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April 23, 2020

The auto industry’s fight with the FCC over ‘vehicle-to-everything’ communication is heating up

The auto industry is promising to dramatically expand “vehicle-to-everything” communication technology, but only if the Federal Communication Commission rolls back its decision to take away the current airwaves dedicated to that technology. Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology is expected to increase road safety by allowing vehicles to communicate with one another, as well as smart infrastructure like

Apple’s built-in iPhone mail app is vulnerable to hackers, research says

Apple’s built-in iPhone email app has a major security flaw, according to new research, allowing hackers to exploit an iPhone without victims knowing or even clicking on anything. The discovery raises new questions about whether iPhones are safe to use, especially for people who may be targets of deep-pocketed hackers. Apple’s built-in iPhone mail app

April 23, 2020

How to Customize Your Background in Skype Video Calls

There’s little I enjoy more than a the well-executed use of a silly background in a video chat. While this quirky feature used to be exclusive to Zoom, more apps are integrating the functionality—including, recently, Microsoft Teams, and now, Microsoft’s own Skype app. Read more… How to Customize Your Background in Skype Video Calls Source:

Briana White yowled battle cries in auditions. Then she became the voice of Aerith.

Aerith, one of the most beloved video game characters, was White’s first big role. Briana White yowled battle cries in auditions. Then she became the voice of Aerith. Source: Washington Post Tech

April 23, 2020

A fake Joe Biden ad is being amplified on Twitter by Trump campaign staffers

Photo credit should read Michael Brochstein / Echoes Wire/Barcroft Media via Getty Images Over the last few days, a fake Joe Biden campaign ad has gone viral across Twitter, boosted in part by current and former Trump campaign staffers. The image shows Biden with a beam of light emanating from his chest with “His brain?

April 23, 2020

Bill Gates says countries will probably use interviews and databases to track the coronavirus

Photo by Nicolas Liponne/NurPhoto via Getty Images Bill Gates thinks most countries will fight COVID-19 with interview-based contact tracing and a central database to track exposure. Gates posted a paper today outlining potential pandemic treatments, vaccines, and containment strategies. He calls contact tracing, which helps identify and isolate people who could spread the virus, an

Google Will Require Proof of Identity From All Advertisers

A slew of scams and misleading ads pushed the search giant to expand its verification policy. Google Will Require Proof of Identity From All Advertisers Source: NY Times Tech

Madden modders: If it’s not ‘in the game,’ it is now

Frustrated by perceived inaccuracies and errors, players are editing Madden’s code to heighten the realism. Madden modders: If it’s not ‘in the game,’ it is now Source: Washington Post Tech

April 23, 2020

Apps aren’t a reliable way to measure blood oxygen levels

Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Doctors say one of the best ways to monitor patients with COVID-19 is by tracking their blood oxygen levels, which can show when they have dangerous breathing problems — even if they don’t feel short of breath. But along with toilet paper and digital thermometers, devices

Facebook stops letting advertisers target people interested in 'pseudoscience' – CNET

The move comes after an investigation found Facebook was allowing advertisers to target ads at 78 million users interested in the topic. Facebook stops letting advertisers target people interested in 'pseudoscience' – CNET Source: CNet

See the Dutch tulip fields bloom in radiant views from space – CNET

Let an ESA satellite bring the beauty of tulip time in the Netherlands directly to your screen. See the Dutch tulip fields bloom in radiant views from space – CNET Source: CNet

Google will require advertisers to prove their identity – CNET

The search giant is taking steps to increase transparency around ads. Google will require advertisers to prove their identity – CNET Source: CNet

Every new movie and show on Netflix: May 2020 – CNET

The Lovebirds, Hollywood and more! Every new movie and show on Netflix: May 2020 – CNET Source: CNet

Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog helps doctors assess coronavirus patients – CNET

Spot has a new job as a telemedicine provider at a hospital. Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog helps doctors assess coronavirus patients – CNET Source: CNet

What to Do When Mom Believes Coronavirus Conspiracies

Believing in online hoaxes can be dangerous now. Here’s how we can all help. What to Do When Mom Believes Coronavirus Conspiracies Source: NY Times Tech

Influencing? In This Economy? It’s Only Gotten More Competitive

Josh Zimmerman is a life coach for creators, whose careers have become ever more consuming, uncertain and subject to scrutiny under coronavirus. Influencing? In This Economy? It’s Only Gotten More Competitive Source: NY Times Tech

Virtual races are drawing millions of viewers. Sim racers and streamers are seizing the moment.

With professional drivers now participating in virtual competitions, sim racing has been thrust into the spotlight. Virtual races are drawing millions of viewers. Sim racers and streamers are seizing the moment. Source: Washington Post Tech

2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV shows face, goes on sale this fall – CNET

Here’s our first look at the regular Escalade’s bigger brother. 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV shows face, goes on sale this fall – CNET Source: CNet

These are the best iPhone SE deals – CNET

Apple’s new model is already pretty good at $399. Here’s how to get it for even less. These are the best iPhone SE deals – CNET Source: CNet

GitHub hit with multiple back-to-back outages

{$inline_image}Microsoft’s GitHub development platform has been experiencing multiple outages and service degradations all week. There’s been no official word so far on what’s happening. GitHub hit with multiple back-to-back outages Source: ZDNet Microsoft

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The auto industry’s fight with the FCC over ‘vehicle-to-everything’ communication is heating up

Apple’s built-in iPhone mail app is vulnerable to hackers, research says

How to Customize Your Background in Skype Video Calls

Briana White yowled battle cries in auditions. Then she became the voice of Aerith.

A fake Joe Biden ad is being amplified on Twitter by Trump campaign staffers

Bill Gates says countries will probably use interviews and databases to track the coronavirus

Google Will Require Proof of Identity From All Advertisers

Madden modders: If it’s not ‘in the game,’ it is now

Apps aren’t a reliable way to measure blood oxygen levels

Facebook stops letting advertisers target people interested in 'pseudoscience' – CNET

See the Dutch tulip fields bloom in radiant views from space – CNET

Google will require advertisers to prove their identity – CNET

Every new movie and show on Netflix: May 2020 – CNET

Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog helps doctors assess coronavirus patients – CNET

What to Do When Mom Believes Coronavirus Conspiracies

Influencing? In This Economy? It’s Only Gotten More Competitive

Virtual races are drawing millions of viewers. Sim racers and streamers are seizing the moment.

2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV shows face, goes on sale this fall – CNET

These are the best iPhone SE deals – CNET

GitHub hit with multiple back-to-back outages

GitHub hit with multiple back-to-back outages

The Beatles' Yellow Submarine sing-along is coming to YouTube this weekend – CNET

Google's Flutter: 2 million developers, uptick in enterprise use, new release model revealed

Microsoft's last major Windows Terminal preview: Azure Cloud Shell, Settings updates

Logitech’s Combo Touch is the Magic Keyboard for everyone else