In June, Apple recalled the 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display, sold between September 2015 and February 2017, because the battery “may pose a fire safety risk,” and the FAA soon reminded airlines not to carry those laptops with defective batteries on board. But some airlines are now banning Apple laptops whether they’ve got a
Read MoreOne of the world’s biggest photo editors, GIMP, suffers from an image problem (pun absolutely intended). It’s an undeniably sophisticated piece of software, and since 1995 has served millions as a free alternative to Adobe’s photoshop. But many also wince at its unfortunate name. GIMP is an acronym for the “GNU image manipulation program.” But
Read More{$inline_image}One of the world’s biggest photo editors, GIMP, suffers from an image problem (pun absolutely intended). It’s an undeniably sophisticated piece of software, and since 1995 has served millions as a free alternative to Adobe’s photoshop. But many also wince at its unfortunate name. GIMP is an acronym for the “GNU image manipulation program.” But
Read MoreIllustration by James Bareham / The Verge A letter sent from Facebook to Democratic lawmakers has shed new light on the Messenger Kids breach that took place this summer — and inspired new backlash from Congress. Earlier this year, an implementation error in the Messenger Kids app had allowed children to create group chats with
Read MoreThunburg waves to supporters in New York | KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images Teen climate sensation Greta Thunberg has made it to New York City after her 15-day voyage by yacht from Plymouth, England. After disembarking to a cheering crowd in lower Manhattan, Thunberg opened a press conference saying, “Well all of this is overwhelming.” “The trip
Read MoreThe next NASA Rover is on schedule to land on Mars in February 2021, but it’s still missing one vital component: a name. In order to create interest in the mission, and to inspire students to join in the STEM subjects that make space exploration possible, NASA is sponsoring a contest called Name the Rover.
Read MoreApple today announced a new shift in company policy that prioritizes user privacy — at least with regards to Siri audio recordings. Now the company promises only in-house employees will listen to the recordings it has of you, and only if you consent. Like every company with a voice assistant, Apple was called out for
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Hulu launches its live TV guide on the web, Roku, and Apple TV, and says the Live Guide is coming to other platforms soon — Yesterday, Hulu began rolling out an updated version of its mobile app sporting the brand-new interface the company first unveiled at CES in January. Hulu launches
Read MoreAMD has agreed to a $12.1 million settlement in a class action lawsuit for some customers who bought its FX-8000 / 9000 CPUs built on its 2011 Bulldozer architecture, ending a years-long dispute that claimed AMD falsely advertised the chips as eight-core processors when they in fact only possessed half that number, via The Register.
Read MoreIf there were a color for painting a black hole, it’d probably be Vantablack. One of the darkest materials known to man, Vantablack uses carbon nanotubes to absorb up to 99.96 percent of visible light. The effect is strong enough to make 3D objects look as flat as Mr. Game & Watch. So you can imagine
Read MoreIt can be alarming to look at your comb or at the shower drain and see a clump of hair. Not only could it clog your drain, but you may worry that it’s a sign of serious hair loss. But chances are what you’re seeing isn’t anything to be concerned about, and if you want
Read MoreAmelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Spotify wants as many podcasts on its platform as possible, and it’s now testing a new button within its app that’ll encourage people to create one. Code leaker Jane Wong spotted a new button in Spotify’s podcasts library that says “Create podcast,” and if tapped, will either send people
Read MoreYesterday, a number of high-profile men in the video game industry were accused of sexual assault, including Alec Holowka, a composer and designer behind the indie hit Night in the Woods. Today, Holowka’s development partners announced that they’re cutting ties with him, which will include canceling a current in-development project. The team will also be
Read MoreOutlook.com and the mobile Outlook apps are the first to get dark mode. The rest of the Office mobile apps are up next. Microsoft is bringing dark mode to Outlook on iOS, Android Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIn a culture where women are frequently groped on trains, the UV stamp aims to act as a deterrent. 'Anti-nuisance stamp' from Japan leaves mark of shame on groping hands – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSophie Kleeman / VICE: A steady stream of A-list celebs, from Will Smith to Zac Efron to Alexa Chung, have recently become YouTube vloggers, embracing the authenticity and new fans — Over the past 20 or so months, some of the biggest stars in the world have turned to something people do to get famous
Read MoreThe Internet Research Agency, the Russian troll factory U.S. prosecutors blame for the massive disinformation campaign during the 2016 campaign, devoted enormous attention and preparation to its Maryland campaign, all in a likely effort, experts say, to widen racial divisions and demoralize African American voters. Maryland was never in play in 2016. The Russians targeted
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge On October 13th, 2018, two men walked into a Great Midwest Bank in a suburban strip mall outside Milwaukee. They were the first two customers when the bank opened, barely recognizable behind sunglasses and heavy beards — but it soon became clear what they were after. One
Read MoreFitbit’s new $200 fitness watch is faster and has better battery life, arriving Sept. 15. Fitbit has a new Versa 2 smartwatch with Alexa, and a new Premium health service – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Apple co-founder adds his voice to the call to break up big tech companies. Steve Wozniak wishes Apple split up 'a long time ago' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe automaker claims owners can get rates up to 30% lower than with traditional insurers. Tesla launches its own insurance in California, more states to come – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA purportedly leaked spreadsheet unearthed by a CorvetteForums user also seems to give insight into new Z06 and ZR1 models. Hybrid mid-engine C8 Corvette with 850 hp apparently leaked on fan forum – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Microsoft’s Xbox Live service is experiencing issues today, preventing a large number of users from signing into Xbox consoles. The issues appear to have started around 3PM ET today, and many Xbox users report that they’re unable to sign in to Xbox One consoles and access some apps
Read MoreSure, mowing the lawn is a hassle. No one really wants to spend their time and money growing a crop that doesn’t produce food, but we do it anyway. If you’re taking care of a quarter acre in the suburbs it’s not that much of a time sink, but if you’re taking care of as
Read More{$inline_image} Sure, mowing the lawn is a hassle. No one really wants to spend their time and money growing a crop that doesn’t produce food, but we do it anyway. If you’re taking care of a quarter acre in the suburbs it’s not that much of a time sink, but if you’re taking care of
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