Palantir, the controversial analytics and data mining firm, still relies heavily on its US government contracts for revenue despite its public statements that it was branching out into more corporate clients, according to screenshots of the company’s S-1 filing acquired by TechCrunch. The financials, which the New York Times also has viewed, show Palantir has
Read MoreFeatured Deal: Saturday/Sunday Jovie Textured Mini Dress | $37 Read more… Save an Extra 25% off Sale Items at Anthropologie Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images WordPress, the iOS app, lets you build and manage a website right from your iPhone or iPad. Separately, WordPress.com also happens to sell domain names. Now, WordPress founding developer Matt Mullenweg is accusing Apple of cutting off the ability to update that app — until or
Read MoreAn improperly-secured cloud database has exposed personal information for over 235 million TikTok, Instagram and YouTube accounts. The Hong Kong-based company Social Data was unknowingly storing the data in a database without proper password protection, meaning anyone could pop in and see it. Ugh. Read more… How to Deal With This TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
Read MoreHubble shows that Neowise came out bright and beautiful from its close encounter with the sun. Hubble snaps glorious close-up of everyone's favorite comet Neowise – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlphabet thought about participating in a group bid for a small stake in the short-form video app. Google parent Alphabet considered buying a slice of TikTok, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn a court filing, Apple says Epic’s asked for special permission to run its own store in the App Store, as well as offer a separate payment option for Fortnite. Apple says Epic's Fortnite can come back any time it wants to play by the rules – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge It’s been just over a week since Fortnite developer Epic Games initiated an unprecedented antitrust legal fight with Apple over its App Store rules, and the lawsuit is shedding new light on how the companies came into conflict. Today, Apple entered into evidence a series of emails from
Read MoreGiven the lingering coronavirus threat and the ongoing travel restrictions, it may be a while before your next international getaway. But that doesn’t mean you should wait to apply for or renew your passport, because there may be a long line ahead of you. Read more… Why You Should Renew Your Passport Right Now Source:
Read MoreTwitter, and Google’s YouTube, are also reportedly formulating plans to deal with election trouble. Facebook reportedly prepping in case Trump tries to delegitimize election – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge Google pushed out a significant firmware update to its Pixel Buds this week, adding several new features to the true wireless earbuds including a “bass boost” setting, sharing detection (so you can individually set volume for each earbud when sharing one of them with someone), attention alerts, and
Read MoreA three-titan fight leaves small studios in their shadows. ‘Fortnite’ is trying to change public opinion about Apple. But small developers are lost in the debate. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe 13-year-old Democratic National Convention speaker transcended politics with his display of courage. Teen DNC star Brayden Harrington moves and inspires others who stutter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA render purportedly showing the Pixel 5. | Image: OnLeaks/PriceBaba Google launched the Pixel 4A in August but told us we’d have to wait to see the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G. They’re due to arrive sometime this fall (probably in early October), but new renders purportedly showing the Pixel 5 give us some
Read MoreThe Silicon Valley company could be the next in a string of tech outfits to go public long before they have turned a profit. Palantir, Tech’s Next Big I.P.O., Lost 0 Million in 2019 Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreImage: Crytek When a trailer for Crysis Remastered leaked online in July, fans criticized the game’s graphics for looking far too much like the original’s from over 10 years ago. But today, Crytek released a new trailer that shows drastic improvements to the game’s visuals, and it announced the remaster will be coming to multiple
Read MoreWhen the power goes out, these trusty generators will kick into gear to save the day. 10 generators to keep your lights on – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Fortnite’s next season, which kicks off on August 27th, could be a full-season collaboration with Marvel, as suggested by a teaser released by Epic Games on Friday. But due to Epic’s public dispute with Apple over the iPhone maker’s App Store policies, Epic currently isn’t able to update
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Read MoreApparently, part of the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel’s crank position sensor can delaminate. Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel face recall over stall risk – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom HBO’s Watchmen to Duncan Jones’ Source Code, here’s how you can scratch the time-travel itch until Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster is available to watch. While you wait to watch Tenet, see these time-bending movies and shows – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis battery-as-a-service program dramatically reduces the purchase price of a new EV and provides other benefits. Chinese EV maker Nio will let you buy its cars without a battery – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreMr. Wilke, who has been a key lieutenant to Jeff Bezos, is departing after building the e-commerce business for two decades. Jeff Wilke, Amazon’s Chief of Consumer, to Retire Next Year Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTwo new teasers give us a glimpse at Jeep’s upcoming flagship. Jeep Grand Wagoneer will debut on Sept. 3 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFord’s blockbuster new SUV goes under the design microscope with the man responsible for the R50 Mini Cooper and the original BMW X5. 2021 Ford Bronco dissected by famed designer Frank Stephenson – Roadshow Source: CNet
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