Despite what you might think, we all need a break from the gym. Sometimes, it’s out of necessity because of an injury. Other times, it’s because you just don’t have time. Read more… It's Okay to Take a Break From the Gym Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreMicrosoft has created a hologram that will transform someone into a digital speaker of another language. The software giant unveiled the technology during a keynote at the Microsoft Inspire partner conference this morning in Las Vegas. Microsoft recently scanned Julia White, a company executive for Azure, at a Mixed Reality capture studio to transform her
Read MoreMicrosoft continues to plug away at making holoportation possible and is showing off how it might work using currently available Microsoft services and technologies. Microsoft's latest holoportation demo shows off its mixed reality, AI, translation technologies Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe basic technology of radio hasn’t changed much since an Italian marquis first blasted telegraph messages across the Atlantic using a souped-up spark plug and a couple of coils of wire. Then as now, receiving radio waves relies on antennas of just the right shape and size to use the energy in the radio waves
Read MoreThere aren’t any written rules about who is entitled to which armrest on an economy flight—but there are some unwritten ones. Read more… Who Gets the Armrests When You Fly Economy? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe latest update for the Spotify app on the iPad brings long-awaited support for multitasking features, including Split View (which Apple debuted in 2015) and Slide Over modes. You no longer have to open up a full-screen instance of Spotify to find new music, or switch songs via the limited pull-down menu. To use the
Read MoreFilmmaker Lulu Wang says she knew years ago that she wanted to turn a specific personal experience of hers into a film: when her grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the family decided it was better not to tell her, out of a cultural belief that fear of death is more dangerous to ailing people
Read More“A lot of people want this, and yet they have no idea what it’s really like,” Joana said. “And I say that because I didn’t know what it’s really like, either.” Joana Ceddia got famous on YouTube for being a normal teen. She’s trying to stay that way. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreDrake, LeBron James, the Jonas Brothers and other celebrities have helped extend the future-self craze on social media. FaceApp adds decades to your age for fun, but the popular, Russian-owned app raises privacy concerns Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by James Bareham / The Verge The Oakland city council voted last night to pass an ordinance banning city agencies from using facial recognition technology. The move sets up Oakland to become the third city in the United States to pass similar legislation. Ordinance passed unanimously Under the ordinance, which passed unanimously, municipal agencies,
Read MoreMusical keyboards that light up the correct notes to play have long been touted as a quick and easy way to learn how to play. They’re also fun to look at. [Shootingmaker] has developed a similar concept, with a keyboard lookalike, covered in LEDs (Youtube video, embedded below). The project consists of a PCB, in
Read MoreWe’ve previously covered how you can use melamine foam sponges (or, as they are commonly known, “Magic Erasers”) all over the house. Read more… Get the Most Out of a Magic Eraser by Adding Vinegar Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSince 1912, Ilford Photo has been making film rolls for photography enthusiasts from across the globe, giving recreational and professional photographers a way to see the world in black and white. Earlier this month, Ilford released a fascinating documentary that offers an insider look into the film-making process – and the skills it takes to
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge The House Energy and Commerce Committee is sending a bill to help end the onslaught of unwanted robocalls to the floor, an issue that both chambers of Congress have made a priority this session. The bipartisan Stopping Bad Robocalls Act would outlaw a slate of methods fraudsters use
Read MoreMost of the discounts on Amazon’s devices have expired, but you can still get a nice deal on two of the company’s popular smart speakers. Amazon Prime Day 2019: You can still snag deals on the Echo and Echo Dot – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePrime Day is done, but Vizio’s discounts on TVs and sound bars at Best Buy, Sam’s Club and Costco are still available. Post-Prime Day deals from Vizio: Save up to ,200 on TVs, 0 on an Atmos sound bar – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSource Image: Boston Dynamics | Graphic: Alex Castro / The Verge Not many robotics companies can boast legions of fans online, but not many robotics companies make robots quite like Boston Dynamics. Each time the firm shares new footage of its machines, they cause a sensation. Whether it’s a pack of robot dogs towing a
Read MoreThe company says it will last up to nine hours. Nintendo Switch revision improves battery life for same price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe EU will investigate whether Amazon breached competition rules with its use of data from independent retailers. Amazon faces EU antitrust probe over its third-party marketplace – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwo years have passed since cybersecurity wild-man John McAfee first told the world he would eat his own dick if his Bitcoin price prediction didn’t come true — and things still aren’t looking good. if not, I will eat my dick on national television. — John McAfee (@officialmcafee) July 17, 2017 When I predicted Bitcoin at
Read MoreBose just released an important update to its popular line of wireless noise-canceling headphones. They are different. They’re weirdly stylish. Most importantly, they’re good. Also expensive. Read more… Bose Is Back Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreOn the same day as it announced its updated Switch console, Nintendo has also revealed a pair of new Joy-Con color options. One sports a combination of blue and neon yellow, and the other is neon purple and neon orange, giving it exactly the same color scheme as Waluigi, the single biggest scumbag in Nintendo’s
Read MoreSecurity firm tracks down malvertiser who deployed malicious ads in Outlook, Microsoft games, and the Microsoft News app. Hong Kong malvertiser blamed for malicious ads that invaded Microsoft apps Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreCan it live up to the classic? Continue reading… Apple MacBook Air (2019) review: the new normal Source: New feed
Read MoreWith plenty of travel reward credit card options out there, you might be wondering if an airline-specific credit card is worth even considering. If you already have one, maybe the novelty wore off and it has taken a backseat to a new card that demands less brand-specific loyalty. But if travel credit cards are new
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