Richard Plepler was the CEO of HBO for years but left the company abruptly months after AT&T took it over. Apple TV Plus just hired the boss who turned HBO into a powerhouse – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe German carmaker’s farewell video has everything including a children’s choir singing the Beatles and Kevin Bacon. Volkswagen's Beetle is dead, but it wants you to remember the good times – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you take sugar in your coffee, factors such as solubility (and kinetic energy) would suggest you should add it before any sort of cold dairy is involved. But even if you’re enjoying an espresso-based beverage made with steamed milk, you’ll end up with a better drink if you add any sweetener before that milk
Read MoreThe phone could be unveiled next week, a report says. Images of rumored Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite leak ahead of CES 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is ordering companies to pull flavored e-cigarette cartridges from the market. The agency promised regulatory action if the flavored pods and cartridges weren’t removed from shelves within a month. Tobacco or menthol flavored cartridges are still allowed. The
Read MoreA federal judge temporarily exempted freelance truckers from the new law. California gig worker law won't affect truckers for now – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDays without a CCPA violation: 0. California's new privacy law puts you first. Too bad companies are ignoring it – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Dave Zatz (Twitter) Federal Communications Commissions filings for a second generation of Amazon’s Ring Chime Pro had an image of the back of the device that hinted at a brand-new design for the plug-in Wi-Fi extender for Ring devices. Today, tech writer Dave Zatz shared an image on Twitter that seemingly reveals what the
Read MoreBacked by SoftBank, Oyo aims to be the world’s biggest hotel chain. But its growth was fueled by questionable practices, employees said. At SoftBank’s Jewel in India: ‘Toxic’ Culture and Troubling Incidents Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRoss LaJeunesse said he tried to form the program after learning of Google’s “Dragonfly” censored search project for China. Former Google exec says he was 'sidelined' after pushing for human rights program – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A former high-level Google executive says he was pushed out after promoting human rights at the company, as leadership pushed plans for a censored Chinese search engine. Ross LaJeunesse says company executives were dead set on entering China with some kind of censored search engine, despite comments
Read MoreIf a patent application hints at a production design, it’ll be mighty useful. Rivian R1T electric truck may have a trick tailgate – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThat rivals Black Friday pricing on the popular virtual reality viewer. Flash sale: The Oculus Go VR headset is back down to 9 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA Washington state trooper called it “tumblegeddon.” Massive tumbleweed storm brings highway to a halt – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMass deliveries of the electric car will start on Jan. 7. Tesla Model 3 floodgates open in China next week – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIn bronze, silver or aluminum, a statue is an idea made solid. Two inventive shows in New York reaffirm the power of art in three dimensions. In the Swim of Digital Images, There’s Nothing Boring About Sculpture Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreStars glitter in the night sky above the Earth’s atmospheric glow. Glittering Lights of Earth As Seen From the Space Station Source: NASA
Read MoreFollow these steps to ensure your multi-factor authentication for Office 365 is effective. How to get maximum protection from MFA in Office 365 Source: Security
Read MoreDell’s XPS 13 has long been one of the best Windows laptops around, and at CES 2020, the company is updating it yet again with a bigger 13.4-inch display that also shifts to a 16:10 aspect ratio. By adding the taller display, Dell has also completely cut out the bottom bezel to make the new
Read MoreHello and well met! You’re reading the first newsletter we’re calling Processor. It’s a newsletter about “computers,” but I am using that term in a winky way. What I mean is consumer technology: gadgets, tablets, computers, phones, software, and the companies that make the products we use every day. So Processor is about the computers
Read MoreAs we brace ourselves to kick off the new year, let’s do a no-spend challenge this January. If you’ve been reading Two Cents for a while, you might be thinking, “Lady, we did this last year. Catch up.” I know! That’s why I want to do it all over again. Read more… Join the No-Spend
Read MoreThe exterior is also meant to preview future premium design. FCA Airflow Vision concept hints at the cockpits to come – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDell made its ultracompact XPS 13 even smaller while upgrading the screen and adding an IR webcam for facial recognition login. Dell XPS 13 gets a bigger screen, while its Latitude 9510 laptop claims 30-hour battery life – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd the Qualcomm-based Galaxy S shipped date has slipped to some time before March. Samsung Galaxy Flex Alpha 2-in-1 debuts for 0 at CES 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd Jeep will also have a neat virtual reality experience for show-goers. FCA Airflow Vision concept will greet CES with futuristic interior – Roadshow Source: CNet
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