Until recently, Pinterest blocked results from searches about vaccines on its platform. But today, the company announced that it will provide “authoritative vaccine results,” and no others, to those searches. Read more… You Can Now Find Legit Vaccine Information on Pinterest Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreStephen Nellis / Reuters: Analysis of Apple’s supply chain data shows that, despite some diversification into India and Brazil, Apple’s dependence on China has deepened since 2015 — (Reuters) – Tapping factories in Brazil and India has not lessened Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) dependence on China, the company’s supply chain data shows … Analysis of Apple's
Read MoreInsta360 today launched its GO camera, a wearable shooter that’s about as big as your thumb. I’ve had my mitts on one for a couple of weeks and I’m simply twitterpated with its clever engineering and thoughtful trough of accessories. The GO’s meant to be worn or stuck somewhere. Its back is magnetic so it’ll
Read MoreAccording to a slew of Reddit posts and Twitter threads, the most recent Pokemon Go update (version 0.151.0) has reportedly introduced a bug that affects phones with higher refresh rates. Depending on your preferences, this could cause a noticeable drop in quality for your Pokemon-hunting experience. Read more… How to Fix Pokemon Go's Latest Frame
Read MoreYouTube Kids is breaking its content filters apart again as part of on-going efforts to allow parents to more appropriately manage what their little kids are watching on the app. Read more… How to Set YouTube Kids' New Content Filter for Preschoolers Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreLucas Kunce / New York Times: Tech workers should distinguish between the role of technologies like AI and AR on the battlefield and general questions of whether US war-making is right — You have the power to help your fellow Americans survive on the battlefield and carry out military missions without harming civilians. Tech workers
Read MoreI’m on a mission to civilize. Read more… It's Shitty Out There! Take This Bidet With You. Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreKeeping a cat as a pet can be rewarding, but it’s always important to consider how to handle the mess – and we’re not just talking about the tea cups pushed off tables here. To handle just this task, [Igor] decided to hook his cat litter box up to the internet of things. Monitoring the
Read MoreAll fruits and vegetables are good for you, but when people start talking about how to eat healthy, the word “organic” tends to pop up a little too often. Read more… Eating Fruits and Vegetables Is More Important Than Eating Organic Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreJon Brodkin / Ars Technica: US government’s plan to make Dish the country’s fourth-largest mobile carrier, by forcing T-Mobile and Sprint to sell assets, will likely leave 100M underserved — Dish replacing Sprint as fourth carrier could leave 100 million people uncovered. — When the Department of Justice approved … US government's plan to make
Read MoreKids have been grazing their way through summer, and maybe “lunch” was a series of snacks spread out across the afternoon. But now that it’s time for school, we have to make lunch more defined—pack it into little sectioned containers and stow it in an insulated bag covered with unicorns. Read more… How to Pack
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google says it will shut down Google Hire, its G Suite tool built for recruiters at small and midsized companies, on September 1st, 2020, despite launching only two years ago. Google did not give a specific reason as to why it’s shutting down the tool beyond saying that
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge T-Mobile is expanding its support for eSIM technology today, offering the digital SIM card technology for its post-paid plans, in addition to the prepaid options that it’s supported since last December. Unlike the prepaid options, though, which can be purchased and configured through an app, converting a post-paid
Read MorePhoto: Netflix Hey, remember when writer-director Steven Soderbergh retired from filmmaking back in 2013? Remember how it didn’t take at all? After a series of complaints about how badly Hollywood treats its directors, he revitalized his career with a series of experiments, from shooting entire feature films on a series of iPhones to self-distributing his
Read MoreWhat could you do with a sky-high credit limit? I mean, what couldn’t you do? If you’ve seen prompts from your credit card issuer to update your income to find out if you’re eligible for a higher credit limit, you may wonder if it’s worth supplying that bit of personal info. I promise you it’s
Read MoreThis is the first time Ring has disclosed how many police departments in total have joined its law enforcement network. Amazon's Ring reveals 405 cities where police tap into its cameras – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreActor Joaquin Phoenix gives fans a new, sadder look at Batman’s nemesis. New Joker trailer shows off more of the dark comedy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDark mode all the things. Microsoft adds dark mode to Outlook on mobile, Office on web – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnother crypto for those who need to send money. Telegram to introduce its own cryptocurrency in October, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter endless complaints from customers, service providers are making moves to reduce—and hopefully eliminate—the modern-day nuisance of robocalls. Verizon customers have been able to download a free spam filter that blocks robocalls on iOS and Android, but some Android users are now automatically enrolled in the… Read more… How to Get Verizon to Block Robocalls
Read MoreThe final trailer for Todd Phillips’ Joker has arrived, and it reveals the gritty, dark take on the iconic Batman villain. The Warner Bros. description of Joker says, “Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, who is indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is of a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. A clown-for-hire
Read MoreCombs reportedly died while attempting to beat her own land speed record. Jessi Combs, the 'fastest woman on four wheels,' dies at 36 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA good wifi router is crucial for a fast and reliable internet connection—but trying to choose the best one can be complicated and overwhelming. In the video above, I break down the three things to look for in a good router. Read more… Don't Buy a New Wifi Router Until You Check These Three Things
Read MoreExercise manias like the Thighmaster and Tae Bo have all come and gone. Peloton is trying to defy that trend. Peloton Is a Phenomenon. Can It Last? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreBefore you ask your landlord whether it’s okay to repaint your walls, list your spare bedroom on Airbnb, or invite your friends and their dogs over for dinner, you’re going to want to check your lease—and you might also want to check the Bigger Pockets landlord forum. Read more… Use This Landlord Forum to Learn
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