Nearly nine months after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released, John Boyega is opening up about the way his character and his role in the films were treated by Disney. In a new lengthy interview with GQ, Boyega spoke about the disappointing direction Lucasfilm and Disney took his character — a Black Stormtrooper
Read MoreMercedes-Benz is looking to certify this tech next year. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is ready for Level 3 automated driving – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreSearching for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer. The 30 best TV shows to binge-watch on Hulu – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe shift from on-premise to cloud is also expected to underpin the retailer’s international expansion plans. Chemist Warehouse putting customers first during its cloud transformation Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Verizon is spending nearly $1.9 billion to catch up on 5G spectrum, as the biggest carriers race to roll out higher-speed connections nationwide. This morning, the Federal Communications Commission revealed the winners of an auction for licenses to valuable spectrum that’s especially useful for 5G. Verizon was the
Read MoreWindows 10 test build 20206 includes new ‘voice typing,’ touch keyboard, emoji picker and other input-focused features. New Windows 10 Dev Channel test build adds updated dictation and more input features Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe Indian government is blocking Chinese apps from its huge domestic market to strike back against China amid a tense border standoff. India Bans 118 Chinese Apps as Indian Soldier Is Killed on Disputed Border Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by S3studio/Getty Images Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the best and easiest ways to keep your online accounts secure. They work by issuing an authentication code on your phone when somebody tries to access the account; if that person doesn’t have the code, they (or you) don’t get in. By using a 2FA
Read MoreWestern Digital There’s a good deal happening on Western Digital’s WD_Black SN750 NVMe M.2 drive with 500GB of storage. It usually floats around $80, but it’s $63 right now at Amazon, B&H Photo, and even at Western Digital’s online store. 500GB is admittedly not a lot of storage, but if you’re in a pinch for
Read MoreThe red planet whipped up a whirlwind for the camera. NASA Curiosity rover captures one heck of a dust devil on Mars – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen I first came across this post from the Cleveland Clinic about mask anxiety, I thought it had something to do with anxiety caused by other people refusing to wear masks. And while that is certainly something many of us have been struggling with over the past several months, the article is referring to another
Read MoreCurious about the locations where autonomous cars are tested? The US Department of Transportation has a new tool for that. Track self-driving car tests in your area with the latest internet tool – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can watch Wednesday’s two games on ESPN. No cable subscription required. NBA playoffs: How to watch Heat vs. Bucks, Thunder vs. Rockets today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s still that possible Black Widow scene, and maybe Ironheart voice work? Robert Downey Jr. insists he's done with Marvel and Iron Man, but… – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYesterday, the Trump administration ordered a temporary eviction ban in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The order—which came through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—aims to stop the spread of the virus by keeping renters away from shelters or other crowded living arrangements. The order… Read more… How Trump’s New Eviction Ban May
Read MoreNew Chinese regulations may hold up a deal to sell the short-form video app. The TikTok Saga: Everything you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow that we’re one day removed from Nvidia’s huge announcement for desktop gamers, I trust many of you are feeling tempted to make a September splurge and upgrade your graphics card. Whether you’re going for a reasonable upgrade (the $499 RTX 3070) or the 8K, 60-frames-per-second beast (the $1,499 RTX 3090), there’s… Read more… What
Read MoreTwitch’s Watch Parties function is rolling out to everyone today, giving streamers and their subscribers around the world the ability to watch Amazon’s library of movies and TV shows together. It’s not just for families; as long as everyone has an Amazon Prime account, a streamer can now host a “public” movie viewing with all
Read MoreImage: Samsung Samsung has a new fitness tracker on the way called the Galaxy Fit 2. It’s an updated version of the original Galaxy Fit band that offers a larger display and more battery life — much more battery life, in fact. Samsung is promising that the new model can last for at least 15
Read MoreFrom the app that brought us the “Skull Breaker Challenge,” we apparently now have the “Benadryl Challenge,” in which young people take large amounts of the drug to trip out or hallucinate. The challenge is being blamed in the death of at least one teenager and the hospitalization of others. Read more… Warn Your Teens
Read MoreIt’s pretty great talking to a kid midway through their dinosaur phase. They almost definitely know more dino facts and stats than you do, but they also have a lot of unanswerable questions about what happened to the creatures before they went extinct. It makes sense: it’s kind of hard to imagine something of that…
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge TikTok’s high-profile search for a US buyer is hitting a roadblock after weeks of public negotiations and months of national security debates. A string of reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal describes a growing stalemate over the algorithm behind TikTok’s For You page, arguably the
Read MoreThe New England Board of Higher Education is partnering with CollegeSource to offer students access to the company’s transfer solutions: Transfer Evaluation System and Transferology. New England Institutions Streamlining Student Transfer Process Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreArizona State University has announced a new initiative focused on accelerating innovations in higher education that expand access and empower learners. ASU Initiative Aims to Redesign Higher Education Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreParcast Union Parcast, the podcast production company Spotify acquired last year, is unionizing. The Writers Guild of America, East announced the news today, along with a letter about why Parcast, which specializes in true crime and mystery shows, decided to organize. The production company says it wants to see Spotify commit to diversity, equity, and
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