We know what we’re supposed to do at preschool drop-off. Leave them at the door (don’t enter the classroom!), give a swift and cheery goodbye (“Have a great time! I’ll be back to pick you up in a few hours!”), and leave. Even if they’re crying, every preschool teacher will tell you, you will only
Read MoreSpitzer Space Telescope into orbit around the Sun on Aug. 25, 2003. Since then, the observatory has been lifting the veil on the wonders of the cosmos, from our own solar system to faraway galaxies, using infrared light. Celebrating Spitzer's Sweet Sixteen Source: NASA
Read MoreThe new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus already sets itself above other smartphones for business use, but when combined with some new Microsoft integration its tough to beat this phone for business. Microsoft helps make the Galaxy Note 10 Plus a compelling business phone Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWindows Terminal Preview version 0.4 arrives on the Microsoft Store and GitHub with bug fixes and improvements. Windows Terminal preview: New customizations offer 'big improvement' Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe ride-hailing giant launched a half-billion dollar marketing campaign last year to rebuild its image. It didn’t pay off. Internal data shows Uber’s reputation hasn’t changed much since #DeleteUber Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreYou can get full insight into the principles of cloud computing as well as the training to get certified in its use in The Essential Microsoft Azure Certification Bundle. It’s on sale now for over 90 percent off, just $29.99 from TNW Deals. This Microsoft Azure training will take your from zero to in-demand data
Read MoreIn the past couple of years, every major Android phone has had a night mode feature. While we might see Apple bring a night mode to its iPhones this year, it might be dependant on hardware. But an app called NeuralCam is trying to bring this feature to owners of current-gen and older iPhones —
Read MoreAmazon’s Ring has finally come clean about its partnership with law enforcement agencies in the US. The doorbell-camera company — which was acquired by the retail giant in February 2018 — disclosed that it has inked deals with 407 agencies to “facilitate conversations around crime and safety among all members of the community.” The count has gone up
Read MoreWe clear up some of the confusion around 5G. No, 5G won't replace 4G (and other 5G myths debunked) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWyze’s tiny $20 security camera is surprisingly awesome. Wyze Cam: The cheapest security camera I've ever tested might be my favorite – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge It’s been a good 24 hours for defaults. Motion smoothing might stop being the default on TVs. Fitbit has a real shot at making the de-facto default smartwatch for Android users, who desperately need one. And the best default of all: the default opt-out on Siri recordings. Here’s
Read MoreThe Fenix 6 series of multi-sport GPS watches. | Image: Garmin Garmin’s new Fenix 6 series of multi-sport GPS watches is here. The lineup features the first Garmin watch with a transparent solar charging lens, larger 1.4-inch sunlight readable displays, and new features that can extend battery life and more accurately track your performance. These
Read MoreImage: USPTO / Google A recently discovered patent suggests that Google was at one point experimenting with the idea of putting a camera slap bang in the middle of the face of a smartwatch. LetsGoDigital spotted the patent, which was filed back in July 2017, earlier this week. The patent is simply titled “Camera Watch,”
Read MoreAmelia Krales By 2018, it was clear that Pinterest suffered from a problem many of its peers had long dealt with. Because most people are vaccinated and do not spend their free time making pro-vaccine content for social networks, a search for “vaccines” on Pinterest returned anti-vaccination results 75 percent of the time. The consequences
Read More{$inline_image}The head of the United Nation’s cybercrime and anti-money-laundering branch has warned that investigating online child sexual abuse has become considerably more difficult since the advent of cryptocurrency. Neil Walsh told Australia’s ABC the true scale of online child sexual abuse is much, much bigger than many realise, and that cryptocurrency — like Bitcoin — has added an additional
Read MoreAuthor Kirsty Logan tells us why we should read aloud to adults and why we’re all misusing the phrase “fairy tale.” Why long-lost folklore still matters to modern listeners – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEight authors retell disturbing stories of mythological creatures from around the UK and Ireland. Audible's Hag podcast unearths forgotten folk tales about defiant women – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRedmi Note 8 Pro. Xiaomi has announced the latest entry in its phenomenally popular Redmi Note series and, just as the Redmi Note 7 heralded a flood of 48-megapixel phone cameras earlier this year, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is among the first with a 64-megapixel sensor. Realme semi-revealed its XT with the same sensor
Read MoreOur robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Albert Einstein used to say: Let’s whip up a knowledge omelette! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, August 28
Read MoreSwipe up or down on the small profile picture in the top right to switch accounts. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge There’s now a simpler way of swiping between Gmail accounts on Android that has long existed in iOS. Android Police reports that as of version 2019.08.18 of the app, you can
Read More3D graphics were once the domain of university research groups and large, specialized computing systems. Eventually, they were tamed and became mainstream. Your phone, tablet, and home computer are all perfectly capable of generating moving 3D graphics. Incidentally, so is Microsoft Excel. This is the work of of [s0lly], who has been experimenting wtih Excel
Read MoreXiaomi’s Redmi Note series is perhaps its most successful and celebrated phone range. Today, the company launched its latest the Redmi Note 8 Pro in China with a 64-megapixel primary sensor in a quad-camera set up on the rear of the phone. The device also has a massive 4,500 battery to boot. Here’s a look
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft’s first unveiled its HoloLens 2 headset at Mobile World Congress back in February, promising a release later this year. Reuters now reports that the HoloLens 2 headset will go on sale in September. Microsoft’s head of AI and research, Harry Shum, reportedly revealed next month’s release date
Read MoreAuthorities in France say they have shut down a cryptocurrency mining botnet that had infected more than 850,000 computers across 100 countries. France‘s “cybergendarmes” or more formally, the C3N digital crime-fighting center was alerted to the potential fact that a server based in Paris had been distributing a virus called Retadup, BBC reports. It’s thought
Read MoreDespite President Trump’s approval to allow Huawei to resume trade with US companies and extend its temporary license, the company’s troubles are not over. According to a report by Reuters, the Chinese manufacturer’s upcoming flagships – the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro – will be released without official Google apps on board. A Google
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