If the allegation is true, this would break the company’s own rules. Google has secret webpages that feed your personal data to advertisers, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEach week, we publish a tech-advice column (Tech 911), where the goal is to take one of your pressing tech questions and provide as many helpful answers as possible. The column depends on your contributions, and our mailbag is running a little low, so it’s time for you to chime in! Read more… Tell Us
Read MoreYou can’t put a price on a good night’s sleep, but mattress sales are nonetheless appreciated. The best Labor Day 2019 mattress sales still available: Casper, Tempur-Pedic, Helix and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn an interview, Johansson talked about executive producing Black Widow’s first standalone movie. Black Widow's destiny is in Scarlett Johansson's hands – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAT&T’s “5GE” network improvements have actually helped strengthen its 4G LTE network. New report finds AT&T No. 1, Verizon No. 2 when it comes to best US 4G network – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Ninja Tyler “Ninja” Blevins raised some eyebrows yesterday when he announced an exclusive first look at Gears 5’s campaign. The game is published by Microsoft, and Blevins has a contract to stream exclusively on the Microsoft-owned streaming platform Mixer. Critics and other streamers wondered if playing the game was an additional paid sponsorship, part
Read MoreEcoFlow, maker of big-ass batteries that can even be stacked in the relentless pursuit of portable power, has returned with an even bigger-ass battery. Delta is dubbed “the world’s strongest battery generator” by the company and tops out with a capacity of 1300Wh and continuous AC output of 1800W. It also supports 3300W surges to
Read MoreA teenager lost his vision after eating an extremely limited diet for years. The story is being sensationalized in headlines about junk food making you go blind, and the boy is sure to be a punchline to parents’ cautionary tales for years to come. But this is really a story about a very specific eating
Read MoreThe module will allow Yale’s European smart locks (pictured: right) to be compatible with August’s app platform (pictured: center). | Image: Yale The August smart lock platform is coming to Europe via a new accessory module for sister company Yale’s range of smart locks. We first saw the module released in the US last year
Read MoreAt the end of August, Republican commissioner Matthew Petersen stepped down from the Federal Election Commission, leaving the watchdog group in a near-shutdown. According to one former commissioner, without a quorum (or the number of necessary commissioners on the board), Petersen’s resignation should absolutely… Read more… How the FEC's Near-Shutdown Could Affect the 2020 Election
Read MoreLocated in the northern constellation of Ursa Major, which also includes the Big Dipper, nearby galaxy Messier 81 is easily visible through binoculars or a small telescope. An Infrared View of the M81 Galaxy Source: NASA
Read MoreAs part of a settlement, YouTube said it would also institute new privacy measures on children’s videos. Critics said the changes did not go far enough to protect children. Regulators Fine Google 0 Million for Violating Children’s Privacy on YouTube Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe Google lawsuit could be the leading edge. The Technology 202: Silicon Valley is facing a new enemy in antitrust push — state attorneys general Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreDevices with new speedier Thunderbolt 3-based USB4 should reach the market in the second half of 2020. USB4 is ready: Twice as fast, smaller, and hitting devices in 2020 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreLast year’s iPhone XS Max put up a good fight, but its no match against the new camera features on Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Check out the results of our comparison for yourself. Note 10 Plus vs. iPhone XS Max: Which phone has the best camera? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company’s BackBeat line adds a new family of cord-free models along with a new over-ear sports headphone. Plantronics releases 3 new true wireless headphones, one of which is really good – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVideos captured from Amazon’s video doorbell company that are handed over to the police are fair game to be shared with other law enforcement agencies. You shared Ring footage with police. They may share it, too – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA proposal from IAB Tech Lab seeks to modernize online tracking — including a better way to let you tell advertisers to get lost. Ad industry offers an answer to online privacy problems – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFor drivers looking to upgrade their existing car tech, the Boss BVCP9685A digital media receiver packs the features you need at a very compelling price. An aftermarket Android Auto, Apple CarPlay upgrade that won't break the bank – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Asus Asus has brought some prototype 300Hz laptop gaming displays to IFA 2019. The company has built them into several models of its Strix and Zephyrus machines, and plans to commercially ship a 1080p 300Hz display in the Zephyrus S GX701 starting next month. The prototypes on hand in Berlin feature the ultra-fast-refresh-rate screen
Read MoreAsus is continuing its push to establish itself as the Windows laptop choice for creative professionals with two new machines that the company is announcing at IFA 2019, the ProArt StudioBook One and ProArt StudioBook X. The StudioBook One joins the company’s other RTX Studio laptops as the new flagship and is touted as “the
Read MoreImage: Asus Asus’ ROG Phone II is already a flagship Android phone worth getting excited about because of its buttery-smooth 120Hz OLED display and top-of-the-line specs. But today the company announced an upgraded version, the ROG Phone II Ultimate Edition, that contains 1TB of storage and an exclusive matte black finish. LTE performance is also
Read MoreIn a closely watched case, a judge ruled that live facial recognition does not violate privacy rights. There has been little legal precedent about its use. Police Use of Facial Recognition Is Accepted by British Court Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSteve O’Hear / TechCrunch: Railsbank, which operates an open banking and regulation compliance platform, raises $10M Series A led by Moneta Capital, opens a new office in Singapore — Railsbank, the open banking and compliance platform co-founded by CEO Nigel Verdon, who previously founded Currencycloud, has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Railsbank, which
Read MoreRegulatory pressure in the US is piling up on Google, as states plan inquiry alongside federal agency reviews. Google antitrust: Are over 30 states about to join big probe into how Google behaves? Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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