Huawei’s hype is real: the P40 Pro just might be the first phone on the planet with 10x optical zoom. Huawei P40 Pro expected to have 7 cameras, 10x optical zoom, and 5G support – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere are a few things we just won’t stand for in 2020 – but first on the list is the phrase, “employees are the weakest link in cyber security.” It’s a saying that people really should have ditched in 2019. You can probably guess that since I’m writing this, unfortunately, most people haven’t. Online and
Read MoreXiaomi’s 5G promise in 2020 starts with the Mi 10 series. Starting at approximately $570, you get a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 90Hz refresh rate, and a 108-megapixel main camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: Launching in late March with 5G and 108 MP camera – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTanya Basu / MIT Technology Review: A look at the politicization of niche knitting site Ravelry, whose users, predominantly older women, were divided after its ban on pro-Trump knitting patterns — When knitting site Ravely banned all pro-Trump content it caused a schism in the community—but it also shone a spotlight on how women are
Read MoreLive-action Mulan impresses critics, who are tweeting reactions to the film. Disney's Mulan movie reactions hit social media: "Exciting, vibrant, emotional" – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Yesterday 9to5Mac posted details of several new features it found in supposed unreleased iOS 14 code, and now MacRumors is adding to the deluge of leaks in a series of posts. It’s not clear that every one of these features pertains to iOS 14 specifically, but they
Read MoreFor those unfamiliar with the term, a “Bitcoin Faucet” is usually used as an incentive in software that wants your attention. Complete a captcha or look at and advertisement and you get one millionth of a BTC, that sort of thing. You’re never going to get rich off of one of them, but most people
Read MoreIt’s no secret that WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app, with more than 2 billion users across the globe. However, many users want more features, such as scheduling messages or the ability to send large files. This has led some users, many of whom are based in Africa, to switch to modified versions of WhatsApp.
Read MoreThe automaker doesn’t want to give up any spectrum to Wi-Fi. Ford warns FCC car-to-car communications proposal is unsafe – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAsteroid 1998 OR2 is the biggest space rock expected to fly past Earth this year, and even amateurs can catch it in the sky. Mountain-size asteroid will appear as a slow-moving star next month – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCosmos returns with a new season that explores the many possible worlds thriving within our own planet and how we can work together for a better future. Cosmos: Possible Worlds shows a hopeful future through science – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Iran’s official app for tracking COVID-19 infections removed from Play Store; sources: app was likely removed due to misleading claims about detecting COVID-19 — Google removes Iran’s official COVID-19 detection app from the Play Store. — Google has removed today an Android app … Iran's official app for tracking COVID-19 infections
Read MoreIn 2020, the world is focused on the rampant spread of a new virus by the name of COVID-19. Like many infectious diseases, transmission can be reduced by good hygiene practices. To help in the fight, [Nick Bild] threw together a device he calls Sentinel. The concept is simple. Reduce the user touching their own
Read MoreThe Democratic candidates have included net neutrality, rural broadband, online privacy and other technology issues in their platforms. Here's where the Democratic candidates stand on tech issues – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLiam Tung / ZDNet: Microsoft details techniques of ransomware including REvil, Samas, Doppelpaymer, Bitpaymer, and Ryuk, which are manually controlled by humans, not automated — Ransomware attackers are using common tools to take down big enterprise with ‘human-operated’ attacks. Microsoft details techniques of ransomware including REvil, Samas, Doppelpaymer, Bitpaymer, and Ryuk, which are manually controlled
Read MoreCOVID-19, or the coronavirus, is currently making its way across the globe. And tracking its spread has become a pastime for concerned citizens who want to see its progress across the world. If you’re one of these people, here are the most useful maps we’ve been able to find online. There are a number of
Read MoreWe were supposed to see the rollout of GM’s new luxury EV on April 2, but COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in that plan. Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV debut delayed due to coronavirus – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images Italy will be placed on lockdown amid the ongoing spread of coronavirus, the country’s prime minister said. That’s a massive expansion of yesterday’s lockdown order for Lombardy, a large region in northern Italy that includes Venice and Milan. People shouldn’t travel unless necessary for work or family emergencies, Italian
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Facebook is testing a feature to allow accounts to cross-post Stories from Facebook to Instagram — Facebook’s latest colonization of Instagram has begun. Facebook is testing the option to cross-post Stories to Instagram, instead of just vice-versa. Hopefully, that means the two apps … Facebook is testing a feature to allow
Read MoreThis is near the all-time low price for the budget Xbox and a trio of games. Xbox alert: Move fast to get an Xbox One S 1TB All-Digital Edition for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe COVID-19 outbreak sees Italy lock down 60 million residents. In the US, President Donald Trump announces economic measures. Coronavirus updates: Italy in major lockdown, Trump announces tax cuts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReddit user [thetelltalehart] has been making brake press tooling with 3D printed PLA, and recently shared an interesting picture of a hybrid brake press punch, shown here on the right, in blue. Printed in PLA, with 80% infill and 12 walls, the tool (right) failed at 5 tons. In a press, material such as sheet
Read MoreAaron Gregg / Washington Post: Judge’s legal opinion unsealed Friday sided with Amazon in lawsuit over Trump’s intervention in the JEDI contract process, saying Amazon’s key argument is sound — A legal opinion unsealed Friday indicates what the ruling may be in a high-stakes lawsuit over the Pentagon’s JEDI cloud Judge's legal opinion unsealed Friday
Read MoreThis refurbished Ring can save you 57% off the cost of buying a new smart doorbell. Stop porch pirates by installing this Ring Video Doorbell 2 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCraig Silverman / BuzzFeed News: Investigation: popular analytics platform Sensor Tower has used VPN and ad-blocking apps on iOS and Android with 35M+ downloads to quietly collect data on users — Sensor Tower, a popular analytics platform for tech developers and investors, has been secretly collecting data from millions … Investigation: popular analytics platform Sensor
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