Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is adding a new tab grouping feature to Chrome, the company announced today. I, for one, am extremely excited for it. I can already see how it could help me better organize the dozens of tabs I typically have open at any given time. If you want
Read MoreCentr Multiple people say Chris Hemsworth’s workout app, Centr, charged them up to a $99 or more subscription fee without warning, even after they attempted to cancel a free trial. The app has been flooded with complaints across Instagram, Facebook, and app stores, with users calling the company “sneaky” and a “scam” and demanding refunds.
Read MoreJoin the battle on next-gen hardware. Fortnite will run optimized for PS5, Xbox Series X at launch – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon’s Eero announced today that its routers are now for sale on Apple’s website. The full product line, including the Eero and Eero Pro Mesh Wi-Fi Routers, are available to customers in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Eero did not specify whether
Read MoreLawmakers are considering several amendments to alter the USA Patriot Act. Senate rejects tougher standards for collection of search and browsing data – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreQuick-access tabs and app shortcuts should make navigating Slack on mobile easier. Slack revamps iPhone and Android app with simpler design – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe technology is tricky, and driverless cars may never fix all the problems we hoped they would. Where Is My Driverless Car? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis fall, California State University will be keeping most of its institutions’ courses online, in response to the ongoing health and safety concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. CSU Courses to Remain Primarily Virtual for Fall Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreWestern Governors University has teamed up with a bootcamp provider to convert credentials into credits. WGU is working with Kenzie Academy, which runs year-long online and in-person programs in software engineering and user experience engineering. WGU and Kenzie Academy Partnership Creates New Route to IT Degree Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreEpic Games today announced the next iteration of its game engine, the Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), with a stunning demo running on the PlayStation 5. Epic says the demo shows off what next-generation game consoles will truly be capable of once developers have full access to creative tools like UE5 and the capability to squeeze
Read MoreImage: Epic Games Epic Games today said its massive battle royale hit Fortnite would be available on Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles at launch later this year. Epic made the announcement alongside its reveal of Unreal Engine 5, its new game engine and developer toolkit designed for creating next-generation titles. “Epic
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says next-generation gaming consoles, in particular Sony’s PlayStation 5, will bring about changes in game development that go far beyond a jump in graphics quality. During a press briefing for the company’s newly announced Unreal Engine 5, which is optimized to work with next-gen
Read MoreDespite talk of diminishing returns of video game graphics, Unreal Engine 5 makes a strong case that there are still graphical leaps to be made. Unreal Engine 5′s demo is the next-gen graphics showcase you’ve been waiting for Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe company’s ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 brings a taste of Lamborghini’s exotic composites home. Fanatec's new wheel brings forged carbon to your iRacing rig – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBest Buy is hosting a one-day sale on tech in practically every category. We’ve picked out a few that are currently in stock, including a bundle containing Microsoft’s new Surface Go 2 and a Type Cover is $474. Usually, the tablet is $400, and the Type Cover will cost you at least another $100 on
Read More{$inline_image} Image: Facebook Facebook is now rolling out its customizable avatars in the US after first launching them internationally last year. Like Bitmoji or Apple’s Memoji, avatars offer a way to express yourself through a virtual lookalike (or whatever character you feel like creating). They can be used “in comments, stories, Messenger — and soon
Read MorePlus, a $10 toaster at Best Buy. Save on a smokeless indoor electric grill for dad – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAn invite-only requirement had been added a month ago and is now largely gone. Amazon opens online grocery back up to more customers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus: Deals on Lenovo laptops, the MacBook Pro, speakers and headphones. Best Buy flash sale: Save hundreds on a 65-inch TCL Roku TV and lots more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft updates its Python extension for VS Code with fixes for two security flaws and easier interpreter selection. Programming language Python VS Code extension: New update has critical security fix Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft works on a programming language that could bring it a win with hardware accelerators in Azure AI workloads. Microsoft: Bosque is a new programming language built for AI in the cloud Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreNorthrup Grumman’s Cygnus resupply ship is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm moments before its release ending its 83-day stay at the International Space Station on May 11, 2020. Cygnus Says Farewell to the Space Station Source: NASA
Read MoreThe keyboard is fixed, the rest is exactly what you’d expect Continue reading… Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) review: return to baseline Source: New feed
Read MoreVideo: Braille Skateboarding Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past month, you’ll know that Apple has started selling a set of standalone wheels for the Mac Pro for $700. Yes, it’s ridiculous. At that price, it stands to reason that you probably want them to do more than just transport your expensive
Read MoreMicrosoft’s TypeScript 3.9 JavaScript spin-off brings major compile time improvements for popular JavaScript libraries. Programming language TypeScript 3.9 cuts compile times by up to 40%, says Microsoft Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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