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There are deals to be had on TVs from RCA, Samsung and Vizio. Make it a 4K Father's Day: save on 4K TVs at Best Buy and Walmart – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere are deals to be had on TVs from RCA, Samsung and Vizio. Make it a 4K Father's Day: save on 4K TVs at Best Buy and Walmart – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRussia conducted a “continued and sustained” disinformation campaign against Europe’s recent parliamentary elections, the European Union reported Friday in the latest sign that Russia’s high-tech efforts to influence democratic votes have not slowed down. EU: Russians interfered in our elections, too Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIts first project is in Puerto Rico, but this solution could work well anywhere. Rivian's used batteries will help support energy independence in Puerto Rico – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreBethesda revealed at this year’s E3 it would be offering something called Orion — a solution for game streaming that promises to make game streaming more feasible for those without the high-speed internet cloud gaming demands. Given that the whole industry seems to be pushing in that direction, this and similar solutions could be immeasurably
Read MoreThat leaves the launch date for the tech giant’s foldable phone up in the air. Samsung denies rumors that it's launching the Galaxy Fold in July, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere was a big fan backlash to the look of the heroes in the upcoming video game. The title’s developers ask for a little understanding. Marvel's Avengers developers explain why Iron Man and the Avengers look different – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere are a great many display technologies available if you wish to make a digital clock. Many hackers seem to have a penchant for the glowier fare from the Eastern side of the Berlin Wall. [ChristineNZ] is one such hacker, and managed to secure some proper Soviet kit for an alarm clock build. The clock
Read MoreMattel is introducing Hot Wheels id, which lets kids race their NFC-enabled Hot Wheels on its Smart Track, and scan their collections into a free iOS app. In the app, which acts as a virtual garage, kids can track speed and laps via infrared sensors in the Hot Wheels Race Portal, which scans in your
Read MoreCecilia Kang / New York Times: Sources: T-Mobile and Sprint have approached Dish, Charter, and Altice about buying Boost Mobile and some of Sprint’s spectrum to get DOJ’s approval for merger — WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is moving closer to approving T-Mobile’s $26 billion merger with Sprint … Sources: T-Mobile and Sprint have approached
Read MoreProvisions set by the Justice Department, described by people familiar with the plan, could weaken a lawsuit that 10 attorneys general filed to try to block the $26 billion deal. Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Approval, Said to Be Near, Could Undercut Challenge by States Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn the wake of Huawei’s US export ban, its easy to forget that the company was due to launch one of the first folding phones to hit the market. The $2,600 Mate X was set to go head-to-head with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, but after the Korean giant delayed the device due to mishaps with early
Read MoreAfter 20 years of serving the nerds of the internet with a wide variety of geek-related merchandise, ThinkGeek will officially close down its website and will migrate its operations over to its parent company GameStop’s website instead. In the meantime, the store is holding a 50 percent off “moving sale.” By way of explanation, a
Read MoreFrank Chaparro / The Block: Sources: Libra Foundation, overseeing Facebook’s upcoming cryptocurrency, may have eBay, Coinbase, Vodafone, a16z, USV, Thrive, more among the launch partners — Facebook has been quietly building out its cryptocurrency for over a year, and it looks like that time has been well spent … Sources: Libra Foundation, overseeing Facebook's upcoming
Read MoreI’ve always felt a little left out of the traditional nerd stereotypes. I don’t wear glasses, my lady clothes have no real pockets so I can’t use a pocket protector, and I was born well after the reign of the slide rule. But in the spirit of Analog Week, I’m trying to learn. Read more…
Read MoreHulu has released a full trailer for its upcoming revival of the cult-classic mystery series, Veronica Mars, picking up the lives of the characters since we last saw them in the 2014 movie. In it, we see that the show’s heroine Veronica is back home in Neptune, California, dealing with a new threat to the
Read MoreChrome: As one who spends quite a bit of time browsing the news from various sites around the web, it’s frustrating to encounter paywall after paywall after paywall—especially when a site or author’s own social media feed was the one cajoling you to click and read an article in the first place. Read more… How
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Amazon to allow devs of Alexa skills aimed at kids to offer premium content for purchase; parents can opt out of the new feature and must approve purchases — Amazon will now allow developers to offer premium content for purchase in Alexa skills aimed at children. Amazon to allow devs of
Read MoreThe twenty projects that won this year’s Hackaday Prize bootstrap competition have just been certified. The purpose of this is to help great examples of early entries offset the cost that goes into prototyping as they work on their projects throughout the summer. We know this has had a big impact on entries in the
Read MoreA Brenda and John Romero-made mob game, a ‘pinbrawler’ and other smaller games not to be missed. Ten under-the-radar games at E3 2019 you need to get excited about right now Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreRetro consoles are bittersweet little gadgets. They pack a ton of nostalgia, must-have-it miniature console design, and properly licensed software into a mostly affordable package that will, inevitably, mostly go unused sitting on your shelf. That’s because they are often cumbersome to play, and as gadgets teetering close to the edge of becoming cash grabs,
Read MoreWhen you think about what it costs to buy a home, you often consider the down payment and monthly mortgage cost. But while down payment amounts are more flexible than ever, hidden fees are waiting for you around every corner. So: How much do you really need to buy a home? Read more… How Much
Read MoreZac Hall / 9to5Mac: Hands-on with redesigned Apple CarPlay in iOS 13: new dashboard with Siri Suggestions, Do Not Disturb While Driving, calendar and settings apps, and Light Mode — Apple upgraded CarPlay in iOS 12 with support for third-party navigation apps including Google Maps and Waze … Hands-on with redesigned Apple CarPlay in iOS
Read MoreSamsung’s newest activity tracker, the Galaxy Fit, is now available through Samsung’s website for $99.99. The device comes in two colors, black or silver, and features a 0.95-inch AMOLED display; a 120mAh battery; 2MB of RAM; 32MB of storage; and pairs with phones over Bluetooth. It’s water resistant, too, and tracks heart rate. While Samsung
Read MoreSamsung reportedly may be missing a July ship date for the delayed Galaxy Fold, according to a company official speaking to The Korea Herald, seemingly denying rumors from earlier in June that the company was looking at a July release. “If we are running such a media event this month, we should be doing something
Read MoreWe’re midway through the month, which means it’s time to check in on our progress for the no credit card challenge. Read more… How's Your No Credit Card Challenge Going? Source: Life Hacker
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