Taotronics 79 Bluetooth Headphones | $56 | AmazonAnker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 | $99 | AmazonSony WF-1000XM3 Headphones | $170 | Amazon Read more… I Tried Three Pairs of True Wireless Earbuds. And I Have Opinions Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreBorrowers stressing about the end to forbearance programs for federal student loans in September just got a reprieve. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to extend the break on federal student loan payments. The new order—which also pauses accrued interest—allows borrowers to stop making… Read more… You've Got More Time to Pay Off
Read MoreMicrosoft is allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to try its new game streaming feature (xCloud) early tomorrow, August 11th. The software giant will launch a new version of the Xbox Game Pass beta app for Android, which includes game streaming. While the game streaming feature, known previously as xCloud, will be officially available on
Read MoreOf all the devices to beta-test with a new operating system, the very last one on my list is my Apple Watch. I like new features, don’t get me wrong, but a buggy OS can brick your smartwatch. And since you can’t downgrade an Apple Watch, you’re either going to have to wait for subsequent
Read MoreDisney’s recently acquired 20th Century Fox TV studio is the latest to have the “Fox” name dropped, with the company announcing today that it’ll be rebranding the studio to just 20th Television, as part of a larger rebrand for all of Disney’s TV studios. Additionally, Fox 21 Television Studios is getting renamed to Touchstone Television
Read MoreThis week we’re learning how to be better readers with help from librarian and podcaster Margaret H. Willison. Listen to hear Margaret break down how we should rethink our definitions of what a being a “good” or “well-read” reader means, and the tactics we can use to improve our own reading game—from taking advantage… Read
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verg The Google Pixel 4 is discontinued, but Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo each apparently had enough stock left to launch a coordinated sale, bringing the 64GB and 128GB models each down $250 off their original prices. Both Best Buy and B&H Photo have the unlocked Pixel 4
Read MoreI love when people go out and actually test the hardware we rely on each day. That’s why I used to spend way too many hours running file-transfer tests for routers at Wirecutter, and why I love Lifehacker alum Eric Ravenscraft’s latest analysis that exposes some big problems with your phone’s wireless charging… Read more…
Read MoreYou might think you know what to do if you are out and about in the forest and come across a bear, but you might also be dead wrong—in which case, you might end up dead. Prompted by a recent Facebook post from the National Parks Service sharing some dos and don’ts (“…don’t push your
Read MorePhoto by Brooks Kraft/ Getty Images Some of the US’s largest tech companies, including Apple, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft, are speaking out against Trump’s suspension of guest worker visas. In an amicus brief filed Monday, the companies argue the new restrictions could dramatically affect how the country’s economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. “The President’s
Read MoreDavid Dobrik TikTok announced the first wave of recipients for its new Creators Fund, a $200 million venture that will pay popular personalities for their content. There are 19 creators in total, including David Dobrik, Brittany Tomlinson, Cheyenne Jaz Wise, Justice Alexander, Michael Le, Marissa Ren, and Ross Smith. While many of the recipients already
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verg Apple has already launched beta releases for its next big updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. And today, it’s adding watchOS to the public beta mix for the first time. The watchOS 7 update includes new watchfaces, plus easier ways of sharing them between friends and downloading
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple is making watchOS 7 available via public beta starting today. It’s the first time that Apple has released a public beta for its smartwatches that you can try out before the final release. It joins a couple other operating systems that Apple currently has in public
Read MoreBlacksford will send you off with a loaded Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RV from Winnebago starting at $199 per day. Rent an RV from this new startup right from the airport with all costs included – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe TikTok deal risks fracturing the internet. But let’s be honest, it’s always been fractured. The Global Internet Is a Mirage Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRobin’s Wish is a new documentary exploring Lewy Body Dementia, the brain disorder that tormented the much-loved comedian. Robin Williams documentary movie reveals his final days and final wish – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon is dropping the Twitch name in an effort to broaden the Prime service appeal. Amazon is re-branding Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAmazon is making its Twitch video game streaming service more Amazon-like. Amazon rebrands Twitch Prime as Prime Gaming – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon said it was rebranding Twitch Prime, in another attempt to crack the video game market after a big-budget game effort failed. After a Flop, Amazon Makes Another Foray Into Video Games Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis week’s lineup of new Netflix Originals includes a study in contrasts: A docuseries exploring controversial wellness treatments—think tantra, bee-venom therapy, fasting diets—and an action flick about an experimental new drug that gives people legit superpowers. (Un)Well is an investigative series from producers… Read more… What's New on Netflix the Week of August 9, 2020
Read MoreThe annual Perseid Meteor Shower is peaking this week, so now is the time to plan your escape to a dark spot under open sky. Read more… How to View the Perseid Meteor Shower This Week Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreFrequent riders said it was like Uber ‘didn’t exist’ anymore. Longtime observers fear riders won’t come back after lockdowns ease up. Uber ridership has cratered and no one knows when it’ll come back Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Almost every model in Amazon’s Fire lineup of budget-friendly tablets is discounted. The Fire HD 8 is a good value at $60 (usually $90), and even the Fire HD 8 Plus with slightly more RAM and wireless charging support is $30 off; instead of costing $110, it’s down
Read MoreFiles by Google is a handy app that helps manage your Android phone’s storage space and securely transfer data to the cloud and other devices. Now, it can also lock your personal files in an encrypted, PIN-protected folder, thanks to its new Safe Folder feature. Read more… Hide Files on Your Android With a PIN-Protected
Read MoreHyundai discontinued both models for 2021 citing a growing crossover and SUV lineup. Booo. Hyundai Elantra GT, GT N Line head to the automotive graveyard – Roadshow Source: CNet
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