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Read MoreMicrosoft will continue to allow organizations to hold virtual events with up to 20,000 attendees using Teams, Stream or Yammer. Microsoft may have just killed off conferences for good Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreJoe Rossignol / MacRumors: Apple’s new privacy prompt to allow or deny tracking, originally meant to be introduced in Sept., has started to roll out for some iOS 14 users in certain apps — As a privacy measure, Apple will be requiring developers of iPhone and iPad apps to request permission from users to track
Read MoreDon’t overspend! There’s no reason to spend more than $1 per foot, even for the most expensive TVs. Here’s what we recommend. Best HDMI cables for your new 4K and HDR TV in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBringing regular devices online is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items with your voice assistant. Best smart plugs for 2021: Solutions for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri homes – CNET Source: CNet
Read More[Keenan Rebera] recently found himself with an old racing clock (a chronoix cc3000) left behind by a roommate. How the roommate obtained such a clock seems murky at best, but undeterred [Keenan] set to work bringing the clock to life with Bluetooth functionality. The mechanical nature of the digits provided a satisfying auditory click, making
Read MoreSave yourself some dressing room distress and start here. The best leggings for yoga, working out and lounging to give this year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Pauline Acalin for The Verge Elon Musk thinks it’s a “good idea” to create a holding company above Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company — at least, that’s what the billionaire CEO said in response to the idea on Twitter. Such a holding company could be simply known as “X,” longtime Tesla
Read MoreIt’s the first company to be granted a deployment permit allowing it to charge money. Autonomous delivery startup Nuro can charge for its services in California – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThough streaming is insanely popular, the Blu-ray formats are still the best way to watch movies. These are the best 1080p and 4K Blu-ray players you can buy. Best Blu-ray player for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMartha C. White / New York Times: Experts say demand for data centers has been a bright spot for US commercial real estate this year; REITs focused on data centers had returns of 19% in H1 2020 — Developers and investors see more opportunities in commercial real estate as businesses and consumers gobble up more
Read MoreBefore there was Wonder Woman 1984, there was Lynda Carter’s 1970s Wonder Woman TV series, now available on HBO Max. Plus: Fans get nostalgic about the series on Twitter. HBO Max now streaming '70s Wonder Woman TV series starring Lynda Carter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNuro is now the first company in California that’s allowed to operate autonomous cars commercially (via TechCrunch). The company received a permit that allowed it to test its robots earlier this year, but this permit will allow the firm to actually charge people for the service. According to a Medium post by Nuro’s chief legal
Read MoreImage: Funko Inc. In what will hopefully be the last surprise of 2020, Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit is getting its own set of Pop! Vinyl figurines from Funko. The three figurines will feature Anya Taylor-Joy’s main character, Beth Harmon, in a variety of outfits from the show, none of which are chess-related, but all of
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 is still fighting its way through some terrible (and hilarious) glitches, but developer CD Projekt Red is killing the nastiest bugs fairly quickly: today’s just-released 1.06 hotfix should keep your PC save files from getting irrevocably corrupted if they grow larger than 8MB in size. Yes, that was actually an issue before today.
Read MoreThe trafficking of counterfeit and illegal medicines is a growing global challenge, with many criminal organizations involved and huge amounts of cash changing hands. In our recent research, we propose a new method for testing and tracing illegal counterfeit medicines. The solution is nuclear. Counterfeit medicines are attractive to criminals. They have high-profit margins, with
Read MoreAdi Robertson / The Verge: Voat, a lightly moderated Reddit clone that gained users after the ban of several subreddits about five years ago, says it will shut down on December 25 — Co-founder says a key investor backed out in March — Voat, an “anti-censorship” alternative social network that’s been described as the …
Read MoreOne of the prevailing themes of the last decade has been the rise of social and political polarization. From the chambers of Congress on through your Thanksgiving dinner tables, it’s increasingly difficult for both sides of the political divide to find common ground, even on seemingly trivial matters. Read more… Why It’s Worth Listening to
Read MoreNaomi Nix / Bloomberg: Oracle’s top lobbyist says it gave presentations to officials in 12+ US states about Google tracking users, a potential factor in antitrust investigations — Software company has held 10-year grudge against search-engine giant — With great fanfare last week, 44 attorneys general hit Google … Oracle's top lobbyist says it gave
Read MoreKate Duffy / Business Insider: April Christina Curley, a Google recruiter focused on Black colleges, says she was fired in September and alleges a hostile work environment for Black people — – A Google employee, who said she was fired by the tech giant in September, claimed Monday that her manager told her that her
Read MoreAccording to internal T-Mobile documents obtained and verified by Android Police, the company plans to drop mobile network support for 19 devices on January 29, 2021. Impacted devices include smartphones from Google, Samsung, Sony, and more, as well as older home security cameras and wireless routers. Read more… These 19 Devices Will Lose T-Mobile Network
Read MoreMark Gurman / Bloomberg: Source: Apple is planning to release an updated TV with a focus on gaming, an updated remote, and a new processor next year — Hey everyone, it’s Mark Gurman. I cover all things Apple Inc. at Bloomberg Technology and I’m the host of the new consumer tech segment Power Up on
Read MoreIt’s nearly the holidays, which means that in the long-standing tradition of the internet, it’s also time for novelty, themed Yule log videos. And this year brings an excellent new entry: a roaring fireplace in the House of Hades, from Supergiant Games’ Hades. The video is in crisp 4K, showing off the lovely art of
Read MoreBack in 2012, [sjm4306] was surprised when his breadboard rendition of the classic “Magic 8-Ball” popped up on Hackaday. If he had known the project was going to be enshrined on these hallowed pages, he might have tidied things up a bit. Now with nearly a decade of additional electronics experience, he’s back and ready
Read MoreWhether you’re producing documents, photos or both, we’ve got the perfect printer for you. The best printer for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
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