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The blobs are back in the latest Emoji Kitchen update, together with contextual recommendations
All in beta
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The blobs are back!
Gboard's emoji mashup stickers are one of the best things about using Google's software keyboard these days. They cover a gamut from cute, to funny, to even a bit disturbing — avocado spider will haunt your dreams. Now Gboard is adding another trick that makes it even easier to use them, offering up emoji kitchen stickers contextually based on what you type. Better, the much-loved blobmoji ...
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Gizmodo |
Google Is Dropping 6 New Android Features Ahead of Android 12
Android 12 isn’t expected to be ready for its official release until later this fall, but in the meantime Google is rolling out six new features to Android devices this summer. Read more...
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CNET News |
Android Auto update makes messaging easier, paves way for more customization - Roadshow
Better browsing, smarter messaging and easier pairing are just a few of the features coming to Android Auto this summer.
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Gizmodo |
These Padded Wraps Will Protect Your Gadgets Like Precious Leftovers
There are those that are happy to toss a naked gadget into a bag full of loose items and let nature take its course, and then there are those who need to baby every device they own with a protective case. The BAD Wrap exists for that latter group, but instead of being purpose-built for a specific gadget, it’s designed…Read more...
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The Verge - All Posts |
Google adds E2E RCS encryption to Messages, emoji mashup suggests, and more for Android
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Google has announced seven new features for Android that it says will help improve accessibility and make Assistant Shortcuts more useful, among other things. The new features announced today are:
End-to-end encryption for Messages
Google announced that RCS chats sent through the Messages app will now be end-to-end encrypted. The feature was rolled out in beta last November, but it seems that Google is now releasing it for everyone who has access to RCS. When a message will...
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Android Police - Andro... |
Android Auto will finally let you choose dark mode as part of its biggest update in ages
Including changes to messaging, music apps, and more
Android Auto keeps your eyes on the road, all while mirroring the most essential parts of your phone. From maps to music and everything in between, Google's car-friendly interface has come a long way since its earliest days. Today, Android Auto is getting a whole slew of changes to help make your summer road trip even better.
By far, the best improvement included in today's update is a manual toggle for dark mode. Read More Android Auto will...
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The Verge - All Posts |
The latest tool in fighting wildfires is homes that won’t burn
A home Homebound Inc. is rebuilding stands under construction after it was destroyed in the Tubbs Fire in the Fountain Grove neighborhood of Santa Rosa, California, on September 16th, 2020. | Photo by Michael Short / Bloomberg via Getty Images
Building codes are on the frontlines of California’s fire fight
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Twitch won’t air the Nintendo Direct – here’s why
You won't be able to watch the Nintendo Direct on Twitch.
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CNET News |
4 great tool deals for Father's Day - CNET
Round out Dad's workbench with these handy items, all of them discounted for a limited time.
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CNET News |
Xbox at E3 2021: Everything to know about Starfield, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Stalker 2 and Xbox fridge - CNET
The gaming giant shows off big upcoming games, including the next Halo title, a Disney partnership for Sea of Thieves and more. Oh, and there's a mini-fridge.
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Business Insider |
These 2 charts show how rumors of pandemic mass migration are probably overhyped
Stories during the pandemic showed that people were moving, but Census estimates show that really the trends were similar to previous years.
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The Verge - All Posts |
Apple Podcasts’ in-app subscriptions are now live
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Apple Podcasts now offers in-app subscriptions in more than 170 countries, about a month after the feature was first scheduled to launch. With this feature live, listeners can pay to support shows and networks for access to ad-free content and, in some cases, other perks like early access to episodes. They can also pay for access to a channel, which is basically like supporting a podcast network and applying these paid perks to all the shows it makes.
A few big shows and networks a...
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VentureBeat |
DataRobot adds automated AI reports, Snowflake integration
The newest version of the DataRobot platform introduces time series model enhancements, automated AI reports, and more.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
This brilliant MacBook Pro 13-inch deal is the lowest price its been on Amazon
Apple's MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is now available for an absolute steal, saving you $200.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Battlefield 2042 release date, trailers, gameplay and modes
Here's everything we know about Battlefield 2042, the latest entry in the Battlefield series.
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CNET News |
E3 2021 discusses diversity on the video game industry's biggest stage - CNET
Typically, panels about diversity are a side conversation at big events. But the E3 video game conference gave the issue a prime livestream spot.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The best 13-inch laptop 2021: the top 13-inch laptops we've reviewed
Need a small laptop that's full of features? Check out the best 13-inch laptops.
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The Verge - All Posts |
Apple says you can build apps on an iPad now, but devs say the reality is trickier
With Swift Playgrounds, the iPad can finally submit iOS apps. | Image: Apple
Apple’s latest iPad Pro is its most powerful tablet yet. And going into WWDC 2021, many viewers (myself included) had long wishlists of features we were hoping we might finally get to see — multiuser support, a more advanced Files app, native support for Final Cut and Photoshop, better compatibility with external displays.
We didn’t get many of those dream features, but we did get something of a surprise:...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Shadow and Bone season 2: release date, plot, cast and more
Here’s everything we know about a possible Shadow and Bone season 2, including its likely release date, cast, potential plot and more.
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The Verge - All Posts |
The best wired or wireless gaming headsets to buy
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
A few options for each platform
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Digital Trends |
OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs. Google Pixel 4a 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is an impressively reliable budget smartphone, with a long-lasting battery and smooth software. We compare it to the Google Pixel 4a 5G.
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TechCrunch |
As the economy reopens, startups are uniquely positioned to recruit talent
We are amidst a sprawling renegotiation between employers and employees as to the very nature of work, and no one has more leverage than skilled technologists, many of whom feel unmoored.
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CNET News |
The Roku Express 4K Plus is back on sale for $30 (save $10) - CNET
Amazon just knocked 25% off the price of "the new go-to Roku." Great Father's Day gift!
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Ars Technica |
OnePlus announces the 90 Hz, $240 “Nord N200” for North America
It has a Snapdragon 480, 4GB of RAM, a headphone jack, microSD slot, and more.
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Reddit |
How new antitrust bills could hit Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google
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TechPowerUp |
Spurred by M1 Performance, Apple Doubles Shipments of Mac Computers
The M1 chip is usually found at a perception crossroads: fans of Apple tout its desktop CPU-level performance numbers in some workloads while comparatively sipping power (and even allowing for true fanless designs in the Apple Macbook Air), while non-fans are quick to point out that synthetic benchmarks aren't truly representative of performance. Whatever side of the fence you sit on (even if you straddle it by admitting that the M1 chip can actually outperform much more powerful and core-laden ...
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Neowin |
FREE: The 25 Technologies that are Driving the 4th Industrial Revolution (normally $24)
Discover how 25 powerful technology trends are transforming 21st century businesses. Pick up your complimentary copy of Tech Trends in Practice eBook for free. This offer ends on June 23.
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CIO |
BrandPost: The Buyer's Guide to Intelligent Business Automation from IBM
There are a lot of automation technologies out there. This guide has been designed to make it easier for you and your team to make a more informed purchase decision if you're considering automation software to help you deliver more efficient and adaptive business operations. This guide addresses the key questions you might have if you're considering the IBM business automation solution. Take advantage of the easy-scan format to quickly access information and learning tools from the following si...
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Business Insider |
I flew on Set Jet, where flights on private jets cost the same as typical airlines' first class, and saw why it's one of aviation's best kept secrets
One-way tickets sell for less than $500 on most routes and include a flight on a wide-cabin private jet with a cabin attendant, snacks, and drinks.
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Mashable! |
Best early Prime Day TV deals: Save on large screens and new 2021 models
It's never a question in anyone's mind: 4K TVs are going to be a big item on Prime Day and Black Friday. It's simply a matter of when they go on sale and which retailers will drop similar deals in order to keep Amazon, the Prime Day headliner, on its toes. Expect affordable 40- or 50-inch TVs to get even cheaper with Walmart's Deal for Days event and expect savings on 60-, 70-, and 80-inch OLEDs at Best Buy's The Bigger Deal savings event.
In 2021, there are a lot of options for early shoppers &...
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Krebs on Security |
How Does One Get Hired by a Top Cybercrime Gang?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week announced the arrest of a 55-year-old Latvian woman who’s alleged to have worked as a programmer for Trickbot, a malware-as-a-service platform responsible for infecting millions of computers and seeding many of those systems with ransomware.
Just how did a self-employed web site designer and mother of two come to work for one of the world’s most rapacious cybercriminal groups and then leave such an obvious trail of clues indicating her involvem...
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Tom's Hardware |
PowerColor Lists Reference RX 6900 XT Liquid Cooled Card
PowerColor is the second AMD card partner to reveal its own RX 6900 XT liquid-cooled reference design card.
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Wired Top Stories |
Apple Says It's Time to Digitize Your ID, Ready or Not
Digital driver’s licenses have had a slow start in the US so far, but iOS 15 Wallet will give the nascent technology a serious push.
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Boing Boing |
The best burger and fries in Los Angeles come from a food truck
I saw the Heavy Handed Burger truck in my neighborhood several times before I tried it. The food is absolutely spectacular. If it is near you, and you consume burgers and fries, visit Heavy Handed.
These fine folks make amazing burgers with ground short rib as their beef. — Read the rest
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CIO |
BrandPost: Jump-Start Your Hyperautomation Journey
A hyperautomation journey promises to help eliminate and improve these issues across the enterprise, letting people focus on what they do best.When deciding what types of work to automate, it can be difficult to figure out where to start. The first step is to gain a clear understanding of how your business operates. This will show how work really flows, where time is spent, and where there are bottlenecks, helping you determine the real ROI of automating tasks and processes using robotic proces...
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
This Magnet Can Lift an Aircraft Carrier And Will Attempt Nuclear Fusion
The first module of the Central Solenoid is driving across the US under cover of night to be shipped to France to eventually attempt nuclear fusion.
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Business Insider |
The CEO of Reddit darling Palantir was the highest paid chief executive of a public company last year
Alexander Karp, Palantir's CEO, raked in $1.1 billion in total compensation in 2020, roughly 8,943 times more than the average Palantir employee.
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TweakTown News |
BioWare's new GM is laser-focused on rebuilding studio's reputation
BioWare gets a seasoned new general manager that's focused on building great games and restoring the studio's reputation. Continue reading at TweakTown >
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Today's best early Prime Day deal gets you 50% off the latest Echo Dot
Early Prime Day deals have arrived at Amazon, including a 50% discount on the latest Echo Dot when you add two to your cart.
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Business Insider |
Digital currencies could boost economic growth in developing countries where more than 50% of adults don't have a bank account, BofA says
"Digital currencies have the potential to address many practical constraints on financial services in poor countries," BofA's David Hauner said.
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Boing Boing |
Gentleman who drank wine at Capitol riot learns mid-interview he's now running for wrong political seat
Jason Riddle, the New Hampshire gentleman who was arrested after bragging about the stolen wine he guzzled inside the the Capitol building on January 6th while taking part in the insurrection, is now running for, well, some sort of political office. — Read the rest
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Hacker News |
NIH study offers new evidence of early SARS-CoV-2 infections in U.S.
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SlashGear |
Audi borrows an old Tesla perk for the 2022 e-tron GT EV
Audi is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to the 2022 e-tron GT and potential luxury car buyers being scared off by EV charging, inking a new agreement for free public top-ups. The agreement will see all 2022 Audi e-tron GT buyers get three years of complimentary DC fast charging at Electrify America stations across the US. There are … Continue reading
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9to5Mac |
Deals: All-time low on iPhone 12/Pro MagSafe Leather Case, M1 MacBook Pro, Beats Studio Buds, more
It’s time to look at all of today’s best price drops on Apple gear. Starting with a new all-time low on the official Apple iPhone 12/Pro MagSafe Leather Case, we are also tracking a series of solid offers on its iPhone 12 mini accessories from $20. From there, we have a new deal on the base model M1 MacBook Pro, a nice pre-order offer on the new Beats Studio Buds, and some unlocked iPhone 11 Pro models at up to $350 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Business Insider |
Fox News has mentioned 'critical race theory' nearly 1300 times since March, according to watchdog study
Media Matters for America, a left-leaning nonprofit, tracked the buzzword on Fox News going back to last June. Mentions are rising exponentially.
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TechCrunch |
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions go live worldwide
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions are now live across more than 170 countries and regions, Apple announced this morning. First unveiled this spring, subscriptions allow listeners to unlock additional benefits for their favorite podcasts, including things like ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, bonus material, exclusives or whatever else the podcast creator believes will be something […]
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The Verge - All Posts |
Cruise starts pre-production of its autonomous shuttle thanks to $5 billion from GM
Cruise is getting a $5 billion line of credit from General Motors’ financial division as it begins pre-production on its Origin autonomous shuttle. It’s another big infusion of cash for Cruise, arguably one of the better capitalized autonomous vehicle companies in the world.
Cruise CEO Dan Ammann said the new financing “bumps up Cruise’s total war chest to over $10 billion as we enter commercialization.” This will help the company as its fully autonomous shuttles enter series producti...
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Boing Boing |
China's Mars rover sent home a selfie and it looks like a scene from WALL-E
China's Zhurong rover on Mars was equipped with a detachable camera that it dropped ten meters from where it landed. One of the fantastic images Zhurong just sent back to Earth is this selfie of the rover and its landing platform. Look familiar? — Read the rest
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Business Insider |
I tested out the writing routines of 5 famous authors to see which would make me the most productive
Mel Burke cranked out 5,000 words when following V.E. Schwab's routine, but doesn't see herself waking up at 4 a.m. like Haruki Murakami ever again.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Rainbow Six Extraction release date, trailers, Operators and news
Rainbow Six Extraction will see you and two friends take on an ever-evolving alien threat in high octane excursions.
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Business Insider |
Deutsche Bank stands to make $1 billion on a single long-shot trade involving a distressed Israeli shipping company, report says
As shipping costs skyrocketed in late 2020, Zim Integrated Shipping Services saw its business take off, and the value of Deutsche's positions ballooned.
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The Register |
Capita scores half a billion pound outsourcing contract, but refuses to name (or shame?) lucky 'European telco' customer
Now why on Earth would you be shy about your £528m relationship?
Capita has signed a customer management contract extension with an un-named “major European telecoms provider” worth up to £528m, it told the London Stock Exchange today.…
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The Register |
Capita scores half a billion pound outsoucing contract, but refuses to name (or shame?) lucky 'European telco' customer
Now why on Earth would you be shy about your £528m relationship?
Capita has signed a customer management contract extension with an un-named “major European telecoms provider” worth up to £528m, it told the London Stock Exchange today.…
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TechCrunch |
Mayor Bill Peduto will be speaking at TechCrunch City Spotlight: Pittsburgh on June 29
Last week we announced that Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian will be speaking at our upcoming City Spotlight: Pittsburgh event. Today, we’re excited to announce another big guest: Mayor Bill Peduto. The event will be held on June 29. You can register here for free to listen to our conversations with Mayor Peduto and […]
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TechCrunch |
Construction robotics firm Dusty raises $16.5M
It certainly follows then that some leading construction robotics companies are able to strike while the iron is hot with some healthy raises. Today, Bay Area-based Dusty Robotics announced a $16.5 million Series A. Led by Canaan Partners and featuring NextGen Venture Partners, Baseline Ventures, Root Ventures and Cantos Ventures, the round brings the startup’s […]
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MSPoweruser |
Google’s first-ever foldable phone will be more like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and less like Galaxy Z Flip
Google is currently working on its first-ever foldable smartphone, which is said to be codenamed “Passport.” While the Mountain View company has so far managed to keep its upcoming foldable phone a secret, display analyst Ross Young has revealed an important piece of information about the upcoming Google foldable phone. According to the display analyst, […]
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CIO |
BrandPost: Unlocking Value with AI-Powered Automation.
As digital transformation accelerates across the globe in nearly every industry — fueled, in part, by the challenges posed by COVID-19 — companies are increasingly faced with managing the critical IT systems and complex applications that span the hybrid cloud landscape. It is no surprise, therefore, that when I talk with clients, the one topic that is increasingly top of mind is something that has been with us since the dawn of the industrial age — automation.An inflection point for automa...
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CNET News |
Best 75-inch TV for 2021 - CNET
Truly gigantic TVs are getting more affordable all the time. Here are our current favorites.
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Boy Genius Report |
Nintendo Direct E3 2021: Watch Nintendo’s live stream right here
The fourth and final day of E3 2021 has arrived, and we’re hoping that Nintendo will close out the digital event with an exciting showcase of new games for the Switch. The Nintendo Direct begins Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET, and according to the company, we can expect to receive “roughly …
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Engadget |
Rocket Lab is building spacecraft for a NASA Mars mission
Rocket Lab will make two vehicles for a NASA-backed science mission to Mars, expanding the startup's interplanetary reach.
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The Verge - All Posts |
Another podcast goes exclusive to Spotify: Call Her Daddy
Spotify
Spotify continues its run on signing podcasts to exclusive deals, and this time, it’s locked down Call Her Daddy, the popular show that covers topics like sex, dating, and mental health. The show will go exclusive on July 21st, meaning the entire back catalog and future episodes will only be available on Spotify. The details of the deal weren’t shared, but The Wall Street Journal reported last week that the licensing deal could be for as much as $20 million.
Spotify’s goal ...
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Digital Trends |
The best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 screen protectors
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an amazing smartphone, but what if it breaks? Here are the best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 screen protectors to keep your phone safe.
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CNET News |
Tim Berners-Lee's source code for the web is being auctioned off as an NFT - CNET
The bidding for the meta auction starts at $1,000.
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MSPoweruser |
Forza Horizon 5 adds a new dimension to Seasons
The rotating seasons which debuted in Forza Horizon 4 will return in the sequel Forza Horizon 5 with an added twist of more varied weather to deal with. Talking to IGN, creative director Mike Brown revealed that to make Forza Horizon 5 “the biggest Horizon ever,” they didn’t just want to just follow the formula, […]
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SlashGear |
How to watch Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct today
It’s the final day of E3 2021, and things are wrapping up with a bang. Nintendo is hosting its usual E3 Direct today, and it promises to be a pretty big show. As always, the company will also be hosting deep dives and gameplay demos of the games announced during that Direct in a three-hour-long Treehouse: Live presentation. So if … Continue reading
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TechPowerUp |
(PR) SMART Modular Announces SSDs for Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Applications
SMART Modular Technologies, a SMART Global Holdings, Inc. company (Nasdaq: SGH) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives and hybrid storage products, today announced the new T5EN PCIe/NVMe M.2 2280 and U.2 flash drives for aerospace, defense and industrial applications that require durable, rugged, and secure memory storage.
Extending SMART Modular's T5E family of SSDs, the T5EN offers capacities up to 8 TB (M.2 up to 4 TB) Gen 3 x4 performance using 3D TLC flash with pSLC s...
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Business Insider |
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry is back on Twitter - and warning of the biggest market bubble in history
"Greatest Speculative Bubble of All Time in All Things. By two orders of magnitude," the Scion Asset Management chief tweeted.
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Reddit |
Amazon is bringing its Just Walk Out tech to a full-size Fresh store for the first time | Engadget
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Neowin |
IKEA Symfonisk picture frame Wi-Fi speaker with Sonos acoustics announced for $199
The collaboration between IKEA and Sonos has led to the development of Symfonisk picture frame Wi-Fi speaker. These speakers can stream music over Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect.
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CIO |
BrandPost: AI-Powered Automation for Driving Business Performance
Will AI and automation “replace” jobs? Some of the more hyperbolic headlines would have you believe that millions of jobs are being superseded by AI and machines. McKinsey cites studies that suggest that between 75 million and 375 million people around the world will need to change occupational categories and acquire new skills by 2030, because the bulk of what they’re doing now will be taken over by automation.Of course, what is often unsaid is that those jobs will liberate staff of the m...
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CyberScoop |
How FireEye attributed the SolarWinds hacking campaign to Russian spies
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Boing Boing |
Venture capitalists launch Future, an "optimistic" tech site
Future is a new online magazine from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz offering "optimistic" coverage of tech to counter everyone else's growing discomfort with it. Here's Sonal Chokshi, Editor in Chief:
We are pro-tech, pro-future, pro-change. But we are also "informed optimists", not freewheeling futurists making predictions without any skin in the game. — Read the rest
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TechCrunch |
Autonomous delivery startup Nuro moves into logistics with FedEx
Nuro, the autonomous delivery startup founded in 2016 by former Google engineers Dave Ferguson and Jiajun Zhu, is expanding into parcel logistics through a partnership with FedEx. The multiyear, multiphased strategic partnership announced Tuesday aims to test and ultimately deploy Nuro’s next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx operations. This bot will follow Nuro’s more recent […]
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes release date, trailer, news and more
Here’s what we know about the upcoming Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl.
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Business Insider |
An artificial-intelligence powered ETF has smashed the S&P 500 in the last month - without any meme stocks
Artificial-intelligence based ETF AIEQ avoided meme stocks despite being sensitive to momentum as its algorithm analysed millions of pieces of data.
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Gizmodo |
That Beauty and the Beast Gaston Prequel Is Actually Happening
It’s the question that, I suppose, some people have been asking: “What were Gaston and LeFou up to before they started harassing Belle?” That’s the idea behind a new Beauty and the Beast prequel series coming to Disney+, which sees Briana Middleton joining the cast as LeFou’s step-sister.Read more...
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Boing Boing |
Pet owner believes globally notorious thief-cat enjoys the attention
A woman in Beaverton, Oregon has a cat that drags a lot of trash home and makes noise at her backdoor. Believing this to be unique, said Beaverton Woman made a sign offering the cast off bits of detritus to folks in the neighborhood, declaring her cat a no-goodnik. — Read the rest
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CNET News |
Early Prime Day laptop deals: Save $200 on an MSI Prestige 14, $500 on a Dell XPS 13 and more - CNET
From budget Gateway models to new Intel Evo machines, you can save hundreds on a new laptop.
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Boing Boing |
Thailand bans Dogecoin and NFTs: "No clear objective or substance"
Thailand is the latest country to impose heavy restrictions on cryptocurrency. In this case, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have banned Dogecoin and other meme coins and also NFTs. From Engadget:
According to the Thai SEC, the new rules are aimed at protecting traders from tokens that have "no clear objective or substance" and whose prices are swayed by social media trends and influencers. — Read the rest
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TechCrunch |
Mar Hershenson joins us at TechCrunch Disrupt on how to craft your pitch deck
Pitching is the single most important skill a founder needs to refine to be successful in building a startup. You can’t attract a co-founder, teammates, customers or investors without a well-crafted pitch about your product and vision, and so learning how to pitch and communicate effectively tends to be the first gateway to early entrepreneurial […]
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The Verge - All Posts |
How to keep some of your Twitter data away from advertisers
In April 2020, Twitter began sharing more of our information with advertisers. Notice came via a rather weird notification that said “your ability to control mobile app advertising measurements has been removed” — which basically meant that Twitter was now sharing data such as which ads you looked at or interacted with, as well as the tracking identifier for your phone. Previously, you could turn that off — no longer. (Unless you live in the European Union or the UK, where there are extr...
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Computerworld |
WWDC: 12 small but important improvements you may have missed
I’ve already focused on some of the bigger announcements made at WWDC this year; here's a look at some of the smaller (mostly iOS) improvements Apple told us about last week.Easier iCloud iPhone updates
If you don't have a great deal of iCloud storage, but want to backup all your data while upgrading to a new iPhone, Apple has made things a little easier. In the future, when you purchase a new device, you’ll be given as much storage as you require to create a temporary backup while moving ...
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The Verge - All Posts |
Democrats in Congress introduce decriminalization bill for all drugs, not just weed
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
US Reps. Cori Bush (D-MO) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) are introducing a bill today that would decriminalize not just cannabis but all drug possession, in favor of what they’re calling a “health-centered approach.”
The Drug Policy Reform Act (DRPA) would end criminal penalties for “personal use” drug possession at the federal level, expunge criminal records, and shift the regulatory authority from the attorney general to the secretar...
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Computerworld |
WWDC: 12 small but important improvements you may have missed
I’ve already focused on some of the bigger announcements made at WWDC this year; here's a look at some of the smaller (mostly iOS) improvements Apple told us about last week.Easier iCloud iPhone updates
If you don't have a great deal of iCloud storage, but want to backup all your data while upgrading to a new iPhone, Apple has made things a little easier. In the future, when you purchase a new device, you’ll be given as much storage as you require to create a temporary backup while moving ...
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The Next Web |
Why ‘never speak for free at events’ is bullshit
Every now and then, a recurring tweet shows up in my timeline. It will be someone complaining about being asked to speak for free at events and doing it ‘for the exposure.’ These complaints usually get a lot of support in the form of likes, retweets, and people replying “You should NEVER speak for free!” I don’t agree at all. That’s why I’d like to offer a different perspective on things and explain why ‘exposure’ can be worth it and the upside of speaking ‘for free.’ But f...
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Reddit |
Airbnb Is Spending Millions of Dollars to Make Nightmares Go Away - When things go horribly wrong during a stay, the company’s secretive safety team jumps in to soothe guests and hosts, help families—and prevent PR disasters.
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Slashdot |
Web Inventor Berners-Lee To Auction Original Code as NFT
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is auctioning his original source code for the web in the form of a "non-fungible token," as digital collectibles continue to fetch millions of dollars despite the recent sell-off in cryptocurrencies. From a report: The auction at Sotheby's will be the first time that Berners-Lee has been able to raise money directly from one of the greatest inventions of the modern era, with the proceeds benefiting initiatives that he and his wife Rosemary support. "The idea is somebody migh...
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ZDNet |
Best Windows 10 laptop 2021: Top notebooks compared
If you're in the market for a Windows 10 laptop, which one should you buy? As ever, that depends on what you want to do with it and how much budget is at your disposal. Here are ZDNet's current top picks for a variety of use cases.
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Android Police - Andro... |
YouTube TV is offering free 4K dongles to paying subscribers
Either get a TiVo Stream 4K or a Chromecast with Google TV
YouTube TV isn't as affordable as it used to be and if you're a subscriber, you surely wouldn't mind getting some more bang for your buck, right? Fortunately for you, Google is feeling generous and handing out free TiVo Stream 4K dongles (worth $40) — most likely in reaction to the service being blocked on Roku.
Google doesn't explicitly spell out its reasons for this offer in the promo email users are receiving now; it's probabl...
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MSPoweruser |
Microsoft’s new affordable Modern USB and Wireless Headsets now available for order
Back in April, Microsoft announced two new Microsoft Teams certified headsets: Microsoft Modern USB and Microsoft Modern Wireless Headsets. These new headsets are designed to be affordable for most customers. You can now order these headsets from Microsoft Store using the below links: Microsoft Modern USB Headset – $49.99 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset – $99.99 […]
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Engadget |
'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart' takes the PS5 to new heights
After spending a few weeks with Rift Apart, I can confirm it genuinely lives up to the hype.
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CNET News |
Senators to unveil $40B bill aimed at closing the broadband divide, report says - CNET
The legislation reportedly seeks to make broadband internet more affordable and accessible.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Bayonetta 3 for Nintendo Switch – everything we know so far
Bayonetta 3 has been officially announced for the Nintendo Switch, but what else can we expect?
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Reddit |
Amazon is blocking Google's FLoC — and that could seriously weaken the system
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Business Insider |
Indiana is getting sued over ending federal unemployment benefits early - and it could mean benefits won't expire next week
The two law firms suing have asked for a preliminary injunction as the case proceeds, which would give benefits to Indiana residents in the interim.
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Gizmodo |
A 56-Year-Old Plane Crash Mystery May Have Been Solved Thanks to California’s Drought
The record-setting drought in California has brought water levels to new lows. Now, dropping reservoir levels may have helped solve the mystery of a plane that crashed 56 years ago.Read more...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Realme GT is the brand's new champ, and hits our list of the best Android phones
The brand-new Realme GT has raced onto the Android scene to put its high-priced rivals in their place.
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Business Insider |
How to turn on your iPhone's personal hotspot and use it as a portable internet hub
Your iPhone's personal hotspot lets you share its internet connection with your other devices and use it as a makeshift internet router.
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CNET News |
Walgreens and Uber team up for same-day delivery of your everyday needs - CNET
The new delivery option in the Uber Eats app is available at thousands of Walgreens stores across the US.
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Business Insider |
The average female college grad gets a $35,000 starting salary - not much more than the typical borrower's student-debt load, report finds
The American Association of University Women found female borrowers held $31,276 in student debt on average after graduation.
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