Phones with bendable displays are real, and it’s going to take some getting used to. Galaxy Fold: Using Samsung's new foldable phone is a wild ride so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUS Attorney General William Barr sent a four-page summary of the report to Congress in March. Mueller report on Trump, Russia expected to be released Thursday – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: Foxconn will mass produce iPhones in India this year, including newer models, according to Foxconn’s chairman Terry Gou, who will step away from day-to-day role — – Apple’s main production partner is prepping an output shift — Foxconn’s Terry Gou says he’ll step back from the day-to-day Foxconn will mass produce iPhones in India
Read MoreDami Lee / The Verge: Facebook rolls out dark mode for Messenger globally, after previously hiding it behind an Easter egg that required users to send a moon emoji to get the feature — It’s official now — Facebook Messenger’s dark mode is rolling out to globally today, as announced on Facebook’s product blog. Facebook
Read MoreIn March, Facebook teased Messenger’s long-awaited dark mode. Users could unlock the feature by simply sending a crescent moon emoji to one of their friends. And now, after a month of public experimentation, the feature is receiving a wide release and can be unlocked simply by activating a toggle. To unleash dark mode, tap your
Read MoreThat would definitely be a change. Facebook tests merging Newsfeed and Stories, so you swipe not scroll – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow you can finally see the foldable future for yourself. We went hands-on with the Galaxy Fold, and here it is – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow we know which house Elon Musk would pledge fealty to. Elon Musk goes Game of Thrones, imagines dragon wings for Starship – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLast year, a Microsoft patent for voice-powered wireless earbuds emerged. Microsoft may be moving ahead with plans for that type of device, according to a new report. Microsoft to release its own wireless earbuds: Report Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreParmy Olson / Wall Street Journal: Sources: Google is quietly disbanding a UK panel to review use of AI in health care after panel members chafed at lack of info, authority, and independence — Panel members in U.K. chafed at lack of information access, authority and independence from Google Sources: Google is quietly disbanding a
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Since mid-February, hacker Gnosticplayers has posted 932M+ user records from 44 companies, including 500px and UnderArmor, on dark web marketplace Dream Market — Hacker Gnosticplayers has stolen over 932 million user records from 44 companies. — A hacker who spoke with ZDNet in February … Since mid-February, hacker Gnosticplayers has posted
Read MoreThe investment in Big Zodiac seems … preordained. Venture Capital Is Putting Its Money in Astrology Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJanko Roettgers / Variety: Starz apologizes for “inadvertently” issuing DMCA takedown notices for tweets to stories merely reporting about TV show leak, says it suffered a security breach — Facing a backlash over overzealous copyright enforcement, Starz issued an apology for inadvertently taking down tweets to articles about TV show piracy Monday. Starz apologizes for
Read MoreResearchers at Tel Aviv University today unveiled a world’s first – a 3D print of a heart constructed from harvested human tissue and vessels. This technology, although in its formative stages, could potentially one day provide relief for patients whose lives are determined by the fickle whims of organ transplant lists. The organ produced in
Read MoreHer campaign still sponsors several active ads on Facebook. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez quits Facebook, calls social media a ‘public health risk’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreJack Dorsey is a polarizing figure. Usually, the criticism is centered on how he runs Twitter. Last week, however, was different. Attention shifted from the usual fare – the ever-pervasive issues of the alt-right and harassment — to a completely different matter: Dorsey’s unusual diet. According to a piece in CNBC, Dorsey follows a highly
Read MoreWith only 24 days left to go until TNW Conference, our tech festival in Amsterdam, we’re announcing updates every day. In case you don’t follow us on Twitter to hear the latest news, I’ve rounded up the biggest highlights of the past week! What’s the 411? We announced Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s original marketer in the
Read MoreGlobes Online: Vimeo acquires Israel-based video creation service Magisto which has over 100M users; sources say Vimeo paid $200M — Magisto’s proprietary technology enables cutting edge mobile apps and AI-powered editing tools to create videos for its 100 million users. Vimeo acquires Israel-based video creation service Magisto which has over 100M users; sources say Vimeo
Read MorePhones have improved in pretty much every way over the past 20 years. Well, apart from in one area: battery life. Yep, the days when you could expect your phone to last you a week without a full charge are long gone. Now, you’re lucky if you get a full 24 hours out of one.
Read MoreBinance has announced it will delist controversial cryptocurrency Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BitcoinSV). The confirmation came via a blog post, in which it detailed its processes for ensuring projects meet its “high level of standards”. “Based on our most recent reviews, we have decided to delist and cease trading on all trading pairs for the following coin
Read MoreBBC: UK data watchdog proposes a 16-rule code of practice for online services to protect children’s privacy that includes ending “nudge techniques” and more — Facebook and Instagram face a ban on letting under-18s “like” posts on their platforms while Snapchat could be prevented … UK data watchdog proposes a 16-rule code of practice for
Read MoreThe company’s big summer sale will be here before you know it. Here’s what you need to know. When is Amazon Prime Day 2019? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis is the first time Samsung has shown off its folding phone to journalists. It was worth the wait. Galaxy Fold hands-on: I tried Samsung's foldable phone IRL and it was amazing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAndrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: Motivate, the bike share startup owned by Lyft, is pulling its electric bikes in NYC, SFO, and Washington DC after reports of injuries due to faulty brakes — The move comes after dozens of injuries were reported — Lyft, which operates bike-share systems across the US … Motivate, the
Read MoreThe company plans to replace about 3,000 pedal-assist bikes with traditional bikes to prevent service interruptions, Reuters says. Lyft reportedly pulls electric bikes from three cities after brake complaints – CNET Source: CNet
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