In 1986, a game was released called Metroid. A dark, challenging science fiction platformer which owed more than a little to the Gigerian horror of Alien, Metroid starred a bounty hunter named Samus Aran, outfitted from head to foot in power armor. At the end of the game, Samus would doff the massive orange-and-green armor,
Read MoreTodd Spangler / Variety: Quibi says it will shut down “on or about” December 1 and does not know if its original content will be made available elsewhere after it shuts down — Quibi, a day after announcing it will shut down less than seven months after launching, told customers Thursday that it expects …
Read MoreThe Moog Claravox Centennial theremin | Image: Moog The sounds of the theremin, once the instrument of the future, have now been tingling our spines for 100 years. In commemoration, Moog is introducing its new limited-edition Claravox Centennial, named for theremin virtuosa Clara Rockmore. Moog says the Claravox offers “the highest quality control and sound
Read MoreKhabib Nurmagomedov faces a tough style match-up against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Will he prevail? UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje — Start time, how to watch or stream online and full fight card – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Quibi will shut down for good “on or around December 1st,” according to a new blog posted on the company’s support site. The announcement comes one day after company executives declared Quibi was shutting down for good. It’s unclear where Quibi’s content will be available after the app
Read MoreLarry Dignan / ZDNet: Enterprise software provider Tibco acquires data and analytics firm Information Builders to expand its analytics portfolio and customer base — Information Builders has data quality, prep and integration products that will support what Tibco calls its hyperconverged analytics strategy. Enterprise software provider Tibco acquires data and analytics firm Information Builders to
Read MoreQAnon-dedicated creators will have accounts removed, the company says. Patreon says it won't support accounts promoting QAnon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDo you agree with his choice? Michael Keaton reveals the best movie Batman to Jimmy Kimmel – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith US sanctions taking their toll, a question mark hangs over the future of Huawei’s phone division. Huawei's Mate 40 Pro could be firm's last hurrah in the smartphone world – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTo enhance security and safety, Mojang, the makers of MineCraft, will require players to have a Microsoft account starting in early 2021. Microsoft says starting next year all Minecraft users will have to have a Microsoft account to play Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMore than 400 companies are seeking to join the anti-Apple coalition, a remarkable outpouring against Apple. For years, developers were reluctant to say anything negative about the tech giant, but that is changing. No longer afraid of retaliation, app developers join forces to criticize Apple Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAdi Robertson / The Verge: Twitter and the White House deny claims that a Dutch researcher logged in to Trump’s Twitter account, as experts scrutinize screenshots — Researcher claims Trump’s password was ‘maga2020!’ — SHARE All sharing options — A security researcher claims he hacked President Donald Trump’s … Twitter and the White House deny
Read MoreOne of life’s cruelties is not being able to order ice cream when you want ice cream. And that’s especially true if your local McDonald’s’ soft-serve machine always seems to be pasteurizing itself right when you want some—or perhaps even an ice cream sandwich. Read more… Find Out if Any McDonald's Ice Cream Machine in
Read MorePhoto by Liu Guanguan/China News Service via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration approved remdesivir to treat COVID-19 in hospitalized patients. The drug, manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Gilead, is the first approved COVID-19 treatment in the United States. Remdesivir, now marketed under the brand name Veklury, was authorized for emergency use by the
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Just last month, a stunning report showed how Amazon fulfillment centers across the country saw rising injury rates between 2016 and 2019, sourced from internal company data. And now, proposed legislation in Washington state would mean Amazon could pay a higher workers’ compensation premium than other warehouse-owning companies
Read MoreWith the student loan debt crisis only getting worse, many borrowers might be be tempted to leave the country and live debt-free. Can it work? Yes. Is it a good idea? Not if you ever want to return to the US later in your life. Read more… Can You Escape Your Student Debt by Leaving
Read MoreMinecraft players have been able to play without a Microsoft account for the past six years that the company has owned the game, but that will change in 2021, the official Minecraft blog announced yesterday. Players who own the original version of the game and do not switch to a Microsoft account will be unable
Read MoreYou can use the internet to find almost anything: a good restaurant, a recording of a half-remembered old commercial, recommendations for a good book, a podcast about basically anything, and yes, even public records. While our most private information (usually) can’t be found online, you can track down items like… Read more… Where to Find
Read MoreExercise shouldn’t feel horrible—although it can often feel hard. It’s tempting to think of soreness or sweat as a sign of a good workout, but neither of those really tell you whether what you’re doing is improving your health or making progress toward your goals. Instead, look at some of these measures. Read more… How
Read MoreMicrosoft Forms, its app for creating surveys and quizzes using any browser on any device, isn’t just for business and/or education customers anymore. Microsoft Forms survey app now available for personal use Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreJordan Novet / CNBC: Intel reports Q3 revenue of $18.3B, down 4% YoY, vs $18.24B est., and Data Center Group revenue of $5.9B, down 7% YoY; stock is down 10%+ after hours — – Intel beat estimates overall as work from home continued because of the coronavirus pandemic. — The company’s data center unit derives
Read MoreWe around the Hackaday shop never get tired of seeing new ways to mark the passage of time. Hackers come up with all manner of interesting timekeeping modalities using every imaginable material and method of moving the mechanism once per whatever minimum time unit the hacker chooses to mark. But honestly, there are only so
Read MoreThe lowest-ranking network in your regular TV rotation is also the only place I’d ever watch a presidential debate. And I’ve seen a lot of them—I’ve watched literally every presidential debate, both primaries and general elections, from around 2012 to present day. My secret? A deep masochism and inability to look away… Read more… Why
Read MoreIndiana’s University of Evansville is developing its online education and learning efforts thanks to a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment. The university will use the funds to “implement major initiatives that will enhance the campus as well as the online learning environment,” according to a news announcement. University of Evansville Expanding Online Learning with
Read MoreThere are so many emojis at your fingertips nowadays, they’ve practically become their own language. Even still, sometimes you’ll find that there isn’t one that quite fits what you’re trying to say. The solution? Mash up two to create your own. Read more… How to Create Custom Emoji Mashups on Android Source: Life Hacker
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