Tuesday’s freebie is Solitairica, followed by Torchlight II and Jurassic World Evolution. Epic is giving away a different free game every day for the rest of the year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDogs who are past their puppy years may be set in their ways—but that doesn’t mean that training them is a lost cause. Whether you adopt or foster an adult dog, depending on their background, socializing them might be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Signs that your dog is not socialized can be over-excitement… Read
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A major Chinese supplier of consumer electronics components, Lens Technology, has been accused of using forced Uighur labor workers from the predominantly Muslim region of Xinjiang, China, according to a report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) shared with The Verge. The report says Lens Technology —
Read MoreBoston Dynamics’ Atlas and Spot robots can do a lot of things: sprinting, gymnastic routines, parkour, backflips, open doors to let in an army of their friends, wash dishes, and (poorly) get actual jobs. But the company’s latest video adds another impressive trick to our future robotic overlords’ repertoire: busting sick dance moves. The video
Read MoreApple lost its copyright lawsuit against Corellium, a small security research company that sells its customers the ability to more easily find bugs in Apple’s mobile operating system. The federal judge in the case ruled Corellium’s business was protected under the “fair use” provision of copyright law. Apple loses copyright battle against security start-up Corellium
Read MoreFlurry: Survey: US smartphone activations on Christmas Day fell 23% YoY as iPhones dominated the top 10 activated smartphones and budget devices, like LG K30, surge — Christmas day in the United States is the single greatest day for new smartphone activations. And despite supply chain delays caused … Survey: US smartphone activations on Christmas
Read MoreWake up feeling rested with a reliable alarm clock that can make your morning routine easier. Best alarm clocks for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReady to ditch your keys? These smart locks make it easy to bring your door online and manage it from anywhere. The best smart locks for 2021: August, Yale, Schlage and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew Year’s resolutions typically fail when they’re sweepingly ambitious—which can really hurt you when you’re focused on managing your money. Instead, focus on quick, easy-to-manage personal finance tasks that will put you in good shape for 2021—like the ones you’ll find below. Read more… Quick and Easy Financial Resolutions for 2021 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources detail Reliance Industries’ plans for 2021 after raising $27B this year: support for 5G, integration of WhatsApp payments into its services, and more — – Asia’s richest man is trying to transform his business empire — 5G, WhatsApp integration, energy unit deal are 2021 priorities Sources detail Reliance Industries' plans for 2021 after
Read MorePhoto by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images A series of unexpected negotiating maneuvers have put Section 230 — a critical liability shield for online platforms — back in play in ongoing congressional stimulus talks. In a floor statement made Tuesday, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) linked a handful of unrelated policy measures to the future of
Read MoreDesigning your own integrated circuits as a one-person operation from your home workshop sounds like science fiction. But 20 years ago, so did rolling your own circuit boards to host a 600 MHz microcontroller with firmware you wrote yourself. Turns out silicon design isn’t nearly as out of reach as it used to be and
Read MoreHitman 3, Halo Infinite, and so many more. The most anticipated games of 2021 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe government says drones will need to address new safety and security concerns. UPS, Amazon delivery drones a step closer to reality with new US rules – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReed Albergotti / Washington Post: Federal judge dismisses Apple’s claims that mobile device virtualization company Corellium violated copyright law with its software to run iOS on PCs — Corellium helps customers find bugs in Apple’s mobile operating system. Apple aimed to shut it down. — Corellium, a security research firm sued … Federal judge dismisses
Read MoreAnthony Ha / TechCrunch: CommonGround, a stealth startup aiming to debut a product in 2021 that rethinks online communication with “4D collaboration”, raises $19M led by Matrix Partners — CommonGround, a startup developing technology for what its founders describe as “4D collaboration,” is announcing that it has raised $19 million in funding. CommonGround, a stealth
Read MoreIf you were one of those nerd kids who always found filling in Scantrons satisfying, you’ll love this printable habit tracker. Created by reddit user u/Propelissa, it’s a complete 2021 calendar in fill-in-the-bubble format. Read more… Track Your Workouts in 2021 With This Bubble Calendar Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe stress and upheaval of 2020 has sent all of us searching for different ways to cope. And while there is merit in seeking therapy, or striving to get outside more, or taking up a new hobby, many of have also turned to our devices to help ease the pressure. While recognizing the enormous privilege
Read MoreSvea Herbst-Bayliss / Reuters: In a letter, an activist hedge fund pushes Intel to explore strategic alternatives, like whether it should remain an integrated device manufacturer; stock up 5% — (Reuters) – Activist hedge fund Third Point LLC is pushing Intel Corp to explore strategic alternatives, including whether … In a letter, an activist hedge
Read MoreA New Jersey man was accused of shoplifting and trying to hit an officer with a car. He is the third known Black man to be wrongfully arrested based on face recognition. Flawed Facial Recognition Leads To Arrest and Jail for New Jersey Man Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreVisual impairment has been a major issue for humankind for its entire history, but has become more pressing with society’s evolution into a world which revolves around visual acuity. Whether it’s about navigating a busy city or interacting with the countless screens that fill modern life, coping with reduced or no vision is a challenge.
Read MoreI don’t know when it happened, but at some point we—as a society—decided that it was indecent to consume a carbohydrate on or in another carbohydrate. There are some exceptions, such as Taco Bell’s now retired spicy potato soft taco and the UK’s chip butty, but in most circles, carb-on-carb is a fairly rare… Read
Read MoreThe mammoth, last-minute deal that will govern the United Kingdom and European Union’s trade relations going forward post-Brexit has been finalized in the nick of time. But some security researchers have noted some puzzling aspects of the deal, including mentions of the defunct, 23-year old Netscape Communicator email software and recommendations of outdated encryption standards.
Read MoreBloomberg: Apple and Amazon stock has risen 87% and 79% respectively in 2020, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 16%, as Apple rises 16% in December amid strong iPhone 12 demand — – The iPhone maker has rallied 16% in the month of December — Economic recovery expected to boost device and services sales Apple and
Read MoreKristin Robinson / Variety: A loophole in Spotify’s copyright infringement detection tactics is allowing unauthorized remixes and bootlegs of songs to be uploaded as podcasts — Spotify has joined the ranks of streaming services like SoundCloud and YouTube as a hub for bootlegs of popular songs. A loophole in Spotify's copyright infringement detection tactics is
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