If you lift weights, you’ve got to fuel your body—but no matter what you choose to eat, chances are somebody at your gym will tell you your choice of snack is the wrong one. So what is the “right” thing to eat when working out? And does it really matter when you eat it? Read
Read MoreJustine Calma / The Verge: Google announces Tree Canopy Lab, which uses aerial imagery and AI to help cities decide where to plant trees and reduce temperatures, starting with LA — It’s starting with Los Angeles — Google unveiled a tool today that could help cities keep their residents cool by mapping out where trees
Read MoreIn an annual survey done by Kaltura, fewer faculty and staff respondents agreed that video increased student achievement (down 11 percent from last year’s survey), increased the sense of affiliation alumni felt for their institutions (down 9 percent), increased student satisfaction with learning (down 7 percent) or increased educator collaboration and professional develop (down 5
Read MoreThe six game of the year contenders could not be more different. Here are the nominees for The Game Awards 2020 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge I. In March 2017, I drove down to the Instagram offices in Menlo Park to meet with founder Kevin Systrom. The subject of the meeting had not been disclosed to me in advance, and when we sat down in a conference room, Systrom had a surprise for me:
Read MoreApple announced Wednesday that it would cut its App Store fee to 15 percent for business with less than $1 million in revenue. Apple’s biggest critics say the move will do nothing to encourage new innovation and business models. Apple cuts some App Store fees, but critics call it a ploy to avoid regulation Source:
Read MoreWhether you’re going full-on EV or hoping to control your smart home from your car, here are some tips that’ll take you farther and keep you connected. Your Electrified Life: When car tech and smart home tech collide – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEvery Monday night, Hank Williams Jr. used to ask us one question: “Are you ready for some football?” After the year we’ve had, the answer is most definitely a resounding yes. Read more… How the New NFL Playoffs Format Will Work Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIt includes a three-month Nintendo Online pass, too. The Black Friday Nintendo Switch Mario Kart bundle hits stores Sunday, Nov. 22 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe dreaded “Zoombombing” is a risk for all Zoom meetings, even private rooms secured with a passcode and data encryption. All it takes is for the invite to wind up in the wrong hands, and suddenly you have someone screaming randomly in your work meeting—or worse. Read more… How to Stop a Zoombombing Source: Life
Read MoreAirplanes and spacecraft have a big problem. The more engine or fuel you have, the more engine and fuel you need. That’s why aircraft use techniques to have lightweight structural members and do everything they can to minimize weight. A lighter craft can go further and carry more payload or supercargo. Electric motors are very
Read MoreIn media appearances and social media posts this past week, Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal lawyer, spread debunked claims of barred poll workers and a voting software company. Giuliani peddles election conspiracy theories and falsehoods. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis week we’re joined by Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award-winning chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern, who talks with us about how to do Thanksgiving during this pandemic year… if you choose to do it at all. Listen as Andrew lays out strategies for paring down your Thanksgiving meal, shares the safest ways to
Read MoreA false rumor about Scytl, an election tech provider, is making the rounds on right-wing social media. No, the Army didn’t seize a German server showing a Trump landslide. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMatthew Green / A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering: Google can help remove a strong incentive for criminals to steal and leak emails by rotating and publishing DKIM keys, which provide proof of an email’s origin — The Internet is a dangerous place in the best of times. Sometimes Internet engineers find ways to mitigate
Read MoreWhile plenty of automotive enthusiasts are all about carving corners at the local track days, it’s a special breed that leaves tarmac behind for the dusty trail ahead. If your chosen ride is of the four-wheelin’ variety, here’s how you can modify it to dominate the dirt and mud. Handling The Terrain Building a good
Read MoreTLDR: The FITT360 neckband camera is a hands-free cam that shoots 4K quality, 360-degree video of everything happening around you. If you enjoy live streaming your adventures or shooting quick social media videos or just documenting life happening around you, you quickly learn how often you get in the way. Yeah…you. If you try to
Read MoreFor the first time in my life, I’ve finally decided to take advantage of Apple’s trade-in program. Yes, I know you can get a better deal if you use one of the many different services out there to sell your iPhone to a third party. The problem is that my iPhone X’s battery is complete
Read MorePhoto by David Ryder/Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the Boeing 737 Max to fly for the first time since the plane was involved in two deadly crashes within five months of each other. On Wednesday, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order that paves the way for the troubled aircraft to return
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic Games and Spotify, united in their fight against Apple, each released statements on Wednesday slamming the iPhone maker following news of its new App Store fee reduction for developers making less than $1 million per year. The cut should apply to an estimated 98 percent of iOS
Read MoreAdobe has released Arm-native versions of image editing software Photoshop for Windows 10 and macOS. Adobe Photoshop now runs like a dream on Apple M1 Macs and Surface Pro X tablets Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreApple’s changing its App Store guidelines amid a lawsuit from Fortnite maker Epic Games and an EU antitrust investigation spurred by Spotify. Apple lowers App Store 'tax' to 15% for developers making under M a year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWelcome to Riding Nerdy, TNW’s fortnightly dive into bicycle-based tech, where we go into too much detail and geek out on all things related to pedal-powered gadgets. Praise the fitness overlords, for your sacrifices were acknowledged. Strava has reinstated support for Bluetooth heart rate monitors in its mobile app. As CyclingTips reports, users of Strava‘s
Read MoreThis year has been full of sacrifices and impossible choices, but it’s not quite done with us yet. If you have kids who are away at college, you may now be facing the pandemic’s latest conundrum: Do you have them come home and risk everybody infecting each other, or do you tell them to stay
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge OnePlus has been on a roll with early Black Friday deals, and today’s might be the most appealing yet if you don’t want to spend a lot. In fact, you’ll only need $1 for these. OnePlus is offering four opportunities to score its OnePlus Buds or the Bullets
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