China’s highest-profile entrepreneur, e-commerce billionaire Jack Ma, has appeared in a video posted online, ending a 2 1/2-month disappearance from public view that prompted speculation about his status and his business empire’s future ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
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Here’s how to watch Inauguration Day 2021
This year, Inauguration Day promises to be unlike any other. Not only are we swearing in President-elect Joe Biden as the nation’s 46th president only 14 days after an attempted coup, we are also swearing in Kamala Harris as the … Read more…
Netflix: Four things which have driven its success
The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
E-scooters must follow rules of road ‘same as bus’
A woman banned from the roads for drink-driving an e-scooter is told the same rules and penalties apply. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Huge ‘super puff’ exoplanet could change how we explore the universe
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a massive “super-puff” exoplanet, one that is as large as Jupiter but 10 times lighter and could change how humanity explores the universe. The planet, known as WASP-107b, was first found in 2017, but it wasn’t … Read more…
Parler social network sues Amazon for pulling support
The social network has hit back asking a federal judge to order it to be reinstated. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Elon Musk’s Starlink given green light in UK
The satellite internet service is already being offered to a small number of UK consumers. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
More than 200 Google workers form a union
More than 200 Google workers have formed a union that aims to press the tech titan to live up to its former motto: “Don’t be evil.” The Alphabet Workers Union, named for Google’s parent company, has attracted 226 card-carrying members … Read more…
Make yummy pizzas every night with 39% off this wood fire oven
TL;DR: Make homemade meals like pizza, burgers, steaks, fish, and more with the Fremont Wood Fire Pizza Oven for $ 223.20 using the promo code HOLIDAY20, a total of 39% savings. As easy as it is to make a frozen … Read more…
KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Chinese games billionaire dies ‘after poisoning’
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Google reportedly told scientists to take ‘positive tone’ on AI research
Google this year moved to tighten control over its scientists’ papers by launching a “sensitive topics” review, and in at least three cases requested authors refrain from casting its technology in a negative light, according to internal communications and interviews … Read more…
DeepMind’s AI agent MuZero could turbocharge YouTube
The successor to AlphaGo is being used to create a more efficient type of video compression. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Amazon to face US union push in 2021
In 2021, Amazon is poised to face a renewed challenge from groups it has long countered: unions. Energized by protests at Amazon’s US warehouses and a more labor-friendly administration assuming office, unions are campaigning at the world’s largest online retailer to see … Read more…
Cyberpunk 2077 developer sued for allegedly lying about unfinished game
Polish game-maker CD Projekt was hit with a class action suit alleging that the Warsaw-based company lied about the game’s unfinished state in order to protect its stock price. The suit, filed Thursday in US District Court in Central California … Read more…
US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events
US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
US cyber-attack: Russia ‘clearly’ behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo
US secretary of state says Moscow “clearly” responsible but President Trump says it’s “under control”. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Zoom suspends 40-minute cap on meetings for the holidays
Zoom is getting into the holiday spirit. The popular video chat platform has announced that it will be temporarily suspending the 40-minute limit on call length for free subscribers during key holiday periods. Normally, only users with paid Zoom memberships … Read more…
Google wins EU antitrust approval for $2B Fitbit deal
Google won EU antitrust approval on Thursday for its $ 2.1 billion bid for Fitbit after agreeing to restrictions on how it will use customers’ health-related data. The deal had triggered criticism from privacy advocates on both sides of the … Read more…
EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants
Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
NASA has visualized what supernovae and colliding galaxies ‘sound’ like
If you’ve ever wondered what space sounds like, NASA has you covered. The space agency has posted several videos of what two supernovae and a colliding cluster of galaxies “sound” like, thanks to its “data sonification” program. The Bullet Cluster, a cluster of … Read more…
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Electric Gamebox booths bring group gaming to the high street
Electric Gamebox lets small groups play video games projected on the walls of easy-to-clean rooms. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Virgin Galactic aborts mission after spacecraft malfunction
A Virgin Galactic spacecraft didn’t get very far during a test flight on Saturday — instead gliding safely back to its New Mexico launch site after its rocket motor failed to ignite in mid-air. “The ignition sequence for the rocket … Read more…
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey gives $15 million to guaranteed income efforts
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has donated $ 15 million to help US cities send their residents regular checks as they navigate the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the tech tycoon’s second gift to Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, a nationwide network of … Read more…
SpaceX’s Starlink receives $886 million from FCC to improve rural internet
The FCC is giving SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, $ 886 million as part of an effort to bring high-speed broadband to rural America. The money will come from a $ 9.2 billion fund the FCC created to subsidize expanding … Read more…
School photo is viral internet meme, Adrian Smith finds
Adrian Smith discovered a photo of him taken when he was eight years old had a life of its own. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Uber sheds self-driving cars to focus on profits
Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company’s future but lately it’s focused on rides and food. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Despite promise, few in US adopting COVID-19 exposure apps
RALEIGH, NC — Six months ago, Apple and Google introduced a new smartphone tool designed to notify people who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, without disclosing any personal information. But for the most part, Americans haven’t been all that interested. … Read more…
Online testing is a biased mess, and senators are demanding answers
We finally know who watches the (exam) watchers. On Thursday, six Democratic senators sent an open letter to the CEO of the online test-administering company ExamSoft. At issue are claims online proctoring and remote-testing software is biased against people of … Read more…
Cyber-warning for festive shoppers
Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Volunteering my phone to research Covid-19 while I sleep
100,000 people are donating their smartphone power to scientists to help research into Covid-19. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Microsoft patents new software that can detect when employees are lazy
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FBI warns of new coronavirus email auto-forwarding scam
Criminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic are turning to a new email scamming technique. Scammers are exploiting auto-forwarding rules to boost the success rate of so-called Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, the FBI said in a statement. This allows cybercriminals to better conceal their … Read more…
Qualcomm: Android phones to get ‘lucky number’ Snapdragon 888 chip
The Californian firm is launching its chip at a time of trade tensions between the US and China. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope, already damaged, collapses
An iconic large telescope in Puerto Rico that’s been used for astronomical discoveries and even led to Nobel Peace Prize-winning research collapsed Tuesday ahead of its planned demolition. The telescope’s 900 ton platform at the Arecibo Observatory plummeted into a … Read more…
Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire
Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Could Cornwall see a Lithium-ion battery revolution?
British Lithium is prospecting in the county to find economically viable seams of the element. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Facebook mistakenly bans some small businesses ads
Facebook has mistakenly blocked the advertising of some small businesses as it relies more heavily on artificial intelligence to police its platform, according to a report. Bloomberg reported Friday that errors made by AI algorithms looking to rid Facebook of … Read more…
Army-funded study developing tech that could allow ‘telepathic’ soldiers
The Army is said to be spending millions on neuroscience that could lead to ‘telepathic’ soldiers. The goal is to build a system that would allow soldiers to communicate via their brain signals. So far, ARO neuroscientists have reportedly been … Read more…
How to ‘disappear’ on Happiness Avenue in Beijing
A group of volunteers trying to avoid surveillance cameras took more than two hours to walk 1km. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Twitter will now warn users if they try to like a ‘misleading’ tweet
Twitter is doubling down on stopping the spread of misinformation following the US Presidential election, adding even more hurdles to stop misleading tweets from going viral. The social network said Tuesday that it would begin taking users who attempt to … Read more…
How To Navigate The Built-In Privacy Controls On Your Alexa-Enabled Device
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Twitter Account Posting Trump’s Tweets Verbatim Has Been Flagged 4 Times
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Apple Watch, iPad and everything we’re expecting at the Apple Event
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How Motorola tested the durability of the Razr’s foldable screen
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Everything coming and going on Netflix for the week of September 13th
Netflix is adding 25 new shows, movies, and specials in the third week of September. This might be the most exciting week of the month, with highly-anticipated originals like The Devil All The Time and Ratched, as well as new … Read more…
This is who fans want to replace Chadwick Boseman as the Black Panther
Black Panther 2 will be a difficult Marvel movie to make in light of the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman. Disney and Marvel have not revealed how the sequel will deal with the loss of the beloved actor, but fans … Read more…
First US spring flight to Antarctica aims to keep out virus
The first U.S. flight into Antarctica following months of winter darkness has arrived, with crews taking extra precautions to keep out the coronavirus ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Fires raise fight over climate change before Trump’s visit
Leaders in the Democratic-led West Coast states and President Donald Trump have clashed over the role of climate change as wildfires race through the region ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Walmart to start using autonomous drones for 1-hour delivery
Starting next year, certain Walmart orders will literally fly to your door. The retailer announced a trial run with medical supply drone delivery company Zipline early Monday. Only medical and health and wellness products from Walmart will be part of … Read more…
Nvidia makes record-breaking $40 billion deal to buy Arm from SoftBank
Nvidia has announced the biggest, most expensive semiconductor deal in history on Sunday, agreeing to purchase British company Arm Holdings from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank for $ 40 billion. SoftBank previously bought Arm for $ 32 billion in 2016 — its … Read more…
The technology firm digitising health in Nigeria
A technology firm is accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s healthcare industry by digitising health. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
YouTube faces legal battle over British children’s privacy
Google, YouTube’s parent company, is facing a landmark claim over the use of children’s data in the UK. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Day 2 at WWDC 2020: Take a deep dive into WidgetKit and App Clips – Apple
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How smart toilets are saving lives in India
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Sony just announced its next big PS5 event – here’s what you need to know
Sony’s PS5 price and release date are still unknown, but we finally have official word on when Sony will reveal availability information for the PlayStation 5 series. Microsoft announced launch details for the Xbox Series S and Series X earlier … Read more…
These are the Netflix shows everyone can’t get enough of right now
Hilary Swank stars in Away, which finds itself at the top of our list this week of the most-watched shows on Netflix. The show is about the incredible achievements associated with space exploration — as well as the human cost … Read more…
‘Finally over’: DNA brings arrest in teen’s 1984 rape, death
Police say a suspect in a 1984 rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Rochester was arrested in Florida after a DNA search ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
China says Mars probe stable; no word on reusable spacecraft
China’s National Space Administration says the country’s Mars probe Tianwen-1 is now more than 9 million miles from Earth en route to the red planet since launching in July ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Apple goes to war with video game streaming platforms in App Store rules update
The video game industry is none too pleased with Apple right now. In an attempt to extend an olive branch to streaming game services that were previously barred from the App Store, Apple has announced a new set of guidelines … Read more…
Next Google Nest thermostat might support motion gestures, just like the Pixel 4
Folks who like to use Google technology to regulate the temperature in their homes might have a strange new way to do that soon. Droid-Life spotted an FCC filing that appears to be for a new Nest Thermostat. There isn’t … Read more…
Fall Guys: Tiny blobs, obstacle courses and hate mail
Fall Guys has had millions of downloads, but even fluffy obstacle courses can’t make everyone happy. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How does Scotland’s new contact-tracing app work?
How will the new Protect Scotland proximity tracing app work and what else do we know about it? BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Coronavirus: How technology could keep football fans safe at stadiums
Tech firms are working on solutions to enable fans to move safely outside, inside and around grounds. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Working from home: The rise of the DIY office
From treetops to ironing-board desks – a look at some of your creative home offices. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
NASA wants to buy moon rocks, dirt from private companies
WASHINGTON – NASA on Thursday launched an effort to pay companies to mine resources on the moon, announcing it would buy from them rocks, dirt and other lunar materials as the US space agency seeks to spur private extraction of … Read more…
Pentagon planning pilot versus AI-controlled fighter jet showdown
It will be the ultimate Top Gun contest that even Tom Cruise’s Maverick might find challenging. The Pentagon is planning a dogfight between a fighter jet with a real pilot and one controlled by artificial intelligence – after an AI … Read more…
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TCL 6-Series Roku TV review: Brighter and better than ever
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The Best Wireless Routers for 2020
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Watch me build and play the Lego Ideas Grand Piano – Speed build and demo
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MIT researchers figured out how to track sleeping positions without cameras or sensors
Sleep trackers analyze a variety of data to score the quality of one’s sleep, but they can’t easily measure one’s sleeping position. Sleep position may be critical in some illnesses, and monitoring may require cameras and sensors that a person … Read more…
New PS5 leak doesn’t tell us what we want to know
Sony has yet to announce the price and release date of the PS5 or the PS5 Digital Edition, but a new leak on Friday revealed what will come in the box of each console. There weren’t really any surprises in … Read more…
Baltimore Police releases report on aerial surveillance test
Police in Baltimore say the aerial surveillance system being tested in that city since May has provided officers with information in 81 crime cases, including 19 homicides ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Officials battle online misinformation along with wildfires
Social media posts are spreading unsubstantiated claims blaming arsonists. ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
FBI and police departments say wildfire conspiracy theories spreading on Facebook aren’t true
As wildfires devastate the West Coast, the FBI and local officials in California, Oregon, and Washington are also fighting the spread of something else: rampant misinformation. Conspiracy theories about the wildfires are quickly spreading on Facebook. While they vary, most … Read more…
Portable air purifier, ‘smallest’ Xbox and other tech news
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake reports on some of the best technology news stories this week. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
No Mercy: SEC charges rapper T.I. over cryptocurrency scam
It would seem T.I. left a paper trail. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday announced charges against the 39-year-old rapper, real name Clifford Joseph Harris, for his alleged role in promoting a fraudulent initial coin offering. Harris, the … Read more…
Marvel’s Avengers: Gaming can be ‘more personal’ than movies
Thor and Black Widow explore how the new Avengers game differs from the movies. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The man who owned 3,000 cameras
One of the largest camera collections in the world is hidden away in a village hall in Fife. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
NASA measures California wildfire temperatures from ISS
NASA has measured California wildfire temperatures using an instrument on the International Space Station. The space agency’s ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) imaged the fires, including the El Dorado fire near Yucaipa and the Valley Fire … Read more…
TikTok sale deadline won’t be extended, says Trump
The race to find a buyer to avoid TikTok being banned in the US will end on 15 September. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Shares of Tesla rival Nikola crater after ‘fraud’ accusation
One of Tesla’s main rivals is planning to take legal action against an activist short-seller that accused it of being “an intricate fraud.” Shares of electric automaker Nikola — which like Tesla is named after the 19th-century inventor — were … Read more…
Microsoft Surface Duo review: I just want my old phone back
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Note 20 Ultra vs. Note 10 Plus
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Microsoft Surface Duo Review
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From warships to the iPhone: Evolution of the gyroscope
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These barnacles are worth thousands, and one family just hit the jackpot
The Green family in Wales was walking along the beach when they discovered a piece of ocean debris covered in gooseneck barnacles. The barnacles are a delicacy in Spain and Portugal and can demand prices upwards of $ 125 per … Read more…
Google is changing how Search works ahead of Election Day 2020
Google Search is blocking some autocomplete suggestions that could contain misinformation and impact the November election. Blocking these autocomplete queries won’t prevent a user from completing the full search they want. However, a Google executive said Thursday that this change … Read more…
UK’s ‘Moonshot’ mass virus test plan met with skepticism
Health experts have expressed strong skepticism about the British government’s ambitious plans to carry out millions of coronavirus tests daily in a bid to help people resume normal lives in the absence of a vaccine ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL … Read more…
Appeals court hears Baltimore’s aerial surveillance case
A panel of federal appeals court judges appear to have differing views on whether an aerial surveillance program should continue to be tested as a crime-fighting tool in Baltimore ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet only has 20-millisecond lag
SpaceX says its satellite internet service, Starlink, has achieved a latency under 20 milliseconds, which is on par with ground-based broadband. SpaceX included the data in a presentation it sent to the FCC last Friday, which was spotted by Reddit … Read more…
Archie, the very first search engine, was released 30 years ago today
On Archie’s 30th anniversary, we salute the world’s first search engine, a pioneer that paved the way for giants to come. Archie was first released to the general public on Sept. 10, 1990. It was developed as a school project … Read more…
Snowden criticises Amazon for hiring former NSA boss
The tech giant is facing criticism over its appointment of a former NSA director. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tesco to trial drone delivery service
Customers will be able to have “small baskets” of goods delivered in minutes. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Google and Twitter vow to block voting misinformation
The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Scientists now think interstellar object ‘Oumuamua might be a ‘dust bunny’
Ever since its discovery in October 2017, researchers have speculated what the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua is: an alien “light sail” from another civilization; it’s made of something almost unheard of in science; others suggest it is a comet or an … Read more…
Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says
Both President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden’s campaigns in hackers’ sights, Microsoft says. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Russian state hackers suspected in targeting Biden campaign firm
WASHINGTON – Microsoft recently alerted one of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s main election campaign advisory firms that it had been targeted by suspected Russian state-backed hackers, according to three people briefed on the matter. The hacking attempts targeted staff … Read more…
New Motorola Razr 5G: Hands-on first impressions
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Unboxing the Motorola Razr 5G
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Why is this asteroid sending parts of itself into space?
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe has spotted the asteroid Bennu flinging pieces of its own surface into space. These “particle ejection events” happen all the time, and NASA scientists have already spotted over 300 instances of it. Going forward, scientists hope … Read more…
This might be the scariest coronavirus symptom of all
The coronavirus can cause a range of severe flu-like symptoms that can often leave victims in extreme pain and discomfort. One doctor recently said that breathlessness is the symptom she finds to be the scariest of all. One of the … Read more…
Think 2020’s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future
Wildfires are raging in California and Oregon ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Emergency fire shelters can save lives but raise questions
Fourteen firefighters in California had to use emergency fire shelters to survive a destructive blaze, raising questions about how well the shelters work ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Names like Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ are dangerously misleading, study shows
Does it really matter if Tesla’s advanced driving system is called “Autopilot” but it doesn’t actually take over driving? A new American Automobile Association (AAA) study released late Wednesday found that, actually, yes: What we call the programs and systems … Read more…
Coronavirus: Scotland’s Covid-19 contact tracing app goes live
The free app lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
I tried out the ghd rise Volumising Hot Brush on long, thick hair. Here’s how it fared.
I can’t remember the last time I styled my hair before leaving the house. Thinking about this ritual from a bygone era makes me nostalgic (remember going out?). So, when I got the opportunity to review the ghd rise Volumising … Read more…
#DontRemoveYoutubeCCs: Community captions ‘benefit everyone’
YouTube is getting rid of community caption subtitles, which could be a problem for some people. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook ‘profits from hate’ claims engineer who quit
But the social network defends its record and denies the claims. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Xbox blinks first by pricing Xbox Series X ahead of Sony’s PS5
Last time around, Sony undercut its rival after waiting to go second to see what Microsoft would do. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Scientists stunned after discovering ‘rust’ on the moon
A newly published study notes that the moon is “rusting,” leaving experts perplexed by the discovery. The research, published in Science Advances, notes that the rust may be a result of water discovered on the moon, but it’s still shocking, … Read more…
Another showdown set this week over Georgia voting machines
ATLANTA — Voting integrity activists will try this week to convince a federal judge that Georgia should scrap its brand new touchscreen voting machines in favor of hand-marked paper ballots. The state, meanwhile, will ask her not to order any … Read more…
Fastest Mobile Networks 2020 Explained
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The iPhone 12 will test 5G hype once and for all
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Xbox Series S: Microsoft’s Affordable Next-Gen Console Revealed
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Disney accused of forcing staff with COVID-19 to work
A new report alleges that Disney’s park in California — which is holding an event called “Downtown Disney” — is a coronavirus hotspot. Workers are allegedly working even though they have tested positive for the virus, and park management isn’t … Read more…
AT&T Supports Network and Customers after Hurricane Laura
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‘Mighty mice’ stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts
Scientists who sent bulked-up, mutant “mighty mice” to the International Space Station say the animals held onto their muscle during the monthlong flight ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft’s aggressive Xbox Series S pricing puts Sony at a disadvantage
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series S will launch on November 10th for $ 299. The Xbox Series S isn’t quite as powerful as the Xbox Series X and lacks a disc drive, but it will still be able … Read more…
Firefighters overtaken by flames in California mountains
More than a dozen firefighters were overrun by flames while trying to protect a fire station in rugged mountains near the central California coast ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
TONG is a tiny computer you control with your tongue — Future Blink
Tong is an “intra-oral” wearable that uses the tongue’s sense of touch to interact with tech. Read more… More about Tech, Science, Mashable Video, Accessible Technology, and Future Blink Tech TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Xbox Series S: Microsoft confirms price and release date
Next-generation system will its “smallest console ever” when it goes on sale in November. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
PUBG cuts video game ties with Tencent in India after ban
The popular video game was one of 118 apps blacklisted by the Indian government last week. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Facebook engineer quits, says company is ‘profiting off hate’
A Facebook engineer has published a scathing resignation letter accusing the company of “profiting off hate” and criticising it for “choosing to be on the wrong side of history.” “I’m quitting because I can no longer stomach contributing to an … Read more…
GM plans to rival Tesla with new electric truck
General Motors hopes to have its first electric/hydrogen pick-up in production by 2022. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Hartford delays first day of school due to ransomware virus
Hartford, Conn., public schools postponed the first day of classes Tuesday after a citywide ransomware attack. The malicious attack infiltrated Hartford Public Schools’ critical systems, and those systems could not be completely restored in time for classes to begin on … Read more…
Android 11 system update from Google adds privacy controls
Operating system now lets users give an app one-time access to a device’s cameras or microphones. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Kurt the cloned horse was created using 40-year-old genetic material
An endangered type of horse has successfully been cloned by scientists. Kurt is a newborn Przewalski’s horse, a rare and endangered horse native. He was born this year on August 6 after experts used genetic material that had been cryopreserved … Read more…
‘Minecraft’ is coming to PS VR before the end of the month
Minecraft for PS4 is getting PlayStation VR support in September. Mojang announced on Monday that PS4 players will be able to play Minecraft in virtual reality this month — the full game with its own set of options and settings. … Read more…
A new show announcement from Netflix has set off a firestorm in China
Chinese sci-fi fans have begun expressing skepticism online following the news that the Game of Thrones showrunners are adapting the celebrated Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem as a new series for the streamer. The worries involve such concerns as the … Read more…
Bold hopes for virus antibody tests still unfulfilled
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven’t panned out ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign
A vaccine to shield Americans from becoming infected with the coronavirus is emerging as the latest flashpoint in the race for the White House ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
TikTok is trying to stop people from sharing a graphic video
For the sake of your mental health, please consider staying off TikTok — at least for a little while. Graphic footage of a man killing himself has been spreading on the video sharing platform since Sunday night, sometimes hidden within … Read more…
Poco X3 NFC mocks your pricey flagship with quad camera, 120Hz display for $235
Xiaomi’s once sub-brand, now separate brand Poco made a name for itself by producing no-nonsense phones with all the right features for a very reasonable price. Now, Poco’s back with a new phone, a sort-of-mid-range Poco X3 NFC (why the … Read more…
Fall Guys to use Fortnite’s anti-cheat software
The hit video game has attracted millions of players since its launch, in August. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Dramatic’ decline in pirated films after arrests
The amount of pirated films, TV shows, e-books and other material has plummeted following US raids. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Chinese chip giant SMIC ‘in shock’ after US trade ban threat
SMIC’s Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
The ‘brushing’ scam that’s behind mystery parcels
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V-shaped jet prototype that seats passengers in wings makes successful test flight
A scale model of a futuristic V-shaped plane that could one day carry passengers in its wings has completed its first test flight. The Dutch-built jet, called the Flying-V, houses the cargo hold, fuel tanks and passenger cabin in the … Read more…
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Colleges combating coronavirus turn to stinky savior: sewage
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Here’s what we know so far about how you’ll get a coronavirus vaccine
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Australia leader expects ‘sensible outcome’ to news pay plan
Australia’s prime minister says he expects a “sensible outcome” to his government’s plans to make digital platforms pay for journalism after Facebook threatened to block Australian publishers and individuals from sharing news stories ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
LG’s rotating phone is officially named the LG Wing
After month of rumors and speculation, the new LG swivel-screened phone has an official name: The LG Wing. The Wing moniker was previously used as a codename for the device, in reference to the phone’s dual panels, one of which … Read more…
Sorry gardeners, you can’t buy foreign seeds on Amazon anymore
Amazon has a new rule in place governing seed and plant imports for U.S. customers: Nope. The online retail giant confirmed in a Saturday report from the Wall Street Journal that U.S. customers are no longer allowed to import foreign … Read more…
Internet trolls redirect strange sites to Trump, Biden campaign pages
Internet trolls are having a field day with this election season by directing a handful of suspect sites to campaign pages for President Trump and Joe Biden. It first emerged early last month that antifa.com was curiously redirecting to joebiden.com. … Read more…
Dating apps prompt users to register to vote in 2020 election
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Dr. Fauci says that this is ‘the worst thing you can do’ right now
Dr. Anthony Fauci says that ‘the worst thing you can do’ is send students who test positive for COVID-19 home where they can infect their friends and family. Some schools have dorms set up to quarantine sick students, but others … Read more…
Two-thirds of Americans say they won’t get a coronavirus vaccine
A new poll about coronavirus vaccines shows that two-thirds of Americans aren’t willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. A quarter of those interviewed says they won’t ever get the vaccine, while 44% of them said they’d rather wait and see … Read more…
Paddlewheels found from Lake Champlain steamer sunk in 1819
The two paddlewheels from the second commercial steamboat that sailed Lake Champlain more than two centuries ago have been found on the bottom of the lake ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
China’s first reusable spacecraft lands after 2-day flight
China says its first reusable spacecraft has landed after two days in orbit, a possible step toward lower-cost space flight ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
These interactive tutorials can help you write your very first lines of code
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How to escape your social media bubble before the election
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Live video dating: Finding love online with an audience
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Tony Hawk on why they’ve remade his most iconic games
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Black holes merge into ‘biggest bang since the Big Bang observed by humanity’
Black holes are getting stranger — even to astronomers. They’ve now detected the signal from a long ago violent collision of two black holes that created a new one of a size that had never been seen before. “It’s the … Read more…
Panel says its still too soon to try altering human embryo DNA
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Disney isn’t sure how to make ‘Black Panther 2’ without Chadwick Boseman
Marvel fans were shocked last Friday to learn that Chadwick Boseman died after fighting colon cancer for four years. Few people were aware of the actor’s condition, even though he shot some of his most iconic movies during this time, … Read more…
This tiny nuclear reactor just won safety approval
A nuclear power startup called NuScale has received safety approval for its tiny nuclear reactor. The reactor features a compact form factor and modular design. If something goes wrong in the reactor, the system douses itself in its own cooling … Read more…
Commerce secretary sued in plan to move whales for research
An animals rights group is suing to stop a Connecticut aquarium from acquiring five more beluga whales for research ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Governors want more say in habitat rule for at-risk wildlife
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These gift card deals will help you save even *more* on your Labor Day shopping
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Why are there so few black tech entrepreneurs?
Black Lives Matter has shone a spotlight on policing, but also on other areas, like the tech industry. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Say hello to to the latest weird viral Facebook hoax: ‘Selene Delgado Lopez’
Have you heard about the lady who’s stalking everyone on Facebook? A new viral conspiracy theory going around Facebook is warning users about a woman by the name of Selene Delgado Lopez. According to the posts, Selene is friends with … Read more…
What a US ban on WeChat could mean for American firms
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‘Flying’ electric speedboat debuts on Switzerland’s lakes
LUCERNE, Switzerland – The world’s first electric-powered hydrofoil speedboat, which reduces energy consumption and noise – as well as sea sickness – by “flying” above the waves, has made its debut on Switzerland’s lakes. The Candela Seven can hit speeds … Read more…
For first time, a woman to head Canada’s Space Agency
OTTAWA — For the first time in its 31-year history, the Canadian Space Agency will have a female president. The government announced Thursday that longtime public servant Lisa Campbell will take over as head of the agency. Campbell replaces Sylvain … Read more…
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A Louisiana militia armed with assault rifles took to the streets to protect BLM protesters
In the wake of the police killing of Trayford Pellerin in Lafayette, protestors this week took to city hall to demand justice. Amid rumors that a hate group was poised to disrupt the peaceful protest, a report claims that armed … Read more…
This solar system has three stars, and that’s not even the weirdest part
Astronomers have observed what they believe is a triple-star system in space surrounded by a chaotic disc of dust that could form planets. The stars orbit each other and the dust disc is shredded in different directions. The researchers believe … Read more…
Wyoming lauds US carbon capture study; utility skeptical
Wyoming’s governor is promoting a Trump administration study that says capturing carbon dioxide emitted by four coal-fired power plants would be an economical way to curtail the pollution ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Still too soon to try altering human embryo DNA, panel says
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Emily Hartridge: Deflated tyre ’caused Youtuber’s e-scooter crash’
TV presenter Emily Hartridge was thrown under a lorry and killed in the accident, a coroner says. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook reveals its impotence as Trump sows confusion about voting twice
In the friendly face-off between Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump, Zuckerberg just blinked. Again. On Thursday, mere hours after the Facebook CEO announced “additional steps” to “fight misinformation” ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Trump used the platform to spread … Read more…
Facebook-Oculus login rift grows as sales stop in Germany
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Tony Blair: It is common sense to move toward digital IDs
The ex-PM said coronavirus vaccination records kept by government would help “restore confidence”. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
NSA surveillance exposed by Snowden ruled unlawful
Whistleblower Edward Snowden tweets he feels vindicated by the ruling from the US Court of Appeals. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
NASA baffled by mysterious ridges on Mars
NASA has spent years observing and exploring Mars, but the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took a picture of a ridged portion of the Martian surface last month that is “puzzling” to researchers. The image, taken by the HiRise Context camera, was … Read more…
Scientists want AI to help predict dangerous hurricanes
With the southern United States still dealing with the effects of a pair of intense storms that arrived almost simultaneously, now is as good a time as ever for scientists to weigh in on the future of hurricane forecasting. In … Read more…
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Get ready to eat bugs! No, seriously…
With climate change and a booming population, humans may soon need an alternative food source. A team of researchers argues that bugs — specifically the yellow mealworm — is the ideal candidate for commercial harvesting. Mealworms are high in protein … Read more…
Facebook India grilled over hate speech, allegations of bias
Facebook India executives have been grilled by members of a parliamentary committee on information technology over allegations of political bias and a role in spreading hate speech in India ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook and Google probably won’t like this new antitrust agreement
The U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.K. have signed an agreement to share information about competition laws and policies, with a focus on coordinating cases and investigations spanning international borders. Google and Facebook aren’t going to like this. … Read more…
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Amazon withdraws job adverts for union ‘spies’
The job description called for analyst to investigate employees who were joining unions. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Worried about a rushed coronavirus vaccine? This news might confirm your fear
The CDC has quietly informed officials in all 50 states as well as in a handful of large cities to be prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine as soon as late October or early November. There’s still no guarantee a vaccine … Read more…
Study: Electronics could stop 40% of big truck rear crashes
A new study says that safety features such as automatic emergency braking and forward collision warnings could prevent more than 40% of crashes in which semis rear-end other vehicles ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
India bans PUBG, Baidu and more than 100 apps linked to China
The list of forbidden products includes the popular video game PUBG and search giant Baidu’s app. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Scientists report that ice sheets are melting at ‘worst-case scenario speeds’
Melting Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are living up to the United Nation’s worse case sea level rise scenario, according to researchers. The ice sheets contain enough frozen water to make sea levels rise 65 meters (213 feet.) This would … Read more…
Forgotten Twitter feature shows off the embarrassing topics you follow
Twitter tends to reveal a lot about people. The tweets they like, the accounts they follow, and their inane 280-character musings depict a sometimes not-so-complex picture of the platform’s users. And then there’s Topics. Unveiled in November of last year, … Read more…
Girl Guides: Enhanced photos need labels on social media
The charity has backed proposals to make labelling on these images compulsory. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Record number of online child abuse logged by police
More than 10,000 offences were logged, an increase of 16% from the previous year. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Amount of time Americans spend staring at screens has skyrocketed during pandemic
More than half of Americans are suffering from “screen fatigue” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found 53 percent of respondents are feeling burnt out on screens over the last few … Read more…
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Scientists and academic advisors have laid out a plan for distributing the coronavirus vaccine once a safe and effective drug has been made available to the public. The plan features four phases, with the first phase including high-risk health care … Read more…
New coronavirus lockdowns might be needed in these 4 states
The latest coronavirus update for the US shows a worrying trend – COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, in a little more than half the country. The data shows that coronavirus cases are increasing at an alarming-enough rate in four … Read more…
Drilling, mines, other projects hastened by Trump order
Documents provided to The Associated Press show the Trump administration is seeking to fast track environmental reviews of dozens of major energy and infrastructure projects during the COVID-19 pandemic ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
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FBI worried that Ring doorbells are spying on police
Someone under investigation was said to be able to “covertly monitor law enforcement activity”. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
LG to launch its dual rotating screen phone in 2 weeks
LG is working on something different. On Wednesday, the company said it will be officially announcing something called the Explorer Project in two weeks. The Explorer Project is the brand’s new lineup of products which should deliver “distinctive and yet … Read more…
Northumbria University hit by cyber attack
Specialists were brought in following “operational disruptions across networks and IT systems”. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Deepfake detection tool unveiled by Microsoft
The tech firm has created a way to spot computer-manipulated videos and photos. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Facebook and Twitter ‘dismantle Russian network’
Facebook said the accounts sought to “target public debate in the US” but “had very little reach”. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Map shows where your hometown was hundreds of millions of years ago
An online interactive map created by a California-based paleontologist allows people to see how their hometown moved through hundreds of millions of years of continental drift. Ian Webster, who designed the map, said it was “meant to spark fascination and … Read more…
Facebook improving hate speech detection ahead of Myanmar election
Facebook said on Tuesday that it was preparing for Myanmar’s general election in November by improving the detection and removal of hate speech and content that incites violence and preventing the spread of misinformation. The company said in a blog … Read more…
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NASA’s Mars rover spots a Martian dust devil
NASA’s Curiosity rover managed to capture images showing a dust devil cruising along the dry landscape. Dust devils occur when temperature irregularities create vortexes, much like on Earth. Mars and Earth are shockingly similar in many ways, in this is … Read more…
New York college closes for two weeks after COVID-19 outbreak
SUNY Oneonta in New York is suspending all on-campus learning for the next two weeks. 105 students at the Central New York college tested positive for coronavirus after attending parties in and around the area when they returned for the … Read more…
Trump administration finalizes coal plant pollution rollback
The Trump administration has weakened an Obama-era rule aimed at reducing coal plant pollution that contaminates streams, lakes and underground aquifers ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook threatens to block news distribution in Australia
Facebook threatened to block Australian publishers and individuals from sharing news stories on its platform in reaction to an Australian measure that would require it to compensate media organizations for its use of their stories ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL … Read more…
Facebook threatens to block all news from being shared in Australia
Facebook has threatened to stop everyone in Australia from posting or sharing news articles on its platform, reacting to a proposed law demanding it pay local media companies for their work. It seems that if Facebook can’t have their content … Read more…
Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up
Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple to launch new Apple Watches and iPad Air soon, report says
Apple is launching two new Apple Watch models, as well as a new iPad Pro this year, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Citing people familiar with Apple plans, the report says the new iPad Air will have an edge-to-edge display, similar to … Read more…
Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger
South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google-Facebook ditch plans to dock giant data cable in Hong Kong
The US government had expressed concerns that China might steal data carried by the cable. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
TikTok owner to ‘strictly’ obey China’s tech takeover law
New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app’s video recommendation engine. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Wormholes that move humans through space and time may be possible
Wormholes that let humans travel through space and time could be possible, scientists have proposed. Physics supports the concept of wormholes but until now most scientists agreed they would be too small and unstable for a person to travel through. … Read more…
Microscopic robots may soon invade your body — whether you like it or not
Advancements in robots have already changed our lives in many ways. Most of the time you don’t even notice it, but automated robotic systems have added efficiency and speed to countless industries. Now, as engineers continue to advance work on … Read more…
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Among the most-watched shows on Netflix for the week of August 20-26 is a new documentary series exploring the golden age of the video game industry through an affectionate, nostalgic lens. That Netflix series is called High Score, and the … Read more…
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A wobble, luck and preparations lessened Laura’s devastation
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This smart helmet with turn signals can make you a safer biker
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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game
The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Virtual time machine: ‘I can watch my life from 2019’
Lucas Rizzotto has built a “time machine” based on how he recorded life in 2019 with smart glasses. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies
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Elon Musk plans to unveil a working model of his firm’s much-anticipated brain-implant device — created to cure everything from blindness to quadriplegia — at 6 p.m. Friday, he announced in a tweet. The billionaire tech tycoon said Neuralink will … Read more…
Twitter suspends ‘Dracula’ botnet pushing pro-Chinese propaganda
Twitter has suspended or restricted nearly all 3,000 accounts linked to a “Dracula” botnet pushing pro-Chinese political propaganda. The network of fake Twitter accounts was first flagged by Graphika, a social media research group. The “Dracula” botnet accounts were so … Read more…
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‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman has died at age 43
Representatives of actor Chadwick Boseman, the star of such films as Marvel’s Black Panther, confirmed Friday night that he has sadly passed away at the age of 43. Boseman died after a 4-year battle with colon cancer, something that fans … Read more…
Russian hacker tried to bribe a Tesla factory worker to install malware
Why hack, when you can socially engineer your way in? And why even bother with social engineering, when you can just buy the access you want? That appears to be the thinking of a least one Russian man, who the … Read more…
Amazon’s Halo tracks your body fat and how happy you sound
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Facebook says Apple ad-blocking settings could halve revenue
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TikTok Holocaust trend ‘hurtful and offensive’
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Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update
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Amazon orders 1,800 Mercedes-Benz electric vans for European deliveries
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Epic’s lies about Fortnite on iPhone are now delivered to your email
The Fortnite Season 4 update will not be available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, as a result of the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple fight. Epic is now informing gamers via email that their Fortnite access will be limited on … Read more…
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The Amazon Halo early access program has been quietly started, with Amazon unveiling its first fitness band program. The Halo is a new wearable that offers subscription-based fitness and health features that are more complex than what’s available on other … Read more…
Jakob van Zyl, key Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer, dies
Jakob van Zyl, an engineer who held crucial positions at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and was involved in numerous space exploration missions over decades, has died ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Japan’s ‘flying car’ gets off ground, with a person aboard
The decades-old dream of zipping around in the sky as simply as driving on highways may be becoming less illusory ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for TikTok’s US operations
US retail giant Walmart is the latest firm to bid for the Chinese video sharing app’s US operations. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Samsung UK lists, then pulls, Galaxy Z Fold2 for £1,799 ahead of official launch
We hope you’re saving up. Days ahead of the official Sept. 1 launch date for the Galaxy Z Fold2, Samsung confirmed the UK preorder price of the phone is a cool £1,799. It appears the company got ahead of itself, … Read more…
Mini robo-surgeon performs mock surgery and other news
BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Terminally scientist cries over new robot voice ahead of ‘cyborg surgery’
Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, a terminally ill scientist, cried as he heard his future robotic voice for the first time. The genius is on a mission to become the world’s first cyborg in a bid to combat his muscle wasting disease. … Read more…
NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks
The comments from New Zealand’s finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
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Epic Games still pretends it did nothing wrong to ruin Fortnite on iPhone
Fortnite season 4 will not be available on iPhone and Android, as Epic Games isn’t willing to fix the problem it created when it chose to defy the App Store and Google Play rules. The company confirmed that Fortnite players … Read more…
Best Buy might have leaked the PS5 and Xbox Series X prices
The PS5 and Xbox Series X prices have not been revealed, but Sony has announced gamers that PS5 preorders will start soon. Best Buy’s landing pages for the 2020 consoles do not mention any release date or preorder information, but … Read more…
TikTok CEO resigns amid US pressure to sell video app
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has resigned amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigns, citing ‘political environment’
Kevin A. Mayer, the chief executive officer of TikTok, has resigned after less than four months in the job, citing current political pressure on the company. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant … Read more…
YouTube video removals doubled during lockdown
The firm says it took down more videos than ever when automatic systems did more of the work. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon’s first Fresh grocery store opens in Los Angeles
Amazon is (likely) about to conquer another retail business: grocery stores. On Thursday, the company announced the opening of its first ever Amazon Fresh grocery store in Woodland Hills, California. The store stocks “a wide assortment of national brands and … Read more…
New Zealand stock exchange halted by cyber-attack
Relatively simple DDoS attacks knocked trading offline on Tuesday and Wednesday, NZX says. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
US election 2020: Twitter suspends accounts sharing poll message
They are behind a viral meme posing as a Black Lives Matter protester who now backs Donald Trump. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Google searches for ‘panic attack,’ ‘anxiety attack’ hit all-time high amid coronavirus
Keep calm and carry on? That’s been easier said than done this year. In fact, the number of Americans who Googled information about panic and anxiety attacks reached a 16-year high this spring, when the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 … Read more…
Jeanette Epps set to become first Black female astronaut on ISS in 2021
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first Black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency announced on Tuesday. Epps, who has a doctorate in aerospace … Read more…
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Coronavirus denier who believed in conspiracies loses wife to COVID-19
A couple from Florida, both coronavirus deniers, were infected in May. The wife died a few months later of COVID-19 complications. The husband acknowledged that they were more likely to believe one of the latest COVID-19 conspiracy theories than the … Read more…
Scientists studying Earth’s core have come up with a shocking estimate
Scientists studying the age of Earth’s core have found that it’s likely much younger than some estimates suggested. Experimenting with iron under extreme conditions allowed scientists to better grasp the forces that shaped the inner and outer core. Based on … Read more…
Thailand vows to step up action vs ‘illegal’ online sites
A top official in Thailand says his country will step up action against online content that breaks its laws, two days after forcing Facebook to block a group that was posting material critical of the monarchy ABC News: Technology TECH … Read more…
Remains dug from Japan mass grave suggest epidemic in 1800s
Archaeologists have dug up remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, at a 19th century mass grave during the excavation ahead of a city development project in Osaka in western Japan … Read more…
iPhone 12 Pro Max leak appears to confirm rumored features including 120hz display, LiDAR auto-focus
Some rumored features of the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max have now been all but confirmed, thanks to Front Page Tech host and reliable leaker Jon Prosser — including a 120hz display refresh rate and LiDAR. To be clear, the … Read more…
Video shows LG Wing’s rotating secondary screen in action
LG is working on a very different type of dual screen phone. Codenamed LG Wing, the device has a swiveling secondary display that flips out to the side to give you some more of that precious screen real estate. We … Read more…
Trump’s postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter
The platform flagged the president’s tweet and said it could “dissuade voters”. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Creepy men’ message women on Scrabble Go app
Men, believed to be romance scammers, are approaching women via the chat function of the game. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy
The social media giant says it’s preparing legal action after being ordered to block access in Thailand. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Carmakers urge FTC to fight Qualcomm ruling
Carmakers and tech firms warn prices of 5G devices and connected cars will rise if action isn’t taken. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Parachutist makes world’s first jump from solar-powered plane
PAYERNE, Switzerland – A parachutist completed the world’s first jump from a solar-powered aircraft on Tuesday after the plane soared to a height of 1,520 meters (nearly 5,000 ft) over western Switzerland, Swiss organizers said. The two-seater prototype plane made … Read more…
Comet NEOWISE survived the sun intact, newly released image shows
A newly released image of the comet NEOWISE shows it survived its encounter with the sun intact. The image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope on Aug. 8, shows the dust and gas coming out of the comet as it … Read more…
Someone is registering election look-alike websites, FBI officials warn
Someone is weaponizing your typos. With the U.S. presidential election fast approaching, people across the country are going online to get instructions for voting by mail, the location of their polling place, and other vital Election Day information that will … Read more…
Apple asks judge to reject Fortnite maker’s bid to be kept in App Store
Apple on Friday asked a federal judge in California to deny a request by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games to be kept in the iPhone maker’s App Store as a dispute between the two over Apple’s in-app payment rules plays out. … Read more…
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Uber ex-security boss accused of covering up hack attack
Joseph Sullivan has been charged with obstruction of justice in the US over a 2016 data breach. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Health misinformation on Facebook viewed nearly 3.8B times in last year
Health misinformation spread by networks on Facebook has been viewed 3.8 billion times over the past year, a new study reported Wednesday. According to the nonprofit advocacy group Avaaz, the peak of the misinformation hit in April as the coronavirus … Read more…
2 strong earthquakes shake western Indonesia; no tsunami
Two powerful and shallow undersea earthquakes have shaken western Indonesia ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
An ex-Uber exec might actually go to jail (but not for screwing over drivers)
For ex-Uber exec Joe Sullivan, the cover-up wasn’t worse than the crime. It was the crime. Or, at least so alleges the U.S. government in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Sullivan, who from 2015 … Read more…
News publishers fight tech giants for better deals
Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Alibaba tells Trump we ‘support American brands’
The comments from the online retail giant’s boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Scientists on Arctic mission make unplanned detour to pole
A German icebreaker carrying scientists on a year-long international expedition in the high Arctic has reached the North Pole ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
NASA passes ‘big milestone’ on way to Mars
NASA surpassed a “big milestone” on its latest mission to Mars, as the space agency was successfully able to power up the helicopter attached to the Perseverance rover, known as Ingenuity. The six lithium-ion batteries that power Ingenuity were powered … Read more…
Teacher’s homemade COVID news-tracker goes viral
A Kansas school teacher’s passion project has become a national database, cataloging coronavirus-related events including school closings, cases and deaths. Alisha Morris was overwhelmed by the information she found online when she attempted to get some answers about how other … Read more…
The algorithms that make big decisions about your life
From insurance and healthcare to social media and policing, algorithms are used all around us. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
This is when and how the universe is expected to end
It’s not expected to happen anytime soon, but one scientist has calculated when the universe will end. The research, published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, notes that sometime over the “next few trillion years,” when … Read more…
Scientists might have figured out why Betelgeuse keeps dimming
Astronomers using observations from the Hubble Space Telescope have come up with a new theory as to why the star Betelgeuse is dimming. The researchers believe they see evidence of a massive cloud of dust and gas that was expelled … Read more…
US allows killing sea lions eating at-risk Northwest salmon
The sea lions have posed a long-running conundrum for wildlife officials. ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Bletchley Park Trust hit in Blackbaud security breach
The trust that manages Britain’s World War Two codebreaking HQ says donors’ data was exposed. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers
Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Trump orders ByteDance to sell off US TikTok assets
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday gave the Chinese company ByteDance 90 days to divest itself of any assets used to support the popular TikTok app in the United States. Trump’s executive order said there is “credible evidence that … Read more…
Theaters are closed, so these are the movies everyone is bingeing right now instead
Our list of the most-watched movies this week has the Christopher Nolan epic Inception at the top of the list. The movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is now 10 years old as of July, a milestone that comes as audiences around … Read more…
US West faces reckoning over water but avoids cuts for now
Projections for water levels in two massive lakes in the U.S. West are expected to remain high enough to avert severe cuts in states that rely on the Colorado River ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 blasts through Kickstarter goal
A new remake of the classic computer raises nearly £900,000 in just two days. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Coronavirus: England’s contact tracing app trial gets under way
It will serve self-isolation alerts based on logs of who the user was recently in close contact with. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
This is when Earth won’t be able to sustain its digital data
Digital content is on track to equal half of Earth’s mass by 2245, according to new research. The research by Dr. Melvin Vopson, a senior lecturer at the U.K.’s University of Portsmouth, highlights the physics of information creation and the … Read more…
6 former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election
Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs are calling for an agency reset after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft’s Surface Duo is a dual-screen ‘risk’ that might pay off. Just don’t call it a phone.
Microsoft is nervous. That much was clear from an early morning (virtual) briefing which saw the company trot out select team members to discuss the upcoming not-a-phone, not-a-tablet, definitely-not-a-foldable Surface Duo. The dual-screened device, a stark departure from the Lumia … Read more…
Facebook adds ‘blackface’ photos to banned posts
The company’s rules also explicitly target references to common anti-Semitic stereotypes. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Final Blockbuster to open for summer sleepover
The chain’s last store in the US state of Oregon is to give locals the chance to stay the night. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
TikTok collected Android device identifiers in violation of Google policy
TikTok reportedly collected data that identified millions of individual Andriod devices for at least 15 months — a move that violated Google policy. The practice allowed the video-sharing platform to track those users online, according to a new Wall Street … Read more…
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The evidence can’t be any clearer that face masks work against coronavirus
Despite viral moments and confrontations around the country over the rules around coronavirus face masks, evidence continues to mount that a face mask is a robust tool for curbing the spread of COVID-19. The state of Kansas offers a good … Read more…
Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19
With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best thing: antibody drugs that fight the virus right away, without having to train the immune system to do the job ABC News: … Read more…
Facebook’s new policy bans blackface and some Jewish stereotypes
Facebook is broadening its definition of hate speech. On Tuesday, Facebook released its latest Community Standards Enforcement Report, which breaks down the content it took down for violating its policies between April and June 2020 Along with details about the … Read more…
Online political campaigning ‘to be more transparent’
A “digital imprint” will make web content as accountable as leaflets and posters, ministers say. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook says pandemic hurt enforcement on suicide, child nudity
OAKLAND, Calif. — Looks like the machines aren’t ready to take over just yet. The COVID-19 pandemic affected Facebook’s ability to remove harmful and forbidden material from its platforms, the company said Tuesday. Sending its content moderators to work from … Read more…
MTA asks Apple’s help to solve iPhone mask issues
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and … Read more…
Facebook internal investigation finds millions of members in QAnon groups
Facebook officially has a QAnon problem. An internal investigation carried out by the social networking giant found that Facebook groups related to the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon are racking up millions of members on the platform. According to documents provided … Read more…
Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout
Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years
Toshiba has sold its remaining shares in its former personal computing division. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Leaked Xbox controller spoils Microsoft’s Xbox Series S announcement
Microsoft has yet to announce the Xbox Series S, but a leaked controller features the name of the console on the packaging, spoiling the surprise ahead of the announcement. Rumors of a cheaper, less powerful next-gen Xbox have been spreading … Read more…
Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ash
Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Sinabung has erupted with a column of ash. ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon looks to turn malls into fulfillment centers, report says
Amazon might have a use for your crumbling neighborhood mall, even if you don’t. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the ecommerce giant is currently in talks to turn scores of rapidly emptying JCPenney and Sears mall … Read more…
Cosplay and Covid: Video gamers defy the virus
Video game meet-up ChinaJoy was one of the first big shows staged in China since the pandemic began. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Social media trolling affects almost a third of elite British sportswomen, BBC Sport survey finds
Elite British sportswomen speak out about “horrific abuse” on social media, telling a BBC Sport survey about constant comments they receive. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
NASA to remove offensive names from planets and other heavenly bodies
Political correctness has now expanded to space, where NASA says planets, galaxies and other heavenly bodies will no longer be referred to by “offensive” nicknames. In a press release Thursday, the space agency said that all planets and heavenly bodies … Read more…
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11 electric SUVs coming for the Tesla Model Y
Tesla’s Model Y is currently the hot electric compact SUV. But Ford, Nissan, Mercedes, and other automotive giants are coming for the crossover crown. The latest challenger: Cadillac’s first electric vehicle, the Lyriq. The Tesla Model Y is unveiled at … Read more…
Facebook founder sees wealth hit $100bn after TikTok rival launch
The social media giant’s shares rose on Thursday after the launch of its new TikTok rival Instagram Reels. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple defends Xbox streaming block on iPhones
Apple is denying consumers cloud gaming, says Microsoft, as streaming service is blocked on iPhones. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk’s plans to colonize space are even crazier than we thought
Bezos and Musk want to colonize the cosmos — but a new book says they’re living in a dream world. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Q&A: What’s up with Trump’s orders on TikTok and WeChat?
President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular apps TikTok and WeChat, saying they are a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy and the economy ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL … Read more…
Facebook just banned one of its biggest QAnon groups
Hundreds of thousands of advocates of the QAnon conspiracy theory are going to have to find a new online hangout. The second largest QAnon group on Facebook has been banned from the platform, the social network announced Thursday. The group, … Read more…
What is Tencent?
The Chinese firm’s investments include Fortnite, Tesla and Universal Music – but it’s under fire in the US. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Gigabit broadband: Rural households urged to claim upgrade cash
The government’s gigabit voucher scheme has £70m available to poorly served communities. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Japan’s space agency captures huge ‘poisonous’ tsunami racing across Venus at 200 mph
A gigantic wave of toxic gas has been spotted surging across Venus in an event never seen before in the Solar System. The planet-wide cloud is traveling at 200 mph through the Venus’ upper atmosphere and had been hiding in … Read more…
Photo of iPhone 12 OLED display leaks online
A new photo posted on Twitter purports to show an OLED display from Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 12. The photo suggests the notch on the iPhone 12 may not be smaller, despite previous rumors to the contrary. Apple will likely unveil … Read more…
UN reports sharp increase in cybercrime during pandemic
The U.N. counterterrorism chief says a 350% increase in phishing websites was reported in the first quarter of the year ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Trump: US firms must end links with TikTok and WeChat
The president has given US businesses 45 days to stop doing business with the Chinese apps. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Is the US about to split the internet?
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he wants a “clean” internet free of “untrusted” Chinese apps. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Senate bans federal employees from using TikTok on government devices
The US Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill banning federal employees from using the social media app TikTok on government-issued devices. Authorities have raised security concerns about the video-sharing platform because it’s owned by the Chinese-based company ByteDance. The … Read more…
Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google engineer sentenced for theft
A judge says Anthony Levandowski carried out the “biggest trade secret crime I have ever seen”. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
NSA urges military personnel to turn off cellphone location data
The National Security Agency is urging US military and intelligence personnel to turn off location-sharing services on their cellphones to prevent security breaches. The secretive intelligence agency warned in a bulletin Tuesday that the common app feature can pose a … Read more…
Here’s a taste of what you’ll experience the next time you’re at the dentist
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Deborah Birx is that the US is entering a new phase of the pandemic, one that sees the virus now “extraordinarily widespread” around the country. What that means is we’re … Read more…
SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years
Two NASA astronauts have returned to Earth in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown carried out by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft confirms it’s in talks to buy TikTok, and Trump is involved
Microsoft has confirmed reports it’s in talks to acquire TikTok, writing in a Sunday blog post that the deal is currently in preliminary discussions. Oh, and the U.S. president is part of them too. TikTok has been the subject of … Read more…
TikTok: Pompeo says Trump to crack down on Chinese software in coming days
The US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a “broad array” of security risks. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Ban ads for polluting large cars, report says
A new campaign says the government should ban adverts for large cars like sports utility vehicles. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
MIT scientists created a device that can manipulate your dreams
A dream manipulating device that could let you choose what you experience when you’re asleep is being developed by scientists. A team of geniuses from MIT in the US have made an experimental device that aims to trigger specific dream … Read more…
Coronavirus: Scotland developing its own contact-tracing app
It follows the failure of an NHS-branded app in England, which was trialled on the Isle of Wight. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
App described as ‘Airbnb for swimming pools’ surges in popularity during pandemic
Why rent a whole house when you only want the pool? There’s nothing better than spending a warm summer day in the pool. Of course, many people can’t afford to install a pool in their own backyard (or, they don’t … Read more…
Coronavirus survivor says there’s one device everyone needs to have
We’re all on the lookout for coronavirus tips that might help keep us safe and help protect us and our families, and now there’s an important one you can add to the list. In addition to stocking up on things … Read more…
Training your brain to relax on a virtual island
A headset that can measure your brain’s reaction to images could improve mental health. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Fortnite’s British teenage millionaire: One year later
Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery
Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Russian hacker gang Evil Corp. may be behind days-long Garmin outage
The attackers reportedly crippled the smartwatch maker’s Garmin Connect service last week with malicious software tied to Evil Corp. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
AT&T Tests Its Transformational DNA During the Pandemic
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Face masks often aren’t enough to defeat facial recognition, study finds
Well, there goes the tiniest privacy silver lining on that otherwise dark coronavirus cloud. A new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that many commercially available facial-recognition systems are still able to correctly identify people … Read more…
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China’s answer to Amazon. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Garmin begins recovery from ransomware attack
The fitness-tracking gadget-maker has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber-attack. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Scientists have created a facial recognition software for birds
Facial recognition style artificial intelligence has been created…for birds. It can tell individuals apart – which humans find impossible. The machine learning tool is up to 92 percent accurate – and will boost conservation efforts. It may also make monitoring … Read more…
Today’s best deals: 95¢ KN95 face masks, Purell, $8 wireless charger, $99 memory foam mattress, $15 headphones, more
We’ve got some truly terrific daily deals to share with you on Monday, so let’s get right to it. Highlights include 20-packs of best-selling MagiCare KN95 face masks for $ 18.99 instead of $ 70, Amazon’s top-selling 3-ply masks for … Read more…
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
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Wiley: Anti-Semitism row prompts 48-hour Twitter boycott
Public figures join a protest aimed at alleged “inaction” over posts by grime music artist Wiley. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Researchers discover that cells follow one of two paths to aging
Human lives are finite. It’s a bummer, but that’s just the way life works — at least on our planet — so it’s only natural that scientists have been trying to “cure” aging for a long, long time. Every once … Read more…
Get ready for another $1,200 stimulus check in August
Trump administration officials offered a major stimulus check update over the weekend, promising among other things to unveil a new coronavirus relief bill on Monday that includes funding for a new round of $ 1,200 stimulus checks. Treasury Secretary Steve … Read more…
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China’s state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei’s finance chief. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus
The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Space Force unveils delta logo and ‘semper supra’ motto
The US Space Force has unveiled its logo and motto. In a statement released Wednesday, the military announced that its motto is “semper supra,” or “always above.” “‘Semper Supra’ (Always Above) is our official motto and it represents our role … Read more…
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Chinese researcher charged with US visa fraud is in custody
A Chinese researcher accused of concealing her ties to her country’s military on a visa application she submitted to so she could work in the U.S. has been booked into a Northern California jail ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Antitrust hearing with Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai indefinitely postponed
Big Tech CEOs’ lives just got a lot less stressful. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee announced Friday that it would postpone its virtual hearing on Big Tech and antitrust regulations. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Apple’s Tim Cook, Google’s Sundar Pichai, and … Read more…
Customised 3D printed masks: A more comfortable fit?
A research project is looking at how to make bespoke masks which could benefit health workers. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Intel’s next-generation 7nm chips delayed until 2022
The chip-maker is exploring contingency plans following delays developing its future chips. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Amazon, Google and Wish finally remove Neo-Nazi products from sites
While all three companies proclaimed racist products were prohibited on their platforms, the BBC easily found white-supremacist flags, neo-Nazi books and Ku Klux Klan merchandise being offered on the sites. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS … Read more…
Scientists finally figured out what makes the coronavirus so dangerous
Scientists have a new treatment idea for the novel coronavirus that came about after they figured out what makes the virus so dangerous to our bodies: The pathogen camouflages itself after infecting cells to prevent a swift response from the … Read more…
Elon Musk’s worst tweets of all time (so far)
Elon Musk is… talkative. So much so, that a number of his tweets have created personal, business, and even legal problems for the billionaire CEO. So we put together a list of the worst ones! Read more… More about Mashable … Read more…
Blackbaud hack: More UK universities confirm breach
More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Garmin smartwatch users cannot get hands on data
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Scientists to explore mysterious ‘blue hole’ off coast of Florida
A mysterious “blue hole” at the bottom of the ocean is about to be explored by scientists. The aim is to discover what life forms can live inside this dark chasm that plummets to a depth of 425 feet below … Read more…
TikTok decides it’s had enough of QAnon (sort of)
When a deranged conspiracy theory with potential for real-world harm rears its head on your viral-video platform, it’s time to take action. Or if you’re TikTok, sorta kinda take a baby step towards curbing its influence. Late Friday TikTok confirmed … Read more…
Blackbaud Hack: Aberystwyth university’s data attacked in global hack
Aberystwyth University has told students that “no bank account or credit card details were taken” BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
QAnon: TikTok blocks QAnon conspiracy theory hashtags
TikTok has blocked hashtags relating to QAnon conspiracy theory, but videos about it remain on the site. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Over 1,000 Twitter employees had access to hacked accounts
More than a thousand Twitter employees had access to the tools that allowed hackers to gain access to the accounts of Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and others during a massive security breach last week. Technology News & Reviews … Read more…
Details about Samsung’s main iPhone 12 rival just leaked for the first time
The Galaxy S21 release date is still far away, as Samsung hasn’t even launched the Note 20 and Fold 2 phones, but a new rumor already details Samsung’s first iPhone 12 rival. A source familiar with the matter claims the … Read more…
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland contact tracing app to launch next week
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