Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Zoom committed to sharing its first transparency report later this year in a blog by CEO Eric Yuan tracking the progress of its 90-day feature freeze to address privacy and security issues. The freeze, which was announced on April 1st, was put in place after Zoom usage went
Read MoreThe University of West Georgia has announced plans for a “full return” to campus on Aug. 12, for in-person instruction. The school has also developed contingency plans, one for fully online classes and one that shifts from on-site to online at some point during the fall term. U West Georgia Announces 'Full Return' to Campus
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple is reclosing even more of its US retail network in response to COVID-19 spikes in states throughout the country, CNBC reports. On Wednesday, the iPhone maker said it would reclose an additional 30 locations across seven states, bringing the total number of closed stores to 77, or
Read MoreImage: Lego Lego’s next line of sets offers builders multiple ways to recreate pop culture icons, including Darth Vader and Marilyn Monroe. Lego Art is a lineup of portrait creations designed for adult builders. Each set features small, bead-size pieces and a canvas that you use to piece together a pop art poster. There are
Read MoreA whole hour of hot stuff. Watch NASA's epic 10-year time-lapse video of our sun's fiery adventures – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlbion College in Michigan plans to begin competitive esports for the 2021-2022 academic year. Michigan's Albion College to Add Esports Source: Campus Technology
Read More{$inline_image}Albion College in Michigan plans to begin competitive esports for the 2021-2022 academic year. Michigan's Albion College to Add Esports Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreMicrosoft is improving its OneDrive upload limit and sharing integration with Microsoft Teams for businesses and finally bringing a dark mode to the web version. The software giant is increasing the upload file size limit from 15GB to 100GB for all OneDrive and SharePoint users today. It’s a useful addition for business users of OneDrive
Read MoreScrub the last three dates. NASA is now aiming for July 30 (or even later). NASA delays Mars rover Perseverance again as launch deadline looms – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA purported image of the rumored phone pops up on Samsung’s Russian website. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may have leaked on Samsung website – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEven though they didn’t get the spotlight in Apple’s WWDC keynote, these iOS 14 features are still a big deal. 3 iOS 14 features I'm excited for that nobody's talking about yet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreInternet companies should treat people with big followings differently. Bogus Ideas Have Superspreaders, Too Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAs of June 29, Microsoft is no longer putting a hold on certain Surface devices that were blocked from getting the May 2020 Windows 10 Update. The change should kick in starting this week. Microsoft removes the Windows 10 2004 block on Surface devices Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe images show a very similar-looking device to the LTE Galaxy Z Flip. | Image: TENAA Images of Samsung’s unannounced 5G foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, have appeared online, thanks to a listing from China’s TENAA certification center. MySmartPrice reports that the listing initially went live without the images attached, confirming some key specs
Read MoreSamsung’s Galaxy Buds Plus truly wireless earbuds that have excellent battery life and come with a wireless charging case are more affordable than ever today, and we have two special deals to tell you about. Daily Steals has the best price on a new set of Galaxy Buds Plus, down to $130 ($20 off). If
Read MoreEvery parent has their particular point of contention: a thing that should be simple—and is simple for other parents—yet it never comes easily for them. A kid that’s never tired at bedtime. A child who flat-out hates the car seat from day one. The toddler who refuses to sit in a stroller, No Matter What.
Read MoreWe compare the specs and day-to-day performance of Apple’s newest flagship and budget phones to see how they stack up. iPhone SE vs. 11 Pro: Latest budget phone compared with the king of Apple's lineup – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe second quarter largely took place while most of the country was under stay-at-home orders. FCA, Hyundai report big car sales drops due to coronavirus pandemic – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images There’s now a Peloton channel available on the Roku platform. Anyone with a Roku device can sign up to access Peloton’s instructor-led workouts from their TV. “We are excited to roll out our best-in-class streaming fitness service onto the Roku platform,” said Karina Kogan, SVP and general manager of Peloton
Read MoreExclusive: Funko sent CNET four new Pop figures that would have been revealed at SDCC. We fell in love with the last one. We unbox Marty McFly and other mystery Funko Pops made for Comic-Con 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re one of the people out there bemoaning the fact that you “can’t even compliment someone at work these days without them taking it the wrong way,” take note: Clever Twitter user Marissa Lingen has found a solution. She suggests using the word “snazzy” when remarking on your colleagues’ outfits—that is to say, …
Read MoreThe “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign is gaining steam in a way that Facebook can’t exactly ignore. Facebook ad boycott: Why big brands 'hit pause on hate' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Pokémon Company and Japanese jewelry company Ginza Tanaka are selling Pikachu-inspired rings for couples looking to make their marriage themed. Ah, love. Love and pokémon. Two concepts that are definitely entangled in my mind. Why catch ‘em all when you can snag The One? As a person who buys jewelry that turns my skin
Read MoreThe last major step from the T-Mobile/Sprint merger has been completed. Dish completes purchase of Boost from T-Mobile – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn a pandemic-induced recession, it’s more important than ever to take care of our smartphones and other gadgets. How to Make Smartphones Last Longer Source: NY Times Tech
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