Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has announced a plan to dramatically expand internet access in rural communities, aiming to give “every home in America” fiber broadband at an affordable price. Her proposal includes an $85 billion grant program for nonprofits and local governments to build fiber networks, as
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent Elon Musk a cease-and-desist letter last October over “misleading statements” Tesla made about the Model 3’s safety. The agency also asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the statements “constitute[d] unfair or deceptive acts or practices.” The letter and
Read MoreThe Pokemon Company introduced new forms for Weezing, Zigagoon, Linoone and new evolution Obstagoon, as well as form-changing new Pokemon Morpeko in a fresh trailer for the Nintendo Switch games Wednesday. Pokemon Sword and Shield trailer reveals Galarian forms and Team Yell – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVisual effects wizard Sven Martin reveals the secrets of season 8’s incendiary ending. Game of Thrones: The CGI magic of the fiery finale – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe winning physicists came up with the theory of supergravity in the 1970s. Supergravity theory wins scientists million Breakthrough Prize – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Three Republican senators want to hear more from Google after reports that the company was working on a Huawei-branded smart speaker. They are accusing the company of failing to take Americans’ privacy into account on the project. The Information reported last month that the two companies were
Read MoreApple’s slick new credit card is starting to arrive in a select few digital wallets, but Apple Card has one major limitation that might surprise you: You can’t export your data to financial apps. Apple uses Mint as an example, explaining that exporting is “not currently supported.” Read more… Apple's Credit Card Won't Sync With
Read MoreMore signs the online retailer may be seen as a competitor rather than a partner. FedEx won't renew ground delivery contract with Amazon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSubway Subway is getting in on the meatless food trend. The company plans to test a new sub, called the Beyond Meatball Marinara, in 685 restaurants in the US and Canada. The test begins in September and is available for a limited time only, although Subway hasn’t said how long that period will be. It
Read MoreIf you’ve booked an itinerary with connecting flight to save a little money, airlines like United and American generally allow for as little as 30 minutes for you to deplane, grab your carry-on, switch terminals if needed, and find the right gate; it’s an especially tight window, but possible in small airports. This… Read more…
Read MoreYou want big? You’ve got it. Samsung is going to be announcing the latest additions to its Galaxy Note line of phones, and if all the rumors are true, the Note 10 and the Note 10 Plus will have some big new features, including big new displays. The Note 10 Plus, especially, will be one
Read MoreInconsistent content moderation policies could complicate that. The Technology 202: Big Tech under pressure to limit spread of 8chan and other extremist content Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIt was bound to happen someday: Someone finally counterfeited my new credit card, and I received an alert that they were trying to make a physical purchase at a local gas station. And here’s a quick explanation of why I almost missed this critical notification (so you don’t have the same issue in the future!).
Read MoreFor many, attending college after high school is a natural next step, one that isn’t questioned for its long-term value. Going to college has been a cultural norm for decades, the widely accepted method for kicking off a white-collar career. Read more… Would You Tell Your Kids That College Is Worth the Money? Source: Life
Read MoreStop-motion animation is a great way to bring toys and other objects to life — and learn the basics of filmmaking. Make Your Own Animated Movies, Frame by Frame Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreKatie Thomas, who covers health care, has chronicled how the technology disruption in her field has raised questions that are still unanswered. Tech Meets Health Care, Sometimes Shakily Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA serious swim tracker Continue reading… Form Swim Goggles review: aquatic AR Source: New feed
Read MoreChristina Farr / CNBC: Amazon’s PillPack battles with CVS and Walgreens who claim PillPack is requesting transfers of prescriptions without patients’ consent — KEY POINTS — CVS and Walgreens say PillPack is requesting transfers of prescriptions for patients who haven’t provided consent. Amazon's PillPack battles with CVS and Walgreens who claim PillPack is requesting transfers
Read MoreMicrosoft may soon deliver one of the most highly demanded improvements for Teams: a Linux client. Linux to get Teams client? Microsoft says 'stay tuned' Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Let’s be honest, most writers don’t come up with their best, or most creative ideas, sat at their desks all day. Inspiration often comes when you least expect it and
Read MoreAndrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: Autonomous vehicle startup Optimus Ride will deploy its electric shuttle service in Brooklyn’s 300-acre Navy Yard from August 7 with a fleet of six shuttles — New Yorkers pride themselves on having seen it all, but if there’s one thing they have yet to set their grime-coated eyeballs on
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter is testing a new feature that lets you snooze notifications from its app for a short period of time. The feature, which was discovered by app researcher Jane Manchun Wong in the code for Twitter’s Android app, allows you to pause push notifications for one, three, or
Read MoreAT&T employees unlocked millions of mobile phones to plant malware and remove the phones from the provider’s network — all for thousands of dollars in bribes. The details were revealed after the US Department of Justice opened a case against Muhammad Fahd, who has been accused of running a fraudulent operation to disable AT&T‘s proprietary
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If you think you’re a pro PlayStation gamer, you shouldn’t just sit at your home and brag to your friends. Go online and test your skills against the best of the world. But, to do that, you’ll need the
Read MoreDisney is going to have 500 movies and 7,500 TV episodes on its $7-a-month Netflix-like streaming service in the first year. But which shows and movies will Disney Plus have to stream? Disney Plus: Every show, movie and original you'll be able to stream — and when – CNET Source: CNet
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