At some time or another, we’ve all had an idea we thought was so clever that we jumped on the Internet to see if somebody else had already come up with it. Most of the time, they have. But on the off chance that you can’t find any signs of it online, you’re left with
Read MoreThe Windows 10 May 2020 update made using Chrome a lot more difficult for some users—myself included. For months, people have reported unwanted sign-outs from their Google account while using Chrome on Windows 10, as well as syncing issues between their mobile device and a PC caused by deleted cookies. Read more… How to Fix
Read MoreBloomberg: Filing: Amazon warehouse workers in New York say the company has reinstated dangerous productivity quotas due to Prime Day, reneging on a promise of leniency — – Employees accuse company of reneging on its promises to judge — Amazon.com Inc. has recklessly reinstated dangerous warehouse … Filing: Amazon warehouse workers in New York say
Read MoreYouTubers, influencers and streamers popularized the multiplayer game. Then their fans started playing too. Among Us: You're the Impostor Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBuzzFeed News: Facebook limits the distribution of a New York Post story that makes disputed claims about Hunter Biden, pending fact-check, while Twitter blocks sharing — Facebook and Twitter said they will be limiting the distribution of or blocking a New York Post story making unverified claims about former vice president Joe Biden. Facebook limits
Read More{$inline_image} Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg: Twitter says it will remove posts that deny the Holocaust for violating hateful speech policies, following Facebook’s similar decision — Twitter Inc. will remove posts that deny the Holocaust for violating its hateful conduct policy, according to a company spokeswoman. Twitter says it will remove posts that deny the Holocaust
Read MoreFalse news is on the rise. We can fight the spread with a simple exercise: Slow down and be skeptical. How to Deal With a Crisis of Misinformation Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCombining a Raspberry Pi HQ camera and a waterproof housing, [jippo12] made an all-sky, all-Pi meteorite tracking camera on the cheap, and it takes fantastic photos of the heavens. It’s even got its own YouTube channel. Inside there’s a Raspberry Pi 4 plus an HQ camera to take the pictures. But there’s also a system
Read MoreImage: Spotify In the weeks since iOS 14’s release, more and more apps have been adding new features that take advantage of what’s in Apple’s latest update. And now, Spotify is joining in. Today, the leading subscription music service announced the launch of its widget for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. Similar to Apple’s own
Read MoreScientists from Oxford University have used a machine learning algorithm to discover every lion has its own identifiable and trackable roar. Previous research has shown that lions roar to communicate with other members of their pride and scare off foes. But we still know little about how they recognize which animal has made the call. The Oxford scientists tried
Read MoreFederico Viticci / MacStories: Extensive iOS and iPadOS 14 review: most changes are largely aesthetic, like widgets, but make the device feel more personal, something users clearly crave — How do you prepare a major new version of an operating system that now spans two separate platforms, which will be installed on millions … Extensive
Read MoreThis week, during Instructure’s virtual customer conference, CanvasCon Online, the learning management system company announced the Canvas Certified Educator program. Instructure Intros Canvas Certified Educator Program Source: Campus Technology
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge The second and final day of Prime Day 2020 is here, but there are still a ton of deals to take advantage of for the next several hours, including this fantastic deal on Sony’s new WH-1000XM4 wireless over-ear headphones. Normally, these headphones cost $350, but you can buy
Read MoreIn a first for the space agency, the van-size spacecraft will try to swipe space souvenirs to bring home to Earth. But it might not be easy. NASA's Osiris-Rex about to land on asteroid Bennu: Here's what will happen – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon’s Prime Day event has arrived and we’ve scoured everything on sale to find the best deals on car vacuums, detailing products, power washers and more. Prime Day 2020: Best car detailing deals – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s day two of the big event. Here are the latest and greatest additions and the best of what’s left from yesterday. Best Prime Day 2020 deals: Keurig, SodaStream, 5 AirPods, Ring Video Doorbell and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJames Rundle / Wall Street Journal: Citing Twitter’s hack, NY’s top financial watchdog says social media platforms need to be designated “systemically important” and have a dedicated regulator — Agency issues recommendations for new regulator in wake of Twitter hack — New York’s top financial watchdog … Citing Twitter's hack, NY's top financial watchdog says
Read MoreFor now, the biggest reason to buy a 5G phone is FOMO — and future-proofing. iPhone 12 has 5G, but Apple still has us questioning why we need it – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Amazon Prime Day savings continue Wednesday, and we’re already seeing a ton of great deals under 50 bucks. Best Prime Day 2020 deals or less: Save on Echo Show 5, Amazon Echo Auto for , and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmericans owe $1.67 trillion in student loans, and rapacious private companies or outright scam artists are rampant, luring borrowers with offers of debt elimination or reduced payments. If you are asked to directly pay an upfront fee before you see student debt relief, stay clear. It’s a scam. Read more… You Should Never Pay an
Read MoreThe health organization said it continued to advocate a “do it all” approach, including shutdowns when necessary. Trump Overstates W.H.O. Position on Lockdowns Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA brutally unexpected year turned millions of people into gear nerds, whether they liked it or not. Gadgets Were on the Way Out. Then 2020 Happened. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJoe Rossignol / MacRumors: Xcode 12.1 files show that iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have 6GB RAM while iPhone 12 and 12 mini have 4GB RAM; all iPhone 11 models have 4GB RAM — iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models are equipped with 6GB of RAM, while the lower-end iPhone
Read MoreIt conveys electricity in the climate of a crisp fall day, but only under pressures comparable to what you’d find closer to Earth’s core. Finally, the First Room-Temperature Superconductor Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFacing a laptop shortage, some schools have had to jump through hoops to make remote learning work. Schools Struggle to Secure Computers Source: NY Times Tech
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