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US & Canada Border Closure Extended Until July 21
5KOne Mile at a Time / 14h
There had been optimism among many that the border between the United States and Canada would reopen as of this month, given that both countries have seen an uptick in vaccination and a decrease in coronavirus cases. Unfortunately it’s now official that this won’t be happening — the border closure has been extended by another month. Canada border closed to Americans through July 21 The border bet
Boba Fett Solo Series Has Wrapped Filming and Debuts in December 2021
500+Gizmodo / 4h
Temuera Morrison ( Aquaman ) is cast in the role of Boba Fett and had a recurring role on Disney+ show The Mandalorian . Since then, the first season of Mandalorian spin-off, The Book of Boba Fett has wrapped production. Read more...
American Airlines Is Cancelling Scores Of Flights Due To Lack Of Pilots
500+View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines has cancelled over 100 flights already today. The most common reason is 'flight crew unavailable'. Many other flights show cancelled due to 'operational decision' which appears to be giving that flight's pilots to another aircraft (in other words, also 'flight crew unavailable'). In contrast, as of this writing United has cancelled eight flights today and Delta has cancelled two
Charlo vs Montiel live stream: how to watch boxing from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
Charlo's WBC middleweight title is on the line - don't miss a minute of the title fight, with our guide on how to get a Jermall Charlo vs Juan Macias Montiel live stream.
Issues With Face Recognition Software Used to Verify Unemployment Recipients Is Costing People Benefits
Gizmodo / 1h
The facial recognition program used by 22 U.S. states to reduce unemployment fraud has been failing to correctly identify recipients, causing dozens of people to be denied benefits or have their applications put on hold, Motherboard reports. Read more...
Huge Apple Watch deal: the Apple Watch 6 drops to lowest price ever at Amazon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Amazon has just dropped the Apple Watch 6 down to its lowest price ever in an epic deal ahead of Prime Day
‘Basic Business Class’ Fares Are Bad Business For Both Customers And Airlines
View from the Wing / 2h
Emirates started selling 'basic business class' fares last year. Qatar Airways came out with this, restricting access to lounges and to advance seat selection on the cheapest business class tickets. And the latest entrant into this game is Finnair, and their restrictions are absolutely brutal. What's really interesting here is whether airlines can make Basic Business Class work as a way to genera
How to zoom in and out on a Mac
Mashable / 2h
Want to zoom in real close to something on your Mac? Or maybe you're looking to pull back for a wider view? Either way, we've got your back. If you want to be able to zoom in and out on your Mac — be it your entire screen or just in a specific window — you have a few different options to choose from. 1. Zooming in on a single window using keyboard shortcuts If you're looking to zoom in or out sol
Bucks vs Nets live stream: how to watch game 7 NBA playoffs online from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It's been a close-fought battle to the very end. Here's how to watch the Bucks vs Nets decider and live stream NBA playoffs action from anywhere.
How to watch Tribute to the Kings: live stream Julio Cesar Chavez, Hector Camacho Jr & Anderson Silva
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Here's your guide to getting a Julio Cesar Chavez Sr vs Hector Camacho Jr live stream from anywhere in the world alongside all the other action from Tribute to the Kings.
How to clear your cache on an iPhone
Mashable / 4h
If you, like me, open a new tab on the Safari app of your iPhone every time you have a dumb question to Google search, you probably have a million tabs open right now. You definitely don't want someone to come across your dumbest questions, so yes, you should close your tabs. For good measure, you should also clear your cache, which will erase your internet history from your device and protect yo
Google Could Be Cooking Up Its Own Version of Apple’s Powerful 'Find My' Network for Android
38Gizmodo / 4h
With the release of Apple’s AirTags , we’ve all seen just how powerful and useful the company’s Find My network can be to find misplaced items around our homes or lost items out in the world. Google apparently also took notice and appears to be cooking up its own version of the network for Android devices. Read more...
'Seinfeld' might not be available to stream for months
63Engadget / 4h
'Seinfeld' reportedly won't reach Netflix until September, leaving people without a streaming fix for months after the show leaves Hulu.
Chromebook vs Windows 10 S-mode: which laptop to buy on Prime Day?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Chromebooks combine great functionality and affordability, while Windows 10 S-mode laptops offer some a more familiar, if limited, Windows experience.
[Roundup] Why Airlines Let Sick Passengers On Planes
View from the Wing / 4h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
California Hydropower Plant May Have to Shut Down as Record Heat Wave Drains Key Reservoir
200+Gizmodo / 4h
The record heat wave searing the West Coast has drained one of California’s largest reservoirs so much that its hydroelectric power plant may be forced to shut down for the first time this summer, officials told CNN this week. This would be the first time the plant has shut off since it opened more than five decades… Read more...
Picture-in-picture is finally coming to YouTube for iOS users
53Mashable / 4h
It's finally on its way, folks YouTube will allow iOS free users to keep consuming content in the background — at least, kind of. It comes in the form of a picture-in-picture (PIP) feature, where you'll be able to exit the YouTube app and still have your video play in a smaller screen that remains on the screen. This is different from the previous minimize feature, where users can make their curr
'Atomically thin' transistors could help make electronic skins a reality
20Engadget / 5h
Stanford researchers have developed 'atomically-thin' flexible electronics that could make electronic skin (and new implants) practical.
8 of the best Korean dramas on Netflix
Mashable / 5h
Enjoying films and television shows in languages other than English has become increasingly common, with South Korean dramas in particular gaining widespread international attention. However, signing up for a streaming service dedicated to Asian dramas can feel like a big leap if you're unsure about making the switch to subtitles. Fortunately, Netflix now has an excellent selection of K-dramas fo
How to watch Munguia vs Szeremeta: live stream title fight boxing today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The WBO Intercontinental middleweight title is on the line in Texas. Here's your guide to getting a Jaime Munguia vs Kamil Szeremeta live stream, plus time and full card details.
Watchmen Almost Cast a Different Actress as Laurie Blake aka Silk Spectre
200+Gizmodo / 6h
Jean Smart is an acting pioneer with a career spanning over 40 years. She’s an experienced dramatic and comedy actress but seldom explored the sci-fi and superhero genres. Read more...
iPhone bug 'breaks' your WiFi when you join an oddly-named network
100+Engadget / 6h
Users have discovered an iPhone bug that 'breaks' WiFi if you connect to a hotspot with an unusual name.
Twitter mourns the passing of President Joe Biden's beloved dog, Champ
34Mashable / 7h
He was a good boy. On Saturday, President Biden announced on Twitter that his family's beloved dog, Champ, had passed away at 13 years old. Our family lost our loving companion Champ today. I will miss him pic.twitter.com/sePqXBIAsE — President Biden (@POTUS) June 19, 2021 Biden isn't the only one mourning. "Champ" quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, with people expressing their condolenc
Archaeologists recreated three common kinds of Paleolithic cave lighting
56Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Spanish archaeologists recreated three common types of Paleolithic lighting systems. (credit: Medina-Alcaide et al, 2021, PLOS ONE) In 1993, a media studies professor at Fordham University named Edward Wachtel visited several famous caves in southern France, including Lascaux, Font-de-Gaume, Les Combarelles, and La Mouthe. His purpose: to study the cave art that has justly made these ca
How One New Priority Pass Lounge Shows The Failure Of Asia In The Pandemic’s Re-Opening Phase
View from the Wing / 7h
Cathay Pacific carried an average of just 774 passengers per day in May. Only around 2000 passengers per day used the Hong Kong airport. That's only 1% of pre-pandemic volume. As a result, Cathay Pacific has just one lounge open - The Wing First Class lounge. The Wing first class lounge joins Priority Pass effective Monday, June 21. Continue reading ...
Uh Oh: American Airlines Canceling Hundreds Of Flights This Weekend
500+One Mile at a Time / 7h
As noted by View from the Wing , American Airlines seems to be having a bit of an operational meltdown this weekend… American Airlines’ massive flight cancelations Looking at published data , American is approaching 400 flight cancelations over the course of a four day period around this weekend: Yesterday (Friday) American canceled 83 flights Today (Saturday) American canceled 111 flights Tomorr
Should you buy a Chromebook on Amazon Prime Day?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Chromebooks are fantastic devices that combine great functionality and affordability, but they aren’t for everyone.
Tropical Storm Claudette may dampen Father’s Day weekend flights
The Points Guy / 7h
It’s the start of hurricane season — which means, beyond coronavirus travel restrictions, you’ll want to be extra vigilant on how the weather may impact your upcoming travels. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter. What’s the first storm to watch this season? Tropical Storm Claudette formed early this morning in Louisiana and is making its way through the Deep South and Southeas
How to edit your iMessage profile
31Mashable / 8h
Not everyone uses contact photos, but I've found that when my friends do, they somehow always choose the worst possible photo of me. Not cool, friends. Luckily, there is a way you can control what your contact info looks like in other people's phones. Editing your iMessage profile lets you choose things like a Memoji, Animoji, or custom photo to populate in your contacts, and we've got a step-by-
James Cameron Explores His Cinematic Creative Process With Masterclass
21Gizmodo / 8h
Legendary director James Cameron has hopped on board the Masterclass train and is finally teaching his principles and techniques for directorial success. Read more...
Facial recognition systems are denying unemployment benefits across the US
50Engadget / 8h
A facial recognition system from ID.me is denying unemployment benefits to people across the US with potentially concerning frequency.
Behind the scenes: Inside Southwest’s 50th-anniversary celebration
54The Points Guy / 8h
Fifty and one. That was the overarching theme of Southwest’s party on Friday, although the official messaging certainly didn’t mention that. Fifty years since Southwest used a loophole in then-heavily regulated airline industry to launch a low-cost carrier in wholly within Texas — something that arguably help it make one of the biggest contributions of any U.S. carrier toward lower fares and the
NASA is working to restore Hubble Space Telescope operations
SlashGear / 8h
The Hubble Space Telescope has been having significant troubles in orbit recently as the telescope went into safe mode after the failure of an onboard computer. NASA has confirmed that operations are underway to restore the payload computer on the Hubble telescope. Operations teams are running tests and collecting more information on the system to isolate the problem further. While … Continue rea
Toyota foils leakers by offering an official image of the 2022 Tundra
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SlashGear / 9h
Earlier this week, leaked images were going around claiming to show the next generation 2022 Toyota Tundra. Automakers never like leaks, and often they simply deny that the images are of their vehicle or ignore the leak altogether. However, Toyota used a different tactic when images of its 2022 Tundra leaked, choosing to release an official image of the truck. … Continue reading
Fortnite Cosmic Summer Celebration teases alien event next week
SlashGear / 9h
It seems Epic has some sort of event planned for its battle royale game next week, and though many of the details are still lacking, we do know what it will be called: Cosmic Summer Celebration. The event will take place on a Fortnite beach where players will apparently need to congregate. The company has published an alien-themed invite for … Continue reading
PS5 restock: Best Buy is 'next', but don't expect PS5 consoles to be in stock today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Best Buy PS5 restock is said to be scheduled for next week, which means we could see the PS5 in stock as soon as Monday.
ICYMI: The new Studio Buds are the best Beats for most people
21Engadget / 9h
Engadget's tech reviews this week include the Beats Studio Buds, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage laptop and the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 laptop.
NASA struggles to fix a Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
100+Engadget / 9h
The Hubble Space Telescope has been suffering from a payload computer glitch for nearly a week, and NASA hasn't had much success fixing it.
Apply to Live Rent-Free in an Airbnb for 10 Months
Lifehacker / 9h
One of the many things we’ve learned over the past year is that most office jobs can be done from pretty much anywhere with a solid internet connection (unless you have small children around, but that’s a different story). So after years of office bosses telling employees that working remotely wasn’t an option, that’s… Read more...
How to find the best Prime Day deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We're showing you exactly how to find the best Prime Day deals right here, so you can be first in line to the best offers for you.
NASA’s images of the sun find a place on postage stamps
SlashGear / 10h
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new set of postage stamps highlighting views of the sun taken from the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). The stamps have a black background with images of the sun showcasing a range of activity observed by the Solar Dynamics Observatory since its launch. The postal service issued the Sun Science stamps during a … Continue reading
Hitting the Books: How memes spread through society like a 'mind virus'
Engadget / 10h
In The Ascent of Information, award winning New York Times author Caleb Scharf explores humanity's unique penchant for maintaining stores of information outside of ourselves and the steps we'll soon have to take if we want to hang on to the 20 quintillion bits of data we produce every day.
Colbert's 'Late Show' honors Juneteenth with a playlist and a stark reality check
Mashable / 10h
The Juneteenth recognitions keep rolling in. The Late Show 's house band Stay Human came together to reflect on Juneteenth, which marks the true end of slavery on June 19, 1865 , and discuss their Juneteenth-inspired song playlist with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mos Def, Nina Simone, and Kendrick Lamar. Like many of us, bandmate Louis Cato didn't learn about Juneteenth until after George Floy
Priority Pass gets posh: You now have access to Cathay Pacific First Class lounge
100+The Points Guy / 10h
You win some, you lose some. This past week, we reported that 50+ Plaza Premium lounges are leaving the Priority Pass program effective July 1 — with the majority of the locations in Canada, Malaysia, the UK and Taiwan. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter. However, in better news, Priority Pass members will gain access to one of the finest lounges in the world: Cathay Pacific’
Disney+ Original Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire Series Will Debut in 2022
43Gizmodo / 10h
Creators from the African continent will put their artistic vision on display in the new ten-part film series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire . Read more...
How to Update Apps and Games on Android
How-To Geek / 10h
An important part of making sure that your Android phone is running smoothly and securely is keeping apps and games updated. It’s not exactly obvious how you’re supposed to do that, but we’ll show you how it’s done. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
This Week in Apps: Spotify debuts a Clubhouse rival, Facebook tests Audio Rooms in US, Amazon cuts Appstore commissions
30TechCrunch / 10h
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
Investors say Eindhoven poised to become Netherlands’ No. 2 tech hub
94TechCrunch / 10h
Eindhoven might not immediately spring to mind as a high-tech hub, but the Netherlands city is keen to position itself as a center for deep tech in Europe. The Technical University of Eindhoven, High Tech Campus Eindhoven, and locally based corporates like ASML and Philips have been eyeing initiatives across Europe and applying what they’ve learned to the region’s strategy. Philips launched in Ei
These wireless earbuds are $65 for a limited time
Engadget / 10h
Raycon E50 Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds provide top-quality sound, a snug fit and are on sale right now.
Researchers say Thwaites Glacier may be more stable than expected
SlashGear / 11h
Thwaites Glacier is one of the largest ice sheets globally, and in the past, researchers said that it was in imminent danger of a sudden collapse. However, it turns out those researchers may not have been correct. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan, the glacier may be more stable and in less danger of … Continue reading
How to spot a good Prime Day laptop deal – 2021 edition
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
There are going to be a lot of Prime Day laptop deals, here's what to keep your eyes open for.
US hits 300 million COVID-19 vaccine shots, but will it reach July 4 goal?
SlashGear / 11h
In a tweet this week, President Biden announced that the US has hit (and surpassed) its latest COVID-19 vaccine milestone: 300 million shots have been administered during the president’s first 150 days in office. More than 65-percent of adults in the US have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, with more than 55-percent fully vaccinated. However, some remain skeptical … Continue reading
Putting the office at the center of hybrid work
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Why business leaders should prioritize reuniting their teams in offices first and foremost and the benefits of an office-centric culture.
How to Add Family Members to Your Microsoft 365 Plan
How-To Geek / 11h
The Microsoft 365 family plan allows you to get Microsoft Office for up to six people at just $100 per year. Here’s how to add family members to your Microsoft 365 plan. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Boeing Starliner is on track for its July test flight
SlashGear / 11h
NASA and Boeing are currently preparing the Starliner capsule for Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). The flight test is a critical portion of the testing regime to clear Starliner to carry astronauts to and from the ISS in the future. Recently, teams at the Starliner production facility at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida began to fuel the Starliner crew … Continue reading
Leaked image reveals Ring's security camera for the car
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We've got an image and a few more details about the in-car security camera that Ring is launching this year.
5 Elden Ring gameplay features we'd love to see
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
With Elden Ring finally on the horizon, we’ve put together a list of 5 things we’d love to see in FromSoftware and George R.R. Martin’s fantasy epic.
Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks live stream: how to watch Premiership semi-final 2021 online from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The two teams resume hostilities after last weekend's win for Exeter - here's how to live stream Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks and watch the Premiership semi-final online today.
The Difference Between Scheduling Flights For Customers And Scheduling For Operations
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines is launching service between Austin and Washington Dulles in August. This flight is absolutely ideal for me. I live in Austin and in the Before Times my most frequent destination was Washington DC – a minimum of once a month, and often twice. But the flight times are terrible - scheduled to allow a single plan to operate the route, rather than being scheduled for the business tr
Delta Axes Plans For Cape Town Flights
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
It looks like Delta Air Lines no longer has plans to fly to Cape Town. Delta’s planned South Africa triangle route Pre-pandemic, Delta operated an Atlanta to Johannesburg flight for many years, using a Boeing 777-200LR. At 8,440 miles, this was Delta’s longest flight, and one of the longest flights in the world . During the pandemic, Delta made the difficult decision to retire its entire Boeing 7
How Being Ambivalent Can Help You Make Better Decisions
Lifehacker / 12h
Some decisions require a lot of thought—weighing pros and cons, and trying to reach the best possible outcome. But some people are indecisive about pretty much everything, big or small. Whether you’re dealing with an ambivalent person, or you are an ambivalent person yourself, you know that it can be annoying. Read more...
How to Block People on Tinder
How-To Geek / 12h
You can block people on Tinder so that they don’t see your profile and you don’t see them while swiping through in the app. We’ll show you how to block and unblock users in the Tinder app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Ford to purchase Electriphi for integration with Ford Pro services for EV fleets
SlashGear / 12h
Ford has announced it will purchase Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging management and fleet monitoring software for electric vehicles. Ford intends to integrate Electriphi capabilities with its Ford Pro services to develop advanced charging and energy management experiences for commercial users. Many large commercial fleet operators are actively transitioning from combustion-powe
Two Viking burials, separated by an ocean, contain close kin
100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Ida Marie Odgaard AFP) Roughly a thousand years ago, a young man in his early 20s met a violent end in England. 800 kilometers (500 miles) away, in Denmark, an older man who had survived a lifetime of battles died sometime in his 50s. At first glance, there’s nothing to suggest a connection between them over such a distance. But according to a recent study of their DNA, the two m
120Hz refresh rates – do they matter?
41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
You've probably seen a lot of talk about what type of gaming TV you need and how 120Hz refresh rates are the future – but does it all really matter?
Inside Luca, the Studio Ghibli-inspired Italian Pixar film made entirely from home
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
TechRadar talks to Luca’s director and producer on the huge challenge of making Pixar’s first-ever remote movie for Disney Plus.
Manifest abruptly canceled by NBC, but Netflix may save it
SlashGear / 12h
Manifest, a hit NBC thriller about a plane that disappears for five-and-a-half years before suddenly reappearing, was abruptly canceled by NBC this week. The news that the network would end the show with its third season prompted an outcry from fans who have turned to Netflix as a potential savior. The timing is beneficial as Manifest recently arrived on Netflix, … Continue reading
How to Use Mulch in Your Flowerbeds and Garden
25Lifehacker / 12h
If you read a lot of gardening how-to articles—including the ones on this site—you’ve probably noticed that mulch comes up a lot. Its ability to help your plants hydrated, as well as to keep weeds a bay make mulch a popular (albeit stinky) gardening supply. Read more...
A Bug in the Android Google App Put Privacy at Risk
100+Wired / 12h
Plus: Airbnb's safety squad, a fake pharmacy crackdown, and more of the week's top security news.
Let Users Own the Tech Companies They Help Build
42Wired / 12h
Startups typically either go public or get acquired. But a more sustainable, accountable option would be to give the user base a stake.
M.O.D.O.K. Is How Marvel Can Master the Multiverse
21Wired / 12h
By untethering from the main canon, Hulu's madcap stop-motion spectacle can be as weird as it wants.
What it’s like traveling to the Cancun area during a COVID-19 spike
81The Points Guy / 12h
The day before we were set to take our first international trip in well over a year, there was buzz that our intended destination, the Quintana Roo area of Mexico (home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and more) was going to be given a red-level designation due to a surge of COVID-19 cases. If the area shifted from orange to red, it would have effectively spelled the end of our already twice-de
Best new podcasts of 2021 (so far)
Mashable / 12h
We're just about halfway through 2021 and (for many), life continues to be a constant flux of unpredictable changes. But for lovers of well-made audio storytelling, there's one thing that never seems to change: There's always a great new podcast to ground yourself in amid the chaos. Last year, podcasts gained even more relevance , as one of the only safe ways to make entertainment during the pand
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