Nvidia’s RTX 3080 graphics card seemed to be the 4K gaming champ we’d been waiting for at $699 — except most of us are still waiting a week after launch. The card was practically impossible to buy, Nvidia made some mistakes and had to fight off bots, and scalpers wound up selling them for thousands
Read MoreImage: Wikipedia Wikipedia has been an integral part of web culture for nearly twenty years, letting users browse its millions of text-heavy, crowd-sourced encyclopedia entries from their computer, tablet, or phone. Now, the overall look of Wikipedia on desktop is getting a makeover for the first time in a decade to make the site more
Read MoreFor the first time since World War II, people in all parts of the world will be able to see the Oct. 31 display. A rare blue moon will bring a Halloween 2020 treat to the skies – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: InnerSloth The developers of the hit social deduction game Among Us just announced that they have canceled a planned sequel because of the popularity of the first game. Though that sequel had been announced just 36 days ago, developer InnerSloth wants to support the game that’s so popular right now. “The main reason we
Read MoreBuying a new, next-generation console is supposed to be an exciting thing. But this generation, pre-orders for the two upcoming consoles, the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, were more of a time for frustration and disappointment as the preorder periods for both consoles turned into complete fiascos. So what happened? The PlayStation 5
Read MoreRevisions to the law would weaken liability protections for social media companies that fact-check the president’s posts. DOJ proposes congressional fix of Section 230 as Trump turns up heat on Big Tech – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt was also seeing a delay in tweets showing up on timelines. Twitter resolves issues with accounts locked by mistake – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s also close to becoming a publicly traded company, according to its representatives. Lordstown Motors claims it has 40,000 preorders, shows off its new interior – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe rugged X-Line trim level for the new Sorento crossover gets more ground clearance and different styling elements. 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line is ready to hit the trails – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new Sorento’s X-Line package is only available on the top SX-Prestige trim level. 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line has rugged looks and comes in a great green color – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. The new iOS 14 has a lot of updates centered around customizing your screen layout. No longer are you fettered by the app tile uniformity of iOSes past. Now you
Read More{$inline_image}Apple had a plethora of devices to reveal last week, but one set of omissions stood out: for the first time in years, the company did not announce an iPhone in September. Just another consequence of coronavirus. Still, we do know the iPhone 12 is still on the way this year, and a variety of
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge TikTok has requested an injunction against a looming ban on its app in the United States. The company — a US subsidiary of Chinese corporation ByteDance — claims a Trump administration executive order violates its right to due process and freedom of speech. It’s asking a District of
Read MoreOwners reported their cars weren’t connecting to the Internet Wednesday, though the issue appeared to have been resolved a short time later. Tesla built a network of connected cars. What happens when it goes down? Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAs the Arizona Senate election heats up ahead of November, Democratic candidate Mark Kelly’s team launched its own Snapchat account on Wednesday, including the first custom Snapchat AR lens from a Senate campaign. Retired NASA astronaut Kelly is running in a hotly contended special election in Arizona to serve out the remainder of the late
Read MoreThe Justice Department asked Congress on Wednesday to adopt a new law that could hold Facebook, Google and Twitter legally accountable for the way they handle some controversial content on the Web, as the Trump administration ratchets up its attacks on social media sites ahead of the 2020 election. Trump eyes ‘concrete legal steps’ against
Read MoreAn edited version of a video has been shared by people close to the president, including his son Eric Trump. False Claims, Spread by a Trump Son, That Biden Used a Teleprompter Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The US Department of Justice has submitted a proposal to weaken Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a rule that protects websites and apps from liability for third-party content. The proposal would make it riskier for sites to remove offensive content and would remove sites’ immunity for
Read MoreWith updated 7-day case averages aggregated from WHO, NYT and others, Maps will provide live data in all 220 countries it operates in Traveling? Use Google Maps' new COVID-19 layer to check local exposure rates and trends Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreThere’s no shortage of debate over which frying pans will deliver the best performance for any budget. As a seasoned home cook, I can make a meal in just about any pot or pan thrown my way. However, after recently cooking a couple of duck breasts in my weathered, off-brand-years-old pan, I figured it might
Read MoreWhile President Trump has blessed a deal for TikTok, the video app filed to stop a ban of its service that is set to go into effect on Sunday. TikTok Files for Injunction to Stop Ban of App Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSam’s Club has partnered with Seattle-based health startup 98point6 to launch a new telehealth service. According to yesterday’s press release, the service offers 24/7 access to both live doctors and a virtual primary care physician—without an appointment—through an AI-powered, text message-based app. Read more… What to Know About Sam’s Club’s Telehealth Program Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreI had to see it, so you have to as well. | Image: Fall Guys I hate to bring you this news, but underneath a Fall Guy’s playful, gelatinous exterior, the very being that comprises it is deeply disturbing. It has hidden abs, nipples, a human skull, and long taffy-like optic nerves, among other horrific
Read MorePresident Trump and his allies have made criticism of major tech platforms a regular talking point as he campaigns for re-election. Justice Dept. Urges Congress to Limit Tech’s Legal Shield Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOpera is an excellent browser choice for data privacy advocates, and the latest Android and desktop versions of the browser introduce two new cross-device sync methods that make it even more convenient without sacrificing user privacy. Read more… How to Sync Your Opera Data Between Android and PC Without Signing In Source: Life Hacker
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