Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge We’re all still sort of reeling from the news that Microsoft is back to making phones again — and because it’s basing them on Android. I’ve already written once about some thoughts I have about the confluence of Android, Google, and Microsoft, but there is so much
Read MoreThe Galaxy Fold survived almost 120,000 folds when we tested Samsung’s foldable phone to see how well it could hold up over time. Galaxy Fold: Watch us test its folding stamina for 4 grueling hours on YouTube – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMakeup artist Nicki Ledermann got in Joaquin Phoenix’s face to apply the iconic makeup. “I wouldn’t wanna call him weird…” Joker's movie makeup: How Joaquin Phoenix put on a happy face – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen I said that I would have more to share from Mark Zuckerberg’s employee Q&A sessions for you in the newsletter this week, I didn’t think it would go like this. Three days after we published leaked audio from a pair of July meetings inside Facebook, Zuckerberg decided to live-stream Thursday’s all-hands meeting to show
Read MoreSay what you like about Microsoft’s Surface Studio, but there’s no denying that it’s an aspirational computer. Starting at $3,499, it’s not meant to be for everyone. And even if you’re only interested in the primary selling point — the gorgeous monitor with its unique “zero-gravity” sliding hinge — Microsoft won’t sell it to you
Read MorePopular short video making app, TikTok, is distancing itself from paid political ads. The company announced today that it won’t allow such adsclaiming they don’t fit “the TikTok platform experience.” The company’s VP of global business solutions, Blake Chandlee, said the platform won’t allow paid ads that promote a political agenda: To that end, we will
Read MoreWhen dealing with complex systems, anything can happen, which means that no matter how well you’ve tested something, problems like system outages are inevitable — and are often caused by events out of your control. It’s how you respond during a crisis that matters. So if you find yourself experiencing an outage, you know that all
Read MoreA new timeline sheds some light on when 5G’s could come to your phone, home and more. Yes, these top 5G benefits are actually coming to you. Now we know when – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge The Samsung Galaxy Home did not ship in Q3 of this year, the most recent launch window for the Bixby-powered smart speaker announced more than a year ago. Samsung’s third financial quarter ended on September 30th. Back in April Samsung CEO Hyun-suk Kim (who runs the company’s consumer
Read MoreOur robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Machiavelli used to say: The long and winding road awaits! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, October 3 2019,
Read MoreFacebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra is reportedly on the verge of losing another one of its partners after Paypal pulled out of a key meeting in Washington on Thursday. According to the Financial Times, all 28 supporters of Facebook’s digital currency project were set to meet and discuss the ways in which Libra could overcome scrutiny from
Read MoreTypically, we associate Vespas with Italians, riding their posh scooters midday under the heat of the Mediterranean sun. In one community, however, the riders and vehicles are pretty different – and by that we mean a whole lot different. Think Mad Max: Fury Road meets The Jungle Book. The first Vespa arrived in Indonesia in
Read MoreEarly last month, Apple’s VP referred to cryptocurrency as “interesting” and said the company was keeping an eye on it. But it seems the company might be changing its tact when it comes to the digital assets. Apple‘s CEO Tim Cook said in an interview with French outlet Les Echos: “No. I really think that a currency
Read MoreWhatsApp and a T9 keyboard don’t mix Continue reading… Nokia 2720 Flip review: proof you can’t opt out of the smartphone generation Source: New feed
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources: Italian prosecutors probe Netflix for not filing a tax return, claim the company has a physical presence in the country due to its cables and servers — – Country has been cracking down on multinationals over tax — Southern Europe is key to U.S. streaming giant’s growth Sources: Italian prosecutors probe Netflix for
Read MoreCosmologist Stephen Hawking changed our view of the universe with his remarkable theories and outreach even thought he suffered from ALS, which slowly paralyzed him over the years. Stephen Hawking and Our Changing Ideas of the Universe Source: NASA
Read MoreLightning strikes are quite high energy events, and release plenty of radio frequency energy when they go off in the atmosphere. This makes them easy to detect, and the magnitude of the energy release means it can be done at impressive range. [Jay] decided to build a device of his very own, and was impressed
Read MoreMajor drawbacks in damage-prone screens are just one way that foldable phones could bow to a dual-screen device. Foldable phones are edgy, but Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo could prevail – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft security expert also ranks authentication factors based on their ability to fend off attackers. Microsoft: MFA bypass attacks are so rare we don't have good statistics on them Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreExecutive Producer M. Night Shyamalan said he pictures 60 episodes for this half-hour thriller. Apple TV Plus show Servant gets trailer, release date reveal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAgreement will allow law enforcement officials to demand evidence from tech companies in the other’s country. US, UK sign pact to share electronic evidence in criminal cases – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJuli Clover / MacRumors: Source and regulatory filings indicate that Apple may have acquired IKinema, a UK-based startup developing motion capture animation tech used in games and VR — Apple may have recently acquired UK-based motion capture company IKinema, based on evidence from company filings and information shared by a MacRumors reader. Source and regulatory
Read MoreThe success that [Julian Baumgartner] has found on YouTube is a perfect example of all that’s weird and wonderful about the platform. His videos, which show in utterly engrossing detail the painstaking work that goes into restoring and conserving pieces of fine art, have been boosted in popularity by YouTube’s Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)
Read MoreFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg answered town hall questions during a live stream Thursday. Facebook CEO defends being a billionaire in live Q&A Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreGreat advice and gear to help you stay warm while you watch the game. 10 tips for tailgating in cold weather – CNET Source: CNet
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