Best 75-inch TV for 2021 – CNET
Truly gigantic TVs are getting more affordable all the time. Here are our current favorites. Best 75-inch TV for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTruly gigantic TVs are getting more affordable all the time. Here are our current favorites. Best 75-inch TV for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJon Brodkin / Ars Technica: California’s state legislature unanimously approves a plan to a build a statewide, open access, “middle-mile” fiber network, and provide $2B in last-mile grants — CA to build middle-mile network open to all ISPs and give $2B in last-mile grants. California's state legislature unanimously approves a plan to a build a
Read MoreChristine Hall / TechCrunch: Daloopa, which develops data extraction software for financial institutions, raises $20M Series A led by Credit Suisse Asset Management’s NEXT Investors — Daloopa closed on a $20 million Series A round, led by Credit Suisse Asset Management’s NEXT Investors, to continue developing … Daloopa, which develops data extraction software for financial
Read More{$inline_image} Dipoles are a classic builder’s antenna, after all they are usually little more than two pieces of wire and a feedline. But as [Rob] shows us in the video below, there are a few things to consider. The first thing is where to get the wire. A damaged extension cord donated the wire. That’s
Read MoreDipoles are a classic builder’s antenna, after all they are usually little more than two pieces of wire and a feedline. But as [Rob] shows us in the video below, there are a few things to consider. The first thing is where to get the wire. A damaged extension cord donated the wire. That’s actually
Read MoreAmazon said the app is inaccurate and creates security risks. Fakespot says Amazon is scared of its app exposing fake reviews. Apple removes review detector Fakespot from App Store after Amazon raises concerns – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKevin Truong / San Francisco Business Journal: Blend Labs, which provides tech to banks for facilitating loans and mortgages, closes up more than 15% in its market debut, valuing the company at nearly $4B — Blend Labs, the San Francisco fintech specializing in software to make the mortgage process more streamlined … Blend Labs, which
Read MoreWendy Lee / Los Angeles Times: How movie studios are using Cameo, Twitter Spaces, and TikTok to create personalized ads and experiences to attract audiences — Enrique García wasn’t planning to see Universal Pictures’ “F9: The Fast Saga” at a theater. After the COVID-19 pandemic put the kibosh on large gatherings … How movie studios
Read MoreThe president’s blunt statement capped weeks of frustration in the White House over the spread of vaccine disinformation on Facebook and other platforms. ‘They’re Killing People’: Biden Denounces Social Media for Virus Disinformation Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMisidentified, accused of brawling and then kicked out of a roller-skating rink — the case of a young Detroit girl is the latest facial recognition controversy. Black teen kicked out of skating rink after facial recognition error – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe funding is meant to accelerate the state’s plan to close the digital divide. Virginia investing 0M to expand broadband to everyone in state by 2024 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re not ready to buy a new mattress, these mattress toppers can make your current bed feel more comfortable for less. Best mattress toppers for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe streaming channel offers free movies and TV shows, but only paid members can unlock its full catalog, including the full season of its new show Dr. Death. Peacock TV: How to stream Dr. Death, how much it costs and what else to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Sean Hollister / The Verge: Apple removed Fakespot, which claims to detect bad sellers and fake reviews, from the App Store after Amazon complained that the app provided misleading info — Did Fakespot need permission to call out fake reviews as you shop? — Fakespot, known for its web browser extensions that try …
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Fakespot, known for its web browser extensions that try to weed out fake product reviews, suddenly no longer has an iPhone or iPad app — because Amazon sent Apple a takedown request, both Amazon and Fakespot confirm, and Apple decided to remove the app. The giant retailer says
Read More{$inline_image} This is the final weekend to enter your work-from-home project in the 2021 Hackaday Prize. We know how much fun it is to be creative with home setups that keep let you work without disrupting your non-work life. Show off what you’ve done and you’ll be in the running for some big cash prizes.
Read MoreAfter facing a torrent of racist abuse online, Bukayo Saka said he didn’t want anyone to deal with such “hateful and hurtful messages.” England’s Bukayo Saka Urges Facebook and Twitter to Crack Down on Abuse Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft is adding an extended 8-week release cycle option to Edge in addition to its shorter 4-week option. Microsoft Edge to offer a new release cycle for less adventurous users Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MorePhoto by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The White House escalated its fight against vaccine misinformation on Friday, with President Biden directly criticizing Facebook and other platforms for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread — and consequently raising the ongoing death toll from the deadly pandemic. Asked for a message to platforms like Facebook, Biden replied, “They’re killing
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Two California residents have been indicted for allegedly planning to firebomb the offices of California’s Democratic governor in Sacramento after the 2020 election, and had also discussed bombing Facebook and Twitter, federal court records show. The pair, who were indicted on conspiracy charges as well as illegal possession
Read MoreI am, to quote my favorite show, the tiredest I have ever been in my life. There is no real reason for it, except for the fact that I’ve been having incredibly active, involved dreams every night, which is not entirely restful. I feel dull and draggy, and not inclined to shake or stir a
Read MoreVirtual assistants are a lagniappe technology. Almost nobody actually needs them, but when they work properly they bring a little something extra to your life. Even though they’re heavily flawed and a clear-and-present danger to our privacy, it’s still super nice to be able to yell “Hey Google, play some Skynyrd!” while I’m doing the
Read MoreMy face when I sniff gas…perfume. | Photo: Ford, Christopher Ison So you just dropped a cool $59,000 on a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, your own sporty slice of our electric future, made by a company that only knows how to build them tough (Ford Tough, to be precise). What happens when you go to
Read MoreLooking for a portable speaker that can produce big sound? These wireless Bluetooth models aren’t compact but they pack some real punch and are ruggedized for outdoor use. Best wireless Bluetooth boom box for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chaim Gartenberg Sometimes you want the text in your app to be smaller, so you can fit more content on a single screen. Sometimes you want it to be bigger, especially if you’ve been putting off buying those reading glasses. But until recently, if you had an iPhone, you had to pick a
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