A news section inside Facebook’s mobile app will be run by journalists and not just algorithms, the company said. In New Facebook Effort, Humans Will Help Curate Your News Stories Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreProtesters in Hong Kong march over the weekend. Over 1 million Hong Kongese protesters filled the streets of Hong Kong Island to protest against police brutality and other grievances | Photo by Matthew Hatcher/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images For the past 11 weeks, protesters in Hong Kong have marched in response to creeping authoritarianism from
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 Marcus Aurelius used to say: Time is money! Bitcoin price We closed the day, August 19 2019, at a
Read MoreThe state declined to say which towns were affected by the coordinated cyberattack. But one expert said it could signal more such attacks in the future. Ransomware Attack Hits 23 Texas Towns, Authorities Say Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTwo cryptocurrency fraudsters in Canada are asking the courts to give their stuff back claiming the order to seize their assets had been granted improperly. The court isn’t buying it, and has dismissed their appeal, local news reports. Lisa Angela Cheng and Kevin Patrick Hobbs were facing a civil forfeiture lawsuit after allegedly running a
Read MoreImage: Porsche Not only will the Porsche Taycan be the first all-electric car from the German manufacturer, it will be the first car to feature a built-in Apple Music app. That means you’ll be able to access the music streaming service’s library of songs, curated playlists, and Beats 1 radio station, without the need to
Read MoreRealme is continuing its breakneck release cadence today with the announcement of the Realme 5 and 5 Pro, its new mainline smartphones for India and the successors to the impressive budget-focused Realme 3. Both phones have four rear cameras and will go on sale for typically low prices. The Realme 5 Pro is the more
Read MoreNest Security Camera. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge IFTTT, the free service that uses conditional applets to extend the functionality of smart home devices, has issued both good and bad news to Nest owners. The good news is that IFTTT Applets designed for the Nest Thermostat, Nest Protect, and Nest Cam will
Read MorePlanning a game of Hacker Jeopardy at your next meetup? You’re going to want some proper buzzers to complete the experience, but why buy when you can build? [Flute Systems] has released an open source DIY game buzzer system based on the Arduino that will help instantly elevate your game. Certainly beats just yelling across
Read MoreApple’s most recent iOS update — 12.4 — has reopened a vulnerability that was previously patched, making it easy to jailbreak iPhones and iPads. As reported by Motherboard, hacker Pwn20wnd exploited the flaw to release a public version of the jailbreak on Monday, making it the first time an up-to-date firmware has been unlocked in
Read MoreAmong a host of other toys, including Xbox and PlayStation headsets and a keyboard with a new Aqua switch. HyperX brings Qi wireless charging, ChargePlay pad to gaming line – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe monitor with the arm that sits flush against the wall is getting a game-ready buddy. Samsung Space Gaming Monitor has its back to the wall – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn March, Apple announced its grand plans to launch a streaming service called Apple TV+, without giving out many details. Now, a report by Bloomberg suggests the streaming offering will launch in November and will have a monthly fee of $9.99. The report notes the company will also offer a free trial, so you can
Read MoreGames like DayZ are being banned left, right and centre. Australia has banned at least four video games in the last three months – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’d think that something made out of glass and epoxy would transmit a decent amount of light. Unfortunately for [Jeremy Ruhland], it turns out that FR4 is not great light pipe material, at least in one dimension. The backstory on this has to do with #badgelife, where it has become popular to reverse mount SMD
Read MoreIn the new trailer for season 3, Midge looks as flawless as ever, but it takes work getting her there. The people behind the show’s look share their secrets. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Inside the dream team that makes it look magical – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter months of silence on key points, some details may be offering a more complete picture. Apple TV Plus to reportedly launch by November for about per month – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKer-ching. Spider-Man: Far From Home is returning to cinemas with brand-new footage – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSocial network’s effort to merge WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram may help keep the company together too, FTC chief tells the Financial Times. FTC chief sees obstacle to splitting up Facebook – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreProduct recalls are one of those things that most people don’t pay attention to until things get really bad. If it’s serious enough for somebody to get hurt or even die, then the media will pick it up, but most of the time they simply pass by in silence. In fact, there’s a decent chance that
Read MorePorsche’s upcoming EV will have the first built-in application of Apple’s new music service. Porsche Taycan will be the first car to offer Apple Music integration – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf confirmed, it would be the first neutron star-black hole merger ever detected. Ripples in space-time suggest a black hole swallowed a neutron star – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReddit today revealed it’s testing its own livestreaming service, called RPAN or Reddit Public Access Network. It’ll be running all week, presumably to see what kind of shows redditors put on before the site rolls it out to everyone. The R/PAN subreddit includes a series of short videos comparing the service to public access TV.
Read MoreGoogle is starting the shift away from the Nest app, and a new Alexa skill is waiting if you merge. You can now migrate your Nest account to a Google account – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple’s forthcoming streaming video service is scheduled to launch in November and come priced at $9.99 a month, according to a new report this evening from Bloomberg. The company has yet to talk pricing or a release date for the service, despite announcing it back in March
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