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- The Morning After: Dyson's new laser-equipped vacuum - Engadget
- PS5 restock disaster is set to get worse — here’s why - Tom's Guide
- Slack debuts new feature that lets you direct message anyone [Update: Pulls custom invite messages] - 9to5Mac
| The Morning After: Dyson's new laser-equipped vacuum - Engadget Posted: 25 Mar 2021 04:32 AM PDT Vaccine misinformation is still rife across the internet. And according to tech companies, given their struggles to address its spread, it's a complicated web to untangle. But maybe it's not. A joint report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and Anti-Vax Watch found that up to 73 percent of vaccine misinformation on Facebook and 17 percent of vaccine misinformation on Twitter can be sourced to 12 individuals. Just twelve! The accounts have seemingly avoided bans regardless of escalation from Facebook and Twitter. Statements on the report from both platforms point to huge figures of tweets removed or profiles blocked, but the reality is that disinformation continues to swirl, especially around these particular disinformation superspreaders. Later today, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google will testify before Congress regarding the spread of disinformation. — Mat Smith There are three new models. Dyson Dyson is very aware we've all spent more time indoors, and a lot more time in our own homes. At the (rather revolting) microscopic level, that means we're all shedding more skin cells and hair on our floors, carpets and rugs. Dyson's new stick vacuum models, at various sizes and prices, claim to offer a level of clean you can demonstrably see — and some use lasers to do so. The Dyson V15 Detect, which is the $699 showcase model for the company's tech upgrades, includes a green laser diode that shoots a 'blade' of green light, which is apparently the best color for being detected by the human eye. The green laser on the V15's cleaner head has a 1.5-degree angle, trailing 7.2mm off the ground. This specific distance helps to create "the best contrast between dust and floor" according to the company's spokesperson. It should also make vacuuming hardwood floors a little more thrilling, through the dumb, inexplicable appeal of laser beams. The Metl tires are slated for release early next year. Smart NASA has been channeling its advanced tech into everyday products for decades. Now its tire tech has spun off into a startup called Smart, which uses the airless shape memory alloy (SMA) tire technology — originally built for lunar and Mars rovers — for an airless bicycle tire. Composed of interconnected springs that don't require inflation, the superelastic tires, Smart claims, are built like titanium to withstand rugged terrains without going flat. The pitch is a puncture-free ride, and if it's good enough for Mars, surely it's good enough for that Sunday jaunt. A 55-inch G1 with new 'OLED evo' tech starts at $2,199. LG While MiniLED technology is pulling 4K LCDs forward in the TV battle, LG's OLED screens have been at the top of the quality heap for several years. Now the company has released pricing for most of its 2021 4K OLEDs, including a new A1 line that ditches features like 120Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 features for a lower price. The A1 models start at $1,299 for a 48-inch version that will ship in June, then rise to $1,599 for a 55-inch and $2,199 for a 65-inch. Most fans of the tech will be looking for the mid-tier C1 series, with prices that start at $1,499 for a 48-inch, $1,799 for a 55-inch and $2,499 for a 65-inch, which will all be available this spring. If you're willing to spend a bit more, sizes go up to 77-inches, and there's also the impressive G1 series, which for 2021 features "OLED evo" panel technology that promises better brightness than we're used to from this type of TV. Read on for all the current pricing and release windows. Boosting supply and providing jobs will be great — if it can execute on the new strategy. Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation What's so important about Intel's fab news? Aaron Souppouris explains why the chipmaker's new "pathway to parity" and plans to make chips for others could rebalance things in the computing industry. He also outlines why previous failed efforts provide reasons to be skeptical it will all work out as promised. It's the first fitness tracker to combine optical and electrical heart-rate monitoring. MyZone MyZone's chest-strap heart-rate monitors usually track intense fitness types during their HIIT classes or while using connected treadmills and the rest. But MyZone's new model doesn't have to wrap around your torso to track your workouts. The company says the MZ-Switch is the first device in the world that monitors both PPG (photoplethysmography) and ECG (electrocardiography) readings for more accurate activity monitoring with fewer "blind spots." Wrist-based heart-rate monitors (i.e. most wearables) can be affected when you grip an object, affecting blood flow in a way that isn't truly connected to your effort. That said, MyZone says the wrist-based monitor should still be 95% accurate "for any non-gripping activity with repeatable movements," which includes swimming alongside more typical activities like running and HIIT. You can still get the faster, more accurate heart-rate read-outs by strapping it to your chest. The MZ-Switch is available to buy direct from MyZone starting today, priced at $160. But wait, there's more...Samsung's 512GB DDR5 module is a showcase for the future of RAM Dodge's 2FA security update for muscle cars will slow thieves to a crawl 'FFVIII Remastered' arrives for $17 on Android and iOS Playdate's mirror app links the handheld to a PC for streaming and control Valve's Steam Game Festival is now the Steam Next Fest Sonos now has a 24-bit music streaming option Grab an annual subscription to Disney+ now, while it's still $70 a year VTech's latest instant camera for kids prints photos for only a penny Slack Connect now lets you DM people outside your work bubble And then Slack had to tweak it after people call out its harassment potential Netflix's animated film 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' arrives April 30th How to make your podcast stand out from the crowd 'Rocket League Sideswipe' is coming to iOS and Android Lime is offering app-free scooter rentals and free reservations to tempt new riders |
| PS5 restock disaster is set to get worse — here’s why - Tom's Guide Posted: 25 Mar 2021 03:16 AM PDT  Let's face it, the PS5 restock situation over the last four months has been nothing short of a disaster — and it looks like the situation is only going to get worse. For the unaware, there is currently a global semiconductor shortage delaying the manufacturing of electronics, and this chip shortage is now reaching a crisis point. "There is a perfect storm of supply and demand factors going on here. But basically, there is a new level of demand that can't be kept up with, everyone is in crisis and it is getting worse," claims tech analyst Neil Campling (via The Guardian). The crux of the issue is that the shortage extends far beyond the world of gaming. It's impacting manufacturing for a huge range of products including TVs, phones, and even vehicles. With so many sectors competing for a limited supply of chips, significant strain is being put on supply lines. We've already seen Samsung effectively cancel the Galaxy Note 21 this year due to the chip shortage, which really demonstrates the scale of the issue. Companies worldwide are being forced to readjust their release schedules and sales expectations in light of this increasingly worsening situation. Sony said last month that it might not hit the sales target it had set for 2021, not due to lack of demand but lack of supply. Similarly, Microsoft's Phil Spencer has previously suggested that the Xbox Series X stock issues would continue into the second half of the year. Don't hold your breath for the chip shortage to be resolved soon. According to Campling, "There is no sign of supply catching up, or demand decreasing, while prices are rising across the chain." Campling also makes the grim prediction that this rising cost will soon be passed onto the consumer, with tech products such as the iPhone 13 likely to receive a price bump to account for the financial burden of acquiring semiconductors. We certainly wouldn't expect Sony or Microsoft to retroactively increase the cost of the PS5 and Xbox Series X — but if you were hoping to see any sales or discounts on either next-gen machine this year, prepare for disappointment. While supply lines are clearly constrained and look set to be so for some time, we're still doing everything we can to make buying a PS5 as pain-free as possible. We have a range of tips for each retailer, as well as a dedicated where to buy a PS5 hub for tracking the latest information as we get it. |
| Posted: 24 Mar 2021 08:22 AM PDT Slack Connect DMs were unveiled last fall and now the company is rolling out support for the new feature. It means you can message partners, clients, etc. outside of your organization or anyone that's on Slack. Going further, Slack also teased more advanced communication features coming later this year to create private business networks that will link multiple organizations. Update: Discovered by Menotti Minutillo, it looks like Slack may need to update how Connect DMs work to prevent the feature from being abused. For now, there doesn't appear to be a way to block incoming invites and the included custom messages. Check out the tweet from Menotti below for full details.
Update 2: After hearing about the abuse flaws, Slack has pulled the option to send a custom message when requesting to send DMs. The new feature is still live, it's just the ability to send a custom message when inviting others to DM that has been removed. The company shared the statement with The Verge:
Slack detailed Connect DMs becoming available starting today and more new business communication features that will be launching in the future in a pair of blog posts (via The Verge). While the ability to direct message anyone on Slack will have lots of use cases for businesses and organizations, any paid Slack account can use the feature to slide into the DMs of both paid and free Slack users.
We're seeing the feature live now. You can check if it's available for you by clicking "Slack Connect" near the top of your sidebar in Slack. From there you'll just need the email of the person you're wanting to message to get started.
Free users can't send Connect DMs for now unless they sign up for a trial of a paid Slack plan. But the feature is slated to arrive for all Slack users soon. You can find more tips and details in Slack's blog post on Connect DMs here. And in another post today, Slack shared how it will expand all this with the ability to "Link together multiple organizations to create a private business network, allowing for unified directories, channel discovery and more (available later this year)." FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.  |
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