As a concept, wearable technology excites many of us, but in practice, it’s been hard to nail down. Up to this point, the most high-tech thing the average person might reasonably wear has been a wrist watch. Devices like Google Glass tried to push the state-of-the-art, but it arguably raised more questions than it answered.
Read MoreIf your child wants video games this holiday, and you don’t know what to pick up for the little nerd or nerdette, here is my age-rated guide to games your child will be excited to find stuffed in their stockings or under the Festivus pole. Read more… The Video Games Your Kid Wants for the
Read MoreWhile you were busy counting down the days to 2020 so we can escape this exhausting year, a new trade deal was reached yesterday. Read more… What the USMCA Trade Deal Means For You Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Sean O’Kane / The Verge The Environmental Protection Agency has finally published its range estimate for Porsche’s first electric car, and it’s particularly lower than most people expected. The EPA says the Taycan Turbo — the $150,900 dual-motor version with 616 horsepower — will only be able to travel around 201 miles on
Read MoreImage: GM Cruise, the self-driving car company backed by General Motors, is teasing an “alternative” to pollution-spewing, congestion-causing motor vehicle traffic. In a Medium post published on Wednesday, Cruise president Dan Ammann said it was time to “move beyond the car.” Ammann, the former president of GM who now leads the autonomous vehicle firm in
Read MoreGoing to the theater now feels like going to a comic book shop. You can usually pick between Marvel or DC at the box office every summer. This extends to TV and streaming — it’s possible to have an entertainment diet made entirely of superhero media and still not get to it all. (Trust me,
Read MoreOnce again, college completion rates this year rose across the board for students attending all types of colleges and universities. The latest analysis by the research arm of the National Student Clearinghouse found that the overall national six-year completion rate for 2.3 million students reached 59.7 percent for those entering school for the first time
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel / The Verge In the coming weeks, YouTube will be rolling out a new system for labeling children’s content after a landmark settlement with the FTC. But as the changes grow nearer, YouTube is demanding clearer guidelines from the regulator in charge of enforcing the new rules that could have far-reaching
Read MoreGoogle co-founder Larry Page is funneling money from his charitable foundation to a private flu-fighting initiative run as a for-profit company, TechCrunch reported. The program offers free flu shots to children in Oakland, California-area schools. Page also has a second company funding efforts to create a universal flu vaccine, according to the report. The free
Read MoreJoining the lineup of disposable Christmas viewing comes a campy feminist slasher that’s bolstered by a sensitive performance from Imogen Poots. Black Christmas review: A mildly enjoyable slasher with a feminist message – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe opening of its fourth US store marks the start of a retail rollout around the world. Samsung's Experience Store opens Thursday in Silicon Valley – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWriting a will is a lot to take on, mentally and emotionally. Not only does it make you confront your own mortality, but it also forces you to make big decisions about who you trust to handle your financial and personal matters after you’re gone. It’s a lot to take on, but it’s one of
Read MoreTaylor Lorenz, who writes about internet culture, explains how she keeps her finger on the pulse. This Is Not About How Young People Use Tech Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Martin Garcia/ESPAT Media/Getty Images This isn’t the first thing you need to know about him, but it should be said: Dr Disrespect isn’t actually a doctor. He is, however, good at giving people what they seem to need. So good, in fact, that he’s amassed a staggering 3.8 million followers on Twitch, where
Read MorePersonal computing device shipments are looking stronger than expected for 2019, and smartphone deliveries are expected to bump up in 2020, according to two separate analyses by International Data Corp. Smartphone Market Expected to Pick up in 2020 Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreWalmart and Amazon have solid deals on the Xbox One S, Xbox One X and the All-Digital edition — in one case, beating the best Black Friday bundles. The best Xbox deals right now: Great sales starting at 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAccording to a report from LiveSafe, mass shooting incidents can be prevented when people who are part of those communities detect “deviations” from the norm — “when something appears dangerous, when a person is acting suspicious, or when a friend or colleague is in crisis.” Report: Community-Based Threat Intelligence Can Help Prevent Violent Events Source:
Read MoreWalmart, the nation’s largest employer, announced a partnership with Nuro, a Silicon Valley startup called this week. The two companies will begin delivering groceries to customers in Houston this year using autonomous vehicles. Walmart teams with Nuro’s robot cars to deliver groceries in Houston Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreNext month on Netflix, Bojack Horseman and Anne with an E both wrap up. Sabrina, Sex Education, Hip-Hop Evolution, The Inbestigators, and Grace and Frankie return. There’s a new Tyler Perry movie, and comedy specials from Alex Fernández, Fortune Feimster, and Vir Das. Germany gets its own Nailed It! Read more… What to Watch on
Read MoreWe’re told to trust our gut when it comes to decision-making—but we also know that our gut can lead us astray. Read more… Improve Your Decision Making With These Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreNever mind. I take that back. It’s totally tacky. This gold and diamond iPhone 11 with a nativity scene isn't tacky at all – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA new bar for flying cameras, but it needs to reach even higher Continue reading… Skydio 2 review: a drone that flies itself Source: New feed
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Tinder is the swipe, and the swipe is Tinder. But as we close out the decade, it might be time to retire the swipe we once knew. Tinder’s introduction in 2012 ushered in not only the beginning of an era in which seemingly everyone dates online, but also
Read MorePerhaps the most annoying response to “I don’t like that” is “You’d like mine,” but that’s exactly what Jeffrey Morgenthaler said to me when I told him I hated eggnog. Even more annoying? He was correct. Jeff’s nog is the only good nog, and it is made with tequila. Read more… The Best Eggnog Is
Read MoreIf you weren’t able to pick up a Google Home Mini for someone on your holiday shopping list, don’t fret—Google and Spotify are giving them away for free to all Spotify subscribers. Read more… How to Get a Free Google Home Mini From Spotify Source: Life Hacker
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