Covering consumer tech is always great fun. From phones to semiconductors, innovation happens at a breakneck pace. Each day, I get to see the world change in a subtle but profound way. But the most intriguing products are seldom those with a mass-market appeal. Take, for example, Qoobo, from Japanese startup Yukai Engineering Inc. Qoobo
Read More{$inline_image} When [Freddie] was faced with the challenge of building a sendoff gift for an an LED-loving coworker he hatched a plan. Instead of making a display from existing video wall LED panels he would make a cube. But not just any cube, a miniature desk sized one that wasn’t short of features or performance.
Read MoreThe nation’s powerful state attorneys general have tangled with mortgage lenders, tobacco giants and the makers of addictive drugs. Now, they’re setting their sights on another target: Big Tech. Facebook, Google face off against a formidable new foe: State attorneys general Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe fate of India’s lander is still cloaked in a moon mystery. India's Chandrayaan-2 team may have located silent Vikram moon lander – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTodd Bishop / GeekWire: Microsoft’s Brad Smith about his new book and how tech sector and governments need to step up and do more to address the challenges that technology is creating — Listen to this episode — Microsoft President Brad Smith has a light-up globe, a neon blue miniature likeness of Earth … Microsoft's
Read MoreGoogle has made its search feature intrinsic to using the internet, to some extent. It’s so much a part of how most of us use the web that switching to another search engine, even if we deeply want to, can be a bit complicated. Read more… Automatically Switch Web Searches to DuckDuckGo Sometimes With This
Read MoreCommentary: Flimsy design is a death sentence for foldable phones. Galaxy Fold's plastic screen wasn't its only undoing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreConstruction is often a labor-intensive task, particularly in the developing world where access to electricity and machinery can be limited. As always, robots promise to help ease the burden. [Nishant Agarwal] is working on just such a project, known as ALEKYA. The aim of ALKEYA is to make construction easier and more automated, with the
Read MoreNow known for budget devices, the phone maker is ready to make a dive back into the high-end race. Motorola will make a stand with premium 5G phones – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom phones that bend and flip to devices stacked with cameras. Here are the best newly launched phones. 6 interesting new phones you have to see now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSamsung made major improvements to the design of its first foldable phone after the Fold suffered screen breakages that delayed its sale. Redesigned Galaxy Fold fixes past mistakes: What's different about Samsung's foldable phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnyone with a cell phone can tell you that sometimes you have a great data connection, and sometimes you’re not sure you’re going to be able to load a Google search page. Read more… How to Stop Gmail Images From Loading Automatically on Your iPhone Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Bug bounty platform HackerOne raises $36.4M Series D led by Valor Equity Partners with Benchmark, NEA, Dragoneer, EQT Ventures, others participating — The global cybersecurity market was pegged at $152 billion in 2018, and it’s expected to grow to $250 billion within a few years. Bug bounty platform HackerOne raises .4M
Read MoreThe iPhone 11 may look a lot like the iPhone XS and X. Apple's iPhone 11 challenge: Making modest upgrades sound like must-haves – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreConnie Chan / Andreessen Horowitz: How companies across China, including travel providers, gyms, and edtech startups, are leveraging private group chats to turn conversations into commerce — One sunny afternoon this April, a Chinese teenager nicknamed Gallen was backpacking through Bali, hunting for things to do. How companies across China, including travel providers, gyms, and
Read MoreSoldering is best done under magnification. Parts become ever smaller and eyes get weaker, so even if you don’t need magnification now, you will. [Makzumi] didn’t want to shell out $400 or more for a good microscope so he hacked one from some cheap binoculars from the toy section on Amazon. A lot of magnifiers
Read MoreA Kindle sale, LEGO Marvel set, Rubbermaid containers, and an Anker soundbar lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Sunday's Best Deals: Nest Security System, BeatsX Headphones, Egyptian Cotton Sheets, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple is widely expected to announce the latest iteration of the Apple Watch on Tuesday, presumably called the Apple Watch Series 5, if the naming conventions hold out. But where does Apple even take the Watch next? What improvements can it possibly make that will turn it into
Read MoreReview: The first three episodes of the must-watch drama series Wu-Tang: American Saga are streaming now. It’s Batman Begins for Wu-Tang. Wu-Tang Clan Hulu series brings da ruckus to a monumental origin story – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: As Grab and Gojek compete for the food delivery market, Grab poaches food vendors using lower commission rates, and Gojek draws cooks with food stall festivals — – Ride-hailing firms fight over banana-fritter stall owner — Small shops and restaurants benefit from the food feud As Grab and Gojek compete for the food delivery
Read MoreRicky West is a popular YouTube influencer from the UK who creates videos about consumer technology. He’s also visually impaired. West suffers from something called septo-optic dysplasia. This is a rare congenital disorder that affects the optic nerve. In his case, it’s resulted in tunnel vision in his right eye, while only his left eye
Read MoreThere are a lot of parallels between Tucker in the 1940s and Tesla today, so kick back and enjoy it. Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a wildly underrated car movie – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreYour cheat sheet for Apple’s September 10th event with the most plausible rumors about the next iPhone and Apple Watch. iPhone 11, Apple Watch 5: The final rumors – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJeep’s stalwart SUV continues into 2020 with minimal changes. Jeep Grand Cherokee stays the course for 2020 – Roadshow Source: CNet
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