Photo by Alex Wroblewski / Getty Images Twitter has suspended prominent backers of the QAnon conspiracy theory, citing a potential for “offline harm.” NBC News reporter Ben Collins reported the ban of former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, former Trump attorney Sidney Powell, and former 8kun administrator Ron Watkins. Other major QAnon accounts
Read MoreThe Phiaton 900 Legacy over-ear headphones have a carbon-fiber aesthetic and cost about a third of the Apple AirPods Max. Save on these Phiaton noise-canceling headphones with a 43-hour runtime – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Artur Widak / NurPhoto via Getty Images Consumers should not buy or use individual 18650 lithium-ion battery cells due to possible fire risk, according to a warning just issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The commission says it is working with e-commerce sites like eBay to remove listings of loose 18650
Read MoreWashington Post: Internal letter: ~350 Twitter employees ask leadership to permanently suspend Trump’s account and account for Twitter’s role leading up to the insurrection — The social media giant took the action on Friday. — Twitter on Friday permanently suspended President Donald Trump from the site … Internal letter: ~350 Twitter employees ask leadership to
Read MoreNBC News: Twitter has banned the accounts of several Trump advisers, including Sidney Powell and Michael Flynn, for violating its ban on “Coordinated Harmful Activity” — Twitter on Friday removed the accounts of Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell and other high-profile supporters … Twitter has banned the accounts of several Trump advisers, including Sidney Powell and
Read MoreThis handy appliance has made a serious comeback. Best bread machines for home bakers in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe PlayStation 5 is out of stock everywhere, but more consoles are coming. Here is the latest news on when Sony will restock major retailers. Where you can buy the PS5: Restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Target and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEven with the recent price reductions on stand-alone panels, picking up a used Kindle is still arguably the most cost effective way to get your hands on a large electronic paper display. Especially when you consider the Kindle includes a battery, case, and electronics to drive the display. Bending the Kindle software to your whims
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Outlook and email apps on Windows, Mac, and the web are getting some big changes in the coming months as part of the company’s “One Outlook” initiative. Why wait, though? You can get a preview of what your Outlook experience is going to turn into right now. Read more… Test Drive Microsoft Outlook's Future
Read MoreFriday’s Best Deals | Kinja Deals Read more… The 10 Best Deals of January 8, 2021 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAfter jokes about a coming pandemic baby boom in early March 2020, reality seems to have sunk in: According to The Atlantic, a “baby bust” is much more likely. A significant portion of the population has reported experiencing a decreased sex drive since this mess began, according to the Collaborative Outcomes Study on… Read more…
Read MoreThe upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro collection. | Image: Evan Blass Samsung is widely expected to announce its Galaxy S21 lineup of phones at its upcoming January 14th event, and now it looks like we can safely assume that Samsung will launch its next true wireless headphones and its Tile competitor at the event as well.
Read MoreIn 2020, more mobile users downloaded Among Us than any other game worldwide. Data released by Apptopia ranks the year’s breakout hit at 41 million downloads in the US and 264 million downloads worldwide — beating out games such as PUBG Mobile and Roblox, which both remain in the top 10 highest-grossing games of the
Read MoreI’m almost surprised I have to write this, but when my friends and roommates come to me with technological quirks to solve, I always hit them with one answer off the top of my head. And more often than not, it’s the single thing they need to do to fix any issue they’re having. Read
Read MoreBloomberg: Cisco sues optical interconnect equipment maker Acacia Communications for trying to end a $2.6B merger after Acacia said it failed to get approval from China — Cisco Systems Inc. sued to stop Acacia Communications Inc. from ending a merger agreement, after Acacia said it failed to get regulatory approval from China in time. Cisco
Read MoreStart here if you’re searching for an app-enabled thermostat. The best smart thermostats of 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge According to CNBC’s analysis, Apple’s App Store made $64 billion in revenue in 2020, which is a 28 percent increase from the estimated $50 billion it made in 2019. This represents a good amount of growth for the App Store since the estimated increase between 2018 and 2019
Read MoreFacebook and Twitter should target others who have large followings and spread misinformation. Trump Isn't the Only One Spreading Misinformation on Social Media Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCommentary: It’s increasingly clear these companies aren’t trustworthy moderators. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube need to let someone else moderate their platforms – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese days we’re surrounded by high-speed electronics and it’s no small feat that they can all play nicely in near proximity to each other. We have RF emissions standards to thank, which ensure new products don’t spew forth errant signals that would interfere with the data signals traveling through the ether. It’s long been the
Read MoreNo, you can’t buy it, but it will serve as a zero-emissions workhorse for our Australian friends. This Toyota Land Cruiser is totally electric and will work in Aussie mines – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWith the Democrats’ Senate runoff victory tipping the balance of power in Washington, Joe Biden’s legislative agenda suddenly has new life. So what about those $2,000 COVID-relief checks—can we realistically expect to receive additional stimulus money soon? Read more… Will There Be ,000 COVID Relief Checks? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe A02S offers a 6.5-inch display and 5,000mAh battery. | Image: Samsung Unlocked and carrier versions of the budget Samsung Galaxy A02S appear to be coming to the US, as spotted by SamMobile. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certification documents appear to refer to unlocked as well as Verizon and AT&T carrier versions. The A02S was announced
Read MoreSomeday, your car may be a recording studio, a concert hall or even the best place to play your favorite games. Harman's automotive experience concepts are a glimpse into the future – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreJacob Kastrenakes / The Verge: Substack says it plans to roll out a “multipub” tool, which will let users aggregate newsletters and podcasts they manage under one publication, in February — Substack is adding a long-awaited new feature today: the ability to change the look of newsletters. Substack says it plans to roll out a
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