As a child, I had this bit where I’d attempt to delay my bedtime by asking my mother to read me a story, and then returning with the household copy of the unabridged Webster’s Dictionary after she sent me to pick out a book. (I’d imagine this was a common kid strategy until relatively recently).
Read MoreWelcome to the weekend. Amazon Prime Day 2020 kicks off in less than two weeks, starting on Tuesday, October 13th and lasting through the 14th. That’s two days to get some of the best deals that we’ll see all year. We’re prepping behind the scenes for the event to make sure you’re able to get
Read MoreKevin Roose, a Times tech columnist, has watched the baseless conspiracy theory grow from fringe internet subculture to mass movement, carefully calibrating his coverage along the way. Following Falsehoods: A Reporter’s Approach on QAnon Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreProPublica: A look at Arise, which offers work-from-home call center contractors to companies like Disney, Airbnb, and Apple, and how it strips workers of legal protections — Arise Virtual Solutions, part of the secretive world of work-at-home customer service, helps large corporations shed costs at the expense of workers. A look at Arise, which offers
Read MoreSharp’s fairly spacious 1,100-watt stainless steel carousel countertop microwave is once again on sale for $120. Hot microwave deal: Get off a Sharp stainless steel carousel countertop model – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMore than 93,000 active accounts have references to QAnon in their Twitter profiles, and their overall rate of posting has increased, according to new research. Twitter banished the worst QAnon accounts. But more than 93,000 remain on the site, research shows Source: Washington Post Tech
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Read MoreSpoiler: It isn’t a Brita pitcher. Best water filter pitchers to buy in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJeez, this thing is fast. Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics gives your gaming PC wings – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: High-speed wireless on the go is a tough sell when you’re stuck at home. Enter Apple’s uncanny ability to generate hype for the wonky. iPhone 12 finally gives us a reason to get excited about 5G – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFlorian Mueller / FOSS Patents: In a new filing, Epic accuses Google of causing “irreparable harm”, while Google says “any harm Epic has suffered is not irreparable and is of its own making” — Shortly after midnight Pacific Time, Epic Games and Google filed with the United States District Court … In a new filing,
Read MoreHere are all the rumors and speculation about the new AirPods that may launch with the iPhone 12. Could Apple's iPhone 12 announcement event include AirPods Studio? All the rumors – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon’s smart home is becoming more “ambient.” Here’s how that will look. Every new Alexa feature announced at Amazon's fall hardware event: Hunches, Guard Plus and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith COVID-19 vaccines currently in the final phase of study, you’ve probably been wondering how the FDA will decide if a vaccine is safe and effective. Based on the status of the Phase 3 trials currently underway, it is unlikely that the results of these trials will be available before November. But it is likely
Read MoreYou can’t make excellent coffee without a good grinder. We tested models from Bodum, Breville, Oxo, Cuisinart, Baratza and others, then picked our favorites. The best coffee grinder for 2020: Breville, Cuisinart, Oxo, Cuisinart and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith virtual reality, remote working need not feel quite so remote. Video conferencing could finally be about to get less terrible Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreTo learn which air fryer is worth the money, we tested popular models from Ninja, Dash, Cosori, PowerXL and others. Here’s what we found out. The best air fryer of 2020: Ninja, Philips, Cosori, Dash and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThomas Nicholson / WIRED UK: YouTubers are using AI software like DeOldify to upscale and “enhance” historic footage into 4K, but historians say the result undermines the footage — YouTubers are using AI to bring history to life. But historians argue the process is nonsense YouTubers are using AI software like DeOldify to upscale and
Read MoreReview: Hulu’s psychologically terrifying new creature-feature series will still give you chills even if you end up rooting for the monster. Monsterland horror anthology blurs the lines between humans and monsters – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDan Seifert / The Verge: Apple Watch SE review: excellent smartwatch at an attractive price offering same performance as the Series 4 but no always-on display and it does not have ECG — The new default Apple Watch is here — Apple’s smartwatch lineup has gone from straightforward to surprisingly complex seemingly overnight. Apple Watch
Read MoreIncluding the newly added Doom Eternal. Xbox Game Pass: 10 awesome Xbox One games to play right now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s day-long outage on Thursday was caused by a failover glitch after a critical data storage and distribution device had malfunctioned — – Data storage and distribution device brought down Tokyo market — Stock exchange forced to close trading for the entire day The Tokyo Stock Exchange's day-long outage on Thursday
Read MorePresident Trump hasn’t tweeted since he revealed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, but his silence is unlikely to last. Trump’s coronavirus quarantine could mean more time for tweeting Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Brandon Russell / XDA Developers: Google launches Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative to improve the security of OEM devices and inform users about the security flaws affecting their device — We do more than ever on our smartphones these days, which makes device security incredibly important. Google launches Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative to improve the
Read MoreTrump is now taking an experimental antibody cocktail from a US company called Regeneron. Conway, former senior Trump adviser, says she’s feeling fine. President Trump in hospital after COVID diagnosis, Kellyanne Conway tests positive too – CNET Source: CNet
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