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MacRumors |
Apple Maps Begins Surveying Hong Kong for 'Look Around'
As part of its continued push to expand the availability of features to more locations worldwide, Apple has begun to survey Hong Kong for Apple Maps' "Look Around" feature, which offers users a 360-degree immersive panoramic look of a city or location.
Apple says that it is surveying all of Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong islands, Kowloon, New Territories, and the Macao Bridge. Image collection started this month and is expected to continue until July. Apple says that privacy remains...
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Android Police - Andro... |
Walmart's 4K Android TV box is going to be really, really cheap
You can't purchase it yet, though
Walmart is known to offer products at jaw-droppingly low prices, and it has chalked out a similar strategy for its upcoming Android TV box. The 4K Onn-branded device looks set to undercut popular offerings like the Chromecast with Google TV and Tivo Stream 4K.
The product, first spotted by 9to5Google, is currently listed on the Walmart website with a price of $29.88. For relatively little money, you're getting an Android TV box that can output 4K over HDM...
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Business Insider |
6 ways to maximize your presence on Clubhouse
Clubhouse works best for you and your brand when you create authentic connections by offering useful information in the conversations you join.
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Business Insider |
The Biden administration reverses Trump and restores antidiscrimination protections for transgender Americans
The move revives protections against LGBTQ+ discrimination by healthcare providers that receive federal funding that were scaled back under Trump.
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TechPowerUp |
AMD RZ608 Wi-Fi 6E WLAN Module Real, Debuts on AYANEO Handheld Consoles
AMD in 2020 set out on an ambitious project to develop Wi-Fi modules under its own marquee. This was catalyzed in part by the company's Ryzen PRO line of mobile processors, to better compete with Intel's Core vPro processors, which included Intel's own vPro-ready WLAN modules as part of a package to notebook OEMs. Come 2021, and AMD's module is ready, and is debuting with a handheld game console.
The new AMD RZ608 WLAN module is cutting-edge, in supporting Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax over 6 GHz) in add...
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CNET News |
Honda Accord investigated over alleged steering defect, NHTSA says - Roadshow
After numerous owner complaints, NHTSA formally announced an investigation into 1.1 million Accord sedans.
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Gizmodo |
Venom: Let There Be Carnage's First Trailer Sets Its Lethal Villain Free
Though Sony’s first Venom movie turned Eddie Brock and his unsuspecting symbiote partner into heroes by having them face yet another symbiote threat, the movie also established that there was at least one other significant threat on the West Coast that would eventually need seeing to in the future.Read more...
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The Information |
Seven Apple Suppliers Accused of Using Forced Labor From Xinjiang
Advanced-Connectek has made unglamorous but critical computer components for Apple for more than a decade. For two of those years, it operated a factory inside an industrial park on the edge of the deserts of Xinjiang, a region of western China populated by a predominantly Muslim group known as Uyghurs. The industrial park is surrounded by walls and fences with only one way in or out.
And next to the park was a large compound identified by a satellite imagery researcher as a detention center wh...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Sony could ban ‘inappropriate gestures’ on PSVR 2
A recently revealed Sony patent could allow the company to shadow ban users who use "inappropriate gestures" in PSVR social games and applications.
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Hacker News |
Developer-First
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Business Insider |
Ugg boots will still be trademarked in the US, a federal appeals court has ruled, a report says
Australian Leather lost its appeal against UGG-owner Deckers, in the latest round a trademark battle over the 'Ugg' name brand.
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Business Insider |
Boris Johnson under investigation over who paid for his luxury Caribbean holiday with fiancée Carrie Symonds
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating the funding of Boris Johnson's trip to Mustique last year.
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MacRumors |
Oprah and Prince Harry's Mental Health Docuseries Debuts May 21 on Apple TV+
Apple today announced that "The Me You Can't See," a mental health documentary series from Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, will premiere May 21 on Apple TV+.
In the series, Apple says Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry host honest discussions about mental health and emotional well-being with singers, athletes, and other guests, while opening up about their own mental health journeys and struggles.Featuring high-profile guests, alongside a wide range of people from across the globe living with t...
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Boing Boing |
Power plant using whole output to mine crypto
A bankrupt power plant in the Finger Lakes region of New York was brought back online by new owners. The output—the facility has an allowance of 641,000 tons of CO2-equivalent gases a year—is now used exclusively to mine crypto. Nathaniel Mott:
Now imagine how things could worsen if Greenidge quadruples power usage as planned. — Read the rest
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TechCrunch |
4 lessons I learned about getting into Y Combinator (after 13 applications)
Going through Y Combinator's rigorous vetting gives founders a sense-check of what they’re missing, and who they're missing. Take it from someone who applied to the program 13 times before getting in.
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Gizmodo |
Doctors Discover Disease in Which People Can't Make Antibodies
In new research this month, doctors say they’ve discovered a new genetic disorder that saps a person’s ability to make antibodies. The likely very rare and treatable condition, first identified in a young boy from Philadelphia, may one day help scientists better understand the immune system.Read more...
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9to5Mac |
Oprah and Prince Harry’s Apple TV+ mental health docuseries to premiere on May 21
After first being teased during the original Apple TV+ announcement back in March 2019, Apple TV+ today officially unveiled ‘The Me You Can’t See’. It will premiere on May 21st.
The docuseries will feature stars and athletes discussing their battles with mental health, as well as personal stories from people across the world, and interviews with psychological experts.
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
How a Hacking Group Did Apple Repair Professionals an Accidental Favor
Hacked and leaked schematics won't help you make a counterfeit MacBook. They will help repair experts recover lost data, though.
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CNET News |
Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer reveals singing symbiote, Cletus Kasady chaos - CNET
Eddie Brock and Venom, who has a wonderfully deep and gravelly singing voice, will face off against their alien-empowered serial killer nemesis.
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Engadget |
Amazon's palm-reading payment tech is now available in New York City
Amazon One palm payments are now available in New York City — if only through one store for now.
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MacRumors |
Deals: Apple's MagSafe Charger Hits New Low Price at $29.85 ($9 Off)
Amazon today has dropped the price of Apple's MagSafe Charger to $29.85, down from $39.00. The previous best sale for the accessory was priced at $34.00 over the past few weeks, so Amazon's new deal is an all-time low price for the MagSafe Charger. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The MagSafe Charger magnetically aligns with the ma...
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Business Insider |
The ridiculous amount of money we spend on the US military is actually making our country less safe
The "military-industrial complex" refers to an assortment of federal entities that profit off of "forever wars." This harms us in the long run.
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Wired Top Stories |
Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.
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AppleInsider News |
AirTags, new Hunter ceiling fans, best dimmer switches on HomeKit Insider podcast
This week, on the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts review AirTag, Hunter launches new HomeKit ceiling fans, and we recommend the best HomeKit dimmer switches.HomeKit device maker Aqara released a new M2 hub with both HomeKit capability and an IR blaster. Wi-Fi and Zigbee improvements also make it a good upgrade from the previous model, plus it has a sleeker design.Then Hunter Fan, the only device manufacturer creating HomeKit-enabled ceiling fans, has released two new models. The Aerodyne mod...
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9to5Mac |
PSA: 15-fold growth in scam messages a reminder to treat all links as suspicious
The pandemic has seen a dramatic increase in the number of scam messages sent via text, email, WhatsApp, and other messaging platforms …
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The Register |
Meme crypto-coin literally going to the Moon, if Elon Musk is to believed, on DOGE-1 mission courtesy of SpaceX Falcon 9
Rocket marks 10th successful launch and landing, though Dogecoin's descent was a little rougher
Elon Musk has announced a SpaceX mission to the Moon paid for in Dogecoin, just a day after the cryptocurrency tumbled in response to the multibillionare calling it a "hustle" while he hosted Saturday Night Live.…
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TechRadar - All the la... |
How to play the Yakuza games in order: release date, chronological order and ranked
Sega’s Yakuza games are packed with brutal action and some of the best-storytelling in video games – here’s everything you need to know.
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ZDNet |
Review: Upgraded Jackery Solar Generator delivers 1500 watts for powering life on the go
With enough DC and AC power to work and play off the grid, the Jackery Solar Generator 1500 gives you the power you need wherever you happen to be going.
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Boy Genius Report |
Russian cybercriminals just pulled off a devastating attack inside the US
Unless operations are restored by Tuesday at the major US fuel pipeline that a Russian gang of cybercriminals hit with a ransomware attack on Friday, problems are going to start mounting, rapidly. First impacting the Atlanta area as well as Tennessee, and then snowballing all the way up to New York State, according to a worst-case scenario prediction that oil market analyst Gaurav Sharma has shared with the BBC.
In other words, the fallout from the attack on Colonial Pipeline, which runs the la...
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AppleInsider News |
How to give a guest control of your HomeKit devices
Home automation with HomeKit is great for the homeowner, but not as good for guests or visitors. Here's how to give a house guest control of all your HomeKit devices — and how to lock them out again when they leave.Guests can access your HomeKit devices through their own Home app, if you chooseSometimes it does seem as if the Home app were built to be used by one person. And it's highly possible that Apple has noticed how there tends to be just one person interested in any family. Read more...
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The Verge - All Posts |
Razer PC gaming gear is up to 25 percent off at Best Buy
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Best Buy has an attractive deal on Razer gaming gear, including headsets, keyboards, mice, and mouse pads. If you buy any two listed on the site, you’ll get 20 percent off the total at checkout. But if you get three, you’ll get 25 percent off the total. This deal seems especially great if you just got a gaming PC and are looking to get set up with all of the peripherals you need. For around $50, you can get the BlackShark V2 wired headset, the excellent Viper ambidextrou...
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TechCrunch |
Blind raises $37M to double down on workplace gossip and career advice
Blind has carved out a unique niche in the social-networking world. It’s an app of verified, pseudonymous employees talking to each other about what’s going on at their employers, trading notes on everything from layoffs, to promotions, to policies. Part LinkedIn, part Reddit, part Slack — it’s become widely popular among tech workers at Silicon […]
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Digital Trends |
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) Review
The pressure was on to make a bigger, better Echo Show device and Amazon delivered at a reasonable price.
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ZDNet |
ServiceNow acquires Lightstep, aims to leverage observability across enterprises
With the purchase, ServiceNow is taking the plunge into software development workflows.
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Wired Top Stories |
Ann Takamaki From Persona 5 Was Exactly Who I Needed to See
My community wasn’t always accepting of my mixed Asian heritage. Turns out, neither was Ann’s.
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The Verge - All Posts |
This is a map of America’s broadband problem
A county-by-county look at the broadband gap
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9to5Mac |
Mosyle unveils Device Scout, Detection & Removal, and App Catalog for its K-12 focused Apple Mobile Device Management Platform
Mosyle provides mobile device management support for enterprise and education environments working with Apple. Today, they’re launching a host of new features to assist education organizations better secure and manage their Apple devices.
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Space Force's Vision Document Is a Like a Pitch Deck for a 1995 Dotcom Startup
The U.S. Space Force is making a lot of vague promises about the future in its ‘vision document.’
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Wired Top Stories |
2 Baseballs Collided at an MLB Game. How Did That Happen?
During a pregame warmup, Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper batted a line drive right into a ball zooming in from the outfield. It's not impossible, but it's a long shot.
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
The Pokémon Card Gold Rush Is Causing a Labor Crisis
Pokémon cards are selling so fast that retailers can’t keep up and the secondary market is flooded with expensive chase cards.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Samsung and AMD’s Exynos chip could power your next laptop and smartphone
The rumored Exynos chip from Samsung and AMD might not only power smartphones but laptops too.
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9to5Mac |
9to5Mac Daily: May 10, 2021 – Colorful MacBook rumors, more
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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Computerworld |
Patch Tuesday preview: Time for a 'measured' approach to updates
It’s time again: with Patch Tuesday in sight, I always recommend pausing or delaying updates, and this month is no different. But the second Tuesday of May also brings to an end support for Windows 10 1909. If you want to receive updates for Windows 10 after May 11, you’ll need to make sure you’re running Windows 10 2004 or 20H2.So my first request on this Patch Tuesday week is that you check to see what exact version of Windows 10 you have installed, so you know you are still supported.Ty...
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Computerworld |
Patch Tuesday preview: Time for a 'measured' approach to updates
It’s time again: with Patch Tuesday in sight, I always recommend pausing or delaying updates, and this month is no different. But the second Tuesday of May also brings to an end support for Windows 10 1909. If you want to receive updates for Windows 10 after May 11, you’ll need to make sure you’re running Windows 10 2004 or 20H2.So my first request on this Patch Tuesday week is that you check to see what exact version of Windows 10 you have installed, so you know you are still supported.Ty...
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Business Insider |
UBS is reportedly considering offering cryptocurrency investments to wealthy clients
UBS is in the early stages of exploring crypto offerings, though they would be a small portions of clients' total investment portfolios.
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Business Insider |
Bill and Melinda Gates timed their divorce announcement not to clash with Warren Buffett's annual shareholder meeting, NYT report says
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, the world's fourth and sixth richest men respectively, have been close friends for 30 years.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Intel’s flagship gaming GPU may not trouble Nvidia or AMD until 2022
Fresh leak sounds more realistic than the recent suggestion that a high-performance GPU might be imminent.
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SlashGear |
AiFoam helps robots interact with their environment
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created something they call AIFoam. The material is a smartphone designed to give machines a more human-like sense of touch, allowing robots to judge human intentions and respond to changes in the environment. Artificially innervated foam, or AIFoam, is a new material that’s soft and spongy. It’s designed to mimic the sense … Continue reading
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Boing Boing |
Play LOVETRIS, the easiest version of Tetris ever
You've played qntm's Hatetris (previously at BB) which always gives you the most inconvenient tetromino. Revive your spirits with GistNoesis's Lovetris, which always gives you the best one.
This is a twist on the original (MIT licensed) Hatetris. — Read the rest
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Mashable! |
He took $180 million in crypto to the grave. Or did he? A Q&A with the host of 'Exit Scam.'
A sudden and unexpected death. Millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency gone. Amateur detectives poring over digital puzzle pieces in a desperate bid to reclaim what's theirs.
If you paid attention to the world of cryptocurrency over the past decade, the story of QuadrigaCX might sound familiar. At least in the beginning, anyway.
The now defunct cryptocurrency exchange, an online clearing house of sorts where mom and pop investors could turn dollars into bitcoin or ethereum, was once th...
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Engadget |
The 44mm Galaxy Watch Active 2 drops to $180 at Amazon
Save big on Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 -- Amazon has the 44mm model for $180, or $90 off its normal price.
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Boing Boing |
These speakers bring Dolby Atmos theater tech right into your home theater for $100
Even for home theater nerds, it's easy to get washed away in a sea of techno-jargon, special proprietary systems, and other labels and specs that can turn into a sea of audiophile white noise. But there are some audio buzz terms that should get your attention, one being Dolby Atmos. — Read the rest
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Neowin |
MSI's upcoming X570S motherboard lineup allegedly leaked, over half a dozen models
MSI's upcoming X570S chipset-based motherboard lineup has leaked according to a new report. The X570S is a new chipset for AMD's Ryzen processors where the "S" allegedly stands for 'silent'.
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Business Insider |
What it means to waive vaccine patent rights
These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for May 10.
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BBC News | Technology ... |
Emily Taylor: Fuel pipeline cyber-attack is 'extortion'
There have been warnings of increased ransomware attacks, the chief executive of Oxford Information Labs says.
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Reddit |
Researchers Say They’ve Uncovered a Massive Facebook Bot Farm from the 2020 Election
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Boing Boing |
Twitter Megablocking: block the tweeter and everyone who liked their terrible tweet
Megablock.xyz is a single-serve site that lets you enter a bad tweet and block not only its author but everyone who liked it. It's the creation of the Gen Z Mafia, responding to a request from Mic Solana.
"I know it's gonna come useful one horrid day," writes ximachineux. — Read the rest
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TweakTown News |
Did we just find actual proof of life on Mars?
A new study published in Advances in Microbiology suggested that there's evidence that certain forms of life are growing on Mars. Continue reading at TweakTown >
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CNET News |
Jupiter's Legacy ending explained, Easter eggs and questions answered - CNET
Let's dive in to the deadly twists of Mark Millar's new superhero drama, streaming now on Netflix. (Spoilers!)
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Business Insider |
Chipotle Mexican Grill is raising wages to an average of $15 an hour by June and offering cash referrals to employees as the chain seeks 20,000 workers
Chipotle wants to hire 20,000 employees across the US at busy stores and to fill positions at 200 new restaurants expected to open this year.
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BBC News | Technology ... |
Clubhouse launches on Android as app downloads collapse
The invitation-only audio platform will be available on Google’s Android to users in the US and UK.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Notepad will soon tell you if there's an Windows 10 update available
An upcoming version of Windows 10 Notepad will feature a yellow bar, inviting users to upgrade the program.
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Digital Trends |
How to move Windows 10 to an SSD
Migrating a Windows installation can be tricky. Thankfully, our guide will show you how to move Windows 10 to an SSD from your dusty old hard drive in no time.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Android apps on Oculus Quest could help us ditch our work laptops – here's how
Would you work in VR if the applications you used were the same as those you work with every day?
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SlashGear |
Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 debuts in Asphalt 9: Legends on May 13
The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is a jaw-dropping, track-only hypercar equipped with the most potent naturally aspirated V12 engine in Lamborghini’s history. Lamborghini is only making 40 units of the Essenza SCV12, making it a rarer sight than a bald eagle in the wild. But starting May 13, 2021, you can drive the Essenza SCV12 in Asphalt 9: Legends, the latest … Continue reading
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Boy Genius Report |
TikTok is so obsessed with this $15 mirror LED clock on Amazon
If you're a regular BGR Deals reader then you definitely know that we've been digging up some seriously awesome gadgets and gizmos on TikTok lately. That's right, TikTok is good for more than just watching what all your friends and your favorite creators are up to. It's also home to so many great Amazon finds, and our readers have been loving them just as much as we have. Examples of recent finds include the $34 galaxy star projector that went mega-viral on TikTok and (it's down to just $27.14 t...
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Ars Technica |
A SpaceX booster now trails only 4 space shuttles in flight experience
This particular first stage is approaching historic status.
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CNET News |
How to get your cracked windshield repaired in the age of the high-tech car - Roadshow
It's not as simple -- or cheap -- as it once was thanks to new driver-assistance technologies that make windshields more than just a piece of glass.
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Business Insider |
28 useful Android accessories and gadgets that make great gifts
From earbuds to car mounts, these useful gadgets will please anyone on your shopping list.
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Boing Boing |
The incredibly complicated question of how to translate inaugural poet Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman blew a lot of peoples' minds when she performed her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The poem itself almost immediately became a bestseller, and her forthcoming debut children's book was soon coveted as well. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
See THE DARK CRYSTAL as a ballet next year in London
London's Royal Opera House has announced its upcoming post-COVID performance season, which will apparently include a new adaptation of Jim Henson's classic fantasy film The Dark Crystal, as a ballet!
In their 2021/22 season, @RoyalOperaHouse presents The Dark Crystal: Odyssey, a new dance work for family audiences, directed and choreographed by Wayne McGregor. — Read the rest
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ZDNet |
This security project has taken down 1.5 million scam, phishing and malware URLs in just one year
Active Cyber Defence takes action against scammers attempting to take advantage of Covid-19 pandemic - and did so with some help from the general public.
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Boing Boing |
Lobster rescued from Virginia Red Lobster
Employees at a Red Lobster in Manasses, VA recognized the unique coloring on a certain crustacean delivered to their restaurant and made the decision to call their support team before he became someone's dinner.
The orange and black freckled lobster, dubbed Freckles by employees, arrived with the restaurant's regular shipment of Maine lobster on April 25. — Read the rest
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Digital Trends |
How to get Photoshop for free
Adobe allows limited-time downloads of Photoshop without needing to pay upfront. Here's how to get a full version of Photoshop for free -- it's not the old CS2.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Vivo promises three years of Android updates, but only for certain phones
Meanwhile, Oppo flagships will get one extra year of security patches
Android smartphone makers are only now starting to catch up to Apple’s excellent software support. Samsung was among the first major players to commit to three years of OS updates last year (many now get four years of security updates as well), and several more brands have since made similar promises. The latest to join the list is OnePlus sister company Vivo, but its update policy isn’t as expansive as Samsung...
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The Register |
UK's competition watchdog sniffs around AMD's proposed $35bn all-stock buy of Xilinx
Will deal make goods, services less competitive? Regulator wants to hear from interested parties
Britain’s competition regulator has belatedly stuck a probe in AMD’s $35bn all-stock proposal to purchase Xilinx, more than a month after investors in both businesses gave the transaction their seal of approval.…
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Gizmodo |
Why Am I Still Embarrassed About Things That Happened 10 Years Ago?
It’s a nice day, you’re strolling along, music’s queued up, prospects looking good, your sweater’s matching your pants, the person you’re seeing just sent you a cute text, no one you know is actively sick or angry at you, your dreams are, if not on the brink of actualization, not impossibly far from it, and yet here…Read more...
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Business Insider |
Hugs to be allowed again in England from next week - but a public health expert advised to restrict embraces to those 'you really value a hug from'
Hugging is set to be allowed again in England as the next step of easing COVID-19 restrictions is expected to be confirmed.
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Business Insider |
6 soft skills every entrepreneur should have and how to learn them for free
Skills like negotiation, public speaking, active listening, and networking can all easily be practiced and strengthened from home.
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SlashGear |
OnePlus OneLab team shows off a new app called Clipt
OnePlus recently introduced its OneLab team and has come forward this week to reveal a new app the OneLab team has been working on. The OneLab team gave a little background on how the new app, called Clipt, came to be. Last summer, the team conducted an online research session with community members looking into a topic the team called … Continue reading
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NYT > Technology |
Biden Plans Order to Strengthen U.S. Cyberattack Defenses
A hacking of a major pipeline, the latest evidence of the nation’s vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, prompted questions about whether the administration should go further.
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Digital Trends |
The best Nintendo Switch games for 2021
Here are the best Nintendo Switch games, from Super Mario Odyssey to Link's Awakening and everything in between.
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Hacker News |
Organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners in China
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Dogecoin price may finally go to the moon thanks to SpaceX
But Dogecoin price slumps following Musk SNL mocking
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VentureBeat |
Trend Micro brings open source vulnerability data to security teams
Trend Micro and Snyk announced a new product designed to offer "continuous insights" into open source vulnerabilities for security teams.
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Tom's Hardware |
Monoprice Dark Matter 27-inch 240 Hz Monitor Review: Cheap Fun, Solid Accuracy
Monoprice’s Dark Matter 27-inch display features a Fast IPS panel, 240 Hz, adaptive sync and HDR. With a few adjustments, it delivers accurate color and very good contrast.
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GeekWire |
BluePallet aims to disrupt industrial commerce with ‘decentralized’ marketplace for chemical products
New funding: BluePallet, a startup with roots in Seattle, has emerged from stealth mode with $4 million in new funding. The company operates a marketplace for the chemical industry. Founded last year, BluePallet aims to change the way chemical producers, distributors, and end users connect with each other. Companies use it to find new regions to sell products; to serve existing customers; to move inventory; and more. It charges a monthly fee per connection, versus the traditional marketplace mo...
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TechCrunch |
The Station: Einride preps for a US expansion, Argo AI reveals its lidar specs and a Tesla Autopilot reality check
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello and welcome back to The Station, a weekly newsletter dedicated to all the ways people and packages move (today and in the future) from Point A to […]
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HSBC to pilot Zoom-free Friday afternoons
The trial comes in an effort to tackle stress caused by working from home during the pandemic.
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ZDNet |
RingCentral, Verizon Business form partnership for UCaaS
Verizon Business' network services will be combined with RingCentral's cloud communications platform, which includes Message Video Phone.
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Gizmodo |
This Gaming Laptop Would Be Solid Without the Gaming Part
Adata is a company best known for its SSDs, DRAM modules, and peripherals, which it markets under its gaming moniker XPG, but the company has also recently stepped into the world of gaming laptops. I loved the first ever XPG gaming laptop, impressed by the choice of components, the mechanical keyboard, and the way its…Read more...
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Wired Top Stories |
One Thing Covid Didn’t Smash to Pieces? Monster Movies
If you liked Godzilla vs. Kong, there’s more—and better—where that stupid, mindless clobberfest came from.
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Wired Top Stories |
The Pentagon Inches Toward Letting AI Control Weapons
Drills involving swarms of drones raise questions about whether machines could outperform a human operator in complex scenarios.
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The Verge - All Posts |
Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the future of transportation
‘This is a major, major investment in setting America on the right path for the years ahead’
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CNET News |
How the homework gap may actually be the key to solving our digital divide - CNET
Schools across the country during the past year of distance learning have had access to important data on who has access to broadband and who doesn't.
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Wired Top Stories |
Faulty Weather Forecasts Are a Climate Crisis Disaster
Predicting the output of solar panels is tricky—but getting it right could slash carbon emissions.
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Wired Top Stories |
The Best Chef’s Knives to Sharpen Your Home Cooking Skills
It's the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today's best blades.
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Boy Genius Report |
Get a 2K camera drone that folds up as small as a smartphone for $65 at Amazon
Camera drones sometimes have one thing in common regardless of whether they're professional-grade models or quadcopters designed solely for recreational use: prices can often be quite high, which is obviously prohibitive to everyone out there who is on a budget. You'll be happy to learn that because drones have gotten so popular again lately, there are plenty of affordable options too — and today we're highlighting one deal in particular that you'll really want to check out.
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Hacker News |
Hacker News Classics (2018)
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Business Insider |
CNN's medical analyst called Tucker Carlson a vaccine 'saboteur,' and challenged him to say if he has taken the jab
Dr Jonathan Reiner used a CNN appearance to tear into Carlson, who has used his show to cast doubt on the safety and effectiveness of vacicnes.
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Apple Maps Begins Surveying Hong Kong for 'Look Around'
