When you already have DirecTV Now, Watch TV, and are preparing to launch HBO Max, why not offer a fourth streaming option? AT&T is launching another new streaming service this fall called AT&T TV – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis morning, Microsoft inadvertently released a preview build of Windows 10 to every ring of the Windows Insider Program. The incident was quickly resolved, but it serves as a cautionary tale. Here’s how to respond if an unwanted update appears on your PC. Microsoft accidentally releases, then pulls Windows 10 preview build Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreGoogle has confirmed that its souped-up smart display will hit store shelves in September. Google's Nest Hub Max has a confirmed release date: Sept. 9 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBloomberg: FTC’s Facebook settlement does little to hamper the company’s ad business or data collection practices, mostly re-committing Facebook to previous goals — – Social media giant agreed to ‘changes’ it’s already made — Massive data collection, ad targeting won’t be affected FTC's Facebook settlement does little to hamper the company's ad business or data
Read MoreThree Pounds of Chicken Wings For Life from Butcher Box, Refurbished Apple MacBook (2017) 12" Laptop and iPad Sale, and Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack lead off Wednesday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Wednesday's Best Deals: Butcher Box Wings, Clear the Rack, Macbooks, iPad Pros, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge AT&T plans for its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, to eventually include a live TV element. During a call with investors today, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said that the company intends to offer live sports as part of the service, potentially including NBA, MLB, and soccer matches, and
Read More{$inline_image} Danny Crichton / TechCrunch: Denver-based Gusto, which offers payroll and HR software for SMBs, raises $200M Series D co-led by Fidelity and Generation Investment Management — Every employee loves receiving their paycheck. It just so happens though that paying employees can be a royal pain, what with incredibly diverse labor laws across all 50
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge The deal that’s viewed as critical to T-Mobile and Sprint getting the thumbs-up for their merger is apparently done. Bloomberg is reporting that satellite TV provider Dish has reached an agreement with the two carriers that will see it acquire “prepaid businesses” (meaning Boost Mobile) for $1.5 billion
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Corsair announced that it has acquired Origin PC, a company known for its pre-built enthusiast gaming desktops and laptops. According to a press release, the purchase is a play to expand Corsair’s reach toward more gamers who don’t want to fuss with building their own PCs. In
Read MoreIf you’re texting someone about a parenting task—a caregiver, a tutor, a fellow parent with a play date, any time you talk to a third party about your child—then include your partner on the text. It’s like CCing them on an email thread, only you might be less used to it. It keeps you on
Read MoreIllustration by Jude Buffum The multibillion-dollar dockless scooter industry is going after a repossessor and a bike shop owner who have 10,000 scooters languishing in a tow yard Continue reading… They said you could leave electric scooters anywhere — then the repo men struck back Source: New feed
Read MoreI love seeing my child paint. I fear seeing my child paint. These two feelings coexist. Whenever my six-year-old daughter is ready to go full Jackson Pollock at her art table, I’ll usually squeeze some paint into a few paper bowls. But the Parent Pack shares a way to keep things cleaner: Pour the paint
Read MoreThe U.S. government on Wednesday issued an unprecedented rebuke of Facebook after a year of massive privacy mishaps, charging the company deceived its users and “undermined” choices they made to protect their data as part of a settlement that requires the tech giant to pay $5 billion and submit to significant federal oversight of its
Read MoreDemocratic commissioners say the penalties for privacy violations don’t go far enough. The Technology 202: Here are the details of the FTC’s billion settlement with Facebook Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe Apollo 11 Command Module is hoisted aboard the USS Hornet, the prime recovery vessel for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. 50 Years Ago Today: Apollo 11 Command Module Recovered After Splashdown Source: NASA
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Playing games alone can be a wonderful experience. You can be part of an epic story, explore virtual worlds, and lose yourself for hours. But, one of the key aspects of gaming is the multiplayer experience. As good as
Read MoreBrexit, Huawei and a potential digital tax are all challenges Boris Johnson will have to tackle as he takes power in the UK. What UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson means for tech – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKate Clark / TechCrunch: Hipcamp, a platform for listing and booking campsites, raises $25M Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz, bringing its total raised to $41.8M — Hipcamp uses technology to get people away from technology. — The San Francisco-based startup provides a “people-powered platform” … Hipcamp, a platform for listing and booking campsites, raises
Read MorePhoto by Dieter Bohn / The Verge As per usual, rumors surrounding the next iPhone are starting to coalesce into a consistent set of expectations. The latest information comes from the very reliable Guilherme Rambo of 9to5Mac, suggesting that this year’s iPhone 11 will come in three types, have OLED screens across the entire lineup,
Read MoreThe agreement paves the way for T-Mobile’s merger with Sprint, according to Bloomberg. Dish reportedly agrees to B deal for T-Mobile and Sprint's wireless assets – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHarry McCracken / Fast Company: As Google Photos crosses the billion-user threshold, Anil Sabharwal, the Google VP who led its creation, shares how the app was spun out of Google+ — In a tech industry obsessed with scale, no aspiration is more iconic than building something that reaches a billion users. As Google Photos crosses
Read MoreMueller is discussing his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election, as well as his investigation into whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice. Watch here live: Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBury the bad blood and pass the ketchup: Not a merger, but a 10-year (at least) strategic agreement to integrate the two companies’ respective platforms and technologies. Imagine Siri with the back-end capabilities of Cortana or Apple Watch with Azure’s machine learning services. Why Apple and Microsoft belong together like a burger and fries Source:
Read MoreIt costs about $3 a month, allows a single standard definition stream and is only available in India. Netflix launches super cheap mobile-only subscriptions – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVideo: Google Gallery Go is a new app from Google designed to let people with unreliable internet connections organize and edit their photos. Like Google’s regular Photos app it uses machine learning to organize your photos. You can also use it to auto-enhance your pictures and apply filters. The difference is that Gallery Go is
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