Image: TNT Snowpiercer, Bong Joon-ho’s gripping sci-fi film, doesn’t seem like a natural fit for television. A tense post-apocalyptic story where the remnants of humanity succumb to class warfare on an endlessly running train, the movie was a finely tuned thriller that also succinctly articulated its themes. More of something isn’t always a good thing.
Read MoreSave on Yoga convertible laptops and an entry-level IdeaPad that’s one of the best budget laptop deals ever. The 5 best laptop deals at Lenovo's Memorial Day sale – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFake acid vats are one thing, but who wouldn’t want to try a video-game-save device in real life? Rick and Morty recap: The Vat of Acid the best season 4 episode so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePrepare for the tastiest summer on record. Air fryers, grills and more picks from Wayfair's Memorial Day sale going on now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe companies said their first offering, called FedEx Surround, will provide real-time analytics into commerce supply chains and shipment tracking. FedEx partners with Microsoft to improve supply chains and shipping logistics Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA new US Gigafactory will build the Cybertruck and provide space for more Model Y production. Tesla eyes Austin and Tulsa for Cybertruck production, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreComcast’s cell phone service now has access to Verizon’s millimeter-wave 5G network. Comcast adds 5G data plans to its Xfinity Mobile service – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt was Uber’s second round of layoffs this month. Uber lays off 3,000 more staffers, shutters dozens of offices Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWhat Facebook’s C.E.O. is doing to confront the coronavirus — and what he’s afraid of. Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Brain Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAn app offering short-term rentals called Globe says demand is way up. Rooms by the Hour for People Weary of Quarantine Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTens of thousands of people across the United States have applied for the job of cold-calling strangers who may have been exposed to Covid-19. Here’s what it’s like. Coronavirus Contact Tracing Jobs Are on the Rise Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMagnopus Oculus is bringing the Quest’s experimental hand tracking system out of beta, making it an official feature of the VR headset. The Quest got hand tracking options late last year but only for the main Oculus menu and a few built-in applications. Now, it’s going to be appearing in third-party games and apps starting
Read MoreThe Surface Pro X with a Type Cover attached. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge One of today’s best deals is on Microsoft’s Surface Pro X, a tech product that’s only seen small price cuts. At Amazon and Best Buy, you can get a big discount on the upgraded model with 8GB of
Read MoreJust updated: Here’s where you can find the $200 portable version of Nintendo’s hot gaming console. Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy, Target and GameStop: Latest inventory update – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePossible Surface Duo specs point to a lower price for Microsoft’s Android phone than Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo: Specs emerge, suggesting it'll cost less than Galaxy Fold Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe follow-up to Blackkklansman tackles the black experience in the Vietnam War. Spike Lee and Netflix go to Vietnam in Da 5 Bloods trailer – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe break down the saga of the controversial Chinese telecom giant, day by day. Huawei ban timeline: Chinese company criticizes 'pernicious' new US export controls – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe crew of the International Space Station snapped this image of this typhoon in the South Pacific Ocean on May 13, 2020. Station Crew Sees Typhoon from Space Source: NASA
Read MoreIt’s a signal the tech industry’s halo effect is already fading. The Technology 202: Coronavirus crisis has not stopped antitrust crackdown in Washington Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreHigher education research firm Eduventures has offered its perspective on the upbeat and disheartening enrollment scenarios possible for fall 2020. Report: 5 Enrollment Scenarios for Fall 2020 Source: Campus Technology
Read MorePhoto: Logitech Logitech is unveiling a new version of its Circle security camera today called the Circle View. Spec-wise, it’s nearly identical to its predecessor, the Circle 2, but the camera’s housing has been completely redesigned and it now relies on Apple’s smart home system to function. This generation of the security camera is a
Read MoreMinecraft sales have officially topped 200 million, with 126 million people playing the game monthly. Microsoft is detailing the latest sales figures just as Mojang Studios celebrates 11 years since the first Minecraft alpha build was originally released. Microsoft has also seen a big increase in Minecraft usage during the pandemic. Minecraft saw a 25
Read MoreThe Rust project details its successes and achievements over the past five years, but the language faces obstacles. Programming language Rust: 5 years on from v1.0, here's the good and the bad news Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAI transparency mandates essential to protect private data Source: Search Compliance
Read MoreThe Online Learning Consortium has received a grant to work with minority-serving institutions as they shift to online instruction. The $50,000 award from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation will fund delivery of affordable, short-term workshops to reach instructors in institutions that need professional development resources most. OLC to Deliver Discounted PD on Online Instruction to
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