Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In a move that may forever change what it means to be ratio’d, Twitter is testing some new language on tweet metrics, making quotes (also known as retweets with comments) visible on each tweet, the company confirmed Saturday. “A few months ago, we’ve made Retweets with Comments more
Read MoreHere’s how Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra stack up against earlier Galaxy S20 flagships. Galaxy Note 20 specs vs. Note 20 Ultra vs. S20 vs. S20 Ultra: Samsung flagships compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWall Street Journal: A presentation that’s been circulating around DC shows Qualcomm is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to sell its chips for Huawei’s 5G phones — Smartphone chip maker warns of potentially losing billions of dollars in sales because of export limits A presentation that's been circulating around DC shows Qualcomm is lobbying
Read MoreWashington Post: Inside the efforts to sell TikTok as Trump keeps sending contradictory signals, amid shouting matches between Mnuchin and Navarro in the Oval Office — Trump advisers Mnuchin and Navarro fought over TikTok as Silicon Valley dealmakers tried to get closer to Trump Inside the efforts to sell TikTok as Trump keeps sending contradictory
Read MorePhoto by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images An agreement between the US government and Kodak to develop generic drug ingredients appears to be on hold, after the US International Development Finance Corporation tweeted that “recent allegations of wrongdoing raise serious concerns.” “We will not proceed any further unless these allegations are cleared,” the agency tweeted, without specifying
Read MoreA full-scale moveable version of the giant anime robot watches over the Gundam Factory in Yokohama, Japan. New 55,000-pound Gundam robot in Japan can move its limbs like a boss – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook removed dozens of accounts it says were part of a troll farm pretending to be African-Americans in support of President Donald Trump and QAnon supporters, the company said, for violating its policies against coordinated inauthentic behavior. According to a report on its July enforcement activity, Facebook removed
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge President Trump’s advisors got into a “knockdown, drag-out” fight in the Oval Office late last week during discussions about a TikTok ban, the Washington Post reported. Trade advisor Peter Navarro accused Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin of being soft on China, as Navarro pushed for an outright ban of
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Read MoreTrump advisers Mnuchin and Navarro fought bitterly over TikTok as Silicon Valley dealmakers tried to get closer to Trump. TikTok’s fate was shaped by a ‘knockdown, drag-out’ Oval Office brawl Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreOne of the few women in the computer industry in its early days, she paved the way for the efficient, lightning-fast apps of today. Frances Allen, Who Helped Hardware Understand Software, Dies at 88 Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRegularly $200, this display can add more screen estate to your home office. Get this HD portable monitor with two USB-C ports for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge President Trump’s executive order banning WeChat could have far-reaching consequences for almost the entire technology industry, thanks to the app’s parent company, Tencent, having investments in companies like Riot Games and other US-based brands. But the ban could also have a big impact on Apple, which is deeply
Read MoreThe hotter Bentayga will debut later this month. Bentley's new Bentayga Speed hides in plain sight – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge New Jersey’s Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is moving to dismiss the harassment charges against five people who tweeted or retweeted a police officer’s photo. Asbury Park Press reported the news on Friday afternoon, quoting spokesperson Katherine Carter saying that “after reviewing the cases, we concluded there was insufficient
Read MoreThat’s the lowest price ever, and it comes with a $75 e-gift card. Best Buy just slashed this 75-inch LG 4K HDR TV to 0 – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MorePhoto by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images Capital One will pay an $80 million civil penalty for its role in a 2019 security breach that exposed the personal data of more than 100 million customers, The Wall Street Journal reported. In a scathing report on its investigation into the breach, the Office of the Comptroller
Read MoreTrouble with Wi-Fi coverage at home? This Eero kit can reach every corner. Best deal ever? Get the Eero 3-piece mesh router plus an Echo Show 5 for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrank Stephenson says the new 4 Series coupe has nice proportions, but the huge grille is “unrefined.” Former BMW designer reacts to controversial new 4 Series – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreOh, Canada, you temptress to the north, with your universal health care and cheese-curd-and-gravy-covered fries. There are so many beautiful spots, from Prince Edward Island to Vancouver Island, and everything (well, most parts) in between, making it a popular spot for American vacationers. And given that it has been… Read more… Don't Even Think About
Read MoreA volunteer gets a vaccine on August 7, 2020 | Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images This week started with a whole lot of people getting very angry about someone being wrong on the internet. This time, it was computer scientist Steven Salzberg, who wrote a blog post on Forbes arguing that people should start vaccinating
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a renewed interest in classic hobbies—like crafts, knitting and gardening—along with other activities that make us feel better during these trying times. Two of the more popular pastimes/coping mechanisms have been adopting or fostering pets, and watching “The Golden Girls.” Read more… Learn Pet Care From Rue McClanahan in
Read MoreIf you’ve gotten used to having something to look at up in space during weekends this summer, don’t worry—there’s something to see tonight. Last weekend we were treated to NASA’s live coverage of the SpaceX crew returning to Earth. This weekend, we have to opportunity to see Mars and the moon align and rise together.…
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