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Read MoreCompared to affordable phones, budget tablets aren’t a great value Continue reading… A tablet can handle the basics, but not much more Source: New feed
Read MoreApple’s mainstream Mac monitor has a big catch Continue reading… LG UltraFine 4K Display (2019) review: bigger isn’t better Source: New feed
Read MorePragerU is among them. The Technology 202: Trump invites conservative tech critics to White House for ‘social media summit’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThis afternoon, another total solar eclipse will grace the skies over the Earth, but this time, most of the show will take place over the Pacific Ocean. Unlike the Great American Eclipse of 2017, which cut through the heart of the United States, this one will only be visible for a short stretch over the
Read More{$inline_image}There’s an urban legend that finds Ernest Hemingway at a restaurant with his friends. He spoke up and bet everyone around the table that he could write a story in only six words, they accepted. So, he leaned down, wrote “For sale: baby shoes, never worn” on a napkin, passed it around, and collected his
Read MoreFacebook’s Menlo Park campus in Silicon Valley has been given the all clear after fears of a sarin exposure yesterday led to the evacuation of several buildings. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the news to The Verge after it was first reported by Reuters. Facebook’s spokesperson said the scare started after mail delivered to
Read MoreMicrosoft has fun on Twitter teasing a new release of Windows 1.0 and all its apps, including the game Reversi. Microsoft's baffling new launch: 'All-new' Windows 1.0 with MS-Dos Executive Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreOver the past year, AI systems have made huge strides in their ability to generate convincing text, churning out everything from song lyrics to short stories. Experts have warned that these tools could be used to spread political disinformation, but there’s another target that’s equally plausible and potentially more lucrative: gaming Google. Instead of being
Read MoreAnother step towards the end for Windows Phone devices. Still using Windows Phone 8 or 8.1? No more app updates for you Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWith its last safety test over, Orion is one step closer to taking astronauts to the moon. NASA's Orion spacecraft completes final safety test, next stop is the moon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA newly opened Delaware seafood restaurant has a unique item on its menu: robot servers. The machines are the latest example of intelligent machines working in the restaurant industry. This seafood restaurant’s latest catch: Chinese robots that greet customers and deliver food. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSmartening dumb devices has never been easier. These plugs are your best bets for a connected home. Best smart plugs for 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is promising much quicker feature updates for users on the Windows 10 May 2019 Update and beyond. Windows 10 19H2: If you're on 1903, expect 'far faster' update, says Microsoft Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIt’s waiting for the Commerce’s Department approval to use Google’s OS after President Donald Trump agreed to ease restrictions. Huawei reportedly isn't sure about using Android in future phones – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The rush to make the Galaxy Fold first to foldable is mired in delay. There’s a lesson here. Samsung admits it rushed the Galaxy Fold. Its next moves matter most – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe British maker of iconic folding bikes launches its first electric in the US Continue reading… Brompton Electric bike review: remarkably practical Source: New feed
Read MoreA Dutch insurer has decided no-code development lets it create new services faster. No developers required: Why this company chose no-code over software devs Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAs a longtime listener of her show, I was delighted to speak with Terry Gross on today’s edition of Fresh Air. The subject was my recent pieces on Facebook content moderators. Give it a listen! By May of 2018, Facebook had received sustained criticism that the platform consistently enabled civil rights abuses. (Much of the
Read MoreThe company, which recently came out of stealth mode, has raised $1.7 billion from Amazon, Ford Motor and others without selling a single pickup truck and sport utility vehicle. R.J. Scaringe, Founder of Rivian, Quietly Builds a Tesla for Trucks and S.U.V.s Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe mea culpa stopped short of apologizing to pre-order buyers. Samsung chief: Galaxy Fold delay was 'embarrassing' — but no new launch date in sight – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRevenge porn isn’t exactly a new phenomenon, but with advancements in AI, “deepfakes” — an AI-based technology used to digitally produce or alter realistic looking video content — are becoming increasingly harder to distinguish from real videos. To combat this, Virginia just became one of the first states in the US to impose criminal penalties
Read MoreLake City, the Florida city that paid a $500,000 Bitcoin ransom last week, has fired an employee following the debacle. In an interview with local television, the city manager of Lake City, Joe Helfenberg, said the city’s director of information technology has been fired. Another local news outlet, WCJB, named the employee as Brian Hawkins.
Read MoreMicrosoft has released the first few details of the upcoming 19H2 update for Windows 10, the operating system’s second major feature update of the year. First, the bad news. It sounds like this is going to be a minor update, even by Windows 10 standards. Microsoft says the update will offer “performance improvements, enterprise features,
Read MoreTamoor Hussain / GameSpot: Google’s Stadia chief suggests that ISP data caps will not be a major issue for the game streaming service, but there are reasons to be skeptical of the ISPs — Asking a lot. — Phil Harrison, vice president and general manager of Google, has indicated that he doesn’t believe data caps
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