Bloomberg: Trump says he has approved Oracle’s bid for the US operations of TikTok “in concept” — – Chinese government must still sign off on new U.S. company — TikTok Global to donate $5 billion to education foundation — Donald Trump said he’s approved Oracle Corp.’s bid … Trump says he has approved Oracle's bid
Read MoreA large swarm is also called a “cauldron” of bats — and this one caused some rather, um, stirring radar imagery. Large bat colony drives National Weather Service's radar batty – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge TikTok and parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit late Friday against the Trump administration to try to fend off a ban on new downloads of the app set to take effect Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported. TikTok says in the lawsuit that the Trump administration’s decision to
Read MoreTikTok and parent company ByteDance say the ban, which is set to kick in Sunday, ignores due process and free speech. TikTok sues Trump again, after his decision on banning downloads of the app – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwenty-four winners of the Turing Award are endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election, The New York Times reported, explaining they’re concerned the Trump administration’s immigration policies could be detrimental to both computer research and the technology industry over the long term. “The most brilliant people in the world want to
Read MoreHere are the best OBD2 scanners for reading, analyzing and clearing diagnostic trouble codes on your own. Best OBD2 scanners in 2020 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreChip Cutter / Wall Street Journal: Companies like IBM and ADP are developing tools to automate decision making, reduce risks and frictions of bringing employees back to the office — Employers use algorithms and dashboards as they navigate liability concerns and bruised egos — Companies reopening their workplaces … Companies like IBM and ADP are
Read MoreAnti-static ESD straps are de rigueur in lab settings for those working with sensitive electronics. They’re a simple protective device, and one that generally doesn’t warrant a second thought. However, [Daniel Bogdanoff] figured they could stand to be a little more fashionable, and set to work on a fancier design. The first step was to
Read MoreThis hybrid minivan is making a bid for the ultimate road-trip machine, thanks to great efficiency, recliner-like seats and an available refrigerator. 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum is a surprisingly lux family cruiser – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company apologizes after PlayStation 5 consoles sell out for preorder and says it’ll release more “over the next few days.” Sony says more PS5 consoles are on the way for preorder – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Messaging app WeChat had its biggest one-day download numbers in nearly two years on Friday, ahead of a ban on new downloads from the US Commerce Department expected to take effect tomorrow. Preliminary data from analytics platform Sensor Tower showed Chinese-based WeChat had 10,000 installs in the US
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Sony has apologized for PS5 preorders being a bit of a mess. “Let’s be honest: PS5 preorders could have been a lot smoother,” says Sony from the official PlayStation Twitter account. “We truly apologize for that.” Preorders for the new PS5 console began on Wednesday, a day earlier
Read MoreThere are negative-one hacks to this project. Someone lost at their game, lost their temper, then raged at their Xbox controller with some horsepower. The result is that [Taylor Burley] gets a free controller with a non-responsive joystick out of the deal, and since he had nothing to lose, he decided to heat up the
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple saga, Epic says in a new legal filing that Apple made incorrect statements in its own legal filing earlier this week, asserting that Apple “cherry picked” Google search results about the popularity of Epic’s Fortnite game. Apple had suggested that Epic
Read MoreAT&T’s offer includes the Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6 and SE — but you also need to add a new line. Buy an Apple Watch and get a second one for 0 off – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple’s noise-canceling earbuds are sweet, but there cheaper options if you’re not able to swing the $250 price tag. AirPods Pro alternatives: 4 great options that cost less – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis full-size cabinet includes Centipede, Space Invaders, Tetris, Tron and about 250 games you’ve never heard of. Save 0 on a Legends Ultimate Arcade cabinet packed with 300 games – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThat’s $50 off the Apple Store price for these superior wireless headphones. Signs of a permanent price cut? AirPods Pro still on sale for 9 at Amazon, Staples and now Walmart – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTLDR: Dashlane Password Manager creates strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts or website logins with one-click access from all of your devices. With almost everyone working from home these days, it’s no surprise that the overall state of web security isn’t great right now. In most cases, each of us is responsible for
Read MoreWhether you have a sprawling outdoor garden, or a few potted plants on your windowsill, making sure the plants are properly watered is one of the most basic (and important) parts of keeping them alive. But when, exactly, should you do your watering? Does it even matter? When are your plants the thirstiest? As it
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A judge in Nevada has dismissed a defamation case by a former Tesla employee, who claimed the company spread a false rumor about him after he admitted leaking internal company information to a reporter in 2018. Tesla argues in court documents that former employee Martin Tripp violated trade
Read MoreA Dyson HP01 Pure Hot + Cool desk purifier, sets of Huckberry Onsen Bath Towels, Beats Solo Pro headphones, a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, a Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner, a 2-pack of hand sanitizer bottles, some organic USDA certified CBD oil, and IT Brush Bath purifying makeup brush cleaner lead… Read more… Saturday's
Read MoreOver the past six months, discussions surrounding COVID travel options have primarily focused on the safety of flying, and the return of the road trip. But where does that leave people who primarily travel via train or bus? We’re not talking about safety issues on mass transit (though that is important to consider),… Read more…
Read MoreHere are the latest details on where you can buy the red-hot $300 console online. The Nintendo Switch is back in stock at Gamestop and Amazon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’ve used a dating app, you’ll know the importance of choosing good profile pics. These photos don’t just relay attractiveness; a recent study suggested that 43% of people think they can get a sense of someone’s personality by their picture. You might guess that someone who has included a photo of themselves hiking is
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