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Read MoreThe 2019 Vizio M-Series Quantum normally runs $650. Find out why we love it, and why this is a superb deal. One of our favorite budget TVs is on sale for 8 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSwati Khandelwal / The Hacker News: Hacker claims to have breached Zynga and stolen info on 218M Words with Friends players; Zynga has started notifying users but has not disclosed size of breach — A Pakistani hacker who previously made headlines earlier this year for selling almost a billion user records stolen … Hacker claims
Read MoreThe social media giant is testing hiding the number of likes, reactions and views that posts get. Facebook has begun hiding likes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Steve Dietl / Netflix A young hero must learn to use his exceptional powers to stop a terrible threat and save his friends, family, and possibly the entire world. It’s a pretty typical setup for a superhero origin story, but Netflix’s new series Raising Dion, which launches its nine-episode first season on October
Read MoreAdi Robertson / The Verge: Reddit revises its policies to broaden the definition of threats, harassment, and bullying and now lets anyone report violations of its rules, not just victims — Reddit has revised its policies to make cracking down on abuse easier. An administrator posted the new rules earlier today … Reddit revises its
Read MoreWaymo thinks the young’uns have a unique perspective on self-driving cars. Waymo and AAA team up to educate kids on self-driving cars – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreJuli Clover / MacRumors: Apple News+ expands for the first time since launch, to the UK and Australia for £9.99 and AU$14.99 per month respectively, with over 150 publications on board — Apple News+, Apple’s subscription news and magazine service, has launched for users who live in the UK and Australia, Apple announced today. Apple
Read MoreComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services was the top undergraduate major gaining college enrollment at four-year schools, based on the number of added students, according to the latest reporting by the National Student Clearinghouse. Overall, however, college enrollments continued their decline. Enrollment in Computer and Information Sciences Up Despite Overall Decline Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreHere’s how to enable it. Dark mode comes to Pinterest – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOver the years we’ve seen the Raspberry Pi crammed into almost any piece of hardware you can think of. Frankly, seeing what kind of unusual consumer gadget you can shoehorn a Pi into has become something of a meme in our circles. But the thing we see considerably less of are custom designed practical enclosures
Read MoreAs someone who uses Android as their primary mobile OS, I tend to focus on alternative apps/service to Google’s products, but that doesn’t mean I don’t also enjoy the third-party replacements for Apple’s apps on iOS and iPad. Unfortunately, Apple’s “walled garden” approach to its products means there are far fewer… Read more… Install NES
Read MorePhoto by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Amazon might be slowing down the expansion of its own Amazon Go locations, but the company is in talks to license out the technology that powers those cashierless stores to other retailers. Per a new report from CNBC, Amazon has discussed the possibility with Cineworld, which owns Regal Cinemas, and
Read MoreTikTok‘s 500 million users aren’t there to fight about politics, troll their enemies, or shitpost for lolz. They’re mostly a community of inclusive, fun-loving content creators who support one another. You can thank the Chinese government’s commitment to exporting censorship for that. A recent report from The Guardian revealed that ByteDance, the Chinese company that
Read More“Can I microwave this?” is a question that has been around for as long as the microwave oven itself, yet the only clear rule that sticks in my brain is “no metal.” That lesson was singed into my consciousness by a Wendy’s hamburger wrapper at the tender age of seven, and I’ll never forget how
Read MoreRick Paulas / OneZero: Nextdoor’s verification requirement excludes homeless people from neighborhood discussions, leading to echo chambers that demonize them — The platform built for neighborhood news often scapegoats the most disadvantaged communities — August 14, a man broke into a home in the Shafter neighborhood in Oakland, California. Nextdoor's verification requirement excludes homeless people
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Reddit has revised its policies to make cracking down on abuse easier. An administrator posted the new rules earlier today, saying that the “narrowness” of the earlier policy had reduced its effectiveness. These new changes broaden the definition of threats, harassment, and bullying, and they allow bystanders (not
Read MoreNot all life hacks are created equal. Some DIYs turn out to be more expensive or time consuming than just buying the item that you wanted to recreate. Some goals take too long to achieve. Some hacks are only helpful for a small group of people. Read more… Don't Pay Credit Card Fees Just For
Read MoreImage: Halide Halide has released a massive iOS update that offers extended support for the multi-lens camera systems on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. The most important new feature is the “Tactile Lens Switcher,” which lets you switch between the three lenses of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max at
Read MoreA new feature in the consumer version of Microsoft’s OneDrive lets you store sensitive files in the cloud with extra encryption and authentication options. But you’ll need an Office 365 subscription for unlimited access. OneDrive adds Personal Vault option for sensitive files and photos Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe thing about toddlers is that they’re mind-numbingly irrational. It’s not their fault, of course. It’s going to be a solid two decades before those brains are fully developed and able to offer up true logical reasoning to the world, but still. It’s frustrating. Read more… Help Kids Calm Down With a ‘Brain Game’ Source:
Read MoreFor institutions with high traffic, such as schools and movie theaters, it can be difficult to keep track of individuals moving in and out, especially without a critical mass of security. For schools especially, keeping track of student attendance and preventing kids from leaving campus in the middle of the day can be a costly
Read MoreIt’s not just that we have a lot to think about and manage in our personal lives each day. We’re also inundated with Big Topics like impeachment and climate change and mass shootings on a nearly daily basis. Add in the fact that we’re always trying to multitask in the middle of it—cook dinner, respond
Read MoreAs of this week, we know two things about Red Dead Redemption 2. One is that the game is almost certainly coming to PC, and the other is that Rockstar isn’t making any meaty single-player story DLC to accompany said release. The Australian ratings board last week inadvertently teased a potential new release for RDR2. The
Read MoreInstagram Instagram might soon allow brands to set up reminder notifications about merch drops. The company announced today that it’s partnering with around 20 brands in the US to start, including Adidas, Highsnobiety, Chinatown Market, Revolve, and Huda Beauty. The reminder works similarly to one users can already set for more general launches in Stories,
Read MoreThe existence of the Pixel 4 is Google’s worst-kept secret, as far as Google products go. Previous Pixel phones were leaked early, but the Pixel 4 might as well have already had its official announcement considering how much has been outed about Google’s next flagship smartphone. And now, you can get an early look at…
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