The Pentagon's disastrous F-35 saga: The military-industrial complex spent $2 trillion on a dudSomehow the United States has managed to develop a fighter jet for all three services — the Air Force, Navy and Marines — that goes for $100 million apiece, ran up almost a half-trillion dollars in total development costs, will cost almost $2 trillion over the life of the plane, and yet it can't....
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Weekend Update torches the hateful idiocy of Marjorie Taylor Greene on 'SNL'Saturday Night Live is here to remind us all that Marjorie Taylor Greene exists. She's an actual elected official who ostensibly represents the interests of her Georgia district in the U.S. House of Representative, but who seems to spend more of her time focused on drumming up dangerous cons....
One of Android's best features is finally coming to ChromeGoogle's Live Caption feature is now available on Chrome, but you will have to jump through a few hoops if you want to activate it on your browser.
Live Caption "automatically captions speech on your device. Use it on videos, podcasts, phone calls, video calls, and audio messages – even stu....
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UK Digital Agency Census: what makes an agency a good place to work in 2021?The Drum has been taking measure of the UK's digital agency landscape this past year, polling clients, peers and staff of the country's top digital shops, as well as toting up the number of awards they've been winning. We are now in a position to paint a pretty comprehensive picture of this fertile ....
Get these sleek black face masks for 18¢ each at AmazonBlack AccuMed face masks are by far the best-selling masks right now among our readers, offering a sleek look and a 5-layer design that many of our readers prefer.
At just $19.99 per 10-pack of headband masks or earloop masks, they're on sale right now at Amazon for the lowest price ever.
If you w....
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Apple fans will love this news from TargetTarget is bringing an expanded Apple Store experience to Target stores, which includes doubling Apple's space and adding new products and aesthetics.
Target says it worked with Apple on the design of the new Apple experience inside Target, which also extends to the Target website as well as....
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There is no such thing as digital marketingWhat has been the single best implementation of digital advertising I've seen? There are loads of nice ads and implementations out there (and loads of humdrum stuff, too).
The Discovery Channel's pioneering 360° videos on YouTube and the Lego Rebuild the World campaign spring to mind as great rece....
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Xbox Series X restock at Walmart today: What you need to knowIf you’re looking for an Xbox Series X, you’ll get your chance to buy one later today. Walmart has confirmed that it will be restocking the hard-to-find console this afternoon, and as a nice bonus, you’ll have a couple of different ways to pay for it – all at once or through ....
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Scientists invented a wearable that recharges in the most incredible wayFor all the technological advances that have been made in the consumer electronic space, batteries are still the biggest limitation.
Allowing a device to charge without needing a plug is a huge advantage, but things like personal solar chargers and other technologies haven't matured as fast....
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How to bring back the 'Save to Google Drive' PDF option when printing in ChromeIf you can — some Android phones don't play nice with Google's workaround
The death of Google Cloud Print had one unanticipated consequence: For whatever reason, Google also tied Chrome's built-in "Save to Google Drive" feature to it. Now that Cloud Print is disappearing, that feature....
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Work from home better with a portable monitorSave $30: The Lepow 15.6-inch portable monitor has a $30 coupon attached to it at Amazon, dropping the price down to $158.99.
One of the perks of working from home (if you've had that luxury during the pandemic) is that you can move about your home and don't have to sit in one spot at your desk a....
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Chance the Rapper on Authentic Brand Deals and Optimizing Virtual ConcertsAt 27-years-old with three Grammy awards and five more nominations under his belt, Chance the Rapper exudes an air of happy normality--like he's just this nice, regular guy who loves his wife, loves his city and also happens to be a rapper. After creating his own groundbreaking path to chart-topping....
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Can Out of Home ads really create PR fame - or will high expectations hurt the industry?Rarely a week goes by without an inspired billboard, bus-shelter poster or bus livery going 'viral' on social media. You'd almost think the work was made for that purpose. Social media's provided somewhere for impactful out of home ads to further resonate but is the congratulatory feedback loop bl....
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Need ideas for Fish Fridays during Lent? Here's a healthy optionBy Gretchen McKayPittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNSThe Lenten season is upon us, and that means observers are eating fish on Fridays.
If you're a fan of church fish fries, you're probably going to have to content yourself with cod, as many parishes are drastically scaling back their menus because of the c....
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Firefox 86 introduces 'total cookie protection' — should you care?Mozilla is now rolling out Firefox 86 for desktop — Macs, Windows, and Linux systems. The browser update brings features such as multiple picture-in-picture mode, and While these features are nice, Firefox 86 also brings total cookie protection, and that's very important for your privacy. How wil....
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Analysis: What Justin Trudeau needs from Joe Biden nowLife for Canada atop its volatile southern neighbor is like bedding down in a nice apartment built above a meth lab, according to a quote often attributed to late American comic Robin Williams.....
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Amazon's #1 best-selling Instant Pot has 150,000 5-star ratings – today it's only $60Amazon has a nice big $41 discount that drops the popular $140 8-quart Instant Pot Duo to $99.
If you're looking to spend even less and you don't need quite that much capacity, however, there's another awesome Instant Pot deal you should check out.
Amazon's #1 best-selling multi-use cooker is t....
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This $19 pad wirelessly charges your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at onceTired of having to deal with multiple chargers for all your various Apple gadgets? We found something on Amazon that you're going to love.
It's called the Hosaud 3 in 1 Fast Qi Wireless Charging Station and it's on sale right now at an all-time low price thanks to a special Amazon coupon you can cl....
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One $40 purchase from Amazon might let you ditch filtered water pitchers foreverThere's an awesome new product on Amazon that you have to check out if you want to ditch water pitchers and never have to wait to drink filtered water again.
It's the TAP Water Filter by Sawyer and it attaches to just about any threaded faucet (or outdoor hose connection) in seconds.
The T....
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Coca-Cola Uses Music, Dance and Color to Capture the Feeling of Opening a CanLONDON--There's usually a point in my day, just after lunchtime, where I go to the fridge and crack open a nice cold can of Diet Coke. It's become somewhat of a lockdown ritual since I've been working from home--which probably speaks volumes for just how limited my opportunities for breaking up the ....
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The Galaxy S21 is the only Android phone that doesn't suck at SnapchatOne little step towards a better Snapchat
Snapchat on Android has historically proven to be pretty terrible when it comes to camera image quality. For years, the app would just be screenshotting the camera viewfinder and using that directly. It was effective (and arguably necessary based on the s....
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These 2 things could stop the next coronavirus surge, Dr. Fauci saysThe coronavirus infection rate has plummeted 44% over the last two weeks.
More contagious COVID strains from the UK and South Africa have some experts worried that future outbreaks are on the way.
To prevent another coronavirus surge, Dr. Fauci cautions that people still need to take mask-....
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The Latest: Hard-hit French region faces weekend lockdownsPARIS — A region in southeast France is adding daytime weekend lockdowns to a 12-hour nightly curfew already in place seven days a week to slow a surge in coronavirus infections that is straining hospital resources.
The Alpes-Maritimes region that includes the towns of Nice, Cannes and other Me....
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Marvel can now officially bring back Jessica Jones and The PunisherFebruary 18th, 2021 marked two years since Netflix canceled Jessica Jones and The Punisher, which means the rights to the characters have been returned to Disney.
Disney hasn't said anything about bringing these characters to the MCU, but they have strong ties to some of the franchise's bigge....
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Thunder vs. Bucks: Five takeaways from OKC's loss at MilwaukeeBy Joe MussattoShai Gilgeous-Alexander walked to the Thunder's bench and threw down a towel as he took a seat. The Bucks did a nice job frustrating the Thunder's star guard. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 14 points with five assists and four rebounds — all below his season averages.Read more ....
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The 'WandaVision' secret villain might have everything in common with WandaIsn’t it nice when a fan theory works out? What a relief. It’s OK, everyone, we can stop calling WandaVision’s number one most suspicious neighbor “Agnes” now. She was Agatha all along.
In true WandaVision fashion, learning that Agnes/Agatha Harkness was actually....
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Everyone loves the $26 Wyze Cam – now Wyze makes LED smart bulbs for only $9.50 eachWyze's claim to fame is the $26 Wyze Cam home security camera that has been purchased by millions of people in the past few years.
Now, the same company has entered the smart lighting space.
Wyze Bulbs are beautiful and bright smart LED light bulbs that support Alexa, Google Assistant, and more.
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How Oregon's Top Wildlife Official Got Sued Over His State's Hunting AppWhat if you could get a patent on a new government program? Then, you could ask for the government to pay you royalties just for running that program. Nice work, if you can get it.
Oregon resident Iiley Thompson is the named inventor on U.S. Patent No. 10,257,651, "Mobile electronic dev....
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This $33 accessory kit at Amazon will completely transform your Instant PotThere are some fantastic Instant Pot deals available right now at Amazon, like $41 off the extra-large 8-quart Instant Pot Duo.
You can also pick up the #1 top-selling Instant Pot Duo Mini for just $59.99.
Do you already have an Instant Pot? Forget those deals and check out the popular Kosbon 73-P....
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YouTube TV's new bundle saves you $5 on HBO Max, Showtime, and StarzYouTube TV added a new Entertainment Plus bundle that includes subscriptions to HBO Max ($14.99), Showtime ($10.99), and Starz ($8.99) for $29.99 a month.
This is the second premium channel bundle that YouTube TV has introduced along with a Sports Plus bundle that includes NFL RedZone, FOX Co....
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Amazon's double discount gets you a 2K camera drone as small as a smartphone for $59.99Some camera drones are for fun and others are mainly for function, but they often have one thing in common: They can be quite expensive.
There are plenty of affordable options out there though, and today we're highlighting one deal in particular that you should definitely check out.
The Potensic E....
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[Today's K-pop] NCT's Doyoung stars in a drama Doyoung of NCT will be the male lead in a television drama that will be aired on Friday. In the first attempt at serious acting, the idol will play a nice, good-looking straight-A high school student who has found a way to take a peek....
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PML-N Senator Mushahidullah Khan passes away in IslamabadPML-N Senator Mushahidullah Khan passed away in Islamabad early Thursday morning at the age of 68, according to Radio Pakistan.
The cause of death was not immediately clear. Mushahidullah had been awarded a ticket by the PML-N to contest the upcoming Senate elections on a general seat.
The new....
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What I learned from making THAT viral KitKat adSam Hennig, a creative strategist at Something Big, reflects on the "manic few days" he's had after a mocked-up KitKat ad he made for a One Minute Brief ended up shared across the internet, sparking admiration, confusion, and debate.
I post a lot of my ads on LinkedIn. By after this KitKat one....
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Tim Cook says Apple is working on something that will be even bigger than the iPhoneIn a new interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook proclaimed that products like the Apple Watch are going to help Apple's ambitions related to health and wellness surpass what the company has done so far with the iPhone.
Cook says the company keeps getting letters from people who say the Apple Watch h....
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Get Amazon's #1 best-selling Instant Pot with 150k 5-star ratings for $60A nice big $40 discount drops the popular $150 Instant Pot Smart WiFi to just $109.99 at Amazon, which is obviously a terrific deal for Instant's only smartphone-connected model.
If you're looking to spend even less and you don't need all those bells and whistles, however, there's another great ....
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iOS 14.5 brings more than 200 new emojis to iPhones and iPadsApple is adding 217 new emoji characters to iOS 14.5 when it launches this spring.
200 of the new characters are new emojis representing couples with different skin tones.
The other new emojis include three smiley faces, two hearts, a woman with a beard, a syringe without any blood, and he....
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How data science can help you find your ideal house at an affordable priceI have always been envious of some professionals that with their know-how may have an impact on day-to-day life. Think about a plumber, a dentist, or a chef: their skills and qualifications are nice perks to have, not only at work. As a Data Scientist and Software Engineer, the advantages are usual....
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Zoom meetings aren't going anywhere — get a Logitech webcam for $20 offSAVE $20: Quit sitting out those Zoom meetings and pick up a nice webcam — the Logitech C925e is $20 off at Amazon as of Feb. 16.
Since we've gone into quarantine, many of us have been trying to conduct business as usual through Zoom calls, Facetime, or whatever video call application....
Marketers: the 'new age' Indian millennial has moved onSandeep Dutta, vice president - Insights at Kantar holds a mirror to the evolving Indian millennial and calls out for a more inclusive depiction of this consumer cohort that has been mostly shown stereotyped as the 'selfie-obsessed job-hopping fitness addict'.
The urban Indian millennials had jus....
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Get a 2K camera drone as small as a smartphone for just $60 with this Amazon couponCamera drones are so popular these days because they're fun and functional — but they can also be quite expensive.
The good news is that there are plenty of options out there that are quite affordable.
Potensic's Elfin Mini 2K Camera Drone is a 2K camera drone that is on sale this week at Am....
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This 120-inch home theater projector screen with 5,800 5-star ratings is $20 at AmazonA home theater projector can be a terrific alternative to traditional TVs, especially if you want a giant screen.
TVs with screens over 80 inches in size cost thousands of dollars, but you can spend a few hundred dollars on a projector and get a 100+ inch screen.
One issue people have is that proj....
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TikTok users are dressing up as their 'Republican-sonas'TikTok has heralded in countless viral makeup trends over the last few years, but this one crosses the partisan divide.
Well, not really. But it's nice to think so.
TikTok users are donning spray tans, thick mascara, and pale pink lipstick to transform themselves into their "Republican....
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Five-wicket Pretorius helps South Africa level Twenty20 seriesFast bowler Dwaine Pretorius recorded the best figures for South Africa in the shortest format to help his team beat Pakistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday.
The 31-year-old grabbed 5-17 to keep Pakistan down to 144-7 in 20 overs before Pite van Biljon (....
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Brilliant new Chrome security feature on iPhone is a great reason to ditch SafariGoogle recently updated the Chrome Beta for iOS devices with a new security feature.
Select beta testers of Google's mobile Chrome browser are now able to lock their incognito tabs behind Face ID or Touch ID, depending on which iPhone model they have.
Google expects to release Chrome 89 to....
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Trump's trial defense strategy comes at a high price for Senate RepublicansDay three of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial was not quite as harrowing as day two, with its never before seen security footage of officials and staff being evacuated just steps away from a frothing mob, but it was startling nonetheless. Having meticulously laid out the case that T....
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Google Chrome on iOS will soon let you make Incognito tabs a lot more privateIncognito tabs in Chrome are a nice privacy feature. If you're not careful, however, you could hand your phone to someone who might see exactly what you didn't want them to see.
Google has fixed this in the latest Google Chrome beta on iOS, 9to5Google reported Thursday.
The new version....