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Good Omens' Second Coming Has Been Greenlit by Amazon


500+Gizmodo / 2h
Though the first season of Amazon’s adaptation of Good Omens covered all of the beats from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s original novel and then some, there were so many interesting details about the series’ world that were begging for more exploration, like Aziraphale and Crowley’s millenia-spanning friendship .… Read more...

Facebook is now a $1 trillion dollar company


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400+Mashable / 6h
On Monday, Facebook's market capitalization has exceeded $1 trillion for the first time, making it the fifth U.S. tech company to achieve this feat, after Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet. Facebook has been steadily climbing towards the $1 trillion threshold throughout 2021, but the news that pushed it over the edge was a judge's dismissal of an FTC complaint that aimed to force Facebook to

Best cheap webcams 2021: top webcams under Rs 3,000 in India


55TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Want a decent webcam under Rs 3,000 for work from home or attend online classes? These are the best cheap webcams you can buy right now.


Sony’s PlayStation Studios spending spree may not be over yet


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SlashGear / 11min
Earlier today, we learned that Sony is buying Returnal developer Housemarque. That’s big enough news on its own, but it turns out that Housemarque may not be the only studio Sony is looking to absorb. Around the time the Housemarque announcement went live this morning, PlayStation Japan accidentally leaked what appears to be another major acquisition for Sony. Apparently, Sony … Continue reading

BTS’ dance moves look a lot creepier when it’s Boston Dynamics’ robots doing them


SlashGear / 11min
Hyundai has welcomed Boston Dynamics into the fold, though while the robot dogs may be able to keep up with superband BTS’ dance moves it’s all still a little creepy. The South Korean automaker inked a deal with SoftBank to take majority ownership of Boston Dynamics earlier this year, and given Hyundai’s existing promo deals with the band it was … Continue reading

Reddit's Beloved No-Weights Workout Is Famous for a Reason


Lifehacker / 14min
It’s not easy to strength train without weights. Once you’re able to do full pushups by the dozens, for example, they’re training your endurance more than building your strength. And while moves like pull-ups provide more of a challenge, they’re often impossible for beginners. But there’s a workout that covers the… Read more...

New American AAdvantage Elite Promos Make Requalifying For Status Easy


One Mile at a Time / 15min
American Airlines has just made it rather easy for AAdvantage elite members to requalify for status. This is the third way in which American has made it easier to earn status this year, in addition to reducing elite requirements , and launching promotions that make qualifying easier . Two new ways to requalify for AAdvantage elite status AAdvantage elite members have two new ways that they can re

SpaceX is losing money on its Starlink terminals, but sees lower costs ahead


TechCrunch / 18min
It may be a little while longer until Starlink hits profitability. The SpaceX project, which aims to deliver global high-speed broadband via a satellite network, sells its beta kits to customers for around $500 dollars despite it costing much more to produce them, CEO Elon Musk said in an interview Tuesday. The kit includes a user terminal, a kind of dish, that connects the customer to the satell

BetterDiscord Lets Users Mod the App to Their Heart’s Content


Wired / 24min
For almost as long as the popular chat app has been around, volunteer devs have been adding their own features and customizations.

Apple’s Strategy Bends the World


NYT > Technology / 24min
How Apple’s business tactics, partly driven by fear, affect the rest of us.

ASUS Zenfone 8 may be the best tiny Galaxy alternative this year


SlashGear / 25min
The ASUS Zenfone 8 works with a 120Hz display, all-Sony image processors for its multiple cameras, and a form that’s simple and elegant. The first ASUS Zenfone 8 that’ll appear on the market will be released in one color: Obsidian Black. It’ll come with a 90.02% screen-to-body ratio, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a pane of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus up … Continue reading

Watch BTS get distracted by a dancing Boston Dynamics robot dog


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Engadget / 27min
Boston Dynamics' robots can boogie . We've seen Spot and Atlas strut their stuff many times , with some videos of them in action becoming viral hits . A collaboration with K-pop phenomenon BTS should be like catnip for the internet. But while the two videos are kind of fun, they're ever-so-slightly underwhelming. Hyundai closed its deal for a majority stake in Boston Dynamics last week. It brough

Sony purchases Returnal developer Housemarque after successful PS5 debut


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Ars Technica / 31min
Returnaling, over and over, to remember the things we shot. [credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Housemarque ] Sony has announced that it has acquired Finnish indie developer Housemarque just two months after the launch of Housemarque's Returnal as one of the highest-profile exclusives on the young PlayStation 5 console. Housemarque has a long history with Sony consoles, dating back to 2007'

Walmart Rolls Out a Cheaper Insulin


Gizmodo / 33min
Insulin is expensive. Really expensive. Like hundreds-of-dollars per vial expensive. Expensive enough that some diabetes patients can’t afford their monthly dose. And now Walmart, of all companies, is stepping in to make the drug a bit more affordable. Read more...

Employees fail to engage with cybersecurity issues


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 34min
Employees show a shocking lack of knowledge and seriousness about recent cyberattacks.

'Black Widow' is a welcome palate cleanser for Marvel


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Mashable / 35min
If the interconnectedness of the Marvel movies is key to the franchise's appeal, it can also feel like a barrier: Films like Avengers: Endgame only really work if you're invested in this universe already, while shows like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier are basically gibberish unless you've got a decent handle on these characters to begin with. Even ostensibly standalone stories like WandaVisio

The Hubble Space Telescope Is in Really Serious Trouble


36Futurism / 35min
Death Watch NASA’s groundbreaking Hubble space telescope is in deep trouble. According to a Friday update from NASA, both the aging telescope’s main payload computer — as well as the backup computer — are experiencing the same glitch. In other words, Hubble is on thin ice — and, since it’s been four days since we last heard from NASA about Hubble’s condition, it seems increasingly likely that the

Everything You Need to Know About Windows 11's Confusing PC Requirements


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Gizmodo / 39min
Between TPMs, CPUs, and UEFIs, the system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11 haven’t been the easiest to figure out. Microsoft changed them only hours after pushing out the first Insider Preview Build for early adopters. If you’re wondering exactly what you’ll need to run Windows 11, we’re here to make some… Read more...

US & UK Travel Restrictions Unlikely To End This Summer


78One Mile at a Time / 44min
The United States has a variety of travel bans in place, preventing foreigners who have been in select countries from visiting the United States. Countries impacted by these travel bans including Brazil, China, India, the Schengen zone, and the United Kingdom, among others. There have been a lot of questions about when reciprocal travel between the United States and United Kingdom will be allowed

Instagram tests letting more people share links in their Stories


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Engadget / 45min
For the longest time, including links in Stories is something Instagram has only let a select few of its users do. Your account needs to have either been verified by the company or have passed the 10,000 follower milestone. Only then can you include a swipe-up link in your Stories. But in what could be a dramatic change for Instagram, it’s trying something different. The company told The Verge it

Mapping the way to climate resilience


MIT Technology Review / 46min
Many companies don’t know yet how climate change will change their business, but more are taking the inquiry seriously, signaling a new reality—one that calls any companies don’t yet know how for guarding against systemic risk while protecting customer relationships and corporate reputations. Recognizing that reducing carbon emissions is essential to combat climate change, AT&T has made a commitm

Forum Brands raises $27M Series A as crowded Amazon roll-up space continues to heat up


47TechCrunch / 48min
The number of startups acquiring e-commerce businesses, especially those operating on Amazon, to grow and scale is increasing as more people than ever are shopping online. The latest such startup to raise capital is Forum Brands , which today announced it has raised $27 million in equity funding for its technology-driven e-commerce acquisition platform. Norwest Venture Partners led the round, whi

Black Widow's Supporting Cast Elevates Marvel's Solo Story


34Gizmodo / 51min
On the surface, Cate Shortland’s Black Widow may feel like an inconsequential piece of the Marvel puzzle. Since it’s set between the events in Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War , it’s easy to wonder why the studio went backward instead of forward. There’s a delicate balance there, to be sure, but… Read more...


Black Widow is a bona fide spy thriller – and the MCU is all the better for it


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
Marvel’s latest standalone movie switches up the recent MCU formula.

Boston Dynamics' robot dogs dancing in sync to BTS is both my dream and nightmare


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76Mashable / 56min
The little hops! The graceful arches! The perfectly circular formations! If you're into completely creepy choreographed dance routines performed by nightmarish robot dogs to the sounds of beloved K-pop superstars, hit play on the video above. Hyundai is showing off its official acquisition of robotics company Boston Dynamics with a new video of its prized Spot robo-pooches dancing in perfect time

Bitcoin Billionaire Reportedly Found Dead


200+Futurism / 56min
Death of a Billionaire Bitcoin billionaire and crypto exchange founder Mircea Popescu has reportedly drowned off the coast of Costa Rica, according to a brief and rather ambiguous report by local TV station Teletica . According to the report, the country’s Judicial Investigation Agency confirmed the death, but it remains unclear if a body has been recovered or not. Bitcoin Magazine also talked to

Throw Out The First Pitch At A Major League Baseball Game, From Just $4000 In Credit Card Spend


View from the Wing / 57min
Cardless is out with the brand new Miami Marlins Credit Card and what's especially great about this card is both how it offers strong earning for a no annual fee rewards product, but also how it leverages the strong rewards program that the team already has in place. Would you believe it's possible to throw out the first pitch at a Major League baseball game after just $4000 in credit card spend?

Dinosaurs Were Already in Big Trouble Before the Asteroid, More Evidence Suggests


Gizmodo / 57min
A large asteroid wiped out all non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago, but these formidable animals were already in decline by that point, in a process that started 10 million years earlier, according to new research. Paleontologists have made similar claims before, but the new study presents a compelling case,… Read more...

American just unveiled 2 easier ways to requalify for elite status


The Points Guy / 57min
Requalifying for elite status with American Airlines just got easier. On Tuesday, the Fort Worth-based carrier unveiled two new paths to requalifying for AAdvantage status , both of which are open to all current elite members. Instead of requalifying the “normal” way through earning a combination of elite-qualifying miles, dollars and segments, you can soon partake in one of the following two opp

GitHub previews new AI tool that makes coding suggestions


21TechCrunch / 1h
GitHub has unveiled a new product that leverages artificial intelligence to help you write code more efficiently. Named GitHub Copilot , today’s new product can suggest lines of code and even sometimes entire functions. GitHub has partnered with OpenAI to develop this tool. It doesn’t replace developers, it’s just a tool that should improve productivity and make it easier to learn how to code. Gi

The best 4th of July TV sales 2021: 4K TV deals from Best Buy, Walmart and more


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The 4th of July TV sales event is live, and we're rounding up the best 4K TV deals from Best Buy, Walmart, and more.

Has Dell just announced the world's best webcam?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It's been a while since we had a serious new competitor in the webcam market, but Dell has plans to overthrow Logitech, Microsoft, and Razer.

Zoom to acquire German startup to bring real-time translation to meetings


48TechCrunch / 1h
As companies expand worldwide, and meet online in tools like Zoom, the language barrier can be a real impediment to getting work done. Zoom announced that it intends to acquire German startup Karlsruhe Information Technology Solutions or Kites for short, to bring real-time machine learning-based translation to the platform. The companies did not share the terms of the deal, but with Kites, the co

New gold found in pyrite


SlashGear / 1h
It would appear that fool’s gold isn’t done revealing its many secrets just yet. Over the past several decades, pyrite (fool’s gold) has been subject to advanced testing and deep-dive investigations. This week’s discovery of “a third, previously unrecognized way that real gold can lurk inside pyrite” may change the way (some) gold is mined. The mineral pyrite was first … Continue reading

Alphabet’s Wing releases OpenSky drone open-airspace app in US


SlashGear / 1h
Alphabet’s Wing has released its OpenSky drone piloting app in the US, aiming to make it easier for UAV operators – whether individuals or companies – to figure out where they can fly without falling foul of FAA and other rules. The app initially debuted in 2019, though was originally only available in Australia. Now, with the FAA’s input, the … Continue reading

The Nikon Z FC Is a Slick Mirrorless Cam With a Stylish Retro Design


Gizmodo / 1h
Just because a camera has a bunch of fancy new-age tech doesn’t mean it has to look that way, so today Nikon is announcing its latest retro-inspired mirrorless camera in the $960 Z FC . Read more...

Venmo's $100,000 giveaway is deeply annoying


Mashable / 1h
Venmo took over Instagram and Twitter feeds with a 24-hour contest on Monday, and quite frankly, the experience was downright hellish. On June 28, the popular mobile payment app posted to social media to let followers know that $100,000 would be given away to a lucky 100 people who entered the contest. (The $100,000 would be split between 50 people on Twitter and 50 on Instagram for individual pr

Google removes Maps targeting Thai dissidents and activists


27Engadget / 1h
Custom Google map data is supposed to help you document history or set up custom tours, but it's now being used as a political sword. Reuters has learned that Google took down two My Maps creations that listed names, photos and addresses for "hundreds" of Thai activists that allegedly oppose King Vajiralongkorn and the monarchy. Both maps violated company policies, Google said. The creators, incl

SpaceX to launch second rideshare, pressuring small-launch industry


Ars Technica / 1h
SpaceX's second Transporter mission is scheduled to lift off at 2:56 pm EDT, carrying 88 spacecraft on a southerly trajectory from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. [credit: Trevor Mahlmann ] SpaceX is preparing to launch its second dedicated rideshare mission for its Falcon 9 rocket, named Transporter-2, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday afternoon. The mission will carry a tot

Dell Ultrasharp Webcam serves up a beefy Sony sensor and a hefty price tag


SlashGear / 1h
With a lot of folks working at home because of the pandemic and looking to keep that going as we move into post-pandemic times, there’s an increased demand for accessories like webcams and microphones. Today, Dell announced a new 4K webcam that offers many solid features for those working from home. However, while the Dell Ultrasharp Webcam – as it’s … Continue reading

How to Factory Reset the Google Nest Hub


How-To Geek / 1h
Part of owning gadgets is the occasional need to reset them. Google Nest Hubs are no different, but it’s not super clear how to do it. We’ll show you how to perform a factory reset of your Google Assistant smart display. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Half of new Docker instances are attacked in under an hour


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Most Docker attacks are merely a 'nuisance', but some are dangerous.

Bronze Statue of Elon Musk Looks Nothing Like Elon Musk


44Futurism / 1h
Bronze Elon Investment site Public.com decided to give Tesla CEO Elon Musk a gift for his 50th birthday: a life-sized bronze statue in Lower Manhattan. The only problem? It doesn’t look anything like him. It appears to be based on the widely-circulated video in which he watched the first Falcon Heavy launch, but aside from the pose it doesn’t capture much of Musk’s likeness, leading to mockery on


iRobot's Roomba S9+ self empties and tackles corners like a pro


Mashable / 1h
Having an autonomous vacuum sweep under your feet while you're reclining on the couch was the pinnacle of convenience for a while. Then, emptying that robot's trash bin became too much of a chore. Naturally, the solution was a robot vacuum that empties its own bin. iRobot's latest take on automated dirt disposal leaves you completely off the hook for weeks (months, actually) at a time. The Roomba

Wine, beer, and marg glasses that chill themselves are up to half off at Amazon


Mashable / 1h
Save up to 47%: Host self-chilling wine, beer, and margarita glasses are up to half off at Amazon as of June 29. Grab a set of two for as low as $15.22. Compared to 2020 being the summer of canceled vacations, a lukewarm beer is the least of our problems — as long as we're actually on the beach. Then again, a melty cooler and watered-down margs should be the least of your worries now that you can

Scientists Say They've Found the Earliest Case of the Plague Yet


Gizmodo / 1h
The skull of a hunter-gatherer who lived in Europe over 5,000 years ago contains the oldest known traces of the bacteria responsible for causing the plague, according to a new study. The discovery is likely to yield some important clues as to the origins and evolution of this long-time germ foe, which has been … Read more...

Sam Altman's 'Worldcoin' Wants to Give You Crypto in Exchange for Eyeball Scans


Gizmodo / 1h
If you thought cryptocurrency shenanigans ended with Dogecoin and NFTs, you should probably sit down for this one. Sam Altman, the former CEO of famed startup incubator Y Combinator, is reportedly working on a new cryptocurrency that’ll be distributed to everyone on Earth. Once you agree to scan your eyeballs. Read more...

Ground Temperatures Reached an Astounding 145 Degrees in the Pacific Northwest


92Gizmodo / 1h
Air temperatures during record-setting heat wave in the Pacific Northwest were bad enough. But the ground was on a whole other level. Read more...

Training platform Virti raises $10M Series A led by IQ Capital to teach soft skills in VR


22TechCrunch / 1h
As the pandemic took hold, training staff had to ‘go virtual’. Typically, that would have meant falling back on existing corporate training solutions, which we all know and “love”. Could there be another way? In 2018, trauma surgeon Dr. Alex Young took the training required for high-stress scenarios like surgery and applied it to a virtual reality environment, ending up with, he says, a radical a

Max Q: Licensed to space


TechCrunch / 1h
Max Q is a weekly newsletter from TechCrunch all about space. Sign up here to receive it weekly on Mondays in your inbox . Space this week was all about preparatory steps — and it’s looking more and more like we’re setting up for an out-of-this-world July, with just a few days left before the month kicks off. Starship headed to orbit? Image Credits: SpaceX SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell told vi

Late-stage capital is having a ‘cascading effect’ on European VC activity


32TechCrunch / 1h
Capping off our dig into the early-stage venture capital market, we’re taking a quick look at Europe this morning. Previously, The Exchange tucked into the United States’ early-stage market for startup capital , uncovering startups using abundant seed capital to get more done before raising a Series A, while others were using pedigree, team and market size to accelerate their first lettered raise

Choosing the Right Fireplace and Heating For Your Home


Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Clifford the Big Red Dog's Trailer Made Me Hate Dogs—or At Least This One


Gizmodo / 1h
The titular dog in Clifford the Big Red Dog looks cute, I’ll give you that. The digital effects, at times, seem pretty impressive. But I don’t want to see a giant dog endangering the lives of everyone around him—or attempting to eat someone else’s pet. Read more...

Tesla Model 3 re-awarded safety ratings after Tesla Vision testing


SlashGear / 1h
The Tesla Model 3 has regained its safety ratings, after temporarily being stripped of high-profile rankings following the automaker’s decision to switch to an all-camera system in May. At the time, Tesla argued that the camera-based replacement to the old advanced driver-assistance system – which had included radar – would be more effective, though organizations like the IIHS wouldn’t take … Con

A Space Laser Shows How Catastrophic Sea Level Rise Will Be


54Wired / 1h
Scientists calculate that by 2100, over 400 million people could live in low-lying, at-risk areas—and that's a conservative estimate.

Digital greeting card startup Givingli raises $3 million seed round


34TechCrunch / 1h
While the digital revolution has transformed nearly every social interaction and communication type in the past couple decades, the humble birthday card has shown surprising resiliency. Givingli , a small LA-based startup with an app aiming to challenge how Gen Z sends digital greeting cards, is picking up some seed funding from investors betting on their philosophy around modern gifting. The sta

8 Ways Grocery Stores Trick You Into Spending More Money


Lifehacker / 1h
Grocery stores seem pretty unassuming, but the aisles of your local grocer are the product of a very strategic design. If you’re a keen observer (or if you shop regularly at a variety of stores) you’ve probably realized the produce is basically always in the same place, as are the baked goods, meat aisles, grab-and-go… Read more...

Amazon reportedly pressuring suppliers for a discounted stake in their businesses


29Engadget / 1h
Amazon has reportedly struck dozens of deals with suppliers to buy stakes in their companies, potentially at lower rates. It has scooped up warrants for at least a dozen publicly traded companies and more than 75 private businesses, according to The Wall Street Journal . Amazon's stakes and potential stakes in those organizations is worth billions of dollars. Warrants work in a similar way to sto

Save $70 on this distraction-free portable writing device


Engadget / 1h
It’s hard to stay focused while writing on your laptop, tablet or phone, and it’s easy to see why. Notifications constantly pop up on your screen, while the internet and games are just a few clicks away. If you’re an avid writer, it would be worthwhile to invest in a device that limits your distractions without obstructing your workflow. That’s where Freewrite Traveler can help. Successfully fund

Good Omens Season 2 confirmed by Neil Gaiman


SlashGear / 1h
The second season of Good Omens was confirmed today, despite all the reasons why it wasn’t expected to appear. Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s 1990 novel Good Omens was first translated into a series of 6 episodes of a show – released with Amazon. This first season wrapped up that first novel nicely – it was all well and good. … Continue reading

Doug Landis, Emerge Capital growth partner, will talk startup storytelling at TC Early Stage in July


TechCrunch / 2h
How psyched are you about our TC Early Stage: Marketing & Fundraising event? Still need some convincing? Here’s another great session we’ve got planned for the show, which will span July 8 and 9. Emerge Capital Growth Partner Doug Landis will be joining us to discuss how early stage companies can build out the proper story for pitching VCs. It’s an important, but underdiscussed aspect of helping

ScalaHosting and AWS to deliver new SPanel web hosting capabilities


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
ScalaHosting offers extended SPanel functionalities with the help of AWS infrastructure.

The Head of NASA Says He Believes in Aliens


1KFuturism / 2h
Not Alone Bill Nelson, the recently appointed head of NASA, believes that there’s extraterrestrial life lurking somewhere in the cosmos. “Are we alone? Personally, I don’t think we are,” Nelson told CNN in a video interview on Sunday. The interview came after the Pentagon finally released the unclassified version of its long-awaited report on unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP). And despite the re


Revel unveils electric vehicle fast charging superhub with 25 chargers in Brooklyn


TechCrunch / 2h
On a muggy Tuesday morning in Brooklyn, electrified mobility company Revel unveiled its first electric vehicle fast charging superhub. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joined the New York-based startup, alongside Revel’s founder and CEO Frank Reig in a ribbon cutting ceremony. “Thank you, ⁦Revel, for being an example of what we need in this country[…] Thank you for showing the county ho

REvil ransomware group deploys Linux encryptor against VMs


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Ransomware gangs are creating Linux variants of their malware to go after VMs.

Paying Your Rent With Credit Might Actually Make Sense With This New Card


Lifehacker / 2h
While rent is easily the biggest monthly expense for millions of Americans, rent payments rarely earn rewards or improve credit scores, as most people are forced to pay by check. That’s where the new Bilt Rewards program steps in, offering the first credit card that can pay your rent without the usual third-party… Read more...

Soft Robotics raises another $10M, citing pandemic-related demand


TechCrunch / 2h
Add Soft Robotics to the long list of automation companies that have seen a boost in investment interest amid the pandemic. The New England-based firm announced this morning a $10 million raise that serves as an extension of the $23 million Series B it announced in January of last year. The extension was led by Material Impact, Scale Venture Partners and Calibrate Ventures and featured existing i

Beeflow raises $8.3 million to save the bees AND put them to work


41TechCrunch / 2h
Bees are absolutely critical to the health of our agricultural system, ecosystem, and overall wellbeing as a species here on Earth. And yet bee populations are decreasing and extinction concerns are growing . Beeflow , a startup that today announced the close of a $8.3 million Series A round, is looking to both save the bees and help farmers be more efficient and effective at the same time. The s

Astronomers Think They've Spotted a Rare Kind of Supernova Only Predicted to Exist


Gizmodo / 2h
A team of astronomers discovered a supernova they believe was formed after the star’s electrons were consumed by other elements in its core. That would make the supernova an electron-capture supernova, a theorized type of stellar explosion first proposed 40 years ago. This may not be the first of these rare explosions… Read more...

Rick and Morty season 5's Mortiplicity is one of its best episodes ever


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
This week's Rick and Morty shows it's still capable of being the best adult animated sitcom around, when it has the right idea.

Good Omens season 2 is coming to Amazon Prime – but is it needed?


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21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Good Omens season 2 is officially in the works for Amazon Prime Video – but do we need another instalment?

How to Quickly Add Rows and Columns to a Table in Microsoft Word


How-To Geek / 2h
Microsoft Word allows you to create neat tables within documents. Once a table is created, there are several easy ways to add more rows or columns, and we’re going to show you how to do just that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

New Dell Ultrasharp Webcam 4K Offers DSLR-Like Video Quality for $200


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How-To Geek / 2h
Capturing a high-quality video stream is more important than ever, but finding an appropriately priced 4K webcam isn’t an easy task. That’s why Dell is launching its $200 Ultrasharp Webcam, a 4K HDR external camera inspired by DSLR technology and equipped with a back-illuminated Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor that performs well in low-light conditions. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Nothing Announces Ear 1 Release Date, Still Hasn't Shared Specs or Features


91How-To Geek / 2h
Just one week after delaying the release of its first product, Nothing now says that it will host an Ear 1 launch event on July 27th at 9 AM EST. Still, we know next to nothing about the Ear 1 earbuds, as Carl Pei and the Nothing company haven’t shared product images, specs, features, or pricing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Omaze's latest sweepstakes offers the chance to win $20,000 towards a gaming PC


Engadget / 2h
If you missed Omaze's last PC giveaway, you have another opportunity to enter a new one now. The company is holding a sweepstakes through September 18 in which you can enter to win $20,000 towards a gaming PC — or any PC you want, really. Enter to win at Omaze As with most Omaze sweepstakes, this one is free to enter but you can choose to buy additional entries and those proceeds will go to chari

A 10 step guide to Machine Learning success


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The ten steps businesses should take to achieve success with ML on their data journey.

The Sony TV 2021 lineup has landed in the UAE with Master Series and Bravia OLED TVs announced


36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Thanks to the Cognitive XR Processor, the Sony TV 2021 lineup is going to be the smartest, fastest and most feature-rich lineup Sony has ever released.

This Week’s Extreme Heat Shows Why We Need to Care for Each Other


Gizmodo / 2h
When the heat started building in the Pacific Northwest over the weekend, LeeAnn Floyd started having nightmares about people dying. Frustrated by what she said was a lack of any visible, detailed government or official suggestions for how to stay safe in a hot home, Floyd posted a thread of dozens of heat-beating… Read more...

Omni Air’s Intriguing New Business Class


67One Mile at a Time / 2h
Omni Air International has unveiled its new business class product . The catch? You can’t actually directly book a flight in one of these seats. What is Omni Air? Before we talk about the airline as such, it’s probably worth briefly talking about what Omni Air actually is. Omni Air International is a Tulsa-based airline that operates a fleet of just over a dozen Boeing 767s and 777s. Omni Air pri

Sony buys up Returnal PS5 dev Housemarque


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SlashGear / 2h
While there aren’t a ton of PlayStation 5 exclusives at this early point in the new generation, the few that have been released have all managed to stick out. Perhaps most notably, we have Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart ushering in the new hardware generation in a big way, but before that game arrived on the scene, we had Returnal … Continue reading

Apple intros country-specific Watch bands and faces ahead of the Olympics


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Engadget / 2h
Apple is once again releasing special edition Watch bands to mark the summer Olympics , but this time you won't have to travel to the games (not that you likely can) to get one. The company has launched an Apple Watch International Collection of 22 Sport Loops that should help you cheer your team as it chases medals in Tokyo. There's a US band (below), to no one's surprise, but you'll also find s

Dell’s $200 4K webcam uses a low-light Sony sensor


56Engadget / 2h
Working from home has further compounded the shortcomings of built-in laptop cameras. Most machines ship with a 720p or 1080p snapper, meaning you have to purchase a separate webcam if you want higher quality video — or resort to using a compatible action cam or DSLR , if you own one. Well, now you have another 4K webcam to choose from to spruce up those video calls, virtual events or livestreams

Alexa can help your kids read stories


Engadget / 2h
As good as it is to read with your kids, you might not always be there when they want to open a book. Amazon thinks it can fill in that gap, though. It just rolled out a long-teased Reading Sidekick feature that uses an Echo Kids device to help your kids read aloud on their own time. Children just have to tell Alexa "let's read" to take turns reading supported books, whether they're digital or ph


The Return Of ‘Woke’ United Airlines


View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...

How to Turn Down a Playdate, and Why You Might Want To


Lifehacker / 2h
As the world continues to reopen, parents’ phones everywhere are lighting up with invitations from their kid’s friends to have some good, old-fashioned summer fun, which is a relief for many who’ve been cooped up with their kids all day for the past year. However, despite the increase in social activity among adults, … Read more...

Xiaomi Mi 12 already sounds like a front-runner for the 'best camera phone' award


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A leaker has provided some key Xiaomi Mi 12 information, and it's already got us excited for the upcoming Android phone.

What Won’t the Nelk Boys Do?


42NYT > Technology / 2h
Known for their pranks, parties and crude humor, the YouTubers are used to getting in trouble. But for them, the backlash is the brand.

Amazon introduces Reading Sidekick, a kids reading companion for Alexa, and Voice Profiles for Kids


20TechCrunch / 2h
Amazon today announced a new feature that will turn Alexa into a reading companion for children as well as new support for Alexa Voice Profiles for Kids, which personalize the child’s Alexa experience across all Echo devices in the household. The two features go hand in hand, as the Voice Profile allows Alexa to identify who’s speaking, so the device can appropriately respond to a request like “A

'Clifford' is here with a big, red CG dog trailer (and a wild cast) to weird up your day


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95Mashable / 2h
If you woke up this Tuesday, June 29 thinking "I wish there were more gigantic red dogs in my life," you're in luck. The first trailer for Clifford the Big Red Dog is here. Based on Norman Bridwell famed series of children's books, the upcoming movie from Paramount Pictures updates the setting for a modern world and an equally modern cast. David Alan Grier stars as the voice of the eponymous very

This online tool will help you choose the perfect pair of running shoes


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you can't try on shoes in person, My Run Shoe Finder will help you pick the best ones for your biomechanics.

Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera puts a modern heart in a glorious retro body


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SlashGear / 3h
Nikon has revealed its newest digital camera, though at first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking the Nikon Z fc mirrorless was something from the company’s film-based archives. Thoroughly retro in its styling, the “heritage-design” model is the first time we’ve seen the Z-series embrace a more traditional aesthetic, though inside you’re not compromising on hardware. So, you still get … Continu

Can I book budget carriers on the Chase portal? What you need to know


The Points Guy / 3h
Budget carriers — commonly referred to as “low-cost carriers” — can be a great way to save money on shorter domestic and intra-region flights. These carriers tend to offer lower fares with no-frills, and you may have to pay for things like seat assignments and checked bags. The Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal is another great way to save on travel. You can use your Chase Ultimate Rewards poi

Co-op raises $5.8M to help online merchants land customers for less


20TechCrunch / 3h
Ask anyone looking to sell online about their customer acquisition costs compared to a few years ago, and you’ll hear a tale of woe. Channels that were once a cost-effective ground for acquiring customers, like various social networks, have become increasingly pricey real estate. Facebook’s recent broaching of the $1 trillion market cap threshold attests to the fact. But co-op wants to shake up h

Arrows raises $2.75M to build out its customer onboarding software


TechCrunch / 3h
This morning Arrows , a startup building software to help software companies onboard their customers, announced that it has raised a $2.75 million round led by Google’s Gradient Ventures . The round was joined by a host of angels, including funds from Sprout Social founder and CEO Justyn Howard. Per Arrows CEO Daniel Zarick, the company had bootstrapped until this round. That allowed the startup

Construction robotics company Toggle raises $8M


31TechCrunch / 3h
New York-based construction startup Toggle this morning announced that it has raised an $8 million Series A. The round was led by Tribeca Venture Partners and featured Blackhorn Ventures, Point72 Ventures, New York State and Twenty Seven Ventures. It follows a $3 million seed round raised in late-2019. Robotics in general have been a massively popular investment target during the pandemic. Constr

SaaS-focused Acceleprise rebrands, raises $30M in new capital


34TechCrunch / 3h
TechCrunch has covered Acceleprise several times over the years, including a look at its mid-2020 accelerator startup batch from its three accelerators. The firm has long focused on business-to-business SaaS startups, helping them get their start in a competitive global software market. As of today, Acceleprise is now Forum Ventures, according to the group’s CEO and managing partner, Michael Card

Orum raises $56M to help speed up intrabank transfers


28TechCrunch / 3h
Orum , which aims to speed up the amount of time it takes to transfer money between banks, announced today it has raised $56 million in a Series B round of funding. Accel and Canapi Ventures co-led the round, which also included participation from existing backers Bain Capital Ventures, Inspired Capital, Homebrew, Acrew, Primary, Clocktower and Box Group. The financing comes barely three months a

How to Change Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop


How-To Geek / 3h
Adobe Photoshop lets you change the keyboard shortcut for any function. We’ll show you how to do this, and also, how to reset the keyboard shortcuts on Windows and Mac to their default values. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

15 Ways You Should Be Using Tinfoil When You Aren't Cooking


20Lifehacker / 3h
Tin foil is one of the most versatile items you have in your kitchen—probably more versatile than you realize. You likely use it for grilling veggies and baking salmon in the oven, but it’s useful for much more than just cooking. Tin foil can also clean cast iron skillets without jeopardizing the pan seasoning,… Read more...

Gaming laptop deals: RTX 3070 Razer Blade 15 with QHD just £1,399 today


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Not only is this one of the cheapest RTX 3070 gaming laptop deals in the UK right now, but it's also featuring a QHD display.

Qualcomm reveals R&D efforts to accelerate speed of 5G


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Qualcomm shares details about several R&D initiatives to tune mmWave for wider deployment.

Updates From Aquaman 2, John Wick 4, and More


Gizmodo / 3h
The Rock’s got his eyes set on Santa Claus for a new project. The Dexter continuation is somehow picking up a very familiar face. Korean webtoon Deep is coming to TV. Plus, Rick & Morty takes on a Captain Planet riff, and what’s next on Tuca & Bertie . To me, my spoilers! Read more...


Federer vs Mannarino free live stream: how to watch Wimbledon 2021 tennis from anywhere today


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Can the Swiss legend summon the spirit of Murray? Discover how to watch Wimbledon tennis online and get a Federer vs Mannarino live stream - with free options explained in full.

The Nothing earbuds that Carl Pei is so excited about have a reveal date


SlashGear / 3h
Nothing, the unassuming tech company set up by former OnePlus chief Carl Pei, has set a date for the big reveal of its mysterious first product. The Nothing ear (1) will be – as the name suggests – a set of earbuds, though the company claims that there’ll be more to them than just a way to listen to music. … Continue reading

Marvel’s next mobile game is an open-world RPG with 50-player matches


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Marvel's next big mobile game, Marvel Future Revolution, is an open-world action RPG where players suit up Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, and other heroes in 50-person PvP matches.

HP's Pavilion Aero is its lightest consumer laptop yet


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Engadget / 3h
HP has unveiled the Pavilion Aero 13, which is the company's lightest consumer laptop yet. The device weighs less than a kilogram and it's the first Pavilion laptop with a 90 percent screen-to-body radio. The 13.3-inch machine has a 2.5K display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 400 nits of brightness and a 100 percent sRGB color palette. The Pavilion Aero 13 has WiFi 6 support and AI noise removal to r

How to Move the Taskbar Icons to the Left on Windows 11


23How-To Geek / 3h
By default, Windows 11 starts with your taskbar icons centered in the middle of your screen. If you’d like the icons to stay on the left side of your taskbar instead, it’s easy to fix in Settings. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Mario Golf: Super Rush Takes Way Too Big a Swing


Wired / 3h
The sport probably needs some reinvention. But not this much.

A New Type of Supernova Unlocks Old Stellar Mysteries


100+Wired / 3h
The discovery of a rare “electron-capture” supernova provides crucial insight for understanding the Crab Nebula.

How to Keep Your Charcoal Grill Hot as Hell


Lifehacker / 3h
Temperature control is one of the hardest things to wrap your head around as a baby charcoal griller. There are no dials to twist, no knobs to adjust, and the only numbers you’ll find are on probably extremely inaccurate thermometer. (Depending on where you place your thermometer in relationship to the coils, it can… Read more...

Facemask equipped with a wearable biosensor can detect SARS-CoV-2 virus


SlashGear / 3h
Researchers at Harvard and MIT have developed a new facemask that features a wearable biosensor able to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other pathogens or toxins accurately. Researchers on the project devised a method of embedding synthetic biology reactions in fabrics to create wearable biosensors that are customizable to detect pathogens and toxins to alert the wearer. The team integrated … Con

Nothing to launch its wireless earbuds in July


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Mashable / 4h
Nothing, a tech startup founded by OnePlus' co-founder Carl Pei, and a company who's name I'll never get used to, will launch its first product on July 27. Pei tweeted out the date on Tuesday, while retweeting a video of the cool, physical invite for the launch event the company sent out to YouTuber Marques Brownlee . Nothing's event will take place at 9 a.m. ET on July 27. Tweet may have been de

Windows 10 update gives power users even more settings to play with


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft has rolled out a new version of PowerToys for Windows 10.

BMW i3 bids goodbye to the U.S. market this July 2021


SlashGear / 4h
You read it right. BMW is ending U.S. production of the quirky i3 EV by July 2021. Also, the last global production will roll out by 2022. Despite this, the i3 will go down in history as BMW’s first production EV. It’s also the first BMW built with a full carbon-fiber frame, and it could probably be the last, too. … Continue reading

'Contra Returns' for mobile is finally coming to the US on July 26th


83Engadget / 4h
The latest instalment in the legendary Contra series is coming to more countries including the US. Contra Returns — a free-to-play mobile game jointly created by Konami and Tencent's TiMi Studios back in 2017 — is heading to North America on July 26th along with the UK, Europe and Latin America. The shooter sees the series' iconic heroes back to fight an alien enemy as part of a new side-scrollin

Lufthansa Reopens Frankfurt & Munich First Class Lounges


98One Mile at a Time / 4h
Premium airline services in Europe are very slowly starting to return to normal. There’s some more great news for Lufthansa’s ground services for first class passengers in Germany. Lufthansa First Class Lounges opening once again Lufthansa is continuing to open its First Class Lounges in Germany: The Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt reopened as of June 1, 2021; the lounge is in Terminal 1 C

Hackers exploited 0-day, not 2018 bug, to mass-wipe My Book Live devices


100+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last week’s mass-wiping of Western Digital My Book Live storage devices involved the exploitation of not just one vulnerability but a second critical security bug that allowed hackers to remotely perform a factory reset without a password, an investigation shows. The vulnerability is remarkable because it made it trivial to wipe what is likely petabytes of user data

I’m on the first major cruise from a US port: This is what surprised me most


48The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan is sailing on Celebrity Edge as a guest of Celebrity Cruises. TPG paid for all his travel to and from the ship. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by Celebrity. Did the 15-month-long shutdown of cruising in North America really happen? From where I’m sitting right now, along the pool deck of Celebrity Cruises ‘ 2,918-passeng

Amazon gives Music Unlimited subscribers up to six months of free Disney+


56Engadget / 4h
Amazon is giving you free access to Disney+ if you pay for its music streaming service, perhaps in hopes of luring you away from Spotify and Apple Music. If you're in the US and Canada, you'll get six free months of Disney+ with a new Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, which will set you back at least $8 a month as a Prime member or $10 as a non-Prime user. You'll still get three free months of

Visier raises $125M at a $1B valuation for its big-data approach to HR analytics and planning


23TechCrunch / 4h
The world of work has changed massively in the last year, and with it a rush of startups have emerged with new technology and approaches to improve how it is shaped, and specifically how human resources departments do their jobs. In the latest chapter, Visier , a Canadian startup that has built a big-data engine to ingest and analyze information from disparate human resources and related applicat

Gympass, the corporate wellness unicorn, raises a $220M series E


21TechCrunch / 4h
Gympass, the exercise and corporate wellness unicorn that originated in Brazil, today announced a $220 million Series E. The company has seen tremendous growth in the last few months, as more and more people are vaccinated and flocking back to the gym. Gympass is like ClassPass, but on steroids. However, unlike ClassPass’ BTC and B2B model, Gympass partners only with employers who then pay a flat

4G Clinical’s clinical trial management software attracts over $200M in new funding


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TechCrunch / 4h
The pandemic significantly changed how we do medical research, and now companies are trying to figure out what trends will stay and which ones will go. One that 4G Clinical is hoping will survive the pandemic is a need for speed and flexibility in therapeutics trials. 4G Clinical creates software to run the back-end of a clinical trial. That means randomizing patients into treatment and placebo g


Alphabet’s Wing launches OpenSky drone airspace authorization app in US


20TechCrunch / 4h
I love testing drones. It’s a lot of fun, and a nice way to mix up my standard review cycle. But I’ve altogether given up on testing them around here. Granted, living in Queens, NY presents a unique combination of obstacles, including population density, two major international airports and a prison – but restrictions have made it next to impossible to fly around here. Knowing precisely where the

Artisan home decor retailer The Citizenry raises $20M in Series B funding


TechCrunch / 4h
The Citizenry announced today that it raised $20 million in Series B funding in partnership with NextWorld Evergreen. A direct-to-consumer home decor retailer, The Citizenry works with artisans from around the world to produce limited-edition runs of handcrafted, hand-numbered home goods. In October, The Citizenry opened its first brick-and-mortar store in New York City, and with this round of fu

Pour one out for Pepper, the world's first humanoid robot, now 'discontinued'


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
SoftBank has reportedly halted production of its Pepper robot.

Beats Solo Pro drop to record low price ahead of 4th of July sales


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Walmart's early 4th of July sales are offering up a brand new price drop on the Beats Solo Pro headphones this week.

Astronomers believe there may be more Earth-sized planets than they thought


SlashGear / 4h
Some astronomers believe that exoplanet searches may be missing nearly half of all Earth-sized planets orbiting other stars. The findings by astronomers suggest that Earth-sized planets could be undiscovered in binary star systems hidden by the glare of the parent stars. Scientists note that roughly half of all stars are binary systems meaning they could be overlooking vast numbers of … Continue

Infinix Concept Phone 2021 with 160W charging speed unveiled


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Infinix has unveiled a Concept Phone 2021 that comes with 160W fast charging which can apparently fully juice up the device in 10 minutes.

The best dating sites for men looking to hook up, find love, and everything in between


Mashable / 4h
Dating can be difficult. Sometimes you want to make the first move, but you don't want to appear too eager. But if you play it too cool, you risk getting ignored all together. The whole process can be frustrating and intimidating, especially if you don't know how to start. If you're lost, we recommend trying online dating . There are a lot of great sites out there that can help you find someone s

Jio could be working on a Nintendo Switch rival for India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
An upcoming Jio product “JGC100” has been cleared by the BIS for launch in India, under the electronic/handheld games category.

Physicists confirm two cases of “elusive” black hole/neutron star mergers


23Ars Technica / 4h
The successful gravitational-wave detections just keep coming for the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration, which has now confirmed two separate "mixed" mergers between black holes and neutron stars, sending powerful gravitational waves rippling across spacetime. Those signals were detected last year by the collaboration, just 10 days apart. A year and a half later, the events officially constitute the

2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing generates impressive amounts of downforce


SlashGear / 4h
For several years, Cadillac has been combining luxury with performance in its V series performance cars. The latest cars in that series are the 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and the CT5-V Blackwing. Cadillac estimates the top speed for the 2022 CT4-V Blackwing will be 189 mph, and the car features a chassis and suspension tuned for use on the track. When … Continue reading

Why Mandatory Password Expirations Don't Make Sense Anymore


How-To Geek / 4h
Mandatory password changes on a regular timeframe are a fact of life within many organizations. This age-old practice is upheld by proponents as a good baseline security measure to mitigate the risks of password loss. But is it still relevant decades after it first appeared? Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Blood Started Spewing After A Customer Lost It At The Atlanta Airport Dollar Rent A Car


View from the Wing / 4h
A reader shares that the Dollar Rent A Car line was out of control, stretching far enough back that it was going to take well over an hour to get a car. And things were deteriorating because a woman tried to rent a car with a debit card (which is allowed) but was being refused. The woman became irate, not just at the clerk behind the counter but at everyone around. She reportedly hit something on

Lakes Are Losing Oxygen—and Their Inhabitants Are in Danger


42Wired / 4h
Hundreds of temperate lakes around the world are showing trends toward anoxia, becoming warmer, murkier, and less hospitable to cold-water species.

Emily Is Away Re-Creates Social Media's Awkward, Early Days


Wired / 4h
The newest game in the trilogy immerses you in the nostalgia of poke wars and Nyan Cat.

After Years of Searching, I Found the Perfect Camera Bag


Wired / 4h
The updated Wandrd Prvke is burly, comes in a lot of sizes, has a lot of pockets and compartments, and most importantly—it's pretty!

Cleared for Takeoff: Booking an overwater villa dream vacation with points and miles


The Points Guy / 4h
Cleared for Takeoff is a weekly series showing readers like you the best ways to book post-pandemic adventures using points and miles. If you’d like tips on booking your own trip using miles, please email us with your preferred itinerary and current mileage balance. Staying in an overwater villa is the pinnacle of aspirational travel. Although the Maldives is home to the most overwater villas, yo

Why You Should Update Your Web Browser


How-To Geek / 4h
Have you updated your web browser recently? Most browsers update themselves, but be sure to check that your browser is handling it! Regular updates are vital for everything, from making sure you can see the modern web to protecting your devices and privacy. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How To Rate Limit Requests In Blazor/ASP.NET Core


How-To Geek / 4h
If you’re making a public API or website, you’re probably worried about performance. Rate limiting can help prevent abuse from basic DDoS attacks, and it’s pretty easy to set up for Blazor/ASP.NET Core applications. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Alphabet's Wing brings its drone safety app to the US


Engadget / 4h
Knowing where you can fly your drone is the most important rule you have to get acquainted with before taking to the skies. Alongside the FAA's dedicated B4UFLY app, Alphabet's Wing also boasts a dedicated drone safety and navigation app that's now available in the US following its debut in Australia . Once downloaded, you can fire it up to check airspace restrictions that will dictate where you


Stormzy's #Merky Books challenges representation in children’s books with 'Superheroes'


Mashable / 5h
Stormzy's publishing venture #Merky Books is set to release a comic-style book celebrating over 50 iconic British people from underrepresented communities, as a means to challenge representation in children's books. Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength is set for release on Sept. 16, with eight percent of proceeds going to the British rapper's #Merky Foundation, a charity which aims

Building apps for Windows 11 on Arm couldn't be simpler


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft makes it easier for developers to transition their apps to Windows 11 on Arm.

LG updates its 2021 OLED TVs to support 120Hz Dolby Vision gaming


30Engadget / 5h
Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S consoles both support 4K Dolby Vision at 120 Hz, but there's a problem: so far, no TVs have supported all of those things things at once. Now, LG has announced that it's rolling out a firmware update that unlocks Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz on its latest 2021 C1 and G1 series OLED models. We knew that LG's high-end G1 and mainstream C1 series should be capa

Sony buys Returnal developer - and leaks another huge PS5 acquisition


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Sony has bought Returnal developer Housemarque, but seems to have leaked another rumored acquisition in the same breath.

Snapchat finally fixes a bug causing the app to crash


SlashGear / 5h
Users of social networking apps such as Snapchat tend to get very upset when a flaw in the app prevents them from keeping in touch with friends and family. Recently, a bug in the app for iOS users was causing the app to crash at launch. Snapchat confirmed the issue with a tweet pinned in its support channel stating that … Continue reading

SpaceX plans to use its Starlink internet on Starship orbital launch to demonstrate connection quality


24TechCrunch / 5h
SpaceX’s upcoming Starship orbital test flight could end up being a veritable smorgasbord of its technological capabilities, as the company has filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to request approval to fly Starlink terminals on the spacecraft in order to “demonstrate high data rate communications” between the new launch system and the ground throughout the course of the trip t

Connected vehicle data startup Wejo partners with Microsoft, Palantir, Sompo


38TechCrunch / 5h
Connected vehicle data startup Wejo has announced partnerships with Microsoft, Palantir and Sompo Holdings to improve its ability to collect, store and analyze data from millions of connected vehicles around the world. This follows the GM-backed startup’s announcement that it would be going public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company , Virtuoso Acquisition Corp., which is expecte

DevOps platform JFrog acquires AI-based IoT and connected device security specialist Vdoo for $300M


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85TechCrunch / 5h
JFrog , the company best known for a platform that helps developers continuously manage software delivery and updates, is making a deal to help it expand its presence and expertise in an area that has become increasingly connected to DevOps: security. The company is acquiring Vdoo , which has built an AI-based platform that can be used to detect and fix vulnerabilities in the software systems tha

Get £150 in cashback and a free speaker with Samsung S21, Plus and Ultra deals


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung Galaxy S21 deals currently come with a free speaker and £150 in cashback for a great overall offer.

Nothing Ear 1 launch date confirmed for latest true wireless earbuds challenger


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The date is now set for the next Apple AirPods competitor to arrive.

Intel's DG2 gaming GPU is almost here to fight Nvidia and AMD


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Intel has revealed that its upcoming DG2 gaming GPU is now sampling to partners, meaning we could see an early 2022 release date.

Find your perfect player two with the best dating sites for gamers


Mashable / 5h
You know what they say: Don't hate the player, hate the game. Dating can be difficult, even at the best of times. Whether it's finding common interests and shared passions, or even something as simple as holding a meaningful conversation, it can take a lot of work to find that special someone. It doesn't matter if you're looking for a long-term relationship or more of a fleeting connection. Datin

Wow: United Airlines Orders 270 Planes, Modernizes Cabins With TVs At Every Seat


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300+One Mile at a Time / 5h
United Airlines has today announced a massive aircraft order, as well as new interiors for narrow body aircraft, in a project that’s being called “United Next.” This ultimately doesn’t come as that much of a surprise, since we knew an aircraft order was coming , and there were also rumors of new interiors coming to United planes . This update is incredibly exciting to see, as it puts United more

SunGod's new frameless cycling glasses help keep you safer on the road


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The SunGod Arias give you better peripheral and vertical vision, helping improve your spatial awareness.

Scientists uncover the first convincing evidence of a new type of stellar explosion


SlashGear / 5h
Researchers led by a team of scientists from the Los Cumbres Observatory have gathered what they call the first convincing evidence for a new type of stellar explosion. The new type of stellar explosion is called an electron-capture supernova. This particular type of supernova has been theorized for more than four decades, but examples in the real world have been … Continue reading

The Morning After: Amazon launches a vinyl of the month club


Engadget / 5h
How can Samsung make its smartwatches as successful as the Apple Watch? Returning to the Google fold — or at least collaborating on wearable software — is a start. Samsung has already helped develop the latest edition of Wear OS, apparently improving responsiveness and battery performance. Now we have a glimpse of a more unified software experience between your Samsung watch and phone, called One

RIP Pepper robot? SoftBank 'pauses' production


23BBC News - Technology / 5h
Production of the robot is suspended and will only be restarted if there is a need for it.

Bali delays reopening to foreign tourists following rise in COVID-19 cases


The Points Guy / 5h
Anyone hoping to visit the popular Indonesian holiday island of Bali will have to wait a little longer, with foreign tourists still banned from entry for the foreseeable future due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Earlier this month, Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno had suggested some tourists could be welcomed back as early as July 2021. Unfortunately, the islan

These great-sounding wireless earbuds have dropped to their lowest ever price


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Grab the Grado GT220 at a hefty discount with this limited-time wireless earbuds deal.

Bentley Continental GT3 finishes second overall at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb


SlashGear / 5h
Bentley’s extreme-looking continental GT3 Pikes Peak has proven that it has more to offer than just racy styling and an intimidating stance. With former King of the Mountain Rhys Millen behind the wheel, it crossed the finish line at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 6:36.281, enough to finish second place in the Time Attack I Class category. … Continue reading


A southern Iceland stay on points at the Hotel Ranga


The Points Guy / 5h
Like many, I have long been fascinated by Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes and magnificent hikes . When it was one of the first countries that reopened for vaccinated tourists, I (almost immediately) booked a long-overdue mother-daughter trip . Living on the East Coast, Iceland is a no-brainer international destination since you can fly here in the same amount of time (or less) as taking a trans

Some top cheap phones from TCL are finally coming to the US


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The TCL 20 series consists of a few affordable Android phones with great features, and they're finally on sale in the US.

Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now get six months of Disney Plus for free


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
You can sort all your streaming needs with this excellent deal from Amazon – though you won't be able to get it if you already have a Disney Plus subscription.

NASA shares a spectacular image of the ISS transiting the sun


SlashGear / 5h
The International Space Station has been in orbit for many years. The space station has been used as a platform for conducting various scientific research that has resulted in some great science over the years. Currently, the ISS is being serviced by both Russian and American spacecraft with a crew of international astronauts on board. Recently, NASA shared a composite … Continue reading

Alondra Nelson Wants to Make Science and Tech More Just


20Wired / 5h
The deputy director of the White House science office plans to tackle algorithmic bias and start candid conversations about the past.

How to Get Windows 11’s Best New Features Right Now


Wired / 5h
A handful of free apps and downloads can bring some of the biggest perks of the new operating system to your Windows 10 PC—no waiting required.

United Airlines Commits To Huge Aircraft Order, Retrofitting Domestic Fleet With Premium Interiors


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View from the Wing / 6h
United has placed an order for 270 narrowbody planes: 200 Boeing 737 MAXs (50 MAX 8s, 150 MAX 10s) and 70 Airbus A321neos. 200 regional jets will be replaced by mainline aircraft. And they’re retrofitting cabins on their existing narrowbody planes with more premium seats, seatback entertainment with bluetooth for headphones, seat power and larger overhead bins. The retrofit is promised to be 66%

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 new look for Office applications


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Microsoft has announced a visual overhaul of Office for both Windows 11 and 10.

This cheap Samsung QLED TV gets even cheaper in excellent TV deal


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Samsung QE65Q65T QLED TV is on sale now at John Lewis.

SIP trunks: What every business needs to know


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
SIP trunks are an essential part of VoIP—but what exactly are they used for, and what benefits do they offer businesses?

United Airlines Buys 270 New Airplanes in Largest Order of the Past Decade


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Gizmodo / 6h
United Airlines has ordered 270 new airplanes from Boeing and Airbus, the largest order by a single airline in a decade, according to a statement from United early Tuesday. The order includes 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft and 200 new Boeing 737 Max airplanes, the type of plane that saw two crashes in 2018 and 2019 that… Read more...

Breathe Freely With The Naväge Nose Cleaning Tool


Futurism / 6h
The nose is one of the key connections between the outside world and your body, for better or worse . Yet most of the ways we have to clean the nose are wasteful or ineffective. Rated 4.5/5 stars on Amazon, this Naväge Clean-Nose Choice Package will not only help you literally keep your nose clean, but do it in a more sustainable way. It typically retails for $134, and is on sale now for 25% off

2U set to acquire non-profit edX for deal north of $600M


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47TechCrunch / 6h
2U, a SaaS platform that helps non-profits and colleges run online universities, plans to acquire all the assets of Harvard and MIT-founded edX for a deal north of $600 million, according to multiple sources. 2U did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and its unclear if this is an all-cash deal. The combined forces of edX and 2U could reach over 50 million learners. Update: 2U confir

All the best dating apps for university students


Mashable / 6h
We love a good party as much as anyone, but the logistics of trying to get to know someone in a packed basement over thumping tunes while everyone is doing shots in the corner are a bit challenging. It's not exactly the prime environment for romance. Dating apps are the saving grace of university students everywhere. Whether you’re serious about finding someone, or just looking for a quick hookup

Sony buys 'Returnal' developer Housemarque


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41Engadget / 6h
Sony has acquired Housemarque, the Helsinki-based studio behind PlayStation games including Returnal for the PS5, and arcade-style shooters like Super Stardust HD and Dead Nation . Financial details have not been disclosed. The move sees Sony Interactive Entertainment further bolstering its in-house gaming roster after previously snapping up Ratchet and Clank developer Insomniac Games in 2019. Be

Hopes of a summer US-UK travel corridor fade as officials say ‘not going to happen soon’


100+The Points Guy / 6h
Despite pleas from both travel industry leaders and travelers on both sides of the Atlantic, it appears as if the possibility of a corridor between the U.S. and U.K. is unlikely to happen this summer. On Monday night, the Financial Times reported that talks of a travel corridor between the two countries were at a deadlock and unlikely to reach an agreement to open a travel corridor by the end of

Merlin Bird ID app identifies birds you hear singing


SlashGear / 6h
There have been apps around for a long time that listen to a snippet of a song playing on the radio and tell you who sings it and what the song is called. Something similar has now debuted called the Merlin Bird ID app that can identify what type of bird is singing. The app was developed by the Cornell … Continue reading

The Fitbit Luxe is our new top-rated fitness tracker – and this is why


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Fitness trackers work best when you wear them every day, and the Fitbit Luxe is one that you'll genuinely want to.

Android app devs will now be required to verify their identity


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google takes proactive steps to keep malicious developers off Android.

Google debuts a new website and set of resources for Americans experiencing food insecurity


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40TechCrunch / 6h
Google today is launching a new suite of resources for people struggling with food insecurity across the U.S. The project includes the launch of a new website, “ Find Food Support ,” that connects people to food support resources, including hotlines, SNAP information, and a Google Maps locator tool that points people to their local food banks, food pantries and school meal program pickup location


Accel closes on $3B across three funds as it ramps up global investing


75TechCrunch / 6h
Accel announced Tuesday the close of three new funds totaling $3.05 billion, money that it will be using to back early-stage startups, as well as growth rounds for more mature companies. Notably, the 38-year-old Silicon Valley-based venture firm is doubling down on global investing. The announcement underscores both the robust confidence investors continue to have for backing startups in the tech

5 TikTok accounts to follow if your houseplants are dying


Mashable / 6h
Not everyone has a green thumb, and some people are more prone to accidental planticide than others. If you end up forgetting to care for your plants — or fall for the trap of caring too much — #planttok is for you. Anyone tasked with keeping a plant alive knows the anxiety that a floundering plant can induce, especially when you're not sure why your beloved green child isn't thriving. Like many

This is Sudan’s very first wind turbine


Mashable / 6h
The 63-meter turbine will provide power to some 14,000 people in a country where access to electricity hovers just above 50% of the population . A UNDP project, funded by the Sudanese government and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the turbine is a first step towards a full-scale commercial wind farm. Africa is a continent with significant potential for wind energy , yet wind is expected t

American AAdvantage Platinum Pro Upgraded To Oneworld Emerald


58One Mile at a Time / 6h
In late 2020, it was announced that American AAdvantage Platinum Pro status would be upgraded to oneworld Emerald in 2021 — this policy change is now finally being implemented. Platinum Pro upgraded to oneworld Emerald There’s some great news for AAdvantage Platinum Pro members — as of June 30, 2021, Platinum Pro will get you oneworld Emerald status, rather than the oneworld Sapphire status it cu

EU warns UK not to abandon GDPR post-Brexit


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The EU has deemed UK data protection practices ‘adequate’, but could rescind the ruling if the country breaks away from GDPR.

New Star Wars movie Rogue Squadron takes a major step forwards


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The new Star Wars movie Rogue Squadron reportedly hires a screenwriter, ahead of an expected filming date in 2022.

RIP Pepper the Robot (2014-2020)


Gizmodo / 6h
Japanese telecom giant SoftBank halted production of Pepper the robot in August of 2020, according to a new report from Reuters . And it seems unlikely that new ones will ever roll off the manufacturing line. Read more...

Google's new support website will help you locate local US food banks


71Engadget / 6h
Google has launched a new website called Find Food Support , which puts important resources on how to locate free and affordable food in the US in one place. Perhaps the most useful feature the website can offer is a new Google Maps tool that can point you to the nearest food bank, food pantry or school lunch program pickup site. As the tech giant explains, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated hunge

MIT researchers develop a method to make biofuels from nonfood feedstocks


SlashGear / 6h
One alternative biofuel that’s been around for a long time is ethanol. It is often made from corn and is mixed into gasoline in most gas stations all around the country. The problem with using ethanol to make fuel is that corn is a feedstock. Researchers at MIT have now discovered a way of boosting the production of biofuels like … Continue reading

United unveils massive aircraft order, announces new narrow-body cabin interiors and retrofit program


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300+The Points Guy / 6h
United Airlines unveiled a blockbuster order on Tuesday for 270 narrow-body aircraft, the largest single order in its history. United said it has placed firm orders with Boeing for 50 737 Max 8 aircraft and 150 of the longer 737 Max 10 variant, and with Airbus for 70 of the European planemaker’s A321neo. The order was accompanied by news that the airline plans to update the cabins on its narrow-b

Nvidia Shield TV users are angry about ads, but can you get around them?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Ads have become more invasive on Nvidia Shield thanks to an Android TV update, but is there anything you can do to avoid them?

Aquaman 2 on set photo may have teased its big plot point


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Filming has begun on Aquaman 2, and its director may have already teased a potentially big plot point for the DCEU sequel.

10club raises $40 million seed funding to build Thrasio of India


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TechCrunch / 7h
10club, a six-month-old Indian startup that is building a Thrasio-like venture, said on Tuesday it has raised $40 million in what is one of the largest seed financing rounds in the South Asian market. The round was co-led by Fireside Ventures (a prominent Indian investor in consumer and hardware tech space) and an unnamed global investor, the Indian startup said, without revealing the other firm’

Can the most exciting new solar material live up to its hype?


100+MIT Technology Review / 7h
Testing perovskite solar cells in the lab used to require a decent pair of running shoes. The materials fell apart so quickly that scientists would bolt from where they made the cells to where they tested them, trying to measure their performance before the cells degraded in their hands—usually within a couple of minutes. Perovskites have long enchanted researchers with the promise of producing i

Windows 11 gets off to embarrassing start as Microsoft removes its PC Health Check app


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft has had to remove its PC Health Check app, which is supposed to tell you if your PC can run Windows 11, after problems emerge.

35 LGBTQ people present 'a guidebook for the next 10 years of activism'


Mashable / 7h
Visibility isn't the same as acceptance or equality. That's what writer Amelia Abraham learned when she went up north to Stockport, UK, to visit some LGBTQ youth groups and talked to young people between 11 and 16 years old about their experiences of being queer. "A lot of them that experienced quite horrific hate crimes or the type of homophobia that I've been lucky enough to not ever had to end

Save on a portable power pack that charges 4 devices at once


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Heading back to the festival circuit this summer? You're going to need a portable charger. As of June 29, the Lion Energy Prowler Power Bank is only $54.99 in the Mashable Shop. (That's 21% off.) Any traveler knows that extra battery life goes a long way — especially when you’re camping, at a festival , or even waiting around at the airport, where charging stations are few and far between.

You're $65 away from better posture with this device that sends slouching reminders


Mashable / 7h
Save $35: The Strack Smart Posture Corrector is on sale for $64.99 as of June 29 — a 35% savings. If you've noticed that you're definitely slouching every time someone on wellness TikTok reminds you sit up straight, alerts from a posture device subtly sitting on your back could prove beneficial. With the Strack Smart Posture Corrector , improving your posture doesn't have to be on your mind at al

Build your own drone with this fun DIY kit on sale


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Dream of flying a drone that you built with your own two hands? You can with this DIY Building Block Drone kit from Force Flyers — it's only $29.99 as of June 29, a total savings of 25%. Why blow your hard-earned cash on an overpriced drone when you could build one yourself? The DIY Building Block Drone lets you configure your own drone in whatever way you desire. It’s compatible with all


Save money when you join Costco (and save more when you shop)


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Join Costco with a Gold Star Membership for just $60 . And get a $10 shopping card with that new membership to get you started. Everyone remembers their first time…shopping at Costco, and now through the end of the year, there’s only $60 between you and strolling through the huge, warehouse aisles filled with great deals on everything you never knew you wanted. Right now, there are plenty

Are you an aspiring influencer? Consider this $20 course bundle.


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Complete 2021 Social Media Influencer Bundle aims to teach you the ins and outs of becoming an influencer. As of June 29, it's on sale for $19.99. Getting paid to create and post content doesn't just have to be an unattainable dream. There are ways you can learn to become a prominent influencer on social media without having to buy your followers or beg for reposts. With the Complete 2

Google Pixel 5a release date is likely to be in August


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A reputable source has claimed that the Google Pixel 5a will be both announced and released in August.

Krafton invests $9 million in the livestreaming startup Loco


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Battlegrounds Mobile India developer Krafton has invested $9 million in Loco, which is a live streaming startup by Pocket Aces, a digital content creation studio.

Where to watch Prithviraj's new Malayalam movie Cold Case


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Critically acclaimed actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen in new Malayalam direct-to-service offering - 'Cold Case', and not only that the audience and his fans will be treated to yet another cop role by him.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 release date, price, news and leaks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 could have an in-screen camera and the fastest charging we've seen. Here's what else you should know.

These 120Hz OLED gaming TVs just got a serious Dolby Vision upgrade


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The LG C1 and LG G1 OLED TVs now support Dolby Vision HDR at 4K/120Hz, after the latest firmware update for these 2021 OLED screens.

Inside the risky bat-virus engineering that links America to Wuhan


100+MIT Technology Review / 7h
In 2013, the American virologist Ralph Baric approached Zhengli Shi at a meeting. Baric was a top expert in coronaviruses, with hundreds of papers to his credit, and Shi, along with her team at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, had been discovering them by the fistful in bat caves. In one sample of bat guano, Shi had detected the genome of a new virus, called SHC014, that was one of the two closes

The First Windows 11 Build Arrives in Beta Form


How-To Geek / 7h
On June 28th, Microsoft launched the first Windows 11 Insider build. It features some changes and improvements that we didn’t see in the leaked Windows 11 ISO. Anyone can join the Windows Insider program to install this build on their PC, though Microsoft’s hardware requirements exclude many older systems. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Microsoft Might Lower the Windows 11 Hardware Requirements


100+How-To Geek / 7h
One of the hallmarks of Windows 10 is its wide compatibility. It supported a ton of devices at launch, including many that were sold in the Windows XP era. But Microsoft says that Windows 11 won’t work on many existing PCs, as it requires relatively-new 8th gen Intel Core processors (or AMD equivalents). Now, it seems that this CPU requirement could change after Insider testing. Read This Article

Zoom Launches PWA to Make Up for Sucky Chromebook Experience


41How-To Geek / 7h
Good news, Chromebook users: Zoom’s brand new Progressive Web App (PWA) will bring an improved user experience and additional features to your video calls. The app is slated to hit the Google Play Store on June 29 and will be an improvement over Zoom’s current Chrome and Chrome OS app. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Newly Announced Snapdragon 888+ Is a Minor Upgrade from Its Predecessor


89How-To Geek / 7h
Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 888+ 5G, an upgraded version of the company’s most powerful mobile processor. But the improvements offered by this new chip are marginal, and will likely go unnoticed by flagship phone users when it hits the market in February 2022. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

YouTube TV Wants You to Pay $20 Extra for 4K and Unlimited Device Streaming


24How-To Geek / 7h
If you want to kick up your YouTube TV video quality and monthly bill, Google just announced its new 4K Plus package with a few useful features. Earlier this year, YouTube promised upgrades were coming, and now some of those are finally available but at a heavy cost. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

ShipBob nabs $200M at a $1B+ valuation to help e-commerce companies run logistics like Amazon’s


100+TechCrunch / 7h
E-commerce saw a massive surge of activity and growth in 2020; and while we may hear a lot about how big companies like Amazon got even bigger during the Covid-19 pandemic, that rising tide also lifted a lot of smaller boats. And that, in turn, has had a big impact on the wider e-commerce ecosystem. In the latest development, ShipBob , which has built an operation and tech platform that today wor

Xbox Cloud Gaming gets a monumental upgrade, and is now available on iOS and PC


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft has upgraded its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, and it's now finally available on iOS and PC.

This high-tech swimsuit boosts speed by replicating the texture of a whale's belly


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Fastskin 4.0 is a concept racing swimsuit from Speedo with some... unusual design features.

All the best VPNs for unblocking and watching American Netflix


Mashable / 8h
We all love settling down for a marathon streaming session, right? Lining up all your favourite snacks and drinks, surrounding yourself with cushions and blankets, and then spending hours in front of a screen can be a truly therapeutic experience, but there is one big problem with this hobby: There is only a limited amount of content out there to keep you satisfied. Regular streamers can quickly

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is almost certain to get S Pen support - here's why


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
At MWC 2021, Samsung mentioned that the S-Pen will be supported on more flagship devices in the future, hinting at the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

OnePlus Nord 2 leaked renders look a lot like the OnePlus 9 Pro


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The OnePlus Nord 2 is expected to launch in a few weeks time, and we've just seen our first glimpse of the phone.

11th Gen Intel Core H-series processors are what every gamer has wished for in a laptop!


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Designed for the most powerful compact and capable gaming laptops


IHG Rewards Selling Points With Up To 100% Bonus


400+One Mile at a Time / 8h
IHG has rolled out its latest promotion on purchased points , and the best deal is only available for a very short period. Buy IHG points with up to a 100% bonus With IHG Rewards Club’s newest sale on purchased points , you get a bigger bonus the sooner you buy points: Buy IHG points June 28 through July 30, 2021, get a 100% bonus Buy IHG points July 1 through July 2, 2021, get a 90% bonus Buy IH

Samsung just confirmed S-Pen support for the Galaxy Z Fold 3


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
At MWC 2021, Samsung mentioned that the S-Pen will be supported on more flagship devices in the future, hinting at the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Ghana’s Jetstream lands $3M to build the digital infrastructure for Africa’s trade corridors


27TechCrunch / 9h
The share of exports from Africa to the rest of the world ranged from 80% to 90% between 2000 and 2017. This has created a growing demand for Africa to be less dependent on commodity exports and focus on regional commerce . Not only does this decrease export dependence, but it also forms new markets for value-added goods to be exchanged . Yet, Africa is home to the slowest and costliest ports in

Esports in India to see spectacular growth: To become Rs 11 billion industry by 2025


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Esports industry is expected to grow at 46% CAGR and will become from an industry of Rs 2.5 billion in 2021 to Rs 11 billion by 2025, says the EY report ‘Ready. Set. Game ON!’

Nikon's Z FC mirrorless camera recalls the glory days of 35mm film


100+Engadget / 9h
Nikon is taking a trip back to its glory days of 35mm film photography with its second Z-series APS-C (DX) mirrorless camera, the Z FC . Designed to evoke the company's famous FM2 SLR from the '80s, it offers generous manual controls, including dedicated dials for shutter speed, exposure compensation and ISO. The decidedly retro look might also appeal to folks looking at stylish models from Fujif

Boom Times for Lawyers as Washington Pursues Big Tech


94NYT > Technology / 9h
Not since the government sued to break up Microsoft in the late 1990s has there been greater demand for people who know the ins and outs of corporate competition law.
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Samsung Galaxy A22 listed on Amazon ahead of the official launch in India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Samsung Galaxy A22 comes with a 90Hz AMOLED screen, 48MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charger.

Training the Next Generation of Indigenous Data Scientists


100+NYT > Technology / 10h
A new workshop explores the right of Indigenous people to govern the collection, ownership and use of their biological and cultural data.

Amazon AU slashes the price on Lenovo laptops and Chromebooks by up to AU$500


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Several Lenovo laptops and Chromebooks are currently discounted on Amazon AU right now.

Amazon is reportedly using algorithms to fire Flex delivery drivers


200+Engadget / 10h
Amazon's contract Flex delivery driver fleet already has to deal with various indignities , and you can now add the fact that they can be hired — and fired — by algorithms, according to a Bloomberg report. To ensure same-day and other deliveries arrive on time, Amazon uses millions of subcontracted drivers for its Flex delivery program, started in 2015. Drivers sign up via a smartphone app via wh

D for deja vu design: OnePlus Nord 2 leaked renders hint at an uninspiring look


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The OnePlus Nord 2 is expected to launch in a few weeks time, however, the leaked designs suggest that the phone may not woo its users purely on design.

Snapdragon 888 Plus announced with big AI and performance gains


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
At MWC 2021, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor with 32 TOPS of AI and 3GHz of processing throughput.

Netflix allows partial downloading on Android: This is how it'll be of use


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
This new partial download option will help users watch a series or film, even if it has not finished downloading fully. It'll be of immense help to people on the move.

Android TV and Google TV autoplaying ads are irking users


SlashGear / 11h
Ads have unfortunately become an inescapable part of digital life, but, thankfully, there has been some pushback on the aggressive and invasive nature of ads. Given the nature of its business, it’s no surprise that Google has become the poster child for often questionable advertising strategies. That came under the spotlight again this week when Google not only put video … Continue reading

Unlock your favourite streaming sites from around the world with Surfshark


Mashable / 12h
SAVE 81%: A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.79 per month as of June 29, saving you 81% on list price. There's a lot of online content out there that isn't available to you, simply because of your location. The best way to get around these geo-restrictions is with a VPN. These security services hide your real IP address and connect you to a server in another location. This pro

Learn all about Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more with this online course bundle


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: The 2021 Raspberry Pi and Arduino Bootcamp Bundle is on sale for £14.38 as of June 29, saving you 97% on list price. Even if you have no experience, the five-course Raspberry Pi and Arduino bootcamp will help you get started learning about programming and robotics. It’s designed for complete beginners and walks you through Robot Operating System (ROS) basics first and foremost so that you

Gain secure access to the internet without restrictions with AdGuard VPN


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: A five-year subscription to AdGuard VPN is on sale for £28.77 as of June 29, saving you 88% on list price. Shopping for a VPN can be tough, but it helps if there are 25 million users already loving and reviewing the platform you're considering — like with AdGuard VPN . Getting VPN protection for your computer helps stop your private information from landing in the wrong hands. It also lets

Here's how to get Microsoft's handy PDF Manager for free


Mashable / 12h
SAVE OVER £30: Microsoft's PDF Manager is available for free until July 3, saving you over £30 on list price. Every now and then an opportunity presents itself to get something great for free. This is one of those opportunities. Microsoft's PDF Manager is available for free until July 3. This software usually costs over £30, so getting it for absolutely nothing is pretty special. You've still got

Allegiant adds 4 new cities in 23-route expansion


65The Points Guy / 12h
Allegiant is adding four new cities to its route map, part of 23-route expansion announced Tuesday. Austin also was a big winner in the update, landing seven new nonstop routes. The Austin growth coincides with Allegiant’s formal opening of a crew base there and comes amid broader competition that has made the Texas capital one of the hottest aviation markets in the U.S. As for the four new pins

Realme Narzo 30 (4G) goes on sale: price, specs, availability


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Realme Narzo 30 (4G) is powered by MediaTek Helio G95, up to 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging - all for under Rs 15,000.


Xiaomi teases Redmi 10 Series India launch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Redmi 10 series will cater to entry-level and budget Android devices ranging from Rs. 6500 to Rs 13000.

Dyson brings its slimmest Omni-Glide vacuum cleaner to India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Dyson Omni-Glide is its slimmest and the most manoeuvrable cordless vacuum cleaner that is designed to clean hard surfaces.

Nikon Zfc is a mirrorless reincarnation of one of the best film cameras ever


Nikon Z 28Mm DX Camera•
49TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Nikon Zfc is a new mirrorless camera with a design that's inspired by classic Nikon film cameras from the 1980s.