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June 11, 2019

Dropbox debuts new Windows and Mac Dropbox apps that let users affix notes and to-dos to the top of folders, rolls out new integrations with other tools (Harry McCracken/Fast Company)

Harry McCracken / Fast Company: Dropbox debuts new Windows and Mac Dropbox apps that let users affix notes and to-dos to the top of folders, rolls out new integrations with other tools — For years, the single best thing about Dropbox was that it was practically invisible. — The service, which debuted in 2008 …

June 11, 2019

Hide Your Pixel 3 XL's Camera Notch With These Settings and Apps

It’s actually easy to hide the Pixel 3XL’s divisive camera notch from within your smartphone’s settings—but there’s a catch. Turning “off” the notch also disables the screen area around the notch that turns the uppermost slice of screen space into an unused black bar—it pushes the system tray and notification icons… Read more… Hide Your

June 11, 2019

Sources: Zuckerberg contacted Pelosi to discuss viral misinformation, but she, frustrated by how Facebook handled a manipulated video of her, has not engaged (Washington Post)

Washington Post: Sources: Zuckerberg contacted Pelosi to discuss viral misinformation, but she, frustrated by how Facebook handled a manipulated video of her, has not engaged — Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg contacted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in recent weeks to discuss … Sources: Zuckerberg contacted Pelosi to discuss viral misinformation, but she, frustrated by

Now we have to watch out for 'zombie snakes'? Oh, great – CNET

The eastern hognose knows how to play dead and fool clueless humans. Now we have to watch out for 'zombie snakes'? Oh, great – CNET Source: CNet

Nintendo Switch is getting a Dark Crystal… strategy game? – CNET

Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics has Gelflings galore, but in a top-down format. Nintendo Switch is getting a Dark Crystal… strategy game? – CNET Source: CNet

Watch every E3 video game trailer from Nintendo, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Bethesda and Microsoft's E3 conferences – CNET

The Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel, Animal Crossing, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Marvel’s Avengers, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Watch Dogs: Legion, Halo Infinite, Gears 5, Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077. All the trailers you need to see are right here! Watch every E3 video game trailer from Nintendo, Square Enix, Ubisoft,

Mystery of giant Antarctic ice holes solved by robots, tricked-out seals – CNET

Massive holes known as polynyas could appear more often with climate change — and even contribute to it. Mystery of giant Antarctic ice holes solved by robots, tricked-out seals – CNET Source: CNet

Twitter reacts (badly) to the Marvel's Avengers video game – CNET

When excited Marvel fans finally see the new game’s trailer… they get a surprise. Twitter reacts (badly) to the Marvel's Avengers video game – CNET Source: CNet

June 11, 2019

AMD announces the Ryzen 9 3950X, its first 16-core CPU in the Ryzen 9 family, with a 3.5GHz base frequency, coming in September for $749 (Ian Cutress/AnandTech)

Ian Cutress / AnandTech: AMD announces the Ryzen 9 3950X, its first 16-core CPU in the Ryzen 9 family, with a 3.5GHz base frequency, coming in September for $749 — One of the questions that was left over from AMD’s Computex reveal of the new Ryzen 3000 family was why a 16-core version of the

June 11, 2019

Is It Better to Use an App, or Do It the Old-Fashioned Way?

Have you ever taken out your phone to write down a list and think “Is this way actually better than how it used to be?” Read more… Is It Better to Use an App, or Do It the Old-Fashioned Way? Source: Life Hacker

June 11, 2019

E3 2019: 15 best trailers from the show

Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077; Lil Jon’s “Let’s Go” playing throughout Gears 5; a new adorable droid in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. These were just a few of the best moments that helped make incredibly fun and memorable trailers at this year’s E3. Without Sony, the show itself was a little slow — but

June 11, 2019

AI is worse at identifying household items from lower-income countries

Object recognition algorithms sold by tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, perform worse when asked to identify items from lower-income countries. These are the findings of a new study conducted by Facebook’s AI lab, which shows that AI bias can not only reproduce inequalities within countries, but also between them. Algorithms were up to

June 11, 2019

A computer virus has thrown Philadelphia’s court system into chaos

Since May 21st, a virus has shut down Philadelphia’s online court system, bringing network access to a standstill. The problems started unexpectedly: suddenly, no one could seem to access the system to file documents. “It wasn’t working,” says Rachel Gallegos, a senior staff attorney with the civil legal aid organization Community Legal Services. “I thought

Pepe the Frog’s creator just won a $15,000 copyright settlement against Infowars

Matt Furie has been enforcing his copyrights to stop right-wing figures from profiting off his creation. Pepe the Frog’s creator just won a ,000 copyright settlement against Infowars Source: Washington Post Tech

June 11, 2019

Why That Bicyclist Is In Your Lane

Safe cycling isn’t always a matter of sticking to the side of the road. In fact, when bicyclists try to stay out of cars’ way, they can sometimes create a situation that’s more dangerous for themselves, cars, and pedestrians. Read more… Why That Bicyclist Is In Your Lane Source: Life Hacker

State attorneys general sue to block merger between Sprint and T-Mobile

Nine states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, believing that the combination of the country’s third- and fourth-largest wireless carriers would threaten competition and harm consumers. State attorneys general sue to block merger between Sprint and T-Mobile Source: Washington Post Tech

BioSentinel Mission Aims to Put Yeast into Deep Space

It’s a truly exciting time for space enthusiasts. Humanity is finally shaking itself out of the half-century-long doldrums of deep space exploration and planning a return to the Moon and a push to Mars. Yes, exciting things have happened since the glory days of Apollo. We’ve reached out into the outer planets, drilled holes in

June 11, 2019

Xbox boss Phil Spencer on the future of gaming: ‘The business isn’t how many consoles you sell’

The head of Xbox just unveiled a new console, but Phil Spencer isn’t too worried about selling you one. “I don’t need to sell any specific version of the console in order for us to reach our business goals,” the told me in an interview yesterday, the day after Microsoft held its annual E3 keynote.

June 11, 2019

How to See Libraries' Special Collections

“It’s like a museum but with no people, and where you have to do all the work.” Developer and internet artist Darius Kazemi (you might know him from his Twitter bots) has a truly nerdy travel habit: he likes to visit libraries near his hotel and browse their archives and special collections. He explains how

George Mason Partners with AWS for Cloud Computing Degree

A new cloud computing degree program will enable students from Northern Virginia Community College to extend their learning opportunities beyond an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree at George Mason University. George Mason Partners with AWS for Cloud Computing Degree Source: Campus Technology

Sprint-T-Mobile Merger Faces New Hurdle With Lawsuit by States

A group of state attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed merger of the third- and fourth-largest wireless carriers in the United States. Sprint-T-Mobile Merger Faces New Hurdle With Lawsuit by States Source: NY Times Tech

June 11, 2019

Ten state attorneys general file suit in New York to oppose the T-Mobile-Sprint merger over concerns about pricing and competition (New York Times)

New York Times: Ten state attorneys general file suit in New York to oppose the T-Mobile-Sprint merger over concerns about pricing and competition — A group of 10 state attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday in a bid to block a proposed merger between the wireless carriers T-Mobile and Sprint … Ten state

Sensor Tower data: following Snapchat's new gender-swapping and baby filters, global downloads in May reached 41.5M, up from 16.8M in the previous month (John McDermott/OneZero)

{$inline_image} John McDermott / OneZero: Sensor Tower data: following Snapchat’s new gender-swapping and baby filters, global downloads in May reached 41.5M, up from 16.8M in the previous month — But can the company build on the momentum? — Last month, Snapchat achieved the kind of virality most companies can only dream of. Sensor Tower data:

June 11, 2019

The Real History of Father's Day

Father’s Day is this Sunday—in case you need a reminder—and while golf, beer, and barbecue may come to mind, it’s a celebration with complex, religious origins and one even arguably fueled by the women’s liberation movement that began in the 60s. Read more… The Real History of Father's Day Source: Life Hacker

Server Market Contracts, While Increased Price Points Drive Revenues Upward

The server market contracted in terms of volume in the first quarter of 2019, while revenues increased compared to the same period a year ago. Server Market Contracts, While Increased Price Points Drive Revenues Upward Source: Campus Technology

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