The carmaker delivered a record number of cars in the second quarter but still lost money because sales of higher-priced models lagged. Tesla Earnings: A Smaller Loss as Sales of the Model 3 Surge Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNo, you’re not the only one: a bunch of Android users are complaining they’re unable to load Google Search results in full on their phones. Numerous reports claim Search result pages aren’t completely rendering, randomly leaving a “white wall” at the bottom. The issue has persisted for at least “the past few days,” according to
Read MoreWe see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today. Read more… The 10 Best Deals of July 24, 2019 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreYou know who are the worst people on earth? Dingbats who condescendingly scoff at creative works because they’re not “modern.” Those who go to revival screenings to guffaw at pre-digital special effects, or who say things like, “This game sucks! The graphics are so blocky and it doesn’t auto-save every five seconds!” Read more… Play
Read MorePhoto by Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images This afternoon, the House of Representatives approved an anti-robocalling measure, dialing up the heat that Congress has been pressing on telecoms and the Federal Communications Commission due to the onslaught of harmful calls over the past few years. The Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Stopping Bad Robocalls
Read MoreOn a recent Amtrak trip, I arrived early, boarded as quickly as possible, and yet, wound up without a seat. I had purchased a “reserved seat” ticket, and when I asked the conductor about this, he told me that everyone on the train had a “reserved seat” ticket and having one did not guarantee you
Read MoreIllustration by James Bareham / The Verge Facebook’s business continues to grow, largely unimpeded by the various privacy settlements, corporate scandals, and regulatory concerns over its handling of user data and other reckless practices. Yet the company announced today, as part of its second quarter earnings announcement, that the Federal Trade Commission is now officially
Read MoreThe announcement of the investigation dovetails with a separate privacy settlement between the F.T.C. and Facebook announced Wednesday. Facebook Says F.T.C. Has Opened Formal Antitrust Investigation Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe media streaming tech company wants better Wi-Fi coverage. Roku is developing a Wi-Fi extender, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Traveler Alert is aimed at keeping LGBTQ+ users safe. Tinder's new alert warns LGTBQ users when they visit discriminatory countries – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe record FTC settlement announced Wednesday raises questions about how the company will operate in the future. Facebook’s latest profits show FTC fine is a blip Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreUsers are still flocking to the social network. Facebook keeps growing despite heightened political scrutiny – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: Facebook says it was informed by the FTC in June that it has opened an antitrust investigation into the company — (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Wednesday that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had opened an antitrust probe into the world’s largest social network in June … Facebook says it was informed
Read MoreFind different variations of this meatless burger at national and regional chains. 18 restaurants where you can order the Beyond Burger – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRoku is making a Wi-Fi extender called the Roku Relay, which is meant to improve wireless connections inside a home and improve reliability while streaming. The device, which has not yet been announced, is currently in testing with users outside the company, a person familiar with the tests tells The Verge. The Relay is a
Read MoreFacebook: Facebook reports Q2 revenue of $16.9B, up 28% YoY, as ad revenue rises 28% YoY to $16.6B; MAUs rose 8% YoY to 2.41B, as average DAUs rose 8% YoY to 1.59B — Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. — “We had a strong quarter …
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite as relaxing as a long, hot shower. This has the tendency of making the bather absent minded as to the amount of water being used, which can lead to excessive bills. [LiamOSM] built a device to monitor this instead, and calculate the cost, to boot. The device consists of an Arduino hooked
Read MoreGovernment benefit programs like food stamps are meant to be temporary aids to get you back on your feet. But transitioning from benefits to self-sufficiency could become harder if a new rule change gets approved. Read more… How to Object to Proposed Changes to SNAP Eligibility Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIt’s sort of inevitable; at some point, your toddler is going to start grabbing at their diaper area while you’re changing their diaper and they’re going to end up with a fistful of bodily fluids (or solids) and it’s going to be frustrating. Sometimes you can distract them with a toy or a clean diaper
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Sources: ahead of expected approval of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger, SoftBank’s board will greenlight a $40B investment into its forthcoming second tech fund — SoftBank has been raising cash for the sequel to its $100 billion Vision Fund — Fresh from expected government approval for the sale … Sources: ahead of expected approval
Read MoreThe cool thing about writing on the internet for many years is that there is a running record of most of my ideas and thoughts. Some of them are good, some of them are bad, and some of them were too advanced to be appreciated in their time. Read more… How to Turn Pimento Cheese
Read MoreNo it’s not an open source version of Bert’s favorite bathtime toy (though seriously, let us know if you see one), the PocketAdmin by [Radik Bechmetov] is intended to be an alternative to the well-known “USB Rubber Ducky” penetration testing tool from Hak5. It might look like a standard USB flash drive, but underneath that
Read MoreJanko Rottgers / Variety: Amazon launches a dedicated Prime Video VR app, available for Oculus Go, Quest, and Samsung Gear VR headsets in the US and UK — Oculus VR headset users just got one more video service to watch in their virtual living rooms: Amazon’s Prime Video service went live on Oculus Go …
Read MoreThe Dutch actor is best known for playing replicant leader Roy Batty opposite Harrison Ford. Rutger Hauer, star of Blade Runner, dies at 75 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere are the properties we know will join the MCU within the next 3 years, plus some rumored ones. Every Marvel Phase 4 movie and TV show through 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
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