Crackdown 3 is a game for action fiends, the sort who don’t want any of that pesky “story” or “depth” to get in the way of their next dopamine release. It may not be the smartest or most sophisticated game to come out this year, but goddamn is it fun. This is by far the
Read MoreMicrosoft is releasing to ‘Skip Ahead’ testers a new Windows 10 build from a development branch that won’t turn into a shipping feature update until Spring 2020. Microsoft releases Windows 10 code from the 20H1 branch to Insider testers Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Amazon launches Amazon Moments, a rewards program that lets developers give users physical gifts for specific actions, in 100 countries — App and web developers are always trying to figure out better ways of keeping their users engaged on their platforms for longer. Amazon launches Amazon Moments, a rewards program that
Read MoreThe software updates, intended to improve safety, are rolling out to the Model 3 now. Tesla rolls out Dog Mode, Sentry Mode to keep your car and pup safer – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreVlad Savov / The Verge: Canalys: 32% of smartphone shipments in Europe in 2018 were from Chinese vendors; Huawei shipped 13.3M units in Q4 2018, up 55.7% YoY, Xiaomi was up 62% — US antipathy to Chinese brands hasn’t crossed the Atlantic — The latest figures from market analysts Canalys have quantified a trend …
Read MoreThe move comes after heavy local opposition. Amazon cancels New York City HQ2 plans – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Galaxy S10 may share the spotlight with Samsung’s foldable and 5G phones on Feb. 20. Galaxy S10 rumor roundup: Feb. 20 launch, March 8 ship date, specs, features and price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJumbo TVs, two older iPhones, Google Wi-Fi and a gaming laptop for cheap. Walmart Valentine's Day sale: Discounts on big TVs, gaming laptops, older iPhones and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe all know CERN as that cool place where physicists play with massive, superconducting rings to smash atoms and subatomic particles to uncover secrets of matter in the Universe. To achieve this aim, they need to do a ton of research in other areas, such as development of special particle detectors. While such developments are
Read MoreAmazon’s plan to build a sprawling complex in Queens in return for nearly for $3 billion in government incentives had come under fierce opposition from local lawmakers. Amazon Pulls Out of Planned New York City Headquarters Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDan Primack / Axios: Analysis: 9.65% of decision makers at US VC firms are women, up from 8.93% last year, and 7% in 2017 — Venture capital is still very much a boys’ club, according to a new Axios analysis. — By the numbers: Only 9.65% of decision-makers at U.S. venture capital firms are women.
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Walmart’s tech incubator Store No. 8 launches Spatial&, a VR merchandising startup that is partnering with DreamWorks Animation VR at 16 Walmart stores — Walmart’s tech incubator Store N°8 today launched its next startup, a VR merchandising company called Spatial&. Walmart's tech incubator Store No. 8 launches Spatial&, a VR merchandising
Read More3D-printed and “smart” pharmaceuticals are making medical treatments more effective. But it may take years before the new devices reach most patients, if they do at all. The Instant, Custom, Connected Future of Medical Devices Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJ. David Goodman / New York Times: Amazon says it has cancelled plans to build HQ2 in New York City, focusing instead on Northern Virginia and Nashville, following a backlash — Amazon on Thursday canceled its plans to build an expansive corporate campus in New York City after facing an unexpectedly fierce backlash … Amazon
Read MoreIn a shake-up at Activision Blizzard, the industry grapples with Fortnite’s free gaming model. Fortnite’s free-to-play model threatens major game makers Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWe missed [iliasam’s] laser text projector when it first appeared, perhaps because the original article was in Russian. However, he recently reposted in English and it really caught our eye. You can see a short video of it in operation, below. The projector uses raster scanning where the beam goes over each spot in a
Read MoreBoris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur — from managing stress to embracing awkwardness. You can also get his musings straight to your inbox by signing up for his newsletter! On January 1st, 1997, Nicolas Negroponte emailed a column to Wired Magazine in
Read MoreJP Morgan has a new digital asset, JPM Coin. It’s not really a cryptocurrency, and it’s not quite a stablecoin, but it does use a blockchain. It’s mostly referred to as a digital coin. Still, JPM Coin is set to square off against all the other redeemable bank tokens in the market, eventually. Announced today via
Read MoreChief Executive John Legere defended T-Mobile’s $26 billion deal to buy rival wireless carrier Sprint in Congress. T-Mobile CEO defends billion Sprint merger deal in Congress hearing Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIf you’re near a Whole Foods in select cities and have Amazon Prime, you can get goodies delivered speedy-quick. Last-minute Valentine's Day gifts: Flowers, chocolates and more from Amazon in 2 hours – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s just a bit more taillight showing than before. Polestar 2 teased again before Feb. 27 online unveil – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIn 1899, you might have been forgiven for thinking the automobile was only a rich-man’s toy. A horseless carriage was for flat garden pathways. The auto was far less reliable than a horse. This was new technology, and rich people are always into their gadgets, but the automobile is a technology that isn’t going to go
Read MoreThe FTC warns against “bogus suitors” asking for money. A Valentine's Day warning: Lovebirds lost 3M to romance scams in 2018 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Daily Beast: Sources: two teams of federal officials assembled to secure election infrastructure and fight foreign influence efforts are being dramatically downsized — ‘It’s very curious why the leadership has not committed resources to prepare for the 2020 election,’ one Homeland Security official tells The Daily Beast. Sources: two teams of federal officials assembled
Read MoreStephen Nellis / Reuters: Apple says it will resume selling banned iPhone 7 and 8 models in Germany using only chips from Qualcomm, says it had “no choice” but to stop using Intel chips — (Reuters) – Apple Inc said Thursday that it will resume selling older iPhone models in its stores in Germany …
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