While Microsoft has staked out the high-productivity state of “flow,” Amazon is focused on when you’re not focused. Can the complementary approaches drive cooperation among the cloud competitors? Alexa is becoming the anti-Windows Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWe started with green text on black terminals, and before we’re done, we’ll return to the 21st-century version of it with our “desktops” running on the cloud. Desktop as a Service: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft is bringing together ‘spend intelligence’ insights twith Dynamics 365 with its acquisition of Suplari. Microsoft buys 'spend intelligence' vendor Suplari to bolster Dynamics 365 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe stock trading app goes public this week. Here’s why the company has gotten so much attention. Is Robinhood’s Disruption a Good Thing? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Pfizer / BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine’s protection against severe cases of the disease holds steady after six months, according to new data released by the companies. But its ability to protect people from developing any symptoms of the disease dropped over time, the analysis showed. The data could
Read MoreWould you pay $10 for the privilege of strapping rocket boosters to James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 automobile and using it to score spectacular gravity-defying goals with a giant ball? Rocket League is officially making that possible from Thursday, July 29th through August 4th. Epic Games developer Psyonix says it’s signed a multiyear deal
Read MoreRecently, I have been very into the various freeze dried vegetables available for purchase at Trader Joe’s. Texturally, they’re just a lot of fun, especially if you’re in an altered state that lets you appreciate various textures even more than you usually would. Read more… Make Versatile Veggie Powders Out of Freeze-Dried Vegetables Source: Life
Read MoreThe Oppo Watch 2 has launched in China, featuring the same Apple Watch-style design as the original Oppo Watch but with improved internal hardware. That includes Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 4100 platform and a promise of up to 16 days of battery life from a single charge while using a low-power mode (via 9to5Google). As was
Read MoreA twin-turbo V8 with no roof? Sounds great. McLaren's 765LT Spider provides supercar thrills without a top – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAs other social networks double down on e-commerce, Twitter is throwing its hat in the ring. Twitter is testing a shopping feature – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith “mystery bags,” you never know which of the 12 limited-edition toys you’re going to get. Lego shrinks Marvel Disney Plus faves like Loki, Scarlet Witch into minifigs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a can of cooking spray before scrambling your morning eggs or pouring cake batter into a pan, you know that it is a useful and easy way to avoid a sticky situation. Read more… 6 Unexpected Uses for Cooking Spray Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe case could have a major impact on California’s Equal Pay Act. Explosive Activision Blizzard lawsuit could set California labor law precedent, lawyers say Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreImage: Blizzard California’s suit alleges a toxic culture, discrimination, and retaliation Continue reading… Activision Blizzard faces lawsuit and employee backlash over sexual harassment Source: New feed
Read More{$inline_image} There’s no question that sanitation is an important part of our lives—and if we’re fortunate enough to have the luxury of turning the task of cleaning our homes over to someone else, all the better. Unfortunately, though, the people who do the dirty work are often overlooked or under-appreciated. Housekeepers clean… Read more… How
Read MoreThe change came in on Tuesday. Instagram extends Reels up to 60 seconds, adds captions stickers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwitter’s Shop Module feature will allow businesses to showcase their products at the top of their profiles. Twitter will let businesses add a shopping section to their profiles Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images In a new letter, Activision Blizzard employees said that CEO Bobby Kotick’s note addressing allegations of sexual harassment and workplace discrimination at the company “fails to address critical elements at the heart of employee concerns.” Last week, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed
Read MoreA federal judge eviscerated arguments by more than 40 state attorneys general that Facebook had a monopoly. Facebook Antitrust Suit Dismissal Will Be Appealed, States Say Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis Airstream is chock full of snuggly Pottery Barn furniture for the ultimate in camping cush. Pottery Barn Special Edition Airstream trailer is comfy cozy cool – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can’t beat latex mattresses for durability, sustainability and pressure relief. The best latex mattresses of 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSnap More than 250 million people use Snapchat’s built-in map to see where their friends are in the world. The map interface was recently upgraded to a main tab inside the app, and today, Snap is adding a new feature that’ll surface popular places it thinks you may want to visit. Snap Map users will
Read More{$inline_image} It’s once again time to crack open your best box of (skin safe) wet wipes and stock up on napkins: Folks, it’s National Chicken Wing Day 2021. Actually, it’s tomorrow, July 29 (we wanted to give you plenty of time to plan out your wing quest). And rest assured that this year’s deals do
Read MoreIt’s running from tomorrow to Sunday. Halo Infinite multiplayer beta kicks off this week – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge Great gifts for high schoolers and the college bound Continue reading… The Verge’s back-to-school gift guide 2021 Source: New feed
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