Contigo has recalled 5.7 million of its popular kids’ silicone-spout water bottle because in some cases, the spout may detach and become a choking hazard. Read more… Your Kid's Contigo Water Bottle May Be a Choking Hazard Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating almost 200 cases of lung illness that may be linked to vaping and e-cigarettes. Juul CEO says respiratory illness cases are 'worrisome' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYouTube just revealed it’s added new age categories to its YouTube Kids app, offering different videos depending on whether the child is preschool or preteen. In theory, anyway — I’m not sure I trust YouTube Kids, of all apps, to be able to make that kind of subtle differentiation. The new age categories, outlined in the
Read MoreThe cars you won’t regret buying for your side hustle. Ride-hailing all-stars: Cars that won't let you down – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company sends out invites for its next event. Apple will launch iPhone 11 on Sept. 10 in Cupertino – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWant to dress up for a convention like Dragon Con? Here’s how I tackled my Chilling Adventures of Sabrina costume. First-time cosplay is terrifying, complicated and exhilarating – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHundreds of cases of a mysterious lung illness have been reported in the US in just a matter of weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with city and state officials across the country urge people to stop vaping nicotine and THC cartridges immediately. Here’s what you need to know: Nearly 200
Read More‘Control’ is a weird game that would have benefited from being a lot weirder. ‘Control’: A space-warping science fiction game with much to like but not a lot to love Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreYou’re boarding up the windows. You’re stocking up on water. You’re scooping sandbags. But wait: Do you have cash? If you’re preparing for a hurricane, tropical storm, or other weather event that provides plenty of notice, you should add visiting the bank or ATM to your to-do list. Read more… When You're Preparing for a
Read MoreAt some point in the history of salads, everyone agreed that the correct dressing ratio is one part vinegar to three parts oil. They’re all wrong. If you’re perpetually disappointed by vinaigrette recipes, do what I do: use half as much oil as the recipe calls for and go from there. That’s it, that’s the
Read MorePhoto by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Knight First Amendment Institute, which has led a legal fight against Trump for blocking critics on Twitter, has officially asked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to stop similar practices. The institute sent a letter to Ocasio-Cortez’s office late yesterday, urging her to unblock anybody who was targeted “because of the
Read MoreEmil Protalinski / VentureBeat: Google expands bug bounty program to Play apps with 100M+ installs and launches a bug bounty program for data abuses in Android apps and Chrome extensions — Google, which has already paid security researchers over $15 million since launching its bug bounty program in 2010 … Google expands bug bounty program
Read MoreIt’s often said that machines will perform upwards of 40 percent of the world’s jobs by 2035 — but one artist is out to prove that automated technologies can bring positive change too, and he’s using DIY cryptocurrency miners to do it. Jaywick, a sleepy seaside village roughly two-hours drive from London, has a well-documented problem
Read MoreNetflix is set to release a three-part documentary special on Microsoft co-founder, billionaire, and philanthropist Bill Gates. A new trailer for the docuseries, which is called Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates, explores the past, present, and future of Gates’ life. The trailer includes commentary on Gates’ ambitious push to being a titan in Silicon
Read MoreMatthew Gault / VICE: Infowars’ War Room relaunched its YouTube channel a day after Susan Wojcicki’s letter to creators; YouTube deleted the channel after reports of its relaunch — “A commitment to openness is not easy. It sometimes means leaving up content that is outside the mainstream, controversial, or even offensive,” YouTube’s CEO said. Infowars'
Read MorePhoto: Kevin Baker / Netflix In a behind-the-scenes interview, they discuss the technology and craft that made their prequel possible Continue reading… The creators of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance just loved throwing puppets Source: New feed
Read MoreCoursera has introduced Coursera Labs, a new offering that allows learners to work hands-on with almost any third-party software application, without any environment setup or software downloads. Coursera Launches Hands-on Learning Feature Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIf you’ve been on an airplane enough times, you probably have the safety information memorized: “In the event of an evacuation, please proceed calmly to the nearest emergency exit,” and so on. Read more… See What Happens When People Disregard Safety Instructions in a Plane Emergency Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreNike has announced the new Adapt Huaraches, a modern redesign of its Huarache line featuring a self-lacing motor that can be controlled through Siri. Users (wearers?) can say, “Siri, release my shoes” on their Apple Watch or iPhone through the Nike Adapt app to unlace their shoes. The Adapt Huaraches feature the same neoprene bootie
Read MoreSome of tech’s biggest names had founders in their teens. But new research shows that for fast-growing start-ups in the U.S., the founders’ average age was 45. Those People Starting Successful Tech Companies? Most Are Middle-Aged Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The world is about to be oversaturated with subscription streaming services, and Plex wants to be the platform that helps people keep track of everything. The company’s platform has developed a reputation for being a one-stop piracy shop, and now it’s working on offering users the ability to
Read MoreClusters of living brain cells are teaching scientists about diseases like autism. With a new finding, some experts wonder if these organoids may become too much like the real thing. Organoids Are Not Brains. How Are They Making Brain Waves? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreClearOne’s cloud collaboration application has been updated with new classroom functionality. COLLABORATE Space now includes question and answer participation, providing each student with an electronic “hand raise” capability, as well as moderator control over audio and video for up to 100 participants. ClearOne Adds New Classroom Functions to Collaboration Platform Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreWhen my editor tweeted a pitch for casseroles, I lapsed into snark mode. “I was raised on soul food,” I muttered. “Casseroles are not soul food.” I was wrong. My favorite dessert—banana pudding—is a quintessential soul food dessert. It is also a casserole both in method and receptacle. Read more… This Banana Pudding Is a
Read MoreMicrosoft’s HoloLens 2 augmented-reality headset could begin shipping starting in September, based on remarks by one of the company’s executives. Microsoft's HoloLens 2 looks ready to go on sale in September Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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