[ad_1] Put both devices side-by-side and, on the front at least, the only tell that they’re not the same phone is a little ring around the 3+’s forward-facing camera. Flip them over and the differences are more notable: the 3’s smoke grey transparent backplate has been ditched in favor of opaque black. The only other […]
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Amazon opens its first Fresh grocery story location in Los Angeles
[ad_1] You’ll be able to pre-order deli items on the Fresh app using the “order ahead” feature and have them prepared while you shop. Plus, Amazon will let you pick up packages you’ve ordered from Amazon.com. And if you’d rather not go in at all, you can of course do free same-day grocery delivery or […]
Facebook users reported Wisconsin militia group before last night’s shooting
[ad_1] Facebook said in a statement that it had “no evidence,” the teen was part of the Kenosha Guard Facebook group or its event. But the company had the opportunity to take action on the militia group’s Facebook event before the deadly shooting, according to users. One Kenosha resident named Nathan, who asked to use […]
It takes an estimated seven nuclear plants to power our bitcoin mining
[ad_1] Turns out that plugging a bunch of computers into our electrical grid that do nothing but draw current and hash through algorithms has had some negative environmental impacts. Recent studies suggest that Bitcoin-related power consumption has reached record highs this year — with more than seven gigawatts of power being pulled in the pursuit […]
Facebook takes down militia group that organized armed response to protests
[ad_1] Facebook’s takedowns come after two protestors were shot and killed Tuesday night by “a young White man carrying a rifle,” according to The Washington Post. It’s not clear if the shooter was part of the “Kenosha Guard” group. The page was removed while I was writing the piece, but here are a few of the […]
This $99 ‘smart case’ records when you take your birth control pill
[ad_1] Each year, an estimated 10 million people in the US take birth control pills. But remembering to take each pill can be challenging, and 80 percent of people miss at least one pill per month. That leads to an estimated one million unplanned pregnancies and may cause complications for those who take the pill […]
Google’s Pixel 5 may be boring, and that’s not a bad thing
[ad_1] Basically everything else should be taken with at least a small grain of salt. That said, it sounds like, for starters, the Pixel 5 is going to skip on a high-end chipset and instead rock a more modest Snapdragon 765G. And, unlike some of the more extreme phones in recent memory, the Pixel 5 […]
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[ad_1] — Richard Elon Musk teases ‘working Neuralink device’ reveal on August 28th at 6PM ET You’ll never have to log off again. Musk said the technology shown on Friday would be “awesome” compared to what we’ve seen so far. “Don’t want to get too excited, but the potential is truly transformational for restoring brain […]
Google Fi’s additional pandemic data caps and payment extensions expire next week
[ad_1] Fi’s grace period for late payments will be back to three days, as well, though there seems to be hope for those still feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. “If you are experiencing COVID-19 related financial hardship, please contact us to see if your account is eligible for additional support,” Google wrote in […]
Porsche’s subscription program adds new tier and expands to LA
[ad_1] Porsche’s app-based subscription program that was previously known as Passport is now called Porsche Drive, and it’s gone through more changes than just a rebranding. The service will soon have three options to choose from: Passport’s old multi-vehicle scheme, the previously separate short-term rental option and the new single—vehicle subscription plan. In addition, Porsche […]