Instagram filter matches Robin Williams' daughter to dad's Aladdin character – CNET
Comedy lovers have never had a friend like him. Instagram filter matches Robin Williams' daughter to dad's Aladdin character – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreComedy lovers have never had a friend like him. Instagram filter matches Robin Williams' daughter to dad's Aladdin character – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company shipped 6.7 million 5G Galaxy phones worldwide, higher than the 4 million it anticipated in September. Samsung sold more 5G phones last year than it predicted – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Samsung sold 6.7 million 5G phones in 2019 between the Galaxy S10 5G and the Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G, the company announced today, marking better than expected sales for devices supporting the next-generation mobile standard. While 6.7 million devices may not sound like a lot in the
Read MoreFires have been ravaging the country for months with huge loss of life, property and land — and they show no signs of slowing down. Australian bushfires: Everything we know and how you can help – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDean Takahashi / VentureBeat: SuperData: digital games and interactive media revenue was up 4% YoY to $120.1B in 2019, with $64.4B for mobile; Fortnite topped with $1.8B, vs. $2.4B in 2018 — The combined game industry grew 3% to $120.1 billion in 2019, according to market researcher SuperData in its year-end report. SuperData: digital games
Read MoreThe underground electric people mover has a lot to prove when it finally goes into operation. The Boring Company's Las Vegas Loop may be operational by January 2021 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThink before you share on social media. Misleading video of Joe Biden is another test for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDisney+ just launched in November, but some movies are already disappearing from the service, as reported by Polygon. For example, the three Home Alone movies were available when Disney+ launched, but the first Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York were removed from Disney+ yesterday, the first day of the new year.
Read MoreForget about Apple’s crazy-long charging cable and use this 1,000-mAh charger instead. Get this absolutely essential Apple Watch travel charger for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe solar power and electric vehicles we need to stop the climate crisis pose a different threat to people and the environment: a boom in mining. Moving away from fossil fuels depends on tech like batteries and solar panels that can provide alternative forms of energy. But digging up the raw materials can undermine human
Read MorePhoto by Dan Seifert / The Verge Google has disabled Xiaomi devices’ access to its Nest Hub and Assistant after a camera owner reported seeing unfamiliar still images apparently from other cameras, Google confirmed to The Verge. The issue was first reported by Android Police. “We’re aware of the issue and are in contact with
Read MoreInstead of getting a view on his own Xiaomi smart camera, the Nest Hub showed scenes from strangers’ homes, including a sleeping baby. Google cuts off Xiaomi smart camera access after bug showed photos of strangers' homes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by George Rose/Getty Images A collection of at least 75 rare performances by the Rolling Stones briefly appeared on a brand-new YouTube account on New Year’s Eve, then vanished just a day later, as spotted by Variety. The uploads could have been the work of a dedicated pirate, but copyright lawyers have another theory:
Read MoreLooking for a set of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation? There are more options than just Apple’s AirPods Pro. Best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds of 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMarriage Story has hauled in six nominations, including for best picture — in a tough category that includes The Irishman and Joker. Golden Globes 2020: Start time, how to watch and nominations – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBen Sisario / New York Times: Q&A with Jimmy Iovine about music industry’s reconciliation with tech in the last decade, why streaming music services are like utilities with low margins, more — The record executive who made the leap to Silicon Valley looks back on the decade in the music business, and sees a major
Read MoreHTC’s newest VR rig with inside-out tracking is selling for a tempting $600. The HTC Vive Cosmos VR headset is now 0 off – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“I killed Jennifer,” the man said before his arrest, according to the authorities. The episode is one of several recent examples of doorbell cameras yielding footage that becomes useful to the local authorities. Man Captured on Doorbell Camera Footage Confessing to Murder Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSay what you will about the last six-ish Star Wars movies or so, but there’s no denying that zooming through hyperspace to reach distant planets is one of the coolest visuals in the entire series. Now, unless 2020 gets real weird, chances are humanity won’t be making any near-lightspeed journeys anytime soon. But… Read more…
Read MoreFilling our kids’ bookshelves with diverse characters, storylines and family structures is something many parents would love to do. Being able to actually find a wide selection of high-quality inclusive books, though, is easier said than done. Read more… Introduce Your Kids to Diverse Books With This Service Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIf you’re planning to travel in 2020, the cost of that travel is likely a pretty important consideration. One of the biggest costs when it comes to getting away is airfare. Kayak recently analyzed historic flight prices to come up with the best places to visit each month of 2020 in terms of flight savings.
Read More{$inline_image} Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Foreign currency exchange Travelex says it has suspended some services after it was hit by malware on Dec 31, says no customer data has been compromised to date — Travelex, a major international foreign currency exchange, has confirmed its suspended some services after it was hit by malware on December
Read MoreA coalition of 207 members of Congress on Thursday filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court asking it to “reconsider” two landmark abortion cases—Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Se. PA v. Casey—in an apparent effort to crush reproductive rights at the federal level. The brief, which is hinged on battle over a…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again: the Consumer Electronics Show is set to take over Las Vegas, Nevada, during the first week of January. CES 2020 kicks off on Tuesday, January 7th, and runs through Friday, January 10th. But you can join Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Ashley Carman for a special CES preview The
Read MoreImage: Netflix The Witcher is the most in-demand show in the world, according to Parrot Analytics, surpassing Disney+’s The Mandalorian. It also nearly topped Netflix’s most popular shows of 2019, despite being released less than a month ago. By all metrics, The Witcher is a success. The show received middling reviews from critics, but that
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