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US & Canada Border Closure Extended (Again)


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The border closure between the United States and Canada has just been extended again , through at least June 21, 2021. When should we expect this to change, given the vaccination rate in Canada and the United States, along with decreasing coronavirus cases? Canada border closed to Americans through June 21 The border between the United States and Canada has been closed for non-essential travel si

Batman, Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves Join Forces for a New Animated Series


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The creator of the beloved Batman: The Animated Series and architect of the DC Animated Universe has returned. Bruce Timm, along with J.J. Abrams and The Batman’s Matt Reeves, will executive produce a brand-new animated series for HBO Max and Cartoon Network simply titled Batman: Caped Crusader . Read more...

API security startup 42Crunch raises $17M Series A led by Energy Impact Partners


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With security top of mind in many companies these days, especially given how many staff work at home, there is one area that remains chronically ignored: that of the world of APIs which power all of the platforms we all use every day. Now, a significant player in the cybersecurity of APIs is super-charging its offering. 42Crunch, an API security startup, has raised $17 million in a Series A round


European Union Opening To Vaccinated Travelers


One Mile at a Time / 3min
For a few weeks now we’ve been hearing about how the European Union intends to open to vaccinated travelers from around the world. This is now one step closer to becoming a reality, as European Union officials today agreed on a policy. European Union will formally open to travelers European Union ambassadors met this morning to discuss a plan to open borders to travelers, and came to a consensus.

Parents' evenings 'to stay on Zoom after pandemic'


BBC News - Technology / 4min
The government’s Covid school catch-up tsar said the evenings were “much better” when held remotely.

Everything you need to know about 'Loki' before it airs


Mashable / 5min
Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've been waiting for, the pride of Jotunheim: Loki Laufeyson! The MCU's OG green meanie is back from the dead (kind of) and ready to step into the spotlight as the star of his own Disney+ streaming series. Loki is even more of a black box than the two previous Marvel shows have been, but we know from trailers and clips that his show deals with Loki's capture by

Travel has returned to London: What it was like to stay at the Four Seasons at Park Lane on post-lockdown opening night


The Points Guy / 7min
Editor’s note: The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane provided a complimentary stay to TPG. The opinions expressed below are entirely from the author and weren’t subject to review by the Four Seasons. For months, London’s hospitality sector has remained dormant. A glimmer of its pre-pandemic self with pub doors shut, hotels closed to everyone but essential workers, theater lights dark and res

Ro acquires Modern Fertility in a reportedly $225 million deal


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Ro, a digital elective care and telemedicine provider last valued at $5 billion , announced today that it has acquired Modern Fertility, a reproductive health company founded in 2017. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, Axios estimates it sold for $225 million in a majority-stock deal. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but this story will be updated with mo

Google reveals quantum computer roadmap with a wild target


SlashGear / 12min
Google aims to have a functional, productive quantum computer up and running within the decade, with a new Quantum AI campus revealed during I/O 2021 this week. The facility, in Santa Barbara, CA, will be the home of Google’s first quantum data center, the company says, plus the location where it will manufacture its own quantum processors. It’s fair to … Continue reading

Summer Game Fest returns June 10th to unofficially kickoff E3


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Expect 'more than a dozen' world premieres and announcements.

11 Photos of Recent Presidents Sitting in Trucks and Their Thoughts on the Auto Industry


Gizmodo / 16min
Do you like looking at pictures of old, powerful white men who are technically not allowed to drive by themselves anymore sitting behind the wheels of big, fancy trucks and cars? You’re in luck. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden got the chance to test drive Ford’s new electric truck, the F-150 Lightning, ahead of its… Read more...

How to Transfer Spotify Playlists to Apple Music


How-To Geek / 18min
There are several great music streaming apps out there, but carrying all your stuff over to a new service can be a pain. We’ll show you how to move your music from Spotify to Apple Music with all your playlists intact. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

ZAGG Launches an iPad Trackpad Case at a Lower Price Than Apple or Brydge


How-To Geek / 18min
Trackpad cases can unlock the full potential of your iPad, but products like the Magic Keyboard and Brydge Pro+ are just a little too expensive. Now, ZAGG is selling the Pro Keys With Trackpad, a flexible and functional iPad case that starts at just $140. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Qualcomm Announces New High-Tier Snapdragon 778G Mobile Chip


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Gizmodo / 22min
Today at its 5G Summit, Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon 778G 5G chip to help bolster its portfolio of mobile processors for the second half of 2021. Read more...

Coinbase struggles with outages during cryptocurrency volatility


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Coinbase is reeling from outages as a massive cryptocurrency selloff takes place.

Google is working on a mega quantum computer


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Google joins other tech giants in revealing quantum computing initiatives.

This all-terrain sports e-bike is built for mud, speed – and grocery shopping


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The new Juiced Bikes Ripcurrent S has a huge battery, fat tires, and an accessible step-through frame.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G is a 6nm chip for 5G phones


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Qualcomm has officially launched the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, which will power the Honor 50 series and other upcoming mid-to-high-end devices.

Rocket League's Formula 1 Fan Pack arrives May 20th


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After mining our 80s nostalgia a few years ago, Rocket League is now gearing up to introduce F1 cars tomorrow, May 20th.

Qualcomm brings 10-gigabit 5G to laptops and home broadband


24Engadget / 31min
Qualcomm has unveiled an M.2 reference design that brings 10-gigabit 5G to your laptop or home broadband.

Amazing Simulation Shows the Moment That a Star First Ignites


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A team of researchers from Northwestern University have created a high-resolution 3D simulation of the moment a star is formed. The gorgeous animation is the most realistic of its kind to date, according to the team, and could teach us valuable lessons about how stars are formed in the universe. The computational framework, called STARFORGE (Star Formation in Gaseous Environments), simulates a ga

My Adventures With Superman Series Flying to HBO Max and Cartoon Network


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Superman’s animated adventures have a special place in many people’s hearts, and even though the modern Man of Steel’s been having quite the live-action moment on the big and small screens , Warner Bros.’ next plan for its most iconic hero is decidedly two-dimensional. Not to be outdone by the Batman: Caped Crusader … Read more...

My Mother Is Gone. But Her Digital Voice Helps Keep Me Well


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I made the audio recording shortly before she passed. I didn't know that it would become a powerful tool to keep me motivated.


A Zombie-Fire Outbreak May Be Growing in Alaska and Canada


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“Overwintering” fires smolder under the snow, reigniting vegetation in the spring. New research shows the zombies may proliferate in a warmer world.

What's New on Netflix in June 2021


20Lifehacker / 35min
Netflix has been killing it will original animated features lately, from the Oscar-nominated Over the Moon to the zany apocalyptic surprises of The Mitchells vs. the Machines . In June, they’re trying again with the premiere of Wish Dragon , a new Chinese-American co-production that’s trying so hard to recreate the… Read more...

How to Pick the Easiest Hanging Plants to Keep Alive Indoors


20Lifehacker / 35min
Hanging plants can make your place feel like a beautiful oasis, but when those plants’ colors begin to fade and their leaves dry out, it’s hard to save them , especially if you have no idea what is going on. Some hanging plants outgrow their pots, while others are victim to the common overwatering, and even the more… Read more...

Metal Was Leaking From Interstellar Comet Borisov When It Zipped Past Us in 2020


Gizmodo / 40min
Gaseous nickel was shedding from interstellar comet 2I/Borisov when it briefly visited our solar system two years ago, according to a new study. Sounds like weird behavior for a comet, but as related research shows, the spewing of atomic metals might actually be a regular thing that comets do, whether they’re local or… Read more...

Construction tech upstart Assignar adds a Fifth Wall with $20M Series B


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Construction technology may not be the sexiest of industries, but it is one where tremendous opportunity lies — considering it has historically lagged in productivity. And, lags in productivity means project delays, which typically costs everyone involved more time and more money. There are a number of larger players in the space (think Procore, PlanGrid and Autodesk) that are tackling the proble

Ampere prepares to launch its first custom data center chips


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Ampere , the server startup that is betting on bringing Arm-based chips to the data center and edge, is hosting its annual media day today. With the 80-core Altara and 128-core Altra Max, the company already offers a platform that can rival and outperform those of competitors like Intel and AMD in many common scenarios — and Altra Max is now in production and shipping. Those chips are based on th

Spokn slurps out the BS in corporate internal comms and replaces it with audio storytelling


100+TechCrunch / 41min
The podcasting world remains one of the most vibrant formats in media (and I am not just saying that since the Equity crew won a Webby yesterday for our not-that-humble podcast ). Its openness, diversity, freedom, and ease-of-authoring has broadened the medium to all sorts of hosts on every subject imaginable. We experience that dynamism and verve in our own audio listening, but then we start to

This productivity app lets you annotate screenshots and PDFs


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Markup Hero is a convenient program that lets you annotate and edit screenshots and PDFs before sharing them. Get a two-year subscription now.

Summer Game Fest lineup confirmed to include PlayStation, Xbox and... Weezer?


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Geoff Keighley has confirmed that Summer Game Fest will return on June 10 with a live world premiere showcase.

PS5 restock tracker: Target, Newegg and Best Buy – get Twitter alerts today


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Here are live updates to know when the top retailers in the US have PS5 in stock. Get our alerts to buy the console right away.

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 drop to lowest price yet at Amazon


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Amazon is now offering a brand new record low price on the Surface Headphones 2, Microsoft's excellent value noise cancelling cups.

Twaice raised $26M to scale its battery analytics software


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All batteries degrade over time. For automakers, fleet managers and other companies, the crux — and key to profitability — is knowing when they will. But it’s surprisingly difficult to understand the health and status of a battery without extensive and expensive testing, which isn’t always possible once a battery is in a vehicle. German battery analytics software company Twaice has been taking ai

Britive grabs $10M Series A to build automated multi-cloud permissions tool


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Britive , an early stage startup that is trying to bring privileged access control to a multi-cloud world, announced a $10 million Series A this morning. Crosslink Capital led the investment with participation from previous investors Upfront Ventures and One Way Ventures. The company helps automate permissioning across multiple cloud vendors and software services, whether that involves a human or

HBO Max plans Harry Potter trivia special for the film anniversary


Mashable / 48min
November marks 20 years since the first Harry Potter film hit theaters, and HBO Max is already planning a party, with a Harry Potter game show and anniversary special scheduled for later this year. The four-day quiz show will air on HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and TBS, with plans for international distribution underway Fans ages 14 and older can already apply to compete with special guests in Harry

J.J. Abrams is bringing a new Batman animated series to HBO Max


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J.J. Abrams is teaming up with Bruce Timm for Batman: the Caped Crusader on HBO Max.

HBO Max is making a new Batman animated series – with JJ Abrams


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HBO Max is making a Batman animated show, which sounds very much in the spirit of 1995's Batman series.

Hyatt Updates Mask Policy For Vaccinated Guests


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Hyatt has just updated its face mask policy, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updating its guidance so that fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks in most settings. Hyatt’s updated mask policy In the summer of 2020, Hyatt (and all other major hotel groups) made face masks mandatory at all properties in the United States (and other regions, though the ex

Netflix's Fear Street Trailer Promises a Gruesome Summer Movie Experience


Gizmodo / 1h
For people who grew up loving R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books , the author’s Fear Street series was an excellent way of transitioning to darker, more terrifying stories about teenagers dealing with rather Goosebumps -like, but markedly more dangerous situations in the fictional town of Shadyside. Read more...

Score 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Unlimited for only $1


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SAVE $43.97: As of May 19, new users can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Unlimited for only $1 (normally $14.99/month). If you've been on a gaming kick and have run through all the games in your library, it might be time for an upgrade. Serious gamers should invest in an Xbox Game Pass membership for access to hundreds of games for Xbox, Windows 10 PC, and Android. As of May 19, new users can


China Tianwen-1 rover returns first surface photos from Mars


SlashGear / 1h
The Zhurong rover returned its first photos from Mars this week, marking another first for China. China is now the second nation on our planet Earth to land a craft on Mars and keep said probe operational for a period long enough to snap some photos. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) released video of the release of the craft … Continue reading

The Biggest Climate Trial of the Year Was a Chevron-Fueled ‘Charade’


Gizmodo / 1h
After a week of proceedings, the criminal trial for attorney Steven Donziger—who won a multibillion-dollar case against Chevron over pollution in the Amazon rainforest—wrapped up on Monday. In his estimation, the trial was a “charade.” And yet he was relatively pleased with the outcome. Read more...

How to Air Fry Olives You'll Love


20Lifehacker / 1h
Anyone can set out a bowl of olives as part of a charcuterie board or snack plate, but serving a dish of warm olives is a pro move. You can gently heat them in a luxurious pool of warm olive oil—or you can blast them with the hot, whipping winds of the air fryer. Both are good options, but the latter is my current… Read more...

Samsung's latest Tokyo Olympics phone might actually happen


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Samsung has unveiled a version of the Galaxy S21 to mark the Tokyo Olympics — provided the games aren't postponed again.

UK Government must uphold data privacy values


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The government's recent Defence Review stressed the importance of cybersecurity - BlackBerry discusses the next steps.

Cloud integration: shining a light on dark data


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The possibilities of uncovering and using dark data are endless.

How to Use the Google Docs Explore Feature for Research


How-To Geek / 1h
You can make research less time-consuming and tedious when working in Google Docs. The Explore feature helps you find content, images, and other material for your research paper, report, or essay. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Poor connection? Get a boost with this mesh WiFi bundle for $100 off.


Mashable / 1h
SAVE $100: The Eero mesh WiFi bundle promises to expand your internet coverage, and it's $100 off at Amazon right now. If you work from home full-time or even just a few days a week (or if you simply browse the web under your own roof), it's important to have a strong WiFi connection. If you've ever had your connection drop out while you were in the middle of an important project or meeting, you

Netflix's new horror movies will be a binge watching experiment – here's how


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Netflix will trial a movie binge watch experiment this summer, with a new horror film trilogy set for weekly releases.

China’s Zhurong Rover Sends Back Its First Images of Mars


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On Sunday, China became the second country to successfully land a mission on Mars . The Zhurong rover, now comfortably sitting just above the dusty plain of Utopia Planitia, has sent back its first images of the Martian landscape. Read more...

Chinese Rover Sends Back First Photos From Surface of Mars


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300+Futurism / 1h
Snapshots China has shared the first pictures taken by its Zhurong Mars rover after touching down on the Red Planet’s surface over the weekend. It’s a momentous occasion. Early Saturday morning Beijing time, China made history by becoming only the third country after the US and the USSR to successfully land a remotely operated probe on the surface of Mars. Nothing But Plain China says Zhurong wil

Xbox Series X launch title The Falconeer spreads to PS5, PS4, and Switch this summer


SlashGear / 1h
While the launch lineups for both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X were rather slim, one game that got some got some attention in the early days of the generation was The Falconeer. The Falconeer was a launch title for the Xbox Series X, though it also appeared on PC at the same time, but now publisher Wired … Continue reading

Biden administration wants to massively boost cybersecurity spending following attacks


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White House shares details about cybersecurity strengthening proposals.

Deathloop is a sandbox of wicked opportunities for creative assassins


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Deathloop is shaping up to be an exciting playground for PS5 owners to revel in.

Alaska Airlines Restores Inflight Service, First Class Meals


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Alaska Airlines is the latest major airline to be restoring inflight service, after offering limited service since the start of the pandemic (for example, here’s my review of a recent Alaska Airlines first class flight ). These changes kick in as of today, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Alaska Airlines’ updated first class service On transcontinental and Hawaii flights, Alaska Airlines is resuming a fu

Netflix's 'Fear Street' trilogy will spread out its scares over three weeks


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Mashable / 1h
The teaser for Netflix's Fear Street trilogy is here, and it's packed with the promise of thrills and chills. In a new move for the streaming service, the films will be released over a period of three weeks, so you won't have to wait too long between viewings to finish the series. The three movies - Fear Street Part 1: 1994, Fear Street Part 2: 1978, and Fear Street Part 3: 1666 - are adapted fro

How to Install Android 12 Beta 1 Today


24Lifehacker / 1h
It’s time for Android 12 Beta 1—your first chance to try out all the fun new changes to Google’s operating system with less of a chance of encountering a nasty bug, taking a performance hit, or running into other beta-bred problems on your primary carry device. At least, I’m much more willing to check out the beta… Read more...

Review: Apple’s 2021 iPad Pro is great, again, but…


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If you’ve lived in a few places in your life then you probably have experienced the feeling of moving into a nice new apartment or house — a blank canvas of rooms and spaces filled with possibility. Most times, unless you’ve got that money money, you then fill it up with all of your same, old dinged up furniture. I have had this experience a bunch over the years. When I moved out of my parent’s h

What has four wheels and loses money?


100+TechCrunch / 1h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single topic and go deep. This time Natasha and Alex corralled TechCrunch transportation editor Kirsten Korosec to talk to us about the endless parade of EV SPACs, and more. Before we get into the show notes, you ca

Span introduces a new home electric panel


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As energy prices continue to rise and more home owners look to the viability of things like solar, consumers will no doubt be searching for more ways to control their usage. Founded by ex-Tesla engineer Arch Rao, Span looks to address these questions, while asking, in a world of smart home devices, why the end-user access to grid energy has stayed stagnant for so long. Span is a young company – f


Senator Ted Cruz Promotes Low Fares To Cancun


View from the Wing / 1h
In the midst of the worst storm Texas has seen in many decades in Februry, the state's junior Senator Ted Cruz took his family out of the country . Amidst a backlash he changed his plans and returned home . He blamed his family for the mishap, saying he was just escorting the kids and always planned to return but that story turned out to be... less than accurate. Now Cruz is poking fun at himself

Here’s why you should join the waitlist for the TPG App now


The Points Guy / 1h
A couple of weeks ago, we announced that the TPG App is coming and that the waitlist was officially open. There has been a ton of interest and excitement, and for good reason — those on the waitlist will get early access to the app as soon as next month. Sign-up for the waitlist here. As borders open and we continue to see the travel industry rebound, the TPG App will serve as an invaluable resou

Coinbase outages hit as crypto plummets: BTC, ETH & DOGE down


SlashGear / 1h
Bitcoin, Ethereum, DOGE, and other cryptocurrencies are plummeting today, which means it’s not a great time for popular trading platform Coinbase to be encountering issues. The company – which bills itself as “the easiest place to buy and sell crypto” – is experiencing problems today, which appear to be limiting users’ ability to trade. “We’re seeing some issues on Coinbase … Continue reading

Blue Origin reveals highest bid for a seat on its first human spaceflight, currently at $2M


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Blue Origin is taking a novel approach to selling the first available private spaceflight seat on its New Shepard rocket, with an auction that will award the spot to the highest bidder. The company used a sealed bidding process for the first part of the contest, but it is now revealing the amount of the top bid and from here until June 10, all online bidding will happen in the open. The current t

Formlabs raises $150M


68TechCrunch / 1h
A massive raise for the 3D printing industry this morning, as Massachusetts-based Formlabs has announced a $150 million Series E. The round, led by Softbank’s Vision Fund 2, effectively doubles the value of the unicorn to $2 billion dollars. The news comes during a kind of resurgence as the once-beleaguered industry is seeing a massive uptick in interest – and funding. Of note, Desktop Metal, Sha

European Union Has Agreed To Open Borders To Vaccinated Travelers


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Greece is already open to Americans. France says it is opening June 9. Spain has said it is opening. Now the European Union has come to an agreement to accept vaccinated visitors this summer, and this is accepted to be passed by member states. The specific re-opening date when Americans will be able to enter without a Covid-19 test or quarantine remains to be set, as countries determine how they

Oppo Reno 6 series launch set for May 27 in China


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Oppo Reno6 series of smartphones is set for launch in China on May 27 at a beach party on the coast of Northern China.

Firefox security update looks to make getting online safer than ever


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New Site Isolation feature will separate each website into a different process to prevent Spectre-like attacks.

Ofcom plans to relax mobile repeater rules


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Ofcom wants greater transparency and more choice fo consumers

iPad Pro (2021) review roundup: Highs & lows of Apple’s flagship 5G tablet


SlashGear / 2h
The new iPad Pro 12.9-inch reviews are out, and the 2021 tablet is unsurprisingly wowing with its punch of Apple Silicon performance, while also drawing a little criticism too. As ever with Apple’s tablets, the self-stated goal is to replace laptops altogether, but there’s a familiar hurdle that even this $2k+ tablet can’t quite overcome – at least, not yet. … Continue reading

Let's Stop Calling Little Girls 'Bossy'


25Lifehacker / 2h
We put a lot of labels on our kids somewhat reflexively, and they’re not all good. We see an undesirable behavior and we point it out in the same way these behaviors were often pointed out to us when we were kids: Don’t be so stubborn , we say. He’s such a picky eater , we moan. Oh yeah, she’s really shy , we excuse.… Read more...

How to Pin Media Player Controls to a Chromebook’s Bottom Shelf


How-To Geek / 2h
Chromebooks don’t run traditional desktop music apps. But as an alternative, you can pin a mini media player to your Chromebook’s taskbar (or “Shelf”) to instantly control any audio or video playback in the Chrome browser. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Justin Trudeau Uses Fake Mac, Like a Commoner


46Gizmodo / 2h
More news from Canada, nation of paradoxes, which printed the wrong leaf on its currency and where a mayor’s approval rating can rise after a world-famous crack scandal. This week’s mystery from the north: Justin Trudeau has been photographed masquerading as a Macbook user. Why, Canada? Read more...

2021 iPad Pro review: More of the same—but way, way faster thanks to M1


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20Ars Technica / 2h
The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro. [credit: Samuel Axon ] Apple's new iPad Pro is better than its immediate predecessor. It's a little more versatile, and it's a lot faster. Like most good sequels, it offers more of the same, but the characteristics you love have been amped up enough to grab your attention all over again. The major storyline in this sequel is that the new iPad Pro uses the same system-

What to know before buying a smartwatch


200+Engadget / 2h
Here’s a list of the best smartwatches you can buy, plus advice on how to choose one.

IHG Rewards Extending Free Night Certificates


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IHG Rewards has revealed plans to once again extend the validity of free night certificates. How IHG is extending free night certificates IHG Rewards is extending credit card anniversary free night certificates — free nights originally issued in 2020 will now expire no earlier than December 31, 2021 . This latest update applies specifically to free night certificates earned on IHG’s co-branded cr

Super raises $50M to cover home repairs and maintenance via a subscription model


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The real estate sales market has been in an upswing this year, and today a startup that’s addressing one of homeowners’ biggest needs — repair and maintenance services, and specifically the stress of sorting these out when things break down — is announcing some funding on the heels of strong growth. Super — which has built a business providing repair and maintenance for electrical and mechanical

The Apple Watch Series 6 is $60 off at Amazon and B&H Photo


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Save big on the Apple Watch Series 6, which is $60 off at Amazon and B&H Photo.

Doctor Who May See Another Classic Villain Return


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Godzilla: Singular Point is full steam ahead. The Conjuring team dives into the ‘80s for totally radical possessions. Plus Steven Moffat’s The Time Traveler’s Wife adaptation gets a first look and The Flash is having more Speed Force drama. Spoilers coming at you fast! Read more...

iPad Pro (2021) review: Apple’s hardware may have outpaced its software


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100+Engadget / 2h
For the last week, I’ve been living with Apple’s new iPad Pro, and there are two thoughts I haven’t been able to shake. The first is that this might be the best portable computer Apple has ever made. I mean, think about it: This iPad uses the exact same chipset you’ll find in the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and even the new iMac. That’s unheard of for a tablet, especially one with 5G and a scree


Zoom is launching a dedicated Events platform


51Engadget / 2h
Zoom is launching an events platform that builds on its OnZoom beta test to offer a hub for online and real world gatherings.

Help! Should I Hoard My Vacation Hours?


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Plus: OOO’s official ranking of work messaging platforms, in order of importance.

The World Loses Under Bill Gates’ Vaccine Colonialism


100+Wired / 2h
As many countries wait for Covid vaccines, the world needs a patent-free “People’s Vaccine”—not more of Gates’ intellectual property stubbornness.

Replaying Mass Effect Is Good for My Mental Health


64Wired / 2h
When I revisited the trilogy, I asked a researcher whether video game nostalgia is actually beneficial. Turns out, it is.

The iPad Pro Is as Powerful as It Can Be—Now What?


20Gizmodo / 2h
The new 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro is an incredible device. It’s powerful. It’s fast. It’s future-proof. Its screen is ridiculous, and I mean that in the best possible way. It’s also overkill—for now. Read more...

What to Look for in an Offer Letter (Besides the Money)


24Lifehacker / 2h
If you’re a recent college graduate or preparing to start your first salaried position, you might never have seen a job offer letter before, and it’s important to know what these documents mean. The letter is an offer of employment, yes—but the terms presented within aren’t necessarily set in stone, and can often be… Read more...

Google Photos Locked Folder: what is it and how do you use it?


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Google Photos has introduced a new Locked Folder feature for sensitive snaps. But what exactly is it, and how do you use it?

The 9 Best Alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro


20How-To Geek / 2h
Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best video editing programs around—emphasis on “one of.” While Premiere is the industry standard, that doesn’t mean other programs have nothing to offer. There are plenty of great alternatives out there that match, or even surpass, Premiere in pricing, features, and design. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Turn off an iPad


How-To Geek / 2h
When it comes time to completely turn off your iPad—which can help with troubleshooting or saving battery power—the process isn’t immediately obvious. Luckily, there are two easy ways to do it, and we’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Apple’s new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is great but not worth the upgrade


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When Apple released its iPad Pro last year , it came with a ton of new and worthwhile upgrades: dual cameras, a LiDAR scanner, trackpad support with iPadOS, and a new chipset. But the same can't be said for this year's 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The latest iteration of Apple's workhorse tablet only brings along its M1 chip, a mini-LED display, and an upgraded front-facing camera with a new feature for v

Unbounce snags Snazzy.ai to add automated copywriting to platform


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Unbounce , a Vancouver startup best known for helping marketers create automated landing pages, added a new wrinkle this morning when it announced it has acquired Snazzy.ai , an early stage automated copywriting startup. The two companies did not share the terms. Unbounce Chief Strategy Officer Tamara Grominsky says that her company focuses on helping customers convert their customers into sales,

Google unveils its vision of the future of video calling


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Google is working on a video booth that uses 3D imagery to create lifelike images when on a call.

Amazing Deal: JetBlue Mint To London For $795 Roundtrip


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Update : Unfortunately these fares seem to be dead. I’ll keep it short and sweet. JetBlue just put its much anticipated flights between New York and London on sale , which feature the carrier’s all new Mint Suite and Mint Studio . JetBlue’s pricing is much cheaper out of the UK than the US if you’re just looking to fly nonstop between New York and London, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise.

Geek hacks an old-school HP calculator for wireless charging


SlashGear / 2h
We take wireless charging for granted with many of the gadgets we use today, such as smartphones, among others. Four decades ago, electronics like calculators were relatively new inventions, and most people were just surprised to have them and never even considered the ability to charge the devices wirelessly. When new, old electronics typically relied on old-school batteries for power. … Continu

Nintendo Switch Online will soon offer over 100 classic games


61Engadget / 2h
Nintendo will soon add five more classic games to Switch Online, bringing the total number of titles you can play through the subscription service to 104.

More funding flows into Pipe, as buzzy fintech raises $250M at a $2B valuation


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At the end of March, TechCrunch reported that buzzy startup Pipe — which aims to be the “Nasdaq for revenue” — had raised $150 million in a round of funding that values the fintech at $2 billion. Well, that deal has closed and in the end, Miami-based Pipe confirms that it has actually raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation in a round that was “massively oversubscribed,” according to co-fou

You should probably avoid downloading the Android 12 beta - here's why


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The Android 12 beta is here, but if you download it your phone probably won't work as it should.

What do customers say about Mint Mobile? Here's what we found


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Want to see what customers are really saying about Mint Mobile? We've done some digging to find some great tidbits.

Xiaomi's newest cheap phone has a huge battery and 5G but little else in its favor


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It seems that Xiaomi doesn't rest, as it has yet another cheap phone releasing very soon.

HUGE: JetBlue Flights To London Now Bookable!


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The wait is finally over , as JetBlue is now accepting reservations for transatlantic flights. JetBlue’s London flight schedule While JetBlue eventually plans to fly to London from both Boston and New York, the airline will only fly out of New York as of this summer, and then plans to add service out of Boston as of next summer (in 2022). These flights will operate to both London Gatwick and Lond


Gogoro’s fast-swap scooter battery system is taking on its toughest market yet


SlashGear / 2h
Gogoro is taking on arguably its most competitive territory to-date, bringing its interchangeable battery system to China as it plans a huge swapping network for the pull-out power packs. Gogoro will be partnering with Chinese scooter firms Yadea and DCJ, which will be developing a range of two-wheeled vehicles that get their power from the fast-switched batteries. Those batteries are … Continue

'Call of Duty: Warzone' is adding Rambo and John McClane


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Call of Duty: Warzone is adding '80s action heroes Rambo and Die Hard's John McClane as part of a mid-season update.

Twitch 'hot tub streamer' has ads pulled by streaming site


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Streamer Amouranth said Twitch has pulled ads because she is "not advertiser friendly".

David Brown Automotive’s Mini Remastered Oselli Edition is packing a 125HP engine


SlashGear / 3h
British automaker David Brown Automotive (DBA) is riding the retro bandwagon with its latest masterpiece. The Mini Remastered Oselli Edition is a restomod version of the original Mini from the 1960s. Created in collaboration with performance vehicle specialist Oselli, the newest Mini Remastered gains a new and more powerful engine and a healthy dose of performance-enhancing updates. The Mini Rema

Most new NVIDIA RTX gaming GPUs will be crypto-limited


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NVIDIA is extending its limits on GPU capacity to more GeForce RTX 30-series cards in a bid to limit the shortages caused by cryptomining.

How to Copy URLs of All Open Tabs in Firefox


How-To Geek / 3h
Mozilla Firefox doesn’t have an official option to copy web addresses (URLs) of all open tabs to your clipboard. But there’s an easy trick to get a nice list of addresses on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Corporate email servers remain hackers' favorite target


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New report lists top threats impacting organizations of all sizes.

Asus 8Z India launch nears as Zenfone 8 gets certified


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The upcoming Asus Zenfone 8 has been approved for sale in India as the Asus 8Z, as revealed by its BIS listing.

MIT study suggests illegal production of CFCs has continued


SlashGear / 3h
Researchers at MIT have discovered that ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons known as CFCs stay in the atmosphere for less time than previously estimated. CFCs were phased out globally in 2010, and the research suggests they should be in the atmosphere in much lower concentrations than recent measurements suggest. The study suggests that new and illegal production of CFCs has likely occurred in …

Demi Lovato announces they are non-binary in new podcast series


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Demi Lovato has announced that they are non-binary and uses they/them pronouns in a YouTube video launching their new weekly podcast series 4D With Demi Lovato . "Over the past year and a half I've been doing some healing and self-reflective work and through this work I've had the revelation that I identify as non-binary," the "Sorry Not Sorry" singer said in a YouTube video. "With that said, I'l

IFA Berlin tech show canceled, will return in 2022


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Even though the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be loosening its grip on many parts of the world, it appears big tech events and conferences are going to have to wait for a comeback until next year. IFA Berlin, a major tech trade show that typically takes place in the fall, has been canceled for 2021. "The decision was made following detailed conversations with public health experts and multiple stake

What is Typosquatting and How Do Scammers Use it?


32How-To Geek / 3h
One typing mistake and the typosquatters might catch you. It might sound like a cyberpunk thriller but it’s a real cybersecurity threat. We explain what it is and how to protect yourself. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

IFA 2021 cancelled as pandemic claims another tech event


SlashGear / 3h
European tech show IFA has been cancelled this year, with IFA 2021 no longer taking place as a physical event in Berlin, Germany. The show – similar to CES, the consumer electronics show held in Las Vegas each January, only also open to the public and with a broader range of categories covered – shifted to a predominantly online format … Continue reading

ZAGG Pro Keys with Trackpad is a rugged iPad case that undercuts Apple


SlashGear / 3h
Your iPad keyboard options are getting broader, with ZAGG’s latest models undercutting Apple’s Magic Keyboard while also offering more rugged build quality. Fitting, variously, the iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch, the 4th Gen iPad Air, and the iPad 10.2-inch, the range also includes keyboard cases with trackpads to support the latest iPadOS features. ZAGG Pro Keys with Trackpad Certainly, …

How Do People Actually Catch Baseballs?


100+Wired / 3h
There’s the physics textbook way, and there’s the human way.

The Energy Department Is Developing A Scanner So You Don’t Have To Take Shoes Off At Airport Security


View from the Wing / 3h
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – the same people who brought you millimeter wave scanners at TSA checkpoints – are developing a new scanner so you won’t have to take off your shoes at airport security. This project blasts these same millimeter waves at your feet, cutting down on the shoe carnival for flyers who lack precheck and reducing the time i

JetBlue announces long-awaited flights to London


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London’s calling , and JetBlue’s ready to answer. New York-based JetBlue on Wednesday announced the long-awaited details of its planned service between the U.S. East Coast and London. JetBlue will begin flying from New York-JFK Airport to London’s Heathrow on Aug. 11, and to London’s Gatwick airport on Sept. 29. Both routes go on sale today. Currently, COVID-related travel restrictions remain in

Startup studio eFounders reaches portfolio valuation of $2 billion


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European startup studio eFounders has now been around for 10 years. And because a birthday sounds like a good opportunity to share some metrics, the portfolio companies have reached a valuation of $2 billion together — only 18 months after reaching $1 billion. eFounders says it is focused on building the future of work. In practical terms, it means the company is building B2B SaaS startups with a

What Is Satellite Internet?


22How-To Geek / 3h
Satellite internet is known for being slow and expensive. Traditionally, it was used by people in remote rural areas and at sea. Let’s take a look at the problems associated with satellite internet—as well as how several players, like Elon Musk’s Starlink, are working on solving its problems. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Sky Cinema explained: How much does the Sky package cost, what channels do you get, and what can you watch?


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Everything you need to know about Sky Cinema channels including all the movies you can watch and what it will cost.

IFA 2021 is canceled after all


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After organizers announced a "full-scale return" last month, IFA 2021 in Berlin has been canceled as physical live event due to COVID-19 health concerns.

Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 improve on top wireless earbuds – without a price hike


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The new earbuds come with wireless charging, a new Qualcomm QCC3040 Bluetooth 5.2 chipset, and customizable EQ settings.

Types of VPS hosting: managed VPS vs unmanaged VPS


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If you're considering upgrading to VPS hosting you'll first have to decide whether to go with a managed or unmanaged plan.

Apple Powerbeats 2 headphone customers receive payout


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The compensation is from a $9.75m class action lawsuit settled last year.

Charlie Bit My Finger video to be auctioned as an NFT


400+BBC News - Technology / 3h
The viral video of brothers Harry and Charlie - now 17 and 15 - will be taken off YouTube.

The Morning After: Android’s new look is called Material You


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Today’s headlines: President Biden reveals Ford's electric F-150 a day early in factory speech, Android’s new look is called Material You and Google and Samsung joined forces on the new Wear OS.

Proton, the privacy startup behind e2e encrypted ProtonMail, confirms passing 50M users


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End-to-end encrypted email provider ProtonMail has officially confirmed it’s passed 50 million users globally as it turns seven years old. It’s a notable milestone for a services provider that intentionally does not have a data business — opting instead for a privacy pledge based on zero access architecture that means it has no way to decrypt the contents of ProtonMail users’ emails. Although, to

Nvidia RTX 3000 Founders Edition graphics cards won’t get anti-cryptocurrency mining measures


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Only Ampere products from third-party graphics card makers will benefit from ‘Light Hash Rate’ spins.

Engineers devise a method of powering small electronics using Wi-Fi signals


SlashGear / 4h
Over the last handful of years, the number of electronic signals floating through the air has vastly increased worldwide. One of the extremely common signals emitted by electronic devices today is Wi-Fi, typically used to send data without wires between computers and other devices. With an abundance of Wi-Fi signals using a 2.4 gigahertz radio frequency, researchers have been looking … Continue r

IFA Berlin 2021 is canceled, citing ‘uncertainties’ around vaccine rollouts


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After IFA became one of an extremely small number of in-person trade shows in 2020, the gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH is pulling the plug on this year’s event . Initially planned for September 3-7 at the Messe in Berlin, the large-scale consumer electronics trade show is going on hiatus. Among other concerns, organizer are citing the emergency of Covid-19 variants and concerns around the s

DIY Your Own Internet Of Things With This Arduino & ESP32 Training Bundle


Futurism / 4h
No matter how the world changes, there’s a lot to be said for doing it yourself. From fixing your own gear to collecting scientific data with tools built from Legos , there’s plenty of room for the makers in our seemingly prefab world. This seven-course bundle shows you how to use ESP32 and Arduino software to build your own Internet of Things (IoT), and it’s available for just $24.99. The Educat

Battlegrounds Mobile India is just 'PUBG Mobile' with a new coat of paint?


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Battlegrounds Mobile India is a 'new' game that Krafton is publishing in India, but under all the new bells and whistles it seems to be the same game as PUBG Mobile.

IFA 2021 cancelled due to ‘global health uncertainties’


IFA Berlin 2021 Canceled•
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IFA 2021 organizers have cancelled the consumer electronics show due to health risks posed by Covid-19.

What is a Disney Plus gift card and how do I send one?


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Delight the big kid in your life with a Disney Plus gift card. We’ll explain here how to purchase one, how much they cost, and what to do if the recipient’s already registered.

European Union countries agree to open to fully vaccinated Americans this summer


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The European Union confirmed on Wednesday that it will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers this summer. The group’s Member States came to an agreement that will allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the EU — including Americans — according to a spokesperson . The final agreement is expected to be published later this week while a final vote for approval is expected next week. Under the vacci

Lufthansa Crew Caught In Vancouver Hotel Union Dispute


82One Mile at a Time / 4h
A Lufthansa crew sure had an eventful layover in Vancouver last week… Hotel union targets Lufthansa crew UNITE HERE Local 40 is a union representing many hospitality workers in Vancouver, including staff at the Hilton Metrotown. The union accuses the hotel of locking out workers after firing 97 employees, and refusing to commit to returning long-term workers to their jobs as business recovers. Wo

Strange-looking triple-wing jet promises more fuel efficiency


SlashGear / 4h
A company called SE Aeronautic has revealed a commercial airliner known as the SE200 that has a very strange configuration compared to current aircraft designs. In its high-lift-wing configuration, the jet features three wings and promises short takeoff and landing potential. Significant changes in commercial aircraft design are rare, but with the push to reduce fuel consumption and green the … C

Spotify will stream a virtual concert series that begins on May 27th


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Livestreamed concerts helped us get through the pandemic and now Spotify will offer five prerecorded performances as ticketed events.

I’m Not a Robot! So Why Won’t Captchas Believe Me?


100+Wired / 4h
If clicking crosswalks makes your blood boil, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are some tips that make solving those challenges way less frustrating.


This AI Makes Robert De Niro Perform Lines in Flawless German


100+Wired / 4h
When films are dubbed in another language, an actor’s facial movements may clash with his lines. Technology related to deepfakes can help smooth things over.

Prabhakar Raghavan Isn’t CEO of Google—He Just Runs the Place


97Wired / 4h
In his first interview since taking a top job, Raghavan gets into the future of search, misinformation, employee ferment, and robots making phone calls.

Help Wanted: Nuclear Weapons Courier, Serious Inquiries Only


Gizmodo / 4h
Have you ever wanted to guard nuclear weapons as they crisscross the United States? Well, the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has a job opening for precisely that. And it’s a great reminder that U.S. roads carry some pretty interesting cargo, even if it’s all kept very hush-hush. Read more...

How ExpressVPN pipped NordVPN to the post in our latest VPN reviews


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Two fantastic VPNs, but only one winner in our most recent round of VPN testing - so why does ExpressVPN come out on top?

Molekule's connected Air Mini+ air purifier launched in India


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Molekule Air Mini+ is compact and fits comfortably in most places, which makes it easy to place next to potential sources of airborne pollutants.

Busy summer? TSA says it needs 6,000 new officers to meet skyrocketing travel demand


200+The Points Guy / 4h
More than 1,850,000 people passed through TSA checkpoints in the United States on Sunday, May 16. That figure represents more than seven times the number of flyers on the same Sunday in 2020. While passenger numbers are still far off their 2019 highs — when nearly 3 million would pass through TSA checkpoints on busier days — flyer figures are approaching the numbers we were used to seeing on quie

Spotify launches a virtual concert series with The Black Keys and more


100+TechCrunch / 4h
The past year has been utterly devastating to the music industry generally, and live music in particular. Artists who make a living touring have been forced to find alternative ways to make ends meet, while those among us who once frequented live events have been looking for ways to plug the hole created by wide-scale shutdowns. A number of music-related platforms have spent much of the pandemic

Upstream, a Miami-based professional networking platform, raises a $2.75M seed round


200+TechCrunch / 4h
If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you have a LinkedIn profile with your digital resume and hundreds — if not thousands — of professional connections. But how many of those people do you actually know well, and, more importantly, do you ever connect with them and meet others from their networks? “You don’t go to LinkedIn to meet people. You don’t hang out and spend meaningful ti

PS5 game deals: save on Demon's Souls, Spider-Man: Miles Morales and more


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Sony's Days of Play sale kicks off next week, offering 14 days of discounts on PSVR, PS4 and PS5 games.

Scientists find “impossible” materials left behind from testing the first nuclear bomb


SlashGear / 4h
Scientists have been searching for quasicrystals that have what they term “impossible” materials inside their unusual, non-repeating structures. They have discovered the quasicrystal they were searching for in a remnant of the world’s first test detonation of a nuclear bomb. The previously unknown structure is made of iron, silicon, copper, and calcium and is thought to have formed from the … Con

India tells WhatsApp to withdraw its new policy terms


100+TechCrunch / 4h
The Indian government is not pleased with WhatsApp’s new privacy policy. The nation’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has once again directed the Facebook-owned company to withdraw the planned update. In a letter to WhatsApp on Tuesday — which was read to TechCrunch — MeitY has given the popular instant messaging provider seven days to offer a “satisfactory” response. F

Zoom meetings can now be automatically transcribed by handy Otter assistant


45Mashable / 4h
Read more... More about Otter , Zoom , Tech , and Work Life

What Is the Bash Shell, and Why Is It So Important to Linux?


37How-To Geek / 5h
The Bash shell is over 30 years old and still going strong. What does it do, where did it come from, and why is it still the most common shell on Linux systems? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Google's new premium Fitbit might look and work


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Details are scarce, but we can make some educated guesses about the new Fitbit smartwatch.

Windows 10 update issues discovered minutes after release


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The Windows 10 21H1 update is being rolled out to devices, but two problems have already been discovered.

Google Workspace update wants to bring all your work tools together


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New smart canvas approach wants to link Docs, Meet, Sheets with a single click.

Watch a 'blind' robot successfully navigate stairs


200+Engadget / 5h
It's routine for four-legged robots with computer vision to navigate stairs, but getting a "blind" bipedal robot to do it is a whole other challenge.

Tig Notaro explains how she filmed 'Army of the Dead' without meeting Dave Bautista


21Mashable / 5h
When Tig Notaro was brought into Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead to replace Chris D'Elia (who faced sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women in 2020), the movie had already been shot. The whole thing was wrapped. So instead of standing opposite co-stars like Guardians of the Galaxy 's Dave Bautista, Notaro found herself in front of a green with just a tiny crew and Zack Snyder behind the

Everything Google Announced At the I/O 2021 Keynote


25How-To Geek / 5h
Google just wrapped up the first day of its I/O event, leaving us with tons of new products, software, and experimental AI to learn about. Here’s everything you need to know about the Android 12 beta, Samsung’s new commitment to Wear OS, an AI tool that identifies skin conditions, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The First Android 12 Beta Arrives with Big Changes in Tow


How-To Geek / 5h
Today at its I/O Developer conference, Google took the wraps off the first Beta for Android 12. On top of releasing the beta for phones for Pixels, OnePlus, TCL, and more, the company laid out some large changes to the look and feel of Android. It’s all about privacy and all about Material You. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Deep-Learning AI is Helping Google Assess Health Issues Directly in Search


How-To Geek / 5h
At its most recent I/O event, Google announced it has a new deep-learning AI tool that can help detect, identify, and assess health issues, like skin conditions or tuberculosis (TB), more efficiently. And you can use it on your smartphone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Install Docker and Docker Compose on Linux


How-To Geek / 5h
Docker gives you everything you need to build and run containers on your Linux system. Containers are similar to lightweight virtual machines. They let you create portable application images which run using your host’s operating system kernel. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Samsung, Google, and Fitbit Team up to (Maybe) Make Wear OS Watches Suck Less


How-To Geek / 5h
It sounds like Google is getting serious about smartwatches. Today at Google’s annual developer event, the company announced a partnership to join forces with Samsung by combining the “the best of Wear OS and Tizen.” Essentially combining Samsung’s far better watch operating system with Google’s in an effort to take on the Apple Watch. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Holy Crap: Google Invented a Magical 3D Window


64How-To Geek / 5h
Thanks to the ongoing global pandemic, friends and family can count the months they haven’t seen each other. While video calls help, flat video lacks a certain warmth. That’s why Google’s new Project Starline comes in—a magic-like window that puts your distant family in the room in lifelike 3D. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google Photos Adds Tons of Memory-Building (And Memory-Hiding) Features


How-To Geek / 5h
Most of the 4 trillion images in Google Photos are never viewed. To help people look back through their gigabytes of pictures, Google Photos is expanding its Memories slideshows tool and updating Cinematic Photos to animate more “3D images” from the past. Interestingly, Google Photos is also adding features to help hide Memories or tuck photos behind a private vault. Read This Article on Review G

Bitcoin falls further as China cracks down on crypto currencies


500+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The price of Bitcoin fell below $34,000 for the first time in three months after China imposed fresh curbs.

What England’s new vaccine passport could mean for covid tech’s next act


100+MIT Technology Review / 5h
Almost exactly a year ago, software developers rushed to build technologies that could help stop the pandemic. Back then, the focus was on apps that could track whether you’d been near someone with covid . Today the discussion is about digital vaccine credentials, often called “vaccine passports,” designed to work on your smartphone and show that you’ve been inoculated. The latest launch came on

2022 Kia EV6 electrifies Times Square with similar specs to Hyundai Ioniq 5


SlashGear / 5h
South Korean automaker Kia has officially debuted the 2022 EV6 in Times Square. The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle riding on Hyundai-Kia’s Electrical-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) like the Hyundai Ioniq 5. With that, the EV6 has inherited the powertrain configurations of Ioniq 5, and that’s a good thing. Hyundai-Kia got it right in creating a modular, rear-wheel-drive platform …

Logitech Scribe wants to make hybrid meetings a lot more collaborative


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Compatible with all major communications platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Three boosts 4G speeds and capacity with 1400MHz spectrum


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Three continues 4G upgrades alongside 5G rollout.

Samsung's new Boost feature offers over £250 in free gifts on the Galaxy S21 series


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Samsung Galaxy S21, Plus and Ultra deals are set to receive an upgrade with a new free subscription platform called Boost.

Oculus Quest 2 skin irritation issue sees VR headset delisted from Amazon


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The Oculus Quest 2 has been delisted across a number of Amazon EU storefronts, potentially in response to reports of skin irritation caused by the device.

S'Wheat, a reusable bottle made from plant materials, is extra eco-friendly


33Mashable / 5h
Having your own reusable water bottle on hand undoubtedly helps cut down on single-use plastic bottles. But if you're keen to take your eco-friendly hydrating habits one step further, there's now a bottle that's made of plant materials. Read more... S'Wheat reusable bottle $34 (£25) View Product The Good Eco-friendly (in production and reuse) • Enviable modern aesethetic • Practical and easy to c

Mercedes reveals the bodyshell for the new Mercedes-AMG SL


SlashGear / 5h
Way back in 1952, Mercedes designed a filigree space frame bringing low weight and the highest possible torsional rigidity that resulted in the first SL. Originally, that filigree space frame was designed for racing and was eventually developed to provide the foundation for the production SL model in both coupe and roadster versions. Later this year, Mercedes-AMG is set to … Continue reading

Asus Zenfone 8 price in India, launch date and availability


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The Asus Zenfone 8 is coming to India as the Asus 8Z. Here are its specs, price, and release date.

India tells WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy, gives 7-day ultimatum to respond


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The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has shot off a letter to Facebook-owned WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy, and has given a week’s time to respond.

Wear OS update may not be available to all current watches


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Google has suggested that some Wear OS watches might not get the big upcoming update, but we'll find out later this year.

This popular cheap phone is finally getting a global release, to take on Xiaomi and Moto


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The Realme GT was a huge success in China, and now the low-cost Android phone is getting a global launch.

Disney Plus UK is finally getting a missing Star Wars TV show next month


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Obscure Star Wars show Droids is coming out of the Lucasfilm archives and landing on Disney Plus in June.


Android phones now have built-in TV remotes – but should you use them?


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Google has announced new TV remote software for its Android phone OS, but can it really take the place of a regular TV remote?

Knives Out 2 casts Hamilton star - here's why that matters


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A prominent Hamilton star has just been added to Netflix's Knives Out 2 cast - and it bodes well for the movie's diversity.

Google previews AI-powered app for diagnosing skin conditions


SlashGear / 6h
Yesterday at Google I/O, the company previewed an AI-powered app meant to help diagnose dermatological issues to help people understand challenges with their skin, hair, and nails. Doctor Peggy Bui, MD, product manager for Google Health, says that the app uses the same techniques to help doctors detect diabetic eye disease or lung cancer in CT scans. The app allows … Continue reading

HUGE: JetBlue Flights To London Now Bookable!


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1KOne Mile at a Time / 6h
Update : This definitely won’t last, but you can fly roundtrip Mint from San Juan to London for ~$850, less than half the cost of just flying roundtrip between New York and London. The wait is finally over , as JetBlue is now accepting reservations for transatlantic flights. JetBlue’s London flight schedule While JetBlue eventually plans to fly to London from both Boston and New York, the airline

Nintendo Switch Online torments us again with dull SNES and NES games


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This is getting silly now…

Microsoft Teams is now invading your personal life


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Microsoft Teams adds new features to make personal calls more engaging.

Windows 10 May 2021 (21H1) Update is out, but don’t get too excited


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The first Windows 10 feature upgrade for 2021 is here, but it really doesn’t do much.

Don't install Android 12 beta on your OnePlus phone just yet


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Well, that didn't last long. OnePlus has removed the download links for Android 12 beta for OnePlus 9 series devices, after numerous user complaints about their phones getting bricked by the update. "I've temporarily removed the download links based on the feedback from users in this thread. I'm sharing the feedback with the software team so they can look into it in the morning at HQ," an admin w

Save on a refurbished Bluetooth speaker ideal for poolside hangs


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TL;DR: Turn your tunes up a notch with a refurbished Altec Lansing BoomJacket Jolt Bluetooth Speaker , on sale for 38% off. Get one for only $79.99 as of May 19 — just in time for summer pool parties. Finding a Bluetooth speaker that serves its main purpose — playing music — is fairly simple. Finding one that lives up to your other expectations, on the other hand, isn't so easy. Some folks want s

Stay cool and comfy with air conditioners, purifiers, and more on sale


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Air conditioners, humidifiers, and purifiers are essential tools you might not spend much thought on — until you really, really need them. With these deals on personal air conditioners, fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and more, you can stay cool and breathe easier in your home. Prices are active as of May 19. Air Conditioners and Fans EvaChill EV-500 Personal Air Conditioner Get personalized co

Reduce spam calls and texts with RoboKiller — save 50%


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TL;DR: Get rid of spam calls with RoboKiller , on sale as of May 19. Get a three year subscription for only $59.99, a total savings of 50%. Do you remember a time when your friends called more than spammers called? It may sound like another life entirely, but it's possible to get excited about the phone ringing again. RoboKiller is an app that works to eliminate 99% of spam calls. RoboKiller has

Share ideas and notes with this useful annotation tool


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TL;DR: Take notes and make edits on files easily with Markup Hero , on sale for 60% off. As of May 19, get a two year subscription for just $48. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. So, why can something as simple as presenting an idea still be so complicated? Markup Hero can help. It's a productivity app that can turn a photo or file into a collaborative notepad. After you either upl

Mob Violence Against Palestinians in Israel Is Fueled by Groups on WhatsApp


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Israeli extremists have formed more than 100 new groups on the Facebook-owned encrypted messaging app in recent days to target attacks.

Xbox Series X restock: Amazon has now sold out


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The Xbox Series X stock is available at Amazon, with two bundles available.

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel Fold mentioned in Android 12 beta code


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Four Pixel codenames and model numbers have been spotted in Android 12 code, suggesting lots of phones are on the way.

2022 F-150 Lightning pickup spied in the background during a presidential visit


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Yesterday President Biden made an official visit to the Ford Rouge electric vehicle plant at Ford. During the visit, Biden spoke at a podium set up in front of a giant American flag and a handful of Ford trucks. The trucks included a very clean old Ford pickup and a trio of new pickups, including what appears to be the … Continue reading

PhonePe in talks to acquire Indian app store Indus OS


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Walmart-backed Indian payments services firm PhonePe is in advanced stages of talks to acquire Samsung-backed Indus OS , a startup that operates an eponymous third-party Android app store, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The deal values Noida-headquartered Indus OS at $60 million, the source said, requesting anonymity as the matter is private. The deal has yet to close. PhonePe

Forecast nabs $19M for its AI-based approach to project management and resource planning


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Project management has long been a people-led aspect of the workplace, but that has slowly been changing. Trends in automation, big data, and AI have not only ushered in a new wave of project management applications, but they have led to a stronger culture of people willing to use them. Today, one of the startups building a platform for the next generation of project management is announcing some

Payroll automation startup raises $15.6M Series A led by General Catalyst


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Payroll automation is not exactly the sexiest of startup areas but it’s a pretty decent business. The larger startup in the space is Payfit which has raised upwards of $208.4M to do something that lots of companies find quite painful. But Payfit does a lot of other things as well, potentially leaving it exposed. Now a startup aims to come along and hone in on the thorny issue of payroll automatio

Nvidia DLSS now boosts frame rates in VR games


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DLSS could just be a new reason to take the plunge with VR, if you were still on the fence.


Battlegrounds Mobile India to have Erangel and Karakin maps too


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PUBG Mobile's content including the most popular maps like Erangel and Karakin are now being teased in the promo images on the Google Play Store listing.

Netflix's 'Young Royals' teaser combines royal family life with coming-of-age drama


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Missing the upper-class tensions of Bridgerton , or regal drama of The Crown ? Well, Netflix has more royal family content up its sleeve. On Wednesday, the streaming service dropped its teaser for Young Royals , a Swedish coming-of-age series about a troubled teenage prince, who's sent to boarding school after getting into a fight and dragging his family name into disrepute. We only have a minute

The PS5 and the pandemic have changed my relationship with PC gaming


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After a year of working at home during a pandemic, the PS5 offers a welcome respite from sitting at a desk.

Target PS5 restock: it'll likely be in stock this week – get it as soon as today


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PS5 restock Twitter tracker Matt Swider is offering live updates for when and where to find the Sony console in stock.

India Reports 4,529 Covid-19 Deaths in Single Day, a Grim New Record


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India recorded 4,529 new deaths from covid-19 on Wednesday, a grim new world record in a country that’s reeling from uncontrolled spread of the disease. India also reported 267,334 new coronavirus infections for the day. Read more...

It's no surprise: Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10X


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Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10X won't be released this year. The company plans to roll some of 10X's features into its existing OS, like its revamped touchscreen keyboard.

Otter.ai’s new assistant can automatically transcribe your Zoom meetings


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A.I.-powered voice transcription service Otter.ai wants to make it even easier for its business users to record their meetings. The company is today introducing a new feature, Otter Assistant, which can automatically join the Zoom meetings on your calendar, transcribe the conversations, and share the notes with other participants. Though Otter.ai is already integrated with Zoom, the assistant is

Android prepares developers for more foldable phones


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Once upon a time, Android itself would only play catch up to market and design trends while manufacturers did their own thing and fragmented the ecosystem. It seems that Google has taken a different approach and isn’t letting those companies take the lead when it comes to foldables. Right from the start, it collaborated with Samsung on the first Galaxy … Continue reading

Otter's assistant can transcribe your Zoom Meetings for you


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Otter Assistant will attend Zoom calls on your behalf and take notes for you.
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Android 12 Beta and the phones you can put it on


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Once upon a time, pre-releases of Android’s next version were available only to a limited few. Of course, Google’s own Nexus phones, later Pixels, had first dibs on any development version but some big names in the Android empire also boasted that preferential treatment. Almost like a testament to Android’s more open development strategy, a number of manufacturers have all … Continue reading

Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo with 17 hours battery life announced


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Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo is the latest audio product from Realme with long battery life and fast charge support.

Jio, Airtel and Vi announce special COVID-19 relief offers for less-privileged users


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All three private Indian telecom companies have announced new recharge plans aimed to help users stay connected with their family during these testing times.

Nintendo Switch Online now boasts 104 classic games on its list


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Unlike Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo has never been big on backward compatibility, preferring that people buy their hardware and games if they’re still around. Of course, its oldest consoles no longer are and it has found a way to capitalize on that with its Switch Online subscription service that grants access to classic NES and SNES titles that … Continue reading

Samsung unveils new power management chips for DDR5 DRAM


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Samsung’s two new enterprise PMICs, S2FPD01 and S2FPD02, can reduce overheating with more than 90% energy-efficiency within the memory module. The S2FPC01 offers power-saving benefits to PC DRAM modules in a compact form factor.

Google is finally bringing YouTube Music to Wear OS


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Google is finally launching a YouTube Music app for Wear OS, but it doesn't have a release date yet.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G and 4G specs leaked ahead of launch


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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor while the 4G variant will come with an AMOLED display.

Google employees demand Palestine support in letter to CEO


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The escalating violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has caused a divide among Google employees, leading to a public call out of the company's silence. On Tuesday, a group of 250 concerned "Jewish and allied Googlers" released a signed letter penned to CEO Sundar Pichai, demanding the tech behemoth provide relief to Palestinians suffering from the ongoing humanitarian crises that have erup

Share the love with up to 50% off sex toys for couples from Lovehoney


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SAVE UP TO 50%: As of May 19, sex toys for couples are on sale for up to 50% off on Lovehoney. Treating your special someone is a great feeling, but you know what feels even better? Getting something that can both enjoy, together. As of May 19, you can save up to 50% on a wide range of sex toys for couples on Lovehoney, including vibrators, plugs, rings, and much more. There really is something f

Get a new mobile game every week with this monthly subscription


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TL;DR: A one-month subscription to Fridayplays is on sale for £7.04 as of May 19, saving you 33% on list price. If you want to quench your thirst for new videos games while keeping costs down, FridayPlays is the app you've been looking for. FridayPlays is a membership-based app that lets you choose between four new, high-quality games every week. Once you choose one, you'll be able to download it

Save over £200 on a cloud storage subscription that's great for creators


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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Starchive 100GB Cloud Storage is on sale for £21.12 as of May 19, saving you 92% on list price. It doesn't matter if you're a billion-pound corporation or solo entrepreneur. To keep your independent business or artistic endeavour running smoothly, you need the right tools behind you, so you can focus on what's important. With a lifetime subscription to Starchive


Where to find the best deals on the latest Apple MacBook Air


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SAVE 13%: The 2020 Apple MacBook Air is on sale for £869.97 on Amazon, saving you over £100 on list price as of May 19. We're not interested in playing favourites, because in the world of deals, we love every discount equally. However, we're not ashamed to admit that there is something special about Apple deals. Maybe it's because they don't come around too often. Maybe it's because they tend to

Windows 10 May 2021 update seals Windows 10X’s fate


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It might be Google’s big day but the rest of the tech world isn’t going to pause just for Google I/O. In fact, Microsoft curiously timed the announcement of Windows 10 version 21H1’s rollout right on the day that Google is at the center of tech news. Regardless, many computer users will want to take note of this update in … Continue reading

Gillmor Gang: Party Line


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In the early days of social media, all things seemed possible. Twitter was this weird reboot of blogs, with a social layer atop an RSS feed that gave authority to last in/first out musings by providing data not just about read or unread but shared by who. You could take that authority data and rank posts by who shared them and who followed those people and what they in turn recommended. Although

Google Search brings more AI and AR power to your fingertips


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Search, next to or in conjunction with ads, is the bread and butter of Google’s business. The more people use it and stay within Search for any and all their needs, the better it is for Google. Of course, that implies that Google makes Search an indispensable tool for any and all Internet needs and that is exactly what it … Continue reading

'Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness' trailer puts zombies in the White House


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You'd think a horror franchise as popular and long-running as Capcom's Resident Evil would already have a television series, yet somehow this isn't the case. Fortunately, Neflix is looking to rectify this massive oversight, starting with upcoming anime Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness . In the original animated series, Raccoon City's unluckiest cop Leon S. Kennedy (Nick Apostolides) is summoned t

Netflix's Resident Evil series gets an intense new trailer and release date


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Leon and Claire will face off against new terrors in Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, the franchise's first TV