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Boing Boing |
Global destruction from climate change will be recorded in Earth's black box
In a post-apocalyptic future, should civilization as we know it collapse from environmental catastrophe, a new crop of "intelligent" beings might not have to search for clues — a recording of our demise will be readily available in Earth's Black Box, planned for a 2022 build in Australia. — Read the rest
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Slashdot |
The Popular Family Safety App Life360 Is Selling Precise Location Data on Its Tens of Millions of Users
Life360, a popular family safety app used by 33 million people worldwide, has been marketed as a great way for parents to track their children's movements using their cellphones. The Markup has learned, however, that the app is selling data on kids' and families' whereabouts to approximately a dozen data brokers who have sold data to virtually anyone who wants to buy it. From the report: Through interviews with two former employees of the company, along with two individuals who formerly worked a...
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Gizmodo |
Google's Pixel Watch Just Leaked, and My Anticipation Is Now Dangerously High
As a longtime Android user, I’ve spent the better part of a decade on the sidelines of an entire product category, awaiting a wearable that could rival the Apple Watch. From startups to traditional watchmakers, many companies have promised a worthy alternative, only to release smartwatches with crippling compromises.…Read more...
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SlashGear |
Microsoft 365 monthly price hike pushes customers to annual plans
Microsoft plans to push some of its customers away from monthly subscriptions, according to a new report, by increasing costs for those who won’t commit to an annual option. The change is set to happen next year and will, alleged internal documents show, force customers to pay for the full year of Microsoft 365 even if their needs change before … Continue reading
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MakeUseOf |
The 5 Best Free Repair Tools for Windows 11
If Windows 11 isn't working as well as it should, here are some free tools to help it get back to normal again.
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Engadget |
The SEC is investigating Tesla over defective solar panels
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Tesla following a whistleblower complaint alleging the company failed to disclose a variety of safety risks associated with rooftop solar panels from its SolarCity division. Per Reuters, the agency acknowledged the probe in a Freedom of Information Act request made by Steven Henkes (pictured above), a former Tesla employee. He contacted the SEC in 2019 after the automaker allegedly ignored his pleas to notify consumers and regulator...
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Business Insider |
BuzzFeed falls 11% in trading debut after going public in merger with blank check firm
The company saw a wave of investor withdrawals before it went public, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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AppleInsider News |
Apple under fire for how it handles Roblox in DOJ antitrust probe
Apple's dealings with developers like Roblox are at the core of the Department of Justice's antitrust probe, with what was discovered in the App Store lawsuit with Epic Games resurfacing.The U.S. government has been looking into Apple and other tech companies for potential antitrust violations, with many elements becoming a target to regulators. In the latest salvo, it seems that the Department of Justice has taken an interest in Roblox.As part of Epic Games' legal activity against Apple in a bi...
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Business Insider |
Chris Cuomo, fired by CNN, announces he's leaving SiriusXM radio show
The former CNN anchor said he needs to "take a step back" after he was fired following news that he helped his brother combat sexual harassment allegations.
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The Verge - All Posts |
Meta has a ‘moral obligation’ to make its mental health research transparent, scientists say
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
In an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg published Monday, a group of academics called for Meta to be more transparent about its research into how Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp affect the mental health of children and adolescents. The letter calls for the company to allow independent reviews of its internal work, contribute data to external research projects, and set up an independent scientific oversight group.
“You and your organizations have a...
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Business Insider |
Dow climbs 646 points as investors see lower threat from Omicron variant
"[The] market recognizes that renewed lockdowns and aggressive restrictions are highly unlikely," said a Baird analyst.
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MacRumors |
Tile Buyer Life360 Selling Precise Location Data on Millions of Users
Location tracking service Life360 has been selling the precise location data of tens of millions of its users, according to a new report shared by The Markup.
Life360 bills itself as a "family safety platform" app that is meant to allow family members to keep tabs on one another with tracking software that's installed on smartphones, and there are both Android and iPhone apps.The software is used by 33 million people around the world, and apparently, Life360 is selling location data fro...
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Digital Trends |
Google TV integrates Pluto TV’s 300 free channels
Pluto TV has been available on Google TV forever, but now it's integrated directly into the Live tab in the operating system.
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The Verge - All Posts |
TikTok considers monetization and creator retention in judging recommendation algorithm
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
TikTok’s much-vaunted video algorithm is designed around two things: getting users to stick around and getting users to come back. That’s according to a report in The New York Times, which reviewed a leaked copy of an internal TikTok document summarizing how the system works. The report offers a rare look into one of the most discussed algorithms in tech right now, and it reveals some considerations — like retaining creators and ensuring they...
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Hacker News |
CT scans of AirPods show that they're completely reconfigured in each generation
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Digital Trends |
Samsung’s Android 12 and One UI 4 update comes to the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 3
Samsung continues its Android 12 and One UI 4 rollout, expanding it to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold.
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MSPoweruser |
Edge sync coming to Office 365 Business Essentials
Microsoft has announced that they are adding encrypted Edge Sync to Office 365 Business Essentials. This will enable users to use encrypted sync with Microsoft Edge, meaning Microsoft 365 account users will be able to sync favourites, settings, addresses, passwords, extensions and collections in a secure way between their various computers. The full list includes: […]
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Digital Trends |
This top-rated Alienware gaming headset just got a rare price cut
We're so excited to share one of the best gaming headset deals that you can get in time for Christmas -- this Alienware Gaming Headset is $32 off at Dell today.
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Hacker News |
Tesorio (YC S15) is hiring – join our 100% distributed fintech team
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MakeUseOf |
How to Use the Reframing Technique to Improve Your Creative Productivity
Here are some ways to increase your creative productivity to help you get things done using the reframing technique.
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Gizmodo |
Cat People's Supernatural Transformations Made Female Desire the Ultimate Transgression
While we sometimes mistakenly think of old Hollywood as being a relatively chaste place (compared to the modern film industry), where the Hays Code forced studios to self-censor sexuality and anything that bucked American social norms, that’s not at all the case.Read more...
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The Next Web |
What AI researchers can learn from the NFL Combine
How useful is your AI? It’s not a simple question to answer. If you’re trying to decide between Google‘s Translate service or Microsoft’s Translator, how do you know which one is better? If you’re an AI developer, there’s a good chance you think the answer is: benchmarks. But that’s not the whole story. The big idea Benchmarks are necessary, important, and useful within the context of their own domain. If you’re trying to train an AI model to distinguish between cats and dogs in ...
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Business Insider |
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for over $150 billion, alleging the social network helped foster Myanmar's 10-year genocide
The first-of-its-kind lawsuit brought by US refugees from Myanmar alleges Facebook fostered the 10-year genocide of Rohingya Muslims.
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SlashGear |
The Best Internet Speed Test to Check Your Home Connection
When it comes to your home internet service, you may think that the connection speeds you’re paying for are consistent with the speeds you’re getting throughout the day. Annoyingly, this is not the case. The reality is that speeds fluctuate throughout the day, and if your service provider enforces data caps or throttles connections in order to maintain overall network … Continue reading
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AppleInsider News |
Apple TV+ nabs nine Critics Choice TV award nominations
Six different Apple TV+ originals have earned the Apple streaming platform a total of nine award nominations in the 27th Annual Critics Choice TV Awards.Apple TV+ honored with nine Critics Choice TV award nominations."For All Mankind" was nominated for best drama series, while "Ted Lasso" scored a nomination for Best Comedy. Several cast members for Apple TV+ originals also nabbed nominations, including Kristen Chenoweth of "Schmigadoon!" and Billy Crudup of "The Morning Show." Read more...
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Digital Trends |
How to play with your Buddy in Pokémon Go
Building a strong bond with your Pokémon is a key feature in Pokémon Go. Here's how to play with your Buddy and earn a CP Boost, making your team more powerful.
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Digital Trends |
How to enable whisper mode on Alexa, and how exactly it works
With whisper mode, you can chat with Alexa whenever you want, even at 3 a.m. This guide shows you how to enable this cool feature and explains how it works.
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Digital Trends |
Lenovo Smart Display vs. Google Nest Hub
We pit the Lenovo Smart Display against the Google Nest Hub. Both sport similar features and work with Google Assistant. Which model comes out on top?
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MacRumors |
Department of Justice Exploring Apple's Treatment of 'Roblox' Game in Antitrust Investigation
The United States Justice Department is investigating Apple for antitrust issues, and Roblox is an area of interest for prosecutors attempting to put together a case, reports The Information.
Investigators are looking for situations where Apple is unevenly enforcing rules for app developers, and Roblox is an area of interest because of the way the app works. Roblox is an online gaming platform that allows its users to play and program games that can be played with others.Roblox users ca...
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Threatpost |
Cyber Command Publicly Joins Fight Against Ransomware Groups
U.S. military acknowledges targeting cybercriminals who launch attacks on U.S. companies.
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Tom's Hardware |
Best X570 Motherboards 2021: ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX Tested
Here are the best X570 motherboards we've tested, for your AMD Ryzen PC build needs.
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9to5Mac |
Tile owner ‘Life360’ reportedly sells location data of its users to ‘virtually anyone’
Last month, the popular tracking device company Tile announced that it was about to be acquired by another company called Life360 – which also offers tracking services. Now a report from the Markup has revealed that Life360 is selling the location data of its 33 million users to “virtually anyone who wants to buy it.”
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Business Insider |
Moderna, BioNTech plunge as Bernie Sanders slams 'obscene' profits and tells drug makers to share COVID-19 vaccines with the world
"It's time for these pharmaceutical companies to share their vaccines with the world and start controlling their greed," Sanders tweeted.
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Slashdot |
How a Cream Cheese Shortage Is Affecting NYC Bagel Shops
Supply chain issues have plagued the United States for months, causing scarcities of everything from cars to running shoes. In Alaska, residents are struggling to acquire winter coats. Now, New York's bagel purveyors are starting to feel the effects in a sudden and surprising development that has left them scrambling to find and hoard as much cream cheese as they can. From a report: Scott Goldshine, the general manager at Zabar's, estimated on Friday that he had enough to last 10 days. "Begging ...
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Hacker News |
Global Sequencer
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Business Insider |
The best hair straighteners for all hair types, according to the experts
We asked three professional stylists to share their favorite straighteners for all hair types and textures. These are their go-to tools.
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Reddit |
Toyota will build a $1.29 billion electric vehicle battery factory in North Carolina
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Hacker News |
The '21 Vector' XSS Challenge
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Digital Trends |
How to set up an Amazon Alexa voice profile
Echo devices now come with the ability to set up unique voice profiles so Alexa knows it's you and can personalize services. Here's how to set them up easily.
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TechCrunch |
The SEC is curious about Trump’s SPAC deal
Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC) announced in a recent filing that it has received questions from the United States government regarding its anticipated combination with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). TechCrunch covered the SPAC’s planned combination with the company associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump here. We were broadly skeptical of the deal, […]
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Digital Trends |
Don’t miss this Apple Watch Series 7 deal with holiday shipping
We don't normally see Apple Watch deals on their newest model so soon after its release, but the latest device is on sale right now with holiday shipping.
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Ars Technica |
Raven Software developers walk off the job to protest QA layoffs
Strikers demand 12 laid-off colleagues "must be offered full time positions."
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Tom's Hardware |
Best Resin 3D Printers in 2021
We help you find the best resin 3D printers for beginners, under $300 and more.
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9to5Mac |
Apple’s treatment of Roblox under scrutiny as part of DOJ antitrust probe
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has been investigating antitrust concerns surrounding Apple since 2019. Most recently, it was reported that the DOJ had “accelerated” its investigation amid a growing number of complaints.
Now, the Information reports that one of the focuses of the DOJ antitrust probe into Apple is on the company’s treatment of Roblox.
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Business Insider |
The 4 best copper cookware sets in 2021
Not only is copper cookware aesthetically pleasing, but it's also functional. Here are the best copper cookware sets you can buy.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
A third of online Black Friday shoppers were completely fake
Online shopping may be convenient but bots and fake users made it harder for consumers to find the best deals this Black Friday.
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xda-developers |
Grab a Lenovo Smart Clock 2 for only $40 ($30 off), and get a free light bulb
Lenovo released a new Smart Clock earlier this year, and just like the original model, it’s a small touchscreen clock with the full power of Google Assistant. The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 wasn’t a great deal at its original price point of $70, but now you can pick one up for just $39.88, and Lenovo
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Tom's Hardware |
Best CPU Coolers 2021: AIO and Air Coolers
Here are the best CPU coolers (air and liquid/AIO) for all consumer systems, from small form-factor builds to overclocked big-rigs.
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Digital Trends |
WhatsApp upgrades its disappearing messages feature
WhatsApp expands its disappearing messages features on iOS and Android with new durations and defaults.
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TechCrunch |
Toyota will build its first US battery plant in North Carolina
Toyota Motor will build its first battery factory in the U.S. in North Carolina, the company and state officials confirmed Monday, as more automakers seek to take control of the supply chain with in-house battery manufacturing plants. Toyota will invest $1.29 billion in the plant, which will be called Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC), […]
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9to5Mac |
Opinion: The original HomePod’s demise is a slow and sad one
The original HomePod was released by Apple back in 2018 and was ultimately discontinued in March of this year. Now, it’s dying a very slow and very sad death, and I’m starting to wonder if we (or Apple?) might have taken it for granted all along. Hear me out on this one.
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Gizmodo |
Striking NASA Animation Reveals the Dirty Truth About Ocean Plastic
The world dumps some 17.6 billion pounds (8 billion kilograms) of plastic into the ocean every year—and now, you can check out how all that trash moves around. NASA released an animation showing shifting plastic concentrations in the world’s oceans over an 18-month period, the first research of its kind to map…Read more...
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Engadget |
Toyota will build its $1.29 billion battery plant in North Carolina
Toyota has selected a site for its proposed $1.29 billion US battery manufacturing facility. On Monday, the automaker said it would build the plant on the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, a tract of land located in Randolph County in central North Carolina. When the facility is complete sometime in 2025, it will consist of four production lines, each capable of producing batteries for 200,000 vehicles per year. Toyota plans to eventually expand the facility to produce enough power cells to support ...
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GeekWire |
Outreach opens office in New York City as startup continues to grow presence outside Seattle
Seattle sales automation company Outreach announced the opening of an office in New York City on Monday. Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, the new space will allow employees and customers to connect in person as the startup continues to grow on the East Coast. “We are excited to be able to create a central location where we can connect with our customers and partners in one of the busiest cities in the world,” David Rubinstein, Outreach regional vice president for the...
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CNET News |
Lexus built a hydrogen-burning UTV concept for some reason - Roadshow
Seriously though, why?
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The Information |
Apple’s Treatment of Roblox in Spotlight in DOJ Antitrust Probe
As the U.S. government tries to put together an antitrust case against Apple for the way it controls iPhones, prosecutors are looking for instances in which the company is unevenly enforcing rules for app developers in ways that could hurt its potential rivals. One example they’re focused on is Apple’s hands-off approach with gaming firm Roblox, which compares starkly to how it deals with other gaming app developers.
Apple’s treatment of Roblox became an unlikely sideshow duri...
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CNET News |
How Microsoft fixed Halo Infinite after facing the franchise's biggest test yet - CNET
Last summer, fans were so disappointed by a public demo that Microsoft delayed it a year. That delay ends Dec. 8.
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TorrentFreak |
Hollywood, Netflix, Amazon & Apple Sue Two Pirate IPTV Providers in the US
A coalition of Hollywood studios plus Amazon, Netflix and Apple have sued two IPTV providers in the US. Targeting AllAccessTV and Quality Restreams, which are allegedly operated by the same person, the complaint claims that sales take place through a fake VPN website and a large network of resellers who funnel customers and revenue to the platforms.
From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
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CNET News |
When is the next Apple event? iPhone SE 3, new iPads and Macs could be coming soon - CNET
Will the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE 3 debut in 2022? What about the Apple Watch 8 or new Mac models? We'll have to wait and see, but here's what rumors say.
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MakeUseOf |
How to Stop Automatic Updates on Windows 11
Don't want Windows 11 to update itself automatically? Here's how to stop it.
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MakeUseOf |
How to Connect Your Gaming Accounts to YouTube to Earn Rewards
Here's how you can earn in-game goodies while watching your favorite streamers play games on YouTube.
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Gizmodo |
The Expanse Season 6 Is Almost Here—Where Did Season 5 Leave Off?
In just a few days, the sixth and final season of Amazon’s beloved sci-fi series The Expanse will premiere. This new season is only going to be six episodes, so you know it’s going to hit the ground running—and you gotta be prepared, beltalowda! Here’s a crash course for fans on where things stand.Read more...
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CNET News |
Fiber on the rise: What the FCC's new data tells us about broadband in the US - CNET
Twice a year, every home internet provider in the country discloses key coverage metrics to the FCC. Here's what we learned from the most recent round of data.
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ReadWrite |
Google’s Title Tag Update and the Future of Meta Tags in SEO
Does Google know what your web page content is about better than you do? Well, Google certainly thinks so. So in August of 2021, Google launched its title tag update, and Google is now rewriting title tags based on what it considers a web page’s content is actually about. Not every site owner has been […]
The post Google’s Title Tag Update and the Future of Meta Tags in SEO appeared first on ReadWrite.
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Digital Trends |
The best smart treadmills
Staying in shape from home can be a feat, but adding one of these four smart treadmills to your fitness regime may make all the difference.
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Business Insider |
The 5 best electric scooters of 2021
An electric scooter provides reliable transportation no matter if you commute to work or use it to run errands. Here are the 5 best we've tested.
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Techdirt |
NSO Spyware Used To Snoop On US State Department Employees Stationed In Uganda
Israeli exploit seller NSO Group has long past reached the limits of its non-denials and deflection attempts. There's only bad news on the horizon for the tech company, which would be a lot less disheartening for the company if it hadn't been preceded by months of bad news.Already considered morally suspect due to its decision to sell powerful phone hacking tools to human rights violators, NSO has since proven to be pretty much amoral. Investigations uncovering abuse of its spyware to hack ph...
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Business Insider |
Key indicators hint the supply-chain crisis is over and inflation will cool off soon
US manufacturers have more products on hand and orders are slowing down. The supply crisis could give way to surpluses in a matter of months.
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Tom's Hardware |
Huawei's Latest Laptop Pairs DDR5 RAM with New 5nm SoC
Huawei has a new 5nm SoC aimed squarely at the laptop market.
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Business Insider |
The 5 best wine openers and corkscrews we tested in 2021
There's nothing like a good glass of wine, but you have to open the bottle first. These are the best wine openers and corkscrews to make the job easy.
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Hacker News |
Show HN: I redesigned my landing page to be as unprofessional as possible
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Engadget |
DoorDash tests 15-minute grocery deliveries in New York City
DoorDash is piloting an ultra-fast grocery delivery service in Manhattan, with the goal of delivering items to customers in less than 15 minutes. The service will initially be available at a new DashMart outlet in Chelsea, and DoorDash plans to expand ultra-fast deliveries to more locations and partners over the coming months.The company opened its first DashMarts last year to provide a central location for shoppers to find fresh and frozen groceries, household items and goods from local merchan...
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Boing Boing |
Kentucky congressman posts dumb holiday photo of his family showing off their big guns, just days after the Michigan high school shooting
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) posted this dumb holiday photo to Twitter just a few days after the school shooting in Michigan in which a teenager killed four students using a gun purchased for him by his parents who are also being prosecuted for allegedly allowing it to happen. — Read the rest
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Slashdot |
A Mysterious Threat Actor is Running Hundreds of Malicious Tor Relays
Since at least 2017, a mysterious threat actor has run thousands of malicious servers in entry, middle, and exit positions of the Tor network in what a security researcher has described as an attempt to deanonymize Tor users. The Record: Tracked as KAX17, the threat actor ran at its peak more than 900 malicious servers part of the Tor network, which typically tends to hover around a daily total of up to 9,000-10,000. Some of these servers work as entry points (guards), others as middle relays, a...
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Digital Trends |
How to clean an air fryer
If your air fryer isn't cooking as well as it used to, it may be time for a cleaning. Here's a guide on how to clean and maintain your fryer in five easy steps.
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CIO |
BrandPost: Remove the Security Risk VPNs Introduce: Migrate to Zero Trust
If you’re using VPN and legacy firewalls, it’s time to reconsider.Here’s why: VPNs are slow, vulnerable, and downright dangerous. With the massive adoption of remote work, a spotlight has been put on poor user experience and the continued discovery of zero-day vulnerabilities that are a byproduct of legacy VPNs. As a result, IT and security leaders are looking for a better approach.If you are concerned about your current VPN’s risk exposure, request a complimentary internet attack surfac...
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TechCrunch |
WildWorks, maker of Animal Jam and Feral, angers fans with embrace of crypto gaming
Less than a year ago, WildWorks, the makers of the kid’s virtual world game Animal Jam, launched its next big effort with a game aimed at Gen Z teens, called Feral. But in recent days, the company has angered many of its core users with news that it’s reusing Feral’s technology platform and many of […]
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TechCrunch |
Platzi picks up $62 million Series B to re-skill Latin American professionals
When it comes to scaling online communities, Platzi CEO Freddy Vega thinks that edtech can take a few notes from the video game industry. League of Legends, for example, doesn’t require players to come to its universe art at a certain time and certain place; instead it lets players naturally connect with others who are […]
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CNET News |
Best laptop under $500 for 2021 - CNET
Here are some recommendations and buying advice to help you find the best budget-friendly laptop from Lenovo, Acer and others.
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The Verge - All Posts |
Toyota will build a $1.29 billion electric vehicle battery factory in North Carolina
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Toyota will build a $1.29 billion battery factory in North Carolina in an effort to bring some of its electric vehicle supply chain to the US. The news comes on the heels of Toyota’s announcement that it will invest around $13.6 billion in battery tech over the next decade, including a $9 billion investment in production, as it attempts to electrify its vehicle lineup.
Toyota plans on spreading the $1.29 billion for the new factory over the ...
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Boing Boing |
Listen to Quark Pair's self-released synth music cassette from 1988
According to Utravillage ("A guide to underground ambient, minimal, progressive electronic, and new age releases from approximately 1975 to 1995, covering primarily vinyl and cassette releases from the U.S. scene.") Quark Pair was a "precocious duo of Gen X teenagers who met at Stuyvesant high school in New York." — Read the rest
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CNET News |
Marvel signs deal for Shang-Chi 2, report says - CNET
The movie's director has reportedly signed on to write and direct the sequel.
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CNET News |
NASA introduces its 10 'Artemis generation' astronaut candidates - CNET
Chosen from over 12,000 applicants, NASA's future astronauts have their hearts set on visiting the moon.
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Digital Trends |
GPU shipments increased by 25% in 2021, raising questions about shortage
Despite the persisting graphics card shortage and extremely high GPU prices, graphics card shipments increased by 25% compared to 2020.
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Hacker News |
Show HN: t2md – convert Trello to markdown folders on disk, fast
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ZDNet |
7 million monthly active avatars will get rights to shape the future of the Metaverse with new token
Up to a million daily active users could potentially play and earn in the IMVU metaverse with this newly launched token.
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ZDNet |
Microsoft to try to push business customers to longer-term subscriptions via price increases
Microsoft is gearing up to make billing changes around subscriptions for a number of its business software services that could have negative effects on partners and customers.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The best headphones of 2021 are on sale for a record-low price of Amazon
Sony's brilliant WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones are on sale for a record-low price of $248 at Amazon.
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Digital Trends |
How to stream music to a HomePod with an Android phone
The HomePod can work with Android phones, allowing you to stream music to Apple's smart speaker. Here's exactly what you need, and how to set up the connection.
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Reddit |
Indian researchers developed a nanorobot that is programmed to capture and isolate circulating tumor cells. The reported nanorobot tested on blood containing a low number of cancer cells exhibited ~100% capture efficiency in less than 5 minutes
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Business Insider |
41 thoughtful, last-minute gifts that don't feel rushed
Last-minute gifts can be as thoughtful and unique as any, from subscription services to gift cards that can be used at any time.
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Hacker News |
DAO votes to join Blender Development Fund as Patron member
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Digital Trends |
How to install a smart light switch
If you know the steps, installing a smart light switch is a relatively painless process. Check out our complete guide on how to install a smart light switch.
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Gizmodo |
Leaked TikTok Doc Reveals Its Obvious Secret to an Addictive Feed
Among the ongoing cavalcade of lawmakers and laypeople concerned about whether social media algorithms might be rotting their user’s brains, TikTok’s faced a fair amount of scrutiny, and for good reason. Despite the app’s ballooning usage across the globe—with ballooning revenue figures to match—there’s still a hell…Read more...
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TweakTown News |
Halo Infinite campaign's armor lockers don't contain multiplayer armor
The armor lockers in Halo Infinite's campaign do not actually unlock armor pieces for PVP multiplayer, contain cosmetics instead. Continue reading at TweakTown >
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GeekWire |
Bezos Earth Fund awards $443M in grants, focus is on climate justice, saving and restoring nature
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced 44 grants totaling $443 million from the Bezos Earth Fund on Monday. The new pledges bring the total amount allocated to $1.39 billion since the initiative launched in February 2020. The former Amazon CEO has committed to granting $10 billion in a decade. The recipients include programs with a focus on climate justice and benefiting underserved communities, nature conservation and restoration efforts, and tying the work in to climate goals. Grant recipients in...
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Tom's Hardware |
Intel Alder Lake H670, B660 and H610 Chipset Specs Allegedly Exposed
Repected hardware leaker shares the alleged specifications for Intel's H670, B660 and H310 chipsets.
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MacRumors |
Hands-On With iOS 15's SharePlay Feature
With the iOS 15.1 update that launched in late October, Apple added SharePlay, a feature that's designed to let you do more over FaceTime. Using SharePlay, you can watch movies, listen to music, and use apps with friends and family, and we thought we'd give it a try to see how it works.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
The first step with any SharePlay experience is to start FaceTime. You can use SharePlay with one person or with multiple people, but ev...
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The Verge - All Posts |
NASA announces 10 new astronaut candidates who could fly to the Moon someday
(L to R): Nichole Ayers, Christopher Williams, Luke Delaney, Jessica Wittner, Anil Menon, Marcos Berríos, Jack Hathaway, Christina Birch, Deniz Burnham, and Andre Douglas. | Image: NASA
Today, NASA announced the selection of its newest class of astronauts: six men and four women chosen from more than 12,000 people who applied to the space agency in March of 2020. Once they train and become full astronauts, these selectees have some exciting spaceflight opportunities ahead of them, poten...
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CNET News |
This Fire tablet deal is cheaper than 8 bars of chocolate, so what are you waiting for? - CNET
At these prices, you're just going to want to click the buy button instantly.
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