Fitbit Unveils New Software for Versa 3 and Sense, Zilch for Other Models
If you’re waiting for your new Fitbit Versa 3 or Sense, you’re in for some news. First of all, you’re probably going to get your device soon, as the company said it expects to start shipping at the end of September. And second, once you receive your device, you’ll find that it also comes with new software: Fitbit OS…Read more...
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Right-Wing Content Flourishes on Facebook Because Fearmongering Has Always Worked, Exec Says
Even though right-wing elites repeatedly tout claims of conservative bias on Facebook and other online platforms, in reality, the bulk of data shows the opposite to be true. Per a weekend Politico report, as we near the 2020 presidential election, some of the most engaging posts on Facebook come from conservative…Read more...
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Trump Administration Whacks China Again With New Restrictions on Its Biggest Chip Maker
The Trump administration has another Chinese technology company on its radar: the Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, the country’s biggest chip maker. And as you all can imagine if you’ve been following the recent news cycle, that is not good for SMIC. Read more...
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Suck Up the Savings with a Discounted Dyson Ball Vacuum Cleaner, Only $180 Today
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This Hacked Coffee Maker Demands Ransom and Demonstrates a Terrifying Implication About the IoT
It’s no secret that the Internet of Things is full of insecure gadgets. All you need is one high profile incident to be flooded with terrifying headlines about how everything from robotic vacuum cleaners to smart sex toys can be hacked to spy on you. However, apparently some devices like Smarter’s IoT coffee machine…Read more...
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Tommy Oliver Leads the Charge in Hasbro's Next Wave of Power Rangers Action Figures
If you’ve been waiting to finally complete your Mighty Morphin’ team in Hasbro’s six-inch scaled Power Rangers figure line, the wait is over. We’re about to get the O.G. version of Tommy Oliver at last, and he’s bringing some friends (and foes) to boot.Read more...
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These Official Behind-the-Scenes Photos Continue to Prove that Avatar 2 Exists
Avatar 2, James Cameron’s long-long-long-in-the-anticipation high-tech sequel to his high-tech opus, is back at it in production. And at the very least, it does look like Avatar. Read more...
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Fast & Furious: Spy Racer's Second Season Trailer Is So Much Fun
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers is the animated adaptation of The Fast and the Furious we all very obviously needed in our lives. A cartoon staring young “spy racers” doing races, spy stuff, and spy racing stuff, it’s just as absurd and delightful as the film franchise it’s based on. Read more...
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Saturday's Best Deals: Remote Car Starter Kit, JACHS NY Stretch Tech Pants, Dyson Ball Vacuum, Ravpower Wireless Charging Pad, Pet Water Fountain, Door Opening Multi-Tool, and More
A remote car starter, a JACHS stretch pant sale, and a Qi charging pad lead Saturday’s best deals.Read more...
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Amazon Luna Isn't Solving Cloud Gaming's Biggest Problems
Luna—no, not the surprisingly delicious protein bars—is Amazon’s upcoming foray into the world of cloud gaming. Some of us probably rolled our eyes at the announcement and thought, “Ugh, why does Amazon need to have its greedy little paws in everything?” When you dig into the announcement and see what its service will…Read more...
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Avoid Germs With These Handy Door-Opening Multi-Tools, 40% Off With Promo Code
Social Distancing Multi-Tool | $6 | Amazon | Promo code 40USDX3QRead more...
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Amazon Warns Xbox Series X Preorder Customers That Their Consoles May Arrive Late Too
Amazon sent out an email blast Friday to customers who preordered an Xbox Series X warning them that they may not receive their console on launch day. PlayStation 5 preorder customers received a similar notification from Amazon last week, thus corroborating what we basically already knew: The preorder season for this…Read more...
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It's Time to Dive Into the Beautiful World of Studio Ghibli
We might not be able to travel to the Miyazaki Museum in Tokyo, Japan, or to see the upcoming exhibit in Los Angeles—but that’s OK, because Studio Ghibli is bringing the Hayao Miyazaki to us.Read more...
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Facebook Is Mad at Apple Again
There is seemingly no end to the ways that tech companies—and there are many of them—will yell at Apple these days. Some of the ire comes from small developers who are rightfully frustrated that they have to fork over a big percentage of their revenue to Apple, the gatekeeper of the iOS App Store. But what’s still…Read more...
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She's Voting From Space, So Y'all Have No Excuse
For this November’s presidential election, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins plans to cast her ballot from the International Space Station, 200 miles above Earth, effectively obliterating every excuse in the book for why us earthbound voters can’t make it out to the polls. Read more...
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FAA Chief: Look, I'll Fly the Freakin' Thing Myself
In a bid to reassure the public that Boeing has fixed the problems with its disastrous 737 Max line of passenger jets, Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson will personally take get behind the controls for a test flight next week, according to Bloomberg.Read more...
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Alphabet Settles Major Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
A yearlong lawsuit against Alphabet’s board of directors over allegations of shielding the sexual harassment has, at long last, come to a close. It’s a decision that, as one attorney on the plaintiff’s side said, will “fundamentally alter” the way Google’s parent company operates—and hopefully the way some of its…Read more...
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The Quiet of Covid-19 Has Birds Singing Sultrier Songs
While social distancing measures have pushed many people into sexless, joyless bubbles, San Francisco birds are getting flirtier and more coy. I’m glad someone’s getting some.Read more...
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Don't Be Fooled by Reports on the 'New' Coronavirus Mutation
A wave of attention is once again being paid to studies suggesting that the coronavirus behind covid-19 has mutated, possibly into a form that’s more infectious. But while the basic science of this research may be legitimate, it isn’t as worrisome as some headlines might lead you to believe—the virus is not becoming…Read more...
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Nick Fury Rides Again With a New Disney+ Series Starring Samuel L. Jackson
We’re about to learn a whole bunch more about one of the most mysterious men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more...
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Shipt's 'Effort-Based' Pay Model Decided a 1,400-Item Order Was Worth About $20
Target-owned personal shopping platform Shipt—which competes with the likes of Instacart—has been transitioning its markets to what it calls an “effort-based” wage system, dubbed V2. We, and the contractors who work for Shipt, have no idea how the new model determines pay. But a very unusual order sent to Gizmodo…Read more...
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New Leaks Claim Pixel 5 Will Launch at $700 Sporting a New Sage Green Paint Job
Ahead of Google’s Launch Night In event next week, it seems like everything is getting leaked, and following numerous sighting of Google’s upcoming smart speaker and Chromecast dongle, new info has surfaced regarding the Pixel 5.Read more...
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Huawei R&D Lab Catches Fire in Dongguan, China
Huawei’s research and development lab in the city of Dongguan, China is on fire, with large clouds of gray smoke billowing from the building, according to multiple videos posted to social media and the state news outlet Global Times. It’s not clear what caused the blaze, but firefighters are on the scene, according to…Read more...
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It's Not Just You, a Ton of Google Services Just Went Down (Update: Phew, They're Back Up)
If you’ve been experiencing issues trying to access Google or YouTube, you’re not alone. Around 9 p.m. ET on Thursday evening, tons of users worldwide reported problems with Google and the many services under the tech giant’s umbrella, including Google Drive, Gmail, Stadia, the Play Store, and even Nest.Read more...
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Roli's $300 Light-Up Keyboard Is Like if Rock Band Taught You How to Play Piano
Sometimes when I’m scrolling through my timeline, it feels like I’m the only person who didn’t pick up a new hobby during quarantine. I’m not too proud to admit that, while others were busy learning to paint or knit or rollerskate, I was content scrolling through TikTok and sinking dozens of hours into Stardew Valley …Read more...
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Amazon's New Echo Show Will Soon Support Netflix, But What About Other Streaming Services?
Amazon’s annual product event introduced a host of new hardware and service updates, including a markedly different Echo Show design. But for those of us who prefer background noise while we’re whipping something up in the kitchen, the revamped Echo Show also introduces a new streaming option: Netflix.Read more...
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