Google is rolling out an update to the News tab of its desktop search function, with a refreshed design that sacrifices information density for clarity. The new design, which the company announced in a tweet, brings the look of the News tab closer to that of the dedicated Google News site. News stories are now
Read MoreState of Hesse says student and teacher information could be “exposed” to US spy agencies. Microsoft Office 365: Banned in German schools over privacy fears Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAt the White House today, amid much concern that conservative voices are being silenced by social media platforms, President Donald Trump (after a “morning of tweets [that] was off the rails, even by his standards”) stood before a group of activists to deliver a message of support. “Some of you are extraordinary,” the president said.
Read MoreEnd-to-end encryption is an essential technology that can keep sensitive data secure when it is being transmitted digitally. Without proper encryption, important information — including your financial records, acquisition plans or worse, your customers’ credit card data — can easily fall into the wrong hands, with devastating results. To gain some insight on the topic,
Read MoreSomething of a new lunar race is underway, but the motivations differ from what put men on the moon 50 years ago. Neglected After Apollo, the Moon Comes Back Around Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHuawei’s debut 5G phone, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G, will launch in select markets before the end of July, despite continued uncertainty around Huawei’s future as a manufacturer of Android devices. China’s state-run Global Times reports that the phone will go on sale in China on July 26th, while VentureBeat notes that the phone
Read More{$inline_image} Stickers belong on laptops. That’s not just because all developers are issued a 2015 MacBook Pro at birth to zealously hold and cherish for the rest of their careers, and the vast uniformity of laptop models in the workplace makes each individual’s laptop indistinguishable from anyone else’s. No, stickers belong on laptops because that
Read MoreFacebook will now begin to show you more information about the ads you see on the social network. The tech giant has announced a series of updates to its “Why am I seeing this ad?” and Ad Preferences tools with an aim to bring users greater transparency and control. First off, the “Why am I seeing
Read MoreThe proposed levies on firms like Facebook and Google are pitting traditional allies against one another and threatening to set off a cascade of tax increases and tariffs. As Nations Look to Tax Tech Firms, U.S. Scrambles to Broker a Deal Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBecause they can’t stop us all. 400K people want to raid Area 51 to 'see them aliens' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle’s in-house incubator, Area 120, is working on a new social networking app called Shoelace which is aimed at organizing local events and activities. You use it by listing your interests in the app, allowing it to recommend a series of “hand-picked” local activities which it calls “Loops.” You can also organize your own events,
Read MoreMost of our workplaces are cluttered with distractions of many different kinds. These distractions are especially present in a popular open-office settings, which are proving to be more and more disruptive to the general productivity of teams. From meetings to co-workers looking for a chat, it’s hard to get any meaningful work done in a
Read MoreJuly means the tennis world is abuzz with action and drama, as the Wimbledon final approaches. As a nod to this epic sporting event, Google has released a hidden tennis game you can play on your browser or phone. Here’s what you have to do to find it: Open your browser, and Google “Wimbledon Scores.” Scroll
Read MoreArt installations are an interesting business, which more and more often tend to include electronic or mechanical aspects to their creation. Compared to more mainstream engineering, things in this space are often done quite a bit differently. [Jan Enning-Kleinejan] worked on an installation called Prendre la parole, and shared the lessons learned from the experience.
Read MoreThe US president doesn’t believe in Facebook’s new cryptocurrency. Trump blasts Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, says US has only 'one real currency' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe News tabon Google’s search results pages is a pretty big deal when you’re trying to keep up with the world: for many people, it’s their quickest way to find news stories on topics they’re interested in. The search giant is now revamping this section on desktop – where it looks cluttered and hard to
Read MoreThe president held the first such gathering at the White House. Notably absent were Twitter, Facebook and Google. Trump Uses Twitter to Govern. I Used It to Cover His Social Media Summit. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJulia Alexander / The Verge: YouTube says it’s working to update its abuse policy in the coming weeks to curb “creator-on-creator harassment”; move comes after the Steven Crowder incident — No further details on what that means — YouTube is working on new policies to prevent “creator-on-creator harassment” … YouTube says it's working to update
Read MoreThe Instant Pot hits $50 at Amazon, MCU flicks hit $2 each, the Recast over-the-air DVR hits $129 and more! Plus, learn all the pro tips for Prime Day savings. Best Amazon Prime Day deals: Recast DVR, Instant Pot, a free Echo, iPads, AirPods, Marvel movies and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you have done any sort of radio work you probably have a fair idea about what antennas do. It is pretty easy to have a cursory understanding of them, too. You probably know there’s something magic about antennas that are a quarter wave long or a half wave long and other multiples. But do
Read MoreCheck out the exclusive merchandise that will be up for grabs for fans of the BBC franchise during San Diego Comic-Con. Doctor Who exclusives for SDCC 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThey currently look like “skeletons of wooden spaceships,” according to a report by Forbes. Kanye West is building houses inspired by Star Wars – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePrime Day starts next week, but there are already some notable sales on wearables. The best Amazon Prime Day 2019 wearable deals so far: Apple Watch and Fitbit models are already on sale – CNET Source: CNet
Read More130 million light-years away, the Hubble Space Telescope finds a very unusual black hole. NASA telescope detects supermassive black hole that shouldn't exist – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTaking aim at Facebook’s plans to launch a virtual currency, known as Libra, and a wallet, named Calibra, Trump said in a series of tweets that the currency would have “little standing or dependability.” President Trump takes aim at Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra, saying it should be regulated Source: Washington Post Tech
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