Microsoft’s Windows 10 May Update/1903 is available to consumers and business customers as of today, May 21. It’s available through WSUS, Windows Update for Business and VLSC starting today, too. Microsoft kicks off the rollout of the Windows 10 May Update 1903 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreStill no info, though, on when the console will come out. Sony's PlayStation 5 demo teases next-gen power – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe incrementally improving MacBook Pro adds new 8-core Intel processors and tries to win over power-hungry creatives. More MacBook Pro cores for creatives in 'fastest Mac notebook ever' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt feels a little sad to be waiting outside a restaurant at 10:55 a.m., hungry and feeling like you have failed at planning your meals like a normal human being. But the 11 a.m. lunch is clearly a craving for many of us, and I’m here to tell you to eat whenever the heck you
Read MoreOne of the biggest embarrassments of the ’80s is coming back. New Coke returns for Stranger Things season 3 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlso new: Better AV1 for 4K video and WebRender for swifter website display. But fewer people use Mozilla’s open-source web browser each month. Faster Firefox 67 blocks fingerprinting, crypto-naughtiness – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is releasing its Windows 10 May 2019 Update to everyone today. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update includes a new light theme for Windows 10, alongside Kaomoji support, a Windows sandbox feature, and the separation of Cortana and Windows search. Microsoft first released this to testers last month, giving the company plenty of time
Read MoreChina is heavily reliant on imported computer chips, despite efforts to develop its own semiconductor industry. U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Expose a High-Tech Achilles’ Heel for China Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWith Game of Thrones officially behind us, you’re probably asking yourself a lot of tough questions. One of the biggest questions GOT fans have been asking this week is, unsurprisingly, “How do I cancel HBO now that Game of Thrones is over?” Read more… How to Cancel HBO Now That Game of Thrones is Over
Read MoreWe were all glued to our screens for a moment a few weeks ago, watching the Scaled Composites Stratolaunch dual-fuselage space launch platform aircraft make its first flight. The six-engined aircraft represents an impressive technical feat by any standard, and with a wingspan of 385 ft (117 m) and payload weight of 550,000 lb (250
Read MoreIf you’re job hunting and you find a potential job where you only meet some of the requirements, go ahead and apply. Worst-case scenario, you don’t get the job. Best-scenario, you get hired—and find yourself in a position where you can grow. Read more… You Don't Need All the Qualifications Listed in a Job Posting
Read MoreApple is announcing an update to its keyboard repair program today. All MacBooks with the so-called “butterfly mechanism” (that’s pretty much all modern MacBooks) will now be fully eligible for Apple’s Keyboard Service Program. The expansion means that a few newer models that weren’t previously covered will be able to get repairs. Unfortunately, Apple is
Read MoreApple is refreshing its top laptops again by announcing newly updated specs for its 15-inch and 13-inch MacBook Pro models. It’s bringing faster Intel processors and some slight changes to the much-maligned keyboard that Apple says should reduce issues. (More on those here.) The biggest changes are coming to the 15-inch model, which is getting
Read MoreWe occasionally see deals on individual Sonos refurbished products, but we’ve never seen a refurb sale like this. Read more… The Biggest Sonos Refurb Sale Ever Is a Great Chance to Start or Expand Your Collection Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreA merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, the nation’s third- and fourth-largest wireless carriers, entered uncertain legal territory this week, after the two federal agencies reviewing the $26 billion deal appeared to split in their thinking about the transaction. Rift emerges between federal agencies reviewing the Sprint and T-Mobile merger Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAI is becoming increasingly widespread, affecting all facets of society — even Sonic drive-ins are planning to implement artificial intelligence to provide better customer service. Of course, every time a new innovation appears in the realm of AI, fears arise regarding its potential to replace human jobs. While this is a reality of adapting to
Read MoreMicrosoft is adding new features to SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and Stream video, and is continuing to push ahead with its ‘SharePoint Spaces’ mixed-reality technology. Microsoft to make OneDrive differential sync available for all file types later this year Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreCitrix also announced a slew of new capabilities and products for its Workspace portfolio. Citrix deepens cloud integrations with Google, Microsoft Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSome of the best adventures in the world of hardware hacking start in the pub. For three volunteers at the National Museum Of Computing in the UK, [Adam Bradley], [Chris Blackburn], and [Peter Vaughan], theirs started over a pint with an eBay listing for an old computer in Germany. No problem you might think, we’re
Read MoreHuawei’s future hangs in the balance Continue reading… Huawei vs. Trump: all the news about the Chinese phone maker’s messy relationship with the US Source: New feed
Read MoreClimate change will shape every aspect of human life – often in complex ways. Take the question of deciding how many children to have, for example. A new analysis suggests that climate change could increase fertility rates in tropical countries, in turn magnifying the impacts of climate change on those countries and widening the gap
Read More“The US market is vast. There are a lot of consumers in the US that use outdated technologies, and from that perspective we see huge potential here [in the US],” announced Nicolas Kopp, US CEO of N26, during a panel at Netguru’s Disruption Forum. Over the past few years, the fintech industry has started to
Read MoreOn a recent trip to Mexico, just as I was about to check out of my hotel and head to the airport, I realized that I had about 1,000 extra pesos in cash. Read more… Use Up Foreign Currency by Paying Down Your Hotel Bill Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreFor the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how the app bthere wants to combat and prevent sexual assault on college campuses using group messages and geolocation tracking. When it
Read MoreWyze is known for its budget-friendly smart home products, and its latest addition is an $8 smart lightbulb, fitting called the Wyze Bulb. It’s already up for preorders today in Wyze’s app, with shipping planned for later in June, via ZDNet. Smart lights for cheap Wyze will only sell the bulbs as $30 four-packs to
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