Photo by Luke Sharrett/Getty Images No one’s being drafted for World War III — yet. And if you received a text saying that you were drafted, the United States Army wants you to know that the message is fake. On Tuesday, the Army put out a news bulletin alerting the public of fraudulent text messages
Read MoreSonos sued Google in federal court, alleging the search giant stole its speaker technology for its own. Sonos sues Google for allegedly swiping speaker tech Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreCleanses and detoxes are trendy, popular, and promise to clear out nasty toxins from your body and make you healthier. It’s a tall promise, especially since they can’t usually point to any specific toxins that they’re trying to rid you of. Read more… What Happens in Your Body During a 'Cleanse' or 'Detox' Source: Life
Read MoreIf you’ve used Travelex to exchange currency, you may want to keep an extra-close watch on your financial information. Hackers gained access to the Travelex network six months ago, and announced they’re holding its data ransom for $6 million, according to the BBC. Read more… Travelex Users: Lock Down Your Financial Info Right Now Source:
Read MoreA private equity firm wants to buy the internet domain used by nonprofits. A group of online pioneers says it is not the place to maximize profits. Inside the Billion-Dollar Battle Over .Org Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhile the launch of new gaming hardware is always an exciting time for console gaming fans, we’re bound to see plenty of fake “leaks” and rumors in the lead up to the official launch of Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s PlayStation 5 later this year. Sometimes, these “leaks” even come from places you wouldn’t…
Read MoreSo your flight’s canceled. And after the initial anger and tears settle, you realize getting re-booked on a later flight with that airline isn’t ideal, maybe because you’ve found a better option elsewhere. But while airlines are, in fact, legally obligated to offer you a refund in the event of a canceled flight, you… Read
Read MoreThe request could reignite a fight between the Silicon Valley giant and law enforcement over access to encrypted technology. F.B.I. Asks Apple to Help Unlock Two iPhones Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you’re excited about all of the new gaming laptops and PCs announced this week but you don’t want to drop a ton of money or you can’t wait for them to launch, here are some gaming deals to hold you over in the meantime. Best Buy
Read MoreIn an internal memo, Andrew Bosworth said he “desperately” wanted the president to lose. But, he said, the company should avoid hurting Mr. Trump’s campaign. Don’t Tilt Scales Against Trump, Facebook Executive Warns Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhen it comes to creating your profile on sites like Twitter and Instagram, it’s easy to end up looking exactly like everyone else. Read more… Add Unique Fonts to Your Instagram and Twitter Profiles With This Font Generator Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreImage: Cooler Master Earlier today, Intel announced its new initiative for tiny modular gaming PCs that let you swap out modular CPU cartridges (what Intel calls a “NUC Element”), and some PC component makers are already throwing their support behind the initiative. Razer today announced its new Tomahawk enclosure, and Cooler Master has announced its
Read MoreNASA’s new 3D visualization of the Crab Nebula takes you into the crazy heart of a star’s scenic remains. Just look at this NASA view of the mess an exploded star left behind – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe learned just a little bit more about Sony’s next flagship gaming console at CES 2020. Here’s how that stacks up against the next Xbox. How will PS5 compare to Xbox Series X? Here's everything we know so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook executive Andrew “Boz” Bosworth published a memo that looks ahead to the 2020 election. In it, he discussed how Facebook’s marketing tools were used by the Trump campaign to win the 2016 election and how Facebook shouldn’t take action to prevent Trump from using the same strategy to win again, via The New York
Read MoreIt’s a one-use device, that your partner controls via an app, and it might just work! This bandaid for your taint promises to fix premature ejaculation – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAdministration says federal regulators will have to abide by new principles. White House urges relaxed regulations on AI – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMeet the Reaper, a $64M death-dealing assassination drone straight out of a science-fiction nightmare. Designated the MQ-9 Reaper multi-purpose drone, it’s widely considered the deadliest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the sky. And for good reason. On 3 January 2020, US President Donald Trump authorized the military’s use of an MQ-9 in the assassination of Iranian
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In a memo obtained by The New York Times and publicly posted, a Facebook executive says the company’s platform was responsible for electing Donald Trump president in 2016, but he warned employees against using the company’s power to stop Trump’s reelection in 2020. A memo on “thoughts for
Read More{$inline_image} The Vergecast live at CES 2020 | Christian Purdie The first Vergecast of 2020 is here. The Verge is back in Las Vegas for CES 2020, and we’ve already seen enough new tech to fill an entire episode. Recorded in front of a live audience at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, The Verge’s Nilay
Read MoreAccording to a team of researchers from Canadian University Dubai, Lancaster University and the University of Adelaide, a review of literature found that massive open online courses can provide flexible learning, address rapidly changing skills needs and deliver credentials. MOOCs Could Be Effective for Employee Upskilling Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreA model presented at the Consumer Electronics Show is said to hold the promise of aerial ride sharing at 180 miles an hour. Where’s Your Flying Car? Hyundai and Uber Say They’re Working on It Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA waxing crescent Moon is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 260 miles above the north African country of Algeria. A waxing crescent Moon Source: NASA
Read MoreThe maker of home speakers said Google and Amazon stole its technology and abused their power, but it could only risk suing one. Sonos, Squeezed by the Tech Giants, Sues Google Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAsha Barbaschow / ZDNet: Intel previews Tiger Lake mobile processors coming later this year, discrete GPUs, and Thunderbolt 4, which it says will have four times the throughput of USB 3 — CEO Bob Swan said the chip giant is focused on ‘relentless innovation’. — Intel has offered a first look … Intel previews Tiger
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