When you start a new job, you’ll probably be instructed to go to Human Resources (HR) if you ever experience any sort of harassment at work—but this path hasn’t always been the most useful for employees. In fact, according to a new survey from Zenefits, one out of five workers do not trust their HR
Read MoreComparing yourself to others can be a dangerous thing, but it’s also motivating if you choose your comparisons carefully. I keep seeing people, especially new runners, complain that they’re “slow” or wonder how far away they are from the “average” runner. Read more… Look Up Past Race Results to Compete With People in Your Age
Read MoreAn expected upcoming change means you’d be able to automatically play Spotify or Pandora with a voice command on your Apple smart speaker, without needing to ask for the service. HomePod update could let you set a default service for your music needs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou don’t have to pay $80 to get Apple’s wireless charging case. Here are three cheaper alternatives. Upgrade your AirPods to wireless charging for as little as – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe technology had previously been used only in emergency situations. Alphabet's Loon internet balloons launch in Kenya in first commercial deployment – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s official: Taxes are due next week. Back in March, the government pushed the filing deadline to July 15, and the Treasury Department recently confirmed they won’t be moving it again. If you have been putting it off, now is the time to file your tax return and pay what you owe. Read more… What
Read MoreThe ZoneTech Parking Assist has dual lasers for a two-car garage, plus motion sensors that turn it on and off automatically. Park perfectly in your garage with this laser-assist parking guide – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Over the past few weeks, dozens of people connected to the game industry have shared stories of abuse on Twitter. One company, in particular, Ubisoft, has had multiple allegations leveled against high-ranking employees, including executives Tommy François and Maxime Béland. In a story from Kotaku, Ethan Gach reports
Read MoreAs the city grapples with new restrictions on online speech, American tech giants are on the front line of a clash between China and the United States over the internet’s future. Hong Kong Security Law Sets Stage for Global Internet Fight Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreImages: eSkootr A group of Formula One and Formula E drivers is starting a new racing series that will pit competitors against each other on ultra-fast custom-built electric scooters. The series — dubbed “Electric Scooter Championship,” or “eSkootr” — is set to launch in 2021, and the launch video shows riders whizzing through city streets
Read MoreAn insult takes a dizzying trip through rap, men’s rights, misogyny and TikTok. What Does Simp Mean? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis week on The Vergecast interview series, Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to founder and CEO of Luta Security Katie Moussouris. Moussouris has a long history in computer security, working at Microsoft and the Department of Defense creating their first bug bounty programs to incentivize catching and reporting security bugs and vulnerabilities in software systems.
Read MoreA new report suggests that Apple is, yet again, merely the second most valuable brand in the world. Microsoft, however, slides past Google to reach third place. Apple loses out to Amazon as world's most valuable brand Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft is hiring Android engineering and design experts who have been working at Finnish mobile development specialist Movial to its ranks. Microsoft hires Android mobile engineering and design experts from Movial Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read More{$inline_image} An artistic rendering of astronauts on the Moon, mining resources. | Image: NASA House appropriators don’t intend to substantially increase NASA’s budget, potentially jeopardizing the agency’s plans of sending astronauts back to the Moon by 2024. Today, the House Appropriations Committee released its latest funding bill for fiscal year 2021, detailing the budgets for
Read MoreThe classic shooter will be included as part of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Halo 3 lets PC players finish the fight on July 14 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company is going above and beyond, accepting even nonrecalled jack stands for refund or store credit if a customer feels unsafe. Harbor Freight officially recalls replacement jack stands due to bad welds – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCow monsters, aliens, and bears, oh my! Larson releases on his website the first set new of comics since his retirement in 1995. The Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson debuts first new comics in 25 years – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAudi sticks to its Sportback formula, following up the Q4 E-Tron concept with a windswept version of its upcoming EV SUV. Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback Concept previews a more aerodynamic small electric SUV – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreRick Astley is Never Gonna Give You Up, even if you’ve given up on virtual meetings. Rickroll service spices up Zoom meetings with Never Gonna Give You Up – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}Tech giants suspend handing over information to Hong Kong, setting up a collision with China. Internet Powers Collide in Hong Kong Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe memo from the Democratic National Committee was drawn up as the company’s top executives prepared to meet with leaders of the #StopHateforProfit campaign. DNC blasts Facebook for ‘unkept promises’ ahead of ad boycott meetings Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreHackers used malicious Office 365 apps to gain access to customer accounts, which they later used to orchestrate BEC attacks. Microsoft seizes six domains used in COVID-19 phishing operations Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreStreaming users worldwide will soon see a feature allowing them to create up to six profiles per account. Amazon Prime Video launches multiple profiles – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePeacock will launch in the US nationwide next week with a seven-day free trial for its premium tiers, but preordering a year subscription now unlocks a discount. Here’s everything to know. NBC's Peacock: Prices, free trial, discounts, launch date, devices, shows and movies – CNET Source: CNet
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