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'Overwatch' gets 120Hz options on Xbox Series X and S


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30KEngadget / 2h
Overwatch just received an important visual upgrade if you're an Xbox Series X or S owner. Blizzard has released a patch that, among the usual fixes and tweaks, optimizes the graphics for Microsoft's latest consoles. You now have a "Preferred Mode" option that lets you prioritize resolution, frame rate, or a balance between the two — and the improvements could be substantial regardless of the sys

US Startup Breeze Airways Cleared To Fly


2KOne Mile at a Time / 1h
Breeze Airways is a new airline that will launch in the US in the coming weeks, and it’s founded by the same person behind JetBlue. The airline was initially supposed to launch in 2020, though understandably the timeline was pushed back a bit. It looks like Breeze Airways could be launching operations very shortly. Today the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted final approval for Bre

SpaceX Is Going All In on Its South Texas Starport


1KWired / 4h
New documents show the company has grand plans for its Boca Chica launch site, providing more evidence that Elon Musk is bullish on SpaceX's future there.



Russian attempt to throttle Twitter appears to backfire


24Ars Technica / 8min
Enlarge / The head of the Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor), Andrei Lipov, during a meeting with Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, at the Moscow Kremlin. Alexei Nikolsky/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS (Photo by Alexei NikolskyTASS via Getty Images) Kentik Director of Internet Analysis Doug Mado

Kia Is Recalling 380,000 Vehicles Over a Fire Risk


Lifehacker / 9min
Car accidents happen, but you can help yourself avoid them by driving slowly and safely, and you can increasing your chances or emerging unscathed from one by wearing a seatbelt. But what do you do when your car itself is the risk? Kia is recalling 380,000 vehicles concerns they can suffer random electrical fires,… Read more...

Russia and China reveal lunar research station plans


SlashGear / 11min
China and Russia plan to collaborate on a new lunar research station, located either on the moon or in orbit around it, as space agencies in the two countries mount an alternative to NASA’s Artemis program. The International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) is designed to operate autonomously on the lunar surface or in lunar orbit, or potentially both, and act … Continue reading

The War Between Big Tech and News Is Coming to the U.S.


Gizmodo / 11min
After a showdown with the Australian government over an effort to pay publishers their due, it looks like Google and Facebook might have to gear up for the same battle in the United States. Lawmakers are moving forward on a piece of dormant legislation that would enable news organizations to negotiate with Big Tech… Read more...

Alien's In, Metal Gear's Out, and More of the Latest Gaming News


50Gizmodo / 18min
Welcome back to Gaming Shelf , io9's column all about board games and tabletop roleplaying games . This week, there’s bad news for fans of Solid Snake, good news for the fans of Xenomorphs , and downright weird news for the final days of Kickstarter’s third RPG Zine Quest event. Read more...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is a retro-inspired beat ’em up


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SlashGear / 19min
If you were a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game or Turtles in Time back in the day, then you’re probably going to be excited by the new beat ’em up Tribute Games and Dotemu just announced today. The two companies are teaming up to make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, a new beat ’em title … Continue reading

Thicken Your Pan Sauce With Sour Cream


Lifehacker / 23min
I take a pretty minimal approach to pan sauces, especially on weeknights. I take the meat out of the pan, pour the excess fat into a little ramekin, and deglaze the delicious browned bits with something alcoholic. (Recently, that something has been semi-oxidized dry vermouth.) Then I whisk the fat back in, season the… Read more...

Why the PRO Act Is Part of a Green New Deal


20Gizmodo / 30min
On Tuesday night, the U.S. House passed an essential piece of climate policy. But the legislation makes no mention of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, or extreme weather. Instead, it’s all about labor protections. Read more...

Twitter is testing better image previews and fewer cropped photos


84TechCrunch / 30min
Twitter says it’s running a test with a small subset of iOS and Android users to “give people an accurate preview” of what an image will look like without the trial and error that process involves now. As it stands now, the platform automatically crops images to make them display in a more condensed way in the timeline, where users often scroll through without clicking on an image preview. But th

Dear Sophie: What are the pros and cons of the H-1B, O-1A, and EB-1A?


89TechCrunch / 30min
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: Can you demystify the H-1B process and E-3 premium processing

Police Just Seized Another Elon Musk Flamethrower During a Drug Bust


73Futurism / 30min
Hot Water Police in London, Ontario seized a flamethrower made by an Elon Musk-led company during a drug bust on Tuesday, once again raising the question of whether or not the unusual devices are technically illegal weapons. The cheekily-named Not-a-Flamethrower , a promotional item developed and sold by Elon Musk’s tunnel-digging Boring Company, has languished in a legal gray area since its 2018

Zack Snyder's Justice League will release on Sky Cinema and Now TV in the UK


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Zack Snyder's Justice League will be available on Sky and Now TV day and date with the US.

This sea slug can lose its head and regenerate new body in three weeks


22Ars Technica / 31min
At least two species of sacoglossan sea slugs are capable of severing their own heads from their bodies and then growing an entirely new body, including a heart and other internal organs. The authors of a new study published in the journal Current Biology postulate that the secret to the decapitated slugs' survival might lie in the algae that makes up the majority of their diet. It's a type of se

How to Reach the Unvaccinated


72NYT > Technology / 33min
To counter online misinformation, it helps to knock on doors.

Epic Is Taking Google to Court (Again)


Gizmodo / 41min
In the latest leg of Epic Games’ case against the tech giants, the Fortnite developer is taking Google to court—in Australia this time around. Read more...

Kids Can Get Free Meals All Summer


24Lifehacker / 52min
The USDA has extended its pandemic free meals program for the summer , through at least September 30, 2021. If you haven’t already been taking part, you may be surprised to know that these meals are for all school-aged kids and are 100% free with no paperwork to qualify. Read more...

Everything fans want to know about the ping pong scenes from 'The Office'


24Mashable / 57min
Jim Halpert may have medaled in the "Office Olympics" episode, but my gosh, the dude sucks at ping pong. On the latest episode of the Office Ladies podcast Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey chatted about the Season 4 episode, "The Deposition." In it, Michael is deposed as a witness in Jan's case against Dunder Mifflin, so he leaves the office for the day and his unsupervised employees proceed to ho

iPhone 12 mini 'production cut' hints demand was lower than hoped


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42Engadget / 57min
Apple is slashing production of the iPhone 12 mini through the first six months of the year, according to Nikkei . The company will reportedly produce at least 70 percent fewer units than it initially planned. That will account for most of a 20 percent drop in overall planned iPhone 12 production until June. Apple is even said to have told some suppliers to temporarily stop making specific parts

Bill Gates Says That Bitcoin Sucks


500+Futurism / 59min
Not Great It’s no secret that Bitcoin is a bit of a resource hog — and some of the most influential people on the planet are starting to weigh in on the issue as more and more financial institutions are starting to accept the cryptocurrency. “Bitcoin uses more electricity per transaction than any other method known to mankind,” Microsoft founder and billionaire Bill Gates told The New York Times

The Roblox Boom Is About to Meet Reality


Gizmodo / 1h
Today, the online children’s gaming platform Roblox is dumping 199 million shares of mammon onto the market through its direct listing, which likely means a Black Friday-level mob and hours of free content for CNBC’s Squawk Box on a yet-unprofitable company. Nothing new there, but it’s also an almost psychedelic… Read more...


Peloton offers smaller virtual classes for friends


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Peloton Sessions lets you ride or run together a small group to make workouts more personal.

Polestar and CAKE designed an urban trike to electrify last-mile deliveries


SlashGear / 1h
Polestar and electric motorbike company CAKE have teamed up on an electric transporter design, with the Re:Move trike aiming to take on urban deliveries where zero-emissions and nimble movement are key. The three-wheeler “sled” is intended to be small enough to operate safely in existing bike lanes, but still carry much more than the average e-bike might. Polestar and CAKE, … Continue reading

Covid: White hat bounty hackers become millionaires


56BBC News - Technology / 1h
Remote working and lockdowns help more "white hat" hackers earn money by reporting software bugs.

New Xiaomi foldable phone may mimic Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2


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Xiaomi’s first foldable phone might borrow some design ideas from Samsung.

Polestar's latest EV concept is an adorable three-wheeled cargo sled


33Engadget / 1h
At this point in its history, Volvo’s Polestar brand is best known for making upscale EVs like the $60,000 Polestar 2 . That’s what makes its latest project, Re:Move , so unusual. It’s a three-wheeled electric sled that came out of a remote collaboration between the automaker, industrial designer Konstantin Grcic , electric motorcycle maker Cake , aluminum manufacturer Hydro and Wallpaper Magazin

Pokemon GO event brings a brand new electric-type monster


SlashGear / 1h
Niantic revealed an upcoming event called the all-new, electric Charge Up Event for electric-type Pokemon. This event will focus on Pokemon like Alolan Geodude, Voltorb, and Joltik. Pichu, Electrike, and Electrike will be far more common in eggs. The Pokemon TYNAMO will be appearing in Pokemon GO for the first time ever. There’ll be some lovely Timed Research with Electric-type … Continue reading

HTC VIVE Facial Tracker and Tracker 3.0 revealed and the must-see results are astonishing


SlashGear / 1h
HTC announced a pair of new VR tracking devices today, introducing the VIVE Tracker 3.0 and the VIVE Facial Tracker. As the name suggests, the VIVE Tracker 3.0 is a refresh of the tracker HTC has offered for VR headsets, and it’s arriving with a refined design and better battery life. The VIVE Facial Tracker, meanwhile, is a companion to … Continue reading

[Roundup] 90 Days Of Free Spirit Airlines Elite Status And Starbucks Rewards And Miles Double Dip


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 ...

Denuvo brings its gaming anti-tampering technology to the PS5


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Ars Technica / 1h
Regular readers know the name Denuvo as a once-impenetrable and now-quite-penetrable anti-piracy solution for PC games. Today, though, Denuvo parent company Irdeto announced that Denuvo technology is available to PS5 developers looking for an easy anti-cheat solution for their games. Console gaming's closed ecosystem is generally less susceptible to the kinds of memory modifications and/or third-

6 tips to get the hotel room upgrades you deserve


The Points Guy / 1h
Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, scoring upgraded accommodations can go a long way toward ensuring a comfortable stay. This is one of the best perks of hotel elite status , and you don’t need to be a road warrior to enjoy a shot at a better room. Unfortunately, these upgrades are subject to availability, and hotels may not want to give them away if there’s still a chance that they c

Arist adds $2M to its seed round to grow its SMS-based training service


100+TechCrunch / 1h
This morning Arist , a startup that sells software allowing other organizations to offer SMS-based training to staff, announced that it has extended its seed round to $3.9 million after adding $2 million to its prior raise. TechCrunch has covered the company modestly before this seed-extension, noting that it was part of the CRV-backed Liftoff List , and reporting on some of its business details

97% of young women have been sexually harassed, study finds


Mashable / 1h
The majority of women and girls in the UK have experienced sexual harassment in public places, according to new data from U.N. Women. The study found that 97 percent of women aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment in public spaces, and more than 70 percent of women of all ages have endured such behaviour. The data was collected from a YouGov survey of over 1,000 women commissioned in Ja

NASA Scoops a Seat Aboard Russian Rocket Without Having to Pay For It


65Gizmodo / 1h
An unusual arrangement involving NASA, the Russian space agency, and a commercial intermediary will see an American astronaut fly to the ISS in a cashless exchange meant to preserve a tradition that dates back over 20 years. Read more...

Russia blames Google outage on data centre fire


100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The fire in the French city of Strasbourg destroyed one data centre and damaged another.

Mars Is Spraying the Earth With Dust Storms, NASA Says


500+Futurism / 1h
Down in Front NASA’s Juno spacecraft accidentally uncovered a bizarre phenomenon as it flew to Jupiter : clouds of fast-moving dust, blowing away from Mars, are bombarding the entire inner solar system — including Earth. NASA scientists first took notice when streams of particles, which they originally mistook for leaking fuel, blocked Juno’s star-charting cameras, according to a NASA press relea

Massive Razer sale at Amazon discounts PC gaming accessories by up to 40%


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Amazon's Razer sale is discounting PC gaming keyboards, mice and headsets by up to 40% this week.

Xiaomi's smartwatch is finally coming to the UK


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Xiaomi Mi Watch is getting a UK launch, many months after it was first shown off.

There have never been more $100M+ fintech rounds than right now


100+TechCrunch / 1h
We’re putting aside the IPO news cycle this morning to check in on the venture capital world and the fintech market in particular. As we all know, fintech is booming: Between Robinhood and Public and M1 Finance raising competing rounds, payment-tech startup Finix moving to diversify its cap table , and ideas that work in one market finding purchase and capital in others , it’s a damn good time to

University of Central Lancashire among three hit by cyber-attacks


48BBC News - Technology / 1h
The attack at the Preston university is among three being probed by cyber-security investigators.


Lego 'to hire hundreds' more in UK in digital drive


500+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The toy giant sees best sales in five years as lockdown spurs growth in Lego sets for families.

Wednesday's Best Deals: Nintendo eShop Gift Cards, PS5 DualSense Controller, LEGO Architecture Sets, Oculus Quest, Clinique Dewy for Days, Caliper CBD Powder, and More


36Gizmodo / 1h
Nintendo gift cards and the PS5 DualSense lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

The Regulations That Could Help Reduce Bitcoin’s Carbon Footprint


45Gizmodo / 1h
The price of bitcoin has hit record prices this month, and that’s bad news for the climate. As the price of the currency shoots up, so does the energy consumption as people are incentivized to mine more bitcoin. And a new paper published Wednesday in the journal Joule estimates that by the end of the year, bitcoin… Read more...

Get the PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller for $60, One of Its First Discounts


Gizmodo / 1h
PS5 Dualsense Controller | $60 | Woot Read more...

Everything you need to know about the American Airlines-JetBlue alliance


The Points Guy / 1h
American Airlines and JetBlue jolted the industry when they announced plans for a Northeast-focused alliance in July 2020. The airlines worked to quickly implement their tie-up, which culminated with the first codeshare flights on Feb. 25, 2021. That’s just the beginning, though. Both carriers are in the process of adding new flyer-focused benefits , like reciprocal mileage and elite benefits. Fo

Need help tackling your spring cleaning to-do list? This smart Roomba is 39% off.


24Mashable / 1h
SAVE $130: As of March 10, the iRobot Roomba 670 is on sale at Walmart for just $199.99 — that's 39% off its usual retail price of $329.99. Walmart really said, "Your floors are in a crisis — I'm on my way ." The big box store has been dishing out some stellar deals on robot vacuums over the past few weeks (see also: this 50% markdown on the Shark ION), the latest of which stars the iRobot Roomba

How to Schedule Breakout Rooms in Google Meet


26Lifehacker / 1h
Say you’re holding a virtual class in Google Meet and you want to let your students split off into discussion groups to go over the lesson so far—Google Meet’s Breakout Rooms let you temporarily divide your virtual meeting into smaller groups, and do so with minimal fuss. You can create breakout rooms at any time… Read more...

Wednesday's Best Deals: Nintendo eShop Gift Cards, PS5 DualSense Controller, LEGO Architecture Sets, Oculus Quest, Clinique Dewy for Days, Caliper CBD Powder, and More


36Lifehacker / 1h
Nintendo gift cards and the PS5 DualSense lead Wednesday’s best deals. Read more...

Microsoft patches security flaw that let North Korea target researchers


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
South Korean researchers were the first to spot the vulnerability and share details with Microsoft.

Rent the Runway’s first iOS team launches Runway, an easier way to coordinate app releases


100+TechCrunch / 2h
A team of mobile app engineers and designers from companies like Rent the Runway, ClassPass, Kickstarter and others, are now launching their own startup, Runway , to address the common pain points they experienced around the mobile app release cycle. With Runway, teams can connect their existing tools to keep track of the progress of an app’s release, automate many of the manual steps along the w

Twitter is testing higher-quality and bigger images in the timeline


SlashGear / 2h
Twitter is addressing some of the biggest frustrations around sharing photos and videos, including better previews of how images will show up on your timeline. Although tweets are best known for their relatively terse 280 character limit, plenty of people use Twitter to share multimedia; however figuring out just what followers will actually see can be unexpectedly tricky. That’s because, … Conti

How to Choose How Long Your Windows 10 PC Waits Before Sleeping


How-To Geek / 2h
Windows 10 offers a few different ways to “shut down” your PC. “Sleep” is the most common choice, which is why you can decide how long it will take before your PC goes to sleep. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Car groups throw spanner in works of EU’s hydrogen drive


100+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / The lettering "BMW i - Hydrogen Next" can be seen on the front of a BMW X5 equipped with a hydrogen drive. The car is equipped with two 700 bar tanks for a total of 6 kg of hydrogen. (credit: picture alliance | Getty Images) Europe’s two biggest industrial and economic powers are laying billions on the table in an attempt to take on China in developing a “green” hydrogen sector to repla

Memorial Day mattress sales 2021: the best early deals happening now


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Your guide to the best Memorial Day mattress sales with early deals from Nectar, Purple, Casper, and more.

Acuva SOLARIX review: A stylish, powerful UV light sanitizer wand for cleaning surfaces


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Acuva's latest product, the SOLARIX UV light sanitizer wand, certainly looks impressive, But is it, as Acuva claims, an effective measure for cleaning surfaces against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19?

A Bloodsucking Fish May Not Be the Vertebrate Ancestor We Thought


Gizmodo / 2h
Derpy from the side and hellish from below, the lamprey is the bane of the Great Lakes fisheries industry. A jawless, bloodsucking fish, the lamprey is often considered an ancestral early vertebrate for its rudimentary morphology and its larval life stage. Now, a team of researchers has authored a new study about… Read more...

COVID herd immunity may be unlikely—winter surges could “become the norm”


90Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Empty vials of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are seen at a first-come, first-serve drive-thru vaccination site operated by the Lake County Health Department on January 28, 2021 in Groveland, Florida. Seniors 65 and older waited in line for hours to be vaccinated. (credit: Getty | NurPhoto ) Some experts speculate that the pandemic coronavirus will one day cause nothing more than a common

Lawmakers want to empower publishers to collectively negotiate with Facebook


66TechCrunch / 2h
On the heels of a heated standoff between platforms and publishers in Australia, U.S. lawmakers reintroduced a piece of legislation that would allow the news industry to collectively negotiate content deals with tech companies. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act is sponsored in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Kennedy (R-LA) and in the House by David Cicilline (D-RI), Ken

Resident Evil movie reboot finally gets a release date


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Resident Evil movie reboot is set for a release later this year, and it looks like it will return to the origins of the video game series.

This excellent Sonos Roam feature is coming to the Sonos Move


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24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Sonos Move is getting a welcome upgrade with one of the best features from the new Sonos Roam.


AWS launches new EFS storage class that cuts costs in half


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
New AWS storage classes will help customers save costs for infrequently accessed data.

SpaceX Starship SN10 explosion: Elon Musk explains what went wrong


22SlashGear / 2h
Elon Musk has detailed just what went wrong with the SpaceX SN10 Starship, after the latest prototype landed only to promptly explode earlier this month. At first, all seemed to be going unexpectedly well for the test rocket, which had completed a mesmerizing controlled descent back to the landing pad. When it touched down, apparently safely, it seemed like SpaceX … Continue reading

Prepare for WrestleMania with this 50% off Peacock TV deal for a limited time only


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Introducing the WWE Network to Peacock TV, to celebrate you can save 50% in this mega Peacock TV deal.

Azumi, New Modern Japanese Ryokan Concept From Founder Of Aman


23One Mile at a Time / 2h
Here’s an intriguing hospitality concept, if for no other reason than the person behind it. Adrian Zecha, the man behind Aman resorts Adrian Zecha founded Aman hotels in 1988. Zecha wanted a vacation home in Phuket, and that quickly developed into opening a boutique resort there. That’s how Amanpuri opened (the name of Aman’s Phuket property), and from there the brand grew significantly. Aman is

Researchers Created a High-Contrast Transparent Screen That Might Make You Want to Wear Smart Glasses


20Gizmodo / 2h
Researchers at Jilin University in Changchun, China, have come up with a method for making transparent displays that look as good as the screens on our mobile devices, with color reproduction and contrast levels that could soon have us permanently ditching smartphones and tablets for smart glasses. Read more...

Physicists Measure the Smallest Gravitational Field Ever Detected


88Gizmodo / 2h
Over the Christmas season of 2019, four physicists hovered over two minuscule gold orbs, each about the size of a ladybug, in a Vienna laboratory. It was silent, in all the ways you can imagine: audibly, seismically, even electromagnetically. It had to be, as the researchers were trying to detect the influence of one… Read more...

Roblox: How the children's game became a $30bn bet on the Metaverse


100BBC News - Technology / 2h
The gaming company, which has just floated on Wall Street, has plans to inhabit a wider world.

On TikTok, mental health creators are confused for therapists. That's a serious problem.


41Mashable / 2h
TikTok has a therapy problem. Creators who purport to reduce the stigma around mental health issues may be unintentionally spreading misinformation on the app, where people who post about mental health are easily confused with real professionals making similar content. In one video, a woman lists lesser-known symptoms of anxiety, including being susceptible to emotional outbursts, feeling restles

America’s small businesses face the brunt of China’s Exchange server hacks


100+TechCrunch / 2h
As the U.S. reportedly readies for retaliation against Russia for hacking into some of the government’s most sensitive federal networks , the U.S. is facing another old adversary in cyberspace: China. Microsoft last week revealed a new hacking group it calls Hafnium , which operates in, and is backed by, China. Hafnium used four previously unreported vulnerabilities — or zero-days — to break into

How Coupang is “out-Amazoning even Amazon,” according to Goodwater Capital


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Korean e-commerce giant Coupang is expected to hold one of the biggest tech IPOs of the year on March 11. The company disclosed earlier this month that it is seeking up to $3.6 billion at a potential $51 billion valuation on the New York Stock Exchange. Founded in 2010, Coupang is sometimes described as the Amazon of South Korea, but for years it has managed the impressive feat of achieving an ev

Apple to invest $1.2 billion in silicon design center in Germany


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Apple has announced that it plans to increase its corporate spendings in Germany. In particular, the company wants to set up a new facility in Munich, Germany. Called the European Silicon Design Center, the team will focus on 5G and potentially future wireless technologies. The company said that Munich is already its largest engineering hub in Europe. There are already 1,500 engineers working the

'Shredder's Revenge' is a throwback brawler for Ninja Turtles fans


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500+Engadget / 2h
Like a nostalgia bomb aimed squarely at '90s arcade-goers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is sure to delight anyone who remembers pumping quarters into Konami's co-op cabinets. The new game, developed by Dotemu ( Streets of Rage 4 ) and Tribute Games ( Mercenary Kings ), is a four-player brawler that looks like a natural successor to Turtles in Time, Game Informer reports . And

What the CDC's COVID Vaccination Guidelines Mean for Families


24Lifehacker / 2h
Any grandparent will tell you that occasional video chats or socially distanced, masked get-togethers on the back porch don’t count as sufficient quality time with their grandkids. What grandparents want—what they have craved —all these long months are big hugs and grins they can actually see in real life. And finally,… Read more...

This retro nonstick cookware set is over $40 less than a single Always Pan


Mashable / 2h
Save 15%: Neoflam's retro five-piece ceramic cookware set rivals the Always Pan's look and nonstick coating, and a 15% coupon at Amazon drops it to just over $100 as of March 10. It's OK to admit it: At least once in our life, we're all suckers for some item that went viral. Retro kitchen stuff is currently having a moment — between Twitter obsessing over pink Smeg appliances and Instagram shovin

Need some extra workout motivation? Try these Bose Sport Earbuds on sale.


32Mashable / 2h
SAVE $20: Need some musical motivation for your workout? As of March 10, grab the Bose Sport True Wireless Earbuds for $159 at Amazon. Whether you're deep in pre-summer fitness grind mode or just need a little push to hop back on your workout goals, a solid pair of sport earbuds can help you boost performance and your motivation to get your sweat on. The Bose Sport True Wireless Earbuds are a top

Those sauce holders from TikTok are on sale — dip your chicken nuggets in style


Mashable / 2h
SAVE $2.74: The Saucemoto Dip Clips are a viral TikTok sensation, and are currently on a slight discount at Amazon. While we'd all love to go back to indoor dining like the good old pre-pandemic days, we just aren't quite there yet. But, one thing you still can do is get some grub from your favorite fast food joint and eat it in your car. It's like having your very own private restaurant on wheel

Learn Python programming for web apps, data science and more with this $35 training


Engadget / 2h
There’s no shortage of resume-friendly skills out there, but any discerning job hunter knows they can’t learn them all. That’s why you should focus on one or two abilities that deliver the most value. One such talent is Python, a relatively easy-to-learn programming language that happens to be one of the most highly sought-after skills on the job market. And with the 2021 Premium Python Certifica

Falcon and the Winter Soldier will have 'bigger' fan theories than WandaVision


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One of the show's cast has teased that fans' detective work hasn't ended with WandaVision.

Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve go Apple M1 native with big speed boosts


SlashGear / 2h
Two of the most popular creator apps on Mac, Adobe Photoshop and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, now run natively on Apple Silicon, with new updates supporting the M1 chipset in the Cupertino firm’s most recent models. The native support could mean a significant workflow boost, the developers say, tapping into Apple’s custom GPUs for models like the new MacBook Air and … Continue reading


SpaceX vs. Amazon: Where we're at in the internet space race


Mashable / 2h
By spackling our skies with thousands of satellites, SpaceX and Amazon want to make high-speed internet available to everyone. SpaceX’s Starlink has more than 1,000 satellites in orbit and has been beta testing its internet service in select areas of the United States, Canada, and the UK. Amazon’s Kuiper Systems hasn’t deployed any yet, but the company said it plans to launch more than 3,200 sate

Nikon's Z9 Could Be Its Last Shot to Hang with Canon and Sony


Gizmodo / 2h
It’s no secret Nikon has been struggling, but that isn’t stopping the company from pulling out all the stops for the upcoming Z9 , which has now been officially announced to arrive sometime before the end of 2021. Read more...

Elon Musk Breaks Silence on Why Last Starship Prototype Exploded


300+Futurism / 2h
An Explanation SpaceX’s SN10 Starship prototype may have land ed successfully , but the subsequent explosion arguably left something to be desired. The Elon Musk-led company is now hard at work to stop the next prototype, dubbed SN11 , from blasting itself into tiny bits of steel shrapnel . That means that the big question in the space industry is whether it’ll succeed — a tension that, naturally

How TCS is helping the UK realise its digital future potential


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Investment in STEM skills is critical for the future of the UK’s economy.

The best smart lights for your bedroom


28Engadget / 2h
Waking up to the sound of a blaring alarm can be jarring, especially if you have to do so in pitch black. That’s why some people have turned to devices that mimic the arrival of daylight as a gentler way to stir from slumber. So-called sunrise or wake-up-light clocks typically start out with a dim light and then gradually brighten to full brightness in order to match your body’s circadian rhythms

For Creators, Everything Is for Sale


300+NYT > Technology / 2h
Digital stars are coming up with new ways to make money. Yet fans still hold the power.

Google Meet is becoming more useful for students - here's how


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Google is adding more useful features like allowing students to record the calls and revisit the session as in when required.

How to Hide Gridlines in Google Sheets


22How-To Geek / 3h
If you’re working in Google Sheets, you should already be familiar with its grid-like interface, where cells are separated by borderlines called gridlines. If you want to hide these gridlines from view, however, here’s what you’ll need to do. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Microsoft steps back on quantum 'breakthrough' claim


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Three years after releasing a paper hailed as a breakthrough, Microsoft says mistakes were made.

OnePlus 9 has a unique camera mode


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The OnePlus 9 tease-train has left the station, and we now know a new camera mode the phone will get.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 line revealed with more RAM than your gaming PC


26SlashGear / 3h
ASUS today revealed the ROG Phone 5 lineup, which consists of three different phones: the standard ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5 Pro, and the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. With the standard ROG Phone 5 starting at around $1,000, there’s no denying that the phones in this line are going to be firmly on the higher end in terms … Continue reading

Obé Fitness brings fun dance, HIIT, and yoga classes to your living room


Mashable / 3h
Save 30%: As of March 10, you can sign up for Obé Fitness and save 30% on your first month by entering code START30 at checkout. Over the past year, we've had to get creative with our workouts to accommodate for gyms and studios shutting their doors during the pandemic. We've been building home gyms and taking online fitness classes at home. If typical workouts are not your jam, there are plenty

You Can Play Tetris on a Giant Mechanical Flipboard Display but Would You Want To?


Gizmodo / 3h
There’s a certain charm to the old-school mechanical flipboard displays that were most commonly used to display arrival and departure times at airports and train stations for decades. There’s a good reason they weren’t used for much else , however, as this attempt to play Tetris on one of the displays demonstrates. Read more...

SoftBank-backed Volpe Capital raises $80M to invest in LatAm


200+TechCrunch / 3h
In recent years, the tech and venture scene in Latin America has been growing at an accelerated pace . More global investors are backing startups in the region and certain sectors in particular, such as fintech, are exploding. Global investors are not only pouring money into companies. They’re also investing in funds. Today, Volpe Capital announced the $80 million first close of its fund targetin

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt dives into tech’s reckoning with online hate


76TechCrunch / 3h
On January 6, America watched in horror as groups that recruited and organized on major social media sites violently attacked the seat of American democracy. Within a matter of hours, tech companies took actions they’d said we’re out of the question for years. But real change requires thoughtful policy and a clear-eyed look at the choices that allowed dangerous extremism to thrive in the first pl

NFTs are changing cultural value creation


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down and focus on a single topic, or theme. This is our sweet spot: going beyond definitions and into the dirty and deep impact of how a phenomenon could impact startups and tech. We are hoping to explore more than answer, an

Peloton Brings Back Popular Sessions Feature for Working Out With Friends


Gizmodo / 3h
Peloton’s limited social features are expanding—sort of. The company is bringing back a feature called Sessions, though only in its iOS app. Read more...

I Also Applied For The Amex Business Gold… Oops?


One Mile at a Time / 3h
Yesterday sure ended up being a pleasant day when it comes to credit card applications, as I’ll be 190,000 Membership Rewards richer (after spending a lot). Why I applied for the Amex Business Platinum To briefly recap my previous post , yesterday I applied for the Amex Business Platinum : I wasn’t intending to apply for any cards, since I’m trying to get under Chase’s 5/24 limit , and I’m also i

This new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game looks totally radical, dude


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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge looks set to recapture the nostalgia of classic TMNT games like Turtles in Time.

14 Things American Airlines Told The SEC About The AAdvantage Frequent Flyer Program


82View from the Wing / 3h
American Airlines is refinancing the mortgage it took on its frequent flyer program with the U.S. Treasury by raising $7.5 billion against AAdvantage in private financial markets. As part of these efforts they had to make a ton of information public about AAdvantage in an SEC 8-K filing. Here are 14 interesting things that they had to share with investors and the SEC. Continue reading ...


Change This Ad Setting to Stop T-Mobile's Data Tracking


70Lifehacker / 3h
Today’s offender in the world of mobile carriers is T-Mobile. The “Uncarrier” isn’t dropping a new pink-colored mobile plan—it’s a bit more troubling than that. At least, if you care about T-Mobile’s data-collection practices, and who it shares that data with. (You should care about that very much.) Read more...

Peloton Sessions let you schedule smaller classes with friends


82Engadget / 3h
Peloton has witnessed a massive uplift during the pandemic as homebound fitness enthusiasts jumped on its bikes and treadmills for their daily exercise fix. Along the way, it has had to address delivery delays , pushed out a cheaper tread and kept the software updates coming. Its latest addition is a fully-fledged version of the fleeting Sessions feature it launched in beta late last year to get

Could 'The Simpsons' Replace Its Voice Actors With AI?


500+Wired / 3h
Deepfake technology can make convincing replicas from a limited amount of data, and the show has 30 years worth of audio to work from.

Audi gives Sonos its first in-car audio win in the new Q4 e-tron EV


SlashGear / 3h
Audi and Sonos have quietly partnered on in-car audio, the connected speaker company’s first foray into automotive, with the technology first showing up in the new Q4 e-tron all-electric crossover. Audi previewed the cabin of the new EV earlier this week, along with its augmented reality head-up display, but it was a handful of surreptitious Sonos logos on the speaker … Continue reading

James Gunn Hits Back at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Casting Rumors


31Gizmodo / 3h
A Schitt’s Creek star is coming to Russian Doll ’s second season. Sam and Bucky discuss “the big three” in the latest footage from The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Mirror Master strikes back in the next episode of The Flash . Plus, what’s to come on Batwoman . Spoilers now! Read more...

How to Fix Crypto Art NFTs' Carbon Pollution Problem


100+Lifehacker / 3h
The “crypto-” carbon crisis is evolving. And after years of low-key use, art and collectibles tied to what are known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded into the global discourse as the Next Big Thing. Embedded with it, though, is an existential tension. Read more...

Rocket Lab will directly challenge SpaceX with its proposed Neutron launcher


100+Ars Technica / 3h
Rocket Lab plans to develop the 8-ton class Neutron rocket. [credit: Rocket Lab ] After developing a successful small booster, named Electron, US-based launch company Rocket Lab recently announced plans to develop a much larger rocket. It's a big step up. Whereas Electron can loft a maximum of about 300 kg to low-Earth orbit, the company's planned Neutron booster will be capable of lifting 8 tons

SIP Global Partners announces first close of its $150M fund to bring U.S. startups into Japan


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Japan is under discussed as an expansion target for American startups, but in the past few years it has become a top market for companies like Slack, Salesforce, Twitter and, more recently, Clubhouse. Today SIP Global Partners is announcing a new fund to invest in early-stage U.S. startups that have the potential to expand into Japan, other Asian markets, and countries in the Gulf Cooperation Cou

Sky ECC says it was hit by complex phishing campaign


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Top encrypted messaging platform categorically denies reports of its servers being hacked.

Apple wants you to 'follow' podcasts rather than subscribe


98Engadget / 3h
If you notice a change of language the next time you add a series in Apple Podcasts , you won't be alone. Podnews and 9to5Mac report that Apple is changing the option to "subscribe" to a podcast to "follow" as of iOS 14.5 and its iPadOS counterpart While Apple hasn't explained the change (we've asked Apple for comment), it's likely a simple matter of perception. "Subscribe" implies that you're pa

‘Fortnite’ will kick off its new season with a unique solo mission


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27Engadget / 3h
Fortnite players are accustomed to being thrust into massive season-ending events that bring together hordes of players to witness an epic set piece. But, this time round, developer Epic Games is switching things up. Instead of a multiplayer spectacle, it's launching into its new season with a solo mission that puts you in control of Agent Jones. In a blog post , Epic describes the story mode as

How to Use the Whiteboard Feature in Zoom to Mark up Screens


21How-To Geek / 3h
Zoom offers tools to help make your virtual meetings feel as much like real life as possible. One tool that can help with collaboration is the “Whiteboard” feature. The Zoom Whiteboard is great for illustrating ideas and can be super helpful. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What to Do If Your Dog Bites Someone


100+Lifehacker / 3h
President Joe Biden’s German shepherd Major, a rescue dog the Biden family adopted in 2018, is still technically the First Dog of the United States, though he cannot frolic on the White House grounds anymore. After what multiple reports have called a “biting incident” between Major and a White House security staffer,… Read more...

How to Fix Crypto Art NFTs' Carbon Pollution Problem


100+Gizmodo / 3h
The “crypto-” carbon crisis is evolving. And after years of low-key use, art and collectibles tied to what are known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded into the global discourse as the Next Big Thing. Embedded with it, though, is an existential tension. Read more...

Summer vacations to Greece look promising for Americans this year


48The Points Guy / 3h
On Tuesday, Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis revealed that travel will be possible for all tourists this summer, irrespective of their country of residence. “Greece is ready with a complete protocol for summer 2021,” Theocharis said. “Tourists will be welcome if before travel they are either vaccinated, or have antibodies, or test negative. All tourists will be subject to random testing

DataGrail snares $30M Series B to help deal with privacy regulations


100+TechCrunch / 4h
DataGrail , a startup that helps customers understand where their data lives in order to help comply with a growing body of privacy regulations, announced a $30 million Series B today. Felicis Ventures led the round with help from Basis Set Ventures, Operator Collective and previous investors. One of the interesting aspects of this round was the participation from several strategic investors incl

Tackling deep-seated bias in tech with Haben Girma, Mutale Nkonde, and Safiya Noble


72TechCrunch / 4h
Advances in technology provide all kinds of benefits, but also introduce risks — especially to already marginalized populations. AI for the People’s Mutale Nkonde , disability rights lawyer Haben Girma , and author of Algorithms of Oppression Safiya Umoja Noble have studied and documented these risks for years in their work. They joined us at TC Sessions: Justice 2021 to talk about the deep origi

Apple reveals another major EU expansion


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New Munich Apple R&D facility will focus on 5G chips.

Some scientists believe all life started on Mars


Popular Mechanics / 4h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

HTC Vive has a new VR trick – full facial tracking


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It'll require a new accessory though, with improved body tracking incoming too via a new add-on.


Populus AI plots expansion with $5M in new funding


78TechCrunch / 4h
The wave of shared electric scooters that swept through cities several years ago helped Populus AI get its start. Now, surging demand for delivery — and the pressure it places on curb space — is helping the transportation data startup attract new capital and expand to more cities. Populus, a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2017, has raised $5 million from new investors Storm Ventures and c

Adobe delivers native Photoshop for Apple Silicon Macs and a way to enlarge images without losing detail


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Adobe has been moving quickly to update its imaging software to work natively on Apple’s new in-house processors for Macs, starting with the M1-based MacBook Pro and MacBook Air released late last year. After shipping native versions of Lightroom and Camera Raw, it’s now releasing an Apple Silicon-optimized version of Photoshop, which delivers big performance gain vs. the Intel version running on

This Is the SSD I'd Put in My Next PC


28Gizmodo / 4h
A PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is the newer and faster sibling to the gum stick-sized SSD you probably have in your computer right now, and with new options from AMD, Intel, and Sony, we now have more reasons to upgrade. Read more...

The Ultimate Parent's Guide to Sensory Activities


56Lifehacker / 4h
Sensory activities play a critical role in the development of a young child. It’s not just for children who have challenges with sensory integration: It’s good for all kids to explore the world with their senses. In fact, they do this instinctually almost immediately without any help from us. Babies grab at your silky… Read more...

Adobe Photoshop is now available natively on M1 Macs


100+Engadget / 4h
Since ditching Intel's chips for its own , Apple's M1 Macs are getting optimized apps all the time that tend to perform better than those put through its Rosetta 2 emulator. Today marks another major native release as Photoshop has officially come out of beta packing quicker speeds for many tasks. Adobe says the changes should be immediately noticeable from the time you launch the native app, wit

HTC shrinks its VR Tracker, debuts new face-tracking accessory


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44Engadget / 4h
HTC is today launching its third-generation Vive Tracker , which is significantly smaller in size and weight than its immediate predecessor . The Vive Tracker 3.0 is around 33 percent smaller than the 2018 model, and 15 percent lighter, with a footprint roughly 10 centimeters, or four inches, smaller. These quality-of-life size reductions mean that the device is much easier to strap to your body,

How to Turn Off GPS Location Tracking on an iPhone


30How-To Geek / 4h
If you have Location Services enabled on your iPhone, apps (and system services) you approve can check your location. Here’s how you can toggle GPS and other location-tracking methods off and on, easily. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Approaches to Creating Typed Arrays in PHP


How-To Geek / 4h
PHP doesn’t let you define typed arrays. Any array can contain any value, which makes it tricky to enforce consistency in your codebase. Here are a few workarounds to help you create typed collections of objects using existing PHP features. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 start date, new modes and everything we know


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 brings with it new maps, modes and weapons.

Garuda Indonesia Orders Rare A330-800neo


100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
It looks like Garuda Indonesia will be picking up four Airbus A330-800neos, which will make an interesting addition to the Indonesian flag carrier’s fleet. Garuda Indonesia’s A330-800neo order As noted by Airways Magazine , Airbus’ latest orders and deliveries report discloses that Garuda Indonesia has placed an order for four A330-800neos . The airline has already ordered 12 A330-900neos, so alt

Adobe Creative Cloud gets new video and audio features across multiple apps


SlashGear / 4h
Adobe today revealed that a number of Creative Cloud apps are getting new photo and video tools. Individually, some of these updates seem rather minor, but taken a whole, it becomes clear that Adobe is shipping out a bunch of changes to Creative Cloud. The new features are going live in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Premiere Rush, Character Animator, Audition, … Continue reading

A long jet of particles streams from a supermassive black hole discovered by NASA


SlashGear / 4h
NASA has announced that astronomers have discovered evidence of an extremely long jet of particles emanating from a supermassive black hole in the early universe. The discovery was made using the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. If the finding is confirmed, it will mark the most distant supermassive black hole with a jet ever detected using x-rays. The supermassive black hole lies … Continue reading

How to Decorate Your New HomeBefore You Move


100+NYT > Technology / 4h
Measuring, design and shopping tools built into smartphone apps can help you get your next house in order.

Sometimes It’s OK to Give Up


64Wired / 4h
Just because you devoted 100 hours of your life to it, doesn't mean you have to finish a video game that now bores you.

Help! I’m Drowning in Admin and Can’t Get My Actual Job Done


56Wired / 4h
In this week’s Out of Office column, Megan explains how to stand up for yourself when you’re mired in extra work.

Israel’s Retrain.ai closes $13M to use AI to understand early signals in the changing jobs market


72TechCrunch / 4h
Israel’s retrain.ai, which uses AI and Machine Learning to read job boards at scale and to gain insight into where the job market is going, has closed $9M Series A led by Square Peg. Since retrain.ai’s $4M seed round last year was unannounced (led by Hetz Ventures, with TechAviv and .406 Ventures participating) that means it’s raised a total of $13 million. It’s competitors include Pymetrics whic

Get 10% off Nintendo Gift Cards Today Because It's This Mario Guy's Day or Something?


28Gizmodo / 4h
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Insta360 Go 2 Minions Edition is a rare example of a good movie-tech mashup


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The new Insta360 Go 2 has a charming Minions Edition, but where does it stand in the canon of tech and movie tie-ins?

T-Mobile customers have to opt-out of new advertisement scheme


SlashGear / 4h
Anyone who uses T-Mobile for their mobile phone service should be aware that the carrier has announced it will automatically enroll subscribers in an advertising program if they don’t opt-out. The advertising program would serve ads to the users based on their online activity. The first indication of T-Mobile’s plan came from a recent update to its privacy policy. The … Continue reading


TikTok rolls out new commenting features aimed at preventing bullying


90TechCrunch / 4h
On the heels of last week’s launch of a new Q&A format for creators responding to viewer questions, TikTok today announced it’s rolling out new commenting features. Creators will now be able to control which comments can be posted on their content, before those comments go live. Another new addition, aimed at users who are commenting, will pop up a box that prompts the user to reconsider posting

How to Switch Password Managers Without Losing Your Data


48Gizmodo / 4h
Using a password manager or web browser to store all of your login credentials is a convenient and secure way of managing access to your accounts, but you don’t necessarily want to keep all of your passwords in the same place forever. Maybe the pricing structure has changed in the app you’re using, or you just want to… Read more...

Should you use points or cash to book hotels?


The Points Guy / 4h
Here at TPG, we often talk about maximizing points and miles for outsized redemption. But what does that mean, exactly? And how does this rule-of-thumb help you decide when to use points or cash toward a hotel stay? For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . If you’re just getting started in the world of points and miles and learning to maximize you

How to organize your desk at home


30KEngadget / 4h
More people are working from home than ever before, which has led some to level up their WFH environments with new gear, new accessories and yes, new furniture. But if you want to make your home office a more functional space, you should try to keep it neat and clutter-free as well. Here are a few recommendations from our staff that will help you organize your desk and hopefully be more productiv

How to Run a Safety Check on Google Chrome


69How-To Geek / 4h
We’re used to running antivirus scans on our computers, but that doesn’t cover your online safety. For that, Google Chrome offers a tool that lets you perform a similar checkup to secure your web browsing. Here’s how to run a safety check on Chrome. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Quick Steps to Better Home Working Security


29How-To Geek / 4h
The new normal involves fewer people in offices and more people working from home. Full-time or part-time, much of the workforce now work remotely. That introduces a new set of security challenges. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Sony launches Alpha 1 50MP full-frame camera in India


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Sony Alpha 1 mirrorless camera is now available in India at a price of Rs 5,59,990. It features a 50MP full-frame sensor that shoots 30fps burst photos and 8K video.

Google Cloud is making it easier for developers to smuggle ‘secrets’ in their code


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Google Cloud is launching a new Secret Manager integration that should make securing sensitive data easier.

Poco X3 Pro could launch in India on March 30


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Poco X3 Pro is expected to be priced between Rs. 25000 to Rs. 30,000 and is likely to take on the likes on the OnePlus 9 series and the Realme's X7 series

Intel Rocket Lake leak hints at Core i9-11900K CPU’s gaming performance


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A leaked slide shows how the next-gen flagship will theoretically compare to its predecessor.

TikTok announces new features to tackle harassment and bullying


47Mashable / 5h
Anyone who's ever taken a trip into the comments section of a TikTok video will know that the platform has a bullying problem. TikTok has announced new in-app features to further fight bullying and harassment , in addition to adding features to support people with eating disorders. The Filter All Comments feature will allow creators to choose which comments will appear in the replies section. Whe

Tetrate, the company born out of Istio’s open source app networking project, raises $40 million


74TechCrunch / 5h
Tetrate , the company commercializing an open source networking project that allows for easier data sharing across different applications, has raised $40 million. The round, led by Sapphire Ventures underscores the importance of the Istio project and just how critical services that facilitate cross-platform data sharing have become. Sapphire was joined by other new investors including Scale Ventu

Join Sarah Kunst and Julia Collins for a live Q&A today at noon PT/3pm ET


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Julia Collins is the first Black woman to co-found a unicorn in the form of Zume , a robotics company that cooked pizzas and delivered them at the same time. The company attracted investment from Softbank and was valued at a reported $2.25 billion in 2019, but ultimately didn’t live up to expectations. Collins is now on to her next venture in the form of Planet FWD , which has attracted funding f

Kia recalls nearly 380,000 vehicles in the US


SlashGear / 5h
Korean automaker Kia has announced that it is recalling almost 380,000 vehicles in the US. The automaker says the recall is due to a risk of an engine compartment fire and its warning owners to park outdoors. The recall covers certain 2017 through 2021 Sportage SUVs and 2017 through 2019 Cadenza sedans. The risk of fire stems from a short-circuit … Continue reading

Apple AirPods Pro are back on sale for $190 at Woot


34Engadget / 5h
Apple's AirPods Pro are back on sale for $190 on Woot little more than a week after they were discounted by the Amazon-owned online retailer. While sporadic deals on the $249 earbuds are the norm, they tend to sell out fast as they remain must-haves for iOS loyalists craving high-quality audio. Buy apple Airpods Pro at Woot - $190 Chances are you're familiar with the AirPods Pro by now, so consid

Could Time Loops Be the New Big Thing for Next-Gen Consoles?


68Wired / 5h
New SSD technology helps developers bend space and time—and creativity.

The Dire Possibility of Cyberattacks on Weapons Systems


200+Wired / 5h
Just because you don't hear about them doesn't mean no one's trying.

This Fingertip for Robots Uses Magnets to ‘Feel’ Things


100+Wired / 5h
By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands.

What Are The World’s Best Airline Brands?


31One Mile at a Time / 5h
In this post I wanted to share my favorite airline brands in the world. I think this is a fun topic that fellow aviation geeks may appreciate, especially at a time when borders are largely closed, and when travel opportunities are greatly reduced. What makes a great airline brand? Perception of brands (and brand loyalty overall) is highly subjective, and some might even argue irrational. In separ

Female Passenger Tied Down With Rope After Trying To Remove Her Underwear


38View from the Wing / 5h
The 39-year-old woman would remove a piece of clothing and then put it back on, though gradually more and more of her clothes were off. While she wasn't endangering other passengers by her stripping, she was described as 'disoriented' and flight attendants and passengers teamed up to restrain her using a seatbelt, a rope, and tape. In video taken onboard the flight, the woman is seen tied up in h


Federer vs Evans live stream: how to watch ATP Doha Qatar Open tennis anywhere now


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Fed back on court in Doha today for first 2021 match - here's how to get a Roger Federer vs Dan Evans live stream and watch Qatar Open tennis online now.

Arlo’s new budget security camera gets UK release


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The new Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is a low-cost mains-powered security camera with a built-in privacy shutter

Russia is trying to throttle Twitter


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100+TechCrunch / 5h
In its latest strike against online content it doesn’t control Russia is throttling Twitter. State agency Roskomnadzor said today it was taking the action in response to the social media not removing banned content, claiming it had identified more than 3,000 unlawful posts that have not been taken down — and warning it could implement a total block on the service. However the action by the comms

LatAm corporate spend-management startup Clara raises $3.5M, comes out of stealth


100+TechCrunch / 5h
This morning Clara , a corporate spend-management startup focused on the Latin American market, announced its product launch and a $3.5 million pre-seed round led by General Catalyst . The company’s funding caught TechCrunch’s eye as there has been a flurry of funding for related companies serving the United States market. From Divvy to Brex to Ramp to Airbase to Teampay , investors have poured c

From buggies to buses, the first Black-owned US automaker did what few others dared


300+Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Frederick Patterson standing beside a bare Patterson-Greenfield automobile chassis, probably for a larger touring car body. (credit: Courtesy of The Historical Society of Greenfield, Ohio: www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety.org ) It’s September 1915 in Greenfield, Ohio, a small town located on the Paint Creek between Columbus and Cincinnati. At a time of year when summer’s warmth gives way

How to Stop T-Mobile from Selling Your Web Browsing Data to Advertisers


200+How-To Geek / 5h
T-Mobile will begin sharing your web browsing and mobile app data with advertisers starting April 26, 2021. T-Mobile is automatically enabling this for nearly everyone, but you can opt-out to prevent T-Mobile from selling this data to marketers. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

All the tips and tricks you need to use Delta Upgrade Certificates


The Points Guy / 5h
Among the various benefits of holding elite status with an airline is the ability to receive complimentary upgrades, both automatically and with certificates you can apply to upcoming trips. With Delta, upgrade certificates are reserved for upper-tier Delta Platinum and Diamond Medallion elites . These certificates have a higher priority than Medallion Complimentary Upgrades and may be requested

TikTok adds new comment controls to discourage bullying


28Engadget / 5h
TikTok is introducing new features meant to reduce bullying and harassment on its platform: new comment controls and in-app prompts to discourage nasty comments. The app is expanding its comment filtering tools to give users the ability to approve all new comments before they can appear underneath their clips. With the change, new comments will be hidden until the account owner approves them. The

Garmin Venu vs Garmin Venu Sq: pick the right smartwatch for you


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Venu and Venu Sq are two of Garmin's most stylish smartwatches, and we've rounded up all the key differences.

Learn More About Your Cat’s Genetic History With This At Home DNA Test Kit


Futurism / 5h
Humans, as a species, love cats, so much so that we’re willing to spend thousands trying to bring back a lost furry friend. Fortunately, if you want to know more about your favorite laser chaser, and get a sense of their future health needs, Basepaws can help. And you can test your kitty for just $129.99, 12% off the MSRP. How It Works Testing your cat’s DNA is as simple as testing your own. Use

Rolls-Royce Phantom Privacy Suite returns with its secluded rear cabin


SlashGear / 5h
First seen in 2018 as an expensive option in the Rolls-Royce Phantom extended-wheelbase model, the Privacy Suite is making a comeback to the delight of filthy-rich entrepreneurs, powerbrokers, oligarchs, and heads of state. Phantom Privacy Suite offers a secluded rear cabin with all the luxury and tech accouterments befitting of a modern Rolls-Royce. According to Rolls-Royce, Phantom Privacy Suit

The Morning After: Sonos' new $169 speaker is its smallest ever


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33Engadget / 5h
If you want a portable speaker, Sonos is looking for anyone that doesn’t already own one. At $169 , the Roam is more expensive than many Bluetooth-only portable speakers, but it’s also Sonos’ cheapest speaker ever. Unlike the Move (Sonos’ previous moveable, if not all that portable, speaker), the Roam has a smaller, narrower design and weighs just about one pound. The battery should give 10 hours

iPhone 12 and 12 mini deals have hit their lowest price yet with this Currys code


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's never easy to find a SIM-free iPhone deal for cheap, especially on a device that's brand new – but here we are!

Optibus picks up $107M for an AI-based planning and operations platform aimed at mass transportation


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Mass transportation is a critical part of how metropolitan areas keep moving, and today a startup that has built an AI-based platform to help mass transportation work more efficiently is announcing a huge round of funding to grow its business and tackle a new set of opportunities and challenges in the modern city. Optibus — a Tel Aviv-based startup that provides a platform to analyze how vehicles

Cheese raises $3.6M for its digital bank aimed at the Asian-American community


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Many things have accelerated in the world of fintech over the past year, not the least of which is the trend of digital banks aimed at specific communities in the U.S. In the past few months alone, a number of neobanks targeting the Black and Latinx communities have emerged. Most recently, we covered the $5 million raise of one such bank — First Boulevard. Today, Cheese announced the launch of it

Want to switch to the Rose Gold Amex? It’s easier than you might think


The Points Guy / 5h
I first added the American Express® Gold Card to my wallet in December 2019, as the card offers incredible value — so much so that I applied for it without a welcome bonus . This timing fell after the much-ballyhooed launch of the limited-edition Rose Gold version of the card, which was introduced in 2018 (and then briefly returned by referral in mid-2019). As a result, I was left with the standa

Xbox Series X restock: our tracker is live – get it tomorrow


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The Xbox Series X is much harder to find in stock today, and while we don't expect the weekend to change things, there is a way to find it in stock quickly.

These cheap iPhone SE deals come with free Beats headphones and lots of data


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iPhone SE deals are looking very affordable right now and the retailer Mobiles.co.uk is even including free headphones.

Apple is investing more than 1 billion euros in new facility in Munich


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Apple is building a new European Silicon Design Center in Munich, expanding its current operations in the German engineering hub with an investment of over 1 billion euros ($1.19 billion). In an announcement Wednesday, Apple said it plans to add hundreds of new employees, as well as a new facility focused on connectivity and wireless technologies, to its current operations. Right now, the company

Air Iceland Connect Being Integrated Into Icelandair


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In March 2020 we learned that Icelandair and Air Iceland Connect would be integrated. There’s now an update on this, as passengers will start to benefit from this as of next week. Air Iceland Connect & Icelandair integration For some background, Icelandair and Air Iceland Connect are both owned by Icelandair Group: Icelandair is the international airline, operating flights with 767s, 757s, and 73


Russia slows down Twitter for not removing 'illegal content'


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Twitter users in Russia will need to practice patience every time they visit the website. Roskomnadzor, the country's communications authority, has announced that it's slowing down Twitter's speed for failing to remove illegal content and materials with prohibited information. The decision comes shortly after Russia sued Twitter, Google, Facebook and other websites for allegedly failing to delete

Blue Origin and NASA team up for new lunar gravity testing capability


SlashGear / 6h
One of the biggest challenges to prepare people and equipment to operate on the moon is gravity. Gravity on the lunar surface is one-sixth of what we experience on Earth. All personnel and equipment heading to the moon need to function in that significantly reduced gravity. While NASA can simulate the moon’s gravity using parabolic flights and centrifuges aboard suborbital … Continue reading

Apple publishes first menstrual symptom data from women's health study


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Back in 2019, Apple teamed up with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for its women's health study. The initiative aims to uncover insights about people's health in relation to menstrual cycle by collecting data through the Research app for the iPhone and Apple Watch. Now, the tech giant has published its first set of da

Overwatch gets next-gen upgrade, but not on PS5


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Overwatch has been enhanced for Xbox Series X/S and now runs at 120fps.

Why the education sector should make cybersecurity a priority


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Why education institutions need to shift their safety priorities for remote and hybrid learning.

Dell adds on hybrid cloud management to its client computing software


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Latest release has more features to facilitate work from anywhere environments

Cryptominers have already cracked NVIDIA’s RTX 3060 hash rate limiter


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Nvidia's attempt to get the RTX 3060 GPUs into the hands of gamers by hobbling its mining performance is in jeopardy.

The Next Frontier of the NFT Gold Rush: Your Tweets


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Crypto art is huge right now—and it’s moving far beyond digital images.

It’s Open Season for Microsoft Exchange Server Hacks


100+Wired / 6h
A patch for the vulnerabilities China exploited has been released. Now, criminal groups are going to reverse engineer it—if they haven’t already.

This Chip for AI Works Using Light, Not Electrons


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Lightmatter says the computing and power demands of complex neural networks need new technologies like these to keep up.

Good-Bye Zoom. Hello Low-Key Ambient Snooping


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If you are missing out on serendipity in your remote work, try ramping up your 2D audio copresence.

49% of travelers would prefer to visit a destination requiring COVID-19 vaccination


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With three vaccines now available in the U.S. and assurances from the Biden administration that all adults in the country will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of May , many people are finally optimistic that travel is about to make its comeback. And travelers could be poised to make booking decisions based on vaccination requirements. Of the Americans who are interested in trav

Hackers breach Verkada gaining access to security camera footage


SlashGear / 6h
A group of hackers claims that they have gained access to a huge amount of security camera data collected by a company called Verkada Inc. Verkada is a startup in Silicon Valley that provides security camera services to a number of major companies. The hackers claim they have gained access to live feeds of 150,000 surveillance cameras. The surveillance cameras … Continue reading

Deadpool-like slugs chop off heads to grow new, healthier bodies


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In a study at Nara Women’s University in Japan, Ph.D. candidate Sayaka Mitoh showcased sea slugs that used self-decapitation as a survival method. The Elysia marginata and Elysia atroviridis species were observed removing their own heads to get rid of parasites living in their bodies. They were able to sustain and regenerate themselves using an ability called kleptoplasty, which scientists believ

Asus ROG Phone 5, 5 Pro and Ultimate launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 16GB RAM


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The Asus ROG Phone 5 and 5 Pro will feature the newest 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC along with 16GB RAM and 6,000mAh battery. It comes alongside the Asus Aeroactive Cooler 5 which is a new accessory.

Xbox Series S stock update: Microsoft has the cheaper Xbox in stock right now


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Xbox Series S stock is available at the Microsoft store, so don't miss it before its gone.

GTA 6 speculation addressed by Take Two


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Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has shut down GTA 6 speculation.

Sony's highly-rated WH-1000XM3 headphones are back down to $200


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If you're looking for world-beating ANC wireless headphones and don't need the absolute latest model, Sony's WH-1000XM3 cans are among the best out there. The smart move with a model like this is to wait for a sale, and there's now a very good one: Focus Photo & Video is matching its previous low by selling them for just $200 with the discount code BDTHANKS . Buy WH-1000XM3 at Focus Photo & Video

What Are NFTs? Meet Crypto’s Digital Collectibles


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NFTs are the hot new thing in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world. Think of an NFT like a digital collector’s item. It’s a unique digital object, and NFTs are exploding in popularity. But what is an NFT? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Alaska becomes first state allowing all adult residents and workers to get vaccinated


The Points Guy / 6h
Alaska has become the first state to allow all residents aged 16 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine . Governor Mike Dunleavy said on Tuesday evening that anyone living or working in the state who is aged 16 or older can now get the vaccine. Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news “If Alaskans had any questions about vaccine eligibility and criteria, I hope today’s anno


The Sonos Roam could be the best portable speaker ever – here’s why


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Cool new features, a rugged design and multi-room smarts are some of the reasons why we can’t wait to get our hands on the Sonos Roam.

Researchers devise a way for smart speakers to monitor heart rhythm


SlashGear / 6h
Consumer electronics manufacturers have made a significant push in recent years to make their devices more useful for various health-related issues. One good example is Apple, with its Apple Watch wearables able to record ECGs and other health data. Researchers from the University of Washington have now conducted research that shows smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home … Continue r

Xiaomi Mi 10S launched: price, specs, and availability


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Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10S flagship smartphone in China as the refreshed Mi 10 with new Snapdragon 870 SoC. The device is also expected to launch in India soon.

New M1 MacBook Pro models could arrive sooner than you thought


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Apple has reportedly rescheduled its production plans, which could see the next MacBook Pros arrive in the second half of 2021.

UK 5G auction spectrum will start this week


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Delayed auction is set to start on Friday, with operators bidding for new 5G airwaves.

ASUS' ROG Phone 5 focuses on audio quality for mobile gamers


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It's only been a little over seven months since ASUS launched its ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone, but the company is already releasing a follow-up model to join Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 party. The latest series is dubbed ROG Phone 5 (skipping the "4" due to tetraphobia; you obviously don't want to associate gaming with death), and while it may appear to merely don some minor cosmetic changes, the

Radisson Rewards Selling Points With 100% Bonus


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Radisson Rewards has just launched its latest bonus on purchased points, and it’s an excellent offer. Buy Radisson Rewards points for 0.35 cents each Through Thursday, March 18, 2021, Radisson Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points . With this promotion you earn a 100% bonus no matter how many points you buy. Radisson Rewards members can purchase at most 80,000 points per account pe

Asus ROG Phone 5 is a gaming phone that rivals Samsung's S21


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The Asus ROG 5 is the best gaming phone on the market with novel features and perks that make it a great handset for binging media, too.

SSD price increases could affect your next PC build


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A lack of SSD storage components, and the Texas storm, could mean your next PC costs a little more.

Microsoft Edge Legacy is dead, but the Chromium version is fast gaining traction


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Microsoft has pulled support for Edge Legacy and will now concentrate fully on the new Chromium-based version.

OnePlus 9 ultra-wide camera has a new trick


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OnePlus has revealed that the ultra-wide camera on the OnePlus 9 range can avoid distortion for better photos.

Facebook targets emerging markets with the launch of Instagram Lite, an Android app that takes up just 2MB, in 170 countries


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Growth for Facebook is coming from the developing world, and so the social network today made another key move to cater better to consumers in those countries. After nearly three years in the planning, Facebook is taking the plunge today and officially launching Instagram Lite , a less data- and storage-intensive Android-only version of one of its popular photo and video app, which will take up j

Savannah Fund launches $25M fund to invest in African startups at seed and Series A


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Savannah Fund , a pan-African venture capital firm, today announced a $25 million fund as it looks to back more early-stage startups on the continent . Since launching in 2012, Savannah Fund — led by Mbwana Alliy and Paul Bragiel — has backed more than 30 startups . Some of its well-known investments include South African car subscription company, FlexClub; Kenyan on-demand logistics company, Sen

Cloud cybersecurity startup Lumu raises a $7.5 million Series A


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Miami-based cybersecurity startup Lumu today announced the closing of its $7.5 million Series A. The round was co-led by SoftBank Group Corp.’s SB Opportunity Fund and Panoramic Ventures. Lumu , co-founded and headed by Colombian native Ricardo Villadiego, offers a cloud-based service that helps companies continually scan and react to data compromises in real time. The company collects and standa

Aqua Security raises $135M at a $1B valuation for its cloud native security service


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Aqua Security , a Boston- and Tel Aviv-based security startup that focuses squarely on securing cloud-native services, today announced that it has raised a $135 million Series E funding round at a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by ION Crossover Partners. Existing investors M12 Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Insight Partners, TLV Partners, Greenspring Associates and Acrew Capital

Xbox update lands to prepare for Xbox Wireless Headset launch and more


SlashGear / 7h
A new software update is coming for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows 10. The update prepares the systems for the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset. The update changes the Xbox Accessories app in advance of the wireless headset launch and adds new toggles for FPS boost and auto HDR for backward-compatible games. Updates for the Xbox … Continue reading

Instagram Lite keeps all the key features in a 2MB package


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Instagram is about to become less of a burden for your phone and your data plan. On Wednesday, Instagram Lite, a stripped-down, lightweight version of Instagram started rolling out in over 170 countries. Announced back in December with a test run in India, Instagram Lite has been in the works for a year, created by Facebook's developer teams in Tel Aviv and New York. The app, available only for A

Chrome OS Turns 10 and Adds Nearby Sharing and Phone Hub Features


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Believe it or not, Chromebook launched ten years ago. That’s long enough around to attend the very elementary schools that have widely adopted the hardware. And given that age, Chrome OS is due for a redesign, and that’s just what Google announced. Chrome OS 89 will make it easier to get work done fast and move between devices. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Why I booked 6 upcoming Marriott stays with cash instead of points


The Points Guy / 7h
Over the last couple of months, my husband JT and I have ramped up our travel bookings for trips in mid to late 2021 and early 2022. After all, we’re hopeful that frequent international travel without quarantines will become feasible and responsible for fully vaccinated travelers later this year. And once it does, we plan to return to living out of hotels as global digital nomads . I’ve booked a

Instagram Lite reboot squeezes the app into a 2MB package


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Facebook is today relaunching Instagram Lite, a stripped-down version of the image-sharing app designed for users in emerging markets. Developed by Facebook’s team in Tel Aviv, the birthplace of Facebook Lite and Messenger Lite , the app’s package size is just 2MB. The team said that the focus, like with the other launches, was on users whose smartphones lack storage capacity, processing power an


Russia slows down Twitter over 'banned content'


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The US company is accused of failing to remove 3,000 posts relating to suicide, drugs and pornography.

Sources: Web Summit will spin out its virtual conference software as a full-blown startup


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Sources say Web Summit, the giant tech conference company which specialized in very large gatherings in cities like Lisbon, is poised to spin out its Hopin-like proprietary conference software as an independent startup. Although it’s put out a statement today that it will be licensing its software to the United Nations Development Programme, I’ve spoken to well-placed sources who say the platform

Thousands of security cameras, including in jails and even Tesla offices, hacked


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Hackers gained access using admin credentials found on the Internet.

Xi’s Gambit: China Plans for a World Without American Technology


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Beijing’s leaders plot a path to go it alone, vowing to spend big to fill gaps in innovation and avoid dependence on the United States and others.

2021 Mercedes EQC 400: a stunning beauty but without the purring


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An all-electric Mercedes may sound like a bogus idea, but there’s a lot to love about the EQC 400 – and a lot to get used to.

Nvidia hits new highs in GPU sales as Ampere dominates AMD Big Navi


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Without stock shortages, who knows how high Nvidia’s figures might have rocketed.

Tech-savvy SMBs set to benefit most from post-pandemic spending boom


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Many are making full use of digital technology in aniticpation of post-lockdown investment.

Deepfake Videos of Eerie Tom Cruise Revive Debate


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A tool that allows old photographs to be animated, and viral videos of a Tom Cruise impersonation, shined new light on digital impersonations.

Apple to invest over $1 billion in new Munich silicon facility


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Apple is pouring over €1 billion ($1.2 billion) into a huge R&D project in Munich, Germany, at the heart of which is a new European Silicon Design Center. The 30,000-square-meter facility will be home to the iPhone maker's expanding cellular division, which is tasked with building 5G and future wireless technologies such as modems. Apple says the building in Munich's city center will run on 100 p

Russia Says It Is Slowing Access to Twitter


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Moscow accused the social network of failing to remove content it deemed illegal. Soon after, a raft of government websites suffered a short outage.

PS5 restock: Very has PS5 stock, but might be sold out


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Very has more PS5 in stock, but appears to be sold out. However, we've seen stock flash in and out.

This Drone in a Bowling Alley Is the Coolest Video You'll See All Week


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Do you love expertly choreographed drone videos? Then you’re in luck, because we’ve got the coolest video you’ll see all week—an expertly piloted and impressively directed video that was shot at the Bryant-Lake Bowl in Minneapolis. Read more...

Honor could soon launch its cheapest fitness tracker yet


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Details of two new wearables have been spotted in a recent FCC listing, suggesting two devices on the way this year.

Google Photos update brings advanced video editing features


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A new update to Google Photos gives you more ways to edit videos you've shot, with stabilization, filters and more.

Netflix is finally moving ahead with Russian Doll season 2


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Annie Murphy from Schitt's Creek joins the second season of Netflix Original Russian Doll after filming began last week.

Juno spacecraft solves a mystery about zodiacal light


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Many people have probably witnessed a phenomenon known as zodiacal light and not realized what they were seeing. Zodiacal light happens when people look at the night sky just before dawn or just after dusk and see a faint light extending up from the horizon. Scientists believed that light was created by sunlight reflected toward Earth by a cloud of … Continue reading

Learn all the Adobe Creative Cloud apps from the pros for just $34


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TL;DR: Get ahead on skills like photo and video editing, graphic design, and more with The 2021 Complete All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Course Bundle , on sale for 98% off. As of March 10, get it for $33.99. It's no secret that Adobe is the industry standard for creative software. It's also no secret that it's notoriously complicated for new users. With the proper training, h

Prepare for the war on mosquitoes with these bug-zapping rackets


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Say goodbye to pesky bugs with ZAP IT! Electric Bug Zapping Rackets , on sale for 10% off. As of March 10, get a two-pack for $35.99. Warmer weather is just around the corner, y’all. But unfortunately, with warm weather comes mosquitos, gnats, and other miniature flying demons . Prepare yourself for the war on bugs by grabbing this two-pack of electric bug zappers while they're on sale. Wi

Get 1TB of premium cloud storage for a full year for $50


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TL;DR: Get enough storage to upload all your photos, videos, documents, and more with 4Sync Premium 1TB Cloud Storage . As of March 10, get a 1-year subscription for $49.99 — a 75% savings. If you’ve been avoiding the cloud for the past decade, here’s your sign to finally give in and store your files virtually . Whether you have the latest iPhone or are holding on to your Android from 2015, your

Wild One’s pet products seamlessly blend aesthetic and function


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Opt for well-made, minimal chic products for your pet from Wild One . In a time when millennials and Gen Zers can’t even agree on something as simple as a part or a pair of jeans , it’s pretty miraculous when a brand captures the attention of both generations. Wild One, a digitally native, function-first, and design-forward line of pet products, has managed to do just that. When it comes t


Black and Hispanic Communities Grapple With Vaccine Misinformation


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The false information arrives on social media and fringe news sites, influencing people already facing other hurdles to getting vaccinated. Some activists are going door to door to counter it.

Black Widow's theatrical release plans haven't changed


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Disney have confirmed that Black Widow will arrive in cinemas - but will it also come to Disney Plus?

Google Pixel 6 could have a selfie-cam feature very few smartphones have


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According to camera app code, the Google Pixel 6 could support 4K recording on the front-facing camera.

Asus ROG Phone 5 official renders leaked


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The Asus ROG Phone 5 is about to land, but ahead of that we've seen one last big leak.

Researchers create a robot that can save you from drowning


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Europe's large web hosting provider knocked offline following fire


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Major fire has destroyed one OVH data center and crippled another.

Tips from the top: a look at how professional YouTubers produce videos


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Discover how to produce professional YouTube videos with these tips from the top.

TCL launches first Android 11 powered smart LED TVs and connected ACs in India


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The new TCL P725 4K HDR LED TVs are the first set of TVs to come with Android TV 11 out of the box and also support Dolby Vision HDR.

One of Google Voice's best features is going away


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A Google Voice number allows you to forward calls and messages from one number to all your other phones, something of a godsend if you have multiple devices. However, Google has announced that the "messages" part of that equation is about to go away. The Google Voice app now tells users that "message forwarding to linked numbers will stop soon because mobile carriers have started to block those m

Tirreno-Adriatico live stream 2021: how to watch UCI WorldTour cycling from anywhere


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There's a stellar lineup at the Race of the Two Seas, so follow our guide to get a Tirreno-Adriatico live stream and watch UCI WorldTour cycling online today.

Whitepaper: Identity and Security Trends and Predictions 2021 and Beyond


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Download this whitepaper to find out what trends you need to be aware of for 2021 and beyond.

Apex Legends for Nintendo Switch now available, features optional cross-play


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Apex Legends will be launching for Nintendo Switch with an optional cross-play feature to make it fair for Switch players and will run the game at 30FPS.

Flipkart launches 3rd edition of 'Girls Wanna Code'- For more women in tech


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It's a 3-month programme for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year engineering students, who will be mentored by Flipkart leaders to begin their careers in coding. Those who excel may choose to appear for Flipkart hiring opportunities (full-time and internship).

2022 Hyundai Kona N unveiled minus its groovy camouflage


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South Korean automaker Hyundai gave us an excellent glimpse of its newest Kona N high-performance crossover last January, albeit covered in digital camouflage. Now, the 2022 Hyundai Kona N is ready to face the spotlight, and we like what we see so far. The newest Kona N is a special one. It’s the first SUV developed together by Hyundai’s N … Continue reading

Digital clothes: Could it make fashion more sustainable?


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Some fashion companies are creating virtual clothes to reduce their environmental footprint.

Think cryptocurrency is bad? NFTs are even worse.


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Mashable's new series Don't @ Me takes unpopular opinions and backs them up with...reasons. We all have our ways, but we may just convince you to change yours. And if not, chill. Cryptocurrency is a mess. The amount of energy required to generate and keep records of it is staggering, with Bitcoin mining alone generating around 37 million tonnes of CO₂ every year . Its carbon footprint is absolute

Nikon's full-frame Z9 with 8K video will arrive later this year


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Nikon has announced that it's developing the Z9, a flagship full-frame mirrorless Z mount model with "the best still and video performance in Nikon history." The new model will be released in 2021 with 8K video and other advanced features. Nikon said that the Z9 will have a "newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor," likely in the 40- to 50-megapixel range. It will also feature a new image-p

LG OLED TVs are at record low prices – but not for long


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2020 LG OLED TVs are seeing a massive, but temporary discount from March 10 onwards – don't miss out.

Moto G30 launches in the UAE


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Moto G30 smartphones are now available in the UAE.
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Via buys mapping startup Remix for $100 million


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Remix, the startup that developed mapping software used by cities for transportation planning and street design, was born out of a hackathon during a Code for America fellowship. Nearly seven years later, the San Francisco-based startup is being acquired by Via for $100 million in cash and equity. Remix will become a subsidiary of Via, an arrangement that will let the startup maintain its indepen


Fleex lets you allocate a monthly budget for work from home equipment


100+TechCrunch / 11h
Meet Fleex , a French startup that was formally named Flexlab. The company wants to make it easier to give some cash to your employees so that they can spend it on a desk, an external monitor, some computer peripherals, a nice chair, etc. Essentially, Fleex wants to make it easier to turn remote work into work. If you work for a big company and have the ability to work from home, chances are your

Elon Musk reveals why the SN10 Starship exploded


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For a short while after SpaceX's SN10 Starship touched down on March 3rd, it seemed like the prototype made it out of its test flight unscathed. The vehicle exploded on its landing pad around a minute later, though, creating a massive inferno like its predecessors did . Now, Elon Musk has revealed what went wrong in responses sent to followers on Twitter. The SpaceX chief said the SN10 engine was

Tracy Beaker: Actress Dani Harmer trolled online with 'fat' comments


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Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer says cruel comments have left her anxious about social media.

Stolen naked images traded in cities around the world


500+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Explicit images of thousands of women are being stolen and traded online.

'Right to repair' law to come in this summer


61KBBC News - Technology / 11h
Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers.

Money launderers 'prey on generation Covid'


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Promises via social media to make "quick cash" are attracting those struggling for work, banks say.

Realme 8 Pro and Realme 8 launch date tipped


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Realme 8 series launch is expected to happen on March 25. The company is expected to launch three new phones in the 8 series.