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Russian hacker group Fancy Bear reportedly targeted state Democratic parties again in repeat of 2016 attacks

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A Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear targeted the emails of Democratic state parties in Indiana and California earlier this year as well as progressive think tanks, Reuters reported. The attempts were apparently not successful and were flagged by Microsoft, according to Reuters, with targets that included the Council on Foreign Relations, the Carnegie Endowment for International […]

Dogs being used to quickly sniff out Covid in Finland shows Promise

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A pilot project using sniffer dogs to provide instant and pain-free coronavirus testing at Helsinki airport has shown promising early results and proven popular with travelers, researchers said last week. Three dogs, named Kossi, ET and Miina, have sniffed swabs taken from 2,200 passengers in the month since the testing booth was set up at the […]

There are four versions of the iPhone12 available – which one is right for you?

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First, do you even need an iPhone 12? If you have an iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro, the 2019 models, the experts say you really don’t need to upgrade unless something is seriously wrong with your device (and it can’t be repaired by Apple). The iPhone 12 range introduces some new technologies, but there’s nothing that will […]

Fashionista’s Top 12 Bridal Trends for Fall 2021

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After an abbreviated but hopeful Spring 2021 Bridal Week, the Fall 2021 season returned in full-force-ish. Due to the pandemic, instead of rushing all over New York City to see in-person shows and presentations, the event went virtual, with video presentations and Zoom appointments for much-appreciated social interaction. Perusing bridal dresses and separates never fails to bring the warm […]

This revolutionary City Design addresses Climate Change and Pandemics

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“Self-Sufficient City” by Barcelona-based Guallart Architects is a concept for a housing development in Xiong’an New Area, in the Hebei province of China, which would be able to produce its own energy and food during another coronavirus lockdown.  Xiong’an New Area is a new city design in China that’s being planned by the government to […]

Saks Fifth Avenue’s signature Holiday Window Displays will look a little different This Year

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The window displays along New York’s Fifth Avenue during the holidays are normally a big event. Of course, for myriad reasons, that’s going to be different in 2020.  Last week, Saks Fifth Avenue — one of the major players in this game — announced it would forge ahead with its holiday windows, albeit in an abridged format. There […]

The Link Between Blood Type and COVID-19 Risk, Explained

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Think Fast: what’s your blood type? If you don’t know, you’re not alone: Fewer than 57% of all Americans know their blood type, according to a 2019 Quest Diagnotics survey. But now, more people may be scrambling to get that information as research continues to suggest a link between COVID-19 susceptibility and certain blood types. […]

Microsoft’s Head of Gaming hints at TV streaming sticks for xCloud and other fun stuff

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Microsoft’s head of gaming and Xbox, Phil Spencer, has hinted that the company is planning TV streaming sticks for its xCloud cloud gaming service. In an interview with Stratechery, Spencer discusses the potential for additional tiers of Xbox Game Pass, which could include a free bundled TV stick to play xCloud games. “I think you’re going to […]

Blindster’s Blinds and Shades Need No Tools or Screws for Installation

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To help the average consumer with the process of assembling a product at home, a variety of manufacturers are creating tool-free furniture and fixture designs that don’t require separate trips to the hardware store or a hired installer. Blindster is introducing No Tools Blinds and Shades with 3M adhesive mounting brackets that need no tools […]