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Italy to mandate COVID vaccine pass for entry to museums, theaters and restaurants


500+The Points Guy / 3h
Italian government officials have approved a measure requiring people to show a vaccine “green” pass to be able to enter restaurants, museums, gyms, casinos, and even sporting events from August 6. The move comes as Italy, like many other countries, is struggling with the alarming resurgence of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. By placing restrictions on unvaccinated people, officials hope

Tonga's beloved shirtless flagbearer returns for Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony


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300+Mashable / 5h
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics kicked off on Friday with an unusual but highly anticipated opening ceremony that featured a familiar face. Much to the internet's delight, Pita Taufatofua — the man who marched shirtless, covered in oil, in traditional Tongan attire during the Rio 2016 Olympics and PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies — was seen once again carrying the Tongan flag. We misse

How to Avoid an Airline's Manipulative 'Seat Selection' Fee


100+Lifehacker / 5h
While many airlines have done away with change and cancellation fees, there’s still a sneaky “seat selection” fee that you’re not meant to notice when you choose your seat. However, you can avoid it altogether—here’s how. Read more...


The 9 most addictive Google Doodle games to waste an afternoon at work


Mashable / 4min
The hottest new gaming device isn't a PlayStation. Or an Xbox. Or a Switch. Nope, the best new gaming comes courtesy of your good friend Google. Yes, you heard it here first. If you're in need of a new hobby, or some amusement to pass the time between work meetings, or let's be honest during work meetings, there are a ton of interactive Google Doodle games to cure spells of boredom. They don't re

I Know What You Did Last Summer TV Show Will Scare the Hell Out of Us in October


Gizmodo / 4min
If you ask the average person what they did last summer, the answer is likely going to be: “Not much, because there was a pandemic .” But for the teens in the new Amazon Studios horror series I Know What You Did Last Summer , it’s something a lot deadlier. And it’s probably going to have consequences. Read more...

How to Fix a Drawstring in Under Two Minutes


Lifehacker / 6min
The humble drawstring makes so many things possible—namely, cinching the hood of your sweatshirt, or keeping your swim trunks from falling off when you get out of the pool. But if that string gets yoinked out, it can be a major pain in the ass to get it back in. Unless, that is, you have a charging cable handy. Read more...

Teardown reveals how much capacity Apple’s $99 MagSafe Battery Pack has


Ars Technica / 10min
The inside of the MagSafe Battery Pack. This week, Apple launched the MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. But until the product found its way into peoples' hands, there were some unknowns. Some of those have now been clarified in a new teardown video by Charger Lab. While there had been clues suggesting that the MagSafe Battery Pack measur

Google is finally doing something about Google Drive spam


Ars Technica / 10min
Enlarge / Blocking individual users in Google Drive! Finally! (credit: Google) A notification pops up on your phone: "Click here for hot XXX action!" It's Google Drive again. Someone shared a document containing that title, and now your phone is begging you to look at it. Even if you ban Google Drive from generating phone notifications, you'll still get emails. If you block the emails, you'll hav

Most of Amazon Echo Speakers Will Embrace the Future of Smart Homes


How-To Geek / 15min
Several major smart home manufacturers, including Google, Apple, Samsung, and Wyze, hope to increase smart home cross-compatibility with an open-source standard called Matter. And now, Amazon reveals that all of its existing smart speakers, save for three early models, will support Matter at some point. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Activision Blizzard execs respond to harassment and discrimination lawsuit


Engadget / 16min
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard this week over alleged sexual harassment and discrimination against women. In a memo to staff obtained by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier , Blizzard Entertainment president J. Allen Brack wrote that "the allegations and the hurt of current and former employees are extremely troubling." Br

More protein at breakfast, less at dinner may be key for muscle growth


SlashGear / 24min
A growing body of research indicates that staying healthy isn’t about just what you eat, but also the time of day certain foods are consumed. The latest in this collection is a study from Waseda University in Japan, where researchers have found that eating more protein in the morning and less protein at night may be optimal for muscle growth … Continue reading

M. Night Shyamalan’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films, Ranked


Gizmodo / 28min
The list of living filmmakers who basically everyone in the world knows is pretty small. Steven Spielberg definitely. Martin Scorsese maybe. Quentin Tarantino probably. A few others for sure, but one that’s absolutely on that list is M. Night Shyamalan . Read more...

How to Hide or Reorder Screens on iPad


How-To Geek / 36min
Do you have screens with apps you only use occasionally? Or perhaps you’d like to rearrange the order your screens display in when you swipe? Beginning in iPadOS 15, you can hide and reorder your iPad screens. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Moment's New Cases Bring MagSafe to Some Galaxy Devices


How-To Geek / 36min
If your pocket is filled with a Galaxy S21, but deep inside your heart, you’re jealous of Apple’s MagSafe accessories, we have good news: you can use MagSafe stuff with the S21 now. Well, kind of. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Archaeologists find ancient Egyptian warship sunk near Alexandria


Ars Technica / 40min
Enlarge (credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities) Twenty-four hundred years ago, Heraklion was ancient Egypt’s largest port on the Mediterranean Sea. Today, the ancient city lies submerged beneath Abu Qir Bay, a few kilometers off the coast of Alexandria. Archaeologists recently discovered the wreck of a warship from the city’s final years buried in the seabed for 2,100 years beneath five met

How to Screw Into Plaster Walls Without Crumbling Them to Pieces


Lifehacker / 41min
Plaster was the construction standard up until the 1940s, when drywall burst onto the market. Before then, it was a popular choice for wall construction given its pliability, fitting around corners and in small spaces where materials like brick couldn’t. Its malleability comes with a downside, though, as plaster can’t… Read more...

Book clubs should always meet on Zoom


Mashable / 42min
When the pandemic first hit, everything that was once an in-person experience was slammed into the two dimensional screens of Zoom . At first, it was exciting: You could have your own snacks, wear whatever you want, and go to bed immediately after chatting with friends. But, soon, the novelty and shine of it all faded away, and we were left missing the physical touch, chatter, and community that

It’s shaping up to be a miserable summer for NYC’s Newark Airport


The Points Guy / 48min
Located roughly 10 miles southwest of New York City, over on the “Jersey side,” Newark Liberty International Airport hasn’t had the best reputation among flyers. Despite some ongoing United Club challenges , I’ve generally had good experiences flying through Terminal C, the biggest East Coast hub for United Airlines. Still, much like at the city’s other large airports — New York LaGuardia and JFK

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony included a light display with 1,800 drones


49Engadget / 48min
There may not have been any fans in the Olympic Stadium, but Japan still found a way to put on a show for the opening of the 2020 Summer Games. The host country charmed early with the parade of nations, which featured an orchestrated video game soundtrack , and then showed off the type of creativity it's known for with a performance involving the Olympic pictograms . But Tokyo saved the biggest s

Apple Is Working on a New External Display, but Not the Affordable One of Our Dreams


Gizmodo / 49min
Aside from Apple’s ridiculously expensive Pro Display XDR, the company doesn’t seem to be very interested in making external displays these days. But a new report indicates that’s about to change, with a new monitor powered by an A13 chip and a Neural Engine. Read more...

Are Apex Legends: Emergence trailers better than the game?


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SlashGear / 53min
Watching the latest Apex Legends: Emergence launch trailer, we’ve got to ask – are these trailers so well made that they eclipse the game? This trailer features the song “Ghost” performed by Marvin Brooks and remixed by 2WEI, and it’s another masterpiece. Much like the launch trailers that’ve shown the various new characters and layers of the game in the … Continue reading

Taboola spends $800m to bring ecommerce to the open web


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Taboola is acquiring Connexity for $800m to bring personalized ecommerce recommendations to its Taboola Feed.

Growth marketing roundup: TechCrunch Experts, creative testing and how to nail your narrative


37TechCrunch / 1h
“It’s about focusing on the metric that directly reflects the value that your company and products bring to your customers,” growth marketer Maya Moufarek told us in an interview for one of our most popular marketing articles of the week. “For Airbnb, that may be the number of nights booked; for Spotify, minutes listened to. It’s all about simplifying your strategy into something that is digestib


SOSV partners explain how deep tech startups can fundraise successfully


25TechCrunch / 1h
Startups developing so-called deep tech often find it challenging to raise capital for various reasons. At TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising, two experienced investors spoke on the subject and advised startups facing a challenging fundraising path. Pae Wu and Garrett Winther are both partners at SOSV and run the fund’s programs around biotech and hardware. SOSV doesn’t shy away fr

This Marriott Tacks On An Undisclosed 4% Extra Fee For The Lightbulbs In Your Room


View from the Wing / 1h
The Fort Wayne, Indiana Fairfield Inn by Marriott is billing guests a surprise “energy surcharge” that appears to be 4% of the room rate. This surcharge isn't disclosed to customers when booking their room. Continue reading ...

Everything you need to know about airline change fees with the delta variant


The Points Guy / 1h
The delta variant now accounts for the majority of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Despite the increased vaccination rates nationwide, the variant has led to breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated individuals. Plus, the strain is reported to be significantly more contagious than the other virus strains, causing what appears to be another wave of the pandemic that’s especially bad in are

The Five Types of Personal Boundaries (and How to Set Them)


Lifehacker / 1h
It’s easy to think of “personal boundaries” as a subjective set of preferences. But while that’s true in a limited sense, a more meaningful examination of our own boundaries help give us an idea of how to implement them more effectively in our lives—especially when they’re being compromised. Read more...

How to claim Zeraora in Pokemon Unite


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SlashGear / 1h
Pokemon Unite landed on Nintendo Switch this week, allowing players to go head-to-head in 5v5 battles similar to those found in MOBAs like League of Legends or Dota 2. While Pokemon Unite is a good amount more casual than either of those games, picking the right Pokemon for the job is still an important thing to consider. You’ll need to … Continue reading

The Pandemic Olympics, Vaccine Misinformation, and More News


Wired / 1h
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

The best tablet to buy for your kid


Mashable / 1h
Technology has changed a lot since you were small . Your kids have probably mastered the features on your iPhone better than you have due to constantly asking to play with it. You can admit it: It'd be kinda sweet if they had something of their own so that your phone wasn't perpetually doused in mystery slime. But a hard "no" to devices at all could make you feel like a woke TikTok parent or a pa

Evangelion 3.0+1.0's SDCC 2021 Footage Prepares Us for the End


Gizmodo / 1h
After decades of work, Evangelion mastermind Hideaki Anno seemingly said goodbye to the seminal anime franchise earlier this year with the release of the fourth and final entry in the film remake of his beloved mecha anime in Japan. Now, on the precipice of its release in the West, we’ve got a glimpse of our heroes… Read more...

Motorola Edge 20 images leaked, front and back


SlashGear / 1h
The next major Motorola smartphone with Android leaked this week with specifications and imagery of the device both front and back. This device looks very similar to its predecessor up front, with a nearly full-face display and a punch-hole camera. This time the hole is in the center, where with devices like the Motorola Edge+ (from 2020), the punch hole … Continue reading

Rapper Says He’s Buying an Entire Planet


300+Futurism / 1h
We Bought a Planet Rapper Lil Uzi Vert says he’s working on buying the gas giant exoplanet WASP-127b in what would certainly be the first purchase of its kind. Unfortunately, Uzi — who previously embedded a $24 million diamond into his forehead and joined Grimes in a vow to embed computer chips into their brains to obtain the “knowledge of the Gods” next year — may not have the firmest grasp on s

The delta variant hasn’t made a dent in U.S. travel demand, airlines say


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The Points Guy / 1h
The delta variant hasn’t been a problem for Delta Air Lines . Nor any other U.S. carrier. At least, not yet. Travel demand in the U.S. has not been blunted by the rapidly spreading delta variant , the major U.S. airlines have all said, with current travel numbers and future bookings continuing to trend upward. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newslette

Microsoft offers discounts on hundreds of Xbox and PC games


Engadget / 1h
Xbox's Ultimate Game Sale has returned. Microsoft is offering deals on hundreds of Xbox and PC games and accessories over the next two weeks. Among the console titles you can save on are FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition and NBA 2K21 (75 percent off at $25 and $15 , respectively), Battlefield 1 Revolution ( $8 , down 80 percent) and Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition ( $45 , 55 percent off). MLB The Show 21

Amex Blue Business Plus Card Review (2021)


35One Mile at a Time / 1h
Back in the day you’d typically only earn one point per dollar spent on credit cards. Then we saw some cards introduce up to 1.5x points per dollar spent. Then in 2017 a card was introduced that offers a full 2x transferable points per dollar spent all with no annual fee, which was otherwise unheard of. In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at that card, as this is one that virtually every

Best. Offer. Ever. Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000 Bonus Points. Act Now!!


View from the Wing / 1h
This is insane. Chase has increased the initial offer for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to 100,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. This is one of the best card deals I’ve ever seen. Continue reading ...

Pour Your Paper Plane Over Crushed Ice


Lifehacker / 1h
Hello, my little happy hour enjoyers. I wanted to let you know that after four years and over 200 cocktails , I’m going to be taking a little break from this column. The truth is that I’m just not drinking as much as I used to, and my enthusiasm for cocktails has dwindled. That’s not fair to y’all, so I’m turning … Read more...

Why You Should Regularly Archive Your Social Posts (And How to Do It)


How-To Geek / 1h
Social networks are a great way to stay connected to friends, family, current events, and everything else. But that doesn’t mean you should leave all of your stuff on this big ol’ internet for everyone to see until the end of time. Nay, you should regularly archive your old posts. Let’s talk about it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Star Your Favorite Text Messages on Android


How-To Geek / 1h
We’ve all had that moment where you’re scrolling through text messages trying to find something important that was said. Google’s Messages app for Android lets you “star” those messages to easily find them later on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Tesla Powerwall Owners Can Help Support California's Strained Grid


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How-To Geek / 1h
Tesla has announced the Virtual Power Plant, a program that allows Powerwall owners to send energy back into the California electric grid during emergencies—of which there may be many this summer. Those who sign up will not be compensated by Tesla, though they will be compensated by the electric company if they’re on a net metering plan. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Amazon Studios' Wheel of Time SDCC 2021 Panel Debuts a New Poster, Release Month


36Gizmodo / 1h
Move over Mother of Dragons, we’ve entered the age of the Dragon Reborn. As part of San Diego Comic-Con @ Home, Amazon Studios has released a new poster for The Wheel of Time , which stars Rosamund Pike as a powerful wizard training the person who could bring about the salvation, or the destruction, of their world. Read more...

25 States Are Forcing Face Recognition on People Filing for Unemployment


Gizmodo / 1h
We acclimatize to dangerous tech creep in a series of fuck-it moments until the point at which we realize a foreseeably bad network is so pervasive, we reluctantly adopt it and move on. There was a time when social media, Amazon shopping, and home surveillance seemed optional—until they weren’t. Now in many states,… Read more...


A slice of pandemic paradise: The Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa


The Points Guy / 1h
After 26 hours of travel to Thailand, I just wanted to soak my weary muscles in a tub and go to bed. I’d flown out to Phuket to see what the “ Phuket Sandbox ” program was like — reviews had been mixed — and how hotels would deal with a surge in foreign tourists after well over a year of pandemic travel decline. There are hundreds of hotels to choose from in Phuket, but I was looking forward to b

Amazon will investigate gender bias claims in its cloud division.


NYT > Technology / 1h
The company has hired a law firm to look into allegations at Amazon Web Services.

Star Trek: Lower Decks' SDCC 2021 Trailer Sets Phasers to Fun


25Gizmodo / 1h
Star Trek: Lower Decks was one of our surprise favorites last year , and it’s back and looking better than ever for round two. And that means more jokes, more delectably silly references to Trek ’s past , and more earnest Starfleet vibes than you can wave an accidentally-set-to-disintegrate phaser at. Read more...

The FAA Changed Its Definition of 'Astronaut' on the Same Day Jeff Bezos Went to Space


56Gizmodo / 1h
Jeff Bezos is a lot of things. A tax-dodging megalomaniac. A Dr. Evil lookalike . A weirdly horny cowboy hat enthusiast . The one thing he isn’t—at least as far as the Federal Aviation Administration is concerned—is an astronaut. Read more...

Gamescom 2021: everything you need to know


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Here's everything we know about Gamescom 2021 so far.

A new Apple display with an iPhone chip inside is reportedly in testing


SlashGear / 2h
Apple is reportedly working on a new external display equipped with both a dedicated iPhone chip and a Neural Engine, potentially giving the Pro Display XDR a high-end replacement. Currently the company has just one official external display in its line-up, the 6K-capable Pro Display XDR with a $5k starting price. While that targets Apple’s professional users, who need excellent … Continue readin

Beach rover picks up cigarette butts and other tech news


BBC News - Technology / 2h
Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

How to Listen to Lossless Audio on Apple Music


Lifehacker / 2h
Apple Music allows you to listen to some songs and albums in lossless audio quality, which—as the name suggests—are extremely high quality audio files. And because you don’t have to pay extra for the feature (it’s included with the $9.99 per month plan), if you have the right audio gear, trying it out is a bit of a… Read more...

Star Trek: Prodigy's First Trailer Goes Where No Kid Has Gone Before


74Gizmodo / 2h
We’ve had glimpses and teases over the past year or so of what Prodigy wants to bring to the Star Trek franchise, but now, we’ve finally got a glimpse of it in motion: teasing the future of Star Trek can be found in some bright young things... with a little help from a familiar face. Read more...

Judge denies Wisk Aero’s request for preliminary injunction against Archer Aviation


28TechCrunch / 2h
Electric aviation startup Wisk Aero’s request for a preliminary injunction against rival Archer Aviation was denied by a federal judge Thursday, the latest in an ongoing legal battle over whether Archer stole trade secrets in developing its flagship Maker aircraft. A full written opinion has not yet been published. In a tentative ruling filed earlier this week, Judge William Orrick said Wisk’s “e

GM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks


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32TechCrunch / 2h
Devindra Hardawar Contributor Devindra Hardawar is a Senior Editor at Engadget . GM is issuing a second recall for 2017 to 2019 Bolt EVs over potential fire issues. The company says it plans to replace defective batteries, but until it can do so it’s advising Bolt customers to limit their charging up to 90 percent, and not to go below 70 miles of range. It’s also reiterating a recommendation from

How to Spruce Up Your Bathroom for Less Than $100


Lifehacker / 2h
Bathrooms are notorious for being one of the most expensive rooms in a home to renovate. Between tiling, plumbing, storage, and fixtures, the costs can add up faster than you’d probably like. However, if you want to enhance the look of your bathroom without spending big bucks on a full-scale renovation, a few minor… Read more...

On Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Everyone's Learning the Same Lessons Again


Gizmodo / 2h
Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch has found itself in some strange places recently. After a two-episode stint on Ryloth where the titular characters took a backseat to the origin story of Rebels icon Hera Syndulla , the team is back in action with a new mission...much like many of the missions the team’s… Read more...

VPN won't connect? Here are 13 things to try


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It can be frustrating when your VPN won't connect, but it can be surprisingly easy to fix. Here are the tips you need to get up and running again.

This Luxurious Body Pillow Lets You Wake up Feeling Transformed


Futurism / 2h
Did you know that the average person spends about 7 years trying to fall asleep ? If that doesn’t surprise you, you may be one of the 50-to-70 million Americans who suffer from sleep problems . Luckily, one of the easiest ways to build a more effective bedtime routine is to sleep in a more comfortable position. And one of the best ways to do this is by using the Yana Sleep Body Pillow. What’s The

Snap had its best quarter in four years


32TechCrunch / 2h
If you’ve started using Snapchat more regularly this year, you’re not alone. At yesterday’s Q2 earnings call, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced that the platform grew both revenue and daily active users at the highest rates it has achieved in the last four years. Snapchat now has 293 million daily active users, growing 23% since last year. Snap went public in 2017 with a $24 billion valuation , but

Erica Synths Matrix Mixer lets you patch your modular like an Etch A Sketch


Engadget / 2h
Erica Synths' SYNTRX is an undeniably interesting instrument. But one of the most unique things about it is definitely the patching matrix. It's a digital reimagining of the pin-based patching system found on classic the classic EMS Synthi . People were apparently so enamored with the matrix that the company is now offering it as a standalone product called the Matrix Mixer. As you'd expect the M

Pick the Tomatoes at the Bottom of Your Plant First


Lifehacker / 2h
This is year is my first year as a gardener. I think it’s going well, especially when you consider I have a history of killing every house plant I have ever attempted to keep alive (even air plants). Soon I will have nurtured into existence corn, tomatoes, and a truly absurd amount of tomatillos, and I am excited. Read more...

Delays, More Masks and Mandatory Shots: Virus Surge Disrupts Office-Return Plans


500+NYT > Technology / 2h
A wave of the contagious Delta variant is causing companies to reconsider when they will require employees to return, and what health requirements should be in place when they do.

Ohio Utility Agrees to Pay $230 Million for Role in Massive Bribery Scandal


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Gizmodo / 2h
FirstEnergy, a powerful Ohio-based utility company, has agreed to pay a $230 million fine for its role in a truly wild corruption scandal . Read more...


New bill strips Facebook, Twitter of Section 230 immunity for spreading vaccine falsehoods


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge (credit: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP ) A new bill introduced Thursday would hold Facebook, Twitter, and other social media companies responsible for amplifying conspiracies and falsehoods about vaccines, COVID cures, and other health misinformation. “For far too long, online platforms have not done enough to protect the health of Americans,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), one of the bill’s spon

How to Create a Task Checklist with Amazon Alexa


How-To Geek / 2h
When you’re heading out the door for the office, school, or a trip, do you like that one last check to make sure you have everything? With the Task Tracker blueprint, just ask Alexa to run through your list. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

iDOS 2 emulator for iPad is on borrowed time, so download while you can


SlashGear / 2h
The creator and developer of the iDOS 2 emulator for iPad has indicated to users that it probably won’t be long before it vanishes from the App Store. Chaoji Li announced today that Apple has found iDOS 2 to violate the App Store’s rules, giving him 14 days to correct the issues or face its removal. However, according to Li, … Continue reading

This outrageous Audi RS Q e-tron is a tri-motor hybrid rally car with plenty to prove


Formula Audi RS E Dakar•
SlashGear / 2h
Audi teased us with the idea of a beastly electric Dakar Rally car last year, and now that Audi RS Q e-tron has been revealed. Set to race in January 2022, the tri-motor hybrid is like nothing else in Audi’s line-up. While it’s built specifically for the unique challenges of the desert, however, that won’t stop us from hoping key … Continue reading

Firewalla's New Firewall Can Travel With You


How-To Geek / 2h
As we add more smart home devices, tablets, security cameras, and other Wi-Fi connected devices to our homes, we open ourselves up to attack. Firewalla’s firewalls are easy to use and easy to set up. And now its latest Purple model can even travel with you when you’re on the go. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

One of the Most Prolific Ransomware Viruses Can Now Be Unlocked Easily


20How-To Geek / 2h
Kaseya, an IT management software firm, says that it’s obtained the REvil universal decryption key through a “trusted third party.” This should help Kaseya recover data from a July 4th REvil ransomware attack that affected over 1,500 businesses. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple Music's Spatial Audio and Lossless Streaming Features Land on Android


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Gizmodo / 2h
Apple launched its Spatial Audio feature and lossless streaming support for Apple Music just over a month ago , and as of today, Android users can also get in on the action. Read more...

Mint’s first PM raises millions for Monarch, an Accel-backed money management platform


40TechCrunch / 2h
Monarch , a subscription-based platform that aims to help consumers “plan and manage” their financial lives, has raised $4.8 million in seed funding. Accel led the round, which also included participation from SignalFire, and brings the Mountain View-based yet fully distributed startup’s total funding since its 2019 inception to $5.5 million. Co-founder and CEO Val Agostino was the first product

Three Formula E motors and a DTM engine combine in the Audi RS Q e-tron


Audi RS Tron Dakar•
Ars Technica / 2h
Audi Sport is trying something new in 2022 with an attempt at the Dakar Rally using this wild-looking creation. [credit: Audi Sport ] Audi's DTM program—think the German equivalent of NASCAR—ended at the end of 2020, and 2021 is the German automaker's final year in Formula E . But the investment that Audi Sport made in both those programs will not go to waste, as aspects of each are combining to

Google Drive now let you ban spammers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Google has added the ability to block users in Google Drive to help reduce spam and abusive content.

We Need a New Term for Video Games


40NYT > Technology / 2h
We’re seeing a ton of new games, and many of them blur the lines between video games and other types of activities.

Facebook’s cloud gaming service hits iOS devices as a web app


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Engadget / 2h
Facebook has become the latest company to offer a cloud gaming service on iOS, only once again you won't access it through the App Store. Starting today, you can visit the Facebook Gaming website to add a Progressive Web App (PWA) that acts as a shortcut to the service on your iPhone or iPad. To do so, visit the platform's website and tap the "Add to Home Screen" option from the Safari share shee

How to Install Beta Firmware on Your AirPods Pro (and Why You Should)


Lifehacker / 3h
In the wake of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, AirPods Pro have joined the ranks of Apple devices getting beta updates. Apple will now release regular beta updates for AirPods Pro that can be installed by anyone using an Apple Developer account. Read more...

Why You Need to Lift Weights If You Play a Sport


Lifehacker / 3h
It’s no secret that professional athletes hit the weight room hard. If you search YouTube for your favorite (male) athlete’s name, plus “workout” or “gym,” you can probably find video evidence of them crushing a 495-pound deadlift or pressing huge kettlebells like they’re nothing. But that kind of training is overkill… Read more...

Great Job! Fox News Boldly Claims Russian Jet Flies at Twice the Speed of Light.


2KFuturism / 3h
Screw Your Physics If you watch Fox News ‘ morning talk show “Fox and Friends,” you may have heard some unsettling news about Russia’s military prowess. Apparently, Russia has learned to violate the singular, most unbreakable law of physics , the speed limit of the universe that allows every other law of science to fall into place, all in the name of building a fast jet plane. That’s right — “Fox

Fully Resistant Superbug Fungus Spreads Between People in the U.S. for the First Time


25Gizmodo / 3h
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungal infection seems to have accomplished a new scary feat in the U.S. On Friday, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported two unrelated outbreaks of Candida auris that happened earlier this year. The outbreaks were found in long-term care facilities and… Read more...

Tougher FAA Astronaut Wings rules could leave Bezos & Branson in limbo


SlashGear / 3h
How high do you need to fly in order to officially qualify as an astronaut? That’s an answer the US FAA has just weighed in on and, while the definition of where space begins may still be controversial, what it takes to get the coveted Astronaut Wings is now tougher – and could have big implications for billionaire space-fans like … Continue reading

10 Wind Energy Stock Photos That Make Me Extremely Uncomfortable


34Gizmodo / 3h
Imagine you’re searching for a photo or illustration about everyone’s favorite topic: renewable energy . How can you best convey the possibilities and challenges of the clean energy transition and the promise of wind energy ? Could it be... with a shirtless man holding a tiny wind turbine? Read more...

Maldives Adds New Airport Departure Tax


62One Mile at a Time / 3h
Starting in 2022 you can expect to pay more in taxes for flights departing the Maldives. The Maldives’ new departure tax Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has this month signed into law an amendment that will see a change to the taxes and fees that passengers pay when departing the country. Currently passengers pay: A $25 airport service charge when departing internationally, regardless of


Eargo's in-app test transforms its next-gen hearing aids


Engadget / 3h
Eargo recently announced its latest smart hearing aid — the Eargo 5. We don’t do a lot of hearing aid news here at Engadget, but the California-based company makes some of the most "gadgety" we’ve tried and the latest model certainly appears to continue that trend. Like the Neo HiFi and the Neo before it, the Eargo 5 is a tiny, "invisible" (completely in the canal, or CIC) hearing aid that comes

China’s expected edtech clampdown may chill a key startup sector


38TechCrunch / 3h
News that China’s government may force domestic tutoring-focused companies to go nonprofit is taking a huge bite out of the value of several technology companies. Bloomberg notes that the value of companies like New Oriental Education & Technology Group and TAL Education are tumbling in light of the news, which would constitute merely the latest salvo against tech companies in the autocratic coun

Doctor Strange 2 is facing reshoots – so will it be delayed?


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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is undergoing reshoots, according to one of its stars – so will its release be pushed again?

Romeo and Juliet Needs More Zombies


29Wired / 3h
Scott Edelman's "A Plague on Both Your Houses" is a tale of the undead written in iambic pentameter.

This week's best deals: $100 off Apple's iPad Air and more


Engadget / 3h
A bunch of gadgets went on sale this week, from Apple products to streaming devices. The latest iPad Air is $100 off at Amazon, bringing it down to an all-time low of $500. Plus, you can still grab a pair of AirPods Pro for $190 and this year's Apple TV 4K with 64GB of storage of $180. If you're more of a Roku person, many of the company's streaming gadgets are on sale — including the Roku Stream

Sci-Fi Thriller Settlers Offers a Harrowing Reminder of the Limits of Survival


Gizmodo / 3h
On an isolated homestead surrounded by rocky terrain , a family lives in constant fear, nervously scanning the horizon, anticipating the arrival of something dreadful. It could be the “Wild West,” but this frontier is far more extreme: Mars , where the landscape is menacing and the people turn out to be even worse. Read more...

How to Keep Your Android Phone Screen on While Looking at It


How-To Geek / 3h
Phones save battery life by turning off the display when not in use. However, not actively touching the screen doesn’t always mean you aren’t using it. Some Android phones can keep the screen on when you’re looking at it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

United’s giving its biggest spenders another year of Global Services perks


The Points Guy / 3h
The question I’ve gotten most often throughout the pandemic hasn’t been “ Are hotels still offering free breakfast? ” or “ Which credit card should I get? ” It’s whether or not United will give current Global Services members another year of perks, and when we’ll all find out. Well, we finally know the answer to your most-pressing status question! And, as you’ve likely gathered from the headline,

Southwest Airlines CEO: Let Our Vaccinated Passengers Take Off Their Masks!


View from the Wing / 3h
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly says he – and the airline lobbying group he leads – wants to see the federal transportation mask mandate end September 13 and he also says he believes airline passengers should be able to follow the same guidance set out by the CDC for everyone else – that no mask is needed if you’ve been vaccinated. Continue reading ...

Save $100 on a 2020 MacBook Air, plus more cheap laptop deals this weekend


Mashable / 3h
OUR TOP PICK: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 — save $249.01 BEST APPLE DEAL: 2020 Apple MacBook Air — save $100 BEST LENOVO DEAL: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 — save $1,324.50 BEST GAMING DEAL: Razer Blade 15 — save $600 BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — save $140.99 What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to car

So you want to be a blogger: How to start a blog, buy a domain name, and gain a following in 10 steps


Mashable / 3h
So you want to start a blog and carve out a little corner of the internet to call your own — that’s a pretty brilliant and popular impulse. We as humans are literally creating a whole cyber-dimension, skinned right on top of our own; having your own square inch of a brand new world is exciting! Highly recommend! SEE ALSO: 10 of the best WordPress hosting providers for starting your own blog I’ve

GM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks


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40Engadget / 3h
GM is issuing a second recall for 2017 to 2019 Bolt EVs over potential fire issues. The company says it plans to replace defective batteries, but until it can do so it's advising Bolt customers to limit their charging up to 90 percent, and not to go below 70 miles of range. It's also reiterating a recommendation from last week against parking indoors and leaving the car's to charge overnight unat

Elon Musk Says It’s Totally Possible to Build “Extremely Safe” Nuclear Plants


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1KFuturism / 3h
Pro Nuclear Tesla CEO Elon Musk is totally on board when it comes to nuclear energy. The billionaire discussed the topic during this week’s B-Word crypto innovation conference. “I think modern nuclear power plants are safe contrary to what people may think,” he said during the conference, as quoted by CNBC . “I really think it’s possible to make very, extremely safe nuclear.” He even went as far

Google’s Wear OS 3 update plans will leave most existing devices behind


Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / A Wear OS watch. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google has provided a few more details about its upcoming Wear OS update plans. As we've reported, Google and Samsung are teaming up to resurrect the struggling Wear OS. Samsung is ditching Tizen watches and bringing its Exynos SoCs to the Wear OS platform, and Google will start Wear OS development again after mostly ignoring the operating system fo

How to watch Beach Volleyball at Olympics 2020: key dates, schedule, free live stream and more


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One of the most popular sports at the Olympics, here's how to watch an Olympics 2020 beach volleyball live stream free and from anywhere.

Virus samples in ancient glacier may help predict our future


SlashGear / 4h
In what feels like the first chapter in an apocalyptic science fiction story, scientists reported this week that they’d discovered a set of ancient viruses in glacier ice. Using Guliya ice cap core samples first harvested back in 2015, these researchers have discovered genetic code for 33 viruses. Just 4 of those viruses were previously known by modern humans, the … Continue reading

Seagate set to launch mass-market 20TB HDDs


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A 20TB consumer hard disk will arrive in the second half of 2021, Seagate CEO says.

Snazzy to the MAX: Putting United’s newest cabin to the test


36The Points Guy / 4h
It’s a good time to be a United Airlines frequent flyer. At the “United Next” media event in late June, the Chicago-based carrier unveiled its five-year strategic plan, which includes taking delivery of 270 new planes , a comprehensive cabin retrofit program for existing aircraft and accelerated retirements of single-cabin regional jets. By 2025, United plans to have its new “signature interior”

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony had a video game surprise


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SlashGear / 4h
The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics have officially kicked off, albeit a year late and without live spectators. Gamers who watched the Opening Ceremony of the event and the Parade of Nations were greeted by something they probably weren’t expecting: a soundtrack filled with video game music. Many took to Twitter to call out songs they were familiar with as tracks … Continue reading

Framework Laptop preorders ship with admirable Right to Repair ethos and some big questions


SlashGear / 4h
Framework’s user-upgradable laptop has begin shipping, with the modular notebook headed out to preorder customers right as the FTC lends its weight to the Right to Repair. Announced back in February, the Framework Laptop may look much like any other notebook at first glance, but distinguishes itself by positively encouraging people to open it up and switch out the parts. … Continue reading


Checkout is the key to frictionless B2B e-commerce


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24TechCrunch / 4h
Andrew Steele Contributor Andrew Steele is an investor at Activant Capital . He focuses on fintech and e-commerce infrastructure and is based in New York. COVID-19 cemented e-commerce into everyone’s daily habits in 2020, and as we look ahead, B2B e-commerce is quickly becoming the next frontier for founders and investors. The pandemic pushed businesses online, and the emergence of B2B marketplac

NASA Captures Spooky Photo of the Moon's Shadow on Earth During an Eclipse


200+Gizmodo / 4h
Earthlings were privy to an exciting astronomical event last month: an annular solar eclipse, which cast a lunar shadow across the Arctic Circle. Today NASA shared an image of that shadow, taken by the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) aboard NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory nearly a million miles from… Read more...

This massive 49-inch Samsung gaming monitor just hit a new all-time-low price on Amazon


Mashable / 4h
SAVE $300: Normally $1,199.99, Samsung's 49-inch CRG9 Curved Gaming Monitor is on sale on Amazon for just $899.99 as of July 23 — a 25% savings. There are huge gaming monitors , and then there's the Samsung CRG9 . Billed as the "world's first high-resolution super ultrawide gaming monitor with 32:9 aspect ratio" upon its 2019 release , the display spans a whopping 49 inches diagonally — the equiv

2021 Samsung and Sony TVs are on sale so you can catch (most of) the Olympics in 4K


Mashable / 4h
No one should have to guess what's going on in that dark scene of The Handmaid's Tale. Since 2020, TV manufacturers have been pumping out large, affordable 4K panels at a wicked fast pace — which means watching your favorite content with punchy colors, decipherable shadows, and smooth transitions doesn't have to be reserved for the movie theater. Each weekend, we'll be compiling a list of our fav

How to Edit Your 'Continue Watching' List on Every Major Streaming Service


Lifehacker / 4h
The “continue watching” section is the first thing you see when you open your favorite streaming service, and it often has a helpful list of series that you want to keep streaming...but it can also be filled with shows that you’ve given up on, or shows that you have completed but still show up because you didn’t… Read more...

How to watch Volleyball at Olympics 2020: key dates, schedule, free live stream and more


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The Tokyo Games are serving up a real treat for sports fans. Here's how to watch an Olympics 2020 volleyball live stream for free and much more.

How to watch Road Cycling at Olympics 2020: key dates, schedule, free live stream and more


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Climbing could be the key to Olympic 2020 gold in Japan. I0, here’s how to watch an Olympics road cycling live stream, the full schedule and more.

How to watch Weightlifting at Olympics 2020: key dates, free live stream and more


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Looking to watch a weightlifting at Olympics 2020 live stream? Here is everything you need to know to stream for free.

Lucid Motors’ SPAC merger approved after executives issue plea to shareholders to vote


21TechCrunch / 4h
Shareholders approved Friday EV startup Lucid Motors’ merger with special purpose acquisition company Churchill Capital IV, after the companies extended the deadline by one day because not enough retail investors showed up to cast their vote. The issue is unusual but could become more common as more companies eschew the traditional IPO path to public markets and instead merge with SPACs. The hicc

Our definitive breakdown of the best laptops out right now


Mashable / 4h
Not all laptops are created equal, and if you’re in the market for a new one, doing a solid bit of research beforehand is required. Even if you're not buying one yet, it'll make it that much easier for you to make a smart purchase once the shopping holidays roll around. We all pretty much live our lives around our computers — from work in the morning to Netflix and Zoom calls with friends at nigh

How to clean and organize your PC


Engadget / 4h
Outside of your phone, your PC is likely the one piece of technology you use the most. If for no other reason than that, you should take care of it. Not only will it last for longer, but it will also work better over the time that you keep it. In this how-to, we'll share some tips on how to take care of your PC. Of course, it's impossible to cover this topic from every angle, so think of this gui

Totally Rated: The Steam Deck empties our wallets


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Totally Rated Season 2 continues as we look at the announcement of a Dead Space remake, alongside Valve's Steam Deck and the Elgato Facecam.

Apple Hates Fun, Says No More Windows 3.1 on iPads


38How-To Geek / 4h
Say goodbye to DOS on the iPad. We demonstrated how to install Windows 3.1 on an iPad on July 12, 2021, and the media coverage that followed seems to have woken the sleeping giant in Cupertino. Now, Apple plans to pull the iDOS 2 emulator from the App Store within two weeks. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

GM Super Cruise to Offer Next Level Self-Driving Features in 2022


How-To Geek / 4h
General Motors’ hands-free driving software will see some major improvements in 2022. Not only will Super Cruise find its way to several new vehicles, including the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, but it will gain the ability to tow trailers and overtake slow drivers that are in your way. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to watch Hockey at Olympics 2020: key dates, free live stream and more


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Read this guide to know how you can watch a hockey at Olympics 2020 live stream and the streaming options available.

How to watch Handball at Olympics 2020: key dates, schedule, free live stream and more


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A comprehensive guide covering all you need to know to watch handball at the Olympics 2020 - and the best handball live stream options available right now.

How to watch Boxing at Olympics 2020: free live stream, 2021 schedule and more


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Watch an Olympics boxing live stream this summer for a look at the world champions of the future.

You can now earn top-tier Delta status for life — but it’ll cost you


42The Points Guy / 4h
Many of the major airlines offer special perks upon flying one million miles. Most notably, you have the opportunity to earn a lifetime of elite status. Up until now, Delta SkyMiles has only offered road warriors the ability to earn up to upper-level Platinum Medallion status . However, overnight, the airline quietly updated its program, now allowing frequent fliers to earn top-tier Diamond Medal

MagSafe Battery Pack teardown helps explain why Apple charges so much


SlashGear / 4h
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack may be one of the more controversial accessories the company has launched in recent memory, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot going on inside the magnetically attached power pack as a new teardown makes clear. Quietly added to the Apple Store shelves earlier this month, the battery clings to the rear of your iPhone … Continue reading

Air Force Research Lab Says Force Fields Are “on the Horizon”


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Futurism / 4h
Shields Up! The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) seems to be working on bringing a staple of science fiction weaponry — the force field — into reality. The announcement arrived as part of a new AFRL report on the future of directed energy weapons — you know, lasers and stuff — and how they might be used by the military in the coming decades. The report concedes that developing a missile defense forc


Weather App Now Warns You When It’s Hot Enough To Drop Dead


400+Futurism / 4h
Wet Bulb Warning The weather app Carrot, which is known for peppering its weather reports with sardonic jokes, just implemented a key update: the app will now warn you when it’s so hot that going outside could cause you to simply drop dead. Specifically, Carrot now includes a “wet bulb” readout, Gizmodo reports , which is a measurement based mostly on temperature and humidity. When the number get

How Are Rise of the Beasts' Animal Transformers Going to Work?


34Gizmodo / 4h
After years of luring audiences back into theaters with the promise of actual real-world vehicles transforming into gargantuan alien robots , the live-action Transformers franchise is finally getting into Beast Wars territor y with director Steven Caple Jr.’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts . The idea of Optimus Primal… Read more...

Best Buy's 'Black Friday in July' sale knocks hundreds off OLED TVs from Sony, LG


21Engadget / 4h
While it's a bit early to be thinking about the holidays, retailers jump on the opportunity to remind us that we're six months out from the festivities. Black Friday in July sales have been ongoing this month, but Best Buy's just began and will run through this weekend. A plethora of gadgets have been discounted across the site, but there are a number of sales on TVs that are worth highlighting.

Is Laundry Stripping a Bunch of Baloney?


Lifehacker / 4h
Laundry stripping is a method of removing detergent buildup , as well as any fabric softeners, body oils, or hard-water minerals that have built up in your clothes over time. Although laundry stripping is a long-standing technique, it’s been in the spotlight again due to some viral social media videos . And although t… Read more...

Get new plants for your besties from Plants.com's Friendship Day sale


Mashable / 4h
BOGO 50% OFF: Celebrate International Friendship Day at Plants.com — buy one plant and get the second for half off. International Friendship Day sounds like a holiday made up by Leslie Knope as an excuse to shower her friends with gifts. But alas, it's real and it's on July 30. Celebrate Friendship Day at Plants.com where select plants are BOGO 50% off . Get one for yourself and a friend, or get

How to Double-Space on Google Docs


How-To Geek / 4h
If you’re writing an essay using the APA guidelines, your text will need to be double-spaced. You can apply double-spacing to text in Google Docs (and save it as the default style) in just a few clicks. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Best Tech Under $25


How-To Geek / 4h
Although technology can often be expensive, there are a lot of great tech items under $25. Upgrading your daily life with a few pieces of useful tech doesn’t have to put you out hundreds of dollars. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to watch Water Polo at Olympics 2020: key dates, free live stream and more


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Dive in to the action with some of the world's best athletes - here's how to watch an Olympics 2020 water polo live stream wherever you are.

Normal Touchscreens Can Also Detect Contaminated Water, Researchers Find


Gizmodo / 4h
We take for granted that the water coming out of the kitchen faucet is safe to drink, but that’s not always the case in other parts of the world. So researchers at the University of Cambridge are developing a new approach to testing for contaminants using a device that billions of people already use every day. Read more...

Women's soccer is coming to 'Football Manager,' but it will take a while


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Engadget / 4h
Football Manager developer Sports Interactive has a history of inclusive gameplay , and that now extends to women. The company has revealed that it's adding women's soccer (aka football) to its management sim. This will likely be a "multi-year" project, SI warned, but this also isn't a simple character model swap. The studio wants to offer the same kind of depth it has for men's sport while accou

Shiny Pokemon GO event today: Cranidos, Shieldon, Dialga, Porygon


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SlashGear / 4h
Starting today, the 23rd of July, 2021, Pokemon GO has an event running courtesy of the Ultra Unlock series during Pokemon GO Fest 2021. The first event is Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time, and it runs from today until August 3, 2021, at 8PM local time. The idea here is that Pokemon from what appear to be “various eras” will … Continue reading

Two more battery fires spark second Chevrolet Bolt EV recall


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Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / For now, it's time to unplug when you get to 90 percent state of charge. (credit: Chevrolet) In November 2020, General Motors issued a recall of the Chevrolet Bolt EV due to a potential fire risk. Unfortunately for Bolt EV owners, that fix—a software patch—did not work, and now their cars are subject to a second recall . General Motors will replace battery modules in the affected cars,

How to Start Dating Again If You're Unvaccinated


Lifehacker / 5h
The post-vax slutty summer is happening all around us, but some participants aren’t actually post-vax. The vaccine has been free and widely available for months now, but about half the population still isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19. A portion of those unvaccinated people is still interested in dating and if you’re… Read more...

Ransomware key to unlock customer data from REvil attack


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72BBC News - Technology / 5h
The gang behind the attack had previously asked for $70m to access the stolen files.

Alphabet’s Intrinsic aims to make industrial robots more capable


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35TechCrunch / 5h
Alphabet’s public-facing history with robotics has, thus far, been a spotty one. Most notably, Google X’s big acquisition push culminated in its selling Boston Dynamics to SoftBank (who eventually flipped it to Hyundai). Alphabet/Google’s subsequent approach has been less flashy and focused on more immediate robotic tasks. Unveiled today through the X blog , Intrinsic certainly fits the bill. In

The Google Pixel 4 is on sale for $380 at Woot


Engadget / 5h
If you've been on the hunt for a capable Android phone that won't break the bank, there's a solid deal over at Woot that's worth checking out. Google's Pixel 4 is on sale for $380 , down from the usual $800 for the 64GB model. It's the lowest price we've seen for the smartphone in quite some time. Woot's parent company Amazon and B&H Photo were both selling the Pixel 4 for $400 earlier this month

Delta Air Lines is cutting 6 routes amid pandemic-era network rebuild


20The Points Guy / 5h
The pandemic is already having a lasting change on airline route maps. Every U.S. carrier has adjusted its network strategy over the past year. Some have beefed up service to existing leisure destinations , and others are growing with new dots to their route map. For Delta, there’s largely been a focus on the former: the airline has added new service to Alaska , as well as to various leisure spot

Russia’s Space Station Module Launch Was Filled With Drama


50Futurism / 5h
From Russia With Love Despite confirming it would eventually abandon the International Space Station , Russia’s federal space agency Roscosmos had one last contribution to make. Russia’s brand new space station module called Nauka successfully launched into space on Wednesday — but there was a change of plans once it entered space. Unconfirmed reports emerged of a main engine failure cutting the

Every video game music track in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 opening ceremony


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The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony featured a plethora of iconic gaming tracks. But what were they?

Shailene Woodley on the power of yearning in 'The Last Letter From Your Lover'


Mashable / 5h
Shailene Woodley, Felicity Jones, and author Jojo Moyes discuss the idea of "yearning," plus what to expect from Netflix's The Last Letter From Your Lover .


Score an Instant Pot Duo Crisp for the lowest price we've seen all summer


Mashable / 5h
SAVE $51: Grab an Instant Pot Duo Crisp from Amazon or Walmart for only $98 as of July 23. Why buy an air fryer when you can buy an 11-in-1 pressure cooker that also air fries? It's kind of a no-brainer — the Instant Pot Duo Crisp eliminates the need to have a dedicated air fryer and a pressure cooker in your home, therefore saving you a ton of storage space, counter space, and money. Not to ment

The curious magic of 'Ted Lasso'


Mashable / 5h
The cast of Ted Lasso discusses the secret of the show's popularity and the power in being "curious, not judgmental."

This new Windows 11 Insider Preview is all about the taskbar


SlashGear / 5h
Microsoft today shipped out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.100, and most of the changes and improvements it’s packing seem to be centered around the taskbar. While there are a couple of changes to other aspects of Windows, the taskbar is where most of the attention is, whether we’re talking improvements to the notification center or the system tray. Just … Continue reading

Alphabet's latest moonshot aims to make industrial robots more practical


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21Engadget / 5h
Alphabet has launched another company in its X moonshot factory , and this one may be its most ambitious robotics project to date. The just-opened firm, Intrinsic, plans to make industrial robots more accessible to people and businesses that couldn't otherwise justify the effort involved to teach the machines. You could see robotic manufacturing in more countries, for example, or small businesses

Corning Made a New Type of Gorilla Glass Just for Smartphone Cameras


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Gizmodo / 5h
Corning’s Gorilla Glass has long been used to create super-strong see-through panels used on the front and back of phones, tablets, and more, but now Corning has created a new version of its durable silica designed specifically for use in smartphone cameras. Read more...

9 things you can do to help housekeeping when you checkout


74The Points Guy / 5h
There are many unsung heroes in the hospitality and travel worlds, among whom housekeepers rise to the top as essential workers whose hard work often goes underappreciated. Among the most discreet of hotel staff, they slip in and out of guest rooms mostly unnoticed, leaving taut sheets and fresh towels in their wakes to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. We know we don’t need to r

How to watch Taekwondo at Olympics 2020: key dates, free live stream and more


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Ready to watch a taekwondo at Olympics 2020 live stream? Here’s all the information you need on how to watch for free

Microsoft support scams skyrocketed over the past year - here's what you need to know


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Financial losses from tech support scams continue to rise despite increased awareness, Microsoft warns.

8 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more this weekend


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From returning sports series to original thrillers, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

Delta Now Lets SkyMiles Members Earn Lifetime Diamond Status


29View from the Wing / 5h
Delta has offered up to lifetime Platinum status (’75k tier’), along with an annual gift, for million milers. Now they’ve introduced lifetime Diamond status at the 6 million mile level, including qualifying miles from all sources (including spend on premium credit cards). Continue reading ...

Exoskeletons Are Causing Problems With Wearers’ Brains, Scientists Say


Futurism / 5h
While exoskeletons can seemingly grant wearers superhuman strength on the job or give extra mobility to people with injuries, the assistive robotic devices may also be wreaking havoc on our brains behind the scenes. Instead of the harmonious fusion of man and machine one might expect from an exoskeleton, it turns out that a wearer’s brain tends to work overtime in order to coordinate actions with

Duolingo’s bellwether IPO


36TechCrunch / 5h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. We were a smaller team this week, with Natasha and Alex together with Chris to sort through yet another summer frenzy of a week. This time around we actually recorded live on Twitter Spaces, which was a first for the podcast. If you missed it, it’s probably because we

Terminator 2's Ending Is Emotional, Even in Claymation


26Gizmodo / 5h
Hopefully, we’ve all seen Terminator 2: Judgment Day . Because if so, we’ve all gotten emotional at the same unusual image. A black-gloved hand giving a thumbs-up as it slowly descends to its doom. The moment works because James Cameron has taken the unstoppable evil from the first Terminator film, and given him… Read more...

How to Convert a JPG to PDF on Windows 10


28How-To Geek / 5h
Screenshots and images downloaded from the web are usually saved as JPG or PNG files. Sometimes, you might need to convert these files to PDF format. Here’s how to do that in Windows 10 with the built-in Photos app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

MacBook Pro 16-inch could be cooler than ever, even with more powerful GPU


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
New cooling solution supposedly makes a big change to improve efficiency and keep temperatures down.

Alphabet’s Intrinsic breaks cover to teach old robots new tricks


SlashGear / 5h
Alphabet has started up a new robotics company, Intrinsic, with Google’s parent firm looking to make smarter industrial ‘bots. The announcement comes shortly after Alphabet sold Boston Dynamics – known for its attention-grabbing human and animal inspired robots – to Hyundai, but it seems Intrinsic will focus on a very different area of the field. While Boston Dynamics tackled both … Continue read

Susan Su on how to approach growth as your startup raises each round


29TechCrunch / 6h
Your startup might rely on clever growth tactics to get off the ground, but you need more than spreadsheets if you want to turn viral spikes into a real business. You need a qualitative growth model to guide the strategy that you can use to tell your story to your team and investors. Growth marketing expert Susan Su sat down with us at TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising this month

Payments company Paystone raises $23.8M to help service-based businesses engage with customers


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31TechCrunch / 6h
Paystone , a payments and integrated software company, secured another strategic investment this year, this time $23.8 million ($30 million CAD) from Crédit Mutuel Equity, the private equity arm of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale. The Canada-based company got its start in 2008 as the payment processing company Zomaron, and rebranded itself as Paystone in 2019. Today it provides electronic payment


Serverless Stack raises $1M for open-source application framework


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39TechCrunch / 6h
Open-source framework startup Serverless Stack announced Friday that it raised $1 million in seed funding from a group of investors that includes Greylock Partners, SV Angel and Y Combinator. The company was founded in 2017 by Jay V and Frank Wang in San Francisco, and they were part of Y Combinator’s 2021 winter batch. Serverless Stack’s technology enables engineers to more easily build full-sta

Vodafone revenues rise as roaming returns


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Business activity aids Vodafone, which says operating and retail environment has not returned to normal just yet.

HTC Vive Pro 2 review: An excellent 5K headset for the VR faithful


29Engadget / 6h
The HTC Vive Pro 2 is a VR enthusiast's dream. Its 5K 120Hz display delivers the sharpest desktop VR experience I've ever seen. And while its design hasn't changed from the 2018 model , it's still very comfortable to wear for extended sessions. But its high price and reliance on old controllers make it a tough sell. And let's be honest, it'll take a lot to dethrone the $299 Oculus Quest 2 as the

How to Stream the Olympics for Free


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Lifehacker / 6h
The 2020 Olympics—which are taking place in 2021—have gotten off to a questionable start, beginning officially today against a backdrop of athletes testing positive for COVID-19 and a climate of unrest as many Japanese citizens have expressed that they don’t want the Games to continue . Read more...

Alaska Lounges Leaving Priority Pass (Again)


400+One Mile at a Time / 6h
In early 2021, several Alaska Lounges rejoined Priority Pass. Now all but one lounge are leaving the Priority Pass network again. Which Alaska Lounges belong to Priority Pass? According to Priority Pass’ page for lounge updates, two Alaska Lounges have recently left Priority Pass, and another two will be leaving Priority Pass in the coming days: The Alaska Lounge Portland (PDX) left Priority Pass

Second Bolt EV recall announced after “fixed” cars catch fire: What to do


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SlashGear / 6h
Chevrolet is recalling the Bolt EV for a second time, after more of the electric cars caught fire unexpectedly despite owners thinking they’d been repaired. The original recall was announced in November 2020, with around 69,000 of the EVs affected, after Chevrolet and the NHTSA were notified that several cars burst into flames. Chevrolet owner General Motors blamed a certain … Continue reading

Google's Olympic Doodle is a full-on anime sports game


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42Mashable / 6h
Google has a new Doodle to celebrate the start of the Olympic Games in Japan, and it's one of the company's most elaborate Doodles yet. The Doodle is a complete sports game, with a neat animation intro and several disciplines to choose from. Now, Google has released game Doodles before, but never as complex as this one — it has seven games (with more to come), side quests, bosses, an open, intera

This Weather App Will Tell You If Going Outside Will Kill You


Gizmodo / 6h
Carrot Weather , the customizable weather app known for its whimsical forecasts, rolled out a new update this week that includes reports on whether or not your temperatures in your area are, well, survivable. The app will now show so-called wet bulb readings, a key climate metric. Read more...

Printer ink pricier than champagne finds Which?


1KBBC News - Technology / 6h
According to a Which survey a pint of printer ink could cost up to £1,300.

16 best tweets of the week, including horse jeans, 'Dune,' and Porpo Dorpo


Mashable / 6h
Do you like good tweets? Of course you do! How could you not? They're funny, they're brief, they're part of a balanced media diet.* (* Mashable can neither confirm nor deny that tweets are a part of a balanced media diet. We cannot recommend anyone, in good conscience, spend any significant amount of time engaging with Twitter. We were merely hypothesizing. We thank you for your understanding.) A

Teslas are basic now but many Musk stans don't want to accept that


Mashable / 6h
A shiny Tesla doesn't turn heads anymore, at least here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Teslas have become so commonplace that the once-elusive electric vehicles don't feel that special. This may be specific to California, the most popular state for Tesla purchases and EVs in general , along with a few other EV-heavy states like Florida, Texas, and New York. This past weekend a California gatherin

SmartSniff: what is it and how to watch your internet traffic in real-time


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Windows and most of your apps are regularly going online - and without asking you first. SmartSniff tells you what they're up to.

Dune: The Sisterhood's TV Future Is Suddenly Looking Brighter


47Gizmodo / 6h
Jordan Peele’s newly revealed horror film is already lining up its cast. Here’s hoping the boat doesn’t sink because Disney is already ready for a Jungle Cruise sequel. Plus updates from Shining Girls and Shining Dale , and a new look at The Green Knight . Spoilers are so happy it’s Friday... Read more...

Cadillac’s Escalade Super Cruise update is a bigger milestone than you’d guess


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SlashGear / 6h
Cadillac’s over-the-air update support is about to put its Super Cruise money where its mouth is, with GM confirming that the 2021 Escalade is in line for its first big test of the system. Though Cadillac – as the first brand in GM’s line-up to offer the hands-free driver assistance technology – has used OTA updates before, that’s only been … Continue reading

Voxi's fantastic data-boosted SIM only deals come to an end next week


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Voxi is offering some impressive SIM only deals with boosted data, 5G and unlimited social media right now.

The Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony featured an orchestrated video game soundtrack


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200+Engadget / 6h
The Tokyo Olympics opening kicked off early this morning, and the parade of nations, where athletes walk through Japan's Olympic stadium, had a Japanese twist. A medley of videogame music, orchestrated, formed the soundtrack for the parade. It all kicked off with the main theme from Dragon Quest — which sounds pretty Olympian outright — followed by hits from Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, Nier, S

Please, a Moment of Silence for Comic-Con


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42Wired / 6h
No, it’s not dead. But fans around the world mourn the loss anyway.

How Mockingbirds Compose Songs Just Like Beethoven


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The birds aren’t producing sounds at random. Some of their strategies are surprisingly similar to ones used by humans.

The FAA Brings Jeff Bezos Back Down to Earth


Wired / 6h
Plus: New Shepard’s dildo design, my seat on a private space flight, and the hearing that broke Fauci.

This Is the Safest, Easiest Way to Remove an Avocado Pit


40Lifehacker / 6h
There are multiple approaches one can take to remove the round, slippery pit from the creamy flesh of an avocado. You can squeeze everything—pit and all—out into a bowl, but that only works if you need mashed avocado. If you want pretty wedges or slices for aesthetic toast, though, you need to get that thing out… Read more...


Delta Adds Lifetime Diamond Medallion Status


100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
The Delta SkyMiles program has just made a significant improvement to its lifetime status program. Delta improves million miler lifetime status program Delta gives Medallion members the opportunity to earn lifetime status based on the cumulative number of Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) earned over a member’s lifetime. This even includes MQMs earned through co-branded credit cards . Up until no

How to Disable the Widgets Menu on Windows 11


How-To Geek / 6h
Windows 11 includes a new Widgets menu that opens from a button located in the taskbar. If you want to save taskbar space, it’s easy to turn off the Widgets button. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The best Chromebooks you can buy


62Engadget / 7h
Chromebooks have earned a reputation for being cheap and limited, but that hasn’t been true for a while now. The combination of years worth of software updates and laptop manufacturers making more powerful and better-built Chromebooks means there are a ton of good Chrome OS machines that work well as everyday drivers. Of course, there are an unnecessary number of Chromebooks on the market, so cho

Astronomers discover a moon-forming disk around an exoplanet


SlashGear / 7h
Astronomers have used data gathered by the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to confirm the detection of a disk around a planet outside of our solar system for the first time. The team believes the observations will shine new light on how moons and planets form in young solar systems. Researcher Myriam Benisty says the team’s work presents a clear … Continue reading

The lessons to be learned from the Colonial Pipeline attack


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The lessons to be learned about software security from the Colonial Pipeline attack.

‘Shifting left’: why software development needs a mindset change


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What holds back organizations from truly agile software development? Mindset. The 'shifting left' mindset is all about helping companies adapt and scale their apps quickly.

Brabus 800 SUV Coupe is a more potent Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe


SlashGear / 7h
Brabus lifted the curtains off its 800 SUV Coupe. And as expected from Brabus, the 800 SUV Coupe is brimming with tons of aggression with its black paint, modified fascia, and carbon fiber-rich exterior. German tuning house Brabus should really come up with more unique names for its hot-rod creations. A couple of months ago, Brabus unveiled the 800, an … Continue reading

How to block your ex on Tinder


Mashable / 7h
There are plenty of reasons why seeing a former flame in your Tinder feed isn't exactly a desirable situation — maybe they broke your heart, or perhaps you broke theirs. Or it could be just that you'd like to swipe away with abandon without the worry of seeing the face of someone you'd rather cross the street to avoid. Regardless of your reasons, there is a way to make things a little easier on y

How Deepfakes Are Powering a New Type of Cyber Crime


How-To Geek / 7h
Making deepfakes is getting easier, and they’re more convincing than ever. Cybercriminals are using video and audio deepfakes to extort money from victims by adding a credible “fake authenticity” to their scams. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Today's Google doodle is an anime-infused sports game


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100+Engadget / 7h
Google has gone all-out on today's doodle to mark the start of the Tokyo Olympics. Select the modified logo and you can play 'Doodle Champion Island Games,' an anime-infused title featuring sports mini-games. Google says it's the largest interactive doodle it's ever made. You control Lucky the cat in a pixel-art landscape dotted with Japanese landmarks. Once you join one of several color-coded te

Paystand banks $50M to make B2B payments cashless and with no fees


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It’s pretty easy for individuals to send money back and forth, and there are lots of cash apps from which to choose. On the commercial side, however, one business trying to send $100,000 the same way is not as easy. Paystand wants to change that. The Scotts Valley, California-based company is using cloud technology and the Ethereum blockchain as the engine for its Paystand Bank Network that enabl

OnePlus Nord 2 vs OnePlus Nord: What’s new and what’s not


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The OnePlus Nord 2 is better than the original Nord in almost every way, such as the chipset, cameras and charging.

Skydio drones spreads their wings to take on DJI outside the US


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Skydio has announced that it's launching its drones for businesses in Australia and New Zealand – which could be a springboard for its worldwide consumer ambitions.

Global chip shortage could stretch into 2023, Intel CEO warns


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Intel says its overhauled IDM 2.0 strategy is helping keep the situation manageable

Improved bike helmet is built with a combination of materials


SlashGear / 7h
All around the world, cities are growing, and populations are increasing significantly, leading to overcrowding on the highways. While many people take public transportation, others prefer to get around by walking or riding bikes. Researchers from the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have worked with a French specialty materials company called Arkena to develop a safer bicycle helmet

New Zealand Cancels Australia Travel Bubble


One Mile at a Time / 7h
In mid-April we saw a travel bubble launch between Australia and New Zealand , allowing quarantine-free travel between the two countries. Both countries have been pursuing a zero-tolerance strategy towards coronavirus, so with cases under control in both countries and borders otherwise closed, it was easy enough to establish a travel bubble. Up until now over 200,000 people have traveled as part

One of Motorola's best cheap phones is finally on sale in the US


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After launching months ago in other places, the Moto G100 is finally available to buy in the US.

Crewmember Drags Homophobic Disney Rant Woman Off American Airlines Flight


21View from the Wing / 7h
A passenger on board an American Airlines flight from Dallas – Fort Worth to Orlando went on a homophobic rant in which she accused Disney of having been “corrupted” by advocates of same sex marriage.. or something to that effect. The disruptive passenger, who was unwilling to wear her face mask over her nose and mouth, was pulled off the aircraft by the arm by a flight attendant, after the aircr

The Razer Blade 14 Is the Goldilocks of Gaming Laptops


Gizmodo / 7h
Anyone who has ever tried to buy a truly compact gaming laptop has probably faced this dilemma: Do you pick a bigger system for increased performance, or sacrifice fps and go with something smaller that’s a bit easier to carry around? Even Razer, a company that’s been making gaming laptops for a decade, has struggled… Read more...

What Bezos' Big Day Means for Commercial Spaceflight


Wired / 7h
This week, Steven Levy fills us in on the Blue Origin launch, its implications, and why so many billionaires are obsessed with space travel.


Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become online 'metaverse'


2KBBC News - Technology / 7h
CEO wants users to work, game and communicate in a virtual world, often using VR headsets.

What’s New in GNOME 40?


How-To Geek / 7h
GNOME 40 has more than a new numbering scheme. Along with its new look comes a new way of working. The old vertical metaphors are gone, replaced by horizontal theming and layouts. Let’s take a closer look. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

You could soon redeem miles for flights to space — here’s how


100+The Points Guy / 7h
If you’re feeling left out of the billionaire space race and have 2 million Flying Club points lying around, you might soon have your own shot at floating in a small vessel 300,000 feet above Earth. Virgin Atlantic is offering Flying Club members a chance to redeem miles for space travel. The catch, of course, is that commercial space travel isn’t available yet. Instead of booking a seat outright

Subaru announces pricing for the 2022 BRZ sports car


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SlashGear / 8h
After many years of waiting, fans of the Subaru BRZ finally have an all-new version of the car featuring more power. Unfortunately, the additional power isn’t as much as fans had hoped for, but more power is always a good thing. While we knew the features and specifications of the all-new BRZ, we didn’t know how much the vehicle would … Continue reading

Sony's WH-1000XM3 ANC headphones fall to a new low of $170


23Engadget / 8h
You no longer have to spend upwards of $200 on a quality pair of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones. If you don't mind settling for a slightly older model, we highly recommend the Sony WH-1000XM3 . Weeks after they dropped to $190, the wireless headphones are down another $20 at Best Buy to a new low of $170. Buy Sony WH-1000XM3 at Best Buy - $170 We gave the XM3 a review score of 94 in Sept

Samsung launches Galaxy A22 5G smartphone in India in a quiet manner


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Samsung has introduced the first 5G smartphone in the Galaxy A-series in the form of Galaxy A22 which was launched in India at a price of Rs 19,999.

New e-bike racing series promises 'highway speeds' on city streets in 2022


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The EBK Grand Prix Series will consist of 10 races around the world, with riders on super-powerful electric bikes.

Valve claims the Steam Deck can handle any game you throw at it, including AAAs


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While many are skeptical of the Steam Deck's ability to play demanding new titles, Valve thinks you can put those fears to bed.

Google opens Android Auto beta testing to all


SlashGear / 8h
Android users who have wanted to participate in beta testing have the opportunity to beta test Android Auto. Google has announced that anyone with an Android phone can now register to be a beta tester for Android Auto. The program will give users early access to features and updates in Android Auto before they release it to the general public. … Continue reading

Why Dragon Age 4 wasn't at EA Play Live 2021


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A new report claims that Dragon Age 4 could be on track for a 2023 release date.

'The White Lotus' is a captivating comedy of social violence


24Mashable / 8h
The opening scene of The White Lotus spoils the ending: One of its characters will die . Their body is the one being loaded into the freezing cargo hold of a passenger airplane as onlookers needle a cagey, uncooperative man for details. To the people in the airport, the body is a fleeting bit of gossip to wonder about before flying back to their lives, but The White Lotus flashes back one week to

The Morning After: LG adds a mic and speaker to its high-tech air-purifying mask


25Engadget / 8h
Remember the high-tech face masks teased during the relatively early days of the COVID-19 pandemic? Not many have made it into stores (or on to our faces) just yet, but that’s given companies even more time to build in upgrades. Like LG, which has used the Tokyo Olympics (and the Team Thailand) to showcase its improved wearable air-purifying mask . LG Still packing three fans and a pair of HEPA-s

Think you only need a VPN if you're accessing sensitive websites? Think again...


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Every PC has loads of apps contacting websites, checking for updates, downloading data - it might be time to use a traffic monitoring tool.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may not land at Unpacked 2021 after all


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Samsung is set to launch a slew of devices during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event, including a couple of foldable phones.

Microsoft Teams is finally solving this Office files headache


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Solving a major Microsoft Teams problem for workers everywhere.

iQoo 7 gets a new Monster Orange variant in India


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iQoo 7 has a new colour variant called the Monster Orange which essentially has the same specifications apart from the look of the smartphone.

Rocket Report: Super Heavy lights up, China tries to recover a fairing


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Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Blue Origin ) Welcome to Edition 4.08 of the Rocket Report! It's been another big week for private spaceflight, which means I made my second trip in nine days to the El Paso airport. This time, I enjoyed getting to see Blue Origin's launch site in West Texas, and watching New Shepard launch in person. It's an impressively engineered vehicle that appears to offer a super smooth ri

Brain activity once thought to be background noise is actually required


SlashGear / 8h
EPFL researchers have made an important discovery about the brain. The team says that a form of neuron-to-neuron communication previously dismissed as background noise is actually required to keep nerve junctions intact as animals age. Their finding suggests defects in this type of neural communication could contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and other conditions of the brain. Neurons typi

25 Countries With the Best Covid-19 Vaccination Rates in the World


46Gizmodo / 8h
The world’s covid-19 vaccination rate stands at just 13.4%, a stubbornly low number that needs to improve before we can declare the coronavirus pandemic behind us. But some countries have done exceedingly well at getting their populations protected. Read more...

What Happens If I Don’t Upgrade to Windows 11?


50How-To Geek / 8h
With Windows 11 just around the corner and Windows 10 support ending in 2025, you might be wondering what will happen to your PC if you don’t upgrade. We explore the possibilities. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


What Is a .gitignore File, And How Do You Configure It?


How-To Geek / 8h
A .gitignore file is a text file placed in your git repository that tells git not to track certain files and folders that you don’t want being uploaded to your master repository. It has a lot of uses, and you will almost always need to configure it if you’re setting up a new repo. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Breeze Airways Schedule Change: What’s Going On?


48One Mile at a Time / 8h
Breeze Airways is the newest airline startup in the United States, and the carrier launched operations in late May 2021. The airline intends to serve point-to-point routes that are underserved, with a vast majority of the routes not having any competition from other airlines. The airline is now nearly two months into its operations, and has made its first schedule adjustment. It’s not particularl

After going public via a SPAC, Taboola acquires e-commerce marketing network Connexity for $800M


Taboola Connexity $800M•
33TechCrunch / 8h
Taboola , the company that operates a popular grid-based advertising and content recommendation network across media properties, today announced an acquisition to expand its reach further into e-commerce, its first big move since going public in June by way of a SPAC: It is paying $800 million in a combination of cash and stock to buy Connexity , a marketing technology company that operates an re

Microsoft Edge now lets you know just how great Sleeping Tabs are


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Find out just how much memory your browser is saving you.

Ransomware is affecting more businesses than ever this year


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Compared to Q1 2021, Q2 has seen a 47% rise in the number of ransomware attacks.

Apple MacBook Air’s rumored upgrades could take the world’s best laptop to another level


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
New rumors suggest that Apple is making some big improvements to the MacBook Air in 2022, which could make this brilliant laptop even better.

Amazon Alexa and David Bowie will soon have something in common…


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Amazon is rolling out a brand new voice for Alexa, giving users a more masculine option over the assistant’s default voice.

New AWS volumes promise ultra-low latency and mega durability


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
New AWS volume type is designed to host demanding apps that were typically deployed on on-premise SANs.

Hold up - the app that lets you run Windows 3.1 on your iPad is being removed


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The developer is now removing iDOS 2 after Apple sent an email requesting certain features be removed.

Astronomers spot possible moon-forming region for the first time


49Engadget / 9h
While scientists have found plenty of exoplanets over the years, they've yet to spot to moons orbiting those worlds outside our solar system. Now, a group of astronomers has discovered (PDF) what's believed to be a region with exomoons-in-the-making for the first time . Myriam Benisty and team from the University of Grenoble found the disk of dust — the moon-forming region — around a young exopla

NASA InSight check out what’s inside Mars


SlashGear / 9h
In 2018, a NASA spacecraft called InSight landed on the surface of Mars. Before InSight landed on the surface, all other missions, including rovers and orbiters studying Mars, concentrated on the surface of the Red Planet. However, InSight was different because it was designed to study Mars’ interior using a seismometer. InSight is a stationary lander, and its seismometer has … Continue reading

Kevin Smith made a new He-Man show for Netflix. It rules.


100+Mashable / 9h
You ever sit down and think — I mean really think — about the name "He-Man"? What is that? What does it even communicate about this character? There's always been an inherent silliness to the classic Mattel toy line. Names like "Man-E-Faces" and "Evil-Lyn" aren't exactly born out of laser-focused brainstorms. But that silliness is now intrinsic to the DNA of anything connected to the Man who is H

Everyone's an MVP in heartwarming 'Ted Lasso' Season 2


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22Mashable / 9h
Say it with us: Football is life. Too many TV shows lose their charm after a winsome debut, but Ted Lasso is back and better than ever. The show was always about everyone around Ted (Jason Sudeikis) as much as the titular coach, and Season 2 fleshes out the ensemble beautifully. Critics received eight of the season's 13 episodes, a nonstop ride of joy, tears, pride, and laughter, with gasp-worthy

Food delivery firm Zomato surges 65% in key India debut


41TechCrunch / 9h
Shares in Zomato, a Gurgaon-based food delivery company and first of India’s consumer tech startups to go public, closed up 65% in its debut day of trading in Mumbai, delivering a key insight into the appetite investors have for the world’s second largest internet market’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. Zomato’s shares traded all day above the issue price of 76 Indian rupees ($1) and surged as hig

Drone Captures Historic Floods in Central China's 'iPhone City'


100+Gizmodo / 9h
The BBC has aired drone footage of the devastation in Zhengzhou, a city in central China that has experienced deadly floods this week. At least 33 people have died in Henan province, with 376,000 more displaced by the historic flooding over the past seven days. Read more...

MacBook Air rumor claims mini LED screen tech is coming


SlashGear / 9h
Apple fans are always anticipating the next round of products from Cupertino. Recently, a new rumor began making the rounds that started with noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Today, Kuo issued an investor note that claims the next-generation MacBook Air will feature a 13.3-inch mini LED display. The current generation MacBook air uses a Retina display of the same size … Continue reading

Get Out and Minari stars team up in Jordan Peele's next horror flick


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Jordan Peele has dropped an intriguing teaser for Nope, an upcoming horror flick starring Get out star Daniel Kaluuya and Minari's Steven Yeun.

Datacenter investment soared during the pandemic


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Pandemic-driven data usage shift of 2020 magnified the traditional buy cycle.

Waiting a year for your Steam Deck? Not anymore, thankfully


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Good news for those who forked out for the top-end version of Valve’s portable PC.

Samsung may not introduce the Galaxy S21 FE at Unpacked 2021


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Samsung is set to launch a slew of devices during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event including a couple of foldable phones.


New algorithm flies an autonomous drone faster than a human pilot


SlashGear / 10h
University of Zürich researchers have created a new algorithm for handling autonomous flying for a quadrotor drone. The new algorithm was tested against a pair of human drone racing pilots and outperformed them in a race. The new algorithm calculates time-optimal trajectories that fully considers the drone’s limitations. Drones have many potential uses in the real world, including searching for …

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 could have a rotating camera, but there’s a catch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A patent has shown a Galaxy Z Flip-like phone with a rotating camera and a big cover screen, but the design isn't perfect.

Corning's new Gorilla Glass protects smartphone cameras while letting in more light


Corning Gorilla Glass•
25Engadget / 10h
Having conquered phone displays, Corning is bringing Gorilla Glass to handset cameras. The company's DX and DX+ range of damage-resistant glass will next be available for mobile camera lens covers, starting with Samsung devices. Alongside the added protection, Corning claims its tech can improve the optical performance of smartphone cameras. According to the company, DX glass essentially results

Kitchenful combines meal planning with a grocery concierge service


54TechCrunch / 10h
Meet Kitchenful , a new German startup backed by Y Combinator that wants to make it easier to cook at home by taking care of menu ideas and grocery shopping. The service is currently available in early access in Germany, with a focus on Berlin and Munich. When you sign up to Kitchenful, you first have to set your preferences and goals. You can choose vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free

How to report abusive comments on Instagram


26Mashable / 10h
No one should be made to feel unsafe, harassed, targeted, abused, or harmed online or off. When it's happening on social media apps, it's up to the platform itself to effectively tackle this. But are they really getting there fast enough? Like most social platforms, hate speech and abusive comments plague some Instagram users — we saw this en masse when England footballers experienced a wave of r

Turn your car into a campsite with an SUV pop-up tent on sale


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Sleep on the road with the KingCamp SUV pop-up roof tent , which is on sale for $90 off. AS of July 23, bring one home for $2,909.99. With the KingCamp SUV pop-up roof tent , you can turn your car into a comfortable and safe sleeping station for two. It doubles as a stand-alone tent, too. And the best part is how easy it is to set up — according to the company, it takes fewer than 60 secon

Design your own shirts, bags, and more with a portable heat press


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Start making your own custom shirts, hats, tote bags, and more with this mini heat press , on sale for 16% off. As of July 23, get one for all your craft projects for just $49.95. Personalized tanks, totes, and other accessories are fun ideas for everything from bachelorette parties to family reunions. But instead of spending tons of cash purchasing custom gear online, why not personalize

Learn crucial digital marketing skills with this course bundle on sale


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Get the skills to grow your business online with the 2021 Premium Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs Bundle , on sale for 98% off. As of July 23, get the 10-course bundle for $35. Discover how to expand your brand’s reach with the 2021 Premium Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs Bundle . Through 10 courses, which come out to just $3.50 apiece, you’ll dive into the major digital marketing

Ramp up your business's digital security with this $60 subscription


Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Keep sensitive information secure with an Encrypt Office Business Plan , which is on sale for 97% off. As of July 23, get a lifetime subscription for only $59.99. If you’re looking for a way to kick your security up a notch without spending a fortune, this lifetime subscription to an Encrypt Office Business Plan is a solid place to start. This comprehensive package is broken down into thre

How Tech Won the Pandemic and Now May Never Lose


100+NYT > Technology / 10h
As the world reeled, Silicon Valley supplied the tools that made life and work possible. Now tech companies are awash in money — and questions about what it means to win amid so much loss.

Apple Music's Lossless and Spatial Audio has landed on Android phones


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Android users can now enjoy Apple Music's new hi-res audio and immersive streaming formats.

Apple TV's Foundation was made after a one line pitch, creator says


27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Foundation showrunner David S. Goyer has revealed that Apple agreed to make the epic sci-fi TV show after a one sentence pitch.

Google can now tell you the 'whys' of your search result


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google's 'About This Result' panel in search result will now provide more context about the result that users see, including a brief overview as to why it's being shown in response to their query.

Why Compliance Complacency is Another Form of Technical Debt


How-To Geek / 10h
Technical debt comes in three forms. Legacy equipment that can’t meet today’s needs, software projects where corners have been cut, and poorly implemented or completely ignored governance frameworks. The common thread? Risk. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Build Your Own LEGO Super Mario Statue With This Unofficial Set


How-To Geek / 10h
Be honest—you’ve always wanted a life-size LEGO Super Mario statue haven’t you? Now, thanks to a clever (though unofficial) site, you can get an instruction manual and all the bricks you’ll need to do just that. The colorful statue is a must for Mario fans. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

OnePlus Buds Pro Can Adapt ANC to Your Surroundings


82How-To Geek / 10h
OnePlus has officially announced its upcoming Buds Pro, a $150 competitor to the similarly-named AirPods Pro and Galaxy Buds Pro. With their unique design, Dolby Atmos support, wireless charging, a big battery, and an ANC mode that adapts to your surroundings, the Buds Pro looks like OnePlus’ first attempt to really stand out in the audio market. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Why Is ARM Developing a Flexible Processor?


How-To Geek / 10h
ARM says it’s developed the first fully functional PlasticARM microprocessor; a 32-bit SOC made with flexible electronics. PlasticARM is incredibly different from typical microprocessors, which are made from rigid silicon components. But what’s the point? Why is ARM pursuing a flexible chip? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Guy sends AirTag to Tim Cook, gets it back with a letter


100+Mashable / 11h
What would happen if you sent a couple of AirTags halfway around the world? Would they continue sending you their location, how well, and for how long? YouTuber MegaLag (via 9to5Mac ) set out to do just that in June, when he sent three AirTags away from Germany: One to the German embassy in North Korea, one to Elon Musk at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, and one to Tim Cook at Apple

iPhone 13 might get charging speed boost - but it won't tempt Android phone fans


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
According to a rumor, the iPhone 13 series could get a charging speed boost... but not by much.

Realme Buds Wireless 2, Buds Wireless 2 Neo, and Buds Q2 Neo launched in India


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Realme has launched three new pairs of TWS in India that include the Realme Buds Wireless 2, Buds 2 Neo, and the Buds Q2 Neo which were already available globally.


Kaseya deploys a master decryption key to unlock systems hit by REvil attack


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23Engadget / 11h
Back on July 2nd, Russia-linked ransomware group REvil staged what ended up as a massive attack on IT management software giant Kaseya, as well as its clients and their customers. The group took advantage of vulnerabilities in the Kaseya software companies use to send out updates to computer networks, allowing it to distribute ransomware to as many as 1,500 businesses and organizations worldwide.

Twitter and Snap add users as restrictions ease


22BBC News - Technology / 11h
The social media companies passed analysts' expectations with their latest financial update.

Snake Eyes film review: More like “G.I. No”


Ars Technica / 11h
Henry Golding, seen here doing one of many unnecessary combat-adjacent poses in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins . Earlier this year, I gave a tepid recommendation to Mortal Kombat 's latest theatrical reboot . What I didn't know at the time was how quickly I'd feel nostalgic for its quality and pacing. That's how I felt after Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins , which I went into with next to zero expecta

AI breakthrough could spark medical revolution


3KBBC News - Technology / 11h
A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body.

Is the UK’s pingdemic good or bad? Yes.


50MIT Technology Review / 11h
Oscar Maung-Haley, 24, was working a part-time job in a bar in Manchester, England, when his phone pinged. It was the UK’s NHS Test and Trace app letting him know he’d potentially been exposed to covid-19 and needed to self-isolate. The news immediately caused problems. “It was a mad dash around the venue to show my manager and say I had to go,” he says. The alert he got was one of hundreds of th

Realme Watch 2, Realme Watch 2 Pro launched: price, specs, features, and availability


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Realme Watch 2 and Realme Watch 2 Pro budget smartwatches have been launched in India 一 both feature a large display, multiple sports modes, and start at Rs 3,499.

Epic deal: Nab Apple's AirPods for AU$188 or AirPods Pro for AU$295 from Amazon


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Amazon Australia now has an Apple Store where the ever-popular AirPods and AirPods Pro are in stock and discounted.

Covid-19 second wave havoc: India's smartphone market falls 13% in Q2


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Among the brands, Xiaomi remained the market leader, shipping 9.5 million units for a 29% share. Samsung continued to cling to its second place, shipping 5.5 million units for a 17% share.

NASA's InSight probe reveals the first detailed look at the interior of Mars


100+Engadget / 12h
NASA's InSight lander arrived on Mars in 2018 to learn about its interior by monitoring "marsquakes," and now the project is starting to really pay off. NASA has announced that researchers have mapped the red planet's interior and discovered some big surprises and major differences with Earth. The map is the first ever of the interior of another planet. Compared to Earth, Mars has a thicker crust

Poco F3 GT launched: 67W charging, 120Hz AMOLED, 64MP camera and more


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Poco F3 GT has Dimensity 1200 AI processor, 120Hz display, 64MP triple-camera, 5,065mAh battery and RGB for Rs 26,999.