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PCMag.com Latest Articles |
Steam for China Is Called 'Zhengqi Pingtai'
The digital games service will be run almost entirely independent of Steam and by Valve's Chinese partner company Perfect World.
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The Verge - All Posts |
Extreme heat and humidity are putting athletes at greater health risk
Photo by Judy Griesdieck / Star Tribune
A combination of extreme heat and high humidity levels — commonly referred to as the “heat index” or the “feels like” temperature you see on your weather app — is increasingly placing athletes at risk as global average temperatures rise, according to a report released on August 21st by environmental science and news organization Climate Central. It studied data from 239 US cities and found that 83 percent of them have experienced an increase...
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VentureBeat |
Knotel raises $400 million to lease and manage coworking spaces
Coworking startup Knotel raised $400 million in venture capital to expand its global operations, it recently revealed.
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VentureBeat |
Telling Lies review — Deciphering lies within lies using only a video database
With Telling Lies, video game designer Sam Barlow is creating a genre out of the movie video game combination -- but one that still needs some work.
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TG Daily |
all.me – The Blockchain era Digital Network Gives Social Media New Meaning
Social Media is one of the most significant internet sensations these days. When Facebook was launched in 2005, nobody would’ve imagined that one day, it will have billions of users. Whether you want to interact with your friends or start your business online, you can do all this on social media. Today Social Media comprises […]The post all.me – The Blockchain era Digital Network Gives Social Media New Meaning appeared first on TGDaily.
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MSPoweruser |
You can now listen to music from directly within the Waze app
Many users switch between Waze navigation app and YouTube Music app often while driving. In order to improve the experience for such users, YouTube Music today announced native integration with Waze app. YouTube Premium and Music Premium subscribers can now listen to their music from directly within the Waze app, where they get their directions. […]
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Resources | ZDNet |
Intel, IBM, Google, Microsoft & others join new security-focused industry group
New Confidential Computing Consortium will promote the use of TEEs (trusted execution environments).
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Neowin |
Hands-on and first impressions of OPPO's latest mid-ranger, the Reno Z
The OPPO Reno Z is the latest, and most affordable, member of the Reno family, ditching the motorized selfie camera for a waterdrop notch. Here are our initial impressions on the device. Read more...
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Gizmodo |
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance's Creators and Writer Dig Deep on Reinventing a Classic
The Dark Crystal is a beloved fantasy film whose legacy has almost become bigger than the movie itself. Released in 1982, the movie didn’t fare well in theaters, but it’s since gained a strong following and an expanded lore. So, what does Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance bring to this growing universe,…Read more...
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Gizmodo |
New Game From The Developers Of Her Story Is An Unsettling Trip Through Stolen NSA Footage
Telling Lies, the latest work of interactive fiction from Her Story creator Sam Barlow, invites players to curl up in front of their computer and comb through hours of leaked fictional National Security Agency footage. Mostly, that involves watching the game’s characters via their webcams and other video sources,…Read more...
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AnandTech |
ASUS Unveils the ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore X299 Motherboard
At the Gamescom trade show in Cologne in Germany, ASUS has unveiled its new high-end premium HEDT motherboard, the ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore. Built on Intel's X299 chipset and for the anticipated arrival of the their Cascade Lake-X processors, some of the main features include support for up to four PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 drives, Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax wireless connectivity, and an Aquantia AQC107 10 G NIC.
Slotting in just below the ROG Rampage VI Extreme Omega motherboard in its current X299 ...
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Engadget |
‘Telling Lies’ is bigger, but not better, than 'Her Story'
In Her Story, developer Sam Barlow did a rare thing: He created a new video game format.
Four years later, he's made Telling Lies, which releases on August 23rd. It's a game with almost identical gameplay -- centered simply on typing search terms in...
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Business Insider |
ThredUp just raised another $175 million as it invades department stores
ThredUp, the online resale marketplace, announced an additional $175 million in funding from investors on Wednesday, bringing its total of raised capital to $300 million.
The money will support a new resale platform for partnering retailers to tap into infrastructure to sell ThredUp apparel in stores. It will also be used to expand ThredUp distribution centers that the company says are currently processing 100,000 items of clothing a day.
"We can do what we do best, which is resale, ...
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Engadget |
An old Instagram hoax is back, and it's duping celebrities
An Instagram hoax that first circulated in 2012 is back, and celebrities from Usher to Waka Flocka Flame, Julianne Moore, Julia Roberts and Rob Lowe have allegedly fallen for it. The post claims Instagram is changing its rules and everything you've e...
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google publishes Play Store policies for personal loan apps
You might have noticed a proliferation of personal loan apps in the Play Store as of late. Sure, a lot of them have innovative ways to dress up a loan, but they still encourage people to borrow money. Google has published new rules in the Google Play developer policies aimed at preventing predatory loan apps from taking root in the store.
Google's policies already banned apps that expose users to "deceptive or harmful" financial services, but now it's getting more specific. Read MoreGoogle publ...
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SlashGear |
SimpliSafe Smart Lock is a super-skinny $99 door upgrade
Your options for a sleek connected lock are about to get more interesting, with SimpliSafe revealing its new Smart Lock for a low-profile fit on the front door. The lock is just 0.9-inches thick, SimpliSafe says, making it the thinnest on the market. However the company also promises it will be smarter than other connected locks. As you’d expect, you … Continue reading
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Business Insider |
We predicted these 7 product trends would explode in popularity in 2019 — here's a mid-year update of how the trends have fared, plus one new trend no one can ignore
Last year, we predicted 7 retail product trends that we thought would take off in 2019. They include clothing made from sustainable and recycled fabrics, more inclusive clothing, and mattress startups expanding past the bed.
More than halfway through 2019, we checked in to see the status of these trends, show you new products that continue to ride the wave of the trends, and make some more predictions about the rest of the year.
Everything about online retail is changing: how you lo...
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Techradar - All the la... |
Asus ZenBook 13 Edition 30 is a ridiculously premium limited-edition laptop
The Asus ZenBook 13 Edition 30 is an exclusive laptop with a hand-crafted Italian leather lid that celebrates 30 years of Asus
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Business Insider |
How to change the screen brightness on any Windows 10 computer in 2 ways
It's easy to change the brightness of your screen on Windows 10 whenever your computer's display is too dim or too bright.
Proper screen brightness is important not only to see what's displayed on the screen, but to protect your eyes.
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Whether you use your computer for work, play, or both, chances are you spend many hours a day in front of the screen.
Not only can this wreak havoc on your eyes, it can also be annoying, especially wh...
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Business Insider |
The Nintendo Switch is perfect for role-playing games, and this new game from the publishers of 'Final Fantasy' has sparked my passion for the classic genre
"Oninaki" is a hack-and-slash adventure game about death and reincarnation, and it's easy to pick up and put down at a moment's notice.
Playing "Oninaki" on the Nintendo Switch made me realize that the console is perfect for breaking long role-playing games into bite-sized chunks.
"Oninaki" launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC on Thursday, August 22.
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I grew up playing classic Japanese role-playing games like "Final Fantasy"...
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Thurrott.com |
First Ring Daily 665: Moats of Notes
On this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul has a Note, Brad may dig a moat, and if things don't go well, we all may need a boat.
The post First Ring Daily 665: Moats of Notes appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Digg Top Stories |
Bear Mimics Kids Jumping While Visiting The Zoo
A bear at the Nashville Zoo loved attention so much he joined in on a jumping party.
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SlashGear |
Mortal Kombat 11 full Kombat Pack confirmed: Here’s who you can play as
NetherRealm Studios has revealed all of the fighters in Mortal Kombat 11‘s first Kombat Pack, and the characters that are featured cover a pretty wide range of franchises. Obviously, there are a handful of characters from the Mortal Kombat series, but there are just as many characters from other properties. Those guest star characters, if that’s what you want to … Continue reading
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Resources | ZDNet |
'Insanely great' Apple Card is a few features away from conquering everything
The more retail and real-world experiences that Apple captures as part of its user experience, the more loyal their Apple Card customers will be.
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GeekWire |
Amazon to double presence in Portland, Ore., adding 400 new tech roles
Amazon is growing its Portland, Ore. tech team by 400 people and moving into a new 84,000 square foot office in the city’s urban core. The company said Wednesday it plans to double its Portland workforce with the new downtown office. The new roles will be in operations, software engineering, product management, and other tech fields. Amazon has more than 3,500 employees throughout Oregon. The focus of the Portland tech hub is Amazon Web Services, the company’s massive cloud arm. It’s a...
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HuffPost - Breaking Ne... |
Greenland’s Fast-Melting Ice Is A Warning To The Rest Of The World
Dwindling glaciers paint a grim picture of what's to come if the world doesn't adequately respond to climate change.
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Techradar - All the la... |
Ransomware: an evolving threat
General ransomware attacks may have declined, but that's only because they are now becoming more targeted.
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Engadget |
What's coming to Netflix in September: 'The Politician' and 'The Spy'
We're edging into the final embers of the summer and as the weather starts to turn for many of us, we'll perhaps find ourselves curled up on the couch a little more often to stream some movies, shows and whatever else happens to be on offer. To wit,...
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NYT > Technology |
2 Prominent Academics to Cut Ties to M.I.T. Media Lab Over Epstein Link
The academics, Ethan Zuckerman and J. Nathan Matias, said they were protesting the institute’s connection to the financier, who was facing sex-crime charges when he killed himself this month.
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SlashGear |
Pokemon GO Thousand Year Slumber guides to Jirachi
The Pokemon GO Mythical Pokemon called Jirachi is coming to the game in a 1000-year Slumber quest. Today we’re taking a peek at what “A Thousand-Year Slumber” will require and what Special Research Tasks you’ll need to run through. These tasks are similar to those that appeared with Mew and Celebi with Pokemon you’ll need to catch, PokeStops you’ll need … Continue reading
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Mashable! |
Sean Spicer lied again: He's doing 'Dancing with the Stars' after all
Sean Michael Spicer has lied to the American people, again.
On July 24, 2018, Donald Trump's former White House Press Secretary assured Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich that he would not be going on Dancing with the Stars because, well, he can't dance!
"Everybody wants to know if you are going to be on Dancing with the Stars. This is a yes or no question," Pavlich said to Spicer at his 2018 book party. "It's no. Zero on the rhythm. I wouldn't do that to viewers," Spicer replied.
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Neowin |
Get a lifetime subscription to XSplit VCam at 59% off for only $19.99
With today's highlighted deal, you can remove, replace and blur your background without a green screen using cutting-edge background removal and blurring tech that's possible with any webcam! Read more...
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Hacker News |
CTVT – A contagious cancer that spreads from dog to dog
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Boy Genius Report |
New Apple TV+ subscription details just leaked out
Apple this past March unveiled Apple TV Plus, a subscription TV service that marks the company's full-on foray into the world of video streaming. Set to feature a curated selection of content from some of the top directors and content creators on the planet, the service is slated to launch later this fall in more than 100 countries.
When Apple executives introduced Apple TV Plus a few months back, they failed to disclose a number of key details, with price being one such example. This, however,...
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Scientists Are Discovering Long-Lost Rules for Ancient Board Games
You can play reconstructions of ancient board games thanks to these scientists and their algorithms.
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IT Pro - Microsoft Win... |
Western Digital's Long Trip from Open Standards to Open Source Chips
It started as a microprocessor pioneer in the 1970s. Now, the company is charting a new course in open source silicon.
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9to5Mac |
Here’s how Apple is promoting its new credit card to iPhone customers
After rolling out Apple Card to a select group of users two weeks ago, it officially launched to the public yesterday. Along with a new 3% cashback offer with Uber that landed yesterday, here’s how Apple is promoting its new credit card in the Wallet app, retail stores, and more.
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Hacker News |
Face Aging using Conditional GANs with Keras implementation
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Gizmodo |
Google Will Now Let Visually Impaired Users Experience Live Edits in Google Docs
There are a lot of improvements to be made on the web to make it more accessible, and a lot of that is contingent on thorny legal issues, so it’s nice to see tech companies take the initiative to inject accessibility improvements directly into their own products. Especially basic but frequently used features like…Read more...
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Gizmodo |
These Cordless Yard Tools Are Dirt Cheap, And Ready For Fall
It’s 2019, and your lawn tools don’t need to run on gas anymore. Worx’s eBay storefront is currently blowing out a couple of 20V cordless tool bundles, with an extra 15% off at checkout.Read more...
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Business Insider |
'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' is getting a box-office boost from older audiences that conventional Hollywood wisdom writes off
According to data given exclusively to Business Insider by marketing analytics company Movio, 15.4% of the audience going to see "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" is 66 and older. (The average is 10.6% across all titles.)
It's a perfect example of how much Quentin Tarantino's movie is a unicorn in today's movie business: a title that's not a sequel, or from a franchise, taking in major box-office coin and doing it with a demographic the industry believes never goes to the movies.
The Movio data...
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Business Insider |
How to turn off cellular data on your iPhone in 3 ways, to preserve your data when it's running out
If you have a limited amount of mobile data, knowing how to turn off data on your iPhone can help you save what you have.
Your iPhone will always use Wi-Fi to send and receive data when connected to it, but if there's no Wi-Fi it'll use your cellular data plan instead.
You can turn off cellular data in the Cellular tab of the iPhone's Settings app.
You can choose to completely disable cellular data or turn it off for specific apps.
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Cyberscoop |
Chinese spies have their sights on cancer research
After China’s cancer rate surged in recent years, Chinese authorities went looking for an answer to the problem. They appear to have found a useful tool in the country’s cyber capabilities. Over the last two years, Chinese government-linked hackers have targeted organizations involved in cancer research on multiple occasions, cybersecurity company FireEye said in a report published Wednesday. In at least one case, more than one group has gone after the same organization — evidence of a rel...
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Engadget |
Watch astronauts install commercial spacecraft adapter on the ISS
NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Andrew Morgan are floating around in low Earth orbit today, installing the second of two docking adapters on the International Space Station. The international docking adapters -- or IDAs -- will allow Boeing and SpaceX...
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Boing Boing |
Panic averted! Two empty Maruman Mnemosyne notebooks have arrived
Shipping on my favorite notebooks went from 30 days to overnight.
Last time I ordered a Maruman notebook it took a month for it to arrive. I love the Mnemosyne paper for writing upon with fountain pens and my favorite inks. I have been writing a lot lately, letters to friends as well as the mundane shit that passes thru my head. As my last notebook filled up I started to freak out a bit.
I did not, however, get off my ass and just order a new notebook.
I waited until I was surely doomed. Then...
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Hacker News |
Security flaws caused by compiler optimizations
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CNET News |
Best noise-cancelling headphones of 2019 - CNET
Looking for an active noise-cancelling headphone? These are CNET's current top picks.
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Android Police - Andro... |
How to add a homescreen shortcut to your Google Assistant reminders
A few weeks ago, Google rolled out an update to reminders that switched the interface from a native in-app one to a web-based UI (presumably only for the English language). As a result, we've been discovering several related changes, some of them good like the unbundled notifications, others bad like the reliance on Assistant and lack of support for G Suite users. Today's discovery falls on the positive side of the scale: reminders can now be accessed through a browser and can thus be pinned to ...
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HuffPost - Breaking Ne... |
Hillary Clinton’s Response To A Lizzo Tweet Is Truly Something
Clinton tweeted a line from "Truth Hurts" at the singer, confirming that love for Lizzo transcends politics.
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News Tom's Hardware US |
Boost Your Laptop RAM With 8GB Crucial Memory for Just $34.99
Looking to boost the RAM in your laptop? Newegg has 8GB of Crucial DDR3L-1600 laptop memory for $34.99.
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Slashdot |
Apple, Google, and Mozilla Block Kazakhstan's HTTPS Intercepting Certificate
Apple, Google, and Mozilla have moved in to ban a root certificate the Kazakhstan government used in the past month to spy on its citizens' web traffic. From a report: Starting today, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari will show errors if any HTTPS web traffic is encrypted with the Kazakh government's root or leaf certificates. This coordinated action will ensure the safety of Kazakh users who were forced last month by their local Kazakh ISPs to install this certificate under the threat of not being al...
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IT Pro - Microsoft Win... |
Privacy and Security are Converging in the Data Center
New regulations like GDPR and CCPA can have a positive effect on security, but they can also get in the way of developing smart security tools.
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Mashable! |
This automatic ball will make your pets enjoy their time at home
Wicked Ball is a smart ball that keeps your pet entertained while you're away. With no app required and three available play settings, this smart device will keep your pet happy all day long. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Pets, Pet Tech, Smart Device, and Pet Toy
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Business Insider |
Sweeping regulations like California's upcoming privacy bill threaten to wipe out the advertising industry. These 10 tech companies are trying to help marketers survive.
As regulation and privacy laws start to take shape, marketers are turning to advertising and marketing companies to help them prepare.
These companies are selling marketers software and other tools that help collect, store, and use first-party data.
Business Insider asked advertising agencies and investors to identify the leading companies helping marketers navigate the new privacy landscape.
The 10 we list include startups, established security companies, and data firms belonging to major hold...
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Business Insider |
The Apple Card isn't just a credit card — it's Apple's secret weapon to sell more iPhones (AAPL)
Apple's first credit card, the Apple Card, is now available for all US customers.
Some people have criticized the Apple Card for not being a more compelling credit card, citing its mediocre rewards, calling it "boring" or "not innovative" — especially compared to Apple's other products like the iPhone.
But the Apple Card isn't just a credit card; it's Apple's secret weapon to sell more iPhones amid a maturing smartphone market.
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Digg Top Stories |
What Happened To Rider Strong From 'Boy Meets World'?
Just shy of his 40th birthday, Strong is about to re-introduce himself, only not in the ways you might expect.
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Digg Top Stories |
Uninsured Man Attempts To Get His Broken Collar Bone Treated, Has To Fly Out Of The Country For The Best Deal
Cale Green shares his experiences trying to find affordable healthcare without being on insurance.
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MSPoweruser |
Google introduces improved as-you-type spelling and grammar correction in Gmail
Google yesterday announced new spelling and grammar correction capabilities in Gmail. When you start composing the message, Gmail will make use of Google’s AI capabilities to offer smarter spell-check suggestions and also detect potential grammar issues. When a grammar mistake is made, a squiggly blue line will appear under the phrase as you write it. […]
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Hacker News |
Which California waters are listed as impaired for fish consumption?
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Techradar - All the la... |
The best smartphone of 2019: 15 top mobile phones tested and ranked
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus tops our best smartphone 2019 rundown, but the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro have joined the fray.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Pick up a Pixel 3a XL for just $380 ($99 off) at Rakuten
The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are pretty much already a steal at full price. For the XL's $479, you get one of the best cameras in mobile photography, fast software updates, and a big ol' six-inch display. Right now, Rakuten members can get it for even less: just $380.
Seller alldayzip has the 3a XL for $449, already $30 under MSRP, and coupon code ADZ15 will take another $69.01 off for a final price of $379.99. Read MorePick up a Pixel 3a XL for just $380 ($99 off) at Rakuten was written by the ...
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Business Insider |
Members, locations, and beer quotas: 5 WeWork questions a skeptical analyst has after reading the group's IPO filing
The We Company published its IPO prospectus last week, but analysts still have plenty of questions about the shared-workspace group.
Rett Wallace, CEO of Triton Research, described the filing as a "masterpiece of obfuscation" in a Bloomberg interview.
Wallace shared six questions he still has about the company — including its members, locations, and beer quotas — with Markets Insider.
Read all of BI's WeWork coverage here.
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Engadget |
Volocopter reveals its first commercial autonomous flying taxi
Just yesterday we said flying taxis may be a reality in the not-too-distant future. Today, Volocopter revealed its first commercial air taxi, the VoloCity. Designed to serve as an on-demand, inner-city vehicle, it can carry two passengers and their h...
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AppleInsider |
Review: Twelve South Journal updated for the latest iPad Pro
The Twelve South Journal has just been updated for the latest generation iPad Pros. While the design has largely stayed the same, the updated folio is well-suited for Apple's professional and prosumer-oriented tablet.
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Mashable! |
Instagram to start paying researchers to find apps abusing its data
"Our goal is to help protect the information people share on Instagram and encourage security researchers to report potential abuse to us so we can quickly take action."Read more here. Read more...More about Tech, Instagram, Mashable Video, Cybersecurity, and Social Media
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Business Insider |
Corsair's best mechanical keyboard is $40 off on Amazon right now — it lights up in full colors and has dedicated gaming keys
The Corsair K70 RGB Mk.2 is our favorite mechanical keyboard.
It has bright RGB lighting, a comfortable wrist rest, and a customizable typing experience.
The K70 Mk.2 is currently on sale on Amazon for $119.99 — $40 off its original price.
We don't know how long this discount will last, so take advantage soon if you're interested.
The Corsair K70 RGB Mk.2 is the best mechanical keyboard you can buy, but it's also one of the more expensive keyboards on the market. B...
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Boy Genius Report |
This extra large air fryer is way too good to be on sale for $170 off
There’s really no question that the Bagotte Air Fryer XL 1500W Electric Air Fryer is one of the best air fryers we’ve ever tested. It has a large 5-quart capacity, a nice big display, easy controls, and it cooks wonderfully delicious crispy food without all the oil you need to deep-fry something. As good as it is though, the $270 retail price is a very tall order. That’s why it’s so great that this model is on sale right now on Amazon at a huge discount — hurry and ...
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Hacker News |
China Acknowledges Holding an Employee of U.K.’s Hong Kong Consulate
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The Verge - All Posts |
Intel introduces eight new 10th Gen Comet Lake processors
Intel has introduced a slate of new processors to add to its 10th Gen lineup. Today’s announcement focuses on its Comet Lake CPUs, resulting in even more Y- and U-series CPUs to decipher.
All eight of these new 10th Gen processors use Intel’s 14nm process, not Ice Lake’s 10nm process. That doesn’t make these bad, per se. Notably, the new Intel Core i7-10710U is its first hexacore U-series processor, and it features 12 threads and a higher max clock speed than some of Intel’s Ice Lake ...
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Mashable! |
Want more respect at work? Follow the data. (Learn how with this course.)
TL;DR: Snag the immersive Big Data and Analytics Bundle for $45 at the Mashable Shop. It's typically $723, so you'll save 93%.
Behind the scenes, data is running everything — seriously everything. That Spotify playlist suggestion that you’re jamming out to, the fast fashion you’re shopping, the route your Google maps is telling you to take on your commute is all thanks to data.
Spoiler alert: That means the company you work for is relying heavily on being able to use dat...
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Mashable! |
LG 4K UHD smart TVs on sale: Save $1,000 on these gigantic displays
TL;DR: Dell has two huge LG 4K UHD smart TVs on sale for $1,000 off, and both come with free Dell gift cards valued at up to $600.
It's college football season, baby — and to celebrate, Dell is having a can't-miss sale on two enormous LG 4K UHD smart TVs that are so detailed and vivid, you'll be able to see every individual blade of Astroturf.
Now, let's get one thing straight: Even with Dell's discounts, these displays aren't exactly cheap; after all savings are applied, neither of ...
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New Jersey Man Arrested With Stockpile Of Assault Weapons, Nazi Paraphernalia
Joseph Rubino's house contained a purported "instruction manual for owning a slave," federal authorities said.
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CNET News |
Mercedes-Benz recalls SL-Class models over improperly sewn airbags - Roadshow
Bad stitching could let the airbag tear during deployment and that's no good.
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IT Pro - Microsoft Win... |
Cisco Eyes Replacing Data Centers with Cloud, Cautiously
CIO Jacqueline Guichelaar wants to reduce Cisco’s energy consumption and operating costs.
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Business Insider |
A kangaroo's pouch is far more complex than you may think. It produces custom milk and antimicrobial sweat.
A kangaroo pouch may look like a simple pocket, but it's actually a complex nursery that contains everything a growing joey needs.
The pouch is hairless on the inside, and is lined with sweat glands that release antimicrobial liquid to keep the joey safe from germs.
It also has built-in nipples that release customized milk for every stage of the joey's development.
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CNET News |
Waze adds another music option with YouTube - CNET
There's no need to switch away from the navigation app to play your tunes.
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Lyft Has Been Flooded With Sexual Assault Lawsuits
The ride share giant has been sued at least seven times this month related to rides that allegedly ended with rape or sexual assault.
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Mashable! |
Sony 1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones on sale for under $300
TL;DR: The best-in-class Sony WH1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $298 at Walmart, a savings of $51.99.
Sony has been in the news a lot in the past day, but it's not something most people want to hear.
Just four months after Endgame brought Peter Parker (and a ton of other Avengers) after the big snap, there are talks of Spider-Man being dropped from the MCU. Really, guys?
We'd rather just ignore the theories and come back when there's an official answer. Until then, blo...
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Techradar - All the la... |
Fitbit sale at Amazon: the Fitbit Inspire HR is down to its lowest price ever
The Fitbit sale at Amazon includes price cuts on the Fitbit Inspire HR, Fitbit Versa Lite and the Fitbit Alta HR activity tracker.
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ExtremeTechExtremeTech |
Intel Details Its Nervana Inference and Training AI Cards
Intel has revealed much more information on its Nervana NNP-I and NNP-T inference and training AI cards. The two new solutions bracket the machine learning market with very different TDPs and use cases.
The post Intel Details Its Nervana Inference and Training AI Cards appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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Business Insider |
DoorDash appears to still be pocketing some workers' tips despite announcing changes to its pay model in July
DoorDash came under fire earlier this year for a pay model that sometimes meant workers didn't actually receive customers' tips.
Following the backlash, the company said it was changing its policy to ensure tips were always passed through to workers on top of any delivery minimum.
Receipts seen by Business Insider as recently as August 19 appear to show the changes have yet to take effect.
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A month after announcing changes to its pay mod...
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The Verge - All Posts |
Sony’s Xperia XZ2 Compact is only $250 at B&H Photo
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Sony’s Xperia XZ2 Compact, the company’s small flagship phone introduced in early 2018, is just $250 right now at B&H Photo. This device, which comes in silver, usually sells for around $500. If you’re looking for an unlocked phone with capable specs and support for Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile, this is a great deal.
The XZ2 Compact has a five-inch, 2160 x 1080 display, making it a good fit if you prefer smaller phones. It ships with Android 8 Oreo...
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WSJ.com: WSJD |
You Got a 'Free' Internet Speed Upgrade. Then Your Bill Went Up.
Cable and telecom companies are leaning heavily on their broadband businesses to drive growth as pay TV subscribers dwindle. They are using a range of tactics to shift consumers onto faster, premium speed tiers.
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AppleInsider |
Intel 10th-gen 'Comet Lake' processors ideal for future MacBook Air refresh
Intel has added more processors to its 10th-generation offering, with four U-series and four Y-series processors codenamed 'Comet Lake' aimed at notebooks and portable devices, boasting models with six cores and very low thermal design points that could be used in a future MacBook Air update.
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Mashable! |
I choose to believe that Hillary Clinton wants 'Truth Hurts' to be the national anthem
It is simply true that any Lizzo song would make a great national anthem. Even Hillary Clinton thinks so.
On Tuesday, the singer tweeted a clip from a 2016 Democratic presidential debate featuring the then-candidates — including blasts from the past Martin O'Malley, Jim Webb, and Lincoln Chafee — putting their hands over their hearts for the national anthem. Except "The Star-Spangled Banner" is not playing in the background — the perfect Lizzo song "Truth Hurts" is.
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The Verge - All Posts |
THX’s iconic tone just got upgraded for the 4K era
THX’s long-running “bwonnnnnnnnnnnnnng” Deep Tone sound that plays before movies just got a lavish new update.
It’s still recognizable to cinephiles, but the version heard in the trailer above is much crisper than the original tone that played before Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi in 1983. There have been more than 20 remixed versions of the tone since then, including special versions made for The Simpsons and Shrek. Everyone knows it! It’s a meme! People remix the tone into ...
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Android Police - Andro... |
Controversial Denuvo DRM coming to your phone with Mobile Game Protection for Android
If you're not a PC gamer, you may have never heard of the gaming security firm Denuvo. To quickly fill you in, this firm has offered an anti-tamper DRM solution for many prominent video game publishers of PC titles. Of course, this DRM is a lot less popular amongst gamers (and even developers) that claim the DRM slows down their titles. While Denuvo states that there should be no perceptible effect, the service is still regularly demonized. Read MoreControversial Denuvo DRM coming to your phone ...
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CNET News |
Waymo shares its treasure chest of self-driving car data - Roadshow
The data is open to all researchers -- for free.
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Business Insider |
YouTube criticized after removing videos of robot fights for showing 'the deliberate infliction of animal suffering' (GOOGL, GOOG)
YouTube reportedly removed multiple videos from its platform of robots fighting, claiming they showed "the deliberate infliction of animal suffering."
Multiple robot makers have posted to social media to say their YouTube videos were removed for content violations, even after moderators manually reviewed the marked videos.
Many of the robot-fighting videos have since been allowed back onto the platform.
YouTube's efforts to moderate content have been widely criticized not only by robot builders,...
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Mashable! |
Trans woman googles every news story containing the word 'transgender' in a year
Tea Uglow was having dinner with her family when her brother proffered an impromptu opinion on "the role of trans people in sport, women's spaces, and the 'danger to the kids.'"
"It was as surprising as it was personally devastating," said Uglow, who identifies as trans.
"After an emotional discussion it was even harder to persuade everyone that this was literally regurgitating ideas we’d seen on the front pages for the last few years," she added. "'Concerns' that were not concerning when ...
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Gizmodo |
Gmail Is Getting Autocorrect to Fix Your Duckups
Everyone has carefully crafted and proofread an email, only to find a glaring typo or grammatical error after hitting send. To help our fallible human eyes, Google is introducing new spelling and grammar autocorrection to Gmail. Read more...
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TechCrunch |
SiriusXM undercuts rivals with a $4 per month student subscription
SiriusXM is making its streaming service more affordable for younger consumers with the launch of a new subscription package for college students. While SiriusXM’s Premier package is $12.99 per month, the new streaming-only student offering will be just $4 per month — a 69% discount. This comes in at a dollar less than competitors’ student […]
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SlashGear |
Instagram terms-of-service hoax: Who benefits?
“Don’t forget tomorrow starts the new Instagram rule where they can use your photos,” reads the post. “Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from today.” Does this sound familiar? Celebrities like Judd Apatow and Beyonce’s mother didn’t think so. They decided to re-post iterations of the text to Instagram this week, resulting in the hoax spreading like wildfire across the … Continue reading
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News - THE INQUIRER |
MoviePass caught storing credit card data on an unsecured server
Fetch the popcorn
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Hacker News |
On me, and the Media Lab
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Digg Top Stories |
The #MeToo Case That Gave Me Hope
A group of women at Dartmouth stood up for what they deserved and won.
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Digg Top Stories |
Walmart Sues Tesla, Alleging 'Negligence' After Solar Panels Went Up In Flames
Walmart sued Tesla for "gross negligence" on Tuesday, claiming that the electric car company's energy division installed solar panels that went up in flames on its store rooftops. The fires caused millions of dollars in damage, the lawsuit alleges.
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Digg Top Stories |
Think 'Like' Began With Valley Girls? Guess Again
When did the word insinuate itself into our language?
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Techradar - All the la... |
What are the pros and cons of getting a credit card?
It's good to apply for your next credit card with your eyes wide open.
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VentureBeat |
Updated Nintendo Switch uses 40% less energy
The new Nintendo Switch uses significantly less power than the previous model. Here's how that works and what it means for you.
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Steam for China Is Called 'Zhengqi Pingtai'
