Amazon’s getting a little ahead of itself with Motorola’s upcoming Moto Z4. The phone maker hasn’t formally announced its latest MotoMod-ready device, but, as noted by Droid Life, that didn’t stop Amazon from briefly listing the Z4 on its website and offering it for sale immediately. You know where this is going. Someone managed to
Read MoreIt’s been a rollercoaster afternoon for Huawei news, even by the manic standards of this month. First, TechRadar managed to get a senior Huawei executive to confirm, on the record, that the company’s rumored Android replacement would be released next month. Then, almost immediately after, the company issued a swift denial. So, what happened? Let’s
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite as annoying as duplicated effort. Having to jump through the same hoops over and over again is a perfect way to burn yourself out, and might even keep you from tackling the project that’s been floating around in the back of your mind. [Alain Mauer] found that he’d build enough Arduino gadgets
Read MoreA majority of students prefer Apple’s Mac and view organizations that offer Mac computers as more modern and desirable places to work. That’s the primary finding in a survey sponsored by Jamf, which produces software specifically for managing Apple devices. Survey: Most Students Work on a PC in College but Prefer Macs in the Workplace
Read MoreThe private space industry is giving NASA some ideas on how to turn low Earth orbit — where the International Space Station circulates above our planet — into an area filled with commercial habitats and platforms for future space travelers. Potentially, these “destinations” could be used as locations for in-space research and manufacturing to turn
Read MoreEveryone likes a little cry sometimes; that’s why there are sad songs and movies and books. A little elective melancholy exercises your emotions even when your actual life is going well, and it can leave you mentally and physically refreshed. Some times are particularly well-suited: rainy days, late nights, and… Read more… You Should Feel
Read More37 years after the plant superhero made his debut on the big screen. Swamp Thing premieres on DC Universe May 31 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMembers of the search giant’s “shadow workforce” have complained about being mistreated. Google has more contractors than full-time workers, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWake up to silence and save your battery. Spotify's sleep timer on Android lets you doze to your favorite songs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePorter Gale is coming aboard. Reddit gets its first female board member – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThanks to smartphones and tablets, we’re all gamers now. I’m a gamer, you’re a gamer, our moms are gamers, and their moms are also probably gamers. So it’s about time we start putting all that gaming to good use. Read more… Stop Playing Candy Crush and Start Playing Better Games Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThis false color image shows part of an unnamed crater in Mars’ Arabia Terra. Jezero Crater, Mars 2020's Landing Site Source: NASA
Read MoreChinese EV startup NIO has indefinitely delayed its upcoming electric sedan just six weeks after unveiling a concept version of the car at the Shanghai Auto Show. The news comes as the startup released unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2019, which show NIO lost $390 million as deliveries of its ES8 electric
Read MoreParrot, a longtime competitor to Chinese drone giant DJI, is one of six companies selected by the US Department of Defense to build short-range reconnaissance aircraft for the American military. The deal, which includes five other companies but not DJI, represents a strategic front between the US and European commercial entities, like Parrot, in the
Read MoreDo you know what your router is doing? We have two stories of the embedded devices misbehaving. First, Linksys “Smart” routers keep track of every device that connects to its network. Right, so does every other router. These routers, however, also helpfully expose that stored data over JNAP/HNAP. Some background is needed here. First, HNAP
Read More{$inline_image} Do you know what your router is doing? We have two stories of the embedded devices misbehaving. First, Linksys “Smart” routers keep track of every device that connects to its network. Right, so does every other router. These routers, however, also helpfully expose that stored data over JNAP/HNAP. Some background is needed here. First,
Read MoreI obsess over everything, but mostly social faux pas. Did I say the wrong thing? Am I being too quiet? Should I hide in a closet with a plate of food until everyone at the party leaves? Read more… How to Get Over a Mistake Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe Valve Index is supposed to be virtual reality with no expense spared. The recently announced headset costs $999, more than twice the price of competing Oculus and HTC devices. That price tag gets you access to several premium features: high-quality headphones, an experimental super-fast refresh rate, and a wider field of view “for typical
Read MoreHanding over your digital health data is still nearly impossible Continue reading… It’s easier to donate your body to science than your medical records Source: New feed
Read MoreVirginia Tech has begun opening up about its plans for a new “Innovation Campus,” which it first announced last November. In fall 2020, the institution expects to open the campus in Alexandria, less than a mile from the area’s planned Amazon headquarters, with a decade-long goal of eventually graduating 750 master’s degree recipients, along with
Read MoreGoogle had to make a few sacrifices to get the Pixel 3A down to $399, which is half the cost of the Pixel 3. But according to JerryRigEverything’s video, which showcases his rigorous phone tests, durability isn’t something that you should be too worried about. The Pixel 3A’s Dragontrail glass display held up to the
Read MoreCake is a food worthy of exaltation, which is why cake stands are so very important. Not only do they lift the dessert to its proper place on high, but they make it easier to get to by providing an easily leveraged point of entry to the base of the cake. If you don’t make
Read MoreThe electric-truck venture hailed by President Trump exists almost entirely on paper and would need $300 million to get the factory running again. Savior of G.M. Lordstown Plant, Hailed by Trump, Is a Corporate Cipher Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreI have eaten a lot of veggie burgers in my day. Read more… Fake Meat Smackdown: Impossible Burger vs. Beyond Burger Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreRick and Morty’s cast of wacky characters has always sounded like music to some people, and a new limited edition music device from Teenage Engineering is finally making that dream a reality. The synthesizer, seen above, is part of Teenage Engineering’s popular pocket operator line. The tiny devices often come with fully operating drum machines,
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