Tinder is letting you go on blind dates in the app
Tinder is adding a Blind Date feature to its app, prompted by Gen-Z interest in "old school" dating trends, the company says. In a new social experiment from Tinder, the feature will be found under the "Explore" page within the app. It's an extensio.....»»
Militaries plunder science fiction for technology ideas, but turn a blind eye to the genre"s social commentary
Military planning is a complicated endeavor, calling upon experts in logistics and infrastructure to predict resource availability and technological advancements. Long-range military planning, deciding what to invest in now to prepare armed forces fo.....»»
Wearable devices can reduce collision risk in blind and visually impaired people
A new randomized controlled trial shows wearing a vibrating collision device can reduce collisions in people who are blind and visually impaired, adding a potential new tool that can be used by these populations in addition to a long cane, to ensure.....»»
Scalpers are already selling the Steam Deck for over $1,000
Following the Steam Deck announcement, Valve allowed consumers to preregister for the handheld by paying a $5 deposit that is applied to the final cost when the devices get closer to their shipping dates......»»
Rare stone discovered outlining ancient Rome"s city limits
Archaeologists have discovered a rare stone delineating the city limits of ancient Rome that dates from the age of Emperor Claudius in 49 A.D. and was found during excavations for a new sewage system......»»
Letting crop residues rot in the field is a climate win
For quite some time, farmers and researchers have been focusing on how to bind carbon to soil. Doing so makes food crops more nutritious and increases yields......»»
WitcherCon: New trailers, release dates, and Henry Cavill-inspired DLC
The Witcher 3.....»»
TikTok Tests Letting US Users Apply for Jobs With Video Resumes
TikTok is expanding into job recruitment. From a report: As of today, the company has launched a pilot program that allows people in the US to apply for entry, associate and senior level positions by tagging videos they upload to the platform using t.....»»
TikTok Tests Letting US Users To Apply for Jobs With Video Resumes
TikTok is expanding into job recruitment. From a report: As of today, the company has launched a pilot program that allows people in the US to apply for entry, associate and senior level positions by tagging videos they upload to the platform using t.....»»
Bumble Is Opening a Restaurant To Help People Date IRL Again
Dating app Bumble is opening up a restaurant in New York City where single folks can meet up for dates. Engadget reports: Bumble Brew is scheduled to open for breakfast service on July 24th. Lunch and dinner service will start at the Nolita spot in t.....»»
Scientists reconstruct Mediterranean silver trade, from Trojan War to Roman Republic
Scientists have reconstructed the Eastern Mediterranean silver trade over a period including the traditional dates of the Trojan War, the founding of Rome and the destruction of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. A team of French, Israeli and Australian.....»»
Canadian military on alert as wildfires rage
The Canadian military was on standby Saturday to help evacuate towns and fight more than 170 wildfires fueled by a record-smashing heat wave and tinder-dry conditions as the government in Ottawa warned of a "long and challenging summer" ahead......»»
T-Mobile is letting select iPhone owners take its network for a 30-day test drive
T-Mobile recently expanded its Test Drive program to include newer iPhones, and it sounds like a seamless way to take T-Mobile’s network for a spin......»»
Apple Says Third-Party App Stores Would Open iPhones To Scammers
Apple is raising fears about letting users install applications outside the company's App Store, an issue being targeted by lawmakers and regulators that also played a prominent role in its recent trial against Epic Games. From a report: The company.....»»
Tradition of keeping mementos in memory of loved ones dates back at least 2,000 years
Holding onto everyday items as keepsakes when a loved one dies was as commonplace in prehistory as it is today, a new study suggests......»»
Prime Day is over before it started with this Dell gaming laptop deal
Dell has one of the best Prime Day deals we've seen, letting you score the Dell G3 gaming laptop for $679......»»
Linux Foundation Honors Authors of 30 Linux Success Stories By Letting Them Name a Penguin
The nonprofit Linux Foundation "asked the open source community: How has Linux impacted your life? Needless to say, responses poured in from across the globe sharing memories, sentiments and important moments that changed your lives forever." Their.....»»
Life is Strange games and Guardians of the Galaxy coming to the Switch
Release dates for the Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection and Guardians of the Galaxy on the Nintendo Switch have not been revealed yet......»»
Best dating sites for women: How to find the connection you deserve
Being a woman on the internet is hard. At times scary and exhausting, too. From Twitter reply guys, to other forms of online harassment, to straight-up cyberstalking, letting women exist in peace seems to be a hard concept to grasp. When it comes to.....»»
Experiment evaluates the effect of human decisions on climate reconstructions
The first double-blind experiment analyzing the role of human decision-making in climate reconstructions has found that it can lead to substantially different results......»»
Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps to give free perks to more vaccinated users
Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and other dating apps will allow more users to show whether they have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and roll out perks to those who say they have received a jab......»»