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First reactions to Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' declare it 'phenomenal'
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings had its world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday, finally inducting the titular hero into the Marvel Cinematic Universe after repeated pandemic-induced delays . If the first reactions are anything to go by, it was well worth the wait. Set after 2019's Avengers: Endgame , the movie follows martial artist Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) as he confronts his past and com
Hilton Honors Selling Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Per Point)
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Hilton Honors has just rolled out its newest promotion on purchased points, which is in line with the best offers we see from the program. Buy Hilton Points With 100% Bonus Through Thursday, September 30, 2021, Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points . This bonus kicks in as long as you purchase at least 10,000 points in one transaction. You can purchase up to 160,000 points pr
How to Clean Your House When You're Depressed
Lifehacker / 15min
Depression is one of those illnesses that makes it almost impossible just to get out of bed, let alone do all of the necessary tasks your life requires, like getting dressed, feeding yourself , and cleaning your house. Unfortunately, the tendency to neglect your physical needs can often make you feel even worse,… Read more...
YouTube will start showing video chapters in search results
Engadget / 10min
YouTube has an impossibly large video library, and the company knows that navigating it is easier said than done. To that end, the company is introducing a few new features to improve the search experience. Probably the most significant new tool is chapter view right from the search results page. YouTube has offered the ability for users to break longer videos into separate chapters so that viewe
U.S. to Encourage Covid-19 Booster Shots for All: Report
Gizmodo / 10min
The U.S. government looks set to tell most everyone to get a booster shot against covid-19 sooner rather than later. Late Monday, the New York Times reported that officials will issue a blanket recommendation as early as this week for people who received either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine to get a third… Read more...
Now Live: Major Chase Sapphire Card Changes
One Mile at a Time / 12min
Last week we officially learned about major changes coming to the popular Chase Sapphire card lineup. These changes have now officially kicked in (and are reflected on the credit card applications), so I wanted to recap what’s changing. Chase Sapphire improvements as of August 16, 2021 Both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( review ) have now undergon
How to Number or Label Equations in Microsoft Word
How-To Geek / 15min
If the document you’re creating includes equations, you might plan to number or label them. For both standard and nonstandard formatting, we’ll show you how to add numbers and labels to equations in Microsoft Word. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Discover all things biotech with Mayfield at Disrupt 2021
TechCrunch / 17min
Solving the twin challenges of human and planetary health is the greatest task of our generation, and it also presents the greatest entrepreneurial opportunity in history which is why we’ve partnered with Mayfield to bring you an engineering biology track to Disrupt 2021 this September 21-23. Haven’t secured your spot yet? Grab your ticket now for $99 (or even less if you’re a student, founder, o
Nura offers a smaller, cheaper version of its wireless earbuds for rent
TechCrunch / 17min
Some Bluetooth bugginess and questionable mic performance, I liked the NuraTrue, quite a bit. And obviously, I’m always in favor of smaller companies mixing it up with tech giants, while bringing something unique to the process. In Nura’s case, that thing is custom sound profiles that can dramatically enhance the listening experience. The company has also been a proponent of the hardware as a ser
Branch raises $48M from Lee Fixel’s Addition, Indeed to provide accelerated payments to workers
TechCrunch / 17min
Branch , which has built a flexible workforce payments platform, announced today it has raised $48 million in Series B funding and closed on a $500 million credit facility. Lee Fixel’s Addition –– which has also backed the likes of Flipkart, Stripe and Coinbase – led the equity financing while the credit facility was secured in the form of purchased assets from funds managed by Neuberger Berman.
Roku Adds 17 New Free Streaming TV Channels
How-To Geek / 22min
Roku is rapidly becoming more than a hardware manufacturer of streaming boxes and sticks. The company has a ton of free streaming channels available, and The Verge is reporting that Roku has just added 17 new ones that’ll provide fans with lots of free content to watch whenever they want. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Aurora Propulsion Technologies will be sending up space junk removal tech on Rocket Lab’s Electron later this year
TechCrunch / 34min
Aurora Propulsion Technologies, a Finnish company that develops thrusters and de-orbiting modules for small satellites, will be sending its technology to space for the first time. The company has signed on with Rocket Lab to send its inaugural AuroraSat-1 cubesat into low Earth orbit aboard an Electron rocket rideshare mission in the fourth quarter of this year. Aurora is part of a small number o
Voxi's 12GB of data SIM only deal only costs £12/pm but has a long list of features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
There are a lot of cheap SIM only deals out there but this option from Voxi is easily one of the best around.
Star Wars: Visions looks incredible, and could be the next big sci-fi anime series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
Disney has released the debut trailer for Star Wars: Visions, a collection of animations created by revered Japanese anime studios.
Photoshop update brings fan favorites to iPad, Public Beta to desktop
SlashGear / 42min
If you’re looking for the full-powered Photoshop experience on an iPad, you’ve likely been biting your tongue. You’ve had an iPad or an iPad Pro for years, you’ve started using Photoshop on iPad, and it’s cool but… something is missing. Now, in the latest update for the iPad version of Photoshop, two of the most essential tools in the Photoshop … Continue reading
How to Limit Spotify From Tracking You, Because It Knows Too Much
Lifehacker / 44min
Most Spotify users are likely aware the streaming service tracks their listening activity, search history, playlists, and the songs they like or skip—that’s all part of helping the algorithm figure out what you like, right? However, some users may be less OK with how much other data Spotify and its partners are… Read more...
Here Are the 10 Ugliest Gaming Chairs
Gizmodo / 47min
I get it, really. If you’re going to hunker down for a long gaming sesh, you need a comfy chair. You need lumbar support. Maybe even a headrest. Read more...
Beats deals: Studio 3 now available for $199.99
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
Amazon's latest Beats deals have got to within 99 cents of the lowest price yet for the Studio 3 headphones.
Discovery+ is turning hit podcast 'SmartLess' into a docuseries
Engadget / 52min
Fresh off a blockbuster deal with Amazon , the celebrity hosts of the podcast SmartLess are taking their show to Discovery+ . Actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes are going on the road with their hit podcast. Two 75-minute specials featuring highlights of interviews with stars from their North American tour will hit Discovery+ next year. Bateman, Arnett and Hayes are the creators and
Hyatt Credit Card Offering Double Elite Nights
One Mile at a Time / 55min
There’s a fantastic offer for new cardmembers on the World of Hyatt Credit Card , which could be a reason to pick up this card now. Earn double elite nights with the Hyatt Card In addition to the current bonus of up to 60,000 World of Hyatt points, for a limited time the World of Hyatt Credit Card is offering new cardmembers two elite night credits for each night they stay: This promotion is vali
Boston Dynamics' robots can parkour better than you
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Engadget / 59min
Don't expect an easy getaway if one of Boston Dynamics' Atlas robots ever chases you down. The Hyundai-owned firm has shared a video (below) of the humanoid bots successfully completing a parkour routine in an obstacle course for the first time. The pair of Atlas machines leapt gaps, vaulted beams and even coordinated a backflip, all without missing a beat — they might be more graceful than you a
Becoming a real-time enterprise – why email has served its purpose
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
There’s no doubt that email has served us well over the last 50 years. But becoming a real-time enterprise is a dream worth chasing - it’s time to move on and take the next step.
Hate the iPhone's Night Mode? Soon you'll be able to turn it off for good.
Mashable / 1h
On the iPhone 11 , Apple introduced a very useful camera feature called Night Mode. It automatically turns on when the iPhone detects you're taking a photo in a dark environment, and typically produces a far brighter, better photo. The key word here is "typically," though. Sometimes, Night Mode will produce a photo that's just too bright (see an example in our review of the iPhone 12 ), or has sm
Updates From Shang-Chi, The Walking Dead, and More
Gizmodo / 1h
The Pet Sematary prequel has found a few more stars. Denis Villeneuve is excited to get back to the world of Dune . Nia DaCosta delves into the history of Candyman in a new BTS short. Plus, delight pictures of What We Do in the Shadow s’ season three return. Spoilers, away! Read more...
The new PS5 system update makes one crucial change that everyone will enjoy
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
PS5’s next system update makes a lot of improvements, but it’s perhaps the smallest change that makes the biggest impact.
Scuf's Next-Gen Xbox Controllers Are Better Than Microsoft's
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Gizmodo / 1h
There was a time when third-party controllers were a cheap alternative to the gamepads included with consoles, and saved for visiting friends during multiplayer battles. Thanks to companies like Scuf, that’s no longer the case. Its controllers not only match the quality of OEM offerings, they’re also highly… Read more...
Mastercard Is Axing the Magnetic Strip… in 2033
How-To Geek / 1h
For the longest time, credit cards relied on magnetic stripes, but with the rise of the more secure chip and contactless payment methods, the writing has been on the wall for magnetic stripes. Mastercard has officially announced that it will start phasing magnetic stripes out in 2024, with the remainder of stripes going away in 2033. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Control Your Android With Just Your Facial Expressions
Lifehacker / 1h
Are you tired of having to use boring touch controls to interact with your phone? After all, that’s the way things have been done on almost every smartphone for the last decade and a half. While some phones have dabbled in different gesture-based controls in the past, none has really caught on. Maybe Google will… Read more...
Calling all overpackers: Away now has expandable hard-sided suitcases
The Points Guy / 1h
On Tuesday, Away welcomed its new Flex line of polycarbonate suitcases — the first expandable hard-sided options for the brand. The luggage comes in four sizes, including the Carry-On Flex, the Bigger Carry-On Flex, the Medium Flex and the Large Flex, with carry-on sizes expanding up to an additional 2.25 inches and the medium and large sizes expanding up to an extra 1.75 inches. For more TPG new
Southwest Tells Mother To “Glue” Mask Onto Her Two Year Old’s Face
View from the Wing / 1h
On August 12 a mother was traveling with her husband, four year old, and two year old from Orlando To Norfolk, Virginia. While they traveled well to Florida, they were having difficulty with the younger child on the way home. The two year old wouldn’t keep her mask on, because she sucks her thumb and the mask gets in the way. Two flight attendants, the woman said, stood over them watching as she
Scuf Gaming one-upped Microsoft with its new Xbox Series X/S controllers
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Engadget / 1h
“Luxury” isn’t really a word you associate with gaming controllers, but when you’re spending $200 on a gamepad, that’s essentially what you get. The fact is just masked by words like “Elite” and “Pro.” One of the companies making controllers at that level has been Scuf , a brand that even collaborated with Microsoft on an official high-end gamepad . Now the team at Scuf is taking its expertise to
The best Nintendo Switch accessories you can buy
Engadget / 1h
It’s shaping up to be a good year for the Nintendo Switch, with games like New Pokémon Snap, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles and Famicom Detective Club giving us plenty of reasons to keep playing the now four year old console. The new OLED version might add a bit of extra pep to your game graphics, but a better Switch experience doesn’t have to cost $350 . You can upgrade your setup with the ri
A bug in a medical startup’s website put thousands of COVID-19 test results at risk
21TechCrunch / 1h
A California-based medical startup that provides COVID-19 testing across Los Angeles has pulled down a website it used to allow customers to access their test results after a customer found a vulnerability that allowed access to other people’s personal information. Total Testing Solutions has ten COVID-19 testing sites across Los Angeles, and processes “thousands” of COVID-19 tests at workplaces,
Xbox Game Pass picks up Humankind, Star Wars, Psychonauts 2 to close out August
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SlashGear / 1h
We find ourselves in the second half of August, which means that a new batch of games is on the way to Xbox Game Pass. Today Microsoft announced nine new games that are headed to Xbox Game Pass to close out the month. From strategy to adventure to Star Wars, it seems there’s a little something for everyone in this … Continue reading
What Is an Edison Bulb?
How-To Geek / 1h
Edison lights are modern, reproduction bulbs that harken back to the very first lightbulb made by Thomas Edison in 1879: a glass vacuum globe that let you see through to the filament inside. Check out a few modern options below. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Nasty WordPress plugin bug puts 100,000 sites at risk
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
XSS vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin could hand over control of a website to attackers.
Video Window Remote aims to help remote workers feel connected to the office
TechCrunch / 1h
As many companies shift to a hybrid approach to work where some folks are working in the office and some at home, it’s easy for the home-based workers to feel a disconnect, even with video conferencing tools like Zoom. Video Window is designed to give users a feeling of being connected to other offices as though you were looking through a virtual window. Today, the company introduced a companion
Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards
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The company sets an expiry date of 2033 for the decades-old technology.
Creating a hybrid blueprint for endpoint security
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What can companies do to reduce endpoint security risks?
The Water-Shortage Era Has Officially Begun
48Gizmodo / 1h
The West’s biggest water supply system is in crisis , with the federal government declaring the first-ever shortage for the Colorado River on Monday. That declaration will trigger cuts for users who rely on Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., hitting farmers in Arizona particularly hard. Read more...
Digital therapy program for fibromyalgia receives FDA breakthrough device designation
21TechCrunch / 1h
Swing Therapeutics, a digital therapeutics startup, has received an FDA breakthrough device designation for their 12 week smartphone-assisted fibromyalgia management program. This is the company’s first breakthrough designation, and precedes a deluge of clinical trials scheduled for this year. Swing Therapeutics was founded in 2019 and has raised a total of $9 million in seed funding led by JAZZ
Disney's Star Wars anime series takes the hype to hyperspace in this first full trailer
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Mashable / 1h
Imagine Marvel's What If...? series on Disney+, but make it Star Wars. And anime. That's what it looks like we're getting in Star Wars: Visions , which cranked our excitement levels into hyperspace with this first full-blown trailer. The anthology series hands the creative reins of a galaxy far, far away over to seven different teams of Japanese anime creators, and — based on the trailer — the re
iPhone 13 event rumor tips the big date and the upgrade pros will love
SlashGear / 1h
Details on Apple’s big September iPhone event continue to stack up, with new suggestions as to just when we might see the new iPhone 13, and what to expect from its hardware. Although the smartphone is widely anticipated to be a refinement of the existing iPhone 12, rather than an outright redesign, there’ll be a number of features and options … Continue reading
Is the Sapphire Preferred now the premier Chase card to get?
The Points Guy / 1h
I’ve held both in my wallet at some point or another. I’m referring to the two most desired Chase-issued cards: the mid-tier Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and its premium sibling, the Chase Sapphire Reserve . The former has been a mainstay in my wallet for the past several years due to its reasonable annual fee, bonus earning rates on travel and dining , and valuable travel protections . And now,
Build your strategic defense against cybercriminals
MIT Technology Review / 1h
With the rise of ransomware attacks and cybercrime in the headlines week after week, fighting cybercriminals takes a multi-faceted approach that’s not just the realm of the CTO, but of every business leader. There is no time to waste in ensuring that your organization’s cyber-resiliency strategy is on the right path. Join us at CyberSecure, MIT Technology Review’s premier cybersecurity conference
Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Sell Your Car
Lifehacker / 1h
Have we reached peak used car prices? No one can say for sure, but there are definitely signs that the market is beginning to cool off. With some car model prices elevated above 30% compared to last year, this could be a good time to sell your car, especially if you don’t need one right now. Read more...
If the Dune movie gets a sequel, expect a new main character
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Denis Villeneuve says Dune 2 will focus on Chani, Zendaya's character in the movie.
Nura's newest wireless earbuds are only available through a subscription
Engadget / 1h
Do you churn through wireless earbuds quickly enough that you're eager for an upgrade every couple of years? Nura might have a solution. The Nuratrue maker has introduced Nurabuds that aren't quite as sophisticated as the earlier model (more on that in a moment), but are only available through a "Nuranow" subscription. Pay $5 per month (plus a $19 one-time fee) and you'll get a fresh set of earbu
You Can Get This Aukey Mechanical Keyboard for Only $40
How-To Geek / 1h
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of typing on a mechanical keyboard. Those clicky buttons make typing feel like an enjoyable adventure rather than a chore. If you don’t have a mechanical keyboard yet, you can get the AUKEY KM-G17 keyboard for $39.99 right now, which is $20 off the normal $59.99 price tag. Use the promo code KMG17 to get the extra discount. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Confidential terror watchlist exposed online
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Security researchers chanced upon a top secret database with sensitive details about millions of individuals.
Star Wars: Visions' Spectacular New Trailer Is a Force to Be Reckoned With
83Gizmodo / 1h
We’ve gotten glimpses of Star Wars: Visions —the upcoming Disney+ series where various Japanese anime studios have produced their own take on that galaxy far, far away—before, but never anything like this. This...this simply looks phenomenal. Read more...
Robots are delivering pizzas to dorms now — Strictly Robots
Mashable / 1h
Starship Technologies is sending robots to college campuses, delivering everything from Starbucks to Panda Express.
I drove a hydrogen fuel cell electric car. EVs make more sense.
Hydrogen California•
Mashable / 1h
My hands were starting to go numb, something that tends not to happen when I'm refueling my car in July. As I pulled helplessly on the frozen nozzle connected to my loaner 2021 Toyota Mirai, I looked around the San Francisco Shell station, desperate for someone to magically melt the hydrogen pump off the car so I could get out of there. I was testing out the car for its performance, aesthetics, t
New World of Hyatt card offer helps you earn status 2x as fast but it has one major catch
The Points Guy / 2h
Late last year, Hyatt announced a massive temporary reduction in what is required to earn elite status in 2021. Hyatt slashed the stay and spending requirements by 50% for the 2021 qualification year (for status valid through Feb. 28, 2023). Here’s a look at what is currently needed to hit each status tier in World of Hyatt for this year. Discoverist: Stay five tier-qualifying nights or earn 12,5
Review: The Cape, A Thompson Hotel Los Cabos
21One Mile at a Time / 2h
I was excited to check out The Cape Los Cabos, a Thompson resort , given that I’m a World of Hyatt Globalist member , and Thompson has become one of my favorite Hyatt brands . I got an incredible deal on our stay using points, and the property sure didn’t disappoint. If you’re a Hyatt loyalist and haven’t been, I’d absolutely put The Cape on your bucket list. The Cape has some of the best views i
Google Maps now shows Bird e-bike and scooter rentals, too
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Engadget / 2h
Well, this is awkward. Just one day after Ford-owned Spin announced that its e-bike and scooter rentals are now findable on Google Maps , its competitor Bird has, well, exactly the same news to share. In a blog post of its own, Bird said that its electric bike and scooter rentals would start showing up in Google Maps today, with would-be riders able to see an approximate price, estimated trip dur
Undercurrent's virtual art exhibition includes a video game about regenerative agriculture
Engadget / 2h
Undercurrent is an upcoming immersive art event featuring audiovisual installations from around 40 musicians, headlined by Bon Iver, Grimes and The 1975, designed to inspire climate activism. Before the physical exhibition arrives in Brooklyn on September 9th, a digital sister event is today launching online that showcases 3D interactive music videos from some of the support acts. The Undercurren
Adobe brings more desktop Photoshop features to the iPad, including Magic Wand
Adobe Photoshop iPad•
Engadget / 2h
Adobe has added more welcome features to Photoshop on iPad, including some that debuted on the desktop version. The tablet app now includes the Magic Wand object-selection and Healing Brush imperfection-fixing tools. With the Canvas Projection you can share your screen to a larger display over HDMI or USB-C, which should be helpful when collaborating with other people in the same room. The Photos
Virtual Reality Lets You Travel Anywhere—New or Old
44Wired / 2h
VR experiences, whether in-person or online, can transport you around the globe—or even to space.
The 2022 Toyota GR 86 brings performance to the people
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21TechCrunch / 2h
Alex Kalogiannis Contributor Automotive writer, editor and host for hire. Bylines: Gear Patrol, DriveTribe, Forbes, Others. The sports car market can seem like an exclusive club, one reserved for those with enough extra cash and garage space to make such a highly impractical passion purchase. More often than not, these prestige items are billed with intimidating power numbers and equally frighten
Photoshop for iPad inches closer to desktop version with Magic Wand tool
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Photoshop for iPad app has been given some new tools, including the long-awaited 'magic wand'. But it can't make Adobe's strong rivals disappear.
9 mistakes travelers make on their first train trips
The Points Guy / 2h
Congratulations! You’ve just booked your first train trip. That was the easy part. Now what you need to do is prepare before your trip to ensure you have a pleasant experience. I’m a regular traveler on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, with countless numbers of trips between Washington, D.C.’s Union Station to New York City’s Penn Station. But back in 2015, I booked my first long-distance trip, a roo
Food conglomerate Starday raises $4M
31TechCrunch / 2h
Starday , a healthy and sustainable food products company, raised $4 million in seed funding to take on “big food” incumbents. Equal Ventures and Slow Ventures co-led the round and were joined by Haystack, Great Oaks Venture Capital, XFactor Ventures, ABV and a group of angel investors. Chaz Flexman, co-founder and CEO, started the remote first company in late 2020 after leaving Pattern Brands. H
Atlas slugged
TechCrunch / 2h
I watched a lot of skate videos growing up. At some point, failures became as important a fixture as perfectly executed tricks. The spills and the injuries could be downright gnarly (there’s a reason, after all, that skateboarding culture gave the world “Jackass”), but as an aggressively mediocre skater myself, there was something comforting in seeing the best in the world fall flat on their face
GSK and R/GA Ventures are launching a health studio for startups
TechCrunch / 2h
GSK Next, the innovation arm of GlaxoSmithKlein, is launching a new mentorship and business development program. Called the Re/Wire Health Studio, the program will eventually select six startups who will win access to nine weeks of mentoring, business development expertise, and cash grants. The Re/Wire Health Studio is designed for growth and early-stage startups focused on “everyday health.” Tha
Picnic launches its first robotic pizza system
22TechCrunch / 2h
Robotic pizza has proven a surprisingly popular goal for startups. Over the past several years, some of those dreams have been more successful than others. Zume is probably the most notable story of a company that fell short, ultimately abandoning its robotic pizza trucks in early 2020 to pivot to sustainable packaging. Picnic has been making itself known more recently, announcing a $16.3 million
Bird is the latest operator to integrate its e-scooters and e-bikes with Google Maps
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20TechCrunch / 2h
Micromobility company Bird has officially joined the ranks of e-scooter and e-bike operators that are integrated with Google Maps, which now surfaces nearby vehicles for users in the U.S. Bird’s announcement comes just a day after Spin also announced its integration with Google Maps and just a few weeks after Lime, which has been integrated with Google Maps since 2019, announced an integration wi
How to Rename Your Windows 11 PC
How-To Geek / 2h
By default, Windows 11 automatically assigns a random name to your PC. If you’d like to change this name to your liking, there are both graphic and command-line ways to do so. We’ll show you both. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Handle Web Push Notifications in Websites and PWAs
How-To Geek / 2h
Push notifications are a common sight on the modern web. They let you communicate timely information to the user, even if your site’s not actually open. The user’s browser handles incoming push events and displays notifications using system UI surfaces like the Windows Action Center and Android lockscreen. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
You Can Make a Surprisingly Creamy Salad Dressing With Raw Zucchini
Lifehacker / 2h
Contrary to public opinion, I do eat vegetables. I am a frequent eater of salads, and just this year started growing my own vegetables (and, technically, fruits), the most robust of which has been zucchini. Read more...
Apple's MacBook Pro M1 is $200 off right now at Amazon
Engadget / 2h
Those looking to snag a new laptop from Apple ahead of the upcoming semester can do so for less if they go through Amazon. The online retailer has the MacBook Pro M1 with 256GB of storage for $200 off right now, bringing it down to $1,099. The sale price is $1,199, but an automatically applied coupon will knock the final cost down to $1,099. If extra storage means a lot to you, the 512GB model ha
Drain pipes were made into an instrument that makes you look like an octopus — Future Blink
Mashable / 2h
OCTAV was created by the industrial designer Asaf Wainberg thanks to plastic drain pipes and some ingenuity.
Patent tips Ford may bring its Transit Trail van to the US
SlashGear / 2h
In Europe, there are a lot of cars available that we can’t get in the States. Often these cars the US is denied our cool sports cars or wagons. However, one of the Ford models that we can’t get stateside, at least for now, is a version of the Transit van called the Ford Transit Trail. The Transit Trail first … Continue reading
Vivo X60 gets a price cut ahead of the X70 series launch
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Vivo X60 is the company's first lineup of phones created in collaboration with Zeiss. It is available in a couple of memory and storage combinations
Poco continues to be fastest growing brand nationally for 2 consecutive quarters, registers 865% growth: IDC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Poco has continued to be the fastest-growing brand in India for the second consecutive quarter of 2021 with a 865% growth according to IDC.
Split.io announces $50M Series D to continue growing feature flag platform
32TechCrunch / 2h
As developers build applications, they often want to test new functionality on a limited set of users to blunt any possible negative impact or to gauge user reaction to the change before rolling it out more broadly. They use a technique called a feature flag, and Split.io , a startup that has built a platform to help manage feature flags, announced a $50 million Series D today. Owl Rock was lead
How to Clean Mold From Tub, Tile, and Grout Corners With Toilet Paper
Lifehacker / 2h
In a recent post, we offered a few options for removing mold from hard-to-clean surfaces like wood and upholstery, but what about the wettest room in the house? It might seem straightforward to clean your bathroom’s tub and tile, but areas like grout and caulking are a little trickier. Not to worry, there are ways of… Read more...
Swiss university claims it broke the record for Pi calculation
Swiss Pi 62.8 Trillion•
Engadget / 2h
Most people know the value of Pi as 3.1416, but it's gotten longer and longer over the years as researchers try to find its most accurate calculation. A team from the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden in Switzerland now claims it has broken the world record for computing for the mathematical constant: It said it has calculated for 62.8 trillion digits of Pi. The current record holder , Ti
Core vs Xeon: Which Intel CPU should professionals use?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Workstation workloads require powerful processors but which one to choose from the blue team?
This 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road has a Redarc power station
SlashGear / 2h
Australian RV electrical specialist Redarc has 40 years of experience in outfitting off-the-grid power stations to overlanding rigs and off-road vehicles. Redarc is entering the US market with its latest build, a Toyota Tacoma with more electrons than you can handle. When you’re camping in the wild outdoors, you can never have enough electrical power. Utilizing decades of experience custom-fittin
Monte Carlo closes $60M Series C on the back of rapid ARR growth
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38TechCrunch / 3h
Monte Carlo has returned to the capital well for the second time this year, adding $60 million to its accounts thanks to a new, ICONIQ Growth-led Series C. The company helps customers monitor their data inflows, finding issues and errors that could foul downstream data analysis. The company raised a Series B earlier this year , a $25 million round led by GGV and Redpoint. Both Series B lead inves
Salesforce announces first integrations with Slack after closing $28B sale
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59TechCrunch / 3h
When Salesforce acquired Slack at the end of last year for almost $28 billion , you had to figure that they had some big plans for the company, and today the CRM giant announced some initial integrations that should prove useful for Salesforce customers. Rob Seaman, SVP for Slack at Salesforce sees Slack as the communications platform for Salesforce moving forward. “We really want Slack to be the
The first 2022 Acura NSX Type S sold at auction last weekend
SlashGear / 3h
It has become very common for automakers to offer the rights to purchase the very first of certain vehicle models at auction for charity. That is exactly what happened over the weekend when Acura offered the very first production NSX Type S at its auction in Monterey. The vehicle ended up selling for $1 million. The purchase landed the buyer, … Continue reading
What is a liquid lens? The tech that could revolutionize phone cameras explained
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We break down the science behind emerging liquid lens technology – and explain why it's a big deal for camera phones.
This minor Linux bug fix created a much more serious problem
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An improper fix for a difficult to exploit bug introduced another that’s a lot easier to trigger.
View of cottages on a tree-lined dirt road in Curtis, Michigan. Sign in background reads: “Burt’s cottages.” Printed on...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
View of cottages on a tree-lined dirt road in Curtis, Michigan. Sign in background reads: “Burt’s cottages.” Printed on front: “Street scene, Curtis, Mich.” Printed on back: “All rights reserved. The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee.” Handwritten on back: “Our cottage is right on this street facing S. Manistique Lake. Have caught bass, perch and pike. Has been cool and rainy until Thurs. Now is warmer. W
Asus ROG Phone 5s, 5s Pro with Snapdragon 888 Plus and 18GB RAM unveiled
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The new ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro come with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch response rate which is the highest in the industry
BGMI has hit 50 million downloads and introduces new rewards
India Krafton iOS BGMI•
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BGMI has hit the 50 million download mark and Krafton is rewarding players in the game for this achievement with free sets and coupons.
Rainbow Six Siege introduces new operation Crystal Guard to the test server
Crystal Guard RSS RS•
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Rainbow Six Siege brings Operation Crystal Guard to the test server with Osa, the new operator, map, and operator changes along with other fixes.
You can now earn and burn Alaska Airlines miles on regional carrier Ravn Alaska
The Points Guy / 3h
Alaska Airlines miles are becoming even more useful within the airline’s namesake state. Passengers flying on independent regional carrier Ravn Alaska can now earn Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles, the two airlines announced on Thursday. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter! Ravn has its own loyalty program as well, FlyCoin, which passengers c
Qualcomm unveils its first 5G-capable reference drone
Qualcomm AI Drone Platform•
Engadget / 3h
Qualcomm is showing off the type of drones that could wind up being built on its dedicated Flight RB5 5G platform. The chip-maker has released a new reference design that contains all the latest connectivity and processing tech it has been talking up since last summer. That's the exoskeleton above, which is equipped with a Qualcomm Spectra 480 Image Signal Processor that can capture 200 megapixel
Millions of Web Camera and Baby Monitor Feeds Are Exposed
Millions IoT Mandiant•
38Wired / 3h
A vulnerability in the Kalay platform leaves countless IoT devices susceptible to hackers.
Handhelds Still Aren't Designed for Disabled Gamers
39Wired / 3h
Valve's new Steam Deck looks fantastic—but for players with vision or dexterity difficulties, it's just more of the same challenges.
Americans Support Vaccine Passports For Air Travel By A Wide Margin
View from the Wing / 3h
According to recent polling a vaccination requirement to fly on a plane enjoys broad support from Americans. This is true regardless of political party, age, or income. It’s also true of all races and regions of the country. Overall support is 2-1, with 64% of respondents approving of vaccine passports for air travel, which is greater than the support for such a requirement to attend concerns or
How to Launch Cron Automatically in WSL on Windows 10 and 11
How-To Geek / 3h
Windows has several ways to automate tasks. The most common tool is the Windows Task Scheduler, but if you’re using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), there’s also the cron daemon that runs tasks in the background for your WSL install. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Honda and Toyota join a coalition against a proposed EV credit
SlashGear / 3h
The federal government is currently working on new legislation that could modify some of the federal incentives on the purchase of an electrified vehicle. One component of the proposed legislation would include federal rebates for the purchase of some used electric vehicles. However, a proposed $2500 EV discount would only be available on the purchase of an electric vehicle built … Continue readi
Stop using Zoom, Hamburg’s DPA warns state government
23TechCrunch / 3h
Hamburg’s state government has been formally warned against using Zoom over data protection concerns. The German state’s data protection agency (DPA) took the step of issuing a public warning yesterday, writing in a press release that the Senate Chancellory’s use of the popular videoconferencing tool violates the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) since user data is transf
Hopper raises $175M at $3.5B+ valuation as travel surges and its fintech tools help offset variant concerns
Hopper GPI Capital•
38TechCrunch / 3h
Travel tech company Hopper has raised a $175 million Series G , the company said today. That’s nearly the same amount it raised in a Series F round that closed earlier this year. These are indeed new funds, however, bringing its total raised to date to nearly $600 million, with the company now valued at over $3.5 billion. This latest round arrives as Hopper is seeing impressive growth as travel s
This Carphone Warehouse Samsung Z Fold 3 deal is a fantastic pre-order option
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We've spotted this new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 deal where you can get 100GB of data and pay less a month with this affordable Vodafone tariff.
Volkswagen Golf GTI BBS Concept pays homage to the Mk2 GTI
SlashGear / 3h
Volkswagen has unveiled a new production-based concept that harks back to the original Mk2 Golf GTI. Working with Philadelphia-based VW enthusiast Jamie Orr, the Golf GTI BBS Concept’s biggest draw is its wheels. It has BBS 19×9 Super RS rims with the waffle and hex pattern we all drool about, and it fits the Mk8 Golf GTI quite well. “We … Continue reading
Reddit gets TikTok-like videos – but has it missed the boat?
Reddit Tiktok Tuesday•
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Reddit is quietly rolling out a video feature for its iOS app, where you can scroll videos similar to TikTok.
The Morning After: Tesla’s Autopilot is now under federal investigation
Engadget / 3h
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system. Since 2018, Tesla cars driven by Autopilot have crashed into first-responder vehicles on 11 separate occasions, causing 17 injuries and one fatality. Given that first responders vehicles have flashing lights, arrow boards and road cones, officials are concerned the system lul
New mini LED MacBook Pro models could influence the entire laptop market
Apple MacBook Pro Mini•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A respected Apple Analyst claims that upcoming Macbook Pro devices anticipated to use mini-LED screens could have a knock-on effect to other laptop makers to follow suit.
NASA investigates the comet-like activity of asteroid Phaethon
SlashGear / 4h
NASA scientists have been studying an interesting asteroid called Phaethon that is exhibiting comet-like activity. Recent laboratory models and tests have suggested that the asteroid could be venting sodium vapor as it orbits near the sun. That bidding could explain the increase in brightness observed by scientists. Comets are heated by the sun when they fly to the inner solar … Continue reading
Sandra Oh and Amanda Peet unpack the themes of Netflix's 'The Chair'
33Mashable / 4h
The Chair is about to land on Netflix, and since the trailer , we've been beyond keen to watch. From writer, showrunner, and executive producer Amanda Peet, The Chair follows Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim (Sandra Oh) who is made the first woman chair of the English department at Pembroke University. In the clip above created by Netflix, Oh and Peet unpack some of the nuanced challenges Ji-Yoon faces through th
Your Garmin watch is getting a bundle of new tools to help you get fitter
Garmin Enduro Marq•
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Good news for anyone who needs a little extra push to meet their fitness goals.
Many businesses plan to cut the wages of remote workers
Google Pay Two Remote•
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Businesses need to be careful not to antagonize their employees, experts warn.
2022 Toyota GR 86 First Drive: Smile Machine
2022 Toyota GR 86 Drive•
SlashGear / 4h
The idea of some attainable, low-risk fun sounds pretty good right now. Toyota probably didn’t expect to be launching its 2022 GR 86 coupe in the midst of a global pandemic, the world rippling with geopolitical instability, and the markets convulsing like a seasick stomach, but suddenly a fairly cheap, punchy little two-door to distract us from the woes of … Continue reading
African fintech Pngme raises $15M for its financial data infrastructure platform
Pngme Raises Africa•
32TechCrunch / 4h
Unbundling financial data through APIs and driving data-driven insights with value-add products in Africa keeps getting more exciting as major players continue to raise more money for scale . Less than a year after its $3 million seed round, San Francisco- and Africa-based fintech Pngme has snapped up another $15 million for its financial data infrastructure play . The company is also describing
MOLOCO raises $150M Series C led by Tiger Global at a $1.5B valuation
MOLOCO Raises Series•
22TechCrunch / 4h
MOLOCO , an adtech startup that uses machine learning to build mobile campaigns, announced today it has raised $150 million in new Series C funding led by Tiger Global Management, taking its valuation to $1.5 billion. This is separate from the $20 million Series C round MOLOCO announced three months ago , which brought it to unicorn status. Co-founder and chief executive officer Ikkjin Ahn told T
Brex buys Weav, a universal API for commerce platforms, for $50M
Brex API Israel Weav•
50TechCrunch / 4h
Fintech Brex first partnered with Weav , a developer of a universal API for commerce platforms, last summer. In March, Brex launched Instant Payouts for Shopify sellers using the startup’s technology. The results were impressive enough that by April, Brex co-founders Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi participated in Weav’s $4.3 million seed round as strategic angel investors. Over the past f
NASA’s Lucy Mission Gets Ready to Fly by the Trojan Asteroids
60Wired / 4h
The spacecraft will provide the first up-close look at these building blocks of the early solar system.
Catholic Leader Placed on Ventilator for Covid-19 After Saying Vaccines Could Have Microchips
100+Gizmodo / 4h
Cardinal Raymond Burke, a leader in the Catholic church, has been placed on a ventilator after contracting covid-19, according to the cardinal’s Twitter account. Burke has repeatedly made bizarre comments about the pandemic since it began last year, including claims that governments might try to place microchips in… Read more...
What Are Decentralized VPNs?
How-To Geek / 4h
Decentralized VPNs might be the latest way in which we can stay safe on the web—and are even touted as a way in which we can change the way the internet works. But what are these services exactly, and how do they work? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Make Amazing DIY Tech With 75% Off This ESP32 Training Package
Futurism / 4h
As coding and engineering become less about specialized skills and more tools anyone can use, the future is opening up to amazing possibilities . Among those are the power of microcontrollers to create your own gear, and the Ultimate ESP32 Course Bundle opens the door to some truly amazing DIY gear. Typically $200, it’s on sale for only $49.99 for a limited time. What Is The ESP32? The ESP32 is a
The best headphones for every situation
Mashable / 4h
Need a new pair of headphones? Strap yourself in, because you’re in it for the long haul on this one. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of headphones and earbuds out there to consider. It’s great that there’s a wide selection, of course, but picking the perfect pair isn’t as easy as it seems. After all, what do you need them for? Working out? The office and commuting? For listening at home? A
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’s 12th flight puts a dozen on the books
SlashGear / 4h
Over the weekend, NASA was gearing up for the 12th flight for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. NASA planned for the flight to happen no earlier than Monday, August 16, on the 174th Martian sol. The flight plan saw the helicopter travel into the South Seitah region, which is the top yellow circle in the image below. The 12th flight was … Continue reading
New Windows 10 update breaks one of its most useful features for some users – what’s going on?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Despite Microsoft focusing on Windows 11, Windows 10 is still causing issues for some people.
Apple will reportedly begin hosting in-store classes again on August 30th
Today Apple Classes•
Engadget / 4h
Like most consumer tech companies, Apple has seen its retail and workplace setup severely disrupted by the pandemic. (Its bottom line , on the other hand, has emerged unscathed .) The iPhone maker has previously been forced to temporarily close stores and recently delayed its return to the office as the virus has surged. In the latest sign that things are returning to normal for the company, Appl
Hydrogen power offers jobs boost, says government
500+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Kick-starting a hydrogen industry could attract billions in investment, the UK government says.
T-Mobile confirms data breach, but damage remains unclear
Mobile Data Breach•
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T-Mobile has roped in both law enforcement and forensics analysts to assist with its investigation.
Bringing AI to the masses
Use AI HR•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Artificial Intelligence was once the privilege of a select few.
Robotic tuna moves like the real thing
SlashGear / 4h
Robotics researchers at the University of Virginia have created a robotic tuna able to move just like the real thing. The robotic fish is about 14 inches long and can swim at speeds up to 1.5 mph, which is two body lengths per second. One of the critical design features is that the robot tuna can flap its tail nearly … Continue reading
BT appoints former ITV, FA CEO Adam Crozier as chairman
ASOS Adam Crozier BT•
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Current chairman Jan du Plessis will retire in December
xentral, an ERP platform for SMBs, raises $75M Series B from Tiger Global and Meritech
Xentral Tiger Global•
24TechCrunch / 4h
Enterprise Resource Planning systems have traditionally been the preserve of larger companies, but in recent years the amount of data small medium sized businesses can generate has increased to the point where even SMEs/SMBs can get into the world of ERP. And that’s especially true for online-only businesses. At the beginning of the year we covered the $20 million Series A funding of Xentral , a
A leaked bill for Nigerian startups reveals a theme of licenses, fees, fines, and sentences
40TechCrunch / 5h
For a while, there have been talks about revamping the outdated 2007 Act of Nigeria’s information and technology body, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The bill which established NITDA as the agency to oversee Nigeria’s technological transformation is quite outdated. This past decade, Nigeria has arguably become the continent’s most attractive destination for ventur
informed., you want to be? Trio of European media veterans take on the problem of news economics
100TechCrunch / 5h
News is vital to society, but it’s also incredibly expensive to produce. As ad rates have suffered across the industry (minus a positive blip this summer), publishers have increasingly turned to paywalls to make ends meet. There’s just one problem: the open internet which allowed readers to range over the entire thought of humanity has transformed into row after row of walled gardens locked down
Trading platform Bitpanda raises $263M at a $4.1BN valuation
Bitpanda $4.1B Valuation•
80TechCrunch / 5h
It’s not even half a year since crypto exchange Bitpanda announced a $170M Series B — when, back in March, Austria’s first unicorn was being valued at $1.2 billion. Today it’s topping that: Announcing a $263M Series C, led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, with the fintech startup now valued at a whopping $4.1BN — more than 3x its earlier valuation as crypto trading continues cooking on gas. The r
Ultrahuman raises $17.5M, touting a wearable blood glucose tracker
Wearable Ultrahuman Raises•
26TechCrunch / 5h
Fitness platform Ultrahuman has officially announced a $17.5 million Series B fund raise, with investment coming from early stage fund Alpha Wave Incubation, Steadview Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Blume Ventures and Utsav Somani’s iSeed fund. A number of founders and angel investors also participated in the Bangalore-headquartered startup’s Series B, including Tiger Global’s Scott Schleifer,
Spin integrates its electric scooters with Google Maps
Spin Scooters Google Maps•
SlashGear / 5h
Spin is an electric scooter and bicycle company that is owned by Ford. The idea behind the company is to provide emissions-free mobility in crowded city centers and other locations allowing users to get around without relying on a car. Ford and Spin have announced that the micromobility company is working with Google Maps. The Google Maps integration makes it … Continue reading
iCloud update offers seamless switching between Mac and PC
Apple iCloud Windows•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
iCloud for Windows now comes bundled with a fully functioning password manager.
This tiny Oculus Quest 2 update just made connecting with friends a whole lot easier
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Oculus devices have been updated with several improved ways to invite players to multiplayer sessions.
GM will reportedly replace Chevy Bolt battery modules to reduce fire risk
GM Replace Chevy Bolt•
Engadget / 5h
According to Electrek , GM has informed some Chevy Bolt EV owners that it will replace all the modules in their batteries with new ones. This is the latest step the automaker has taken to address issues in some Bolt EV models that make their batteries more likely to catch fire. As the publication notes, GM has recalled the Bolt EV twice in a little over a year before this and after over a dozen i
MIT’s inflatable robotic hand is a next-generation prosthetic
MIT Inflatable Hand•
SlashGear / 5h
MIT has created a soft, inflatable robotic hand that it hopes will give amputees back the tactile control that’s lost with a traditional prosthetic device. Engineers on the project aim to help more than 5 million people worldwide who have undergone amputation. Many prosthetic devices in use worldwide are nothing more than metal hooks or fake plastic hands that don’t … Continue reading
Here's what Starfield could look like in 8K - and how it might work on Xbox Series X
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
An 8K-glimpse at Starfield, the next epic RPG from Bethesda.
Rise of biometrics and contactless signal demise of the magnetic stripe
Mastercard Magnetic•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The familiar magnetic stripe on the back of Mastercard payment cards is set to disappear altogether by 2033.
Google is being more honest about what Incognito Mode does and doesn't do
Google Chrome Incognito•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Updated new tab page makes it clear you can still be tracked
Your next iPhone may finally ditch Lightning for USB-C because of this new law
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If Apple wants to continue selling smartphones in Europe, it may have to drop Lightning from its new models.
Xbox Series X is getting a 4K upgrade, but not how you might expect
Xbox Series XS Getting UI•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox Series X update for Alpha ring users, and it’s bound to please 4K TV owners.
New Zealand Goes Into Lockdown After First Mystery Case of Covid-19 Since February
100+Gizmodo / 5h
The government of New Zealand announced Tuesday the entire country will go into lockdown after the first mystery case of covid-19 since February was detected in the city of Auckland. The whole country will go into lockdown for at least three days, with the cities of Auckland and Coromandel locking down for seven days. Read more...
Wireless headphones deal: Save £119 on the Jabra Elite 85h
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Get the popular Jabra Elite 85h wireless headphones for just £99.99 at Currys, that's a huge saving of £119.
Samsung Galaxy S22 sounds a lot like the Galaxy S21 in latest leak
Samsung Galaxy S22•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy S22 won't be big upgrade on the S21, and might even be a downgrade in some ways.
Why Xbox Series X Quick Resume doesn’t always work
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Xbox director of project management, Jason Ronald, has opened up on why Xbox Series X Quick Resume doesn’t always work as intended at launch.
Bring the MagSafe experience of yesteryear to your new MacBook with this magnetic tip charger
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get that satisfying magnetic charging experience on any USB-C device with this magnetic tip USB cable , on sale for 34% off. As of Aug. 17, grab one for only $22.95. The MagSafe charger from MacBooks of generations past was pure genius. Did they fall apart easily? Yup. But the snap of the magnetic connection was like music to your ears. Plus, when you tripped over it, it simply pulled righ
Make Pinterest-worthy meals with this cookware set on sale for over $100 off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Make weeknight cooking easier with this non-stick Abbio Cookware Set , on sale for $127 off. As of Aug. 17, use code COOKWARE37 at checkout to get the set for only $250. If you’ve spent your extensive time at home in the past year-plus perfecting your own recipes , it’s time to put them out into the world. Karen in Wyoming would love to learn your secret to fall-off-the-bone wings. Meanwhi
Protect your expensive AirPods Max with this affordable case
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Keep your AirPods Max safe with this CarryOn AirPods Max Hard Case , on sale for 25% off. As of Aug. 17, grab one for only $29.99. If you dropped $550 on the AirPods Max , you likely saved up your hard-earned dough and made some lifestyle adjustments in order to make the purchase. Or maybe, to you, money is no object. Either way, you probably want to protect your investment considering how
Save $149 on this vacuum that seamlessly cleans both wet and dry spills
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Clean up any spill, any time with the Quantum X Water Filtration Vacuum , on sale for $149 off. As of Aug. 17, use code CLEAN79 at checkout to get one for $350. You'd be surprised how much a quality vacuum for your home can improve your overall quality of life. Picking up wet spills, hair, and more shouldn't be a chore you come to dread. All you need is the right tools to get the job done
iOS 15 might fix an iPhone camera problem you didn't even notice
15 iPhone Night Mode•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Night mode's tendency to turn itself on, could be fixed when iOS 15 rolls out later this year.
Grab this Instant Pot that can air fry for its (almost) lowest price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fryer has been discounted by 20%, offering a hefty saving.
Inside a Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident: ‘It Happened So Fast’
100+NYT > Technology / 6h
A 2019 crash in Florida highlights how gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance system and distractions can have tragic consequences.
Shang-Chi first reactions: here's what the critics thought
Shang-Chi LTR Chi Ten•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The first reactions for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have arrived – and critical reception has been universally positive.
New police CCTV use rules criticised as bare bones
1KBBC News - Technology / 7h
However, the guidelines empowered police and maintained public trust, the Home Office says.
Astro teams up with Timbuk2 to build the ultimate gamer bags
Astro Teams Timbuk2•
Engadget / 8h
As someone who regularly attends conventions like PAX , I know the importance of a good bag for your gaming gear. You need something that can snugly hold your Nintendo Switch , controllers and headsets while also making room for all their cables and plugs. I’ve tried various solutions over the years but nothing’s ever really hit that sweet spot. However, today Astro is taking another swing at the
Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds now available in India at Rs 5,999
Nothing Ear 1 TWS ANC•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Nothing’s transparent Ear 1 TWS can now be bought in India for a price of Rs 5,999, along with additional bank offers on Flipkart.
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LG Display targets market dominated by Samsung - OLED panels for smartphones
LG Display Samsung•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
LG Display is the world’s sole supplier of large-size OLED panels for TVs, but its competitiveness in the medium-and-small sized OLED sector is relatively weak. It is now addressing that lacuna.
Moto Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion launched: 144Hz, 108MP, 30W and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Moto Edge 20 and Moto Edge 20 Fusion have 5G, competitive specs, sleek design at under Rs 30,000 in India.
Here's how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3's new display cuts battery usage by 25%
Samsung Galaxy Z 3 OLED•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
According to Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 offers a brighter display that consumes less battery.
Afghanistan: Facebook confirms ban of Taliban-related content
Facebook Taliban Content•
2KBBC News - Technology / 9h
Technology firms face challenges on how to handle content created by the group and its supporters.
Activision drops 'Call of Duty: Vanguard' teaser ahead of official reveal
Call of Duty Vanguard•
Engadget / 9h
Images for the next Call of Duty game have recently surfaced online, giving us a glimpse of what to expect for the future of the franchise. Now, Activision has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming installment called Call of Duty: Vanguard , featuring elements clearly indicating that the game is set during World War II. It shows old weapons, beach littered with the remains of planes from the
Netflix unveils first look of its new Hindi film ‘Plan A Plan B’
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The quirky coming of age romance stars Riteish Deshmukh, Tamannaah Bhatia, Poonam Dhillon, and will be released on Netflix across over 190 countries.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq: Get a first look at the new luxury electric SUV
Cadillac Lyriq SUV•
39Mashable / 9h
From the inside out, designers took advantage of GM's new flexible Ultium battery to craft the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac's first all-electric SUV. The new battery with lithium-ion cells that stack vertically and horizontally meant the luxury car could be as big, as wide, and as low as designers craved. It set the stage for the Lyriq's knockout 22-inch wheels, massive 33-inch driver display, a
Pixel 5a Google Fi sighting confirms name and price
SlashGear / 9h
While many have their eyes set on the more premium Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google will be getting its mid-range offering out of the way first. Considering how much it might have in common with the Pixel 5, however, it might not even be accurate to label the Pixel 5a as a mid-tier phone. Regardless of specs, however, … Continue reading
Creates stunning images and animations with a subscription to Amberlight 2
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Amberlight 2 (Mac and Windows) is on sale for £28.85 as of Aug. 17, saving you 55% on list price. If you’ve ever spent hours drawing designs with a Spirograph, you know that geometry and mathematical curves can create some truly mesmerising artwork. But in the digital space, it’s hard to recreate those trippy designs — unless you have the right software, of cours
Kickstart a new career with this stacked data science training bundle
Today Google Data One AI•
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: The 2021 Big Data Certification Super Training Bundle is on sale for £43.28 as of Aug. 17, saving you 98% on list price. Let’s talk about data. Way back in 2005, people started to realise just how much data users generated on Facebook, YouTube, and other online platforms. A lightbulb went off and frameworks and coding languages were developed precisely to store and analyse it. In what seem
Amaysim’s lockdown mobile deal nets you 100GB for AU$15
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Amaysim is back with another lockdown offer, giving you 100GB of data for just AU$15 for your first 28 days.
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro refresh includes a colored rear screen
SlashGear / 11h
Gaming smartphones have seemingly taken a backseat lately after having their time in the limelight for the past two years or so. ASUS, however, doesn’t seem fazed at all and is, in fact, trying to flood the market with even more models than one can possibly imagine. Just months after the ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate debuted, … Continue reading
Realme Band 2 has been spotted on BIS, launch imminent
Realme Band 2 BIS India•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Realme Band 2 has been spotted on BIS website which not only confirms the existence of the device but also hints that it will be launching sometime soon.
Twitter says it is now more selective in verifying user profiles
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Twitter is going back to the drawing board once again to ensure that the coveted blue tick program doesn't have loopholes.
Website error exposes Ford customer data and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Security researchers found a vulnerability on Ford's website that allowed them to access sensitive data and perform account takeovers.
Exclusive: GameStop PS5 restock time confirmed, Sony Direct later – here's when
PS5 GameStop Sony Direct•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
PS5 restock dates in the US will include GameStop PlayStation 5 console bundles and Sony Direct at MSRP. Here's when.
Galaxy S22 with AMD-powered Exynos 2200 might be hard to find
SlashGear / 12h
Those who have no love for foldable devices might be looking forward to what Samsung has planned for its flagship next year. That is especially true for those curious about what AMD will bring to Samsung’s family of Exynos chips. There are some expectations that the Exynos 2200 will bring about a massive improvement that might even begin to rival … Continue reading
T-Mobile confirms data breach but isn’t sure what was accessed
Mobile Data Breach•
SlashGear / 12h
2021 didn’t start out great for T-Mobile, and it seems that its luck isn’t turning for the better just yet. In addition to the severe winter freeze earlier this year and increased scrutiny over its Sprint acquisition, it is facing not one but two severe hacking incidents. T-Mobile just confirmed that it has indeed been the victim of a data … Continue reading
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