Big Tech government hearings often devolve into predictable shouting matches, rambling tech support pleas, or a made-up internet legal doctrine. But last week, a congressional antitrust committee called in executives from Sonos, Tile, Basecamp, and PopSockets for a simple, well-defined purpose: to explain how big platform monopolies are hurting the rest of the tech ecosystem.
Read MoreThe Russian forward, one of the team’s biggest gamers, joined “JohnWayne” Casagranda for an NHL 20 showdown on Twitch. Evgeny Kuznetsov takes on Capitals’ new esports pro, gets smacked in NHL 20 Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreI have hilariously bad circulation in my extremities, which means that I wear thick socks and slippers 24/7 from October to May. This year, I got extremely cushy slippers for Christmas—and proceeded to immediately spill all kinds of bullshit on them while cooking dinner for my family. Tragic. Luckily, none of the stains Read more…
Read MoreDeliveries were initially planned for summer. Infiniti QX55 'coupeover' production delayed until November – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreEverybody likes a little treat now and then. But I’ve recently learned a shocking (to me) fact: Not all kids love sweets. Also (this one is much less shocking) not all parents want their kids to have sweets—or other junk food—on a regular basis. And when it comes down to it, it’s a good idea
Read MoreDrivers in three cities in California will get to try out the new feature. Uber test lets some drivers set their own fares – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDisney’s streaming service will launch next in Europe March 24. Here’s everything to know. Disney Plus: Global launch dates and everything else to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Lego Lego is back with another new amazing spacecraft build set. This time, it’s a fairly realistic replica of the International Space Station, the orbiting laboratory helmed by NASA and more than a dozen countries all over the world. To celebrate the new creation, the Lego team sent the tiny ISS made out of
Read MoreThe real shockers: they’re comfortable, they sound good and the ANC works well. Plus, this inflatable kayak is only $36. Mpow's H19 IPO over-the-ear headphones offer active noise-canceling for just – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA SmartyPants Vitamin Gold Box, Eufycam security system, memory foam pillows, and a Backcountry sale lead off Tuesday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Tuesday's Best Deals: MSI Gold Box, Rechargeable Lighter, Anker Truly Wireless Headphones, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Aric Crabb / Digital First Media / Bay Area News via Getty Images Can drinking water out of a can really save us? Continue reading… Aluminum is recycling’s new best friend, but it’s complicated Source: New feed
Read MoreSpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 10:30 a.m. EST on Jan. 19, 2020. Liftoff of SpaceX's In-Flight Abort Test Source: NASA
Read MoreSheryl Sandberg was in London on Tuesday to speak about Facebook’s continued investment in the UK. Facebook promises 1,000 new jobs in London as Brexit looms – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Uber is experimenting with a new feature in California that allows drivers to set their own prices for rides in some circumstances instead of accepting Uber’s set price, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The new feature allows for drivers to increase fares to
Read MoreThe automaker’s blog post claims this whole kerfuffle is the work of a short seller. Tesla denies 'unintended acceleration' issues following NHTSA probe – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIt wanted to offer people end-to-end encryption on iCloud two years ago, Reuters reported. Apple apparently abandoned encrypted iCloud backup plans after FBI pressure – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHe’s weighing in on global rules for artificial intelligence. The Technology 202: Google’s Sundar Pichai is the latest tech titan to embrace regulation Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In May, Sonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products, and they’ll no longer receive any new features. The decision impacts “legacy” devices that are currently part of the company’s trade-up program, including all Sonos Zone Players, the Connect and Connect:Amp, the first-generation Play:5, the
Read MoreVenmo will soon let you add custom animated GIFs to your transaction notes, the payment company announced today. If your Venmo feed is anything like mine, it’s already chock-full of flying dollar bill and pizza emoji, so GIFs seem like a fun way to make Venmo feeds even more lively. You can get an idea
Read MoreThe company’s cheapest gaming mouse sheds weight and the annoying switches for the Rival 3. SteelSeries revamps its gaming mouse and sub-0 keyboards – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBarely two months since Black Friday, you can once again save $50 on the Fire HD 10, $30 on the Fire HD 8 and more. Check out the cool way I’m using mine. Every Amazon Fire tablet is on sale… again – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe programming language created by Mozilla has hit a sweet spot in the world of systems programming. Developers love Rust programming language: Here's why Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreCalifornia passed the nation’s most far-reaching law to providers consumers greater transparency about how their data is used and distributed. But the early results look more like a muddle. So far, under California’s new privacy law, firms are disclosing too little data — or far too much Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The regulation of facial recognition is emerging as a key disagreement among the world’s biggest tech companies, with Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai suggesting a temporary ban, as recently suggested by the EU, might be welcome, while Microsoft’s chief legal officer Brad Smith cautions against such intervention.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s top lawyer cautions Europe not to use a meat cleaver for regulating facial recognition. Microsoft and Google just can't agree on proposed ban on facial recognition Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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