The Microsoft Store is selling a smattering of movies from Dog Day Afternoon to La La Land for $5. Stock up on your favorite HD and 4K movies for just each – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMichael “Shroud” Grzesiek’s first stream back on Twitch after his departure for Mixer was, by any measure, a massive success. He came back with more than 500,000 concurrents, a tide of subscriptions, and a new goatee. Grzesiek’s stream was the most popular on Twitch for the time he was live — a full nine times
Read MoreIf you are fertile and have a functioning penis and testicles and are 100% sure that you don’t want to use them to make any babies in the future, a vasectomy is definitely the way to go. Traditionally, the onus for preventing unwanted pregnancies has fallen on the half of the population with ovaries, whether
Read More{$inline_image} If you are fertile and have a functioning penis and testicles and are 100% sure that you don’t want to use them to make any babies in the future, a vasectomy is definitely the way to go. Traditionally, the onus for preventing unwanted pregnancies has fallen on the half of the population with ovaries,
Read MoreFind an affordable laptop for every type of student. Best college laptop in 2020: Apple, Dell, Microsoft and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft tried to rebrand CDS as Dataflex but Data Access Corporation already has multiple, registered US trademarks for the name. Trademark issues halt Microsoft's roll out of its new 'Dataflex' low-code service Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreThe University of Michigan is replacing its current cloud-based file storage, Box. U Michigan Broadening Use of Dropbox Source: Campus Technology
Read More{$inline_image} Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are no longer working on the live-action series adaptation set for Netflix. The creators announced their departure on Wednesday, sparking concern among fans. DiMartino’s lengthy blog post only confirmed those concerns, as the writer and executive producer noted that “whatever version ends up
Read MoreAs the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation, some are preparing for the worst-case scenario. As AARP reports, attorneys are seeing an uptick in business as Americans rush to prepare estate planning documents—and it’s easy to see why. Fewer than a third of adults have a will or other necessary estate planning… Read more… Don't Skip
Read MoreHere’s when and where you can buy Microsoft’s Android foldable, the Surface Duo, for the best price. Microsoft Surface Duo: How to pre-order and get the best deal Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA survey by online education solution provider 2U has found that nearly three-quarters of prospective students said the COVID-19 pandemic has made them more likely to consider online programs. Interest in Online Ed Nearly Quadruples Among Prospective Students Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreShore-goers unearth a new member of the theropod family tree in the Isle of Wight. T. Rex's 115-million-year-old British beach-bum cousin found – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn fall 2020, the University of Rochester is planning a hybrid online and in-person approach to meet standards of physical distancing. The university recently adopted a new technology that monitors foot traffic, which it will use in concentrated locations on campus, starting with its main library. De-densification Tech Monitors Foot Traffic Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe network of fake Chinese accounts is technologically advanced — using artificial intelligence to create faked faces for profile images — and nimble, producing videos at a pace of roughly one per day since mid-July. But researchers found much of its work is sloppy, and its relationship to the Chinese government is unknown. Chinese network
Read MoreA survey of college students found that most were comfortable heading back to campus. The survey was done by OneClass, a company that sells study guides posted by students and faculty. Survey: Most College Students Feel Fine Going Back to Campus Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreDropbox is making it easier to secure files and passwords, add branding to shared links and see how users interact with files. Dropbox wants to secure all your files and passwords Source: Tech Radar Software
Read More{$inline_image} The simplest way to stay healthy through this mid-pandemic election cycle and still get to vote is to request a mail-in ballot and avoid public polling places altogether. But not everyone can (due to state restrictions) or wants to vote by mail. Read more… How to Safely Vote in Person This Year Source: Life
Read MoreIf you hurry, your long wait may be over. The Nintendo Switch is in stock at Best Buy, but probably not for long – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHamilton was a huge draw for Disney Plus last month. Netflix will stream Broadway musical Diana before it opens on stage – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter is making it easier for businesses, academics, and third-party developers to build on its platform with the launch of its API v2 today. The company announced the new API last month, but as the news arrived the day after it was hit by one of the most
Read MoreCommentary: The new Galaxy has the most ridiculous specs and features of any phone currently available. As an iPhone user, I’m jealous. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: 5 features I hope Apple copies for the iPhone 12 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe agency says it can now obtain details including your phone’s location history, social media information, and photos and videos. Homeland Security details new tools for extracting device data at US borders – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe biggest shooting-star show of the year did not disappoint. 2020 Perseid meteor shower photos shine bright in a dark year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere isn’t much that is new about Immigration Nation. Netflix’s six-part documentary series about American immigration law enforcement depicts what news stories have long chronicled: a constant, almost mundane parade of indignity and horror inflicted on the undocumented in America. The reportage, no matter how dogged, has seemed to have had little effect. After the
Read MoreE-commerce is not a purely online activity. It affects our real world, too, in both constructive and potentially harmful ways. Amazon Is So Much Bricks and Mortar Source: NY Times Tech
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