Bicycles are probably the best way to get around New York City, especially during these days of empty roads and social distancing. There’s just one problem every aspiring city cyclist faces: bikes take up a lot of space in a shoebox apartment. Well, that and bike theft — which you know, is easier to prevent
Read More{$inline_image}Bicycles are probably the best way to get around New York City, especially during these days of empty roads and social distancing. There’s just one problem every aspiring city cyclist faces: bikes take up a lot of space in a shoebox apartment. Well, that and bike theft — which you know, is easier to prevent
Read MoreOrphan Black creator Graeme Manson and Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs are all aboard for this sci-fi post-apocalyptic cautionary tale that comments on class. Snowpiercer review: Gripping new TV adaptation packs a whodunit twist – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis weekend Elon Musk’s company will begin trying a solution to the problem of its mega-constellation lighting up the night sky and irking astronomers. SpaceX to launch first Starlink satellites testing 'VisorSat' to block sun – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Fitbit Fitbit, which makes fitness-tracking wearables, will be shifting supply chain resources to make emergency ventilators, Fitbit CEO James Park said to CNBC. The ventilators will be used to help treat COVID-19 patients and could help bolster the national supply of the medical devices, which have been in need during the pandemic. “There was
Read MoreThe company said it would be happy to send someone to testify. But it never mentions Jeff Bezos. Amazon Makes No Promises on Bezos Testimony Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images A bipartisan group of senators are sounding the antitrust enforcement alarm Friday over Facebook’s newly announced acquisition of Giphy, a GIF-making and sharing website. On Friday, Facebook announced that it would acquire Giphy for the reported price of $400 million. Giphy is one of the largest GIF sites on the
Read MoreMeet the homemade Star Wars housekeeping droid you are looking for. This Star Wars R2-D2 robot vacuum is perfect for lockdown cleanup fun – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe dual-screen device could launch sooner than the holidays, a report says. Microsoft Surface Duo foldable phone specs reportedly leak – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSave 40% on this clever clip-on mitten that helps you stay at arm’s length from stuff when you leave the house. The Snapback Glove is a novel way to keep from touching the novel coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images GrubHub has come under intense scrutiny of late for what critics and some restaurant owners say are exploitative fees made only worse during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, a revealing BuzzFeed News story has shed light on another controversial yet longtime practice around phone ordering. The company,
Read MoreUbisoft today announced it’s giving away two games to help get us through the pandemic. More specifically, it’s giving away the Discovery Tours, two educational offshoots of its Assassin’s Creed series that depict Ancient Greece or Ancient Egypt. If you’ve got kids to educate — or heck, if you want to educate yourself — they’re one of
Read MoreThe Buffalo, New York solar panel factory. | Image: Tesla Panasonic has resumed its work making battery cells at Tesla’s Gigafactory outside Reno, Nevada, the company tells The Verge. But Panasonic will not return to work at Tesla’s Buffalo, New York solar panel factory this weekend as planned. Mark Shima, president of Panasonic Solar North
Read MoreThe Justice Department and top state attorneys general are likely to file antitrust lawsuits against Google, according to two people familiar with the matter, as regulators prepare to take more aggressive aim at the tech giant’s search-and-advertising empire. Google likely to face federal, state antitrust lawsuits in coming months, sources say Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreEver tried to play Control on a sunny day? Though Remedy Entertainment’s third-person shooter is a terrific game it’s also a dark one, both literally and thematically. Trying to gun down Hiss in full view of a sunny window is like trying to look at a solar eclipse without protective eyewear. It won’t work, you
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft’s Surface Duo is meant to be a showcase for its unique, dual-screen design, so it may be a bit more forgivable that its specs don’t include the latest and greatest components or anything all that’s impressive by way of battery life and storage. According to Windows
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Justice Department and a coalition of state attorneys general are likely to file antitrust charges against Google in the coming months, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal. The reporting is consistent with earlier statements by Attorney General William Barr, who said he expected
Read MoreIf you use Facebook or Facebook Messenger, you’ve probably seen notifications prompting you to try out the new “Messenger Rooms” feature. Messenger Rooms are basically a free and simpler alternative to video chat apps like Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. Instead of being a separate product, they’re integrated directly… Read more… How to Use Facebook's
Read MoreFacebook is acquiring Giphy, a search engine and database for short, animated images known as GIFs, for an undisclosed sum, adding to its growing stable of apps and services at a time when regulators are questioning the company’s reach. Facebook acquires Giphy, a popular search engine for viral, animated images Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWith the cost of baggage increasing, the risk of lost or damaged luggage and the unsavory fact that checking a bag means the bag will touch many surfaces (germy surfaces), it’s smart to stick with a carry-on. Read more… How to Pack Everything You Need Into One Carry-On Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIt could focus on advertising and search dominance, a report says. Justice Department reportedly set to bring antitrust suit against Google – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUsing the Mail app on your computer can be a lot more convenient than logging into a website like Gmail. There are a number of benefits—including the biggest, being able to access your downloaded email whenever you’re lacking an internet connection. Read more… How to Set Up Mail on Your Windows 10 Computer Source: Life
Read MoreAfter spending millions of dollars on years of R&D, Elon Musk‘s The Boring Company has finally ‘invented’ the tunnel. That’s right, the company that was going to solve traffic by building an underground mass-transit system that conveyed vehicles on a futuristic sled system at high speed… has finally finished digging the tunnels for its first
Read MoreThis small car, which is available as a sedan or hatchback, is beautifully designed both inside and out. The 2020 Mazda3 is a piece of art – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis hatchback does little to quicken one’s pulse, but it’s sensible six ways to Sunday and that’s what really counts. The Volkswagen Golf is dull but satisfying – CNET Source: CNet
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