Photo courtesy Anna “aNNa” Nordlander. The story of Les Seules Continue reading… This infamous Counter-Strike team helped pave the way for women in e-sports Source: New feed
Read MoreWhen you prepare to buy a new phone, you should also assess whether it’s time for a new wireless plan. Here are some steps to make that process easy. A Guide to Picking the Right Phone Plan Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft is moving away from referring to the web-based version of Office and its web-based Office client apps as ‘Office Online’ or ‘Word Online.’ Microsoft is rebranding the web-version of Office as 'Office' (minus the 'Online') Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreTinder Tinder is planning an update for this week that’ll warn its LGBTQ users when they’re traveling in a country where their dating preferences could put them at legal risk. Called “Traveler Alert,” the feature will automatically hide users’ profiles when they’re traveling abroad in countries where same-sex relationships are illegal. Users can then choose
Read MoreImagine, if you will, a nightmare scenario: You have made a pile of delicious breakfast carbs. They might be fluffy pancakes. They could be pillowy French toast. They are hot and buttered and ready for action. But then you open the fridge and find that you are nearly out of maple syrup. Read more… How
Read MoreEven a relatively low-end desktop 3D printer will have no problems running off custom enclosures or parts for your latest project, and for many, that’s more than worth the cost of admission. But if you’re willing to put in the time and effort to become proficient with necessary CAD tools, even a basic 3D printer
Read MoreA lot of us would love to spend more time with our friends—but it often takes several rounds of back-and-forth before landing on an evening or weekend when everyone is free. Read more… Use a Shared Google Calendar to Plan Time With Friends Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThis afternoon, SpaceX is slated to launch its latest cargo mission from Florida for NASA, sending about 5,000 pounds of supplies to the crew on the International Space Station. For this mission, the company is employing a Dragon cargo capsule that’s already been to space twice before. If successful, it’ll be the first time the
Read MoreIn Puerto Rico, protests have taken over the country, calling for the resignation of their governor, Ricardo Rosselló—who is now expected to resign today. After a leak of messages between the governor and his inner circle, Rosselló is being held accountable for a series of personal attacks on government officials,… Read more… Why You Need
Read MoreWith flashy supercars, backflips, and anti-bullying song lyrics, the Dobre brothers are the model for a new kind of children’s celebrity. The Dobre brothers are trying to be the next Mister Rogers — if Mister Rogers rapped about being ‘lit’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThis summer, Tennessee’s Austin Peay State University is piloting a program to put textbooks in the hands of students from the first day of class. Austin Peay Tests Day One Access to E-Books Source: Campus Technology
Read MorePhoto: Amazon Prime Video When the screen adaptation of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s The Boys comic books premieres on Amazon Prime Video on July 26th, fans will likely notice a lot of changes to the story. But creator and showrunner Eric Kripke (Supernatural, Timeless) has crafted an adaptation that honors the comics while also
Read MoreThe F.T.C. placed new conditions on Facebook for privacy violations, but did not restrict the social network’s ability to gather and use people’s personal information. Facebook Fined Billion and Ordered to Add Oversight of Data Practices Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJohn Geddie / Reuters: Amid slowing global demand and the US-China trade war, some chipmakers in Singapore say they are slowing production and laying off staff — SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Caught between a Sino-U.S. trade war, political concerns over Chinese telecoms firm Huawei and slowing consumer demand … Amid slowing global demand and the US-China
Read MoreYou know the drill: your order something from Amazon and wait for either the doorbell to ring or for that delivery confirmation email to pop up. But let’s say you get that email notification, open the front door…and find nothing. Was your package stolen? Maybe! But there are other possible explanations. Read more… Why You
Read MoreGLOW IS BACK and they’re in VEGAS and let’s hope this show continues being a heartwarming dramedy where nothing truly terrible happens. Dear White People, Derry Girls, She-Ra, and Mindhunter are back too. And there’s a new prequel to Dark Crystal. Here’s what else is coming and going on Netflix in August. Read more… What's
Read MoreWhen you already have DirecTV Now, Watch TV, and are preparing to launch HBO Max, why not offer a fourth streaming option? AT&T is launching another new streaming service this fall called AT&T TV – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis morning, Microsoft inadvertently released a preview build of Windows 10 to every ring of the Windows Insider Program. The incident was quickly resolved, but it serves as a cautionary tale. Here’s how to respond if an unwanted update appears on your PC. Microsoft accidentally releases, then pulls Windows 10 preview build Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGoogle has confirmed that its souped-up smart display will hit store shelves in September. Google's Nest Hub Max has a confirmed release date: Sept. 9 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: FTC’s Facebook settlement does little to hamper the company’s ad business or data collection practices, mostly re-committing Facebook to previous goals — – Social media giant agreed to ‘changes’ it’s already made — Massive data collection, ad targeting won’t be affected FTC's Facebook settlement does little to hamper the company's ad business or data
Read MoreThree Pounds of Chicken Wings For Life from Butcher Box, Refurbished Apple MacBook (2017) 12" Laptop and iPad Sale, and Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack lead off Wednesday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Wednesday's Best Deals: Butcher Box Wings, Clear the Rack, Macbooks, iPad Pros, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge AT&T plans for its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, to eventually include a live TV element. During a call with investors today, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said that the company intends to offer live sports as part of the service, potentially including NBA, MLB, and soccer matches, and
Read More{$inline_image} Danny Crichton / TechCrunch: Denver-based Gusto, which offers payroll and HR software for SMBs, raises $200M Series D co-led by Fidelity and Generation Investment Management — Every employee loves receiving their paycheck. It just so happens though that paying employees can be a royal pain, what with incredibly diverse labor laws across all 50
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge The deal that’s viewed as critical to T-Mobile and Sprint getting the thumbs-up for their merger is apparently done. Bloomberg is reporting that satellite TV provider Dish has reached an agreement with the two carriers that will see it acquire “prepaid businesses” (meaning Boost Mobile) for $1.5 billion
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Corsair announced that it has acquired Origin PC, a company known for its pre-built enthusiast gaming desktops and laptops. According to a press release, the purchase is a play to expand Corsair’s reach toward more gamers who don’t want to fuss with building their own PCs. In
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