John Herrman, who writes about the internet, is using many of the same tech tools as a decade ago — but the conversation around how we use them has changed. The Tools for Covering Tech Are the Same as in 2009 Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Scott Olson/Getty Images As Wednesday’s night’s Democratic debate came to a close, Joe Biden somehow confused and combined his campaign website and a text message short code in his closing statement. “Go to JOE 30330 and help me in this fight,” Biden said in his debate night send-off, apparently asking voters to text
Read MoreVarun Mishra / Counterpoint Research: Analysis: in Q2 2019, global smartphone shipments declined 1% YoY, making it the 7th consecutive quarter of declining shipments; Samsung shipments grew 7.1% YoY — Overall smartphone shipment declined 1% in Q2 2019, making it the seventh consecutive quarter of declining shipments. Analysis: in Q2 2019, global smartphone shipments declined
Read MoreDear Democrats, Look, I know being a politician means you mostly don’t live online (with the possible exception of Andrew Yang and #Yanggang). I just wanted to let you know: I have a Google. I have a Google Also, if Google search for some reason should fail, there’s Bing. There’s DuckDuckGo. If I am remotely
Read MoreLaura Hazard Owen / Nieman Lab: After 6 months of fact-checking for Facebook, Full Fact published 96 fact-checks, was paid ~$171k, wants Facebook to share more data with fact-checkers — In December 2016, Facebook enlisted a handful of U.S.-based news organizations (ABC News, Snopes, PolitiFact, FactCheck.org, and the AP) … After 6 months of fact-checking
Read MoreClorox the Oval Office! Plus, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris go at it. And at it. Plus, what’s the opposite of Donald Trump? Democratic debate memes, night 2: Joe Biden beatdown, no malarkey! And the 'Asian man who likes math' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJoe Fitzgerald Rodriguez / The San Francisco Examiner: Lyft has made its 1,000 e-bikes in San Francisco “unavailable to riders” following two reports of bikes catching fire — The flames appear to have originated from the battery — The battery of an electric Lyft bicycle appeared to catch fire Wednesday in the Lower Haight. Lyft
Read MoreAfter Miley Cyrus, Lumineers, Jay-Z, Santana and more drop out, the organizers pull the plug. Woodstock 50 music festival officially cancelled – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt is a common situation in electronics to have a control loop, that is some sort of feedback that drives the input to a system such as a motor or a heater based upon a sensor to measure something like position or temperature. You’ll have a set point — whatever you want the sensor to
Read MoreThe Iron Throne was melted by accident. No, really. Game of Thrones' finale script explains why Drogon melted the Iron Throne – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA study has shone a light on how many gamers have experienced harassment and hate while playing online games — and it’s a staggeringly high number. Still, it’s encouraging to see the nastiness has been balanced (at least to a degree) by positive interactions, such as burgeoning friendships and finding accepting communities. The study, which was
Read MoreLiam Tung / ZDNet: Google to let G Suite admins select users for the Advanced Protection Program, designed to prevent cyberattacks against high-profile users, in the coming days — You might never need to change your password again if you’re part of the G Suite Advanced Protection Program. Google to let G Suite admins select
Read MoreTwo of the company’s rentable electric bikes appear to have burst into flames in the past week. Lyft yanks e-bikes from San Francisco after possible battery fires – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNeville Ray wants to see a 5G coverage map from the rival carrier. T-Mobile tech chief throws shade at Verizon's 5G network – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVanMoof makes some of the best electric bikes in the world — including this one, the S2, which we had to pry out of Callum’s hands when he was done reviewing it. But what truly sets the Dutch company apart is its focus on security. The S2, for example, comes with a hidden wheel lock,
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Android tablets are in an awkward position. While Apple’s iPad remains an important part of its product line-up, even Google has given up on making an equivalent. But Samsung hasn’t given up on Android tablets just yet. Today it announced the Galaxy Tab S6. It’s clear the tablet has taken some inspiration from the new
Read MoreThe e-commerce giant wants to cut down on waste and shipping costs. Amazon may start fining sellers for using ridiculously huge boxes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFormer financier and alleged sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is an apparent transhumanist who hoped to seed the world with his DNA and have his head and penis cryonically preserved. According to a report from the New York Times, Epstein spent decades cultivating connections within the science and technology communities. He rubbed elbows with Nobel laureates, big
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Lyft is pulling its pink electric bicycles from the streets of San Francisco, just two months after deploying them, because some of these bikes caught fire while in use. The bikes, officially labeled Lyft bikes and accessible under the newly rebranded Bay Wheels platform (formerly Ford GoBike), are
Read MoreWelcome to the world of dog filters, Mr. Biden. Joe Biden joins Snapchat ahead of Wednesday's Democratic debate – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can grab the phone for $130. Samsung's budget Galaxy A20 phone now on Boost Mobile – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe FAA’s updated app now has useful flying zone info available on an interactive map. Drone app now shows where you're allowed to fly – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew York Times: Cisco to pay $8.6M to settle government claims for selling video surveillance tech with a security flaw, reported in 2008, to government agencies until 2013 — WASHINGTON — Cisco Systems agreed on Wednesday to pay $8.6 million to settle claims that it sold video surveillance technology … Cisco to pay .6M to
Read MoreSiberia is burning and the smoke is spreading beyond Russia. The Arctic is on fire, and these images from space show the choking smoke – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple and Microsoft have a storied history of duking it out on TV, often cleverly sniping at each other in a series of iconic Mac vs. PC ads. But Microsoft’s latest campaign is a rather low blow — it apparently found a guy named Mackenzie Book (Mac Book, get it?) to testify that the Surface
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