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How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet
2KHow-To Geek / 19h
Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore , but they run Fire OS, a custom version of Android . That means you can install Google's Play Store to gain access to millions of Android apps and games, including Google apps like Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, and more.
A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat
NYT > Technology / 38min
An Air Force program shows how the Pentagon is starting to embrace the potential of a rapidly emerging technology, with far-reaching implications for war-fighting tactics, military culture and the defense industry.
Keep your dog busy for hours with this $35 interactive toy
Mashable / 37min
TL;DR: As of August 27, get the Wicked Ball interactive pet toy for only $34.99 — a 28% discount. We all love being greeted by our pets when we get home after a long day. When your pup brings you his favorite toy, it can be an instant mood booster. But thinking about him being alone all day sure isn’t. Something that might help your furry friend stay entertained is the Wicked Ball, an interactive
Learn new skills with this $35 bundle of online courses
Mashable / 37min
TL;DR: As of August 27, get lifetime access to StackSkills Unlimited learning courses for only $34.97 — that's a 96% discount. Whether you want to learn a new hobby or skill or even explore a whole field, it’s tough to do it independently. There’s a wealth of material to learn from online, but then you have to find where to start, make sure you aren’t leaving anything out, and ensure it’s even th
Learn to use Microsoft Office and get it on your Mac for under $50
Mashable / 37min
TL;DR: As of Aug. 27, you can get the premium Microsoft Office training bundle and a lifetime license to MS Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 for just $42.97 (reg. $2,549) — that's a savings of 98%. Not everyone has had to master Microsoft Office, but if you get a job or start a class that requires Excel or Word, you'll have to learn the ropes fast. If you want lifetime access to Microsoft Of
Get an electric toothbrush and accessories for $30 during our Labor Day sale
Mashable / 37min
TL;DR: As of Aug. 27, you can get the AquaSonic Black Series toothbrush and travel case with eight DuPont brush heads for just $29.97 (reg. $59.95) in the Mashable Shop — that's a savings of 49%. Whether you're heading back to school or gearing up for a busy holiday season, the change from summer to fall marks a great time to start a new routine. If you want to change your dental habits, an elect
Charge 3 Apple devices with this $19 cable
Mashable / 37min
TL;DR: As of Aug. 27, you can get the three-in-one USB-C, iPhone, and Apple Watch Lightning charging cable for just $18.99 (reg. $39.99) in the Mashable Shop — a savings of 52%. Whether you’re at work or on the road, it can be really annoying to need a separate charger for each of your devices. A simpler alternative is just to carry one charger that can connect to all your daily tech. And iOS use
Nvidia, beware! IBM has a new analog AI chip that could give the H100 a run for its money
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
There’s every chance IBM has just unveiled the blueprint for the future of AI development with an analog AI chip that’s said to be up to 14 times more energy efficient than current industry-leading components. One of the major problems with generative AI is how power-hungry the technology currently is – and may one day become. The costs involved in training models and running the infrastructure w
Quordle today - hints and answers for Sunday, August 27 (game #580)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
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
This email management and backup tool is on sale for 72% off
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Mail Backup X Individual Edition is on sale for £39.39, saving you 72% on list price. The widespread importance of email is often overlooked. Despite the rise of instant messaging and video chatting apps, like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, email still remains king of the business world. Half of the global population — almost 4 billion people — use it, and you can reach virtually an
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 27
Mashable / 8h
It's Sunday, and while you're picking your next period drama to obsess over today, there's another Wordle puzzle to solve. We're here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told today's answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 27's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep re
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 27, 2023
Mashable / 8h
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
New footage revealed for MMO action RPG Soulframe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Soulframe , the upcoming free-to-play fantasy action RPG, just received a fresh preview showing off combat, questing, and character customization. Developer Digital Extremes has unveiled 30 minutes of footage from the game, showing off questing, combat, and elements of the game's character customization systems. The demo culminates in a boss fight, which, while reminiscent of soulsborne titles li
Warframe is getting a mobile client, in-game time travel, and occult horror in newly announced updates
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Online sci-fi shooter Warframe is getting two new updates. The first of these, Whispers in the Walls , will be dropping later this year, and represents the next major story arc for one of the best free games out there. Developer Digital Extremes also announced new technical improvements to the game, including a cross-save feature, mobile Now over 10 years old, the third-person, free-to-play sci-f
A collection of glazed cat amulets, including a cat and her kittens in rock crystal, c. 1070 BCE,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
nobrashfestivity : A collection of glazed cat amulets, including a cat and her kittens in rock crystal, c. 1070 BCE, via the British Museum
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily:Source details and larger...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : Source details and larger version . They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels .
Before Putin Shot Down Prigozhin’s Plane, Airline Passengers Saw Wagner Group Ghosts [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Burning Man bound? Reno-Tahoe International Airport is ready to welcome you and say goodbye
The Points Guy / 12h
Each year around this time, more than 80,000 people from all corners of the world make their way to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to temporarily populate Black Rock City. There, they enthusiastically participate in the eccentric, art, music and offbeat desert camping event that is Burning Man. This year’s Burning Man event officially runs from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4. Burning Man art exhibit at the airpo
Your guide to World of Hyatt award charts
43The Points Guy / 12h
World of Hyatt is one of the most valuable hotel currencies based on TPG’s points and miles valuations . As with most hotel points, you’ll usually get the most value from your World of Hyatt points when you redeem them for hotel stays. However, there are some complexities regarding Hyatt’s award charts . In this guide, we’ll examine the award charts and show you how to maximize Hyatt award redemp
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Genshin Impacts players beware - this hack is "permanently bricking" player worlds
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Careful out there, Genshin Impact players – the China server is awash with reports of hackers permanently "bricking" some players' progress. Whilst not formally acknowledged by developer miYoHo just yet, fans have taken to social media to report issues with some malicious players using third-party
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