The same rules apply for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Facebook Messenger Rooms. Zoom etiquette: You've probably broken at least one of these video chat rules – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis massive board game broke Kickstarter records despite launching during a pandemic. How Frosthaven raised .9M and became the biggest game in Kickstarter history – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHBO Max launches on May 27, but not every HBO subscriber gets the upgrade automatically. Here’s what we know so far. Free HBO Max: All the ways to upgrade if you already have HBO or HBO Now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreByton and Canoo offer radically distinct approaches to the way cars work for their owners. Canoo even does away with the idea of ownership. Two New Cars, Designed From the Inside Out Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Michele Doying / The Verge In November 2018 I received a message that changed my life. A person working as a moderator for Facebook in Phoenix through a company called Cognizant asked to get on the phone and talk about some of what he was seeing there. His experiences shocked me, and after
Read More{$inline_image} Image: Wink Users of the Wink smart home platform now have until May 20th before they’ll have to start paying a $4.99 a month for functionality that was previously free, the company has announced in an amended blog post. The company originally announced a May 13th deadline for the introduction of the subscriptions. In
Read MoreBaby Yoda, Boba Fett and Bo-Katan: Here are the details about Jon Favreau’s Star Wars show, which is getting a second season in October. The Mandalorian: Everything we know, with hints of Boba Fett's return in Season 2 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew York City nonprofits are using a cloud-based service from the start-up Temboo that helps monitor storm-water runoff and other environmental factors. Helping the Environment, One Small Sensor at a Time Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFraudsters see opportunities to target us in these uncertain times. Here are their most popular schemes and how we can protect ourselves. What Pandemic Scams Are People Falling For Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreUsers in the test can react to messages by long-pressing on them. | Image: u/radtheoristmango Google is testing a new feature in its Messages app that lets you react to messages using emoji. First spotted by Reddit users in a thread that was picked up by Android Police, the feature reportedly lets you react to
Read MoreNew PUA/PUP-blocking security feature to roll out with the Windows 10 May 2020 update. Windows 10 to get PUA/PUP protection feature Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThis task manager has a deliberately Wunderlist-like look and feel, and some interesting features aimed especially at those outside the Microsoft ecosystem. Zenkit To Do, hands on: Task management, Wunderlist-style Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Lilt, which develops AI-powered business translation software, raises $25M Series B led by Intel Capital with participation from Sequoia Capital and others — Lilt, which develops AI-powered business translation software, today announced it raised $25 million. Lilt, which develops AI-powered business translation software, raises M Series B led by Intel Capital
Read MoreSony says that the PlayStation 5 is “on track for launch in this holiday season” despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The company made the announcement as part of its fiscal 2019 earnings release today, where it also reported 14 percent lower gaming revenue year-on-year. Sony put the decline down to lower hardware and software sales, highlighting
Read MoreFinSMEs: Arizona-based Paradox, whose conversational AI software enables HR teams to automate administrative tasks, raises $40M Series B led by Brighton Park Capital — Paradox, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based conversational AI platform allowing HR and talent teams to automate administrative tasks … Arizona-based Paradox, whose conversational AI software enables HR teams to automate administrative tasks, raises
Read MorePicking the best gas station can save you money and help your vehicle run better. We analyzed and compared gas station chains to help you pick the best one for your car — and your wallet. Best gas stations in 2020: Fuel quality, discounts and convenience – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMary Ann Azevedo / Crunchbase News: Briq, a SaaS startup that uses predictive modeling and analytics to offer financial forecasting for construction companies, raises $10M Series A — Briq, which has developed a fintech platform used by the construction industry, has raised a $10 million Series A led by Blackhorn Ventures, the company told Crunchbase
Read More{$inline_image} Photo: Riot Games Esports organization Cloud9 and health care company Kaiser Permanente have announced a new initiative focused on increasing awareness about mental health. This initiative will aim to help Cloud9’s players work on their own mental health and leverage Cloud9’s large fan base to shed light on ways to address mental health and
Read MorePhoto: Riot Games Esports organization Cloud9 and health care company Kaiser Permanente have announced a new initiative focused on increasing awareness about mental health. This initiative will aim to help Cloud9’s players work on their own mental health and leverage Cloud9’s large fan base to shed light on ways to address mental health and reduce
Read MoreNew research suggests Homo sapiens and Neanderthals co-existed for longer than previously believed, allowing cultural ideas to be shared. Cave fossils show modern humans shared memes with Neanderthals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Tesla is fully reopening the Gigafactory in Nevada, where it makes batteries for its electric cars and energy storage products, as well as parts for the Model 3, according to an internal email viewed by The Verge. The full reopening is more aggressive move than what the company
Read MoreMicrosoft believes Australians subject to that surveillance should be told. Australia served Microsoft nearly 900 data access requests in six months Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreJD Alois / Crowdfund Insider: CBInsights: global VC funding in fintech totaled $6.1B in Q1 across 404 deals vs. $7.1B in Q1 2019; US startups raised $3.3B, India topped China with $421M — – Twitter- Facebook- LinkedIn- Pinterest- Reddit- HackerNews- Telegram- Weibo- Email- Print- Subscribe CBInsights: global VC funding in fintech totaled .1B in Q1
Read MoreTurn to online retailers instead of your usual grocery store. Where to buy hand sanitizer right now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Google removed 813 “creepware” apps from Play Store, found by academics using an algorithm called CreepRank on data from millions of devices via Norton’s app — The applications were discovered with a new algorithm called CreepRank, developed by a team of academics. Google removed 813 "creepware" apps from Play Store, found
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