Users in parts of China were unable to access Bing on Wednesday and Thursday, and it remains unclear what led to the shutdown. Microsoft’s Bing Back Online in China After Apparent Blockage Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreReducing the number of carriers from four to three will result in higher prices and fewer choices, they say. Senate Democrats want another hearing on T-Mobile-Sprint merger – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe distant, dual-lobed world has a head like a hole. NASA delivers clearest view yet of space snowman Ultima Thule – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJacob Kastrenakes / The Verge: Amazon joins the board of the Zigbee Alliance, which oversees implementation of the Zigbee wireless protocol commonly used in smart home devices — It joins the board of the Zigbee Alliance — Amazon now has a say in the development of a commonly used smart home standard … Amazon joins
Read MoreCommentary: I bit off more of this bewildering Disney mashup than I can chew. And it’s delicious. Kingdom Hearts 3 is confusing, complex and ultimately wonderful for newcomers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHeavyweight documentaries on Harvey Weinstein and Michael Jackson are among the highlights of this year’s film festival. Sundance 2019: The Rock, Zac Efron, Demi Moore among stars on fest screen – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The siren call of the Netflix hit parade couldn’t stop me from ditching the time-sucking streaming service. I dumped Netflix. Bird Box and Bandersnatch, be damned – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBuzzFeed News: YouTube’s “Up Next” still suggests conspiracy videos, hate group videos, and pirated videos after news searches; YouTube says it’s still working to improve — How many clicks through YouTube’s “Up Next” recommendations does it take to go from an anodyne PBS clip … YouTube's "Up Next" still suggests conspiracy videos, hate group videos,
Read MoreNikhilesh De / CoinDesk: Robinhood says it will roll out its cryptocurrency trading product in New York in the coming months after NY regulators grant the firm a BitLicense — Stock trading startup Robinhood and bitcoin ATM provider LibertyX have become the latest companies to be granted New York’s BitLicense. Robinhood says it will roll
Read MoreAlex Allegro / 9to5Mac: CIRP: iPhone XR accounted for 39% of US iPhone sales last quarter, making it the best selling iPhone model, while XS and XS Max combined accounted for 26% — New data from CIRP, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, shows that iPhone XR was the best selling iPhone model in the United States
Read MoreWe’re getting a new kind of esport to challenge the dominance of Overwatch, League of Legends, and Dota 2, and it’s none other than… Farming Simulator? Yes, developer GIANTS Software is setting up a full esports league, complete with a prize pool of €250,000 (around $282,000), for competitive farming. No word yet on what this
Read MoreLet’s not pretend we aren’t all guilty of it: at some point we’ve all connected to a public WiFi network to check our email or log into some site or service. We know the risks, we know better. But in a weak moment we can let the convenience of that public network get the better
Read MoreThe Intercept: Snowden documents shed light on how states can compromise hardware supply chains, a practice undertaken by the US, France, Germany, China, and others — In October, Bloomberg Businessweek published an alarming story: Operatives working for China’s People’s Liberation Army had secretly implanted microchips … Snowden documents shed light on how states can compromise
Read MoreA little extra style never hurts. Ram HD Laramie Longhorn gives the torque monster some Southwestern flair – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWith four weeks to go until the Galaxy S10 debuts, the rumor mill is in a tizzy about 5G and foldable displays. Samsung Galaxy S10 rumors and facts: Feb. 20 launch, Snapdragon 855, 5G and foldable display plus everything we know about specs, features and price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCorbin Davenport / Android Police: Google Express quietly removes Walmart as a retail partner, leaving Target as the only major partner for the beleaguered delivery service — When Google Express re-launched in 2017 as a free service, it had two major retail partners — Walmart and Target. Both companies have a massive amount … Google
Read MoreAntes de su anuncio oficial, Motorola muestra imágenes, especificaciones y características de los Moto G7, una de las series que nos ha dado celulares buenos, bonitos y baratos durante años. Your first peek at Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis week’s challenges feature some we’ve seen before and others that might take some work. We’re here to help. Fortnite season 7, week 8 challenges and how to complete them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s like the Mariana Trench of space. New Hubble view is 'deepest image of the universe from space' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMotorola spilled the goods about its full lineup of Moto G7 phones ahead of the Feb. 7 launch. Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Power, G7 Play: Full specs leaked by Motorola itself – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTrevor Paglen’s “Orbital Reflector” is waiting for F.C.C. clearance before it can be activated. The artist says it might not survive the wait. Shutdown Leaves Uninflated Space Sculpture Circling in Orbit Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Source: US pressed Chinese tech companies to show their autonomy by giving an example of resisting a data request from the Chinese government, but they couldn’t — Chairman of Chinese telecom firm contends Huawei is being unfairly targeted — The chairman of embattled telecom giant Huawei Technologies Co … Source: US pressed
Read MoreNative Instruments today announced several updates to its lineup of DJ/production gear and software. From quality of life upgrades to a new DAW integration that could revolutionize the way producers work, it’s going to be an exciting year for everyone in the company’s music ecosystem. First up, the aforementioned revolutionary DAW integration. Native Instruments is
Read MoreBloomberg: FOIA inquiry: Google urged US Labor Board to drop an Obama-era protection for staff organizing over work email; Google says doing so was part of a legal defense — While Google publicly supported employees who protested company policies, it quietly asked the government to narrow the right to organize over work email FOIA inquiry:
Read More{$inline_image} Bloomberg: FOIA inquiry: Google urged US Labor Board to drop an Obama-era protection for staff organizing over work email; Google says doing so was part of a legal defense — While Google publicly supported employees who protested company policies, it quietly asked the government to narrow the right to organize over work email FOIA
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