Photo by Nick Statt / The Verge Social networks contain multitudes. One day you’re writing about internal dissent over the company’s ability to uproot influence campaigns and election interference; the very next, you’re watching a live stream of the same company’s foray into virtual reality helmets and designer mixed reality glasses. At a company with
Read MoreMicrosoft has updated Outlook on the Web with an option to schedule emails to be sent later. Outlook.com finally gets this super useful feature as it tries to keep up with Gmail Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreLooking for a movie outside Marvel and Star Wars? Here are some of the hidden gems on Disney Plus. The 30 best movies on Disney Plus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTo brew great coffee you not only need a quality coffee maker, an excellent coffee grinder is a must too. We tested a group of popular models from Breville, Bodum, Oxo, Cuisinart, Baratza and others to find out which is best. The best coffee grinder for 2020: Oxo, Baratza, Breville, Cuisinart and more – CNET
Read MoreThe white dwarf, WD 1856, provides a snapshot of the fate that awaits our own solar system. In a first, astronomers detect giant planet orbiting a dead star – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe rounded up many popular coffee makers from Oxo, Bunn, Technivorm Moccamaster, KitchenAid, Ninja and Bonavita to find out which ones are the best. Best coffee maker for 2020: Oxo, Ninja, Bonavita, Bunn and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe price was decided early this year. PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan says more PlayStation 5 units will be available than PS4s in 2013 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSouthern California’s Pepperdine University has upgraded 166 classrooms on campus with hybrid learning technology for the Fall 2020 semester. While fall instruction will remain fully online, the institution wanted to ensure its learning spaces could accommodate any combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning, according to a news announcement. Pepperdine Outfits Classrooms with Hybrid Learning Tech
Read MoreSenate Republicans and others criticized the latest plan to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States, citing national security concerns. Backlash Grows to TikTok-Oracle Deal Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhen internet detectives revealed the PlayStation 5 was going to be huge, we were extremely amused — but even their fancy Photoshops couldn’t completely prepare us for how enormous the PS5 truly is. Roughly half an hour after Sony finally revealed the next-gen console’s price and release date ($399 or $499, November 12th) the company
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Over the last several months, I have seen a great many comparisons of fabrics that can be used to construct homemade face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but I have not seen anyone discuss the use of live snakes. I assume it is because
Read MoreThe pandemic has impacted many aspects of our lives—including how we work. Some 35.2% of employees worked remotely in May, compared to only 8.2% in April, which may be a good or bad thing, depending on your perspective. But one positive aspect of remote work is the possibility of working from someplace else. Read more…
Read MoreToday’s Facebook Connect kicked off with a two-hour keynote that detailed the company’s latest virtual and augmented reality developments. There were product announcements, new apps and games on display, and compelling peeks at some speculative technology. We’ll recap the highlights for those who couldn’t catch the… Read more… Everything You Missed From Today's Facebook Connect
Read MoreA study from the Women Who Tech nonprofit found harassment in the tech industry is ongoing, and women don’t have much trust in how their employers are handling it. Even after #MeToo, women in tech say they're still getting harassed – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple just launched a new streaming fitness service with guided workouts just for Apple Watch wearers. Apple Fitness Plus comes after Peloton with streaming workouts that sync with Apple Watch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe musician joins President Donald J. Trump in the small club of presidential candidates who’ve had tweets pulled down for violating Twitter policies. Twitter removes Kanye West tweet sharing Forbes editor's personal info – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MoreSocial networking giant Facebook is partnering with Coursera to launch a new Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate, designed to prepare learners of any background for jobs in the social media marketing field in just 20 weeks. Facebook Launches Social Media Marketing Certificate on Coursera Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIn indictments against five Chinese nationals, the Justice Department described sophisticated attacks to hijack networks and extort universities, businesses and nonprofits. China-Backed Hackers Broke Into 100 Firms and Agencies, U.S. Says Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe pandemic has disrupted many parts of our lives, testing for sexually transmitted diseases included. Between clinic closures and supply shortages, a lot of tests have been delayed, as testing rates plunged over the past several months. So consider this your reminder that if you’re at risk for an STD, you should… Read more… Reminder:
Read MoreThe rumors have overwhelmed local law enforcement agencies, leading them to plead with the public to verify information before sharing it. Former Parody Account Was Early in Spreading False Rumors on Fires Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreI wouldn’t style myself an audiophile by any stretch, but I can say I generally hate “virtual” surround sound for the weird artificial quality it can create in your stereo environment and/or headphones. However, I’m rescinding that judgement when it comes to Apple’s new Spatial Audio setup for the AirPods Pro; it… Read more… Which
Read MoreNASA’s Aqua satellite captured this true-color image of the United States on Sep. 15, 2020, showing the fires in the West, the smoke from those fires drifting over the country, several hurricanes converging from different angles. NASA Image Shows Fires, Hurricanes Across the U.S. Source: NASA
Read MoreSamsung has succeeded in making a follow-up foldable phone that improves almost everything we hated about the original Galaxy Fold. Galaxy Z Fold 2: A drool-worthy foldable that fixes the original's disastrous design – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe white dwarf, WD 1856, provides a snapshot of what could happen in our own solar system. First giant planet discovered orbiting the remains of a dead star – CNET Source: CNet
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