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IMDb TV Is Now Available as a Free Download on iOS and Android Devices
Gizmodo - 5 Aug 2021 16:30
Amazon has officially launched IMDb TV for iOS and Android mobile devices, meaning users can now access the platform's free, ad-supported catalog of popular TV shows and Amazon originals on the go.
Google has three new Nest Cams, but there's really only one you should buy
Digital Trends - 5 Aug 2021 22:42
Google just announced three new Nest Cams, but while they seem very similar to one another, there's honestly just one you should buy.
Google's new Nest cameras and doorbell have lower prices and more smarts
The Verge - 5 Aug 2021 15:00
The new Nest Cam | Photo: Google Google has announced a new line of home security cameras and a video doorbell under its Nest brand. The new models, which include an indoor-only camera, an indoor / outdoor camera, a floo...
President Biden wants half of new vehicles to be zero-emissions by 2030
Engadget - 5 Aug 2021 15:40
President Biden is throwing more of his weight behind electric cars. Biden is signing an Executive Order that sets a target for half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 to have some form of zero-emissions driving, whether i...
Galaxy Buds 2 unofficial unboxing reveals what's coming next week
Slash Gear - 5 Aug 2021 03:29
Samsung’s upcoming products scheduled for next week may have little left to surprise us, thanks to leaks, but those are still all unofficial and, at times, shady. Nothing beats an official confirmation, of course, but ...
Fortnite x Street Fighter crossover expands with two new character skins
Slash Gear - 5 Aug 2021 01:56
Back in February, Epic Games released two skins based on the characters Ryu and Chun Li in its hit battle royale game Fortnite. The company has expanded this crossover with another two characters from the hit game franch...
Check out this stunning Earth image captured by an astronaut
Digital Trends - 5 Aug 2021 04:40
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet has been posting lots of cool images since arriving at the ISS in April. His latest stunning effort shows a golden sunset reflection.
Elon Musk shares photos of Super Heavy's trip to launchpad
Digital Trends - 5 Aug 2021 02:50
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has tweeted photos of its next-generation Super Heavy rocket being transported to the launchpad at its Starbase facility in South Texas.
Delta plus: What we know about the latest coronavirus variant - CNET
CNET - 5 Aug 2021 01:57
Delta plus has been detected in several countries, including the US. Scientists need more information to gauge how dangerous it is.
New approach to information transfer reaches quantum speed limit
Phys.org - 5 Aug 2021 13:19
Even though quantum computers are a young technology and aren't yet ready for routine practical use, researchers have already been investigating the theoretical constraints that will bound quantum technologies. One of th...
Get a collection of plugins and sound packs for any digital audio workstation for just $30
Mashable - 5 Aug 2021 11:00
TL;DR: Make your own electronic music with the Complete 2021 Synth and Sound Software Bundle, on sale for 94% off. As of Aug. 5, get the full package for only $29.99. As the old saying goes, the more things change, the m...
Apple TV+ shares first look feature of comedy series 'Mr. Corman'
AppleInsider - 5 Aug 2021 06:41
Ahead of an Aug. 6 debut, Apple on Wednesday posted a first look feature of Apple TV+ series "Mr. Corman," offering a glimpse of the upcoming comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Shared in a post to the official Apple T...
Arctic Narwhals And Beluga Whales Can Be Detected And Monitored From Space
SpaceRef - 5 Aug 2021 05:36
Emergence of new technologies in remote sensing give scientists a new way to detect and monitor wildlife populations....
Facebook's Reason for Banning Researchers Doesn't Hold Up
Wired - 5 Aug 2021 02:00
The company says privacy concerns forced it to block access for a team of academics. Whose privacy, exactly?
Paramount+ will get 14 new South Park movies in massive series deal
Digital Trends - 5 Aug 2021 22:39
The South Park creators have signed a blockbuster deal to extend the series through season 30 and produce 14 new movies for Paramount+ streaming service.
LIGHTSPEED Presents: 'Now You See Me' by Justin C. Key
Gizmodo - 5 Aug 2021 21:50
io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED's current issue. This month's selection is "Now You See Me" by Justin C. Key. You can read the story below. Enjoy...
Prepare for an epic adventure in Baldo, coming soon to Apple Arcade
Cult of Mac - 5 Aug 2021 20:30
Baldo: The Guardian Owls is a Zelda-like puzzle adventure that'll soon be on Apple Arcade. Players explore an open world meeting quirky characters but also fighting ferocious foes. And this is just one of nine games laun...
The FAA Really Wants Airports to Stop Letting Passengers Take Booze Onto Planes and Wreck Stuff
Gizmodo - 5 Aug 2021 19:10
The Federal Aviation Administration is practically begging airports to stop selling to-go alcohol that passengers can take onto flights, ABC News reported on Thursday, citing a dramatic spike in unruly passengers and vio...
This Blasted Star Is Getting the Hell Out of the Milky Way
Gizmodo - 5 Aug 2021 18:10
Careening through the Milky Way at nearly 2 million miles per hour, the star LP 40-365 shows no signs of stopping. A team of astronomers recently figured out that the star was propelled into its current speedrun by a sup...
Affinity creative apps update makes some tasks up to 10 times faster
AppleInsider - 5 Aug 2021 16:11
Serif has announced new updates to its Affinity creative apps that optimize memory to increase performance and make some tasks much faster. Credit: Serif The new Affinity v1.10 update applies to Affinity Publisher, Affin...
Starlight Could Really Be a Vast Alien Quantum Internet, Physicist Proposes
Motherboard - 5 Aug 2021 15:16
What if the universe is a giant alien chatroom, and we just can't understand it?
Google's new Nest Cams save video clips without the need for a subscription
Digital Trends - 5 Aug 2021 15:00
Google's all-new lineup of Nest Cams add the ability to store up to three hours of recorded video to the Nest Cloud without the need of a Nest Aware plan.