quinta-feira, 1 de abril de 2021


Amtrak Made a Bigger Map

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 09:59 AM PDT

Amtrak released its new map today, and the trainscape is looking good, toot toot. After a year of service cutbacks due to the pandemic, the rail company has drawn new lines connecting dots all over the country. The expansion is hopeful, a "2035 vision" that hinges on securing a proposed $80 million investment from Joe…

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Anker's Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro ANC Headphones Drop to $100

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 08:15 AM PDT

Microsoft Lands $22 Billion to Put Custom HoloLens Headsets on U.S. Soldiers

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 09:38 AM PDT

In late 2018, Microsoft struck a $480 million deal with the U.S. Army to deliver augmented reality headset prototypes based on its HoloLens system. Well, it appears the military is a fan because it's inked a contract to get a whole lot more of them. As in, over 120,000 headsets worth up to $21.88 billion over 10…

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This Is Why Stress Makes Your Hair Fall Out

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 09:14 AM PDT

Scientists at Harvard University say they might have figured out how stress can cause us to lose our hair. In mice, they found evidence that a major hormone linked to stress made it harder for hair follicles to regenerate. The findings could very well lead to more effective treatments for hair loss someday, though…

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Cortana Is Dead on Android and iOS Today

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 09:04 AM PDT

Normally April 1 is a day for jokes and pranks, but this year it also marks a funeral of sorts: the death of Cortana on mobile devices.

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Thursday's Best Deals: Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Outriders, PlayStation Plus, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Gluten-Free Snacks Box, Deadpool Movies Sale, and More

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 08:30 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Outriders lead Thursday's best deals.

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Doctor Who's Christopher Eccleston on Why Now Is the Time for His Return

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Christopher Eccleston transformed Doctor Who forever. Sixteen years ago, the actor—headlining a bold reboot of the beloved British sci-fi classic that had been off screens for nearly a decade—presented a tortured, compassionate take on a Time Traveler without a home. Then, as quickly as we met him, he vanished,…

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Snag Microsoft’s Active Noise-Canceling Surface Headphones for Just $106 at Woot

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 06:03 AM PDT

Check Out NASA’s Martian Helicopter With Its Four Legs Unfurled

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 07:41 AM PDT

A major milestone has been reached on Mars, as the Ingenuity helicopter—still attached to the belly of the Perseverance rover—has fully deployed its four legs in preparation for its upcoming flight.

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Doctors Excited to Find 'Rare' Forked Uvula in Florida Man

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Doctors in Florida made an odd discovery in a 20-year-old patient: a bifurcated uvula, perhaps better known as that dangly thing in the back of your throat. The "weird" body part, as the patient himself described it, doesn't seem to be causing its owner any trouble, but it's still a very rare occurrence, made even…

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Updates From Obi-Wan Kenobi, Naomi, and More

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 06:28 AM PDT

Kyle MacLachlan teases his connection to David Lynch's next TV project. Charmed finds a new recurring character. Plus, what's to come when Riverdale returns, and Alan Tudyk teases the second season of Resident Alien. Spoilers, away!

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A Tiny Video Camera Lets This Train Enthusiast Ride Along on His Incredibly Detailed Model Railroad

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 06:22 AM PDT

There are people so obsessed with trains that they'll travel the world just to spot a rare locomotive. And then there's Jason Shron, who's not only built a replica of a passenger train car in his basement, he's also found a clever way to simulate a train ride by strapping a tiny video camera to his model railway.

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Scientists Have Observed Ominous Winter Leaks in Greenland Ice Sheet Lakes

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 04:00 PM PDT

For the first time ever, scientists have shown that lakes on Greenland's ice sheet can drain during the winter months, in a phenomenon that could accelerate the rate of glacial melt.

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The Super Thin and Lightweight Espresso Display Is a WFH Dream Come True

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 05:30 AM PDT

At the start of our new work-from-home normal and before I was able to get my home office in order, the thing I immediately noticed was that I missed my office's monitor setup. I have one now, but it's a little hefty and doesn't easily move around the various workstations of my apartment I switch between throughout…

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TikTok Influencer Apologizes After Promoting Scam 'Mando' Cryptocurrency

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 05:24 AM PDT

Matt Lorion, a 17-year-old TikTok influencer known for promoting cryptocurrencies online, has released a new video apologizing for a Star Wars-themed scam he promoted. Last week, Lorion sang the praises of a new cryptocurrency called Mando that turned out to be a pump-and-dump scam. But Lorion says he had no idea it…

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Health Official in Papua New Guinea Explains How Facebook Spreads Misinformation

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 03:30 AM PDT

Papua New Guinea's health minister, Jelta Wong, spoke with an Australian think tank over videochat on Thursday about challenges PNG faces in combatting the covid-19 pandemic. PNG is seeing a resurgence of the disease along with a growing wave of misinformation being spread online about vaccines, and the talk is an…

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Analogue Pocket Shipments Pushed Back To October

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 03:40 PM PDT

Analogue just announced its Analogue Pocket handheld console will miss its original May 2021 shipment date and will slip to October instead.

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Get Super Mario 3D All-Stars for $50 Before Mario Draws His Last Dying Breath

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 07:05 AM PDT

Hackers Are Hiding Malware Inside Fake Call of Duty: Warzone Cheats to Target Gamers

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 04:40 PM PDT

Look out, n00bs. Hackers are apparently deploying fake game "cheats" for Call of Duty: Warzone. They sure won't help you merk your opponents, but they will inject a crapload of malware onto your computer.

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Verizon Is Offering Big Discounts and Trade-Ins on Broken Phones on April 1, and It's Actually Not a Prank

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 04:23 PM PDT

Now's the time of year when it pays to be extra wary of pranks and promotions that seem too good to be true. But starting tomorrow, yes, on April 1, Verizon has some big discounts on phones and trade-ins for broken devices that are totally legit.

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Joel Greenberg, the Tax Collector Tied to US Rep Matt Gaetz, Allegedly Once Blew $90k in Taxpayer Money On a Crypto Mining Rig

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 04:03 PM PDT

The sex trafficking scandal surrounding Florida U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz is getting gnarlier by the day, both because of the circus sideshow of supporting characters it brings with it and the good questions it raises about why we, as a country, insist on electing people to our federal government who seem like…

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Don’t Miss April 2021’s Biggest, Must-Play Games You Can Pre-Order Now

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Featured Game: New Pokémon Snap | $60

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Even YouTube Is Chilling Out on Weed

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 03:15 PM PDT

On the same day that Governor Andrew Cuomo fully legalized recreational weed use across New York, YouTube quietly lifted a few of its own restrictions regarding the drug, too.

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Japan Hasn't Seen Cherry Blossoms This Early in 1,200 Years

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 02:41 PM PDT

So gorgeous! So depressing! The cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan hit their peak bloom last week—the earliest date recorded in official records and, some say, the earliest date of bloom for the trees in more than 1,200 years. And climate change definitely has a hand in the trees' early beauty show.

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The Creepshow Season 2 Premiere Unleashes the Best Kind of Fan Service

Posted: 31 Mar 2021 01:15 PM PDT

It's a safe bet that if you're settling in to watch Shudder's Creepshow series—based on the films by George A. Romero and Stephen King—you're already a horror fan. Creepshow knows this, and it would like to thank you for your support of season one by kicking off season two with an episode targeting the hearts of…

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