No one saw it coming until it was right on top of us. More like above us, actually. Asteroid sneaks past satellites in one of the closest flybys on record – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAsian giant hornets have probably been living in the Pacific Northwest for at least eight months now, but not until the New York Times called them “murder hornets” did we think to panic. It’s true that they’re dangerous to people and to beehives, but there’s still time to stop them from becoming established in North…
Read MoreWunderlist Chrome Christian Reber, founder of the beloved productivity application Wunderlist, announced today that he’s got a new company called Superlist in the works. Its goal, as stated by its very pretty landing page, is to enable “supercharged productivity for teams of the future.” It’s not yet clear what Superlist will do — aside from
Read MoreThe pandemic is making clear that rural Americans are left behind. Less clear is how to fix it. Why Rural America’s Digital Divide Persists Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Kelly Sullivan / Getty Images for the WeWork Creator Awards WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann is suing investor SoftBank for scrapping a $3 billion stock buyout agreement. The New York Times reports that Neumann accused SoftBank of breaching its contract and “secretly taking actions to undermine” the agreement, which SoftBank abandoned last month. He’s
Read MoreImage: Netflix There’s a scene in the trailer for The Greatest Showman, a musical about the life of P.T. Barnum, where Hugh Jackman grins at Zach Efron for saying he does not know what “show business” is. “That’s because I’ve just invented it,” he tells him, cheekily. Like a zombie show where the characters somehow
Read MoreMicrosoft puts up a $100,000 bounty for critical bugs affecting its Linux-based OS for Azure Sphere. Microsoft to hackers: Break our Azure Sphere Linux IoT OS and earn up to 0k Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe lawsuit accuses SoftBank of improperly backing out of an offer to buy shares held by Mr. Neumann, employees and other investors. Adam Neumann, WeWork’s Former Chief, Sues SoftBank Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreImage: Epic Games Epic Games’ Unreal Engine game development platform now supports Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s PlayStation 5, Epic announced today. The support comes as part of the newest Unreal Engine release, version 4.25, and it should benefit developers as they prepare to launch games for the next generation of consoles, both of
Read MoreBoth phones cost $400, but the Galaxy has more cameras than the iPhone. Is it a slam dunk for Samsung? iPhone SE 2020 vs. Galaxy A51: 0 phone camera comparison – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a sledgehammer to the economy — and the space industry is no exception. While some major space companies are still in operation, considered essential by the US government, smaller startups are grappling with how to move forward as once-reliable funding sources evaporate. Before the pandemic, the global space industry
Read MoreAnd if a devastating deepfake does emerge, it’ll hit at the last moment. Deepfakes' threat to the 2020 US election isn't what you'd think – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA new Quest is in the works, but it may not arrive until 2021. Facebook reportedly prepping new, smaller Oculus Quest VR headset – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePart II of my Magic Keyboard review. A couple of flaws may get me to send it back. TL:DR: I give Apple a B. Here’s why. Will I keep Apple's new Magic Keyboard? Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIt’s too early for regulation from Washington, says Zoox’s chief safety innovation officer. The Technology 202: A ride in a self-driving car shows the U.S. is far from ready to give robocars free rein Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft beefs up chat features in Microsoft Teams to take on rivals like Zoom and Google Meet. Microsoft Teams' new feature: Group chat jumps from 100 to 250 people Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreEverything you’ll need and want when you leave one school and start another Continue reading… The Verge’s Graduation Gift Guide 2020 Source: New feed
Read MoreThe most compelling rumors surrounding Google’s next budget phones. Google Pixel 4A and 4A XL: Rumors, release dates, specs, prices and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft confirmed yesterday that it’s reprioritizing its Windows 10X development to focus on regular single-screen devices. The Windows variant was originally intended to run on new dual-screen hardware, but sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans say the company wants to shift the operating system to launch first on secure and portable laptop-shaped devices. Changes to Windows
Read MoreHere are the six apps I install first, whether I’m setting up a Windows 10 PC or a Mac. Windows 10 and macOS: Here are the six apps I install first Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe successor to the Sonos Play:5 will reported by called the Sonos Five (2020). | Image: Roland Quandt Images of what appear to be a new Sonos speaker and subwoofer have leaked online, showcasing a familiar look for the two revamped devices. Leaker Roland Quandit posted the images on Twitter, referring to the products as
Read MoreHitting eBay, I got an iPhone, two Samsung Galaxy phones and more for my money. Here's what 0 buys you in used phones on eBay – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMake it easier for you and your kids to get work done while keeping the peace. Best tech for students working from home – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Apple waved goodbye to the small-iPhone era with the launch of its new, “small” iPhone SE. iPhone SE 2020 is proof that Apple won't actually bring back the tiny phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Inkscape project’s version 1.0 of the free and open-source vector graphics editor is packed with new features. Free Windows 10, Linux, macOS open-source graphics editor: Inkscape 1.0 is out Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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