Houses with crawlspaces are fairly common in some geographic regions. The crawlspace can make it easier to access things like plumbing and electrical wiring, and can even be used as storage in homes that don’t (or can’t) have a basement. Along with improved building ventilation, these some of the perks compared to homes built on
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics wants parents of kids of all ages to be vigilant about water safety, particularly toddlers and teenagers, who are at the greatest risk for drowning. But it may have also identified the sweet spot for when parents should begin swimming lessons for their kids—right at the child’s first… Read more…
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Read MoreMedia Policy Project: A German regulatory proposal aims to ensure content diversity and non-discrimination on streaming platforms and sites like YouTube via algorithm transparency — Tighter regulation of social media and other online services in now under discussion in several European countries … A German regulatory proposal aims to ensure content diversity and non-discrimination on
Read MoreLeap Motion, which made hand-tracking systems for virtual and augmented reality headsets, is reportedly being acquired by haptics company UltraHaptics. The Wall Street Journal reported the news earlier today, saying that the San Francisco-based Leap Motion had agreed to sell for around $30 million. That’s a fraction of Leap Motion’s $306 million valuation at the
Read MoreMicrosoft had a dream with Windows 8 that involved universal Windows apps that would span across phones, tablets, PCs, and even Xbox consoles. The plan was that app developers could write a single app for all of these devices, and it would magically span across them all. This dream really started to fall apart after
Read MoreThe more habits you try to create, the harder it is to keep them all going. Read more… If You Want to Build New Habits, Build Fewer Habits Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: BlueVoyant, which provides managed security, professional services, and threat intelligence to SMBs, raises $82.5M Series B at a $430M+ valuation — The pace of malicious hacks and security breaches is showing no signs of slowing down, and spend among enterprises to guard against that is set to reach $124 billion this
Read MoreThe two carriers are working to get their $26.5 billion merger approved. DOJ wants T-Mobile, Sprint to create a new wireless competitor, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn his first public statement, the departing special counsel says charging President Trump wasn’t an option his office could even consider. Robert Mueller on Trump and Russian interference: The report 'speaks for itself' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAn Anker electric lawn tools sale, Monopoly for Millennials, and a discounted Instant Pot lead off Thursday’s best deals. Read more… Thursday's Best Deals: Anker Electric Lawn Tools, Monopoly for Millennials, Instant Pot, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreMotorola’s newest phone is not the rumored Razr. Moto Z4 is a 0 rival to Google's Pixel 3A, OnePlus 7 Pro – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn today’s digital age, it sometimes feels like hardware has taken a back seat to the software that drives out devices. Button of the Month is a monthly look at what some of those buttons and switches are like on devices old and new, and it aims to appreciate how we interact with our devices
Read MoreAmid the furor around the Mueller report, it’s somehow become easy to forget that Russia continues to wage war against the truth through censorship and disinformation. This stands true whether you look at the country’s domestic policy or its interference in global politics. Earlier this month, the Kremlin announced its intentions to disconnect Russia from
Read MoreT-Series is the first YouTube channel to reach more than 100 million subscribers after months of racing to the top. YouTube congratulated T-Series on Twitter, telling the Bollywood channel to make room on its shelf for a new trophy — similar to the Play Buttons the company hands out to channels that reach 1 or
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Swimlane, a security operations management software provider, raises $23M Series B from Energy Impact Partners, bringing its total raised to $35M — Swimlane, a security operations management software provider based in Denver, Colorado, today announced that it’s secured $23 million … Swimlane, a security operations management software provider, raises M Series
Read MoreSome day I’ll leave my job at Lifehacker (fired for being too good), and as I apply for a new gig, I will need to assemble a portfolio and update my résumé. It won’t take long, because I’ve collected my best work as it came out. And whether or not your work is public, you
Read MoreSurround Sound – Orion service module for Artemis 1 undergoes acoustic tests Surround Sound – Orion Service Module for Artemis 1 Undergoes Acoustic Tests Source: NASA
Read More{$inline_image} Nick Summers / Engadget: Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Game Pass subscription service to Windows 10 PCs with a “curated library” of more than 100 titles; details to be revealed at E3 — PC players, rejoice: Microsoft is bringing its previously-Xbox exclusive subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, to Windows 10. Microsoft is bringing its
Read MoreFerrari has announced its first plug-in hybrid car, the SF90 Stradale. Alongside its V8 turbo engine, which the company claims has the highest output of any 8-cylinder in its history, the car has a total of three electric motors (two on its front axes and one on its rear). Combined, the combustion engine and motors
Read More{$inline_image}With Obior, complete web novices can get an attractive, functioning website up and open in minutes. Just choose your template, follow the simple step-by-step guide to fully customize its look and feel and add your preferred extras like constantly updating social media feeds. Obior lets you create and host a website in minutes—and for just
Read MorePolicymakers around the world may take tougher action. The Technology 202: Nancy Pelosi’s Facebook slam shows efforts to fight disinformation are now personal Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIn the “Windows as a service” era, updates can arrive when you least expect them. So can major changes in Microsoft’s update policies for business customers. I’ve sorted out the details of the latest Windows Update for Business policy change. There will be a test. Windows 10 version 1903: When will you get the next
Read MoreTech giants speak out against GCHQ’s idea for silently adding a spy to an encrypted messaging chat. Apple and WhatsApp fight proposal to let spies tap encrypted comms Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read More{$inline_image}Companies around the world are embracing flexible work to make employees happier and more productive. According to stats from Owl Labs, 52 percent of global employees work from home at least once per week. What’s more, 16 percent of companies are fully remote. A major driver of the work-from-anywhere trend is the accessibility of workplace
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