More than 4 billion people around the world now use social media each month, and an average of nearly 2 million new users are joining them every day. The world is spending more time on social media too, with the typical user now spending roughly 15% of their waking life using social platforms. However, social
Read MoreLabs closed in the pandemic, but innovation doesn’t stop. So while some workers have the home office, engineers have the garage. When Start-Ups Go Into the Garage (or Sometimes the Living Room) Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHere are the details about the Star Wars show’s second season, including its new trailer and episode release schedule. The Mandalorian season 2: Everything we know ahead of Baby Yoda's return to Disney Plus on Oct. 30 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Orionid meteor shower takes place every October, and the peak of the display comes on October 20 and 21 this year. On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, observers could see up to 20 shooting stars per hour. Annual meteor showers are usually the result of the Earth passing into the debris field left behind
Read MoreChristopher Mims / Wall Street Journal: New mathematical model-based research suggests that exposing US social media users to viewpoints different than their own furthers political polarization — Mathematicians are teaming up with political scientists to create models of how social media divides us, and results suggest at least … New mathematical model-based research suggests that
Read MoreMicrosoft has revealed the roadmap of features that it plans to bring to various services it offers. Microsoft Teams' new AI-powered feature will let you enjoy distraction-free calls Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreIf you need an oscilloscope, function generator, or other piece of kit for your electronics workbench, there are plenty of modern options. Dropping $4,000 for a modern oscilloscope is nice if you have the money, but if you’d rather put it to better use there are great options that don’t cost a fortune. There are
Read MoreWithout a song or dance, Japanese carmaker Honda has just removed its diesel powered crossover the HR-V from sale in the UK. That now means the company only deals in petrol or hybrid drivetrains. Late yesterday, Autoexpress reported the news that Honda is standing by its decision to focus on hybrid drivetrains for high-mileage drivers
Read MoreApple has leapt out a van, bundled us into a DeLorean, and forced us back to the 1980s… but in the future. That’s right, the company has launched Apple Music TV (let’s refer to it as AMTV from here), its very own music channel. Basically, AMTV is a 24-hour a day station that livestreams popular
Read MoreThis article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. American firm Superpedestrian claims to have designed an inbuilt
Read MoreThe Shaun of the Dead pair return to seek the truth behind haunted dwellings in the UK. But the Amazon show’s horror and comedy only sometimes work. Truth Seekers review: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are back with spooky fun – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: Sources: Didi Chuxing is considering Hong Kong, rethinking its previous aims of NYSE, for an IPO in the first half of 2021, targets a valuation of $60B+ — HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s top ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing is considering Hong Kong for a multibillion-dollar initial public offering … Sources: Didi Chuxing is considering
Read MoreThe second trailer for the Star Wars show aired during Monday Night Football. The Mandalorian season 2 trailer delivers action, Baby Yoda cuteness – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVideo calls have increased due to the coronavirus pandemic, and companies such as Facebook and Zoom have taken full advantage of that. Earlier in the year, WhatsApp increased the group call limit from four to eight people. Now, it seems like the chat app will soon introduce the calling feature on its desktop app. According to
Read MoreBusinesses call for action to reduce rising credit and debit card charges following a series of government and regulator reviews. Business owners push for help to combat rising card processing charges Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreOver the last year we’ve seen a wave of portable computer builds that center around the Raspberry Pi taking up residence inside a commercial heavy-duty storage case. It’s not hard to see why; whether you spring for the Pelican case or get a cheaper alternative, these water-tight cases are far stronger than anything you’re going
Read MoreExpect a new 80-watt wireless charger from the Chinese phone maker. Xiaomi's 80W wireless tech promises to fully refill a phone battery in 20 minutes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHow will Khabib Nurmagomedov fare in a stylistic nightmare match-up against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254? UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje — Start time, how to watch online and full fight card – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLooking for the best DNA test kit and the best testing services? Here are your top options. Best DNA test for 2020: 23andMe vs. AncestryDNA and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe first SUV from Hyundai’s young luxury brand feels properly rich and rewarding, especially in top-shelf 3.5T Prestige trim. 2021 Genesis GV80 goes big in all the right ways – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAmrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal: Technology companies now account for nearly 40% of the S&P 500 and are set to end the year eclipsing a record of 37% from 1999 — Companies that do everything from manufacturing phones to operating social-media platforms now account for nearly 40% of the S&P 500 Technology companies now
Read MoreMary Ann Azevedo / FinLedger: Billtrust, which makes cloud-based software for processing B2B payments, is going public on Nasdaq through a SPAC merger in a deal valued at $1.3B — The company will launch with a cash balance of about $200 million — Billtrust announced on Monday it will go public through … Billtrust, which
Read MoreGIF by Chris Welch / The Verge LG has announced that its world-first rollable TV is finally going on sale, albeit in limited fashion. The 65-inch LG Signature OLED R is now available at seven consumer electronics store throughout South Korea and will cost 100 million won, or more than $87,000. The Signature OLED R
Read MoreThe second trailer aired during Monday Night Football. Star Wars: The Mandalorian season 2 trailer delivers action, Baby Yoda cuteness – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNatasha Lomas / TechCrunch: EU enables cross-border interoperability between contact tracing apps from Germany, Ireland, and Italy, with plans to add at least 18 others in the coming weeks — The European Union has switched on cross-border interoperability for a first batch of COVID-19 contacts tracing apps … EU enables cross-border interoperability between contact tracing
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