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Save £50 on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids this Prime Day
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is designed just for reading, so your kids can focus on what matters. Save 36% on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids this Prime Day. This deal is live until midnight on July 10. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (opens in a new tab) £89.99 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) We're expecting loads of great deals over Prime Day , but you can beat the rush
Work or play with a new-to-you MacBook Air for 68% off
Mashable / now
TL;DR: As of July 10, get a refurbished Apple MacBook Air for only $345.99 — a steal at 68% off. Don’t get priced out of productivity. Whether you’re a student or a professional, a computer you can take on the go is a valuable tool to have. A brand-new laptop might be a little expensive for a machine you plan on carrying around with you, but a refurbished computer may have a more accessible price
Save 45% on a chef knife you can use every day
Mashable / now
TL;DR: As of July 10, get the Kiru Knife Kitchen Master 8" Chef Knife for only $84.99 — that's 45% off. Making sure you have good tools in the kitchen could be the difference between a chill time cooking up some grub and an absolute hassle. All it takes is a dull knife to make food preparation a struggle at every step. That being said, buying a high-quality knife set can be a huge financial inves
Charge your phone on the go with this smart utility keychain for under $45
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: As of July 10, get The WonderCube Pro All-In-One Mobile Keyring for just $43.99 or two for $79.99 — about 35% off. If you rely on multiple smart devices, sometimes that means dragging around a pile of cables and adapters to make sure you can stay connected and stay charged. You could free up space in your bag or pockets with a more compact charging solution. The WonderCube Pro is a tech mu
This alarm clock can charge 4 devices, and it's only $50
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: As of July 10, get this 6-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with Time Clock & Alarm for just $49.99 — that's 16% off. Between your phone, smartwatch, and Bluetooth earbuds, there’s just a lot of cables to deal with. If you want to charge everything in the same spot, clutter is practically unavoidable. You might be able to cut down some of that clutter if you let your alarm clock take over the ha
'Miracle Workers: End Times' review: Wanna see Daniel Radcliffe go Mad Max?
Mashable / now
For three seasons, Miracle Workers has been a miracle of its own. A high-concept, low-budget TBS comedy that puts together an explicable yet excellent ensemble that boasts Daniel Radcliffe , Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Karan Soni, the series began with the irreverent terrain of angels in an office comedy , where God was a comically terrible boss. Season 2 pivoted and added the subti
Action-roguelike Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun is out next month
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun is out in less than a month, and this exhilaratingly challenging roguelike looks like it'll impress genre veterans and newcomers alike. In the action-roguelike Ninja or Die , you play as a common pickpocket transformed by a cataclysmic event into a lethal ninja with lightning mobility. Unfortunately, you're not the only person with newfound power. Your once-quiet v
343 Industries is working with modders to restore Halo’s original cut content
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
Assets and cut content from the early days of the original Halo are being restored by 343 Industries and a dedicated group of modders. Halo: The Master Chief Collection offers some of the best FPS games available, but it didn't start out life that way. Initially, the now-iconic shooter was poised to become an RTS title, something the series would dip into later in life. Now, the current developer
China’s first big volley in the semiconductor exports war
MIT Technology Review / 6min
China has been on the receiving end of semiconductor export restrictions for years. Now, it is striking back with the same tactic. On July 3, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that the export of gallium and germanium, two elements used in producing chips, solar panels, and fiber optics, will soon be subject to a license system for national security reasons. That means exports of the mate
HR tech startup Propel wants to power the open talent economy via tech communities
TechCrunch / 10min
Besides the billions of dollars from local and foreign investors, a strong factor behind Africa’s growing tech ecosystem is its burgeoning talent. Being sought after locally and internationally, these homegrown talents — including software developers who, according to Google’s Africa Developer Report , grew almost 4% to 716,000, UI/UX designers, engineers and other tech professionals — have given
Fear not, min-maxers - you can respec in Baldur's Gate 3
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has confirmed players will be able to respec their character and stats in the upcoming CRPG. During Baldur's Gate 3 's Panel From Hell release showcase live stream, Larian lead systems designer Nick Pechenin confirmed that the game contains a character that'll allow players to fully respec their build, reallocate stats, and experiment with all manner of mu
Arma 3's newest DLC is all about killing Nazis
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Cult classic military action simulator Arma 3 is getting a brand new wave of DLC where players will tackle the grim battlefields of World War Two. While there have been plenty of video games that have attempted to recreate World War Two, Arma 3 has traditionally been concerned with simulating modern conflicts in all their asymmetrical complexity . The move to World War Two is something of a depar
Amazon UK warehouse workers to strike during Prime Day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
Some Amazon Prime Day deliveries could be affected after some of the company's workforce announced it was going on strike. The GMB labour union has revealed nearly a thousand Amazon workers at one of the company's UK warehouses are set to strike in a row over pay. The three-day strike at the Coventry warehouse (not pictured above) is set to take place over July 11-13, meaning it will coincide wit
Northern Pacific Airways Is Finally Launching Flights!
100+One Mile at a Time / 47min
Northern Pacific Airways, the United States’ strangest airline startup, should finally launch flights in the coming days. In March 2023, Northern Pacific formally announced its first route, though the airline had to delay the inaugural service a couple of times, as it hadn’t yet received FAA approval. That has finally changed, so we can expect flights to launch in the coming days. The basics of N
ElonJet, the banned Twitter bot that tracked Elon Musk's jet, is now on Threads
Mashable / 1h
ElonJet is now on Threads, so you can once again track Twitter CEO Elon Musk's private jet in real time. As spotted by Reuters , ElonJet creator Jack Sweeney launched new Threads account Elon Musk's Jet on July 7, replicating the banned Twitter account that automatically posted the location of Elon Musk's private plane. The automated bot has already tracked its first flight on Threads — a trip fr
Meta's Threads races to 100 million users in under a week
Engadget / 2h
Meta's Twitter competitor is off to a flying start. Within just four days of the app going live on Wednesday evening, Threads already has more than 100 million users according Quiver Quantitative's Threads Tracker . It helps that Thread is a sibling app to Instagram and it's easy for the image-sharing platform's billion-plus users to sign up — unless they live in the European Union, where it's no
Instagram’s Threads app reaches 100 million users within just five days
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Instagram’s text-based app Threads has achieved the mark of 100 million sign-ups in just five days. The Twitter rival was launched on June 6 (or June 5 in the Americas), according to a tracker . Mark Zuckerberg noted on the first day that the app attracted 2 million sign-ups in two hours, 5 million sign-ups in four hours, and 10 million registered users in seven hours. The next morning, the CEO o
Lotus Eletre 2023 Review: Prices, Specs, Pros and Cons
Wired / 2h
A new kind of electric SUV delivers autonomous tech and great charging for half the price of a Lambo Urus. But is it a Lotus?
Victrola Stream Onyx Review: A Record Player Designed for Sonos
Wired / 2h
This turntable takes vinyl to the streaming age—if you have Sonos speakers.
Lotus' Eletre SUV shows the company has finally grown up
Engadget / 2h
We all need to mature someday, and for Lotus, that time is now. Welcome to the Eletre, the company's first production SUV. An electric one at that, with comfortable seating for four or een five. Lotus has been historically known for producing cars that typified the bare minimum needed for enjoyable driving. The Eletre? Well, it's a lot. It weighs a lot, at about 5,500 pounds. Its styling certainl
Quordle today - hints and answers for Monday, July 10 (game #532)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's good fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also
Temu Sellers Are Cloning Amazon Storefronts
Wired / 3h
The Chinese-owned ecommerce app faces lawsuits for copyright infringement after sellers allegedly copied products and stole photos and text from Amazon.
Rebuilding Ukraine Is an Act of Resistance
Wired / 3h
Russia’s invasion has caused $1 trillion of damage. Technology will be at the heart of Ukrainian recovery from the war.
How to Set Up and Maintain GitHub Branch Protection Rules
How-To Geek / 3h
Branch protection is an important part of making sure accidents and mistakes don’t happen in your GitHub repository. They enforce rules that anyone who wants to push commits or merge pull requests in your repository must follow. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Save 86% on a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Mac
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 is on sale for £23.64, saving you 86% on list price. Whether you just got a new computer or are finally ditching online-only apps, adding Microsoft Office to your Mac or PC puts a whole lot of potential at your fingertips. If you want to get the whole suite of programs with no recurring costs, get Microsoft Office Home a
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Hits Peacock Next Month
How-To Geek / 6h
If you didn’t make it to theaters to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie in April or don’t like going to theaters, we have good news. Those who’d rather stay home on a comfy couch and stream new movies can finally watch the latest Mario Bros. adventure on August 3rd with Peacock. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Android Auto Plays Nice With EVs in New Update
How-To Geek / 6h
Throughout the last year, Google has slowly improved Android Auto for rental cars, detected faulty USB cables, and now we’re seeing updates that make the in-vehicle experience even better for those with an electric vehicle. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up
100BBC News - Technology / 8h
Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 10
Mashable / 8h
It's Monday, but with a new work week comes a new Wordle puzzle. As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the answer. If you just want to be told the solution straight up, jump to the end of this article for July 10's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come
AI robot asked 'will you rebel against humans'?
55BBC News - Technology / 9h
The question was posed at the world's first robot-human press conference at a UN summit in Geneva.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for July 10
Mashable / 10h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Why transferable points are worth more than other rewards
27The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re familiar with TPG’s valuations , you’ll notice American Express Membership Rewards points , Bilt Rewards points , Capital One miles , Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Citi ThankYou Rewards points consistently rank as some of the most valuable rewards. You can earn these rewards with some of the best travel credit cards . But what makes these rewards particularly valuable is the ability
Delta Platinum vs. Delta Reserve: Picking a premium card for Delta perks
30The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive credit card portfolios of any major airline, with entry-level, mid-tier and premium cards for consumers and businesses. Delta jets awaiting passengers in Salt Lake City. DARREN MURPH/THE POINTS GUY The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is a grea
Alaska cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do
300+The Points Guy / 11h
Alaska may be one of the most beautiful places in the world, but it’s rugged and can be tricky to get around. Explore the Last Frontier by cruise ship, and you can travel to Gold Rush towns, glaciers, Alaska Native heritage sites and natural areas brimming with wildlife in comfort, even luxury. When planning an Alaska cruise, you have many things to consider: when to go for the experience you’re
Diablo 4 is "trying to move very quickly" to improve storage space, but it's "challenging technically"
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Yes, Blizzard has heard you, and yes, it's "moving really, really quickly" to improve the storage space in Diablo 4 . “I'll say real quickly, we definitely hear everybody about this,” Diablo 4 associate game director Joe Piepiora said in the team's most recent developer livestream. “We are talking a lot about what we need to do with this. We've got good plans of things we can do to improve the si
Review: Hyatt Regency Austin, Staycation For July 4th Fireworks
View from the Wing / 12h
I spent the evening of the 4th of July at the Hyatt Regency Austin for the view of the fireworks over the lake, and it turned out to be a fantastic deal. Continue reading ...
Evernote is relocating to Europe after laying off most of its US workforce
Engadget / 12h
Evernote has axed most of its workforce. In a statement shared with SFGate , Bending Spoons, the Milan-based app developer that bought the company last November , said Friday it had laid off nearly all of Evernote's employees in the US and Chile. Bending Spoons plans to move most of the company's remaining operations to Europe. The layoffs come less than six months after the firm cut 129 position
Square Enix is "considering various ideas" about further remasters of classic games
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Square Enix is "considering various ideas" about its upcoming titles, including remasters of its classic older games. Addressing investors at a recent shareholders' meeting, the board was asked if it had plans to remaster further games from its archives, and the reply – whilst, admittedly, expertly non-committal – has fans hoping that the success of games like Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster wi
These lucky NBA players got a sneaky peek at Call of Duty 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A select group of NBA players have seemingly had an early peek at the 2023 Call of Duty. While much information about the upcoming instalment remains under wraps, participants of this week's NBA Summer League have shared
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