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Sunday, December 19, 2021

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1KWired / 1h
Physicists are translating commonsense principles into strict mathematical constraints for how our universe must have behaved at the beginning of time.



Hanks Steve Martin Rudd•
50Mashable / 40min
It still wasn't as weird as that time Adam Pally and Ben Schwartz hosted The Late Late Show after a New York City blizzard (remember those?) would've otherwise shut down production. The decision-makers behind Saturday Night Live decided on Saturday to pare things back in light of spiking COVID-19 cases and the arrival of the omicron variant . At first, that meant no studio guests. Then musical gu



When you're preparing to hit the gym, your usual routine probably involves both a pair of headphones and a sports watch of some kind. Finding them both and ensuring they're fully charged can be a nuisance – but what if you could leave the watch at home? That might soon be possible. Sports headphones have come a long way in recent years, blurring the line between earbuds and fitness trackers. Alth




Lifehacker / 30min
Other than toddlers attempting to avoid naps, if you ask almost anyone else, they’ll tell you that they’re tired—if not exhausted. In addition to constantly being busy, many people would likely blame their persistent tiredness on a lack of restful sleep. Read more...



What better way to shake off the winter blues than to go sailing or just relax on the beach in the Caribbean ? American Airlines is offering some steals in the beginning of 2022 to St. Croix, USVI from major U.S. cities for under $300 round-trip. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Harbor at St Croix, Virgin Islands. (Photo by Don Hebert/Gett



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Wired / 34min
A UN report says a drone, operating without human control, attacked people in Libya. International efforts to restrict such weapons have so far failed.



Wired / 34min
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SlashGear / 37min
LetsGoDigital Despite the industry’s many struggles throughout the pandemic, manufacturers managed to release a notable assortment of smartphones throughout 2021, ones that could last consumers another year or longer. If you’re keen to stay on top of what’s on the horizon, though, we have rounded up the most exciting phones rumored for release in the first quarter of 2022. These models, … Continu



How-To Geek / 39min
DTS:X surround sound is everywhere, from AV receivers (AVRs) to cinemas to Blu-ray players. It promises to offer an immersive audio experience. But how does it work, and do you need new hardware to try it? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Mashable / 40min
Remember when Pete Davidson was that doofy younger guy on Saturday Night Live who couldn't seem to ever keep it together when things got funny? This sketch paints a picture of what he could be like as an old man in 2054. It's more dark and depressing than funny and unhinged. Just a portrait of a guy who's been through it now trying to keep the magic going in front of crowds who only seem interest



National parks remain an incredibly popular travel option . Being stuck at home, indoors for much of the past 20 months certainly has contributed to the demand for a trip to enjoy the great outdoors. That popularity, however, means big crowds during peak travel season, namely summer, which is why some people have started waking up before the sun comes up to get an early start at parks like Arches



Icelandair will be rolling out a new livery shortly. It’s very similar to what we’re seeing from other airlines, with one twist… A look at Icelandair’s new livery A picture has emerged of several Icelandair aircraft in a brand new livery, and the carrier’s Director of Marketing, Gísli Brynjólfsson, has confirmed that this will be rolled out on the carrier’s entire fleet starting in January 2022.



Specifications for the 1964 Thunderbird Jr. miniature automobile, both the children’s model and adult fun car, manufactured by the Powercar Co. of Mystic, Connecticut. Courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library



Die Hard. Home Alone. Gremlins. All three are legendary Christmas movies that I never get tired of watching, especially when huddled in the living room under a heated blanket, eagerly devouring the leftovers of Christmas dinner in the process. But this year, I’m thinking of taking a break from these undoubtedly brilliant films, and throwing caution to the wind with the purchase of a Fire TV Cube



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Hawaii is the destination many Americans envision when they think of vacation. It’s a beautiful segment of Polynesia that those of us in the continental U.S. have the privilege of visiting without even needing a passport. Yes, it’s touristy — that’s because it’s spectacular. Depending on when you travel, airfare to Hawaii can be prohibitively expensive. But if you know the best ways to get to Haw



26Wired / 1h
Data brokers claim that deidentified data on millions of Americans is risk-free. Lawmakers need to know that “anonymity” is an abstraction.



Everyone’s heard of Apple computers, but what about potato computers? No, this isn’t a competing PC brand. Potato PCs are the weakest gaming PCs of their generation, but they’ve developed an endearing culture of plucky budget-conscious gaming around them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



While I’m not convinced this will become a reality, it does seem that it’s under consideration… Colombia & UAE sign new aviation agreement ICAO’s Air Service Negotiation Event took place earlier this month in Bogota, Colombia. According to Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority, Aeronáutica Civil, one of the most important things to come from this was a new agreement with the UAE: “One of the most i



AAA Americans 2020•
Americans are hitting the road for the holidays. According to AAA , roughly 109 million people are flying or driving for Christmas and New Year’s. That is about 92% of the travel numbers from 2019 and a huge increase from last year’s holiday travel season when the pandemic kept many people at home. The omicron variant of the coronavirus, a highly-transmissible strain, is causing concern as cases




Samsung Patent Fold•
We know where we are with foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : you open and close it like a book, and the display adjusts accordingly. But what if that foldable... was also a rollable? That's the idea put forward in a new patent filed by Samsung (via 91mobiles ), which depicts a phone with a screen that opens out like a foldable, but also extends like a rollable phone – something li



Retailers are sacrificing millions of dollars in ecommerce revenue as a result of annoying password and sign-up experiences, new data shows. According to a survey of 1,000 UK consumers from access management firm Beyond Identity, 62% of people would abandon a shopping cart if asked to sign up for an account. Worse, the vast majority (83%) said they would seek out the services of a competitor, 76%



Gaming through virtualization on an Apple Silicon Mac is getting better with every M1 Mac release from the company. Back in August , we tested games in Parallels Desktop , a popular virtualization software , on an M1 Mac mini , to see how certain games would run. We were surprised by the results. Many would run at almost a full speed in framerate, while others would run at an unplayable speed. Wi



Wired / 2h
Fortify your space this winter with discounts on stand mixers, keyboards, and mattresses.



Wired / 2h
Confused by the buzzy social platform? Here’s everything you need to know.



52Wired / 2h
Here’s what happens on the longest night of the year—in the solar system and across different cultures here on Earth.



56Wired / 2h
In some parts of the developing world, cryptocurrency is changing lives for the better.



The idyllic tropical beauty of Jamaica is within reach this winter at fantastic prices. You can find peak season fares from a number of cities, including many nonstops from major markets. JetBlue fares in this sale are for Main Cabin, which includes carry-on and seat assignment. American and Delta flights are Basic Economy seats. So if you’re a really efficient packer, this is a great deal to con



In texting and online, “ATM” actually doesn’t always refer to the machine you use to withdraw money. Here’s what this internet initialism means and how you can use it to describe your current situation. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



If you put your feet on a table in an Ethiopian Airlines lounge, you may be docked miles, or may even have your status downgraded. I kind of love it. Ethiopian will deduct miles or downgrade status for misbehavior The awesome Sean M. passes on the sign he saw in the Ethiopian Airlines Sheba Platinum & Gold Lounge at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD). As you might expect, there’s a sign sharing basic “ter



Prove to the kids that you can totally still hang with these gaming gifts. Christmas morning will be extra special for them this year when they find one (or more) of these gaming accessories under the tree. Not only are they fun and cute as a button, but they’re also guaranteed to work beautifully, allowing your mini-mes a level of immersion worthy of esports pros. We’ve gathered everything in th



Having a reliable power source could mean the difference between barely surviving and thriving — especially when you’re going off the grid . You never know when you’ll need a charge. Maybe you need to cook up something on a camping trip for some energy. Or perhaps you need to call for help, but your phone is at zero power. If you’re out in the wilderness, one of the best ways to get the power you



TL;DR: As of Dec. 19, get a refurbished 2015 Lenovo 11.6-inch N21 Chromebook Intel Celeron for just $149.95; a fraction of the cost of a new one. If you’re in the market for a new laptop, but just don’t have the funds for the latest models after all of your Christmas spending, you might just need a Chromebook. A refurbished Lenovo Chromebook, that is. Chromebooks are powered by Chrome OS and are



TL;DR: As of Dec. 19, you can get the MoovyGo 12-in-1 USB-C Hub Station with Wireless Charging and Power Bank for just $150.95. With the number of ports on our computers dwindling, figuring out how to connect a keyboard, mouse, external drive, USB stick, fan, a better webcam, etc. is becoming a chore. Aside from the latest MacBook Pro , where Apple decided to reverse their prior design flaw, both



TL;DR: As of Dec. 19, get a $500 eGift Card to Restaurant.com for only $90 — that's a whole 82% off. How many nights out would $500 get you? Imagine being able to hit up your favorite restaurants for a weekly date night, knowing that you'll be under budget when it comes to checking your monthly finances. With this mega-deal that's only available for a limited time from Restaurant.com, you can spe



TL;DR: As of Dec. 19, take 16% off the ChefWave Magma 16qt. Multifunctional Air Fryer Oven's list price of $179 and get it for $149.99. The air fryer is a thing of beauty. Generations young and old have embraced the appliance with open arms, with recipes on TikTok going viral and Facebook specialty groups gaining millions of members. It’s not just a short-lived fad. Air frying is a way of life. I



So, this is Christmas: soon you'll be curled up by a fire, under a blanket, drowsy from a morning of overeating, and ready to enjoy a good book on your new or old Amazon Kindle . Well, whether that's your standard Christmas Day or not, since you clicked on the above headline, you're clearly in the center of that Venn Diagram of 'Christmas fans' and 'avid Kindle users'. To make sure your ereader i



Android 12 is the latest version of Google’s smartphone operating system and currently it’s also the latest version that’s available to tablets. But not for long, as Android 12L will be landing soon, and it’s designed specifically for tablets and other large-screen devices like foldable phones . Below we’ll detail exactly what Android 12L is, when it’s out, how it differs from standard Android 12



I’ll openly admit to being a serial loser. Misplacing the house and car keys is a frustration that I regularly have to deal with. It’s not just my keys, either - my purse, credit card, glasses, and even my smartphone. Yes, readers, the most-used function of my Apple Watch is the ability to ping my iPhone from it. So when Apple launched the AirTag earlier this year I couldn’t have been more thrill
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The Matrix redefined science fiction movies forever. Aside from introducing some of the most memorable action scenes we’ve seen, it also became a staple of pop culture that is still relevant today. It also catapulted an already famous Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss into new levels of stardom thanks to their portrayal of Neo and Trinity. The Matrix, as well as its sequels The Matrix Reloaded an




GM General Motors Hummer•
300+Gizmodo / 8h
More than a year after its unveiling , General Motors proudly announced that it was now delivering its Hummer EV Edition 1 Pickup, a 9,000-pound (4,082 kilograms) luxury electric beast with a 1,000-horsepower motor that can go from 0 to 60 mph (96 kph) in three seconds. The message: You can do your part to save the… Read more...



SAVE 93%: A lifetime subscription to the Nichesss AI Copywriter is on sale for £45.25, saving you 93% on list price. While artificial intelligence was once a terrifying concept only seen in movies, it’s now a modern solution to all sorts of problems. Take business communications, for example. Rather than spending the limited time you have while running a small business on drafting and redrafting



Jake Paul T. Fury Woodley•
No matter what some people think, Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley is the highest profile boxing match in the world this month - and it's time to get rrrrrready to rrrrrumble! Read on as we explain how to live stream Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2 from wherever in the world you are - including which parts of the globe have the PPV cheapest. It may not be one for the purists, but today's the day when Jake



YouTube TV ESPN Disney•
400+Gizmodo / 12h
It looks like YouTube just won’t stop fighting with broadcasters and streaming platforms this year. YouTube’s latest squabble with Disney over YouTube TV, however, might really feel like a punch in the gut because of the amount of content it’s losing. Read more...


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