If you’re a big Android fan, odds are good you’ve probably opted into several app beta tests, pre-registered for a few upcoming games or apps, and built up a hefty wishlist of apps you’d like to download or purchase at some point. If you’re ready to tame your obsession a bit, Google is making it
Read MoreIn an effort to build clearer credential pathways for adult learners — particularly people of color and Native learners — Lumina Foundation has awarded $3.5 million in grants to nine organizations that are “working to ensure that knowledge, skills, and abilities gained outside formal higher education — through work, military, and other experiences — can
Read More{$inline_image} Pew Research Center: Poll of US adults: 62% say social media has “too much control” over the mix of news we see on their platforms, and 55% say this results in a worse mix of news — Getting news from social media is an increasingly common experience; nearly three-in-ten U.S. adults do so often
Read MoreIf you’ve been waiting for the right price drop to pick up an unlocked Pixel 3 XL, it’s probably time to act. Best Buy is offering the Pixel 3 XL with 64GB of internal storage for just $550—a full $350 off its regular price of $900. The only requirement is that you activate the phone
Read MoreMicrosoft’s long-rumored, dual-screen Surface device will run an operating system variant called Windows 10X. So, what is this thing? What is Windows 10X? Everything you need to know about Microsoft's dual-screen OS Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MorePeople hit an average of 38 words per minute when typing on a smartphone with both thumbs, a study found. People can type on their phones nearly as fast as a computer keyboard – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Ingo Wagner / Getty Images In the summer of 2016, a flood of abuse allegations came out against celebrity Tor developer Jacob Appelbaum, a shocking blow to one of the cryptography world’s most outspoken figures. In a string of testimonials, accusers shared allegations ranging from professional aggression to outright sexual assault. Within days,
Read MoreSave up to 64% on these blazing-fast drives, which range from 500 gigabytes to 2 terabytes. SanDisk's Extreme Portable external SSDs are all on sale – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs many times as I have watched deft prep cooks slice tomatoes and chop onions with nary a nick, I remain stalwartly accident-prone in the kitchen. I can’t seem to master that “bear claw” grip whereby you tuck your fingertips on the stabilizing hand to prevent accidentally knifing yourself. After an unfortunate… Read more… How
Read MoreResearchers are keeping an eye out for the Cuban treefrog to see if it spread to new areas thanks to Hurricane Dorian Hurricane Dorian has passed, but people and ecosystems are still dealing with its fallout. In the wake of a major storm, it’s not just people who migrate. Plants and animals can hitch a
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Owners of Samsung’s Galaxy S8, S9, and S10 phones — Note versions included — will now be able to use Android Auto without plugging anything in. According to an updated Google support page first spotted by Android Police, wireless Android Auto support for newer Samsung phones has
Read MoreThe Milky Way’s next door neighbor is a real cannibal. The Andromeda galaxy has been binge eating smaller galaxies – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for THR On Wednesday, Melinda Gates announced a $1 billion commitment over the next decade to promote gender equality in the United States. Gates, who is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of the investment firm Pivotal Ventures, penned an op-ed in Time magazine
Read MoreMicrosoft made a dual-screen Android phone, which means the dual-screen versus foldable battle has begun. 4 ways the Surface Duo phone could beat the Galaxy Fold – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDid you know that “flossing” is more than just a popular dance all the kids are doing? Read more… Use Dental Floss as Emergency Shoelaces and Kitchen Twine Source: Life Hacker
Read More“It made me want to do it more often, not get too precious and just occasionally make something.” Watch the new film shot on an iPhone 11 Pro from Star Wars director Rian Johnson – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAdoption of credentialing in the workforce continues to be a challenge because the system is so fragmented, according to a new report from Third Way. Fragmentation Is Holding up Usefulness of Credentials Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreMicrosoft rolls out several new Surface PCs and peripherals at its Oct. 2 fall event in New York City. Here’s the line-up. Microsoft's new Surface models: Specs, pricing, and dates for Pro 7, Laptop 3, and Arm devices Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreFall is officially here, which means it’s about time you use up what’s left of your hard-earned PTO before the year ends. And in case you need a little inspiration, Southwest is having a sale right now on one-way flights this winter. For as little as $49, you can fly on a one-way ticket from
Read MoreMicrosoft is getting back in the phone game, but not with a Windows device. The dual-screen Surface Duo will be Microsoft’s new Android phone, due out next year. Surface Duo: Microsoft's dual-screen Android phone Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreEvery version of Windows represents Microsoft’s best effort to accomplish something new and important. Some succeeded, others failed. Ed Bott reviews the milestones. Re-inventing Windows: From NT to 10X, Microsoft's never-ending quest for the better OS Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft’s dual-screen Windows 10 tablet, the Surface Neo, running Windows 10X, is in the works and coming next year. Microsoft shows off its dual-screen Surface Neo, coming in holiday 2020 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMore than 10 years after reports that Microsoft was working on a dual-screen device, the company has made it official. At its fall hardware keynote, the company unveiled the Surface Neo. It runs a new version of Windows called Windows 10X, and it won’t be available until “next holiday,” it’s real and it’s happening —
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft’s annual Surface event is underway, and so far it has announced the new Surface Neo, Pro X, Surface Earbuds, the Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Laptop 3, the latter of which is now available in two sizes. We expect the rest of this event to be
Read MorePhoto by Dan Seifert / The Verge Adobe’s Fresco sketching app will be available on the ARM-powered Microsoft Surface Pro X, the company announced at its Surface hardware event today. Announcing the arrival of Adobe’s apps on the ARM-powered Surface Pro X, Adobe’s Scott Belsky said that creativity “must not be constrained to the desktop,”
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