Jason Momoa stars in Sweet Girl | Netflix Season one of Loki is a wrap and while I know not everyone loved the finale, the show is my favorite of the Marvel/Disney streaming series so far. That’s due mostly to Tom Hiddleston’s fascinating performance as the title character, once a villain who’s evolved into… someone
Read MorePhones linked to murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi were also attacked, an investigation finds. Military-grade spyware reportedly found on phones of journalists, activists – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBliss Broyard / New York Times: A look at the state of community Wi-Fi providers in NYC, including NYC Mesh, a nonprofit covering ~800 households, which seeks to end the “telecom oligopoly” — NYC Mesh, a band of a few dozen tech volunteers, takes on Verizon and the big “incumbent providers,” with the promise of
Read MoreLive crowds are back — thank goodness — as Roman Reigns defends his Universal Championship against Edge. WWE Money in the Bank 2021: Start times, how to watch and NBC Peacock – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSteam Deck will start shipping in December 2021 | Image: Valve If you’re looking to reserve a Steam Deck and haven’t managed to secure a reservation yet, it looks like you’ll be waiting a while to actually get your device. According to Steam’s store site on Sunday, the $399 64GB Steam Deck and the $529
Read MoreCar batteries can lose their charge because of weather, age or simply because the lights were left on. These will get your vehicle started and back on the road. Best car battery chargers for 2021 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreOld electrolytic capacitors are notorious for not working like they used to, but what exactly does a bad capacitor look like, and what kinds of problems can it cause? Usually bad caps leak or bulge, but not always. In [Zak Kemble]’s case, a bad cap caused his Samsung HT-C460 Home Cinema System to simply display
Read MoreWas Sarah Fier evil in the end? Let’s dive into the Netflix horror story’s biggest questions. Fear Street all parts on Netflix: That ending and post-credits scene explained – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDana Priest / Washington Post: Investigation: NSO Group’s malware was allegedly used to infect 23 phones belonging to journalists, activists, others from a list of 1K+ people in 50+ countries — Dana Priest, a reporter at The Washington Post for 30 years, covers national security issues. Investigation: NSO Group's malware was allegedly used to infect
Read MoreBearaby, Yaasa, Layla and more: These are the best weighted blankets for faux cuddles. Best weighted blanket for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the 2021 iPhone may have an always-on display similar to Apple’s Watch, and which Android phones have had for some time. Gurman wrote in his Power On newsletter that the phones will have improved battery life, a smaller notch on
Read MoreJeff Bezos has said Blue Origin is “the most important work I am doing.” Tuesday, he’ll launch to space on the company’s New Shepard rocket. Quiet and secretive Blue Origin hopes to start new chapter with Jeff Bezos’ space flight Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A sweeping investigation by 17 media outlets found that NSO Group’s Pegasus software was used in hacking attempts on 37 smartphones belonging to human rights activists and journalists, The Washington Post reported. The phones were on a leaked list of numbers discovered by Paris journalism nonprofit Hidden Stories
Read MoreCarl T. Bergstrom / @ct_bergstrom: [Thread] The response to Biden from Facebook’s VP of Integrity is a textbook example of bluster and obfuscation — After Biden’s criticism of @Facebook for their inaction on antivax propaganda, @fbnewsroom is going on the offensive. They issued a press release that is a textbook example of bluster, obfuscation, and
Read MoreIt’s an old misconception that digital musicians just use a mouse and keyboard for their art. This is often far from the truth, as many computer music artists have a wide variety of keyboards/synths, MIDI controllers, and “analog” instruments that all get used in their creative process. But what if one of those instruments was
Read MoreAlong with all the fun in the sun and taking advantage of the extended evening daylight, summer also means sweat. Sure, sweating isn’t limited to June, July, and August, but when the temperatures climb, so too does the tendency to turn into a sweaty mess. Read more… How to Stop Your Toilet Tank From Sweating
Read MoreFrom New Hampshire to Scotland, services like Google Maps can direct ill-prepared hikers onto trails that would challenge even the most experienced climbers, mountaineers said. Smartphone Directions May Put Novice Hikers in Danger, Experts Say Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLewis Gordon / The Verge: Interviews with digital artists and game makers who are pushing the boundaries in Roblox by creating interactive art projects and MMO games — Like so many Roblox players, digital artist Everest Pipkin has their own abandoned birthday world. — Last year, when the pandemic … Interviews with digital artists and
Read MoreHow vulnerable are you to such spyware? Are there steps you can take to keep your phone safe? Here are some answers. Q&A: A guide to ‘spyware’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreInstagram influencers get a lot of flak, but they also get a lot of money and opportunities in the real world—when they’re good at the job. To reach a level of goodness, you need lots of followers, but there’s more to it than that. You want brand deals? You want a nice blue checkmark? You
Read MoreSocial network’s remarks come after the president says tech companies are ‘killing people’ by allowing misinformation to spread. Facebook pushes back against Biden comments about vaccinations – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Vincent / The Verge Online-only British supermarket Ocado has had to cancel some customers’ delivery orders after a Friday robot collision at one of its warehouses caused a fire, the company said. The fire at the company’s Erith warehouse east of London “appears to have been caused by the collision of three
Read MoreCorporations are going through rough times. And I’m not talking about the pandemic and the stock market volatility. The times are uncertain, and having to make customer experiences more and more seamless and immersive isn’t taking off any of the pressure on companies. In that light, it’s understandable that they’re pouring billions of dollars into
Read MoreIt’s really easy to judge other people’s relationships. In fact, we may not even realize when we’re doing it. But when you spend time with a couple, their dynamic usually becomes apparent relatively quickly, to the point where you may think you can identify their specific problems. Read more… Answer These 15 Yes-or-No Questions to
Read MoreHelen Rosner / New Yorker: Experts say consent and disclosure are key to the ethical use of synthetic media, amid controversy surrounding Bourdain’s deepfake voice in a new documentary — The new documentary “Roadrunner” uses A.I.-generated audio without disclosing it to viewers. How should we feel about that? Experts say consent and disclosure are key
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