The company’s second round of folding e-bike designs, the X and X-Lite, are on Indiegogo for preorder and they’re already fully funded. Fiido X folding e-bike looks amazing but still practical, starts at 8 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreTraditional PCs (notebooks, desktops and workstations) saw 13.2 percent year-over-year growth in the second quarter of 2021 — in spite of electronic component shortages caused by the public policy response to the pandemic. However, largely owing to shortages, desktops grew at a higher rate than notebooks, according to a preliminary report from market research firm
Read MoreSites like the Washington Post, New York Magazine and Complex that used to host VidMe clips now have porn splayed on their pages. (Story is SFW.) Why NSFW porn clips are popping up on regular sites today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAn ambitious new project hopes to uncover what aspects are most likely to have the biggest impact on ed tech’s effective use in specific kinds of settings. U Virginia Project to Collect Data on Ed Tech Effectiveness in Schools Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe lower price is available for a limited time. Motorola launches Moto G100, a mid-tier 5G phone, for 0 in North America – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrankly, now that we’ve seen a leather case for your MagSafe charging puck, it’s all uphill from here. At least Apple’s new $99 MagSafe Battery Pack is something you’ll actually be carrying around and touching on a regular basis, where leather might make it nicer to hold. Perhaps you already have a matching leather case
Read MoreAccording to a new survey, seven in 10 higher education leaders (71 percent) said that “alternative credentials” could help them achieve institutional revenue and enrollment goals. Yet, just 60 percent considered credential initiatives “totally” or “very” aligned with their institutions’ strategic plans. Survey: 7 in 10 College Leaders Say Microcredentials Could Help Enrollment and Revenue
Read MoreHBO Max is the only place to stream the Space Jam sequel while it’s in theaters. Here’s what to know about the app and what you can watch there. HBO Max: How to stream Space Jam 2, movies, shows and everything else on HBO's app – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHow an unregulated market for personal data is legal, and what it means for your own data. A priest’s phone location data outed his private life. It could happen to anyone. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreKaseya said the key was “effective at unlocking victims.” How the company obtained the key was a mystery. Kaseya, the tech firm hit by ransomware, gets the key to unlock its customers’ data. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe combination of Currencycloud’s platform and Visa’s network will make cross-border payments available to more businesses. Visa buys Currencycloud in cross-border payments push Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Here’s (yet another) argument against using third-party embeds on your respectable website: Porn company 5 Star HD Porn bought the expired domain for video hosting site Vidme, which went out of business in 2017. This means that any websites with Vidme embeds now have porn on them. According
Read MoreThe suit claims that J. Allen Brack was personally aware of multiple instances of sexism and workplace toxicity. Blizzard president Brack allowed toxicity to fester, according to lawsuit Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Intel has struggled recently with getting its more advanced chip architectures out the door, but that might be changing soon. CEO Pat Gelsinger announced today on Intel’s Q2 earnings call that “7nm is progressing well,” and the company is gearing up to announce news on how its “accelerating
Read MoreLiveControl is an interesting company. Its mission is to take the incredibly complex and ridiculously expensive world of video production and distill it to a format that just about anyone can use and afford. And, because it’s 2021, that means it’s an AI startup. We love startups here at Neural, but the vast majority of
Read MoreThe Moto G100 offers respectable midrange specs like 5G and a Snapdragon 870 processor. | Image: Motorola Motorola is now selling the Moto G100 in the US, after introducing it earlier this year for Latin American and European markets. It comes with midrange specs like a big 5,000mAh battery, 5G, and a 90Hz screen for
Read MoreImage: Corning Corning has announced a new set of glass composites to protect the ever-growing number of camera lenses on the back of smartphones and capture more ambient light in the process. The new composites, called Gorilla Glass with DX and Gorilla Glass with DX+, offer “advanced optical performance, superior scratch resistance, and durability” according
Read MoreThe Smith machine is probably the most polarizing piece of gym equipment. Every cheap commercial gym has one, and it’s many folks’ introduction to squats and other barbell lifts. But it’s not a barbell, or anything close to one, and hardcore gym bros scoff at it. Read more… When to Use a Barbell (and When
Read MoreThe second season of Apple TV’s fan-favorite comedy, Ted Lasso, premieres tomorrow, July 23 on Apple TV+. Ted Lasso is one of those rare TV series beloved by fans and critics alike within its first season, one that everyone swears you “have to watch” even though it’s exclusive to a premium streaming service many… Read
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Just a couple of years ago, there were concerns that Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, wouldn’t survive as a standalone company. Its stock price bottomed out around $5 after a disastrous redesign that hurt user growth and confused advertisers. The situation is much different now. The camera-based
Read MorePhoto by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The 2020 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin this week in Tokyo, with the opening ceremony kicking off Friday, July 23rd. While NBC and its streaming sibling Peacock will both carry coverage of the Games in the US, the Olympics will be streamable on other services as well. Because
Read MoreNot all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than a computer and a conscience. Luckily for you, I’m that guy. Welcome back to Tough Love. (If you’d like to seek my advice, email me at sblum@lifehacker.com) Read more… What to Do
Read MoreWith aeration, watering, mowing, and weeding, it can be a lot of work to keep a pristine grass lawn. But there are alternatives to traditional grass, like desert-style landscaping that takes minimal attention and watering, or rain gardens that have plants and shrubs designed to collect rainwater and filter toxins. Read more… Why You Should
Read MoreHBO and its streaming service, HBO Max, have attracted 67.5 million customers, and the company expects to reach 73 million by year end. HBO and HBO Max Subscribers Seen Reaching 73 Million in 2021 Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreEarn cash back, travel points, welcome bonuses and more with these credit cards. Best rewards credit cards for July 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
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