Welcome 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. As the COVID-19 pandemic goes on, it can be tricky to maintain social ties and have fun with your family and friends. We all want to hang out and do
Read MoreAlex Harman / Public Citizen: Report: despite publicly promising otherwise, Amazon significantly increased prices on essential products during pandemic, allowed 3rd party sellers to do same — Key Findings — Amazon set prices of products during the COVID-19 pandemic to levels that would be considered violations of price gouging laws in many states. Report: despite
Read More{$inline_image} Emily Stewart / Vox: Getting broadband internet to everyone in the US is a political and policy issue, which will need a multi-layered effort at the local, state, and federal level — We need to get the internet to everyone in America. Here’s what it would take to do it. — Since the pandemic
Read MoreForget stake-burnings. Contemporary witches face a new set of challenges, and this time, they’re online. TikTok witches are fighting for the online future of witchcraft – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs the rapid pace of change mixes with national security issues, Europe’s role as a global regulator is increasingly tested — and may not be enough. Europe Feels the Squeeze as Tech Competition Heats Up Between U.S. and China Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreApple today revealed that, after stubbornly refusing to allow cloud gaming apps like Google Stadia and Microsoft’s xCloud onto the App Store, it’s now revising those policies to allow them entry — though the policies are still very restrictive. The new rules have a whole section devoted to streaming games and how they’ll fit into
Read MoreVanessa Pappas is keeping a focus on the app’s community of creators and users as it deals with pressure from President Trump, Beijing and a possible sale. The Woman Taking Over TikTok at the Toughest Time Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreExpensive? Yes. Totally worth it? Yes. Save 0 on the amazing Vava 4K HDR ultra-short-throw projector – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBut he believes a coronavirus vaccine will be available by the beginning of next year. Dr. Fauci predicts life in US might not be back to normal until late 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The new film follows the recent Disney model of emphasizing spectacle over character development with blockbusters like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker or the MCU movies. Disney Plus' Mulan copies Star Wars and Marvel, in the worst possible way – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Xbox Series S might have leaked earlier this week before being officially unveiled, but Microsoft was hiding it in plain sight months ago. Xbox chief Phil Spencer appeared in multiple interviews in July, ahead of Microsoft’s Xbox games showcase, and he hid an Xbox Series S on the shelves behind him. The official Xbox
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has perplexed data scientists and creators of machine learning tools as the sudden and major change in consumer behavior has made predictions based on historical data nearly useless. There is also very little point in trying to train new prediction models during the crisis, as one simply cannot predict chaos. While these challenges
Read MorePhoto by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic TikTok star Addison Rae Easterling has been cast as the lead role in a new, gender-swapped version of 1999 teen romantic comedy She’s All That, called He’s All That. Easterling, with over 60 million followers, is the second most popular TikTok user in the world (after Charli D’Amelio), but He’s All
Read MoreIf you participate in a sound walk and no one is there to applaud, does it count as theater? Our critic argues that it does. Or at least that it can. For These Shows, Take a Hike Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA bit of machine learning, some essential functions for finance departments, and a focus on vertical industries has allowed small software vendor Prophix to thrive even as tools such as Slack get dumped. Recipe for selling software in a pandemic: Be essential, add some machine learning, and focus, focus, focus Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThreat actors are password protecting the exploitable PHP file on compromised WordPress sites to fend off other attackers. Hacked WordPress sites are being defended by their attackers Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreAs the pandemic continues to impact the nation, including almost 900,000 unemployment claims, families continue struggling to make ends meet. For many Americans, this may include the painful challenge of being unable to afford food. Read more… What to Do When You Can’t Afford Food Source: Life Hacker
Read More{$inline_image} Image: Crytek We already knew that Crysis Remastered would support ray tracing if you had the PC hardware to run it. However, ahead of the release on PC and current-gen consoles, Crytek announced this week that, for the first time, in this console generation, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X will offer ray-tracing
Read MoreImage: iFixit I don’t think anyone expected an impressively thin gadget with two displays to be more repairable than single-screen smartphones, and iFixit’s teardown of Microsoft’s new Surface Duo confirms this is the case. The takeaway is that while the displays and rear glass can be swapped without too much stress, replacing anything else will
Read MoreApple issued new App Store rules earlier today, permitting game streaming services like xCloud or Stadia to exist on iOS or iPadOS with a big catch. Apple wants companies like Microsoft to individually submit their games as separate apps using its streaming tech. Microsoft and Google are free to create a “catalog”-style app that collects
Read MoreThere’s something about exercise that scrambles your brain a little. I know I’m not the only one who stops being able to count accurately after about…set two. So if you have multiple sets of an exercise, or rounds of a circuit, try giving yourself some physical tokens to help count. Read more… Use Physical Tokens
Read MoreBenjilock got its start on Stack Tank and now has two padlocks, including a small TSA-approved travel lock. Save 15% on this smart padlock you unlock with your fingerprint (or a key) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe tech giant will allow game streaming services from Microsoft’s Xbox team, Sony, Google and Nvidia. Apple changes App Store rules to allow streaming game services, Xbox says not enough – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFriday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals Read more… The 10 Best Deals of September 11, 2020 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreFar be it from me to criticize those who get away with something they shouldn’t for a meager gain—like pretending it’s your birthday to score a free cupcake or whatever from a restaurant. It’s even a little funny when your friends pull this prank on you, but only if it’s done rarely; not only is
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