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PS5 restock update: How to buy PlayStation 5 from Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers - CNET
CNET - 10 Jul 2021 00:20
Who will have PS5s next week?
HexGaming Hex Rival PS5 controller review: A high price for minor revisions
Android Central - 10 Jul 2021 13:30
Too many little issues and a glaring omission drag this controller down. The DualSense controller is one of the best parts of the PS5 and is frequently brought up when anyone talks about "next-gen" technology. Unfortunat...
How to use Portrait Mode on Instagram video chat
Mashable - 10 Jul 2021 15:00
The new Portrait Mode for video chat on iOS 15 (now available in beta) isn't just for FaceTime; third-party apps like Instagram are getting in on the blurry fun too. Hey, we're not complaining. Portrait Mode only makes u...
Windows 11 now no longer lets you use the old Windows 10 Start Menu
Digital Trends - 10 Jul 2021 02:10
The ability to revert back to the old Start Menu has been removed in the latest build of Windows 11.
How to Cold Call a Job Recruiter (and Why You Should)
Life Hacker - 10 Jul 2021 21:00
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report says the U.S. added 850,000 jobs in June, and who knows--one of those could be your dream job! Or your dream job could be one that hasn't been made up yet, but might be, if th...
Blue Origin throws shade at Virgin Galactic before Richard Branson's flight
Engadget - 10 Jul 2021 15:33Scientists have discovered a peculiar dinosaur that breathed differently than any other
Slash Gear - 10 Jul 2021 15:17
Paleontologists have recently discovered something very interesting about an extinct dinosaur and the way it breathes. The image seen below depicts the creature, called the Heterodontosaurus tucki, breathing on a cool mo...
DayZ creator pulls a 180 with Icarus, a new survival-crafting title
Digital Trends - 10 Jul 2021 15:00
Icarus offers a challenging survival-crafting experience where nothing can be taken for granted, and everything can be lost.
OnePlus knew better and did the dumb thing anyway
Android Central - 10 Jul 2021 14:30
OnePlus built its brand for Android enthusiasts, and those are the people who care about performance on all fronts. OnePlus is intentionally slowing down the performance of a lot of very popular Android apps in an attemp...
China Plans Security Checks for Tech Companies Listing Overseas
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2021 14:05
The proposed rules would close a gap that let the ride-hailing company Didi go public on Wall Street before assuring Beijing that its data was safe.
Samsung has a free TV service and you can now watch it online
Slash Gear - 10 Jul 2021 13:15
If you own a Samsung mobile device or smart TV, you have access to a free streaming TV service called Smart TV Plus. According to Samsung, it offers more than 160 channels on this free service, though many tend to be min...
China's Nationalistic 'Wolf Warriors' Blast Foes on Twitter
Wired - 10 Jul 2021 13:00
Diplomats hurl insults and mock enemies in screeds that often appear aimed at a domestic audience, even though the social media service is blocked in China.
Square making real-world wallet for bitcoin
Phys.org - 10 Jul 2021 11:09
Financial payments startup Square was at work Friday on a real-world wallet for safely pocketing bitcoin cryptocurrency.
Explainer: How Richard Branson will ride own rocket to space
Phys.org - 10 Jul 2021 11:00
Virgin Galactic will become the first rocket company to launch the boss when Richard Branson straps into one of his sleek, shiny space planes this weekend.
Scientists observe a new type of topological defect in chiral magnets for the first time
EurekAlert! - 10 Jul 2021 06:00
(Nagoya University) In a new study, Nagoya University scientists used Lorentz transmission electron microscopy (LTEM) to visualize topological defects. They were able to do so by passing electrons and observing their def...
Twitter Will Provide More Details About Why You Don't Deserve a Blue Checkmark
Gizmodo - 10 Jul 2021 04:08
Now when Twitter rejects your request for that coveted blue checkmark, it'll be personal. The social media platform announced on Friday plans to provide users with a more thorough explanation of why they failed to meet i...
Samsung teaches Bixby about the art of subtlety in its latest update
Android Central - 10 Jul 2021 02:48
It's not a big update, but it's a handy one for loyal Bixby users. What you need to know Bixby is receiving an update with several improvements to the experience. Queries will no longer take up the full display and last ...
PUBG Mobile 1.5 update adds Tesla Gigafactory and Model Y
Slash Gear - 10 Jul 2021 02:34
Tencent Games has pushed out update version 1.5 for its hit mobile game PUBG Mobile, giving players a variety of new content, not the least of which is a bigger Tesla collaboration. Under this partnership, PUBG Mobile is...
What Biden's executive order on non-compete agreements means for tech workers
L.A. Times - 10 Jul 2021 02:07
Non-compete agreements are largely unenforceable in California, but President Biden's executive order calling for the FTC to limit them could still be a game-changer for many tech workers.
China Extends Didi's Ban to 25 Apps Operated by the Ride-Hailing Giant
Gizmodo - 10 Jul 2021 01:52
Chinese regulators on Friday ordered mobile stores to take down 25 more apps operated by the ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing, saying that the apps violated local laws regarding the collection and use of personal user dat...
OnePlus is making Buds Pro earbuds: How to apply to test them
Pocket-lint - 10 Jul 2021 00:53
OnePlus is developing a new pair of in-ear headphones, and you can apply for a chance to test them.According to the company's Lab website, OnePlus is
Feds indict "The Bull" for allegedly selling insider stock info on the dark web
Ars Technica - 10 Jul 2021 00:30
Data allegedly sold individually or through weekly or monthly subscriptions.