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NASA Launches Astronauts to the ISS on a Reused SpaceX Rocket


SpaceX NASA ISS C. Dragon•
3KWired / 8h
The six-month mission is another step toward a moonshot, as SpaceX's Elon Musk says he will land Starship on the lunar surface by 2024.

NASA’s bold bet on Starship for the Moon may change spaceflight forever


500+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / In the future, what might lunar exploration look like if NASA can send multiple Starships there each year? This SpaceX rendering offers a vision of one such future. (credit: SpaceX ) When NASA astronauts return to the Moon in a few years, they will do so inside a lander that dwarfs that of the Apollo era. SpaceX's Starship vehicle measures 50 meters from its nose cone to landing legs. B

Disney Imagineering’s Project Kiwi is a free-walking robot that will make you believe in Groot


500+TechCrunch / 4h
The black curtain pulls aside and a character straight out of the movies waves hello. This is not an uncommon occurrence when I’m around Imagineers, but this time is special. The character isn’t a costume, it’s a robot. And, unlike the m​any animatronic figures you’ve seen in the parks, it’s not stuck in one place. No, this character is walking toward me, attached only by a thin cable used for pr


Engineered earworms on TikTok aren’t that far off from disinfo campaigns


48TechCrunch / 7min
Ever since I read this Bloomberg story about how songs are engineered to go viral on TikTok, I’ve had one thought in my head – if you can call it that – it’s more of a noise, or impression: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Yes, it’s the sound of internally screaming. Just when I thought I understood how deeply social media algorithms have hijacked our desires, tastes and preferences – WHAM! Another jab straight

These Delicious Low Alcohol ApƩritifs Offer More Hangouts and Less Hangovers


Futurism / 12min
If 2020 caused you to drink a lot more than normal, you’re not alone. Last year the average American drank 14-percent more often , with women’s alcohol consumption increasing by 17-percent. And when the pandemic first hit in 2020, online alcohol sales increased by a whopping 339% . Now, after a year of hard-drinking, the sober-curious trend is becoming even more popular with people who are tired

Chase Sapphire Reserve Has Its First Big Bonus Offer Since Launch


30View from the Wing / 20min
Chase Sapphire Reserve® launched four and a half ago and revolutionized rewards credit cards. But there hasn't been an elevated bonus offer for new cardmembers since it first came out. Until now. Right now Chase Sapphire Reserve® is offering an initial bonus to earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's a bigger point bonus with

How to Prepare for Your Post-Vax Slutty Summer


Lifehacker / 25min
Adults are, of course, allowed to bang other consenting adults, and as of this week , they’re also all allowed to get vaccinated against COVID-19. And after over a year of mandated—and necessary—isolation, everybody’s randy. Hell, everybody’s been randy, but the vaccine rollout has finally revealed a light at the end… Read more...

Crypto market takes a dive with Bitcoin leading the way


56TechCrunch / 25min
Cryptocurrency prices continued to tumble Friday with Bitcoin leading the charge, with prices for the internet currency dipping below $50,000 for the first time since early March. Bitcoin is down roughly 20% week-over-week, around 30% from its all-time-high of nearly $65,000 early last week. The market cap of the coin has dipped below $1 trillion. The tumble has been less severe for Ethereum whic

Mythic Quest Season 2 trailer reveals release date with a name change


SlashGear / 34min
The behind-the-scenes trailer for Mythic Quest Season 2 shows creator and star Rob McElhenney describing the greatness of the show. “It’s the greatest show in the history of television,” says McElhenney, knowing full well that this title actually belongs to the completely unrelated It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. He goes on to note how a bunch of the show’s writers … Continue reading

Capital One Venture Card Review (Up To 100K Venture Bonus Miles)


400+One Mile at a Time / 35min
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card 2x miles on everyday purchases 18 airline + hotel transfer partners no foreign transaction fees Annual Fee: $95 Apply Now The Venture Card is one of the most popular travel rewards credit cards out there, and for good reason. If you’re looking for a card that offers flexible, easy to use, and valuable rewards, then this card is an excellent option. This car

Bones of Extinct Giant Cloud Rats Found in Philippine Cave


Gizmodo / 37min
Alongside the tiny humans that once inhabited the Philippines lived several hitherto unknown species of giant rats, according to a new study published today in the Journal of Mammalogy. The research broadens our understanding of the twig on the tree of life constituted by these giant cloud rats, showing the rodents… Read more...

Longevity startup Longevica plans to launch supplements based on long-term research


84TechCrunch / 43min
A biotech company that has spent 11 years researching supplements to increase human longevity plans to launch its supplements later this year. Longevica says it has attracted a total of $13 million from investors, including Alexander Chikunov , a longevity investor, who is also president of the company. Longevica says it created a biotechnology platform for longevity after researching the life-sp

Should you give an anchor investor a stake in your fund’s management company?


72TechCrunch / 43min
David Teten Contributor David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten . More posts by this contributor How VC and private equity funds can launch portfolio-acceleration platforms Does your VC have an investment thesis or a hypothesis? Raising capital for a new fund is always hard. But should you give preferential economics or other benefits to a seed anch

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and more this weekend


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
From Mortal Kombat on HBO Max to Shadow and Bone on Netflix, this is a robust weekend for new streaming service offerings.

Bitcoin Crashes, Wiping Over $200 Billion Off Crypto Market


1KFuturism / 48min
Bitcoin Drop The value of Bitcoin, along with several other digital currencies, plummeted on Friday, following US president Joe Biden’s announcement of a significant capital gains tax hike, CNBC reports . The value of the digital currency fell to just below $50,000, its lowest since early March. According to CoinMarketCap, the drop represented the wiping out of $200 billion in market value — a st

Get ready to geek out again: New York Comic Con will return this fall


30The Points Guy / 50min
Time to bring your Zombie Deadpool cosplay out of storage because one of the biggest comic conventions in North America is returning this fall. New York Comic Con announced it will return as an in-person event Oct. 7-10 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan, albeit with limited attendance and strict safety protocols . Provided it actually takes place, it would be the biggest pop culture convent

Marvel's Getting in on That Cat Manga Business Now


Gizmodo / 55min
I mean, where Junji Ito goes , publishers should follow, right? Read more...

Scientists Hook Neural Interface to Powered Exoskeleton


38Futurism / 55min
A team of scientists hooked up a robotic exoskeleton to a neural interface, allowing a patient who lost his foot and lower leg to control the powered system with his thoughts. By combining the robotic prosthesis with sensors that could pick up the signals sent down to the foot by the man’s brain, the system allowed for a far greater range of movement and more control than exoskeletons are typical

This Artist Turned Their iPad Pro Into a Classic Macintosh to Create 1-Bit Retro Masterpieces


43Gizmodo / 1h
While Apple likes to tout the stunning image quality and color reproduction of the screens on its pro-level iPads, Matt Sephton has gone and turned their tablet into a clone of a black-and-white original Macintosh , creating the most authentic tool possible for creating 1-bit retro masterpieces anywhere they go. Read more...

Exclusive: No PS5 restock Best Buy restock time today – when to buy PS5 next


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Best Buy PS5 restock you've been waiting for may happen today with PS5 Disc and PS5 Digital Edition overdue at the US retailer.

Darth Vader comic shows Emperor with new crab people friends


SlashGear / 1h
The newest in canonical Star Wars comics has a clash of titans the likes of which we’ve never seen before. It changes the way in which we view the Star Wars universe – or at least the relationship between Anakin Skywalker and Sheev Palpatine (AKA Darth Sidious, AKA The Emperor). In this comic, we see Vader reach the planet Exegol, … Continue reading

Your new 2021 iPad Pro 12.9″ won’t work with your old Magic Keyboard


SlashGear / 1h
Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro may have been the biggest nudge in making the tablet a more capable laptop replacement, but don’t expect the removable folio case to play nicely with the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Despite the recently-revamped largest iPad Pro looking, on the face of it, identical to the 2018 and 2020 versions of the tablet, … Continue reading

India restricts American Express from adding new customers for violating data storage rules


76TechCrunch / 1h
India’s central bank has restricted American Express and Diners Club from adding new customers starting next month, it said Friday, citing violation of local data-storage rules. In a statement , the Reserve Bank of India said existing customers of either of the two card companies will not be impacted by the new order, which goes into effect May 1. This is the first time India’s central bank has p


When to Call the Police on Your Neighbors—and When Not To


24Lifehacker / 1h
Who among us has not had to live in close proximity to a loud, inconsiderate, rude, or even violent neighbor? I have shared a lot of walls over the course of my life (even now, living in a twin home), and on the other side of those walls have been a number of characters . There was the family who liked to leave bags… Read more...

COVID emergency shuts Japan’s Super Nintendo World one month after opening


Ars Technica / 1h
L-R: Luigi, Super Mario series creator Shigeru Miyamoto, and Mario, posing at Universal Studios Japan's upcoming Super Nintendo World theme park in Osaka. [credit: Nintendo / Universal Studios Japan ] The highly anticipated Super Nintendo World section of Universal Studios Japan will be temporarily closing a little more than a month after its delayed opening, along with the rest of the park, due

Just one week left to save $100 on TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing and Fundraising


100+TechCrunch / 1h
Don’t let procrastination slow your roll. Yeah, we’re looking at you, early-stage founders. At TechCrunch, we love to reward action with savings. Want to save a cool $100? Buy your Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising pass before April 30, at 11:59 p.m. (PT) , and you’ll keep a cool $100 in your pocket. Take action, reap savings and get ready to join your community of early-inning startup fo

Supreme Court kills FTC’s “strongest tool” for getting refunds to scam victims


36Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Supreme Court Justices, from left, Chief Justice John Roberts, Stephen Breyer, and Elena Kagan listen during then-President Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) A Supreme Court ruling yesterday killed the Federal Trade Commission's "strongest tool" for fighting

When Is Online Nastiness Illegal?


100+NYT > Technology / 1h
Deciphering between political rhetoric and dangerous threats online isn’t always easy.

Study: Underwater Volcanoes Could Power the Entire US


300+Futurism / 1h
Explosive Force Underwater volcanic eruptions release enormous amounts of energy, forming undersea rivers of lava and dispersing massive clouds of ash. Now, scientists have found a new way to calculate just how much energy is being released after each explosion by looking at how volcanic rock fragments known as “tephra” get launched across the sea for miles, Vice reports — enough energy, they say

Thor Shaped the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Truly Important Ways


20Gizmodo / 1h
On May 2, 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was born . The release of Jon Favreau’s Iron Man was the first part in a story that’s now sprawled over a decade, almost two dozen movies, and changed film history as we know it. However, all of that might not have played out the same way had it not been for what happened a… Read more...

Follow My Journey From 'Good Cook' to 'Grill Boss'


47Lifehacker / 1h
I am what most people would call a “good cook,” but I am by no means a good griller . Up until two weeks ago, I had never grilled on anything but a gas grill, and honestly, I wasn’t very skilled at that either. As you probably know, cooking with charcoal involves a bit of a learning curve, but after a few weeks of… Read more...

'RuneScape' is heading to iOS and Android this summer


35Engadget / 1h
Not to be confused with 'Old School RuneScape,' which is already on mobile.

Hackers are using Telegram as a hub for malicious activities


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Malware authors are using Telegram as a ready-made command and control (C&C) system.

Register now for our TPG Talks webinar on Emirates Skywards and the carrier’s new credit card


The Points Guy / 1h
Register now Despite many international travel restrictions still in effect, a large number of Americans are looking forward to their first post-pandemic trip outside the country. And when it’s time, using points and miles can be a great way to minimize your out-of-pocket expense — or splurge for a top-shelf, premium-class ticket. If this sounds like something up your alley, you’ll definitely wan

Did Capital One credit cards just get even more valuable? You can now convert your cash back to miles


The Points Guy / 1h
There’s amazing news for Capital One cardholders who have a cash-back card and the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card : You can now transfer your cash-back rewards over to your Venture account to use with transfer partners! Want more credit card news and advice from TPG? Sign up for our daily newsletter Capital One offers a great lineup of credit cards. The Capital One Venture is one of the

Prepare yourself: 12 unexpected but significant ways travel has changed


The Points Guy / 1h
As vaccines continue to roll out, more and more folks are hitting the road. With international travel still pretty tricky, many people have opted for domestic trips. That includes many of us at The Points Guy. For those of us who’ve traveled, however, it’s been quite shocking how quickly crowds have returned to airports, planes, hotels, tourist attractions and restaurants. And don’t even get us s

SpaceX successfully launched astronauts into orbit in reused spacecraft


SpaceX NASA ISS C. Dragon•
28Mashable / 1h
The Crew Dragon capsule launched Friday morning from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET. The launch marks the first reuse of a Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket for a crewed mission. The astronauts are scheduled to dock at the ISS at approximately 5:10 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 24. Read more... More about Nasa , Mashable Video , Spacex , Iss , and Crew Dragon

Volkswagen's ID.4 will race in the Mexican 1000 Rally


33Engadget / 1h
When the Mexican 1000 Rally kicks off on April 25th, Volkswagen's new ID.4 SUV will be one of the cars competing in the grueling 1,141-mile off-road race.

This huge 4K TV that sold out on Amazon is on sale for under $400 at Walmart


20Mashable / 1h
SAVE $90.99: As of April 23, the 65-inch Sceptre 4K UHD TV (U650CV-U) is on sale at Walmart for just $389 — that's almost 20% off its $479.99 MSRP. This Sunday marks Hollywood's biggest night after a very weird year for movies, so it only makes sense that there are plenty of great 4K TV deals to go around right now. Whether you're tuning into the Oscars ceremony itself or planning a Best Picture

How the vast world of 'Shadow and Bone' improves the books


Mashable / 1h
The cast of Shadow and Bone break down the show's themes and where it overlaps with the books. Read more... More about Netflix , Mashable Video , Streaming , Netflix Original , and Ben Barnes

Norwest Venture Partners’ Lisa Wu to teach founders how to think like a VC at TC Early Stage


80TechCrunch / 1h
The best venture capitalists take moonshot risks based on due diligence, support portfolio companies through ups and downs and find focus through noise. When you look at the job description of the best founder, you’ll find nearly the exact same list of characteristics (except, of course, instead of a portfolio, the founder is supporting a team of employees). The shared ethos is almost uncanny — a

Apple event and Lord of the Rings game cancelled: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 61


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.

Fantastic party game Quiplash is free on Steam, but not for long


SlashGear / 1h
If you’re looking for a game to play with friends this weekend, it seems that Steam has you covered. Party game Quiplash is free to claim on Steam at the moment, and once you add it to your account, it’s yours to keep forever. Like many of these free game promotions, though, Quiplash isn’t going to be free forever, and … Continue reading


Watch NASA’s Mars helicopter fly again as Ingenuity spreads its wings


20SlashGear / 1h
NASA has released video of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s second flight, a more ambitious test as the Jet Propulsion Laboratory team experiments with just what’s possible for powered aircraft on other planets. The test took place on April 22, adding several new elements to the flight-plan compared to the history first attempt made back on April 19. Then, Ingenuity became … Continue reading

Unusually Massive Flare From Nearby Star a Bad Sign for Alien Life


28Gizmodo / 1h
Proxima Centauri—the nearest star to our own—has produced one of the most powerful flares on record. The observation is potential evidence that red dwarfs, though plentiful, are inhospitable to life. Read more...

How an Anti-Mask Screed Got Spun as a 'Study'


43Lifehacker / 1h
A recent pape r in a journal called Medical Hypotheses has made the argument that maybe we shouldn’t be wearing masks. It cites year-old research, from before we understood the pandemic, and its arguments don’t hold together. But it looks like a scientific study, and it’s been shared on social media and by some news… Read more...

Introvoke raises $2.7M to power online events that can be embedded anywhere


100+TechCrunch / 1h
While there’s been plenty of attention and money lavished on virtual event platforms over the past year, Introvoke co-founder and CEO Oana Manolache predicted that we’re only at the beginning of a “third wave of digital transformation.” In her framing, the first wave came at the beginning of the pandemic, when everyone was using video conferencing tools like Zoom for their virtual events. Next ca

Scientists Say They’ve Invented a “Highly Effective” Malaria Vaccine


Oxford Malaria Vaccine•
300+Futurism / 2h
Scientists from the University of Oxford have developed a vaccine that they say gives “unprecedented” protection against malaria, a deadly mosquito-borne disease that killed more than 400,000 people worldwide last year. In a phase II clinical trial — currently under review by the prestigious medical journal The Lancet — the team found that the vaccine protected young children from the West Africa

The Time Has Come for an Xbox Laptop


Gizmodo / 2h
With the launch of the Xbox Series S/X , Microsoft has entered a new age of console gaming with support for ray tracing, 120Hz refresh rates, and more. But with continued expansion of Microsoft’s Surface family of PCs, I can’t help but wonder if the time for an Xbox gaming laptop has finally arrived. Read more...

What's New on HBO Max in May 2021


Lifehacker / 2h
Last summer, director Christopher Nolan had the hubris to think that Tenet was a movie people would risk their lives to see. The first major blockbuster to open in theaters following the start of the pandemic, it was also... the last major blockbuster to open in theaters, after it kinda bombed. But this month it is… Read more...

4chan founder Chris Poole leaves Google


52Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Christopher Poole, founder of 4chan, speaks during the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in New York on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. (credit: Getty Images / Ramin Talaie ) CNBC reports that 4chan founder Chris Poole no longer works at Google. Google hired Poole in 2016 to work on the company's doomed social media project, Google+. Poole lasted just five years at Google, which CNBC notes is usuall

Minnesotans furious that they have to pay for Texas’ deep-freeze problems


200+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Texas’ deep freeze didn’t just disrupt natural gas supplies throughout Lone Star country—its effects rippled across the country, extending as far north as Minnesota. There, gas utilities had to pay $800 million more than they anticipated during the event, and Minnesota regulators are furious. “The ineptness and disregard for common-sense

Totally Rated: Is DJI still the king of the drones?


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
This week's episode of Totally Rated covers important happenings in the world of tech and gaming, now with added vampires.

Intel records mixed Q1, but PC sales offer a silver lining


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Healthy increase in PC sales helps Intel post better than expected quarterly results.

Avenue 5 Is Funny but Needs More Variety


88Wired / 2h
The HBO show, from Veep creator Armando Iannucci, has all of that show's comedy, but not as many of its layers.

Hyundai invests in teleoperations startup Ottopia as part of $9M round


100+TechCrunch / 2h
After spending much of his career in mission-critical environments, including the Israeli Air Force, Israeli Intelligence and leading development of a cybersecurity product at Microsoft, Amit Rosenzweig turned his attention to autonomous vehicles. It was a technology that he soon recognized would need what every other mission-critical system requires: humans. “I understood that there are so many

YouTube adds more video quality settings to its mobile apps


44Engadget / 2h
'Data saver' and 'higher picture quality' modes have arrived.

American Airlines Mocks United Adding Video Screens At Seats As “Prettying Up Old Planes”


37View from the Wing / 2h
Reminiscent of Qatar Airways CEO declaring that 'Delta flies crap plans' Chief Customer Officer Alison Taylor suggested United is adding seat back video to older aircraft "to pretty up old planes, and we should be proud about our new planes and aircraft." CEO Doug Parker explained they're removing video at passenger seats because that's what passengers want . Continue reading ...

Monster Hunter Digital Event confirmed with more Rise and Stories 2 details on the way


SlashGear / 2h
Even though it’s just a few weeks old, Monster Hunter Rise seems to already be a hit for Capcom. We’re going to find out what’s next for the game next week, as Capcom has announced a new Monster Hunter Digital Event for April 2021. Not only will new details about Monster Hunter Rise be revealed, but Capcom says that information … Continue reading

Three things to consider on Apple AirTag preorder day


33SlashGear / 2h
Apple’s AirTags are up for preorder, with the long-anticipated tracking tiles arriving to make sure you never lose your keys (or backpack, or bike, or anything else) again. Announced earlier this week at Apple’s first big hardware event of 2021, the coin-sized trackers may be among the company’s cheapest products, but they could end up being the most useful of … Continue reading

Capitol rioter arrested after his Bumble match turned him in


100+Mashable / 2h
Here's one way to swipe left. A New York man was arrested on Thursday for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol building earlier this year as part of the pro-Trump mob looking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in favor of the now-former president. How did the FBI identify him? His match on the dating app Bumble turned him in. According to court filings , Robert Chapman was appreh

Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast


2KBBC News - Technology / 2h
A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol".

Polestar 2 review: all-electric performance, powered by Google


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Polestar 2 is an electric car that offers up a heady mix of performance and technology.


These cheap Oppo A74 and Samsung Galaxy A52 deals start at just £17 a month


20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Get cheap Samsung phone deals and Oppo plans with these cheap offers starting at just £17 a month.

Up to 20% of Crucial Groundwater Resources Are at Risk of Disappearing


23Gizmodo / 2h
Groundwater provides drinking water for half the world , including constituting the sole source of drinking water for 2.5 billion people . It also provides nearly half of the water used for agricultural irrigation globally. But a new study , published in the journal Science on Thursday, shows that up to 20% of it is in… Read more...

AirDrop Security Flaw Exposes 1.5 Billion Apple Devices, Researchers Say


Apple AirDrop Email•
57Gizmodo / 2h
Apple’s AirDrop feature is a convenient way to share files between the company’s devices, but security researchers from Technische Universitat Darmstadt in Germany are warning that you might be sharing way more than just a file. Read more...

Elon Musk Appears to Have Stolen This Guy’s Meme


100+Futurism / 2h
Meme Theft On April 9, 2021, Elon Musk posted a meme on Twitter. In it, two muscular arms labeled “Pfizer Crew” and “Moderna Gang” dramatically clasp hands to form an alliance, labeled “Slutty Summer.” The meme, unlike our overly reductive description of it, is pretty funny. It was also apparently stolen. The novelist Miles Klee wrote this week in SFGate that he created and posted the image just

This week's best deals: $100 off the Mac Mini M1 and more


30Engadget / 2h
This week's best tech deals include $100 off the Apple Mac Mini M1, $100 off the latest MacBook Air M1 and 20 percent off the Google WiFi system.

LG's 77-inch GX OLED TV sees an even bigger sale than last week's doozy


22Mashable / 2h
Save $800: The 77-inch version of LG's GX Series is nearly 25% off at Best Buy as of April 23, dropping the theater-ready OLED TV far under its $4,299.99 asking price. Many of us likely set records for the number of movies crossed off our to-watch lists this year. But with the rest of Warner Bros. lineup still unraveling on HBO Max and the Oscar noms that you'll undoubtedly add after this weekend

Today, watch us play the opening of Sony’s promising PS5 exclusive Returnal


Ars Technica / 2h
All of those cracked helmets behind our hero look identical. There's a reason. Returnal sees its players die and retry as an explorer of a strange alien planet. [credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Housemarque ] Ahead of next week's launch of the PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal , Sony has given me an opportunity to show exactly how the game looks and plays via stream before I start writing

Apple sued for terminating account with $25,000 worth of apps and videos


100+Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is facing two class-action lawsuits over the meaning of the words “rent” and “buy.” In the first suit, lead plaintiff David Andino argues that Apple’s definition of the two words is deceptive since the company can terminate people’s Apple IDs and, along with them, access to content they purchased using the “buy” button. Thus, Andino is arguing that Apple allows

Today’s best tech deals: M1 MacBook Air, PS5 controllers, and more


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster includes a solid deal on Apple's latest MacBook Air, as the entry-level model is currently down to $899 at various retailers. That's $100 off its typical going rate and tied for the lowest price we've tracked. While this model only comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, making it better suited for more casual usage, it's also equipped wit

Emirates A380 Finally Returning To US Airports!


200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
After a lengthy hiatus, it looks like Emirates will finally be resuming A380 flights to the United States in a few weeks. Emirates will fly A380 to JFK as of June 1 With Emirates’ latest schedule update, the Dubai-based airline will be flying the A380 to New York once again as of June 1, 2021. Specifically, the airline will be using the A380 for the following frequency: EK201 Dubai to New York JF

EVA Air’s ‘Hand in Hand’ special livery is being retired — find out where you can see it one last time


27The Points Guy / 2h
One of the most colorful planes in the sky will soon get a new paint job. EVA Air announced it is retiring its famous “Hand in Hand” livery featuring Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty. The “Hand in Hand” Boeing 777 will wrap up its flight schedule in the current livery on May 16, when the plane will then be repainted in the airline’s traditional scheme and all the unique interior design to

Falcon and Winter Soldier season 2: will Captain America return for more?


Falcon the Winter Soldier•
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Here's what we know about The Falcon and the Winter Soldier season 2 so far, which we expect to be called Captain America and the Winter Soldier.

How to Send Text Messages with Google Assistant


How-To Geek / 3h
Sometimes your hands are full and can’t grab your phone to type out a text message. Thankfully, Google Assistant makes it easy to send SMS with only your voice. We’ll show you how it works on phones and smart speakers. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 7 Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers


How-To Geek / 3h
If you’ve ever experienced slow Internet speeds, lag while playing video games, or dead spots in your home, the issue could be your router. It might be time to invest in a Wi-Fi 6 router that will boost Internet coverage, make it speedier and more reliable, and supercharge your smart home. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Office 2021 for Mac (Preview) released for testing


SlashGear / 3h
This week Microsoft released Office 2021 Standard for Mac (Preview) with early testing versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, and Teams. This system is not intended for home users of Office, and is instead meant as a preview program for organizations expecting to buy and deploy “the new volume licensed (perpetual) version of Office that is scheduled to … Continue reading

Emily Ratajkowski to Auction NFT


400+NYT > Technology / 3h
The artist Richard Prince appropriated her image for his work. Now she’s doubling back on it for one of her own.

Valorant's new 'Breeze' map whisks you to the Bermuda Triangle


46Engadget / 3h
'Valorant' Episode 2 Act 3 is launching on April 27 with a new map, skinline and battlepass.

33 Movies and TV Shows That Are Basically 'Competence Porn'


100+Lifehacker / 3h
A wise man once said, “I love it when a plan comes together.” And we do too—especially when we’re watching a movie. Read more...

Honda plans EV-only sales from 2040 in North America: Here’s how


SlashGear / 3h
Honda aims to have 100-percent EV sales in North America by 2040, the automaker has said today, though it’ll take a few years before mass-market electric vehicles are ready for primetime. The goal is “100-percent zero emission electrified vehicles” only in less than two decades, though that won’t mean battery-electric alone. Instead, Honda says it’s aiming for a mixture of … Continue reading

NASA gets what it wanted: Independent, reliable access to space


61Ars Technica / 3h
Aftermath of the liftoff of the SpaceX Crew-2 mission taking four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. In three months, NASA will come upon the 10th anniversary of the final space shuttle flight, a period that was surely melancholy for the space agency. When the big, white, winged vehicles touched down for the final time in July 2011, NASA surrendered its ability to get humans


After going public, once-hot startups are riding a valuation roller coaster


100+TechCrunch / 3h
To close out the week, a short meditation on value, or, more precisely, how assets are valued in today’s markets. Do you recall the pre-direct-listing hype Coinbase enjoyed? After reporting its estimated first-quarter financial performance, interest in the domestic cryptocurrency trading giant ran red-hot. When Coinbase set a $250 per-share direct listing reference price , it was broadly viewed a

Search Party Discovers “Object” During Search for Lost Submarine


200+Futurism / 3h
Countdown Time is running out in the search for a lost Indonesian navy submarine with 53 people on board. The navy lost contact with the vessel , the German-built KRI Nanggala-402, early Wednesday morning local time off the north coast of Bali. Officials fear the crew may soon run out of oxygen — if they’ve made it this far, supplies will reportedly only last until tomorrow. Magnetic Object But t

This refurbished HP ProBook laptop is ready to use for under $200


24Engadget / 3h
With its tablet functionality, portable weight and slim design, this laptop is the ideal travel companion for work and school.

There's No Way Netflix's Gundam Movie Can Be as Bad as G-Saviour


69Gizmodo / 3h
Netflix’s acquisition of Legendary’s long-in-gestation plans to help bring Sunrise’s Mobile Suit Gundam to the world of Hollywood is bringing us one step closer to reimagining the iconic franchise. But it’s not the first time Gundam tried to take on Hollywood... and it’d be hard-pressed to turn out something as bad… Read more...

Madden 22 release date, cover athlete, trailers and news


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EA's American football sim is expected to return in time for the new season. Here's everything you need to know about Madden 22.

Watch an Astronaut Play Piano on the ISS as the Earth Drifts in the Background


100+Futurism / 3h
Farewell ISS In a bittersweet video uploaded to YouTube, Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi took the time to say farewell to the International Space Station by playing a somber tune on a Yamaha electric keyboard, as the Earth drifts in the background. The video was uploaded on the same day SpaceX and NASA launched yet another crew of four astronauts. Noguchi will soon return back down to Earth on

Since colleges are failing to prepare students for tech jobs, it’s time to bring back apprenticeships


100+TechCrunch / 3h
Sophie Ruddock Contributor Sophie Ruddock is VP, GM North America at Multiverse , a tech startup focused on high-quality education and training through professional apprenticeships. Ryan Craig Contributor Ryan Craig is managing director of Achieve Partners , an investment firm focused at the intersection of education and employment, and author of “A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College

Remote workers are sick and tired of their inboxes


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Staff are fed up with the barrage email and chat notifications.

Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Strixhaven set hits the frame


SlashGear / 3h
Today we’re taking a peek at a pair of Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drops, the first of which is butting up against the frame with Strixhaven. The second – which you’ll see this afternoon – blasts the frame into bits. The Strixhaven set looks like the game element designers dove in to holy magic stained glass windows and tore … Continue reading

Last Chance: Huge Delta Amex Welcome Bonuses


80One Mile at a Time / 3h
At the beginning of March, some phenomenal limited time welcome bonuses were rolled out on co-branded Delta Amex cards . This is a reminder of that, as these bonuses will be expiring in under a week, so the clock is ticking — this is your last chance. While Delta SkyMiles is far from my favorite mileage currency, I at least appreciate that miles in the program have a “floor” value, based on all t

Keep these $500-plus discounts on big OLED and 8K TVs coming, please


32Mashable / 3h
Need guidance at a glance? These are our favorite TV deals from Walmart, Best Buy, Dell, and Amazon as of April 23: TCL 55-inch 5-Series QLED 4K Smart TV (55S535) — $478 (save $221.99) 77-inch GX Series OLED 4K UHD Smart TV (OLED77GXPUA ) — $3,499.99 (save $800) Sony 77-inch A9G Master Series OLED Smart TV (XBR77A9G) — $3,499.99 (save $1,000) Oscar's weekend is finally upon is. Movies have been w

15 best tweets of the week, including wind breakers, Cody Rigsby, and Four Loko


Mashable / 3h
Like a thief in the night, April came and somehow has nearly gone. Yep, it's Friday, another week is in the books, and there's just one week left in the month. Hurry up and slow yourself down before the summer fades past us. When the week ends we like to celebrate with some good tweets because it's nice to laugh your way into the weekend. So, here they are, the 15 best tweets of the week. 1. Look

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide To Kid Culture: Is the Punk Band 'Tramp Stamps' Fake?


20Lifehacker / 3h
This week, fake stuff is bubbling to the surface of the internet, whether it’s fraudulent super-fans, a poseur punk band, or a despicable “national holiday.” (Content warning: The story below concerns sexual assault.) Read more...

A Clubhouse bug let people lurk in rooms invisibly


100+Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Sam Whitney | Wired | Getty Images) “Basically, I'm going to keep talking to you, but I’m going to disappear," longtime security researcher Katie Moussouris told me in a private Clubhouse room in February. “We'll still be talking, but I'll be gone.” And then her avatar vanished. I was alone, or at least that's how it seemed. “That’s it," she said from the digital beyond. "That's

Atlanta knocked out as world’s busiest airport as pandemic shuffles 2020 rankings


78The Points Guy / 3h
Atlanta has been knocked off its perch as the world’s busiest airport . The airport finished No. 2 in passenger traffic for 2020, coming in second to Guangzhou, China (CAN), according to an initial count for 2020 from Airports Council International (ACI). That ends Atlanta’s run of more than two decades as “world’s busiest airport” as measured by passenger traffic. The last time an airport other

Treat mom this Mother's Day with a Winc gift card


Mashable / 3h
SAVE 10%: As of April 23, score 10% off gift cards of $100 or more at Winc with code GIFTMOM10 — just in time for Mother's Day. Let's be honest. Moms don't want cards, chocolates, or useless trinkets for Mother's Day — some of them want wine. After so many years of getting macaroni art and scribbled drawings as Mother's Day gifts, your mom deserves something she can actually enjoy. As of April 23

New Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti launch date rumor sounds too good to be true


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Rumor mill reckons that the RTX 3080 Ti could go on sale May 26, with the RTX 3070 Ti to follow in early June.

You Might Actually Want Your Kids to Eat These Crayons Made From Rice and Vegetable Waste


45Gizmodo / 3h
Even the most inescapable and impenetrable playpens won’t stop an infant from finding a way to stick something in its mouth that shouldn’t be there. A parent can be endlessly vigilant but it’s still going to happen, so instead of paranoia, a better approach is to just ensure everything a child potentially interacts… Read more...

No, you don’t need to confirm your Twitter account again


SlashGear / 3h
If you recently received an email asking you to “confirm your Twitter account,” don’t worry: you’re not being phished. Twitter has confirmed it inadvertently sent out a batch of emails to users of the social network asking them to reconfirm their accounts, but that the messages can be safely ignored. “Some of you may have recently received an email to … Continue reading

How to Take Screenshots in Chrome and Firefox’s Incognito Tabs on Android


How-To Geek / 3h
For privacy reasons, both Chrome and Firefox don’t let you capture screenshots in incognito tabs on Android. However, both these browsers let you lift the restriction if you want. Here’s how to toggle on and off the option to take screenshots in these browsers’ private tabs. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Get through allergy season with this powerful air purifier on sale


32Mashable / 4h
Save $22.49: TaoTronics' HEPA air purifier is on sale for $57.50 as of April 23 — just make sure to clip the coupon on the listing. We are in the throes of allergy season and your eyes, nose, and throat are probably feeling the effects. An air purifier isn't going to magically cure your allergies, but it can definitely help ease some discomfort. As of April 23, the TaoTronics' HEPA air purifier i

What to expect from the new 'Mortal Kombat'


20Mashable / 4h
The cast of Mortal Kombat tells us a little of awaits in the long anticipated film. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Mortal Kombat , Mortal Kombat 11 , Hbo Max , and Ps5

Spotify might counter Apple with its own podcast subscription service


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59Engadget / 4h
Spotify may reportedly launch paid podcast subscriptions next week, offering an answer to Apple's just-launched feature.

No one is talking about remote work from space


100+TechCrunch / 4h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. First and foremost, Equity was nominated for a Webby for “Best Technology Podcast”!!! Drop everything and go Vote for Equity ! We’d appreciate it. A lot . And even if we lose, well, we’ll keep doing our thing and making each other laugh. Natasha and Danny and Alex and

Score a free 30-day Extra Crunch membership when you buy a pass to TC Sessions: Mobility 2021


64TechCrunch / 4h
Does the science, technology — and yes, art — of creating new ways to transport people and parcels get your EV motor running? Then join us on June 9 at TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 . We’ll pack the day with interactive presentations and breakout sessions. Explore new tech, find emerging trends, discover what’s catching investor interest — and learn about evolving regulatory issues that affect the w

How to Use Every New Google Meet Feature Announced This Week


40Lifehacker / 4h
Google recently unveiled several new Google Meet features , including a reorganized web interface with new pin controls, a new data- and battery-friendly Saver mode for mobile users, and a slew of upcoming video features. Read more...

Evercade VS home console brings retro gaming back to the TV


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SlashGear / 4h
Retro gaming enthusiasts are probably already familiar with the Evercade, which is a handheld platform released last year that plays emulated, licensed games stored on cartridges. Today, Evercade announced a console follow-up to that handheld, introducing the Evercade VS. It sounds like the Evercade VS has a lot of the same functionality as the handheld Evercade, with the major difference … Conti

SpaceX Sends Four Astronauts Into Space On Reused Spacecraft


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300+Futurism / 4h
Crew-2 SpaceX and NASA have launched yet another crew of astronauts to the International Space Station inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. The spacecraft, boosted by a Falcon 9 rocket, lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 5:49 am EDT. Despite this being the third time a Crew Dragon astronauts were carried into space on board a Crew Dragon, it was the first time Space

Discussion With The Head Of Loyalty For Star Alliance


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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 ...

Ola Electric to set up 1,00,000 charging points in India


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Ahead of its electric scooter launch, Ola Electric has revealed plans to setup up 1,00,000 fast charging points across 400 cities in India.

Apple faces lawsuit over its iTunes 'buy' button


100+Engadget / 4h
Apple is facing a putative class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers by telling them they can 'buy' media on its iTunes store.

Need a new laptop? The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is over $1,000 off.


33Mashable / 4h
SAVE $1,303.60: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is a fantastic work laptop, and as of April 23 it's $1,303.60 off at Lenovo's website. With many of us working from home over the past year with seemingly no end in sight, there's pretty much never a bad time to pick up a new laptop and make sure all of your equipment is at its best. Might as well set yourself up for success, right? Well, here's

Delta Adding More Flights To Greece This Summer


200+One Mile at a Time / 4h
With Greece now open to Americans , Delta Air Lines is continuing to adjust its transatlantic schedule to offer flights to where people want to travel. Delta will operate two routes to Greece For the summer of 2021, Delta will operate two seasonal routes to Greece: As of May 28, 2021, Delta will operate its typical 2x daily New York to Athens flight (this is the earliest start date for any airlin

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is still on sale, plus more cheap laptop deals this weekend


24Mashable / 4h
OUR TOP PICK: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 — save $410.31 BEST LENOVO DEAL: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 — save $1,303.60 BEST CHROMEBOOK DEAL: Samsung Chromebook 4 — save $70 BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — save $89.99 What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your to-do list

Apple's podcast subscriptions are good for business


45Engadget / 4h
Now that Apple has provided an easy way for podcasts to make money, will it spur a change in the industry?

When to Introduce Little Kids to Video Games


43Lifehacker / 4h
Children have been playing video games since Pong came out in the early ‘70s. According to Common Sense Media , before schools shut down, kids spent an hour or more each day playing social games like Minecraft and Fortnite . But screen time has increased significantly in the age of social distancing. Last year, aspiring… Read more...

Malware smugglers have settled on a new technique for evading detection


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The use of encrypted protocols makes malware communications virtually undetectable.

Tax scammers are taking advantage of late filers by impersonating the IRS


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Anyone yet to file their taxes using the extended US tax deadline is encouraged to be on the lookout for fake emails.

SpaceX Crew-2 launches to set new NASA records at ISS


SlashGear / 4h
SpaceX has successfully launched NASA’s Crew-2 mission, with four astronauts headed to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida this morning, at 5:49am EDT, again demonstrating the potential of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Spiritual successor to the Space Shuttle program, Commerci


‘We’re still in a crisis’: Flight attendants want federal mask mandate extended


300+The Points Guy / 4h
Wearing a mask has been part of the new normal of air travel during the pandemic. With the vaccination rollout continuing to pick up steam and many states beginning to ease COVID-19 restrictions and easing mask mandates, some people are wondering when the federal government may follow suit and pull back on its mask mandate on planes . According to flight attendants, the answer to that question sh

How to Download and Install Multiple Apps Quickly on Mac


20How-To Geek / 4h
While setting up a new Mac, you’ll want to download all your favorite apps, but it can be a tedious process. Thanks to a free service called Macapps.link, it’s easy to automatically download and install many apps at once. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Use React Contexts to Manage State


How-To Geek / 4h
React contexts are a feature which help you eliminate repetitive prop drilling. Props are often passed down from a parent component to a deeply nested child. This requires each intermediary component to “forward” the prop to the next component in the tree. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

EU’s top data protection supervisor urges ban on facial recognition in public


100+TechCrunch / 5h
The European Union’s lead data protection supervisor has called for remote biometric surveillance in public places to be banned outright under incoming AI legislation. The European Data Protection Supervisor’s (EDPS) intervention follows a proposal , put out by EU lawmakers on Wednesday, for a risk-based approach to regulating applications of artificial intelligence. The Commission’s legislative

Thor: Love and Thunder's Russell Crowe Teases His Divine Role


33Gizmodo / 5h
The Dungeons & Dragons movie and Indiana Jones 5 pick up a few more mysterious stars. Bill Murray gazes upon Ghostbusters: Afterlife ’s mini-pufts . Zack Snyder says that sure, Army of the Dead just also has some robot zombies. Plus, James Gunn offers a tiny update on the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special.… Read more...

A centuries-old secret society is hanging out in Facebook groups


70Mashable / 5h
What do you do when you're a centuries-old secret society looking to grow your membership? Make a Facebook group. Centuries ago, Rosicrucians were only able to maintain their society through their ability to be invisible. But over the past several hundreds years, the world has changed — and, along with it, so has the need for Rosicrucians to stay shielded from the public. Now, like much of the re

Evercade's retro game cartridge system now has a home console


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73Engadget / 5h
UK-based company Blaze Entertainment has launched Evercade VS, a follow-up to the Evercade handheld retrogaming console it released last year.

Yoto is a podcast and audiobook machine built for kids


35Engadget / 5h
Kids can enjoy audiobooks and podcasts too thanks to the child-friendly Yoto Player and its library.

How to Show or Hide the Bookmarks Toolbar in Firefox


How-To Geek / 5h
To keep favorite bookmarks handy, Mozilla Firefox includes a bookmarks toolbar that you can show or hide based on personal preference. Here’s how to see it—or make it disappear—on Windows, Linux, and Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Creative Stage v2 Soundbar Review: The Best You Can Get for the Money


How-To Geek / 5h
Soundbars are one of the best ways to maximize your audio experience with the least amount of fuss. And if you don’t want to spend a ton on a killer little soundbar for your TV or computer, the Creative Stage V2 is where it’s at. For just $110, this thing slaps. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Oscars 2021: Time to Watch Yet Another Covid-Era Awards Show


100+Wired / 5h
Part of this year’s event will be held at a train station. Frankly, that tracks.

It’s Official: Apple Is Now a Silicon Company


72Wired / 5h
Plus: A conversation with Steve Jobs, how Facebook can fix its reputation, and the week in cyclones.

The Evercade VS Console Puts Hundreds of Retro Games on the Big Screen Without the Hassle of Emulation


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84Gizmodo / 5h
Most nostalgic gamers don’t realize that a big part of the fun of classic consoles was playing against friends on the same screen, not across the world over the internet. So the creators of the Evercade handheld are back with a new home console called the Evercade VS that facilitates four-player gaming on a big screen. Read more...

I'm Innovation Expert and 'Big Little Breakthroughs' Author Josh Linker, and This Is How I Work


Lifehacker / 5h
What if someone told you that all it took to unleash your inner creative spark was five minutes of daily, deliberate practice? Or that a “breakthrough” needn’t be a monumental triumph, but instead be something that makes your day just a tinge easier? Read more...

Researchers discover water inside a meteorite from the early solar system


SlashGear / 5h
Water is abundant both on Earth and in our own solar system. Water ice has been detected on the moon, in comets, and the rings of Saturn, among other locations in the solar system. Studies have determined that water played an important role in the early formation of our solar system. To learn more about the role water played, researchers … Continue reading

Will Etihad Airways Eliminate First Class?


60One Mile at a Time / 5h
If I had to guess, I’d say the answer is “yes.” Etihad has only five planes with first class We’ve recently learned that Etihad Airways plans to retire both its Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s . With this update, Etihad Airways will have a total of only five aircraft with first class. The reduction in first class is even greater than you’d assume based on the A380 and 777 retirements, as Etihad also

Several US Cities To Tokyo From $198 Roundtrip, Available Into 2022


100+View from the Wing / 5h
There's a fare war to Tokyo going on from a variety of U.S. cities, and roundtrip fares start at just $198 roundtrip for Cleveland - Tokyo. Other great fares in the $200 - $250 range are available from Fort Lauderdale and Miami; St. Louis; Raleigh; Washington D.C.; Philadelphia; Dallas Fort-Worth; Charlotte; and Phoenix - and probably others. These fares aren't going to last long. Continue readin

Israel's new web hosting rankings could boost online security worldwide


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The National Cyber Directorate has started working on a new rating scheme for web hosting services.

Engadget Podcast: Apple’s AirTags and, yes, the purple iPhone


34Engadget / 5h
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget’s Chris Velazco about Apple’s AirTags and the new purple iPhone. We dive into what it’s like to use the AirTags to find things, and their potential limitations.

Download the Best Pandemic Party Game for Free


95Lifehacker / 5h
Stop what you’re doing, install Steam on your desktop or laptop PC (if you haven’t already), and go hit up the store page for Quiplash . That’s Jackbox Games’ delightfully fun “submit answers to a prompt and everyone playing votes on what’s funny” experience that’s been a mainstay of many a bored person’s pandemic life … Read more...


Brabus 500 is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class in wolf’s clothing


SlashGear / 5h
The Brabus 500 is making no pretensions of being a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Look at it. It is the wolf, and it packs a meaner punch behind that sinister face. The Brabus 500 starts life as a new, seventh-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class, particularly an S 500 4MATIC with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine and a 48V EQ Boost mild-hybrid assist. … Continue reading

Bless These Sleepbuds for Drowning Out My Snoring Husband


28Gizmodo / 5h
The universe conspires against my beauty rest. My husband snores. Not every night, but when he does, my bedroom becomes the Thunderdome. Most nights, my cat yowls at 4 a.m. for more food, and at 5 a.m., bats my face with his paws until I raise the window blinds so he can stare at pigeons. My geriatric dog cries at 2… Read more...

Can’t find a car rental? Here are 7 secrets that may help


61The Points Guy / 5h
If you’ve heard about the ‘car rental apocalypse’ and filed it under media hype that doesn’t actually happen very often, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise at the car rental counter this summer. Take TPG lounge member Lindsey Jensen who needed a rental car while visiting Phoenix . She had heard about the car rental shortage plaguing the country, so she booked early and called the rental car

How to Change the Default Shell in Windows Terminal


40How-To Geek / 5h
When you open Windows Terminal, PowerShell launches as your default shell. If you want, you can change this default shell to something of your liking, like Command Prompt or Ubuntu (Linux). This is done by changing a bit of code in the settings file. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

New analysis uncovers extensive SolarWinds attack infrastructure


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
New analysis reveals a much wider network of servers was used in the SolarWinds attack than previously thought.

Study finds no link between epidural and autism


20SlashGear / 6h
It’s routine when women are giving birth for epidural anesthesia to be administered. The epidurals are commonly given to help prevent pain during childbirth. A recent study refutes a previous study that claimed there was a link between epidural anesthesia and an increased risk for autism. Researchers on the new study found no link between epidural administration and an increased … Continue readin

Maximizing Capital One miles with new and improved transfer partners


The Points Guy / 6h
Capital One made waves when it announced positive changes to Capital One Rewards this week. The biggest changes were in regards to its transfer partners. The bank added four new transfer partners and moved some existing partners to a new 1:1 transfer tier. These partners include some of the most powerful loyalty programs on the market, like British Airways Avios and Turkish Airlines Miles & Smile

How to order Apple AirTags


76Engadget / 6h
Here's how to order Apple's AirTags, plus more information on when you can buy the new Apple iMac, iPad Pro and Apple TV 4K.

Apple's new purple iPhone 12 is available to pre-order now


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28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
You can pre-order a purple iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini now, with availability at retailers expected on April 30.

Delta adds 2 Athens routes as Greece reopens to vaccinated Americans


500+The Points Guy / 6h
Delta just became the latest carrier to boost flights to Greece. The Atlanta-based airline announced that it’ll add daily service from its mega-hub in Atlanta (ATL) to Athens (ATH) beginning on July 2, which will follow shortly after Delta’s New York-JFK flight resumes on May 28. Both routes will be operated by a 293-seat Airbus A330-300 , outfitted with 34 reverse-herringbone Delta One pods, 40

Here's How AirTags Stack Up to the Competition


36Gizmodo / 6h
In addition to new iMacs and new iPads , Apple introduced its long-awaited and much-rumored $29 AirTag at its Spring Loaded event this week. But what exactly are these trackers supposed to do anyway? How do they know where your gear is at all times? And how are they different from the Bluetooth trackers already on the… Read more...

Talking Brains, Hardware, and Privacy With Facebook’s AR Guru


59Wired / 6h
This week, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, the head of Facebook Reality Labs, joins us to talk about how his team is thinking about the future of mixed reality.

I Think You Should Leave Was Right About Everything


100+Wired / 6h
Two years ago, WIRED referred to Tim Robinson’s Netflix sketch series as not “particularly good.” We regret the error.

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone


21How-To Geek / 6h
Using a simple combination of button presses, it’s easy to capture a picture of your iPhone’s screen to an image file that gets saved to your Photos library. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Why Text in The Terminal Only Has Sixteen Colors


40How-To Geek / 6h
If you’ve paid much attention to the Linux terminal window, or the Windows console, you might notice that text only comes in a limited set of colors. Why do the colors look the way they do? How IBM chose to represent text color on the original PC set the standard for text color to follow. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How To Make Your Airline Seat Back Pocket More Useful (And Clean!)


27View from the Wing / 6h
What's grosser than gross? Reaching into the seat back pocket in front of you and finding a used tissue. During the pandemic. Which then also makes you realize that all of the 'clean commitments' that your airline made aren't really being carried out. Fortunately there's a product to both ensure a sanitary tray table and seat back pocket, and make that seat pocket more useful so you can have all

Canon explains why it's discontinued some EF lenses for its DSLRS


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Canon has reportedly discontinued several EF lenses, but it's keen to stress that it isn't abandoning its DSLR lens system just yet.

Mortal Kombat ending explained: who is Cole Young?


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Here's everything you need to know about Mortal Kombat's ending, including whether there's a post-credits scene.

This Apple AR patent could turn any surface into a touchscreen


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Apple has revealed a patent for Thermal Touch technology, which could be powered by augmented reality to turn almost any surface into a touchscreen.

Video shows the Sony Airpeak drone operating in 44 mph winds


SlashGear / 6h
When it comes to any flying aircraft, be it a drone or piloted machine, high winds are a significant challenge. Late last year, Sony announced its Airpeak drone, and we’ve heard little since then. Sony has now shared a video showing its Airpeak drone operating comfortably and flying in sustained 44 mph winds inside a wind tunnel. The test was … Continue reading


Flubot: Warning over major Android 'package delivery' scam


1KBBC News - Technology / 6h
A rapidly spreading text-message scam is infecting Android phones across the UK.

Asus India launches ExpertBook B9, a lightweight 14-inch business laptop


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Asus has launched a new lightweight business laptop called the ExpertBook B9 which features 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics.

Mavenir 'ready' to help UK's OpenRAN ambitions with new development centre


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Fresh from $500m investment, Mavenir opens facility in Swindon.

The 2020 iPad Pro is at an all time low as 2021 pre-orders open


39Engadget / 6h
The 12.9-inch 2020 iPad Pro with LTE is now on sale for $1,000, or $250 off the regular price -- the best deal we've seen yet.

Semiconductor specialist Alphawave IP plans $4.5B London IPO and move to UK HQ


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Alphawave IP is a global semiconductor IP company that focuses on the way semiconductors communicate — something which is going to be crucial as 5G data networks roll out and start to power everything from homes, industry and autonomous vehicles, for instance. It’s therefore interesting to note that the Toronto-born company is planning a London public listing, with a valuation of $4.5 billion, an

Delta Orders 25 Additional Airbus A321neos


94One Mile at a Time / 6h
Delta Air Lines has just placed a firm order for an additional 25 planes. Delta now has 125 A321neos on order Delta has just firmed up an order for an additional 25 Airbus A321neos, bringing the Atlanta-based carrier’s total A321neo order to 125 aircraft . The airline previously had purchase options for these planes, but has only now finalized the order. Now Delta still has purchase options for a

Qlocker ransomware attack leverages 7zip to plague users of QNAP devices


SlashGear / 6h
A major ransomware attack has been underway this week that is targeting users of QNAP devices. The attack takes user files and stores them in password-protected 7zip archives demanding money to return the files. The ransomware behind the attacks is Qlocker, and it began targeting QNAP devices on April 19. Researchers have found that while the files are being locked, … Continue reading

Struggling to get an AMD GPU? This website bug was partly to blame


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
An exploit discovered on AMD’s online store allowed scalpers to effortlessly buy and resell graphics cards, as pointed out by a Reddit user.

EE's Samsung Galaxy S21 deals now come with a year of Xbox Games Pass Ultimate


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Across Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and Ultra deals, plus the S20 FE and A52, you can get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

DNA-based robots designed rapidly and other tech news


68BBC News - Technology / 6h
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

Lobbying row: Why ministers have two mobile phones


100+BBC News - Technology / 6h
Critics say ministerial messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees.

UFC 261 live stream: time, card and how to watch Usman vs Masvidal 2 online this weekend


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Welterweight title rematch sees the "Nigerian Nightmare" take on ‘Gamebred’ once more. Here's how to watch a UFC 261 live stream online where you are this weekend.

Omni to leave the Discovery loyalty program and it’s going to hurt


23The Points Guy / 6h
Omni Hotels and Resorts has maintained a partnership with the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and its Discovery loyalty program for quite some time. However, the chain has recently shared that it will part ways with both GHA and Discovery come June 30, 2021. According to Peter Strebel, president, Omni Hotels and Resorts, the move was made “with the goal of focusing on the evolution of [its] Select Gu

The Morning After: Testing Apple's AirTags


58Engadget / 6h
Today’s headlines: CD Projekt Red made hundreds of millions on 'Cyberpunk 2077' made hundreds of millions despite the refunds, Signal hacked some Cellebrite’s phone hacking software used by law enforcement and the next version of iOS may revamp notifications.

Amazon announces plans for nine new global wind and solar energy projects


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The company could become the world's largest purchaser of renewable energy with its proposed green projects

More than 650,000 households switched energy supplier in March


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By switching supplier before their fixed deals ended, customers saved £244 on average

Publication shows how easy it is to bypass Tesla Autopilot safety features


SlashGear / 7h
Tesla was recently in the news after an accident occurred in Texas where two men were killed. The two men were in a 2019 Model S using Autopilot, allegedly with no one behind the steering wheel. The car veered off the road, hit a tree, and burst into flames, killing both occupants. In the wake of that accident, engineers from … Continue reading

Apple’s Ransomware Mess Is the Future of Online Extortion


100+Wired / 7h
This week, hackers stole confidential schematics from a third-party supplier and demanded $50 million not to release them.

A Vaccine Can Be Bad for a Person but Awesome for All People


500+Wired / 7h
The safety pause in giving the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is up for debate again—a battle in a Secret War of Denominators and risk-benefit philosophies.


Fighting Games Like Mortal Kombat Have Come a Long Way


100+Wired / 7h
The genre has long relied on racial and gender stereotypes. Recent strides in diversity have made it better (and more fun) to choose your fighter.

Now for AI’s Latest Trick: Writing Computer Code


100+Wired / 7h
Programs such as GPT-3 can compose convincing text. Some people are using the tool to automate software development and hunt for bugs.

Rocket Report: Amazon bypasses New Glenn, SLS ready for Florida shipment


Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / NASA and Boeing work to remove the SLS rocket core stage from its test stand in Mississippi. (credit: NASA) Welcome to Edition 3.42 of the Rocket Report! This week we have an update on Virgin Orbit, which has signed a multilaunch deal for its LauncherOne vehicle. Additionally, NASA has provided a couple of news items on the Space Launch System rocket, suggesting progress on not just the

Graphical Linux apps are coming to Windows Subsystem for Linux


88Ars Technica / 7h
Assuming you've already got your system running Insider, Dev channel, and build 21364, all you need to do is wsl --install (or wsl --update, if you've already installed it). [credit: Jim Salter ] This week, Microsoft launched support for graphical and audio Linux apps under the Windows Subsystem for Linux—although the new feature is only available in the Dev channel of Insider builds, for now. Th

There’s A Hyatt Regency Coming To JFK, But…


62One Mile at a Time / 7h
I spend way too many nights per year overnighting at JFK (or at least did before the pandemic). In October 2020 I wrote about an interesting Hyatt Regency opening near JFK , though I can’t decide whether it sounds awesome or awful. Anyway, I wanted to provide an update, as we now have an opening date, and the hotel is accepting reservations. Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York The Hyatt R

Greece is the word when it comes to the comeback of cruising this summer


66The Points Guy / 7h
Desperate to take a cruise in the coming months? Here’s our advice: Get ready to get yourself to Greece. While cruising is about to start back up in a small way out of ports as far-flung as Nassau in the Bahamas and Southampton in the United Kingdom, it’s looking increasingly like Greece is going to be the big hub for the initial comeback of summer cruising. In just the last month: Luxury line Si

Chrome OS update adds a host of small but useful features


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Chrome OS takes on a handful of new features to make the Chromebooks more usable.

These M1 MacBook deals have never been cheaper


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We've never seen M1 MacBook deals dropping this low in price, and the MacBook Air has never been cheaper.

Games not running smoothly? Nvidia employee says to try ditching recent Windows 10 update


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Microsoft’s operating system is once again under the spotlight due to problems caused by an update.

CD Projekt Red saw little financial impact from Cyberpunk 2077 refunds


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SlashGear / 7h
One of the biggest disappointments in gaming in recent memory was the launch of CD Projekt Red’s highly anticipated game Cyberpunk 2077. The game was heavily anticipated but launched with major issues with gameplay and performance, particularly on older game consoles. Many players are so unhappy with the quality of the game that they began asking for refunds, and the … Continue reading

Windows 10 taskbar could soon get more useful – or annoying, depending on your viewpoint


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News and weather widget could be seen as a welcome convenience for some, or just unnecessary bloat for others.

SpaceX successfully launches four astronauts into orbit for ISS rendezvous


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100+Engadget / 7h
SpaceX has successfully launched four astronauts into orbit en route to the International Space Station (ISS) and stuck the landing with the Falcon 9's first stage booster.

How to Take Good Photos of Moving Subjects


36How-To Geek / 7h
Moving subjects, like your dog running about or your kids playing sports, are some of the hardest things to photograph well. It’s all too easy to end up with bad, blurry photos that show nothing at all. Here’s how to take good photos of moving subjects. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

PS5 Share Factory Studio update adds HDR support


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Sony has rolled out a new update for its Share Factory Studio app on PS5.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leaks reveals high price – and how it will combat cryptominers


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A series of new leaks appear to confirm specs and price of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and hints at how it could stave off cryptominers.

Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale: mid-credits scene and Power Broker explained


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We just learned the identity of the Power Broker in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and what might happen next in the show's mid-credits sequence.

Oppo A53s to bring 5G to under Rs 15,000


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This could also be India’s cheapest phone with 5G connectivity. The Oppo A53s will be launched in India on April 27.

Engineers create greener concrete using waste clay


SlashGear / 8h
When it comes to human-made materials, concrete is the most consumed product on earth. Each year, about three tons of concrete are consumed per person. The environmental impact of concrete is far less publicized than the impact of other human-made materials such as plastic. Concrete is made of water, cement, and fill materials like sand. Researchers say the concrete industry … Continue reading

Android 12 has a small fix for an annoying screenshot problem


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The latest developer preview improves the screenshot interface to make clearing it easier.

MVNO customers are more satisfied than those with a 'big four' operator


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Mobile users rank MVNOs higher than EE, O2, Three and Vodafone


SpaceX successfully launches more NASA astronauts into space


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Read more... More about Nasa , Science , Elon Musk , and Space

Could covid lead to a lifetime of autoimmune disease?


400+MIT Technology Review / 8h
When Aaron Ring began testing blood samples collected from covid-19 patients who had come through Yale–New Haven Hospital last March and April, he expected to see a type of immune cell known as an autoantibody in at least some of them. These are antibodies that have gone rogue and started attacking the body’s own tissue; they’re known to show up after some severe infections. Researchers at New Yo

MI5 Has Joined Instagram. It’s Not for the Likes.


500+NYT > Technology / 8h
MI5’s new account is an effort to appeal to job applicants. It joins other intelligence agencies on social media, where results are anything but guaranteed.

Apple's 256GB MacBook Air M1 is down to an all-time low at Amazon


71Engadget / 8h
Apple's MacBook Air M1 is down to an all-time low price on Amazon for both the silver and space grey models with 256GB storage.

SpaceX successfully launches astronauts with a re-used Dragon spacecraft for the first time


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SpaceX has another successful human space launch to its credit, after a good takeoff and orbital delivery of its Crew Dragon spacecraft on Friday morning. The Dragon took off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 5:49 AM EDT (2:49 AM EDT). On board were four astronauts, including NASA’s Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough, as well as JAXA’s Akihiko Hoshide and the ESA’s Thomas

Bitcoin price is tumbling, fast


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The price of cryptocurrency Bitcoin has dropped by 10% in the last 24 hours alone.

Hispano Suiza reveals Unique Tailormade ‘Hyperlux’ custom program for Carmen hyper EV


SlashGear / 8h
Legendary Spanish coachbuilder Hispano Suiza has revealed its Unique Tailormade customization program for the high-performance Carmen EV. The goal is to convert each new Hispano Suiza vehicle to “a unique work of art,” said the automaker, “while raising the concept of luxury to its maximum exponent, thus creating the concept of Hyperlux.” We find this interesting for a solitary reason. … Continue

Sony WH-1000XM3 deal: get these huge discounts on the wireless headphones


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The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones have plummeted in price in the US and the UK.

The TechCrunch Germany Survey — Calling Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Bielefeld, Frankfurt


100+TechCrunch / 8h
TechCrunch is embarking on a major new project to survey European founders and investors in cities outside the larger European capitals. Over the next few weeks, we will ask entrepreneurs in these cities to talk about their ecosystems, in their own words. This is your chance to put Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Bielefeld and Frankfurt on the TechCrunch Map ! If you are a tech startup founder or inves

Bottling Water from the Sky – Local, Sustainable and Pure


Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G revealed in leaked specs and unofficial renders


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If you're waiting for this cheap 5G handset from Samsung, we've got more details for you.

Sennheiser's Ambeo soundbar now supports Sony 360 Reality Audio


40Engadget / 8h
Sennheiser has rolled out a firmware update for the Ambeo soundbar, which brings Sony's 360 Reality Audio support to the device.

Researchers create ultralow-loss silicon nitride integrated photonic circuits


SlashGear / 9h
Scientists from EPFL have developed ultralow-loss silicon nitride integrated circuits (ICs). ICs of this sort are critical for photonic devices such as chip-scale frequency combs, narrow-linewidth lasers, coherent lidar, and neuro-morphic computing, among other uses. This type of IC can encode information into light to be transmitted through optical fibers and is described as a core component of

QNAP raises alarm over serious vulnerability in NAS devices


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A couple of nasty ransomware actors have set their sights on vulnerable QNAP NAS devices.

Stop talking about AI ethics. It’s time to talk about power.


200+MIT Technology Review / 9h
At the turn of the 20th century, a German horse took Europe by storm. Clever Hans, as he was known, could seemingly perform all sorts of tricks previously limited to humans. He could add and subtract numbers, tell time and read a calendar, even spell out words and sentences—all by stamping out the answer with a hoof. “A” was one tap; “B” was two; 2+3 was five. He was an international sensation—an

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders show off the phone in full


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Unofficial but high-quality renders show the likely design of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.

Save 80% on this high-tech brush for salon-perfect blowouts at home


24Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Style and blow dry your hair at the same time with the Cortex Beauty Blowout Brush , on sale for $49.99 — an 80% savings — as of April 23. It's a myth that styling your hair has to be reserved for special occasions. Most folks only think that because they have preconceived notions about how tedious and time-consuming professional styling at home is. But if you have the right tools and know

Putting data to work on the factory floor


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Manufacturers and their data should be a match made in heaven. Why aren’t they?

These True Wireless Earbuds Can Connect to In-Flight Audio Systems


26How-To Geek / 9h
Bowers and Wilkins—known for high-performance sound equipment—just entered the world of true wireless earbuds with the introduction of the PI7. They have a unique transmitting case that directly connects to in-flight entertainment, The company also announced the more affordable PI5 earbuds. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Turn Your Old Galaxy Phone Into a Smart Home Sensor with Samsung's App Beta


28How-To Geek / 9h
Following up on a promise at CES, Samsung launched a new Galaxy Upcycle program beta to keep your old Galaxy phones out of the trash. If you have a Galaxy phone from 2018 or later, you can turn it into a smart home sensor for detecting light and sound events. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google's Pixel 5a Sounds An Awful Lot Like the Pixel 5


How-To Geek / 9h
As more reports about Google’s upcoming Pixel 5a get released, we’re starting to think maybe they should have canceled it as rumors suggested. The more we hear about it, the more it sounds an awful lot like the same Pixel 5 already available. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

iMessage Might Become a Social Network in iOS/iPadOS 15 (and Other Rumors)


How-To Geek / 9h
Apple is preparing to announce several new software updates for its iPhone and iPad at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in early June. A report from Bloomberg mentions several details on what to expect, thanks to insiders at Apple. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

NASA's Perseverance Rover Is the First Device to Produce Oxygen on Mars


96How-To Geek / 9h
NASA’s Perseverance rover just keeps setting records. It’s the first device to capture audio of the Martian surface, the first vehicle to carry a drone to another planet, and now, the first piece of technology to produce oxygen outside of Earth. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Garmin's New Venu 2 Smartwatches Are Everything the First One Should've Been


50How-To Geek / 9h
In September of 2019, Garmin released the Venu smartwatch—its first wearable to feature a (gorgeous) AMOLED display. Today, just a short 19 months later, the company unveiled the Venu 2 and 2S. As a current Venu owner, it looks like basically everything I wanted from the original. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Cadillac's $59,990 Lyriq EV Goes 300 Miles on a Single Charge


22How-To Geek / 9h
Cadillac is (almost) ready to sell its first electric vehicle (EV). The SUV-style Lyriq will start at $59,990 before taxes and fees and promises up to 300 miles in range. Parent company General Motors (GM) says it will begin taking reservations in September ahead of production in early 2022. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Fujifilm Drops a Nintendo Switch Photo Printer to Accompany 'New Pokemon Snap'


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61How-To Geek / 9h
In a fun new collaboration, Fujifilm has teamed up with Nintendo to bring you its new Instax Mini Link photo printer themed around the Switch. Plus, the upcoming companion app will let you apply Nintendo-style edits to your photos before printing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

New $99 RedMagic Watch Boasts 15-Hour Battery, Sport-Focused Fitness Tracking


62How-To Geek / 9h
A manufacturer known for its affordable gaming phones now sells a fitness-focused smartwatch. The new RedMagic Watch boasts a 15-day battery life, multiple tracking modes for outdoor sports, several health-monitoring sensors, and a $99 price tag. It’s available exclusively on the RedMagic website. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Spider-Man and Other Sony Films Will Web-Sling Onto Disney+ and Hulu


21How-To Geek / 9h
Disney Plus and Hulu are about to get even better as the company just announced a deal bringing Sony’s Spider-Man and several other films to the streaming service next year. This will round out its streaming catalog of Marvel movies. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

New Tamagotchi Pix Eats Photos Of Real Food


22How-To Geek / 9h
Virtual pets will finally get a taste of the real world with the new Tamagotchi Pix, a full-color Tamagotchi handheld with a built-in camera. Available now, the $60 Tamagotchi Pix lets you take selfies with your virtual pet, or even “feed” your pet photos of real food. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

CEO of Turkish Crypto Platform Flees Country as Users Say They're Locked Out


86Gizmodo / 9h
Federal police in Turkey are investigating Thodex, a cryptocurrency trading platform that handles hundred of millions of dollars in trades every day, after users complained they’d been locked out of their accounts, according to new reports from Reuters and Turkey’s TRT World news service. CEO Faruk Fatih Ozer… Read more...

Give your cat friend a sophisticated drinking solution with KittySpring


Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Keep your cat hydrated in the classiest way possible, thanks to the KittySpring Water Fountain . As of April 23, get in on sale for only $29.99 — a 23% savings. Cats are four-legged snobs. There, we said it. There’s nothing wrong with that, except that those pretentious fluffy creatures want — and expect — the best. While a dog will gladly sip water out of an old shoe if you let him, cats

Start building your own apps for Android and iOS with the help of these top-rated courses


67Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Learn to create iOS and Android apps with The Complete Mobile and App Development Bundle , on sale for 97% off. As of April 23, get it for only $44.99. It feels like there is quite literally an app for everything. And yet, new apps are built and launched in the App Store every single day, proving there are still untapped markets waiting for your brilliant ideas. Don’t let the sheer number

Watch SpaceX's first ISS astronaut launch with a reused Falcon rocket


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300+Engadget / 9h
SpaceX set for its second operational Crew Dragon mission (Crew-2) to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) at 5:49 AM ET today.

Harnessing data to make sustainability profitable


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Consumers today are demanding more sustainable products, whilst shareholders are also pushing organizations for higher profit margins.

Fitbit sale: pick up the Fitbit Inspire 2 for just £70 at Amazon


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Stores have slashed the price of the Fitbit Inspire 2 following the launch of the Fitbit Luxe.

Apple Store goes down: Purple iPhone 12 and AirTag are coming


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Read more... More about Iphone , Tech , and Smartphones

Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro launched in India – new affordable flagships


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Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones in the Mi 11X series to India with 120Hz AMOLED displays and 33W fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 75 launched in India with 4K 120Hz display


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Xiaomi has launched its newest flagship Mi QLED TV 75-inch in India. It's priced at Rs 1,19,999 and comes with a QLED 4K 120Hz display.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra launched in India with industry-leading hardware


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The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra at Rs 69,999 is one of the top smartphones in India with best in class cameras, display, design and battery.


Xbox Series X restock: Best Buy restock time – get an alert for when to buy it


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The Best Buy Xbox Series X restock time is likely to be at 12pm EDT, according to our Xbox console Twitter tracker.

Watch SpaceX launch its second crew of Space Station astronauts on a flight-proven Falcon 9 live


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200+TechCrunch / 11h
SpaceX is set to launch its second operational commercial crew mission to the International Space Station for NASA, with a liftoff time of 5:49 AM EDT (2:49 AM PDT) on Friday morning. The flight will carry four astronauts, including two from NASA, one from JAXA (the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and one from the ESA (European Space Agency), to the station, where they will begin a regular to
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Sony Reon Pocket 2 wearable air conditioner gets some fashion sense


SlashGear / 11h
In 2019, Sony’s internal crowdfunding program gave birth to the first and still only wearable air conditioning system in the world. Looking more like a flattened computer mouse than a mini air conditioner, the Reon Pocket seems to have enjoyed some amount of fame and success because Sony is now coming out with a version 2. Simply called the Reon … Continue reading

Exclusive: PS5 restock Best Buy restock time isn't today – when to buy PS5 next


81TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Best Buy PS5 restock you've been waiting for may happen today with PS5 Disc and PS5 Digital Edition overdue at the US retailer.

YouTube custom chip transcodes videos, supports AV1 codec


SlashGear / 12h
You have to hand it to Google. It has made using YouTube on both ends an almost magical and painless experience. A YouTuber uploads a single video with nary a care in the world and everyone on the Internet will be able to watch that video in different formats, siz


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