Apple’s latest iPhone 11 has new features and costs $100 more than last year’s iPhone XR. But it might not be worth buying. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR: Which phone is the better buy for the price? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDr. Ian Cutress / AnandTech: Interview with AMD execs about the company’s partnership with Microsoft and the semi-custom Ryzen Mobile CPU that runs the consumer-focused Surface Laptop 3 — One of the key takeaways from Microsoft’s launch this week was that the company was spreading its wings with devices … Interview with AMD execs about
Read MoreSamuel Axon / Ars Technica: Apple admits some iPhone 6S/6S Plus phones sold from Oct. 2018 to Aug. 2019 may not turn on due to a faulty component, offers free repairs and repair refunds — The problem affects phones made between October 2018 and August 2019. — Apple has posted notice of a new repair
Read More[Design Prototype Test] got a box in the mail. Inside? An E3D “tool changer and motion system.” Superficially, it looks like a 3D printer, but it is touted as a machine that can mount several different kinds of tools, including a 3D print head. In the video below, you can see the assembly of the
Read MoreWalmart is selling off women’s clothing company and online retailer ModCloth, just two years after acquiring it. The brand will now be a part of investment firm Go Global Retail, though it will continue to operate independently. “We expect they will continue in the same direction as before,” Christian Feuer, managing director of Go Global
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Less than two weeks ahead of the Pixel 4 flagship smartphone’s debut, Google is reportedly pulling the plug on a controversial “field research” program that offered subjects in US cities a $5 gift certificate in exchange for a scan of their face — after a New York Daily
Read MoreI’ve been using a sit/stand desk since 2017. I was never really keen on the idea for standing during an entire working day, but sit/stand desks — the autonomous creatures that raise and lower depending on your needs — were bulky, expensive, and just outside of my ability to justify spending the extra money. What
Read MoreWhen Samsung went on its apology tour for the Galaxy Fold, it claimed the device could outlast 200,000 folds, meant to estimate about five years of use. It was supposed to helpe assure its re-released Fold would be able to stand the test of time. But the company probably didn’t think anyone would go through
Read MoreThe iPhone’s notch may not be the prettiest thing in the world, but there’s now a lawsuit over it, which alleges that Apple’s advertised screen size and resolution for the iPhone X, XS, and XS Max count pixels that aren’t actually there due to the notch. A federal judge hearing the case, in an all-time
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Instagram this week released Threads, a messaging app strictly for communicating with those on your Close Friends list. It’s a boon for those who use Instagram as their primary social
Read MoreNew York Times: Sources: Trump’s re-election campaign is the presidential campaign that Microsoft said was targeted by Iranian hackers — SAN FRANCISCO — Iranian hackers targeted President Trump’s re-election campaign, two people with knowledge of the attacks said on Friday, in a sign of how cyberattacks … Sources: Trump's re-election campaign is the presidential campaign
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Consumers should stay away from vapes that contain THC, the US Food and Drug Administration said today. People should also avoid all illicit vaporizers, regardless of whether they contain nicotine salts, tobacco, or THC. As of today, more than 1,000 cases of the vaping-related lung injuries have been
Read MoreControlling a single drone takes up a considerable amount of concentration and normally involves wearing silly goggles. It only gets harder if you want to control a swarm. Researchers at Skolkovo Institute of Technology decided Jedi mind tricks were the best way, and set up swarm control using hand gestures. We’ve seen something similar at
Read MoreCord cutters can watch the National League Division Series live tonight on TBS. How to watch Nationals vs. Dodgers NLDS game live without cable – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe HBO show’s first episode screened to fans and focused on Regina King’s Sister Knight. Watchmen first impressions: HBO show cranks the story up at New York Comic Con – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTime to look for a group once again. WoW Classic phase 2 coming later this year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto: Niko Tavernise / Warner Bros. Todd Phillips’ standalone supervillain origin story Joker is arriving in theaters amid so much controversy and concern about the potential for copycat violence that the debate has largely overwhelmed the film itself. It’s been fascinating to watch the discussion around the movie shift from “Do we really need another
Read More{$inline_image}As the latest Star Wars movie, Rise of Skywalker, draws nearer, the branded items are starting to come out in force (no pun intended). One of those revealed today is a set of branded cookware from Le Creuset, which includes one item in particular that aims a blaster right at your poor wallet. Disney execs have dubbed today
Read MoreAfter a walk was canceled in March, astronauts on the International Space Station say they now have the necessary gear. NASA's first all-female spacewalk could happen this month – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePatrick Stewart beams back into the world of Star Trek as Jean-Luc Picard. Here’s all the latest news on the cast, plot, release date, prequels and dog. Star Trek: Picard — trailer, cast, plot, release date and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple has admitted there’s a component that can go bad in some iPhone 6S and 6S Plus handsets that can keep them from powering on — and it’s now offering to replace that mystery component free of charge with a new repair program. The company’s support page doesn’t offer any details about which component caused
Read MoreKevin Collier / CNN: Sources: FBI is investigating if an attempted hack into Voatz app used during the 2018 midterms was part of a University of Michigan election security course — (CNN)An attempted hack into a mobile voting app used during the 2018 midterm elections may have been a student’s attempt … Sources: FBI is
Read MoreCity officials asked Google to verify a report that its contractors sought to scan the faces of black homeless people to improve facial-recognition software. Atlanta Asks Google Whether It Targeted Black Homeless People Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe new rules for central government bodies aim to achieve savings of 35 percent and will be replicated for other vendors such as Oracle and IBM. Brazilian government limits value of Microsoft contracts Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read More“Would you really take sound advice from a basketball player?” That line sums up Sennheiser‘s ad campaign for its new Momentum 3 Wireless headphones. The venerable audio company doesn’t usually do much in the way of commercials, but this one highlighted a particular pet peeve of mine in mainstream headphone commercials: the celebrities peddling them don’t
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