Here’s how Samsung’s new smartwatch compares to Apple’s. Galaxy Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 5: Similar features, different execution – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Crunchbase News: A roundup of trends from YC’s S20 Demo Day, which saw plenty of virtual events and edtech startups, and at least seven self-described “Shopify for X” startups — Y Combinator’s Summer 2020 batch was the first to be completely virtual from interview to Demo Day. A roundup of trends from YC's S20
Read MoreCrunchbase News: A roundup of trends from YC’s S20 Demo Day, which saw plenty of virtual events and edtech startups, and at least seven self-described “Shopify for X” startups — Y Combinator’s Summer 2020 batch was the first to be completely virtual from interview to Demo Day. A roundup of trends from YC's S20 Demo
Read MoreLord of the Rings: Gollum, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and more. Gamescom 2020: All the best trailers and demos – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreExclusive: Microsoft’s dual-screened Android phone shoots for practicality and productivity. I didn’t get to use it yet, but I spent time with a see-through, nonworking prototype to feel how it bends. Microsoft Surface Duo's dual-screen hinge design is already winning me over – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: BlueCity, owner of China’s biggest gay dating app Blued, buys Chinese lesbian dating app LESDO, marking the first ever deal within the country’s LGBT market — BEIJING (Reuters) – BlueCity BLCT.O, the owner of China’s biggest gay men dating app Blued, said on Wednesday it had bought … BlueCity, owner of China's biggest gay
Read MoreSteve Granitz/WireImage Actor Chadwick Boseman has died at 43 after battling colon cancer for four years, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman,” the statement reads. “It was the honor of his life to bring King T’Challa to life in
Read MoreThe iPhone maker followed through on its warnings after a judge declined to intervene. Apple officially kicks Fortnite off the iPhone, iPad, banning Epic's developer account – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe actor died after a four-year fight with colon cancer. Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther, is dead at 43 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOn the I’m So Obsessed podcast, the Olivier Award-winning playwright explains the complexities and appeal of a southern strip club. Hall also discusses how her nearly all-female creative team humanized black working-class women and sex workers. P-Valley creator Katori Hall turns TV strip club tropes on their head in Starz series – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“It’s like a Fitbit in your skull,” the SpaceX and Tesla leader says of Neuralink’s brain-computer link technology. Elon Musk shows Neuralink brain link implant working in a pig – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreElon Musk’s brain-machine interface company Neuralink showcased a pig with the company’s device at an event livestreamed on YouTube. One pig, Gertrude, had a device recording signals from an area of the brain linked to her snout. She’d had the implant for two months at the time of the demonstration. As Gertrude’s snout touched things,
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. Today Steam revealed a new system called Text & Chat Filtering, which essentially allows you to customize what you see and don’t see in private spaces. You can choose which
Read MoreThe phone, code-named Clover, would be priced at around $200, a report says. OnePlus reportedly working on a new phone and smartwatch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNBCUniversal’s streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more — like originals — if you pay. But you still can’t stream it on a Roku. Peacock: Everything to know about the free streaming app from NBCUniversal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEmory University, in partnership with Fullstack Academy, is launching online coding and cybersecurity training programs to help develop tech talent in the Atlanta area. New Emory Tech Bootcamps to Train Aspiring Tech Workers Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreHBO Max is now the main streaming app for HBO plus a bunch of extra shows, movies and originals — but there are some big complications. The biggest: Max still isn’t on Roku or Amazon Fire TV. HBO Max: Everything to know about HBO's bigger streaming app – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt will be a live-action remake penned by one of the writers from Parks and Recreation. Disney is reportedly making a new movie based on Disneyland's Haunted Mansion – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe “Kenosha Guard” page was taken down by Facebook after a deadly shooting at a racial justice protest. Zuckerberg: Facebook's failure to remove militia page sooner was an 'operational mistake' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIndiana’s Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Cengage to provide all its students — numbering 90,000 across the state — with textbooks and digital course materials through Cengage Unlimited. Ivy Tech CC Providing Students Free Access to Textbooks Through Cengage Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Bloomberg is reporting that TikTok-rival Triller and Centricus (a London-based global investment firm) are the latest suitors looking to buy TikTok’s US business with a $20 billion bid, joining Oracle and a recently combined Microsoft / Walmart effort to acquire the popular short-form video application. But a spokesperson
Read MoreZuckerberg acknowledges Facebook erred by not removing a post that urged armed action in Kenosha Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Post Malone is the latest celebrity to jump into the world of competitive gaming. Today, Envy Gaming announced that the pop star had joined as a co-owner, acquiring “an undisclosed equity stake” in the company. Envy operates teams in multiple games, and it owns the Dallas Empire of the Call of Duty
Read MoreTired of getting told off in Steam chats? Sick of seeing words, phrases, or political statements that make you wonder why you even bother using chat rooms to begin with? With a new beta feature, you can now block various words and phrases from ever popping up in any chat throughout Valve’s Steam service. Read
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple has officially terminated the Epic Games account on the App Store on Friday, following its Fortnite dispute and ongoing legal battle with the game studio over in-app payments in the battle royale game, the company confirms to The Verge. That means the app is no longer available
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