Instagram launched its IGTV service in June 2018. | Image: Instagram Instagram is removing the IGTV shortcut button from the top right corner of the Facebook-owned app’s home screen, reports TechCrunch. First launched in June 2018, IGTV is Instagram’s long-form video service that was originally meant to rival the likes of YouTube. Instagram says it
Read MoreSamsung’s new mobile chief Roh Tae-moon. | Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics has appointed Roh Tae-moon its new mobile chief, taking over from co-ceo DJ Koh, who’ll continue to lead the chaebol’s IT and mobile communications division. Roh, 52, is said to be “an engineering maven,” according to Bloomberg, “who’s meticulous about phone features.” Roh joined
Read MoreScott Stein / CNET: AR startup Mojo Vision shows off the first prototype of Mojo Lens, its contact lenses that display text, have an eye-controlled interface, and work in the dark — Mojo Vision’s smart contacts put text in my eye and let me see in the dark. They’re aiming for even more than that.
Read MoreNetflix has acquired the rights to 21 feature films from the beloved Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli for all regions outside the US, Canada, and Japan. The company will add the movies to its library in waves starting next month. Until very recently, Studio Ghibli refused to offer digital versions of its content in any
Read MoreThis week’s rumors and leaks bring us photos of how the phone could look. Plus, more evidence that Samsung will call this year’s flagship the Galaxy S20. Samsung Galaxy S20 rumors: 40-MP selfie camera, leaked photos, latest specs – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Epic Games has just released an update for the iOS version of Fortnite that unlocks a niche-but-cool feature if you have the hardware to support it: a 120 frames per second mode for the latest (2018) iPad Pro. This mode makes the most of the screen’s high refresh rate to deliver ultra-smooth performance. The
Read MoreAn immense wave of red dust engulfed regional Australian towns, turning day to night almost instantly. Incredible images show huge dust storm blanketing Australian towns – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreZheping Huang / Bloomberg: Sources: ByteDance plans a foray into games, building a team of over 1,000 and buying game studios and title distribution rights; first games coming this spring — – The TikTok proprietor shows ambition beyond short-form video — Hiring spree includes industry veterans and local game studios Sources: ByteDance plans a foray
Read MoreA novel virus has infected almost 200 people and caused three deaths. Here’s everything we know about the mysterious new disease. China's coronavirus outbreak: Everything we know about the deadly new virus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe’ve seen some interesting pitches in personal ads before, but this one takes the cake. Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for a date to go along with him on his paid trip to the Moon, with the hope of finding a life partner. Maezawa is slated to be SpaceX’s first commercial lunar flyby customer,
Read MoreThe 2020 SAG Awards are tonight. This year’s awards show marks the 26th for the SAG Awards, and the third awards show of 2020 so far. Read more… How to Watch Tonight's SAG Awards Without Cable Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe Intercept: Court docs: after a search warrant, Facebook gave Puerto Rico private info from student news outlets; some fear it was a politically motivated search for crimes — As seven University of Puerto Rico students prepare to face trial in February for participating in a nonviolent protest more than two years ago … Court
Read MoreA NASA program could be ready to launch astronauts to orbit once again, and the number of people traveling to space could surge. SpaceX’s Explosive Test May Launch Year of Renewed Human Spaceflight Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAlex Wilhelm / TechCrunch: Insurance comparison shopping startup Insurify raises $23M Series A led by MTech Capital and Viola Fintech — The venture-backed insurance world is more than the Lemonades and MetroMiles of the world. There’s more room in the industry for startups to shake things up. Insurance comparison shopping startup Insurify raises M Series
Read MoreThis full-size, wearable movie replica includes lighting and sound effects, so your kid (or, let’s be honest — you) can play pew-pew Star Wars games in style. Star Wars Luke Skywalker Battle Simulation Helmet: – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew research suggests parents can chill a little about how screen addiction is affecting their teen’s mental health. That Instagram habit might not be making your teen depressed after all – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFair warning for the squeamish: some versions of [Will Cogley]’s animatronic heart are realistic enough that you might not want to watch the video below. That’d be a shame though, because he really put a lot of effort into the build, and the results have a lot to teach about mimicking the movements of living
Read MoreThis year I’m trying to meditate more, which has involved a pretty deep dive into all of the meditation tools you can find on the internet, specifically there ones. Read more… Use Alexa to Help You Meditate With This Skill Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreDave Gershgorn / OneZero: US Army contracted two firms for $4.5M to create a facial recognition system that analyzes infrared images to identify people at a distance of 10 to 500 meters — Infrared cameras recognize the heat emitted from your face — he U.S. military is spending more than $4.5 million … US Army
Read MoreKeep your devices charged in over 200 countries with this versatile power plug. This universal travel adapter includes 3 USB ports and 1 USB-C for .39 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThat’s on top of sale prices, meaning some of these models are hitting all-time lows. Best Buy's TCL TV deal cuts an extra 15% off the 5 Series, 6 Series and 8 Series – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNASA’s Commercial Crew Program can celebrate a big step toward launching astronauts from US soil. SpaceX successfully blows up a Falcon 9 rocket in escape test launch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSadly, Veep creator Armando Iannucci’s science fiction satire isn’t as funny as Veep. Avenue 5 review: HBO's Hugh Laurie space comedy juggles too many genres – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNathaniel Popper / New York Times: An analysis of 40 studies finds that the link between social media use and both depression and anxiety among adolescents is small and inconsistent — A growing number of academics are challenging assumptions about the negative effects of social media and smartphones on children. An analysis of 40 studies
Read More[John] sent this one in to us a little bit after Christmas, but we’ll give him a pass because it’s so beautiful. Think of it this way: now you have almost a full year to make a binary advent calendar of your own before December 1st rolls around again. Normal advent calendars are pretty cool,
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