Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is continuing to update iOS 13 at a breakneck pace. On Friday, the company pushed out iOS 13.1.1 with a few bug fixes — and iOS 13.1 had only just launched on September 24th. Fast-forward to today, and Apple is already rolling out iOS 13.1.2 and
Read MoreThe University of California, Irvine has begun tracking, surveying and analyzing of a group of undergraduate students to better understand their experiences inside and outside the college. UCI Launches 2-Year Study on Value of College Education Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for a speaker for your kid’s room or a full 5.1 surround setup, there’s a Sonos multiroom product to suit you. Best Sonos speakers from 0 and up – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJuli Clover / MacRumors: Apple releases iOS 13.1.2 and iPadOS 13.1.2 with fixes for several bugs including those affecting Camera, iCloud Backup, shortcuts on HomePod, and flashlight — Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.1.2, updates to the iOS and iPadOS 13.1.1 software that was released on Friday. Apple releases iOS 13.1.2 and iPadOS 13.1.2
Read MoreA recent report from nonprofit Credential Engine estimated that the number of credentials offered in the U.S. totals more than 738,000. That includes high school diplomas, postsecondary degrees and certificates, registered apprenticeships, certifications, licenses, alternative degree programs and skills training “bootcamps.” Credential Engine Counts More than 738,000 Unique Credentials in the U.S. Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: China approves PayPal’s acquisition of a 70% equity stake in GoPay, making PayPal the first foreign payment platform to provide online payment services in China — The People’s Bank of China has approved PayPal’s acquisition of a 70% equity state in GoPay (Guofubao Information Technology Co. … China approves PayPal's acquisition
Read MoreIf the current Administration of the United States has their way, humans will return to the surface of the Moon far sooner than many had expected. But even if NASA can’t meet the aggressive timeline they’ve been given by the White House, it seems inevitable that there will be fresh boot prints on the lunar
Read MoreIf you passed up all those flu shot advertisements way back in August, here’s your friendly reminder: October is the perfect time to go ahead and get your flu shot. Read more… It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreReuters: Sources: a US online privacy bill is not likely to come before Congress in 2019, forcing companies to deal with a stricter law in CA that takes effect on Jan. 1 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. online privacy bill is not likely to come before Congress this year, three sources said … Sources:
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: US Treasury goes after the planes and yacht of the founder of Russia’s IRA troll farm, with new sanctions imposed for alleged meddling in 2018 midterm elections — US Treasury takes new approach to imposing sanctions on IRA’s owner. — The US Treasury Department announced today the third set … US
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge At Google I/O in May, Google showed off an impressive new accessibility feature coming to Android 10: Live Caption, which can automatically transcribe spoken audio from videos or audio playing on your phone. My colleague Dieter Bohn spent some time with Live Caption when it was announced and
Read MoreEquatorial Guinea vice president’s collection was seized during a money-laundering probe. Fleet of seized supercars sells for million at auction – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLooks like the next season might mess with time. Stranger Things gets a season 4 on Netflix, and might leave Hawkins behind – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNetflix has renewed its incredibly popular series Stranger Things for a fourth season, and it’s now teasing a world beyond the setting of Hawkins, Indiana, which fans have gotten to know very well. The company made the announcement today on Twitter in a brief teaser video. Stranger Things not set in Hawkins might sound strange,
Read MoreLevi’s is announcing new jackets with Google’s Project Jacquard technology, which turns a portion of the fabric on the sleeve into a touch-sensitive remote control for phones. Both versions are less expensive and much more like the original versions of the Levi’s jackets they’re based on than the first Jacquard Commuter Trucker Jacket, which Levi’s
Read MoreEven when you think you’re doing everything right financially, things can still go wrong. Job loss, divorce, and illness can all wreak havoc on your finances, as can car accidents, natural disasters, and—well, you get the idea. Read more… How to Survive Every Type of Financial Setback Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreEvery week, we share the shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips of our favorite experts. This week, we’re going behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m Micaela Heck, and this is how I work. Read more… I'm Micaela Heck, Lifehacker Podcast Producer, and This Is How I Work Source: Life Hacker
Read More{$inline_image}A set of cryptocurrency firms have banded together to create a “Crypto Rating Council” to help classify digital assets — but it unlikely to mean much. Founded by prominent exchanges like Coinbase, Bittrex, and Kraken, the group aims to rate digital assets from 1 to 5. Those that find themselves on the higher end of the scale are thought
Read MoreReuters: Sources: Nasdaq tightens restrictions and slows approvals for small Chinese firms’ IPOs, which increasingly raise a majority of capital from Chinese investors — (Reuters) – Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ.O) is cracking down on initial public offerings (IPOs) of small Chinese companies by tightening restrictions … Sources: Nasdaq tightens restrictions and slows approvals for small Chinese
Read MoreCNBC: WeWork says it will withdraw its S-1 filing as it seeks to postpone its IPO — This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. — TRENDING NOW — Subscribe to CNBC PRO Licensing & Reprints Join the CNBC Panel Supply Chain Values Advertise With Us Closed Captioning Digital Products Privacy Policy Internships WeWork
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: Facebook is planning to pay only some of the 200 publishers that will be featured in its news tab, which is set to launch as soon as the end of October — Social-media giant plans to pay about a quarter of news organizations whose content will be featured Sources: Facebook is
Read MoreDave Michaels / Wall Street Journal: Crypto exchanges including Coinbase, Kraken, Circle, and Bittrex form the Crypto Ratings Council to rate digital assets on whether they are securities — Businesses to score which assets can be traded without ire of regulators — The U.S.’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges have developed … Crypto exchanges including Coinbase, Kraken,
Read MoreRestaurant owners say that Grubhub’s business model has cut into their profit margins. A New York City Council committee is investigating. New York vs. Grubhub Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAs the multi-billion dollar OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme continues to tumble, news of witnesses set to testify against the scam’s perpetrators are now coming to light. According to Finance Feeds, employees of the Bank of Ireland have been asked to testify in the case against Mark Scott, one of the alleged figureheads of the $3
Read MoreWhen my son was a toddler, he had a train toy that used to chug at all hours of the day and night. There was no off switch and the damn thing was possessed, so we had to bury it in the basement in order to sleep at night. When it woke me up in
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