Wannabe DevOps engineers can save 95% on this class bundle

TL;DR: The Ultimate DevOps Mastery bundle is on sale for £25.41 as of August 1, saving you 95% on list price. In its 2017 State of DevOps Report, Puppet.com found that DevOps engineers are considered "a significant attribute to businesses". Those that hire people with DevOps skills deploy code with 30 times the frequency of their competitors, with 50% fewer failures.  Despite this, only 18% of those surveyed claimed that their organisations had a DevOps engineer at their company. What's that sound? That my friends is the sound of opportunity. SEE ALSO: Learn to grow your business by mastering...

This physics course teaches you everything you should have learned in school

TL;DR: The Fundamentals of Physics course is on sale for £7.69 as of August 1, saving you 94% on list price. When you were a kid, being forced to learn things was the worst. You coasted through school doing the least amount of work possible and filled your free time with mindless nonsense.  When you became an adult, you suddenly realised that you don’t know half of what you thought you did. Fortunately, it’s never too late to learn something, and a great place to start is by taking a course in physics. Yes, physics. Stick with us here. SEE ALSO: Create the next 'Fortnite' with this stacked...

Twitter finally bans white supremacist David Duke

It finally happened. Former KKK leader David Duke, one of the United States’ most well-known white supremacists, was banned from Twitter late Thursday night. At. Long. Lastpic.twitter.com/WPY2uOqoWj — Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) July 31, 2020 According to a Twitter spokesperson, Duke’s account “has been permanently suspended for repeated violations of the Twitter Rules on hateful conduct.”  “This enforcement action is in line with our recently-updated guidance on harmful links,” Twitter explained. Critics have long questioned how David Duke was able to remain on Twitter for...

GM promises 2,700 new fast EV chargers to catch up to Tesla's Supercharger network

General Motors is teaming up with the EVgo charging network to add 2,700 fast-charging connectors in cities across the U.S.  The Chevy Bolt EV maker announced the new charging infrastructure Friday, promising to add fast-charging stations in more than 35 cities and suburbs within the next five years. The first batch of stations will open in early 2021. Already EVgo has 800 fast-charging stations, and this partnership should add at least 650 stations by 2025. Each station usually has at least four charging ports that can juice up EV batteries anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. The new stations...

The only thing better than 'Black Is King' is 'Black Is King' in HDR10+

Even if you didn't care about watching Game of Thrones or Endgame in 4K, dedicated Beyoncé stans are certainly in the market now that the musical film and visual album Black Is King has finally made its Disney+ debut. The variety of scenes directed by the Grammy winner herself is nothing short of incredible, with vibrant, highly-costumed shoots in New York, Los Angeles, South Africa, West Africa, London, and Belgium. A slew of familiar faces from the family and beyond also make an appearance. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé drops new music video as 'Black Is King' lands on Disney+ But the still shots or...

Mammoth Biosciences's CRISPR-based COVID-19 test receives NIH fundings through RADx program

CRISPR tech startup Mammoth Biosciences is among the companies that revealed backing from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Rapid Accleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program on Friday. Mammoth received a contract to scale up its CRISPR-based SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test in order to help address the testing shortages across the U.S. Mammoth's CRISPR-based approach could potentially offer a significant solution to current testing bottlenecks, because it's a very different kind of test when compared to existing methods based on PCR technology. https://ift.tt/3gktHI3 from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/3hNPtEm via...

Students can grab these JBL earbuds for nearly half off at Best Buy

TL;DR: Enjoy powerful sound without the wires with the JBL FREE True Wireless in-ear headphones Gen 2 for $79.99, a $70 savings as of July 31.  Calling all students! If you don't know about Best Buy's Student Deals, we're here to make sure you don't miss out any longer.  Getting prepared to head back to class (whether in real life or virtually) is not a cheap task. Besides books and writing tools, you'll most likely have your eye on a lot of tech like laptops and headphones.  Luckily, Best Buy is coming through with a ton of sales, including this one on a pair of second-generation...

The new Oppo Watch can match its watch face to your outfit. No, srsly.

It might take a little effort to get one in the United States, but Oppo's new smartwatch is one to keep your eyes on. On Friday, the company announced that its new Oppo Watch, powered by Google's WearOS platform (and looking a whole heckuva lot like Apple Watch), would be immediately available in "select markets." Though, apart from India, the company hasn't specified which other territories will be seeing the Watch yet. Like many smartwatches, it's filled to the brim with fitness and lifestyle features, along with some new display enhancements.  Unfortunately, Oppo didn't confirm a U.S....

Samsung's steam-cleaning closet could extend your clothes' shelf life

TL;DR: The Samsung AirDresser is $450 (30%) off as of July 31, bringing the price down to $1,049. Laundry isn't a new trend in the tech world. It's been a theme at CES for a few years: 2018 saw the first glimpse of FoldiMate's laundry-folding robot and 2019 saw a slew of smart washers and dryers. Samsung isn't even the first brand to attempt at-home steam cleaning with a smart closet of sorts (the LG Styler was a CES 2019 favorite and Whirlpool debuted one in 2015) but the Samsung AirDresser is the first one to have a special focus on the longevity of your wardrobe by protecting sensitive fabrics...

Save on 4K TVs, smartphones, more during this Samsung 3-day sale

TL;DR: July 31 through Aug. 2, Best Buy is running a Samsung savings event with tons of great tech deals. Best Buy has been having some pretty stellar sales lately, and this weekend will be no different. Starting July 31, the retailer is holding a Samsung savings event where you can score amazing deals on 4K TVs, tablets, smartphones, home appliances, and so much more. This event runs through Aug. 2. We're not going to waste your time and tell you about every single thing included in this sale — you can look for yourself. But, we do want to highlight a few standout deals so you can get a taste...

Create the perfect movie night at home with a few upgrades

You Got This is a series that spotlights the gear you need to improve one area of your life. If you buy something from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Even though movie nights look a little different than you're used to, that doesn’t mean we can’t create awesome movie watching experiences at home. With a few product upgrades from onn., an exclusive tech brand at Walmart, movie night is sure to be a crowd favorite.Whether you’re streaming a new flick on your Roku or watching an old favorite for the 50th time, here are some suggestions for creating the ultimate movie night,...

Discounted Lenovo ThinkPads, Dell devices, and more cheap laptop deals this weekend

You know what we always say: The best kind of laptop is the laptop you didn't pay all that much for (and the one that works well, too, we guess).  If paying thousands of dollars for a piece of tech isn't something you're into, you're not out of luck — there are still a ton of budget devices out there, ones that can still perform all the tasks you need them to.  SEE ALSO: 9 of the best laptops that cost less than $300 And, as per usual, we're back again with the very best deals on these cheap devices that you can get this weekend. Check out what we dug up this time:  Dell Inspiron...

Google makes it easier to find Black-owned businesses in Maps and Search

Google is making it easier for buyers and customers to find Black-owned businesses to support. The tech giant has introduced a Black-owned attribute merchants based in the US can add to their profile, so long as they’re verified. Google will then put the new icon alongside any other attribute business owners choose to display on the Highlights section of their profile. https://ift.tt/3fdrTzn from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/339qqHT via IFTT...

Engadget Podcast: Big tech goes to Washington

This week on the show, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about Facebook, Apple, Google and Amazon’s congressional antitrust hearing. https://ift.tt/33bL1Lz from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2BK1Vph via IFTT...

iPhone AR tech can improve amateur CGI

It won't produce Hollywood-ready special effects, but it'll make Match Moving a lot easier for everyone else. https://ift.tt/339k9vT from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2Ew98KE via IFTT...

Does your small business need a website? Try these services.

If you have a small business, you know it needs to have an online presence. The days of being able to succeed without some kind of website or online store are far behind us.  Fortunately, making your mark online has never been easier thanks to many companies offering easy-to-use website builders. That means you no longer need to hire a dedicated designer to construct your website. Many of these sites appreciate that you might not have expert knowledge, offering simple drag-and-drop interfaces and intuitive methods that help your website rank highly on search engines.  With so many...

This battery sleeve for Amazon Echo 2 lets you bring Alexa anywhere

TL;DR: Make your Amazon Echo 2 wireless with the SkyTote Battery Sleeve for $23.99, a 59% savings.  As smart as your digital home assistant is, it's not exactly mobile. Alexa generally lives inside your smart speaker, which needs to remain tethered to an outlet. That also means you have to bring yourself to it whenever you want to issue a command, ask a question, or choose some music. Seems a bit counterproductive, yeah? What if you want to bring your digital assistant with you on a camping trip? Or out by the pool? Or anywhere else where you don't have access to an outlet? That's where...

This is why you should spend the money on a professional hair dryer

A good blow dry is the foundation to a good hair day. The fanciest hair straightener or curling wand in the world won't do you much good if your hair was singed with a crappy blow dryer beforehand. That's that on that. It's common knowledge that pressing hair onto a sizzling hot flat iron or curling iron isn't great for it. We're quick to blame those tools for split ends and frizz, but less often, we consider that part of the problem may be the way the hair was dried in the first place. If your lifelong dream has been to give yourself the same glossy blowout that you get at the salon, your skills...

Sick of smartwatches? Get the luxury automatic Blade watch for 20% off.

TL;DR: Treat yourself to a stylish and innovative design with the Blade Automatic Watch with 42H Power Reserve for $219.99, a 23% savings as of July 31. It's a simple question: "What time is it?" You look at your watch and see your step count, how many calories you burned on that bike ride you went on earlier, when your next period is due to arrive, what the temperature is outside, and more, but cannot figure out how to get back to the main screen that tells you the time. Sigh. Remember the good ol' days when watches told the time — and only the time? If you're a minimalist looking for...

Amazon gets FCC approval for its Project Kuiper broadband satellites

The FCC has unanimously approved Amazon’s Project Kuiper, giving the tech giant the go-ahead to deploy and operate a constellation of 3,236 satellites. Amazon asked the FCC for permission to launch thousands of Low Earth Orbit satellites in July 2019, just a few months months after announcing the project. Similar to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, Kuiper’s purpose is to provide satellite-based broadband services. https://ift.tt/3fggfDF from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/339EDoc via IFTT...

Become a better writer with lifetime access to this online course

TL;DR: The Writing With Impact course is on sale for £7.69 as of July 31, saving you 95% on list price. Prolific writers make writing look easy, but it's really not the case. Between finding a unique, zippy opener to decoding a jumble of thoughts and emotions into clean, concise prose, the whole process can be grueling. Yes, even for professional writers. And when it comes to writing persuasively? Forget about it.  SEE ALSO: Build your business with help from these online classes As a writing tutor at Cambridge University, Clare Lynch knows a thing or two about good writing and has developed...

Master digital marketing with this stacked set of classes

TL;DR: The Digital Marketing 22-Course Masterclass is on sale for £11.55 as of July 31, saving you 92% on list price. It’s never been easier to start your own business. On the flip side, it’s also never been harder to start your own business. Everyone and their mother is doing it and there are so many different digital ways to reach customers that it can seriously make your head spin.  Fortunately, you can learn how to master the digital marketing world with the Digital Marketing 22-Course Masterclass. SEE ALSO: Bring some truth to your CV with this Microsoft Office course This massive...

Twitter reveals exactly how bitcoin scammers hacked Elon Musk's, Kim Kardashian's accounts

Twitter just released an update on the massive hack that prompted the Great Blue Tick Silence of 2020, letting us know exactly how many accounts were actually impacted. On July 15, hackers posted tweets from several prominent, verified Twitter users' accounts, falsely claiming that any bitcoin sent to a certain address would be paid back in double. The scam netted the hackers 400 payments with a total value of $121,000 — a tidy sum for a handful of tweets.  Now, Twitter has revealed what it's learned about how this hack took place, stating that it "relied on a significant and concerted...

Facebook boasts that ad boycott won't make a dent

Boycott, schmoycott. Despite over 1,000 major advertisers participating in a July advertising boycott over the way Facebook handles hateful content, the company said in its Q2 2020 earnings report that its advertising business is doing fine and dandy.  Last quarter, Facebook made $18.3 billion in advertising revenue, which blew past investor expectations. While the company didn't give numbers for July (when the boycott began), it said its ad revenue growth rate for the first three weeks of July tracked with the rest of its 2020 year-over-year ad revenue growth rate of 10%. Meaning, despite...

The pandemic has been very good business for Apple

Apple has pandemic work-from-home orders and stimulus checks to thank for setting new all-time sales records across a number of its product categories. Starting with the iPhone, which saw a decrease in sales last quarter, Apple revealed revenue for that product category grew by two percent during the third quarter. "In April, we expected year-over-year performance to worsen, but we saw better than expected demand in May and June," said CEO Tim Cook during the company's earnings call. "We attribute this increase in demand to several interactive causes, including a strong iPhone SE launch, continued...

Konami Entering Gaming PC Market With Spendy Arespear Lineup

Konami has been making games for decades, but now it’s making gaming PCs. Konami Amusement, a subsidiary of Konami Holdings, is now accepting orders for its new line of Arespear gaming PCs. The company expects to begin shipments for the Japanese market in September, and they are decidedly not cheap.  The Arespear computers come in three different versions, all of which have the same custom “wiffleball” cases, measuring a compact 575.3 x 501.5 x 230mm. They also have a dedicated Asus Xonar XE sound card. The C300 is the base model, while the C700 and C700+ offer better specs. The C700+ is...

Rumor: TSMC Won’t Build New Capacity for Intel, Views Orders as Temporary

Intel’s decision to tap pure-play foundries like TSMC for potentially any future project has sent shockwaves through the industry. One of the biggest questions raised in the wake of the announcement is just how temporary it truly is. Intel is definitely positioning the delay as a pragmatic matter of getting its house in order, and for now, TSMC seems to agree. According to DigiTimes, TSMC has no plans to expand its fab capacity for Intel, viewing it as a temporary customer rather than a long-term win. If you’re a fan of Intel manufacturing (or would like to be again), this is a very good sign....

The Morning After: Finding some peace playing 'Microsoft Flight Simulator'

Need some bliss? The new 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' is almost ready to ship and Jessica Conditt can let you know what it's like. Also, big tech CEOs appeared (via video) on Capitol Hill, the Hummer EV has a new teaser and we're breaking down next week's Samsung event https://ift.tt/3jRN6lL from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2EqXvVg via IFTT...

MIT: ‘Snowball Earth’ Came From Huge Drop in Sunlight

ice sheet. Credit: Stephen Hudson / CC BY 2.5 https://ift.tt/2PaYhYQ The last ice age on Earth ended about 11,000 years ago, but that was just a few flurries compared to so-called Snowball Earth scenarios. Scientists believe Earth experienced several of these periods when the entire surface was covered by ice and snow. New research from MIT points to a potential mechanism for Snowball Earth events, and that could help explain the development of complex life. It may also impact the search for exoplanets around other stars.  An ice age is simply a period during which global temperature drops...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is available for preorder

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Singapore-based Volopay wants to be the "Brex of Southeast Asia"

Small- to medium-sized companies that do a lot of international business have to deal with two big headaches: high foreign exchange fees and corporate expense tracking. Volopay, a Singapore-based financial tech startup with offices in Bangalore, wants to help by integrating prepaid multi-currency corporate cards, expense tracking and accounting tools into one free-to-use platform. It now has about 40 clients in Singapore, mostly tech startups like Dathena, Tookitaki and Appknox, and plans to launch in Indonesia and Australia within the next six months. https://ift.tt/39FtHQe from Yahoo Tech...

Apple Store app's 'For You' tab shows personalized shopping suggestions

Since the Apple Store’s purpose is to sell you the tech giant’s products, Apple has also launched an in—depth iPhone comparison tool. The Apple Store app launched in 2010 and expanded to 20 more countries back in March. https://ift.tt/2P5l34c from Yahoo Tech https://ift.tt/2CS0F4d via IFTT...