Sledding is a pastime often left to younger humans, though there is no good reason why this must be the case. [JoshXarles] is an adult with a strong enthusiasm for carving up the snow, and set out to build a high-performance sled this winter. It’s a ski-based design, and [Josh]’s goal from the outset was
Read MoreJon Evans / TechCrunch: Decentralized Finance (DeFi), the best performing sector in crypto today, feels more like cosplaying a financial system than an actual viable alternative to it — Over the last year or so, much-to-most of the cryptocurrency world has pivoted from the failure of “fat tokens” and ICOs … Decentralized Finance (DeFi), the
Read MoreThe largest unnamed dwarf planet circling our sun finally has a name rather than just a catalog number. Meet Gonggong, the first major body in the solar system with a Chinese name – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMon(IoT)r Research Group: Study: smart speakers accidentally activate to random words between 1.5 and 19 times per day on average, with HomePod and Cortana devices activating the most — WHEN SPEAKERS ARE ALL EARS — Understanding when smart speakers mistakenly record conversations Study: smart speakers accidentally activate to random words between 1.5 and 19 times
Read More1,250 horsepower, lightweight and it’s a hybrid of all things. Czinger 21C shoots for supercar glory – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWe get all kinds of tips about “the world’s something-est” widget, which normally end up attracting the debunkers in droves. So normally, we shy away from making superlative claims about a project, no matter how they bill themselves. But we’re comfortable that this is the world’s smallest Tesla, at least if we have to stretch
Read MoreFunko is putting a twist into retail shopping with a new toy for little kids. We try out the touchscreen machines coming soon to Target stores. Funko's Snapsies vending machines to entice kids in the toy aisle – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreStarting October 1, 2020 you’re going to need a Real ID or a passport to board any domestic flight in the United States. If you don’t already have one (a Real ID will have a gold or black star in the top-right corner), then acquiring one can be a potentially long and painful process. Read
Read MoreWe check out a prototype at New York Toy Fair to see how Amazon’s voice assistant plays with preschoolers. The first Alexa toy is a 0 kitchen for kids, packed with dad jokes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube’s homepage will feature ads in support of Donald Trump’s reelection campaign on election day 2020, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Trump’s reelection campaign bought out YouTube’s masthead ad space for “early November” including election day, November 3, according to Bloomberg. By purchasing this highly trafficked ad space, the
Read MoreEmma Grey Ellis / Wired: Companies are using social media influencers’ faces without consent to promote products because recourse on even US-based platforms is somewhat complex — Fast fashion sellers are using social media stars’ images without permission—and there’s not much they can do about it. Companies are using social media influencers' faces without consent
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter announced Friday that it would suspend 70 accounts that posted content in support of Michael Bloomberg’s presidential campaign, first reported by the Los Angeles Times. “We have taken enforcement action on a group of accounts for violating our rules against platform manipulation and spam,” a Twitter spokesperson
Read MoreExclusive: Yoda with a snake, Leia on Hoth, Lando and more. Star Wars Retro Collection throws back to The Empire Strikes Back – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHis campaign is testing the boundaries of what platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow in politics. They’re having trouble coming up with an answer. Digital Edits, a Paid Army: Bloomberg Is ‘Destroying Norms’ on Social Media Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSanders leads in the polls, followed by Biden, Warren, Buttigieg, Steyer, Klobuchar and Bloomberg. How to watch the Nevada caucus results without cable – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNumerous accounts reportedly posted identical messages, violating the site’s rules about manipulating Twitter to “amplify conversations.” Twitter suspends some pro-Mike Bloomberg accounts – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe are all presented with new opportunities every day. Choosing which of those opportunities to say yes to can sometimes be a challenging task. That said, saying no to things that come along is an essential part of being successful. We can’t all do everything. Read more… Turn Down Future Opportunites That You Wouldn't Also
Read MoreVudu’s weekend flash sale includes The Accountant, Space Jam and Sully. Save a bundle adding them to your collection compared to Amazon. You can own Pacific Rim and 14 other movies in 4K UHD for just each – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDovetails are a wedge-shaped joint found in woodworking. The wedge makes for strong joinery because a force that tries to pull it apart also increases the friction on the joint. This mallet has dovetails on either side that keep the head from flying off, but there’s also a through tenon in the center. This is
Read MoreThat’s a historic low for what has been called one of the best Star Wars games to date. Get Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for Xbox One for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlamo steps over the corpse of MoviePass to let you watch as many movies as you like for one low price. Watch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse every single day for as little as per month – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSam Nussey / Reuters: Alphabet and Softbank ally with telcos like China Telecom and vendors like Nokia to promote industry-wide standards for balloon, drone network tech — TOKYO (Reuters) – Alphabet and SoftBank’s attempts to launch flying cellphone antennas high into the atmosphere have received backing from global telcos … Alphabet and Softbank ally with
Read MoreDid you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to bringing the biggest names in tech to showcase inspiring talks from those driving the future of technology this year? Tim Leberecht, who authored this piece, is one of the speakers. Check out the full ‘Impact‘ program here. “If there is pain, nurse it, and if there
Read MoreAn Alienware gaming desktop (and laptop), a Tile + Google Nest Mini bundle, and a J. Crew blazer sale lead Saturday’s most exciting deals of the day. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: Alienware Gaming PCs, Tile Key Finder Bundles, J. Crew Office-Ready Styles, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreWith a 12-hour runtime and IPX7 protection, this portable speaker can go almost anywhere. Get a colorful JBL Flip 5 waterproof Bluetooth speaker for – CNET Source: CNet
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