Want to unblock American Netflix from the UK? Try this speedy VPN.

SAVE 49%: A 15-month subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £4.95 per month as of May 1, saving you 49% on list price.

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Do you want to watch more content from around the world, without relying on some dodgy stream that sends a load of dangerous adverts your way? VPNs offer a safe solution to your streaming woes.

VPNs hide your real IP address and connect you to a server in another location. This simple process lets you bypass geo-restrictions to watch extra shows and movies that are normally only available in that country. You'll still need a subscription to a streaming site, but a VPN significantly boosts your content library. Read more...

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Take (and edit) great photos with this set of discounted online courses

TL;DR: The Award-Winning Luminar 4 Power Bundle is on sale for £28.80 as of May 1, saving you 85% on list price.

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Whether you want to boost your social media performance or just tap into a hobby or skill you've been meaning to pursue, this Luminar 4 Power Bundle will help you not only learn photo editing, but also take your photo-taking skills to new heights.

If you're new to photography or just want to sharpen your skills, you can explore the basics of exposure, white balance, framing, and other skills in the Photography Fundamentals course from ThinkTapLearn. Through nine lectures, you'll get an overview of the controls on your camera, dabble in lens essentials, and get a quick lesson on photography fundamentals. Read more...

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Become an ethical hacker with this stacked set of online courses

TL;DR: The 2021 All-in-One Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Bundle is on sale for £21.48 as of May 1, saving you 98% on list price.

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With 46 hours of hands-on content, the 2021 All-in-One Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Bundle will help you start your journey as an ethical hacker. Taught by tech experts from the UK-based Oak Academy, the nine courses in this bundle cover penetration testing, cloud security, and more.

Designed for beginners, the program kicks things off with a primer on common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS, basic lab environment setup, and the essential terms, standards, technologies, and protocols of web applications. Then you’ll dive deeper into things like social engineering, phishing, password cracking, and how fake emails can be used by malicious hackers to infiltrate and steal from vulnerable systems. Read more...

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All the best robot vacuums for your hardwood floors

Robot vacuums have revolutionised the way we clean the house. We no longer have to be home in order to clean because robot vacuums run on schedules that you can set for while you're at work, running to the shop, or even on holiday.

If you don't have carpet, you might not be as inclined to invest in a robot vacuum cleaner, but these little machines are actually beasts when it comes to hardwood flooring.

Do robot vacuums really work?

Robot vacuums are usually not as efficient as upright vacuum cleaners. Their suction isn't as powerful and you just can't get the same kind of clean that you get from eyeballing your floors and going back over spots you can tell you missed. Of course, some robot vacuums do have features that allow them to detect problem areas with extra dirt and debris buildup where the vacuum will put in extra attention, but that's not necessarily the standard across all price points.  Read more...

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BEST FOR FEATURES

iRobot Roomba 671

The Roomba 671 has impressive features that will leave your floors debris free.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 90 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

£338.30 from Amazon

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BEST FOR POWERFUL SUCTION

iRobot Roomba i3

A powerful and quiet robot vacuum, the Roomba i3 will do wonders for your hardwood floors.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 75 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

£449.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CLEANING CORNERS

Neato Robotics D7

With a large brush roll and long battery life, Neato's Botvac D7 is ideal for bigger homes.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 120 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

£499.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TIGHT BUDGETS

Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S

A slim profile and low price tag make the Eufy RoboVac 11S ideal for smaller spaces.

• Cleaning pattern: Random
• Run time: 100 minutes
• WiFi enabled: No
• Voice assistant integration: N/A

£199.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR HOME MAPPING

iRobot Roomba i7

Set custom cleaning routines with the Roomba i7 and it knows exactly where to go in your home.

• Cleaning pattern: Neat rows
• Run time: 75 minutes
• WiFi enabled: Yes
• Voice assistant integration: Alexa and Google Assistant

£630.68 from Amazon

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Basecamp tire fire grows as employees tweet they're leaving the company

As they have many times before, tech workers are once again taking a stand against controversial company policies and wishy-washy managerial strategies. This time, employees of decades-old software company Basecamp are quitting in protest of what one employee called a "tantrum" by management.

After a week of controversy that exposed racially insensitive actions that had carried on for years, and what staffers perceived as management's discomfort with addressing them, multiple employees announced on Twitter that they were leaving Basecamp for good.

As a result of the recent changes at Basecamp, today is my last day at the company. I joined over 15 years ago as a junior programmer and I’ve been involved with nearly every product launch there since 2006.

— Sam Stephenson (@sstephenson) April 30, 2021 Read more...

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Get 70 hours of Adobe Creative Cloud training on sale

TL;DR: As of April 30, pay what you wish (with a catch) for The Epic 2021 Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle.

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Maybe you’re launching a business and need an eye-catching logo. Or perhaps you want to spruce up your personal website to attract more clients. Maybe you just want to step up your social media accounts. Whatever your reasoning, it can save you a ton of time, money, and energy to learn how to take care of your graphic design needs yourself. 

This Epic 2021 Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle has you covered, with 70 hours of content on Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and more. Designed for all levels, these eight courses can help beginners find their way around the gold standard graphic design programs and help intermediate to advanced users learn tips and tricks they didn’t know prior. The instructors are all highly rated, with 4.2 out of 5 stars and up, and include designer and artist Hans Fleurimont, Adobe-certified instructors and experts Daniel Walter Scott and Mark Gatter, UI/UX designer Aleksandar Cucukovic, and more. Read more...

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Creators are making bank selling....Google spreadsheets

Would you ever buy a spreadsheet?

Clearly, a lot of people would...because they already have. Online creators are making some real money selling digital products created on spreadsheet services such as Google Sheets and Airtable. 

Take Andrew Kamphey, who is a self-described "maker." Kamphey told Mashable that he's made more than $40,000 in the past year from his spreadsheet products, such as "100 Twitter Templates in a Google Sheet." His main moneymaker is Better Sheets, which teaches users how to better utilize Google Sheets (so they too can sell their spreadsheets).

Another maker, Janel Loi, went with Notion, a workspace tool that allows users to create databases and wikis, to build her product, Newsletter OS. It includes templates, spreadsheets, and more that can help creators manage their newsletters. In a conversation with Mashable, Loi says she has made more than $35,000 from it since it launched in October 2020. Read more...

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Your next box of Thin Mints might be delivered by drone

Alphabet's Wing stepped in to help a Girl Scout troop in Christiansburg, Virginia sell cookies...by drone. Read more...

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Top 10 free Coursera courses to learn something new

Coursera is a leading online learning platform for higher education that offers courses from more than 200 of the world's top universities and industry educators — from Ivy League American universities like Columbia to famous British educational institutions like the Imperial College London and top enterprises like IBM. To date, 77 million learners from around the world have taken online courses with Coursera. 

So, what have they been logging in to learn lately? In 2020, the top Coursera courses reflected an understandable bias toward COVID-19-related topics like contact tracing, but courses involving well-being, psychology, and information technology remain ever-popular. Read more...

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Pitch your startup to seasoned tech leaders, and a live audience, on Extra Crunch Live

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The Stealth core trainer makes planking (dare I say) fun

When I got an offer to try the Stealth Core Trainer, I thought, sure, this is why I do product reviews; to test intriguing gadgets I’d probably never treat myself to, and that there’s a good chance I’ll only use once. I move a lot so only the best products make their way into my home. And to my own surprise, the Stealth Core Trainer has so far proven a product I'd actually want to keep using. Read more...

Stealth Core Trainer

$149

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The Good

A rigorous • yet fun • workout • Can do at home

The Bad

Bulky appearance • Best for those with good balance

The Bottom Line

The Stealth Core Trainer is a refreshingly fun and challenging workout, especially for those whose home fitness routines have plateaued. It may not be great if you have limited space or are easily injured.

⚡ Mashable Score 4.5

😎 Cool Factor 4.5

📘Learning Curve 4.5

💪Performance 5.0

💵Bang for the Buck 5.0

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Here's where you can pre-order the $149 Luxe, Fitbit's prettiest fitness tracker yet

PREORDER: Priced at $149.95, the all-new Fitbit Luxe (set for a late May release) is available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart as of April 30.

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The rumors were true: Fitbit is coming out with a new fashion-forward fitness tracker this spring. The so-called Fitbit Luxe is "designed to help you take a more holistic approach to your health and wellness," the company said in a press release, with stress management tools and activity-tracking features all wrapped up in a shiny new stainless steel design. (That's right — none of that plastic you'll find in all of Fitbit's other trackers.) 

Previously limited to Fitbit's website, the Luxe is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart as of April 30 (exactly a month ahead of its late May release). Reserve one for just $149.95 in your choice of three styles: Lunar White/Soft Gold Stainless Steel, Black/Graphite Stainless Steel, or Orchid/Platinum Stainless Steel. Read more...

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Apple's new iMac, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K are now available to order

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Thinking of getting a gaming laptop? The Asus ROG Zephryus M15 is $250 off at Best Buy.

SAVE $250: The Asus ROG Zephryus M15 gaming laptop is $250 off at Best Buy as of April 30, and serves as a nice entry point into the world of PC gaming. 

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PC gaming is the best way to experience games, at least from a power standpoint. Other gaming devices just haven't caught up to the customization, processing, and graphical capabilities of the best CPUs and GPUs on the market. This thing is, they can get super expensive, especially if you're going the desktop route. 

That's why starting out with a laptop is a good idea, and the Asus ROG Zephryus M15 is currently $250 off at Best Buy. 

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Get ready for an active summer with these Garmin smartwatches on sale

Need a little motivation to get up and get active? Check out these Garmin smartwatches on sale at Amazon as of April 30 (one day only!): 

• OUR TOP PICK: Garmin vivomove HR — Save $70.56

• BEST UPGRADE PICK: Garmin 010-01733-00 Fenix 5X Sapphire — Save $65.97

• BEST FOR KIDS: Garmin vívofit jr — Save $16.85

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This summer should be one for the books — it's looking like more people will be able to leave their homes and take advantage of all that the great outdoors has to offer. Whether you're looking to boost your day-to-day activity, or you want to take on some serious adventure sports, a good smartwatch will take care of all your fitness tracking needs. Read more...

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Best cheap laptop deals this weekend — save on Asus, Microsoft, and more

• OUR TOP PICK: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 — save $430.02

• BEST LENOVO DEAL: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 — save $1,303.60

• BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — save $100.10

• BEST GAMING DEAL: Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 — save $250

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What's better than a great laptop? A great laptop that's cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's work, watching Netflix, or endlessly browsing your go-to social media sites. If you're looking to pick up a new laptop yourself but don't necessarily want to drop your life savings in one go, we'll be compiling a list of the best deals on cheap laptops right here, each and every week. So, take a look at what we found this time around, and happy shopping. Read more...

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What we know about Prime Day so far

In the shopping realm, there's one tell-tale sign that nature is healing: Prime Day *isn't* in October.

The shopping event won't be taking up its usual mid-July time slot, either, but for reasons outside of a pandemicAccording to CNET, Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky pegged June as go time. An earlier quarterly earnings report confirmed that Prime Day would take place in Amazon's second quarter.

When is Prime Day 2021?

June! Amazon has deviated from its usual calendar to try something new — and to avoid competition with the Olympics. June may also offer better timing for summer travel plans and graduations. Exact dates have not yet been revealed. Read more...

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Foreo's Bear microcurrent facial device is high-tech skincare that lacks claws

Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe she’s electrocuting her face every night.

Launched March 2020, the $299 Foreo Bear is an electrical facial device that runs a low voltage microcurrent through your skin to stimulate your muscles, circulation, and collagen production in pursuit of a more youthful visage. People have sworn by microcurrent facials since the '70s, though treatments offered in salons are significantly more powerful than those offered by the growing number of at-home devices. Like NuFace's popular microcurrent facial gadgets, Foreo recommends the Bear for people who have anti-aging concerns, or want to sculpt and tighten their face, improve wrinkles, and get rid of fine lines — all common skincare concerns. Read more...

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EU accuses Apple of anti-competitive behavior, with billions on the line

Apple's App Store rules are unfair, the European Commission has concluded following a year-long investigation. 

The EU launched a formal investigation into Apple's App Store rules last June, following a complaint by Spotify in 2019, which claimed that Apple's App Store rules make it impossible for the company to stay competitive. 

Now, Europe's preliminary conclusion is that Apple is in breach of Europe's competition law. 

"Our preliminary conclusion is that Apple abused its dominant position for the distribution of music streaming apps through its App Store and distorted competition in the music streaming market," the EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager said in a statement Friday.  Read more...

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The best tech gifts for new moms

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AirTags are scarily good at tracking items and ... people. I know because I tried.

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Save on an innovative security system for your car

TL;DR: Help keep your car secure with the BMMPR One Car Security System, which is on sale for $60 off. As of April 30, use code AUTO339 at checkout to score it for only $339.

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From bumps to break-ins, make sure your vehicle is protected around the clock with the BMMPR One Car Security System.

Regardless of what kind of car you drive, you'll have a next-level security system thanks to BMMPR. The device uses integrated sensors to detect bumps, break-ins, battery drains, and more. As soon as an issue occurs, you'll get a notification informing you of what's going on. The BMMPR One Car is also equipped with a built-in GPS tracking system. Read more...

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Get focused with 23% off this pair of wireless earbuds

TL;DR: Focus on your work or your workout with these  Beacon 2.0 True Wireless Earbuds, on sale for $99.99 — a 23% discount — as of April 30.

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If you have yet to jump on board the wireless lifestyle or you're simply looking for a headphones upgrade that doesn't come with an Apple price tag, the Beacon 2.0 True Wireless Earbuds are a great option for you.

The Beacon 2.0 buds from LSTN are ergonomically designed and weigh less than an ounce. For your conference calls, you can rely on their 8mm drivers that provide crisp, clear sound, and the built-in mic for simple hands-free use. You'll even be able to customize the headphones to your liking, as each purchase comes with multiple ear tip and wing sizes that offer a dozen different combinations. Read more...

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Become a cybersecurity expert with this stacked exam prep bundle

TL;DR: The CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert Bundle is on sale for £21.62 as of April 30, saving you 97% on list price.

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If you're looking to enter the booming field of cybersecurity, consider starting with educational materials like this CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert Bundle.

This four-course training program has been recently updated with 111 hours of content designed to prepare you for relevant CompTIA cybersecurity exams, like Security+, CySA+, CASP, and PenTest+.

SEE ALSO: All the best VPNs in April 2021

Through an "edutainment"-style format, you’ll learn how to implement cryptographic techniques and integrate advanced authentication and authorisation techniques in the CASP+ course. Then, you'll explore conducting passive and active reconnaissance, dive into planning and scoping penetration tests, and analyse vulnerabilities in the PenTest+ guide.  Read more...

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Mix up your home workouts with access to this library of online classes

TL;DR: A one-year subscription to Studio SWEAT onDemand is on sale for £71.37 as of April 30, saving you 60% on list price.

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Working out at home was fun at first, but it’s starting to feel a bit mundane. Sometimes it’s hard to get motivated to do the same old workout when the sofa is calling your name from a few feet away. That’s why it’s important to be able to bring your workout wherever your day takes you — rather than restricting yourself to the same four walls.

With a subscription to Studio Sweat onDemand (SSoD), you can access on-demand fitness classes from anywhere — your home, a hotel, a campsite, the local park, or even the gym whenever you feel comfortable returning. Workouts can be streamed to your smart TV, desktop, tablet, phone, gaming consoles, or practically any other device, so you’ll always have access. You can even download the workouts in advance if you know you won’t have WiFi access.  Read more...

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Small businesses had a brutal pandemic. Amazon's earnings more than tripled.

The pandemic hit the bodies, hearts, and pocketbooks of most Americans hard. But Amazon did just fine.

Amazon released its earnings report on Thursday for the first quarter of 2021. It gives us a clear picture of how Amazon fared during the pandemic.

So how are Amazon's coffers looking? They are, frankly, overflowing. In January through March in 2021, it reported net income of $8.1 billion. That brings its total pandemic earnings to $26.9 billion. As MarketWatch points out, that's three times as much money as Amazon made in the previous three years combined.

It also tripled its earnings from the first quarter of 2020, when it reported net income of $2.5 billion Read more...

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These robots aren't crappy. But they do handle your crap.

As I look out over the Port of Los Angeles with its shipping cranes and waterways, I think about the 800,000 gallons of water similar in quality to drinking water lying in tanks under my feet. Less than 24 hours earlier, it had been raw sewage entering the Terminal Island Water Reclamation plant, where environmental engineer Lance Thibodeaux is showing me around so I can see high-tech filtration in action.

What made the water's transformation possible? Advanced purification systems, constantly and automatically run by a centralized computer program housed in a small office a few hundred yards away.  Read more...

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The TechCrunch Survey of Dutch tech hubs: Calling Delft, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Utrecht

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You'll be able to turn off your sound or video in Instagram Live Rooms

Instagram Live Rooms is getting a small but notable update.

During Live broadcasts, hosts will be able to mute their audio like you would in a Zoom or Google Meet call, and they'll also be able to turn off video for chats, bringing a vibe notably similar to the popular audio-based app Clubhouse.

Instagram launched Live Rooms in March, allowing users to chat with three people at once in a Live session, rather than just with one. 

"By giving people the option to mute their audio or turn off their video, hosts will have added flexibility for their livestream experience, as the added functionality could help decrease pressure to look or sound a certain way while broadcasting live," Instagram said in a statement emailed to Mashable. Live, the company added, gives creators a "quick, low-lift way to connect with their community and audience and have a real back-and-forth conversation." Read more...

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This block of concrete is actually a fully functional trumpet

Designed by Henry Hanson, this fully functional trumpet is made out of a single block of concrete. The construction process includes creating a virtual model, 3D printing it, and adding the finishing touches using wood and concrete. Hanson believes this technique could open new doors for using computational design to create other concrete pieces in the future. Read more...

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Nintendo Switch Online members can save on these retro NES controllers

SAVE $18: Play enhanced NES games on your Nintendo Switch with these retro NES controllers. Nintendo Switch Online members can score $18 off.

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It's an exciting time for gaming. Next-gen consoles are now current-gen, new games are being released at a fast pace, and everything that comes out seems to push the boundaries of what games can do. But what about our innate thirst for nostalgia? That's at least one thing that newer games will struggle to quench.

If lockdown has had you yearning for old memories, playing retro video games may just be that hit of nostalgia you need to get by. Nintendo Switch owners with an Online membership can get these retro NES controllers for $18 off — playing enhanced NES classics feels so much better when you have the authentic gear to go along with it.  Read more...

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Snap still isn't very diverse, but its engineers are trying to build a more equitable product

Snap engineers are working to root out racial bias from the company's products, even as improving diverse representation in the company's workforce is slow going.

Snap, Inc. released its second annual diversity report Thursday, containing mixed results. The company has made modest gains in hiring underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, increasing by .5 percentage points to 13.6 percent at the leadership level.

There was notable improvement in hiring Black employees, particularly Black women, (with hiring in the latter group growing from 2 percent to 5 percent of new hires) and elevating women to tech leadership roles. On the other end of the spectrum, retention of Hispanic employees dipped slightly, as did representation of Asian people in leadership roles, to 14.3 percent (which is disproportionately low compared to representation of Asian people across the company as a whole at 34.3 percent). Read more...

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When Apple's new iPad Pro and iMac will launch, according to reports

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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Fold definitely folds, but that's about it

A couple of years ago, for reasons that have never been quite clear to me, the tech world seized on the idea that foldable screens are the future. This movement has, so far, yielded things like the botched Samsung Galaxy Fold, its improved (but wildly expensive) successor, and a Motorola Razr revival that made disgusting noises when you tried to bend the screen.

In other words, foldable devices have done little to advance the notion that they're the future of technology. Lenovo's recently released ThinkPad X1 Fold may be notable for being the first foldable Windows PC, but it still doesn't buck that trend. Read more...

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Billionaire commissions bespoke Rolls-Royce that can be color-coordinated with his private jet

Yusaku Maezawa is an eccentric Japanese billionaire, who founded the giant online fashion mall, Zozotown and was the first to buy a SpaceX tourist ticket for a trip around the Moon.

Maezawa recently commissioned a bespoke Phantom Oribe, a one-time collab between Rolls-Royce and Hermès, to complement his private jet. Because nothing screams global inequality like a color-coordinated private jet and Rolls-Royce. Read more...

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Save on a refurbished Samsung monitor that's great for gaming

TL;DR: Boost your video game experience with the Samsung 27-inch SR35 FHD Monitor, on sale for 28% off. As of April 29, grab one for only $179.99.

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If you have high-end video games that just look flat and lifeless on your old monitor, it's time for an upgrade.

With this refurbished Samsung 27-inch SR35 FHD Monitor, you'll get the upgrade you didn't realize you needed. The simple bezel-less design and display is perfect for dual-monitor setups, and each scene you stream comes to life with Optima color setting options and sharp image contrast.

Why is the screen so good for video games in particular? Aside from the clarity, this Samsung model features a game mode that adjusts any game you decide to play to fit the screen. Read more...

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Learn about cybersecurity with this helpful course bundle on sale

TL;DR: Get 24 courses on network security, database security, cloud security, and more with the Complete 2021 Cyber Security Bundle, on sale for 99% off. As of April 28, get it for only $69.99.

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With the Complete 2021 Cyber Security Bundle, you can learn crucial cybersecurity skills — or get a solid base if you want to explore a career in the field.

This bundle includes two dozen expert-led courses and over 400 hours of training that will teach you how to keep files and data safe. You'll get lifetime access to each of the courses, so you can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule with zero pressure. Read more...

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Stay prepared with a high-tech personal alarm on sale

TL;DR: Stay safe while you're out alone with the Care Go™ Personal Alarm, on sale for $16 off. As of April 29, use code ALARM16 at checkout to get one for $33.99.

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Successfully funded on Kickstarter at over $200K, the Alphahom Care Go is a small personal alarm you can carry in your pocket or attach to your bag and use to warn your loved ones or caretakers that you’re in trouble. 

Connect it to your phone via Bluetooth and add protectors with the companion app. When you’re out on a run, walking home from the store, or going out a Tinder date, a simple twist will activate the Care Go’s Follow Me mode. This alerts those you list as "protectors" of your whereabouts so they can keep an eye on you. Even if their phones are on silent, they’ll get a sound notification. Read more...

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Save on a self-cleaning reusable water bottle

TL;DR: Keep your water bottle clean with the CleanLight™ UV Sanitizing Water Bottle. As of April 29, get it for $79.99 — a 27% discount.

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If the icky stuff in your reusable water bottle gives you the creeps, snag yourself the CleanLight™ UV Sanitizing Water Bottle.

Brought to you by the makers of the KeySmart and CleanKey, the CleanLight Bottle will quickly become an everyday carry essential. The 500ml bottle employs UV-C LED technology to clean itself, and the magnetic charging cable makes charging it back up to full capacity simple.

The CleanLight is also insulated with Artix® double-wall stainless steel, which means it can keep your beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12. There’s even a convenient carrying handle you can attach to your bag or loop around your finger for easy carrying on the go. Read more...

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Apple's iPads and Macs might be in short supply this year

If you're looking to buy a new iPad, a MacBook Pro, or perhaps one of the rumored, upcoming Macs with an M2 chip, you might have to wait in line for a while. 

During Apple's quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Tim Cook said (via MacRumors) that Macs and iPads might be in short supply during the second half of the year. 

"(The) shortages primarily affect ‌iPad‌ and Mac. We expect to be supply gated, not demand gated," said Cook, answering a question on chip shortages. Cook didn't detail which products, specifically, will be affected, but he says Apple will do its best figure it all out.  Read more...

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Transform your website with this discounted UI/UX designer bundle

TL;DR: The Complete Become a UI/UX Designer Bundle is on sale for £25.21 as of April 29, saving you 98% on list price.

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Anybody can build a basic website in 2021. But if you want that website to actually draw people in and keep them engaged, you’re going to have to put in some extra work. 

Besides the actual content your website contains, there are two main things that will transform it from dull to dynamic: a compelling user interface (UI) and a seamless user experience (UX). If you’re unsure how to pull either of those off, look to this UI/UX designer training for guidance.

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This handy app helps you connect your AirPods to your Mac

TL;DR: The AirBuddy app is on sale for £6.48 as of April 29, saving you 10% on list price.

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Linking a pair of AirPods to a Mac requires a few more steps than linking them to an iPhone or iPad. While clicking a few more times is not necessarily a pressing issue, if it really bothers you, the AirBuddy app can make things easier.

On the app, you'll be able to see the current status and battery life of your Apple AirPods via your Mac, the same way you can on an iPhone or iPad. You'll also have the option to quickly change listening modes, microphone input, and output volume with a simple keyboard shortcut — you won't have to open System Preferences or the Bluetooth menu. Read more...

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The SPAC boom isn't just here to stay, it's changing consumer tech

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Today's big tech earnings in a mere 700 words

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Turn your body movements into music thanks to this wristband — Future Blink

Mictic is a wearable wristband that lets you make music in real-time with just your gestures and movements.  Read more...

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Automated robots are using wastewater to detect COVID particles — Strictly Robots

These robots can test large bodies of water for SARS-CoV-2 particles, the virus behind COVID-19.  Read more...

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Uber will now deliver a rental car to your door — and pick it up when you're done

Ride-hailing app Uber launched a new feature on Wednesday in an effort to make renting a car less painful.

While you’ve been able to rent a car through Uber for a while, the company announced on Wednesday that you can now book a rental car from Avis, Budget, Hertz and dozens of other companies directly from your app — and have the vehicle delivered to your home and picked up when you’re done through the new Valet feature.

"No rental car counters, no lines, no schlepping," the company said on Wednesday, adding that it's "bringing the magic of Uber to the rental car experience."

Uber Rent with Valet will be launching in Washington, D.C., in May with plans to expand nationwide this year. Read more...

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This self-emptying, smart-mapping Roomba is on sale for $200 off at Walmart

SAVE $200: Normally $799, the iRobot Roomba i7+ is on sale at Walmart for just $599 as of April 28 (a 25% savings).

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Originally priced at $949 (and sold for upwards of a grand at select retailers), the Roomba i7+ from 2018 was once one of the most expensive vacuums in iRobot's lineup — and for good reason. Not only can it empty and charge itself, but it's also capable of remembering multiple floor plans of your home and targeting the dirtiest areas. (That smart-mapping feature was a first for the Roomba lineup at the time of its release — she's a ~trendsetter~.)

The i7+ now retails for $799 after a permanent price drop in 2020, an iRobot rep told Mashable, which is pretty reasonable for a feature-stacked vacuum that's a couple years old. You don't even have to pay that much, though, because Walmart just slashed its price to a mere $599 as of April 28 — that's a 25% savings.  Read more...

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Huawei's Mate X2 is a gorgeous foldable phone. Most people shouldn't buy it.

Huawei may have built the world's nicest foldable phone. 

I say "nicest" because the Huawei Mate X2 is a stunningly beautiful piece of hardware. It has two wonderful displays, impressive specs, and is very comfortable to hold. 

Of course, none of that really matters for buyers outside of China. Due to the U.S. trade ban, Huawei uses a modified version of Android 10 for this phone, which lacks built-in Google apps and services, including the Google Play marketplace. 

Oh, and the price is nuts: 17,999 yuan or $2,784. 

This is not a standard review. I've tested the device for just five days, and some of its shortcomings made it impossible for me to really use it as an everyday phone. But I can tell you a thing or two about the future of foldable phones, because the Mate X2 has some cool features that Huawei and its competitors will likely put on upcoming devices.  Read more...

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Treat yourself to a new pair of Bose headphones on sale

Check out these top Bose headphones on sale at Amazon as of April 28:

• OUR TOP PICK: Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones — Save $50

• SLEEKEST DESIGN: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 — Save $50

• BEST FOR WORKING OUT: Bose Sport Earbuds — Save $20

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A good pair of headphones will do wonders for your productivity, your mood, and even your workouts. Noise-canceling over-ear headphones will make sure there's no outside noise coming in when you need to get some work done (so no kids screaming or dogs barking on your Zoom meetings). Comfortable, secure-fitting sport buds will push you to run that extra mile or get an extra rep in during even the sweatiest workouts. Read more...

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