It’s not just the December setting that makes the 1988 action classic a holiday movie. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Director John McTiernan has thoughts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Microsoft says compromised SolarWinds apps were on its networks but that no customer data was stolen; it denies report hackers used its systems to attack others — Microsoft denies that hackers pivoted to production systems and abused its software to attack customers. Microsoft says compromised SolarWinds apps were on its networks
Read More“Almost everybody plays games.” Jason Carl, Brand Marketing Manager for the World of Darkness. Tabletop games are all the rage right now (some things never change) but gamers are so spoiled for choice that it can be daunting for newcomers to get started. This guide’s meant to take you from zero knowledge (what is Dungeons
Read MoreGrogu’s face upon realizing he lives with me. | Image: Lucasfilm Ltd. Google has added Grogu (formerly Baby Yoda) to its augmented reality search results, so some quick typing can drop an AR version of the little guy straight into your bedroom or home office, no spaceship required. Searching “Grogu”, “The Child”, “The Mandalorian”, or
Read MoreIf you’ve been waiting anxiously for your radio-controlled Cybertruck, you’re going to have to wait a little longer: Mattel has had to delay it until May 2021, according to Bloomberg. The RC cars, announced in February, were supposed to ship this month, but have been delayed because of “unforseen production issues.” Mattel appears to be
Read MoreMinutes after the government statement, President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. warned that his administration would impose “substantial costs” on those responsible. President Trump has been silent on the hacking. More Hacking Attacks Found, Officials Warn of Risk to U.S. Government Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe inlet and exhaust valve timing of a piston engine plays a large role in engine performance. Many modern automotive engines have some sort of variable valve timing, but the valves are still mechanically coupled together and to the crankshaft. This means that there is always a degree of performance compromise for various operating conditions.
Read MoreWhatsApp will likely soon announce that voice and video calls are coming soon as they’re currently being tested in beta. Watch out Zoom, WhatsApp for desktop could soon support video conferencing Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreReport claims that after hackers breached Microsoft, they used Microsoft’s own products to attack other companies. Microsoft was also breached in recent SolarWinds supply chain hack, report Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreDrew McIntyre defends his WWE Championship against AJ Styles. WWE TLC 2020: How to watch, start times, match card and WWE Network – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTifa, Barret and Aerith are all gonna be playable. Sort of…. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate just got Aerith, Tifa and Barret costumes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhat can’t he do? Superman Henry Cavill is building another gaming PC – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKatie Roof / Bloomberg: Automation software maker UiPath has confidentially filed for an IPO, size and price unknown, for sometime in H1 2021; UiPath was last valued at $10.2B in July — – Software maker could have $20 billion-plus value in 2021 IPO — Company has about $500 million in annual recurring revenue Automation software
Read MoreDiablo Immortal didn’t make a great first impression. It was announced at Blizzcon in 2018 when most fans were expecting the next mainline Diablo title, not a free-to-play spinoff for smartphones. Since then, Blizzard has been very quiet about Immortal (though Diablo IV was eventually announced). That’s starting to change. Ahead of a technical alpha
Read MoreIt’s one of the last chances you’ll get to score a PlayStation 5 before the end of the year. PS5 restock hits Sony Direct at 6:15 p.m. ET: Get in line now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Intercept: Microsoft Threat Intel docs suggest state-sponsored hackers, likely from Russia, breached Austin, TX’s city network in Oct. and used it to stage other attacks — State-sponsored hackers believed to be from Russia have breached the city network of Austin, Texas, The Intercept has learned. Microsoft Threat Intel docs suggest state-sponsored hackers, likely from
Read MoreSearching for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer. 33 of the best TV shows to watch on Hulu – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJack Morse / Mashable: Twitter is testing “humanization prompts” which will show users’ shared interest and mutual followers when replying to another user’s tweet — Twitter wants you to remember that there are actual people on the other side of your replies. — The company began testing a new feature … Twitter is testing "humanization
Read More{$inline_image}It’s pretty much impossible to navigate an audiophile forum without somebody mentioning KEF‘s LS50 speakers within a few pages. Created in 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of another classic by the venerable audio company, the LS3/5a, the LS50 went on to receive rave reviews by media and users alike. The speaker‘s coincident ‘Uni-Q’ driver
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images An independent committee of experts recommended that the Food and Drug Administration authorize the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and older. This is the second COVID-19 vaccine to go before the committee — the first, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, was authorized last week. The
Read MoreSince Disney+ launched in 2019, the streaming service has acquired over 86 million paid subscribers, and this month at Disney’s Investors Day event they announced development on 100 new projects between 2021 and 2024. Out of those projects, 80% will be streaming on Disney+. So how will Disney keep up with their… Read more… How
Read MoreTop Pick: The Matrix (4K UHD Blu-ray) | $25 | Amazon Read more… The Best 4K HDR Movies to Show off Your New TV Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe filmmaker, producer, and comedy show runner Tyler Perry has never really been a lifestyle influencer. He’s wildly successful—a show-business tycoon worth a billion dollars—but the public has never looked to Perry for personal wellness, beauty, or anything that might fall under the remit of a Kardashian. Read more… Use a Thirst Trap to Fish
Read MoreJacob Kastrenakes / The Verge: Google to shut down Android Things, a stripped-down version of Android designed for smart home devices, on January 5th, 2022 — The smart home OS went pretty much nowhere — Google plans to shut down Android Things, a stripped-down version of Android designed for smart home devices. Google to shut
Read MoreTwitter has begun testing its Spaces feature, the voice-based chat rooms it first announced last month. In the thread announcing the test, the company said a very small group of users would be given the ability to create Spaces, but that in theory anyone could join them — though who would be allowed into any
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