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Here Are All the Best Tech Deals for Afterpay Day 2022

16-03-2022 23:33

Afterpay Day is the first big shopping event of the year. It’s a major four-day online and in-store event where you can snag huge savings across a wide range of Australian brands and products.While we all love a good sale, it sure is hard to scour through dozens of websites at the same time to find the perfect bargain. When it comes to the big day, thousands of shoppers around the country will be racing through store aisles and tapping away at their keyboards to snap up all the biggest dea

The IRS Won’t Send You Unsolicited Emails, So Don’t Fall for This Malware Tax Scam

16-03-2022 23:30

Be on the lookout for suspicious-looking emails until April 18th, the end of tax season.If you’re wondering why, it’s because every cybercriminal and their mother are currently scanning for the weakest member on the digital herd — and they’re hoping said weak link is just foolhardy enough to click on a half-baked phishing ploy. Yes, this time of year, e-criminals like to dress up and play IRS agent. Hackers are sending out official-looking emails, stamped with IRS insigni

Latest Image Shows the Awesome Power of the Webb Space Telescope

16-03-2022 23:30

The Webb Space Telescope has passed a critical milestone in its commissioning phase, as mission controllers fully aligned the observatory’s primary imager.Before we get into the details of today’s announcement, take a moment to bask in the glory of this new Webb image. The star is called 2MASS J17554042+6551277, and mission controllers have been using it to align the space telescope’s 18 hexagonal mirrors. But just look at it — look at how sharp it looks. And check out al

Afterpay Day Sale: It Would Suck if You Missed These Hot Dyson Deals

16-03-2022 22:50

When it comes to vacuum cleaners, it’s best not to skimp out and grab one for anything less than $500 — unless it’s on sale. You see, a vacuum cleaner is an investment you can keep for up to 10 years and while it’s tempting to throw a cheap one over your shoulder and head to the checkout, believe us when we say you’ll come to regret it. Thankfully, Afterpay Day is here with a bunch of solid Dyson vacuum cleaner deals that’ll make you squeal with glee.That&rsqu

An Emerging Virus Has Now Been Spotted in Georgia’s Ticks

16-03-2022 22:32

Certain ticks in Georgia are carrying an emerging virus that can make people sick, new research shows. The study found traces of the Heartland virus, one of the most recently discovered tickborne germs in the U.S., in the state’s lone star tick populations. The virus found in these ticks appears to be genetically distinct from samples collected elsewhere in the country, suggesting that it’s been present in Georgia for some time now.The Heartland virus, also called Heartland bandaviru

Elon Musk Still Treating War in Ukraine Like Just Another Twitter Joke

16-03-2022 22:13

Elon Musk, the wealthiest pre-teen shitposter on the internet, challenged Vladimir Putin to a duel on Monday, but the Russian President has yet to take Musk up on his offer. Instead, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, an ally of Putin, gave Musk some advice on how to properly train for a fight in a Telegram message that Musk reposted.“Elon Musk, a word of advice: Don’t measure your strength against that of Putin’s. You’re in two completely different leagues,” Kadyrov po

George Miller’s Latest Will Premiere Soon, Paving the Way for Furiosa

16-03-2022 22:00

For years, fans of George Miller’s Mad Max films have looked at another film on his to-do list, Three Thousand Years of Longing, as “The One Before Furiosa.” In every interview, Miller has always said he’s going to make Furiosa, but he wants to do this other movie first. Well, now, the first details about the film are out and not only do they seem encouraging, they’re attached to some other news that’s sure to get fans very excited.Variety reports that Three T

Xiaomi’s 12 Pro Is a Great Android Phone, but You Still Can’t Buy It

16-03-2022 21:50

Android has always been about offering choice to its users. But with more companies failing to produce a flagship worthy of dethroning Samsung and Google, the options feel like they’ve become more homogenous with each new smartphone release cycle.Xiaomi is the third best-selling smartphone brand globally, but it’s not sold in the United States. Its devices tend to be well-reviewed, and in my time reviewing smartphones, I recall being impressed by Xiaomi’s camera samples more th

Starbucks’ New Reusable Cup Program Is Actually Years Behind Schedule

16-03-2022 21:37

Starbucks’ famous green-and-white disposable cups could soon be a nostalgia item, as the coffee chain says it will transition to reusable cups in locations all over the U.S. and Canada by the end of next year. Customers will be able to bring their own cup, purchase one from Starbucks, or borrow and return a cup that’ll be washed between customers.Some people may scoff at borrowing and returning reusable cups shared by other customers — but, essentially, that’ll make Starb

Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Gag Reel Is Full of Spider-Stares and Spider-Hugs

16-03-2022 21:20

Marvel and Sony have blessed live-action Spidey fans today and released an infinitely memeable gag reel starring all three Spider-Men. Most of the gags are, as usual, actors breaking character — but it’s always fun to watch performers giggle at inappropriate times in a narrative. I will state, on record, that Marvel’s mo-cap suits are consistent comedy gold.Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland obviously pop up in this, as does Jamie Foxx, who loses his balance in an

Fly away, little sensors! These tiny wireless devices can be scattered by the wind

16-03-2022 21:02

If you want to monitor the temperature, humidity, and exposure over a hundred square miles of forest, you’re going to spend a lot of time tying tech trees. But what if you could scatter your sensors the same way dandelions and elms scatter their seeds? UW researchers have put together devices light enough to be carried by the wind.
The project pushes the boundaries of small-scale and purpose-built computing, and while it’s still very much a prototype, it’s an interesting direct

Our Flag Means Death Is the Absurd, Feel-Good Pirate Show of Our Dreams

16-03-2022 21:00

Come seeking adventure and salty old pirates, stay for a delightful crew getting in touch with their feelings. HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death reimagines the myth of those dangerous scallywags in a series loosely inspired by the true story of Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), the “gentleman pirate.”While the real-life figure met a quick demise, the show uses a wealthy man’s midlife crisis-inspired decision to take to sea with a band of misfits as the framework of a workplace

Add a handy storage shelf to your iMac with the TwelveSouth BackPack

16-03-2022 21:00 via techguide.com.au

If you’ve got the 24-inch iMac, there a product specially designed for it – it’s the BackPack from TwelveSouth which creates storage space on the back of the computer.
Designed exclusively for the colourful 24-inch iMac range, the BackPack is a small aluminium shelf that attaches to the back of the stand.This creates space to help you declutter your desktop.
You can hide portable hard drives on the BackPack or USB hubs used to connect peripherals and other monitors.
Its locatio

Iron Curtain Instagram: Russian Engineers Clone Zuck’s Photo App

16-03-2022 18:20

Russian developers are preparing to launch their own photo-sharing Instagram clone less than a week after government officials placed Meta’s app behind a digital Iron Curtain that shut the majority of social media out.Russian entrepreneurs Alexander Zobov and Kirill Filimonov have no illusions about what they’re doing. The two claim their app, “Rossgram,” will serve as “the Russian analogue of Instagram.”Though more specific details around how the app will wor

Adam Savage Built an Absolutely Maniacal Dart-Blasting Helmet With a Laser Sight

16-03-2022 17:50

We’ve all been there. A dart blaster battle erupts in the office and you’re too busy with emails or spreadsheets to reach for a weapon to return fire. The solution, as Adam Savage demonstrates in the latest Tested video, is to build yourself a dart-blasting helmet that unleashes a torrent of foam projectiles wherever you look.Way back in 2018 (which feels about three decades ago at this point) Adam Savage created one of the most impressive Nerf mods we’ve seen to date. Not only

The Suicide Squad’s James Gunn Will Guest on the Harley Quinn Cartoon as Himself

16-03-2022 17:40

When Harley Quinn co-creator Patrick Schumacher announced that a spin-off about a bar full of supervillains was in the works at this year’s SXSW, he dropped another bit of news about the third season of the hit animated series: namely, that The Suicide Squad movie and Peacemaker TV series writer and director James Gunn would be appearing as himself in true Scooby-Doo guest-star fashion.Apparently, Gunn will be heading to Gotham City to make a movie about Batman’s father Thomas Wayne,

Marvel Studios Denounces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill as Disney Employees Plan Walkout

16-03-2022 17:00

Disney’s inability to quickly address the company’s involvement in funding legislators involved with Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill has seen plenty of internal and external dissatisfaction with the House of Mouse. But now, things are slowly starting to change — if not nearly enough.Last night, in the wake of news that queer Disney employees across the company were planning walkouts to protest Bob Chapek’s response to the aforementioned Fl

108 Volunteers Will Test New mRNA Vaccines for HIV

16-03-2022 16:48

The next generation of potential vaccines for HIV are set to be tested in humans. This week, the U.S. National Institutes of Health launched an early clinical trial that will track the safety of three experimental HIV vaccines, all being developed by Moderna and based on its mRNA technology, the same platform used for its FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.mRNA is a vital part of how our cells function. It contains the genetic instructions needed for cells to produce proteins. Normally, this mRNA is

Mysterious Birds Dive in Sync During a Lunar Eclipse

16-03-2022 16:00

Scientists were able to capture never-before-recorded data on the behaviour of theelusive American black swift bird. Among other things, they confirmed that the birds spend nearly all their time flying when not breeding and that they likely rely on moonlight to help them hunt. The team also managed to record them right in the middle of a lunar eclipse, during which time the birds abruptly dove toward Earth.Black swifts (Cypseloides niger) are considered some of the most mysterious birds around.

7 Great Deals to Get You Through the Workweek

16-03-2022 16:00 via wired.com

If you’re anything like me, you’re looking for every way to stay focused until Friday. Noise-canceling headphones (and other gadgets) just might help.

These Wireless Earbuds Let You Listen to Two Devices at the Same Time

16-03-2022 15:25

One of the best innovations in wireless earbuds in recent years has been multipoint connectivity allowing the headphones to wirelessly connect to multiple devices and effortlessly switch between them. The new Genki Waveform earbuds take that idea one step further and actually let users listen to audio from two devices at the same time.If the name Genki sounds familiar, it’s because the company behind it, Human Things, has been slowly building up a portfolio of genuinely useful accessories

Bitcoin Can Assist Governments in Creating Low-Cost CBDCs, Says Deloitte Study

16-03-2022 15:06

Deloitte has published a report that says Bitcoin has the potential to serve as the base for a cheaper, faster, and secure environment for electronic fiat currency or central bank digital currency (CBDCs).

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro details revealed

16-03-2022 15:05 via geeky-gadgets.com

It looks like we may have some details on Google’s new flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. According to a recent report from Ross Young from Display Supply Chain Consultants, the Pixel 7 will have a slightly smaller display at 6.3 inches. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch display. Hearing […]
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LG Tone Free FP9, Tone Free FP5, and Tone Free FP3 TWS Earbuds With ANC, UV Charging Case Debut in India

16-03-2022 15:00

LG Tone Free FP series earbuds have been launched in India. The three new earbuds are available in two different colour options. The earbuds offer active noise cancellation and they can deliver up to 24 hours of battery life along with their charging case.

MotoGP 22 motorcycle racing game launches April 2020

16-03-2022 14:32 via geeky-gadgets.com

Motorcycle racing game MotoGP 22 will be available to play next month from April 21, 2022 and will be launching on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The latest game in the franchise features a full 2022 season consisting of 120+ official riders, 20+ official […]
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BSNL Rs. 797 Prepaid Recharge Plan With Up to 395 Days Validity, 2GB High-Speed Data Launched

16-03-2022 14:26

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Wednesday launched the Rs. 797 prepaid recharge plan with 365 days validity. It, however, comes with an introductory offer that increases the validity to up to 395 days. The BSNL prepaid recharge plan comes with benefits including unlimited voice calls, 2GB high-speed data, and 100 SMS messages on a daily basis.

BSNL Rs. 797 Prepaid Recharge Plan With Up to 395 Days Validity, 2GB Daily Data Launched

16-03-2022 14:26

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Wednesday launched the Rs. 797 prepaid recharge plan with 365 days validity. It, however, comes with an introductory offer that increases the validity to up to 395 days. The BSNL prepaid recharge plan comes with benefits including unlimited voice calls, 2GB high-speed data, and 100 SMS messages on a daily basis.

DINGDIAN S3 Intel N6000 silent mini PC from $249

16-03-2022 14:25 via geeky-gadgets.com

Measuring only 155 x 80 x 19 mm and weighing just 195 g the high performance pocket mini PC has been designed to function silently and is equipped with an Intel N6000 processor. The S3 features two video output ports, supporting 4K 60Hz video, HDMI 2.0 and USB type-C can be connected to dual displays. […]
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Receiving Android 12-Based MIUI 13 Update in India: Report

16-03-2022 14:17

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is reportedly receiving the MIUI 13 update based on Android 12 in India. The current update also carries the February 2022 security patch. A collection of new wallpapers and some layout improvements to the notification panel have been added with the new update. It should soon be rolled out within a couple of weeks.

Oppo Enco Air 2 TWS Earphones With New Sound Effects to Launch in India on March 23

16-03-2022 14:09

Oppo Enco Air 2 will launch in India on March 23 along with the Oppo K10, a new smartphone by the Chinese company. The Oppo Enco Air 2 will be the successor to the widely available Enco Air. The earbuds will come with two new Enco Live Tunings presets “Pure Bass” and “Melodious Voice” for personalised sound effects.

Intel Picks Germany for New Chip-Making Complex in First Part of Mega Europe Investment

16-03-2022 14:09

Intel has announced that Germany will be the site for a huge new chipmaking complex, giving the first details of a $88 billion (roughly Rs. 6,70,187 crore) investment drive across Europe.

The Lost City film featurette reveals more about Tatum’s role

16-03-2022 14:06 via geeky-gadgets.com

Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for the upcoming Lost City comedy adventure film starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Check out the latest featurette providing a glimpse at what you can expect from the storyline and character Dash played by Tatum. The romantic, action adventure comedy also stars Daniel Radcliffe, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, […]
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tvOS 15.4 in action (Video)

16-03-2022 14:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

Apple released their tvOS 15.4 software update for the Apple TV on Monday. The update was released along with a range of other software updates. The other updates included iOS 15.4 for the iPhone, iPadOS 15.4 for the iPad, macOS Monterey 12.3 for the Mac, and watchOS 8.5 for the Apple Watch. There was also […]
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The New iPad Air Is Speedy but Frustrating to Use

16-03-2022 14:00 via wired.com

Apple’s fifth-generation tablet is more powerful than ever, but the software is still awkward.

2022 M1 iPad Air review – a leap in speed and performance

16-03-2022 14:00 via techguide.com.au

It might not look it, but the latest iPad Air has had quite the update with new features, even faster performance and now 5G connectivity that make it the ideal companion to work, play and enjoy your content.
We see the iPad Air as the “the middle iPad” because it offers a lot more power than the entry level iPad but is far more affordable than the iPad Pro.
Since its upgrade last year, with the new all screen design, the iPad Air has a lot more in common now with the iPad Pro than t

NZXT Function keyboard, Lift mouse and customization service unveiled

16-03-2022 13:59 via geeky-gadgets.com

NZXT has this week introduced a new range of peripherals including the Function keyboard, Lift mouse, mouse pad and customization service, adding a deeper customization service to NZXT BLD. The new NZXT Function modular mechanical keyboard has been designed to provide users with a low-profile keyboard encased in an aluminum body offering hot-swappable switches, detachable […]
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SoftBank-backed Bear Robotics Raises $81 Million for Waitering Robot Rollout

16-03-2022 13:49

Food service robot startup Bear Robotics has raised $81 million (roughly Rs. 616 crore) in a Series B funding round with investors that include Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital firm founded by a former McDonald's chief executive.

CBR+PNK: Augmented Cyberpunk tabletop RPG game

16-03-2022 13:46 via geeky-gadgets.com

CBR+PNK (Cyber plus Punk) is a tabletop new cyberpunk RPG for one-shot sessions in the cyberpunk genre. During which you play as a team of RUNNERS consisting of mercenaries, criminals, activists and similar living on the edge and running in the shadows of a gritty, ultraviolent world. Early bird pledges are now available for the […]
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Clear and delete cookies on your Android phone

16-03-2022 13:39 via geeky-gadgets.com

Following on from our previous article showing how you can clear cookies on iPhone devices, this quick guide will show you how to clear and delete cookies from your Android phone and mobile browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung’s official Internet browser and more. Deleting the cookies from your mobile browser readily will help […]
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Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Criticises Facebook, Calls it 'Meta-Worse for Democracy'

16-03-2022 13:30

Congress lead Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked social media giant Facebook (now Meta), calling it "meta-worse for democracy".

Debt-Ridden Argentina Signs IMF Deal that ‘Discourages’ Use of Cryptocurrency

16-03-2022 13:27

Argentina has closed a deal with the IMF that buys it more time to settle millions of dollars' worth of debt with the international financial body. One of IMF’s conditions calls for Argentina to curb crypto usage. The IMF is worried that cryptocurrencies could help criminals fund terror and unlawful activities.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage gets official

16-03-2022 13:12 via geeky-gadgets.com

Aston Martin has unveiled their new Aston Martin V12 Vantage and the car is powered by a 5.2 litre V12 twin-turbo. The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage comes with 700PS and 753 Nm of torque, the car has a 0 to 60 time of just 3.4 seconds. Production will be limited to just 333 units […]
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Realme GT Neo 3 Launch Date Set for March 22; Variant With 80W Fast Charging Support Teased

16-03-2022 13:11

Realme on Wednesday took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of Realme GT Neo 3 in China. The handset will launch on March 22 and is teased to feature a triple rear camera unit.The handset is said to be offered with two different battery specifications.It is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC.

Snapchat Brings Custom Landmarkers to Let Creators Anchor AR Experiences to Their Favourite Places

16-03-2022 13:10

Snapchat on Wednesday announced the global launch of Custom Landmarkers — a feature that is available in Lens Studio to let creators anchor Lenses to their favourite local places.

Realme GT NEO 3 smartphone launching march 22nd

16-03-2022 13:10 via geeky-gadgets.com

Realme has announced that it will be launching a new smartphone later this month, the Realme GT NEO 3, the handset will be made official on the 22nd of March. The new Realme GT NEO 3 will use the company’s new UltraDart Charging Architecture (UDCA) which will let the handset go for 0 to 50% […]
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Deals: Microscope Science Kit for Kids, save 49%

16-03-2022 13:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

We have a great deal for our readers in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week on the Microscope Science Kit for Kids. The Microscope Science Kit for Kids is available in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store for $54.99, which is a saving of 49% off the normal price. This portable microscope is a toy […]
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Government Considering Developing Indian OS for Mobiles: Union Minister

16-03-2022 12:57

Government is considering the development of an Indian mobile operating system (OS), Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Marvel Studios Ms. Marvel TV series premiers June 2022

16-03-2022 12:56 via geeky-gadgets.com

Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for its new TV mini series Ms Marvel which will premiere on the Disney+ streaming service in a few months time from June 8, 2022 onwards. Ms. Marvel will consist of six episodes and is part of Phase Four of the MCU and is setting the scene for […]
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Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 unveiled

16-03-2022 12:45 via geeky-gadgets.com

Mini is launching a special edition version of their Cooper S, the Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4, the car will be available from this month. The new comes with a range of updates over the standard car and this includes some styling upgrades and more. In the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 (combined fuel consumption: […]
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Firebox Freestyle modular outdoor camping stove

16-03-2022 12:38 via geeky-gadgets.com

Outdoor adventurers searching for a lightweight modular camping stove may be interested in the Firebox Freestyle. A unique stove design that provides six different configurations allowing you to adjust fuel burn and components to suit your cooking requirements. Launched via Kickstarter this month the project has already raised over $165,000 thanks to over 600 backers […]
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