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Friday, 26 April 2019

Acronis releases APIs to expand application of core platforms

Singapore-based data security vendor is offering four software development kits, with more than 100 application programming interface functions, to enable developers and customers to build customised features and enhance the performance of Acronis' products.

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Instagram's Newest Star Is ... a Tree?

Tentree's Instagram post about planting trees has gone viral. But as with any celebrity’s carefully orchestrated photo, the reality is much more complicated.

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Trump Evicts Tech Workers, Avengers Return, and More News

Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less.

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Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Adidas, Nike, and the Fight for Cool

Adidas' collaboration with Donald Glover is just its latest attempt to define culture. Also on deck? Beyoncé.

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Scientists Need to Talk More About Failure

The most radical talk at TED 2019 wasn't about a miracle cure or a moon shot. It was about a balloon that popped.

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Rami Malek Is Your New Villain ... Bond Villain

Malek's next gig, the Avengers are coming for all the money, Captain America does VR, and more.

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The Galaxy Fold's Breaking Display Won't Be Easy to Fix

The ambitious device gets an iFixit teardown, revealing what might turn out to be systematic problems.

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Not Even the Avengers Know Who All the Avengers Are

It's a lot of heroes to keep track of, y'know?

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Huawei Still Has Friends in Europe, Despite US Warnings

The UK appears ready to allow Huawei gear in "non-core" parts of its 5G network. Many European countries rely heavily on Chinese equipment.

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Visa Rejections for Tech Workers Spike Under Trump

Due to the high demand for tech skills, H-1B visas have always been coveted and competitive. But denial rates have more than doubled since 2016.

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'Days Gone' Is Interesting But Impossible to Take Seriously

It isn't bad, but it is altogether too reverent of the generic zombie apocalypse it creates.

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GoDaddy Takes Down 15,000 Spammy 'Snake Oil' Subdomains

You know those ads hawking bogus brain pills? Security researchers just helped take out a bunch of the spammers behind them.

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26 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2019): Controllers, Screen Protectors, Cases

Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. We list the best chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more.

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The Internet Does Not Believe You're Pregnant

Conspiracy theorists are obsessed with the wombs of celebrity women.

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The Antibiotics Business Is Broken—But There's a Fix

Attempts to develop new antibiotics are failing because the projects aren't profitable. To make new drugs, it seems, pharma companies need more money.

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Avengers: Endgame Review: Time Is on Their Side

All our years spent with Earth's mightiest heroes meant something more than one movie could contain. Endgame tries to do it anyway.

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‘If You Want to Kill Someone, We Are the Right Guys’

In a small Minnesota town, an IT technician found his way to the darkest corner of the web. Then he made a deadly plan.

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Tesla Is Losing Money Again As Deliveries Decline

After two quarters of profitability, the electric automaker reported a $702 million loss in the first quarter.

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Facebook Will Finally Pay—Billions—for Its Privacy Missteps

In releasing its quarterly financial results Wednesday, Facebook said it expects to pay a fine of $3 billion to $5 billion to the FTC for violations related to user privacy.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Pledge, a Browser That Pays You, and More News

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How to Avoid 'Avengers: Endgame' Spoilers Online

Here are simple tips and even Chrome extensions to spare yourself some heartbreak.

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Tech Fix: You Can’t Stop Robocalls. You Shouldn’t Have To.

Today’s solutions for fighting spam and scam calls are ineffective. But the onus should be on the phone companies, not you, to solve this problem.

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How virtual reality may help Grenfell survivors 'let go of emotions'

England footballer Les Ferdinand is using VR to try to help young men deal with the trauma of the Grenfell Tower fire.

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How to Return a Lost Phone

You stumble across a lost phone, maybe in a bathroom or in the back of a cab. You feel bad for whoever lost it — that could be you someday! — but don’t know how to reunite it with its owner. Here’s how.

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New cars will try to stop you speeding

Drivers will find it harder to break speed limits, thanks to "intelligent speed assistance" systems.

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No Screen Time for Kids Under 2, WHO Says

The World Health Organization is coming out strong against letting young kids watch TV or play with smartphones, and is pushing parents to help their kids stay active and get enough sleep.

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The 10 Best Deals of April 25, 2019

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

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It's a Good Week for Animals Doing Crimes

Animals are just like us—deep down, they all want to do crimes and fight against structural oppression. And this week a lot of animals seem to be acting on their darkest impulses. While everything may not be working out for the animals, they are certainly accomplishing the crimes.

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Buy 2 or More Seresto Flea Collars for Your Cats and Dogs, Get 10% Off

It is spring and you know what that means, tick season is upon us. If your pet goes outside at all, they need flea and tick prevention year-round. It is even more important during the warmer months. Right now, Chewy has a deal on the Seresto 8-Month Flea & Tick Prevention Collar. If you live in a household with a…

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Ex-PayPal Employee Fights to Have Her Gender Discrimination Dispute Heard In Court

A former PayPal employee filed a gender discrimination complaint against the company on Thursday, alleging that her supervisor passed her up for a promotion because the job would require international travel and she had young children at home. Instead, the complaint says, her male colleague with a small child was…

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Racing's Most Advanced Camera-Equipped Drone Is Coming to Talladega

We here at Jalopnik have already firmly established that drone cams in racing are objectively Good. But NASCAR is stepping up the game for this weekend’s race at Talladega by introducing the Alta 8, the most advanced and terrifying-looking drone to be used as part of an on-air broadcast.

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This Is The Strongest Sign Yet That Apple TV+ Is Gonna Suck

The more we learn about Apple’s forthcoming streaming service, the more underwhelming this product ultimately sounds—and a new whisper of one its offerings isn’t doing Apple any favors.

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‘Catastrophic’ Breeding Failures Have Obliterated a Large Emperor Penguin Colony

One of Antarctica’s largest emperor penguin colonies is all but gone following three unprecedented years in which the penguins weren’t able to raise chicks.

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Pick Up This Not-Quite-Labo Arcade Setup for Just $15

If I had one complaint about the Nintendo Switch, it’s that the majority of its library is comprised of ports from other consoles. But you can lean into that feeling and build your own little retro arcade with your Nintendo Switch and this $15 Nyko PixelQuest Arcade Kit.

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