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Hubble spots a galaxy warped and magnified by intense gravity
300+Mashable / 4h
Gravity can be a really powerful influence in our universe, as the Hubble Space Telescope shows in its latest space photo. Amid a cluster of galaxies, Hubble spotted a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, marked by the telltale arcs of light framing the center of the image shared Friday . The reddish glow forming a partial ring emanates from a galaxy far, far behind the galaxy cluster that
The Most Influential Spreader of Coronavirus Misinformation Online
11KNYT > Technology / 5h
Researchers and regulators say Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician, creates and profits from misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines.
The Tokyo Olympics could be a COVID-19 “super evolutionary event”
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400+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Flag bearers Yui Susaki and Rui Hachimura of Team Japan lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (credit: Matthias Hangst | Getty Images) Ten days before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, Kara Lawson, the coach of the United States women’s 3x3 basketball team, gave a press conference. T
Everything you need to know before taking a road trip to Canada
The Points Guy / 20min
Canada on July 19 said it would reopen its borders to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens beginning on Aug. 9. It will be the first phase of a two-step reopening process. U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have been fully vaccinated (14 days past the final dose) will be allowed to enter Canada for nonessential travel purposes beginning Aug. 9. Canada also said it intends to open its borders to
PSA: Google Photos Has “I’m Feeling Lucky” Too
How-To Geek / 20min
The “I’m Feeling Lucky” button has been a staple on the Google Search home page for years. You might not know, though, that Google uses it elsewhere. The Google Photos app for iPhone and Android has it, too. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Microsoft's Cutting Edge AI is Relegated to Picking Up Cigarette Butts
How-To Geek / 20min
Cigarette butts are one of the most littered items in the world, and they’re especially hard to clean up on a hot, sandy beach. To help mitigate the problem, Dutch company TechTics designed BeachBot (or BB), a robot that exists solely to clean the beach of cigarette butts. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Government reveals plans for new energy smart tech to cut bills and boost efficiency
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
The 'cutting-edge' tech is also supported by Ofgem and could lead to the creation of thousands of new jobs
American Airlines Will Donate To January 6th Objectors In Congress Again
View from the Wing / 49min
American Airlines revealed that in June the airline made a contribution through its PAC to an objector to the certification of the Presidential election: Sam Graves from Missouri. However American defended this saying that he may have went along with stopping the democratic process and calling into question the election - but he supports government subsidies for airlines. Continue reading ...
AMD Zen 4 release date, specs and price – everything we know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
With Zen 3 well into production, AMD is setting it's sights on the next step in its CPU production pipeline, featuring a new, more powerful 5nm architecture.
How to Change Alexa's Voice on Amazon Echo, Finally
Lifehacker / 1h
Since its inception, Amazon Echo has featured a titular, feminine voice that became the identity that we all associate with the voice assistant. After all these years, Amazon is finally letting users try out a new, masculine voice. Plus, you can even try out celebrity voices like Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal,… Read more...
The DL on CockroachDB
24TechCrunch / 1h
As college students at Berkeley, Spencer Kimball and Peter Mattis created a successful open-source graphics program, GIMP, which got the attention of Google. The duo ultimately joined Google, and even personally got kudos from Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Kimball and Mattis quickly rose to prominence within the company, and then chose to leave it all behind to start what would eventually become Co
Oculus makes it easier to create mixed reality apps
Engadget / 1h
Expect to see more mixed reality apps in the future, at least for the Oculus Quest 2 . WinFuture notes that Oculus has unveiled a toolkit, Passthrough API Experimental, that will make it relatively easy to "seamlessly" merge VR with the real world view from the Quest 2's cameras. You can project images on flat surfaces, create composite layers that float in space, and even apply visual styles (ak
Stargaze in these 7 best European spots for astrotourism
The Points Guy / 1h
If you want to enjoy the starry night sky on your next vacation, consider visiting one of these top destinations in Europe for astrotourism. The continent is full of beautiful spots to admire the stars, included a number of Dark Sky certified spots (reserves, parks, and sanctuaries) as well as Starlight Tourism destinations that are protected spaces specifically for stargazing. While any wide ope
How to Share iPhone Health Data with Family and Doctors
How-To Geek / 1h
Your health data recorded from the Apple Watch and iPhone gets stored in the Health app for iPhone. As long as your iPhone (and the recipient’s) is running iOS 15 or higher, you can now choose to share health data with family, friends, or your doctor. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
First look at Mars's interior reveals a different picture than Earth
Mashable / 1h
The mystery of Mars's interior has been revealed thanks to marsquakes. Using data compiled by NASA's InSight mission that has detected hundreds of marsquakes since landing on the red planet in 2018, scientists around the globe worked together to map out what's going on beneath Mars's surface for the first time. Thicknesses and structures of the crust and upper mantle as well as the revelation of
Cheers, Ted Lasso, for getting the UK basically right
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20Mashable / 1h
There's a scene at the start of Season 1 of Ted Lasso (which just returned for an equally triumphant Season 2 ) where my wife and I, Brits who watch more than our share of American sitcoms, started to get a sinking feeling of déjà vu. It's the scene where Ted (Jason Sudeikis), an American football coach newly imported to manage the fictional UK club AFC Richmond, faces a hostile British press for
SDCC 2021's Eisner Award Winners: Klan Smashing, Rabbit Samurai, and More
Gizmodo / 2h
Beloved voice actor Phil LaMarr picked up hosting duties at last night’s virtual Eisner Awards at San Diego Comic-Con 2021 . Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru were big winners thanks to their DC Comics work on Superman Smashes the Klan . Stan Sakai also won a couple Eisners for Usagi Yojimbo . Shall we forge ahead and learn… Read more...
This Ingenious Device Makes It Safe and Easy To Remove Unwanted Back Hair
Futurism / 2h
Have some of your personal hygiene and grooming routines fallen by the wayside over the past year? If so, there’s no need to feel ashamed. It happened to a lot of us. When there’s nothing to do and nowhere to go, it can be hard to find the motivation to make yourself look presentable. That being said, now that things are finally going back to normal, it’s probably time to get your grooming game b
Should we be worried about insurtech valuations?
23TechCrunch / 2h
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by what the weekday Exchange column digs into, but free, and made for your weekend reading. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here . Hello everyone, I hope you had a lovely week. I turned 32 after experiencing sleep-destroying heartburn. So, a little good and a little bad. But that didn’t
China Roundup: Kai-Fu Lee’s first Europe bet, WeRide buys a truck startup
21TechCrunch / 2h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China Roundup , a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. Despite the geopolitical headwinds for foreign tech firms to enter China, many companies, especially those that find a dependable partner, are still forging ahead. For this week’s roundup, I’m including a conversation I had with
This Week in Apps: Clubhouse opens up, Twitter talks bitcoin, Snap sees record quarter
32TechCrunch / 2h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record 218 billion downloads and $143 billion in global consumer spend in 2020. Consumers last year also spent 3.5 trillion minutes using apps on Android devices alone. And in the U.S., app usage surge
Sequoia’s Mike Vernal outlines how to design feedback loops in the search for product-market fit
56TechCrunch / 2h
Sequoia’s Mike Vernal has worn many hats. He was VP of product and engineering at Facebook for eight years before getting into investment. His portfolio includes Houseparty, Threads, Canvas, Citizen, PicsArt and more, and he continues to invest in companies across a broad spectrum of stages and verticals, including consumer, enterprise, marketplaces, fintech and more. Vernal joined us at TechCrun
Get Paid $5,000 to Play Video Games, Stream TV Shows, or Shop Online
Lifehacker / 2h
Everyone has taken a few minutes (or hours) of time during their workday to get some personal stuff done. But what if you had an entire week to spend doing whatever you want online— and got paid to do it? One company is hiring someone to do just that. Here’s what to know about the position, and how to apply. Read more...
How to Get Google’s Weather App on Your Android Phone
How-To Geek / 2h
Google doesn’t list its Weather app on the Play Store, but you can still add it to your home screen by using the official Google app on your Android phone. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
This App Listens to Bird Calls and Tells You What They Are
How-To Geek / 2h
Ever wonder what birds are hanging around in your neck of the woods? Want to know which specific type of bird is waking you up at 5am with a horrendous screech? This handy app works just like Shazam, and will give you an answer in minutes. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
NASA taps SpaceX for yet another mission, this time to Europa
SlashGear / 2h
NASA has announced the recipient of its Europa Clipper Mission contract and you can already guess who won it: SpaceX. The private space company has been tapped by NASA many times over recent years for a variety of missions, including cargo launches to the International Space Station. This time around, SpaceX will launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft as part of … Continue reading
Audi hopes its off-road hybrid will win the 2022 Dakar Rally
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42Engadget / 2h
The Volkswagen group's desire to crush records with electrified cars now extends to one of the world's toughest off-road challenges. Autoblog reports that Audi has started testing the RS Q E-Tron, a from-scratch hybrid off-roader it hopes will score overall victory in the 2022 Dakar Rally. If so, it would be the first electrified vehicle to win the gruelling competition. The RS Q E-Tron relies on
Here are three Dell XPS 13 sales that make great back to school laptop deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We've just spotted three excellent Dell XPS 13 deals over at the official site that are perfect if you're shopping for back to school sales.
Shudder's Slasher: Flesh & Blood Teases Its Family Horror Saga at SDCC 2021
Gizmodo / 2h
Shudder’s already hosted one panel about a horror anthology— found-footage feature V/H/S/94 —at 2021's San Diego Comic-Con @ Home. Before the con is over, it’ll share details on the third season of horror anthology series Creepshow . And it also has two new horror anthology series on the way with their own panels: Horror … Read more...
Researchers discover an ancient Roman road in the Venice Lagoon
SlashGear / 3h
It’s widely known that parts of the modern world that are underwater were, in the distant past, dry land. Recently, researchers discovered a Roman road submerged in the Venice Lagoon. The finding suggests that extensive settlements may have been present in the Venice Lagoon centuries before the founding of Venice in the fifth century. During the Roman era, large areas … Continue reading
United Airlines Extends Invitation-Only Global Services Status
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30One Mile at a Time / 3h
United Airlines has announced that it’s extending elite status for another year… but only for those belonging to the uber-exclusive Global Services tier. United Airlines’ Global Services extension United Airlines has emailed Global Services members to inform them that their status will be extended by another year, through January 31, 2023. United extended elite status for all MileagePlus members
How to Get Exactly What You Want at a Botox Appointment
Lifehacker / 3h
When you see someone with facial injectables you don’t like, there’s something you need to remember (besides the fact that your opinion on someone else’s aesthetic enhancements isn’t relevant): For everyone with exaggerated filler or too-frozen Botox you spot in the wild, there are dozens more people walking around… Read more...
6 Year Old Demands Southwest Airlines-Themed Birthday Party
View from the Wing / 3h
Southwest Airlines has long had a 'fun' motif. That's been part of the culture from the beginning, and was fostered by their underdog position - the big airlines sued to keep them from ever flying, they struggled early on and had to pitch together to keep a four-plane schedule even after giving back their fourth plane. Though they grew to became the largest carrier of domestic passengers in the U
State officials issue warnings to avoid Las Vegas as COVID-19 cases surge
The Points Guy / 3h
Several jurisdictions have advised their residents to avoid travel to Las Vegas or Nevada amid high rates of positive COVID-19 cases. Hawaii’s Kauai warned its residents against traveling to Las Vegas. Mayor Derek Kawakami said Las Vegas was the “biggest hot spot” for bringing COVID-19 to the island, and a health official said a spike in positive cases was traced to travel to Las Vegas. For more
How to Use Google Assistant on Your Chromebook
How-To Geek / 3h
Google Assistant is available on almost every smartphone, tablet, and a good number of smart speakers. If you have a Chromebook, you have another device that can use the virtual assistant. We’ll show you how to get it set up and running. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Alpha Motors Superwolf is a completely decked out electric pickup
SlashGear / 3h
Alpha Motors unveiled a new version of its all-electric pickup called the Superwolf. The difference between this particular version of the truck and the ones that have been shown before is that the Superwolf is completely decked out with all sorts of accessories you might expect to find only on the aftermarket. One of the more interesting accessories seen on … Continue reading
Hitting the Books: Digital youth activism can help save America from itself
Engadget / 3h
Social media routinely proves itself a cesspool of racist, bigoted and toxic opinions — and that's just coming from the adults. But for the younger generations that have never lived in an unconnected world, these seemingly unnavigable platforms have proven to be a uniquely potent tool for organizing and empowering themselves to change the real world around them. In Digital for Good , author Richa
How to watch Surfing at Olympics 2020: key dates, schedule, free live stream and more
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Surf's up in Tokyo for an Olympic first - here's how to watch an Olympics surfing live stream and catch all the action online in 2021.
iPad mini 6 could arrive without a premium Mini LED display upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It sounds like the next iPad mini won't get the best display Apple makes – but there will be other updates.
Acoustic tweezers don’t need to touch an object to pick it up
SlashGear / 3h
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have devised a new technology that allows the manipulation of small objects without having to touch them. The small objects are manipulated using sound waves. Researchers used a hemispherical array of ultrasound transducers to generate a 3D acoustic field that stably trapped and lifted a small polystyrene ball off a reflective surface. The team says
Pet Sematary Prequel Adds Actress Pam Grier to the Cast
73Gizmodo / 3h
Pam Grier is coming back to the horror genre in a major way. Read more...
The best deals from PlayStation’s and Xbox’s latest summer game sales
Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / A number of big-name Xbox and PlayStation games are on sale this weekend. (credit: Ars Technica) This weekend edition of the Dealmaster is focused exclusively on video game discounts for PlayStation and Xbox owners, as both Sony and Microsoft kicked off wide-ranging sales on their respective online stores earlier this week. The former's PlayStation Summer Sale runs through August 18—wit
HBO Max 2022 movie plans detailed: Pandemic influence is here to stay
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SlashGear / 3h
The pandemic disrupted the movie industry in a big way and it looks like its influence is here to stay. WarnerMedia has revealed that several Warner Bros movies will be released on its HBO Max streaming service the same day they’re released in theaters next year, a sort of continuation of its hybrid movie launch strategy deployed in 2021. AT&T … Continue reading
Apple Watch Series 6 Product Red drops to $265 at Amazon
45Engadget / 4h
Now might be a good time to buy the Apple Watch Series 6 — at least, if you're fond of red. Amazon is selling the 40mm Product Red edition of the Apple smartwatch for just $265 at checkout, well below the official $399 price. That's lower than the price we saw in April , and makes it more affordable than a brand-new Apple Watch SE . Unless you find a huge sale for the SE, this is clearly the bett
BTS and Jimmy Fallon dare to ask: Will 10 scoops of ice cream fit in a taco shell?
100+Mashable / 4h
Jimmy Fallon debuted a new game on Friday's episode of The Tonight Show and he had a little help from BTS. In "Will It Fit?" Fallon challenges the K-pop stars to consider an assortment of hypotheticals that ask if some seemingly over the top number of one object could be made to fit into another object. So, say, is it possible to stuff 33 sticks of butter into a glass fishbowl? Or 10 scoops of ic
Tesla Model S vs Tesla Model 3: which Tesla sedan should you buy?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
We put Tesla's oldest sedan up against its newer and best-selling rival to see which of these electric cars come out on top.
Use Dish Soap and/or a Garden Hose to Locate Leaks in an Air Mattress
Lifehacker / 4h
After years of sleeping on low-quality air mattresses, you finally decided to invest in a good one. Maybe it even has special features—like a built-in air pump, or being thicker. Read more...
Cabin showdown: Premium vs. economy on French Bee
The Points Guy / 4h
After a lovely three days in Paris, it was time to fly home on July 19. After flying on low-cost carrier French Bee’s inaugural flight from Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY), I wasn’t quite sure what to expect on my flight back. A Paris street sign. (Photo by Benét J. Wilson/The Points Guy) I shouldn’t have worried. Flying home on French Bee was a complete 180
How to Create Documents and Collaborate Directly in Google Chat
How-To Geek / 4h
Collaborating on a document in Google Chat saves you time and a couple of steps. With a simple click, you can create a Docs, Sheets, or Slides document and work on it together right in a Google Chat room. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to watch Sailing at Olympics 2020: key dates, free live stream and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Getting ready for the Olympic sailing? Find out how to watch an Olympic Sailing live stream with this complete guide.
Study finds mice can learn to manipulate dopamine impulses
SlashGear / 4h
A neurological messenger in the brain known as dopamine is described as the “feel-good” chemical related to reward and pleasure. Dopamine is present in the brain of humans and the brains of other animals, including mice. The purpose of the neurotransmitter is to carry signals between brain cells, and dopamine serves many functions, including aspects of cognitive processing. Dopamine has … Continu
Marvel Comics' Trial of Magneto Will Be About More Than the Scarlet Witch's Death
Gizmodo / 4h
Though Marvel and the X-Men’s Hellfire Gala was meant to culminate in the grand unveiling of the mutants’ newly terraformed planet, the soiree unexpectedly became the scene of the first major, and seemingly permanent death of one of the X-Men’s most controversial family members (once removed): the Scarlet Witch .… Read more...
Hawaii rental car shortage: Kauai launches website to help travelers find transportation
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The Points Guy / 4h
Travel is back, but travel headaches are too, especially if you’ve tried to book a rental car lately. There’s a rental car shortage in many popular destinations, including the state of Hawaii . But one island appears to have a solution. Kauai’s Office of Economic Development recently launched GetAroundKauai.com to address the ongoing rental car shortage, as first reported by The Garden Island . W
Biden’s Antitrust Team Signals a Big Swing at Corporate Titans
200+NYT > Technology / 4h
The president has stacked his administration with crusaders who have spent their careers challenging corporate consolidation.
Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Deck a Switch killer?
Engadget / 4h
This week on the show, Devindra and Engadget Buyer’s Guide Editor Kris Naudus chat about Valve’s new Steam Deck portable with Jordan Minor , Apps and Games Analyst at PCMag . Is the hardware powerful enough to truly make it a portable gaming PC? And should we trust Valve with hardware at all after the Steam Machine debacle? Also, we dive into Jeff Bezos’s jaunt to space, Facebook’s spat with the
Lions vs South Africa live stream: how to watch first Test match from anywhere
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Lions kick off triple header against World Cup champs in Cape Town. Here's how to get Lions vs South Africa live stream and watch the first rugby Test online today.
In Ted Lasso season 2, Jamie Tartt is on a journey of self discovery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Ahead of Ted Lasso season 2’s release, TechRadar spoke to actor Phil Dunster about Jamie Tartt’s stalled soccer career and his AFC Richmond future.
Classic 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Trans Am racer heads to auction
SlashGear / 5h
When it comes to muscle cars of the 60s, one of the most iconic is the Chevrolet Camaro. The value of a normal Chevrolet Camaro from the era is often very high. The value of this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Trans Am is even higher as it’s an actual successful racing car from the era. This vehicle is the first … Continue reading
Man With Coronavirus Uses Disguise To Fly
31One Mile at a Time / 5h
Since the start of the pandemic we’ve seen an alarming number of stories of people intentionally boarding flights after having tested positive for coronavirus. However, this story is a new one for me, and is on a whole different level. COVID-positive man disguises himself as wife to fly This past Sunday, a man with coronavirus managed to sneak onto a domestic flight in Indonesia. The incident occ
Who Is Linda Walker And Why Does She Have So Many Credit Cards?
View from the Wing / 5h
Chase credit cards, in card images and other samples, generally have the name “D. Barrett” embossed on them. American Express sample cards bear the name “C F Frost” but many years ago were issued to “John Q Public.” Frost was an Ogilvy & Mather executive who worked on the Amex account in the 1960s. Today I learned who Citi's "Linda Walker" is. Continue reading ...
'Blade Runner: Black Lotus' anime trailer reveals a replicant on the run
100+Engadget / 5h
Adult Swim and Crunchyroll has released the first trailer for Blade Runner: Black Lotus , the anime series they're co-producing, at San Diego Comic-Con this year. The show is set in Los Angeles in the year 2032, putting its events in between the original Harrison Ford movie set in 2019 and the sequel film starring Ryan Gosling set in 2049. It features a new replicant named Elle known as the "Blac
How to Land a Job in Radio
35Lifehacker / 5h
The radio can really put you in a good mood. From upbeat songs to delightfully low-budget local ads, there’s always something to enjoy—so it’s understandable if you’ve ever wondered how you can be one of the people who make that enjoyable experience happen. So, if you want to break into the radio industry, we have a… Read more...
How to Share a Clip of a YouTube Video
23How-To Geek / 5h
If you’d like to share a portion of a YouTube video with someone, you don’t have to share the full video. We’ll show you how to make clips of full YouTube videos on your Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad devices. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Valve Steam Deck Isn't a Switch Pro Replacement, And It Shouldn't Try to Be
200+How-To Geek / 5h
Valve is taking another stab at the console market with the Steam Deck, and comparisons to the Nintendo Switch were both immediate and inevitable. But once you go beyond first impressions, you’ll realize that the Deck is something else altogether. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Porn Showed Up on Legit News Sites Thanks to Internet Rot
44Wired / 5h
Plus: China's pipeline probing, a Chromebook debacle, and more of the week's top security news.
Star Trek: Prodigy animated kids series for Paramount+ gets its first trailer
SlashGear / 5h
The animated Star Trek TV series for children that was announced last year, Prodigy, finally has a trailer, giving fans their first look at the animation style and what they can expect. The series comes from Viacom’s Nickelodeon for the CBS streaming platform Paramount+. Among other things, the trailer includes a familiar voice that old-school Star Trek fans will immediately … Continue reading
Nintendo's dug itself a massive hole with Switch, but the Steam Deck can fill it
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Valve’s Steam Deck will provide some much needed competition for the Nintendo Switch, and it’s about time.
Nvidia RTX 4000 ‘Lovelace’ GPUs design finalized, could arrive end 2022
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Team Green looks like it could push hard for some big upgrades with next-gen GPUs to fend off AMD, and Intel.
Where to sit when flying United’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 with the new interior
73The Points Guy / 5h
United just added a new plane model to its fleet, and it’s the most modern one yet. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 — the smaller of the two MAX variants currently in service — joined the carrier’s domestic fleet on July 16, marking the first of 270 new domestic jets that are slated to be delivered to United over the coming years. (Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy) This isn’t just any domestic jet, though
Deal alert: Wide open business-class award availability to Tahiti
22The Points Guy / 5h
French Polynesia became a popular getaway for Americans when it reopened without a quarantine to those coming from the U.S. last year. It then experienced some setbacks and had to essentially close to international travelers for a number of months earlier this year. However, as of May 1, 2021, those traveling from the U.S. can again travel to Tahiti quarantine free with a negative laboratory RT-P
Britney Spears was forced into mental health treatment. It's surprisingly common.
Mashable / 5h
When Britney Spears divulged the details of her conservatorship in a hearing last month they shocked the public. By her account, Spears had been forced to participate in a grueling mental health treatment program, see therapists she hadn't selected, take a mood stabilizer with unpleasant side effects, endure psychiatric evaluations, and use an intrauterine device to prevent pregnancy. "I've been
Paleontologists find newly hatched pterosaurs may have been flight-ready
SlashGear / 6h
Human babies are markedly different from most newly born creatures in the animal kingdom. Human babies are unable to care for themselves, requiring their parents to provide for all their needs. By contrast, many creatures in the animal kingdom are ready to run and function very shortly after birth. One of the great mysteries paleontologists have been working to solve … Continue reading
The best TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X are completely different – here’s why
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
TV requirements for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X (and, of course, the lower-spec Xbox Series S) aren’t quite the same.
Nuclear power’s reliability is dropping as extreme weather increases
88Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Cooling water is only one factor that limits the productivity of nuclear power plants. (credit: Getty Images ) With extreme weather causing power failures in California and Texas, it's increasingly clear that the existing power infrastructure isn't designed for these new conditions. Past research has shown that nuclear power plants are no exception, with rising temperatures creating coo
A Grandfather Died in ‘Swatting’ Over His Twitter Handle, Officials Say
4KNYT > Technology / 6h
Mark Herring had a fatal heart attack after the police swarmed his house after a fake emergency call. A Tennessee man was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with the episode.
How AI Will Help Keep Time at the Tokyo Olympics
27Wired / 6h
Omega, the official timekeeper of the Games, is now using computer vision and motion sensors for events like swimming, gymnastics, and beach volleyball.
How Do We Know What Neanderthals Looked Like?
Gizmodo / 6h
When quarry workers dislodged a skullcap and a bunch of bones from a cave near Düsseldorf in 1856, little did anyone realize the remains would reveal an entirely new branch on the tree of life, that of the genus Homo and its many constituents, including Homo neanderthalensis , to which those bones belonged. The name… Read more...
The Difference Between French and English Lavender, and Which to Plant in Your Garden
20Lifehacker / 6h
Not only does lavender look great on display in bouquets, it also has a clean, pleasant scent that many people enjoy and find calming. And if you’ve ever purchased fresh lavender, you know that it can be pretty pricey. So if you’d like to have an endless supply of the fragrant plant, you may want to grow lavender in… Read more...
The easiest way to top up your points and miles without spending a dime
The Points Guy / 6h
“You need more points to purchase this flight,” read my Southwest app when I was recently trying to book a weekend getaway to Florida. It turns out I was only 50 Rapid Rewards points short of booking a flight that would’ve cost upwards of $400 roundtrip in cash. So close! Otherwise, the trip was otherwise perfectly planned, and I was about to cancel it over a flight I was only a few points away f
How to Unblock Someone on Facebook
How-To Geek / 6h
Want to give someone a second chance and allow them to view your Facebook profile? It’s easy to unblock someone you have blocked in your Facebook account. We’ll show you how to do this on the Facebook site and the mobile app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to create your own custom TikTok audio
Mashable / 7h
Have you ever noticed the little spinning record at the bottom of a TikTok video? That function informs users which sound is played in the video. Because of the way TikTok works, users can use audio from other TikTok videos on their own videos. So that little section actually provides a lot of useful information. TikTok sounds can trend and go viral just like challenges, effects, and filters. Tak
Sony Xperia 1 III vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: who’s the real pro here?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Can Apple’s popular super-phone hold its own against Sony’s technical might?
Amazon-backed Rivian to open second electric vehicle factory
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Rivian's market share is nothing to sniff at, especially after executives announce its expansion.
Is the Dell XPS 13 OLED upgrade actually worth it?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Dell XPS 13 has an optional OLED upgrade, but is it actually worth it?
Swoon: Russia’s Azur Air Launches First Class With Former Cathay Pacific 777s
200+One Mile at a Time / 7h
It looks like a Russian charter airline will be introducing a first class product, thanks to some aircraft acquisitions. Azur Air acquiring former Cathay Pacific 777s Azur Air is a Russian charter airline with a fleet of just over 30 aircraft, including 737s, 757s, 767s, and 777s. The airline operates to all kinds of popular Russian vacation destinations, ranging from Cuba, to Thailand, to Turkey
Cities Aren't the Wildlife 'Deserts' Scientists Once Feared
48Wired / 7h
As more animals are spotted in urban areas, researchers recognize how cities can play a significant role in fostering biodiversity.
Apple and Roku have newly upgraded streaming remotes—are they worth buying?
Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Apple's and Roku's new remotes are a welcome upgrade to their respective streaming experiences, and they're compatible with older models. (credit: Corey Gaskin) Apple and Roku know that remotes for streaming devices are important. It's why they recently inked a deal to put an Apple TV+ button on Roku remotes going forward. It's also why they've made some thoughtful upgrades to their res
Just Because You Have A Ticket Doesn’t Mean Delta Will Let You Check In
View from the Wing / 7h
It used to be common for airlines to insist on seeing the credit card used to purchase a ticket, to combat fraud. With one reader, Delta insisted on seeing the credit card used to purchase a ticket that wasn't even purchased with a credit card . That meant it was impossible to check in. And now the passenger is out real money. Continue reading ...
16 Terminal Commands That Every Mac User Should Know
How-To Geek / 7h
Are you afraid of the Mac command line? Learning a few simple commands can help you build your confidence and shed that fear. You might even discover that you enjoy working in a command-line environment! Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Motorola Edge 20 unofficial renders give us a full preview of the phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We've got some new renders backed up by a specs list for the next premium mid-ranger from Motorola.
Here's how Grid Studio are bringing framed Apple, Nintendo and Sony nostalgia to your walls
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
We spoke to the owners of a company wanting to bring your favorite devices back into a frame
Hundreds of very common chemicals found to increase breast cancer risk
Hundreds Breast Cancer•
SlashGear / 8h
Hundreds of chemicals found in everyday products may increase one’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study. These chemicals impact breast cancer risk by causing breast tissue cells to secrete more of the hormones that can lead to breast cancer, the researchers explain, though how they cause this change isn’t clear. The new research comes from the … Continue reading
The 16 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, Soundbars, and More
42Wired / 8h
We found discounts on a MacBook Pro, an Instant Pot, and the newest Amazon Fire tablet.
Space Jam and the Fury of an Algorithm Scorned
34Wired / 8h
The reboot—along with Netflix’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines—portray vengeful AIs as jilted geniuses. That revolution shouldn’t be televised.
Biden Has to Play Hardball with Internet Platforms
67Wired / 8h
The president needs to prioritize Americans' wellbeing over Big Tech's whims to begin a path to restoring democracy, privacy, and competition.
American Airlines Adds Anguilla & Dominica Flights
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
While twice weekly flights operated by regional jets might not appear exciting on the surface, I think these routes are pretty noteworthy. American adds two new Caribbean flights American Airlines has been expanding its Miami hub significantly in recent months, as the carrier faces increased competition from new entrants into the market, including JetBlue , Southwest , and Spirit . The carrier ha
VW Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept has 300HP under the hood
Volkswagen Atlas Sport GT•
SlashGear / 8h
We all know the VW Atlas Cross Sport as a five-seat version of the Atlas SUV. But as the German automaker unveiled its Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept, we’re pretty much convinced it has the gravitas to trounce other sporty crossovers like the Mazda CX-5 and Infiniti QX50. The concept starts with a range-topping Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line … Continue reading
Self-flying planes could transport passengers one day—but first, packages
26Mashable / 8h
If you're ever in California's Mojave desert, look up. The planes overhead could be flying themselves. Autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs announced earlier this year that it was partnering with aircraft provider Dynamic Aviation to fly 46 King Air twin-turbo prop planes, which are often used to transport cargo and passengers . Merlin has been operating in "stealth mode" since 2018, but after a
Response time and input lag: the ultimate guide to TV and PC monitor speed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
When it comes to display technology, speed matters. For gaming? It’s absolutely critical. But what does that actually mean?
Halo Infinite’s first ‘Bot-focused’ preview ‘could happen as soon as next weekend’
Halo Infinite Next Weekend•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
343 Industries is gearing up for its first round of Halo Infinite technical previews.
OnePlus Buds Pro are here, should you buy or ditch
OnePlus Buds Pro ANC•
SlashGear / 9h
The OnePlus Buds Pro have been finally launched. The company bills it as the “most advanced listening device” in the portfolio that now adds the third set of TWS earbuds. The advanced earbuds have been revealed alongside the OnePlus Nord 2 and there’s enough reason to be excited. The new pair of buds are a major step up from the … Continue reading
An explosive spyware report shows limits of iOS, Android security
Apple iPhones Pegasus•
100+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / A report this week indicates that the problem of high-caliber spyware is far more widespread than previously feared. (credit: Pau Barrena | Getty Images) The shadowy world of private spyware has long caused alarm in cybersecurity circles, as authoritarian governments have repeatedly been caught targeting the smartphones of activists, journalists, and political rivals with malware purcha
Hot sleeper? Grab this mattress cooling system while it's on sale.
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Stay chill through the night with the 2021 Mattress Cooler Classic , on sale for 19% off. As of July 24, get one for only $159.99. The 2021 Mattress Cooler Classic is designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more refreshed in the summertime — or all year round, if you sleep hot. This sleep system includes a mattress cooling pad that removes trapped b
Snag an Apple Watch from 2020 on sale for as low as $305 for a limited time
Mashable / 10h
Apple Watches are more than just markers of time; they can literally transform the way you manage your workday, overall health, sleep patterns, and even your breathing rate . For a limited time, these four Apple Watches are all on sale. Some are new, while some are refurbished and like-new. But either way, there's an option that will fit perfectly into your finances and life. Snag one while they'
Back up your files with ease using this portable device
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Back up your computer, phone, or tablet anywhere with the AnyBackup device . As of July 24, get one for only $59.95 — a 14% discount. With the AnyBackup device , which was successfully funded on Kickstarter and Indiegogo at over eight times the initial goal, you can back up your phone, computer, or tablet onto an external drive with ease. The stick automatically reads, backs up, transfers,
Infuse your cocktails like a pro with this smoking kit on sale
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Bring the upscale bar to your kitchen with the SmokeTop Cocktail Smoking Kit , on sale for $79.99 — an 11% discount — as of July 24. Barbecue season is the best season of the year. Full stop. It’s hard to improve upon something that’s already so great — friends and family, deliciously smoked meats , and all the sides you can imagine. But it is possible — especially if you have the SmokeTop
Get an underwater light show from a bioluminescent glass turtle on sale
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Showcase bioluminescent algae in the glowing Bio-Turtle , on sale for 15% off. As of July 24, get one for just $57.99. Not to go all Bill Nye on you, but if you haven’t nerded out about bioluminescence, you’re missing out. In a nutshell, it’s the light produced naturally by a chemical reaction within a living organism, like fireflies, glowworms, and anglerfish. It’s what makes the ocean gl
Google Pixel 6 or Google Pixel 6 XL: 5 key differences you should expect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Leaks suggest the Google Pixel 6 XL will be a very different phone to the standard Pixel 6.
What the Heck Is Going On With Wyze, Xiaomi, Roborock, and Amazon?
22How-To Geek / 10h
What do Wyze, Xiaomi, and Roborock all have in common? If you guessed robot vacuums, you’re right on the money. And now the three companies are in a knock-down, drag-out fight, and somehow Amazon is stuck as one of the judges. Confused? Well, buckle up because this one gets complicated. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Photoshop vs Lightroom: what's the difference and which is the best for you?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Stuck in the middle of a Photoshop vs Lightroom conundrum? Our many hours of experience with both photo editors is here to help you decide which one to use.
Samsung phones at the Olympics: 20 years of sports-themed smartphones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
With the Olympics here, we look back at all the officially-branded Samsung phones that’ve been released through the years.
Hybrid working: closing the digital divide
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The global pandemic has made clear that remote work can increase productivity, boost engagement and lower costs. But the transition to hybrid work not without risk.
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