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Residente’s New Music Video Offers a Brutal Take on American Imperialism

21-03-2022 23:35

Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper Residente’s latest song, “This is Not America,’’ is an anthem for people who understand that imperialism and forced immigration cannot be separated from environmental issues.Both social and environmental crises are shown in bloody realism throughout the music video,currently trending at #11 for music on YouTube. “This is Not America,’’ featuring Afro-French Cuban duo Ibeyi, takes aim at police brutalit

Riverdale Has Somehow Gone Even More Off the Deep End

21-03-2022 23:30

Riverdale has a long history of being A Whole Arse Lot, but somehow the series has managed to even top “hey we’re just creating an Archie multiverse now” with its recent horror-tinged event crossover with Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. If you thought last night’s episode would be a return to… what’s considered normal for the series? Well, you were in for a surprise.
So let’s get this out of the way: I think Riverdale might be another CW superhero show

SEC’s Climate Disclosure Proposal Would Force Firms to Tell Investors the Truth About Emissions

21-03-2022 23:00

Companies looking to trade on Wall Street may soon have to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-related risks to prospective investors.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled the new proposals on Monday, which are intended to “enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures” to address growing investor interest in the company’s climate footprint. Under the new proposals, companies would have to disclose climate-related risks that are

RIP Comet Leonard, a Bright Visitor in a Dark Time

21-03-2022 23:00

Leonard will not be making its next 80,000-year-long journey around the Sun, as the mile-wide comet appears to have disintegrated in late February.Astronomer Gregory Leonard from the Catalina Sky Survey was the first human to spot the comet, which he did on January 3, 2021, a year before its perihelion on January 2, 2022. This closest approach to the Sun proved to be Leonard’s undoing, as all signs point to the demise of this dirty snowball — the brightest of the previous year.&ldquo

Christina Ricci Is Actually Returning for Tim Burton’s Wednesday

21-03-2022 22:30

Let the Riccissance continue! After dazzling in Yellowjackets and scene-stealing in The Matrix Resurrections, Christina Ricci has finally joined a project she all but made possible. Ricci has joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming Tim Burton series Wednesday, which stars Scream’s Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, a character Ricci shot to cult status with her big-screen portrayal in the 1990s.Deadline broke the news of the casting which was then confirmed by Netflix. “Yes, it&rs

Morbius Really Wants You to Know That It Will Have Spider-Man Connections

21-03-2022 21:45

Though the upcoming film Morbius has been delayed more times than you probably remember, it might actually be coming out at the perfect time. The film opens April 1 (which seems like an April Fools’ joke but actually isn’t), making it the first Spider-Man universe film to open after the wild success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which will become the third film ever to gross more than $US800 ($1,111) million domestically this week. And Morbius plans on taking full advantage.Case in poi

Microsoft Investigating Potential LAPSUS$ Hack After Sensitive Screenshot Leak

21-03-2022 21:10

Microsoft may be the latest victim of a hacking group that has infiltrated some of the world’s largest tech companies in recent months.The software giant is currently investigating claims that LAPSUS$, a hacking group that has stolen data from Nvidia, Samsung, and other massive tech companies, has gained access to its internal systems, according to a Motherboard report. Over the weekend, LAPSUS$ posted a screenshot to its Telegram channel of what appeared to be information taken from an in

Russian Court Says Meta Is, in Fact, Just as Bad as ISIS

21-03-2022 20:20

Facebook owner Meta has officially become “extremist organisation” in the Russian government’s eyes after a judge upheld a lawsuit by state prosecutors.
The Russian government had reclassified Meta following a revision of the company’s policies on political speech in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. Meta’s failed attempt at an appeal means the company will keep similar legal company as militant groups like the Taliban and the Islamic State (ISIS), which share th

Supernatural Prequel The Winchesters Just Cast Sam and Dean’s Parents

21-03-2022 20:15

The whole journey of Supernatural began with Dean and Sam, played by Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, learning about their parents. And though things went way beyond that over the subsequent decade, a new show, The Winchesters, is bringing Supernatural back to those roots, and now the two actors playing those roles have been revealed.Deadline reports that Meg Donnelly and Drake Rodger will star in the pilot as young Mary and John Winchester, parents of Dean and Sam, in the story of how the lov

Android Users Can Now Scrub 15-Minutes of Search History With Just a Tap

21-03-2022 19:55

Google wants you to know that Android is so secure, it has a Men In Black-style memory eraser for your search queries.The company has started rolling out the ability to delete the last 15 minutes of search history with a simple tap. It’s a feature originally introduced to iOS users last summer to help bring Google back into the good graces of the iPhone-using crowd, and now it’s showing up on Android devices.
Google confirmed the rollout to The Verge over the weekend. “We&rsquo

Betty Gilpin Will Play a Nun Fighting a Powerful AI in Damon Lindelof’s Mrs. Davis

21-03-2022 19:25

All they had to say was “Betty Gilpin (Glow, The Tomorrow War) is back in fighting mode” and we were in, but it gets better from there. Peacock has announced that in Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof’s Mrs. Davis, Gilpin is set to play a nun who takes on a powerful artificial intelligence. Yes, we’ll take the Liberty Belle getting into a new habit as a nun.Peacock reveals that Mrs. Davis is “an exploration of faith versus technology — an epic battle of bi

Yes, Apple Services Are Down Right Now

21-03-2022 19:05

Apple is experiencing massive technical difficulties, and widespread reports of outages for its various services are flooding the internet.
The company’s own status page shows that several of its most popular products aren’t working. Multiple reports — including from Down Detector, which tracks website and app outages — have shown that users of iCloud, Apple Music, the App Store, iTunes, Apple TV, iMessage, Mail, Contacts, Find My, Apple Maps, FaceTime, Apple Fitness+, an

Apple Services Restored After Outage: Apple Music, Apple TV+, App Store Were Down for Thousands of Users

21-03-2022 18:42

Apple said all its services, including the App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Music, have resumed following an outage.

Apple Services Restored After Outage: Apple Music, Apple TV+, App Store Was Down for Thousands of Users

21-03-2022 18:42

Apple said all its services, including the App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Music, have resumed following an outage.

Apple Services Outage Reported: Apple Music, Apple TV+, App Store, More Down For Users

21-03-2022 18:42

Apple's web-based services including Apple Music, Apple TV+, the App Store, Podcasts, Contacts, and Apple Arcade appear to be experiencing an outage in some parts of the world.

Loki Loses Writers Guild Award, Universe Saved in Process

21-03-2022 18:30

Awards season hit a high note this weekend as multiple guilds and groups gave awards leading up to the grand finale, the Oscars, which happen this coming Sunday. One of the biggest to do so was the Writers Guild of America — and apparently one specific category literally saved the world, at least according to a certain animated talking clock from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.While the excellent Coda and divisive Don’t Look Up took the screenplay awards in the movie categories,

Plotlogic scoops up $18M to put hyperspectral imaging to work in the mines

21-03-2022 17:55

Mining is one of the oldest industries out there, but it has increasingly embraced high-tech methods as demand has increased. Plotlogic uses hyperspectral imaging, a technique generally found in labs and satellites, to add a new layer of data and automation to these crucial but often dated operations.
Hyperspectral imagery is basically a photo that captures light outside the visible range, allowing differentiation of substances that look the same to human eyes. As with pretty much everything els

You Are Not My Mother Offers a Gripping Blend of Teen Angst and Supernatural Terror

21-03-2022 17:00

Writing last week’s list of Irish horror movies, timed for St. Patrick’s Day viewing, made me realise just how many of those films are fascinated with changeling folklore. New release You Are Not My Mother is no exception, though it elevates itself by enveloping its characters in some particularly potent real-world terrors.If the mention of changelings sounds like a spoiler — well, please note that the movie is literally called You Are Not My Mother. As you might guess, th

The Original Maker of Transformers Toys Wants to Launch a Moon Rover That Looks Like BB-8

21-03-2022 16:45

Although 12 astronauts have walked on the moon, there are still lots of places to explore on our nearest celestial neighbour. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has developed a lunar lander for an upcoming mission that will deploy a rover that was jointly developed with TakaraTomy: a company best known for creating the earliest Transformers toys.The robots that make science fiction series like Star Wars feel so believable are typically brought to life through complicated visual effects &mdas

Apple’s New iPhone SE Is the Cheapest Way to Ditch Android

21-03-2022 16:10

It’s been a long time since I’ve handled an iPhone — ten years, to be exact. So much has changed within the walled garden ecosystem, but so much has improved, too.Though I don’t plan on exiting the Android universe, I was curious to get my hands on the iPhone SE because of the doom it spells for Android’s mid-tier devices. This is an iPhone with the company’s latest mobile silicon in an affordable body, which means that performance-wise, it’s on par with

Apple Just Nerfed Its Own App to Screw Over Google TV Users

21-03-2022 15:55

The Apple TV app on both Google TV and Android TV no longer has an option to purchase or rent movies or TV shows, fuelling speculation that Apple has intentionally removed the function to avoid Google’s 30% commission fees.FlatpanelHD first reported the app downgrade, confirming evidence posted by disgruntled Reddit users. Apple TV was added to Android TV and its successor, Google TV, last year, giving owners of TVs running Google’s software the ability to rent and purchase movies wi

2022 iPhone SE 3 gets taken apart (Video)

21-03-2022 15:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

The new 2022 iPhone SE 3 went on sale at the end of last week, the handset has a similar design to the previous model. The main changes with this handset are the processor and new cameras and now we get to have a look inside the new iPhone SE. The video below from PBKReviews […]
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OnePlus Smartphone Launch Roadmap and Pricing for 2022 Tipped, From OnePlus 10 Pro to OnePlus Nord 3

21-03-2022 14:57

The launch timeline of OnePlus smartphones in India for 2022 has been tipped. OnePlus 10 Pro is slated to be the first release in 2022.

Gamma Script note taking app for coders and developers

21-03-2022 14:49 via geeky-gadgets.com

Developers and coders looking for a universal notetaking app specifically designed for code may be interested in Gamma Script. Launched via Kickstarter campaign offers you a chance to grab a lifetime subscription and will only be available during the crowdfunding window after which you will need to pay monthly or yearly depending on your preference. […]
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4 Essential Marketing Strategies For Your Consumer Tech Business

21-03-2022 14:41 via techguide.com.au

Over the years, the innovations in consumer technology have been massive. If you’re an aspiring business owner and planning to start a consumer tech business, you’ll need to have marketing strategies that will effectively introduce your product and services to your target market. In this industry, competition is very high.
But to help you out, here are four proven and tested strategies you can use. BlogsTo properly introduce your consumer tech business and showcase its whole purpose,

SKLO velour split leather Japanese camping apron

21-03-2022 14:37 via geeky-gadgets.com

Leather designers SKLO based in Kawasaki-shi, Japan have taken to Kickstarter to make available their new velour split leather camp apron. The heat resistant apron is made from a single piece of leather and specifically been designed for camping and bonfire making. Featuring a durable rugged design and a single pocket the apron also includes […]
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Five tips for better mobile gaming

21-03-2022 14:33 via techguide.com.au

Today’s smartphones are impressive devices offering users powerful computers in the palm of their hand. The days of dragging a heavy laptop around are over. This is true even when it comes to gaming!While serious gaming used to be confined to desktops and laptops built for that purpose, it is now possible to play exciting games with beautiful graphics directly on your smartphone. However, even the newest smartphones can falter when playing some of the more recent titles, quickly turning a

DJI’s enterprise drone goes foldable

21-03-2022 14:30

The first DJI Mavic turned the world of consumer drones on its head when it was released back in late-2016. The compact, foldable design launched a million copy cats around the world — including a number under the drone giant’s own umbrella. Compact certainly isn’t the first word that comes to mind in the enterprise space, however. Those designs tend to be far heavier and more robust than products designed to be stored in a photography backpack.
Two years after the first model

Malaysian Communications Ministry Urges Government Regulators to Adopt Crypto as Legal Tender

21-03-2022 14:28

The Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) is reportedly backing the adoption of cryptocurrencies, with the deputy communications and multimedia minister calling the government to legalise crypto.

China’s Social Media Platforms Take Down NFT Platforms Fearing Government Crackdown

21-03-2022 14:24

Chinese social media giants are withholding the operations of NFT platforms in the country. The development is the result of China’s continuous clampdown on crypto-related activities, without having specified if NFT activities are permitted or not. NFT players like Xihu No.1, Dongyiyuandian, and WhaleTalk are reportedly facing consequences.

New “Enemies” showcase demonstrates the power of the Unity game engine

21-03-2022 14:23 via geeky-gadgets.com

The development team over at Unity have released a new demonstration showcasing of the power of the Unity cross-platform game engine. Building on the work showcased in The Heretic the latest demo includes an improved 4D pipeline, skin Attachment system on the GPU to allow for high-density meshes (e.g., peach fuzz), more realistic eyes with […]
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LG Gram 16, LG Gram 17 With 12th Gen Intel CPUs, Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU Launched

21-03-2022 14:17

LG Gram 16 and LG Gram 17 have been launched in South Korea. The new lightweight laptops from LG are powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors paired with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Users have the option to select between an Intel Iris Xe GPU or an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU.

iPad Air (2022) Build Quality Has Issues, Some Early Users Complain

21-03-2022 14:15

iPad Air (2022) build quality is not on par with the previous-generation model and is poor in nature, according to some users. A few users have raised complaints on Reddit and Apple Community forums to claim build quality issues with the new iPad Air model.

2022 Motorola Moto 5G leaked

21-03-2022 14:15 via geeky-gadgets.com

It looks like we have some details on a new android smartphone from Motorola, 2022 Motorola Moto 5G, some details and some renders of the handset have appeared online. The 2022 Motorola Moto 5G press renders give us a look at the design of the handset and we also have some details on the device’s […]
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Newly discovered Witcher 3 secret reveals Vivienne dies after 7 years

21-03-2022 14:13 via geeky-gadgets.com

Witcher 3 fans may be interested to know a new secret has been discovered in the Witcher 3 game. The secret resolves around Vivienne who is cured by Geralt. Unfortunately the prophecy Geralt told Vivienne before he cured about the possibility of her dying seven years later comes true. If you have already completed the […]
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TopoFolio II versatile modular notebook bag for all your daily needs

21-03-2022 13:55 via geeky-gadgets.com

Designer Mike Linn has returned to Kickstarter for a 5th time to launch a new project for the TopoFolio II a versatile notebook bag. Building on the original design the second generation is now even more robust and versatile featuring internal removable organization pockets suitable for a wide variety of different items such as pens, […]
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Portronics Talk One Portable Wireless Conference Speaker With 2,600mAh Battery Launched in India

21-03-2022 13:40

Portronics Talk One portable wireless conference speaker has been launched in India. The audio device offers connectivity via Bluetooth, USB Type-C port and Aux-input. The battery of Portronics Talk One is said to deliver up to 10 hours of playback time on a single charge. It comes with a price tag of Rs. 14,999.

GODONUT MiNi phone stand is a great EDC

21-03-2022 13:33 via geeky-gadgets.com

Mobile users looking for an easy to carry phone stand may be interested in the uniquely named GODONUT MiNi which has launched via Kickstarter this month. The project has already blasted past its required pledge goal thanks to 168 backers still 24 days remaining. The key ring style phone stand provides an easy way to […]
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Crypto Mining Cost Not Allowed as Deduction Under I-T Act: Finance Ministry

21-03-2022 13:26

Cost incurred in the mining of cryptocurrencies or any virtual digital assets (VDA) will not be allowed as deduction under the Income Tax Act, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Monday.

Cricket NFT Marketplace FanCraze Raises $100 Million, Football Star Ronaldo Reportedly Among Investors

21-03-2022 13:26

An online marketplace for trading legally licensed digital Cricket NFTs has raised almost $100 million (roughly Rs. 760 crore) in a new fundraising round, with backers including Cristiano Ronaldo, Venture capital firms B Capital Group, and Insight Partners leading FanCraze’s Series A round.

How to take and edit Live Photos on iPhone cameras with special effects

21-03-2022 13:15 via geeky-gadgets.com

Mobile photographers equipped with Apple iPhones may be interested in learning more about the unique Live Photos feature available within iOS. The Apple photographic technology automatically works in the background when you are taking a photo and records what’s happening for 1.5 seconds both before and after you press the button to capture a photo. […]
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Drop Test: Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro Max (Video)

21-03-2022 13:15 via geeky-gadgets.com

The new Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone launched recently and now we have a drop test video of the new Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro Max. In the video below the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphones are tested side by side in a range of drop tests, […]
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Deals Reminder: Ultimate Photography Bundle, save 96%

21-03-2022 13:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

Just a quick reminder for our readers about the awesome deal on the Ultimate Photography Bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store. The Ultimate Photography Bundle is available in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store for just $19.99, which is a saving of 96% off the normal price. Now you can master any DSLR camera and […]
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Arab Monetary Fund Pitches Decentralised Network RippleNet as CBDC Alternative

21-03-2022 12:59

Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) has extended the use of RippleNet decentralised payments blockchain against the introduction of a CBDC. In a report, AMF claimed that CBDCs could endanger the existence and utility of fiat currencies. RippleNet’s native XRP cryptocurrency has been called unique as compared to other altcoins, that were created as ‘store-of-value' assets.

Ola Electric Invests in Israeli Battery Rech Firm StoreDot

21-03-2022 12:58

Ola Electric announced on Monday said it has invested in Israeli cell technology company StoreDot, a pioneer in batteries with extreme fast charging (XFC) solutions.

Xbox Game Pass Price Cut: Microsoft Revises Tariffs for Xbox/PC Game Pass, Xbox Live Gold, Game Pass Ultimate

21-03-2022 12:42

Microsoft India has announced that from April 2022, tariffs for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Live Gold will be reduced by around 28 percent. As per Microsoft, the price drop is according to the prevailing local market conditions. PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Live Gold now start at Rs. 349 per month, while Xbox Game Pass Ult...

Apple Ex-Employee Charged for Defrauding the Company of $10 Million

21-03-2022 12:33

An Apple ex-employee has been charged with defrauding the tech giant of over $10 million (roughly Rs. 75 crore) by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment, and laundering money, according to federal prosecutors.

OnePlus 8T gets OxygenOS 12 software update

21-03-2022 12:30 via geeky-gadgets.com

OnePlus has released a new software update for their OnePlus 8T smartphone, OxygenOS 12. The Oxygen OS 12 is now available to download. The OxygenOS 12 software update brings a wide range of new features to the OnePlus 8T smartphone, you can see what is included in the update below. Key updates System Optimized desktop […]
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SOCORAD32 hackable, open source, ESP32 amateur radio board

21-03-2022 12:29 via geeky-gadgets.com

A new amateur radio board will soon be available to purchase from the Crowd Supply website in the form of the SOCORAD32. Offering a hackable open source, ESP32 amateur radio board with walkie-talkie functionality and data communication. The board has been created to provide a professional grade ESP32 Software Controlled Radio. Offering a hackable walkie-talkie […]
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Google Feature to Quickly Delete Last 15 Minutes of Search History Rolling Out to Its Android App: Report

21-03-2022 12:23

Google has reportedly confirmed that it’s rolling the ‘Delete last 15 min’ feature on Android. It was already made available to iOS users in July 2021.