The iPhone 12 was announced alongside a range of MagSafe accessories last year. | Image: Apple Apple is reportedly developing a new iPhone charging accessory in the form of a battery pack that magnetically attaches to the rear of the device using MagSafe, Bloomberg reports. Although some prototypes have a rubber exterior, the battery pack
Read MoreFacebook shut down news sharing in Australia, and Google threatened to pull out of the country altogether over a new media law. But that’s not stopping regulators in other countries from preparing similar regulations. Australia wants Facebook and Google to pay for news on their sites. Other countries think it’s a good idea too Source:
Read MoreMark Gurman / Bloomberg: Sources: Apple is working on a magnetically attached battery pack for iPhone 12 that would wirelessly charge the handset — – Accessory has faced development issues related to software — Wireless charging unit may be popular with frequent users — Apple Inc. is working … Sources: Apple is working on a
Read MoreThe great divide in terms of single board computers lies between those that can run some form of Linux-based distribution, and those that can not. For example the Raspberry Pi Zero is a Linux board, while the Raspberry Pi Pico’s RP2040 processor lacks the required hardware to run everybody’s favourite UNIX-like operating system. That’s not
Read MoreThe great divide in terms of single board computers lies between those that can run some form of Linux-based distribution, and those that can not. For example the Raspberry Pi Zero is a Linux board, while the Raspberry Pi Pico’s RP2040 processor lacks the required hardware to run everybody’s favourite UNIX-like operating system. That’s not
Read MoreAshley Carman / The Verge: Sweden-based podcast host and ad network Acast says it is acquiring RadioPublic; RadioPublic’s podcast app will remain live and its team will stay in the US — It already claims to be the biggest everywhere else — Acast, a podcast host and ad network, is looking to improve its tech
Read MoreAnd why some are inaccurately blaming solar and wind for the massive outages. Texas power outages: Why blackouts hit as temperatures fell – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAcast Acast, a podcast host and ad network, is looking to improve its tech and broaden its reach. The company announced today that it’s acquiring RadioPublic for an undisclosed amount with the goal of using RadioPublic’s tech to bring more creators to the Acast platform and make inroads in the US market. RadioPublic’s podcast app
Read MoreThe decision comes as a blow to Uber, which has been fighting the case since 2016. Uber drivers are workers and deserve rights, UK Supreme Court rules – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber has lost the final appeal in a long running UK legal battle over whether its drivers are self-employed or legally-recognized workers with all the attendant rights, Bloomberg reports. The ruling is the conclusion of the company’s five-year legal fight in the country and a major setback for
Read MoreEarlier this week, Jaguar Land Rover announced a seismic shift in its strategy. Jaguar is ditching its combustion engines entirely, and will be an all-electric brand. Land Rover, meanwhile, will create a range of six EVs that will be sold alongside its current line-up. This will undoubtedly shock and horrify the vast majority of old-school
Read MoreRyan Browne / CNBC: UK Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers should be classified as workers not independent contractors, concluding an almost five-year legal battle — – The U.K.’s Supreme Court upheld a ruling that its drivers should be classified as workers rather than independent contractors. UK Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers should be
Read MoreNASAs Perseverance Rover lands on Mars. Perseverance Rover Lands on the Red Planet Source: NASA
Read MoreIt’s annoying when you have to tell your Wi-Fi password to your friends or type it on all of their devices. Android 12 will make it way easier to share your wireless connection’s credentials through Nearby Share — Android’s AirDrop equivalent. This feature is part of Android 12‘s first developer beta that dropped last night. On the
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel / The Verge YouTube’s permanent Spaces locations, which were designed to offer resources and networking opportunities to its creators, won’t reopen after the pandemic, the company has confirmed. Instead, YouTube says it’s shifting to a hybrid model that will combine pop-up locations with virtual events. The Spaces that won’t be re-opening
Read MoreWanda takes a me day, but it might be a bad idea. Also, stick around for the credits. WandaVision episode 7 recap: Disney Plus Marvel show takes dark Modern Family turn – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFor decades, artificial intelligence has been depicted as a sinister force in science fiction. Think of HAL-9000, the main antagonist in Arthur C. Clarke’s Space Odyssey series. But while applications of AI and machine learning are indeed sophisticated and carry the potential to be dangerous, my own view is that over the course of this decade, the most frequent encounters people
Read MoreSmart switches are fun, letting you control lights and appliances in your home over the web or even by voice if you’re so inclined. However, they can make day-to-day living more frustrating if they’re not set up properly with regards to your existing light switches. Thankfully, with some simple wiring, it’s possible to make everything
Read MoreSome capture attention and excite interest. Others fade from memory quicker than you can say ‘pre-seed.’ I’m talking about pitch decks. Every day, startups blow their shot at investor meetings and ideas go ignored because founders fail to nail their deck. As an investor backing early-stage startups, I’ve seen the highs and lows of startup
Read MoreNASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars this morning, and has already begun beaming back images. Hello, world. My first look at my forever home. #CountdownToMars pic.twitter.com/dkM9jE9I6X — NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) February 18, 2021 But people might be surprised to learn there have been another 48 missions to the red planet so
Read MoreThe Facebook page, which was temporarily restricted on Thursday, has since been restored to full operability. Facebook accidentally blocks own page during Australian news takedown – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRest of World: A look at how Clubhouse is being received in Japan, India, Nigeria, and Hong Kong, regions where Clubhouse usage has spiked — The buzzy audio app is most frequently associated with Silicon Valley, but it’s taking off everywhere from Japan to Nigeria. — What happens when a buzzy app pegged … A
Read MoreThe rover’s landing on Mars leads to fireworks on Google. Google search celebrates landing of NASA's Perseverance on Mars – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA lot of us have nostalgia for our childhood toys, and as long as they’re not something like lawn darts that nostalgia often leads to fun upgrades since some of us are adults with industrial-sized air compressors. Classics like Super Soakers and Nerf guns are especially popular targets for improvements, and this Nerf machine gun
Read MoreMicrosoft said that today that its Office 2021 product will arrive later this year for both Mac and Windows systems. The company will release an updated cloud version and a Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) version —which is essentially a non-cloud version that will run offline on your desktop, and won’t require a browser. LTSC or the
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