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The best dorm room essentials for college students
Colleges are returning to their pre-pandemic normal this year, which also means a return to dorm room living. Since this is the first time many of you will be away from home, it’s a good idea to stock...
View ArticleDuckDuckGo tackles email privacy with new tracker-stripping service
DuckDuckGo, which is best known for its privacy-focused search engine, has announced a new service that aims to thwart email trackers. Email Protection is now available in beta. It’s a free forwarding...
View ArticleVenmo's redesigned app gets rid of the global payments feed
Venmo has grown into much more than a simple payment platform, and the company has redesigned its app to reflect that. The company has introduced a revised app for Android and iOS that tosses the...
View Article'District 9' director Neill Blomkamp is helping make a new 'AAA' game
District 9 director Neill Blomkamp never did get to make his Halo movie. However, Blomkamp still has a foothold in the video game world after directing an Anthem prequel short film. He's now helping a...
View ArticleAll Verizon Android phones will support RCS messaging by 2022
It's taken the better part of half a decade, but the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol finally has a path to ubiquity in the US. Following similar announcements from T-Mobile and AT&T...
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Instagram offers users more control over 'sensitive content' in the Explore tab
Instagram's Explore tab can feel like the Wild West at times. The feed shows recommended posts from accounts you don't follow, but you never really know what you'll see. It might feature a photo, video...
View ArticleAdobe Premiere Pro now runs natively on M1 Macs
Following a beta release in December, Premiere Pro now officially supports M1 Macs. “From launch times to export, everything is faster, and editing is buttery smooth,” Adobe says of the native Apple...
View ArticleElon Musk says Tesla will open its Superchargers to other EVs this year
Owners of non-Tesla EVs may be able to use some Superchargers by the end of 2021. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed on Twitter that the company is opening up its Supercharger network to other EVs later...
View ArticleTokyo Olympics staff will be given ear-worn devices to reduce the risk of...
Summers in Tokyo are not only hot, they're also extremely humid — together, those two elements are a recipe for heat-related illness. According to The Guardian, there are concerns that the upcoming...
View ArticleTesla lowers the price of its 'Full Self-Driving' computer upgrade
After criticism from owners, Tesla has reduced the price of a computer update required for its new "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) feature, Electrek has reported. The hardware HW 3.0 update will now cost...
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Google Maps' new features are designed to help you navigate life after lockdown
Google has introduced a few Maps features that could help you ease back into the world, now that COVID-19 vaccines are available. One of the most useful changes to Maps is the expansion of transit...
View ArticleStudy suggests EVs really are cleaner than gas-powered cars over their lifespan
The lifetime emissions of an electric car versus a gasoline vehicle has become an intensely debated topic for governments. A new study that compares the climate impact of passenger cars could play a...
View ArticlePro Evolution Soccer will become 'eFootball' in free-to-play shift
Konami's cult Pro Evolution Soccer series is trying a new tactic in its endless duel against FIFA. To stand out from its bigger rival, the soccer franchise is adopting a new name, eFootball, and going...
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The Morning After: Blue Origin's crew makes it to space
Blue Origin made it beyond the edge of Earth’s atmosphere. Jeff Bezos' space company has successfully completed its first crewed spaceflight, taking the boss himself, his brother, aviation pioneer...
View ArticleValve will replace Big Picture mode with the new Steam Deck UI
The upcoming Steam Deck handheld could shape more than just Valve's hardware fortunes. According to a Steam forum post from a Valve employee, the console's user interface will replace Steam's Big...
View Article'The Last Video Store' is a Blockbuster-inspired game coming to PSVR
People are weirdly fascinated with Blockbuster, even though (or perhaps because) there's only one remaining store in the entire world. You'll soon be able to re-experience that iconic yellow/blue...
View ArticleSelf-driving Ford cars will be available to Lyft customers in Miami later...
Partners Lyft and Ford are laying the groundwork for their driverless ride-hailing plans. Today, the companies announced that Ford's Argo AI-powered cars will be available on Lyft's network later this...
View ArticleUber can deliver your Costco groceries (if you live in Texas)
Uber's grocery deliveries will soon include Costco's bulk-sized foodstuffs, provided you live in the right state. The internet giant is launching a pilot that will deliver Costco groceries from 25...
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The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork
There's never been a better time to be a PC gamer, especially when it comes to laptops. Gaming notebooks are lighter, more powerful and cheaper than ever before. They're particularly useful for...
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How to watch the Tokyo Olympics
After a year-long delay due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the games of the XXXII Olympiad are scheduled to begin in Tokyo this week. Despite Japan’s struggles to contain the virus and athletes...
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