When it comes to protecting yourself from the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says go with smaller mustaches over full beards. CDC chart breaks down what mustaches do and don't work with respirator masks – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt also revealed new mythical Pokemon Zarude. Greninja named Google's Pokemon of the Year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber has announced two new features that are meant to improve communication between riders and drivers and make pickups less stressful. If this sounds familiar, it’s because Uber is constantly tweaking its app and rolling out new devices in its crusade to perfect those pesky pickups. The first
Read MoreSuppliers in China are not returning to operations as quickly as industry hoped. The Technology 202: Microsoft’s warning to investors shows worsening coronavirus impact on tech Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreYelp added the new search feature ahead of the observance. For International Women's Day, Yelp now lets you search for women-owned businesses – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhether you’re heading to Tokyo for two weeks or simply doing a few days in Montreal, a crossbody bag is a very practical thing to pack for a trip. Unlike a slippery tote, a crossbody will stay on your shoulder while you remove your shoes and simultaneously scramble for your boarding pass at security. And
Read MoreI’m terrible at taking notes, only because I don’t have one of those fancy Samsung smartphones that lets you draw your thoughts right on the lock screen. Instead, I have to yell at a digital assistant—which sometimes gets it right—or I have to authenticate into my phone, pull up my notes app, start a new
Read MoreMicrosoft is heading for a single UI framework for everything from web apps to native desktop and mobile apps. iOS and Android developers: Microsoft's Blazor for building mobile apps gains traction Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMillions watched Mark Laita’s story about “Kelly” on YouTube. A GoFundMe campaign raised more than $29,000, and then people in the comments began to question whether it was all real. A woman’s hard-luck story on YouTube led to thousands in donations. Some smelled a scam. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreTacklife 1200A Peak Car Jump Starter | $49 | Amazon | Clip the coupon and use the promo code EFQICLMY Read more… Get a TACKLIFE 1200A Car Jump Starter for a Low Source: Life Hacker
Read More{$inline_image}The U.S. Department of Justice issued a rare, private rebuke of Google this week, faulting the tech giant for failing to turn over critical information to government officials who are investigating the search-and-advertising company for potential antitrust violations. Justice Department faults Google for turning over evidence too slowly in antitrust probe, hinting at possible legal
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Justice issued a rare, private rebuke of Google this week, faulting the tech giant for failing to turn over critical information to government officials who are investigating the search-and-advertising company for potential antitrust violations. Justice Department faults Google for turning over evidence too slowly in antitrust probe, hinting at possible legal
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Hello to everybody, but especially to new subscribers — one of whom pointed out that I had a typo in my introductory email. Mortifying, but also fitting for my personal brand. You’re reading Processor, a newsletter about computers, but “computers” defined very broadly and with a wink. I’m
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a phone on a budget, check out CNET’s top 10 picks. 10 best phones under 0: iPhone 8, Pixel 3A, Galaxy A50 and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel / T Yesterday I chatted here with author Steven Levy about his new book, Facebook: The Inside Story. Today I wanted to share some of my favorite parts of the story, focusing on Levy’s considerable original reporting. While I’m sharing my favorite parts here, I’m still leaving a ton out. This
Read MoreWith no outward-facing screen on a folded Surface Duo, Microsoft uses software to show notifications and calls. Microsoft's Android Surface Duo: This is how you'll peek at messages and calls Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAn asteroid has been caught in our planet’s gravity, but it’ll float away soon. Astronomers say Earth has a new mini-moon, for now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Spin Spin, the dockless electric scooter company purchased by Ford in 2018, is expanding beyond the US. TechCrunch reports that the company is launching its electric scooter rental service in Cologne, Germany this Spring, with launches in other German cities planned to follow. Until now Spin has operated exclusively in the USA. Its website
Read MorePrivacy controls to meet CCPA compliance requirements Source: Search Compliance
Read MoreGoogle is opening up its web-based version of Earth to browsers like Firefox, Edge, and Opera today. The search giant originally launched Google Earth on the web back in 2017, and axed its desktop apps at the same time. Google says “we are big supporters of open web standards,” but Earth launched on the web
Read MoreFor all the work done since the dawn of robotics, there is still no match for the human hand in terms of its dexterity and adaptability. Researchers of the IRIM Lab at Koreatech is a step closer with their ingenious BLT gripper, which can pinch with precision or grasp a larger object with evenly distributed
Read MoreFredrick Brennan, who founded the site that has given visibility to violent extremists, gave up control of it in 2015 and has criticized 8chan’s current leader. Founder of 8chan Faces Arrest on ‘Cyberlibel’ Charge Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe doctor’s words still echo in your mind. Your fingers tremble as you sit down to learn more about the diagnosis your loved one just received. You know there’s a long road ahead, and finding out more about the disease is the first step forward. You have the internet and the pamphlets the doctor handed
Read MoreJonathan Shieber / TechCrunch: Ribbon Health, which builds a data platform of doctors, insurance plans, and costs for healthcare companies, raises $10.25M Series A led by a16z — One of the biggest roadblocks to reducing costs in the American healthcare system is the system’s inherent lack of transparency. Ribbon Health, which builds a data platform
Read MoreHow do you prototype e-textiles? Any way you can that doesn’t drive you insane or waste precious conductive thread. We can’t imagine an easier way to breadboard wearables than this appropriately-named ThreadBoard. If you’ve never played around with e-textiles, they can be quite fiddly to prototype. Of course, copper wires are floppy too, but at
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