Photo by Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images Former National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden is releasing a memoir titled Permanent Record on September 17th. The book, to be published by Macmillan Publishers imprint Metropolitan Books, will focus on Snowden’s time in the NSA, the massive surveillance apparatus he helped build there, and his internal conflicts that led
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Read MoreYou may not know the name Abraham Wald, but he has a very valuable lesson you can apply to problem solving, engineering, and many other parts of life. Wald worked for the Statistical Research Group (SRG) during World War II. This was part of a top secret organization in the United States that applied elite
Read MoreCengage is now offering free password management for users of its Cengage Unlimited textbook subscription service. Cengage Adds Free Password Management to Subscription Service Source: Campus Technology
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Read MoreA new ad for the Surface Laptop 2 features a spokesman called Mackenzie Book. Mac Book. Geddit? Microsoft mocks Apple again and it's awkward Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreYou never intend for it to happen—it usually just creeps up on you: feeling as though you’re in competition with a friend. Of course you know that you’re not (unless it’s the 1992 Olympics and you’re either Dan or Dave), but it’s really hard not to compare yourself to your peers, especially when they’re friends.
Read MoreImage: Android Police Subscription services are all the rage these days, and Google is the latest company to get in on the action, with Android Police reporting that the company has already started testing a new Play Pass subscription service that offers “hundreds of premium apps and games” with no ads or in-app purchases for
Read MoreThe accusation comes at a touchy time for Amazon, with Washington on the lookout for potential anticompetitive behavior. EBay Accuses Amazon Managers of Conspiring to Poach Its Sellers Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCommentary: Several smart home companies announced HomeKit compatibility and some intriguing Siri updates. Every little bit helps. Apple's HomeKit partners show off some new tricks for the smart home ahead of iOS 13 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePermanent Record will be out in September. Edward Snowden is releasing a memoir later this year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd now, the end is near. Leaked dongle hints at end of the headphone jack on Galaxy Note 10 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNASA astronaut candidate Raja Chari climbs into a NASA T-38 aircraft. Colonel Raja Chari: NASA Astronaut Candidate Source: NASA
Read MoreIn an era of smartphone addiction, a single-purpose device like an e-reader may help you unplug and focus on content that will bring you joy. Amazon Kindle Oasis Review: Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy an E-Reader Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe imaging technology could have serious privacy implications, experts say. Satellites are real-time spies in the sky – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHe also says Microsoft rules the Windows antivirus world, with Defender on over half a billion PCs. Top Windows Defender expert: These are the threats security hasn't yet solved Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGoogle’s latest version of Chrome is finally out, and version 76 of the browser has plenty of little features to improve your browsing experience: a new install button that appears in your address bar for progressive web apps, a new way to preference a website’s “dark mode” style if that’s how you prefer your browsing…
Read MoreCommentary: It’s gotta have it all — or else. Galaxy Note 10 is Samsung's last chance to impress me this year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s fun to play with a friend but, ultimately, it’s like going to a restaurant where you know the service is fine and you wouldn’t look for anything unusual. ‘Wolfenstein: Youngblood’: It’s all about your friends Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreEV retrofits are the hottest new way to rescue iconic cars from the brink Continue reading… This Tesla-powered Porsche 912 is the new face of vintage restorations Source: New feed
Read MoreVerizon CEO Hans Vestberg | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Half of the United States will have access to next-gen 5G networks next year, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said in an interview with CNBC, citing the company’s upcoming ability to share spectrum between 4G and 5G users using dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) technology.
Read MoreHow Redditors built a town full of impostors Continue reading… Welcome to Lake Duck Pond, a fake town of 82,000 people Source: New feed
Read MoreThe Keystone’s keys respond differently depending on how hard you press them. | Video: Input Club One of the big benefits of mechanical keyboards is that there are almost an infinite number of different designs and switch types to fit your needs. But regardless of whether you’re using a gaming-friendly Cherry MX Red switch or
Read MoreYes and no. But he gets an A for effort. The Technology 202: Did Andrew Yang succeed in stoking a debate on AI and universal basic income? Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft releases a new preview build showing off improvements to its new snipping tool. Windows 10 preview: New build brings these updated Snip & Sketch features Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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