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Ariana Grande is headlining Fortnite’s next concert series
Last week, Epic Games teased that a “record-breaking superstar” would be performing in Fortnite’s upcoming Rift Tour concert series, and…
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Want to launch a career as a Google-ready software engineer? This training can help for under $20
TLDR: The 2021 Google Software Engineering Manager Prep Bundle goes deep into vital areas of web development, including data science,…
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Elite students are debating hot-button issues on an invite-only TikTok clone
At a glance, the video looks like a TikTok. But toward the bottom, where a TikTok’s caption would be, are…
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Google pairs Stadia Controller and Chromecast as $100 “play and watch” bundle
Google has recently been selling a combo-package of the Stadia Controller and 2020 Chromecast as a limited-time promotion. But as…
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Thanks to the Rickroll, “Never Gonna Give You Up” hits 1 billion YouTube plays
The official video for Rick Astley’s 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” has surpassed 1 billion plays on YouTube.…
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A starter pack of Nanoleaf’s stunning canvas panels is $50 off at Costco today
If you like your lighting to be on the adventurous side, rest assured that Nanoleaf’s canvas light panels aren’t made…
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What Is My IP Address?
You’ve heard about it before: an unknown online assailant has been inundating someone in your town with bothersome messages. Luckily,…
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Telegram’s group video calls can now have up to 1,000 viewers
Telegram has announced the latest new features and improvements making their way to the popular messaging app. Video is the…
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Prep in a dozen valuable CompTIA training areas with these $45 courses
TLDR: The All-Access CompTIA A+ & Network Certification Prep Bundle offers 12 courses and more than 160 hours of training…
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How to get the most out of Python classes
There should only be one — and preferably only one — obvious way to do it”, says the Zen of…
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Two Garden Benches That’ll Take Your Backyard To the Next Level
Lajos Geenen . POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular…
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K-pop’s fandom platforms are changing what it means to be an idol
Fandom has changed a lot since I was a kid. As a tween, I had no hope of getting in…
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PSA: You might want to avoid the gobs of Halo Infinite spoilers Microsoft just leaked
If you’re invested in the story of Master Chief, Cortana, and the fate of the Halo universe, you might want…
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Here are the latest accusations Activision Blizzard employees have leveled at the company
More disturbing allegations of Activision Blizzard’s reported culture of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination have been reported in recent days,…
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After accusations, Twitter will pay hackers to find biases in its automatic image crops
Twitter is holding a competition in hopes that hackers and researchers will be able to identify biases in its image…
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The 8 Best Hearing Protection Options for Home DIY Projects
Staff, Courtesy of 3M If you’re using a piece of power equipment, like a table saw, snowblower, lawn mower, or…
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The Best Block Planes to Smooth and Shape Wood
Staff, Courtesy of Stanley Block planes are invaluable when it comes to smoothing and trimming wood surfaces, and unlike their…
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A Tesla Megapack burst into flames at “Victorian Big Battery”
A Tesla Megapack caught fire today during initial testing of a highly anticipated new utility-scale battery in Victoria, Australia. Luckily,…
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Prometeo’s open-source firefigher safety project will save lives
AI platform Prometeo, the team that won the 2019 Call for Code challenge, launched its open-source Pyrrha solution in partnership…
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7 Best Scooters for Kids and Adults
The “kick scooter” has been around for close to a hundred years now, starting as a homemade adaptation of roller-skate…
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Don’t Miss Amazon’s Amazing Deals on Coleman Camping Gear — On Sale Right Now
Coleman After a summer filled with visiting relatives and friends that you’ve missed since pre-pandemic, planning an August camping trip…
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Elon Musk calls Apple’s App Store fees a ‘de facto global tax on the Internet’
Elon Musk has had a busy Friday on Twitter. After flatly denying that he has ever spoken to Apple CEO…
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Elon Musk and Apple deny wild story that he tried to replace Tim Cook
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly demanded to become Apple’s CEO in a 2016 phone call with current Apple CEO Tim…
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The special effects behind Loki’s doomed planet of Lamentis
When special effects studio Digital Domain was approached by Marvel to work on an episode of Loki, there was one…
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The Camouflaged Snake in This Photo Is Going Viral
A photo of a camouflaged snake has gone viral on Twitter, because it’s hard to spot the snake in plain…
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8 Best Spinning Reels for Every Angler
Staff, Courtesy of SHIMANO While opinions on fishing lures are easy to come by, relatively few people spend as much…
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The bad science behind trans healthcare bans
Conservative legislators and special interest groups are using scientific studies as a cudgel in their attempts to limit children’s access…
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The age of the metaverse is upon us
The metaverse has become the hottest buzzword in tech. Silicon Valley big brains are suddenly obsessed with building virtual spaces spanning…
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Russia blames software glitch for misfired engines that shoved ISS
Russia’s space agency blamed a “short-term software failure” for yesterday’s engine mishap with its new science module. The module’s thrusters…
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Save $75 on this Photoshop alternative that Google Play Store reviewers love
TLDR: Pixlr Premium is a browser-based, AI-powered image editor that can do almost everything Photoshop can do at a fraction…
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Control the laws of magnetism with the Flux Original Scientific Toy, on sale for $47 off
TLDR: A two-century old law of magnetism makes the Flux Original Scientific Toy endlessly fascinating. Any number of silly knickknacks…
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Humans Could Live to Be 150, Science Says
New research indicates the hard limit on human life is 150 years. The main factor limiting our lifespan is a…
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The Mark Cuban-founded audio app Fireside is asking its own users to invest
The Mark Cuban-funded and co-founded audio app Fireside has yet to publicly launch, but already it’s asking the limited creators…
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Amazon fined record $887 million over EU privacy violations
Now that Amazon’s Q2 earnings are in, it has submitted a 10-Q filing with the SEC that includes additional details…
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Here’s why gravity pulls us down and not up
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to…
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The bipartisan infrastructure bill is good for EVs, bad for the climate
If it’s approved, the bipartisan infrastructure deal announced this week will make it easier for Americans to buy and own…
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Vaccine carrots only got us so far — now, it’s time for sticks
This week, the dam broke. With COVID-19 surging around the United States and vaccination rates stagnating, federal agencies and state…
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Here’s why Apple says it hates leaks
Apple is a notoriously secretive company, and a cease and desist letter recently acquired by Motherboard sheds new light on…
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How to change your safe browsing settings on Chrome
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your…
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How ‘Instagram therapy’ is helping women with mental health
Women make up the majority of people living with mood disorders in Canada. However, treatments and resources that are adapted…
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The smartest management trick is knowing your not smart
Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur in…
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AMD’s new Radeon RX 6600 XT offers 1080p RDNA 2 gaming for $379
AMD has a new entry-level RX 6000-series GPU: the $379 RX 6600 XT, which is still based on the same…
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Dish adds HBO Max and will now offer HBO and Cinemax
Following a prolonged standoff between Dish Network and AT&T over licensing terms to carry HBO channels, Dish has reached an…
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Here are the best Amazon Echo deals right now
When it comes to the Echo smart speakers, Amazon has a slew of devices to choose from, one for practically…
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Verizon’s new hotspot plans are built for your camper van getaway dreams
Verizon has introduced new mobile hotspot plans, with four options to choose from starting at 15GB for $20 per month…
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Forza Motorsport 7 will be driving into the sunset in September
Forza Motorsport 7 will no longer be available to purchase from the Microsoft Store or play on Xbox Game Pass…
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The Windows 11 beta is finally out — here’s how to install it
Windows 11 Insiders — what Microsoft calls its beta testers — have been able to try out the company’s latest…
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Amazon gives Alexa a new iOS widget and the ability to assign reminders
Amazon has updated the Alexa app on iOS so that you can access the voice assistant right from your home…
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The Best Dust Masks for Woodworking Projects
Whether you’re ripping plywood sheets through a table saw or power-sanding a wood piece to smooth it out, you’re going…
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Sony’s new PS5 beta update also fixes one of its silliest flaws
The first major system update for Sony’s PlayStation 5 is arriving in beta form today, finally letting you expand the…
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