Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google Photos will soon be able to take your 2D images and make them appear as if they’re 3D, the company announced in a blog post on Tuesday. Google is calling these types of images “Cinematic photos,” and they’re a new type of image the app can show as
Read MoreGoogle Meet is adding live captions on the web in four languages to make meetings more inclusive, the company announced today. Live captions in Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese will be available across all versions of Meet starting today. Meet rolled out real-time captions in English last year. “We know from our work with teachers
Read MoreWatching my favorite program until my eyes fall out has its benefits, especially during the pandemic. When emotions are high, television has been a healthy escape and comfort throughout the quarantine. I’ve had in-depth conversations on why I’m not a fan of Molly from Insecure, or how I relate to Craig of the Creek a… Read
Read More{$inline_image} Katie Roof / Bloomberg: Workplace productivity and project management service ClickUp raises $100M at a $1B valuation led by Georgian and says Nike, Uber, and Airbnb are clients — Workplace productivity software startup ClickUp was valued at $1 billion in a $100 million investment, roughly five times its valuation in a funding round earlier
Read MoreEuropean Union and British authorities released draft laws to halt the spread of harmful content and improve competition. Big Fines and Strict Rules Unveiled Against ‘Big Tech’ in Europe Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNo matter how it happens, losing one or more fingers is going to change one’s life in thousands of ways. We’re a manipulative species, very much accustomed to interacting with the world through the amazing appendages at the ends of our arms. Finding ways around the problems that result from amputations is serious business, of
Read MoreBreastfeeding isn’t as simple as “baby plus nipple.” It can create a lot of unexpected biological quirks and emotional reactions, leaving many new parents blindsided. Here are some common breastfeeding experiences you may not have heard about, compiled by new moms and women’s health experts. Read more… The Things Nobody Tells You About Breastfeeding Source:
Read MoreThe French network did online combat with Russian actors over the upcoming election in the Central African Republic. People affiliated with French military used Facebook to meddle in Africa Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe Apple Watch SE and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate lead Tuesday’s best deals. Read more… Tuesday's Best Deals: Apple Watch SE, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Adam & Eve Stocking Stuffers, Razer Kishi, EltaMD Face Moisturizer, TCL 50" 4K Smart TV, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreMicrosoft Excel updates should make it simpler for users to annotate their spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is making it way easier to annotate your spreadsheets online Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreEfforts to break up big tech expected to continue under Biden Source: Search Compliance
Read MoreIt’s hardly a secret any more at this point that today’s game consoles from Microsoft and Sony are essentially AMD gaming rigs packed up into a custom package and with tweaked system software. So it’s not too surprising that enterprising hackers got the Playstation 2 emulator of RetroArch running on an Xbox Series X|S game
Read MorePhoto by Mark Cuthbert / UK Press via Getty Images The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, are the next big names to commit themselves to Spotify’s podcast empire. The two, along with Spotify, announced the podcasting deal today, along with the news that they’ve launched their own audio production company called Archewell
Read MoreResearchers from the University of Sheffield have developed an AI system that detects which social media users spread disinformation — before they actually share it. The team found that Twitter users who share content from unreliable sources mostly tweet about politics or religion, while those who repost trustworthy sources tweet more about their personal lives.
Read MoreI’m not sure if anyone was really asking for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. I know I wasn’t. The series’s reputation had never been lower after Activision ran it into the ground, first through over-exposure and finally with the disastrous comeback attempt that was THPS 5. In fact, almost the exact same idea
Read MoreAlex Wilhelm / TechCrunch: Public, a social-focused free stock trading service, raises $65M Series C led by Accel — Less than a year after it raised a $15 million Series B, Public, a social-focused free stock trading service, has raised a $65 million Series C. — The startup is not the only company to raise
Read MoreIn early April, I watched a clip of people crying, hollering, and clapping during a scene in Avengers: Endgame. It was the first time I remember missing physically sitting in a movie theater. I thought by May, when Black Widow was scheduled to be released, life would return to normal. I’d be back in a
Read MoreThe iPhone 12 lineup made its debut in October. Apple reportedly plans to boost iPhone production in first half of 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Android Police Samsung’s president of mobile, TM Roh, dropped several hints about the company’s product roadmap in a blog post today. He confirmed Samsung will hold an event in January — presumably for the Galaxy S21. He also implied that S Pen support will come to more phones and that Samsung intends to broaden
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Twitter €450,000 (around $546,000) over a data breach it disclosed back in January 2019, the regulator announced today. The security flaw exposed some supposedly private tweets from the service’s Android users for over four years. Twitter was found to have violated
Read MoreThis Famistar cycle looks like models priced considerably higher. Does it feel like one, too? Peloton alternative: Here's how a 0 indoor exercise bike compares to the competition – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MoreIntel’s annual diversity and inclusion report showed ups and downs diversifying its workforce, but women in the US lost ground. Intel offers another reminder working women had it tough in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd TM Roh, the company’s head of mobile, said in a blog post that Samsung will share more in January, which fits with rumors that the Galaxy S21 will arrive earlier than usual. Samsung hints its expanded foldable phone lineup won't just be for the 1-percenters – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNetflix has started rolling out new tools that aim to make it easier for parents to monitor what their kids are watching on the streaming service. First, the Kids Activity Report will break down the types of shows your kids are most watching and the top “themes” in that content; it will spotlight their favorite…
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