When you buy an item of clothing, the idea is typically to keep it looking new for as long as you can. (This clearly doesn’t apply to things like sweatshirts and sleeping T-shirts, which only get better with age and multiple trips to the washing machine.) But washing your clothes is necessary, and most of
Read More{$inline_image} Brian Fung / CNN: VF Corp’s The North Face, REI, and Upwork say they are committing to an ad boycott of Facebook in light of its handling of misinformation and hate speech — (CNN Business)Outdoor apparel brand The North Face has become the best-known company yet to commit to an advertising boycott of Facebook
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a phone on a budget, check out CNET’s top seven picks for 2020 so far. Best phones under 0 (prices updated): Galaxy A50, Moto G Power, LG K40 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs flat-screen technology killed CRT and rear projection, a lot more people could afford a huge TV. TVs over the years have grown cheaper, smarter and much bigger – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese are the starting points for Apple and Samsung’s marquee phone lines. Here’s how to figure out which one is right for you. iPhone 11 vs. Galaxy S20: Apple and Samsung's latest flagship phones compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: I used to love, love, love Samsung Pay. But now its killer feature no longer feels so vital. Samsung Pay's best feature no longer beats Google Pay. Here's why I made the switch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote is happening on Monday, June 22nd, but in a very different form than usual, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show must go on, so Apple will be presenting the entire conference in a new, digital-only format. The company is still expected to unveil the first look at
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Comcast will continue to offer free access to its 1.5 million public Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots through the end of 2020, the company announced. “We saw a huge jump in usage after we opened up our public hotspots, and we’re excited to keep them open through the end of
Read MoreSleep tracking, pulse oximeter and a new fitness apps: the most exciting rumors to date about the next Apple Watch. Apple Watch 6 and watchOS 7: What to expect – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGetting to watch the sunrise at Stonehenge on the summer solstice is one of those things a lot of people probably want to do, but few get to experience. This year, that’s definitely true—even if you live in England—because there will not be an in-person event. And while nothing can replace the IRL experience, this…
Read MoreApple sells the iPhone X refurbished for $599. But is its 2017 flagship better than its new budget iPhone SE? iPhone SE vs. iPhone X: Refurbished doesn't always mean cheaper – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA redesigned home screen, multitasking capabilities, new apps and the expected launch date for Apple’s next big iOS update. iOS 14 rumors: 11 new features coming to your iPhone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you don’t want to spend a bundle on AirPods or Galaxy Buds Plus, you can still get a great pair of wireless earbuds. These are the best ones I found so far. Wireless earbuds under : All the best options I've found so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle’s next budget phones are supposed to launch soon. Here are the things I’m wishing for. Pixel 4A and 4A XL wishlist: 5 features I'm hoping to see – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKevin Roose / New York Times: Social media execs owe it to staff, users, and society to examine structural forces empowering racists online and how their platforms undermine social justice — Shows of support from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube don’t address the way those platforms have been weaponized by racists and partisan provocateurs. Social media
Read MoreCrashing, racing and stunting across Paradise City never felt so fun. Burnout Paradise Remastered on Nintendo Switch still shines – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFinancial Times: A look at the top 100 companies according to market cap added YTD amid the pandemic, with Big Tech leading: Amazon gained ~$401B, Microsoft ~$270B, Apple ~$219B — The first in an FT series on corporate resilience in a year of human and economic devastation A look at the top 100 companies according
Read MoreTaylor Soper / GeekWire: Proprio, which is developing a computational imaging system that seeks to help surgeons perform procedures more accurately, raises $23M Series A led by DCVC — Seattle startup Proprio has raised more cash to help build out its surgical technology that some investors believe will be just as transformative as the X-ray.
Read MorePriyanka Sangani / The Economic Times: o9 Solutions, which provides planning and operations software for companies including Nestle, Starbucks, and Walmart, raises $100M from KKR at a $1B+ valuation — The US-headquartered firm has a significant presence in India and provides a planning and operations platform for enterprise customers such as Walmart, Starbucks and Nestle.
Read MorePatrick Kulp / Adweek: Pandora will offer more stats to podcast hosts like where listeners live, how long they tune in to each episode, and the number of thumbs up/down they receive — Move makes the streaming service more competitive with Apple and Spotify — Key insight: — Podcasting has long suffered … Pandora will
Read MoreHundreds of hours of footage was broadcast live to a Customs and Border Protection control room. Homeland Security used drones to surveil Black Lives Matter protests – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd some 270 hours of surveillance footage was broadcast live to a Customs and Border Protection control room. Homeland Security used aircraft to surveil BLM protests in 15 cities – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe actor had a “magical malleability,” and played everyone from hobbits to kings. Lord of the Rings co-stars remember Ian Holm, who died at age 88 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you like gray, you’re in luck, because that’s the only version of Nintendo’s gaming console you can order right now. Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite is back in stock at Best Buy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBrands like Bulova, Casio, Fossil, Movado and Armitron are offering discounts for every horology lover. Get more than 50% off at Amazon's big watch sale – CNET Source: CNet
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