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TSMC: How a Taiwanese chipmaker became a linchpin of the global economy
500+Ars Technica / 52min
Enlarge (credit: TSMC) When Li Ta-sen was a little boy, he used to walk to school through fields of sugarcane taller than himself. Some 40 years later, he is making a living by selling off the same fields as a property boom takes hold in his hometown of Shanhua. The reason for the construction frenzy in the once shabby rural town in southern Taiwan is simple: the arrival of the world’s most advan
An Epic Timeline of the Rock Willing DC’s Black Adam Into Existence
400+Gizmodo / 22min
In just a few weeks, Dwayne Johnson will finally roll cameras on his DC movie , Black Adam . That statement seems almost unbelievable—because if you can believe it, the actor and the role have been inseparable for over a decade . In that time, Johnson has taken great pleasure in teasing fans about what’s to come and… Read more...
When Clubhouse Runs Out of Money
51Lifehacker / 11min
Clubhouse is prodigious. At just over a year old, the exclusive, invite-only app still doesn’t have a proper website or even an app on more than a single operating system. What it lacks in usability, though, the app store chart-topper makes up in celebrity cache , millions of users, and access to a seemingly bottomless… Read more...
Sonos Is Doubling Down on HiFi Streaming
Gizmodo / 10min
After launching a paid high-resolution radio tier late last year, Sonos is bolstering its HiFi streaming capabilities by partnering with Qobuz, making it the first streaming service to deliver 24-bit/48kHz audio on Sonos’ platform. Starting today, Sonos users can stream HiFi audio via Qobuz—provided they have a… Read more...
LG's 2021 OLED TV lineup starts at $1,299
28Engadget / 12min
LG has unveiled pricing for its 2021 OLED TV lineup, and it starts at $1,299 for the A1. Expect to pay considerably more for the C1 and G1, though.
Plaid accelerator announces inaugural cohort of fintech startups
52TechCrunch / 12min
Plaid, the fintech giant, has announced the inaugural cohort of startups in its new accelerator program, FinRise. The equity-free and capital-free program has chosen five early-stage fintech startups out of 100 applications to join its cohort, working on issues central to the financial services industry such as simplifying payments and access to credit. The accelerator, announced two months ago ,
Arbolus raises $6M from Fuel Ventures and Plug&Play to apply ML to expert knowledge
48TechCrunch / 12min
Leveraging networks of “experts” online started out as a very manual online business. But it’s rapidly becoming more efficient as machine learning is applied to the whole business model. Indeed, in the UK alone $60bn is spent a year on using outside expertise. Large players in this space include GLG, Third Bridge, Guidepoint, and AlphaSights. And we saw recently that ProSapient has raised $18m fo
French VC firm Breega raises $130 million fund
64TechCrunch / 12min
Breega , a VC firm based in Paris, has announced the final closing of its third fund. The firm has managed to raise $130 million (€110 million). This is Breega’s third fund and is officially called Breega Capital Venture 3. The firm’s previous fund launched in 2015 with €45 million ($53 million at today’s exchange rate). Breega doesn’t focus on a vertical in particular. It says it can invest acro
Time is running out to pick up Super Mario 3D All-Stars on Nintendo Switch
SlashGear / 12min
If Super Mario 3D All-Stars has been on your radar and you’ve yet to actually buy it, you’ll want to do that soon. Nintendo will soon be delisting Super Mario 3D All-Stars from the Switch eShop, at the same time halting production on new physical copies of the game. That means outside of buying a used copy – which are … Continue reading
How to Access the Clipboard Manager on a Chromebook
How-To Geek / 15min
Copy and paste is an amazing convenience we take for granted, but it can be improved. Like many other platforms, Chrome OS has a clipboard manager. We’ll show you how to use it on your Chromebook. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Slack Connect opens DMs to people outside of your company
SlashGear / 17min
Slack is adding the ability to direct message users at other companies, with Slack Connect paring back some of the separation between different teams. It’s the latest attempt by the popular business messaging platform – which Salesforce is currently in the process of acquiring for $27.7 billion – to oust email from the office. Slack became a darling of workplaces … Continue reading
Chunk of Wright Brothers flyer set to take flight on Mars
SlashGear / 18min
Did you know that pieces of the original history-making Wright Brothers’ “1903 Wright Flyer I” have orbited the Earth and been to moon? Now, NASA collaborated with Carillon Historical Park and the Wright Brothers National Museum to send another piece of the flyer to Mars to take part in another of humanity’s historical achievements. The Perseverance rover rolls on Mars … Continue reading
This talking, AI-powered backpack could help those with low vision navigate — Future Blink
Mashable / 22min
A voice-activated, AI-powered backpack could help folks with low vision walk around safely without taking up too much space or unwanted attention. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Intel , Gps , Low Vision , and Backpack
Researchers developed an AI backpack system to guide vision-impaired wearers
58Engadget / 25min
The system uses a 4K spatial camera and Intel tech for image processing.
Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro launched in India: Price, specs, and more
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20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
The Realme 8 series of budget smartphones has made its global debut in India, with AMOLED displays, quad-cameras, fast charging and slim profiles.
Realme 8 Pro is a new cheap phone that beats Redmi, Moto at their own game
Realme 8 Pro India•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
The 'premium budget phone' market segment just got another big entry, as the Realme 8 Pro has just been announced.
Sony's New 360 Reality Audio Speaker Sounds So Damn Good, but It'll Cost You
Gizmodo / 28min
Sometimes, a Bluetooth-enabled speaker is really all you need. But the nice part about having a speaker with wifi capabilities, too, is being able to simply tell your smart assistant what to play without having to fiddle too much with the speaker itself. It helps when that speaker also delivers exquisite audio the way… Read more...
What Sky Bet, The Gambling App, Knows About You
72NYT > Technology / 30min
Sky Bet, the most popular one in Britain, compiled extensive records about a user, tracking him in ways he never imagined.
What's New on Netflix in April 2021
Lifehacker / 32min
Ever since Game of Thrones rewrote HBO’s fortunes and became a worldwide phenomenon, Netflix has been chasing its own subscriber-boosting blockbuster fantasy adaptation. They had some success in 2019 with the first, highly memeable season of The Witcher , but a streaming empire cannot stand on a single pillar. So, in… Read more...
Buy 2 games, get 1 free at Amazon for a limited time
Mashable / 36min
BUY TWO, GET ONE: Amazon has launched yet another buy two, get one sale on video games — redeem the offer here for a limited time. A lot of great games have come out in the past few years. So many, in fact, that it's been almost impossible to keep up with all of them for many players out there. Not only that, but games are expensive, and when they start releasing en masse, it can be a huge strain
These EarFun noise-canceling earbuds are on sale for over 25 percent off
24Engadget / 37min
The EarFun Free Pro delivers great sound, drowns out ambient noise and fits securely in your ears.
Slack Is About to Become a Nightmare
Gizmodo / 40min
Back in October, Slack announced it would be intro’ing a product that would allow any paid user—at any organization—to directly message each other across the platform. On Wednesday, the company made good on that promise by opening Slack Connect DMs for anyone currently paying for their Slack subscription. Read more...
How to Disable Slack Connect
How-To Geek / 44min
Slack just announced their latest take-over-the-business-world feature, which is intended to let you easily send a direct message to anybody that works for any other business… assuming they use Slack, at least. Here’s how to turn off Slack Connect before PR companies start spamming you. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Score a pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones for less than $100
24Mashable / 44min
Save $101.99: Sony's budget-friendly ANC headphones, the WH-CH710N , have dropped to $98 at Amazon as of March 24 — a savings of over 50%. Ambient noise rises with the temperature outside. Naturally, warm weather has people itching to break free from their winter solitude. And whether you're the person trying to study with your bedroom window open or the person trying to sketch in the park during
Stuck Suez Canal Boat Raised Oil Prices, Because That's Oil Folks
41Gizmodo / 46min
The most relatable meme of 2021 thus far is a stuck boat. On Tuesday, the Ever Given, an enormous shipping container boat, somehow managed to wedge itself horizontally inside the Suez Canal, effectively cutting everyone else off from passing through. As of Wednesday morning, the 400-meter-long ship was partially… Read more...
You Can Now Officially Buy a Tesla With Bitcoin
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100+Futurism / 47min
Bitcoin Tesla Tesla has officially started to accept Bitcoin as payment for its vehicles in the US. “You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin,” CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter early this morning. “Tesla is using only internal and open source software and operates Bitcoin nodes directly.” Indeed, the checkout page to buy a car on the company’s site now includes a Bitcoin option. Musk also promised
Moto G50 leaked press renders show off this cheaper alternative to the G100
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
The Moto G50 could land soon and slot in between the Moto G30 and the rumored Moto G100.
Garmin sale: grab this GPS running watch for just £90
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
The Garmin Forerunner 35 is a beginner-friendly GPS running watch that's perfect if you're new to the sport.
Nintendo Switch finally gets a streaming service in the UK
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
Nintendo Switch users in the UK can now download a new streaming app, adding a much-needed service to the console’s lacking app selection.
Aer Lingus Launches Manchester Transatlantic Flights
1KOne Mile at a Time / 49min
Today Aer Lingus has officially revealed its new transatlantic routes out of Manchester, which are now on sale. We’ve known for months that Aer Lingus planned to set up a transatlantic base at the airport, but the final routes aren’t exactly what we had expected. Aer Lingus’ transatlantic Manchester routes Aer Lingus will be launching transatlantic flights from Manchester to four destinations — B
Capture your memories on film with this Fujifilm Instax camera on sale
28Mashable / 52min
SAVE $21.99: As of March 24, get the Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 Instant Film Camera for just $75. If you're looking to capture all those sweet get-togethers that might finally be possible later this year (or just want to take pictures of your dog), snag this Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 Instant Film Camera , on sale for almost $22 off. All your memories will be captured in film and printed instantly, s
Slack Connect now lets you DM people outside your work bubble
45Engadget / 55min
Slack has unveiled a Connect feature that lets you DM virtually anyone, even if they're outside your company — helpful in the work-from-home era.
This dangerous new Windows botnet is growing fast
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
Researchers believe the campaign is laying the groundwork for a future attack.
Engage in the Ultimate Form of Self-Care by Buying a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, 65% Off!
Gizmodo / 58min
Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses | $290+ | BuyDig | Promo code SIMMONS Read more...
LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery, Hubble get checked by Dr. Kathy Sullivan
SlashGear / 59min
Former astronaut and history-maker Dr. Kathy Sullivan joined NASA for an inspection of the next major LEGO set. This is the LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery, complete with built-in and deployable Hubble Space Telescope. As part of the NASA STS-31 mission, Dr. Sullivan played an essential part in the planning of Hubble and deployment of the space telescope with Discovery. … Continue reading
CERN’s newest Large Hadron Collider results could upend physics’ core theory
SlashGear / 1h
Physicists, prepare yourself a stiff drink: the team at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider beauty experiment have found results that could indicate a violation of the Standard Model of particle physics. The latest outcome of testing by the vast instrument aiming to unlock the secrets of the Big Bang and what happened in our universe right after it, the results are … Continue reading
Epic Games Store could drain a scary amount of laptop battery life, report claims
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Testing with Intel’s Tiger Lake mobile CPUs appears to usher in a worst-case scenario, but there are caveats.
Epic to refund players who bought rogue Fortnite battle pass item
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Epic Games has removed a rogue Fortnite battle pass item from the Item Shop and is to issue refunds to those who purchased it.
Register for our first Return of Travel webinar, featuring Elliott Ferguson from Destination DC
The Points Guy / 1h
Register now As the first quarter of 2021 comes to a close, there’s a slew of encouraging trends related to the coronavirus pandemic. Vaccination continues to expand across the country, and some countries are opening their borders to those who are fully immunized against the virus — including Iceland . This week even found TPG’s Gene Sloan on one of the first cruises to hit U.S. waters in over a
How to Score a Deal on Amtrak Fares
Lifehacker / 1h
If you’re comfortable with extended train travel during the pandemic, now is a good time to book your ticket: Amtrak is offering flat-rate fares for routes along the Northeast Corridor , that, in many cases, wind up being cheaper than taking a bus. As part of the sale, you can book coach fares for $19 and Acela… Read more...
Engage in the Ultimate Form of Self-Care by Buying a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, 65% Off!
Lifehacker / 1h
Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses | $290+ | BuyDig | Promo code SIMMONS Read more...
How to Make Your Word Document More Accessible to Everyone
How-To Geek / 1h
When you create a Microsoft Word document, you should always make accessibility and inclusiveness a top priority. Here are some general rules and best practices you should follow to make your document more accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
When Clubhouse Runs Out of Money
45Gizmodo / 1h
Clubhouse is prodigious. At just over a year old, the exclusive, invite-only app still doesn’t have a proper website or even an app on more than a single operating system. What it lacks in usability, though, the app store chart-topper makes up in celebrity cache , millions of users, and access to a seemingly bottomless… Read more...
NASA Hid a Small Piece of the Wright Brothers’ Airplane in Its Mars Helicopter
500+Futurism / 1h
First Flight In a matter of weeks, NASA will attempt a historic first by directing a small helicopter to take flight on another planet. Ingenuity, a four-pound helicopter, is tucked under the belly of the agency’s Perseverance rover on Mars. And it’s getting ready for its big moment. As soon as April 8, Ingenuity will attempt to fly to an altitude of three meters. To celebrate the momentous occas
A strong Intel is what the tech industry needs right now
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100+Engadget / 1h
Intel can now show that it has a plan. It hasn’t chosen the easiest route, but it’s one that, if executed properly, can lead it back to the top. And its vision will most likely be welcomed — let’s hope it can actually follow through.
Ketch raises $23M to automate privacy and data compliance
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Ketch , a startup aiming to help businesses navigate the increasingly complex world of online privacy regulation and data compliance, is announcing that it has raised $23 million in Series A funding. The company is also officially coming out of stealth. I actually wrote about Ketch’s free PrivacyGrader tool last year, but now it’s revealing the broader vision, as well as the products that busines
One in three spot hate speech in online videos
36BBC News - Technology / 1h
Research suggests that a third of people have seen online hate videos in the last three months.
How to make your podcast stand out from the crowd
72Engadget / 1h
You have all the gear and a great idea. Now what? Four industry experts weigh in with their pro tips on how to turn your podcast into a career.
Crypto wallet and exchange company Blockchain.com raises $300 million at $5.2 billion valuation
200+TechCrunch / 1h
As Coinbase is about to go public in the U.S., another cryptocurrency company is having a blockbuster first quarter of 2021. Blockchain.com , the company behind a popular cryptocurrency wallet, an exchange, a block explorer and more, has raised a $300 million Series C round. If you’ve been paying attention, you may remember that I wrote about Blockchain.com last month. At the time, the company an
Equity crowdfunding is making the private markets public
200+TechCrunch / 1h
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For this week’s deep dive, the Equity team brought on Gumroad CEO Sahil Lavingia and Hustle Fund General Partner Elizabeth Yin to talk about equity crowdfunding. It’s been about a week since the SEC increased the equity crowdfunding cap from $1.07 million to $5 million
Work out while you work from home with this under-desk exercise bike on sale
20Mashable / 1h
Save $52: The compact DeskCycle under-desk bike pedaler is on sale for $147 at Amazon as a deal of the day on March 24. If you've been working from home for the past year, your routine might be a little stagnant — moving from your bed to your desk to the couch back to your bed each day. Did you know there are ways to get moving throughout the day that don't even require you to be away from your d
The Pink Stuff cleaner that's all over TikTok lives up to the hype, but it's not magic
Mashable / 1h
There's nothing I hate more in my kitchen than my electric glass cooktop. It's hard to control the temperature, it takes a long time to heat up, and worst of all: the stains. I can be a bit of a neat freak, but I would never call myself a "clean" person. Sure, I like things clean, but when I clack my kitchen tongs together twice and get to cooking, I'm often left with a messy counter, a full sink
See a Black Hole's Magnetic Fields in New Image From the Event Horizon Telescope
53Gizmodo / 1h
In April 2019, the world was spellbound, if only for a moment, by an ominous void encircled by a half-halo of light. It was the first direct image of a black hole ; more specifically, a supermassive gravitational abyss at the core of Messier 87, a galaxy in the constellation Virgo some 54 million light-years from… Read more...
The Intense, Lobster-Fueled Fight Over America’s First Floating Wind Farm
Gizmodo / 1h
There’s a rumble brewing out in the ocean, and it could forecast some troubles ahead for renewable energy. It involves some of Maine’s small fishermen, a high-profile wind project in the state, and an aggressive showdown with a research vessel earlier this week. Read more...
How to Use PowerShell to See When Your PC Last Rebooted
22Lifehacker / 1h
There’s nothing like coming back to your Windows PC to find that everything’s been refreshed. None of your apps are open. Your web browser tabs are gone, as is your browser itself. That document you were working on? Hopefully you autosaved, because it looks like your system reset for whatever reason. Read more...
Auto Chess heads to PS5 next week with DualSense features, cross-play
SlashGear / 1h
We’ve seen a number of auto battler games pop up in the past couple of years, and now the game that started it all is coming to PlayStation 5. Sony and Drodo Studio have announced that Auto Chess – a standalone spinoff of the Dota Auto Chess mod that started this whole auto battler frenzy – will be heading to … Continue reading
New Pokémon Snap is a faithful successor to the N64 game – for better or worse
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
New Pokémon Snap is bound to hit all the right notes with older fans, but it’s pace and rudimentary gameplay might be too laborious for some.
Delta’s bringing back inflight service with new food and drink options
38The Points Guy / 1h
Delta is ready to resume (a much more substantial) inflight service that will begin to reverse some of the cuts it’s made during the pandemic. Beginning April 14, the Atlanta-based carrier will offer a new snack and beverage service on domestic flights, per an internal memo circulated among flight attendants and later confirmed by the airline. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s fr
Marriott Hotel Tries To Charge Guests 2% For Paying With A Credit Card. Will It Fly?
48View from the Wing / 1h
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort has been charging guests a 2% fee for paying their bills by credit card. Continue reading ...
Relativity Space printed its Terran 1 rocket’s second stage in a few weeks
64Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Relativity Space tests a development version of its Terran 1 second stage at Stennis Space Center. (credit: Relativity Space) When Relativity Space was founded with the audacious idea of using 3D printing to manufacture pretty much the entirety of a small rocket, the premise sounded revolutionary. But if the company could pull it off, Relativity would have the potential to upend traditi
Pilot Caught On Hot Mic, Goes On Shocking Rant
31One Mile at a Time / 1h
Well I think we’d all hope that pilots act a bit more professionally than this… Pilot caught ranting on San Jose ATC frequency Twitter user @lostpckt flags some interesting ATC audio (thanks to @olouie for bringing this to my attention). Specifically, this audio is from March 13, 2021, and is from the air traffic control (ATC) tower frequency at San Jose Airport (SJC) in California: You can find
Google, Microsoft want to fix browser compatibility for good
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The initiative will fix five major CSS pain points in Chromium.
Ultrasound Blasts Made Overfed Mice Lose Weight, and Scientists Say it Might Prevent Diabetes
100+Futurism / 1h
Scientists recently discovered what seems like an actual “weight loss trick” — at least for mice that they deliberately overfed in the lab. The mice quickly dropped back down to a healthy weight after scientists repeatedly blasted their livers with a focused ultrasound beam , using the same kind of technology common in medical imaging, according to research published in the journal Scientific Rep
Chord, a headless commerce startup led by former Glossier execs, raises $18M
200+TechCrunch / 1h
Last year, former Glossier executives Henry Davis and Bryan Mahoney unveiled a new e-commerce startup called Arfa . Today, they’re announcing a new vision for the company, along with a new name, new funding and an acquisition. The name first: Moving forward, the New York startup will be known as Chord , which Davis (Chord’s chairman and COO) said reflects the fact that the startup is now “exclusi
Sonos just added its first 24-bit Hi-Res streaming option
SlashGear / 1h
Sonos has added its first 24-bit Hi-Res audio streaming service, taking advantage of another of the headline improvements from the company’s Sonos S2 platform released last year. Qobuz may not be a household name, but its catalog of 70+ million tracks – albeit the vast majority of which are CD quality, not Hi-Res Audio – makes it a solid competitor … Continue reading
Updates From Godzilla vs. Kong, Superman & Lois, and More
66Gizmodo / 1h
Danny Trejo is heading to Wolf Mountain . The new Chucky show has tapped a familiar Curse of Chucky star. Peacock’s take of Margaret Atwood’s Maddaddam has recruited the Battlestar reboot’s producer. Plus, what’s next on The Flash and Riverdale . To me, my spoilers! Read more...
Bevy raises $40M Series C with 20% coming from Black investors
200+TechCrunch / 1h
You might expect that a startup that makes community building software would be thriving during a pandemic when it’s so difficult for us to be together. And Bevy , a company whose product powers community sites like Salesforce Trailblazers and Google Developers announced it has raised a $40 million Series C this morning, at least partly due to the growth related to that dynamic. The round was led
Can OnePlus 9R and OnePlus Nord co-exist?
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24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
According to OnePlus, the OnePlus 9R is not replacing the Nord, however, launching way too many devices is definitely not what OnePlus had originally promised.
How The Death of Taylor Force in Israel Echoes Through the Fight Over Online Speech
92NYT > Technology / 2h
Lawyers, judges and lawmakers are advancing a bold idea: The powerful algorithms used by Facebook, YouTube and Twitter could make them complicit in offline crimes.
Flash sweeps: Win a $2,500 Airbnb gift card by donating to support women and girls
The Points Guy / 2h
DONATE HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 1,000,000 UNITED MILES Earlier this month, we launched a Prizeo campaign to support the Gbowee Foundation Africa, an organization whose mission is to provide outstanding education to women and girls and ensure that future generations of Liberians are peaceful, reconciled and empowered. And the initial response has been outstanding. Since our campaign began — on Int
What’s the Difference Between Clarity and Texture in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?
How-To Geek / 2h
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is one of the best photo editing apps available. Its sliders are often the easiest way to make complex edits to your images. Some sliders, like “Exposure” and “Contrast,” are pretty self-explanatory. Others, like “Clarity” and “Texture,” are a little harder to understand. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Change Up Your At-Home Workouts with These 12 Fitness Apps
How-To Geek / 2h
Bored with your at-home exercise routine? If just lifting weights or running on the treadmill has you feeling like you’re in a fitness rut, these 12 apps will help you take your routine to the next level. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
How to Deploy Your Own Container to DigitalOcean's App Platform
How-To Geek / 2h
App Platform is a new DigitalOcean service which offers fully managed app deployment from source control or a container image. Here’s how you can get a container live in the cloud using an image in your DigitalOcean Container Registry. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Use a Book Light for Nighttime Diaper Changes
23Lifehacker / 2h
One thing about babies is, they don’t just dirty their diapers during the day, when everyone is awake and alert and ready to tackle the job. You’re going to do plenty of nighttime changes, too, and you’ll need to illuminate the situation at least enough to ensure you’re doing a decent job—but not so much that it’s a… Read more...
Tesla bitcoin payments go live allowing you to buy a car with crypto
SlashGear / 2h
Tesla has begun accepting bitcoin for new car purchases, allowing buyers of its electric vehicles to use the cryptocurrency as an alternative to the usual cash, lease, and finance options. The move comes after the automaker waded into bitcoin holdings itself earlier this year, purchasing $1.5 billion worth of the cryptocurrency in February. At the time, Tesla also said that … Continue reading
Google isn’t testing FLoCs in Europe yet
96TechCrunch / 2h
Early this month Google quietly began trials of ‘Privacy Sandbox’: Its planned replacement adtech for tracking cookies, as it works toward phasing out support for third party cookies in the Chrome browser — testing a system to reconfigure the dominant web architecture by replacing individual ad targeting with ads that target groups of users (aka Federated Learning of Cohorts, or FLoCs), and which
Intel is set to spend billions on two new chip factories
Intel Gelsinger Apple•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
CEO Pat Gelsinger unveils his overhauled IDM 2.0 strategy.
Researchers produce a vastly improved structural battery
SlashGear / 2h
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have produced a structural battery they claim is ten times better than all previous versions. The structural battery contains carbon fiber that acts as the electrode, conductor and load-bearing material simultaneously. Scientists say the research breakthrough paves the way for what they call “massless” energy storage in vehicles and other technol
Sonos now has a 24-bit music streaming option
60Engadget / 2h
Qobuz is the first service to offer that level of audio streaming quality through Sonos speakers.
Futuristic city renderings on Mars are giving us FOMO already — Future Blink
44Mashable / 2h
A team of scientists and ABIBOO design studio made a detailed rendering of a sustainable city on Mars that they're calling Nüma. Read more... More about Space , Mashable Video , Mars , Space Exploration , and Renderings
MyZone's new fitness tracker measures heart rate just about anywhere
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Heart rate monitor uses two types of sensor to take precise measurements on your wrist, arm or chest.
How 2,000 miles, 4 national parks and a $10 rental car made me love the great American road trip
The Points Guy / 2h
In early 2020, I was dreaming about travels to faraway destinations. Multi-day treks in Patagonia . Reconnecting with my roots in Hong Kong . Obviously, the pandemic put an indefinite hold on those plans. But all was not lost in the travel department. As a New Yorker with a love for the outdoors, I knew alternatives were out there. And so it began. Last spring, a “getaway” meant a solo weekend hi
The New Story of Seasons Is Animal Crossing for Post-Lockdown Life
84Wired / 2h
Animal Crossing provided a respite for people overwhelmed in quarantine. Pioneers of Olive Town offers similar consolation, but with a bit more challenge.
The DOJ Must Crack Down on the Scourge of Online Scams
100+Wired / 2h
A new FBI report proves that the Justice Department is failing to combat internet fraud. Here’s how the government should address that.
Help! What if My New Job Sucks Too?
60Wired / 2h
Is a job offer a way out, or a pathway to soul-crushing disappointment? Megan weighs in.
Several Chase Cards Offering 5x Earning April – June, Registration Required
24View from the Wing / 2h
The Hyatt, United, IHG, Marriott, Disney, AARP and Starbucks cards all have 5x earning offers for April through June. Registration required. Continue reading ...
Meet the chatbot that simulates a teen experiencing a mental health crisis
53Mashable / 2h
In digital conversation, Riley is a young person who is trying to come out as genderqueer. When you message Riley, they'll offer brief replies to open-ended questions, sprinkle ellipses throughout when saying something difficult, and type in lowercase, though they'll capitalize a word or two for emphasis. Riley's humanness is impressive given that they're a chatbot driven by artificial intelligen
Moment's MagSafe Tripod Mounts Might Single-Handedly Justify Buying an iPhone 12
Gizmodo / 2h
When Apple revealed the iPhone 12 lineup, the company pitched its new MagSafe feature as a way to fix one of the many flaws of wireless charging. What I instead saw with MagSafe was a solution to another smartphone problem I’ve had for years: attaching the phone to a tripod. Moment is the first to deliver what might… Read more...
Not All Salt Is the Same
70Lifehacker / 2h
If you’ve ever taken a basic chemistry course, you know the substance we casually call “salt” is merely one kind of salt. A salt is simply a chemical compound consisting of a positively charged ion (a cation) and a negatively charged ion (an anion). The salt we typically sprinkle on our food is sodium chloride—NaCl if… Read more...
LA’s socially conscious bank challenger, Aspiration, launches a carbon offset credit card
84TechCrunch / 2h
Aspiration , the financial services business for socially conscious consumers, is back with another environmentally friendly offering for its customers — this time, it’s a credit card . The Los Angeles-based company, which has raised roughly $250 million from investors including the celebrities Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr.’s Footprint Coalition, and Orlando Bloom and more traditional inst
Australian lidar maker Baraja collects $31M B round to illuminate the future of autonomy
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Lidar companies across the planet are going SPAC , but Baraja isn’t in a hurry to go public. The Australian lidar maker has raised a $31M B round to continue the deployment and development of its “unique and ingenious” imaging system, with participation beyond the usual VC suspects. Baraja’s lidar uses what the company calls SpectrumScan, letting physics do the hard work of directing the light. B
Pacaso raises $75M, goes from launch to unicorn in 5 months
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Pacaso , a less-than-one-year-old startup that is out to give more people a chance at second home ownership, announced Wednesday that it has received $75 million in growth funding at a $1 billion valuation. Greycroft and Global Founders Capital co-led the $75 million in equity financing, which is notable for a few reasons. For one, the team. Former Zillow executives Austin Allison and (CEO and co
Where Is the Pictures Folder on a Mac?
How-To Geek / 2h
If you recently got a new Mac, you might not see your Pictures folder in the “Favorites” sidebar of Finder anymore. But don’t worry, it’s still there. Here’s how to find the Pictures folder—and how to add it to your sidebar again. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
India antitrust body orders investigation into WhatsApp’s privacy policy changes
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WhatsApp’s planned policy changes aren’t sailing smoothly in India, the instant messaging service’s biggest market by users. Indian antitrust body, Competition Commission of India, on Wednesday ordered (PDF) an investigation into WhatsApp’s privacy policy changes, alleging that Facebook-owned service contravened competition law provisions through “exploitative and exclusionary” conduct in “garb o
iPad deals are dropping to record price lows in the Amazon Spring Sale
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Amazon Spring Sale has cut these iPad deals down to their lowest prices ever.
It’s official: Aer Lingus to launch 4 transatlantic routes from England to the US and Caribbean
The Points Guy / 2h
Aer Lingus confirmed on Wednesday that it will be launching direct, nonstop flights from Manchester, England to the United States and the Caribbean. In total, the Irish carrier will launch four transatlantic flights from Manchester to New York, Boston, Orlando and Barbados. As of July 29, Aer Lingus will launch its first-ever transatlantic service from Manchester to the U.S. by flying to New York
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched Is an Essential Folk Horror Encyclopedia
200+Gizmodo / 2h
Unless you have zero interest in horror history whatsoever, don’t be put off by the running time—three hours and 15 minutes—of Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror . Think of it not as an extended-play documentary, but as an incredibly detailed visual encyclopedia instead. Read more...
VTech’s latest instant camera for kids prints photos for only a penny
85Engadget / 2h
VTech's upcoming $75 instant camera for kids will only cost you a penny per printed photo, and it comes out this summer.
McLaren ends legendary Sports Series lineup with final deliveries of 620R supercar
SlashGear / 2h
Production for British automaker McLaren’s Sports Series ended in December 2020 with the final builds of its 620R supercar. The 620R commemorates the McLaren Sports Series’s final chapter, which began in 2015 with the 570S coupe. After six years and seven brilliant models, the last production examples of the 620R are now making their way to owner garages across the … Continue reading
Chase Targeted Spending Bonuses: Are You Eligible?
96One Mile at a Time / 2h
Credit card issuers have been offering all kinds of additional perks and bonuses on spending in order to keep cardmembers engaged in these difficult times. For the past few quarters, Chase has been offering limited time, targeted spending bonuses on select cards. That trend is continuing, as Chase seems to have just rolled out new spending bonuses for the second quarter. Chase’s card spending bon
How to Automate Every Task on Windows or macOS
50Gizmodo / 2h
Time is something that most of us want more of, and one way to reclaim some of the minutes in the day is enlist your computer to automatically take care of repetitive tasks like renaming files, resizing images, and launching apps. With the right software, this is doable, and we’re going to introduce you to some of our… Read more...
Xbox Series X restock: Game has stock via Xbox All Access again
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Xbox Series X stock is available at Game again via Xbox All Access.
AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution won't require machine learning, unlike Nvidia DLSS
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
AMD's frame rate booster will arrive this year for RDNA 2 Powered Gaming PCs, though its tech is apparently a far stretch from Nvidia's DLSS.
How to Delete Books and Documents from Your Kindle Library
27How-To Geek / 3h
Your Kindle can hold thousands of books and documents, all of which can be synced across your devices. But if you want to keep your Kindle Library organized, you might want to delete some files from your Kindle. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Best Tech to Upgrade Your Bedroom With
27How-To Geek / 3h
When you think about bringing technology into your home or building out your own smart home, the bedroom is one of the rooms that tends to get overlooked. However, with smart gadgets like speakers, displays, bulbs, and mattresses, there are plenty of ways to make your bedroom a more comfortable and functional room. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Create Your Own Private Docker Registry
How-To Geek / 3h
Running your own Docker registry gives you a private place to store your Docker images. Whether you’re in a corporate environment or just want to reduce your reliance on Docker Hub, here’s how you can get up and running with a registry deployment. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Is Black Widow's Disney Plus release the future of how we watch movies?
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What we make of this week's Black Widow announcement.
AWS reveals Adam Selipsky as new CEO
Amazon Adam Selipsky AWS•
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Veteran AWS executive had been heading up Tableau at Salesforce.
SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites, making 240 launched this month alone
100+TechCrunch / 3h
SpaceX has added yet more Starlink satellites to its existing constellation on orbit, with a successful delivery of 60 spacecraft this morning from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission used a Falcon 9 with a flight-prove booster that served on five previous launches, and a cargo fairing cover made up of two re-used halves from past flights. This is the fourth Starlink launch in under a month, w
New Alexa Voice Remote adds more buttons
SlashGear / 3h
A quick glance at the image below and anyone who uses an Amazon Fire TV device will recognize some significant changes that have been made to the remote control. The new Alexa Voice Remote for Fire TV devices is officially available for pre-order as a standalone upgrade. It’s also the remote that comes with the third-generation Fire TV stick in … Continue reading
Samsung will use drone deliveries for Galaxy products in Ireland
44Engadget / 3h
Some Samsung customers in Ireland will receive their orders through a courier that can take to the skies and reach them within a few minutes.
Lime is offering app-free scooter rentals and free reservations to tempt new riders
41Engadget / 3h
Lime is targeting new riders by offering an app-less experience that saves you the hassle of creating an account and setting up a payment method.
BT offers frontline staff £1,500 bonus for pandemic efforts
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
BT makes "generous offer" amid threat of strike action
Motosumo scores $6M to spin up a challenge to Peloton
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Denmark-based Motosumo has scored a $6M Series A raise led by London’s Magenta Partners, alongside existing investors. The new funding will go on doubling its network of spin class instructors across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, expanding its tech team and upping its marketing. The 2015-founded fit-tech startup has developed a system for measuring cycling cadence without additional
Smarty is offering one of the best cheap SIM only deals around: 50GB for £12/pm
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
As far as cheap SIM only deals go, this offer from Smarty is leading the way. It offers loads of data without the high costs.
Working from home? Here's how to beat imposter syndrome
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
As a result of the ongoing pandemic and the related increase in remote work, imposter syndrome is on the rise - here are tips to help overcome it.
All-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV launched in India
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Jaguar has launched a new electric car in India, the I-Pace SUV. Priced at Rs 1.06 crore, the company promises to offer a 480 km range on a single charge.
Capital One Will Launch New Travel Rewards Booking Portal, Leads Hopper’s $170 Million Funding Round
View from the Wing / 3h
The Hopper app is a flight and hotel booking tool that helps you find the best prices, including making predictions about when to buy to get the best deal. Capital One is leading a $170 million funding round for Hopper, and partnering with them to launch a new travel portal for cardmembers. Here's what's wrong with most online booking tools, and how Capital One and Hopper could beat them. Continu
The Morning After: The verdict on the OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro Hasselblad 8•
45Engadget / 3h
And the big absence of movie theaters this last year.
Burberry designs skins for Honor of Kings characters
200+BBC News - Technology / 3h
It is part of the British fashion house’s collaboration with Chinese technology giant Tencent.
This Smart Electric Kettle Levels Up Your Morning Cup
84Wired / 3h
Warming up water never looked so good with the Stagg EKG+ from Fellow. The smooth pouring gooseneck and temperature control are chef's kiss.
Unity and HERE team up to turbocharge cars’ digital dashboards
SlashGear / 3h
Navigation specialist HERE and game engine developer Unity have teamed up on a platform for next-gen infotainment systems, promising to streamline the creation of high-tech 3D interfaces for new cars. Though touchscreens have been growing in size in modern vehicles, it’s only in recent years that we’ve seen UI development accelerate as drivers increasingly expect the sort of interaction that … Co
Quick! Disney Plus won't be this price for much longer
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Disney Plus price hikes are heading Stateside. Make sure you secure your subscription for its lowest rate before it's too late.
Intel finally nails 7nm, but Meteor Lake CPUs won’t hit until 2023
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Intel says it has ‘rearchitected and simplified’ its 7nm process to get things right – and it’s about time.
Elon Musk declares you can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin in the U.S.
300+TechCrunch / 3h
Tesla made headlines earlier this year when it took out significant holdings in bitcoin, acquiring a roughly $1.5 billion stake at then-prices in early February . At the time, it also noted in an SEC filing disclosing the transaction that it could also eventually accept the cryptocurrency as payment from customers for its vehicles. Now, Elon Musk says they’ve made that a reality, at least for cus
Google Chrome 90 will make HTTPS the default
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
An upcoming Google Chrome build will automatically divert half-finished URLs to HTTPS pages.
Lamborghini Urus grabs ice racing speed record
SlashGear / 3h
Lamborghini sent its fast SUV called the Urus to Lake Baikal for the Days of Speed event at the frozen lake. Lamborghini’s goal was to use the Urus to set the 1000-meter speed record, and the super SUV was successful. Lamborghini’s very fast SUV set the 1000-meter record at 114 km/h average speed from a standing start. Behind the wheel … Continue reading
New iPad Pro chipset upgrade spotted in iOS 14.5 beta
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The iOS 14.5 beta reveals a chipset upgrade for the next iPad Pro.
Gismart has signed a multi-game, cross platform partnership with Snapchat
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Snap Inc and Gismart has signed an agreement which makes Gismart's second game Crazy Run available on Snapchat.
Has Apple’s iMac 2021 surprise been spoiled by macOS Big Sur beta?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The beta for Apple’s macOS Big Sur update references two unreleased iMacs, could they be coming soon?
Is cruising right for you? Start by asking yourself these 7 questions
The Points Guy / 4h
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably thinking about taking a cruise for the first time. But you’re also wondering if a cruise is really right for you. You’re now in a precarious position — one where you might be unduly influenced by friends, family or even strangers with thoughts on cruising that might not necessarily be helpful. If you ask a cruising fan whether you should go on a crui
Berlin’s Blacklane raises $26M to expand its high-end chauffeur-driven sustainable car service
85TechCrunch / 4h
As the Ubers of the world continue to scale, a smaller on-demand transportation startup has raised some funding in Germany, underscoring the opportunities that remain for startups in the space targeting specific service niches. Blacklane — the Berlin startup that provides on-demand black-car chauffeur services in Berlin, London, Dubai, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Singapore and 16 other cities —
Garmin launches new SPD, SPD-SL and Look Keo power meter pedals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Garmin's Rally pedals for road and gravel will help you understand your riding strengths and weaknesses.
Apple has blocked this popular VPN from delivering important security updates
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Apple is under fire after blocking updates to ProtonVPN in the midst of conflict in Myanmar.
OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – battle for the best flagship
OnePlus 9 Pro Hasselblad 8•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are considered to the best Android flagships available in the market as as of now
SmartBlock feature lands with Firefox 87
SlashGear / 4h
Mozilla has announced the launch of its latest version of the popular Firefox browser. The new version is Firefox 87, and with its launch comes a new feature called SmartBlock aimed at improving privacy while browsing. SmartBlock is described as an intelligent tracker blocking mechanisms for Firefox Private Browsing and Strict Mode. SmartBlock is designed to ensure strong privacy protections … Co
Hopper raises $170M and partners with Capital One on a new cardholder travel booking portal
97TechCrunch / 4h
Canadian travel startup Hopper has raised a $170 million Series F round, led by Capital One. The U.S. banks and credit card company is also coming on board as a strategic partner, to launch Capital One Travel, which is the first instantiation of Hopper’s new B2B platform, Hopper Cloud. This is Hopper’s second raise in a year that has been marked by turmoil for the travel industry, owing to the di
Netflix's animated film 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' arrives April 30th
100+Engadget / 4h
Netflix has announced that "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" animated film from Into the Spider-Verse's Lord & Miller will arrive on April 30th.
Sky makes major play for UK SMB broadband market
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Sky says Connect delivers the technology and service that SMBs
Apple VR headset could weigh less than the AirPods Max
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Apple’s rumored mixed reality headset could weigh less than a cup of sugar, according to a renowned analyst.
Why the Sapphire Preferred should still be the first rewards card in your wallet
The Points Guy / 4h
Sometimes, you can’t beat a classic. And at this point, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is a classic travel rewards credit card that is very hard to top when it comes to where to start in the rewards credit card landscape. The Sapphire Preferred has been around since 2009, but don’t be fooled, in this case, that doesn’t mean it is stale and outdated. It means this card has had 12 years to perfe
'Magic: The Gathering' is adding math nerds and making them cool
75Mashable / 4h
Magic: The Gathering is full of, well, magic. Almost every card you play is considered a spell, whether you're summoning a creature, enchanting an enemy, or calling down a hail of fire from the sky. Now Wizards of the Coast will give its spellcasters an education in upcoming set Strixhaven: School of Mages, " Magic 's take on the magical school genre." In retrospect, it was really only a matter o
Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t
200+Wired / 4h
There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.
How to Kill a Zombie Fire
100+Wired / 4h
Underground peat fires refuse to die, even when flooded with water. So scientists developed a new weapon to put them down for good.
After a Remote Year, Tech’s Shadow Workforce Barely Hangs On
71Wired / 4h
As tech campuses became ghost towns, the people who kept them running—cooks, custodians, drivers—faced an existential threat to their livelihoods.
In Brazil’s Favelas, Esports Is an Unlikely Source of Hope
80Wired / 4h
The country’s poorer communities often lack access to tech equipment. Teams that recruit low-income players are providing another path to economic mobility.
Half-Life: Alyx dev talks VR, the future of the franchise (and a dream VR project)
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
TechRadar talks to veteran Valve game designer Robin Walker on what’s next for VR at Valve, and Half-Life: Alyx’s well deserved BAFTA Games Award nominations.
Study highlights sea-level rise on the US Atlantic coast
SlashGear / 4h
Researchers from Rutgers University say the rate of increase in sea level in the 20th century along the US Atlantic coast was the fastest seen in 2000 years. Researchers say that southern New Jersey had the fastest rates of sea-level rise in the entire US. According to the team, global increases in sea level from melting ice and warming oceans … Continue reading
Indian fantasy sports app Dream11’s parent firm raises $400 million
84TechCrunch / 4h
Dream Sports, the parent firm of fantasy sports app Dream11, has secured $400 million in a new financing round as the Mumbai-headquartered firm builds what it calls an “end-to-end sports tech company” in the cricket-loving nation, which is also the world’s second largest internet market. The secondary fundraise was led by TCV, D1 Capital Partners and Falcon Edge. The new round valued the startup
PS5 restock woes could get worse
55TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
PS5 restock issues look set to continue, as experts warn of the semiconductor shortage reaching crisis levels.
The Flash movie might not have Michael Keaton's Batman just yet
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The upcoming DCEU film was supposed to see the return of two Caped Crusaders, but one might not be available.
How to Make a Website into a Windows 10 App
67How-To Geek / 4h
If you access certain websites regularly, you can turn them into native Windows 10 apps. This lets you use your sites as if they were normal apps. You can use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to create these apps, and we’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Smart's airless bike tires use NASA tech to defeat punctures
400+Engadget / 4h
NASA-approved startup Smart is using the space agency's smart memory alloy tech in its Metl bike tires.
Microsoft tries and fails to improve Edge – now it’s more annoying in Windows 10
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft added a feature to make Edge load faster – but a bug means some people can’t close it down.
Sony State of Play: when is the next PlayStation event and what to expect?
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Here's what we're hoping to see at Sony's next State of Play showcase.
Canadian EV maker Daymak launches crowdfunding campaign for its Spiritus three-wheel EV
SlashGear / 5h
If you haven’t heard of Daymak before, we can’t blame you. However, the Toronto-based mobility provider has been around since 2002 and is a pioneer in making light electric vehicles (LEV). Daymak recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for its newest Spiritus three-wheeled EV. The Spiritus is part of the brand’s Avvenire series, including the unique Terra electric off-road bike and … Continue r
Google wants to make managing hybrid cloud a lot easier
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The new Network Connectivity Center tool will make it simpler for network admins to tie multiple distributed resources.
Elon Musk Says Tesla Now Accepting Bitcoin in U.S.
32Gizmodo / 5h
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced in a tweet on Wednesday that the electric car company will now accept payments in the form of the cryptocurrency bitcoin. Bitcoin’s price surged roughly 3% in the hour after the tweet. Read more...
Apple TV Plus on Amazon Fire Stick: How to get it and start watching now
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you want to watch Apple TV Plus on Amazon Fire Stick, our guide will help you get started and find great films and TV series to watch.
MyZone’s hybrid fitness tracker breaks free of the chest strap
42Engadget / 5h
MyZone has announced an upgraded heart-rate tracker that doesn’t have to wrap around your torso to track your workouts and activity. The MZ-Switch is apparently the first device in the world that monitors both PPG (photoplethysmography) and ECG (electrocardiography) readings for more accurate activity monitoring with less “blind spots”.
Neighbor raises $53M for self-storage marketplace after 5x YoY revenue growth
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Neighbor , which operates a self-storage marketplace, announced Wednesday that it has raised $53 million in a Series B round of funding. Fifth Wall led the financing, which notably also included participation from returning backer Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and new investors DoorDash CEO Tony Xu and StockX CEO Scott Cutler. Xu and Cutler will join former Uber CEO Ryan Graves as investors and advi
Accor Live Limitless extends points expiration for elite members
The Points Guy / 5h
The coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on travel plans, and although we’re starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel, it’ll be some time until things return to normal. As such, airlines and hotels are continuously extending elite status , mileage expiration dates and travel vouchers . Today, Accor Live Limitless announced exclusively to TPG that it will pause points expiratio
New Polar Ignite 2 and Vantage M2 smartwatches are glitzier and smarter than ever
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Improved workout features across the board, plus a flashy new look for the Ignite.
Norton antivirus customers beware - your subscription could be costing far more than you think
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
CMA goes after Norton for refusing to fix auto-renewing subscription issue.
iPhone 13 leaks point again to smaller notch and 120Hz screen
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A leaked photo reportedly shows the iPhone 13 front glass, and the notch is clearly smaller.
Amazon Echo Dot deal slashes mini smart speaker by 40%
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Amazon's Spring Sale has seen the fourth-gen Echo Dot and Echo Studio plummet in price.
The best gaming phone's follow-up is coming next month
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel is coming on April 8, and it looks pretty cool - literally.
Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin
Elon Musk Tesla Bitcoin•
500+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car.
A new type of basalt rock discovered under the ocean floor
SlashGear / 5h
A team of researchers, including scientists from the University of Leeds, has discovered a new type of basalt while drilling into the Pacific Ocean floor. The discovery of the new variety of basalt suggests that ocean floor eruptions that began in the Earth’s mantle were hotter and more voluminous than researchers previously believed. The basalt discovered by the scientists is … Continue reading
PS4's internal clock battery could brick your console
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A video game preservation group and trusted hacker reveal how the PS4’s internal clock could render it completely useless in the future.
PS5 restock: PS5 is back at Game, with various bundles up for grabs
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Game has more PS5 stock available, with various bundle options on offer.
ESPN Plus: what it is, what it includes, cost and how to get it
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Watch UFC, MLS, MLB and much more online via the sports streaming specialist - discover all you need to know about ESPN Plus here.
Feedzai raises $200M at a $1B+ valuation for AI tools to fight financial fraud
98TechCrunch / 5h
On the heels of Jumio announcing a $150 million injection this week to continue building out its AI-based ID verification and anti-money laundering platform, another startup in the space is levelling up. Feedzai , which provides banks, others in the financial sector, and any company managing payments online with AI tools to spot and fight fraud — its cornerstone service involves super quick (3 mi
The best robot vacuum and mop combos for busy people who want clean floors
48Mashable / 6h
Despite what mop and vacuum commercials try to make us believe, precisely nobody is champing at the bit to pull out the old mop and bucket or plug in the vacuum cleaner during their Saturday morning cleaning sessions. It’s not that the act of tidying the floors is particularly cumbersome or strenuous for most people but there’s just something about taking the time to pull out these handheld clean
Could a Air Sampler Help Detect Airbone Coronavirus Particles?
300+NYT > Technology / 6h
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new air sampler can help monitor for airborne pathogens, and signals renewed interest in bioaerosol surveillance.
Coinbase Users Say Crypto Start-Up Ignored Their Pleas for Help
100+NYT > Technology / 6h
As Coinbase prepares to be the first major cryptocurrency company to go public, it is struggling with basic customer service, users said.
Five Tech Commandments to a Safer Digital Life
400+NYT > Technology / 6h
We can survive a world of ever-changing tech if we remember these principles.
Netflix v Modi and the battle for Indian cinema’s soul
84MIT Technology Review / 6h
One afternoon before the pandemic, I went to a decommissioned hospital in West London to meet the Hindi film director Anurag Kashyap on the set of his new Netflix production. The old maternity unit where he was filming had never been entirely cleared out. Members of his crew, recently arrived from Mumbai, were maneuvering around vestigial baby cots and gurneys. As an assistant director shouted ou
HSBC launches mobile business banking service for SMEs
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Mobile-first service is aimed at helping small businesses manage their finances more effectively.
Honor Band 6 cheap fitness tracker is available now
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
You can now buy the Honor Band 6, so if you want a new low-cost fitness tracker it's available to you.
Pick up a solid pair of wireless headphones for just over $60
32Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Need new headphones? Get the JBL Tune 700BT Wireless Over-Ear Headphones for $60.99 — an 11% savings — as of March 24. When it comes to quality Bluetooth headphones, some of the most important features are battery life, sound quality, connectivity, and an adjustable design. And these JBLs check all those boxes. With 27 hours of battery life on a single charge, these headphones will help yo
This pose reference tool will fit into any artist's arsenal
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get the hang of 3D modeling and drawing with JustSketchMe . As of March 24, get a lifetime subscription for $49.99 — a 90% savings. JustSketchMe is a digital tool for artists who need flexible figures for sketching references. For those interested in incorporating figures into their art, it's a great way to breathe life into your characters without interrupting your creative groove. When y
Need a new cordless vacuum? Grab this one on sale.
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get 6% off a vital spring cleaning tool as of March 24. Grab the Jashen D18 250W cordless vacuum cleaner for only $139.99. Robot vacuums are fantastic for when you’re out and about. But when you need to deep clean your carpets, tidy up before friends come over, or quickly clean up a spill, a cordless vacuum cleaner is a better option. If you’re in the market for a new vacuum, the Jashen D1
Save on a teeny-tiny pair of noise-canceling earbuds
38Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get high-quality sound in a portable package with the EarFun Free Pro Earbuds , on sale for 36% off. As of March 24, get them for $49.99 with code EARFUN10 . They say good things come in small packages. Take the EarFun Free Pro Earbuds , for example. At less than 1.5 ounces and not much bigger than a penny, these active noise-canceling wireless earbuds are some of the smallest and lightest
Nigerian fintech of the unbanked Bankly raises $2M led by Vault
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Nigeria remains a largely cash-dominated country. There are over 100 million adult Nigerians, of which more than half have little or no access to financial services . Today, Bankly , a Nigerian fintech startup digitizing cash for the unbanked, announced that it has closed a $2 million seed round . Founded by Tomilola Adejana and Fredrick Adams in 2018, Bankly is digitizing the informal thrift col
Will NFTs open up new opportunities for digital artists?
84BBC News - Technology / 6h
Digital-only artwork is being “tokenised” and sold for millions, Lara Lewington finds out more.
Here's what Facebook's Messenger-based Clubhouse competitor might look like
100+Mashable / 6h
Read more... More about Facebook , Tech , and Big Tech Companies
Xbox Series X is coming to Games The Shop, pre-orders going live soon
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Xbox Series X is set to get restocks in India soon and it will now be available on online retailer Games The Shop as well. The pre-orders for the same will go live soon.
Tesla now accepts Bitcoin in the US
Elon Musk Tesla Bitcoin•
200+Engadget / 6h
As it promised earlier this year, Tesla now accepts payment in Bitcoin, according to Tesla's website and a tweet from CEO Elon Musk.
Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits
2KBBC News - Technology / 7h
The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to have the largest camera sensor on a phone
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will be unveiled on March 29 with the Samsung ISOCELL GN2 image sensor which is 1/1.12-inches in size.
'Final Fantasy XI' reboot for mobile has been canceled
57Engadget / 7h
The Final Fantasy XI reboot that Square Enix was developing with Nexon, a South Korean-Japanese publisher focusing on online games for PC and mobile, has officially been canceled.
You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk Tesla Bitcoin•
100+Mashable / 7h
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Indonesian social commerce app KitaBeli gets $10M led by Go Ventures
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Indonesian social commerce app KitaBeli’s team, including founders Prateek Chaturvedi (seated, right front row and Ivana Medea Tjandra (center front row) KitaBeli , an Indonesian social commerce app for group buying, announced today it has raised a $10 million Series A. The round was led by Go Ventures, whose cornerstone investor is Gojek, with participation from returning investors AC Ventures a
Lime launches app-less rides and no fee reservations to get more people riding
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Lime is rolling out several new features, including the ability to rent electric scooters without downloading the app, in an effort to attract more riders. The micromobility company announced Wednesday a series of product features that aims to remove barriers to entry for new users, while increasing accessibility to its vehicles. The new features include free vehicle reservations up to 10 minutes
Scientists Cook Hot Dogs in Lava From Iceland's Erupting Volcano
100+Gizmodo / 7h
Scientists on-site at Iceland’s erupting volcano near the capitol city of Reykjavik cooked up some hot dogs on Sunday. What were these scientists studying with such a wacky experiment? The lava dogs weren’t part of their experiments, sadly enough. The scientists were just hungry. Read more...
China's biggest car brand to launch rival to Tesla
500+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China.
GameStop sales struggle after trading frenzy
97BBC News - Technology / 8h
GameStop provides its first financial update since it became the subject of a trading frenzy.
What a Gambling App Knows About You
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
Sky Bet, the most popular one in Britain, compiled extensive records about a user, tracking him in ways he never imagined.
OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 9 Pro: is there value in going Pro?
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The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro represent upgrades over their respective predecessors, but how do they compare to one another?
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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online
2KBBC News - Technology / 8h
The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say.
Qualcomm could be working on a handheld gaming console running Android
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A new report suggests that Qualcomm is looking to create a Nintendo Switch-like gaming device with Android to boot.
Facebook's Clubhouse competitor could be a Messenger Rooms feature
87Engadget / 9h
Facebook's Messenger Rooms could offer a Live Audio broadcast experience à la Clubhouse in the future.
iQoo 7 could be the cheapest Snapdragon 888 phone in India
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Vivo offshoot has confirmed that the iQoo 7 will launch in India soon, and will have a price tag of less than Rs 40,000.
Xiaomi Mi 11 series India launch teased; likely to arrive in April
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Xiaomi’s Mi 11 series of flagships will launch in India in April, with smartphones such as the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Lite expected.
Email is 50 years old, but there's life in the old dog yet
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The death of email never materialized, but that doesn't mean it hasn't changed.
Intel wants to build ARM chips for Apple, third-parties
29SlashGear / 9h
ARM has always been bad news for Intel, no matter how makes the silicon. With Qualcomm, Intel barely left a mark in the consumer mobile market. With Apple’s new Silicon, its dominance in the desktop market, at least on Macs, is now being threatened. While it still holds onto its x86/x64 computing architecture, it seems that Intel has devised a … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are half-price in the Amazon spring sale
28Mashable / 10h
SAVE 50%: Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are on sale for £79 in Amazon's spring sale, saving you £80 on list price. We don't know who needs to hear this, but there is life outside the Apple AirPods bubble. We know these earbuds look great, but there are quality alternatives out there that don't cost over £200. Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are definitely in this group, offering crisp high notes and satisfying deep
Apple Silicon iMacs spotted in macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 5
SlashGear / 10h
Apple’s M1 chips have definitely been hot items in the computing world but their availability has been limited to two kinds of devices only. The M1 MacBooks and M1 Mac minis cater to just one segment of Apple’s customers and still leave some desktop users, particularly Apple’s Mac Pro and iMac customers. The latter might finally get their due if … Continue reading
Vivo V20 price in India slashed: now starts at Rs 22,990
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The Vivo V20 mid-range smartphone has received a price cut in India which brings the price down to Rs 22,990.
Upgrade your home cinema setup with this stunning 4K TV from LG
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SAVE 10%: The LG UN80 65-inch Smart 4K UHD TV is on sale for £629 on Amazon, saving you £70 on list price. The Amazon spring sale has already treated everyone to impressive deals on everything from mattresses to sex toys , but something has been missing. Despite this being a golden time for staying at home and watching TV, we've haven't seen a lot of great TV deals. Don't give up hope if you're o
The Amazon Warehouse might be the best place to find deals on top brands
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SAVE 30%: Until March 31, you can save 30% on quality used products from the Amazon Warehouse . Shopping for refurbished products simply makes sense. You can find great deals on quality used, pre-owned, and open box products, if you are willing to give something a second chance. The Amazon Warehouse is a popular hub for this type of product, with all the benefits of Amazon fulfilment, customer se
Amazon's new Fire TV voice remote with app shortcuts will ship April 14th
100+Engadget / 10h
This $30 remote for your Fire TV adds four buttons linking directly to apps like Netflix and Disney+.
Amazfit T-Rex Pro smartwatch promises to be even tougher
SlashGear / 11h
OnePlus just launched its first-ever smartwatch and, for some people, the OnePlus Watch’s classy style is perfect for every occasion. Some, however, need a wearable that’s built like a tank that can survive the same environments and operating conditions their wearers go through. For that purpose, Amazfit, whose parent Huami traces its roots to the famed Xiaomi, created the T-Rex … Continue readin
Indian social network Public App raises $41 million
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Public App, a location-based social network that connects individuals to people in their vicinity, has raised $41 million in a new round, just six months after securing $35 million as the hyper-local Indian startup looks to expand its presence in the world’s second largest internet market. A91 Partners led the new round in Public App , valuing the Indian startup at over $250 million (more than do
The enduring art of apologizing from the floor
23Mashable / 12h
YouTube apology videos may have evolved to be less teary, but sitting on the floor is a constant. David Dobrik employed the tactic in a recent video addressing allegations of sexual misconduct. David Dobrik posted a second apology video on Tuesday, following allegations that Dobrik and his YouTuber cohort, dubbed the Vlog Squad, harbored a toxic environment that was racist, misogynistic, and rife
Sega Astro City Mini console is getting a limited US run
SlashGear / 12h
The hype over miniature recreations of classic consoles seems to have died down but Sega made one last attempt last year smack in the middle of the pandemic. Because of that, as well as its limited availability, the Astro City Mini console, or rather mini arcade cabinet, may have gone under some Sega fans’ radars. That is, fortunately, going to … Continue reading
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