China’s leading train manufacturer has unveiled a prototype maglev train that will eventually carry passengers at speeds of up to 373 mph (600 km/h). CNN reports that the train, developed by the state-owned China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), will now enter a period of testing, before full production is expected to begin in 2021.
Read MoreWhen President Trump took his latest swipe at Huawei, he set in motion a chain of events that could affect your next smartphone. The Week in Tech: Geopolitics Are Shaping Your Next Smartphone Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAs I was picking the letter for this week’s edition of Tech 911, I was reminded of how happy I am that my house has solar panels. This means I can leave most of my devices on during the day, charging away, and not feel guilty about how much electricity I’d be wasting otherwise. Read
Read MoreOn May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress to announce his decision to go to the Moon. I John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon Source: NASA
Read MoreInstead of trying to keep all of those passwords in your head, enlist the aid of an app like RememBear to keep them all straight. Right now, you can get a two-year subscription to this all-purpose password manager and save $20 off the regular price, down to just $39.99 from TNW Deals. Never forget another
Read MoreA few weeks ago, when my colleagues were busy listening to Mark Zuckerberg yanking about a ‘Privacy-first future’ of Facebook, I was exploring the streets of Europe, drinking fresh beer. The iPhone Xs, with my main SIM card, was one of the phones I was carrying for the trip. But, I had to decide what
Read MoreThe five-part miniseries tells a gripping story of human folly, bluster and courage. HBO's Chernobyl is bleak, brutal and absolutely necessary – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRumors that Facebook has been working on a cryptocurrency haven’t exactly flown under the radar. And with the latest revelation, the Facebook cryptocurrency machine looks set to step up a gear. Facebook says it will be launching its cryptocurrency – GlobalCoin – “in about a dozen countries” by the first quarter of 2020. We can expect
Read MoreSzu Ping Chan / BBC: Sources: Facebook is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency and a digital payments system in about a dozen countries by Q1 2020 — Facebook is finalising plans to launch its own crypto-currency next year. — It is planning to set up a digital payments system in about a dozen countries
Read MoreSupport for WEP and TKIP to be removed in future Windows 10 releases. Windows 10 to warn about insecure WiFi networks using WEP or TKIP Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read More{$inline_image}I’m an avid consumer of any TV series or podcast that’s even remotely political. I love the drama, intrigue, maneuvering, and most of all, the power. But when it comes to the actual workings of the world of geopolitics, diplomacy, and backroom dealings (those are still a thing, right?), I’m kind of clueless. Then I’m
Read MoreAlan Boyle / GeekWire: SpaceX successfully launches first batch of 60 Starlink satellites of nearly 11,000 planned into a low orbit above Earth to provide global internet connectivity — After two postponements, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket executed a mission that dealt out 60 Starlink broadband data satellites in low Earth orbit. SpaceX successfully launches
Read MoreTiny technology could have giant consequences for the U.S.-China trade war Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePlayStation Global Head of R&D Dominic Mallinson discusses what’s next, and why there’s no rush yet for a new headset Sony's VR plans for PlayStation 5 could involve eye tracking, wireless, and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple and Samsung’s cheapest flagship options both cost the same. But which one is truly better? iPhone XR vs. Galaxy S10E: Which 0 phone should you buy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLive TV streaming service Philo offers a large selection of channels for $20 a month and is perfect for mobile use, but it’s not as fun to use as its budget rivals. Philo review: Cheap live TV streamer solid on phones, lacks must-have channels – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency by the first quarter of next year, reports BBC News. The company is expected to reveal more details about the currency this summer, before testing begins later in 2019. The currency, which is being referred to internally as “GlobalCoin,” will reportedly be available in around a dozen countries at
Read MoreMicrosoft is working on a new design of its Surface Pro, expected to debut later this year. While the Surface Pro design hasn’t largely changed since the Surface Pro 4, Microsoft is expected to trim the display bezels, add a USB-C port, and make the next Surface Pro design a little more rounded like the
Read MoreGoogle Duo, Android’s built-in video chat app, is getting support for eight-person video calls. That compares with 32 for FaceTime, four for WhatsApp, 50 for Skype, and 50 for Facebook Messenger (although only six video feeds will actually be shown at a time on Facebook’s service). The new feature is available in both the iOS
Read MoreCybercriminals and hackers are more aggressive than ever these days. With advanced technology, breaches are increasingly common, which puts companies and their customers at risk of fraud and identity theft. To avoid this, businesses need to be extra careful with how they handle and store customer data. This isn’t always an easy task, though. To
Read MoreI haven’t used SharePoint for nearly a decade, and I never thought I’d want to voluntarily use it again. That changed this week after Microsoft revealed its latest sizzle video. The software giant usually reserves these for new Surface hardware or flashy Windows and Office features, but this latest one (see above) is all about
Read MoreGitHub, one of the largest respositories for hosting open source software, has added the ability to financially support developers through recurring monthly payments. The feature is called GitHub Sponsors, and works similar to funding platforms like Patreon. This allows you to sponsor the work of developers and content creators by paying them a monthly donation.
Read MoreA long, long time coming, the movie honors the legendary musician’s gift, his song, but doesn’t always go deep enough. Rocketman review: Elton John biopic is a stylish musical journey – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmerican cell network operator AT&T has announced it’s accepting cryptocurrency as an online payment option. AT&T says it will be offering the payment method through cryptocurrency payment services provider BitPay. The mobile carrier will allow customers to pay their bills online in supported cryptocurrency, although it doesn’t say which. However, as the payment service is
Read MoreAfter a few delays, SpaceX finally launched the first 60 satellites under its ambitious Starlink project today. The company’s rocket Falcon 9 lifted off at the scheduled time of 2230 ET. These satellites will be operational in an orbit 500 km from the surface of the earth. As Space.com noted, this is SpaceX’s first particular rocket
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