Image: Google From the very beginning, Google Stadia and YouTube were supposed to work together — thanks to the magic of cloud computing, you’d be able to click a YouTube ad to instantly begin playing a game, YouTubers would be able to invite their viewers to instantly join their game, and — perhaps most importantly
Read MoreAlan Boyle / GeekWire: SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network wins $885M in federal aid for rural broadband, as part of a $9.2B allocation by FCC to be paid across 180 auction bidders — SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network — which relies on hundreds of spacecraft built in Redmond, Wash. — has been awarded $885.5 million … SpaceX's
Read MoreThe Tenet director slams Warner Bros.’ decision to release films simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Christopher Nolan: HBO Max is the 'worst streaming service' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that should keep the US Commerce Department from banning transactions with TikTok. The Trump administration issued an executive order on August 6th that would have blocked transactions between US companies and TikTok and WeChat’s Chinese parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent.
Read MorePhoto by GeoRebekah via Wikimedia Commons Eight months ago, Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force praised Florida’s COVID-19 dashboard as an example of “the kind of knowledge and power we need to put into the hands of the American people.” That dashboard was built by Rebekah Jones. But in May, Jones was
Read MoreLizette Chapman / Bloomberg: Palantir wins a three-year deal worth $44.4M with the FDA to use Palantir software to power drug reviews and inspections, including possible COVID-19 treatments — Palantir Technologies Inc. won a deal with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help power drug reviews and inspections … Palantir wins a three-year deal
Read MoreTape may not sound that great compared to vinyl, but cassette players can be tons of fun when it comes to making your own music. See for instance the Mellotron, or this relatively easy DIY alternative, [Rich Bernett]’s Cassettone cassette player synth. The Cassettone works by substituting the trim pot that controls the speed of
Read MoreCisco plans to add improved audience interaction to Webex with new dynamic polls, Q&As, quizzes, word clouds, surveys and more. Video conferencing calls may finally be about to get a bit less boring Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreThe division came under scrutiny after a self-driving Uber struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Ariz., in 2018. Uber offloads troubled self-driving unit to startup Aurora Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIf studios are no longer trying to maximize ticket sales, what will that mean for often lucrative pay packages tied to a film’s performance in theaters? Warner Bros. Trades Box Office for HBO Max, but Stars Still Want Their Money Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images A text-messaging program to monitor any side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine may be open to manipulation, The Washington Post reports. Experts worry that the newly-developed system focuses more on ease of use than security. The program, called v-safe, is being developed by the Centers for Disease Control
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Sydney-based shipping logistics service Shippit says it has raised ~$22M Series B to help fuel its expansion in Southeast Asia — Sydney-based shipping logistics platform Shippit today nabbed AU$30 million (approximately $22 million), bringing its total raised to date to over $31 million. Sydney-based shipping logistics service Shippit says it has
Read MorePhone accessories didn’t get a lot of love during Black Friday sales, so here’s a belated deal-a-thon for iPhone and Android gadgets. Save up to 50% off phone accessories including charging cables, a car mount, Qi wireless pad and Otterbox cases – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEvery queer person on the planet could sense it, like a disturbance in The Force, when the review embargo lifted for CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. I’m picturing meerkats popping up in unison as I write this. But the truth is that a lot of queer gamers were waiting with bated breath to see how
Read MoreThe era of short hops could be ending as Elon Musk’s SN8 prototype for transporting Earthings to Mars and the moon plans to get serious air. How to see SpaceX send next-gen Starship rocket on its first big flight Tuesday – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLooking for a great show to binge? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer. 52 of the best TV shows to binge on Netflix – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge After a month of testing on university campuses, California’s governor just announced that the state is launching its COVID contact tracing app to the public this Thursday, December 10th. The app is called CA Notify, and its launch makes California the 18th state (plus Washington, DC) to release
Read MoreIt’s the biggest civil penalty ever for a violation of telemarketing call rules. Dish fined 0M for making millions of robocalls – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKristine Owram / Bloomberg: MicroStrategy, which was the first publicly traded company to invest in bitcoin and, as of Dec. 4, held 40,824 BTC, is raising up to $400M in debt to buy more — MicroStrategy Inc. is doubling down on its Bitcoin bet, saying Monday that it plans to offer $400 million of convertible
Read MoreImage: Razer Razer’s Blade 15 is one of the best 15-inch gaming laptops. It’s far from a budget purchase, but Razer has released the most affordable model you can buy. As of today, there’s a new Blade 15 Base model up for preorder that is just $1,499. It’ll ship on December 25th. The model includes
Read MoreDon’t know what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let’s round up some of its best gems. The 18 best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmid all the justifiable clamor online surrounding COVID-19, the flailing economy, and our generally uncertain global future, a TV show about drug addiction and teenagers is managing to cut through the noise. Sunday’s first special episode of HBO’s Euphoria defied its own conventions as a racy show about chaotic… Read more… How to Talk to
Read MoreThere are very few domains of life in which thoughtful, sound advice can be delivered in 60 exhilarating seconds. If you’re scrolling through TikTok and think you’ve found actionable advice about cooking, personal finance, fitness or anything else… take heed, because you probably haven’t. Read more… Beware the Advice in TikTok Videos Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreComcast is extending its COVID-19 support programs through June 30th, 2021, including the free Wi-Fi and educational resources it offers at local community centers throughout the US. The company says this is the third time it has extended its programs during the pandemic. Community centers that offer free Comcast internet access are called “Lift Zones”
Read MoreOnline learning quiz tool Kahoot has acquired Drops, a company that produces language learning apps. Drops uses game-like activities to help people pick up a new language in daily five-minute sessions. Kahoot Acquires Language Game Company Drops Source: Campus Technology
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