The HTC Vive Cosmos VR headset is now $100 off – CNET
HTC’s newest VR rig with inside-out tracking is selling for a tempting $600. The HTC Vive Cosmos VR headset is now 0 off – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHTC’s newest VR rig with inside-out tracking is selling for a tempting $600. The HTC Vive Cosmos VR headset is now 0 off – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“I killed Jennifer,” the man said before his arrest, according to the authorities. The episode is one of several recent examples of doorbell cameras yielding footage that becomes useful to the local authorities. Man Captured on Doorbell Camera Footage Confessing to Murder Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSay what you will about the last six-ish Star Wars movies or so, but there’s no denying that zooming through hyperspace to reach distant planets is one of the coolest visuals in the entire series. Now, unless 2020 gets real weird, chances are humanity won’t be making any near-lightspeed journeys anytime soon. But… Read more…
Read MoreFilling our kids’ bookshelves with diverse characters, storylines and family structures is something many parents would love to do. Being able to actually find a wide selection of high-quality inclusive books, though, is easier said than done. Read more… Introduce Your Kids to Diverse Books With This Service Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIf you’re planning to travel in 2020, the cost of that travel is likely a pretty important consideration. One of the biggest costs when it comes to getting away is airfare. Kayak recently analyzed historic flight prices to come up with the best places to visit each month of 2020 in terms of flight savings.
Read More{$inline_image} Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Foreign currency exchange Travelex says it has suspended some services after it was hit by malware on Dec 31, says no customer data has been compromised to date — Travelex, a major international foreign currency exchange, has confirmed its suspended some services after it was hit by malware on December
Read MoreA coalition of 207 members of Congress on Thursday filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court asking it to “reconsider” two landmark abortion cases—Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Se. PA v. Casey—in an apparent effort to crush reproductive rights at the federal level. The brief, which is hinged on battle over a…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again: the Consumer Electronics Show is set to take over Las Vegas, Nevada, during the first week of January. CES 2020 kicks off on Tuesday, January 7th, and runs through Friday, January 10th. But you can join Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Ashley Carman for a special CES preview The
Read MoreImage: Netflix The Witcher is the most in-demand show in the world, according to Parrot Analytics, surpassing Disney+’s The Mandalorian. It also nearly topped Netflix’s most popular shows of 2019, despite being released less than a month ago. By all metrics, The Witcher is a success. The show received middling reviews from critics, but that
Read MoreRichard Plepler was the CEO of HBO for years but left the company abruptly months after AT&T took it over. Apple TV Plus just hired the boss who turned HBO into a powerhouse – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe German carmaker’s farewell video has everything including a children’s choir singing the Beatles and Kevin Bacon. Volkswagen's Beetle is dead, but it wants you to remember the good times – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you take sugar in your coffee, factors such as solubility (and kinetic energy) would suggest you should add it before any sort of cold dairy is involved. But even if you’re enjoying an espresso-based beverage made with steamed milk, you’ll end up with a better drink if you add any sweetener before that milk
Read MoreThe phone could be unveiled next week, a report says. Images of rumored Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite leak ahead of CES 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is ordering companies to pull flavored e-cigarette cartridges from the market. The agency promised regulatory action if the flavored pods and cartridges weren’t removed from shelves within a month. Tobacco or menthol flavored cartridges are still allowed. The
Read MoreA federal judge temporarily exempted freelance truckers from the new law. California gig worker law won't affect truckers for now – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDays without a CCPA violation: 0. California's new privacy law puts you first. Too bad companies are ignoring it – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Dave Zatz (Twitter) Federal Communications Commissions filings for a second generation of Amazon’s Ring Chime Pro had an image of the back of the device that hinted at a brand-new design for the plug-in Wi-Fi extender for Ring devices. Today, tech writer Dave Zatz shared an image on Twitter that seemingly reveals what the
Read MoreBacked by SoftBank, Oyo aims to be the world’s biggest hotel chain. But its growth was fueled by questionable practices, employees said. At SoftBank’s Jewel in India: ‘Toxic’ Culture and Troubling Incidents Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRoss LaJeunesse said he tried to form the program after learning of Google’s “Dragonfly” censored search project for China. Former Google exec says he was 'sidelined' after pushing for human rights program – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A former high-level Google executive says he was pushed out after promoting human rights at the company, as leadership pushed plans for a censored Chinese search engine. Ross LaJeunesse says company executives were dead set on entering China with some kind of censored search engine, despite comments
Read MoreIf a patent application hints at a production design, it’ll be mighty useful. Rivian R1T electric truck may have a trick tailgate – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThat rivals Black Friday pricing on the popular virtual reality viewer. Flash sale: The Oculus Go VR headset is back down to 9 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA Washington state trooper called it “tumblegeddon.” Massive tumbleweed storm brings highway to a halt – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMass deliveries of the electric car will start on Jan. 7. Tesla Model 3 floodgates open in China next week – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIn bronze, silver or aluminum, a statue is an idea made solid. Two inventive shows in New York reaffirm the power of art in three dimensions. In the Swim of Digital Images, There’s Nothing Boring About Sculpture Source: NY Times Tech
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