Rewilding: Four tips to let nature thrive
500+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / The sun shines through the treetops in the Arnsberg forest in Germany. (credit: Guido Kirchner/picture alliance via Getty Images) What would rewilding mean for a country like the UK? Bringing back wolves and bears? Returning the land to how it looked in prehistoric times? How will people fit into this wild and unimaginably different place? Questions like these abound whenever rewilding
There’s a Great Whip Spider Boom. What Gives?
1KWired / 7h
The discovery of exotic arachnids reveals as much about the structure of science as it does about the creatures.
China’s “Artificial Sun” Fusion Reactor Just Set a World Record
200+Futurism / 1h
Is it hot in here, or is it just the fusion reactor? China broke a record with its Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) fusion reactor on Friday when it sustained a plasma temperature of 120 million degrees Celsius for 101 seconds, according to the Global Times . The reactor was also able to sustain a temperature of 160 million degrees Celsius for 20 seconds. For perspective, the
The Department of Homeland Security Is Investigating Microwave Weapon Attacks
Futurism / 5min
Unexplained Health Incidents The US Department of Homeland Security is taking a closer look at the alleged incidents of microwave weapon attacks that have plagued US diplomats abroad. The department released a memo encouraging personnel to report any “unexplained health incidents” to government officials, according to The Intercept . “[The DHS] is partnering with our interagency colleagues to ens
'Cruella' has tons of '101 Dalmatians' references you may not have spotted
Mashable / 7min
Director Craig Gillespie's 101 Dalmatians prequel is very different from the story it sets up. For one thing, the Emma Stone-starring Cruella doesn't depict the chain-smoking, fur-loving Disney villain as a literal puppy killer. Instead, through a revolving door of haute couture fashion moments and relatable — if slightly unhinged — revenge plots, heroine "Estella" endears audiences with a fun or
So, you want to democratize venture capital
TechCrunch / 15min
A venture capitalist once told me candidly that whenever you see the phrase “democratization” in tech marketing material, think of it as a red flag. Democracy, generally speaking, often comes with an ironic caveat: It disproportionately benefits white and male participants. Now, you know me well enough to know that I wouldn’t start off your Saturday with this dreary of an introduction normally, b
American Airlines Says They’ll Keep Boarding Planes Before The Time Printed On Your Boarding Pass
View from the Wing / 27min
For six years I've written about the frustration where American Airlines would begin boarding planes prior to scheduled boarding time . That often meant showing up at the gate correctly, finding the aircraft mostly boarded, and not having any overhead bin space left. Customers don't like it, flight attendants don't like it, but a union is telling members that the airline believes they can keep on
WhatsApp will no longer limit features if you don't accept the privacy policy
Mashable / 43min
Remember that time WhatsApp said its users would lose access to features if they didn't agree to its updated privacy policy? Well, that's no longer the case. In a statement provided to The Next Web , WhatsApp confirmed all of its features will still be available — even if you don't accept the policy: In case you're unfamiliar with the new privacy policy, WhatsApp breaks it down in a blog post exp
Sleep tracking might be one of your smartwatch’s most important features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
You might buy a smartwatch or running watch for its ability to track your workouts, but sleep monitoring may be just as important.
Jeep teases a new Commander SUV that can seat seven
SlashGear / 53min
Jeep is a famous brand in many parts of the world, not just the US. While its most iconic vehicle is undoubtedly the Wrangler, which is very capable off-road, it has many other vehicles to its credit. Recently, Jeep teased the new crossover SUV that will be sold in Brazil called the Commander. That name has been used on other … Continue reading
Apple delays paid podcast subscription launch to June
Engadget / 57min
Apple has announced that paid podcast subscriptions won't be available until June.
The Difference Between Rattan and Wicker, and Which You Should Choose
Lifehacker / 1h
Fans of the Golden Girls should be familiar with the type of natural, woven style of furniture in the photo above. But what’s it called? The Girls refer to it as “wicker,” but it also looks a lot like the trendy rattan furniture we’ve been seeing so much of lately. Is “rattan” just a fancier way of saying “wicker,” or… Read more...
Credit cards with the greatest value for authorized users
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. There are many advantages to adding an authorized user to a credit card account. It can help the primary cardholder hit certain spending requirements or thresholds and earn rewards much faster. In turn, authorized users can benefit from the primary cardholder’s credit score and improve their own credit scores. Want m
Ford's electric F-150 range estimates are very conservative
Ford Lightning F-150•
Engadget / 1h
Ford has revealed that its F-150 Lightning range estimates assume you're carrying heavy cargo — real-world figures may be considerably higher.
Crypto sure requires a lot of fiat
TechCrunch / 1h
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s broadly based on the daily column that appears on Extra Crunch , but free, and made for your weekend reading. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here . Ready? Let’s talk money, startups and spicy IPO rumors. Hello from Friday, I presume that you are currently enjoying the long weekend. In celebratio
The exit effect: 4 ways IPOs and acquisitions drive positive change across the global ecosystem
TechCrunch / 1h
Laura González-Estéfani Contributor Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. More posts by this contributor Miami won’t be the next Silicon Valley because we don’t need another one For many VCs, the ex
This Week in Apps: Poparazzi hype, Instagram drops Likes, Epic trial adjourns
TechCrunch / 1h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge
Far Cry 6 devs making sure last-gen consoles aren't 'abandoned in any way'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The developers of Far Cry 6 are aiming to have the game looking its best on both last and current-gen consoles.
Mark Wahlberg and Antione Fuqua Were Blindsided by Paramount+ News
Gizmodo / 1h
Studios are pissing off a lot of folks. Most of them were blindsided by studios who decided to dump their content onto streaming services without a heads up. Read more...
Memorial Day TV deals can save you $600 on this impressive Sony X950H display
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Memorial Day TV deals can save you $600 on a premium 75-inch Sony X950H display.
NASA Mars rover sends back photos of shimmering, otherworldly clouds
Mashable / 1h
Mars doesn't have too many cloudy days, so this new set of images from a NASA-operated rover is a full-on treat. The Curiosity rover has been gathering data on the Red Planet since it touched down in Aug. 2016. And now, while many space watchers' eyes are turned toward the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter that both arrived in February , Curiosity is here to remind us that it's still pu
How to Spot the International Space Station Twice This Weekend
Lifehacker / 1h
When we think about the night sky, most people likely picture constellations, planets, the moon, or even meteors, on occasion. But the third-brightest object in the sky doesn’t fall into any of those categories. Plus, it’s constantly moving. If you guessed that it’s the International Space Station (ISS), you’d be… Read more...
Nature may ruin your summer beach trip to Cancun — and we’re not talking about COVID
The Points Guy / 2h
There’s a biological problem once again plaguing the Mexican Caribbean coast — and it could potentially ruin your summer beach vacation. And this time, we’re not talking about COVID-19 (though that’s also a very real concern). Right now, thousands and thousands of pounds of thick, stinky, seaweed are again washing ashore on some of Mexico’s best beaches each and every day — and unfortunately, it’
This weekend's Memorial Day sales are offering some excellent PS5 deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
PS5 deals are hitting some massive launch titles in this weekend's Memorial Day sales.
Scientists believe humans have a hard limit for lifespan
SlashGear / 2h
A new study has been published that suggests humans have a hard limit for living, and once that limit is reached, the body is no longer able to repair itself. While scientists believe humans may live for between 120 and 150 years, we won’t be able to live beyond a certain “absolute limit.” The study suggests that after 120 to … Continue reading
Anker charging accessories are discounted today only in an Amazon sale
Engadget / 2h
Anker's power cables, adapters and wireless charging stands are steeply discounted as part of a one-day Amazon sale.
Change finally coming for Orlando-area airport after years of name dispute
The Points Guy / 2h
The score is settled. After years of ongoing litigation and disputes over the use of “Orlando” in its name, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the newly renamed Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) have agreed on appropriate naming rights for the Melbourne airport. It’s official — as announced Friday — the Orlando Melbourne International Airport will be changing its name to Melbourn
Here are the 5 best Apple deals currently available in the yearly Memorial Day sales
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple fans - don't miss out on this weekend's awesome Apple deals courtesy of the Memorial Day sales.
An asteroid the size of the Eiffel tower will whiz past the Earth next month
SlashGear / 2h
An asteroid will fly past the earth next week that is believed to be taller than the Eiffel Tower. NASA has dubbed the asteroid as potentially hazardous, but it is expected to pass by the earth safely. Asteroids are investigated by examining their size and distance from the Earth to determine if they pose a potential hazard. The asteroid is … Continue reading
More mushrooms recalled over listeria risk: Here’s what we know
SlashGear / 2h
Another big batch of mushrooms have been recalled due to the possible risk of Listeria contamination, according to a new recall notice from Marquis Worldwide Speciality Inc that was recently published on the FDA’s website. The California company is recalling all of its organic enoki mushrooms sold in 200-gram packages because of this possible contamination, which can be deadly in … Continue readi
Every Single Stingray at This Zoo Just Died
200+Futurism / 2h
A Dozen Mysterious Deaths A zoo in Tampa Bay, Florida discovered 12 of its stingrays had died under mysterious circumstances on Thursday morning. The staff at ZooTampa announced that they were investigating the deaths of the aquatic creatures after they were discovered dead in their Stingray Bay exhibit, according to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay . “It’s with heavy hearts we share that today ZooTamp
WhatsApp won't limit accounts for users who don't accept its new privacy policy
Engadget / 2h
WhatsApp won't be limiting features you can access if you don't accept its new privacy policy.
Grrr: Our Unlucky London Heathrow Misconnect
One Mile at a Time / 2h
In a previous post I reviewed our excellent American Airlines business class flight from Charlotte to London, as we were enroute to Greece . In that installment I hinted at how our flight ended on a sour note, so in this post I wanted to talk about what happened. Specifically, we misconnected. Let me note upfront that this wasn’t specifically anyone’s fault — if you’re a frequent traveler you jus
Ancient cemetery tells a tale of constant, low level warfare
Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Crevecoeur and Antoine 2021) When archaeologists in the 1960s unearthed a 13,400-year-old cemetery at Jebel Sahaba in Sudan, it looked like they’d stumbled across the aftermath of a large-scale battle fought during the Pleistocene. At least half the people buried at the site, which straddles the banks of the Upper Nile, bore the marks of violence: broken skulls, arrow and spear t
Budget carrier battle: America’s 2 newest airlines, Avelo and Breeze
The Points Guy / 3h
Despite the pandemic, two brand-new U.S. airlines were born in a matter of weeks. The first, Avelo Airlines , took off on April 28 in California. It’s inaugural flight from its base in Burbank to Santa Rosa in northern California made it the first mainline U.S. carrier to launch in 15 years. The ultra-low-cost carrier has since expanded to new West Coast markets and will add its first East Coast
To Cut Staffing At Gates, American Airlines Will Start Clearing Standbys And Nonrevs Earlier
View from the Wing / 3h
Unfortunately a policy change that accompanies the American Airlines move to single agent boarding for flights that are less than 80% full will make it tougher to get onto an earlier flight or to have options during irregular operations, too. Agent Assist (automated system) will "auto clear revenue and non-revenue customers on certain domestic mainline flights with load factors below 80% ...at D-
Walmart Memorial Day sale 2021: here are the 15 best deals to shop right now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Walmart Memorial Day sale has arrived and we're rounding up the 15 best deals on TVs, appliances, laptops and more.
Venmo now lets users hide their friends lists following Biden discovery
Engadget / 3h
Venmo has started rolling out a change in users' privacy settings that would allow you to hide your friends list.
NASA wants a $24.8 billion budget for 2022
SlashGear / 3h
NASA is set to ask the Biden administration for money for its fiscal 2022 budget. The space agency released its physical year 2022 budget request on the 28th, asking for $24.8 billion to support new and existing missions. The new budgetary request represents over $1.5 billion more than the agency received in fiscal year 2021. NASA administrator Bill Nelson says … Continue reading
Hitting the Books: Sci-fi strategies may be needed to stave off climate change
Engadget / 3h
Stockholm Resilience Centre researchers Owen Gaffney and Johan Rockström walk readers through the scale of environmental challenges we currently face, explore the concept of "planetary stewardship," and discuss what we might have to do if what we're doing doesn't work.
China Launches First Cargo Resupply Mission to New Space Station
Futurism / 3h
Heavenly Vessel Takes Off China has successfully launched a resupply craft to its orbiting space station module — marking another step forward to building a formidable rival for the International Space Station (ISS). The Tianzhou-2, or “Heavenly Vessel,” took off from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan, China on Saturday morning, according to Reuters . Its goal is to autonomously dock its
Tesla delays Model S Plaid deliveries to June 10th for a 'tweak'
Engadget / 3h
Tesla is delaying the delivery of its Model S Plaid to June 10th for a last-minute 'tweak.'
You'll have to wait until June if you want an Apple Podcasts subscription
Mashable / 3h
Apple needs a little more time to ready its premium podcasts service for would-be subscribers. The Apple Podcasts subscription, revealed during the company's "4/20" event , was originally set to launch in May. The subscription, which costs $19.99 per year , will be available "in more than 170 countries" and offers listeners ad-free podcasts, access to bonus materials, and "early or exclusive" acc
How to Password Protect Your Google Search History
How-To Geek / 3h
It’s no secret that Google tracks your activity in its products, but you have some control over your information. This data can be automatically wiped clean, and it can be put behind a password to protect it from prying eyes. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The best Memorial Day sales we can find on laptops, video games, and more tech
Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge Memorial Day weekend has arrived, which means it's time for a special holiday edition of the Dealmaster's usual deals roundup. As is often the case, this year's crop of Memorial Day sales aren't explicitly focused on electronics as much as mattresses, appliances, and other home goods. Those who can hold out for more sweeping sales events like Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday will generall
Stardew Valley: The Board Game—a loving production but a mixed review from Grandpa
Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Charles Theel) Welcome to Ars Cardboard, our weekend look at tabletop games! Check out our complete board gaming coverage at cardboard.arstechnica.com . Stardew Valley: The Board Game was a surprise February announcement. Somehow this colorful collaboration between Cole Medeiros and Stardew Valley 's sole developer Eric Barone was kept hush-hush for two years. When it was finally
Will there be Prime Day Whole Foods deals in 2021?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Amazon has offered Prime Day Whole Foods deals for two years in a row now - will we see them return for 2021?
John Krasinski Has His Notes READY for A Quiet Place 3
Gizmodo / 4h
John Krasinski never thought A Quiet Place , would have a sequel because the actor/director didn’t think he could pull it off. Read more...
Jamaican all-inclusive resort escape; we compared 3 Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott properties
The Points Guy / 4h
As a part of our All-Inclusive Resort Week coverage, I went on a hotel-hopping trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica. I split my time between three different all-inclusive resorts that all participate in major points programs: the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa , the soon-to-join Marriott Royalton Blue Waters and the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall . Each of the three properties promised a distinctly different ex
These noise-canceling headphones are $72 for this week only
Engadget / 4h
The TREBLAB Z2 headphones offer excellent sound quality, active noise cancelation and long battery life.
Activision bans 350k Call of Duty accounts in big toxicity crackdown
SlashGear / 4h
Activision is cracking down on toxic and racist behavior in its latest Call of Duty games. As part of this effort, the company says that it has already banned more than 350,000 accounts for toxic behavior (as reported by other players) or for using racist names. Among other things, the company has added new ways to catch this behavior and … Continue reading
Project Ocean-Shot aims to restore dead coral reefs
SlashGear / 4h
Scientists say that global warming is contributing to the decline of coral reefs around the world. Marine scientist Deborah Brosnan says she remembers diving on a coral reef near the Caribbean island of Saint Barthelemy, where she swam a reef teeming with life. She returned to the same location after hurricane Irma in 2017 and dove the reef again to … Continue reading
How to Restrict Someone on Facebook
How-To Geek / 4h
Don’t want to share all of your posts with every person you’ve friended on Facebook? Facebook lets you restrict people and prevent them from reading your private posts without unfriending them. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
OnePlus Nord CE 5G leak reveals some key specs ahead of its launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
We've got some information about what OnePlus is going to be unveiling on June 10.
Leaked pics of Nvidia’s own RTX 3080 Ti could disappoint some
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition will be identical to the RTX 3080 card, at least if this leak is correct.
A Perfect American Airlines Transatlantic Business Class Flight
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
For our trip to Greece , my mom, her partner, and I, crossed the Atlantic on American Airlines, flying from Charlotte to London. Our overall itinerary was Tampa to Charlotte to London to Athens, and I booked that for 57,500 American AAdvantage miles and under $30 in taxes and fees per person. I won’t write a detailed review of the transatlantic flight, since I recently reviewed American’s 777-200
Passenger Denied Boarding In Covid-19 Testing Catch-22, Finds Nonsensical Workaround
View from the Wing / 4h
To fly from the U.K. to Ireland you need a negative PCR Covid-19 test. One woman, a U.K. health care worker, was denied boarding for her flight from Birmingham to Dublin despite having a negative PCR test. The government doesn't accept her test, because it was provided by the government - even though it isn't one of the tests listed as unacceptable. Fortunately there was a workaround to add an en
How to Set an Alarm on Apple Watch
How-To Geek / 5h
When you wear an Apple Watch, there are a couple of iPhone duties that you can offload to your smartwatch, and setting an alarm is one of them. Here’s how to quickly set an alarm using Siri or the Alarms app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 20 best Memorial Day mattress sales you can shop right now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Memorial Day mattress sale event is here, and we're rounding up the 20 best mattress sales from Nectar, Tempur-Pedic, and more.
A Major Study on How Sperm Move Has Been Retracted
Gizmodo / 5h
A study that claimed to overturn our understanding of how sperm moves has now been retracted. The research had suggested that sperm cells propel themselves forward through complex spins that created an optical illusion of them only swishing their tails back and forth under a microscope. The authors now agree that… Read more...
Xbox Series X six months on: a powerful console that still hasn’t met its potential
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Xbox Series X has been out in the wild for six months now and, despite some quality-of-life improvements, it still isn’t an essential purchase right now. Here’s why.
Oppo Find X3 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: super-sized camera phones face off
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you want to take phenomenal pictures and make a fashion statement at the same time, these are two of your best smartphone options.
The MCU ensemble movie era has arrived – and that’s a good thing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The MCU appears to be shifting towards more regular ensemble movies – and that’s a good thing for Marvel’s film and Disney Plus show lineups.
Blenders vs food processors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
What do these machines actually do, and do you really need both?
US Soldiers Exposed Nuclear Secrets on Digital Flash Ccards
100+Wired / 6h
Plus: A major hack in Japan, Citizen app run amok, and more of the week’s top security news.
It’s Tough to Defend Overwatch, but It’s Still Unparalleled
Wired / 6h
One of the best hero shooters just turned 5 years old. It’s still an incredible game, but Blizzard definitely has some work to do.
Earn $1,000 to Play Video Games With a Friend for 21 Hours
Lifehacker / 6h
If your idea of a relaxing weekend includes playing countless hours of video games with a friend while eating delicious snacks, then have we got a job for you. FrontierBundles is looking to pay a pair of friends $1,000 each to play 21 hours of video games per person, and report back on their experience. Here’s what… Read more...
United’s network planner reveals why he’s still bullish on summer in Europe, even as the booking window closes
The Points Guy / 6h
Patrick Quayle isn’t ready to give up on a European summer travel surge. As June inches closer without a European reopening or much-rumored U.S.-U.K. corridor anywhere in sight, airline executives and analysts are largely beginning to think that it’s too late for any kind of meaningful summer travel demand, even if a full reopening took place today. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TP
How to Resize an Image in Photoshop
How-To Geek / 6h
Is your image too big or too small to fit your needs? Using Adobe Photoshop on Mac or Windows, it’s easy to resize a photo quickly and precisely. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
This Simple Attachment Turns Your Phone Into A High-Tech Thermal Camera
Futurism / 6h
You can only pick up so much going on around you with your smartphone . It might seem like a magical device that can do practically anything, but without a FLIR ONE Pro-Grade Thermal Camera there’s an entire world of thermal imaging that’s escaping your naked eye. The FLIR ONE Pro is the top of the FLIR line, and will turn your smartphone into an advanced thermal camera worthy of professional-gra
Netflix just revealed its 10 most popular original movies
SlashGear / 6h
Netflix has revealed an updated list of its 10 most-watched original movies, a list that is in the process of shifting with Zack Synder’s Army of the Dead climbing its way into the ranking. The newly released zombie original — which was also Netflix’s biggest theatrical debut — is currently tied for ninth place. Netflix premiered Army of the Dead … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE deals have dropped to an all-new low price, from £25pm
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
S20 FE just got even more affordable. Check out these price drops in some exceptional Three Samsung Galaxy S20 FE deals
How to Remove Ads and Special Offers from Your Amazon Kindle
How-To Geek / 6h
Does your Kindle have ads on the lock screen or home screen? Well, you can remove them—but it will cost you $20. We’ll explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Southwest Airlines Won’t Serve Alcohol Due To Air Rage Incidents
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Southwest Airlines has decided not to serve alcohol on flights this summer, because the airline doesn’t think passengers are capable of behaving. Southwest backtracks on service resumptions Airlines cut a majority of inflight service at the start of the pandemic, though we’ve seen airlines slowly add back service, as the situation becomes more under control thanks to widespread vaccination. Last
BMW X3 xDrive30e review: a premium dose of EV driving with petrol peace of mind
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The BMW X3 xDrive30e offers a wealth of technology to keep you engaged, connected and safe.
Soon-to-be Marriott: A review of the all-inclusive Royalton Blue Waters in Jamaica
The Points Guy / 6h
Marriott Bonvoy has been pushing to add more all-inclusive resorts under its umbrella. In February, it announced a partnership with Blue Diamond Resorts to add 19 all-inclusive resorts to its Autograph Collection portfolio by mid-2021. Once the rebrand is complete, Bonvoy members will be able to earn and redeem points as they would at any other Marriott property, and elite members will be entitle
Your Hotel Award Nights Are Never Guaranteed
View from the Wing / 6h
The Last Hotel in St Louis abruptly left Hyatt on Monday. Customers with reservations were notified that future award reservations would not be honored. This is not unusual. Continue reading ...
The Lego Games and the Glory of Not Being Challenged
Wired / 7h
Though the series has entertained players for 20 years, the past 12 months in particular have given easy games the chance to shine.
Get Ready For The Ultimate Summer With These Memorial Day Deals
Futurism / 7h
Memorial Day is almost like the unofficial start of summer. The three-day weekend gives us time to unwind, catch up with loved ones, or simply relax. To celebrate, we have a bunch of Memorial Day deals to help you get the most out of the outdoor season. Yet you’ll need to act fast, as these deals end June 2nd! Firepod: Portable Multi-Functional Pizza Oven The Firepod, pictured above, is a modular
The Morning After: Apple finally fixed the Apple TV 4K remote
Engadget / 7h
Check out our review of the new Apple TV and its Siri Remote, plus the best tech deals for Memorial Day weekend.
Sony WF-1000XM4 leaks again, this time in a promotional video
SlashGear / 7h
The Sony WF-1000XM4 has leaked once again, this time in an official promotional video that provides all of the details about the true wireless earbuds, including demonstrations of their features. The video appeared on Reddit yesterday where it remains live at this time; it follows a leak from earlier this week that included high-quality images and more. The leaked Sony … Continue reading
Learning to use MeisterTask felt like yet another project on my to-do list
Mashable / 7h
Imagine, if you will (or don’t because you’re already here), that the amount of work to be done was large and overwhelming. Visualize trying to wrap your mind around it by organizing the information, sorting it by priority and due date, and ultimately bringing order to your chaos. That’s the goal of a good task management system. At their best, they function smoothly and fade into the background.
How to fake eye contact on a FaceTime call (yes, you can do that)
Mashable / 7h
Thanks to stay-home orders, work-from-home initiatives, and social distancing, we're FaceTiming more than ever before. As of March 2020, nearly 50 percent of adults in the United States were using FaceTime as their video conferencing app of choice to talk to colleagues, family, and friends. FaceTiming, like any other method of communication, is something you can be good or bad at. One key way to
WIRED's Picks for the 9 Books You Need to Read This Summer
Wired / 8h
From sci-fi to queer magic, these tomes have what you need when you're headed to the beach—or anywhere else.
Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for Memorial Day
Wired / 8h
Whether you want to spend as little as possible or have no budget constraints, you can find a discounted mattress right now.
The Bizarro Streaming Site That Hackers Built From Scratch
Wired / 8h
BravoMovies isn't real. But it puts in a remarkable amount of effort to convince you that it is.
The Best Memorial Day Sales on Tech, Gaming, Home, and More
Wired / 8h
There are deals on the best streaming stick, our favorite sunglasses, and dozens of other WIRED top picks this holiday weekend.
How to Get Wi-Fi on the Road
How-To Geek / 8h
Staying connected when traveling can be tricky if you’re not in a hotel, but it’s possible. Whether you’re on a cross-country road trip or going camping, or even if you just need some Wi-Fi on a long drive, there are ways to stay connected while you’re on the road. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Exclusive: Seagate 'exploring' possible new line of crypto-specific hard drives
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Storage giant Seagate is paying close attention to developments in the cryptocurrency industry.
AMD Threadripper 5000 chips could arrive in September with a 16-core CPU
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
This new rumor backs up previous speculation that new HEDT processors might be arriving soon.
Bat Causes Newark-Bound Air India Flight To Divert
One Mile at a Time / 8h
I think this qualifies as one of the stranger reasons for a flight diversion… Bat starts flying around Air India cabin On Thursday, May 27, 2021, Air India flight AI105 had quite an adventure. A Boeing 777-300ER with the registration code VT-ALM was scheduled to operate the ultra long haul flight from Delhi to Newark. The plane took off from Delhi at 2:27AM as scheduled, but about 30 minutes afte
Galaxy Buds 2 leaks suggest a familiar design and audio quality upgrades
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The next upgrade to Samsung's wireless earbuds shouldn't be too far away from appearing now.
The best thing about this year’s LG OLED TVs? The new Magic Remote
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
LG’s new Magic Remote is a gorgeous refinement, as well as a concession to the rest of the market.
5 James Bond TV shows we'd like to see on Amazon Prime Video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Even though Bond is staying on the big screen for now, we pick out the Bond TV shows we’d like to see come to Amazon Prime.
Surface Laptop 4 vs MacBook Pro M1: A close contrast
SlashGear / 9h
There are many versatile Windows laptops that boast great performance, extreme power and decent battery backup. Joining the ranks is the new Surface Laptop 4, the latest entrant from the house of Microsoft that touts a massive upgrade in battery and performance from its predecessors. This Surface rendition is very nicely priced and is billed as a competitor to the … Continue reading
Voxi SIM only deals are quickly becoming the obvious choice for many
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Voxi's SIM only deals are becoming an obvious route for many with a massive list of benefits stacking up.
Emily Wilder's Firing at The A.P. Reminds Us of What We Didn't Expect
300+NYT > Technology / 10h
A recent firing at The Associated Press is the latest example of the way in which our digital pasts are never far from the present, despite what early internet evangelists thought.
Cell Service in the Hamptons is Not Good
NYT > Technology / 10h
An influx of residents during the pandemic has strained cellphone and internet signals, making a booster the new must-have accessory.
Grab an award-winning electric toothbrush bundle for only $55
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Keep your teeth sparkling with the Shyn Sonic Toothbrush . As of May 29, you can get the Shyn toothbrush, eight whitening brush heads, a charger, and a travel case for just $54.97 — a total savings of 68%. For a limited time, you can snag the Shyn Sonic Toothbrush — along with eight whitening brush heads — on sale for under $55. The Shyn gives your manual toothbrush a run for its money. It
Learn how to make money selling on Amazon with this course bundle
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Learn how to make money as an Amazon seller with the Ultimate Amazon FBA and Dropship Master Class Bundle . As of May 29, get the full eight-course package for $20. We all know Amazon is a giant company with giant profits , but did you know that more than half of its revenue is fueled by third-party sellers known as Amazon FBA partners? If you have your own business, you can join in on the
Practice your swing with this golf simulator on sale
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Work on your golf skills from home with the PhiGolf home golf simulator , on sale as of May 29 for $189.97 — a 23% discount. Golfers around the world all have one thing in common: They despise rain. The weather can really put a damper on a round of golf , especially when you’ve waited all winter to get back out on the course. That's where the PhiGolf home golf simulator can save the day. S
Save $45 on a smart ear wax remover (yes, that's correct)
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Keep your ears clean with the Spade smart ear wax remover , on sale as of May 29 for $80.97 — a 35% discount. Some people grab a cotton swab or other tiny object in an attempt to remove excess ear wax, but these methods can actually push the wax deeper into your ear, or worse, can cause your eardrum to rupture. Instead, gently scoop out the wax using the Spade smart ear wax remover . The S
Take a holistic approach to fitness with the Ultrahuman app
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live your healthiest life with the Ultrahuman Holistic Fitness App , which is on sale for 85% off. As of May 29, get a lifetime subscription for just $59.99. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to Ultrahuman's holistic fitness app at an especially good discount: 85% off. This app helps you optimize not only your fitness regimen, but also your sleep, approach to meditati
Should you quit Google Photos in 2021?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google Photos is changing on June 1, so is it better to stick or switch your snap backup?
PS5 restock Twitter tracker: Best Buy, Walmart and Target – when to buy it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
When will PS5 restock next? It's likely to happen next week, after the Memorial Day holiday, according to Matt Swider.
5 biggest Google Pixel 6 leaks we've spotted so far
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Pixel 6 likely won't release until September, but we already have a clear picture of what it looks like and how it will run
Ring vs Arlo: which home security camera system is best for you?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Both Ring and Arlo are big names when it comes to home security cameras and video doorbells. We’ve tested them head-to-head to bring you the key differences.
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6 investors and founders forecast hockey-stick growth for Edinburgh’s startup scene
TechCrunch / 12h
Scotland is slowly but surely drawing attention in the UK’s startup space. In 2020, Scottish startups collectively raised £345 million, according to Tech Nation, and with nearly 2,500 startups, it has the highest number of budding tech companies outside London. Venture capital fundraises are also consistently on the rise every year. Scotland’s capital Edinburgh boasts a beautiful, hilly landscape
That pink iPhone 13 would be great - but why do premium phones always miss out?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
High-end phones often come in very limited color choices, and I want that to change.
Microsoft Teams is getting a podcast-like feature you're bound to love
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Microsoft Teams update will make it easier to rewatch and catch up on meetings.
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