Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A new lawsuit from the creator of jailbroken iOS app store Cydia claims Apple used anti-competitive tactics that froze out Cydia and other would-be rivals when it created its App Store. Apple, the lawsuit states, “began coercing users to utilize no other iOS app distribution service but the
Read MoreNot be an alarmist, but if bees go extinct it’s likely that coffee would become a rare and expensive luxury commodity. And I don’t want to live in that world. Luckily, ApisProtect today announced its entry into the US market where it will provide its unique AI-powered hive monitoring system to beekeepers and farmers. If
Read MoreMarguerite Reardon / CNET: FCC orders all broadband and wireless companies that get US government subsidies to replace equipment from Chinese companies, like Huawei and ZTE — The US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday ordered broadband and wireless companies in the states to remove all equipment from Chinese manufacturers … FCC orders all broadband and
Read More“Everyone online was telling me, ‘Oh it’s going to be a madhouse, everyone talking over each other. It was not at all like that.” The Game Awards hosted Zoom calls with hundreds of fans. They were surprisingly orderly. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel / The Verge SMS messages have stopped working for some Android users, and it appears Google is rolling back some changes to help fix the issue. The issue seems to be due to a recent update to the Carrier Services app, which “enables the latest communication services from mobile carriers, including
Read MoreT-Mobile has a new device for its 5G network that isn’t a phone or tablet. T-Mobile adds new 5G hotspot, 'limited time' plan for 100GB of data – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA flurry of rumors online has prompted concern. But scientists assert the claims are baseless. No, There Isn’t Evidence That Pfizer’s Vaccine Causes Infertility Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA spread of gift ideas for those serious about eats. The best gifts for foodies in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI barely made it past Cyberpunk 2077's character-creation prompts last night—the joys of having a busy evening on the release date of a major open-world title. The game looks pretty AF so far, and I’m pleased I haven’t encountered any glitches in my few minutes within Night City thus far. However, I’m most excited to…
Read MoreThe single teaser comes ahead of the SUV’s debut next February. New Mitsubishi Outlander steps out of the shadows, but just a little bit – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe home-rental company’s blockbuster I.P.O. followed that of the delivery company DoorDash. Investors piled into both. Airbnb Tops 0 Billion on First Day of Trading, Reviving Talk of a Bubble Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThere was a time not too long ago when hacking a car more often than not involved literal hacking. Sheet metal was cut, engine cylinders were bored, and crankshafts were machined to increase piston travel. It was all in the pursuit of milking the last ounce performance out of every drop of gasoline, along with
Read MoreBuzzFeed News: Facebook insiders say it is prioritizing revenue over user safety by its lax approach to stopping scammers, hackers, and disinfo peddlers from buying ads — Facebook is on track for record ad revenue this year. That’s partly due to its lax approach to stopping scammers, hackers … Facebook insiders say it is prioritizing
Read MoreThe lifespan of the television show is dwindling. The rise of original programming from streaming services has shifted the TV landscape, making room for more shows with fewer episodes per season, and larger content-driven platforms like Netflix can quickly move on to the next thing before we, the TV-loving public, are… Read more… 9 Recent
Read MoreAmazon offered convenience with its breadth of products delivered to your door. That also meant it reaped huge profits of its dominant position too. In a COVID-19 world, Amazon made our lives a little less miserable – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNoise cancelling headphones are a Godsend in 2020. As I try to type this, a car alarm is blaring outside, which has been happening for 20 minutes straight with no end in sight. That’s probably a familiar story for anyone who’s had to readjust to a work from home environment in 2020. There’s a lot
Read MoreMicrosoft says that at its peak, Adrozek had controlled more than 30,000 devices a day. Microsoft exposes Adrozek, malware that hijacks Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreStories about Elliot Page, BTS and a rare “Christmas Star” dominated social media this week. Here is what went viral this week. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe company said that it was making the change because the deadline for recounts and audits of the election had passed. YouTube is forbidding videos claiming widespread election fraud. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMitchell Clark / The Verge: Twitter says iOS users can now add tweets to Snapchat Snaps as stickers and it will soon test sharing tweets to Instagram Stories — Twitter continues to take over all social networks — Twitter is making it even easier to spread your tweets far and wide to every social media
Read More{$inline_image} In history there are people whose legacy becomes larger than life. Ask anyone who built and flew the first airplane, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t at least aware of the accomplishments of the Wright brothers. In a similar vein, Chuck Yeager’s pioneering trip into supersonic territory with the Bell X-1
Read MoreIn history there are people whose legacy becomes larger than life. Ask anyone who built and flew the first airplane, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t at least aware of the accomplishments of the Wright brothers. In a similar vein, Chuck Yeager’s pioneering trip into supersonic territory with the Bell X-1 airplane
Read MoreReed Albergotti / Washington Post: Cydia, a once-popular app store for jailbroken iOS devices, sues Apple, alleging the company used anti-competitive tactics in clearing the way for the App Store — Cydia, one of the first app stores on iPhone, is suing Apple, alleging anti-competitive behavior Cydia, a once-popular app store for jailbroken iOS devices,
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter is making it even easier to spread your tweets far and wide to every social media platform imaginable. Starting today on iOS (support is coming “soon” for Android), you’ll be able to add tweets into a snap as a sticker. Before, if you wanted to share a
Read MoreMany businesses that provide eye exams are hoping to sell you eyeglasses, but you have the right to shop around. The Federal Trade Commission has a rule that states you are entitled to a copy of your glasses prescription, and they’re cracking down on prescribers that refuse. Read more… You Have a Right to Your
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