The social media giants said they were taking action against what Twitter called a “significant state-backed information operation” related to the protests. Twitter and Facebook take first actions against China for using fake accounts to sow discord in Hong Kong Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook’s looming antitrust fight could come as soon as next year, according to statements by FTC Chairman Joe Simons reported by the Financial Times. Simons told FT that he sees the 2020 elections as a looming deadline for the probe, and would seek to make any finding before
Read MoreA new report offers more details about Apple’s rather opaque plans for its game subscription service, Arcade. If the details are accurate, an Arcade subscription could be one of the more cost-effective gaming plans out there. According to a report from 9to5Mac, Arcade will cost subscribers $4.99 a month after the initial free trial period. It’ll
Read MoreTwitter earlier today announced it’s banned more than 900 accounts purported to be linked to a China-sponsored disinformation campaign against the citizens of Hong Kong, now it’s extending its policies to ban advertising from all state-sponsored news sources globally. The ban will encompass any news-media organization found to be “financially or editorially controlled by the state.” Cue
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Reddit is testing out something that, if successful, could help it take on platforms like Twitch and YouTube — live-streaming. The company today announced its first broadcasting tool, which it’s calling the “Reddit Public Access Network.” The software will let eligible users live-stream to a new subreddit called
Read MoreMicrosoft’s testing of the Windows 10 19H2 test builds continues, and some Slow Ring Insiders will be seeing a few new enterprise features. Microsoft rolls out two more Windows 10 19H2 builds, one with more new enterprise features Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThis year coding bootcamps are expected to graduate more than 23,000 developers, an overall growth rate of 705 percent since 2013, according to a recent report by Course Report, and an increase of 49 percent over 2018. Bootcamp Business Up 49% Year-over-Year Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreOn Amazon, a pair of headphones by a manufacturer called HiFiMan costs $2,250. According to reviews, of which there are 28 supposed buyers, one commenter said his pair broke and that he wouldn’t buy another pair again. (His review mentions that this was his second set from the company.) Read more… How to Dispose of
Read MoreThe social media companies removed accounts and said they were sowing divisive messages about the Hong Kong protests. Facebook and Twitter Say China Is Spreading Disinformation in Hong Kong Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe record number of travelers and the popularity of Uber and Lyft have left airports scrambling to ease congestion. Ride Sharing Adds to the Crush of Traffic at Airports Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft’s SMS Organizer, which started as a Garage incubation project, is an example of another of the company’s growing stable of Android productivity applications . Microsoft starts rolling out another new Android app, SMS Organizer Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read More“Google should be sued,” the president tweeted Monday morning. Google denies Trump's accusations of voter manipulation – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDisney+ is almost here. We know many important details about Disney’s standalone streaming service—including how much it’ll cost and what you’ll be able to watch—and the final piece of the puzzle was just revealed: all the devices you can use to stream Disney+ at launch. Read more… Here's Every Device You Can Use to Stream
Read MoreTwitter said it will no longer accept ads from state-controlled media outlets. Twitter and Facebook under fire for ads criticizing Hong Kong protesters – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreShow your loyalty and defend your preferred console. PUBG cross network play coming to PS4 and Xbox One – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe upcoming gaming service might actually be affordable. Apple Arcade's game subscription will likely cost a month, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s Gamescom, which means a slew of video game news is coming out of Germany this week. Already, we’ve learned that Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Google Stadia, PUBG is getting cross-play support on console, and another big wave of indie games is on the way to the Nintendo Switch. Outside of those announcements, big
Read MoreUS aerospace startup Astrobotic — a company that wants to establish a delivery service to the Moon — says it will fly its very first lunar mission on top of the United Launch Alliance’s future rocket, named Vulcan. In fact, Astrobotic’s spacecraft, a lunar lander named Peregrine, will be Vulcan’s very first payload ever, scheduled
Read MoreImage: Aston Martin July was the hottest month on record. Here’s some good news for rich people, though: if your home is in danger of flooding from sea level rise, Aston Martin is now in the business of building lairs for cars. Yes, one of the first news items to break out of the auto
Read MoreUpcoming events include SANS Network Security 2019, the 2019 C.C.U.M.C. Annual Conference, and Educause Annual Conference 2019. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of Aug. 19, 2019) Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThere are many ways to keep critical appliances running during a power outage. Maybe a UPS for a computer, a set of solar panels to charge your phone, or even a generator to keep your refrigerator or air conditioning working. This modification to a standard blender will also let you ride through a power outage
Read MoreIf you ever find yourself without your dice bag, or you’re feeling lazy, don’t worry. You can make it through your Dungeons & Dragons game—or whatever you play—by using Google to roll all the dice you need. Yes, even those quirky dice that have many more sides than what regular people are used to seeing.
Read MoreSave big on a boatload of Aukey gear during the company’s back-to-school sale. Everything from keyboards starting at $18, power banks, USB-C hubs, and GaN chargers are discounted. Just a heads up, you’ll only see the deal price if you add the promo code at checkout or if there’s a clippable coupon on the product
Read MoreImage: Tesla Tesla has launched a new rental option for its solar panels in a bid to revive its slumping home solar business. The company is offering the new rental plan in six states — Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico — and it will cost as low as $50 per month
Read MoreMicrosoft’s xCloud service, running Halo on a phone. | Photo by Nick Statt / The Verge See the photo above? That’s not Nvidia — it’s Microsoft’s xCloud, streaming Halo to an Android phone from remote internet servers powered by AMD GPUs. Google will also be bringing its Stadia cloud gaming service to Google Pixel phones
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