The Leap.ai app is here to help you find a job in tech

Why it matters to you

If you’re someone in the tech field having trouble landing your dream job, Leap.ai is here to help you.

Everybody wants to be able to find a job that they love, though the hiring process isn’t always want we want it to be. Richard Liu and Yunkai Zhou want to help those in the tech industry get interviewed for the kinds of jobs that they really want. The two ex-Google engineers have created a startup called Leap.ai, and the app’s goal is to help make things easier for those searching for a tech-related job.

The app officially launched on August 22 with $2.4 million in seed money. What you do is sign up on Leap.ai’s website or iOS app and create a profile for yourself, much like any other social media app. You submit a self-assessment, detailing your strengths, what types of jobs you prefer as well as your values as an individual. The algorithm then goes to work, matching your information with what a company is looking for in a potential employee. Once a match has been made, Leap.ai lets you know about the potential opportunity and sends your resume to the employer.

Not only does it go ahead and send the resume, but the app also delivers a letter of recommendation of sorts — an explanation of why the job seeker is a great match for the company and position. Leap.ai sets out to handle a lot of the work for you, making the act of job-seeking easier.

Dropbox, Zoom, and Uber are just a few of the customers the app has, which claims 50 in total. “We chose to partner with ZhenFund partially due to their strong brand recognition and Mr. Bob Xu’s strong influence over the young generation in China,” Liu, cofounder and CEO, wrote in an email to VentureBeat.

“I probably hired 500 people into my division,” Liu told TechCrunch in an interview. “We learned that hiring is hard. Your ability to learn, collaborate or take initiative are strong characteristics, but it is hard to get a feel for them from an interview. Curiosity and drive, in an interview process you can’t do too much to gauge that.”

Customers are charged when they hire a candidate through the platform, with the rate being based on the first-year salary.

A week with Android Oreo: You want this

The update to Android Oreo has been surprisingly great.

I’ve been running the final version of Android Oreo on my Pixel XL for a full work week, and it’s better than I expected.

First, the bugs. Bluetooth (‘natch) is FUBAR for a lot of people. Bluetooth is always FUBAR anytime it gets updated, and expect it to stay that way for a couple of minor updates. I haven’t had it flake out while using my LG Watch Sport (God, what a stupid name) and I don’t use Bluetooth headphones nor does my old truck have Bluetooth in any way, shape or form. But a lot of other people have, and Google is doing … something. It will get sorted out eventually.

Bugs are part of any major software release and Oreo has a couple.

Reports on battery life are all over the place, which is also expected. Initially, mine was horribad, but I reset my phone to fix another issue where notification dots weren’t working and other UI glitches were driving me crazy and now it’s great with the exact same apps being used the exact same way. Who knows 🤷. We see this every single time a phone is updated and the answer is always the same: factory reset. That sucks, but not doing it and having shitty battery life sucks more.

On to those interface glitches I was having. I wasn’t able to see any Picture in Picture “windows”, notification dots weren’t appearing and I was getting blank space in the notification shade. Following the advice of an acquaintance who happens to work at a place named Google I reset my phone, and when I set it back up I didn’t let it pull my saved data from Google’s cloud. That fixed it. We (meaning he, because I just nodded and did as I was told) think it had something to do with me having so many active Android devices all backing up data, and things just got intermingled and broken. No matter what the issue, the reset fixed it and fixed my broken battery life.

One day we’ll be able to fix things without resorting to a factory reset. Today is not that day.

That was Monday afternoon, and since then I can’t find anything to complain about. I’m a little disappointed because having complaints and bugs to write about is a lot easier than not having them. I’m using Project Fi on my XL, which was running the beta and updated automagically Monday when everyone else on the beta got their update. There are no network issues to report, the volume works in calls and Wi-Fi isn’t dropping out — three things that have been day one issues with other updates for many.

All things considered, this is really nice update. Even Google Daydream seems to work well, and I was sure I’d be able to write a few hundred words about how it was broken in Oreo. Instead, I’m going to gush over the best thing that has ever been delivered by the Android team: Notification Channels.

You need to look no further than the official Twitter app for Android to fall in love with Notification Channels. Twitter is a spammy app. It lets me know when someone is talking to me, but it also wastes my time to tell me when Andrew or Daniel are talking about soccer, or that 19 people I know liked a post where people were fighting about President Trump. I’m glad that Andrew and Daniel enjoy a game of Fußball and that people are passionate when it comes to the government. But if I wanted to know about it, I would open the Twitter app and read it myself.

I’ve fallen in love with Oreo’s Notification Channels.

That’s exactly what Notification Channels was designed to do: help me fine-tune an app so I can see the things I want to see and ignore the rest. When an app incorporates it, like Twitter does with the latest version, it’s awesome. I’m sure many will appreciate other features like Picture in Picture or icon badges. But Notification Channels is my one thing.

If you’ve been running Oreo, what’s your one thing? There has to be something you love or hate enough to single out and here is your chance to bang keyboards and make words about it.

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ESPN will stream big-name boxing matches under a new deal

Many eyes might be focused on a certain hyped-up boxing match this weekend, but ESPN just struck a deal that could be more important in the long run for fisticuffs fans. The sports broadcaster has forged a multi-year agreement that will make it the exclusive home of Top Rank boxing matches in North America. And importantly, that includes airing fights both on TV and online, in virtually every format ESPN (and its Canadian counterparts TSN and RDS) can offer — you’ll see bouts both through the ESPN app as well as the upcoming standalone streaming service.

The first year of the pact will include 18 main events in the US, including a September 22nd event where Gilberto Ramirez and Oscar Valdez will defend their respective titles.

It’s not clear how many of these fights will be limited to pay-per-view, though we wouldn’t be surprised if that happens for at least the biggest battles. However things work out, though, this could be an important step as ESPN gradually embraces internet-only (or at least, internet-first) viewers. Major boxing and mixed martial arts matches are frequently big draws in the world of televised sports, and streaming access to them is inconsistent. You can certainly see some huge fights online, but there’s still an assumption that many enthusiasts will still make a beeline toward pay-per-view TV to see what all the fuss is about. ESPN’s arrangement could help cord cutters follow important fights without paying for cable and satellite packages they otherwise wouldn’t need.

Via: Variety

Source: ESPN

Trump’s cybersecurity advisors resign en masse

Another Trump panel has taken a hit after eight out of 28 of its members resigned en masse. Members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), which advises Homeland Security on matters of cybersecurity, have dropped out of the panel due to several reasons. In the resignation letter obtained by NextGov, they said the president doesn’t give enough attention to the country’s cyber vulnerabilities. “You have given insufficient attention to the growing threats to the cybersecurity of the critical systems upon which all Americans depend, including those impacting the systems supporting our democratic election process,” the letter reads.

They also cited his failure “to denounce intolerance and violence of hate groups” when asked about the “horrific violences in Charlottesville” as one of the reasons why they left. Instead, they said, the president chose to offer false equivalencies and question CEOs’ motives when they decided to leave their respective advisory panels following the incident. In addition, they didn’t appreciate his move to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

The members, who were appointed under the previous administration, resigned just before the panel was supposed to hold its quarterly business meeting. They include these Obama-era officials: the first ever White House Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil, Office of Science and Technology Policy Chief of Staff Cristin Dorgelo and White House Council on Environmental Quality Managing Director Christy Goldfuss.

The president recently lost two other panels before the NIAC members resigned. His administration dissolved the Manufacturing Council and the Strategic and Policy Forum, but not before a good number of their members already left. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigned a few days after Charlottesville, along with a bunch of executives from other industries. Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk left way back in June, however, right after the US dropped out of the Paris Accord.

It doesn’t sound NIAC will suffer the same fate, though: A White House rep told The Hill that the panel is fine despite its loss. The remaining members continued their quarterly meeting and approved a report on cybersecurity vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.

Via: Defense One

Source: NextGov

Is the search for dual monitor wallpaper driving you wild? These sites can help

Do you have a dual-monitor setup that makes it difficult to find handsome wallpapers and backgrounds? Worry no longer. Once you have set up your multiple monitors, you can use these sources to find the best dual monitor wallpaper for you. From panoramas to portraits, if you want your desktop to look good, check out one of the eight sites below.

Our favorite — WallpaperFusion

Wallpaper Fusion’s browsing is snappy and filled with useful data. Hovering over an image will give its title, while a glance at the icons below will show you the file size and the rating of the image. All of the dual-monitor backgrounds are professional, of excellent quality, and are generally diverse enough to appeal to pretty much everyone in the office.

The resolution and format choices are also remarkable. For any given wallpaper you have options for separate image downloads for left and right screens, a full image to stretch across two screens, or the original image download. There’s even a useful auto-detect feature that offers a download option based on the screen you’re currently using.

There are two caveats to all of our praise, though. There’s currently no real way to specify categories when you search, but as long as you don’t mind scrolling to find your perfect wallpaper, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. You will also need to download the DisplayFusion wallpaper management application to download the wallpapers correctly. That may sound a little suspicious, but there’s nothing to fear from DisplayFusion — in fact, we talk about it later on in our suggestions.

For those who like to browse — DMB (Dual Monitor Backgrounds)

DMB is a site entirely dedicated to dual-monitor wallpapers, and it’s a great place to stop if you want the widest possible choice. While the image quality may not be as reliable as some of our other picks there is still a whole lot to love here.

The image layout is great for viewing multiple images at once, and you can filter your selection by date, rating, popularity, and a host of other facets. Thankfully, there’s a category option as well as one for picking a specific genre. Hover over any pic and you’ll immediately see the title and the resolution, which, again, is useful for people who want to see any many options as they can.

For a variety of resolution options — Wallpapers Wide

Wallpapers Wide has its issues. The Dual HD category doesn’t appear to sort images very well, the filter commands don’t really work, and the layout isn’t useful when it comes to learning more about the wallpapers on display. But what WW lacks in layout, it makes up for when it comes to resolution selection.

Options vary based on the type of image, but for many of its wallpapers, there are a plethora of choices, including many resolutions for dual or triple-monitor setups, 4K monitors, and pretty much any type of screen you can think of (these are the best ones). If you have a sensitive screen arrangement with particular image needs and you hate stretched-out wallpapers, WW is the place to go.

For multiple Mac devices — Twelve South

Twelve South is more of a boutique service than anything else. It offers several “collections,” or mini categories to download for those who want different wallpaper options, but each is centered around the same theme. These backgrounds encapsulate everything from the Hawaiian islands to shots of San Francisco in the fall, among others.

Many of the backgrounds are specifically designed for matching up two different types of screens, too. Say you have a MacBook and an iMac at work, Twelve South’s catalog will allow you to choose a dual-screen background that fits within the confines of your system, while remaining distinct. It’s a fun, high-quality way of unifying your devices, especially if they come from the same product families.

For CGI lovers — Digital Blasphemy

Digital Blasphemy’s creator has been working for years to create various wallpapers, and is known for adding digital effects to basically everything. There are dual and tri-screen images to pick from, and more choices than you might expect from just one big CGI project. The images tend to lean toward the fantastical and otherworldly, making them ideal if you’re bored of the same old landscape shots. However, there is a catch. Digital Blasphemy needs to make revenue, so you’ll have to pay a couple bucks for whatever image you settle on, or restrict yourself to the free preview images.

For pop culture images — Imgur Dual Monitor Wallpapers

There are a lot of image collections on Imgur, naturally, but this is the best one we could find for dual-wallpaper options. Additionally, these several hundred images are chock-full of pop culture references, which the other sites seem a little low on. The problem is that they are completely random, but if you’re looking for that one Portal reference or a great Avengers background, this is a good place to start. There’s no guarantee that the collection will be updated in the future, but we’ll take what we can get.

For custom or unusual work — r/multiwall

They say there is a subreddit for everything and dual-monitor backgrounds are no different. MultiWall is all about finding images suitable for more than one screen. It’s also a good place to look for ultra-large images — we’re talking up to 10,000 x 3,000 resolution, perfect for your new 8K display — so if your custom screen setup can’t handle anything normal, stop by the r/multiwall subreddit.

There’s also a lot of custom work there, requests for touch-ups or formatting by the experts, and reports on new collections. It’s great if you’re looking to browse a particular topic, or you’re working on your ideal monitor project.

For managing your dual wallpapers — DisplayFusion

DisplayFusion isn’t a collection, but rather a piece of software designed for managing your wallpapers. Whether you need multiple wallpapers for different settings or need to make adjustments to an image that you want to use as a wallpaper, DisplayFusion can help you out. There are also timers and tons of settings to tweak how wallpapers appear, as well as a host of multi-monitor options.

Whether you’re running older 1080P screens or a couple of brand new UHD TVs, DisplayFusion will help you manage their backgrounds correctly.

Honorable mention – DigitalTrends wallpapers

They aren’t specifically designed for multi-monitor set ups, but you can still make sure your multiple screens look especially good with DigitalTrends’ very own wallpapers. We have logos and abstract designs for everything from your main 4K display to your smartphone, so check them out next time you’re looking to overhaul your display backdrops.

Updated 08/24/17 to clarify choices.

EPA will no longer sponsor the annual climate leadership awards

It’s no secret that Scott Pruitt is a climate change skeptic, and the Environmental Protection Agency has been undoing Obama-era policies ever since he took office. The agency’s latest move follows that trend: the EPA has announced that it’s no longer sponsoring the 2018 Climate Leadership Awards program, which recognizes companies that take steps to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and publicly report their progress. As a result, the awards program itself and the Climate Leadership Conference that usually goes with it have both been canceled for next year.

EPA spokesperson Jahan Wilcox apologized but didn’t explain why the EPA withdrew its support. As he told Reuters in an email “It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that [the EPA doesn’t] plan to fund an awards ceremony on climate change.” To start with, the administration’s proposed budget for 2018 will see its funding cut by 31 percent, which will specifically affect its climate change and pollution initiatives. Even without the budget cut, though, it’s hard to imagine the EPA supporting a climate change award in its current state.

Earlier this year, the agency pulled down its climate science pages to reflect the views of the White House. The president also signed an executive order rolling back climate policies approved by the previous administration. And let’s not forget that the United States withdrew from the Paris Accord, an agreement between 142 countries to make an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

While the awards program for 2018 was canceled, the EPA’s former co-sponsors, non-government organizations C2ES and the Climate Registry, intend to continue the tradition. They’re now looking for a new co-sponsor willing to fund and host the program in the future.

Source: Reuters

What we’re watching: ‘Atypical,’ ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’

Welcome once again to Video IRL, where several of our editors talk about what they’ve been watching in their spare time. This month we’re checking out Netflix’s big release from the last week that isn’t The Defenders with What Happened to Monday?, as well as a surprisingly heart-warming indie movie The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Meanwhile, Contributing Writer Rob Lefebvre fell in love with the family in Netflix’s series Atypical, and Saqib Shah looks at Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur as a reason for optimism, instead of just a box office bomb.

What Happened to Monday?

Richard Lawler
Senior News Editor

Along with The Defenders (quick review: there are hallway fights, and no one respects Iron Fist), Netflix released a new sci-fi movie last week featuring Noomi Rapace (Prometheus, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), playing seven identical sisters. What Happened to Monday? invites the viewer into a dystopian future where food shortages have been dealt with, however, a consequence is that multiple births are suddenly common, resulting in a government-enforced one child per family system. As a result, the girls’ existence is a secret, with each one named for the day of the week they can go outside pretending to be Karen Settman, the single public identity they all share.

To go into much more detail would invite spoilers, but the sci-fi plot quickly gives way to an emotional rollercoaster of an action-thriller. With so many characters to play, Rapace is on screen constantly, and like Tatiana Maslany in Orphan Black, manages to give each sister a unique feel — despite the precious little time we spend with them individually — that goes beyond a simple hair and makeup change. The movie also stars Willem Defoe and Glenn Close, although they’re also not quite given the time to develop their characters emotionally, and I wish we could see more of them.

As a result, it’s a movie that is certainly good enough to watch once on Netflix, but can’t carry its concept towards any broader conversation of the themes touched on or hinted at. If you want to see some validation of a view on things like GMOs and dealing with overpopulation or birth defects you’ll likely walk away feeling the same as you did before, because never takes a side or provides a particularly unique viewpoint. Whether or not you agree with them, movies like Idiocracy or Children of Men have a point, which What Happened to Monday? is ultimately lacking.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Kerry Davis
Video Producer / Host

I queued up the delightful movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople a few weeks ago after a rare trip over to Hulu’s movies tab, totally unprepared for how delighted I was about to become by this film.

Set in the wilds of New Zealand, it features a wanna-be tough guy foster kid and his mostly unwilling caretaker. It begins when our unlikely hero, Ricky Baker, gets dumped at his last home before the foster system gives up on him. The first scene sets it up so well: A hip-hop styled, overweight pre-teen gets out of the back of a police car at a derelict farm that last saw better days 30 years before. His caretaker Bella Faulkner (Rima Te Wiata) runs out to greet him in a sweater with a large cat face on it, frizzy hair flying, and we’re off.

Now, I’m going to level with you. If you don’t like being charmed silly by lovable weirdos, this film will not be your thing. But for me, it has all the quirky surprise moments of my actual “if I could only re-watch one movie” pick, A Very Long Engagement, rounding the humor out with adventure in the beautiful outdoors.

The scenery is just stunning, (have you ever seen Lord of the Rings?), and we begin to experience it on Ricky’s level when he decides to run away after Bella’s husband sneers at him over the dinner table. So, the husband. Everyone’s favorite Jurassic Park star, Sam Neill, plays Hector– the grunting and irritable outdoorsman who wishes Ricky would just leave him alone.

The laughs in the beginning of the film are ingeniously layered over one another from second to second, from Ricky saying the rapper Tupac is his best friend, to Bella killing a pig to Ricky’s horror. Unfortunately for Hector, who hates this new interloper in his life, and Ricky —who was finally beginning to trust that he was safe, Bella dies suddenly early into the movie. The evil-genius foster agent Paula (Rachel House) insists on collecting Ricky from the home he’s grown to love, so he sets off into the bush, determined to evade the terrible group foster home he knows he’ll be dumped at next. From that moment, you’re rooting for his success, because he’s right: Ricky’s tender heart would be ripped apart at a new home.

Hector goes on to find him, and soon enough they’re on the run when hunters misunderstand Ricky and think he’s been molested by Hector. In true caper style, the two then craftily evade a bumbling police force that can’t seem to pin them down. I’ll ignore tired movie tropes all day if more underdog films can charm as well as this one does.

Taika Waititi directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and also did most of the adaption from the book it’s based on. It’s obvious when you see how in love with the subjects the crew and cast must have been, to do such an outstanding job. The film lifted me right out of my life, which is overly saturated in reality and shocking news these days — and dropped me right beside the sweetest foster kid who’s ever spray-painted a building. Thank goodness.

Atypical

Rob LeFebvre
Contributing Writer

Atypical, a new Netflix series that centers on a young man with autism, pulled me in for four hours in a row one evening, even though I’m not a binge-watcher by nature. And, while I’ve spent a lot of time with individuals on the spectrum, teaching and socializing with people who have a wide range of abilities and needs for support, what makes Atypical resonate for me isn’t just the main character of the show. Sure, it’s lovely to see Sam portrayed warmly and authentically by Kier Gilchrist as he tries to navigate the social scene of dating and everyday life. It’s also a big deal to watch a television show about a family that’s been dealing with an autism diagnosis and the day to day realities of raising a child with the disorder. The humor is pretty fantastic, too; the funny situations and witty banter between all the characters is a highlight of each half-hour episode.

And yes, I found myself with tears in my eyes during several poignant moments: The father who believes he can’t ever be close to a son who doesn’t reach out emotionally. The over-invested mother who feels useless when her children find independence and age-appropriate relationships outside of the family, and the younger sister who has to take a backseat to the genuine needs her brother has.

Ultimately, though, it’s the display of human warmth that lies beneath every interaction in Atypical. Even the mean-girls who tease track-star Casey, Sam’s sophomore sister, feel bad about their bullying at some point. Mom and Dad, played pitch-perfectly by Jennifer Jason Leigh and Michael Rapaport, who argue and disagree while dealing with issues of infidelity and abandonment, honestly care about each other, their son Sam and daughter Casey, played to perfection by Brigett Lundy-Paine. Everyone is doing their best to do the right thing, even if it hurts.

I fell in love with this family, this world and the way everyone tries just a little harder to be a better person. It’s how I’d like the world to be, and Atypical has given me a lovely four hours of just that. Of course, there are some criticisms of the show that can’t be ignored, like the less-than-diverse cast, a focus on the higher end of the autism spectrum and a family with a higher socioeconomic status than many others dealing with difficult situations. Still, it’s a fantastically written show with tons of potential. Atypical never preaches, even while it does its best to remain accurate and authentic to the subject matter. What the show does best is show how one family is dealing with life, through the lens of their son with autism. It’s a great bunch of people to spend time with.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Saqib Shah
Contributing Writer

I recently sat down to watch Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Like most people, I’d skipped it at the cinema, but this particular night I was in the mood for something big and dumb. It met my criteria and even exceeded it. It also convinced me that Ritchie is the right bloke to direct Disney’s live-action Aladdin.

I was just as surprised as everyone else when the Brit director landed the Disney gig. However, Ritchie’s latest actually shares a bunch of similarities with the iconic animation. Like Aladdin’s eponymous hero, Ritchie’s Arthur starts off as a street urchin. Both characters also possess the virtues required to obtain the magical objects that alter their fate. In Arthur’s case it’s the sword Excalibur, in Aladdin’s it’s the lamp. And, they both must face off against a treacherous villain with demonic powers. Throw in King Arthur’s CGI beasts (including a giant snake) and you can see why Disney came knocking.

Granted, I’m taking this way too seriously. And, don’t get me wrong, King Arthur is a mess. It packs more (murky) CGI than all of Ritchie’s previous efforts combined. And none of it makes up for its drudging pace. Worst of all, the characterization falls flat. Charlie Hunnam’s “born king” is supposed to be a loveable rogue, but the weak script (bereft of humor) constantly lets him down.

Despite its flaws, I sat through King Arthur and was relatively entertained. It helps to go in with lowered expectations, of course. In the hours and days that followed, I kept thinking back to it. I recalled the quick cuts, slo-mo, and colorful voice overs – – all trademarks of a Guy Ritchie film. It’s surprising to see how much of himself Ritchie injects into an otherwise by-the-numbers Hollywood flick. His quirks served to remind me of how he could bring Aladdin’s genie to life.

Will Smith will reportedly attempt to fill Robin Williams’ shoes in the remake. And they’re pretty big shoes to fill. Williams’ memorable performance was quite simply groundbreaking for its time. He stole every scene – – flitting between personalities and impersonations – – to deliver a tour-de-force in voice acting. It was so good, the Golden Globes even felt compelled to give Williams a special achievement award. At the very least, Ritchie’s hyperkinetic style may suit the film’s larger-than-life genie.

I still have my reservations about Disney’s sure-fire blockbuster. Smith is a safe bet, but it would have been interesting to see the studio take a risk (Mindy Kaling or Queen Latifah spring to mind as alternatives). It’s also hard to ignore that Ritchie’s King Arthur tanked at the box office. Nonetheless, he’s proven time and again that his style is versatile enough to fit the blockbuster mold. If everything goes to plan, Ritchie may well follow-up his latest bomb with a billion-dollar hit.

“IRL” is a recurring column in which the Engadget staff run down what they’re buying, using, playing and streaming.

Save up to 40% off Anker charging accessories with Amazon’s Deal of the Day

The team at Thrifter is back again, this time bringing you some one-day savings on Anker charging accessories!

If you’ve been looking for a new charging solution recently, today’s your lucky day. Anker has six different charging accessories on sale as Amazon’s Deal of the Day, including discounts from 25-40% on Lightning cables, power banks, USB-C wall chargers and more.

Anker’s best deal today is their PowerPort Speed 4 USB Wall Charger which is down to $17.99 from $30 and features four USB Type-A ports including one Quick Charge 3.0 port. However, if you’re looking for a wall charger with a USB-C port, the $20 PowerCore Fusion 2-in-1 features one (among two other standard USB ports) and also functions as both a wall charger and a portable power bank.

If you’re an Apple user, you can also grab a three-pack of Lightning cables (3ft, 6ft and 10ft) for $21.99, a savings of $8.

The following products are on sale:

• PowerCore Fusion 2-in-1 Wall Charger & Portable Charger – $19.49 (was $25.99)
• PowerLine+ USB-C to USB 3.0 6ft Cable – $10.49 (was $13.99)
• PowerCore II 10,000mAh Power Bank – $23.99 (was $34.99)
• PowerLine 3pk Lightning Cables for iPhone, 3ft/6ft/10ft – $21.99 (was $29.99)
• PowerPort+ Wall Charger w/ 1 USB-C port and 4 standard ports – $33.99 (was $49.99)
• PowerPort Speed 4 Quick Charge 3.0 USB Wall Charger – $17.99 (was $29.99)

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Master Python with this in-depth training bundle, now over 90% off

Just about everything relies on some type of code nowadays. Cars are computerized; we use computers all day long, and we’re glued to our smartphones from sunup to sundown. Python is a major coding language for apps and it’s an excellent tool if you’re wanting to enter the field of software development, especially if you want to build apps for a living.

But you can’t just learn to code with Python overnight. You need training, and Python may not be offered at your college of choice. Or, you already have a full-time job and don’t have the time to attend classes, day or night. You need online courses and you need to be able to take them at your leisure — even if that means it takes a couple years.

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It’s a great time to get into the world of app development and programming for the web, but you first need the tools to get a foot in the door. Python is one of the biggest coding languages when it comes to apps and learning to use it and use it well is an invaluable asset right now. But don’t pay over $1000 for courses. Get the Python Power Coder Bonus Bundle for only $44 through Android Central Digital Offers.

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Facebook, Instragram, and WhatsApp are down. Are you affected?

It’s not you it’s then: Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp down for some users.

Facebook and its related networks, Instagram and Whatsapp, experienced an outage that prevented some users from accessing either the entire service or some functionality within the service.

No word yet on how many users are experiencing issues or for how long, though it does look like the problems have been or are rapidly being resolved.

In a statement to The Verge, Facebook said:

“a technical issue,” was the cause of the issue, and that the company is “currently restoring service for everyone.”

Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram have all been fine for me this morning. If you’ve been experiencing problems with any of those services, or with Whatsapp, let me know in the comments. Also let me know when they start working for you again.