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TikTok will exit Hong Kong because of China's new security law
Engadget / 6min
TikTok will exit the Hong Kong market and cut off access to all residents of the semi-autonomous region, parent ByteDance told Reuters . The company has said that it’s concerned Hong Kong may fall under China’s jurisdiction after new security laws came into effect. “In light of recent events, we’ve decided to stop operations of the TikTok app in Hong Kong,” a spokesperson said. Though ByteDance i
Ultra thin glass (UTG) and colourless polyimide (CPI) to dominate foldables
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
A new report indicates that the trend of using both CPI and UTG covers for displays is likely to continue for at least 5 years going forward.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 release date leak makes August 21 look more certain than ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15min
It seems the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available to buy on August 21, according to this latest leak.
How COVID-19 pushed banking online
Popular Mechanics / 36min
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
The death of remote access VPN
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 37min
Remote Access VPNs are no longer suitable for a mobile workforce with rampant and unabating cybersecurity threats.
Yamaha app lets fans cheer out loud in empty stadiums
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Music instrument maker Yamaha has started a remote cheering project --- through an app for cheering --- with 26 professional football clubs in Japan.
What is web hosting? All you need to know about choosing the right provider
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We explore the process of putting your files online and how the magic of web hosting really works.
How web hosting affects SEO
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Find the right web hosting solution can be a huge boost for your business.
The best smartphone of 2020: Top phones in the UAE, Saudi and Middle East
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We rank the best smartphones of 2019 in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Here are the Middle East's top smartphones.
Samsung India brings customer support on WhatsApp
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
While Samsung already offers chat service via the Members app, the WhatsApp service will definitely please present customers.
Poco M2 Pro launched in India as the cheapest Snapdragon 720G phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Poco M2 Pro marks the brand’s entry to the budget smartphone segment of India while borrowing specs from its expensive cousins.
YESTERDAY
Facebook-backed Unacademy acquires PrepLadder for $50 million
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Indian online learning platform Unacademy said on Tuesday it has acquired Chandigarh-based startup PrepLadder for $50 million as the Facebook-backed edtech giant scouts for deals to expand its presence in the country. PrepLadder , which employs about 150 people, offers courses aimed at medical students. The two-year-old startup, which never raised any capital from external investors, has more tha
How to watch Perry Mason: stream the legal drama reboot online anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
TV's most famous criminal defense attorney returns after 27-year absence - here's how to watch Perry Mason and stream the latest episodes anywhere.
TikTok will exit Hong Kong amidst controversial national security laws
TikTok Facebook Hong Kong
100+Mashable / 2h
TikTok will pull out of Hong Kong within days, becoming the latest of several tech companies to react to the region's controversial new national security laws . The short-form video app announced its impending withdrawal from Hong Kong on Monday, with the news coming in the wake of new laws brought into effect on June 30. "In light of recent events, we’ve decided to stop operations of the TikTok
'Dil Bechara' trailer is out - Sushant’s last movie to premiere on Disney Plus HotStar
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Sushant Singh Rajput’s final movie, Dil Bechara’s trailer is now out on YouTube and Disney Plus Hotstar will stream movie starting July 24.
Google Fiber's first expansion in four years is in West Des Moines
67Engadget / 2h
About ten years after starting its high speed internet quest , Google Fiber is expanding again. Availability in the city of West Des Moines, IA adds its first new market in four years. It will be a tenant, leasing space in an open conduit network that the city is building , with plans to offer service throughout the entire network. A blog post by director of corporate development David Finn noted
TikTok faces ban in the US; pulls out of Hong Kong
300+TechCrunch / 2h
The world’s most popular short video app continues to be in the crosshairs of politicians globally. On Monday night, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News that the United States is “certainly looking at” banning TikTok over concerns that it could be used by the Beijing government as a surveillance and propaganda tool. The potential ban would deal another blow to TikTok after it recently we
Oppo Reno 4 Pro likely to launch after July 21 in India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
While the Oppo Reno series has a separate fan following, many believe it has a lot of things in common with the OnePlus Nord.
Xiaomi might be working on yet another 108MP camera phone
Xiaomi 108MP India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Xiaomi might be working on another camera-centric smartphone with a 108MP primary camera, which is suggested to launch in India.
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s black variant images leaked - it's the real thing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The leaked real-life images reveal a black coloured variant of the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and a not-so curvy display
TikTok to Withdraw From Hong Kong as Tech Giants Halt Data Requests
Facebook Hong Kong
1KNYT > Technology / 3h
Google, Facebook and Twitter said they were reviewing China’s punitive new national security law for the city, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by major American tech companies.
TikTok to Withdraw From Hong Kong as Tech Giants Halt Data Requests
Facebook Hong Kong
1KNYT > Technology / 3h
Google, Facebook and Twitter said they were reviewing China’s punitive new national security law for the city, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by major American tech companies.
How to have a big night out by staying in
100+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Kate Russell has tips on where to watch Broadway musicals, opera and top comedy performances online.
Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online
300+BBC News - Technology / 3h
There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.
Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
500+BBC News - Technology / 3h
His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.
US to withdraw visas for foreign students if classes moved fully online
ICE Students US Online
8KBBC News - Technology / 3h
Some foreign students may need to move to a university with in-person classes to stay in the US.
Microsoft eyeing up purchase of WB Interactive to develop Xbox exclusives
Microsoft Warner Bros.
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft is reportedly interested in buying Warner Bros. Interactive from parent company AT&T.
Google, Facebook and Twitter Stop Hong Kong Data Requests
Facebook Hong Kong
1KNYT > Technology / 4h
The companies said they were reviewing China’s punitive new national security law for the city, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by major American tech companies.
Palantir Technologies Files to Go Public
200+NYT > Technology / 5h
The data start-up, which has a valuation of $20 billion, would be the largest Silicon Valley tech listing since Uber made its debut last year.
Why Boba Fett's Sound Was a Mystery for Almost 20 Years
100+Gizmodo / 5h
If I say “Bad Guy in Helmet from Star Wars” first you think of Darth Vader and then you think of Boba Fett . However, while everyone knows what Darth Vader sounds like when he walks around, what about Boba Fett? Read more...
Curiosity rover starts its 'summer trip' to next Martian destination
100+Engadget / 5h
In just a few weeks’ time, the Perseverance rover and its helicopter companion might blast off to space and make their way to Mars. That doesn’t mean Curiosity will no longer be in the picture, though — in fact, the older rover has just started its mile-long summer journey towards its next destination. The Curiosity rover’s next stop is Mount Sharp’s “sulfate-bearing unit.” Since, here on Earth,
Apple Silicon GPU for ARM Macs could present some problems
Apple MacBook iMac
SlashGear / 5h
Apple’s official move to its own processors in future Macs and MacBooks has been one of the most-talked topics in tech news for the past weeks even it has been long-rumored anyway. A victory for the ARM CPU architecture and a blow to Intel, Apple’s Silicon will have repercussions for everyone involved in the Mac ecosystem in more ways than … Continue reading
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra appears in live photos, launch date tipped
Samsung Galaxy Fold
28SlashGear / 5h
In less than a month, Samsung will be making its biggest gamble as far as its mobile business goes. In response to lackluster sales of the Galaxy S20 in the first half of the year, Samsung is expected to dump all of its remaining high-end phones in the next three months. Of course, the Galaxy Note 20 will be coming … Continue reading
The cheapest 512GB laptop right now has one feature ALL laptop vendors should copy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Dual-use touchpad, privacy camera, removable keyboard and much more.
Huawei’s ARM-based desktop PC could leave you scratching your head
Chinese US Huawei UK
SlashGear / 5h
A lot of focus has been placed on Huawei’s predicament regarding its smartphones and networking business vis-a-vis US trade bans but those aren’t the only things the company is worried about. It has also started to dabble in the PC market and it will face the same restrictions when trying to get its hands on Intel or AMD silicon and … Continue reading
Shady Face Recognition Firm Clearview AI Says It's Left Canada Amid Two Federal Investigations
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Dystopian, U.S.-based face recognition firm Clearview AI has suspended its contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), effectively locking its business out of Canada entirely, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Read more...
OnePlus Nord launch might not just be online but also in AR
OnePlus Nord AR July 21
SlashGear / 6h
As a smaller company in a sea of big fish, OnePlus is used to doing more with less. Its launch events aren’t exactly grand and can even be considered more “grassroots” than large corporate press parties. It does, however, always been more ambitious and daring with those exactly because it can afford to be more flexible and unorthodox. It isn’t, … Continue reading
Tax Amazon's Successor Passed Seattle's City Council, and You Can Already Guess What It Does
70Gizmodo / 6h
Unemployment in the US is still over 11% , and yet during this economic crisis, Jeff Bezos has added an astonishing $56.7 billion to his already colossal fortune. If ever there was a time to redistribute some of that wealth, it’s now, and it seems that experiment in equity will begin in Seattle. Read more...
Dark mode lands for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android
Google Slides Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google has begun its rollout of dark theme for Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps on Android devices.
In Netflix's New Transformers Trailer, Even Optimus Prime Is So Very Tired
200+Gizmodo / 7h
Another day, another war for the fate of Cybertron, and things are looking dire in Netflix and Rooster Teeth’s take on the latest version of the Transformers origin story. So dire that even Optimus Prime, scion of hope and occasional truck, is getting a bit defeatist. Read more...
Pixel 5 development tipped to still be in flux despite leaks
July Google Pixel 5
SlashGear / 7h
The Pixel 4a is terribly delayed and, if things happen in order, the Pixel 5 might come even much later than usual. Either that or both phones will launch side by side, which is an equally strange situation. There have been very little in the way of leaks about the Pixel 5 aside from its probably mid-range specs. Renders of … Continue reading
What's on TV this week: 'The Old Guard' and 'Trolls World Tour'
58Engadget / 7h
This week Trolls World Tour comes home for the second time. It was one of the first major movies to make a video on-demand debut instead of being released in theaters , but now the Dance Party Edition will be available on Blu-ray with 4K and 3D versions. Netflix has a number of new series lined up, including the Japan Sinks: 2020 anime, but its biggest release for the week is director Gina Prince
Secretive data startup Palantir has confidentially filed for an IPO
ICE Students US Online
500+TechCrunch / 7h
Secretive big data and analytics startup Palantir, co-founded by Peter Thiel, said late Monday it has confidentially filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. Its statement said little more. “The public listing is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.” Palantir did not say when it plans to go
Victress Capital, a fund founded by women to back women founders, just closed its second fund
Harvard Students The Fall
200+TechCrunch / 7h
Women start 40 percent of the businesses in the U.S., but they receive just 3% of venture funding. It doesn’t take a math whiz to recognize that such an extreme funding gap could spell opportunity, but it might help if you are math minded, a longtime investor, and happen to be woman and so conceivably understand certain products and pitches better than some men. That was certainly the thinking of
Huawei Mate V could be company’s next foldable phone
SlashGear / 7h
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 2, now leaked to be called the Galaxy Z Fold 2, isn’t the only foldable phone that’s getting a slight name change. Either that or Huawei might be introducing a completely new foldable phone distinct from its Mate X. That phone could be named the Huawei Mate V, at least based on a trademark filing, and its … Continue reading
Multiple retailers hit by new North Korea cyberattack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Lazarus group is believed to be responsible for launching Magecart attacks against retailers in the US and Europe.
Updated Nikon Z6s and Z7s mirrorless cameras rumored to be in the pipeline
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Nikon is rumored to be developing updated versions of its current full-frame mirrorless flagships for a year-end release.
NASA Curiosity rover kicks off Mars ‘summer trip’ with new panorama
NASA Curiosity Mars
27SlashGear / 8h
NASA has announced that its Mars Curiosity rover has started its ‘summer trip’ on the Red Planet, kicking things off with a new panorama featuring the Greenheugh Pediment. During its road trip, NASA says the rover will cover around one mile of the Martian surface, ending back at a tall mountain called Mount Sharp that it has been exploring for … Continue reading
'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers
400+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.
Apple Might Make Future MacBook Keyboards Out of Glass, and I'm Concerned
Gizmodo / 8h
When I saw that Apple recently filed a patent application for transparent keycaps made of glass, possibly for use in future Bluetooth desktop or MacBook keyboards, I was intrigued. This could be Apple’s solution to making a longer-lasting and more reliable keyboard, something the company has struggled with over the… Read more...
Makeup Setting Sprays with SPF Are Hard to Find (But We Found Them!)
22Lifehacker / 9h
“Have you ever used a setting spray with SPF?” Read more...
Behind The Curtain Of American AAdvantage Account Shutdowns
26View from the Wing / 9h
Late last year American Airlines started locking AAdvantage accounts and cancelling pending award travel for people they believe took advantage of a 'loophole' to sign up for multiple Citibank credit cards. Several customers whose accounts were shut down filed complaints with the Department of Transportation. American has now responded to a formal complaint, and reveals a lot about what they know
Fortnite exploit makes players invincible, but it’s not easy to use
SlashGear / 9h
Fortnite players have discovered yet another exploit, this one offering massive benefits for those who use it — both invincibility and invisibility — but it’s not without its problems. The exploit is currently live in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 3 and it’ll remain that way until Epic releases a patch to fix the problem. How does the exploit work? … Continue reading
Google, Twitter, and Facebook Stop Handing Over User Data to Hong Kong Cops
Facebook Hong Kong
20Gizmodo / 9h
When Hong Kong passed its shiny new national security law last week , the city’s authorities were probably expecting a bit of pushback from the locals, who’ve called the new regime everything from “ chilling ” to “ draconian ” to nothing less than the Chinese Communist Party’s “ takeover of Hong Kong .” Read more...
COVID-19 safety: Around the world, many of the elderly can’t be bothered
200+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images ) There are still a significant number of unknowns about the coronavirus—we're struggling to understand what influences the severity of some cases, why other people remain asymptomatic, and why most people experience only a subset of its total symptoms list. But one thing has been crystal clear in the data: the elderly are most at risk from C
F5 issues fixes for major cybersecurity flaw
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Two vulnerabilities in F5's BIG-IP application could be exploited to gain full control over a vulnerable device.
As dozens of other countries ban Americans, Belize rolls out the welcome mat
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Belize is again welcoming tourists — even Americans. For more travel tips and news, sign up for our daily newsletter Belize’s economy is heavily reliant on tourism, and the small country in Central America wants visitors to come back. Belize has only had 30 confirmed cases and two deaths according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. Related: 8 reasons Belize should be on your travel bucket l
Android Users Blessed With Dark Mode Support for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Google Slides Android
Gizmodo / 9h
I have made a terrible mistake. I, the owner of an Apple-made miniature computer I carry with me everywhere, am experiencing a profound feeling of regret over the decision to procure this particular gadget over one that runs on Android. Because beginning this week, Android users will officially have access to a… Read more...
A VR retelling of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' is coming to Oculus headsets
100+Engadget / 9h
One of the more interesting experiences to come out of the virtual reality space last year was a game called The Under Presents . In it, live actors will sometimes appear as you play through the experience. Tender Claws , the studio that created the game, has now announced a new immersive theatre show that takes that concept in an even more whimsical direction. Later this month, the studio will s
Toxic hand sanitizers have blinded and killed adults and children, FDA warns
1KArs Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jena Ardell ) Adults and children in the United States have been blinded, hospitalized, and, in some cases, even died after drinking hand sanitizers contaminated with the extremely toxic alcohol methanol, the Food and Drug Administration reports . In an updated safety warning, the agency identified five more brands of hand sanitizer that contain methanol, a simple
Email is broken and Hey’s Jason Fried is here to fix it
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Email is a critical tool in modern-day communications, so it’s natural that many entrepreneurs have tried to overhaul it over the years. In the last decade, email client Mailbox came and went , Slack launched to try to give people an alternative to email and Superhuman emerged to help people more easily reach the promised land of Inbox Zero. The latest startup to tackle email is project managemen
Daily Crunch: Uber confirms Postmates acquisition
100+TechCrunch / 10h
You may have noticed that The Daily Crunch is publishing about six hours later than usual. Do not be alarmed! We decided that sending the newsletter later in the day was a better fit for the TechCrunch news cycle — hopefully, there will be fewer days when we hit Publish and then groan when we see a giant story break five minutes later. We’re also taking the opportunity to rethink the newsletter f
Best mesh Wi-Fi routers 2020: the best wireless mesh routers for large homes
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
From Netgear Orbi to Google Wifi, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh routers you can buy today.
Mac mini 2020 release date, price and specs: everything we know
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Mac mini 2020 is out now, so we gathered everything we know about it. Check it out to see if the Mac mini 2020 is the right upgrade for you.
How can cruising come back? Two of the world’s biggest cruise companies join forces to figure it out
94The Points Guy / 10h
Two of the world’s biggest cruise companies have joined forces to figure out how to make cruise ships safe enough for cruising to resume. Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Monday announced they had jointly created a “Healthy Sail Panel” of nationally known health experts to develop new health and safety standards for ships in the new era of coronavirus . The experts incl
Gmail app finally gets support for a major iPadOS feature
Gmail Split View iPad
SlashGear / 10h
Apple has largely positioned its iPad Pro as a laptop replacement, something underscored by its launch of the Magic Keyboard with a hinge and trackpad. A key part of using the iPad Pro in lieu of a laptop is the ability to multitask, however, something that requires apps to actively support the iPadOS features that facilitate it. Gmail is finally … Continue reading
Best ultrawide monitors 2020: the top ultrawide monitors we've tested
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
With an Ultrawide monitor, you can get more immersed in your games and get more work done. Read on to find the best ultrawide monitors you can buy today
Bird says it didn't apply for a PPP loan. The government's response is...confusing.
64Mashable / 10h
A trove of juicy financial data just became public, but it could have some major errors. The Small Business Administration released a massive spreadsheet listing the companies that received a forgivable loan of $150,000 or more as a component of the coronavirus relief plan called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While most notable tech companies were absent from the list, the spreadsheet sh
FBI nabs Nigerian business scammer who allegedly cost victims millions
200+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Ray "Hushpuppi" Abbas poses in front of a private jet in a 2019 Instagram photo. "It’s a different type of GLOW and STANDARD when you start hopping out of Rolls Royces to catch a Jet just to attend fashion shows in a different continent," he wrote. "Your smile begin to be bright just as the sun." (credit: Ramon Abbas ) The US government has gained custody of a Nigerian man who is accuse
Mexico’s Baja and Puerto Vallarta to reopen: Here’s what you need to know
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Two of Mexico’s most popular vacation destinations have reopened for tourism. Here’s what you need to know about visiting Puerto Vallarta and Baja California Sur. Sign up for TPG’s daily newsletter to stay up to date on travel news In This Post Related: Jamaica is open to tourists, but only if you follow all of these rules What to expect The U.S.-Mexico land and sea border remains closed for non-
The 12 Best Games on the iPhone
500+Lifehacker / 10h
Time was, iPhone games were a distraction. You’d play them on a commute, or while the water boiled, or during Destiny loading screens. But that was then, and this is now. In case you didn’t know, today’s options today are just as polished (and fun!) as many console counterparts. And now that there are more games on… Read more...
OnePlus’ sub-$500 smartphone launches July 21
OnePlus Nord US
100Ars Technica / 10h
OnePlus' event invitation. [credit: OnePlus ] OnePlus appears to have picked a date for the launch of its midrange smartphone: July 21. Invites for the event were posted early to Amazon India (a major launch country for the device) and first spotted by leaker Ishan Agarwal (the actual tweet has been deleted, but XDA has a backup ). Amazon pulled the page down, too, but a Google cache copy still e
WhatsApp says it won't hand over user data to Hong Kong authorities
Facebook Hong Kong
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Tech firms are pausing information requests in Hong Kong now that China's national security law has gone into effect.
Oh No, Spying on Protestors Might Make the Public Distrust Surveillance
100+Futurism / 11h
Fool Me Once Last month, San Diego’s police department tapped video footage from the city’s smart streetlight cameras in order to identify and spy on Black Lives Matter protestors. It’s a chilling use of the technology: Using cameras ostensibly installed as a public safety and transit analytics tool to instead surveil protestors exercising their First Amendment rights. But the police requests may
It’s in Z name: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to be ‘folded’ into the Z series
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is reportedly getting named the Galaxy Z Fold 2 to align it within a new Z-series foldable family of devices.
Galaxy Note 9 display color issue persists [UPDATE: Samsung response]
Samsung Galaxy Fold
21SlashGear / 11h
There’s an update that was released this year for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 that turned the device’s display… sort green. A very similar issue seemed to appear on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra starting in at around the same time – in April of 2020. Samsung suggested that they were hard at work on the issue for the Galaxy … Continue reading
Tech shares set fresh records despite uncertain economy
200+TechCrunch / 11h
Despite record-setting COVID-19 infections , American equities rose today. All major indices gained ground during regular trading, while tech stocks did even better. The Nasdaq Composite set new 52-week and all-time highs, touching 10,462.0 points before closing at 10,433.65, up 2.21% on the day. Similarly, a basket of SaaS and cloud companies that has risen and fallen more sharply than even the
Three Separate Countries Are Launching Mars Missions This Month
2KFuturism / 11h
Three-Legged Race Multiple space agencies around the world are moving to capitalize on some fortunate interplanetary timing as they embark on missions to Mars. The U.S., China, and the United Arab Emirates all plan to send spacecraft to the Red Planet this month, according to The Hill , as the two planets’ alignment makes a Mars mission easy. Or, at least, as easy as such a launch could possibly
Horror movie fans can better handle pandemic stress, study finds
69SlashGear / 11h
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased stress levels among the general public — the concerns range from unemployment to more extreme things like fears about the breakdown of society or widespread death. New research has found that some people are better able to handle this stress than others, and they’re also more likely to love horror movies. The idea that … Continue reading
Five things I need to see from the Xbox Series X Games Showcase
Microsoft Xbox XS July
SlashGear / 11h
After weeks of waiting, we finally have a date for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X game reveal. The company will reveal a number of first-party games in development for the Xbox Series X in just a couple of weeks, on July 23rd at 9 AM PDT. While we wait for the 23rd to roll around, here are five things I need … Continue reading
Qantas Flight Attendants Will Monitor Arriving Passengers After Quarantine Sex Scandal
27View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
DragonCon 2020 in Atlanta Is Officially, Finally, Going Virtual
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Another of the biggest convention holdouts has just given up its battle with covid-19. DragonCon 2020, scheduled for September 3-7 in Atlanta, GA, has now officially been postponed and will be held virtually. This comes after months of assurance the event was “moving forward...on schedule,” according to the official… Read more...
How to Try Out Chrome 86's Big Battery-Saving Fix Today
Google JavaScript Battery
44Lifehacker / 11h
Google Chrome’s incredible ability to bog down your system may soon be a thing of the past. The most recent Chrome Canary build includes big changes to the way Chrome handles background websites that could reduce Chrome’s strain on your device’s battery life. These changes should hopefully make their way to the stable… Read more...
Murders Have Spiked in Major US Cities Since the Pandemic
1KFuturism / 11h
According to an investigation by The New York Times , the number of murders has spiked in several larger US cities in the first half of 2020, compared to the same time period in 2019. Gun violence in New York is the highest it’s been in 25 years. 14 people were killed and at least 106 shot in just one weekend in Chicago. In Los Angeles, homicides rose 250 percent week over week in June. The numbe
Logistics are key as NYC startup prepares to reopen office
200+TechCrunch / 12h
The future of offices will require “hot desks,” contact tracing and a volunteer task force run by employees to make sure their colleagues are washing their damn hands. SquareFoot CEO Jonathan Wasserstrum says he’s bullish on the future of office spaces because his startup helps growing companies find office space. Since COVID-19 hit, his firm has spent the past four months talking to tenants and
Google’s 6 new device types list next must-haves for home entertainment
SlashGear / 12h
Google did some re-arranging and adding to its giant list of Google Assistant device types this week. This list is specifically for connections between devices and to Google Assistant, but the listing itself provides more than just info for aspiring creators. Google’s latest subset of types, Smart Home Entertainment Devices, allow us a peek at what Google’s analysts have seen … Continue reading
These airlines have been the worst — and best — about refunds
The Points Guy / 12h
April 2020 was the slowest month for U.S. domestic travel since the outset of the global pandemic. With many would-be travelers stuck at home under shelter-in-place orders, some airlines got stingy about providing refunds for canceled flights . Those who’ve followed TPG coverage know that when an airline cancels a flight to, from or within the United States, you’re entitled to a refund — regardle
Grab Your Plumber’s Cap for the Top Nintendo Switch Deals of the Day
Nintendo Switch 2 W2
84Lifehacker / 12h
Featured Deal: Super Mario Maker 2 | $40 Read more...
US online grocery sales hit record $7.2 billion in June
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Despite the slow reopening of the U.S. economy over the past several weeks, online grocery shopping is continuing to reach ever-higher numbers as Americans seem to be in no rush to return to the store. According to new research released today by Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, U.S. online grocery sales hit a record $7.2 billion in June, up 9% over May, as 45.6 million households turned to online
How to Volunteer Internationally Without Traveling
36Lifehacker / 12h
The pandemic has plunged the entire world into crisis; people everywhere are in need of so much including jobs, access to healthcare, food, housing, and more. While travel is beginning to open up, not everyone is going to want to get on a plane, with no vaccine in sight. Read more...
Technology was supposed to make the police accountable. What happened? – How Did We Get Here
76Mashable / 12h
Evolution in technology has created tools to monitor police and try to hold them accountable, but can that gap really be closed with tech, or will it take another kind of evolution? Read more... More about Mashable Video , Police Brutality , Body Cameras , Tech , and Activism
Here’s a list of tech companies that the SBA says took PPP money
200+TechCrunch / 12h
The U.S. Treasury Department released Monday a highly anticipated trove of data identifying every company that has received a loan of more than $150,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) — a list that includes some of the hottest names in the tech startup world, including Bolt Mobility, Getaround, Luminar, Stackin, TuSimple and Velodyne. The data, which lists the names of companies that
Well, at Least We Aren't Facing a Bubonic Plague Pandemic
China Inner Mongolia
61Lifehacker / 12h
Yes, it’s 2020, and bad things are happening. But the diagnoses of a few cases of plague in Mongolia and Inner Mongolia do not portend a rerun of the Black Death. Like the so-called murder hornets , this scare is another dud. Read more...
America's Dad Sounds Kinda Mad at Apple
Hanks Greyhound Apple
100+Gizmodo / 12h
When it was announced last month that Greyhound , a WWII drama written by and starring Tom Hanks, had pivoted to Apple’s streaming service amid a movie release schedule upended by coronavirus, I couldn’t help but wonder what Hanks would make of Apple’s, uh, notoriously hands-on approach to its entertainment projects.… Read more...
Why There's No Simple Answer to Whether the Coronavirus Is Airborne
WHO 239 Coronavirus
89Gizmodo / 12h
Hundreds of scientists across the world have just petitioned the World Health Organization via an open letter with one demand: Acknowledge publicly that the coronavirus behind covid-19 can be airborne, meaning it can spread through the air (and linger there) via tiny aerosols emitted by the breath of infected people,… Read more...
route22ny: Brick house on the main street of Benton Harbor,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
route22ny : Brick house on the main street of Benton Harbor , Michigan, July 1940 Photo by John Vachon for the FSA via shorpy.com
A number of first-party Nintendo Switch games are on sale at GameStop
4KEngadget / 12h
If you own a Nintendo Switch and are bored staying home, you’re in luck -- almost 40 Switch games are now on sale at GameStop. Some games are even priced slightly better than Nintendo’s recent summer sale. Notable titles include New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe , Splatoon 2 and Yoshi’s Crafted World, all on sale for $40. Shop the sale at GameStop Buy New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe at GameStop - $40 B
How to Repay Your Coronavirus Retirement Distribution
45Lifehacker / 12h
When the CARES Act was passed in late March, it provided a lifeline for people who were facing financial constraints due to the coronavirus pandemic: the ability to take early retirement account distributions without penalty. Read more...
Major battery save coming to your devices via Chrome
Google JavaScript Battery
SlashGear / 12h
There’s a new feature coming to the Chrome web browser from Google that’ll drastically cut down on battery drain on multiple platforms. If you’re using a Windows PC, Mac (Apple), Linux (on a PC), Chrome OS, Android, or just Android WebView, you’ve got the potential to increase your device’s battery life by a noticeable amount. It all comes down to … Continue reading
As COVID-19 surges, 3D printing is having a moment
200+TechCrunch / 12h
COVID-19 will be remembered for many things — most undoubtedly negative. There are, however, some silver linings among the horrors of the deadliest pandemic in recent memory. Among them, if the sort of human ingenuity that shines whenever the world is faced with a similar crisis. The simple truth of the matter is the world wasn’t prepared for a virus of this magnitude. It’s something that’s playe
