Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Trump just tweeted a tweet that might escalate a sticky situation into an outright showdown between Apple and the US Department of Justice — by effectively claiming that Apple is refusing to do its patriotic duty to unlock two iPhones connected to last month’s shooting at a naval
Read MoreThe Silicon Valley giant is preparing for a legal fight over encryption, even as it works to reduce tensions with the Justice Department. Apple Takes a (Cautious) Stand Against Opening a Killer’s iPhones Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNikkie de Jager, better known as NikkieTutorials, said she decided to come out after blackmail threats. A top YouTube makeup artist revealed she’s transgender. She said she was blackmailed into it. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto: XDA Developers Details surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S20 are starting to pick up ahead of the planned debut on February 11th, and a new leak from XDA Developers has confirmed tons of new information about the flagship, including the rumored 120Hz display, the fact that the S20 will still use an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor,
Read More{$inline_image} Image: Aston Martin Aston Martin might have killed the Rapide E, its first electric car, before it ever shipped according to an Autocar report from late last week. But Aston Martin won’t say if this is true or not, as a spokesperson tells The Verge that the company “can’t comment on product speculation.” “Everybody
Read MoreWith a 12-hour runtime and IPX7 protection, this portable speaker can go almost anywhere. Get a JBL Flip 5 waterproof Bluetooth speaker for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe US must address “the complex security and competitiveness challenges that Chinese-directed telecommunication companies pose,” says one lawmaker. Nervous about Huawei, US senators propose over B in 5G subsidies – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe e-commerce giant blocked sellers from using the delivery service for Prime orders during the holiday season. Amazon is letting sellers use FedEx Ground again – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEven Tesla is getting in on it with a broken window “bulletproof” T-shirt, for which it wants 45 of your hard-earned dollars. There’s a bobblehead, too. Tesla Cybertruck merch is getting way out of control – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreToxoplasma gondii makes mice less anxious and more curious, but scientists are divided on exactly how it influences behavior. 'Mind-altering' parasite causes major changes in mouse brains – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSignal just updated its Android app with new features that make managing file attachments and deleting old conversations much easier than it used to be. Read more… Save Space on Your Android by Automatically Deleting Signal Attachments Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreI am a fierce and unapologetic defender of beige food—always have been, always will be—but even I will admit that a pop of cheery color can make a meal, snack, or beverage more enjoyable. If that pop of color happens comes in the form of a tart and sweet berry-infused honey, well that’s even better.
Read More{$inline_image} Just a few years ago, if you wanted your investments to be even remotely environmentally friendly, you had to pick and choose from a limited set of funds offered by the investment firm holding on to your retirement savings. Read more… How to Demand Greener Investments for Your Retirement Account Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreToday’s patches also fix a major vulnerability in Windows’ cryptographic library. Microsoft January 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 49 security bugs Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe New Jersey Institute of Technology welcomed 700 middle and high school students to participate in its annual New Jersey Science Olympiad. Participants competed in teams on 19 activities designed to test their STEM skills. NJ Institute of Tech STEM Competition Engages Young Scientists Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreShowrunner Alex Kurtzman says the series will explore the lost humanity and vulnerability of one of Star Trek’s most notorious villains. Star Trek: Picard wrestles with a Borg 'like you've never seen' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSome of the apps are sharing highly personal data, according to a study from the Norwegian Consumer Council. These popular apps are sharing personal data with dozens of companies, study says – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image}It would be the first stage of Musk’s incredible pay package, but he’s not quite there yet. Tesla's Elon Musk approaches 6M payout as market value soars – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA multitude of swirling clouds in Jupiter’s dynamic North North Temperate Belt is captured in this image from NASA’s Juno spacecraft. NASA's Juno Spacecraft Has a Close Encounter with Jupiter Source: NASA
Read MoreOnline exam security and identity management company ProctorU is merging with Yardstick Assessment Strategies, a provider of psychometrics and computer-based exam administration for professional testing organizations. ProctorU and Yardstick Merge to Form New Testing Company Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreFixes were released today part of the Microsoft’s January 2020 Patch Tuesday. Microsoft fixes Windows crypto bug reported by the NSA Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWelcome to the last day of Windows 7—the last day Microsoft is giving out security updates for the antiquated operating system, that is. While you have plenty of options for upgrading Windows 7, and even a hack that might be able to extend your updates for years, one of the best things you can do
Read MoreApple’s new Mac Pro has been available in a standard desktop tower configuration since December, but starting today, Apple is selling its promised rack model that’s designed to be mounted in server rack setups — starting at $6,499, an extra $500 over the regular model. From a specification perspective, the new rack Mac Pro is
Read MoreGoDaddy via FastCompany Web services company GoDaddy has unveiled its new logo: a generic, sans-serif type accompanied by a heart shape that looks like an upside-down version of the Airbnb logo. At first glance, I thought the other half of the heart opposite of the “G” was a poorly shaped “D” as initials for GoDaddy,
Read MoreAs drivers, we typically think of our blind spots as being to the left and right of the vehicle, not in the front underneath the bumper. But as this investigation by a local Indiana television station reveals, many of the most popular vehicles in the US today have shockingly huge front blind spots — and
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