The economic troubles could get worse if it becomes a pandemic. The Technology 202: Tech industry takes big stock hit from coronavirus spread Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreScan your devices, appliances, electronics, power tools and outdoor equipment on Zolve to quickly find manuals, how-to videos and warranty information. New app to help fix your broken electronics is ready to scan over 450,000 devices – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company is teaming up with Giphy to launch limited-edition peanut butter jars with GIF printed across the front. Jif really wants you to stop pronouncing GIF like its peanut butter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMental health continues to be one of the most-requested topics readers ask me to cover both in the Parental Advisory advice column and in other more general posts. So I wasn’t surprised that when I wrote in January about parenting a child who is at risk for developing a mental health disorder, it sparked another…
Read MoreTackle identity management in the cloud with AaaS or IDaaS Source: Search Compliance
Read MoreGoogle sets out the pros and cons of programming languages for the new Fuchsia OS: Go is out, Rust restricted. Google programming language scorecard: How C, C++, Dart, Rust, Go rate for Fuchsia Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreBaby-monitor companies are pushing artificial-intelligence techniques into the nursery, promising that this kind of surveillance can ultimately save a child’s life. But is the technology just designed to prey on new parents’ anxieties instead? AI baby monitors attract anxious parents: ‘Fear is the quickest way to get people’s attention’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple rumors have heated up in the past week, following the usual spring tradition. Apple doesn’t always have a keynote in the first quarter of the year, but when it does it’s a good time for it to update or announce products that aren’t necessarily central to
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Starting today, Mozilla will turn on by default DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for Firefox users in the US, the company has announced. DoH is a new standard that encrypts a part of your internet traffic that’s typically sent over an unencrypted plain text connection, and which could allow
Read MoreThis electric show car from Volvo’s premium division will debut at the Geneva Motor Show with a SmartZone sensor bundle in its nose. Polestar Precept concept prioritizes sustainability, design for its planned Geneva debut – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreBound for the Geneva Motor Show, this electric concept is all about sustainability, design and showing a more cleanly integrated electric future. Polestar Precept EV concept is a look at the brand's near future – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreImages: Polestar Volvo’s performance sub-brand Polestar is bringing a striking electric concept car to this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Instead of focusing on flashy performance specs, though, the company is talking up two different topics: the use of sustainable materials throughout the car, and a deeper integration with Google’s new Android Automotive operating system. The
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's Mi 10 Pro 5G: Release date, specs, price, features and a 108-megapixel camera – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDNS over HTTPS, or DOH, is designed to thwart a major way ISPs can track your online behavior. Firefox enables network privacy feature for users in US – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhat I really want to talk about today is Steven Levy’s massive Facebook: The Inside Story, which I finished reading over the weekend. But we’ll do that tomorrow, when the book comes out — and I’m excited to share that Steven has agreed to answer a few questions for us right here in this space.
Read MoreNew Xbox One dashboard | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft is rolling out its new Xbox One dashboard design to all consoles this week. The new design focuses on overhauling the home page of the Xbox One dashboard, with frequently used games and apps available immediately. The new Home design also includes
Read MoreFor his new book, the veteran technology reporter Steven Levy gained abundant access to Mark Zuckerberg and firsthand knowledge of his quest for power. ‘Facebook: The Inside Story’ Offers a Front-Row Seat on Voracious Ambition Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt doesn’t sound entirely fair, but the Dutch government has been confiscating and selling “illegal” e-scooters and e-skateboards at auction. According to a report by Dutch news outlet NOS, the department responsible for moveable property (DRZ), within the Ministry of Finance, is selling the mobility devices. [Read: E-scooters are just as safe as cycling, but
Read MoreSarah Emerson / OneZero : Survey of 11,500+ H-1B visa holders at US tech companies finds discomfort with Trump’s policies, with many feeling their place in the US is highly conditional — OneZero conducted a 10,000-person poll to shed light on the plight of H-1B workers — This article is part of Into the Valley …
Read MoreWe know how it happens. You buy a fancy new label printer, thinking this is the answer to your disorganized space, but soon entropy grabs the printer as well, and it becomes just another item in the pile. When you find such items later, though, they can spark ideas. The idea that struck [Eric Nichols]
Read MoreAmazon is bringing its “just walk out” retail concept to a grocery store. How’d you like them apples? Amazon Go Grocery brings fresh produce to the cashierless shopping experience – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUltimate Ears’ biggest Bluetooth speaker yet is built to party. It’s not light — or cheap — but it packs some serious punch. UE Hyperboom is 13 pounds of portable Bluetooth goodness – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe HyperBoom sits behind Ultimate Ears’ Boom 3 and MegaBoom 3 Ultimate Ears’ Bluetooth speakers are great in most situations, but not for big parties. Its new HyperBoom promises to be. It’s a tall, rectangular, 360-degree speaker that’s powerful enough to fill a room with loud, clear sound, and heavy enough to necessitate a handle
Read MorePhoto by Nick Statt / The Verge Amazon is getting more serious about its brick-and-mortar retail ambitions with its first-ever Amazon-branded grocery store. The store opens today in Seattle’s Capitol Hill district, confirming reports from last year that Amazon was developing a more ambitious version of its cashier-less Go model. The new store, which The
Read MoreVirtual Reality (VR) has long been associated with the gaming world or with high budget Hollywood movies. While some tech-savvy marketers have experimented with 360-degree content, very few brands have started to consider VR as anything more than a gimmick. But I believe VR presents a huge opportunity for marketers in the years to come.
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