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World's first living robots can now reproduce, scientists say The US scientists who created the first living robots say the life forms, known as xenobots, can now reproduce -- and in a way not seen in plants and animals. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/29/americas/xenobots-self-replicating-robots-scn/index.html

Apple's mixed reality headset may be a standalone device Apple's long-rumored mixed reality headset will be powered by two processors, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apples-mixed-reality-headset-standalone-ming-chi-kuo-082117045.html

Apple’s digital driver’s license has been delayed to next year Apple’s digital driver’s license / ID feature won’t be coming until “early 2022,” according to an update to Apple’s iOS 15 page that MacRumors noticed. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/23/22799338/apple-digital-driver-license-delay-2022-ios-15

Marine Oxygen Levels are the Next Great Casualty of Climate Change Last summer, more than 100 miles of Florida’s coastal waters became an oxygen-depleted dead zone, littered with fish that could be seen even into Tampa Bay. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/marine-oxygen-levels-are-the-next-great-casualty-of-climate-change/

UK will require new homes to have EV chargers starting in 2022 Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be required for all new homes and businesses in the UK starting in 2022, the government announced today. The new measure aims to boost EV adoption in the nation by adding up to 145,000 extra charging points each year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/uk-announces-that-new-homes-must-have-ev-chargers-113524579.html

UK will require new homes to have EV chargers starting in 2022 Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be required for all new homes and businesses in the UK starting in 2022, the government announced today. The new measure aims to boost EV adoption in the nation by adding up to 145,000 extra charging points each year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/uk-announces-that-new-homes-must-have-ev-chargers-113524579.html

Dungeons & Dragons-Themed Immersive Restaurant Announced An immersive fantasy-themed restaurant will open in the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons in 2024. Continue Reading . . . https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-restaurant-lake-geneva/

Tesla app outage locked some owners out of their cars Tesla's app server went down a few hours ago, leading to a worldwide app outage that left owners unable to connect to their cars. For those who've been mostly dependent on their phones instead of their keycards, that means being locked out of their vehicles. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/tesla-app-outage-locked-owners-out-025004678.html

Apple to allow self repair for iPhones and Macs for first time Apple (AAPL) has announced a "self-service repair" scheme to allow customers to fix their own apple products including iPhones and Macs for the first time ever. This means that individuals and independent repair shops will have greater access to the parts and tools needed to fix Apple electronics. Continue Reading . . . https://news.yahoo.com/apple-self-repair-iphone-macs-090940613.html

Android Devices May Soon Show iMessage Reactions as Emoji The Google Messages app on Android devices may soon start showing iMessage reactions as emoji characters instead of text, according to some digging done by 9to5Google. Continue Reading . . . https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/19/android-imessage-reactions-emoji/

Go read this look into how Amazon failed to secure customer personal data A new investigation from Wired describes a shocking lack of concern for customer data at e-commerce giant Amazon, where employees took advantage of the faulty system to look up celebrities’ purchases, among other breaches. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/19/22790066/amazon-personal-data-privacy-kanye-west-celebrities

How Cowboy Bebop’s jazz-infused sci-fi mirrors Afrofuturism As a young child, I was a dreamer. I wanted to be an astronaut, and despite living in a world that constantly reinforced that Black femmes would hardly walk the moon, my family encouraged me to be driven and reach for the stars — literally. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22789182/cowboy-bebop-afrofuturism-influence-anime-netflix

Miami commission votes to banish electric scooters from its streets The Miami City Commission has voted to end its multiyear experiment with shared electric scooters. In a four to five vote, the commission approved a “pocket item” (a last-minute legislative maneuver) to end the Miami scooter pilot. The ordinance went into effect at midnight November 18th. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/19/22791237/miami-vote-end-electric-scooter-pilot-lyft

Yubico key organizer keeps your house keys tidy and your YubiKey security key safe If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/19/22791271/yubico-x-keyport-pivot-2-0-key-organizer-yubikey-security-key

Sony Alpha 1 Named Best Pro Full-Frame Camera In Imaging Resource Camera Of The Year Awards The Sony Alpha 1 continues to prove itself as a full frame beast, winning big in Imaging Resource’s Camera Of The Year (COTY) Awards. Continue Reading . . . https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-wins-2021-imaging-resource-awards/

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FCC votes to let people text ‘988’ to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting in July The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to expand access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by letting people text 988 starting next year. Text message providers have to support the three-digit code by July 16th, 2022, which is when the code will go into effect. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/18/22789388/fcc-text-988-national-suicide-prevention-lifeline

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Review The 11th Generation Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition is breaking new ground when it comes to a modern e-reader. It checks all the right boxes for a premium level device. It has a larger 6. Continue Reading . . . https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-review

Amazon’s Echo Show 15 goes up for preorder, shipping December 9th If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Today, Amazon is opening up preorders for its largest Alexa-enabled smart display yet, the Echo Show 15. The $249.99 device has a 15. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/17/22786975/amazon-echo-show-15-release-date-preorder-smart-display-alexa

Mercedes’ EQS sets the bar for luxury EVs The need to electrify its lineup could have resulted in Mercedes tossing an EV powertrain in its S-Class. Instead, it made the correct decision to create an EV-specific vehicle, the EQS. With nearly all of the trappings of the S-Class, the EQS sets a new standard in luxury for the EV world. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/mercedes-eqs-ev-review-video-150001883.html

1Password 8 arrives on Windows with a new design and big performance improvements If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. 1Password is getting its first major design update in more than three years today, with the launch of 1Password 8 for Windows. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/16/22784996/1password-version-8-windows-release-download-features

Amazon launches a dedicated Prime Video app for Mac Amazon has released a Prime Video app for Mac, and you can now get it for free from the App Store. You can use the app to download videos for offline viewing on your computer, which sounds especially useful for long business trips and vacations. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-video-app-mac-091514744.html

The US finally adopts a national recycling strategy The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new national recycling strategy today, the agency’s first ever such commitment, according to the Washington Post. It’s a roadmap for the US to achieve a goal of recycling at least half of its municipal waste by the end of the decade. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/15/22783450/recycling-united-states-epa-plastic-pollution-waste

Satellite space debris forces ISS astronauts to seek shelter aboard docked capsules On Monday, astronauts on the International Space Station had to seek safety aboard their transport craft when the station passed uncomfortably close to a field of orbital debris. According to the Associated Press, US Space Command started tracking the space junk in the early hours of the morning. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/international-space-station-debris-field-215745675.html

Amazon releases Prime Video app for Mac with downloads, AirPlay, and more Better late than never, as they say: Amazon today launched a Prime Video app for macOS that’s available as a free download in the Mac App Store. Prime Video for Mac includes support for offline downloads, and you can choose your preferred video quality both for regular streaming and downloads. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/15/22783432/amazon-prime-video-mac-app-store-now-available

Adobe discounts Creative Cloud plans by 40 percent for Black Friday If you've been contemplating whether to purchase a subscription to Adobe's Creative Cloud plan, now is time to do so. Between today and December 3rd, the All Apps plan is 40 percent off for first-time customers. The bundle includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and Acrobat. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/adobe-creative-cloud-sale-black-friday-2021-140021666.html

Samsung releases Android 12-powered One UI 4 for Galaxy S21 phones Samsung is making its One UI 4 software update available for the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra starting today, the company has announced. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/15/22782772/samsung-one-ui-4-android-12-galaxy-s21-plus-ultra-release-date-features

Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop has heart, style, and some rough edges Netflix’s live-action take on Cowboy Bebop comes with a lot of expectations. Much of those come from the existing fans, of course — those who loved the original anime with its jazz- and corgi-infused mix of noir and sci-fi and are hoping the new series does it justice. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22776962/cowboy-bebop-review-netflix

ModernOutdoorLife Star Sellers have an outstanding track record for providing a great customer experience—they consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied to any messages they received quickly. Continue Reading . . . https://www.etsy.com/shop/ModernOutdoorLife

AMC theaters start accepting cryptocurrency payment for movie tickets AMC announced back in August that it will start accepting cryptocurrency by the end of the year. Now, company CEO Adam Aron has revealed on Twitter that you can already use your digital coins to purchase movie tickets. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/amc-theaters-start-accepting-cryptocurrency-113811626.html

Sony reportedly making even fewer PS5s due to component shortage Sony is struggling to make PlayStation 5 consoles and has internally lowered its production forecast for the current financial year, according to a report in Bloomberg. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/11/22775829/sony-ps5-supply-chip-shortage-forecast-cut

Google loses key appeal against €2.4 billion EU shopping antitrust case The EU’s second-most senior court, the General Court, has upheld a 2017 ruling by the European Commission which found that Google broke antitrust law in how it promoted its shopping comparison service and demoted rivals. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/10/22769823/google-eu-antitrust-shopping-comparison-loses-appeal

NASA pushes back crewed moon landing to 2025 NASA has officially adjusted its timeline for the Artemis III mission and won't be landing on the Moon in 2024. The agency is now aiming to land the first woman and next American man on the lunar surface in 2025 at the earliest, NASA administrator Bill Nelson has announced. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/nasa-pushes-back-crewed-moon-landing-to-2025-083617472.html

Court rules that Apple can't push back ordered App Store payment changes Apple has failed to convince US District c to delay the App Store change she ordered back in September. As the judge for the Apple vs. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-alternative-payment-stay-injunction-062133997.html

Judge denies stay in Epic v. Apple Epic v. Apple judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers says Apple must comply with an order to let developers add links and buttons to external payment options, denying the company’s motion for a stay. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/9/22773082/epic-apple-fortnite-lawsuit-ruling-injunction-stay-app-store-anti-steering-rules

Robinhood security breach compromised data of 7 million users Robinhood has revealed that it experienced a security breach incident on November 3rd, which exposed the data of as many as 7 million users or around a third of its userbase. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/robinhood-users-compromised-security-breach-063802932.html

Review: Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite (2021) is even better than the Oasis The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is simply the best ereader for the majority of people who actually want an ereader. It improves on its predecessors in the places it matters most, and starting at $140, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination of features and quality. Continue Reading . . . https://thenextweb.com/news/kindle-paperwhite-2021-review

Google Chrome users urgently warned to delete browser NOW – here’s why need to remove it from your Android GOOGLE Chrome users are being warned to delete the browser as soon as possible amid fears highly sensitive data is being harvested. Forbes reports this latest Big Tech privacy nightmare could give users a reason to delete Chrome from their phones. Continue Reading . . . https://www.the-sun.com/tech/4014419/google-chrome-delete-browser-now-heres-why-android/

The Most Brilliant Thing About Apple's New MacBook Pros Is What No One Saw Coming When Apple introduced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros last month, they were almost too good to be true. For the most part, they were everything that professional users had been asking Apple to deliver for the last five years. Continue Reading . . . https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/the-most-brilliant-thing-about-apples-new-macbook-pros-is-what-no-one-saw-coming.html

Apple hires Tesla's director of Autopilot software Apple has been incredibly secretive about its efforts to develop a self-driving car, but according to Bloomberg, its latest move is hiring a key personnel from its toughest competition. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-hires-tesla-director-of-autopilot-software-104848566.html

DJI releases new flagship Mavic drones — Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine One of the most anticipated drone releases is finally out. Actually, it’s two drones. Today, DJI has released the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine. of the new drones, but let’s start with the one reserved for the $4,999 Mavic 3 Cine. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/4/22759660/dji-flagship-prores-mavic-3-cine-drone

Apple reportedly will start phasing out mask requirements for US retail store customers Apple is reportedly planning to begin ending mask requirements for customers at some of its US retail stores as early as Friday (via Bloomberg). Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/4/22763958/apple-mask-requirements-retail-store-customers-coronavirus

U.S. Agrees to End Fossil Fuel Financing Abroad The United States committed today with other countries to stop financing fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of next year, in a seismic shift that could stem the construction of natural gas and oil facilities in lower-income nations. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-s-agrees-to-end-fossil-fuel-financing-abroad/

Microsoft warns Windows 11 features are failing due to its expired certificate Microsoft has started warning Windows 11 users that certain features in the operating system are failing to load due to an expired certificate. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/4/22763641/microsoft-windows-11-expired-certificate-snipping-tool-emoji-picker-issues

Scammers use Google Ads to siphon off hundreds of thousands of dollars from fake crypto wallets Phishing scams in my Google results? It’s more likely thank you think The crypto world is full of dangers, with scammers lying in wait for newbies and novices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/4/22763015/cryptocurrency-fake-wallet-phishing-scam-google-ads-phantom-metamask

Strong to Extreme Geomagnetic Storm Expected Along with Vivid Northern Lights This map shows how far south the Northern Lights could appear at different KP index levels. While a KP of 3 or less would keep them in northern latitudes of Alaska and Canada, a KP of 9 would make them visible in places like Salt Lake City, St. Continue Reading . . . https://weatherboy.com/strong-to-extreme-geomagnetic-storm-expected-along-with-vivid-northern-lights/

19 Facts About Billionaires That Are Sure To Make Your Skin Crawl So — right off the bat and for a bit of perspective — one million seconds is roughly 11.5 days, whereas one billion seconds is more than 31 years. With that established, let's dive into some of the most horrid facts about billionaires! 1. Continue Reading . . . https://www.buzzfeed.com/natalieoganesyan/19-facts-about-billionaires-that-are-sure-to-make-your-skin

Concept: What if the notch were to eventually make its way to the Apple Watch? It could be any day now. The notch is inescapable. It’s making its way to any and every device is can. The new MacBook Pro didn’t need a notch, it’s there primarily for aesthetics. Continue Reading . . . https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/28/concept-what-if-the-notch-were-to-eventually-make-its-way-to-the-apple-watch/

The home theater gear worth gifting this year (even if the giftee is you) So you've got all the gifts you need for the kids, your family and the friends who really matter. But it's been a tough year, surely you deserve some joy as well. Maybe it's time to upgrade that HDTV to a 4K OLED, or to finally move on from using sad TV speakers. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/home-entertainment-gift-ideas-143038506.html

A mummy discovered in a vast burial ground of Egypt's pharaohs could change how ancient history is understood An Egyptian mummy embalmed with advanced techniques is believed to be much older than initially thought. The discovery suggests sophisticated mummification skills were used 1,000 years earlier than previously believed. Continue Reading . . . https://news.yahoo.com/mummy-discovered-vast-burial-ground-093046886.html