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MacRumors |
Apple TV+ Shares Trailer for New 'Calls' Series Based on Short Phone Conversations, Debuts March 19
Apple today shared a trailer for an upcoming original series "Calls," told entirely through 12-minute phone conversations. The series will be an English adaption of the French series of the same name, created by Timothée Hochet.
Apple describes "Calls" as a "groundbreaking immersive television experience that masterfully uses only audio and minimal abstract visuals to tell bone-chilling snackable stories," starring Lily Collins, Nick Jonas, Pedro Pascal, and others:Launching in a binge mod...
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Business Insider |
Instagram accidentally removed 'likes' for some users - here's what your posts will look like without them
Instagram is testing out removing public "like" counts on posts in the US, an experiment it already tried in Australia and other countries.
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SlashGear |
Apple reportedly drops two iMac models: This is why
It looks like it may be the end of the road for some models of the 21.5-inch 4K iMac. New reports today are claiming that Apple has ended production on 21.5-inch models that include 512GB and 1TB SSDs, so if you had one of those on your shopping list, you may have missed your chance to get one. Indeed, neither … Continue reading
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SlashGear |
SpaceX Starlink 17 launch pushed to March 4
SpaceX plans to launch its latest set of Starlink internet satellites on March 4, having pushed back the newest mission due to ongoing weather concerns. Starlink 17, as the payload is known, was intended to fly on February 28 as SpaceX further fills in its constellation of internet-beaming satellites. That constellation has been building out in earnest over recent months, … Continue reading
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Business Insider |
The Marine Corps' F/A-18s have flown off of a Navy aircraft carrier for the last time
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 and their F/A-18s returned to California last week after a 10-month deployment with the USS Nimitz.
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Business Insider |
KemPharm skyrockets 90% after FDA approval of ADHD treatment
KemPharm stock skyrocketed on Wednesday after the FDA approved the company's once-daily treatment for ADHD, Azstarys.
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Computerworld |
This QuickBooks certification training bundle is just $35
Ask almost anyone: As far as accounting software goes, nothing beats QuickBooks. The only problem with it is that it’s not exactly user-friendly right out of the gate. That’s why we’re offering The Complete QuickBooks Desktop 2021 Certification Bundle, discounted by over 90 percent, to help get you up to speed fast.To read this article in full, please click here
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Boy Genius Report |
Your $1,400 stimulus check might not be the last check you receive
Following its passage in the House last weekend, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is expected to receive a vote in the Senate as early as this Friday. There are some wrinkles to be ironed out, like the removal of the minimum wage hike that the Senate parliamentarian deemed "extraneous" to the budget reconciliation process, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters on Tuesday that Democrats "have the votes" to pass the bill.
Once the relief package receives a vote on the Sena...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 looking ever more likely to run Wear OS rather than Tizen
Mention of a Samsung smartwatch with Wear OS has been found in Galaxy S20 source code, but it seems an odd fit.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
This super-slim flash memory could be the perfect way to boost your 5G smartphone’s storage
UFS device aims to significantly increase write speed and improve random read performance.
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Business Insider |
The UK government's COVID-19 pandemic support reaches $568 billion after Rishi Sunak pledges an additional $90 billion in fiscal spending
Sunak said his immediate priorities would be to support those hardest hit, by extending the furlough program until September.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The Umbrella Academy season 3: release date, trailer, plot, cast and more
Everything you need to know about The Umbrella Academy season 3.
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Guru3d Latest Headlines |
Watch the AMD Radeon 6700 XT Stream Announcement here (5pm CET)
AMD is hosting a presentation today, Join is as AMD highlights their new graphics solutions portfolio, which will be the announcement of the Radeon RX 6700 XT . The stream starts today 8am Pacific / ...
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Guru3d Latest Headlines |
Watch the AMD at CES 2021 Livestream here (5pm CET)
AMD is hosting a presentation today, Join is as AMD highlights their new graphics solutions portfolio, which will be the announcement of the Radeon RX 6700 XT . The stream starts today 8am Pacific / ...
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Mashable! |
AI robot artist tries to master self-portraits without having an actual self
Ai-Da 'is' a humanoid robot that uses AI algorithms, cameras for eyes, and a robot arm to create and critique contemporary art in the age of technological overload. Read more...More about Robot, Artist, Ai, Tech, and Artificial Intelligence
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Ars Technica |
Meet this year’s winners of the Dance Your PhD contest
This year's contest also featured a special award for best COVID-19-related dance.
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Engadget |
Canon EOS R5 review: A powerhouse of a camera with video compromises
As Canon has learned the hard way, innovative products can be criticized as much as celebrated. That was certainly the case with the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera, which launched alongside the EOS R6 to acclaim with groundbreaking features li...
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Hacker News |
Why Are Fewer Young Adults Having Casual Sex?
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Boing Boing |
Dolly Parton gets the vaccine she helped to fund
After contributing $1,000,000 to its development last year, American treasure Dolly Parton received her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Appearing at Vanderbilt University alongside Dr. Naji Abumrad, Ms. Parton encouraged those hesitating to be vaccinated to stop being "such a chicken squat." — Read the rest
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MacRumors |
Deals: Anker Introduces New Sales on Surge Protectors and USB-C Chargers
Anker has introduced a new collection of discounts on Amazon today, this time focusing on a wide array of wall chargers and surge protectors. You'll find Anker's popular PowerExtend Strip surge protectors starting at $23.79, as well as a few PowerPort Strip accessories (which include USB-A ports) from $24.64.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The other...
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The Next Web |
EV battery degradation: A tale of triumph over anxiety
Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. Step aboard and buckle up, partner — because it’s story time. My first properly close encounter with an electric vehicle was back when BMW launched its i3. I remember seeing that car roll silently onto the showroom floor, thinking it was some kind of personal transportation system from the future. As interested drivers sashayed into the showroom on the opening night of th...
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Business Insider |
Paramount Plus will replace CBS All Access on March 4, and today is your last chance to get 50% off an annual plan
CBS All Access will become Paramount Plus on March 4. The service will offer CBS and a huge catalog of movies and shows. Here's how to sign up.
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Business Insider |
The movie-theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has filed for bankruptcy and is being sold
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is among the theater chains in the US devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Save £30 on any EE phone deals from this retailer with an exclusive code
This code saves you a chunk of cash on EE. These include iPhone 12 Pro deals, Samsung S21 Ultra deals and more.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
M1 MacBook Pro deals return to lowest prices yet at Amazon
Amazon has returned its M1 MacBook Pro deals to their lowest prices ever this week, with discounts on both the 256GB and 512GB models.
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Business Insider |
UWM Holdings jumps 36% as its inclusion on FTSE Russell list sparks social-media chatter
The UWM Russell announcement coincided with mortgage-stock excitement on social media as Rocket Companies' stock soared.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
This PlayStation 5 controller patent isn’t as bananas as you might think
Sony has published a patent that aims to let gamers use everyday objects as an alternative controller, and yes, that includes bananas.
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Business Insider |
Beginner's guide to investing in marijuana stocks and the booming cannabis industry
The legal cannabis market in the US is poised to grow, but this promising investment opportunity comes with some notable risk.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Xbox Series X has netted another huge game thanks to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has revealed that NBA 2K21 will soon be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S via Xbox Game Pass.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Paramount Plus lands tomorrow and so you only have today to get 50% off
Save half on a year of CBS All Access, which rebrands Thursday - this Paramount Plus deal is a real tempter.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Refurbished Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones are down to $228 ($122 off)
The best audio for a little less
When we reviewed the Sony WH-1000XM4, we ranked them as the best product in their category. Sadly, they cost a whopping $350, which can be a roadblock for many. Thankfully, you can get them for just $228 today, provided you're willing to buy a refurbished product.
The headphones feature Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity as well as a 3.5mm jack, which is useful in case you run out of battery. This shouldn't happen very often, though, thanks to their impressive 30-hour ...
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Boing Boing |
Web tool that generates flowcharts from text
Behold flowchart.fun, a little web tool that generates a quick-and-dirty flowchart from text. You type in words; they appear in a flowchart box. To make a new box with a pointer going towards it, you indent the line. You can link back to an earlier box by using its line number. — Read the rest
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Android Police - Andro... |
Update your Shield's Plex Media Server app through the Play Store to get it working again
A lot of users seem confused after the latest version didn't automatically install
One of the NVIDIA SHIELD's most impressive capabilities is running a Plex media server, something that isn't usually possible on a streaming set-top box. But some users have had issues with it for the last couple of months, complaining that a lack of updates has broken their home-built video streaming server. There's a straightforward solution: update the Plex server app on the Play Store.
The point of con...
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Business Insider |
Learning how to knit during the pandemic improved my mental health - here are 9 online knitting courses, kits, and books to help beginners get started
Knitting can greatly improve your happiness by boosting relaxation, creativity, concentration, and connection. Here's how to learn how to knit.
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The Register |
Nvidia exec love-bombs Arm's licensing model, almost protests too much
'Their open licensing model is absolutely one of the greatest licensing models out there'
Nvidia has no plans to dismantle Arm's licensing-based biz model, enterprise veep and CFO Colette Kress has said, touching on one of the key concerns voiced by industry as competition regulators probe the proposed $40bn buyout.…
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Gizmodo |
We've Been Promised These Futuristic Space Hotels for 60 Years
Will people actually be staying in space hotels by 2027? That’s the promise of Orbital Assembly and Voyager Station, space startups that got a lot of headlines this week. But there are plenty of skeptics that space hotels could become a reality for Americans who are still waiting on universal healthcare.Read more...
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Hacker News |
Imaginary Numbers May Be Essential for Describing Reality
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Engadget |
Google plans to stop targeting ads based on your browsing history
In a major change for its core business model, Google said today that it plans to stop selling ads that rely on your individual web browsing history. Additionally, it won't build any tools to track your specific data across its products in the fu...
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Tom's Hardware |
Report: Cryptocurrency Miners Prop Up the Gaming Notebook Market
Cryptocurrency miners reportedly helped sustain the gaming notebook market’s growth in the first quarter of 2021.
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Slashdot |
Google Rules Out U-Turn on Cookies Policy Attacked by Ad Firms
Google says it's refusing to ditch planned changes to its cookie policy that attracted regulatory scrutiny and a wave of opposition from ad-tech companies and publishers. From a report: The Alphabet unit upended the advertising industry with its decision last year to phase out third-party cookies that help advertisers pinpoint customers with ads for websites they previously visited and monitor which ads convinced them to buy. "We're making explicit that once third-party cookies are phased out, w...
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Boing Boing |
Right-wing lies do better on Facebook
Researchers at New York University found that that right-wing misinformation on Facebook was much more likely to generate "engagement" there—likes, shares and comments—than left-wing misinformation.
The results provide evidence that right-wing sources of misinformation are some of the most engaging content creators on Facebook, said Laura Edelson, a researcher at NYU's Cybersecurity for Democracy initiative. — Read the rest
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The best electric scooters 2021: e-scooters for every budget
Get around town quickly and have fun with the best electric scooters for every rider.
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Engadget |
Parler withdraws its lawsuit against Amazon for kicking it off AWS
Parler's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon has come to an abrupt end. The Verge reports that Parler withdrew the suit late yesterday (March 2nd). The social site didn't provide an explanation for the withdrawal, but said it had the right to su...
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MacRumors |
iPhone 13 Pro Models Expected to Feature Improved Ultra Wide Lens With Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Autofocus
The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, expected later this year, will feature an improved ultra-wide lens with the additions of sensor-shift image stabilization and autofocus, according to sources cited by DigiTimes.The iPhone 12 Pro features standard dual optical image stabilization for the Wide and Telephoto lens. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the first iPhone to include sensor-shift optical image stabilization for its Wide lens. Sensor-shift optical image stabilization shifts th...
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BetaNews |
AI-powered Deep Nostalgia tool brings old photos to life
Most of us have old photos of family members, with some people having pictures dating back to the 1800s. If you've ever wondered what those ancestors would look like moving, you can now find out. At least to an extent. My Heritage has introduced an AI-powered tool capable of animating your old photos. The example at the bottom of this story is a picture from around 1880. The company says of the service, named Deep Nostalgia, "Over 1 million photos were animated in the first 48 hours alone. Tod...
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The Verge - All Posts |
How to watch AMD’s event introducing the next Radeon RX 6000 GPU
AMD’s Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge
AMD is holding a hardware event today, March 3rd, where the company plans to announce the next graphics card in its Radeon RX 6000 series. This will serve as the fourth GPU in the RX 6000 line, following the GPU’s debut in November.
Like the other three cards, the new Radeon RX 6000 GPU will feature AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture that includes real-time, hardware-accelerated ray tracing and variable rate shading.
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Inside 'TALON,' the Nationwide Network of AI-Enabled Surveillance Cameras
Hundreds of pages of emails obtained by Motherboard show how little-known company Flock has expanded from surveilling individual neighborhoods into a network of smart cameras that spans the United States.
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Boy Genius Report |
You need to see these 10 awesome Amazon deals for Prime members only
So many best-selling items are back in stock and back on sale with deep discounts right now at Amazon. The best example is definitely black AccuMed face masks, which now cost about half what Amazon was charging this past summer. The discount applies to both headband masks as well as earloop masks — plus you can save on all three available colors: Black, white, and even pink.
Those are the #1 and #2 best-selling face masks among BGR Deals readers, so it's not exactly a mystery why they're a...
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Business Insider |
US stocks dip as rising Treasury yields take steam out of market rally
The US added 117,000 private payrolls in February, ADP's monthly report said. That came in well below the 200,000 increase expected.
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VentureBeat |
Why Peter Tamte still wants to make Six Days in Fallujah
Peter Tamte's company went under after Konami canceled Six Days in Fallujah due to backlash. Now he is working on the game again for 2021.
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Boing Boing |
After Texas lifts mask mandate, 'I hate it here' trends on Twitter
Yesterday, in the name of "freedom," Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he was lifting the mask mandate and opening Texas "100%." In his press release he said, "With this executive order, we are ensuring that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny." — Read the rest
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The Verge - All Posts |
Why Congress can’t stop talking about Section 230
There’s finally momentum in Congress to make serious changes to Section 230 — and not everyone’s happy about it. Last year’s antitrust hearings have given way to a full-court press on regulating big companies like Facebook and Google, and many in Congress see peeling back Section 230 as an easier way forward than GDPR-style privacy regulation or a full-scale antitrust breakup.
So on Monday, we hosted an event exploring what those regulations might look like, starting with a keynote on ...
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Mashable! |
Netflix's 'Moxie' is a heartwarming feminist origin story
It only takes one person to start a movement. Amy Poehler's Moxie is not inventing the feminist movement, but the affable Netflix film is about that one person who hears the call, finds her voice, and joins a growing chorus.
Introverted Vivian (Hadley Robinson) is a high school junior struggling to find her purpose when habitual jerk jock Mitchell (Patrick Schwarzenegger) starts harassing new student Lucy (Alycia Pascual-Pena). Inspired by her riot grrl mother (Poehler), Vivian starts an a...
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9to5Mac |
Here’s why 5G speeds are slow in the US and why that could change this year
Last year, if you were just listening to the major US carriers, it seemed like 2020 was the year that impressive 5G coverage with lightning fast speeds was going to arrive for the masses. However, what actually arrived for many was very small pockets of dramatically faster speeds with overall speeds not so different from 4G. A new report from Speedcheck today dives into why the rollout of 5G in the US turned out to be so disappointing and also gives some hope why 2021 could be the year carriers&...
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Techdirt |
After Hyping 5G For Years, Verizon Advises Users To Turn It Off To Avoid Battery Drain
If you listen to Verizon marketing, it goes something like this: fifth generation (5G) wireless is going to absolutely transform the world by building the smart cities of tomorrow, revolutionizing medicine, and driving an ocean of innovation.In reality, US 5G has largely landed with a thud, studies showing how the US version is notably slower than overseas 5G (and in fact often slower than the 4G networks you're used to) because the US didn't do enough to drive middle-band spectrum to market....
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SlashGear |
Google makes an unexpected post-cookie tracking promise
Google is publicly committing to not using personal tracking once third-party cookies are phased out of Chrome, addressing what’s arguably become the most contentious issue among advertisers and the businesses that make their money from showing us ads. The search giant announced last year that it would, over a two year period, be stripping tracking cookie support out of its … Continue reading
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Gizmodo |
New Thor: Love and Thunder Set Pictures Reveal Some Big Cameos
The Little Mermaid remake continues to grow its cast. Hugh Grant will menace the Dungeons & Dragons movie. Sanrio’s Hello Kitty movie finds a director. Plus, what’s to come on Superman & Lois and The Flash, and new Godzilla vs. Kong pictures. Spoilers get!Read more...
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Engadget |
Google stops selling its Cardboard VR goggles after seven years
Google has officially bid farewell to Cardboard, its cheap gateway into the world of mobile virtual reality. The goggles are no longer available on the company's online store, reports Android Police. The writing was already on the wall for Cardbo...
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Business Insider |
Bitcoin reclaims $50,000 level as more businesses eye exposure to cryptocurrencies
Goldman Sachs, which first set up a cryptocurrency desk in 2018, is also reportedly exploring a bitcoin exchange traded fund.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Refresh rates on phones: how does it impact your smartphone experience?
Lots of smartphones now have high refresh rates, but what does that mean and just what impact does it actually have?
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MacRumors |
New Apple Pencil Allegedly Leaks With Glossy Finish and Redesigned Tip
Images supposedly depicting a third-generation Apple Pencil have been shared on Twitter by the leaker known as "Mr. White."The purported new Apple Pencil appears to share a very similar design to the current, second-generation Apple Pencil, which is shorter than the previous version and charges inductively on the side of an iPad.The updated Apple Pencil appears to have a glossy finish, much like that used on the first-generation Apple Pencil&...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Contactless card payment limit raised to £100 in the UK
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has made the contactless payment limit change in the latest budget announcement.
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Business Insider |
Bentley recalls one (1) brand-new, $259,000 Flying Spur for potentially defective fuel tank
Sometimes recalls can affect thousands - if not millions - of cars. This time, though, only one car was affected.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Where to buy Xbox Series S: all the latest restock updates
Here's exactly where to buy Xbox Series S, as well as the latest price and deals updates.
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Business Insider |
Samsung's $600 Galaxy S20 FE is so good that it's a better buy than the $800 Galaxy S21
Samsung's Galaxy S21 series are great phones, but they're expensive, and the Galaxy S20 FE poses such great value.
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Boing Boing |
Who is Wanda/the Scarlet Witch on WandaVision?
If you've been watching Marvel Studios' WandaVision on Disney+ and are not a regular comic book fan, you may be curious to know more about who Wanda Maximoff really is and exactly how she fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). — Read the rest
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Digital Trends |
Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3 prices slashed at Best Buy — up to $400 off
Best Buy is offering great deals for Microsoft Surface devices, including a $360 discount for the Surface Pro 7 and a $400 discount for the Surface Laptop 3.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Xbox Series S restock: Very has the Xbox Series S in stock with add-ons
Xbox Series S stock is still available from Very, so don't miss it before its gone.
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Boing Boing |
Capitol riot was "domestic terrorism", says FBI director
FBI director Christopher Wray told Congress yesterday that the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was domestic terrorism and that it was the work of Trump supporters, with no evidence of "false flag" involvement by anti-fascist groups.
It was Mr Wray's first testimony in Congress since the attack – a failed bid to block Congress from certifying Joe Biden's November election victory – was carried out by supporters of then-President Trump who, in a speech near the White House, encouraged the...
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Business Insider |
Which activities are safe once you're fully vaccinated? Experts say movies, travel, and family gatherings are on the table.
Public-health experts say it's probably safe for vaccinated people to meet for dinner or gather together indoors.
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CNET News |
LastPass vs. 1Password: Two top password managers, compared - CNET
Which password manager should you try? 1Password may be reaching for the crown as LastPass loses its free-tier footing.
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Business Insider |
Lyft shares advance 6% as company marks best week for rides since the start of the pandemic
Lyft stock advanced after the company reported its best week for rides since the COVID-19 pandemic forced lockdowns in the US early last year.
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Hacker News |
Google: Charting a course towards a more privacy-first web
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Hacker News |
Google to Stop Selling Ads Based on Your Specific Web Browsing
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Reddit |
Google to Stop Selling Ads Based on Your Specific Web Browsing
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Business Insider |
4 lessons entrepreneurs can learn about problem-solving from the NASA engineers who landed Apollo 13
When lives were at risk, the Apollo 13 team had to remain calm, methodical, and committed to the course of action they chose.
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Hacker News |
Fake News Gets More Engagement on Facebook–But Only If It's Right-Wing
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9to5Mac |
9to5Mac Daily: March 03, 2021– iOS 14.5 beta 3 changes and features
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Business Insider |
The US should have enough vaccines for every adult by May
These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for March 3.
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Business Insider |
North Korea is the most isolated country on the planet, but it still finds ways to steal billions of dollars
Despite heavy sanctions, North Korea has found ways to enrich its leaders and to finance its military.
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Android Police - Andro... |
YouTube is testing a bunch of comment section design tweaks
Keep going, Google, you'll get there in the end
The YouTube app introduced an easily accessible comment section revamp in April 2020, but it looks like the company isn't happy with the current design anymore. YouTube is testing a few new looks for the collapsed comment section in the Android app, and some variations even allow you to post your thoughts without having to enter the comment section first.
The redesigns are all currently available in the wild, though we haven't been able to p...
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Boing Boing |
Meet Spencer, the smart voice assistant that you build and program yourself
Want an example of exactly how fast the world of tech moves? Ten years ago, Amazon Alexa and Google Home were unheard of. Now, your child can build one!
Well, maybe not those particular smart home assistants. But it's fascinating to see how a device like a home assistant, heralded as a technological marvel only a few short years ago, is now so obsessively internalized that you can literally hand a child a box of parts that can be built into an assistant of their very own. And — Rea...
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Reddit |
Parler has dropped its hosting lawsuit against Amazon
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TechCrunch |
$1.3M in grants go towards making the web’s open source infrastructure more equitable
Open source software is at the core of… well, practically everything online. But while much of it is diligently maintained in some ways, in others it doesn’t receive the kind of scrutiny that something so foundational ought to. $1.3 million worth of grants were announced today, split among 13 projects looking to ensure open source […]
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Boing Boing |
Chagrin Falls: Gavin's Obsolescence
YOU can buy the two new Tom the Dancing Bug books, Tom the Dancing Bug: Into the Trumpverse, and The Super-Fun-Pak Comix Reader! Information here.
"The fact that Tom the bug can keep dancing in this day and age is a testament to Ruben Bolling's skills as a cartoonist!" — Read the rest
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Chinese hackers target Microsoft Exchange email servers to launch attacks
The eighth state-sponsored attack involving Microsoft services within the last year.
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The Information |
The People With Power at Amazon
Never in Amazon’s 27-year history has the internet giant seen such dramatic upheaval in its leadership.
In recent days, two executives with the first name Jeff—Wilke, its longtime worldwide consumer chief, and Blackburn, a senior vice president—have left the company, while Amazon’s third and most famous Jeff—CEO and founder Bezos—will depart the top job later this year. Those changes have in turn touched off a series of promotions—most notably, cloud co...
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Business Insider |
A California city gave some residents $500 per month. After a year, the group wound up with more full-time jobs and less depression.
Unemployment among basic-income recipients in Stockton, California, dropped to 8% in February 2020 from 12% in February 2019.
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Slashdot |
Amazon Quietly Changed its App Icon After Some Unfavorable Comparisons
Amazon has quietly changed the design of its new app icon, replacing the blue ribbon on top that drew some unfavorable comparisons. From a report: Users of the Amazon Shopping app will now see a brown box that resembles a parcel with a blue strip that looks like packaging tape above the company's signature arrow in the shape of a smile. Amazon introduced the initial new icon in a handful of international markets in late January, but has now changed the design of the blue tape after some said it ...
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Digital Trends |
Here are all the new Macs rumored to launch in 2021
Apple is planning a huge Mac extravaganza this year, with tons of new models and updates in the works. Here are all the models rumored to launch in 2021.
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TechCrunch |
Deliverr scores $170M to bring fast delivery to every e-commerce vendor
At a time when e-commerce is exploding due in large part to the pandemic, a business that helps any online merchant ship goods to a consumer in one or two days is going to be in demand. Deliverr is a startup that fits that bill, and today the company announced a $170 million financing round. […]
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GeekWire |
Tech Moves: Zulily hires Nike exec as new CTO; Google vet Phil Bogle joins Kalshi; Auth0 adds CISO
— After executive stints at Nordstrom, Starbucks, and Nike, Courtney Kissler is now the CTO and senior vice president of technology at Seattle online retailer Zulily. Kissler was most recently VP of Nike Global Technology and helped lead the athletic giant’s inventory and fulfillment systems. She was VP of Retail Technology for 18 months at Starbucks, and previously spent 14 years at Nordstrom where she held various tech-related leadership positions. Kissler will now oversee operations f...
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Digital Trends |
I love Huawei’s hardware ecosystem, but its app experience is terribly messy
Huawei's Freebuds headphones and Watch smartwatches are tempting, but what's it like using them with a non-Huawei phone? It can be great, but also messy.
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Boy Genius Report |
This rare coronavirus symptom could be the very first sign of an infection
While most everyone at this point is familiar with the range of common COVID-19 symptoms, researchers over the past few months have observed several uncommon symptoms that can sometimes manifest early on after exposure to the coronavirus.
To this point, Harvard Professor and infectious disease expert Dr. Andrew Chan has noticed that rash, raised skin bumps, and inflammation on the fingers and toes can sometimes be an early indication of a COVID-19 infection. Chan reached this conclusion by care...
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Tom's Hardware |
Keychron K3 Review: Slim, Customizable Style
Keychron's K3 Bluetooth/wired mechanical keyboard goes low-profile and offers a plethora of switch options. There's a lot to like, from looks to feel. Just keep a USB-C cable handy for charging.
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TechCrunch |
Brave is launching its own search engine with the help of ex-Cliqz devs and tech
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VentureBeat |
Scarf exits stealth with analytics tools that help open source developers get paid
Scarf is betting that better analytics tools can revolutionize the way open source software is developed and supported.
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VentureBeat |
Yugabyte raises $48M for open source SQL database alternative
Yugabyte raises $48 million to advance adoption of its open source SQL database based on an extensible document archiecture.
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TechCrunch |
Scarf helps open-source developers track how their projects are being used
Almost by default, open-source developers get very little insight into who uses their projects. In part, that’s the beauty of open source, but for developers who want to monetize their projects, it’s also a bit of a curse because they get very little data back from these projects. While you usually know who bought your […]
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VentureBeat |
Annual index finds AI is ‘industrializing’ but needs better metrics and testing
The 2021 AI Index from Stanford University gathers data about AI research, startups, and changes to business and government policy.
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