Mobile virtual reality headsets helped millions of people try out VR, but as of yesterday, they’re all but officially a thing of the past. Oculus CTO John Carmack offered a “eulogy” last month for the phone-powered Gear VR mobile headset, saying that the headset’s days were numbered. And Google just revealed that it’s discontinuing the
Read MoreHollywood Reporter: Inside’s Apple steep learning curve with TV+ and Hollywood, as sources say the company already well outspent its projected $1B annual content budget — After a few false starts and a little offscreen drama, AppleTV+ finally makes its big debut with a slate of shows, Jennifer Aniston … Inside's Apple steep learning curve
Read MoreFaiz Siddiqui / Washington Post: House Transportation Committee chairman says Uber and Lyft declined to appear at a hearing, and committee will press on with ride-hailing legislation regardless — The ride-hailing giants chose not to send representatives to a congressional inquiry aimed at examining their safety and labor practices. House Transportation Committee chairman says Uber
Read MorePhoto by Vlad Savov / The Verge If you want to buy the Google Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL without paying full price, trading in your old Pixel is a smart way to do that. But to get the most value out of your phone, you should trade it in sooner rather than later.
Read MoreAnalogue is known for creating sleek and modern takes on classic video game consoles, and now it’s moving into the world of portables. Today, the company announced the Analogue Pocket, which is essentially the most advanced Game Boy ever made. The gorgeous device has the form factor of the original Game Boy and can play
Read MoreAfter two years without releasing a new laptop, Google has finally announced the Pixelbook Go, a 13.3-inch Chromebook that starts at $649. Based on my colleague Dieter Bohn’s hands-on, it seems pretty good, and it’s a lot cheaper than the $999 Pixelbook. So now that there’s a midrange Pixelbook, it could be much harder to
Read MoreFor parents of kids with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or sensory issues, Halloween can come with not only the usual obstacles of loud noises, special effects and unusual lighting, but also with the very real challenge of finding a costume that is functional, comfortable and fun. But there are more options… Read more… How to
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: In a joint effort with UK and South Korea, US DOJ says it took down one of the largest child exploitation sites on the dark web, containing 200K unique videos — The Justice Department says it’s dismantled one of the largest child exploitation sites on the dark web. In a joint
Read MoreTesla still plans to hunt down the Porsche Taycan Turbo’s lap time. Tesla Model S Plaid returns to the Nurburgring with more modifications – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with CNET, Oppo’s European president talks foldable phones and aiming for the top spot. Oppo's next flagship phone will launch in February in Barcelona – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe space tourism company partnered with Under Armour to create the suits astronauts will wear on Virgin Galactic flights. Virgin Galactic shows off spacesuits for private astronauts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: WinFuture Images and details about Motorola’s unannounced Moto G8 Plus have leaked online, giving us a hint of what to expect from the budget device. WinFuture reports that the G8 Plus will feature a triple-camera array on its rear, and it will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor powered by a 4,000mAh battery. The
Read MoreYou don’t need to buy a new iPhone to get an ultrawide-angle camera. Oppo Reno2 gives you an ultrawide-angle camera for less – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpeed reading is a skill that almost seems like a superpower. The ability to quickly read and comprehend books, articles and other written materials would be life-changing for a lot of us. But is speed reading something you’re born having the ability to do, or is it something anyone can learn? A slew of cheap
Read MoreThe country’s government wants to put self-driving cars on the road by 2027. Hyundai to invest billion in South Korea for autonomous cars – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreMs. Vestager, the E.U.’s antitrust regulator, ordered Broadcom to halt possible anticompetitive practices while an inquiry is underway, signaling a more aggressive approach. Europe’s Margrethe Vestager Uses a Rarely Used Weapon to Take On Big Tech Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreI’ve previously talked about how the Internet Archive is a great place to play your favorite abandonware from decades ago within your browser, and it’s even better now. The archive has added 2,500 new MS-DOS titles for you to try out, and they are all free of charge. Read more… The Best Free MS-DOS Games
Read MoreThe outfits, which would look at home on the bridge of the starship Enterprise, come with a ticket to space that costs as much as $250,000. Virgin Galactic Unveils Jumpsuit for Space Tourists Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAmy Ross, a spacesuit engineer at Johnson Space Center, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, watch as Kristine Davis and Dustin Gohmert wear prototype spacesuits. Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event Source: NASA
Read MoreCampus IT leaders are not immune to the IT skills hiring gap that many other industries are facing, but 78 percent of college and university officials believe that the problem stems from non-competitive salaries and benefits compared to the private sector. Survey: More IT Education Needed for Campus Leadership Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreSome don’t think tech issues will sway voters. The Technology 202: Tech issues divide Democrats, including Twitter’s handling of Trump’s tweets Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreRaymond Zhong / New York Times: Huawei says sales were $86B, up ~25% YoY with 185M+ smartphone shipments, up 26% YoY, between January and September 2019 — A recovery in quarterly revenue suggests that the Chinese tech giant is weathering the Trump administration’s efforts to hobble it. — BEIJING — Huawei said on Wednesday …
Read MoreWith more than 4,000 exoplanets – planets orbiting stars other than our sun – discovered so far, it may seem like we are on the cusp of finding out whether we are alone in the universe. Sadly though, we don’t know much about these planets – in most cases just their mass and their radius.
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge After Apple’s iPhone 11 event, I noted that while the company was catching up on features like ultrawide and night mode, it was unclear whether it’d be able to get on the Pixel’s level in terms of basic image quality. Over the course of our review process, it
Read MorePhoto by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft is teaming up with Taco Bell once again to launch a limited edition Xbox One X console. The software giant unveiled a similar console last year with Taco Bell’s signature “ring” when it’s powered on — and this console has the same ring — but this year
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