It’s a truly exciting time for space enthusiasts. Humanity is finally shaking itself out of the half-century-long doldrums of deep space exploration and planning a return to the Moon and a push to Mars. Yes, exciting things have happened since the glory days of Apollo. We’ve reached out into the outer planets, drilled holes in
Read MoreA new cloud computing degree program will enable students from Northern Virginia Community College to extend their learning opportunities beyond an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree at George Mason University. George Mason Partners with AWS for Cloud Computing Degree Source: Campus Technology
Read More“It’s like a museum but with no people, and where you have to do all the work.” Developer and internet artist Darius Kazemi (you might know him from his Twitter bots) has a truly nerdy travel habit: he likes to visit libraries near his hotel and browse their archives and special collections. He explains how
Read MoreThe head of Xbox just unveiled a new console, but Phil Spencer isn’t too worried about selling you one. “I don’t need to sell any specific version of the console in order for us to reach our business goals,” the told me in an interview yesterday, the day after Microsoft held its annual E3 keynote.
Read MoreA group of state attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed merger of the third- and fourth-largest wireless carriers in the United States. Sprint-T-Mobile Merger Faces New Hurdle With Lawsuit by States Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNew York Times: Ten state attorneys general file suit in New York to oppose the T-Mobile-Sprint merger over concerns about pricing and competition — A group of 10 state attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday in a bid to block a proposed merger between the wireless carriers T-Mobile and Sprint … Ten state
Read More{$inline_image} John McDermott / OneZero: Sensor Tower data: following Snapchat’s new gender-swapping and baby filters, global downloads in May reached 41.5M, up from 16.8M in the previous month — But can the company build on the momentum? — Last month, Snapchat achieved the kind of virality most companies can only dream of. Sensor Tower data:
Read MoreFather’s Day is this Sunday—in case you need a reminder—and while golf, beer, and barbecue may come to mind, it’s a celebration with complex, religious origins and one even arguably fueled by the women’s liberation movement that began in the 60s. Read more… The Real History of Father's Day Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe server market contracted in terms of volume in the first quarter of 2019, while revenues increased compared to the same period a year ago. Server Market Contracts, While Increased Price Points Drive Revenues Upward Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreEurope’s refugee crisis is often framed as merely that – a crisis. The Syrian civil war, to name just one of the many humanitarian catastrophes that occurred this decade, resulted in a flood of people escaping to safety in Europe. It’s easy to forget that these people once had lives and careers. They went to
Read MoreIn a recent survey conducted by Barnes & Noble College, 23 percent of college students said classroom technology use at their school is insufficient. Survey: 1 in 4 Students Say There's Not Enough Technology in the Classroom Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreConsidering social media’s global impact (hello Trump and Brexit), it’s strange to think just how young the medium is. Hell, before the early 2000s, if you wanted to reconnect with a long-lost friend, you’d have to go full detective to find their contact details. But nowadays? You just need to whack their name in Facebook
Read MoreA few of yesterday’s best deals are still happening, but there are a handful of new sales to check out as well. We’ll start with the new: TCL’s 55-inch 6-Series 4K HDR TV is under $500 for the first time at Amazon. In his review, The Verge’s Chris Welch said that this is the best
Read MoreFor E3 this year, Opera is releasing what it’s calling the “world’s first gaming browser,” a version of Opera that’s been customized to appeal to gamers. It’s a silly conceit, but there are actually some smart changes in here that could win over anyone who’s serious about customizing every element of their PC. The real
Read MoreIf you’re starting your fitness journey, or just want to give someone a gift, Xiaomi’s fitness trackers have been very pocket-friendly options. Today, the company released the new version of its tracker called the Mi Band 4 costing just $25. The new band packs a lot of features, including a 0.95-inch color AMOLED display (120 x
Read MoreAmazon will wind down its Amazon Restaurants delivery service in the US at the end of this month, reports GeekWire. Combined with its closure in London last year, this means that Amazon’s Uber Eats rival will officially be no more. “As of June 24th, we will discontinue the Amazon Restaurants business in the US,” an
Read MoreUber has shown off what it wants the insides of its flying taxis to look like for the first time. The company debuted a reference design for the vehicles it believes will eventually power a service called “Uber Air” at the third annual Elevate conference, which is all about flying taxi tech. Many of the
Read MoreAnalog Week is a strange concept for me. As Lifehacker’s senior technology editor, I’m glued to a screen for most of my day. I’d love to just throw all my gadgets into a drawer and lock them up for a week, but that would be impractical for my job. I would also have no idea
Read MoreDisney Trailer(s) Are Better Than People. Frozen 2 trailer shows Elsa, Anna on dangerous search for answers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you thought the Beyond Burger tasted slightly off before, try it again. New version of Beyond Burger tastes, looks eerily more like beef – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe government is not ready to back down in its fight to stop the $26 billion deal. T-Mobile and Sprint merger reportedly hits opposition from 10 state attorneys general – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThree TCL 65" TVs, a Bug-A-Salt fly gun, and a ThermoWorks Thermapen lead off a Tuesday’s best deals. Read more… Tuesday's Best Deals: Weighted Blankets, ThermoWorks Thermapen, Bug-A-Salt Fly Gun, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read Moree goal is to increase access to public EV chargers. Electrify America and ChargePoint will let EV owners use one account for both networks – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreNASA administrator Jim Bridenstine claims “nothing has changed” after President Trump seemed to question the space agency’s plans to return humans to the Moon in a tweet last week. While speaking at NASA Glenn Research Center, Bridenstine argued that the Moon is still a valuable proving ground for the eventual goal of getting to Mars,
Read MoreSome parts of a budget are easy to set and stick to. Your rent isn’t going to fluctuate. Your gym membership is probably a predictable amount. You have a general idea of how much gas you’ll need to buy to make it back and forth to work this pay period. Read more… How to Use
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