Apple designs its products to be simple and foolproof, but also nearly impossible for the average user to fix themselves—meaning customers have to go through either an Apple Store, an Apple-approved third-party servicer, or ship their products to Apple for repairs. While plenty of bigger cities have at least one or… Read more… You Can
Read MoreWashington Post: Sources: after complaints about privacy practices around children’s videos on YouTube, FTC is in late stages of a probe, causing YouTube to rethink its strategy — The U.S. government is in the late stages of an investigation into YouTube for its handling of children’s videos … Sources: after complaints about privacy practices around
Read More3D printing is all well and good, but it can get expensive having to purchase roll after roll of filament. Various projects exist that attempt to take unwanted 3D prints and turn them back into filament to be used again. However, [Sam Smith] took a different path. The Trash Printer is a 3D print head
Read MoreAs the office chat start-up prepares to go public, some of us are still figuring out how available we want to be — and whether it’s O.K. to ping the C.E.O. Slack Wants to Replace Email. Is That What We Want? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreResearchers were able to correctly guess some people’s medical conditions by analyzing their Facebook posts, according to a new study. The people involved had consented to the research, and the results are private, but let this be a warning: You’re potentially telling the world a lot more than you let on. Read more… How Your
Read MoreAvengers: Endgame is finally getting an official post-credits scene, with a limited-time rerelease in theaters this weekend. Marvel Studios co-president Kevin Feige told Screen Rant that a new version of Endgame will appear in theaters that has a couple of additional scenes not in the original. Feige said if people “stay and watch the movie,
Read MorePeople consume news in many ways, which is why Anna Dubenko’s job — editor of off-platform strategy — takes her to platforms where others go for a break from theirs. Browsing LinkedIn and Instagram to Put Herself in Readers’ Shoes Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreGoogle’s recent scandals take center stage at its parent company’s annual gathering of investors. Alphabet shareholder meeting draws protesters over antitrust and human rights – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreExecutives at the video site are reportedly considering major changes to protect young viewers. YouTube weighs whether to move all kids content off main site, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Virginia-based Expel, which offers managed cybersecurity services for companies, raises $40M Series C led by Index Ventures, bringing total raised to ~$70M — Amidst the hullabaloo of hacks and endless data breaches, the global cybersecurity market is expected to grow from $152 billion in 2018 to $250 billion by 2023. Virginia-based
Read MoreThe studio talks to him “for almost every film we make,” Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige says. Marvel really, really wants Keanu Reeves to join the MCU – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBig tech companies would have to subject themselves to an external audit to prove they’re neutral. New bill would make Facebook, Twitter liable for political bias – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBoring people are everywhere—at work, at your kid’s school, maybe even at home. But perhaps the only thing worse than be trapped in a dull conversation with Mr. Monotonous is discovering that, actually, the boring one is you. Read more… How to Tell If You're Boring Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe new president overseeing Nintendo of America faces the challenge of keeping the company’s business thriving while living up to the legacy of his beloved predecessor, Reggie Fils-Aimé. Nintendo’s Bowser begins his reign Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: London-based Kano, which makes hardware to teach younger people about computing and coding, partners with Microsoft and launches a £300 11.6″ touchscreen laptop — Kano, the London-based startup that builds hardware designed to teach younger people about computing and coding … London-based Kano, which makes hardware to teach younger people about
Read MoreThe giant rocket that NASA is building to send astronauts to the Moon will likely be delayed and over budget — yet again. That’s according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, which reviewed the hardware NASA has been developing for deep space human exploration. The report, originally leaked to The Washington Post,
Read MoreIf for some reason I were to acknowledge the inevitability of encroaching middle age and abandon the hardware hacker community for the more sedate world of historical recreation, I know exactly which band of enthusiasts I’d join and what period I would specialise in. Not for me the lure of a stately home in Regency
Read MoreOh, the childhood ritual of doorway height recording. You’d stand as straight as humanly possible as Mom or Dad would draw a line at the top of your head and write the day’s date. Then you’d step back and view the results. Hey, look! You grew three-quarters of an inch! Your parents would smile and
Read MoreThe State University of New York has just signed a three-year partnership with open educational resources provider Lumen Learning to support wide-scale adoption of OER across the system. SUNY Invests in OER Systemwide at No Cost to Students Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreJourney creator Jenova Chen is drawn to making positive game experiences. Thatgamecompany’s latest title, Sky: Children of the Light, is an exploration into altruism and kindness, wrapped up in a beautiful mobile experience. But just as Journey made Chen eager to create something players could share with their less video game-inclined friends, Sky has taught
Read MoreHow do you know whether you’re getting the right things done at work? You might want to ask yourself what you’re leaving undone. Read more… Why Leaving Work Undone Can Make You a Better Employee Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreGoogle’s travel app Trips is shutting down on August 5th, ceding its territory to apps such as TripIt and RoadTrippers. It’s unfortunate; Trips was a handy app for travelers, offering a quick and easy way to track your travel plans, find your saved places, and explore unfamiliar territory. You could also download your information to
Read MoreYour car should be as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. That’s why we put together some of our favorite car hacks to prep your interior for a summer road trip. Read more… Use a Paint Brush and Baby Wipes to Clean Your Car's Interior Like a Pro Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreUniversal Music Group and YouTube have teamed up to remaster iconic music videos from standard definition to HD. The partnership will result in more than 100 music videos from artists like Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, and Lionel Richie receiving a significant upgrade in visual quality. The two companies are working to bring that number up
Read MoreBack in March, the call went out: take your wiggliest, floppiest, most dimensionally compliant idea, and show us how it would be better if only you could design it around a flexible PCB. We weren’t even looking for a prototype; all we needed was an idea with perhaps a sketch, even one jotted on the
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