Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner! Literally thousands of products will go on sale during Amazon’s two-day shopping event, but not all of those sales will be good deals.
Google’s theft protection features have started showing up for some Android users
Three new theft protection features that Google announced earlier this year have reportedly started rolling out on Android. The tools — Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock — are aimed at giving users a way to quickly lock down their devices if they’ve been swiped, so thieves can’t access any sensitive information….
What to read this weekend: Preventing an asteroid apocalypse, and Cult of the Lamb’s first arc wraps up
New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-preventing-an-asteroid-apocalypse-cult-of-the-lamb-comic-louise-erdrich-mighty-red-190816097.html?src=rss Please follow and like us:
You can slap a Pixel Watch 2 on your wrist for just $224 right now
The Pixel Watch 2 can still serve you well in 2024 if you don’t need a bigger or brighter screen. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Pixel Watch 3 may be the shining refinement Google’s wearable lineup needed, but the last-gen Pixel Watch 2 is still a great buy. That’s especially…
Top Crypto Expert Reveals Memebet Token Presale Perks for Early Buyers
After weeks of solid performance, the Memebet Token presale is nearing its milestone of $400,000 as it approaches the one-month mark. This innovative project seamlessly combines the thrill of meme coins with high-stakes betting, offering a virtual casino experience that truly stands out. Memebet Token raises over $367K in Presale: A new era of crypto…
Texas adds to TikTok’s legal woes over children’s safety concerns
TikTok’s legal troubles in the United States continue. Reuters reported that the state of Texas sued TikTok on Thursday. According to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, TikTok has allegedly violated Texas state law and jeopardized children’s safety with the popular video-sharing app’s policies. SEE ALSO: TikTok is convinced a buried rug in a woman’s yard…
X reportedly paid its Brazil fines to the wrong bank, causing further delay in reinstatement case
Despite the company’s recent decision to abide by the demands of the Brazilian Supreme Court, X still isn’t back online in Brazil — and according to Reuters, that’s at least in part because it paid its fines to the wrong bank. After weeks being banned in Brazil, X in late September named a legal representative…
Pepe Unchained Presale Surges to $17.5M, Whale Investments Signal Massive Upside
Pepe Unchained (PEPU) has seen a surge in investor interest and whale activity, resulting in a successful presale that raised $17.5 million. This influx of capital underscores the project’s appeal during the current market dip, as meme coins—especially those inspired by Pepe—are on the rise, with Pepe Unchained standing out as an advanced iteration of…
An Android feature now rolling out locks your screen if your phone is swiped
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google is rolling out a new set of features aimed at making it less easy for thieves to access your data. That’s according to Mishaal Rahman, who posted on Reddit that the features are showing up in a new update after seeing that his Xiaomi 14T Pro phone now…
dogwifhat (WIF) Price Prediction – Can WIF Reach $5 in October Despite Crypto Market Downturn?
dogwifhat (WIF) has gained significant attention recently due to its strong performance in both market cap and trading volume. Currently ranked 39th with a market cap of $2.2 billion, WIF has seen an uptick in trading volume, placing 13th among cryptocurrencies on the leaderboard. This surge in activity signals growing bullish sentiment for the token,…
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans to launch a new crew capsule on Monday
New Shepard in 2022. | Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Blue Origin is preparing to launch its NS-27 mission with the RSS Kármán Line, its new crew capsule, on Monday at 9AM ET. It will be the first launch for the capsule, which the company says in its announcement will have improved…
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for October 5, 2024
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
Big Tech has cozied up to nuclear energy
Steam rises out of the nuclear plant on Three Mile Island on March 26, 2019 before it closed later that year. | Photo: Getty Images Major tech firms, in search of carbon pollution-free electricity for data centers, are helping to revive nuclear energy in the US. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:
Lego’s website was hacked to promote a crypto scam
People who visited Lego’s website on the evening of October 4 were welcomed by a banner with illustrated golden coins bearing the company’s logo, claiming that the “Lego coin” is now officially out. It even promised “secret rewards” to those who’d buy some. But Lego wasn’t truly launching an official cryptocurrency coin, and according to…
Starfield’s big Shattered Space expansion isn’t weird enough
Image: Bethesda It’s been a long time coming for Starfield players. Bethesda’s sci-fi take on Skyrim originally launched last summer, and while there have been some updates and improvements since then, it’s taken more than a year for the game to get its first major expansion. This lead-up means there’s a lot riding on Shattered…
5 of best PS5 games, plus 7 honorable mentions
Some games look great no matter what platform you play them on, running smoothly as butter and exactly as intended. However, some games truly benefit from the technology that Sony has packed into their big white box, taking full advantage of the powerful tech under the hood. While this naturally applies to PS5 exclusives, some…
Gmail’s Gemini-powered Q&A feature comes to iOS
A few months ago, Google introduced a new way to search Gmail with the help of its Gemini AI. The feature, called Gmail Q&A, lets you find specific emails and information by asking the Gemini chatbot questions. You can ask things like “What time is our dinner reservation on Saturday?” to quickly find the information…
Epic has a plan for the rest of the decade
Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Just over a year ago, Epic Games laid off around 16 percent of its employees. The problem, Epic said, was its own big ideas for the future and just how expensive they were to build. “For a while now, we’ve been spending way more money than we earn,”…
Tiny Glade – The best 10 builds we have seen so far in this amazing cozy builder
When Tiny Glade came out recently it made anybody who saw it stop and take notice. This game, developed by a small team using their own proprietary graphics engine is stunning. There is no other word. And while “all” you have to do is build things, pretty things, it has engrossed all who have picked…
Crypto Whales Drive Pepe Unchained Layer 2 ICO Surge Past $17M
Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is emerging as a top crypto investment, with its presale hitting $17.5 million as whales pour in heavy investments. This Layer 2 project, inspired by Pepe the Frog, boosts speeds, lowers fees, and introduces new DeFi features for meme coin traders. Many traders and crypto influencers are bullish on Pepe Unchained, seeing…
Imagine 3 stars orbiting each other every 4 weeks. It’s real.
Scientists have found a trio of stars dancing a high-speed cosmic do-si-do. In fact, the stars’ tempo is so rapid, astronomers have labeled this a new record: Here, a pair of stars orbit each other in less than two Earth days, while a third makes a trip around them in 25 days. Before this discovery,…
NASA releases photo of ocean world. It shows why NASA’s going there.
NASA’s about to launch a huge spacecraft to a world harboring voluminous seas. Planetary scientists suspect Jupiter’s moon Europa contains an ocean at least twice the size of Earth’s. The Europa Clipper probe — which is the length of a basketball court and the largest craft the agency has sent on a planetary mission —…
The best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds I’ve ever tested
Over-the-ear headphones are everyone’s usual go-to solution for blocking out the world. And listen, I get it. You couldn’t pry my Sony WH-1000XM4s out of my cold dead hands. But honestly, as much as I love them, carrying around a clunky pair of headphones when I’m on the go is not ideal. I want a…
‘Nickel Boys’ review: A masterful work of friendship, violence, and memory
“Stunning” doesn’t even begin to cover it, but RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys is one of those rare Hollywood productions — perhaps alongside this year’s I Saw the TV Glow — that feels aesthetically transformative. A moving film about a violent reform school in 1960s Florida, it adapts Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel The Nickel Boys…
NASA shut off a Voyager instrument. Only these 4 remain.
Nuclear fuel lasts a long time. But not forever. Both Voyager craft, launched in 1977, convert heat produced by the decay of radioactive plutonium-238 into electricity. Over the decades, NASA engineers have strategically shut off instruments to extend the life of Voyager 1 and 2, which are respectively well over 15 and 12 billion miles…
I’m still trying to figure out how this MacBook Air was only $240
TL;DR: Save 75% on this classic MacBook Air with a refurbished model while supplies last. Like almost everyone, I’ve always wanted a Mac. Maybe it was watching Carrie Bradshaw write with one or seeing them around my college campus, but the price tag always kept me a (regretfully) loyal PC user. Then I heard about…
Get lifetime access to all of Babbel’s languages for just $150
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to all 14 Babbel languages for just $149.97 (reg. $599) through October 6 and prepare for your next bucket list trip. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $149.97 $599.00 Save $449.03 Get Deal Dreaming of your next big adventure? Whether you’re jetting off…
Get the “oops-proof” drone for beginners who want killer 4K footage — now 45% off
TL;DR: Get a beginner-friendly drone that packs obstacle avoidance, dual 4K cameras, and easy controls into one affordable package: just $64.97 (reg. $119.99) through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance $64.97 $120.00 Save $55.03 Get Deal Flying a drone shouldn’t feel like dodging…
You don’t want to miss this price on Windows 11 Pro — just $17.97
TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97 — enhance productivity, security, and collaboration — but this price only lasts through October 6. If you’re looking for a professional-grade operating system at a budget-friendly price, you’re in luck. For a limited time only, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97 (reg….
Get a $40 learn-to-code package and master the tech of tomorrow, from Python to AI
TL;DR: This coding certification bundle packs everything you need to learn to code, from Python basics to AI development, all for just $39.97 through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $39.97 $1,500.00 Save $1,460.03 Get Deal Looking to level up your tech skills or…
5 of the best PS4 games to play in 2024, and 9 honorable mentions
The PlayStation 4 is one of the most popular consoles ever made, with over 117 million sold as of August 2024. If you can’t or don’t want to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 (or the price of the PS5 Pro has just put you right off), there are still hundreds of incredible PS4 games you…