“It is impossible to watch what is unfolding right now under this administration and avoid the conclusion that America is in free fall,” said Late Night host Seth Meyers on Wednesday.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to lay waste to the U.S. with no signs of abating. The country has had over 3.3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, with the death toll now surpassing 135,000. So, in this time of fear and uncertainty, President Donald Trump held a press conference yesterday to mindlessly bleat about how great he is and how terrible his opponents are.
“And of course the coronavirus pandemic — you know, that ongoing crisis that has left the country in ruins — barely, barely came up at all,” said Meyers. “He basically ignored it. That’s like the fire department showing up to a burning house just to sell you their new calendar.” Read more…
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TL;DR: The Become a Professional Creative Writer bundle is on sale for £16.67 as of July 16, saving you 97% on list price.
Everyone has a story, but taking that story from a fleeting thought to a full-fledged novel or film script is not an easy venture.
Beyond excellent writing skills, you need a road map to guide you through the process and help you flush out your story. And that’s where this Become a Professional Creative Writer bundle comes in.
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This training bundle features five courses on prose, novel, and movie writing and is designed to not just sharpen your literary skills, but also help unleash your inner creativity. It kicks off with a creative writing for beginners course, which will equip new writers with a tool kit for improving their prose. You’ll learn to kick clichés to the curb, refresh your grammar, and captivate audiences – all essential skills for creating proactive page-turners. Read more…
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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Youzign is on sale for £31.14 as of July 16, saving you 91% on list price.
Everybody knows all about Photoshop and its remarkable capabilities, but not everybody realises how much it costs artists to use it. There has to be a decent alternative that lets you get more creative than the free version of Canva, right?
Meet Youzign: This budget-friendly design platform is a great alternative to the expensive leaders in the space and still gives you comprehensive tools to accomplish practically any design project. It comes loaded with more than 1.7 million free images and nearly 2,000 high-definition templates that are easy to format and adjust for whatever your needs. Read more…
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Whether you own a small patch of land or a vast expanse of rolling hills, you’re probably going to need a lawn mower. If there’s grass, it needs to be cut.
Fortunately for you and your land, you can find suitable lawn mowers for just about every type of garden. Nowadays, gardeners can purchase manual, electric, cordless, robot, and petrol lawn mowers from recognisable brands like Bosch and Hyundai.
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We can’t pick the best lawn mower for you, because it depends entirely on the conditions of your garden and how often you plan to actually get out there and mow the lawn. However, we can point you in the right direction by shortlisting a selection of impressive devices that should work for everyone. We have tracked down examples of every type of mower so you can get a taste of what’s on offer. Read more…
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BEST FOR UNDER £100
Bosch Rotak 32R
The Rotak 32 cuts effortlessly along walls, flower beds, and lawn edges thanks to its grass comb.
£99.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR AUTOMATION
Flymo EasiLife 200
This robot lawn mower covers your garden without a power cord for greater freedom and flexibility.
£649.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR LARGE LAWNS
Hyundai HYM430SP
A straightforward self-propelled lawn mower that’s ideal for larger lawns.
£229.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR MANEUVERABILITY
Greenworks Tools G40LM41K2X
This professional mulch lawn mower is a versatile and cordless option for tricky gardens.
£322.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR STEEP GRADIENTS
Castelgarden XE 866 B
Navigate your large lawn with the help of a Briggs & Stratton 190cc electric start engine.
£1,450 from Amazon
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BEST FOR SMALL LAWNS
Einhell GE-HM 38 S-F
This contactless, quiet, and effortless manual mower is perfect for small gardens.
Twitter has released an official statement on the hack that saw some of the biggest accounts on the platform pushing a bitcoin scam.
On Wednesday, verified accounts including Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, and Kanye West were hacked to tweet links to a bitcoin address, promising that anyone who transferred BTC would have multiples of that amount sent back.
Verified accounts were prevented from tweeting (though not from retweeting) for over two hours while Twitter sought to secure the breaches, to the amusement of unverified users.
Just after 7.30 p.m. PT, Twitter released the following statement via a thread by its official @TwitterSupport account: Read more…
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Twitter blocked verified users from tweeting in an effort to curb a site-wide hack, and unverified accounts are rising up.
The hack affected accounts with massive followings, like former President Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Kanye West, and more. The scammers behind the attack managed to receive over $50,000 in bitcoin transfers.
In response, Twitter announced that users may be “unable to Tweet” while they address the “security incident.”
You may be unable to Tweet or reset your password while we review and address this incident.
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 15, 2020 Read more…
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In case you haven’t heard, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Apple, and other public figures and companies were victims of a major hack by scammers asking for bitcoin.
So, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to remind you to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your own Twitter account.
When you enable 2FA, you’ll have to enter a password and an additional code to log into your account. That code can be sent to your phone, email, or generated by an authenticator app. The last option is the safest. Hackers are still very capable of accessing your voicemail or intercepting your text messages. Either way, however, 2FA protection is better than just a password. Read more…
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Were you frantically searching the Bitcoin address that was being used to scam Twitter users on Wednesday? You know, the one that all those hacked verified accounts — from Barack Obama to Elon Musk — were tweeting out?
bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh. That one.
Well, while you were following along to see who would be the next big, verified Twitter user to get their account compromised, one person went to a domain registrar and registered the nice, simple, catchy domain name: bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh.com.
Not only did they register the domain, they built a quick website, too. Don’t worry, though. It’s not part of the scam to get followers of dozens of verified Twitter users to send the hacker(s) Bitcoin. You can go to the address and see for yourself: It’s a PSA warning visitors not to fall for the fraud. Read more…
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To die, to tweet – to tweet, perchance to dream? The Twitter spout has been turned off for verified users, and Twitter hasn’t been this pure in years.
In an apparent attempt to mitigate the damage from a massive hack, Twitter has cut off the ability to tweet for verified users.
You may be unable to Tweet or reset your password while we review and address this incident.
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 15, 2020
The hack, which began Wednesday afternoon, targeted politicians and celebrities, and affected users including former President Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and many more. Read more…
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Sure, they’re small, but that doesn’t mean earbuds are a purchase to be taken lightly.
You’ve probably been listening to music on the go for most of your life. So you know that finding a good pair of earbuds is actually pretty tricky. (I’ve gone through more in my lifetime than I can count.)
And while picking up a $5 pair in the checkout line is easy enough, you know you’ll just be back again next month (or sooner) for a new pair because they stopped working.
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Does that mean all earbuds are crap? No way. It’s simply not true that bass, noise cancellation, and crisp sound can only be found in fancy over-ear headphones. Some of us prefer our headphones to be a little more inconspicuous and portable. Read more…
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MOST AFFORDABLE
Panasonic RP-HJE120-PPK In-Ear Stereo Earphones
If you’re not looking for over-the-top sound features and just need a pair to get the job done, these are for you.
$8.99 from Amazon
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BEST VALUE FOR WIRED HEADPHONES
Symphonized NRG 3.0 Wooden Headphones
These are just as functional as they are classy, handcrafted from genuine wood that offers up insane natural acoustics.
$19.99 from Amazon
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BEST WIRED EARBUDS FOR AUDIOPHILES
Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass Earbud Headset
Bass this bumpin’ is pretty hard to find in earbuds under $100, so these are a good pick.
$49.99 from Amazon
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BEST NOISE-CANCELING WIRED EARBUDS
TaoTronics active noise canceling wired earbuds
At this price point, TaoTronics’ active noise cancellation is impressive.
$45.99 from Amazon
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BEST IF YOU’RE HESITANT TO GO COMPLETELY WIRE-FREE
Bose SoundSport wireless headphones
Get the mobility of wireless without the anxiety that comes with untethered earbuds.
$129 from Amazon
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BEST DEAL ON WIRELESS EARBUDS
Otium Wireless Sport Headphones
Sweatproof and equipped with a comfortable ear hook, these little guys are perfect for vigorous workouts.
$18.89 from Amazon
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BEST FIT
SoundPEATS Magnetic Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones
These earbuds combine a comfortable fit with nice sound quality.
$14.99 from Amazon
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BEST NOISE-CANCELING EARBUDS
AirPods Pro
With excellent sound quality and active noise cancellation, AirPods Pro are a top pick.
$249 from Amazon
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BEST DEAL ON WIRE-FREE EARBUDS
FOCUSPOWER F10 Mini Bluetooth Earbuds
This borderline invisible pair of earbuds gives you truly wire-free earbuds at a really affordable price.
$25.99 from Amazon
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MOST STYLISH WIRE-FREE OPTION
TREBLAB X2 Bluetooth Earbuds with Beryllium Speakers
The ultra-futuristic look of these earbuds is sure to get you some compliments.
$25.28 from Amazon
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BEST FOR WORKING OUT
Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless Sport Headphones
With the SoundSport Free, Bose focuses on improved sound and maximum Bluetooth signal.
$199 from Amazon
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BEST EARBUDS FOR COMMUTERS
Samsung Galaxy Buds Bluetooth earbuds
Quick Ambient Mode will alert you to important sounds such as oncoming traffic and ambulance sirens.
$104.99 from Amazon
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MOST SECURE FIT
Power Beats Pro totally wireless earbuds
These earbuds combine Beats quality sound with connivence and comfort.
$249.95 from Amazon
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BEST BATTERY LIFE
ENACFIRE wireless earbuds
Keep your music going for nearly a month before these need to be charged.
