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The UK Is Secretly Testing a Controversial Web Snooping Tool


4KWired / 7h
The country passed its Investigatory Powers Act in 2016. Now, its building what could be the most powerful data collection system used by any democratic nation.

Alaska Airlines permanently cuts all routes between Oakland and Hawaii


300+The Points Guy / 4h
You’ll soon have one less option if you’re traveling between the Bay Area and Hawaii. Alaska Airlines just pulled the plug on its Oakland (OAK) to Hawaii routes. Going forward, the carrier will no longer fly to Honolulu (HNL), Maui (OGG), Lihue (LIH) or Kona (KOA) from Oakland, Alaska spokesperson Ray Lane confirmed to TPG. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Avia

Sony is removing another PS4 feature


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Sony has announced that it's shutting down PlayStation Communities on the PS4.


Your Job Title Is Meaningless, So Share This Instead


Lifehacker / 7min
Newly minted world’s richest man Elon Musk has a new job title befitting his wealth. Though his empire spans multiple industries, he’s ridding himself of the CEO moniker at only one of the companies under his thumb, opting for the title of “Technoking” at the electric car manufacturer Tesla. Read more...

Microsoft Teams down: Video conferencing tool offline


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Top videoconferencing service Microsoft Teams not working for users across the world.

Why Rainbows Look Different in Hawaii


Gizmodo / 9min
Rain and sunlight are the key ingredients of rainbows, but many other environmental factors are required to consistently pull off this visual trick, as new research shows. Read more...

PA woman charged with using deepfakes to harass teenage cheerleaders


Ars Technica / 9min
Enlarge / The manipulated images showed the cheerleaders holding much less innocent things than pompoms. (credit: Michael Moeller | EyeEm | Getty Images ) A woman in eastern Pennsylvania allegedly created a series of deepfake videos in a harassment and bullying campaign meant to intimidate teenage girls in competition with her daughter and get them kicked off a local cheerleading team. Hilltown T

Why European vaccine suspensions could have unintended consequences


48MIT Technology Review / 11min
Europe’s difficult rollout of covid-19 shots took another blow over the weekend, as several countries halted deployment of the AstraZeneca vaccine amid worries it could cause blood clots. On Monday Germany, Spain, Italy, and France were among those to suspend deployment of the vaccine , following similar moves made last week by Denmark, Norway, Ireland, and others. Germany’s health minister, Jens

Clubhouse promises its accelerator participants either brand deals or $5K per month during the program


76TechCrunch / 12min
Amid growing competition from Twitter Spaces and other newcomers, popular social audio startup Clubhouse is making a move aimed at seeding its network with more high-quality content: it’s launching an accelerator program . During its weekly town hall event on Sunday, the company detailed its plans for its inaugural accelerator called “Clubhouse Creator First,” which will initially help around 20

Indicted CEO of Encrypted Phone Firm Says Drug Charges Are Attack on the 'Right to Privacy'


Gizmodo / 21min
Sky Global CEO Jean-Francois Eap, who the Department of Justice indicted last week for his alleged role in providing encryption tech to international drug cartels, has shot back that the government is targeting him to destroy the “fundamental right to privacy.” Read more...

United Airlines adds Mexico, Caribbean flights in major summer boost


The Points Guy / 22min
If you’re planning a short-haul international trip this summer, United will likely have a flight for you. Over the weekend, the Chicago-based carrier loaded a major frequency boost for its short-haul international network, adding flights to nearly every destination it serves in Mexico, as well as some in the Caribbean and Central America. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, si

SpaceX Reportedly Wants to Fly First Starship to Orbit as Soon as July


83Futurism / 23min
Ambitious Targets According to information obtained by NASASpaceFlight , SpaceX may attempt to send a Starship prototype all the way to space as soon as July. The information, which has yet to be verified, claims that SpaceX is hoping to send booster “Super Heavy BN3 and Starship SN20” to space, “with a goal to get to orbit by July 1.” Going Orbital The news comes after the company’s latest proto

Doctors Investigated For Posting Surgically Removed Organs on Instagram


Futurism / 23min
Medical residents working for Spectrum Health in Michigan are now under investigation for violating patient privacy by posting pictures of removed organs on social media. The obstetrics and gynecology specialists had been surgically removing organs and then posting pictures of them on Instagram under the since-removed handle “grandrapids_obgyn_residency,” according to The New York Times . Each po

AMD’s Epyc Milan offers double Intel Xeon’s datacenter performance


Ars Technica / 23min
Enlarge / Whether your primary ask is higher performance per watt, per physical rack unit, or per TCO dollar, AMD's Epyc Milan is an extremely strong contender. (credit: AMD / Tim Dorr / Jim Salter ) Today, AMD launched Epyc Milan, the server / data center implementation of its Zen 3 architecture. The story for Epyc Milan is largely the same told by Ryzen 5000—lots of cores, high boost-clock rate

Southwest’s CEO disagrees with states ending mask mandates, says some pandemic-era changes are here to stay


The Points Guy / 29min
Wearing a mask or face covering is the best way to protect oneself and others from COVID-19, according to most public health experts. But that hasn’t stopped them from becoming politicized and controversial. Earlier this month Texas and Mississippi controversially lifted their public mask mandates and allowed businesses to reopen at 100% capacity, despite the ongoing pandemic. Texas Gov. Greg Abb

Tinder Is Adding an Option to Run Background Checks on Potential Dates


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Futurism / 30min
Yikes Dating app Tinder will soon allow its users to run background checks on possible dates, The Verge reports . Tinder’s parent company, Match Group, made an investment of an undisclosed amount in Garbo, a nonprofit that facilitates these background checks based on just a first name and phone number — a partnership that could change the nature of intimacy, online relationships and privacy. Crim

The 10 Best Deals of March 15, 2021


24Gizmodo / 33min
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Roast Your Vegetables in a Dirty Pan


21Lifehacker / 36min
Last Friday, I roasted some delicious chicken thighs . By Saturday afternoon, they were gone. My boyfriend and I plucked the last two directly from their roasting pan in the fridge and ate them barefoot in the kitchen without plates or flatware. A couple of hours later, I opened the fridge to find the pan we had left… Read more...

The 10 Best Deals of March 15, 2021


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Which dedicated server should I use?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 37min
This is everything you need to know about picking out the right dedicated server for your needs.

Huge Amazon sale: deals on the Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, Ring Doorbell, and more


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 37min
Today's Amazon sale includes fantastic deals on the all-new Echo Dot, the Fire TV Stick, Ring Doorbell, and more.

CDC report reveals how many people return for second COVID-19 vaccine


SlashGear / 40min
Though Johnson & Johnson recently received authorization to distribute its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, the majority of vaccinated people in the US have received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines at this point in time. Both latter vaccines require two doses, which raised concerns that many people may not return for the second dose. On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control … Continue readin

You've Been Using Hydrogen Peroxide Wrong


Lifehacker / 44min
Hydrogen peroxide is a household disinfectant made up of two parts hydrogen and two parts oxygen. The high oxygenation creates a foaming action when it is poured on, jarring loose bacteria and more deeply penetrating porous surfaces, helping to cleanse them. When poured on the skin, all that foam makes us believe the… Read more...


Volkswagen Group wants six new European battery factories by 2030


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Ars Technica / 45min
Enlarge / Thomas Schmall, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group for Technology, and CEO of Volkswagen Group Components. (credit: Volkswagen AG ) Volkswagen Group is planning six new European lithium-ion battery factories with a total yearly output of 240 GWh once they're all operational in 2030. It made the announcement on Monday at an online "Power Day" event, where it laid out t

Zoom Escaper Is a Soundboard Designed to 'Self-Sabotage' Your Video Meetings


20Gizmodo / 45min
After a year of working from home, many of us are sick and tired of endless video meetings. Now we have an excuse to get out of these conference calls with a new tool called Zoom Escaper . Read more...

13 WandaVision Facts Magically Revealed in Its Making-of Documentary


38Gizmodo / 57min
With a week off between brand new Marvel shows , what’s a fan to do? Thankfully, Disney+ delivered with a brand new one-hour special called Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of WandaVision , which dives into how the entire show was made. Even though it’s relatively short, it’s jam-packed with cool facts and tidbits.… Read more...

Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong door may tip a new game in 2021


SlashGear / 1h
Universal Japan’s Super Nintendo World amusement park is nearly ready to open to the public. It’s a place like no other – a video game environment that’ll put the gamer in a land generally reserved for their digital avatars of all sorts. Most of what’s in the park has been made public – we can see the rides, we know … Continue reading

How Men Can Talk to Other Men About Sexual Harassment


Lifehacker / 1h
Not all men are guilty of perpetrating sexual harassment against women in the workplace and beyond. But all men have an instrumental role to play in the broader effort to combat the harassment of women, and it starts with simply talking about the issue with other men. Read more...

Willow smart breast pumps are $75 off right now at Amazon


37Engadget / 1h
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You’re Always a Target. But With a VPN, You Don’t Have To Be a Victim.


Futurism / 1h
It is no secret that cybercrime is on the rise. In the early days of the pandemic alone, the FBI reported a whopping 300-percent . According to the research done by the University of Maryland, a hacking occurs every 39 seconds. And no one is immune. If you have a mobile phone or a computer, a bank account, or store important files in the cloud, you too can become a target. However, there are a fe

Microsoft could be set for a US government windfall


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CISA has allocated over $150m in funding for Microsoft to help federal agencies improve the security of their cloud systems.

Supergirlifragilisticxenalidocranz


Gizmodo / 1h
If Alex Cranz were a participant in this post, she would almost certainly include a photo of the “bye bitch” vape she has or any number of GIFs that are surely criminal in at least half a dozen states at whoever was being roasted. Unfortunately for all of us, after five years, she is not a roaster but the roastee.… Read more...

Satellites Are Stranded on the ISS Because of a Military Coup


100+Futurism / 1h
Group Project An unusual geopolitical situation is brewing aboard the International Space Station. Prior to the military coup in Myanmar earlier this year, Japan’s space agency JAXA had been collaborating with the country to build microsatellites that it planned to deploy in partnership with Myanmar’s government. Now, JAXA has no idea what to do with the pair of 50-kilogram satellites, according

Outriders is getting a surprise release on Xbox Game Pass


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SlashGear / 1h
Microsoft long ago committed to bringing its first-party games to Xbox Game Pass on the same day they launch, but it isn’t often that the company gets to say that about third-party titles. As confirmed today, it gets to say it about Outriders, the incoming looter shooter from the folks at Square Enix, as it’ll be landing on Xbox Game … Continue reading

Baidu earns permission to test paid driverless taxi in Cangzhou


42Engadget / 1h
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Black Tech Nation Ventures is a new fund for Black entrepreneurs


76TechCrunch / 1h
Kelauni Jasmyn, general partner at the new Black Tech Nation Ventures , can explain her aims for the new firm quite succinctly: “The goal is to get more Black people funded.” That’s something Jasmyn has been working on already with Black Tech Nation , a Pittsburgh-based organization that supports Black entrepreneurs with education, content, community and more. Now she’s tackling the funding size

Mexican challenger bank Fondeadora adds $14 million to its Series A


100+TechCrunch / 1h
Fondeadora , a fintech startup based in Mexico City and building a challenger bank, has extended its Series A funding round. I covered the company’s original round back in August 2020 . And now, Fondeadora is adding $14 million on top of the original $14 million it had already raised — it now represents a $28 million funding round. Portag3 is investing in the extension. Google’s Gradient Ventures

The NFT Art Heists May Have Begun


100+Gizmodo / 1h
Nifty Gateway—an NFT marketplace that was bought out by the Winklevoss twins back in 2019— announced on Monday morning some of its users were swept up in a small-scale hack that saw their accounts and credit cards compromised. Read more...

Get This Corsair Mechanical Keyboard for $130 Because Its Color Is 'Gunmetal' and That's Cool


Gizmodo / 1h
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Fortnite Switch controller plus original makes one full banana


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SlashGear / 1h
If you’re looking for the most wacky set of Joy-Con controllers for your Nintendo Switch, look no further. The folks at Epic Games created a Fortnite design for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller accessory set and it’s nearly ready to be released. This set of game controllers is different from that of the original Nintendo Switch Fortnite special edition release … Continue reading

How to Track Your Third Stimulus Payment


20Lifehacker / 1h
With the third round of relief payments being sent out this week, the IRS relaunched its Get My Payment tool over the weekend to help you track yours. The agency is characteristically gnomic in the descriptions of their payment statuses within the tool, so we’ll clarify what they actually mean. Read more...

Neuralink Co-Founder: “We’re Gonna Need a Better Term Than ‘Video Game'”


300+Futurism / 1h
Game On With powerful engines, near-photorealistic graphics, and the ability to build incredible, immersive worlds, it’s hard to imagine what the next big technological advance in gaming might be. Based on a recent tweet by Neuralink co-founder and President Max Hodak, the word might not even apply. In it, he hinted — vaguely, to be fair — that whatever forms of entertainment get programmed into

‘Invisible’ Deep-Sea Bacteria Cause Researchers to Rethink Human Immune Systems


36Gizmodo / 1h
Researchers have found microbes in the deep sea that are completely invisible to the human immune system, a somewhat unnerving discovery that suggests our bodies’ seemingly universal ability to recognize bacteria isn’t so all-inclusive. Read more...


Norse Atlantic Airways: This Startup Sounds Familiar


300+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Wow guys, in this post I wanted to talk about an innovative airline concept that was just announced. Okay, so the airline will be based in Norway, but it will operate out of other points in Europe as well. And it will fly long haul, especially across the Atlantic. And it will operate with a low cost model. And it will fly Boeing 787s. Sound familiar? A new Norwegian long haul airline Norse Atlant

Tinder is getting a background check tool: What this means for you


SlashGear / 2h
Tinder users will soon be able to run a fairly basic background check on potential future dates, Match Group has revealed, enabling users to avoid people who have a history of violence. The background check feature will be provided by Garbo, which will only make certain details available; users won’t, for example, be able to see information about traffic history … Continue reading

Airlines are on the verge of finally making money again


The Points Guy / 2h
After a year of burning through as much as $100 million in cash daily, airlines are finally on the verge of a much-awaited goal: actually making money. US airlines have seen a dramatic uptick in forward bookings over the past several weeks, with a further surge in domestic leisure travel expected as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to accelerate. For more TPG news, deals and points and mile

Marvel drops one last trailer for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier


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Ars Technica / 2h
Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier debuts this Friday on Disney+. With WandaVision now in the rearview mirror, Marvel fans have turned their attention to the imminent premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier this Friday. Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan reprise their roles as Sam Wilson (the Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (the Winter Soldier) for a series set after the events of Avengers:

InBalance Research forecasts demand for energy suppliers to ensure they optimize distribution


92TechCrunch / 2h
From distributed homes in Cambridge, Mass. and Cambridge, England, inBalance Research is joining Y Combinator as it looks to accelerate its business as the oracle for independent energy providers, utilities and market makers. Selling a service it calls Delphi, the very early-stage startup is hoping to provide analysis for power producers and utilities on the demand forecasts of energy markets. Th

Million-Year-Old Plants Show Greenland Was Once Ice-Free


36Gizmodo / 2h
Jars of dirt taken from a Cold War-era military caper and lost in a freezer for decades could hold crucial new information about climate change and sea level rise. A study published on Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists says that plant fossils found in a sample of dirt collected from a mile… Read more...

Where to Stream the 2021 Oscar Nominees


100+Gizmodo / 2h
For a while, the biggest film story of 2020 was what movies weren’t coming out, as the pandemic closed theaters and bumped release dates for some of the year’s biggest would-be blockbusters (see you later, Black Widow and No Time to Die , hopefully) and buzziest awards-bait (or is there another reason Spielberg… Read more...

Olo raises IPO range as DigitalOcean sees possible $5B debut valuation


100+TechCrunch / 2h
It’s a busy day in IPO-land: Olo has raised its IPO range and DigitalOcean is giving us a first look at what it may be worth when it debuts. That Olo raised its IPO price is not a huge surprise, given the software company’s rapid growth and profits . In the case of DigitalOcean, we have more work to do as its approach to growth is a bit different. Let’s explore both companies’ pricing intervals t

Swell launches its app for asynchronous voice conversations


200+TechCrunch / 2h
You might think that Clubhouse is the final word on audio-centric social networks, but a San Francisco startup called Swell is launching its own iOS and Android app focused on voice conversations. The big difference: While conversations on Clubhouse all happen in real time — meaning that you’ve got to listen live or miss it all (at least for now) — Swell is focused on asynchronous comments. In ot

US claims seller of encrypted phones violated racketeering and drug laws


91Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Tevarak Phanduang | EyeEm ) A US grand jury has indicted the CEO of a Canadian company that sells encrypted phones, alleging that he and an associate violated racketeering and drug laws. On Friday, the federal grand jury "returned an indictment against the Chief Executive Officer and an associate of the Canada-based firm Sky Global on charges that they knowingly an

Get 'Surviving Mars' and These Mods for Free


20Lifehacker / 2h
As Surviving Mars —Paradox Interactive and Haemimont Games’ clever twist on the city-building game—celebrates its three-year anniversary today, it’s getting a new lease on life in the form of a new developer (Abstraction Games), a new expansion coming later this year, and two new updates dropping today (a free tourism… Read more...

BMW's iDrive 8 helps drivers using machine learning and natural language processing


54Engadget / 2h
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Marriott ‘Choice Benefits’ Are Live, Here’s What To Choose


View from the Wing / 2h
Marriott has just opened its ‘choice benefits’ for elites to select. Anyone with 50 or 75 elite nights this year can choose one. Continue reading ...

Hackers leak other hackers' information online


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Former WeLeakInfo customers that purchased stolen data using Stripe could be in trouble as a hacker is now selling off their data online.

My Hotel Status Strategy For 2021


400+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Suffice to say that the past year has been a strange one when it comes to travel loyalty. The travel industry has faced an unprecedented crisis, and has tried to engage members and encourage them to travel, without actually forcing them to travel. In this post I wanted to talk a bit about my hotel status strategy for this year, given the unique situation that I’m in. What are my priorities, and w

These five Bethesda games get FPS Boost on Xbox Series X|S today


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SlashGear / 2h
Last week was a big one for Microsoft and Bethesda, as the two companies more or less finalized their merger agreement. In the wake of the European Commission approving Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media, major players from both companies sat down for a long roundtable discussion in which they talked about the future of Bethesda and its … Continue reading

Undertale is coming to Xbox Game Pass


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Indie gem Undertale is finally coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass.

Grab a third-gen Google Chromecast on sale for just $34


33Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Make streaming even more convenient with the 3rd generation Google Chromecast , on sale for 57% off. As of March 15, get it for $33.95. A quality streaming device can go a long way towards keeping us entertained — especially when we're still spending lots of time at home. And when it comes to quality, look no further than Google Chromecast . For a limited time, you can snag a Google Chrome

GM-backed Cruise acquires self-driving startup Voyage


33Engadget / 2h
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BMW debuts the next generation of its iDrive operating system


100+TechCrunch / 2h
For modern cars, the standalone, photo-frame-like display in the center of the dashboard has become something of a default. But with its next-generation iDrive 8 system, BMW is moving away from this design language by introducing what it calls the “BMW Curved Display,” which takes this idea to the next level by expanding that center display all the way through the cockpit. It’s actually still two


Everyone’s Invited: Children recount 'rape culture' experiences


100+BBC News - Technology / 2h
More than 4,000 people have submitted their experiences to an online platform.

Kids Just Can't Stop Eating These Magnets


Gizmodo / 2h
Recent research provides a clear example of the dangers of deregulation. The study found that poison center cells involving children swallowing high-powered magnets went up substantially after 2017 in the U.S., following the reversal of a ban on these products enacted years earlier. Read more...

Facebook sextortionist sentenced to 75 years in prison


73Engadget / 2h
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Stay prepared with this handy multi-tool on sale


Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Make your tool set more dynamic with the Kelvin.8 Automotive Emergency Multi-Tool , on sale for 20% off. As of March 15, get it for $39.99. You never know when you'll find yourself in a car emergency. Beyond the basic first aid kit , upgrade your car safety essentials with the handy Kelvin.8 Automotive Emergency Multi-Tool , which can help you in a range of stressful situations. This versa

This Particular COVID Variant Has Vaccine Experts Concerned


300+Futurism / 3h
As various mutated forms of the coronavirus emerged, experts — and the rest of us — were left wondering what it all meant for the push to get everyone vaccinated as soon as possible. We’ve known for months that spike protein mutations found in common new variants made the coronavirus more infectious and easier to spread, but it was less obvious whether they would still be blocked by the COVID-19

Online Counseling Makes Mental Healthcare More Accessible Than Ever


Futurism / 3h
It’s more important than ever that mental health care be made as affordable and accessible as possible. People shouldn’t avoid getting the help they need because it’s too expensive, or because psychiatrists and therapists in their area are all booked up. Or because dealing with the red tape of the traditional health care system is too stressful. Luckily, innovative online counseling platforms lik

Hide a giant Easter Egg (virtually) anywhere in the world


Mashable / 3h
Cadbury is hosting a "Worldwide Hide" so you can virtually hide a huge Easter egg for someone else to find. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Chocolate , Maps , Easter Egg , and Cadbury

Nurseries sent first official cyber-attack warning


300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Carers of young children are told to toughen online security by GCHQ's cyber-security agency.

From elite status to award night certificates: All IHG Rewards loyalty updates for 2021


The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information Like most hotel programs, IHG Rewards extended any status held in 2020 to 2021. The program also extended anniversary award night certificates and lowered elite qualification requirements for this year. Further, it’s been running some enticing promotions, including the opportunity to fast-track elite status . There ar

Where to Stream the 2021 Oscar Nominees


100+Lifehacker / 3h
For a while, the biggest film story of 2020 was what movies weren’t coming out, as the pandemic closed theaters and bumped release dates for some of the year’s biggest would-be blockbusters (see you later, Black Widow and No Time to Die , hopefully) and buzziest awards-bait (or is there another reason Spielberg… Read more...

Maybe There's Hope for Wear OS Yet


Gizmodo / 3h
There are a lot of reasons why Google’s Wear OS as a smartwatch platform is so frustrating. It lacks the advanced health features you see from other wearables makers, nearly all the available watches are still reliant on outdated chips, and historically, Google hasn’t been the best at delivering timely updates. Recent… Read more...

How does the brain interpret computer languages?


100+Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Barcroft Media / Getty Images ) In the US, a 2016 Gallup poll found that the majority of schools want to start teaching code, with 66 percent of K-12 school principals thinking that computer science learning should be incorporated into other subjects. Most countries in Europe have added coding classes and computer science to their school curricula, with France and Spain introduci

The Station: Via makes a $100M acquisition and a chat with GM about battery tech


75TechCrunch / 3h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox . Hi friends and new readers, welcome back to The Station, a newsletter dedicated to all the present and future ways people and packages move from Point A to Point B. I changed things up this week to make room for an interview we had with Mik

Vacationers drive travel rebound; flights filling up to Florida, other outdoor destinations


The Points Guy / 3h
With an accelerated vaccine rollout underway, demand for travel is making a rebound. Friday, March 12, 2021, marked a new pandemic-era record for the number of passengers screened by TSA. Since the onset of the pandemic, TSA throughput has eclipsed 1 million just a handful of times, usually around holidays and other long weekends. But Friday’s record has been a few weeks in the making. Recent scr

Court overturns Amsterdam’s three-district ban on Airbnb rentals


64TechCrunch / 3h
A ban by Amsterdam authorities on housing owners offering their properties for vacation rentals in three central districts of the popular tourist city has been overturned after a court ruled it has no basis in law. City authorities had been responding to concerns over the impact of tourist platforms like Airbnb on quality of life for residents. An update to the city’s website notes that, from tom

VW just detailed its plans for cheaper EVs and easier charging


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26SlashGear / 3h
Volkswagen has detailed its ambitious EV goals for the next decade, teasing more affordable electric cars and broader availability of chargers for models like the VW ID.4. The automaker set out its technology roadmap for batteries and charging at VW Power Day today, looking to address some of the key concerns and tech challenges between now and 2030. It comes … Continue reading

OnePlus 9 Pro revealed by Pete Lau – what’s left?


SlashGear / 3h
Today OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau revealed the OnePlus 9 Pro, both front and back, top and bottom, left and right. This device is expected to be revealed in full at an event set for March 23, 2021, but for now, we only know… basically everything. With a very clear view of the look of the phone, information on … Continue reading

Aukey's Wireless Charging Night Light Will Keep You Safe and Powered up for Only $15


Lifehacker / 3h
Aukey Wireless Charging Night Light | $15 | Amazon | Use Code KVS2BDVM Read more...

3 things we’ve learned about Facebook’s AR glasses


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
In a blog post, Facebook Reality Labs outlined the company’s vision for developing AR glasses.

'Zack Snyder's Justice League' pleasantly surprises critics


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After over three years of rumors and anticipation, the Snyder cut — director Zack Snyder's version of Justice League is set to hit HBO Max on Thursday. Snyder directed part of the 2017 Justice League before stepping away for family reasons, and has long spoken of his version as a contrast to Joss Whedon's, which hit theaters that fall. Critics who screened the movie early found it surprisingly fu


4 signs your product is not as accessible as you think


72TechCrunch / 3h
Michael Fouquet Contributor Michael Fouquet is CTO and co-founder of Stark , a startup that provides integrated accessibility tools for product design and development teams. For too many companies, accessibility wasn’t baked into their products from the start, meaning they now find themselves trying to figure out how to inject it retrospectively. But bringing decades-long legacy code and design i

Deal alert: Fly the best business-class products with widespread award availability for 4+ passengers


The Points Guy / 3h
If you’ve been itching to experience Qatar’s Qsuite or Cathay Pacific business class yourself , listen up. Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are currently offering fantastic business class award availability out of their U.S. gateways for travel in late 2021 or early 2022. Specifically, as reported by Live and Lets Fly , there’s availability for four or more passengers on many flights, meaning you

How to Entertain a Bored-Ass Baby


32Lifehacker / 3h
They’ve got a few years before they’ll start the timeless childhood tradition of whining about how bored they are, despite the piles of toys they own, the stacks of books they could read, and the beautiful weather outside. But even babies can get bored, in their own way. That’s because they’re curious little explorers… Read more...

Now's the time to finally invest in a VPN — and this one's on sale


36Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stay safe online with VPN.asia , on sale for 92% off. As of March 15, get a 10 year subscription for only $79.99. Secure VPNs like VPN.asia work by encrypting your computer as you surf the internet, no matter where you are. If you have VPN.asia downloaded to your devices, you can log onto WiFi networks and hotspots and rest assured you're browsing safely and securely. VPN.asia works by cre

Save $90 on a folding treadmill that's great for small spaces


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Start your home gym with this LifePro Pacer Folding Treadmill , on sale as of March 15. Use code RUN90 to score $90 off, bringing the price down to only $659. If you've ever sworn to yourself that you'd exercise more if you had the home gym of your dreams, you likely weren't bluffing. Working out becomes much easier when you have the tools and support you need at home — and that includes e

Zack Snyder's Grand Embellishments Make Justice League a Better, Stranger Thing


500+Gizmodo / 3h
For years, fans of director Zack Snyder have wondered , often to the point of questionable fervor , what could’ve happened in an alternate world where he got to finish 2017's Justice League . Four years and tens of millions of dollars later , Warner Bros. has opened a Pandora’s box to place us in that reality—and it turns… Read more...

Play the Best 2D Beat 'Em Ups Under $20


Lifehacker / 3h
A staple of 8- and 16-bit consoles, 2D Beat ‘Em Up games are experiencing a quiet renaissance these last few years thanks to titles like Streets of Rage 4, River City Girls, and Fight’n Rage. There’s even a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brawler on the way. Luckily, you don’t have to shell out full price to get your… Read more...

PS5, RTX 3060, and RTX 3090 in stock on Newegg Shuffle for limited time


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The PS5 makes a return to the Newegg Shuffle, along with RTX 3060 and RTX 3090 graphics cards - for a limited time only.

Elon Musk Just Changed His Title at Tesla


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500+Futurism / 4h
Kiss the Ring As if CEO wasn’t enough, Tesla chief Elon Musk is now officially the electric carmaker’s “Technoking,” according to an official filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Chief financial officer Zach Kirhorn also got a funky new title, and is now Tesla’s “Master of Coin.” It’s unclear if the filing will establish a new order of succession for the company — but it is t

US e-commerce on track for its first $1 trillion year by 2022, due to lasting pandemic impacts


100+TechCrunch / 4h
The COVID-19 pandemic boosted U.S. online shopping by $183 billion, according to a new report by Adobe’s e-commerce division, released this morning. This figure represents the increase in online shopping during the months of March 2020, when the pandemic began in the U.S, through February 2021. During this time, U.S. consumers spent a total of $844 billion online. Meanwhile, $813 billion was spen

Nvidia RTX 3080 shortage could continue until Q3


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
RTX 3000-series supply issues are unlikely to ease up anytime soon, report claims

NatWest pulls down the shutters on its Esme Loans lending service


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Despite lending in the region of £100m in loans to small and medium-sized firms the lending platform has been shut down.

Make a Dry Brine With Buttermilk Powder


61Lifehacker / 4h
I love soaking chicken in buttermilk. It is a truly unmatched marinade. The lactic acid tenderizes and flavors the meat, and the proteins accelerate browning, resulting in a beautifully bronzed, yet incredibly tender and juicy bird. The only drawback is that I tend to buy buttermilk intentionally, for specific uses,… Read more...

Did Nvidia just unlock RTX 3060 cryptomining by mistake?


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A beta driver for Nvidia's RTX 3060 graphics cards appears to automatically undo the hashrate limiter the company introduced to curb cryptomining.

RTX 3060 cryptocurrency mining capabilities unlocked with beta NVIDIA driver


SlashGear / 4h
Back in February, NVIDIA made a pair of reveals that went hand-in-hand. For starters, it announced that it would sell certain GPUs as “cryptocurrency mining processors,” or CMPs. At the same time it announced it was rolling out these CMPs, the company also announced that it would be limiting the RTX 3060’s usefulness when it came to cryptocurrency mining, the … Continue reading

'Outriders' will hit Xbox Game Pass when it releases on April 1st


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Apple pulls the plug on the HomePod


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61Ars Technica / 4h
Apple's HomePod. [credit: Jeff Dunn ] Apple has discontinued production of the pricey HomePod smart speaker that it began shipping in 2018. The speaker will still be sold until supplies run out, but the space gray version is already gone from Apple's online store. Only the white version remains, though you might be able to find the space gray one at a third-party retailer. Regardless of the produ

Researchers plan new Noah’s Ark in Moon’s giant lava tubes


SlashGear / 4h
In March of 2021, researchers delivered a proposal for a “lunar ark” with cryogenically frozen samples of 6.7 million Earth species. A new take on the biblical Noah’s Ark, this new lunar ark would be housed in a lava tube just below the surface of Earth’s moon. This ark would house preserved spore, seed, and sperm samples from Earth species … Continue reading

Microsoft Edge's new customization settings go far beyond dark mode


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft's web browser is getting even more personalization options.


Cruise acquires self-driving startup Voyage


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72TechCrunch / 4h
Voyage, the autonomous vehicle startup that spun out of Udacity, has been acquired by Cruise, a deal that points to the continued consolidation within the nascent industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed; the majority of Voyage’s 60-person team will move over to Cruise and the company’s co-founder and CEO Oliver Cameron will take on a new role as vice president of product. Voyage’

Russia sank a neutrino observatory into the world's deepest lake


100+Engadget / 4h
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A.I. Is Not What You Think


200+NYT > Technology / 4h
Artificial intelligence technology is promising, but it’s not a magic potion. Oh well.

Double your founder knowledge and save with a dual ticket to TC Early Stage 2021


88TechCrunch / 4h
Early-stage founders, why not take a page from the old Doublemint gum slogan — double your pleasure, double your fun — and buy a dual-event pass for access to both TC Early Stage 2021 events? We can’t promise minty-fresh breath, but you will get twice the knowledge and double the opportunity to connect and expand your network. Sweet! Fast Action: This early-bird offer expires promptly on March 26

Microsoft offers up a quick fix for Windows 10 printing crashes


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft has released an official workaround for users experiencing printing issues after installing the March 2021 cumulative updates.

Cricut Now Wants Users to Pay Extra for Unlimited Use of the Cutting Machines They Already Own


1KGizmodo / 4h
Over the weekend, people who own Cricut’s crafting machines —which are printer-like devices that can precisely slice up documents—learned of an upcoming update that will limit how often they can use the machines they’ve paid for. The company, whose cheapest machine is $180, will now start charging users a monthly… Read more...

Upgrade your TV during quar? You should get a soundbar — this one's half off.


29Mashable / 4h
SAVE $150.99: The Philips HTL3320/37 soundbar is on sale at Walmart for just $149 as of March 15 — that's 50% off its $299.99 MSRP. Whether it's because we really missed going to the movies , bought a next-gen gaming console , desperately needed to see Bridgerton 's Simon Basset in 4K, or simply had stimmies burning holes in our pockets, one thing's for sure: A lot of us decided to upgrade our TV

Nokia signs 5G cloud deal with AWS, Google, Microsoft


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Nokia inks partnerships with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Beijing Chokes on Worst Dust Storm in a Decade


100+Gizmodo / 4h
Beijing is currently hidden under a thick, yellow blanket of noxious smog. The dust originated in a Gobi Desert sandstorm, which has killed at least six people in Mongolia. Now, northwest winds have blown the dust through across Inner Mongolia into the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Shanxi, and Hebei. Read more...

Satellites detect volcanoes heating up before they blow


68Ars Technica / 4h
Popocatépetl, a volcano near Mexico City, steams away in this false-color satellite image (making vegetation appear red). (credit: NASA EO ) Just as we can often spot the beginnings of an illness from a number of signs, there are symptoms of volcanic activity that can indicate a growing likelihood of eruption. Monitoring them can involve detecting surface changes and small earthquakes caused by t

NASA and Blue Origin Developing Artificial Gravity Trick


200+Futurism / 4h
Spinning Out Blue Origin and NASA have teamed up to develop a new artificial gravity system within a spacecraft, stemming from a rapidly-spinning capsule that generates centrifugal force like a carnival ride. The plan, it seems, is to basically find a way to turn Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft into a flying Tilt-A-Whirl with about as much of a “gravitational” force as the Moon, according to

World Of Hyatt’s New Hotel Bonus Offer


33One Mile at a Time / 4h
There are lots of ways to earn World of Hyatt bonus points for hotel stays. One way is to take advantage of whatever Hyatt’s current global promotion is. However, there’s another ongoing promotion that can earn you bonus points for stays at new hotels, and this offer is about to get even better than usual. 500 bonus points per night at new Hyatt hotels On an ongoing basis, World of Hyatt offers 5

An alternative history of online shopping


29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Most shoppers are completely oblivious to what goes on behind the scenes.

Monday's Best Deals: HP Omen Gaming Laptop, Elgato HD60 Capture Card, Grogu Mug, Animal Crossing Eyeshadow, PlayStation Plus, and More


48Lifehacker / 5h
An HP Omen 15 laptop and Elgato HD60 lead Monday’s best deals. Read more...

Desktop Metal launches a health-focused business line


76TechCrunch / 5h
Mass manufacturing may be the future of 3D printing (one hopes), but health products are very much its present. From orthodontics to prosthesis, medical needs are right in the sweet spot for additive manufacturing. Prototyping is a category with a specific ceiling, while true mass manufacturing is still at an impossible scale for most of these systems. Medical and dental present a larger market t

Netflix gets 35 Oscar nominations, including 10 for ‘Mank’


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Netflix’s original films received 35 Oscar nominations this year, once again putting the streaming service ahead of any other Hollywood studios. “Mank” led the pack with 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (David Fincher), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Gary Oldman) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Amanda Seyfried). That doesn’t necessarily make it a shoo-in to be Netflix’s

Relativity Space lands first Department of Defense launch contract


84TechCrunch / 5h
Relativity Space already has a significant volume of launch contracts on the books — more pre-sales for its Terran 1 rocket than any other launch vehicle in history, in fact, according to CEO and co-founder Tim Ellis. But its latest customer is a key one: The U.S. Department of Defense, which has contracted Relativity Space to launch a payload on its behalf as part of the Defense Innovation Unit’

GM’s Cruise acquires autonomous car tech rarity Voyage


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Autonomous car startup Voyage is being acquired by Cruise, with the GM-backed driverless vehicle company confirming deal rumors earlier this month. Voyage distinguished itself from most of the rest of the self-driving car ecosystem with both its deployment – in that it actually had an autonomous vehicle service running in the real world, rather than just plans for one – … Continue reading

Justice League’s Snyder cut review: No longer Whedonesque—and all the better


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100+Ars Technica / 5h
Justice League Enlarge / The Snyder cut of Justice League is easily the most surprising comic book film adaptation I've seen in years. (credit: Warner Bros. ) I knew I'd have a lot to say about Zach Snyder's Justice League , a director's cut coming to HBO Max later this week that went from hearsay to industry buzz to a full-blown production in 3.5 years. What I didn't know was how much good I wou

Judge rules $5 billion Google Chrome Incognito mode lawsuit can go forward


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100+Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) US District Judge Lucy Koh has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against Google's Incognito tracking policies can go forward, Bloomberg reports. The lawsuit contends that Chrome's private browsing "Incognito" mode should also stop Google's server-side tracking and that Google's failure to cease such tracking violates federal wiretap laws. The lawsuit seeks at least


Monday's Best Deals: HP Omen Gaming Laptop, Elgato HD60 Capture Card, Grogu Mug, Animal Crossing Eyeshadow, PlayStation Plus, and More


48Gizmodo / 5h
An HP Omen 15 laptop and Elgato HD60 lead Monday’s best deals. Read more...

Mom Allegedly Harassed Daughter's Cheerleading Team 'Rivals' With Deepfakes Depicting Them Drinking, Nude


500+Gizmodo / 5h
A Pennsylvania woman allegedly released doctored photos and videos of her teenage daughter’s cheerleading rivals naked, drinking, or smoking in a desperate bid to get the girls booted off the team. She now faces multiple charges of cyber harassment of a child. Read more...

Anti-Mask Activist Banned By American Airlines, But Not For The Reason You’d Expect


21View from the Wing / 5h
A mask resister live-blogged his experience flying American Airlines to Philadelphia and home to Manchester, New Hampshire. He drank at the airport and mocked other passengers along the way. And while he reports being successful walking through the airport and flying to Philly without a properly-worn mask, he was eventually kicked off his last flight by American for something entirely unrelated t

Can you use a World of Hyatt club lounge access award for someone else?


The Points Guy / 5h
I finally decided to give World of Hyatt a try. After all, decreased elite requirements and lucrative World of Hyatt promotions put earning top-tier World of Hyatt Globalist status well within reach for me this year. Although some TPG staffers decided to earn Globalist status by mileage running , I’m working toward Globalist status more slowly. As such, I recently earned my first milestone award

Amazon's warehouse 'mini-games' for workers are expanding across 20 states


59Engadget / 5h
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Stripe’s epic new valuation and the value-capture gap between public and private markets


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Well, it happened. Over the weekend, Stripe announced the closure of its widely reported new round of capital. The $600 million round values the payments and banking software company at $95 billion, near the top end of the valuation range at which the company was said to be raising funds back in November 2020 . The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on Extra Crun

Watch a Shape-Shifting Robot Prowl the Big, Bad World


100+Wired / 5h
Meet DyRET, a doglike machine that can lengthen its four legs on the fly. That’s not to creep out humans, but to help ramblin’ robots of all stripes.

'Zack Snyder's Justice League' is an epic upgrade


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100+Mashable / 5h
Zack Snyder's Justice League , out on HBO Max this Thursday, wastes no time setting itself apart from that other Justice League , the one released into theaters in 2017. Where the earlier cut opened with Superman (Henry Cavill) in happier times, charming a couple of camera-wielding kids with his bright CG-enhanced smile, the new one opens with a scream of anguish so pained and powerful that it re

Owlet Monitor Duo comes with Dream Lab for free in time for Sleep Awareness Week


48Mashable / 5h
Save $99: Buy the Owlet Monitor Duo and get Dream Lab by Owlet — an online, personalized sleep solution for infants — for free. There's no one "right way" to parent — ultimately it's up to you and what you think is best for your child. But there are plenty of tools to help you in your parenting journey. Owlet is a brand that makes baby monitors that go beyond just audio or video. Its signature sm

The best TechRadar reads you may have missed


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A round-up of the week’s hottest tech news.

ISS Ditches 2.9-Ton Pallet of Batteries, Creating Its Most Massive Piece of Space Trash


1KGizmodo / 5h
Weighing 2.9 tons and traveling 4.8 miles per second, this heap of old batteries is now the heaviest single piece of garbage to be jettisoned from the International Space Station. Read more...

How to Screen Record on Your Chromebook


35How-To Geek / 5h
Recording your smartphone or computer’s screen can be useful, but sometimes you have to download third-party apps to do it. Fortunately, Chromebooks have a built-in tool that makes it easy to create screen recordings with no extra software required. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

AirPods Max Battery Drain Issue Fixed With New Firmware Update


200+How-To Geek / 5h
On March 9th, Apple quietly pushed an AirPods Max firmware update to fix the headphones’ frustrating battery drain issue. While Apple is yet to acknowledge that the battery drain issue exists, user reports on Twitter and a test by the Review Geek staff confirms that updated AirPods Max no longer lose their charge while sitting in the Smart Case. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Seasonal allergies got you down? Grab one of these air purifiers on sale.


28Mashable / 5h
Here are the best air purifier deals as of March 15 that will help you breathe easy at home: OUR TOP PICK: Blueair Classic 280i Air Purifier for Home — Save $150.50 BEST FOR LARGE ROOMS: Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier : Save $50 BEST DESKTOP PURIFIER : RIGOGLIOSO Air Purifier for Home — Save $21.10 While spring may mean longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time spent outside, the seaso

Why you should be monitoring your website


25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The longer it takes to fix a problem, the larger the SEO impact.

BMW's new car AI has a 'face' that expresses emotions in 'human-like manner'


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The next generation of BMW iDrive has big screens, few buttons, and a human-like assistant built-in.

Put a Tiger on It! Pretty Much Every Amazon Echo Device Is on Sale


32Gizmodo / 5h
Save up To 50% on Echo Devices | Amazon Read more...

Put a Tiger on It! Pretty Much Every Amazon Echo Device Is on Sale


32Lifehacker / 5h
Save up To 50% on Echo Devices | Amazon Read more...

Select Your 2021 Marriott Choice Benefits


200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Marriott Bonvoy has just launched its Choice Benefits program for 2021, so you can now select your benefits if you’re eligible (prior to today this just showed a “coming soon”). What are Marriott Choice Benefits? In addition to the standard published program benefits that apply with every stay, Marriott Bonvoy elite members are able to select additional perks for passing certain milestones. Elite

The Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 design battle is the best sort of problem


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SlashGear / 5h
Kia and Hyundai probably didn’t plan it that way, but with the unveil of the new Kia EV6 the two sibling automakers find themselves in an unexpected battle for who has the best-looking compact EV. Freshly revealed this morning, the EV6 will go head-to-head with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 – and leave electric car buyers with a tricky style decision. … Continue reading


Clubhouse is blocked in Oman, but the exact reason is unclear


44Engadget / 5h
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The Walking Dead Turned a Beautiful Episode Into a Brutal Lesson


40Gizmodo / 5h
Admittedly, the primary portion of The Walking Dead ’s educational plan is telling its students that in the case of a zombie apocalypse , almost everyone will turn into killers if not monsters (literal or figurative). And after a quiet, languid, enjoyable story focused on getting to know more about two of the show’s… Read more...

How to Survive the Workday When You're Completely Exhausted


71Lifehacker / 5h
If the Monday after the time change is hitting you hard, you’re not alone. Losing an extra hour of sleep is tough, especially if you’ve already been running on empty due to pandemic stress or garden variety not-getting-to bed-on-time. So here are some strategies for getting through the day. Read more...

Airtable is now valued at $5.77B with a fresh $270 million in Series E funding


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Airtable , the no-code relational database that has amassed a customer base that spans 250,000 different organizations, has today announced the close of $270 million in Series E funding. The valuation comes out to $5.77 billion post-money, more than doubling its valuation from September, when it raised $185 million in Series D funding. This latest round was led by Greenoaks Capital, with particip

Fox's Tubi is the latest free streaming service to explore original shows


36Engadget / 5h
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Google Chrome hacked - but not by who you'd expect


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Hacking plans are part of Google’s efforts to help web developers create Spectre-resistant websites.

Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Penalize Businesses That ‘Boycott’ Fossil Fuels


400+Gizmodo / 5h
Don’t worry, helpless fossil fuel companies: Texas is coming to your rescue. Four Republican state senators introduced a bill last week that would prevent the state from doing business with any companies that “boycott” the oil and gas industry. Read more...

How to Save Your Favorite Places in Google Maps


40How-To Geek / 5h
Google Maps can do so much that it’s easy to miss some of its most useful features. It’s good at remembering the places you frequently visit, but you can also simply save your favorite locations. That way, you always know where to find them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Walrus Falls Asleep on Iceberg, Drifts Across Ocean


100+Futurism / 5h
A hapless walrus had a rude awakening — it woke up on an iceberg floating off the northern shore of Ireland, where walruses do not typically live, after drifting all the way from the North Pole. At least, that’s the prevailing theory explaining why the confused walrus was spotted by a young girl on her stroll, British newspaper The Independent reports . In other words, the walrus is all of us hav

Today Only: Earn 4x Airline Miles On Apple Purchases


300+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. Apple is a retailer that generally doesn’t discount much, though

Facebook wants to help you get vaxxed


Facebook Covid 19 Vaccine•
82Mashable / 5h
Facebook has unveiled a new plan to help people get vaccinated against COVID-19. The company is leveraging Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to inform users how and where they can get vaccinated, it announced on Monday , and will soon label all posts discussing the vaccination with a link to official COVID-19 information. It appears to be a step towards fighting COVID-19 misinformation, albeit an

Oscar nominations 2021 announced: here's the full list


2021 Oscar Nominations•
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The Oscar nominations for 2021 have been announced, with The Father, Mank, Judas and the Black Messiah and Minari leading the charge across multiple categories.

8BitDo's Pro 2 controller adds back paddles and a quick profile switcher


63Engadget / 5h
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Life Is Already Too Stressful, Let a Very Patient Lego Robot Build a House of Cards for You


20Gizmodo / 5h
It’s inevitable that one day all of us will see our jobs taken over by automatons—the real question is whether we’ll be replaced by robots, or some elaborate and surprisingly capable Lego creation like Arthur Sacek created to build perfectly stacked structures made of playing cards. Read more...

2020 tax returns amended by IRS: Software and paper edits, refund checks


64SlashGear / 5h
Courtesy of the newly enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the IRS needs to make a tiny edit to 2020 tax returns. If you’ve already filed your taxes this year, (here in 2021, for 2020,) the IRS will “provide a worksheet for paper filers” and will be working with tax software providers to “update current tax software” for the … Continue reading

The great Gatsby raises millions to take on Robinhood


100+TechCrunch / 5h
Millennials and Gen Zers seem interested in investing more than ever these days. As a result, a number of startups have emerged in recent years to give them more options. One such startup, G atsby , announced Monday that it has raised $10 million in a Series A round of funding. Backers include Techstars Ventures, Beta Bridge Capital, a network of “super angels” placed by ClearList and an oversubs

The Zebra provides hassle-free savings on car insurance


24Engadget / 5h
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Avoid This New Travel Site Scam


76Lifehacker / 6h
Where we go, scammers follow. The latest example exploits our booming post-lockdown interest in travel, as grifters have set up fake travel sites to steal your personal information and money. Here’s how you can avoid the scam. Read more...

Get Your Fingers on the WASD Keys of a New Ryzen 5000 Series HP Omen Gaming Laptop for a Modest Price


36Gizmodo / 6h
HP Omen Laptop 15 (Ryzen 5600H, RTX 2060) | $1,170 | HP Read more...

AMD unleashes 'record-breaking' 3rd generation EPYC CPUs


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
AMD EYPC Milan processors deliver massive performance gains across the board.


Using cameras and AI to help exoskeletons adapt to their environment


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo are showcasing work with prostheses and exoskeletons that utilizes cameras and AI to deliver more natural human movement. The ExoNet project leverages video captured by a wearable camera, run through deep learning AI, in order to mimic how humans adapt and adjust movements based on their environments. The project is an attempt to create more natural

Building-code compliance startup UpCodes gets $3.36M in pre-Series A funding


72TechCrunch / 6h
UpCodes , a startup that develops building-code compliance tools, announced today it has raised $3.36 million in pre-Series A funding. This brings its total raised so far to $4.15 million. The new funding was led by Berlin-based Point Nine Capital, which focuses on SaaS and online marketplaces. The company also recently won a legal victory when United States District Court Judge Victor Marrero gr

Delta American Express Limited-Time Offers Up To 90,000 Miles


31View from the Wing / 6h
American Express is running big limited-time offers for most of its Delta co-brand cards through April 28, 2021 - as much as 90,000 miles, and 70,000 miles for a no annual fee the first year card, making for some of the most compelling offers we've seen. Continue reading ...

The Best Customizable Controller Can Now Be Programmed on Your Phone


46Gizmodo / 6h
8BitDo’s SN30 Pro+ is not only a better option than nearly every other third-party controller on the market, its extreme customizability and $50 price tag makes it a better choice than even first-party controllers from Microsoft and Nintendo. But don’t run out and buy one just yet, because 8BitDo has an upgraded… Read more...

Cuisinart and KitchenAid air frying toaster ovens are up to $50 off


100+Mashable / 6h
Save up to $49.96: The Cuisinart TOA-60 Convection Toaster Oven Airfryer and KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry , both regularly $200, are 20% and 25% off at Amazon as of March 15. There's a very specific category of food that we encounter more often than we even notice: Not oven foods, but not microwave foods either. Frozen snacks and certain leftovers aren't big enough to-dos to re

8bitdo Pro 2 upgrades the retro gaming company’s best controller


SlashGear / 6h
8bitdo has put out a bunch of controllers throughout the years, but one of its most recognizable is undoubtedly the SN30 Pro+. The controller, which has both retro and modern design influences, is getting a follow-up today named the 8bitdo Pro 2. While these two controllers look very similar on the surface, there are several key differences between the two … Continue reading

The Apple HomePod has been unceremoniously discontinued: what’s next?


Apple HomePod Mini•
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Apple has put the original HomePod to bed – so does that mean there’s a new smart speaker on the way?

Former Hogwarts Legacy producer explains resignation decision


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Former Hogwarts Legacy producer Troy Leavitt has released a video explaining why he resigned from Avalanche, following backlash over his YouTube channel.

Elon Musk changes job title to 'Technoking of Tesla'


Musk Technoking Tesla•
1KBBC News - Technology / 6h
The firm's chief financial officer has been awarded the title "Master of Coin".

Elon Musk formally declares himself Technoking of Tesla


Musk Technoking Tesla•
100+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Then-future Technoking Elon Musk enjoying some cannabis on Joe Rogan's podcast. (credit: Joe Rogan) Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now Tesla's Technoking, the company said in an official filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zach Kirkhorn is now "Master of Coin." The two men will retain their previous titles, the brief regulatory filing states. The "M

This Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones deal is a WFH treat


SlashGear / 6h
With working from home shaping up to be the status-quo for some time to come, even as vaccination spreads, cutting out background noise with a decent set of active noise-canceling headphones is still arguably the easiest route to reintroducing a little domestic bliss. Typically that can be an expensive prospect, but a new promotion on the Sony WH-1000XM4 takes some … Continue reading

iPad Pro could face tough competition from Xiaomi's next tablet


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
We've heard a bit about Xiaomi's rumored tablet, and it sounds like it'll have specs to beat the iPad Pro.

Are you a business decision maker? Take part in our latest business tech survey


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We want to hear about the topics most important to you.

OVH says it doesn't hold backups for some systems affected by data center fire


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Incident highlights the need for companies to have a comprehensive and robust backup strategy.

Deal alert: the all-new Apple Watch 6 is on sale for $374 at Amazon


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A rare deal, you can get the all-new Apple Watch 6 on sale for $374 at Amazon.

Customer experience startup Sprinklr files confidential S-1 with SEC


99TechCrunch / 6h
Sprinklr , a New York-based customer experience company, announced today it has filed a confidential S-1 ahead of a possible IPO. “Sprinklr today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock,” the company said in a statement. It

AstraZeneca Defends COVID Vaccine Against Blood Clot Concerns


500+Futurism / 6h
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca was forced to go on the defensive amid a wave of countries halting the rollout of its shot over fears it may cause blood clots. The company released a statement on Sunday that according to “all available safety data of more than 17 million people vaccinated in the European Union (EU) and UK with COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca has shown no evidence of an inc

Mother 'used deepfake to frame cheerleading rivals'


500+BBC News - Technology / 6h
A US mother allegedly went to extreme lengths to help her daughter's cheerleading career.

Tinder users will soon be able to access a background check database


100+Engadget / 6h
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Elon Musk changes job title to “Technoking of Tesla”


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Match Group makes seven-figure investment in background check nonprofit Garbo


Match Tinder Garbo•
77TechCrunch / 6h
Match Group, the parent company to Tinder, Match, OkCupid, Hinge and other top dating apps, announced this morning it’s made a seven-figure investment into nonprofit background check platform Garbo , with the goal of helping Match Group’s users make more informed decisions about their safety when dating online. The deal will see Match working closing with Garbo to integrate the background check t

His Majesty Elon the First, Technoking of Tesla


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100+TechCrunch / 6h
Last week, Elon Musk made $25 billion in one day. On Monday, he crowned himself “Technoking of Tesla.” In Musk-speak, this new title still translates into the chief executive officer of the electric car company. The eccentric billionaire is nothing if not creative with his dubs (see: Offspring named X Æ A-Xii.) Zach Kirkhorn, the company’s chief financial officer, has also been bestowed the title

How to Plan Your 'Vaxication' in Advance


74Lifehacker / 6h
The travel industry has been hit hard since the pandemic began, with travel spending declined by 42% in 2020 from 2019. But the introduction of three leading vaccines has created a fervor for booking future travel. Read more...

Current Pixel Owners Will Get to Keep Unlimited Storage in Google Photos After June


300+Gizmodo / 6h
A lot of people are going to have to make a hard decision later this summer when Google removes support for unlimited storage from Google Photo s , but current Pixel owners aren’t one of them. Read more...

Genesis raises $45M to expand its fintech-focussed low-code platform to more verticals


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Low-code and no-code tools have been a huge hit with enterprises keen to give their operations more of a tech boost, but often lack the resources to handle more complex integrations. Today, one of the startups that has been building low-code finance tools is announcing funding to tap into that trend and expand its business. Genesis — which has to date primarily worked with financial services comp

Volkswagen will bring 240 gigawatt hours of battery production capacity to Europe by 2030


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72TechCrunch / 6h
Volkswagen AG is gearing up to seize the top spot as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer with plans announced Monday to have six 40 gigawatt hour (GWh) battery cell production plants in operation in Europe by 2030. To get there, the automaker put in a 10-year, $14 billion order with Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt — and that’s only one of the six planned factories. A second p

How to Add a Status Message in Microsoft Teams


46How-To Geek / 6h
Now that Microsoft Teams seems to have taken over many companies, people expect to know when you’re available or not. Set a custom status message so your colleagues know what you’re up to. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Don't Expect AirPods 3 to Launch This Month


Gizmodo / 6h
There’s been a lot of chatter lately about the next-generation AirPods . Mostly, several leaks suggesting they’re going to look like the AirPods Pro and that the buds will launch at a rumored March event that Apple is purportedly organizing. But don’t get your hopes up. Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is throwing… Read more...

Equity Monday: Stripe’s epic new valuation, Deliveroo’s IPO and WeWork numbers


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff that tracks the latest private market news, talks about the coming week, digs into some recent funding rounds and mulls over a larger theme or narrative from the private markets. You can follow the show on Twitter here and myse

Julia Collins and Sarah Kunst outline how to build a fundraising process


80TechCrunch / 6h
Julia Collins is the first Black woman to co-found a venture-backed unicorn. So it should come as no surprise that investors lined up to bet on her latest venture, Planet FWD. Investor Sarah Kunst likens Collins herself to Supreme, the ubiquitous lifestyle brand. “The thing that Supreme has done incredibly well is the same thing I think some very exceptional founders like Julia can do very well,

India’s CRED in talks to raise $200 million at $2 billion valuation


200+TechCrunch / 6h
Bangalore’s fintech startup ecosystem is inching closer to delivering a new unicorn: CRED . Two-year-old CRED is in advanced stages of talks to raise about $200 million at about $2 billion valuation, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The new funding round, like this January’s Series C , will be largely financed by existing investors, the sources said, requesting anonymity as

Apple's MacBook Pro M1 is $150 off at Amazon


73Engadget / 6h
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Bose Sleepbuds 2 review: How much is a good night's rest worth?


37Engadget / 7h
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The end is near for PS4 Communities


21SlashGear / 7h
Now that the PlayStation 5 is out, most of us expect Sony to gradually move its focus away from the PlayStation 4. Sony has already done a few things to that effect, and now it has announced that it will soon be sunsetting the PlayStation 4’s Communities feature. Those who are avid Communities users might want to savor the time … Continue reading

Do You Want To Run This Hotel Chain’s Loyalty Strategy? Here’s Your Chance


View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...

Streaming dominates Oscar nominations in a stay-at-home year


32Engadget / 7h
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How to Find the Privacy Labels for All Your Apple Apps


50Lifehacker / 7h
Apple is now forcing companies to use its new privacy labels, introduced in December of 2020, if they’re going to keep offering updated versions of their apps on the App Store. And that includes Apple’s own apps, too. Read more...

One of Braun's First Digital Alarm Clocks Is Back With Wireless Charging Powers


20Gizmodo / 7h
Millions of words have been devoted to Dieter Rams’ iconic hardware designs, but nothing stands as a testament to the timeliness of his creations like a 45-year-old digital alarm clock being resurrected and updated to give your smartphone a functional and stylish place to rest and recharge overnight. Read more...

Xbox Wireless Headset review: $99 set with engineering wins, first-gen stumbles


41Ars Technica / 7h
The Xbox Wireless Headset, available for Xbox consoles and Windows 10 PCs starting this week for $99. [credit: Sam Machkovech ] Tomorrow, March 16, Microsoft will launch its first official, Xbox-branded pair of wireless headphones—a far leap beyond the cheapo, one-ear headsets packed into original Xbox 360 consoles. Headphone expectations have changed a lot since those days, and potential buyers

8 national parks that are spectacular in spring


28The Points Guy / 7h
Deserts ablaze with lupine, yarrow and paintbrush; rivers surging with snowmelt; high meadows lush with columbine and alpine sunflower; elk, moose, bear and deer venturing out of their winter hideaways, new babies in tow. These are just a few of the many reasons to make a springtime pilgrimage to one — or many — of America’s national parks. Here we highlight eight national parks that are particul


Elon Musk is now the official 'Technoking' of Tesla, whatever that means


Musk Technoking Tesla•
77Mashable / 7h
Read more... More about Tesla , Elon Musk , Tech , and Transportation

Oscar nominations 2021 revealed for 93rd Academy Awards


SlashGear / 7h
The 93rd Oscars nominations have been revealed, with the 2021 finalists coming at the end of a far-from-normal year in entertainment that was dramatically changed by the pandemic and a shift to digital distribution. With theaters closed across the US and abroad, and movie studios flirting with releasing high-profile titles on streaming platforms, it’s far from business as usual in … Continue read

The Realme 8, a new budget camera phone, is coming soon


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Realme 8 series launches on March 24, including a Pro model with a 108MP camera.

Microsoft Edge is finally becoming more like Chrome


25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Enterprise customers will be able to choose between a four-week and an eight-week update cadence.

Twitter fixed a bug that suspended users for posting the word 'Memphis'


96Engadget / 7h
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40% Bonus On Amex Transfers To Marriott Bonvoy


100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
One of the things that I love about American Express Membership Rewards is that the program has historically offered transfer bonuses fairly often. We haven’t seen too many of these in the past year, but it’s otherwise a staple of the program. Amex has just rolled out a new bonus on transfers to Marriott Bonvoy, which complements the transfer bonus available to Hilton Honors through June 15, 2021

How to Manage Sibling Rivalries


300+Lifehacker / 7h
If you have more than one child, you have probably noticed that they don’t always get along. Especially now, with both winter weather and a pandemic keeping us largely together at home, the rivalries among siblings may have reached a height that previously seemed unfathomable. The bad news is: Sibling rivalries are… Read more...

There's Still Hope for Attack the Block 2


200+Gizmodo / 7h
The Flash movie has lost its Henry Allen. Get a look at the Mortal Kombat movie’s take on Kabal in new footage. Marc Webb teams up with Seth Grahame-Smith for a new R.L. Stine adaptation at Disney. Plus, what’s coming on Batwoman and Van Helsing . To me, my spoilers! Read more...

How to Stop AirPods from Automatically Connecting to a Mac


21How-To Geek / 7h
For the most part, AirPods provide a pretty magical listening experience. But at the time of writing, the auto-connect feature isn’t reliable on the Mac. If you find your AirPods randomly connecting or disconnecting from your Mac, it’s best to turn off this feature. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

With 1v1Me, anyone can gamble on their ability to crush an opponent in player vs. player games


200+TechCrunch / 7h
Anthony Geranio has played video games for the past thirteen years. The 26 year-old first time founder of 1v1Me , a new company that lets anyone gamble on their ability to win in a player vs. player game, tried to make it as a professional gamer, but when that didn’t work, he turned to the tech industry. Geranio and his co-founder Alex Emmanuel bounced between companies like TextNow, Skillshare,

'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' grapple with Captain America's long shadow in new trailer


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200+Mashable / 7h
The first thing you see in this final trailer for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is Captain America's shield. That image, and the opening lines from Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), hint at some of the emotional journey the season ahead has in store. For whatever threats they may be facing, it seems that the real heartbeat for this new Disney+ series will be a sym

Elon Musk just gave himself a very weird new title at Tesla


Musk Technoking Tesla•
SlashGear / 7h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has changed title, with a new filing to the US SEC revealing that from now on he’ll be known at the company as “Technoking of Tesla.” The unexpected name change also sees Chief Financial Officer Zach Kirkhorn get a new title, switching to “Master of Coin,” though their respective roles at the automaker won’t be any … Continue reading

Restoring Financial Regulators' Right to Fight Climate Change


28Gizmodo / 7h
This Earther report is being co-published with the Daily Poster . Read more...

Kia rolls out a new design philosophy for its next electric crossover


Kia Ev6 Electric Hyundai•
20Ars Technica / 7h
This is Kia's next electric vehicle, called the EV6. [credit: Kia ] Last year we learned about E-GMP, the new 800V electric vehicle architecture that Hyundai Motor Group has been developing over in South Korea. In February, we saw the first of the new EVs to use E-GMP, the attractive Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover that goes into production later this year. And on Sunday, sister company Kia showed off

Panasonic to reduce Tesla reliance as battery tie-up evolves


28Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Panasonic Corp. lithium-ion batteries manufactured for Tesla Motors Inc. Model S electric vehicles are displayed at Panasonic Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Images) Panasonic plans to reduce its heavy reliance on Tesla by making batteries that are more compatible with electric vehicles from other global carmakers, according to the Jap

Transfer Amex Points To Hilton With 40% Bonus


100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
The US American Express Membership Rewards program has just launched a transfer bonus, which is a repeat of one we saw a couple of months ago. This is in addition to the program also offering a 40% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy over the same dates. Unfortunately I wouldn’t get too excited about either of these offers. Transfer Amex points to Hilton Honors with 40% bonus Through June 15, 2021,

Could Time Travel Ever Work?


52Gizmodo / 7h
Scientists, or at least their wild-haired fictional counterparts, promised us time travel and still have not delivered. Forget walking with dinosaurs or killing baby Hitler; I’d be happy just to warn my month-ago self not to make all the mistakes he’s about to. It’d also be nice to zoom past the next few months (year?… Read more...

A researcher wants to create a lunar ark to preserve life on earth


SlashGear / 7h
A researcher from the University of Arizona named Jekan Thanga has proposed an ambitious project that aims to preserve much of life on earth using a solar-powered lunar ark. The researcher describes it as a modern global insurance policy in the event of a global crisis. Thanga got his inspiration from the biblical tale of Noah’s Ark. Rather than saving … Continue reading

After Sunday’s launch, SpaceX is on the cusp of a historic reuse milestone


400+Ars Technica / 8h
SpaceX launched its 21st batch of operational Starlink satellites on Sunday morning. [credit: SpaceX ] SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites early on Sunday morning and, in doing so, came close to a substantial rocket reuse milestone. The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket that lofted this payload toward orbit, Booster no. 1051, was making its ninth flight. It successfully landed o


Fujifilm X-H2 release date, news, rumors and what we want to see


25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Rumors are again brewing about the arrival of a Fujifilm X-H2 mirrorless camera. But when might we see it and what new skills could it bring?

Welcome to Lodge


35Lifehacker / 8h
, Lifehacker’s newest section exploring every aspect of home life—from the big questions (What does it really cost to buy a home?) to the small (What’s the best lightbulb for every room?). Read more...

Zeller, a fintech founded by Square alumni, raises $25M AUD Series A led by Lee Fixel’s Addition


100+TechCrunch / 8h
Dominic Yap, chief operating officer and co-founder, and Ben Pfisterer, chief executive officer and co-founder of Zeller Zeller , a payment and financial services startup founded by former Square executives, quietly raised a $25 million AUD (about $19.4 million USD) Series A last year, it announced today. The funding was led by Addition, the investment firm founded by former Tiger Global partner

This Asus Phone Got Me to Finally Enjoy Mobile Gaming


85Wired / 8h
A lot of phones have tried, but the latest from Asus successfully levels up mobile gaming.

Govee Aura Lamp Review: Fancier Than a Smart Bulb, Cheaper Than Most Smart Lamps


How-To Geek / 8h
Smart lighting is one of the most useful pieces of smart home tech you can buy. It’s even better when it’s affordable and looks good—which is exactly what the Govee Aura Smart Table Lamp is all about. It’s a gorgeous lamp with a slew of unique lighting options, and it’s only $60. But it’s not without its own flaws. Let’s talk about it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Set a Primary Password in Firefox’s Password Manager


53How-To Geek / 8h
In Mozilla Firefox, you can set a Primary Password (previously called a “Master Password”) that can protect all of your stored logins and passwords. This password can secure your web accounts if you share a computer with others. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

So, Should You Buy the UE Hyperboom or JBL Xtreme 3?


24Gizmodo / 8h
These speakers both deliver fabulous sound and their own respective perks, but which is better for you? Read more...

Why Snowshoe Mountain is a perfect getaway spot — in both winter and summer


47The Points Guy / 8h
Over the last 12 months, fresh air and socially-distant activities have become all the rage — and this likely won’t fade any time soon. International borders remain largely closed to American travelers, leading many to stay a little closer to home as they plan trips. As both warmer weather and vaccine administration take hold across the country in the weeks and months to come, now is a great time

Life Update: Why I’m Living In Hotels Full Time


100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Last September I shared how we (temporarily) left Miami and flew to Berlin , so I wanted to provide an update on our living situation, given that it has been several months. Long story short we’re currently living in hotels — in this post I’ll talk about why we’re living in hotels, why I feel comfortable with this decision (in light of coronavirus), and why I’ve waited until now to share this. Wh

OnePlus 9 Pro design confirmed - here's what it looks like


OnePlus 9 Pro M. Mist•
76TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
OnePlus has shared photos of its upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro, and here's what the next flagship phone looks like.

Here are the 2021 Oscar nominations


2021 Oscar Nominations•
42Mashable / 8h
Read more... More about Movies , Oscars , Entertainment , and Movies Tv Shows

2021 Roush F-150 has updated suspension and performance upgrades


SlashGear / 8h
If you can’t be caught dead driving a stock Ford truck, Roush is now taking orders for its 2021 F-150. Typical of Roush Performance, their version of the 2021 Ford F-150 is committed to the company’s tradition of delivering superior off-road performance and aggressive styling. “The all-new F-150 has been a highly anticipated project for us,” said Jack Roush Jr. … Continue reading

Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU could go on sale mid-April, aiming to combat crypto-miners


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Just think... in as soon as a month, you may not be able to find any stock of the freshly released RTX 3080 Ti anywhere.

Stripe just became Silicon Valley's most valuable business ever


$95B Europe Stripe’s•
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Stripe looks to expand its operations in other parts of the world.

Buy a Nintendo Switch Lite and Get a $20 Gift Card, Because Sure


48Gizmodo / 8h
Nintendo Switch Lite + $20 Gift Card | $200 | Best Buy Nintendo Switch Lite + $20 Gift Card | $200 | Amazon | Use code 8RLOZI4Z5INC Read more...

How (and Why) to Create a GitHub Repository


43How-To Geek / 8h
Whether you’re starting a completely new software project or wanting to take a “Docs as Code” approach with your documentation on GitHub, one of the first steps is creating a repository (repo). Here’s how it’s done. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of March 15, 2021


37How-To Geek / 8h
Loyal Netflix viewers know that the beginning of the month is when a massive amount of new content drops. March’s middle-of-the-month releases are certainly worth investigating, especially if you love documentaries. From the story of the last Blockbuster Video to a hockey-based family series, this week has some truly watch-worthy goodness. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Everything You Need to Ditch Cable on a Budget


70How-To Geek / 8h
Ditching cable for streaming is easier than ever, even if you’re a sports fan or a sucker for live broadcasts. But as streaming prices rise to cable-like levels, the question is no longer “can you replace cable with streaming,” it’s “how can you ditch cable on a budget”? Here are the free services, streaming bundles, and OTA equipment you need to cut the cord without breaking the bank. Read This

How to Use Your Android Phone Seamlessly With Your Chromebook


60Gizmodo / 8h
Google is making it easier than ever to move seamlessly between an Android phone and a Chromebook. New and existing features in Chrome OS mean that you can get pair your Android device to your Chromebook in seconds, which means you can sync notifications, Chrome tabs, and more between the two. Read more...

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt receives a $14 billion order from VW


500+TechCrunch / 8h
Northvolt, the Swedish battery manufacturer which raised $1 billion in financing from investors led by Goldman Sachs and Volkswagen back in 2019, has signed a massive $14 billion battery order with VW for the next 10 years. The big buy clears up some questions about where Volkswagen will be getting the batteries for its huge push into electric vehicles, which will see the automaker reach producti


Survey says 49% of Indian consumers prefer e-commerce shopping


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A huge cross section of consumers in India took to shopping online in the last one year and now trust the medium more than before to order a variety of things, according to a survey by a community social media platform.

US charges CEO of company selling encrypted devices to drug traffickers


200+Engadget / 8h
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At-home PCR showdown: TPG compares 4 popular COVID-19 tests


The Points Guy / 8h
With at-home COVID-19 testing becoming increasingly accessible, and some destinations even accepting negative results from certain kits when approving travel, the TPG team decided to test out a handful of options to see which were easiest to use, and provided the speediest results. We settled on four different at-home kits, including my usual go-to, from Labcorp’s Pixel, along with a supervised t

Mars Express helps researchers solve a Martian mystery that happens each spring


SlashGear / 8h
Each year when spring arrives in southern Mars, a strange cloud of water ice emerges near the extremely tall Arsia Mons volcano. The cloud stretches for hundreds of kilometers before it fades away over hours. Researchers have been performing a detailed long-term study of the phenomena and has discovered the secret of the elongated cloud using observations from the Mars … Continue reading

Curran Biotech’s new nanocoating could prevent indoor transmission of COVID-19


100+TechCrunch / 9h
A new nanocoating from Curran Biotech could dramatically improve air filtration to prevent the spread of COVID-19 indoors. Their Capture Coating technology acts as a supplement to any household or commercial HVAC system by bonding to the filter fibers , giving them greater hydrophobic properties. This combined effect prevents virus-carrying droplets from traveling through the filter fibers, which

DeepSee.ai raises $22.6M Series A for its AI-centric process automation platform


DeepSee AI $22.6M Series•
100+TechCrunch / 9h
DeepSee.ai , a startup that helps enterprises use AI to automate line-of-business problems, today announced that it has raised a $22.6 million Series A funding round led by led by ForgePoint Capital. Previous investors AllegisCyber Capital and Signal Peak Ventures also participated in this round, which brings the Salt Lake City-based company’s total funding to date to $30.7 million. The company a

American’s New Domestic Interior Was Such A Disaster They Now Build Cabin Mockups For Testing


100+View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines failed to build a mockup of its new domestic interior, and that's how obvious mistakes were made. In CEO Doug Parker's telling, they cared about squeezing seats onto the plane not what it was like to sit in those seats or for employees to work the new configuration. That's changing for upcoming retrofits and new products like the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 new interior. Con

NASA Gets a Quick Peek at a Mysterious Layer of the Sun


1KWired / 9h
A new map of the chromosphere’s magnetic field could help us predict solar weather patterns—and anticipate flares that wreak havoc on the power grid.

What You Need to Know About Roblox—and Why Kids Are Obsessed


300+Wired / 9h
The video game was just valued at a staggering $45 billion. It's also been a lifeline for my children since the start of lockdown.

It's time to address the millennial in your boardroom


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Now is not the time lose staff or fail to lay a solid foundation for talent retention. It’s time to address the millennial leaders who will shape the future boardroom.

Apple VR headset controller might be a pair of 'thimble' rings


48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple's VR headset may lean heavily into hand tracking gestures.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 could arrive earlier than expected


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is expected to come with a lot of improvements including camera, software and 5G connectivity.

How I earned enough miles for a London to New York flight– just by grocery shopping


The Points Guy / 9h
It’s no secret that there are many ways to earn miles in addition to flying. Up there with the best of them? Simply doing your grocery shopping . In light of the changes many of us have had to make because of the pandemic , bonus miles are now also available when shopping with many of your favorite grocery delivery services . Credit cards offer rewards on grocery spending both in terms of cash ba

ElevateBio raises $525M to advance its cell and gene therapy technologies


92TechCrunch / 9h
ElevateBio, one of the leading biotech companies focused on gene-based therapies has raised a massive $525 million Series C round of financing, more than doubling the company’s $193 million Series B funding which closed last year. This new funding comes from existing investor Matrix Capital Management, and also adds new investors SoftBank and Fidelity Management & Research Company, and will be us

How to Open Multiple Windows or Instances of an App on Windows 10


73How-To Geek / 9h
Nearly all Windows 10 apps let you open multiple windows. You can even run multiple instances of most apps, and those instances can have their own settings. It’s a convenient way to sign in to multiple accounts at once in the apps you use. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Apple App Store was a major source of UK jobs and income last year


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple touts App Store as 'powerful engine' for economic growth amid competition investigation.

Lotus teams with British music producer Patrick Patrikios for Evija hypercar sounds


SlashGear / 9h
With most of the automotive world turning to electric vehicles to meet rising emission standards all around the world, some other things automotive enthusiasts love about sports cars are falling by the wayside. While the electric sports cars are often better performing than their internal combustion counterparts, they lack the sounds that enthusiasts have come to love about vehicles with … Contin

Taiwanese horror game ‘Devotion’ returns after China controversy


49Engadget / 9h
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The Morning After: Deepfakes and cheerleaders


52Engadget / 9h
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Performance-centric Poco X3 Pro to launch on March 30 in India


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Poco India has confirmed that the Poco X3 Pro will be unveiled in India on March 30, aiming to set a performance record in the mid-range.


Decade-old Linux kernel bugs are putting devices at risk


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Newly discovered vulnerabilities evaded detection for a long time, and were still exploitable.

The Ars Technica System Guide, spring 2021: Gaming edition


99Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Our two hands-on gaming rigs are the Lenovo Legion 5i (left, currently connected to the monitor) and HP Omen 30L (right). (credit: Jim Salter) If you're planning to build a new gaming rig in 2021, we have bad news for you—that's going to be difficult to impossible, due to supply chain constraints imposed by COVID-19. But we also have good news: while you might not be able to build a gam

Customers of Vumatel would have to pay more for fiber.


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Change in Vumatel prices

Nissan finds a second use for old LEAF batteries


33SlashGear / 9h
One of the first commercially available electric vehicles was the Nissan LEAF, which has been on the market for many years. While the LEAF isn’t the most popular electric vehicle on the market, having been around for years longer than other EVs has allowed Nissan to work out some of the challenges associated with aging electric vehicle batteries. The main … Continue reading

Sony's impressive WH-1000XM4 headphones are back down to $278


200+Engadget / 9h
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WeWork unbundles its products in an attempt to make itself over, but will the strategy work?


100+TechCrunch / 9h
For years, there was a debate as to whether WeWork was a tech company or more of a real estate play. At first, most people viewed WeWork as a real estate startup disguised as a tech startup. And as it kept scooping up more and more property, the lines continued to blur. Then we all watched as the company’s valuation plummeted and its IPO plans went up in smoke. Today, WeWork is rumored to be goin

Hilton Honors Selling Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Per Point)


1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
Hilton Honors has just rolled out its latest promotion, which is as good as deals on purchased Hilton points get. Buy Hilton Points With 100% Bonus Through Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus when members purchase points . Not only that, but the limit on how many points you can purchase has been doubled from 80,000 to 160,000 (pre-bonus). With this promotion you receive

Microsoft Teams update will make it easier to mute your most annoying colleagues


87TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
An upcoming Microsoft Teams update will introduce a new set of audio controls for meeting hosts.

AMD RX 6700 XT leak suggests a GPU that could rival Nvidia’s RTX 3070


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A flurry of leaks have been popping up around AMD’s imminent new graphics card.

Researchers Blur Faces That Launched a Thousand Algorithms


200+Wired / 10h
Managers of the ImageNet data set paved the way for advances in deep learning. Now they’ve taken a big step to protect people’s privacy.

How to Write a Living Will


200+Wired / 10h
When my dad passed away without a will, my family had so many unanswered questions. These resources can help make it easier for those you leave behind.

Kia reveals the EV6, its first 'dedicated' battery electric car


Kia Ev6 Electric Hyundai•
100+Mashable / 10h
Kia has unveiled the EV6 with images of the car's exterior and interior, ahead of its premiere later this month. The company calls the EV6 its first "dedicated battery electric vehicle," meaning its the first car in Kia's lineup to be electric-only (unlike, say, the Kia Niro, which also comes as hybrid). Image: kia The company saved the details on the EV6's specifications for the March launch. We

Facebook Launches Tool to Help Users Get Covid-19 Vaccine


49Gizmodo / 10h
Facebook has launched a tool in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital to help people find covid-19 vaccine appointments, according to a press release from the social media company early Monday . The tool only works in the U.S. right now, but Facebook says it hopes to roll out the vaccine finder in more regions as… Read more...

Marriott’s Collections brands are growing — and there’s more to come in the future


73The Points Guy / 10h
Marriott is celebrating the momentum of its portfolio of independent hotels that fall under its “Collections” brands. Today, the world’s largest hotel chain is announcing the opening of its 200th Autograph Collection , 120th Luxury Collection and 50th Tribute Portfolio hotels in locales around the globe. And, Marriott is excited for the future growth potential of each of these Collections brands,

Pilot & Flight Attendant Get Into Fight, Leading To Broken Arm & Missing Tooth (Update)


300+One Mile at a Time / 10h
While we’ve heard stories occasionally over the years of fights between airline crew members, last week I wrote about a story that was on a completely different level. There’s now an update, as Chinese authorities have taken action against the airline for the incident. Pilot & flight attendant fight on Donghai Airlines The South China Morning Post reported on a rather shocking situation that unfo

NASA is testing a new quiet wing designed to mitigate noise pollution from aircraft


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Many people who live close to airports consistently complain about the noise created by aircraft flying around. Researchers at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, completed a round of testing in late January 2021 on a new experimental wing design intended to make aircraft quieter. The improvements involved a new leading-edge wing designed specifically to mitigate noise. Making

Porting Linux to Apple M1 Macs is proving trickier than previously imagined


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The new M1 Macs have a peculiar boot process that’s unlike any PC, developers say.

Disney's 'Cruella' sneak peek is filled to the brim with killer costumes


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"Whether you have the killer instinct is the big question." That's the challenge put to Cruella de Vil by Emma Thompson's character in the new Cruella sneak peak dropped by Disney on Sunday. Cruella's response, said with the dead-eyed look of a future villain? "I hope I do." Following on from the upcoming live action movie's official trailer , the new sneak peak has a bunch of fresh footage, givi

Get Dry Fast and Without Towels With the Viatek Body Dryer


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Wherever we as a species go, we tend to figure out how to build a pool nearby, even when “nearby” means “ 13 stories underground .” And that’s got its positives, but it also means lots of towels to wash. So if you love swimming, or just would rather skip the towel after a shower, the Viatek Body Dryer can keep you clean. Dry Off, Touch-Free To ditch the towel, all you need to do is set up the bod


AI robot artist adapts style according to how many brushstrokes it is allowed to make


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Created by a team of researchers from IBM Japan, the University of Tokyo, and Yamaha Motors, this robot is the latest attempt to extend human creativity to machines. Instead of simply replicating images or photographs, this robot is given a concept that it then materializes with its paintbrush. The researchers maintain that this could open the door to a new category of art created entirely by mac

SpaceX delivers 60 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard the Falcon 9 rocket


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The 10 Greatest Versions of Windows, Ranked


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Over the past 35 years, Microsoft has released at least 30 major versions of the Windows operating system. But they weren’t all created equal, so we thought it would be fun to rank the 10 greatest desktop versions of this essential OS. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This RTX 3090 cryptomining rig is completely submerged in mineral oil... for some reason


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In the midst of a global shortage of gaming GPUs, Cryptominers are creating outlandish builds that only add more salt into gamers wounds.

Xiaomi US ban blocked in court - could Huawei be next?


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Federal court blocks Trump administration order, saying “irreparable harm” could be inflicted on Xiaomi.

Google Pixel phones are the latest piece of tech to mess up daylight saving


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Google Pixel users in the US are reporting an odd bug that prevented their phones from updating to daylight savings time.

Kia offers a first look at its new EV6 electric car


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New rules rule out use of drones for delivery in India


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According to new rules put in place by the Civil Aviation Ministry, individuals and companies are required to obtain approval from the DGCA to import, manufacture, trade, own or operate drones. A permit will be needed to use a drone other than those in the nano category.

Huawei launches new variant Watch Fit Elegant featuring a metal body and glass surface


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Huawei launches a new variant to the Watch Fit, while retaining all the specs and features from the original.

Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q2 2021


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The Chase Freedom Flex SM Credit Card ( review ) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. Q2 2021 5x points categories have just been revealed, and on top of that registration has opened for next quarter’s bonus categories as well. Note that these same bonus categories are also val

Kia EV6 unveiled boasting the brand’s new ‘Opposites United’ design theme


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Kia gave us some darkened teaser images of its all-new, all-electric EV6 crossover last week. And now, Kia has unveiled the EV6 in all its glory. According to the South Korean carmaker, the EV6 bears all the elements of Kia’s brand new ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, seemingly drawing creative juices from ‘the contrasts found in nature and humanity.’ “EV6, as … Continue reading

Forget IMAX, Let's Watch 'Tenet' On a Game Boy


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Some say that a good movie is best enjoyed at the theater, high up on the silver screen with a large audience and even larger loudspeakers. They’re wrong—at least when it comes to Christopher Nolan’s latest movie, Tenet. In a new video, boy-genius YouTuber WULFF DEN dumps Tenet on five Game Boy Advanced cartridges, giving IMAX a run for its money. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Cheap Fitbit deal: snap up the Fitbit Charge 2 for just £70


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The Fitbit Charge 2 is down to its lowest ever price at Amazon with this special deal, saving £20 off the regular price.

Should I buy a 48-inch OLED TV?


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48-inch OLED TVs have arrived in earnest, and more are set to land in 2021 – so should you be considering one for your home?

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier first reactions: 'feels like a Marvel movie'


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The next Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show lands on Disney Plus this week, and critics have weighed in on episode 1.

Zack Snyder's Justice League first reactions: here's what the critics thought


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The social media embargo for the Snyder Cut has lifted, and critics have given their initial views on the movie.

Australia and the UK are protesting violence against women, and I am tired


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Over the weekend, hundreds of people in London gathered to pay tribute to Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman who was murdered after disappearing on her walk home . The assembly was also protesting violence against women — including the police's aggressive response to the previous evening's vigil, at which they manhandled and dragged participating women away. On Sunday and Monday, half a world awa

Facebook to label all COVID-19 vaccine posts with pointer to official info


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Facebook will soon label all posts discussing the coronavirus vaccination with a pointer to official information about COVID-19, it said today . It also revealed it has implemented some new “temporary” measures aimed at limiting the spread of vaccine misinformation/combating vaccine hesitancy — saying it’s reducing the distribution of content from users that have violated its policies on COVID-19

Mobile Industry Awards 2021 - One week to go!


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All the categories for this year’s Mobile Industry Awards 2021 are open now.

How COVID — and the Nike Run Club app — turned me into a mindful runner


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March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. It culminates in our meditation competition, which this year took on a new spin. Read more... Nike Run Club app $Free View Product The Good Great coaching • Precise tracking • Easy to use design • Large variety of available runs • Helpful mindfulness partnership with Headspace The Bad Ulti


Japan is holding microsatellites built with Myanmar aboard the ISS


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JAXA is holding a pair of microsatellites built in cooperation with Japan’s Hokkaido University in a joint project with the government-funded Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University (MAEU) aboard the ISS. The satellites being held aboard the space station are a pair of 50-kilogram microsatellites fitted with cameras intended to monitor agriculture and fisheries. The satellites are being held abo

OnePlus 9 leaks in three colors with plastic frame


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The OnePlus 9 could land in three colors and have a plastic frame based on the latest leak.

Moto G100, Samsung Galaxy A82 and more phones unveiled in massive phone leak


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Google has leaked loads of phones by adding references to them on its AR support website.

It's official: Outriders is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch


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Outriders was tipped to hit Xbox Game Pass, and now it's been confirmed.

Save big with these brilliant Samsung Galaxy Buds deals


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The Samsung Galaxy Buds have dropped to their lowest ever price at Amazon, while newer models like the Galaxy Buds Plus and Galaxy Buds Live have also been discounted.

India Looks to Criminalize Trading, Mining, and Holding Cryptocurrencies: Report


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A proposed law in India would make it a crime to mine, trade, or even hold cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the country, according to a new report from Reuters citing a senior government official. It’s estimated roughly 8 million people in India hold some form of cryptocurrency. Read more...

Realme X9 Pro live images and specs surface, revealing a compact design


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The Realme X9 Pro was leaked by WHYLAB, revealing a new cement-like finish, a 90Hz curved display, 65W fast charging and 7.8mm thickness.

Who Is Making Sure the A.I. Machines Aren’t Racist?


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When Google forced out two well-known artificial intelligence experts, a long-simmering research controversy burst into the open.

Facebook will help you find and book a COVID-19 vaccination


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Indians love watching PUBG Mobile despite the ban


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PUBG Mobile's Hindi language viewership is still the second-largest despite the ban on the game in India. Garena Free Fire has also seen viewership share increase.

Realme 8 and 8 Pro pre-orders now open in India


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Blind pre-orders for the Realme 8 series have begun on Flipkart, ahead of their official unveili