August, 2021

• 23 August

  For 5 Yrs, A Farmer Has Been Trying To Return Govt Compensation Wrongly Credited To His Account

  

  It is not uncommon for farmers in India to run from pillar to post seeking government support, in the form of monetary compensation especially when they suffer crop losses. At times it can take months or even years before a nominal compensation is given to them, which in no way covers their losses. But a …

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• 22 August

  Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 could be a peek at the future of Android smartwatches

  

  Editor’s note, Aug. 26: Read my full review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 here, with impressions after two weeks of wear. Early impressions from the first two days of wear are below. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 was unveiled last week at Samsung’s August Unpacked event. As the first smartwatch with Google’s newest version of Wear OS, the Galaxy Watch 4 may offer a …

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• 22 August

  T

  

  Just when you think the massive T-Mobile hack can’t get any worse, on Friday the carrier announced that over 50 million people, including current and former customers as well as prepaid customers, were affected by the breach. Information like Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses and account PINs were exposed. Here are some steps you can take right now to protect your financial information. …

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• 21 August

  Uber and Lyft’s Proposition 22 is unconstitutional, judge rules

  

  A California judge ruled on Friday that Proposition 22, a measure passed by voters last year allowing Uber, Lyft and other gig companies to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees, violated the state’s constitution.  Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch ruled the law improperly crimps the state’s ability to set workplace standards. Declaring the law unconstitutional, Roesch …

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• 21 August

  Tesla unveils new humanoid robot designs and Americans can get COVID

  

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• 20 August

  Install an M.2 SSD in your PS5 with a heatsink upgrade

  

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• 20 August

  5 great back

  

  Buying new off-the-shelf gadgets is fun, but there’s something special about using tech to make your own cool stuff. That’s maker culture and the DIY movement in a nutshell, and the wide variety of new stuff-making tools out there is simply inspiring.  I’ve been testing and reviewing 3D printers for the past few years, and when something breaks or is …

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• 20 August

  Fold 3 vs. Fold 2 vs. Fold 1: Samsung’s luxe foldables compared spec

  

  We asked and Samsung answered. The South Korean company unveiled its third generation of foldable phones this month at Samsung Unpacked . The new models are more durable and affordable than its foldables of years past. At its third event of the year, Samsung showed off the Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 3, which are available for preorder …

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• 20 August

  Hands

  

  Back in May, Bose announced its new $850 FDA-cleared SoundControl Hearing Aids, which are available directly from the company and don’t require a doctor’s visit, hearing test or prescription. They had a limited initial release but are now available nationwide. And that’s why Bose just sent me a sample to test out. First, a disclaimer: Because my hearing is still relatively …

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• 20 August

  Google Pixel 5A vs. Pixel 4A vs. Pixel 3A: How the new phone compares to the old ones

  

  Google on Tuesday took the wraps off the Pixel 5A. It’s the latest member of Google’s budget-conscious A line of phones, which includes both the Pixel 4A and Pixel 3A. The Pixel 5A is available for preorders today on Google’s online store in the US and Japan ahead of a launch in those two countries on Aug. 26. The unlocked …

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