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These stealthy GPS e-bikes look just like your pedal-powered bicycle

With Apple announcing its Mac Studio , the iPhone SE 3 , the Studio Display , and more at its March 2022 event, the release for iOS 15.4 has followed a week after, available for your iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, and above. iOS 15 was released in September 2021, and it brought SharePlay, widgets to iPadOS, Focus modes, and more, all focusing on a theme of productivity. But Apple has been full steam ahead

The ultimate guide to Carnival Cruise Line ships and itineraries

Looking for a cheap, light electric bike? Last week, Estonian bike-builder Ampler unveiled two brand new featherweight e-bikes, the Juna and the Axel, and now it's updated three of its most popular existing models as well. The Ampler Curt , Stout, and Stellar have all received a redesign for 2022, and now feature integrated GPS, allowing you to easily find where you locked them and unlock them re

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200+The Points Guy / 1h

If the United States has a national cruise line, it is Carnival . The self-described “fun ship” line is the king of short, affordable, fun-focused cruises from U.S. ports to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and other nearby destinations. No matter where you live in the U.S., you’re probably within a few hours of a Carnival ship. Where you won’t find Carnival ships is in Asia, South America or, for

Amazon's latest Echo Show 5 is on sale for $45 right now

Engadget / 1h

Now might be a good moment to buy an Echo Show 5 as a smart alarm clock. Amazon is once more selling the second-gen Echo Show 5 for a record-low $45 , or a large 47 percent below the official price. You can also buy the Kids edition for $55 (42 percent off) if the colorful shell and year-long Kids+ subscription prove appealing. Buy Echo Show 5 at Amazon - $45 Buy Echo Show 5 Kids at Amazon - $55

Will VC investment into Chinese startups slow as the country’s tech stocks shatter?

TechCrunch / 1h

Shares of Chinese technology companies are selling off at home and abroad this week as the nation’s ties to Russia add to investor uncertainty at the expense of China’s tech industry. China is also enduring a COVID-19 outbreak, leading to mass lockdowns in technology hubs , and some of its leading technology concerns are looking to bring their listings back to domestic shores due to regulatory pr

The best eco-friendly phone cases you can buy

Engadget / 1h

No modern smartphone is completely carbon neutral. Even the most eco-conscious phones are only partially made out of recyclable materials. But you can help cut back on plastic usage by at least purchasing an eco-friendly case to protect your phone from dings and scratches. There are plenty of them, from those that are completely compostable to ones made from ocean-based plastic. Best of all, eco-

NZXT's Mechanical Keyboard and Mouse Are All About Customization

How-To Geek / 1h

Buying all the parts to assemble a custom mechanical keyboard is a costly endeavor. So, why even build one yourself? NZXT now offers a Function mechanical keyboard and Lift mouse, which you can customize with different colors, form-factors, keycaps, and switches before ordering. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

FleetZero looks to capsize the shipping world with electric vessels serving forgotten ports

32TechCrunch / 1h

We’ve been shipping things across the oceans for centuries, and the world’s supply chains increasingly rely on diesel-powered megaships big enough to block entire channels by themselves. How do you decarbonize this monolithic industry? FleetZero thinks it can with electric vessels making short hops all the way around the Pacific, while relying on smaller ports and a clever battery-sharing scheme.

MetaMask parent company ConsenSys raises Series D at $7B valuation

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TechCrunch / 1h

Crypto developer ConsenSys, which owns the popular Ethereum-based MetaMask wallet, announced a $450 million Series D round today that values the company at $7 billion, nearly double in worth since its last fundraise in November 2021. ParaFi Capital led the raise alongside other existing investors Third Point, Marshall Wace, True Capital Management and UTA VC, United Talent Agency’s venture fund.

NASA Preparing to Roll Out Its SLS Megarocket Later This Week

Gizmodo / 1h

NASA is poised to take a major step forward this week as it readies the Space Launch System for its inaugural launch and the official start of the Artemis era. Read more...

Microsoft announces progress on a completely new type of qubit

Ars Technica / 1h

Enlarge / Microsoft says it sees two clear peaks at the ends of a wire, with a nice energy separation between those and any other energy states. (credit: Microsoft ) So far, two primary quantum computing technologies have been commercialized. One type of hardware, called a transmon, involves superconducting wire loops linked to a resonator; it is used by companies like Google, IBM, and Rigetti. C

Intel set to splash billions on new European empire

Intel Europe Germany•

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 could get big changes, but the Z Flip 4 might not

Intel has announced plans to invest tens of billions of dollars into semiconductor manufacturing projects across Europe. During a webcast attended by TechRadar Pro , company CEO Pat Gelsinger revealed plans to invest €80 billion ($88 billion) over the next decade in an attempt to cultivate a “next-generation chip ecosystem” in Europe. Although Intel will work on a litany of projects across a numb

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5 Ways to Underline in Microsoft Word

If you’re after a new foldable phone this year then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 might be the one to get – assuming your pockets are deep enough, as a leak suggests this could sport some significant changes, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 might not. According to leaker @dohyun854 on Twitter, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will have a slot for the S Pen stylus (which will presumably also come with

How-To Geek / 1h

Underlining seems like a simple enough task in Microsoft Word, but many times there’s more involved. You can underline words, spaces, words with spaces, and words without spaces. We’ll show you several ways to use underline in Word. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU will be available April 20th for $449

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D•

Engadget / 1h

It took a while, but AMD's first desktop processor with 3D V-Cache is finally on the horizon. AMD will release the eight-core Ryzen 7 5800X3D on April 20th for $449. That's the same price as the older 5800X cost when new, but the company is clearly betting that the much larger combined cache (100MB versus 36MB) will help justify the outlay. AMD claimed in January that the 5800 X3D could outperfor

Tired of Waiting For Airless Tires? Just Build Your Own Using Plastic Drainage Pipe

Gizmodo / 1h

Companies like Michelin , Bridgestone , and even Hankook have been demonstrating and promising puncture-proof airless tires for almost two decades now, but their actual rollout has been limited at best. If you’re tired of waiting, maybe it’s time to just build your own like these brave Brits did using a bunch of PVC… Read more...

Google Sheets are about to become even more chaotic and unwieldy

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Why the iPad Pro Isn't Worth the Extra Money

A new era of gargantuan Google Sheets could be coming thanks to a new change made by the company. In a Google Workspace update blog, the company revealed that it was increasing the cell limit in its spreadsheet software from up to five million cells to up to ten million cells. The new limit isn't just for newly-created files either, with Google noting that it will also be available for existing a

Lifehacker / 1h

Apple has now added their top-of-the-line Apple silicon M1 chip for the 13-inch MacBook Air into the $599 entry-level iPad Air, which begs the question: Now that the iPad Air has the same chip as the 11-inch iPad Pro, and there are so many other similarities, is it really worth spending the extra $200 on the iPad Pro? Read more...

Banks on alert for Russian reprisal cyberattacks on Swift

24Ars Technica / 1h

Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto | Getty Images) Big banks fear that Swift faces a growing threat of Russian cyberattacks after seven of the country’s lenders were kicked off the global payments messaging system over the weekend. VTB, Russia’s second-biggest bank, and Promsvyazbank, which finances Russia’s war machine, were among the lenders removed on Saturday from Swift as part of the West’s sanctions

Inspiring 'Ms. Marvel' trailer reveals release date and high school angst

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Mashable / 1h

"It's not really the brown girls from Jersey City who save the world," Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) says in the trailer for Ms. Marvel — and she's dead wrong. Kamala might be obsessed with gaming, fan fiction, and Captain Marvel, but haven't we learned that the geeks inherit the Earth? High school is not kind to her, but everything changes when Kamala acquires superpowers and the chance to live out

Intel plans to build a $19 billion chip plant in Germany

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Engadget / 1h

Intel has confirmed plans to build a semiconductor plant in Germany as part of an investment of up to €80 billion ($88 billion) in Europe over the next decade. The initial outlay for the facility in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, is €17 billion ($19 billion). The so-called "mega-site" will actually comprise two factories. Planning will start right away with construction expected to get

Bowery is selling vertically farmed strawberries in limited quantities

TechCrunch / 1h

Every time someone moves to the East Coast, they invariably complain about the Mexican food. Understandably. It is, in a word, lacking. For me, however, it’s the strawberries. I’m from California, went to school in the central valley and since I moved to New York City, I haven’t found a good one. Heck, I’ve spoken with East Coast natives who swear strawberries are a trash fruit. Clearly the words

Ms Marvel lands summer release date and cosmic daydream-style trailer

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Horizon Forbidden West's Ashly Burch will reveal eight new games at the Future Games Show

Ms Marvel has finally received a release date – and it's coming to Disney Plus on June 8, 2022 . Revealed alongside the superhero show's first trailer, the Marvel Phase 4 project follows in the footsteps of other recent MCU TV shows, including Loki , in releasing on a Wednesday. Ms Marvel will mark the fan favorite character's live-action debut in the MCU, and comes just nine years after she brok

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Dom Perignon, My Favorite Use Of Delta SkyMiles!

The Future Games Show: Spring Showcase, an upcoming preview stream that will show off a slate of new releases coming later in the year, will be hosted by Horizon Forbidden West stars Ashly Burch and John Macmillan. Burch - who portrays Aloy in the game, as well as Tiny Tina in the upcoming Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands - and Macmillan, who plays Varl, will present the preview stream, which is scheduled

76One Mile at a Time / 2h

Yesterday I made my best Delta SkyMiles redemption in quite a while… for champagne, natch! 13,000 SkyMiles for a bottle of Dom Perignon Yesterday evening we flew from Boston to Tampa on Delta, and we had a bit of time to kill in the SkyClub. In addition to Delta’s standard complimentary alcoholic drinks, the airline also has an impressive selection of premium alcoholic drinks available for purcha

Ex-Meta employees raise $200M from a16z, Tiger, Multicoin to realize Facebook’s crypto dreams

29TechCrunch / 2h

Facebook’s audacious attempt at creating a crypto payments network met an unceremonious end earlier this year when Silvergate Capital acquired the Diem technology assets for $182 million . The deal showcased how Facebook, now Meta, is left with few regulator-blessed paths forward to become a central player in the blockchain ecosystem, a realization which has also cost the company plenty of talent

Pinterest now lets creators export their video content to other platforms

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26TechCrunch / 2h

In an effort to help Pinterest creators better reach their wider audience across social media, the company today is launching a new feature for its Idea Pins — its video-first new Pin format introduced last year as an attempt to catch up with the social media industry’s shift from static images to video. Now, Pinterest says its creators will be able to download and share their Idea Pins across so

Bobbie drinks up $50M to expand infant formula product line

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20TechCrunch / 2h

Organic infant formula company Bobbie is taking a hint from its staggering revenue results in 2021 to get out in front of its product pipeline. Laura Modi, co-founder and CEO of Bobbie, told me she had expected $4 million in revenue for 2021, but closed the year with $18 million. “It was pretty extraordinary,” she told TechCrunch. “We had been heads down on growth and innovation, and what is clea

American Airlines To Flight Attendants: You’re Lying Your iPhone Was Stolen Unless You Solve The Crime

View from the Wing / 2h

American Airlines frontline and line maintenance employees work off of Apple iPhone and iPad devices . These are costly - so they've notified flight attendants just what happens if they lose their phone either by accident or if their phone is stolen. The bottom-line is that cabin crew face discipline up to termination for misplacing or damaging their iPhones. And the airline will presume any clai

Lenovo Just Made the Best Budget-Friendly ThinkPads Even Better

Gizmodo / 2h

Lenovo just refreshed several of its more budget-friendly ThinkPad models, and one, in particular, is worth keeping a close eye on. Read more...

Updates From Doctor Strange 2, Ms. Marvel, and More

Gizmodo / 2h

At least one familiar face won’t return for Hocus Pocus 2 . The Puss in Boots sequel has one hell of a stacked cast. What If could return for season 2 much sooner than you’d think. Plus, what’s next on The Walking Dead and Riverdale , and new looks at Jurassic World: Dominion and Nope. Spoilers, away! Read more...

17 of the Most Underrated Squats You Should Try

Lifehacker / 2h

Squats are one of the very best lower body exercises out there , and if you’ve ever worked out at all, you’ve certainly done them. But too many of us have never broadened our horizons beyond the humble air squat and barbell back squat—and if that’s you, you’re missing out. Read more...

The ultimate credit card concierge test: 3 cards, $300 and 1 night in NYC

The Points Guy / 2h

As consumer trends evolve, so, too, do the perks on your credit card. For years, many premium credit cards have offered concierge services that could lock down dinner reservations, secure sought-after event tickets and much, much more. But as technology platforms become more fully self-service, the personalized one-to-one assistance that cardholders may have once taken advantage of is changing —

History Channel will tell the tale of the Hummer EV with a documentary

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Engadget / 2h

If you ever wondered how General Motors, one of the biggest automakers on the planet, went from 0 to EV so quickly while managing to reinvent its iconic Hummer SUV, former-poster child of automotive excess, as a future-facing electric vehicle, the History Channel has a show for you. Revolution: GMC Hummer EV will take a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the all-electric supertruck when

Fossil's latest smartwatches now let you choose Alexa over Google Assistant

Amazon Alexa Fossil•

Engadget / 2h

You don't have to use Google Assistant if you're wearing a Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch. As promised in January , Gen 6 smartwatches now officially support the new Alexa watch app. Set it up and you can launch Amazon's assistant either from the screen (including through a tile) or by configuring one of the pushers. This will be helpful if your smart home revolves around Alexa, of course, but it also p

GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X is actually worth buying again

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Netflix drops trailer for Barack Obama's national parks documentary series

I may have misjudged GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X, as it turns out Rockstar’s second console remaster of its 2013 open-world epic might be the best way to experience Michael, Franklin, and Trevor’s disturbingly violent and intertwining stories to date. I wasn’t expecting to be impressed by GTA 5’s graphics – especially when I’ve also played the game on PC and enjoyed running over pedestrians an

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100+Mashable / 2h

Watch out, David Attenborough. You've got some new competition. On Tuesday, Netflix dropped its trailer for Our Great National Parks , a five-part nature documentary series about the wildlife found in national parks across the globe. The narrator? Former President Barack Obama himself, who can be spotted strolling along a sunny beach while talking enthusiastically to the camera about good ol' nat

AMD’s Ryzen 5800X3D promises 15% faster game performance, launches for $449

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Ars Technica / 2h

Enlarge / The 5800X3D is Zen 3 with extra cache. (credit: AMD) AMD will release its latest experiment in CPU packaging to the general public next month. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D , announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January , is an eight-core Zen 3 processor that uses unique memory-stacking technology to triple the amount of L3 cache in the standard Ryzen 7 5800X—96MB of L3 cache instead of

How to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets

Engadget / 2h

You're probably used to sorting your garbage into bins: green for paper or blue for plastic and glass. But when it comes to electronics, we're still used to selling those off or tossing them into the trash heap. Unfortunately, our gadget addiction has real consequences for the planet, making it imperative that we dispose of everything responsibly. Sure, you can try parting with your stuff for cas

Ecosia has started ploughing search ads profit into green energy

TechCrunch / 2h

Not-for-profit search engine Ecosia has started funnelling a portion of the profits it generates from serving ads against users’ searches into startups in the renewable energy space. This is in addition to the €350M WorldFund which Ecosia recently incubated and launched last year to back climate-focused startups. To be clear, Ecosia is also continuing to fund tree-planting with search ads profits

One of the best Xbox Series X features has arrived for PC gamers

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Remember Windows 365? A truckload of updates are on the way

Microsoft’s DirectStorage tech that speeds up SSD loading times (and more besides) has already been seen on the Xbox , but has now officially arrived for PC gamers. In a blog post, Microsoft announced the launch of the public SDK (software development kit), and that from today, Windows games can ship with DirectStorage. However, note that developers will of course have to build this technology in

‘Diamond Hands’ offers a good, if narrow portrait of the GameStop stock squeeze

Microsoft is working on a whole host of updates for virtualization service Windows 365 . As revealed in a series of new entries in the Microsoft product roadmap, Windows 365 customers will soon benefit from a range of new options, from additional recovery and provisioning tools to support for single sign-on (SSO) and more. The release timelines vary from feature to feature, with some due to land

Engadget / 2h

In early 2021, a group of retail investors realized that GameStop shares had been recklessly over-shorted by major investors. Big funds, certain that the retailer was about to collapse, had shorted 140 percent of the company’s entire public shareholding. Individuals, who co-ordinated their efforts via a subreddit called r/WallStreetBets, knew that they could exploit this vulnerability. They bough

The Difference Between Envy and Jealousy

Lifehacker / 2h

Jealousy and envy aren’t quite the same thing, though both are negative feelings that relate to how we feel when somebody else seems to be getting something we want. Are you jealous or envious of your friend’s flawless hair, your co-worker’s promotion, or your spouse’s new friendship with someone who is just a little… Read more...

42% of parents returning to work will miss their pandemic dog more than their kids

28Mashable / 2h

A new survey from dog walking app Wag! has revealed some uncomfortable truths about our household loyalties. In a wide-ranging survey of people's feelings about being away from the dogs they acquired during the pandemic, Wag! also pitted dogs against children, and it looks like dogs won. Sixty percent of participants switching to an in-office or hybrid work environment are also parents. When aske

Xiaomi 12 Pro review: Powerful, but it lacks that special something

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Mashable / 2h

Xiaomi made a name for itself by selling affordable phones that match far more expensive flagships on key features. Now, having solidified its place as the third largest smartphone maker in the world, the company is in a different position: its flagships have gotten pricy, and are expected to compete with top phones from the likes of Samsung and Apple. Xiaomi's latest flagship phone, the Xiaomi 1

Deal alert: JetBlue flights to San Juan from $172

The Points Guy / 2h

A getaway to a warm beach destination such as Puerto Rico may be on your mind. JetBlue Airways is offering flights from major U.S. cities to San Juan for under $200 round trip. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Calle San Justo in Puerto Rico. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) SecretFlying first reported this deal, which can be booked fo

Samsung's 2TB 980 Pro SSD drops to a new low of $250

Engadget / 2h

If you're lucky enough to have gotten your hands on a PS5, you may be looking for a drive with which to expand your console's storage. We have a whole guide that explains how to do that and which SSDs are our favorites, and one of those drives is down to a new record low right now. Samsung's 980 Pro SSD in 2TB is on sale for $250, which is 42 percent off and $30 cheaper than its previous best pri

Tesla raises prices across its entire EV lineup

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20TechCrunch / 3h

Mariella Moon Contributor Mariella Moon is an associate editor at Engadget . More posts by this contributor Elon Musk challenges UAW to hold a union vote at Tesla’s California factory SpaceX loses 40 Starlink satellites to a geomagnetic storm Tesla has raised the prices of its electric vehicles for the second time within the month. After adding $1,000 to some long-range models last week, the auto

Intel to Invest at Least $19 Billion for New Chips Plant in Germany

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27NYT > Technology / 3h

The Silicon Valley company said it would build factories in Magdeburg, mirroring a plan announced in late January to begin manufacturing in Ohio.

9 Foods You Don't Need to (or Shouldn't) Refrigerate

Lifehacker / 3h

With the exception of salt and canning, nothing has changed the food preservation game quite like the refrigerator. Lowering a food’s temperature can prolong freshness and stave off bacterial growth—but in some cases, it can also change its texture and flavor for the worse. Read more...

Samsung will bring Galaxy S22 features to older phones

Samsung One UI 4.1•

Engadget / 3h

You won't need a Galaxy S22 to use some of Samsung's latest software tricks. Samsung is promising to bring One UI 4.1 to many of its Galaxy phones and tablets from recent years, including its more advanced camera features. You'll have access to the Expert RAW editing app, more advanced object removal and simpler photo sharing. You can expect Google Duo live sharing and a Grammarly-equipped keyboa

AMD reverses course, will support Ryzen 5000 in old B350 and X370 motherboards

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Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge / A Ryzen 1800X CPU in an X370 motherboard. This could now be replaced by a top-end Zen 3 model, if your motherboard maker releases a BIOS update. (credit: Sebastian Anthony) AMD will officially add support for newer Zen 3-based Ryzen processors to old 2017-era motherboards that use its X370, B350, and A320-series chipsets, the company announced today. These motherboards all use the same

AMD is returning to budget CPUs with $99-and-up Ryzen 4000 and 5000 chips

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Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge (credit: AMD) When AMD introduced its first Ryzen 5000-series chips and the Zen 3 architecture in late 2020, the lineup notably did not include any new CPUs below $300. If you wanted cheaper chips, your best bet was to go with previous-generation chips like the Ryzen 3600, 3300X, and 3100. But those processors have been difficult to impossible to find for months, and renewed competition f

Lenovo’s next ThinkPad X13 laptops will start at $1,179

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Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge / Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3. (credit: Lenovo) Lenovo announced the third generations of its ThinkPad X13, ThinkPad X13 Yoga, ThinkPad L13, L13 Yoga, ThinkPad L14, and ThinkPad L15 today with options for the latest mobile CPUs from Intel and AMD. The vendor will offer all of the laptops announced today with up to a Core i7 Intel 12th-Gen mobile CPU . However, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 wi

Volvo, Chargepoint, Starbucks to expand Seattle-Denver EV charging

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Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge / Volvos will charge for free at new charging stations that will be installed at some Starbucks locations on the route between Denver and Seattle. (credit: Volvo) Driving an electric vehicle between Seattle and Denver should be a bit easier by the end of this year. Coffee chain Starbucks is partnering with Volvo Cars and ChargePoint to install new DC fast chargers along the 1,350-mile (2,

The Download: China just reported its biggest one-day covid case increase yet

35MIT Technology Review / 3h

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The news: China reported 5,370 new covid cases today, the biggest one-day increase since the pandemic began, and more than double the number reported yesterday. It’s a tiny proportion of China’s population of 1.4 billion people, but it has prompted the governm

Spotify adds access controls to collaborative playlists

Engadget / 3h

Collaborative playlists are a great way to built mixes with other users on Spotify , but until now you didn't have a ton of control over who could contribute to and see your work. Today, the streaming service is adding new levels of control for those playlists, allowing users to keep closer tabs on who has access to them — including the ability to share collaborative mixes with large public group

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad update is bringing fresh CPUs and better connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad X13•

Engadget / 3h

After kicking off the year with a bunch of new laptops back at CES 2022 followed by more recent updates at MWC , Lenovo is finally capping off its refresh cycle this spring with improved components for the ThinkPad X13 and L-series lines. The focus of Lenovo's latest updates is to provide faster performance featuring new processors (both Intel and AMD, depending on the specific model), improved v

Reebok's Next Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Collection Finally Gives the Show's Best Villains a Sole

23Gizmodo / 3h

Last June, Reebok collaborated with Hasbro for a collection of five limited edition sneakers that took their inspiration from the heroic costumes worn by the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the original live-action series. Reebok went so far as to even theme the shoeboxes, with all five assembling to form an image of… Read more...

Lenovo Gives ThinkPad X And L Series A Greener Twist

SlashGear / 3h

Lenovo is back with updated versions of its ThinkPad X and L laptops, ones that combine environmentally friendly materials and powerful hardware.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Review: Great Phone With A Forgettable Design

SlashGear / 3h

The Xiaomi 12 Pro has arrived packing high-end hardware and a substantial price tag to match. We recently tested the model to see whether it's worth the cost.

Volvo And Starbucks Team On Fast EV Chargers With Your Latte

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SlashGear / 3h

Caffeine may be the long-distance driver's top-up of choice, but a new Volvo and Starbucks pilot is aiming to give EVs a jolt with a fast charger collaboration.

Adobe updates its Experience Cloud with a focus on personalization

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24TechCrunch / 3h

Experience Cloud is Adobe’s umbrella brand for its digital experience solutions. These include, among other things, its data and analytics services, content management tools, a commerce platform and, with the 2020 acquisition of Workfront , a full marketing workflow management service, too. The Experience Cloud brand made its debut at the company’s 2017 Digital Marketing Summit . This event is no

Volvo brings fast EV charging to Starbucks locations

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42Mashable / 3h

Your Frappuccino will soon come with an extra shot...of electricity. Volvo is partnering with charging network ChargePoint and Starbucks coffee locations to offer up fast charging for all electric vehicle drivers at the coffee chain. This summer, Volvo-branded charging stations will be installed at up to 15 Starbucks locations along the 1,350-mile route between Denver and Seattle. The 60 charge p

How to organize your favorite TikToks into collections

Mashable / 3h

TikTok offers an endless stream of fun and informative videos that can have you scrolling for hours on end — as well as losing irresponsible amounts of sleep. With so much interesting content, it's easy to lose clips you might want to revisit later even after you've favorited them. Fortunately, TikTok allows you to sort your favorite videos into collections, adding some order to your obsessions s

Not Everyone Wants NFTs to Be the Future of Gaming

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34Wired / 3h

Tim Morten, cofounder of Frost Giant Games and formerly production director on StarCraft II, doesn't see the same dollar signs some studios do.

How Apps Can Help People Manage Chronic Illnesses

21Wired / 3h

Conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease often require ongoing treatment and lifestyle modifications. But apps can empower patients to improve their health.

Is the $100 property credit for select Hilton cardmembers worth using?

The Points Guy / 3h

Hilton Honors offers several cobranded American Express cards . The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is a solid midlevel card, but I believe the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is one of the most undervalued hotel credit cards . The information for the Hilton Aspire card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed

What Is iMessage, and How Does It Differ From SMS?

How-To Geek / 3h

The Messages app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac utilizes a special instant messaging service called iMessage, which is different from the SMS texting service supported by cell carriers. Here’s a look at what’s special about iMessage. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Everything You Need to Clean Your Disgusting Laptop

How-To Geek / 3h

Is your laptop starting to look or feel dirty? Most of us spend hours every day on our laptops and even bring them with us on the go. Your laptop has probably been collecting dust, grime, and crumbs. A dirty laptop is not a good look. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Adobe’s Customer Journey Analytics gets new experimentation options

TechCrunch / 3h

Adobe today announced a number of new features for Customer Journey Analytics , its tool for tracking customers across platforms that is part of the company’s Experience Cloud portfolio. As the pandemic sped up the move to online shopping for a lot of brands and their customers, the need for being able to manage and personalize the user experience across channels (think web, mobile, in-store, etc

Halo TV show to stream exclusively in the MENA region on OSN+

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Coming soon to Netflix: 7 new shows to look out for in 2022

The wait is over – the hugely anticipated Paramount+ original series Halo will launch exclusively in the Middle East on OSN+ on the 25th of March, the same day as it debuts in the US on Paramount+. The Halo TV series tells the story of the Human-Covenant War in the 26th Century, in which Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) and his AI partner Cortana (Jen Taylor) attempt to stop the alien threat known

Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 mini-LED gaming monitor returns to an all-time low

It seems like Stranger Things , The Crown and Money Heist have been around since the beginning of time, but every one of those top-tier Netflix shows had to start somewhere. With that in mind, we thought we’d take a look forward to the pilot projects currently in development for the streaming service in 2022 – from the next Shonda Rhimes production (after Bridgerton and Inventing Anna ) to a set

Engadget / 3h

If you missed the sale a few weeks ago , you have another chance to upgrade your gaming rig with a Samsung monitor for less. A handful of Odyssey gaming monitors are on sale right now, including the 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9 mini-LED curved monitor, which is $500 off and down to a record low of $2,000. Another display that's down to an all-time low is the 34-inch Odyssey G5 ultra-wide curved gaming

This Sabrent docking station comes with 16TB storage, but it'll bankrupt you

Top 10 most heart-breaking Pixar moments

Sabrent has released a range of Thunderbolt 3 docking devices, the top-end model of which comes with a staggering 16TB of storage. The DS-SKRT-D16TB Thunderbolt 3 Dual NVMe SSD Docking Station , as it's officially known, is the real deal: 16TB of NVMe SSD storage, capable of 1.5GB/second transfer speeds alongside two Thunderbolt 3 ports (up to 40GB bandwidth), two USB-A 3.2 and two USB-C 3.2 port

This Dolby Atmos soundbar is half the size of the Sonos Arc - and half the price

For the longest time, Pixar has delivered some of the best animated movies in film history. It perfectly combines incredible animation with a profound story that always makes its audiences tear up, whether they’re kids or adults. Check out the latest movies to stream on Netflix this month Over the years, their flawless storytelling has touched upon different aspects of human behavior, perfectly s

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Fossil Reveals One of the First Saber-Toothed Mammals

Polk Audio has launched a new soundbar in its MagniFi range of home cinema systems - and it could be a great alternative to the popular Sonos Arc if you're short on space. The new Polk MagniFi Mini AX is a compact soundbar and subwoofer combo, which looks set to deliver Dolby Atmos immersive audio without taking up lots of space. At just 37cm wide, the soundbar itself is kitted out with a five-dr

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Mammals with a nearly exclusive preference for meat are relatively common today, but new research uncovers one of the very first: a bobcat-sized carnivore that lived near what is now San Diego. Read more...

The Difference Between a 'Morning Star' and 'Evening Star' (Because It's Not What You Think)"

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If you’ve ever heard anyone mention the morning star(s) and the evening star(s) and didn’t know what they meant, here’s what’s really going on up there in the heavens. First off, the names are misleading. “Morning star” and “evening star” both originally referred to the same celestial object, and it’s not a star at… Read more...

UK mobile operators want clampdowns on this key Apple service

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Emirates Flights To Tel Aviv, Israel, Launch June 23

Industry body Mobile UK, which represents operators including EE, Three, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone, wants competition regulators to investigate the impact of Apple Private Relay , a tool in iOS that allows users to hide browsing activity from third parties. The Virtual Private Network ( VPN ) like feature hopes to appeal to privacy-conscious consumers eager to limit their exposure to advertis

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After a major delay, Emirates has finally announced a new launch date for its flight to Israel. The service should launch this summer, and tickets are now on sale. Details of Emirates’ new route to Tel Aviv, Israel Emirates will launch a new route between Dubai (DXB) and Tel Aviv (TLV) as of June 23, 2022. The airline will operate the route daily with the following schedule: EK931 Dubai to Tel Av

UK airlines ditch masks on flights — but you’ll still need to wear one on a US flight

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London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to ditch masks in terminals and on flights, it was reported Tuesday. From Wednesday, travelers will be free to pass through Britain’s largest airport completely bare-faced and mask-free, while the country’s two biggest long-haul carriers said passengers will be allowed to “make a personal choice” regarding mas

Twitter rolls back another terrible feature update in new speed record

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ARM will reportedly lay off up to 1,000 employees after NVIDIA sale falls through

In record time, Twitter has rolled back a feature that would force you to either look at two timelines or only view the 'Top Tweets' timeline, to the scorn of users. For almost a week, users would have to switch between two timelines as they would scroll to see what new tweets were there from their brands and friends - myself included. But it got to the point where I would be scrolling for five m

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Up 1,000 ARM employees in the US and the UK will be laid off, according The Telegraph and Bloomberg . Chief Executive Officer Rene Haas reportedly told staff in a memo that the Softbank-owned chipmaker is cutting between 12 to 15 percent of its workforce, with 1,000 being the high end of that range, as part of its efforts to curb spending. The company said in a statement: "Like any business, ARM

Polk Audio’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar brings a home theatre experience in a small package

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From our stacks: Illustration “King Solomon.” From the story, “The Fisherman,” from The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments ...

Multi-speaker home theatre systems can get clunky and quickly take over your living room. If you’re looking for something minimal that delivers the same immersive surround sound then Polk Audio’s latest soundbar system might just do the trick. Equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the MagniFi Mini AX uses a 5-speaker array and comes with a wireless down-firing subwoofer that can be placed 6.7m awa

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From our stacks: Illustration “King Solomon.” From the story, “The Fisherman,” from The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments . Altemus’ Young People’s Library. With one hundred and ten illustrations. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company, 1899.

Firefox bins Russian search engines over misinformation fears

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Arm set to cut hundreds of jobs after failed Nvidia takeover

Mozilla has removed Russian search engine providers from its Firefox browser , following claims they favor state-sponsored content over other media. The news was revealed in the release of Firefox 98.0.1. where the patch details note "Yandex and Mail.ru have been removed as optional search providers in the drop-down search menu in Firefox." Besides being removed as optional search providers, all

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Promo: Buy United MileagePlus Miles At A Discount

Semiconductor company Arm is preparing to dismiss as many as 1,000 workers in the aftermath of Nvidia’s failed acquisition attempt . In a letter to Arm employees acquired by the Daily Telegraph , CEO Rene Haas announced the coming redundancies and set out the rationale for the decision. “To be successful in the opportunities we have ahead of us, we need to be more disciplined about our costs and

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Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles , which is valid for a limited time. Promotion on purchased United MileagePlus miles Through 11:59PM CT on Monday, March 21, 2022, United MileagePlus is offering a sale on purchased miles . Different accounts may be eligible

The King Bee II Is My Favorite Home Studio Mic

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I thought I was happy with my inexpensive studio microphone until I found this one.

Inside Big Tech’s Race to Patent Everything

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The industry’s obsession with accumulating IP has led to a huge uptick in employee inventors—and some outlandish patents.

Mercury Could Be Littered With Diamonds

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Scientists think the diminutive planet’s surface could be covered with space gems, thanks to an abundance of carbon and pressure from colliding asteroids.

Brave Russian Pilot Goes Viral Announcing Ukraine Invasion Is A Crime And Must Be Stopped

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A Captain for Russian government-owned low cost carrier Pobeda, a subsidiary of Aeroflot, demonstrated real bravery by announcing to his flight that his government's invasion of Ukraine is a crime and must be stopped. Caveating that he was speaking for himself and not the airline that had brought passengers to Antalya, Turkey, he asked passengers to do everything they could to bring the war to an

The 5 Best Free Cloud Storage Services

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There’s no shortage of great options if you’re looking for free cloud storage. Plenty of companies will let you store several gigabytes in the cloud, and all you need to do is create an account. We’ve put together our five favorites. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Man pops his way out of a giant bubble in glorious slow motion

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A giant, human-sized bubble, a person, and a camera capable of filming at 50,000 frames per second. If that's not a recipe for some enjoyable YouTube content, we don't know what is. In the clip above Gav and Dan from The Slow Mo Guys team up for their latest slow motion venture, with Dan perching on a saucepan while Gav creates a bubble around him by lifting up a giant, homemade hoop coated in so

Evan Rachel Wood speaks out about her HBO documentary, accountability, and healing

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"Violence in the home is the root of so many issues, in this country, in the world. It bleeds into almost every area of society and we don't even realise it," said Evan Rachel Wood on Monday. "Violence begets violence. It is a cycle. And there are people that can stop the cycle." Wood appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah , speaking about her upcoming HBO documentary, Rising Phoenix , which

There's now an official 'Downton Abbey' rewatch podcast

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Downton fans, rejoice! There's now an official Downton Abbey podcast. The podcast features interviews with the cast and filmmakers behind the beloved show, including Hugh Bonneville (Earl of Grantham), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith), Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora), as well as Downton Abbey: A New Era star Dominic West and director Simon Curtis. The podcast launches ah

This iOS app will help your DJI Mini 2 drone fly to the next level

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F1 2021 could be roaring onto Xbox Game Pass

The DJI Mini 2 and Mini SE drones may have been around for a while now, but that doesn't mean they can't learn some new tricks – and thanks to the arrival of the popular Litchi app on iOS, they're now much more versatile than their entry-level billing. DJI opened up its Mobile SDK (Software Development Kit) to third-party developers in January, and Litchi is already available for the Mini 2 and M

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Don’t expect to transfer your GTA 5 progress to PS5 or Xbox Series X from PC

The next slate of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have seemingly been leaked and racing fans will no doubt be pleased about the potential lineup. According to Dealabs user billbil kun (via VGC ), Xbox Game Pass subscribers can expect F1 2021, The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk, Tainted Grail: Conquest, Weird West, Shredders, Zero Escape: The Nonary Games and Norco to join the Game Pass library before the e

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Microsoft's DirectStorage will speed up game loads on Windows 10 and 11

GTA 5 and its standalone multiplayer component GTA Online have launched for PS5 and Xbox Series X . While many PS4 and Xbox One players will be looking to transfer their story mode and Online progression to next-gen consoles, PC players won’t have so much luck. In the run-up to GTA 5’s next-gen launch, Rockstar confirmed that players would be able to transfer their current GTA Online characters t

Microsoft DirectStorage•

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"Windows games can ship with DirectStorage" starting today, Microsoft has announced . DirectStorage is the tech giant's fast game-loading technology that was introduced with the Xbox Series X and S consoles. In September 2020, Microsoft revealed that it will also make the DirectStorage API available on Windows, allowing games for PCs to take advantage of the technology. DirectStorage leverages th

PC gamers rejoice – we finally have a launch date for the Intel Arc GPU

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Casio has overhauled a classic G-Shock design – and it looks awesome

Intel’s Arc Alchemist graphics cards have been greatly anticipated in light of the ongoing GPU shortage, and we finally have an official launch date. The first wave of GPUs released will be for laptops, and are set to be unveiled at an official Intel Arc event on March 20 at 8 am PST / 11 am EST / 3 pm UK. The Intel website has been updated with a dedicated page for the event, that teases 'A New