The Verge: What to expect at CES 2020: 5G phones, 4K HDR TVs and HDMI 2.1, foldable and dual-screen laptops, gaming CPUs, smart home devices, game consoles, and more — CES will have a lot of little companies taking big swings — In 2020, this is what to expect in the world of consumer tech
Read MoreAlexandra Alper / Reuters: US limits the export of geospatial imagery software that may be used to automate the process of identifying targets; industry feared a much broader crackdown — WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration took measures on Friday to crimp exports of artificial intelligence software as part … US limits the export of
Read More[Phillip]’s project is not just great for learning new words, it also shows just how complex natural systems can be. As we know from news around the word, reefs are delicate systems prone to damage from just about any imaginable threat. Escaped aquarium fish, sunscreen, and the wayward feet of well meaning tourists to name
Read MoreThe teen climate change activist has a habit of adjusting her Twitter bio to reflect world events. Here's why Greta Thunberg changed her Twitter name to Sharon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe video appeared on Twitter, suggesting not one, but two new Galaxy designs, one of which could be a second Samsung foldable phone. Galaxy S11: Leaked Samsung video reveals Feb. 11 launch for two phones – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreElise Reuter / MedCity News: One Medical, a concierge-like primary care startup which says its tech enables it to offer services for a $200 annual membership fee, files for an IPO — The concierge-like primary care startup is valued at more than $1 billion, with backers including Google Ventures. One Medical, a concierge-like primary care
Read MoreNowadays, we still rely on medical records to tell when our last vaccinations were. For social workers in developing countries, it’s an incredibly difficult task especially if there isn’t a good standard in place for tracking vaccinations already. A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may be providing a solution – they’ve developed a
Read MoreDealStreetAsia: AInnovation, a China-based applied AI startup for retail, manufacturing, finance, and other sectors, raises ~$57M Series B, bringing its total raised to ~$143M — New link at DealStreetAsia AInnovation, a China-based applied AI startup for retail, manufacturing, finance, and other sectors, raises ~M Series B, bringing its total raised to ~3M (DealStreetAsia) Source: Tech
Read MoreWe’re at the dawn of the era of electric vehicles. There are electric cars, electric bikes, electric scooters, and now… electric chairs? No, not the torture-murdery kind, but rather Segway has designed what is essentially a futuristic wheelchair for people who don’t need a wheelchair. If you’ve always wanted to try a Segway but wished
Read More2020 marks the beginning of a new year and a new decade, which means you probably at least did a little reflection on the past year and decade over the past week, and probably made a few resolutions for the new year or new decade moving forward. FutureMe is a tool that allows you to
Read More{$inline_image} Jeff Stone / CyberScoop: Following US assassination of Iran’s Soleimani, newly created Twitter and Instagram accounts are spreading many thousands of pro-Iranian hashtags and messages — The U.S. drone strike that killed Iran’s top security and intelligence commander also triggered a wave of social media propaganda apparently meant … Following US assassination of Iran's
Read MoreVoltmeters are cheap, and have a great industrial aesthetic about them. This makes them prime candidates for hackers looking to do a clock build. [Brett Oliver] went down this very road, and built a very stylish timepiece along the way. [Brett] initially wanted to go with 240-degree voltmeters, however the cost was prohibitive, so settled
Read MorePhoto by SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images After an already devastating start to its fire season, Australia is bracing for things to get worse. The Verge will update this page with news and analysis as the fires rage. What’s happening? Australia is bracing for things to get worse Dozens of fires erupted in New South
Read MoreImage: Remute German musician Remute has made and released music on a variety of old mediums, but his newest effort marks a quirky milestone: The Cult Of Remute is claimed to be the first music album made entirely for the Super Nintendo’s sound chip and released on an SNES cartridge. Creating within severe restraints is
Read MoreWith Iran considered one of the world’s most capable cyber warriors, experts now fear the U.S. killing of Qasem Soleimani could result in new attacks on banks, power plants and social media. ‘A cyberattack should be expected’: U.S. strike on Iranian leader sparks fears of major digital disruption Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreTaylor Lorenz / New York Times: A look at the Hype House “collab house”, a collective of 19 young influencers renting an LA mansion, whose TikTok group handle amassed 3M followers in ~10 days — The city is home to a land rush of “collab houses,” where the content creators are getting younger and younger.
Read MoreStop me if you’ve heard this, but: Google is discontinuing a product. This time, it’s the print replica magazines in Google News, which are the PDF versions of print pages you could view on phones or via desktop. However, pinching the view on your phone screen to read a PDF of a print magazine page
Read MorePhoto by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images The 77-year-old former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is running for president, on a centrist-friendly platform that’s mainly premised on beating incumbent Donald Trump. What makes Bloomberg’s campaign stand out, however, isn’t his positions: it’s how much he’s spending to get his message out. Google “impeachment,” for
Read MoreThe company’s tech is used in Snapchat’s new Cameos feature, which lets you insert selfies into a scene to send as a looping video, Variety reports. Snap reportedly acquires a deepfake startup – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSo you’ve found a new gym and it’s, dare I say, beautiful. There’s new equipment, spotless locker rooms, and actual space to sprawl out without bumping into the lifter beside you. But of course, there’s always a catch. Read more… How to Avoid Crowds at the Gym Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSave 45% on a subscription to multiplayer gaming on your PS4, PS3 or Vita. A year of PlayStation Plus is now just – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBetter entry-level graphics means terrific performance for less money. Best cheap gaming laptops under ,000 to get in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSerial phone leaker OnLeaks has a good record of creating fairly accurate renders of phones before they are released. If his new Pixel 4a leak turns out to be accurate, Google’s next midrange phone might end up a better-looking phone than its actual flagship devices. OnLeaks shared the images in partnership with 91mobiles last week, showing
Read MoreThe “face swap” feature asks users to take a multi-angle biometric scan of their face, according to a report. TikTok might have built in a deepfakes maker on the sly – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEven if I don’t remember much of the ‘90s, I sure remember all that old ‘90s tech, especially the classic look and feel of older Windows operating systems. So when I saw Android Central’s post about the free-to-play Android game Progressbar95, I knew I had to give it a shot. Read more… Send Your Phone
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