Image: Signify The box that syncs Philips Hue lights with whatever’s on your TV is getting a big update today: it now supports two major HDR standards: HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. At launch, the longly named Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box could analyze content playing at up to 4K at 60Hz, but it only
Read MoreJennifer Smith / Wall Street Journal: Platform Science, which provides fleet management telematics software for trucking companies, raises $42M Series B led by Prologis with Daimler participating — Daimler, Platform Science will build software incorporating app-driven technology directly into new big rigs Platform Science, which provides fleet management telematics software for trucking companies, raises M
Read MoreHalf of the normal matter in the universe has been hiding since the Big Bang. Astronomers have just detected it for the first time. The universe's 'missing matter' problem has finally been solved – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe move is almost certain to face a court challenge and signals the latest salvo by President Trump to crack down on online platforms. Executive Order Is Expected to Curtail Protections for Social Media Companies Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLast night, SpaceX aimed to ink its name in history books as it was preparing to launch NASA Astronauts in space. However, both agencies decided to postpone the launch to Saturday, May 30 due to bad weather. Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley were scheduled to fly into space at 4.33 PM ET yesterday. However, 17 minutes before
Read MoreWindows 10 v2004 comes with Windows Sandbox improvements, WiFi 6, WPA3, and Windows Hello in Safe Mode. All the security features added in the Windows 10 May 2020 update Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreExamining the bones of Allosaurus, researchers find bite marks suggesting scavenging behavior and, possibly, cannibalism. Jurassic dinosaur Allosaurus may have been a cannibal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJennifer Connelly, Orphan Black creator Graeme Manson and Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs are all aboard for this sci-fi post-apocalyptic cautionary tale that comments on class. Snowpiercer review: Gripping new adaptation packs a whodunit twist – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYael Halon / Fox News: Zuckerberg on Twitter fact-checking Trump: private companies, especially platform companies, shouldn’t be the arbiter of truth — Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter fact-checking Trump: Private companies shouldn’t be the arbiter of truth — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called out Twitter … Zuckerberg on Twitter fact-checking Trump: private companies, especially platform
Read MoreWashington Post: Sources: Trump is planning to sign an executive order Thursday that could threaten punishment for Facebook, Google, and Twitter over content moderation — The president is expected to sign the order on Thursday. — President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order Thursday … Sources: Trump is planning to sign an executive
Read MorePresident Trump is preparing to sign an executive order Wednesday that could open the door for federal officials to try to penalize Facebook, Google and Twitter for the content they choose to allow or take down from their sites, according to two people familiar with the matter, opening a major rift between Washington and Silicon
Read MoreRita Liao / TechCrunch: JD.com and Kuaishou, a Chinese livestreaming platform with 300M+ DAUs, announce partnership, allowing users to directly purchase JD products within Kuaishou app — JD.com, the online retailer that is Alibaba’s long-time nemesis, announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with Kuaishou … JD.com and Kuaishou, a Chinese livestreaming platform with 300M+ DAUs, announce
Read MoreThe first crewed flight of the SpaceX Dragon could launch this weekend — but weather conditions still appear unfavorable. SpaceX, NASA scrub historic Demo-2 launch due to weather – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe speculation around Henry Cavill returning as the Man of Steel now points to cameos in a handful of DC titles. Henry Cavill could return as Superman, says new report – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreZDNet’s Larry Dignan talks with leaders from Stanley Black & Decker and eXp Realty about how remote workforces are staying connected via Facebook’s Workplace collaboration tool. We're at an inflection point in work-from-home adoption – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreArizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich sued Google on Wednesday, alleging the tech giant violated its users’ privacy by collecting information about their whereabouts even if they thought they had turned off such digital tracking. Arizona sues Google over allegations it illegally tracked Android smartphone users’ locations Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSome Twitter users misidentified a photograph of serial hoaxer Jonathan Riches in a “Make Whites Great Again” cap as former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin. No, the man in the ‘Make Whites Great Again’ Twitter photo isn’t a Minnesota police officer Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIt just needs to reach a deal with the two streaming platforms. AT&T's WarnerMedia has HBO Max apps ready for Roku and Amazon Fire TV – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHBO is no longer available as an Apple TV Channel for people who want to subscribe to it though the Apple TV app (via 9to5Mac). The change follows today’s launch of the new streaming service HBO Max. Apple TV Channels first launched last year as a way to watch content from many different service providers
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Google’s Threat Analysis Group says it saw new activity from some Indian “hack-for-hire” firms in Q1 2020, which spoofed WHO Gmail accounts for spearfishing — Google also discloses seven coordinated political influence campaigns that took place on its platforms during Q1 2020. Google's Threat Analysis Group says it saw new activity
Read MoreWith two veteran NASA astronauts, the postponed effort would have been the first human launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade and also the first time a private company has performed the feat. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch is scrubbed due to weather Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed a lawsuit against Google over allegations the company illegally tracked Android users’ location without their consent and even when the location tracking features had been manually disabled, according to a report from The Washington Post. The suit argues Google kept location
Read MoreThe move comes after Twitter fact checked Trump’s tweets for containing “potentially misleading information.” President Trump expected to sign executive order about social media on Thursday – CNET Source: CNet
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. The time has come: HBO Max, the latest competitor in the streaming wars, has launched. You can sign up for the 7-day free trial now and get started watching some
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel / The Verge HBO Max has arrived, bringing with it a precious few new original shows and an absolutely stuffed back catalog of terrific TV and movies. In addition to HBO’s extremely good library, Max adds a mountain of content produced and / or licensed by parent company WarnerMedia, like Friends
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