5G is undeniably live in the US, and we’ve got the tests to prove it. Turns out, it’s not only about speed. Verizon vs. Sprint 5G throwdown: Battle for the best speeds and coverage so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBrian Burlage / VICE: A self-described Reddit “karma whore” shares how he learned to make Reddit posts go viral and reflects on his years-long unfulfilling journey to 8M+ karma — My years-long journey to the top of Reddit’s karma leaderboards has only made me feel more alone. A self-described Reddit "karma whore" shares how he
Read MoreFacebook suffered an early defeat in a D.C. court on Friday, after a judge ruled against the social-networking giant’s attempts to quash a case brought by the D.C. attorney general challenging the company’s privacy practices. D.C. attorney general’s lawsuit against Facebook can proceed, judge rules Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWe’re used to our computers being powerful enough in both peripheral and processing terms to be almost infinitely configurable under the control of software, but there was a time when that was not the case. The 8-bit generation of home computers were working towards the limits of their capability just to place an image on
Read MoreEarlier this year, Lyft launched a new feature called “Green Mode”, which allows riders to request an electric or hybrid vehicle for their trip. The company is now partnering with Portland General Electric to offer up free charging for drivers in the Portland, Oregon metro area. Starting on July 1st, drivers in the Portland area
Read MoreAttention back-to-school shoppers: Chromebooks from HP, Dell, Google and Samsung are on sale. Chromebook sale: Save 0 on Pixel Slate and other deals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon unites Tennant and Michael Sheen as it adapts Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s book. Good Omens review: Devilish David Tennant a hell of a lot of fun – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew taxes on Mexican goods would be the latest blow to automakers, and would come at a precarious time Continue reading… Donald Trump’s war on cars is pushing the US closer to a recession Source: New feed
Read MorePokémon GO developer Niantic announced this week (via 9to5Mac) that it is ending support for its Apple Watch version of the game, effective July 1st, 2019. After that time, players won’t be able to connect their Apple Watch to their iPhone app. The company announced the app in September 2016 and released it a couple
Read MoreNeil Cybart / Above Avalon: By having an estimated one billion active device users, Apple has a self-sufficient level of ecosystem strength to thrive despite slowing user growth — Apple’s ecosystem is massive. Approximately a billion people are using more than 1.4 billion Apple devices. By having an estimated one billion active device users, Apple
Read MoreThings have slowed down in the deals department following the heap of Memorial Day sales that we saw earlier this week. But there are still more than a few lingering deals from that shopping holiday that are worth checking out. Google’s Nest Hub (formerly known as the Home Hub) is still $74.99 over on eBay,
Read MoreA great sale on your next Prime Pantry box, Sunday Scaries CBD gummies, and a discounted 12-in-1 arcade cabinet lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: Sunday Scaries, Arcade Cabinet, Trendy Furniture, Prime Pantry, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSee which four US cities just got Sprint 5G, and which five are about to get it in the coming weeks. Sprint 5G is lighting up 9 new US cities and we speed-tested it for you – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Justice Department has charged a defense wholesaler with fraud and counterfeit trafficking after it produced uniforms and other gear for the US military in China that didn’t do what it was designed to do, according to Military Times. The contractor that’s been charged is Ramin Kohanbash, who owned a New Jersey-based supply company called
Read MoreCatch up on the basics of Apple’s virtual assistant. What is Siri? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFor the last couple of weeks, I’ve been catching up on a book that’s been on my to-read list for a while now: Ancestral Night by Elizabeth Bear. It came out back in March, and I’m kind of kicking myself for not getting to it earlier. It’s a huge space opera that follows the adventures
Read MoreIf you want a big CNC machine you need a strong, vibration-resistant base. They build bells out of metal, so that might not be the best if you want something that doesn’t shake. Epoxy granite is your best bet, but what epoxy granite is the best? That’s the question [Adam Bender] answered in a series
Read MoreThe Revel Concerta2 M16 stand mount speakers roll out a huge soundstage. Curvaceous Revel speakers will delight discerning audiophiles – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Etymotic ER2 in-ear ‘phones sound great and keep noise at bay. These affordable audiophile in-ear headphones banish noise – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSupersonic fighters and WWII bombers sit in silence, awaiting their fate. Some could learn to fly again. Take these broken wings: Touring the Yanks Air Museum Boneyard – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe only thing that can dampen a ‘90s nostalgia trip is seeing an old, beloved gadget fall victim to the cruelty of time, specifically the degradation of a consumer electronic device until the point it barely works properly and is covered head to toe in grime. And gadgets as old as the original Nintendo Game
Read More$5 off five, $10 off 10, or $15 of 15 Select Prime Pantry Items | Amazon Read more… Skip the Grocery Store and Save Up to , , or On a Prime Pantry Order Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreCade Metz / New York Times: DeepMind researchers detail how they designed autonomous agents that exhibited humanlike behavior when playing a first-person multiplayer game mode in Quake III — Chess and Go were child’s play. Now A.I. is winning at capture the flag. Will such skills translate to the real world? DeepMind researchers detail how
Read MorePanic, the venerable Mac and iOS software firm, made a major splash the other week with the announcement of its first hardware device. The Playdate is a bright yellow handheld gaming console with a monochrome screen; it was co-designed by Swedish hardware wizards Teenage Engineering and features exclusive releases from renowned developers like Zach Gage,
Read MoreThis personal smart air conditioner is the answer to a bunch of cooling problems — and right now, you can save $70 off the price (an over 25 percent savings), just $199 from TNW Deals. This smart personal air conditioner that raised over M on Indiegogo is now off Source: The Next Web
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