The e-commerce giant had struggled to gain a foothold in a society that prefers to shop in person, with cash, but now Italians are hooked on online shopping. Pasta, Wine and Inflatable Pools: How Amazon Conquered Italy in the Pandemic Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAt the start of the pandemic, there was concern that certain drugs for high blood pressure might be linked with worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients. Because of how the drugs work, it was feared they would make it easier for the coronavirus to get inside the body’s cells. Nevertheless, many national medical societies advised patients
Read More“People are basically good” was eBay’s founding principle. But in the deranged summer of 2019, prosecutors say, a campaign to terrorize a blogger crawled out of a dark place in the corporate soul. Inside eBay’s Cockroach Cult: The Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAs seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company. In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAll the rumors and speculation about the new AirPods headphones that may launch with the iPhone 12. AirPods Studio rumors: Apple could release the new headphones alongside iPhone 12 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new console launches Nov. 10. Amazon warns you might not get your preordered Xbox Series X on launch day – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: It took almost five years for the Apple Watch to win me over. The 2 Apple Watch features that changed my mind about smartwatches – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAshley Gold / Axios: Poll: 52% of US voters support shutting down social media platforms for the week of the election, with 62% not confident platforms can stop election misinfo — Fifty-two percent of voters support shutting down social media platforms altogether for the week of the presidential election … Poll: 52% of US voters
Read MoreThis racing prototype packs 810 horsepower — and it’s electric. Hyundai RM20e is the ultimate electric hot hatch – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe concept car, which was supposed to grace the Geneva Motor Show before the pandemic hit, will be built in China. Great news! The Polestar Precept will enter production – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAlexander George / Popular Mechanics: Apple’s Craig Federighi details how ML behind handwriting recognition on iPad works, which was trained using data sourced directly from people as they wrote — The more intuitive a task is for humans, generally, the harder it is for — can’t hear your commands, or when your spam filter traps
Read MoreAudi restyled is popular Q5 utility vehicle to create a family hauler with more rakish proportions. 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback is yet another coupe-inspired crossover – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTom Warren / The Verge: Source code of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 has leaked online on various file sharing sites this week; Microsoft says it is “investigating the matter” — Windows Server 2003 source also included — Microsoft’s source code for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 has leaked online. Source code of
Read MoreKim Lyons / The Verge: DOJ files its opposition to TikTok’s request to halt Trump ban, says blocking the ban will infringe on Trump’s authority, calls ByteDance CEO mouthpiece for CCP — TikTok is seeking to stave off a ban set to take effect Sunday — The Justice Department filed its opposition Friday … DOJ
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Justice Department filed its opposition Friday to TikTok’s request for an injunction against the Trump administration’s looming ban of the app, and the agency pulled no punches. The DOJ says blocking the the ban would “infringe on the President’s authority to block business-to-business economic transactions with
Read More{$inline_image} Emily Birnbaum / Protocol: Tech groups consider legal action against Trump’s EO barring federal contractors from offering Diversity and Inclusion training, raising First Amendment issues — The country’s top tech companies are mobilizing against President Trump’s executive order barring federal contractors … Tech groups consider legal action against Trump's EO barring federal contractors from
Read MoreOne of these essential oil diffusers can keep your space smelling good for 53 hours straight, another operates via voice control. Read on to learn how to choose the best essential oil diffuser for your needs. Best essential oil diffuser for aromatherapy in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJon Ikeda dishes on the future of Honda’s luxury performance cousin in a recent interview. Acura will Type S all the things and make fun cars again, says brand officer – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA ban on new downloads of the Chinese-owned short form video app is set to take effect Sunday night. Judge to hold hearing Sunday on Trump administration's TikTok download ban – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new console launches Nov. 10. Microsoft warns you might not get your preordered Xbox Series X on launch day – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Tom Warren / The Verge Last week, Amazon informed customers who had pre-ordered the PS5 that they might not actually get their consoles on launch day, and now, Amazon has started to tell people that pre-ordered the Xbox Series X that they might not get that console right when it’s out, either, according
Read MoreMicrosoft created a secret Windows XP theme that made the operating system look more like a Mac. A recent Windows XP source code leak has revealed Microsoft’s early work on the operating system and some unreleased themes the company created during its early XP development back in 2000. One is labeled “Candy” and includes a
Read MoreWhat’s the Phoebe Waller-Bridge connection? Why’s Sherlock’s sister being sued? All your questions answered about the movie starring Millie Bobby Brown. Enola Holmes on Netflix: Everything you need to know about Sherlock's sister – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOfficials moved swiftly when old images of discarded mail-in ballots were circulated and portrayed as new pictures. California County Enlists Social Media to Thwart a Misleading Election Photo Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe’re not sure the spec of the car, or what tires it’s on — but damn, that’s fast. Lucid shows off its Air doing a 9.245-second quarter-mile – Roadshow Source: CNet
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