The Fitbit Inspire HR fitness tracker. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Antitrust regulators and consumer advocacy groups are increasing their scrutiny of Google’s planned acquisition of fitness tracker firm Fitbit. Google announced it was buying Fitbit last year for $2.1 billion and said it hoped to complete the deal some time
Read MoreImage: Evo Fighting game tournament organizer Evo has canceled Evo Online and removed its co-founder and president from the company after serious allegations surfaced about his past behavior. The long-running esports event had previously been scheduled to take place in a new online-only format starting July 4th due to the coronavirus pandemic. Joey Cuellar “will
Read MoreThe city was among the first to close and among the first to reopen. But Uber’s lessons there could be difficult to duplicate elsewhere. What Hong Kong’s Pandemic Experience Taught Uber About Other Cities Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHuawei’s app store sorely needed a ride-hailing app — and it’s getting one this week. Huawei brings Uber rival Bolt to its AppGallery store – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images Lime is relaunching Jump’s electric bike-share service in London in its first move since acquiring the struggling bike brand from Uber. To start out, the bikes will be available to rent in the Uber app only — they will added to the Lime app at a later date
Read MoreCommentary: It’s not just another movie musical — it could be a game changer. Why Hamilton streaming on Disney Plus is important – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCoronavirus is just a distant memory while zipping around in a several-hundred-thousand-dollar custom van on the open road. The #Vanlife Business Is Booming Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for band or a watch, these four options will help kick your fitness routine into high gear. Best fitness trackers for 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the I’m So Obsessed podcast, the Emmy Award-nominated actress talks about Billy Bob Thornton, the ABC show Emergence and how to make a cappuccino with a glass jar. Fargo star Allison Tolman is 'kind of killing it at quarantine' by making curse word embroideries – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNASA has never discovered life on the red planet, but one man says they’re hiding the truth — and he believes he has evidence to prove it. The Space Tiger King and the mushrooms on Mars – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: No, it’s not just another movie musical for you to ignore — it could be a game changer. Why Hamilton streaming on Disney Plus is so important – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe composer and actor joins the rest of the original Hamilton cast on Zoom to talk about what it means that their Broadway hit is will be available for streaming. Hamilton on Disney Plus gets you 'best seat in the house,' Lin-Manuel Miranda says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOn the hunt for your next binge? The 50 best TV shows to watch on Netflix – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThat’s equivalent to the weight of 350 cruise ships the size of the Queen Mary 2. UN reports global e-waste production soared beyond 53 million tonnes in 2019 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMany excellent games are discounted until July 9. Steam Summer Sale: 13 discounted PC games to buy now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSteph Korey will leave her position by the end of the year, but Away says it’s “in no way a result of any social media activity this week.” Away co-CEO steps down as Silicon Valley elite conversation gets leaked – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA Captain America skin is now available in Fortnite, Epic Games announced today. He’s the latest comic-themed skin to be added to the popular free-to-play battle royale game. Captain America costs 2,000 V-bucks (about $20) from the Fortnite in-game store. If you buy the skin, you’ll also get Captain America’s iconic shield, which isn’t just
Read MoreResearchers have developed a model that uses social-media and search data to forecast outbreaks of Covid-19 well before they occur. Can an Algorithm Predict the Pandemic’s Next Moves? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by John Lamparski/Getty Images Billionaire Peter Thiel, the most famous Trump supporter in tech, is distancing himself from the president’s reelection campaign. Thiel fears President Donald Trump will lose the race, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Thiel soured on Trump after COVID-19 left tens of millions of Americans unemployed; the
Read MoreTry as you might, you cannot escape Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hamilton hits Disney Plus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCan’t-miss meat deals, comin’ in hot for the long summer weekend. Best meat delivery deals for the 4th of July – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReview: The film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway hit isn’t exactly like going to the theater, but it still delivers a theatrical thrill. And at far less the cost. Hamilton on Disney Plus a heartwarming hybrid of play and TV movie – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Ubisoft is making a number of internal changes in response to allegations of misconduct against multiple employees, including two executives accused of groping and otherwise sexually assaulting female employees, that surfaced last week. The company has already placed those employees on leave and opened investigations into the abuse
Read MoreThe so-hot-it-won’t-stay-in-stock $400 VR headset has been popping in and out of stock for weeks. Here’s where you can find it right now. Want an Oculus Quest? It's in stock, but inventories are limited – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKeep an eye out for the somewhat-secret Captain America challenge. Fortnite Season 3 challenges and where to find Floating Rings at Lazy Lake – CNET Source: CNet
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