One of the largest unlicensed Club Penguin fan servers, Club Penguin Online, says it will shut down at the end of the month after receiving a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice from The Walt Disney Company. Club Penguin Online, an unlicensed revival of the popular Disney-owned children’s social network, is one of the
Read MoreGrab your earbuds, and listen to the iconic theme song from Animal Crossing: New Horizons performed at home by the musicians who created the catchy tune. Nintendo uploaded a video today showing the musicians re-creating the wholesome, soothing tropical theme that plays each time you launch the game to continue exploring your island life. The
Read MoreCBS All Access is getting another Star Trek series, with this one focusing on three fan-favorite characters: Captain Christopher Pike, Number One, and Science Officer Spock. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will follow the three characters “in the decade before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy,” according
Read MoreTechnology — if we keep it in its place — can empower creative teachers to shine. Using Tech to Teach — Smartly Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA survey undertaken by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association and online learning producer MindEdge found that two-thirds of respondents in colleges and universities have seen growing interest in alternative credentials among students in recent years, and nearly half would call it “significant growth” in interest. Colleges Show Great Interest in Alternative Credentials But
Read More{$inline_image}A survey undertaken by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association and online learning producer MindEdge found that two-thirds of respondents in colleges and universities have seen growing interest in alternative credentials among students in recent years, and nearly half would call it “significant growth” in interest. Colleges Show Great Interest in Alternative Credentials But
Read MoreAs the end of the school year approaches and the long summer months loom ahead, I am often struck by two questions: Has my son learned everything he was supposed to learn in third grade? And how the hell am I supposed to keep him from falling even further behind without setting up an ongoing
Read MorePhoto by Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images New York City’s subway system has a new app to help essential workers get around during nightly subway closures. Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the nation’s largest subway system and the only one in the US to run 24/7, announced that it would be shutting down
Read MoreMaking video games is a difficult endeavor at the best of times, but spare a thought for the people behind Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories, which finally came out last month for the PC, PS4, and Switch in the West. I first played it at a game show in Osaka in 2009; it was running
Read MoreThe popular GIF-making platform is joining the Instagram team. Facebook to buy Giphy in reported 0 million deal – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe compare the specs and day-to-day performance of these two iPhones to see how they stack up. New iPhone SE 2020 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Apple's budget and flagship iPhones compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA Fenty Beauty sitewide sale, a SanDisk 2TB portable hard drive, a Conair grooming set, and a pair of Anker projectors lead Friday’s best deals. Read more… Friday's Best Deals: Fenty Beauty Sitewide Sale, Anker Projectors, Conair Grooming Set, SanDisk 2TB External Hard Drive, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreFacebook is buying the popular GIF-making and sharing website Giphy for a reported price of $400 million, with plans to integrate the massive GIF library into Instagram and other Facebook apps. News of the deal was first reported by Axios, which revealed the $400 million value of the deal. Giphy is one of the largest
Read MoreThe Commerce Department also extends a temporary license allowing companies to work with Huawei. Trump executive order targeting Huawei gets extended for another year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou vacuum. You dust. Every so often, you get a bee in your bonnet and decide to clean your windows. And right now, you’re probably spending some extra attention on cleaning your doorknobs and light switches. Read more… It's Time to Clean Your Doors Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe program kicked off in 2015, but the USPS cites the coronavirus pandemic as the latest hurdle in replacing its boxy vans. US Postal Service delays next-generation delivery vehicles — again – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBleach is useful for keeping your clothes looking fresh and bright. It can also be bad news for your favorite shirt if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you aren’t used to it, using bleach may be a little intimidating—so here’s how to do so with confidence while doing (not ruining) your laundry. Read
Read MoreIntel’s chips are holding it back Continue reading… Microsoft Surface Go 2 review: don’t push it Source: New feed
Read MoreNancy Grace Roman (1925-2018), NASA’s first chief astronomer, is known as the ‘Mother of Hubble.’ Nancy Grace Roman: The Mother of Hubble Source: NASA
Read MoreNew rules announced by the Commerce Department Friday morning threaten to inflict more pain on Huawei and upset an already rocky U.S.-China relationship. U.S. Delivers Another Blow to Huawei With New Tech Restrictions Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBT Sport has created a virtual studio Continue reading… How football is returning to TV screens in Europe with everyone in lockdown Source: New feed
Read MoreI like it when I get a real stumper for the weekly Tech 911 Q&A every now and then; it keeps me on my toes. This time around, a reader is having a hell of a time getting any data through Verizon. Here’s the weird thing, though: The data connection only drops during business hours.
Read MoreLetter cites study that found a large gap between misinformation warnings placed on content depending on whether or not it’s written in English. Senators demand Facebook detail how it's combating non-English COVID-19 misinformation – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBecause of face coverings prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, companies are trying to ID people based on just their eyes and cheek bones. Facial recognition firms are scrambling to see around face masks – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe NBA All-Star’s tips for navigating uncertainty include, but aren’t limited to, online workouts, yoga, reading, and planning your day. Andre Iguodala on Zoom and planning for life after anything – CNET Source: CNet
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