For many, the Thinkpad T25 was something of a dream come true. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the venerable business-oriented laptop that hackers love so much, it featured a design inspired by “retro” Thinkpads of yore, but with modern hardware inside. Unfortunately, as it was more fan service than a serious revitalization of classic Thinkpad
Read MoreCommentary: Parts of the movie based on Alfonso Cuarón’s story reflect my own childhood in Mexico City experiencing the privileges and contradictions of the middle class. Oscars Best Picture nominee Roma sparked my own childhood memories – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreToday we tackle battery life and low light shots. Galaxy S10 Plus ongoing review, Day 3: What's good and bad so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDean Takahashi / VentureBeat: Report: 30.4% of e-sports viewers in Q4 2018 were women, up from 23.9% in 2016 — Women’s viewership of esports grew from 23.9 percent of all watchers in 2016 to 30.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to a report by market researcher Interpret. Report: 30.4% of e-sports viewers
Read MoreWe have semi-fond memories of string art from our grade school art class days. We recall liking the part where we all banged nails into a board, but that bit with wrapping the thread around the nails got a bit tedious. This CNC string art machine elevates the art form far above the grammar school level
Read MoreA next-gen HoloLens is rumored to be on tap. Microsoft Sunday MWC event: Livestream start time, how to watch, what to expect – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBehind the scenes, businesspeople worry that Beijing has become more interested in solidifying its control over people’s lives than promoting economic growth. The New New World: China’s Entrepreneurs Are Wary of Its Future Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreVivienne Walt / Fortune: An overview of Google’s efforts to scale its business in India, where falling data prices and rising smartphone penetration have opened up big new opportunities — Patchy Internet, multiple languages, low smartphone penetration: But a big opportunity. — It is already dark in the New Delhi suburb … An overview of
Read MoreAn image leaked online purports to show a billboard for the foldable being installed at Mobile World Congress. Huawei 'Mate X' foldable phone appears to be a thing at MWC 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“We did not sign up to develop weapons,” says the group. Microsoft workers call for end to HoloLens contract with US Army – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDC power bricks were never a particularly nice way to run home electronics. Heavy and unwieldy, they had a tendency to fall out and block adjacent outlets from use. In recent years, more and more gadgets are shipping with USB ports for power input. However, power over USB has always been fraught with different companies
Read MoreHail to the grief! The president took home worst actor and worst film combo awards for appearing in two political documentaries. Razzies 2019: Donald Trump, Holmes & Watson dominate bad-film awards – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJoseph Bernstein / BuzzFeed News: Survey of 1,000 tech industry workers: 51% believe “Trump has a point when it comes to the media producing fake news” and 59% favor working with the US military — A new study by BuzzFeed News and Lucid surveyed tech workers on their attitudes toward the media. Survey of 1,000
Read MoreSamsung’s new Galaxy Watch Active will soon be able to measure blood pressure and costs $100 less than the previous Galaxy Watch. Galaxy Watch Active, and Galaxy Fit: A hands-on look at Samsung's new health features – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSamsung introduced a dizzying number of Galaxy phones recently. Here’s what makes them different from one another and from the GS9. Galaxy S10 vs. Galaxy S9, S10 Plus, S10E, S10 5G: What's new and what's different? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen was the last time you got a data breach notification, a letter in the mail about a potential compromise, or an email triggering a password reset on one of your accounts? What about your kids? When it comes to data breaches, we almost exclusively focus on adults. It’s automatic, instinctual: compromised data impacts customers,
Read MoreRecode: AT&T CEO on 5G deployment, how 5G may replace broadband in 3 to 5 years, new applications it will enable, and leveraging Time Warner for its streaming services — Stephenson talks about sports gambling, the potential of 5G, and buying Time Warner. — On the latest episode of Recode Media … AT&T CEO on
Read MorePlus, what a sneaker says about college sports, and questions about the next step in building wireless networks. With Interest: The Week in Business: Saudi Arabia Turns East, and Trump and Kim Meet Again Source: NY Times Tech
Read More[Steve Martin] used to do a comedy act about “Let’s get small!” You have to wonder if [Paul Klinger] is a fan of that routine, as he recently completed a very small 3D printed PC that plays snake. Ok, it isn’t really a PC and it isn’t terribly practical, but it is really well executed
Read MoreAnyone can play video games, right? If you’ve been following recent buzz in the gaming industry, you might be under the impression that video games are more accessible than they’ve ever been. Popular talking points include how video game audiences are increasingly large and diverse. This perception is due, in large part (as games researcher
Read MoreWired: Social media companies should gain more in-house knowledge about mental health to realize the impact of recommendation algorithms on users with mental illness — IT’S TROUBLING ENOUGH that British teenager Molly Russell sought out images of suicide and self-harm online before she took her own life in 2017. Social media companies should gain more
Read MoreThe 5G revolution is nearly upon us. Here’s when to expect super fast 5G phones from top phone-makers. Galaxy S10 5G isn't the only 5G phone coming. Here's a (probable) list of more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe speaker in the original IBM PC is nearly the worst electronic musical instrument ever created. This isn’t because amazing works of art were never created for the PC speaker; no, that’s been done, and it’s amazing. The PC speaker is terrible because of how limited it is. It does one note at a time,
Read MoreThe stacks of wax are growing again. And since you probably tossed your last turntable around the time you cleared out of your freshman dorm, the RokBlok is your chance to get back into vinyl with a decidedly futuristic spin. Right now, you can get this incredibly cool gadget for just $89 from TNW Deals
Read MoreOppo shares the same Chinese parent company as OnePlus. After Huawei and OnePlus’s success in the US, Oppo wants in – CNET Source: CNet
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