76 development is carrying on as it always has. Today Bethesda revealed a broad Fallout 76 content roadmap for 2021, and while we’re expecting more detailed explanations of these updates we get closer to them, the … Continue reading
Watch Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Mode Steer Toward Oncoming Highway Traffic
100+Futurism / 8h
Safety First A harrowing new video shows a Tesla, with its Full Self Driving Beta system engaged, begin to drift into multiple lanes of oncoming highway traffic before the driver slams on the brakes at the last second. YouTuber and Tesla owner Chuck Cook recently uploaded footage from inside his Tesla Model Y and from an overhead drone as he makes unprotected left turns across a three-lane highwa
‘Harsh’ parenting may have same impact on kids’ brains as severe abuse
24SlashGear / 8h
Being a ‘harsh’ parent may have a long-term impact on a child’s brain development, according to a new study from the University of Montreal. The researchers describe harsh parenting as things like yelling and hitting kids, getting angry at them, or shaking them. Kids repeatedly subjected to these experiences were found to have the same brain changes found in kids … Continue reading
Turn Your Laptop Into a Free Surveillance Cam With This Site
63Lifehacker / 8h
As a pet owner, you’ve likely come home or woken up to find some evidence of late-night shenanigans around your living space. Fortunately, though, if you’d like to set up some quick surveillance for a particular area (maybe you have nosy roommates, or you’re going out of town and are feeling paranoid), you can check… Read more...
Earn $2,400 for Doing a 24-Hour Digital Detox
400+Gizmodo / 8h
Even those who had a relatively healthy relationship with technology prior to the pandemic may now find themselves in a different position—one where they’re interacting with some type of screen during nearly all of their waking hours. Between the Zoom meetings, virtual visits, your actual job, and using TV as a way… Read more...
YouTuber Patrick (H) Willems has thoughts on movies—lots of thoughts
30Ars Technica / 8h
Produced by Adam Lance Garcia and edited by Parker Dixon. Click here for transcript . (video link) Around the Orbital HQ, maybe we need to pick a weekend to give The Tree of Life another shot. Because if Patrick (H) Willems is "pretty much the Terrence Malick of YouTube" as he claims, we'll probably quickly become obsessed with the real-life Malick, too, after a closer examination. If you don't k
Techstars NYC is more global than ever with its latest class of startups
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Techstars NYC just announced the 10 startups participating in this year’s program, making up what Managing Director Jenny Fielding described as the accelerator’s most global class yet. “We’ve always had applications from around the world and I was always able to take companies from anywhere,” Fielding said. “But the truth is, when you run Techstars New York, if you don’t have five companies from
Forspoken release date, trailers, news and rumors
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44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's everything we know so far about PS5 exclusive Forspoken, formerly known as Project Athia.
Intel 12th gen details leak ahead of 11th gen
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Intel's upcoming 12th-generation Alder Lake processors are a new design for Team Blue, and some leaked slides appear to show some impressive performance gains over 11th-gen chips.
Where is the e-commerce app ecosystem headed in 2021?
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Ashwin Ramasamy Contributor Ashwin Ramasamy is the co-founder of PipeCandy , an online merchant graph company that discovers and analyzes business and consumer perception metrics about D2C brands and e-commerce companies. More posts by this contributor How to successfully dance the creator-brand tango Mind the gap: E-commerce marketers should revise their TAM and SAM estimates The pandemic-induce
Cloudflare wants to give your network a little bit of magic
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Magic WAN allows businesses to connect any traffic source to Cloudflare's global network for secure and fast connectivity.
You Now Qualify for Full Student Loan Forgiveness If You Were Misled
300+Lifehacker / 8h
The Department of Education announced that they will forgive approximately $1 billion in student loan debt for borrowers who have been misled or scammed. The move loosens Trump-era loan restrictions for this type of claim, and includes full forgiveness for previously approved claims that received less than a full loan… Read more...
[Roundup] A Second Airport Popup Shot Bar Makes This A Trend
View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...
Zero Labs wants to turn your classic car into a modern EV — Future Blink
40Mashable / 9h
Zero Labs says it can convert classic gasoline and diesel cars into electric ones with its unique electric platform. Read more... More about Cars , Mashable Video , Electric Vehicles , Evs , and Future Blink
Jeep Magneto concept is a six-speed Wrangler EV that bucks the status-quo
Jeep Wrangler Magneto•
SlashGear / 9h
Jeep may not have given us a fully-electric Wrangler yet, but its Jeep Magneto BEV concept is a tempting teaser of just what that might look like – and how it might distinguish itself from most other EVs. Unveiled as part of the Easter Jeep Safari 2021, the automaker’s concept-heavy annual event, the goal of the Magneto concept is to … Continue reading
TPG credit card reader question: Do cash back cards offer perks like lounge access?
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This article is part of our weekly column to answer your credit card questions. If you would like to ask us a question, tweet us at @thepointsguy, message us on Facebook or email us at info@thepointsguy.com. Finding the right mix of credit cards that best suits your lifestyle and needs can be complicated. While sticking with a certain family of cards can be helpful for beginners as
Xbox Series X restock date: Target, Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop – here's when
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The dates for the Xbox Series X restock are explained so that you're better prepared to buy the Microsoft console. Here's how to get it.
Do Processed Meats Cause Dementia?
500+Lifehacker / 9h
At this point, it can be easy to ignore headlines on the latest studies claiming that a particular food is “bad” for you—or, conversely, has been canonized as a “superfood.” Most articles on research demonizing a certain kind of food typically follow a pattern: identifying a particular condition everyone’s afraid of,… Read more...
You Should Definitely Try These Horrible Pickup Lines Written by AI
93Futurism / 9h
Love Machine Maybe you struck out this past Valentine’s Day. Maybe you aren’t quite sure how to start dating again once you’re vaccinated and the pandemic eases up enough for it to be safe. Thankfully, romantic artificial intelligence is here to get back on your feet. Janelle Shane, a research scientist and noted AI tinkerer, is here to help. She trained variants of one of the most sophisticated
Richard Stallman returns to FSF 18 months after controversial rape comments
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Richard Stallman, then-president of the Free Software Foundation, speaking in September 2015 in Turin, Italy, about GNU and the free software movement. (credit: Getty Images | Pacific Press) Richard Stallman has returned to the Free Software Foundation's board of directors 18 months after his resignation over controversial comments about Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking of a minor and
Samsung double-foldable phone could offer two hinges in 2021
SlashGear / 9h
Samsung is reportedly working on a double-folding smartphone, with not one but two hinges, with the addition to the flagship Galaxy Z range potentially being unveiled later this year. The phone-maker has been aggressive in pushing out foldables, with the original Galaxy Fold followed by the Galaxy Z Flip clamshell, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 which refined the original … Continue reading
Lego unveils a Space Shuttle Discovery and Hubble Telescope set
1KEngadget / 9h
NASA worked with Lego on the 1:70 scale, 2,354-piece kit.
Justice League's Epilogue Is Its Messiest, Most Dangerous Indulgence
1KGizmodo / 9h
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is, in ways good and bad , an exercise in indulgence. After all, it is Snyder’s unleashed vision for what his Justice League movie could have been , in some form, writ large: literally, given that the film is a four-hour undertaking. But for all its extensions and additions , its most… Read more...
Save 24% on a Segway Ninebot Kids Bike and Let Them Roll Into Spring in Style
Gizmodo / 9h
Segway Ninebot 18” Kids Bike (Blue) | $212 | Amazon Segway Ninebot 18” Kids Bike (Red) | $212 | Amazon Read more...
Windows 10 update: To fix printing, or to wait
SlashGear / 9h
Today we’re taking a peek at the latest set of updates for Windows 10, both the fix-up version and the next one set for April. The fix-up version, as we’re calling it, is a version that repairs the oddity that appeared with the otherwise most-recent version of Windows 10. That version gave some users an error when attempting to use … Continue reading
Microsoft is reopening its global HQ next week
Microsoft Redmond Work•
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft has announced that it plans to have some employees return to the office as the company works on creating a hybrid workplace.
Toss a Can of Chickpeas in Your Air Fryer
200+Lifehacker / 10h
Last night I was bouncing around through various social media apps when I saw a post from my friend Danielle that advised, “don’t sleep on air fried chickpeas.” I made a note of it, then went to sleep, which was the exact opposite of what Danielle had instructed me to do. Read more...
Save 24% on a Segway Ninebot Kids Bike and Let Them Roll Into Spring in Style
Lifehacker / 10h
Segway Ninebot 18” Kids Bike (Blue) | $212 | Amazon Segway Ninebot 18” Kids Bike (Red) | $212 | Amazon Read more...
DoorDash now delivers COVID-19 testing kits
56Engadget / 10h
DoorDash is partnering with two digital health companies to allow people to order COVID-19 tests directly from its app.
Google Stadia lands Resident Evil 7, Village with big promos for both
SlashGear / 10h
Google announced today that Resident Evil Village won’t be the only recent Resident Evil game to land on Stadia. Before Resident Evil Village arrives in May, Stadia users will get a crack at Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition. On top of that, Google also announced a new promotion for Resident Evil Village that could make Stadia one of the preferred … Continue reading
Amazon's Spring Sale is offering a £119 saving on Samsung Galaxy S20 FE deals
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Looking for an affordable Samsung device? The S20 FE just came way down in price in Amazon's latest sale.
Gross YouTuber David Dobrik Meets the Inevitable
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Dethroned 24-year-old influencer David Dobrik, who started out in the boozy man cave of YouTube and migrated to a more family-friendly neighborhood of D’Amelios, has now exited the photo-sharing app Dispo, which launched just three weeks ago. Read more...
Sony’s 360 Reality Audio speakers hit preorder: Here’s why they’re different
SlashGear / 10h
Sony’s latest 360 Reality Audio speakers have arrived, and the SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000 pair unusual style with even more unusual sound. Previewed earlier in the year, the two new speakers tap Sony’s spatial sound tech for the promise of more immersive music, something Amazon Music HD subscribers will soon be able to try too. From April 6, Amazon Music HD … Continue reading
Banish odors from your car with this cool gadget
40Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Keep your car smelling fresh with the VentiFresh Plus Germ and Odor Eliminator Car Pack , on sale for $60 — a 31% savings — as of March 22. Lingering stenches can quickly turn your magical road trip into an insufferable experience. But this NASA-inspired odor eliminator can help. The VentiFresh Plus was initially funded on Indiegogo with over $100K, which was over 388 percent of its origin
H3X rethinks the electric motor to power the next phase of mobility
300+TechCrunch / 10h
It’s plain to see that electric vehicles are the future, but there’s more to making that change happen than swapping out a gas motor for a battery-powered one — especially in aircraft. H3X is a startup that aims to accelerate that future with a reimagined, completely integrated electric motor that it claims outperforms everything on the market. The small founding team — CEO Jason Sylvestre, CTO M
BMW and PG&E team up to prepare the electric grid for millions of EVs
200+TechCrunch / 10h
BMW Group and California utility Pacific Gas & Electric are rolling out the next phase of a pilot that aims to test — and learn — how electric vehicles could support the integration of renewable energy on the electric grid. The ChargeForward program, now entering its third phase, is open to PG&E customers who drive a BMW electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Around 3,000 drivers can sign u
Canon Patents a Touch System That Could Replace the Focus Ring
32Gizmodo / 10h
Canon has just registered an interesting patent that could change the way its new lenses work by replacing the classic focus ring with a touch panel. Read more...
Yup, Apple Arcade is still worth five bucks a month
52Engadget / 10h
My recent Apple Arcade binge made me realize it's still worth $5 a month.
5 rowing machines you can get on sale from Amazon for less than $400
Mashable / 10h
As of March 22, Amazon has several rowing machines on sale for up to 41% off: OUR TOP PICK: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rowing Machine — save $165.29 BEST FOR WATER RESISTANCE: MaxKare Water Rowing Machine — save $125.05 with extra savings coupon BEST BUDGET PICK: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW1205 Rowing Machine — save $20.88 BEST FOR WORKOUT CLASSES: Fitness Reality 1000 Plus Blueto
AstraZeneca vaccine: 79% effective and no rare blood clots in US trial
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Vials of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are seen during the opening of a vaccination center in Cyprus, on March 22, 2021. (credit: Getty | Etienne Torbey ) Exceeding expectations, AstraZeneca’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine appeared highly effective against symptomatic and severe disease in a new late-stage trial conducted partly in the US. The company said it is now seeking emergency use
Do You Let Your Kids Try Your Alcoholic Drink?
50Lifehacker / 10h
A staff writer for The Atlantic took to Twitter over the weekend to ask, “When a little child asks you what you’re drinking and it’s definitely wine, what do you say?” The response was quick and fairly universal: “I say it’s ‘wine,’” loads of people replied, with some adding that wine belongs in the category of… Read more...
You’ll soon be able to redeem Delta miles for private jet flights again
51The Points Guy / 10h
Although Delta SkyMiles have been devalued several times over the last few months, members have a new redemption option to look forward to: the ability to redeem miles for private jet flights. Shortly after Delta Private Jets’ merger with Wheels Up was completed last year, SkyMiles members lost the ability to redeem miles for private flights. However, Delta’s website noted that members should be
Interested in Owning Rental Properties? This High Tech Platform Makes It Easy.
Futurism / 10h
Rental properties have always made excellent investments from a purely financial perspective. The only problem for most people was that acquiring and managing them was a hassle. Researching and choosing a property, making an offer, navigating the closing process, finding tenants, and then carrying out your duties as a landlord—it’s all so complicated and time consuming. That’s why most people jus
Apple discontinues more iMac models ahead of rumored M1 refresh
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Move suggests that 2021 iMacs could be launching sooner than expected.
Hospitals Are Reportedly Hiding Federally Mandated Pricing Data From Search Engines
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Starting this year, hospitals across the country were mandated to disclose their rates for certain medical procedures as part of a new federal rule meant to bring a bit more transparency to the public health sector. But according to a new Wall Street Journal investigation , hundreds of hospitals nationwide have found a… Read more...
What Are The Best Luxury Hotel Brands?
98One Mile at a Time / 10h
Here’s a fun topic that I’ll share my thoughts on, and then I’m curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel — what are the best luxury hotel brands in the world? It goes without saying that there’s no right answer as to what the best hotel groups are, given that it really is dependent on the specific property and what you’re into. Below I figured I’d share my overall impressions of major luxury hotel
Clubhouse says its Android launch will take ‘a couple of months’
300+TechCrunch / 10h
Social audio app Clubhouse has now promised a time frame of sorts for the launch of its anticipated Android version, following its recent hire of an Android software developer last month. In its weekly Townhall event on Sunday, Clubhouse co-founder Paul Davison remarked that the company was working “really hard” to come to Android, but said it’s going to take a “couple of months” to make that hap
How to Tame Your Inner Critic, With Psychologist Ethan Kross
63Lifehacker / 10h
Do you ever find yourself in an anxiety spiral, ruminating over things that stress you out? Have you ever replayed that embarrassing interaction or fight with your partner over and over? Read more...
Anticipating Robot Soldiers, Britain Is Downsizing Its Human Troops
500+Futurism / 11h
Military Downsizing As part of a major military overhaul, the United Kingdom’s Army is about to shrink by 10,000 soldiers. Or at least, that’s the number of human soldiers. Part of the move to restructure the military, the BBC reports , is to invest more heavily in military robots, drones, and other tools of high-tech combat. Overall, the update represents an adaptation to the changing face of wa
Democratizing data for a fair digital economy
92MIT Technology Review / 11h
The digital revolution is here, but not everyone is benefiting equitably from it. And as Silicon Valley’s ethos of “move fast and break things” spreads around the world, now is the time to pause and consider who is being left out and how we can better distribute the benefits of our new data economy. “Data is the main resource of a new digital economy,” says Parminder Singh, executive director at
Social shopping-focused Chums announces $3.5M raise ahead of YC Demo Day
200+TechCrunch / 11h
With Y Combinator Demo Day kicking off tomorrow morning, startups in the current batch are hurrying to make a little news before they show off their recent growth to investors. The list includes Runway , Mono , Pangea and Flux . Add Chums to the mix. Chums is a social shopping service that helps friends suggest products to their pals. And the startup has put together a total of $3.5 million acros
Early investors in Dispo to donate any potential profits from the photo-sharing app
68TechCrunch / 11h
After Spark Capital announced it would “sever all ties” with Dispo following allegations around co-creator and famous YouTuber David Dobrik, two of the app’s earliest investors have similarly backed away from the company. Seven Seven Six and Unshackled followed suit this morning, releasing subsequent statements that they plan to donate any potential profits from investments to organizations worki
Apple's HomePod mini apparently has an inactive temperature and humidity sensor
Apple HomePod Mini•
78Engadget / 11h
iFixit found the sensor hidden away from the mini's other internal components.
Samsung M62 5G BIS listing hints at an imminent launch
Samsung Galaxy India•
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Samsung Galaxy M62 5G could launch in India soon and the phone is expected to come with the same specifications as the Galaxy F62 but with aditional 5G connectivity
Work out aches and pains with a 4-speed vibrating massage ball
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Make this vibrating massage ball your new post-workout recovery tool. As of March 22, use code MASSAGE5 to score $5 off and get it for $44. Whether you're an athlete or just like taking nightly strolls around the block , you know how quickly sore muscles can sneak up on you. With the vibrating massage ball by LifePro, you'll get targeted muscle relief with a concentrated massage. This ball
David Dobrik quits app after associate accused of rape
300+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Sponsors have also withdrawn their support for the influencer after his former associate was accused of rape.
New Leaked Pics Reveal Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy Book Pro
44Gizmodo / 11h
Just last week a leaked product roadmap revealed a number of Samsung’s upcoming gadget launches for the year, including the arrival of new mainstream laptops. Now some photos of the devices have also surfaced, giving us a peek at Samsung’s new Galaxy Book Pros a few weeks early. Read more...
Streaming Saved Music. Artists Hate It.
200+NYT > Technology / 11h
Many musicians aren’t sharing in streaming riches. Can digital music economics change to benefit everyone?
Omen 15 deal knocks £200 off an Nvidia RTX 2070 gaming laptop
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Get a great deal on this RTX 2070 powered gaming laptop from HP.
Happy Birthday to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
1KGizmodo / 11h
We sincerely apologize for doing this but you’re about to feel old. Today, March 22, is the 30th anniversary of the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze . That means the film you probably loved as a kid is officially starting to find grey hairs , gain weight in new places, and consider a… Read more...
William Basinski looks back on ‘Disintegration Loops’ and dying media
200+Engadget / 11h
A new documentary at SXSW explores the composer's serendipitous ode to uncertainty.
Hardcore F1 fans might feel short-changed by Drive to Survive season 3
28Ars Technica / 11h
Valtteri Bottas (L) and Lewis Hamilton (R) shake hands after a race. Bottas gets far more screen time than his teammate, who only broke a number of long-standing F1 records in 2020. It's an odd omission by Netflix. [credit: Netflix ] Drive to Survive , the fly-on-the-wall documentary about Formula 1 racing, started streaming its third season on Netflix last Friday. Once again, the camera crews we
Processed Meat Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Study Finds
200+Gizmodo / 11h
People’s love of processed meat might come back to bite them in the long run, new research from the UK suggests. The study found a link between greater consumption of processed meat and higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. At the same time, it also found a possible link between eating… Read more...
Your complete guide to the revamped Aeroplan program
The Points Guy / 11h
Air Canada’s Aeroplan program has undergone some huge changes over the last year. Air Canada reacquired its loyalty program a couple of years ago and — in mid-2020 — announced plans to revamp it completely . The refreshed Aeroplan was launched in November 2020 and it completely changed how you could redeem Aeroplan points. Unlike many recent airline changes, however, most of these changes were fo
Side raises $150M at $1B valuation to help real estate agents go it alone
200+TechCrunch / 11h
Side , a real estate technology company that works to turn agents and independent brokerages into boutique brands and businesses, announced Monday that it has raised $150 million in Series D funding. Coatue Management led the round, which brings San Francisco-based Side’s valuation to $1 billion and total funding raised to over $200 million since its 2017 inception. Existing backers Matrix Partne
ironSource is going public via a SPAC and its numbers are pretty good
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Israel’s ironSource , an app-monetization startup, is going public via a SPAC. But before you tune out to avoid reading about yet another blank-check company taking a private company public, you’ll want to pay attention to this one. For starters, this is the second SPAC-led debut from an Israeli company in recent weeks worth more than $10 billion. And secondly, ironSource is actually a pretty dar
US privacy, consumer, competition and civil rights groups urge ban on ‘surveillance advertising’
92TechCrunch / 11h
Ahead of another big tech versus Congress “grab your popcorn” grilling session, scheduled for March 25 — when U.S. lawmakers will once again question the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter on the unlovely topic of misinformation — a coalition of organizations across the privacy, antitrust, consumer protection and civil rights spaces has called for a ban on “surveillance advertising” , further a
Sony has two new spatial audio speakers for your living room
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Sony’s new spatial audio speakers are shipping now, and will be getting Amazon Music HD support starting on April 6.
This Group Wants to ‘Ban Surveillance Advertising’
200+Wired / 11h
A new front is opening in the fight to reform Facebook and Google—right at the heart of their business model.
Earn $2,400 for Doing a 24-Hour Digital Detox
400+Lifehacker / 11h
Even those who had a relatively healthy relationship with technology prior to the pandemic may now find themselves in a different position—one where they’re interacting with some type of screen during nearly all of their waking hours. Between the Zoom meetings, virtual visits, your actual job, and using TV as a way… Read more...
Could This Be The New American Airlines Business Class Seat
66View from the Wing / 11h
I shared this month that American Airlines is still planning new cabins for Boeing 787-9s they take delivery of, and Airbus A321XLRs. There will be full mockups of the cabins for testing this time. Just before the pandemic American Airlines was previewing potential seat choices. Continue reading ...
iPhone 13 range likely to land in September
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A report suggests that the iPhone 13 range will follow Apple's usual release schedule, even though the iPhone 12 didn't.
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra gets a massive $450 price cut at Samsung's latest sale
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A rare deal - you can score a $450 price cut on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra phone with activation at the Samsung spring sale.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine US trial: 79% effective with no extra blood clot risk
SlashGear / 11h
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing coronavirus, a new US study has concluded, with 100-percent efficacy against severe or critical cases, or hospitalization. The study of the AZD1222 vaccine candidate, which is not currently authorized in the US for immunizations, showed 79-percent efficacy at preventing symptomatic COVID-19. The Phase 3 study included 32,449 participants,
Factory blaze adds to computer chip supply crisis
500+BBC News - Technology / 11h
The Renesas fire is set to make it even more difficult for car-makers to buy the chips they need.
Jury orders Apple to pay $308 million in royalties for DRM patent
81Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / The federal courthouse in Marshall, Texas. (credit: Photo by Mario Villafuerte/Bloomberg via Getty Images) A jury in the plaintiff-friendly Eastern District of Texas has ordered Apple to pay $308.5 million to a small, privately held company for infringing a patent related to digital rights management. An expert for Personalized Media Communications, the plaintiff, estimated that Apple o
This Giant Vibrator Could Somehow Be the Future of Wind Power
2KGizmodo / 11h
Picture a long, white rod. Read more...
Get a theater-like experience at home with a center channel speaker on sale
32Mashable / 11h
TL:DR: Boost your TV sound with the Pioneer PSP-C22 Center Channel Speaker , on sale for $79.99 — a 46% savings — as of March 22. If you’re serious about home audio, you know it can get expensive pretty quick. That's why you may want to jump on the Pioneer PSP-C22 Center Channel Speaker , which is on sale for nearly half off for a limited time. With 4.7 out of 5 stars, the Pioneer PSP-C22 is an A
Preservation effort unearths over 750 PlayStation 2 game prototypes
100+Engadget / 11h
A preservation group has obtained over 750 PlayStation 2 game prototypes and demos, including 'God of War.'
I'm 'A World Without Email' Author Cal Newport, And This Is How I Work
100+Lifehacker / 11h
Cal Newport is tired of the technological inundation that comes with the modern working world. To him, a deluge of Slack notifications, emails, meeting alerts, text messages—all of the things that comprise the basis of contemporary office communication are also, ironically, an impediment to working better and more… Read more...
5 reasons you should attend TC Early Stage 2021 in April
200+TechCrunch / 11h
We’re just days away from kicking off TC Early Stage 2021: Operations & Fundraising on April 1-2. Join us for two program-packed days dedicated to founders in the earliest stages of startup life (pre-seed through Series A). The event agenda features interactive presentations that cover a range of essential topics like fundraising, operations, growth, product-market fit, product management and mor
‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ is the show MCU diehards have been waiting for
100+Engadget / 11h
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' is our first real look at a post-Blip world.
Spotify's new home screen lets you quickly resume unfinished podcasts
100+Engadget / 11h
About a year ago, Spotify revamped its home screen to make it easier to find your favorite playlists and podcasts. It was a pretty helpful redesign, and today Spotify announced that it's further tweaking things with a focus on quickly getting back to what you've been listening to.
Sony's 360 Reality Audio speakers are now available for pre-order
100+Engadget / 11h
Sony's first 360 Reality Audio speakers are now available for pre-order, priced at $300 and $700.
'Resident Evil Village' is coming to Stadia on May 7th
Resident Evil Village E.•
66Engadget / 11h
If you pre-order or buy the game by May 21st, you'll get a free Stadia Controller and Chromecast Ultra.
Get this Klipsch home theater surround sound system for over 50 percent off
24Engadget / 11h
This complete surround sound set by Klipsch will help fill the gaps that your TV is missing.
Samsung reveals pricing for its latest Q-series and A-series soundbars
100+Engadget / 11h
The HW-Q800A, which offers built-in Alexa voice control and Dolby Atmos support, costs $900.
Save your living room from a design slump with some fresh add-ons for spring
500+Mashable / 11h
AD CONTENT FROM WALMART We can probably all agree that it’s been a very long winter. But spring is coming, so pull up the shades, peel yourself off the sofa, and take a look around at the space where you’ve been eating, working, streaming, and generally hibernating for what seems like forever now. Does your living room need a spring refresh? Of course it does. This is where Walmart steps in — and
Bernie Sanders Slams Elon Musk for “Unsustainable” Greed
5KFuturism / 11h
Progressive Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders suplexed tech billionaire Elon Musk in a Sunday tweet , excoriating the SpaceX CEO for pouring money into interplanetary space travel ambitions while inequality persists here on Earth. “Space travel is an exciting idea, but right now we need to focus on Earth and create a progressive tax system so that children don’t go hungry, people are not homeless an
This dangerous WordPress attack threatens millions of websites
30TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Vulnerability could potentially be exploited to take over entire websites.
Apple HomePod mini features secret sensor – but why?
30TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A recent report highlights a hidden temperature sensor within Apple’s HomePod mini.
The Witcher season 2 on Netflix just cast these 7 key characters
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Netflix's hit adaptation has expanded its season 2 cast with these Bridgerton, Downton Abbey and The Hobbit stars.
Drone Footage Of Tesla Making Unprotected Left Turns Is Seriously Terrifying
2KGizmodo / 12h
There’s been a lot of talk—and video footage—of Tesla’s Level 2 driver-assistance system, called either Autopilot or Full Self Driving Beta, making some seriously sketchy choices. Now we have another issue to add to the list: unprotected left turns. Read more...
TryNow raises $12M to bring try-before-you-buy, Prime Wardrobe as a service to online retailers
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Amazon’s Prime Wardrobe has been a key way for the e-commerce giant to expand its reach selling clothing and other apparel: giving shoppers an easy way to try on several items, return what they don’t want, and pay for what they keep has helped it cross the virtual chasm by bringing the online experience a little closer to what it’s like to shop for fashion in physical stores. Now, a startup that’
PS3, PS Vita, PSP tipped severe usability limits imminent
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SlashGear / 12h
When you purchase an older PlayStation, you do so with the understanding that it won’t always have the same software support as it has now. You’ll still be able to play the games you have on disk and the games you’ve downloaded, but new digital games are not forever. A rumor this week suggests that Sony PlayStation 3 will join … Continue reading
Europe is starting to freak out about the launch dominance of SpaceX
3KArs Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Artist's view of the configuration of Ariane 6 using two boosters (A62) on the ELA-4 launch pad together with the system's mobile launch gantry. (credit: ESA - D. Ducros) A little more than a week ago, the European Space Agency announced an initiative to study "future space transportation solutions." Basically, the agency provided about $600,000, each, to three companies—ArianeGroup, Av
Sonos Architectural Review: The surprises of pro-installation
24SlashGear / 12h
Sonos may be best known for its standalone connected speakers, but its built-in speaker range, Sonos Architectural, is gaining traction in a space still fairly unfamiliar to mainstream users. Professional installation isn’t new, but there are still preconceptions about just how attainable it is, with assumptions that it’s reserved for multi-million dollar mansions with similarly lavish budgets. W
Terraria becomes Steam’s highest-rated game as it hits a big milestone
SlashGear / 12h
There’s no doubt that Terraria has enjoyed a lot of success since it first launched on Steam way back in 2011, but today we’re finding out just how much of a success it is. The studio behind Terraria, Re-Logic, has given us a sales update for the game, but it didn’t stop at just giving us a number. Instead, Re-Logic … Continue reading
How to Get a Caps Lock Key on Your Chromebook
65How-To Geek / 12h
The keyboard layout on Chromebooks is very different from other computers. There are special keys geared toward web browsing, but the biggest difference is the Caps Lock key. Rather, there isn’t one. Thankfully, you can change that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to use speech-to-text software like a pro
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Knowing these useful tips and tricks will help you make the best out of your speech-to-text software.
Binance-backed Xend Finance launches DeFi platform for credit unions in Africa
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Nigerian startup Xend Finance uses decentralized finance (DeFi) to address currency devaluation. DeFi aims to bridge the gap between decentralized blockchains and financial services. Aronu Ugochukwu and Abafor Chima founded the startup in 2019, and Ugochukwu is quite familiar with currency devaluation. Currency devaluation is a common economic nightmare faced in most African countries and other d
The Station: Uber’s new battles in the UK, Lucid Motors’ second life plans and Cruise acquires Voyage
200+TechCrunch / 12h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every Saturday in your inbox . Hi friends and new readers, welcome to The Station, a newsletter dedicated to all the present and future ways people and packages move from Point A to Point B. Before I forget, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the newsletter if you
Super Seducer 3 ban highlights Steam’s fuzzy “adult content” rules
20Ars Technica / 12h
Super Seducer 3 Enlarge / An image from the censored version of Super Seducer 3 suggests the kinds of "sexually explicit images of real people" that are apparently not allowed on Steam. Valve has refused to approve controversial pickup artist game Super Seducer 3 for sale on Steam. The company says the game breaks a rule, saying that Steam does "not ship sexually explicit images of real people,"
Can you skip quarantine if you’ve been vaccinated?
24The Points Guy / 12h
With COVID-19 vaccination rates accelerating across the United States, newly vaccinated Americans may be wondering whether COVID-19 travel quarantine rules still apply to them. The short answer: Yes. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . CDC guidance on domestic and international travel As of its March 9, 2021 update, the Centers for Disease Co
An Entire 3D-Printed Neighborhood Is Springing Up in a California Desert
200+Futurism / 12h
Popping Up Two California companies have teamed up to build what will become the first neighborhood in the United States made entirely of 3D-printed homes. Rancho Mirage, a particularly wealthy city east of Los Angeles, is the next testing grounds for real estate developer Palari and construction tech company Mighty Buildings. The two companies are working together to build and sell 15 3D-printed
Here's your chance to post to an Instagram account with a million followers
100+Mashable / 12h
Influencers have faced newfound scrutiny in the past year for a variety of tone deaf moves like throwing ragers while their city is locked down or simply trying to sell during a pandemic-fueled economic downturn . Despite the backlash, however, the influencer market is booming . The "influencing" industry is like many others in that a select few reap the rewards. But what if influencing was more
Get tons of workouts in at home with Bowflex's adjustable kettlebell on sale
21Mashable / 12h
Save $27.01: The Bowflex 840 Home Gym Series Adjustable Kettlebell is only $151.99 at Amazon as of March 22 — a 15% discount from the original price seen on Bowflex's website . A humble set of dumbbells is often the first step in the process of building a home gym. It makes sense: They're highly versatile and easy to work with. But for those looking to activate different muscle groups with more c
SaaS: improving security through application visibility
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
With SaaS applications here to stay organizations must take responsibility for securing them.
The Last of Us TV series will see some episodes 'deviate greatly' from the game
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has revealed how closely – or not – The Last of Us series will stick to the original game.
Samsung Galaxy S21 US sales have reportedly tripled compared to last year
44Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / The Galaxy S21 Ultra. As it turns out, a big price drop is a great way to boost sales. SamMobile has the latest Strategy Analytics numbers and reports that first-month US sales of the Galaxy S21 series have tripled compared to last year. The Galaxy S20 series arrived last year at MSRPs of $1,000 for the base model, $1,200 for the S20 Plus, and $1,400 for the S20 Ultra. This year, Samsun
Facebook VR wristband powered via 'brain signals'
300+BBC News - Technology / 12h
As the technology company expands its virtual-reality tools, experts warn of potential privacy implications.
Celebrate World Water Day with a S'well reusable water bottle on sale
25Mashable / 12h
Here are our top picks from the S'well Spring sale as of March 22: OUR TOP PICK: 25 oz Blue Granite Bottle — Save $11.25 BEST FOR PICNICS AND CAMPING TRIPS: 64 oz Onyx Roamer — Save $18.75 MOST PORTABLE: 17 oz Smokey Quartz Bottle — Save $8.75 Just in time for World Water Day , S'well is having their annual Spring Sale , offering 25% off select water bottles and more, through March 22. Celebrate
Resident Evil Village multiplayer mode beta opens in April - here’s how to join
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28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Capcom has detailed an upcoming open beta for Resident Evil Re:Verse scheduled for April. Here’s how you can get in on the multiplayer action.
A shapeshifting robot is figuring out how to stay upright in the real world
28Mashable / 12h
Created by researchers at the University of Oslo, DyRET or Dynamic Robot for Embodied Testing is a four-legged dog-like robot. It was built to improve the versatility and efficacy of all walking robots. DyRET can change the length of its limbs on the spot, helping it to maintain balance on a variety of surfaces. While the bot is still very slow and wobbly it could play a huge role in future robot
Get a $15 credit when you sign up for a year of PlayStation Plus
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: PlayStation is offering a $15 credit to the PS Store for new PlayStation Plus subscribers — sign up for a year to get the deal. The debate between whether to buy a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X is still a matter of preference. Both have their perks and their shortcomings, and at this point, most people will just take what they can get considering how hard they are to find in stock. But
An interview with Dave Jorgenson, the Washington Post TikTok guy
24Mashable / 12h
Welcome to Small Talk, a series where we catch up with the internet's favorite Extremely Online individuals offline. The Washington Post isn't a regular newspaper, it's a cool newspaper. Yes, it publishes hard-hitting, breaking news; but when Dave Jorgenson — video producer, editor, writer, and resident Funny Guy at the Post — created the company's wonderfully weird, witty, and topical TikTok acc
Australia Engulfed in Once-in-a-Century Floods a Year After Monster Bushfires
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Australia can’t catch a break. Parts of the country are facing floods this week that officials said are a 1-in-100 year event. They come barely a year after the same areas were gripped by devastating wildfires. Read more...
For truly clean hardwood floors, get a battery-powered mop from Bissell
Mashable / 12h
Best deals on Bissell mops as of March 22: BEST FOR EVERYDAY USE: Bissell SpinWave 23159 — save $30 BEST FOR PETS: Bissell SpinWave Pet 23157 — save $29.99 BEST FOR A THOROUGH CLEAN: Bissell PowerFresh Vac and Steam 2747A — save $30 We've officially made it to spring after what may have felt like the longest winter ever. (Woo!) A nice way to welcome in the new season is — you guessed it — some sp
Roku will stream every episode of 'This Old House' for free
300+Engadget / 12h
Roku now owns every last bit of 'This Old House,' and it's streaming all episodes for free through the Roku Channel.
Hard drives are about to get supercharged
500+Engadget / 12h
HAMR and MAMR are a pair of new methods for writing data to hard drives that could boost capacity as high as 60TB per drive, or beyond.
FDA clears first AI device to spot hidden signs of COVID-19
100+Engadget / 12h
The FDA has cleared an AI-powered armband for emergency use that can identify signs of COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals using light sensors and a computer processor.
How a single day-use hotel booking earned me almost 15,000 points
The Points Guy / 12h
Earlier this month, TPG editorial director Scott Mayerowitz published a story comparing new day rate programs offered by Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott. These hotel groups recently started offering day rates geared toward remote workers. With these rates, you can stay in a hotel room for the day and use the desk, coffee machine and other amenities. In short, it’s your office away from home for the da
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