{$inline_image}Nintendo is preparing to offer up its next mobile game, and rumor has it the company is hoping this one will be a gold mine. Given the franchise it’s from — and what Nintendo has done adapting its less well-known series — it probably will be. A new report from Bloomberg, which focuses on the prospects
Read MoreToday’s solutions for fighting spam and scam calls are ineffective. But the onus should be on the phone companies, not you, to solve this problem. Tech Fix: You Can’t Stop Robocalls. You Shouldn’t Have To. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCanadian regulators on Thursday found that Facebook committed “serious” breaches of local laws over its mishandling of users’ personal information, announcing they would take the company to court to force it to change its privacy practices. Canada accuses Facebook of breaking privacy laws, promises to take the company to court Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreCelebrate everyone’s favorite acid (deoxyribonucleic, of course) with big savings on DNA test kits. And Friday: Free pretzels. (No, really.) These are the best National DNA Day deals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTribeca’s Immersive program ratchets up your personal stake in VR stories, and Tribeca talks revel in geek TV nostalgia. Plus, Norman Reedus naked. Tribeca Film Festival 2019: VR, AR and all the techy films and talks – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe have our first details about the casting for Daniel Craig’s last outing as James Bond. Bond 25: Rami Malek confirms he'll be the villain – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe safety watchdog believes front-seat riders have the better end of the deal. IIHS thinks the back seat needs a safety overhaul – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLaw & Order, The Breakfast Club, Bridesmaids and other titles are also available. Play Saved by the Bell, Vanderpump Rules as a game on NBCUniversal's mobile app – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCanadian regulators rebuked the tech giant for failing to undergo periodic privacy audits and said they would take the company to court. This is a developing story. It will be updated. Facebook violated Canadian privacy laws by sharing data with Cambridge Analytica, an investigation has found Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreA former Microsoft employee has published the SDK for Windows Media Center. Dead Windows Media Center returns? Ex-Microsoft employee posts SDK on GitHub Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft’s open-source Visual Studio Code is growing hand in hand with Python. Programming language Python's popular extension for Visual Studio Code revamped Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMore than 100 women who have used period- or pregnancy-tracking apps revealed a host of subtle strategies they use to protect their data and retain control. Code words and fake names: The low-tech ways women protect their privacy on pregnancy apps Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreCompany boss Shuntaro Furukawa appeared to refute rumors that the new version would launch in June. Nintendo says it won't reveal cheaper Switch at E3 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOrganizations will no longer get a red mark for not implementing Microsoft’s recommended 60-day password expiration policy. Windows 10: Microsoft ditches its 'ancient, obsolete' expiring password policy Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThursday’s live stream will likely give us the title and cast. How to Watch: Bond 25 announcement to reveal Daniel Craig's final 007 mission – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHow the latest Avengers movie compares with the 21 previous movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Avengers: Endgame and every MCU movie, ranked – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur current ranking of most powerful gaming laptops shows the strength of Nvidia’s new RTX line. Best gaming laptop performers for 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Chinese tech giant wants to put to rest concerns that it is susceptible to influence by the country’s government. That has been no easy task. Who Owns Huawei? The Company Tried to Explain. It Got Complicated. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn a move that’s sure to make some Bitcoin hodlers happy, Columbian-American rapper, Lil Pump, is now accepting the cryptocurrency as a payment method on his online merch store. He’s a millionaire that doesn’t know how to read, but it hasn’t stopped him from offering customers the opportunity to pay either “on chain,” or “off
Read MoreI haven’t heard every closed-back headphone on the market, but I’ve heard more than most people. The Focal Stellia is the most expensive one I’ve tried yet, so it’s a good thing it makes a serious case for becoming my favorite. At least, it might be the best full-size headphone I’ve heard that you could feasibly
Read MoreChina’s largest date-to-marry matchmaking apps are experimenting with leveraging live-streaming to help users find love, with mixed results. Back in January, industry powerhouse Shijijiayuan 世纪佳园 launched a streaming video feature meant to facilitate live conversation between multiple participants, a sort of talk show where app users are both the hosts and the audience. Confused? We’re
Read MoreHas a cop recently asked you to hand over your cryptocurrency? Well, a phone scammer posing as a police officer is targeting victims in California, requesting they hand over all the money in their bank account in Bitcoin. Berkely Police Department (BPD) has issued a warning, stating a woman received a phone call from someone
Read MoreThe Galaxy Fold is a phone that truly lives and dies by its screen. Galaxy Fold review: Samsung's new phone shows the promise and peril of foldable screens – CNET Source: CNet
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Read MoreFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg just launched a podcast the same day that his company issued its latest quarterly earnings report. But if you’ve been following his public posts on the social network over the few months, you’ve probably already heard the first two episodes. That’s because Tech & Society with Mark Zuckerberg (currently available only
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