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Harley Quinn Spin-Off Noonan’s Will Give DC’s Kite Man His Own HBO Max Series

27-04-2022 23:40

After being left at the altar, Kite Man (Matt Oberg) embarks on a new adventure in Noonan’s, his own spin-off set in the world of DC Entertainment and WB Animation’s hit series Harley Quinn, which will be back for a third season this summer. HBO Max has ordered a 10-episode run for the spin-off.“Harley Quinn unlocked a world of hilarious possibilities with the iconic superheroes and supervillains of the DC Universe. Exploring this world further with our partners at HB

10 Retro Treasures From a 50-Year-Old Lego Toy Catalogue

27-04-2022 23:00

Although the plastic building brick that made Lego one of the most successful toy companies of all time originated over 65 years ago, it would be a few years before Lego started churning out the building sets that inspired the models that many of us grew up with. But even back in 1972 you could see the humble beginnings of some of Lego’s most iconic sets and toy lines in this retro catalogue.This digitised version of the 1972 Lego product catalogue comes courtesy of Samuel Liltorp Johnson,

Minneapolis Cops Used Fake Accounts to Spy on Innocent Black People

27-04-2022 22:15

Officers of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) engaged in surveillance of local Blackleaders and organisations “without a public safety objective,” the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) found. The racist misuse of state authority was just one among a litany of other abuses that included “killing community members of colour and Indigenous community members” at a highly disproportionate rate, according to a report released Wednesday. The civil right

The Avatar 2 Trailer Is Out Next Week, and Here’s What’s in It

27-04-2022 22:00

These eyes have seen a sight I never thought I’d see: a trailer for Avatar 2. After over a decade of development and production, writer-director James Cameron finally debuted the teaser trailer for his long-awaited, highly anticipated sequel at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. And while you can’t see it just yet, you’ll see it soon. Here’s what you need to know.First of all, the film is no longer called “Avatar 2.” The official title is Avatar: The Way of Water and it&

Elon’s Already Daring Twitter to Break Off the Deal

27-04-2022 21:23

Elon Musk — the tech billionaire known for talking smack and trolling on Twitter — isn’t allowed to publish tweets about his deal to take over Twitter if he belittles the company or its representatives, according to a new filing on the transaction submitted by Twitter to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.
First spotted by Bloomberg, the SEC filing provided new information on the terms of the social media network’s sale to Musk. The company submitted the fi

Doctor Strange 2’s Opening Moments Wowed Us at CinemaCon 2022

27-04-2022 21:15

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a week away, and we’re happy to report it starts very strong. Marvel Studios screened 20 minutes from the film at CinemaCon 2022, and it drops you right back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with several exciting action scenes right from the start. We’ll describe them below, but if you plan on seeing Strange next week, this is all spoilers.
The film opens in the middle of a massive action set piece. A ponytailed, multiverse Doctor Stra

VR Researchers Have Basically Figured Out How to Simulate the Feel of Kisses

27-04-2022 20:35

Without adding any hardware that actually makes contact with the wearer’s face, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s Future Interfaces Group have modified an off-the-shelf virtual reality headset so that it recreates the sensation of touch in and around a user’s mouth, finally fulfilling virtual reality’s inevitable one true purpose.Aside from handheld controllers that occasionally vibrate, most consumer-ready virtual reality devices ignore senses like taste, sme

The Walking Dead’s Carol and Daryl Spinoff Just Lost Carol

27-04-2022 20:30

TV Line reports that actor Melissa McBride has exited the upcoming Walking Dead spin-off series that was going to be focused on her character Carol and TWD’s other fan-favourite series regular Daryl, played by Norman Reedus. Now, the show will focus exclusively on Daryl, which… uh… was likely the only possible solution.Somewhat confusingly, while TV Line says McBride “exited” the series, which would indicate it would have been her own decision, it also reports &ld

Central African Republic Becomes Second Country to Accept Bitcoin as Legal Tender

27-04-2022 20:00

Bitcoin has officially been recognised as a legal currency in the Central African Republic Agence France-Presse reports, making it the second country in the world to officially adopt it as an official tender.#UPDATE The Central African Republic has adopted bitcoin as legal tender, the president's office said Wednesday, becoming the second country in the world to do so behind El Salvador pic.twitter.com/Jv8CoGDOGW— AFP News Agency (@AFP) April 27, 2022“There’s a common narrative

11 Great Deals on Monitors, Laptop Stands, and Other WFH Gear

27-04-2022 19:59 via wired.com

If you're tinkering with your work-from-home setup, these gadgets might help.

Fauci Declares ‘Pandemic Phase’ Over in U.S. — Hopefully the Virus is Listening

27-04-2022 19:46

America’s most prominent public health expert, Anthony Fauci, appears to no longer consider COVID-19 a pandemic, at least stateside. In an interview with PBS NewsHour this week, Fauci declared the “pandemic phase” of COVID-19 over in the U.S., citing currently low case, hospitalisation, and death counts. Notably, though, other White House health officials have said otherwise recently, while global figures continue to remain high and reported cases have begun to climb again in t

Overly-Dramatic Air Monitor Uses an Animated Canary That Passes Out When Air Quality Worsens

27-04-2022 19:45

Everyone from Amazon to Dyson sell devices for monitoring the air quality in a home, most of which alert users through their mobile devices when a problem is detected, but none of them approach the problem so dramatically as the Canairi air monitor. This…cute…device uses a bright yellow bird that appears to pass out when elevated levels of carbon dioxide are detected.For those not familiar with their real life lore, up until as recently as 1986, miners around the world brought cage

Tales of the Jedi, Whatever It Is, Is Star Wars’ Next Animated Adventure

27-04-2022 19:40

Star Wars animation is everywhere lately, from the climax of Clone Wars to the arrival of The Bad Batch, to things like Visions, Galaxy of Adventures, and Galactic Pals in between. But… there is another: Tales of the Jedi.What is it? We’ve got no idea.The new series, described as an animated anthology, has been inadvertently revealed by the panel schedule (and seemingly since vanished from the website) for next month’s Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. Debuting on Saturday,

This Tiny Self-Powered Camera Crane Fits In a Backpack

27-04-2022 19:30

If you’re looking to take your amateur videos to the next level, upgrading to a capable camera and a high-quality lens is just the tip of the iceberg. A little camera movement goes a long way when it comes to making footage more compelling, and now Edelkrone has made its JibONE crane even smaller. With it, no matter where you’re shooting, your camera work will supposedly look like you splurged for a professional crew.Now that the internet and social media has given amateur filmmakers

Twitch Reportedly Considering Cutting Streamer Pay to Boost Its Own Profits

27-04-2022 19:25

2022 is shaping up to be a rough year for content creators and sellers trying to make living through major tech platforms. Sellers on Amazon and Etsy are already facing increased fees and now new pay cuts may reportedly make their way to Twitch.A new Bloomberg report citing people familiar with Twitch’s pay planning claims the company wants to incentivise streamers to run more ads in addition to considering reducing the portion of subscription fees allocated to performers. More specificall

Twitter is Looking into Fluctuations in Follower Count Following Musk’s Takeover

27-04-2022 19:10

Some Twitter users may already be running for the hills following Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. A few major accounts have seen fluctuations in their follower count, with largely right-wing conservatives gaining followers while popular democratic figures such as former U.S. President Barack Obama losing followers.“We’ve been looking into recent fluctuations in follower counts,” Twitter’s communication office wrote in an email. “While we con

Here’s How Martian Explorers Could Best Produce Electricity on the Red Planet

27-04-2022 18:40

Scientists are on the fence as to whether solar or nuclear should be the preferred source of power for small teams visiting the Martian surface. New research suggests both options are good, with geographical location being the determining factor.The researchers compared two different power-generating options for a crewed trip to Mars: solar cells and nuclear power from small fission reactors. A key consideration was the amount of weight, or “carry-along mass,” required to build each

Against All Odds, the Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers Movie Has Gotten More Bananas

27-04-2022 18:30

The world was not prepared for the meta madness that was the first trailer for Disney+’s upcoming Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers “comeback” movie, presumably because it’s coming from Andy Samberg and the Lonely Island crew.
For instance, who could have foreseen a movie that took the stars of the beloved ‘90s Disney afternoon cartoon and paired them with Roger Rabbit, life insurance careers, crippling cheese addictions, and the horrifying Cats from Cats? Now, a n

Fort Worth Becomes First U.S. City to Mine Bitcoin in Texas Crypto Boom

27-04-2022 18:00

A new pilot program running out of City Hall makes Fort Worth the first city in the U.S. to actively mine Bitcoin. An official press release from the city posted Tuesday reads:Beginning today, the S9 Bitcoin mining machines will run 24/7 in the climate-controlled Information Technology Solutions Department Data Centre located at Fort Worth City Hall, where they will be housed on a private network to minimise security risk.The S9 Bitcoin mining machines were donated by the Texas Blockchain Counci

From Butcher Bots to Robo Burger Flippers: 6 Ways the Food Industry’s Turning to Tech in 2022

27-04-2022 17:45

If you’re sick and tired of other human beings standing between you and your Whopper and simply can’t comprehend the concept of cooking your own food, you’re in luck, 2022 might just be the year for you!Restaurants and food suppliers around the world are taking lessons learned from the pandemic and, in many cases, are adapting technologies to more permanent solutions. Cashierless checkout, online ordering, and QR codes all existed prior to the pandemic but were exposed to a muc

Dairy Giant Decries Vegan ‘Cancel Culture,’ Says Gen Z Is ‘Ashamed to Order Dairy in Public’

27-04-2022 17:35

Hey, climate people! Stop bullying your friends for eating cheese! That’s the message behind a “don’t cancel the cow” campaign launched in the UK this week by a major dairy producer.
Arla Foods, a multinational food cooperative based in Denmark, is the world’s fourth-largest milk producer by volume and Britain’s largest dairy company. (Arla is a cooperative, meaning it’s owned by nearly 12,000 dairy farmers across Europe.)In a press release posted last w

Apple’s DIY Repair Program Could Come to Australia Eventually, So Here’s What It’s All About

27-04-2022 17:35

Apple’s self-service repair program went live today in the United States, giving DIYers the genuine parts and instructions needed to fix the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and third-generation iPhone SE themselves. While an exciting development for Apple customers, there are some criticisms about the implementation. One is that it’s currently only for U.S. customers.The tools needed to repair these devices are only available in the U.S., but Apple will expand to other countries and eventually

The Penultimate Episode of Moon Knight Challenges Everything That Came Before

27-04-2022 17:30

In Episode 5 “Asylum” of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight Marc (Oscar Isaac) and Steven (Oscar Isaac) face ultimate judgement in a race against time. Or do they?Both recall being shot at Alexander’s tomb, but the good doctor Harrow (Ethan Hawke) is there to assure them its all just been their imagination. Or has it? The hippo goddess seems to think not. Oh yeah, there’s that from last week’s cliffhanger.
This week’s episode is crucial, but still shrouded in a

So Much for ‘Delete Spotify’

27-04-2022 17:20

Today, Spotify published its earnings report for the first quarter of 2022, and lo and behold, despite all the chatter you may have seen urging users to unsubscribe or switch platforms, the audio streaming service is doing just fine.The platform lost 1.5 million premium subscribers in Russia by choice, as they ceased operations there following the invasion of Ukraine and was steeped in Joe Rogan controversy for the first couple of months of 2022. But even in the face of both of those setbacks, S

Everything The Flash, Black Adam, Aquaman 2, and Shazam 2 Showed Off in New CinemaCon Footage

27-04-2022 16:45

Want to hear about Batman’s new Batcycle, Black Adam fighting a helicopter, Aquaman’s latest ally, and Shazam dating Wonder Woman? Of course you do. All that and more was in the footage Warner Bros. showed at CinemaCon this week from their next four live-action DC movies: Black Adam, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and, finally, The Flash.The studio kicked off the panel by announcing the news that Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson were officially coming back for

Microsoft Says Over 10 Million People Have Streamed Games via Xbox Cloud Gaming Till Date

27-04-2022 16:16

The Microsoft Q3 2022 earnings report revealed that Xbox gaming has accounted for 4 percent growth in content and services, while Xbox hardware revenue was up by 14 percent with an overall 6 percent boost for gaming revenue.

‘No excuses’: Telstra cops $2.2m whack

27-04-2022 16:07

Telstra has been forced to cough up more than $2.2m after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found it overcharged more than 11,000 customers.

Infinix Note 12, Hot 12, Smart 6 HD Smartphones Launched: Price, Specifications

27-04-2022 16:04

Infinix Note 12, Hot 12, and Smart 6 HD have been launched. While Infinix Note 12 offers a full-HD+ AMOLED display, the Infinix Hot 12 carries an IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Infinix Smart 6 HD, on the other hand, is the brand's latest Android Go model.

Our First Look at Margot Robbie’s Barbie Is Here

27-04-2022 16:00

Ethan Hawke gets creepy in a new look at The Black Phone. Netflix has scrapped Raising Dion after two seasons. Plus, what’s coming on Naomi and Superman & Lois, and another day, another Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness poster. Spoilers, away!
Fast XJustin Lin has stepped down as director of Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast and Furious franchise, days into production. Lin, who will remain a producer on the project, released a statement:With the support of Universal, I have

Sony Xperia 1 IV Launch Expected at Company's May 11 Smartphone Event

27-04-2022 15:41

Sony has shared a teaser video hinting at the arrival of the next-generation Xperia smartphones. The online event will take place on May 11.

Taking from the Rich, Kicking to the Curb: Robinhood App Lays off 9% of Staff

27-04-2022 15:30

Robinhood’s band of merry men is rapidly shrinking, as the investment app’s CEO announced they were laying off 9% of the company in a notice posted to the company’s website.Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev wrote that from 2020 through 2021, the company went through a period of “hyper growth” due to low interest rates and fiscal stimulus.“We grew net funded accounts from 5M to 22M and revenue from approximately $US278 ($386) million in 2019 to over $US1.8 ($2) billion

Microsoft Discovers Linux Vulnerabilities That Could Allow Attackers to Gain Root Access

27-04-2022 15:23

Microsoft has discovered a list of vulnerabilities, collectively called Nimbuspwn, that hackers could exploit to gain root system rights on Linux systems.

Google Chrome Gets Improved Autofill Popup on Desktop, Google Docs Reorganised to Find Key Features Quickly

27-04-2022 15:20

Google Chrome for desktop is adding centre-aligned autofill suggestions for desktop. Separately, Google is updating the menus in Google Docs to make it easier for users to locate the most commonly-used features.

Twitter Funded Bluesky Claims It Is Independent From Elon Musk' New Venture

27-04-2022 15:10

Bluesky took to Twitter, the platform soon to be privately owned by mega-billionaire Elon Musk, to clarify that it's independent of the social media site and has been a public benefit limited liability company since February.

Moto G100 Getting Its Stable Android 12 Update, Starting With Brazil: Report

27-04-2022 15:03

Motorola is reportedly rolling out the stable Android 12 update to the Moto G100. The update has started rolling out in Brazil as of now. Motorola is yet to share any official information regarding the rollout.

How Has Digital Innovation Reshaped Australian Healthcare Industries

27-04-2022 14:54 via techguide.com.au

Technology and digital innovation have completely reshaped the world we live in over the last few decades. From how we communicate to the ways we work, and how we spend our free time and carry out the most mundane tasks, advancements in tech have changed just about every aspect of our lives. Just about every industry in the world has undergone some level of change due to the advancement of technology and the healthcare industry in Australia is no exception.In fact, modern hospitals and clinics a

How To Get Your Internet Sorted in 3 Easy Steps

27-04-2022 14:48 via techguide.com.au

The internet is a communication network connecting computers, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices. People use the internet to interact on social media, send and receive emails, watch programs, and buy products.
Although government researchers used an early version of the internet in the 1960s, protocols enabling computers to exchange messages were introduced on January 1, 1983, the internet’s official launch date. Since then, internet use has become widespread. Statista repo

Android Auto Updated With 'Smart Reply' Functionality for Suggested Emoji and Responses

27-04-2022 14:34

Android Auto is finally getting a feature that will make responding while driving a lot easier — Smart Reply. The feature which was introduced on smartphones with Android 9 generates automated replies based on the content of your message, while users can also send a custom reply by dictating a message. The Smart Reply feature is now rolling out to all Android Auto u...

Cuba’s Central Bank to Issue Yearly Licences to Virtual Assets Service Providers

27-04-2022 14:33

Cuba has decided to allow crypto businesses to operate on the island, but only after receiving a licence. This will be provided by the Central Bank of Cuba and will have to be renewed on a yearly basis. The rule will come into effect approximately in 20 days.

How Can I Lower My Electricity Bill?

27-04-2022 14:29 via techguide.com.au

It would sure be nice if you and everyone else didn’t have to worry about weathering a continual stream of electric bills. You might finally find yourself in a comfortable financial situation where you’re even able to show your “nest egg” some love when you suddenly get slammed with a particularly monstrous electric bill.The reality is that it takes a little bit of strategizing to ensure that you’re able to get the lowest price possible on your monthly electric bil

OnePlus 10 Pro Getting OxygenOS 12 A.13 Update in India, Brings Improved Fingerprint Unlocking, More

27-04-2022 14:22

OnePlus 10 Pro is getting an OxygenOS 12 update in India and North America. The update optimises fingerprint unlocking and power consumption.

Tesla Used Cheaper LFP Batteries in Half of All Vehicles Produced in Q1 2022

27-04-2022 14:03

Tesla, in its Q1 2022 earnings report, stated that nearly half of the vehicles it produced in the first quarter were equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The LFP batteries are a cheaper rival to the nickel-and-cobalt based cells that are normally used in electric vehicles.

PlayStation Plus Is Changing. Here's What You Need to Know

27-04-2022 14:00 via wired.com

The new program, still called PlayStation Plus, will absorb PlayStation Now and gain new tiers with new features.

Huffy's Folding Ebike Skimps On Comfort and Power for a Low Price

27-04-2022 14:00 via wired.com

This foldable electric bike isn't a bad option, but it's not particularly comfortable and has disappointing range.

'Is This How He Plans To Run Twitter?': Users Wonder as Elon Musk Criticises Employees Publicly

27-04-2022 13:56

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's singling out of two top Twitter executives to publicly criticise them has triggered a firestorm on social media. Musk and his followers hit out at the firm's top Indian-origin lawyer Vijaya Gadde and another lawyer named Jim Baker. Many users wondered if that is how the new Twitter boss wants to run the company.

Fidelity Becomes First Retirement Plan Provider to Offer Bitcoin as a 401(k) Investment Option

27-04-2022 13:35

Retirement giant Fidelity has launched a way for workers to put some of their 401(k) savings and contributions directly in Bitcoin, potentially up to 20 percent, all from the account's main menu of investment options.

Spotify's Premium Subscriber Count Hits 182 Million in Q1 2022, Beats Estimates

27-04-2022 13:32

Spotify reported its quarterly revenue and beat analysts' estimates with higher advertising income and more premium subscriptions. The streaming service's premium subscriber count hit 182 million, and revenue rose by 24 percent.

El Salvador Is Struggling With Mainstream Bitcoin Adoption, Reveals Survey

27-04-2022 13:19

Bitcoin is struggling in El Salvador, the first country to make the asset legal tender, according to a new survey conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research that concludes that, despite El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, not many people in the country are using the cryptocurrency.

WhatsApp Said to Soon Offer Cashback Rewards to UPI Payment Service Users, Merchants in India

27-04-2022 12:46

WhatsApp will within weeks roll out cashback rewards to lure more Indians to its peer-to-peer payments service and is testing similar incentives for merchant payments, two sources said, as the company seeks to compete with rivals including Google.

Facebook Lacks Information on Collected User Data, Including How It Is Used: Leaked Document Shows

27-04-2022 12:46

Facebook is reportedly unable to identify where most of the data it collects from its users is located, or how it is used within the company, a leaked document reveals. The report was created by privacy engineers on Facebook’s Ad and Business Product, and details the challenges the company could face in complying with various privacy regulations in various regions.