Coursera has introduced Coursera Labs, a new offering that allows learners to work hands-on with almost any third-party software application, without any environment setup or software downloads. Coursera Launches Hands-on Learning Feature Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIf you’ve been on an airplane enough times, you probably have the safety information memorized: “In the event of an evacuation, please proceed calmly to the nearest emergency exit,” and so on. Read more… See What Happens When People Disregard Safety Instructions in a Plane Emergency Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreNike has announced the new Adapt Huaraches, a modern redesign of its Huarache line featuring a self-lacing motor that can be controlled through Siri. Users (wearers?) can say, “Siri, release my shoes” on their Apple Watch or iPhone through the Nike Adapt app to unlace their shoes. The Adapt Huaraches feature the same neoprene bootie
Read MoreSome of tech’s biggest names had founders in their teens. But new research shows that for fast-growing start-ups in the U.S., the founders’ average age was 45. Those People Starting Successful Tech Companies? Most Are Middle-Aged Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The world is about to be oversaturated with subscription streaming services, and Plex wants to be the platform that helps people keep track of everything. The company’s platform has developed a reputation for being a one-stop piracy shop, and now it’s working on offering users the ability to
Read MoreClusters of living brain cells are teaching scientists about diseases like autism. With a new finding, some experts wonder if these organoids may become too much like the real thing. Organoids Are Not Brains. How Are They Making Brain Waves? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreClearOne’s cloud collaboration application has been updated with new classroom functionality. COLLABORATE Space now includes question and answer participation, providing each student with an electronic “hand raise” capability, as well as moderator control over audio and video for up to 100 participants. ClearOne Adds New Classroom Functions to Collaboration Platform Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreWhen my editor tweeted a pitch for casseroles, I lapsed into snark mode. “I was raised on soul food,” I muttered. “Casseroles are not soul food.” I was wrong. My favorite dessert—banana pudding—is a quintessential soul food dessert. It is also a casserole both in method and receptacle. Read more… This Banana Pudding Is a
Read MoreMicrosoft’s HoloLens 2 augmented-reality headset could begin shipping starting in September, based on remarks by one of the company’s executives. Microsoft's HoloLens 2 looks ready to go on sale in September Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Facebook rolls out new tools for businesses on Messenger, including appointment booking and lead generation, says it will phase out Discover tab in Messenger — Facebook today is formally rolling out a new suite of tools for its 40 million active businesses on Messenger, including appointment booking … Facebook rolls out
Read MoreAny time you’re making long-term plans based on more than your own behavior, you need to remember just how unpredictable the world is. It can be hard not to get carried away, especially if you have lots of “good” data to base your plans on. The Collaborative Fund blog lists 12 things to keep in
Read MoreApple will now allow more independent repair shops to buy “genuine” iPhone parts and tools, allowing them to complete repairs in roughly the same way that an Apple Store would. The change could be helpful to iPhone owners as Apple continues to lock down repairs, though it could also lead to higher prices for parts,
Read MoreThe mobile launcher is moving inside to wait out the storm. NASA's Kennedy Space Center prepares for Hurricane Dorian – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYogita Khatri / The Block: Binance launches Binance X, a platform for developers to build open-source blockchain projects — Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volumes, has rolled out yet another offering. This time, a platform for developers, called “Binance X,” with the ultimate goal … Binance launches Binance X, a platform for
Read MoreThese aren’t Dots; they’re full-size 2nd-gen Echos. Plus: Snag a Bluetooth keyboard for your phone and tablet for under $20. Unbelievable 2nd-generation Amazon Echo deal: 2 for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s real, but the question now is when Samsung might fully release it. Samsung's Galaxy Home Mini makes appearance in South Korean beta test – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe new watches also include heart rate tracking and Body Battery, an energy monitoring feature. Garmin's new Fenix 6 GPS watch sports solar charging to extend battery life – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge Hulu is already pretty affordable, but the streaming service is teaming up with Chrissy Teigen, celebrity and co-host of Eater’s upcoming Hulu series Family Style, to promote an even better deal. The ad-supported plan is 50 percent off for six months, bringing it down to a mere $2.99
Read More{$inline_image} Janko Roettgers / Variety: Plex to launch an ad-supported streaming service this year, plans to begin reselling video subscription services and add transactional VOD, in H1 2020 — Get ready for yet another ad-supported video service: Media center app maker Plex is gearing up to add free movies and TV shows to its app
Read MoreThe best-quality studies of radiofrequency radiation consistently show no evidence of negative health effects. Smartphone radiation is not causing health issues, scientists say – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe current version of Chrome Canary (version 78 of the browser) has a number of fun features worth exploring—or knowing about, at the very least, if you’d rather play with them when they arrive in a more stable version of the browser. Read more… How to Enable Our Favorite Chrome 78 Features Right Now Source:
Read MoreImage: Samsung Samsung has quietly announced a new Bixby-powered smart speaker called the Galaxy Home Mini, and it’s inviting Galaxy smartphone owners in South Korea to sign up to beta-test the new device. Samsung says the new speaker can control IoT devices, it integrates with Samsung’s SmartThings platform, and it uses sound technology provided by
Read MoreEvery secondhand enthusiast has that one bargain that could have gone horribly wrong. For me, it was the couch by the dumpster outside my on-campus apartment during college. I had been out entirely too late on a week night, and my friend and I were overcome with strength and the determination to save this perfectly…
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Over the course of reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, I spent quite a bit of time evaluating DeX. With the Note, Samsung introduced apps for both Windows and Mac that would let you have a sort of desktop interface for your phone on the computer
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Queen agreed to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s request to suspend the current Parliament session, just ahead of the Brexit deadline. According to Johnson, it has nothing to do with the UK’s exit from the European Union, but critics are pointing out that the timing will certainly work out in… Read
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