When OnePlus announced the 7T Pro, we were a bit surprised to hear it wasn’t coming to the US. Not that there’s all that much reason to buy it over the already excellent OnePlus 7T; it’s basically a slightly different design with a better telephoto lens and slightly beefier specs. But it turns out the
Read MoreKerry Flynn / CNN: Tinder says it will roll out its “Swipe Night” choose-your-own adventure series globally in February, after messages rose 12% compared to a typical Sunday night — New York (CNN Business)Would you save a person or a puppy during an apocalypse? — To some, that’s an obvious choice. Tinder says it will
Read MoreGoogle’s Stadia pre-orders are turning out to be a bit of a mess. Apparently, even those true believers who pre-ordered the pricey Founder’s Editions may not get access at the launch date. Google officially announced yesterday that the Founder’s Edition was sold out. It pointed any latecomers to the Premium Edition, which offers a similar
Read MoreSarah Emerson / VICE: Documents show how Facebook uses Menlo Park’s police department, which includes a Facebook-funded unit for campus patrol duties, amid racial profiling concerns — Hundreds of pages of documents obtained by Motherboard show how Facebook is using the Menlo Park Police Department to reshape the city. Documents show how Facebook uses Menlo
Read MoreIf you’ve got a to-do list filled with items you need to get done “someday,” it’s time to put those items on the calendar—or take them off the list. Read more… Schedule Every To-Do Item on Your List—or Trash It Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreImage: Bethesda Bethesda is taking a rather unique approach to adding new in-game content for its multiplayer survival shooter Fallout 76. Instead of adding it in for free or making it part of a paid expansion, the developer is now selling a $12.99 monthly subscription it’s calling Fallout 1st, which will grant access to premium
Read MoreIf the past three years have seemed more like 300, the coming year is really about to test us all. The countdown to the 2020 election is about to begin and we’ve got to prepare ourselves for the onslaught of misinformation and disinformation—and it’s important to know the difference. Because they’re not the same thing.
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge While looking for some new and interesting wallpapers for my Apple Watch, I came across a Reddit post showing Apple Watch wallpaper that had been created from a GIF — and I simply had to create some of my own. Mostly because a) Apple’s default time lapse wallpapers
Read MorePhoto by Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images Pedestrian and cyclist death rates are increasing, as overall traffic fatalities plummet Continue reading… Drivers are killing pedestrians at the highest rate in almost 30 years Source: New feed
Read MoreFirst ordered, first served. Though that doesn’t really come as a surprise. Google Stadia's latest bummer: Even Founders may not be able to play on Day 1 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlso, Friends wouldn’t be the modern-day phenom it is without Netflix, Ted Sarandos says. Netflix content chief 'completely' surprised the streaming wars took this long – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnyone up for a new Star-Lord series? Wolverine, Black Widow are getting their own Marvel podcasts on SiriusXM – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s time to update to a brand-new version of Firefox Quantum. While your browser will eventually do this for you, I recommend forcing the issue by clicking the hamburger icon, clicking on “Help,” and then clicking on “About Firefox.” And while Firefox 70 downloads to your desktop or laptop, here’s a quick look at… Read
Read MoreThe fact that we have running water in our homes is pretty miraculous, if you think about it. Unlike other points in history—and other parts of the world—many of us have the privilege of turning a few knobs and being showered in clean, hot water. But sometimes the pressure of that water isn’t ideal. This
Read MorePhoto: Dean Rogers / 101 Studios It’s unusual for a film to arrive in theaters labeled “Director’s Cut,” but it’s happening with The Current War, a historical film about the tech face-off between irascible inventor Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and genteel industrialist George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon). The film’s themes are integrity, the damaging effects of
Read MoreYouTube debuted the trailer today for its first interactive original show, a special starring gaming personality Markiplier that lets viewers lead him through a heist. The show will debut on October 30th and include 61 total videos leading to 31 possible endings. Creator-made interactive shows have been on YouTube for well over a decade, with
Read MoreThe Irishman, The Crown and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings coming in November! Every new movie and show on Netflix: November 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis weekend, New York rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officially endorsed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for president in a rally in Queens, New York to an enthusiastic crowd. And while the rally received some backlash—mainly from the GOP and conservative outlets—the endorsement is a much-needed stamp of approval for… Read more… Here Is Every Democratic Congressmember's Pick
Read MoreFacebook joins a small but growing Silicon Valley trend in agreeing to pay for news. Facebook to offer ‘News’ tab for users — and pay (some) publishers for their work Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreLoved the “Moonrise” podcast? Here’s a reading list for brushing up on space history. Great books about the space race Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe FDA recently granted “modified risk” status to one brand of snus, a tobacco product that’s popular in Sweden and starting to become a thing in the US. But while it might be less risky than other tobacco products, it’s still not exactly safe. Read more… What Is Snus and Is It Safer Than Other
Read MorePhoto: Everybody House Games Sometimes, it can feel impossible to get what you want from a smart assistant. That problem is the premise of a new board game called Hey Robot, which tasks players with getting Alexa or another digital assistant to say a specific word before their opponents can. The gameplay works much like
Read MoreThis month, Netflix gets Billy on the Street, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Grease, Rosemary’s Baby, Step Brothers, The Game, the full Matrix trilogy (last seen on Netflix June 30), and Zombieland. Read more… What's Coming and Going From Netflix in November 2019 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe chief executive of Facebook faces an uphill battle convincing lawmakers that its digital initiative, called Libra, would benefit consumers. Zuckerberg Defends Facebook Cryptocurrency Project to House Committee Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreKirsten Korosec / TechCrunch: EV Connect, which develops a cloud-based platform to manage electric vehicle charging, raises $12M Series B, bringing its total raised to $25M — EV Connect, the Los Angeles-based company that sells software to manage electric vehicle charging, has raised $12 million in a Series B round led … EV Connect, which
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