Image: Paramount When the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 2019, fans were horrified by CGI Sonic’s beady little eyes and human teeth — an uncanny valley horror. He had a face that was asking a lot of a mother to love, let alone moviegoers. So Paramount pushed back the movie’s release
Read MoreRazer, Logitech, HyperX and more have great options for gamers who don’t want to spend a fortune. Best cheap gaming mouse in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe take a look at five new camera features found on Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra. Galaxy S20 Ultra: Our 5 favorite camera features, and one is Space Zoom – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChristina Farr / CNBC: Sources: Google’s scattered health care projects unify under Google Health, which now has over 500 employees and is led by former Geisinger CEO David Feinberg — – More than 500 people now work at Google Health, mostly out of the Palo Alto offices formerly occupied by smart home group Nest. Sources:
Read MoreThe entry-level enthusiast DSLR line gets its traditional hand-me-downs from above and its mirrorless RP finally has an affordable lens to match. Canon revs EOS Rebel line with T8i, adds cheap full-frame zoom for R series – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSarah Holder / CityLab: Nextdoor launches new app for public agencies like police, fire departments, and city halls, allowing them to post updates and push out geotargeted alerts — The neighborhood social network’s new app is aimed at public agencies, and it lets local law enforcement more easily tap into the online community. Nextdoor launches
Read More{$inline_image} Sarah Holder / CityLab: Nextdoor launches new app for public agencies like police, fire departments, and city halls, allowing them to post updates and push out geotargeted alerts — The neighborhood social network’s new app is aimed at public agencies, and it lets local law enforcement more easily tap into the online community. Nextdoor
Read MoreLast year’s live-action remake made over $1 billion. Why stop the gravy train? Aladdin sequel now reportedly in development – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHow to take advantage of America’s first broad data privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act — even if you don’t live in California. Don’t sell my data! We finally have a law for that Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreLawsuit alleges the e-cigarette maker rejected a campaign proposal targeting adults. Juul targeted kids with ads on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, lawsuit alleges – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Bookbot wasn’t quite as flashy as other autonomous vehicles in the Google portfolio, but it was popular with patrons of Google’s neighborhood library, and its librarians. No one seems to know why the little cube-like, wheeled delivery robot saw its pilot end in June after just four months. So a trio of former Google
Read MoreIn an unprecedented move, the world’s biggest mobile conference won’t happen this year — and that could mean delayed phone launches. MWC organizers cancel show as big companies bail on coronavirus fears – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge DoorDash contractors have turned a forced arbitration clause in their contract against their employer, as a federal judge has ordered DoorDash to arbitrate 5,010 labor disputes, potentially costing the company millions in arbitration fees (via Quartz). And in a rich bit of irony, DoorDash essentially brought this situation
Read MoreCasey Newton / The Verge: Snapchat is testing new redesign with navigation bar, more accessible Snap Map, and a new top news section; comes 3 years after last redesign was widely panned — A new home for the Snap Map and its original shows — plus a new test of news briefs — Snap is
Read MoreAbout a week before officially unveiling the E-M1 Mark III, Olympus invited a small group of journalists to test-drive its latest toy on a field trip to Costa Rica. Despite my reluctance to leave the cold New York winter behind, I decided to brave the tropical weather and crystalline waters to give the camera a
Read MoreNearly four years after it launched as an iPad-exclusive in 2016, Apple’s Swift Playgrounds app is now available for Mac as part of Apple’s Catalyst app initiative, designed to help bridge the software gap between its macOS and iOS platforms (via 9to5Mac). The free app cleverly disguised as a video game teaches kids how to
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. Now that the Steam Link app is available for just about all mobile devices, it means you can stream any number of compatible games to your phone or tablet. It’s
Read MoreA mysterious fast radio burst on the other side of the cosmos has been pinging our telescopes with a strange cadence. It’s probably not aliens. Mysterious radio bursts are buzzing Earth with an unusual rhythm – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSnap is working on two significant tests that could reshape its flagship app in a critical year. Tipsters have provided me with screenshots of two ongoing tests that have rolled out to a small percentage of Snapchat’s user base. One is a redesign of the app for Android and iOS that provides a new home
Read MoreSenators introduce a bill that would prohibit police use of the technology until guidelines and limitations are set. Facial recognition could be temporarily banned for law enforcement use – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Khari Johnson / VentureBeat: Democratic senators propose the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence Act that would place a moratorium on facial recognition use by federal agencies, police — Two Democratic U.S. Senators today proposed legislation that requires a moratorium on facial recognition use by federal agencies … Democratic senators propose the Ethical Use of
Read MoreSocialist Kshama Sawant unveils a proposal to tax big business, focusing her criticism on the ecommerce giant criticized by local politicians and presidential candidates. Seattle councilmember revives Amazon tax plan after winning reelection Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreTodd Spangler / Variety: SEC filing: Spotify bought The Ringer for ~$141M to $196M in cash, some of it deferred and subject to closing adjustments — Spotify disclosed that it will pay upwards of $196 million for The Ringer, the podcast and media company founded by Bill Simmons. — The streaming music and audio company
Read MoreAT&T’s BOGO deal on smartwatches can save you up to $500, but there are a lot of strings attached. Buy an Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch Active2 and get one free for Valentine's Day – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNeed to charge your phone? Wireless headphones? Laptops? These chargers can do it all. The best USB-C PD chargers of 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
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