Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple today claims it does not favor its own apps when ranking search results for the iOS App Store, pushing back against findings in an investigation by The Wall Street Journal published this afternoon showing how less popular Apple apps often rank higher than better-reviewed software from
Read MorePhoto: Photo: James Dittiger / Netflix Netflix’s science fiction series Another Life, which premieres on July 25th, opens with a promising premise, but it isn’t a particularly original one: it mashes up plot points from Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival and Syfy’s Nightflyers, which was canceled after a single season. Another Life opens with an ouroboros-like alien
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Read MoreUnlocked Galaxy S10, S10E and S10 Plus phones are $400 or $500 off with activation. Save up to 0 on a Samsung Galaxy S10 at Best Buy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLibra hasn’t even officially debuted on Facebook yet, but the highly anticipated cryptocurrency has already gotten a ton of interests—from scammers. In fact, it’s hard to tell who is more interested in Libra at this point: those looking to make a quick buck from cajoling you to jump in early so you can be a
Read MoreNext iPhones rumored to have the A13 processor, wide-angle lens and Apple’s new Smart Frame technology. Three iPhone 11 models coming in 2019, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMore than five dozen institutions have been victimized by a vulnerability in the Ellucian Banner products, which the company put out a patch for months ago. 62 Schools Hit by ERP Vulnerability Patched Months Ago Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreOriginally $300, this likable hybrid wearable speaker-headphone is $149 for a limited time. Bose Soundwear Companion is still 0 off – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is working to standardize data-sharing terms via pre-designed licensing agreements, the first of which now are available for preview and comment. Microsoft looks to 'do for data sharing what open source did for code' Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreYour kid makes a friend. You meet the friend’s parent. You like that parent, a lot. You start scheduling playdates, mostly for the kids but also for you. Then your partners meet and they like each other, which means now you can all spend your weekends together at backyard barbecues and campsites and waterparks, and…
Read MoreBlackboard has introduced the Blackboard Reporting Stack Developer Tier, the first release on the Blackboard Data platform, which gives colleges and universities direct access to data sets to analyze their learning ecosystem and support institutional goals. Blackboard Intros First Data Platform Release Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreOver the weekend, more than 30,000 New York residents were left without power, reportedly due to high electricity usage during the widespread heatwave. It was the city’s second power outage in less than two weeks. Read more… How to Prepare For a Power Outage Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIf you keep a to-do list, how do you track the stuff you get done that isn’t on the list? Read more… Use a Reverse To-Do List to Record Everything You've Done Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIt’s important to know what’s going on in the world—but it’s also important to understand these events from multiple perspectives, especially if you tend to favor news sources that support your own points of view. Read more… Understand Breaking News From Multiple Political Perspectives Using AllSides Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreLibrary goers will now have to use or sign up for a LinkedIn account when viewing Lynda.com courses at public libraries. American Library Association blasts LinkedIn for intrusive ToS changes Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read More“The Pill” is not a monolith: there are hundreds of birth control pills out there, and they’re not all the same. But most people are never given a choice. They walk into the clinic, ask for the pill, and get a prescription that may or may not be the best one for their particular situation.
Read MoreChristopher C. Kraft, Jr., who died July 22, 2019, created the concept of NASA’s Mission Control and developed its organization, operational procedures and culture Christopher Kraft at Flight Console Source: NASA
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Uber is dabbling in an Amazon Prime-style monthly subscription service that rolls together all of its major services: ride-hailing, Uber Eats food delivery, and bike and scooter rentals. For now, the company is testing different iterations in Chicago and San Francisco, but it could start rolling out to
Read MoreBigger screen or better camera? We decide if the Pixel 3A or the Moto G7 is the best phone under $400. Pixel 3A vs. Moto G7: What's the best budget phone? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new phones come amidst continued political turbulence for parent company Huawei. Honor 9X and 9X Pro feature notchless HD displays and pop-up selfie cams – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen will your favorite Marvel and Star Wars movie actually arrive on Disney’s $7-a-month service? What should you expect from Marvel’s original shows? Here’s everything we know. Disney Plus: Every show and movie you'll be available to stream — and when – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe issue affects older iOS devices including the iPhone 5 (pictured). | Photo by Anthony Devlin/PA Images via Getty Images If you’re using an iPhone or iPad introduced in 2012 or earlier, you should check your device for an iOS update if you want it to keep reporting the correct time, date, and location. Apple
Read MoreWe’ve covered this before, but it bears repeating. Absolutely clean your steering wheels regularly, kids. Those things are gross and nasty and you’re probably helping to avoid an outbreak of the plague if you wipe them down periodically enough. Read more… Don't Forget to Clean Your Steering Wheel Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreImage: Epic Games We’ve seen game developers in the past build tools that let you watch its e-sports competitions from a viewer within the game itself, most notably Blizzard for Overwatch League. But Epic is going one step further for its upcoming Fortnite World Cup event this weekend with a full picture-in-picture (PiP) streaming feature
Read MoreYou probably shouldn’t try this at home, even if you have an electric F-150 or train cars handy. Watch Ford’s electric F-150 prototype tow over 1 million pounds – Roadshow Source: CNet
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