Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The memory machines that Apple, Facebook, and Google have built to remind us of our favorite moments can, like any algorithmic creation, serve up subpar output. Instead of evoking recollections of those times we felt like we were living our best lives, they can invoke the low
Read MoreMicrosoft Teams update will introduce a small but mighty feature to gallery mode. Microsoft Teams is getting the gallery upgrade we've all been waiting for Source: Tech Radar Software
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Waymo announced plans to build a hub for its autonomous semi-trailer trucks on a nine-acre site near Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Alphabet-owned company also said it is partnering with rental truck company Ryder on fleet management as it looks to grow the delivery and logistics portion of
Read MoreThe time loop game’s story shines with the efforts of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe. ‘Twelve Minutes’ is a point-and-click adventure worth repeating Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreTLDR: CuriosityStream offers thousands of award-winning documentaries and series, all streaming right to your favorite devices, now at an extra 25 percent off. “Man came by to hook up my cable TV; We settled in for the night, my baby and me. We switched ’round and ’round ’til half-past dawn: There was fifty-seven channels and
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Recruitment, robots, and really powerful supercomputers Continue reading… What to expect from Tesla’s AI day event Source: New feed
Read More{$inline_image} Hollywood seems to have the comic book movie down, but when it comes to adapting graphic novels as TV series, it’s still very much a mixed bag. For every The Umbrella Academy, there’s a Jupiter’s Legacy. For every Doom Patrol, there’s an Iron Fist. For every The Walking Dead, there’s the later seasons of
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Pokémon Unite, the five-versus-five MOBA game that released in July for the Nintendo Switch, will debut on iOS and Android devices on September 22nd. The Pokémon Company shared today during a livestream that you can pre-register for the mobile game now on your respective devices (iOS, Android). You’ll be notified when it’s officially
Read MoreCan you spot the Alan Walker logo? If there’s one company I trust to do a good job with utterly ridiculous computer ideas, it’s Asus. Last fall, the company worked with cyberpunky fashion designer Acronym to make possibly the weirdest-looking gaming laptop I’ve ever seen (the ZPHYRS G14 ACRNM). This year, it’s partnered with popular
Read MoreAt a Pokémon-focused livestream, Nintendo revealed a trailer showing off the absolutely adorable new look for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The clip gave a good overview of the world itself, along with some of the enhanced elements, like what sounds like a nice orchestral mix for the score. You can also decorate pokéballs
Read MoreMicrosoft teams up with Rubrik for data management and protection in the Azure cloud. Microsoft takes a stake in Rubrik to combat ransomware Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreImage: Samsung Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds last week, so it’s a surprise that Woot is already offering a sizable discount on them. Normally priced at $150, you can snag a set in the graphite, white, lavender, or olive colorways for $125. In case you were worried there might be a catch
Read MoreFinding the right contractor is a job in its own right. Here’s what you should know. Working with contractors: How to hire a qualified pro – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSeveral benchmark refinance rates fell today. Refinance rates for Aug. 18, 2021: Rates slide – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreToday a couple of notable mortgage rates tailed off. Here’s what that means for you if you’re in the market for a mortgage. Mortgage interest rates as of Aug. 18, 2021: Rates recede – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFor screen size, 65 is the new 50, and large TVs are cheaper than ever. Here are our favorites. The best 65-inch TV for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe’ll also get another look at Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which hits Nintendo Switch next January. Watch: Pokemon Presents livestream dives into Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Wednesday – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDavid Marcus, the head of the tech giant’s financial services unit, described the social network as a “challenger in the payments industry” that faces unfair resistance. Facebook says it wants a ‘fair shot’ in the crypto payments sphere. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft is gearing up for boom in business helping the public and private sectors build Zero Trust network architectures. Microsoft touts role in meeting Biden's order to fend off major hacks on the US Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAs the Taliban swept through Afghanistan, they captured a hoard of weaponry that the US had supplied to the collapsing security forces. The militant group has been seen with an array of stolen firearms and vehicles. There are also growing fears about the biometric systems that they’ve seized. “We understand that the Taliban is now likely to have
Read MoreRecently, even as Internet Explorer is finally retired, there have been claims made that IE drove the Netscape web browser into extinction because it was the better program. Nothing could be further from the truth. How Internet Explorer really beat Netscape Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreVal Kilmer lost his natural speaking voice in 2015 during a battle with throat cancer. The Hollywood actor worked with an AI firm to digitally restore it. AI gave Val Kilmer his voice back. But critics worry the technology could be misused Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreOlivia Carville / Bloomberg: Airbnb says it will change its TOS this fall to no longer require arbitration in cases involving sexual assault of hosts and guests, after two women sued — – Company says it will change its terms of service this fall — Rape survivor Sherry Dooley says she feels ‘retraumatized’ Airbnb says
Read More{$inline_image} Chilling in the pool is great, but what a drag to have to get out to grab a cold brew. [Alister] had his eye on a commercial drink float, but the company was out of business. But 3D printing, of course, comes to the rescue in this video, also embedded below. The payload amounts
Read MoreChance Miller / 9to5Mac: Apple says FaceTime’s SharePlay feature, heavily promoted during WWDC, will not be released in iOS 15, arriving instead in a later update — Apple has made the decision to delay the launch of its new SharePlay feature in iOS 15. The new feature will be available in a later update to
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