Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge CNN will no longer run ads for Juul or other e-cigarettes, following reports of a deadly lung illness linked to them. The Daily Beast reports that CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker announced the news at an employee meeting; the network also confirmed it in a statement to the
Read MoreSometimes we manage to miss projects when they first appear, only to have the joy of discovering them a while later. So it is with [John Opsahl]’s Project Convert To Paint, a CNC painting ‘bot that takes a bitmap image and paints it on canvas as a fine artist would, with a real brush, and
Read MoreA “read later” list is an essential productivity tool. Sending articles to a separate app for later reading keeps you focused when you’re at work, and gives you something productive to do on your phone during downtime. But it’s easier to save an article than to read it, so stories on “read later” lists (like
Read MoreTrek is a brand mostly known for its high-quality performance and mountain bikes, but the Wisconsin-based manufacturer is making a major play for urban commuters with its new lineup of powerful, sleekly designed, and impressively fast electric city bikes. Trek’s new Allant+ lineup features 10 different e-bikes, ranging in price from $3,600 to $6,000. If
Read MoreReview: Nicole Kidman, Ansel Elgort and Finn Wolfhard star in an unsatisfying film that makes you want to go back to Donna Tartt’s 2013 Pulitzer winner. The Goldfinch movie: An underwhelming adaptation of a masterful book – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDaqri, known for its business-focused augmented reality headsets, is reportedly shutting down. TechCrunch wrote yesterday that the company’s headquarters had been shuttered and many employees had been laid off, citing reports from former staff members. An email also apparently stated that Daqri is trying to sell its assets in preparation for a shutdown. Road to
Read MoreCommentary: I love the comic but barely tolerated Zack Snyder’s movie. Don’t let me down, HBO. HBO's Watchmen better give me realism — and maybe a giant squid – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Nilay Patel / The Verge It’s not often that you see a discount on an unreleased product, but Apple’s new seventh-generation iPad is currently $20 off at Amazon, as found by 9to5Toys. The tablet won’t release until September 30th, but you can save a little bit on the 128GB version. Saving $20 on
Read MoreHave your Android apps been crashing when trying to load a web page? You’re not alone; many users have been reporting these issues for weeks, and it appears Android’s WebView feature is to blame. Read more… What to Do If Your Android Apps Keep Crashing When Loading Web Pages Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreWith Canadian wild hogs said to be invading Montana, is it time for a protective boar-der? Feral hogs reportedly headed to the US from Canada, time for more memes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnalogue’s console clones are fascinating pieces of tech. They’re modern spins on classic retro consoles that let you play your favorite original SNES or Sega Genesis games on a modern HDMI television. But what about players who want to experience those games the way they were originally meant to be played, be that on a
Read MoreThe Nitro Games catalog is going away next month. Discord drops Nitro Games catalog, citing lack of gamer interest – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA badge modelled after the handle of a light sabre? Yes Please! This Star Wars themed hardware is the work of hardware designer Thomas Flummer for the 2019 BornHack conference held in Denmark last month. (Check out my roundup of the event if this is the first you’ve heard of it.) It’s not a badge
Read MoreJason Koebler / VICE: House Judiciary Committee’s letter to Apple asks for all internal communications from 14 top execs relating to “restrictions on third-party repairs” — Part of the antitrust investigation centers on “Apple’s restrictions on third-party repairs.” House Judiciary Committee's letter to Apple asks for all internal communications from 14 top execs relating to
Read MorePhoto by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Today, Twitter removed a tweet from a Republican state lawmaker from Texas for threatening the life of Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, following remarks he made about gun reform during Thursday night’s Democratic presidential debate. The offending tweet came from Texas state Rep. Briscoe Cain. It read, “My
Read MoreEarlier this week, we asked you to share your favorite frugal hack—and you delivered. Lifehacker readers have hacks for everything from haircutting to bulk shopping, as well as large-scale, philosophical money hacks to help you practice mindful spending. Read more… Our Readers Share Their Best Frugal Hacks Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreEducation technology company Perceivant has updated the mobile app that works with its digital courseware. The newest version of BearTracks enables students to access courseware from the mobile application and receive push notifications. Perceivant Adds Courseware Access, Notifications to Mobile App Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreChris Welch / The Verge: Discord says it’s phasing out the digital game store it launched less than a year ago as part of its $9.99 per month Nitro subscription service, by October 15 — The company says few subscribers actually took advantage of Nitro Games — Discord seemingly isn’t the place where people want
Read MoreOn Thursday night, 10 Democratic presidential candidates debated issues of climate change, healthcare, and criminal justice reform on stage in Houston. Candidates like former Texas rep. Beto O’Rourke stood out among heated discussions of gun control; others, like former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development… Read more… The Most Important Moments From Last Night's Presidential
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: YouTube says it will no longer allow paid views and advertising to influence its YouTube Music Charts, instead calculating rankings based only on organic plays — YouTube will no longer allow paid views and advertising to influence its YouTube Music Charts, the company announced this morning. YouTube says it will no
Read MoreNASA contractors share the grief of Israeli and Indian lunar failures Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAnnie Palmer / CNBC: Cloudflare opens up more than 27% on its first day of trading after raising $525M in its IPO, which valued the company at over $4B — KEY POINTS — The web security company opens its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange with a share price of $18.
Read MoreEveryone loves a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but the true heroes of Starbucks’ current menu are the sous-vide egg bites. The perfect little pucks of protein are oddly satisfying and delightfully savory but, if you have an immersion circulator, you can make an even more delicious version at home (and enjoy it with a better… Read
Read MoreThe original looter shooter aims to deliver on the promise of a diverse cast. Meet the queer, nonbinary, pansexual characters of ‘Borderlands 3’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreTwo major players in the curriculum segment have signed on to work with each other. The platform produced by VitalSource for delivering digital curriculum will be used by Barnes & Noble Education for its BNC FirstDay access. Barnes & Noble Ed Moves FirstDay Access to VitalSource Source: Campus Technology
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