Image: Sevenhugs Sevenhugs is doubling the number of universal remotes in its lineup today, bringing the total options available to two. The new Smart Remote U joins the original Smart Remote (now known as the Smart Remote X) and costs $100 less at $199. Both models are available for purchase from Sevenhugs’ website or Best
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images GitHub has begun restricting the accounts of developers based in countries that are currently under US trade sanctions. ZDNet reports that one developer based in Crimea has lost access to his private GitHub repositories, while another based in Iran wrote a Medium post about having his account restricted. A support
Read MoreAugust is coming in hot with everyone’s favorite déjà-vu rom-com, Groundhog Day. Fittingly, this is not the first time Groundhog Day has arrived on (only to depart from) Netflix—and it won’t be the last, so enjoy it while you can. And as if Groundhog Day doesn’t provide all the Andie MacDowell we could ever want
Read MoreTop-end models for deep pocketed pilots can rival the price of a used car. But if you’re like the rest of us, just looking to get into drone flying with a quality, easy to use craft at a reasonable price, the Ryze Tech Tello Quadcopter Powered by DJI is turning some heads. It’s available right
Read MoreIf you can’t update to Windows 10 1903, it might be because of an outdated Intel RST driver. Windows 10 1903 clash: Old Intel storage drivers can block update Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAfter showing off its in-screen selfie camera last month, Oppo today demonstrated a new screen design with 88-degree curved edges. The new display design, called “the Waterfall screen” has minimal bezels on top and bottom, achieving nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. Companies like Samsung and Huawei have been serving up devices with curved edges for a
Read MoreWindows Phone might have survived if Microsoft hadn’t make these mistakes, says a former Nokia engineer. Here are the real reasons Windows Phone failed, reveals ex-Nokia engineer Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGoCycle or go home Continue reading… GoCycle GX e-bike review: fast, fun, and foldable Source: New feed
Read MoreWe’ll see how the Hero from Dragon Quest 11 plays and find out when he’ll join the Nintendo Switch brawler’s roster. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate new fighter details are coming Tuesday – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUpcoming events include the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference, T.D.W.I. San Diego Conference, SANS Network Security 2019, and 2019 C.C.U.M.C. Annual Conference. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of July 29, 2019) Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreLike a million or so other people, [Brian Dorey] picked up a third generation Echo Dot during Amazon’s big sale a couple weeks ago. Going for less than half its normal retail price, he figured it was the perfect time to explore Amazon’s voice assistant offerings. But the low price also meant that he didn’t
Read MoreHuawei has found itself under intense scrutiny from the U.S. in the midst of trade talks with China. Why has the company become so controversial? How Huawei found itself in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreA dark web kingpin has forfeited $4 million, including Bitcoin and 100 quadrillion Zimbabwe bank notes after selling drugs to an undercover cop via encrypted email. Richard Castro, of Windermere (Florida), pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute three controlled substances – carfentanil, phenyl fentanyl, and fentanyl. The
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Everyone has a house chore they don’t like. In fact, many of us have several. Despite this, cleaning and tidying is just something that we have to do. It’s either that, or live in squalor. But, there is one
Read MoreElephants have long captivated our attention, partly because of their sheer size and majesty. But we’re also struck by their complex behavior. In some ways, we’re fascinated because this behavior echoes our most humane feelings. For instance, elephants have repeatedly been observed using tools and grieving their dead. Their evolutionary history is interesting, too. It
Read MoreGoogle Cloud has an $8 billion annual revenue run rate and the disclosure puts more detail behind the cloud race picking order. Google Cloud trails AWS by a wide margin, but at least the race is easier to quantify. Google Cloud's annual revenue run rate disclosure adds color to cloud race Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIt goes way beyond phones. Here's everything that 5G can do for you – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOppo has released images of a new smartphone display design it calls the “Waterfall Screen.” While Oppo has released phones with curved screens before, like the Find X, the photos show how the Waterfall Screen takes the idea to the next level by extending the panel even further around the edges of the screen at
Read MoreKiCAD has a rightfully earned image problem regarding beginners. The shiny new version 5 has improved things (and we’re very excited for v6!) but the tool is a bit obtuse even when coming from a electronics design background, so we’re always excited to see new learning material. [Mike Watts] is the latest to join the
Read MoreThree years ago in September 2016, Reliance, an Indian conglomerate with a market cap of some $115 billion, launched a new mobile carrier and broadband network in India called Jio. Today, it’s become the largest telco operator in India surpassing old horses like Bharati Airtel and Vodafone-Idea. In its recently released quarterly report, the company said
Read MoreRenee Holland sent her Facebook friend thousands of dollars. She became entwined in a global fraud that the social network and the United States military appear helpless to stop. Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAnd Disney just broke its own box office record… in July. Aladdin hits billion at the box office, The Lion King is right behind – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}LinkedIn has closed a loophole that allowed almost anyone to post a job listing on company pages without any authorization. Netherlands-based recruiter Michel Rijnders discovered the problem and posted his findings on the Microsoft-owned professional social network. The potentially serious flaw made it possible for users to post an unofficial job posting on nearly any
Read MoreHistory in the making. Watch the moment Hayabusa2 grabbed rock samples from asteroid Ryuga – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s something seriously wrong with the Arduino walkie-talkie that [GreatScott!] built. The idea is simple: build a wireless intercom so a group of motor scooter riders can talk in real-time. Yes, such products exist commercially, but that’s no fun at all. With a little ingenuity and a well-stocked parts bin, such a device should be easy
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