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Hong Kong protesters are organizing massive, effective demonstrations in a somewhat leaderless way, using likes and upvotes on Telegram and online forum LIHKG (New York Times)

{$inline_image} New York Times: Hong Kong protesters are organizing massive, effective demonstrations in a somewhat leaderless way, using likes and upvotes on Telegram and online forum LIHKG — HONG KONG — For weeks, protesters in Hong Kong have organized demonstrations that are not only larger but also arguably … Hong Kong protesters are organizing massive,

Apex Legends season 2 Battle Charge: Wattson, L-Star and everything we know so far – CNET

The battle royale game will get a new Legend, new weapons and some giant honking beasts roaming in Kings Canyon in its second season. Apex Legends season 2 Battle Charge: Wattson, L-Star and everything we know so far – CNET Source: CNet

TweetDeck is having an outage – CNET

Looks like the Twitter dashboard is down for the count. Mondays! TweetDeck is having an outage – CNET Source: CNet

Sony raises PlayStation Vue prices by $5 a month across all tiers

{$inline_image} Every PlayStation Vue subscriber will see a $5-per-month price increase, Sony announced today. New subscribers to Sony’s over-the-top TV service will see higher costs across all pricing tiers, meaning basic plans will rise from $45 to $50 per month. Current subscribers will start paying the higher price after July 31st. The increase comes from

July 1, 2019

We Tested T-Mobile's 5G in New York: What a Difference a Map Makes

Last Friday marked a small but still significant milestone in the development of 5G because when T-Mobile flipped on its 5G network in six cities across the country, it meant all four major U.S. carriers finally had some form of publicly available 5G coverage up and running. Read more… We Tested T-Mobile's 5G in New

July 1, 2019

40 years ago, the Sony Walkman changed how we listen to music

The world changed on July 1st, 1979: the day that Sony released the iconic Walkman TPS-L2, the first real portable music player that would revolutionize the way we listened to music in a way that no other device really had ever done before. Boomboxes and portable radios had been around for a while, but the

July 1, 2019

Liven Up Your Lemonade With Sushi Ginger Brine

Buying a jar of pickled sushi ginger will change your dang life. It calms my anxiety surrounding take-out sushi, yes, but I also like to add the ginger and its brine to salads, dressings, and drinks. (It’s also a fine snack, straight from the jar.) Read more… Liven Up Your Lemonade With Sushi Ginger Brine

Joe Biden parody site beats his official campaign page on Google – CNET

The site looks pretty real, but a closer examination reveals its anti-Biden tone. Joe Biden parody site beats his official campaign page on Google – CNET Source: CNet

Ikea introduces Soffa Sans, 'world's comfiest font' – CNET

Amusing responses to Ikea’s “design your own sofa” tool inspire a new free font configured from couches. Ikea introduces Soffa Sans, 'world's comfiest font' – CNET Source: CNet

Facebook creates civil rights task force, vows to protect 2020 census – CNET

COO Sheryl Sandberg will chair the group. Facebook creates civil rights task force, vows to protect 2020 census – CNET Source: CNet

Wired Bacteria Form Nature’s Power Grid: ‘We Have an Electric Planet’

Electroactive bacteria were running current through “wires” long before humans learned the trick. Wired Bacteria Form Nature’s Power Grid: ‘We Have an Electric Planet’ Source: NY Times Tech

FarmBot Unveils New CNC Gardening Robot Models

Across the Northern Hemisphere it is now summer and the growing season is in full swing. Vigorous plants that will soon bear tasty fruit are springing forth from the soil, but unfortunately so are a lush carpet of weeds that require the constant attention of the gardener. “If only there were a machine that could

July 1, 2019

12 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out this July

My colleague Chaim Gartenberg recently reviewed Sarah Gailey’s debut novel Magic for Liars, prompting me to bump it further up my to-read list. I’m already a sucker for books about magical schools, and it’s a spectacular read, following a tough-as-nails PI who is hired to investigate a brutal murder at The Osthorne Academy of Young

University of South Carolina Aiken Deploys Lecture Capture with Interactive Features

The University of South Carolina Aiken is rolling out a digital lecture capture and media management solution campuswide. University of South Carolina Aiken Deploys Lecture Capture with Interactive Features Source: Campus Technology

Ask Hackaday: How Can You Build for a Ten Millennia Lifespan?

There’s been a lot of news lately about the Long Now Foundation and Jeff Bezos spending $42 million or so on a giant mechanical clock that is supposed to run for 10,000 years. We aren’t sure we really agree that it is truly a 10,000 year clock because it draws energy — in part —

Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of July 1, 2019)

Upcoming events include the 2019 A.A.E.E.B.L. Annual Meeting, SANSFIRE 2019, and the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of July 1, 2019) Source: Campus Technology

They Kinda Want to Believe Apollo 11 Was Maybe a Hoax

Conspiracy theories were once deadly serious. On the internet, skepticism about the moon landing shows how the mood has shifted. They Kinda Want to Believe Apollo 11 Was Maybe a Hoax Source: NY Times Tech

July 1, 2019

Here’s the easiest way to find, lock, or wipe your lost Android phone

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Losing your phone always sucks, but in 2019, it’s easier than ever to make sure the loss isn’t permanent. For Android users, it’s particularly easy. While some Android manufacturers include

6 easy steps to help you land your next job

{$inline_image}Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. There’s no denying that looking for a new role can sometimes turn into a full-time job, but with these handy tips you should be able to get that coveted

Scientists Took an M.R.I. Scan of an Atom

The hospital technology, typically used to identify human ailments, captured perhaps the world’s smallest magnetic resonance image. Scientists Took an M.R.I. Scan of an Atom Source: NY Times Tech

July 1, 2019

The Mormon Church vs. the internet

To be a Mormon among Mormons is to realize the American fantasy of good neighbors. They’re the kind of neighbors from whom you borrow a cup of sugar and whom you trust to pick up your children from school when you’re stuck in a meeting. They invite you over on summer evenings for lemonade at

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Hong Kong protesters are organizing massive, effective demonstrations in a somewhat leaderless way, using likes and upvotes on Telegram and online forum LIHKG (New York Times)

Apex Legends season 2 Battle Charge: Wattson, L-Star and everything we know so far – CNET

TweetDeck is having an outage – CNET

Sony raises PlayStation Vue prices by $5 a month across all tiers

We Tested T-Mobile's 5G in New York: What a Difference a Map Makes

40 years ago, the Sony Walkman changed how we listen to music

Liven Up Your Lemonade With Sushi Ginger Brine

Joe Biden parody site beats his official campaign page on Google – CNET

Ikea introduces Soffa Sans, 'world's comfiest font' – CNET

Facebook creates civil rights task force, vows to protect 2020 census – CNET

Wired Bacteria Form Nature’s Power Grid: ‘We Have an Electric Planet’

FarmBot Unveils New CNC Gardening Robot Models

12 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out this July

University of South Carolina Aiken Deploys Lecture Capture with Interactive Features

Ask Hackaday: How Can You Build for a Ten Millennia Lifespan?

Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of July 1, 2019)

They Kinda Want to Believe Apollo 11 Was Maybe a Hoax

Here’s the easiest way to find, lock, or wipe your lost Android phone

6 easy steps to help you land your next job

Scientists Took an M.R.I. Scan of an Atom

The Mormon Church vs. the internet

Enter for your chance to win* an iPhone XS and 2 months of Verizon Visible service – CNET

Trump official: Eased Huawei restrictions only apply to widely available products – CNET

Samsung CEO on Galaxy Fold: 'I pushed it through before it was ready' – CNET

AirPods vs. Powerbeats Pro vs. Galaxy Buds: Which survived our water test? – CNET