Twitter’s introduces a battery-saving ‘Lights Out’ dark mode option
As promised back in January by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, the company today is rolling out an even darker version of the app’s existing dark mode. Before, Twitter’s dark theme was more of a blue-ish shade instead of a true black, which not everyone seemed to like. Now, there’s an optional setting that makes the […]
View More Twitter’s introduces a battery-saving ‘Lights Out’ dark mode optionBummer: Scientists find Galápagos Islands swarm with marine invaders
After Charles Darwin boarded the H.M.S. Beagle in 1831, the 90-foot ship visited 15 disparate lands — the likes of Brazil, the Canary Islands, and Chile — before eventually anchoring in the Galápagos Islands, four years later.
For 500 years, in fact, ships from thousands of miles away landed in Galápagos, unwittingly carrying along seeds, insects, and critters picked up from around the globe. It’s little surprise, then, that the famous volcanic land teems with foreign animals and plants. But new research, published Thursday in the journal Aquatic Invasions, shows that off the shore, the Galápagos waters are also alive with non-native, invasive species. By scouring just two areas off of two islands (there are 13 major islands), researchers discovered 48 non-native marine species — 10 times more than previously known. Read more…
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How to delay your Form Ds (or not file them at all)
Building a startup is incredibly tough. There are the constant ups and downs, the moments of sheer ambiguity and terror. And so, few moments in a startup’s life are as triumphant — and crystal clear — as closing a round of funding. Yes, yes, raising venture capital shouldn’t be celebrated as a milestone, and the […]
View More How to delay your Form Ds (or not file them at all)New ‘Game of Thrones’ images are all about Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys Targaryen is ready for Winterfell, alright.
In a new batch of Game of Thrones Season 8 images released by Sky Atlantic, the UK’s show distributor, the Mother of Dragons is adjusting well at the Stark ancestral home.
With only a little over two weeks to go until the HBO drama returns for its final season, these images are providing all the fodder we need to help with our countdown.
However, the focus is clearly on Dany more than any other character. In one, she’s standing with Jorah Mormont in what appears to be Winterfell’s library — a newly constructed set — with a grim face. In another, she’s visibly blushing. Read more…
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View More New ‘Game of Thrones’ images are all about Daenerys TargaryenSamsung really wants you to know the Galaxy Fold doesn’t have a crease problem
Samsung is gearing up to launch its much anticipated foldable phone but they are facing one speed bump: the crease. A video released on YouTube earlier this month showed the Galaxy Fold with a notable crease. Now Samsung has replied with their own vi…
View More Samsung really wants you to know the Galaxy Fold doesn’t have a crease problemStudy says cannabis-related hospital visits are on the rise in Colorado
Researchers at the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital say that there have been 9,973 cannabis-related emergency room visits at their hospital between 2012 and 2016. They add that this means hospital trips related to cannabis use have tripled.…
View More Study says cannabis-related hospital visits are on the rise in ColoradoTwitter’s new dark mode is actually black and it’s glorious
One of the best design trends of the last year or so is the rise of dark themes for popular apps. If you spend a lot of time staring at screens, dark modes are both easier on the eyes and your battery life.
Now, Twitter is making its dark mode even better, with a new darker theme that’s actually black (as opposed to the previous navy blue-tinged color scheme) and the ability to enable dark mode automatically.
With the changes (which are out on iOS now), Twitter is adding a blacker variation of dark mod called “Lights Out.” Unlike the app’s previous dark theme, Lights Out is actually black – “a pure black color palette that emits no light since the pixels are turned off,” according to Twitter. Here’s what it looks like compared to the old night mode (which is still available and now labeled as “Dim” in the app.) Read more…
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Save £10 on the thinner and lighter 6-inch Kindle e-reader
To be stuck on a long train ride, without a seat, is truly one of the most painful things you can experience in life. We’re putting it up there with childbirth and marathon running.
Something that can make this torture slightly more bearable is…
U.S. government slams Facebook with housing discrimination charges
Hyper-specific ad targeting must have sounded like a really great idea at the time, huh? Now, Facebook is paying the price.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed charges against Facebook for housing discrimination on Thursd…
The best deals on Logitech gaming accessories in the UK: mice, headsets, and keyboards
Gaming is an expensive lifestyle. Even once you’ve picked up a console or PC, you still need some games to actually play. If you are truly devoted to the gaming life, then you’ll probably want a gaming mouse, headset, or keyboard.
Whether you are a serious gamer, or know someone that is, we have tracked down some great deals on gaming accessories for youLogitech has cut the prices of its gaming devices by up to 60%, with everything from wireless gaming mice to mechanical keyboards included:
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Logitech G203 Gaming Mouse — £13.99 (list price £34.99)
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Logitech G903 Wireless Gaming Mouse — £77.99 (list price £149.99)
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Logitech G233 Wired Gaming Headset — £39.99 (list price £79.99)
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Logitech G433 Surround Gaming Headset — £64.99 (list price £109.99)
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Logitech G512 RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — £87.99 (list price £109.99) Read more…
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View More The best deals on Logitech gaming accessories in the UK: mice, headsets, and keyboardsApple iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Samsung Galaxy tablets, Amazon devices, and more on sale for March 28 in the UK
We’ve lined up the big hitters for this deals round-up. We’re talking about Apple iPhones, Apple MacBooks, Samsung Galaxy tablets, Amazon devices, and a whole load of other top laptop and tablet brands.
This is the place to save on a wide range of de…
Never lose your phone again with the Tile Mate for just £13.99
Most of us have been in that situation where you need to be somewhere and you’re hurrying to get ready. The taxi is outside, you are scrambling to grab all your things, and you simply cannot remember where you left your phone (or keys, or purse, etc….
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