Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Spotify’s Mac and Windows apps can now start streaming to Chromecast devices, 9to5Google reports. Previously these apps have been able to control pre-existing Chromecast streams, but they couldn’t start them directly. Instead, you had to start a Chromecast stream on iOS or Android, before it could be controlled
Read MoreImage: Logitech Logitech has announced a wireless version of its 2019 Pro X gaming headset called the Pro X Lightspeed. It’s almost identical to the wired version, complete with the same aluminum and steel design, but there are a few key differences. Going wireless isn’t even the biggest perk; it’s actually the USB-C charging. No
Read MoreThe German firm is working with Nvidia to dramatically speed up the creation of features that will pave the way to autonomy. Continental is supercharging the development of driver-assistance tech – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read More“Aatma Nirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge”, which was launched by the Indian Prime Minister, has received a total of 6,940 entries in eight categories. Indian govt app challenge contest gets around 7000 entries Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreThis year’s online-only Pokémon Go Fest took place over the weekend, and since it was the first one open to all players regardless of their physical location, it’s perhaps not surprising to hear that it was the biggest one yet. Niantic says “a record number of millions of trainers” took part from 124 countries and
Read MoreJackson Ryan / CNET: Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter scramble to remove a video touting hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus cure, after it was shared by Trump — Social media lights up with viral videos touting hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus cure. It’s not. — Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug used … Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter scramble to remove
Read MoreAs the sector enters a new phase of addressing issues that have long been ignored. Revisiting the conversation about tech diversity and inclusion in Australia Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSocial media lights up with viral videos touting hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus cure. It’s not. Hydroxychloroquine is trending again. It's still no cure for COVID-19 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company uses AvantCare, a cloud-based portal to manage its staff, patient care, and inventory nationwide. Chemo At Home delivering in-home treatments to Aussie patients who need it most Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreKyle Daly / Axios: Combined market cap of Apple, Facebook, Alphabet, and Amazon is ~$5T, their combined 2019 revenue was ~$773B, and they have a combined cash reserve of ~$420B — The four Big Tech CEOs who will testify before Congress Wednesday command global empires with power and wealth that make them more like countries
Read MoreWe’ve known certain bacteria cause BO, but now scientists have found the specific enzyme within the germs that makes us so aromatic. Scientists identify the ancient enzyme that makes body odor so strong – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWarner Bros. announced when many countries can expect to see the new movie. Tenet to be released internationally before coming to US on Sept. 3 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg Law: Through June 30, Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft announced 27 acquisitions, up 29% YoY, the fastest pace since 2015, amid antitrust scrutiny — Listen — The biggest U.S. technology companies have gone on a buying spree this year, waving off intense scrutiny … Through June 30, Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft
Read MoreWomen are posting black and white selfies of themselves on Instagram to show their appreciation for the other women in their lives using the hashtags #ChallengeAccepted and #WomenSupportingWomen. Women support women in 'Challenge Accepted' photo campaign on Instagram – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} The Economic Times: Sources: India is examining an additional 275 Chinese apps, including PubG, AliExpress, and Resso, for a potential ban citing national security and user privacy — List includes Tencent-backed gaming app PubG, Xiaomi’s Zili and AliExpress from Alibaba Group. Sources: India is examining an additional 275 Chinese apps, including PubG, AliExpress, and
Read MorePhoto by Drew Angerer/Getty Images Staffers from Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential campaign must remove TikTok from personal and work phones, a campaign official told The Verge. That’s because of security concerns around the popular app. TikTok can access users’ clipboard content on iOS — potentially a problem for anyone using a password manager to log
Read MoreRemember these awesome TV shows from the past year? They could be in the running for Emmy nominations, scheduled to be announced Tuesday. Emmy nomination predictions: Tiger King, Picard or Schitt's Creek? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom superhero thrillers to musical comedies, here are some of the best shows Amazon has to offer. The 15 best TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOn the hunt for something great to watch? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer. 30 of the best movies to watch on Netflix – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLooking for something great to watch? Here are the best TV shows Netflix has to offer. 50 of the best TV shows to watch on Netflix – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Intel The executive in charge of almost all of Intel’s hardware, chief engineering officer Dr. Venkata (Murthy) Renduchintala, is leaving the company on August 3rd, Intel announced on Monday. His departure comes on the heels of Intel’s announcement that its next-gen 7nm chips are delayed until at least 2022, and after years of delays
Read MoreA campaign that purports to be about “women supporting women” is filling people’s Instagram feeds with striking, if opaque, imagery. 'Challenge Accepted' on Instagram: Black and White Selfies for Women Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSeriously, if and when you get your Cybertruck, don’t do this. Tesla Cybertruck will change color if you hit it with a flamethrower, but you definitely shouldn't – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTake your choice of three tiny Bluetooth audio transmitters for the Switch, Switch Lite or other USB device. Add Bluetooth to your Nintendo Switch for or less – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge Years before the July 15th attack on Twitter that let hackers compromise some of the social network’s most high-profile accounts to tweet Bitcoin scams, Twitter contractors apparently were able to use Twitter’s internal tools to spy on some celebrities, including Beyoncé, according to a report from Bloomberg chronicling
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