When hospitals are running low on blood, there’s no way to just order more—blood banks have to get the word out to volunteers like you and me who might want to donate. Facebook is now rolling out a blood donation feature to several US cities that can notify you when your type of blood is
Read MoreIt might not look different, but it’s loaded with new hardware. Argo AI launches its third-generation self-driving development car in Detroit – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreUnderneath, though, it’s loaded with all manner of new hardware. Argo AI's third-generation self-driving car doesn't look too different – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreOne of the few criticisms leveled against Nintendo Switch at launch was its game selection. Although Breath Of The Wild was a huge smash, a lot of the other titles left a lot to be desired. I mean, anyone remember 1-2-Switch? Well, following Nintendo‘s E3 presentation this week, that criticism is no longer a concern. The Switch
Read More“Years ago at the South Pole, I looked up to the aurora for inspiration through the 6-month winter night.” Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Christina Koch snapped this image of an aurora. Seeing an Aurora From the Space Station Source: NASA
Read MoreIf you’ve been around long enough, you’ll know there’s a long history of advances in materials science that get blown far out of proportion by both the technical and the popular media. Most of the recent ones seem to center on the chemistry of carbon, particularly graphene and nanotubes. Head back a little in time
Read MoreThe BBC’s Orphan Black ran for five years on television, and it’s set to return later this summer on a new platform. Publishing startup Serial Box has announced that it will continue the story as one of its “serials” — an episodic novel with accompanying narration — with series star Tatiana Maslany set to narrate.
Read MoreReddit user moonunknown writes, “I did not grow up in a happy home, and I’ve seen a lot of people that had similar experiences. I thought that there must be parents that do a good job though. I want to be a good parent.” Read more… What Good Parents Do, According to Reddit Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: SecurityScorecard, which provides a security risk monitoring platform for enterprises, raises $50M Series D led by Riverwood Capital — Cybersecurity risk-monitoring platform SecurityScorecard has raised $50 million in a series D round of funding led by Riverwood Capital … SecurityScorecard, which provides a security risk monitoring platform for enterprises, raises M
Read MoreThe worst part of any wedding—beyond waiting in the sweltering heat for the bride to stride down the aisle or eating an especially overcooked steak at the reception—is having to endure one alone. Read more… How to Enjoy a Wedding Without a Plus One Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreManish Singh / TechCrunch: Facebook invests an undisclosed sum in social-commerce startup Meesho, its first time taking equity in an Indian startup; Meesho had raised ~$65M earlier — As Facebook explores ways to generate revenue from WhatsApp, the company is now turning to a startup that already has a lead. Facebook invests an undisclosed sum
Read MoreIt seems we can’t go more than a week without news of a new cryptocurrency mining malware or botnet being discovered. This time, security researchers have uncovered another Monero mining botnet that’s targeting China. One of Trend Micro’s security systems uncovered a URL spreading the cryptocurrency mining botnet, which was also bundled with a backdoor-based
Read MoreThe altered videos could sway an election. The Technology 202: It’s time for Congress to address deepfakes, experts say Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreHave you ever heard of a marketing funnel? While it serves a different principle than the funnels you have in your kitchen or garage, its purpose is basically the same. It’s all about the simple steps can turn a complete stranger into a valued customer, from attracting awareness to building a relationship to establishing trust,
Read MoreAre you in search of eternal peace and a pair of stylish, bass-heavy headphones? You’ve come to the right place. The Beats Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) are on sale for just $219.99, down from $349.00 – a full $129 discount OH MY LORD THAT’S REASONABLE. You don’t have to worry about
Read MoreMicrosoft’s June 2019 updates have created a bug in the Event Viewer tool in all supported versions of Windows. Windows' latest patches crash Event Viewer: But Microsoft has temporary fix Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAn attack against the messaging app Telegram and the arrest of a user show how the Hong Kong clash is unfolding digitally, with growing sophistication on both sides. A Digital Cat-and-Mouse Battle Between Police and Protesters in Hong Kong Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFounder Pavel Durov calls the service disruption a “state actor-sized DDoS.” Telegram blames China for DDoS attack coinciding with Hong Kong protests – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwinBee SP joined Double Dragon 2: The Revenge, City Connection and Volleyball in this month’s batch. Nintendo Switch Online adds surprise to June NES update – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwo decades after Congress tried to wall off the worst of the Internet in hopes of protecting the privacy and innocence of children, the ramparts lie in ruins. Sex, drugs, and self-harm: Where 20 years of child online protection law went wrong Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWe’re going to see a lot more consumer tech devices get the FDA’s blessing. Here’s what you need to know. FDA approved vs. FDA cleared: Why you need to know the difference – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen Google announced its new interface gestures in Android Q, I got a sense of déjà vu, because I’d already seen them in Huawei’s EMUI. And when Google candidly revealed the rear of its upcoming Pixel 4 phone last night, I was again reminded of a Huawei product, this time the Mate 20 Pro of
Read MoreEarlier this month, Apple announced the latest version of its mobile operating system: iOS 13. On the stage, the company showed off some brand new features including dark mode, Sign in with Apple, and the new Maps app. But there are plenty of hidden features that were not announced at the keynote. In this post,
Read MoreDoctored Pelosi video might be the tip of the iceberg. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube grapple with altered videos ahead of 2020 election – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: With iOS 13, iPhones will be able to read NFC-enabled passports and other government IDs as well as write to NFC tags — NFC — the technology that helps to power Apple Pay as well other clever features for iOS apps like Launch Center Pro’s tappable stickers – is getting a
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