The US Air Force successfully tested a laser system to shoot down missiles

The US Air Force announced that it has successfully used a laser weapons system to shoot down multiple missiles while in flight. The system is designed to eventually be mounted on aircraft to be used to protect the vehicle from attacks. The Air Force Research Laboratory conducted the test at the US Army’s White Sands…

Blackout imagines the collapse of civilization from a small New Hampshire town

There are a ton of podcasts out there, but finding the right one can be difficult. In our column Pod Hunters, we cover what we’ve been listening to that we can’t stop thinking about. In the first moments of Blackout, a new podcast from Endeavor Audio, we ride along with the pilot of a fighter…

Tinder Wants In on Your Music Festival Meet-Cute

The dating app has a new feature to help you find a mate in a sea of flower crowns. Press Release Distribution Service

These Smart Devices Protect Your Home While You’re on Vacation

Take these steps to protect your home from mishaps and intruders when you leave for vacation. Press Release Distribution Service

Bring a little smarts into your home with deep discounts on the Echo Dot and Google Home Mini

Smart speakers come in all shapes and sizes, and if you aren’t looking for a home theater replacement, the tinier the better. And today, their prices match their stature: Amazon is selling the third-gen Echo Dot for $30Remove non-product link, down from a list price of $50 and a match for its all-time low. Meanwhile,…

How Apple TV Channels prices compare to native apps like HBO Now, Showtime, and CBS All Access

Apple’s newly redesigned TV app, coming in iOS 12.3, isn’t exactly packed with new features. The layout has changed a little, but it’s really the same TV app we’ve had on our iPhones and Apple TV boxes for a couple years now. The new app is all about access, not features. It’s going to appear on…

Game of Thrones’ latest twist is a tough one to take and we’re very upset – CNET

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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 trailer teases next big battle – CNET

There are only two episodes left, so don’t miss a thing. Press Release Distribution Service

Modern Love: Years Ago, My Sister Vanished. I See Her Whenever I Want.

The winner of this year’s Modern Love college essay contest explores the comforts and limits of online connection. Press Release Distribution Service

Beyond Meat’s Share Price Surges on First Day of Trading

Investors appeared to buy into Beyond Meat’s belief that it can replace meat with plant-based alternatives. That bodes well for similar companies. Press Release Distribution Service

Israel launched an airstrike in response to a Hamas cyberattack

The Israel Defense Force says that it stopped an attempted cyber attack launched by Hamas over the weekend, and retaliated with an airstrike against the building where it says the attack originated from in Gaza. It’s believed to be the first time that a military has retaliated with physical violence in real time against a…

Don’t like today’s smartwatches? Just build your own

Smartwatches are tough. Not only does the technology have to be functional on the inside, but it needs to work as a fashion statement, too, since it’s something that you wear all the time. You could go and compare products, or you could do what product designer Samson March did, and just build your own…

Avengers: Endgame has earned more than $2 billion worldwide

Avengers: Endgame has crossed another huge box office milestone: it’s become the fastest film ever to earn more than $2 billion at the worldwide box office, and has become the second-biggest film release ever, according to Deadline. The film earned a jaw-dropping $1.2 billion on its opening weekend across the world, and has broken a…

Fintech sector fears further talent shortages post-Brexit

Some of the best and brightest from London’s booming fintech scene came together to discuss the potential impact of Brexit this week, and access to talent was the most pressing concern. Press Release Distribution Service

Free coworking spaces in the UK: Techworld reviews London’s coworking hotspots

The increasing number of startups setting up shop in London is fuelling demand for workspace, particularly in Tech City. Press Release Distribution Service

Check out the Petersen Automotive Museum’s fantastic exhibit of sci-fi cars

Last week, the Petersen Automotive Museum of Los Angeles opened a massive new exhibit: Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy, which includes more than 50 vehicles from throughout science fiction movie history, along with other props and memorabilia. Petersen Automotive Museum’s executive director Terry L. Karges tells Gizmodo the exhibit is the…

Facebook set up a war room to combat misinformation ahead of Europe’s Parliamentary elections

With Europe’s Parliamentary elections approaching later this month, Facebook has set up an operations room to monitor for misinformation, fake accounts, and election interference that violates the site’s rules, reports The New York Times and The Guardian. The effort is designed to prevent the types of wide-scale campaigns that could influence elections. The Times says…

The University of South Carolina received a library of 180,000 comics from a life-long collector

The University of South Carolina received an unusual donation recently: the entire collection of a comic book collector from Ohio, totaling more than 180,000 comics, books, magazines, and other items, estimated to be worth around $2.5 million. Some of the collection’s comics will go on display at the Thomas Cooper Library on August 29th. The…

Avengers: Endgame passes $2 billion, is now No. 2 movie of all time – CNET

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Apple iPhones expected to get redesigned antenna – CNET

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects iPhone maker to get new antenna material. Press Release Distribution Service

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite launches in Australia and New Zealand

The next big location-based game from Niantic Labs, the company that brought us Pokémon Go, is now available—if you happen to live in Australia or New Zealand. Users in those countries can head to the App Store or Google Play to download the game and start playing right now. The rest of the world can…

Get an Apple Watch Series 4 for the lowest price we’ve ever seen

If you’ve been holding out for a good price on the Apple Watch Series 4, today Amazon is selling the GPS models for $50 off, resulting in the lowest prices we’ve seen for the device to date. Over at B&H, you can also get Series 4 with GPS and cellularRemove non-product link for anywhere from…

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