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The Twin Dovetails Grief With Ancient Evil in a Horror Head-Scratcher

06-05-2022 23:30

Horror fans all know the trope: when tragedy strikes, evil spirits try to prey on the survivors left behind. (Bonus points if there’s a child involved.) The Twin — the English-language debut of Finnish writer-director Taneli Mustonen (2016’s true crime-inspired Lake Bodom), who co-wrote with producer Aleksi Hyvärinen, starts off very much in that vein. And then… it takes a huge turn.We’ll give no further details about The Twin’s curveball, other than to

Lyft Wants You to Carpool Again, Mask Optional

06-05-2022 23:20

In yet another indication that the U.S. is over the covid-19 pandemic — although health officials state it is by no means over yet — Lyft announced on Thursday that it was bringing back carpooling to five cities this month: San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Las Vegas, and Atlanta. The ride hailing company plans to relaunch the service to even more markets later in 2022.
In a blog post, Lyft said that shared rides, which offer some of its most affordable fares, will look a little diffe

9 Laptops We’ve Tested and Love

06-05-2022 23:00 via wired.com

These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.

New Department of Justice Office Will Target Climate Disparities

06-05-2022 22:57

The U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up for environmental justice efforts. Attorney General Merrick Garland just announced a new office of the department that will exclusively focus on the human impacts of pollution and climate changed-fuelled disasters.“The Justice Department has three essential responsibilities: upholding the rule of law, keeping our country safe, and protecting civil rights,” Garland said this week. “Seeking and securing justice for communities that ar

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Uses Ukrainian Protest Footage to Depict Alien Riot

06-05-2022 22:45

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds heads to the franchise’s past to tell adventure stories for a bright, optimistic future — but its very first episode has looked to our own recent history to provide a proxy that has some very unfortunate connotations.Part of the first episode of the new series, titled “Strange New Worlds” itself, sees the Enterprise’s Captain Pike (Anson Mount), Lt. Spock (Ethan Peck), and Lt. Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) beam down to an alien world,

World’s Largest Plane Pulls Off Its Latest Flight Test

06-05-2022 22:25

The biggest aeroplane ever built just flew over the Mojave desert for its fifth test flight, inching closer to fulfilling its role of carrying and releasing hypersonic vehicles.
Private aerospace company Stratolaunch tested thecarrier aircraft on Wednesday and is currentlyanalysing the data gathered during the test flight, according to a company press release. It’s the fifth flight of the gigantic vehicle since tests started three years ago.
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19 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts on Sale Now

06-05-2022 22:18 via wired.com

Did Mom's special holiday sneak up on you, too? Don’t sweat it.

These Rogue Glass Recyclers Want to Create New Sand for Louisiana’s Coast

06-05-2022 21:31

A glass recycling and shoreline restoration project in New Orleans was inspired by a bottle of wine. Cofounders Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz met as students at Tulane University. One night, over drinks, they lamented about how their wine bottle would just end up in the trash, because Louisiana does not recycle glass.“We were like, ‘why is this going to the landfill when it could be used for so many other things and be recycled and repurposed?’ So we decided to do somethin

How To Set Up a New Windows 11 Computer

06-05-2022 21:00

If you’ve recently unwrapped a brand new Windows 11 computer or perhaps built one yourself, then you’re going to have to go through the setup process for Microsoft’s newest operating system — and while Cortana may have been dropped, there are still plenty of screens to work through and plenty of options to choose from.Here, we’ll take you step by step through the screens you can expect to see and the choices you’ll have to make. The good news is that there&rsq

Sam Raimi Returns to His Horror Sensibilities in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness

06-05-2022 20:45

As I walked home from a (more or less) midnight unlock showing of Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, I turned the last corner to get to my house, and I saw a flashing light. A group of them. There, on the corner, at a house I had walked by hundreds of times, the porch light was turning on and off, on and off, on and off. A tripped fuse, maybe? A bad practical joke? A faulty timer rig? Or perhaps an interdimensional witch of unrivalled power out to unalive me, specifically?Clearly, Sam

Elon Musk Becomes a Victim of ‘Fake News’ on Twitter

06-05-2022 20:30

Free speech is great and all, unless what they’re saying about you is false.
Elon Musk is calling a story published by the New York Post ‘false’ after the outlet originally reported that former President Donald Trump quietly ‘encouraged’ Musk to buy Twitter. The article released Thursday claimed that, according to an interview on Fox Business Network with ex-congressman and Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes, Trump essentially gave Musk a solid pat on the rear to send him

A Pig Virus May Have Killed First Recipient of Transplanted Pig Heart

06-05-2022 19:31

Evidence of a virus that infects pigs was found in the body of David Bennet Sr., the recipient of a genetically modified pig heart in an experimental transplant surgery. Bennet died in March at 57 years old, two months after undergoing the last-resort operation, which was the first of its kind ever performed.Now, his surgeon and others think that porcine cytomegalovirus likely played a role, according to reporting originally from MIT Technology Review. It’s a mixed finding with implication

Five Republican Senators Want a Special Rating for Shows About LGBTQ+ Characters

06-05-2022 19:10

Five GOP senators are trying to create a new rating for television shows that feature LGBTQ+ characters and topics. The group outlined their reasoning in a letter to the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board. For a party so hellbent on complaining about cancel culture, the Grand Old Party seems to be really obsessed with cancel culture.The letter, dated May 4, 2022 and addressed to TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board chairman Charles Rivkin, is signed by Republican senators Roger Marshall

Facebook Deliberately Caused Chaos to Water Down Australian News Law: Report

06-05-2022 19:04

There was a short time in 2021 when Facebook blocked all Australian users from sharing news across their feeds. The drastic change came in response to a proposed law from the country’s authorities that would strongarm the social media company into paying for news content. Even at the time, people in Australia and abroad noticed that the content being blocked went far beyond news — pages from hospitals to fire services ended up being taken down, too. At the time, Facebook said it was

The Red-Band Trailer for David Cronenberg’s New Body-Horror Epic Is as Squicky as You’d Expect

06-05-2022 19:00

Your Friday just got a whole lot more gruesome, for the red-band trailer for David Cronenberg’s much-anticipated return to full-on body horror has arrived. Behold, a fresh glimpse at Crimes of the Future to make your stomach (and other internal organs) lurch with cinematic glee.Just as freaky as what appears in this trailer is what you’ll hear in this trailer: “It’s a brand-new organ, never before seen!” “The world is a much more dangerous place now that pain

Microsoft’s New Game Launcher is a Huge Win for PC Gamers Who Play with an Xbox Controller

06-05-2022 18:45

PC gamers often cite the precision of a mouse and keyboard as an advantage over playing on a console. While a valid argument, there is something familiar about gaming with a controller. I do it when I play Halo Infinite on my desktop, and though I could probably score a slightly better kill-to-death ratio with a mouse and keyboard, using a controller feels more comfortable to me. Then there are the many games that simply play better with a controller (Halo, I recognise, isn’t one of them).

Texas Preps For Hot Temperatures; Hope The Grid Holds On

06-05-2022 18:30

Buckle up, Texas. Your Mother’s Day weekend could get sweaty — and you might want to prepare for your power to be on the fritz, too. The state is one of more than a dozen across the U.S. set to see potentially record-breaking temperatures during an extensive heatwave this weekend.“It is pretty rare to get a heat wave that is looking this extreme in early May. Usually, this is the kind of heat that we see in July or August,” Stephen Harrison, a meteorologist for the Nation

A Starstruck Odyssey Turns Dropout’s Dimension 20 Into a Cosmic Crime Caper

06-05-2022 18:10

While Critical Role is likely the first that many will think of when it comes to shows based on role-playing games, the world of Actual Play is practically an industry unto itself at this point. There isn’t a shortage of shows wherein players tell enthralling stories while rolling dice and having a good time, and the genre goes far beyond just Dungeons & Dragons. Using other TTRPG systems like Masks or Powered by the Apocalypse, there’s a show for just about anything, be it NeoSc

Nvidia is Dominating AMD in GPU Sales Despite Higher Prices

06-05-2022 17:25

The consumer graphics card market, for as long as I can remember, has been a two-horse race between Nvidia and AMD (or ATI, before AMD bought it). Intel is finally re-entering the competition, but remains very much in the early training stages as it ramps up its upcoming Arc cards. For now, it’s red versus green.Any desktop enthusiast asked to pick which of those horses sells more components would be smart to place their bets on Nvidia, which has enjoyed greater popularity thanks to its ra

Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Shows Surgery-Like Results in New Trial

06-05-2022 17:00

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly last week disclosed the latest data from a phase III trial of its experimental type 2 diabetes and obesity drug, tirzepatide: People who took the drug lost up to 22% of their body weight and achieved far greater weight loss on average than the placebo group. The findings, while preliminary, suggest tirzepatide may become the second major medicine in a new era of obesity treatments, provided that patients can actually afford it.The SURMOUNT-1 study involved o

Let’s Break Down the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Post Credit Scenes

06-05-2022 16:50

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is filled with surprises. Seriously. Chock full of ‘em. In fact, the film itself probably has more surprises in it than the ones waiting for you in the end credits. We’re going to dive into all of those early next week but, for now, let’s specifically talk about the end credit scenes, of which there are two. One in the middle of the credits, and one at the very end.This, of course, will require discussions of some major spoilers so on

How To Generate More Leads By Leveraging Referral Traffic Sources

06-05-2022 16:38 via techguide.com.au

Given all the buzz around paid marketing, search engine optimization and email engagement, referral traffic is an underemphasized lead generation source that marketers should prioritize.
There are actually several ways to acquire more referral traffic to your website.
Once you know the best tactics to generate qualified, high-intent traffic, then you can start leveraging this channel to generate regular leads. This article will explain the top ways to generate lucrative leads from referral traff

Top Tech Features to Look for in a Car

06-05-2022 16:35 via geeky-gadgets.com

The sales for both new and secondhand cars have gone up since 2020. Reports indicate that in 2021 alone, Americans bought approximately 15 million vehicles. But car-buying is not an easy feat, especially if you don’t have a tech-savvy friend to show you the essential features to look for. Whether you want to replace your […]
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GoPro Volta, Battery and Camera Control Grip, to Go on Sale on May 16: Price, Specifications

06-05-2022 15:42

GoPro is rolling out Volta, a new battery and camera control grip. Volta combines with the standard GoPro battery to power long hours of shoots including four hours of 5.3K recording. The grip will go on sale in India starting May 16 at Rs. 13,500.

Swiggy Agent in Bengaluru Uses Dunzo to Deliver Order Assigned to Him, Twitter Reacts

06-05-2022 15:16

The incident was brought to light by a Twitter user who shared a chat screenshot where his friend has opened up on the details with him. According to the chat, the delivery guy was too “lazy” to pick up the order. To add to the surprise, the Swiggy agent called up the customer to inform him about the delivery, and also requested him for a 5-star rating.

Rogue Lords dark fantasy turn-based combat game launches on PlayStation

06-05-2022 15:14 via geeky-gadgets.com

After previously launching via steam for PC the dark fantasy game Rogue Lords has this week launched on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The single player game allows you to play as the devil allowing you to change some of the games rules to your advantage and manage a team of famous evil geniuses as […]
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Genesis GV60 starts at £47,005 in the UK

06-05-2022 15:05 via geeky-gadgets.com

Genesis has revealed its pricing for the new Genesis GV60 electric vehicle in the UK, the car will start at £47,0005 for the premium model. The top model in the range will be the Genesis GV60 Sport Plus, this model will cost £65,405 when it goes on sale. GV60 is available in a choice of […]
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Lunar Soil Can Produce Oxygen, Fuel For Long-Term Human Bases On Moon, Say Scientists

06-05-2022 15:00

Researchers from China have claimed that the lunar soil has the potential to generate oxygen and fuel. They say the soil on the Moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels.

Noise Leads as India Smartwatch Market Grows 173 Percent YoY in Q1 2022: Counterpoint Research

06-05-2022 14:56

India’s smartwatch market grew 173 percent YoY in Q1 2022, according to the most recent Counterpoint data. Noise led the market in the first quarter with a market share of 23 percent. Fire-Boltt came second for the first time with a 21 percent market share. Boat was placed in third spot with a 16 percent share in the market. Amazfit declined 35 percent YoY in Q1 202...

VPN Service Providers Raise Concerns Over Government's Order, Set to Leave Country If No Options Given

06-05-2022 14:48

Virtual private network (VPN) service providers are raising concerns over the government's order that was passed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's agency CERT-In last week. The order forces VPN providers to store and share user data.

AI Can Now Help Identify Between Straight And Lateral Backlift by Watching a Video

06-05-2022 14:21

Use of artificial intelligence in cricket can help coaches give a more detailed feedback to players. It can also help identify players with lateral backlift components, like legendary cricketer Sir Donald Bradman who was a pioneer of lateral backlift.

Intelligent Metasurfaces Can Revolutionise Lives, Help Develop 6G Wireless, Green IoT, More: Researchers

06-05-2022 14:20

A group of researchers tried to study the development of intelligent metasurfaces with an eye to the future. They say intelligent metasurfaces can benefit the development of 6G wireless communications, green IoT, and digital twinning tremendously.

India, US Researchers Collaborate to Develop Optogenetic Tool to Understand Brain Disorders

06-05-2022 14:07

The new tool, developed by Indian and US researchers, can be applied to address biological questions like memory formation, and for the development of inducible light-activated therapies for the treatment of cancer and neurodegeneration.

Motorola Edge 30 lands in India May 12th

06-05-2022 14:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

The Motorola Edge 30 smartphone was made official last month and now Motorola has revealed that it will land in India on the 30th of May. The news was announced by Motorola on Twitter and the device will be available to buy from Flipkart and other retailers. Rise up to #FindYourEdge with the World’s Thinnest […]
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Dio Node affordable multiroom speaker without intruding microphones

06-05-2022 13:55 via geeky-gadgets.com

Apple iPhone users searching for an affordable multiroom speaker system may be interested in a new product launched via the Indiegogo crowdfunding website this month in the form of Dio Node. The system uses Apple Airplay to enable you to connect your mobile devices directly to the speaker system enabling you to play a different […]
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Expresses Concern Over Fidelity’s Bitcoin Pension Plan

06-05-2022 13:53

In the wake of the launch of a Bitcoin-focused 401(k) account retirement plan in the US by Fidelity Investments, two Senators, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tina Smith of Minnesota, have expressed concerns over the company’s latest products. The concerns were contained in a letter to the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Abigail Johnson.

Elon Musk's Latest $7 Billion Twitter Funding Could Face US Regulator Scrutiny: Experts

06-05-2022 13:52

Elon Musk's decision to accept some foreign investors as part of his $44 billion buyout of Twitter runs the risk of inviting the kind of regulatory scrutiny over US national security that social media peer TikTok faced, as per legal experts.

Tesla Said to Increase Shanghai Plant Output to 2,600 Cars a Day Starting May 16

06-05-2022 13:37

Tesla is reportedly aiming to increase output at its Shanghai plant to 2,600 cars a day from May 16 as it seeks to restore production to levels before the city locked down to control COVID-19.

Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally unveiled

06-05-2022 13:10 via geeky-gadgets.com

Abarth has unveiled a new version of their Fiat 500, the Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally and just 695 units of the car will be made. The new Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally will retail for £32,325 in the UK and it is launching to celebrate 40 years of the last Abarth 131 Rally. The […]
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How to recover deleted messages from Messenger app

06-05-2022 13:05 via geeky-gadgets.com

If you or a family member have inadvertently deleted messages from the Meta Messenger app and would like to recover them, this quick guide follows on from our previous article on how to delete messages from the Messenger application. This follow-up article takes you through how to recover those deleted messages depending on how long […]
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The Newest iPad Mini Is at Its Lowest Price Ever

06-05-2022 13:00 via wired.com

The smallest Apple tablet is usually too expensive. Right now, it's $60 off.

Last minute deal: Ethical Hacker Master Class Bundle, save 99%

06-05-2022 13:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

We have a great last-minute deal for our readers on the Ethical Hacker Master Class Bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store. The Ethical Hacker Master Class Bundle is available in our deals store for just $39, which is a saving of 99% off the normal price. With major businesses like Facebook and Equifax falling […]
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Motorola Edge 30 India Launch Date Set for May 12: Expected Price, Specifications

06-05-2022 12:59

Motorola took to Twitter to confirm the arrival of Motorola Edge 30 in India. The handset will launch on May 12 and will go on sale via Flipkart and other major retailers. A dedicated microsite on the e-commerce website is teasing the specifications of the Moto G22 ahead of launch.

TurboTax May Owe You Money

06-05-2022 12:40 via geeky-gadgets.com

This year, some people will be getting some extra money from Intuit, the company that runs TurboTax. This is because after years of misleading consumers with deceptive advertising tactics, search engine manipulation, and hidden fees built into Intuit’s TurboTax filing software, the company has to pay out $141 million due to a lawsuit led by […]
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Pinterest TV Studio Livestreaming App Launched for Select Creators

06-05-2022 12:40

Pinterest TV Studio App will offer creators to enjoy multiple camera setups, improved editing tools, and a livestreaming option. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices.

Trek To Yomi 90 minutes of gameplay on PlayStation 5

06-05-2022 12:29 via geeky-gadgets.com

If you are interested in learning more about the newly launched indie adventure game Trek To Yomi you might enjoy this 90 minute gameplay video created by the team over at PlayStation Access. Trek To Yomi launched earlier this week on PlayStation, Xbox and PC and takes the form of a single player sides gruelling […]
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Apple, Google and Microsoft pushing towards passwordless sign-ins

06-05-2022 12:16 via geeky-gadgets.com

This week Apple, Google and Microsoft have expressed their commitment to expand support for the FIDO standard to accelerate the availability of passwordless sign-ins on all major platforms. The report announces that the companies are hoping to roll out FIDO passkey technology in the coming year in a joint effort to make the web “more […]
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE launched in Mexico

06-05-2022 12:13 via geeky-gadgets.com

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has been available in the US, UK, and Europe since 2020 and now the handset is launching in Mexico. Since the original launch of the Galaxy S20 FE in 2020, Samsung also launched its successor, the Galaxy S21 FE. As a reminder, the 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display features a Full […]
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Porsche uses Artificial Intelligence to make its cars safer

06-05-2022 12:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

Porsche has revealed that it has been using Artificial Intelligence to make its cars safer. The carmaker has been using two AI methods to make the side of their cars safer in the event of a crash. The company has revealed that it has used a reinforcement learning agent to find the best variant of […]
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OnePlus Nord 2T Listed on AliExpress Ahead of Official Launch, Key Specifications Tipped

06-05-2022 12:00

The OnePlus Nord 2T has been listed on AliExpress ahead of its official launch. It is said to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC and 4,500mAh battery.