Photo by Avery White for The Verge Google has released the first developer preview for Android 11, the next version of its mobile operating system. It’s the earliest Google has ever done a preview like this, so the updates here aren’t that front-facing, but Google’s making some big promises, like improved support for 5G, better
Read MorePhoto by Becca Farsace / The Verge For years now, robot maker Boston Dynamics’ Spot has acted as a symbol of the impending robot takeover, despite the best efforts of its creators to position it as a helpful and multi-skilled human companion. The dog-like bot has been seen opening doors and briskly covering ground at
Read MoreIt’s something of an unwritten rule at this point that you can’t hold a hacking conference without providing a badge with at least a few LEDs on it. Not only can they be a great way to learn electronics for the attendees that tinker with them, but they’re a keepsake to commemorate the event. As
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Home addresses and other data of 10.6M+ guests who stayed at MGM Resorts hotels before 2018, including Jack Dorsey, were posted on a hacking forum this week — MGM Resorts said security incident took place last summer and notified impacted guests last year. Home addresses and other data of 10.6M+ guests
Read MoreComputer scientist lead Apple on the famous tours of Xerox PARC, where Steve Jobs was exposed to ideas for Mac’s graphical user interface. Larry Tesler, creator of cut-and-paste, dies at 74 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. We all spend a large amount of time on our phones, and it’d probably shock at least a few of you to exactly how many hours of your lives you
Read MoreThe project has been in the works since 2008. Uncharted film starts shooting 'in like four weeks,' says Tom Holland – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Christine Negroni / New York Times: Current US air traffic systems are ill equipped to deal with the coming surges in air congestion from drones and urban air mobility vehicles — As aviation technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, providers of new services brace for the unknown. Current US air traffic systems are
Read MoreImage: Wikipedia Larry Tesler, a computer scientist who is most well-known for creating the seminal computer concepts cut, copy, and paste, died on Monday at age 74. Tesler was born in 1945 in New York and studied computer science at Stanford, according to Gizmodo. After working in AI research, he joined Xerox’s Palo Alto Research
Read MoreIf the regular GLE63 S doesn’t excite you, look no further than the Coupe. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe combines style and substance – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge Sling TV has run into its first quarterly subscriber loss, parent company Dish reported today. As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, the live TV streaming service ended Q4 with 2.59 million subscribers, down from the 2.69 it reported at the conclusion of Q3. Dish attributed the drop to
Read MoreIf you’ve ever tried and failed to find your favorite song in a karaoke song book, you’ll have better luck on Youka, a free website that creates karaoke songs out of any YouTube video. Youka, short for “YouTube to karaoke,” isolates vocals from tracks and pulls lyrics from sites online. Technologist Andy Baio, who first
Read MoreThe university had planned to scan faces for people banned from campus. UCLA cancels on-campus facial recognition program after backlash – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMozilla launched the beta for its long-planned VPN, Firefox Private Network, adding yet another VPN service for both mobile and desktop users. There’s currently a waitlist for beta access, so we haven’t had the chance to test the new service, but there are some notable features that help Firefox Private Browsing… Read more… Everything You
Read MoreIt was just a couple of days ago that Microsoft publicly introduced its super-handy combined Office app to the Google Play Store. The app packs Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PDF tools, and a variety of features into a single app instead of forcing you to download a separate one for each utility. At the time, we wondered
Read MoreThe longest season ever finally ends Thursday. All the clues, info and updates so far about Fortnite’s Season 2 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAs winter catches its last few breaths and spring starts to roll in, Netflix is updating its schedule with a ton of new content to help you escape the weather, whatever it might be. Read more… What to Watch on Netflix in March 2020 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreI love sober people. I want them to be happy, and I want them to feel welcome in all establishments, including bars. Dry January may be well over, but the “sober curious” movement is gaining hashtags, no-proof bars are cropping up in major cities, and companies like Seedlip are putting out fancy looking bottles of…
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook is facing a lawsuit from the US Internal Revenue Service, which claims the social network owes $9 billion in unpaid taxes, according to Reuters. That lawsuit went to trial in a San Francisco court on Tuesday, and the crux of the case is a 2010 deal between
Read MoreA female gamer with 94 million total views on Twitch.tv and almost 5 million subscribers on YouTube has pledged $50,000 to University of California, Irvine for student scholarships in its esports program. Twitch Phenom Pokimane Donates ,000 to Fund UC Irvine Esports Scholarships Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreAmazon’s popular Ring security cameras have gaping security holes. Here’s how to protect yourself. Your Doorbell Camera Spied on You. Now What? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDigital cameras have been around for a long time, as have small remote control robotics platforms. However, combining the two has really only come into its own in the last decade or so, as more bandwidth has become available to the home tinkerer. This ESP32-CAM surveillance bot is a great example of what was once
Read MoreWe talk a lot about dark mode at Lifehacker—and based on the responses we get whenever a new app or service introduces a new way to view it with a black background, it’s clear that many Lifehacker readers prefer a dim device over a bright one. Read more… How to Enable Dark Mode in iOS
Read MoreImage: Flywheel Flywheel will stop offering virtual classes in late March after the exercise company settled with competitor Peloton over patent infringement earlier this month. Live classes will end on March 1st, but on-demand classes will continue to be offered through March 27th. Peloton is also now giving current Flywheel customers the option to trade
Read MoreDish CES 2013 stock 1020 The two biggest satellite TV providers — Dish Network and DirecTV — may be looking to merge, according to Dish chairman Charlie Ergen, who called a potential merger with its biggest satellite rival “inevitable” on the company’s Q4 earnings call, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The news comes as Dish
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