“The deployment of connected home security cameras that allow footage to be queried centrally are simply not compatible with a free society.” Amazon engineer Max Eliaser The greatest threat posed to democracy in any free nation is that of ubiquitous government surveillance. Many countries today are struggling to find the proper balance between useful facial
Read MoreAbleGamers The Xbox Adaptive Controller already expands the usability of Xbox for gamers with disabilities, and today, a third-party add-on takes that controller to the next level, allowing gamers to turn their power wheelchairs into game controllers. Called the Freedom Wing Adapter, the box connects the Xbox Adaptive Controller to a wheelchair through its 9-pin
Read MorePhoto by Luke Dray/Getty Images Any foreign national who has traveled within China in the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter the United States, according to a proclamation from President Trump. The action is to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, said US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar
Read MoreYes, Mercedes-Benz built a pickup truck. Just three years later, it’s a goner. Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup kicks the bucket – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFebruary is going to bring with it a ton of new programming for Amazon Prime customers. The month kicks off on February 1 with the addition of a ton of movies including Bridget Jones’ Diary, Judgement Day, Magic Mike, and The Spy Next Door. Read more… What's Coming to Amazon Prime Video in February 2020
Read MoreA plant-based diet can be a fine way to eat, whether you’re an athlete or not. A Netflix documentary called Game Changers argues that it’s not just fine, but that it’s better and that meat is harmful in some way. That’s not what most nutrition experts say, so let’s take a look at the claims
Read MorePlus, Mr. Peanut dies, Rick and Morty get in a pickle with Pringles, and Lil Nas X rides the Old Town Road to Doritos’ Cool Ranch. See Super Bowl 2020 commercials starring Jason Momoa, A-Rod, Maisie Williams – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Super Bowl is this Sunday, and while I will be busy calling loved ones during the game to deeply irritate them, you may actually be watching and perhaps you might be excited that the game will be streaming in 4K and HDR (depending on your TV provider). But the 4K is fake 4K, and,
Read MoreThe billionaire philanthropist also says CEO Mark Zuckerberg shouldn’t be in control of Facebook. George Soros fears that Facebook will help Trump get reelected – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTVEyes’ customers include the Democratic National Committee and presidential hopeful Joe Biden’s campaign. Ransomware hits TV search engine popular among political campaigns – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreToday is Lifehacker’s 15th birthday. If the site were human, that wouldn’t be old enough to enjoy a cocktail, but 15 years on the internet translates to roughly 37 human years, so I think we’re good. Read more… Celebrate Lifehacker's 15th Birthday With This Chartreuse Cocktail Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreBuy one and tell your friends about how it’s hand-built just like the NSX supercar. Acura MDX PMC Edition and its NSX-like treatment will cost ,745 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreI never thought I’d say this, but Microsoft’s web browser is pretty good—Edge Chromium, that is. If you’re jumping from the Google browser everyone uses, Edge Chromium should feel pretty familiar. More importantly, it’s not as much of a resource hog, and it comes with all sorts of fun, experimental features you can… Read more…
Read MoreNintendo definitively crushed my dreams this week, when it insisted, once and for all, that it is not releasing a new Switch model in 2020. This more or less debunks the longstanding rumor that a Switch Pro is on its way, and I’m fine, not salty about it at all. In case you haven’t been party to
Read MoreThe biometric system was challenged in court over privacy concerns, and fears that it could exclude millions from accessing public services. Kenya’s High Court Delays National Biometric ID Program Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It did not go over well. Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDeadspin is sort of back, baby — emphasis on the “sort of.” The writers of the beloved sports blog have teamed up for Super Bowl weekend in an abbreviated, un-Deadspin-branded form: Unnamed Temporary Sports Blog Dot Com, courtesy of the password manager Dashlane. Call it an offering to the Big Game. The Unnamed Temporary Sports
Read MoreCanadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll has bailed out the British unit while acquiring 16.7% of the carmaker, which will reenter Formula One as a works team. Aston Martin halts electric car development as part of massive turnaround effort – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images American, Delta, and United Airlines announced they would temporarily suspend all flights to and from China amid growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The news comes after the US State Department issued its highest travel warning last night against all non-essential travel to the country. American Airlines said
Read MoreThe Dakar Rally is a brutal and dangerous test of man and machine that no American had previously won, until now. 2020 Dakar Rally: How Ricky Brabec and Honda won the race for America – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A new bill would reduce legal protections for apps and websites, potentially jeopardizing online encryption. The draft bill would form a “National Commission on Online Child Exploitation Prevention” to establish rules for finding and removing child exploitation content. If companies don’t follow these rules, they could lose some
Read MoreBecause we’ve collectively watched 228,000 years of Adam Sandler on Netflix. Netflix's Adam Sandler movies are crazy popular so it's making four more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNetflix Netflix has once again extended its contract with Adam Sandler and his production company, Happy Madison Productions, for another four films for the streaming service. The company also announced that Sandler’s comedy Murder Mystery was its most popular movie in 2019, and the single most-watched piece of content on its service last year in
Read MoreVjeran Pavic / The Verge Here is your weekly reminder that every Friday, The Verge releases a tech news audio roundup via RSS feed for all to listen to at no extra cost. This week on The Verge’s flagship podcast The Vergecast, Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Paul Miller discuss the iPad’s place in the
Read MoreWay before Disney Plus’ The Mandalorian, there was the ill-fated Star Wars: Underworld. Footage leaks of George Lucas' unaired TV series Star Wars: Underworld – CNET Source: CNet
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