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Public Service Announcement: You Should Not Force Quit Apps on iOS

Posted on July 20, 2017 by HeyJK

The single biggest misconception about iOS is that it’s good digital hygiene to force quit apps that you aren’t using. The idea is that apps in the background are locking up unnecessary RAM and consuming unnecessary CPU cycles, thus hurting performance and wasting battery life.

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SpaceX aims to reuse rockets within 24 hours by 2018

Posted on July 20, 2017 by HeyJK

Elon Musk shared more of SpaceX’s plans to get its rockets to full reusability today at the International Space Station R&D conference. Those plans include faster turnaround for recycled Falcon 9 rockets and recovery of the rocket’s nose cone.

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Fill in PDFs – No Sign Up Required

Posted on July 20, 2017 by HeyJK

Download or print your filled-in document. They are deleted from our servers after 24 hours You don’t need an account to fill-in PDFs using our secure editor. Saving PDF Templates and filling them in by API or CSV require an account.

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Human stock pickers at hedge funds are actually beating their computer competition so far this year

Posted on July 20, 2017 by HeyJK

Before computers completely take over the hedge-fund industry, they need to overcome one tiny obstacle: investment returns. In the first half of the year, computer-generated strategies, or what they call in the business, systematic strategies, returned 3.17 percent, according to data by Preqin.

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Amazon Spark curates an Instagram-like shopping feed

Posted on July 19, 2017 by HeyJK

If you’ve ever found yourself wishing that Amazon would just advertise its products in a social media-like format that looks and functions a lot like Instagram with maybe a touch of Pinterest, then oh boy are you in luck. Amazon just launched a new feature called Spark and it’s exactly that.

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Desktop Metal gets $115 million in funding to deliver metal 3D printing for manufacturing

Posted on July 19, 2017 by HeyJK

Desktop Metal has already earned a number of fans with its 3D printed metal technology — Lowe’s, Caterpillar and BMW were all among its earliest clients.

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Want to escape Sao Paulo’s traffic? Take a flying taxi

Posted on July 19, 2017 by HeyJK

Airbus’ subsidiary Voom gives an alternative for those willing to avoid Sao Paulo’s heavy car traffic, offering a helicopter service similar to the car service offered by Uber.

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iPhone Prelude

Posted on July 18, 2017 by HeyJK

iPhone 8 will simply let Apple impress in a different way — by including technologies that don’t yet reach iPhone scale. In other words, by bringing tomorrow’s iPhone to market today.

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How to backup, wipe and restore your Mac before selling it

Posted on July 18, 2017 by HeyJK

Planning to sell your Mac? AppleInsider covers the step-by-step process of backing up your files, wiping the hard drive and restoring everything on a new machine in this video. For more reviews, news, tips, features and more, subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube.

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Honda says Apple CarPlay coming standard on 2018 Accord 2.0T, optional on other trims

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

Honda has announced that the 2018 Accord, launching this fall, will once again offer Apple’s CarPlay, which allows iPhone owners to bridge Siri and select apps with a car’s dash interface. CarPlay —and Android Auto —will come standard on the 2.0T trim, and optional with the 1.

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The Latest in Web Design? Retro Websites Inspired by the ’90s

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

To navigate the website for Arcade Fire’s coming album, “Everything Now,” users need to click through a cluttered cascade of Windows 98-style pop-ups. Balenciaga’s new website looks as stripped down as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, with plain black boxes and no-frills Arial font.

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What the world would look like if all the ice melted

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

If the world keeps burning fossil fuels and releasing carbon emissions indefinitely, climate change will eventually melt all the ice at the poles and on mountains, according to National Geographic.

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Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain, finds new research

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

Artificial sweeteners are found in a plethora of products from cough syrups to salad dressings, but new research claims that the sugar alternative could actually lead to weight gain.

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Flat microscope for the brain could help restore lost eyesight

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

You’d probably prefer that doctors restore lost sight or hearing by directly repairing your eyes and ears, but Rice University is one step closer to the next best thing: transmitting info directly to your brain.

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Employees Who Stay In Companies Longer Than Two Years Get Paid 50% Less

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

The worst kept secret is that employees are making less on average every year. There are millions of reasons for this, but we’re going to focus on one that we can control.

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Disney’s immersive ‘Star Wars’ hotel is a Jedi dream come true

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

No, you’re not dreaming: Walt Disney World plans to open an insanely ambitious immersive Star Wars hotel that sounds like something out of Westworld.

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Amazon is reportedly working on a messaging app called Anytime

Posted on July 17, 2017 by HeyJK

Amazon.com is reportedly working on launching its own messaging app called Anytime, according to a report from AFTV News. The retail giant has begun to survey its customers about potential features, although it’s not clear what form the final product will take.

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RFID tech expansion in iOS 11 allows Apple iPhone to authenticate goods, buy on the spot

Posted on July 16, 2017 by HeyJK

With the introduction of iOS 11, security company WISeKey’s WISeAuthentic solution for brand protection will be compatible for the first time with Apple’s iPhones.

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Drip Irrigation Design Guidelines – Basics of Measurements, Parts, and more

Posted on July 16, 2017 by HeyJK

If you wish to print out the entire Drip Guidelines Package for reading off-line, print this page and each of the ones listed in the links above. Drip irrigation is the most efficient method of irrigating.

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The Hyperloop Just Completed a Major Test. But the Real Challenges Lie Ahead

Posted on July 15, 2017 by HeyJK

The test vehicle only reached 70 miles per hour, a tenth of the company’s eventual target speed. But the firm felt assured enough to set another phase of testing for later this year, when they hope to reach 250 miles per hour.

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Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breach
The first European country to get Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands
IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million
Engadget review recap: ASUS ZenBook A16, AirPods Max 2, Sonos Play and LG Sound Suite
X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon
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The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon
Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney
The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control
A man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans
Garmin may be working on a Whoop competitor
Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases
French government says au revoir Windows, bienvenue Linux
Google adds E2E encryption to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise users
Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results
How to watch the Artemis II landing
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster
YouTube Premium’s US pricing is going up
Microsoft starts removing unnecessary Copilot buttons in Windows 11
The Morning After: Amazon pledges its satellite internet starts this year

Google Tech

Middle East crisis live: US and Iran fail to reach a deal after marathon peace talks in Pakistan - The Guardian
Ulberg delivers first-round KO to win light heavyweight belt as Trump takes spotlight at UFC 327 - AP News
‘Everything is gone’: Israel destroys entire villages in Lebanon - The Guardian
This Masters is suddenly and surprisingly no longer Rory McIlroy’s victory lap - Golf Channel
Swalwell staffers stand with accusers as Manhattan DA confirms investigation - The Washington Post
Decades after a Texas mom's disappearance, a tip leads to the location of her secret grave - CBS News
‘Best heavyweight fight I have ever seen’: Pros react to Josh Hokit’s insane brawl with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 - MMA Fighting
U.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says - CBS News
1 teen dead, 4 severely injured in suspected DUI crash in Marin County - San Francisco Chronicle
Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes for Mistaking Cultural Chant as Yodeling During Coachella Set - The Hollywood Reporter
An AI started and employed an entire store with $100,000. It screwed up with staffing on day one. - Business Insider
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel - Reuters
Two First-Party Switch 2 Ratings Have Been Spotted - Nintendo Life
Inflation Soared to 3.3% in March, Driven by Higher Gasoline Costs - WSJ
Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip - AP News
Regularly $1,099, you can now get this MacBook Air for $230 if you act fast - Mashable
Second Venezuelan Doctor Detained in South Texas by Immigration Agents - The New York Times
Phillies 4-3 Diamondbacks (Apr 11, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN
How Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s hometown became a symbol of excesses - NPR
‘Close to midnight’: Alleged Sam Altman firebomber wrote of fears AI would end humanity - San Francisco Chronicle
Construction of Trump’s ballroom can continue until April 17, appeals court rules - Politico
Pope Leo XIV denounces the ‘delusion of omnipotence’ he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran - Politico
Stabbings on New York City subway leave 3 hurt as officers fatally shoot knife-wielding man - PBS
Missing nuclear official becomes TENTH person tied to dark pattern surrounding US secrets - Daily Mail
Best Coachella 2026 fashion: See the standout looks from this year’s festival - USA Today

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‘Crimson Desert’ Is a Cat Dad Simulator
Zuvi ColorBox Review: A Hair Dye Printer That Struggles
- Louryn Strampe
MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: Which One Should You Buy?
- Luke Larsen
Best Electric Cargo Bikes (2026): Urban Arrow, Lectric, Tern, and More
- Adrienne So
Your Push Notifications Aren’t Safe From the FBI
- Matt Burgess, Maddy Varner, Lily Hay Newman, Dell Cameron
Flight Path Data Shows How Mosquitoes Target Humans
- Ritsuko Kawai
How the Internet Broke Everyone’s Bullshit Detectors
- Gia Chaudry
The All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale Is Back—for Now (2026)
- Louryn Strampe
Artemis II Astronauts Safely Return to Earth After Historic Flight Around the Moon
- Jay Bennett
Home Depot Spring Black Friday (2026): Best Tool and Grill Deals
- Matthew Korfhage
Greener Is Getting Going
- Kate Brandt
Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution
- Moritz von der Linden
The AI-Fueled Future of Work Needs Humans More Than Ever
- Ryan Roslansky
A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
- Julia Ebner
Social Media Is Getting Smaller—and More Treacherous
- Ethan Zuckerman
A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety
- Tori Tsui
AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
- Sander van der Linden
Inequality Is a Health Risk—and It’s Getting Worse
- Arline Geronimus
To Keep Gen Z, Companies Need to Level Up
- Rachel Botsman
Big Tech Won’t Let You Leave. Here's a Way Out
- Cory Doctorow
Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman’s Home
- Maxwell Zeff
"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home
- Brian Barrett, Leah Feiger
This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts
- Steven Levy
OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
- Maxwell Zeff
China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans
- Lily Hay Newman
The 70-Person AI Image Startup Taking on Silicon Valley's Giants
- Maxwell Zeff
How Meta Cafeteria Workers Took on ICE—and Won
- Paresh Dave
Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: This Time, a US Court Has Ruled in the Government's Favor
- Paresh Dave
Meta’s New AI Model Gives Mark Zuckerberg a Seat at the Big Kid’s Table
- Will Knight
The US Army Is Building Its Own Chatbot for Combat
- Will Knight

Tech Crunch

How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO)
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LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier
Top 10 AI Content Generator & Writer Tools in 2022
Beginner Guide to CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) in 2022
TOP 11 AI MARKETING TOOLS YOU SHOULD USE (Updated 2022)
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Affiliate Marketing
What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
ProWritingAid VS Grammarly: Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?
Sellfy Review 2022: How Good Is This Ecommerce Platform?
Ahrefs vs SEMrush: Which SEO Tool Should You Use?

Apple Insider

RAM pinch: More Mac Studio & some Mac mini configs not available from Apple online
QiDi Max 4 review: The FDM multicolor printer that you want
Game development diary: TestFlight, trial by fire, and a trophy
Century City will be hosting an immersive fan experience for Apple TV shows
Folding iPhone unveiling & shipment date rumors are all over the place
Grab Apple's M5 MacBook Air for $949 this weekend, record low price
14-inch MacBook Pro M5 vs Asus Zenbook A16: $2,000 shootout
iPhone Fold, MacBook Neo, and iPhones in Space, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple Pay scams are rife, here's how to protect yourself and your money
'Pluribus,' 'Mr Scorsese,' and more Apple TV shows nominated for Peabody Awards
How to keep an older iPad safe, reliable & useful over time
Pixelmator Pro & Logic get big upgrades, rest of iWork gets minor ones
Apple has released macOS 26.4.1 with unspecified bug fixes
2026 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM plunges to best $2,899
Three Apple Stores closing in June, one was unionized

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Hacker News

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Slashdot

Latin America's Central Banks Establish Digital Payments Used By Hundreds of Millions
Judge Pauses Arizona's Prosecution of Kalshi, Bars Arizona from Regulating Prediction Markets
Oxygen Made From Moon Dust For First Time
Amazon Luna Ends Its Support for Purchased Games and Third-Party Subscriptions
Researchers Build a Talking Robot Guide Dog to Help Visually Impaired People Navigate
Omissions, Deceptions, Lying. The New Yorker Asks: Can Sam Altman Be Trusted?
First US Newsroom Strike For AI Protections Staged by ProPublica's Journalists
The AI RAM Shortage is Also Driving Up SSD Prices
Two-Week Social Media 'Detox' Erases a Decade of Age-Related Decline, Study Finds
Firefox vs. Chrome: Which Performs Better on a Linux Laptop?
The End of 'Star Trek'? Every Single Series Now Cancelled
US Demands Reddit Unmask ICE Critic, Summons Firm To Grand Jury
CPUID Site Hijacked To Serve Malware Instead of HWMonitor Downloads
To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, FAA Turns To Gamers
Artemis II Astronauts Splash Down Off California's Coast

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