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Baby tyrannosaurs were absolutely adorable, study finds
Tyrannosaurs are the most iconic of all dinosaurs, but what they were like as babies has been the subject of debate and mystery. New research of rare tyrannosaur embryos offers researchers the first good look at what the massive meat-eaters … Read more…
Insider claims to know why Marvel wants to bring Iron Man back
A Marvel insider claims that Marvel plans to bring Robert Downey Jr. back to the MCU for an important meeting. Iron Man would interact with some of the heroes that were not available to Disney in previous Marvel movies because … Read more…
California reveals data used to lift stay-at-home order
California’s health department released to the public previously secret projections for future hospital intensive care unit capacity throughout the state, the key metric for lifting the coronavirus stay-at-home order ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
California reveals data used to lift stay-at-home order
California’s health department released to the public previously secret projections for future hospital intensive care unit capacity throughout the state, the key metric for lifting the coronavirus stay-at-home order ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
There’s finally a way to “touch” buttons without really touching them – Future Blink
Kinetic Touchless is a contactless, tactile responsive tech that can provide the right feedback for pushing buttons when people merely mimic the gesture. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Button, Kinetic, Contactless, and Touchless Tech ENTERTAINMENT DEAL UPDATE:
Sky ramps up film and TV plans to compete with streaming giants
The company plans to release a new film every week by 2022 with more investment in original content. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How to stop ‘Time to Walk’ episodes from automatically downloading to your Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Fitness+ subscription, you might’ve been startled to see singer Shawn Mendes’ face appear in the Workout app on your Apple Watch today. (It’s okay, I felt the same way whenever Camila Cabello would randomly emerge … Read more…
Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet
Google’s Loon bows out – but thousands of satellites are taking to the skies to beam down the internet. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Channel 4 Deepfake Queen complaints dropped by Ofcom
The media regulator decided not to pursue complaints about decency over the channel’s satire. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Facebook News feature launches in UK
The UK is the second market – after the US – to get Facebook’s latest news feature. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
HONG KONG – “Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly,” Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. “I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in … Read more…
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Scientists discovered a surprising new way the coronavirus might spread
Researchers discovered that people who suffer from acid reflux and Barrett’s esophagus are at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus in an unusual way via food. People suffering from Barrett’s esophagus develop intestinal cells in the esophagus following prolonged acid … Read more…
Netflix users are so angry about the price increase that’s hitting accounts now
The price of many Netflix accounts in the US is in the process of increasing, with a previously announced hike getting underway and being communicated to users. In most cases in the US, the price of Netflix accounts will be … Read more…
It’s a secret: California keeps key virus data from public
California’s public health agency recently surprised local officials by lifting a stay-at-home order in the 13-county Greater Sacramento region ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
U of Louisiana-Lafayette mini-satellite zipping around Earth
A cubical satellite small enough to sit on the palm of your hand is zipping around the world and sending data about radiation to the Louisiana students who designed and built it ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Italy cracks down on TikTok following child’s tragic death
Italian regulators turned their eyes toward TikTok this week following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl. On Thursday, the Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) ordered makers of the popular social media app to stop processing the data of any … Read more…
Protecting fragile ecosystems from lithium mining
More lithium is needed to supply the electric car market, but can it be produced in a sustainable way? BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Google threatens to shut down search engine in Australia over news law
Google threatened to shut down its search engine in Australia if officials there approve a law requiring it to pay news publishers for their content. In a dramatic escalation of its aggressive fight against the proposal, the Silicon Valley titan … Read more…
How to investigate a firm with 60 million documents
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus’s business. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Italian government orders TikTok to block accounts for kids after girl’s death
Italy ordered the Chinese-owned TikTok to make sure young children aren’t using its app, after the death of a 10-year-old girl who accidentally killed herself in a “Blackout Challenge.” Kids under 13 aren’t supposed to use TikTok. But the Italian … Read more…
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‘Gears 5’ headlines free Xbox Games with Gold for February 2021
Microsoft just announced the five free Xbox games it’s giving away in February. Xbox Live Gold subscribers can grab Gears 5, Resident Evil, and Dandara for Xbox Series X and Xbox One, as well as Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s … Read more…
Marvel insider claims to know how Chris Evans will return to the Avengers
According to an insider familiar with Marvel’s MCU plans, actor Chris Evans will reportedly reprise his iconic Avengers role in three Marvel projects. Two of the films will be set in the past, with Steve Rogers set to appear in … Read more…
Feds: Man in Capitol attack tried to flee to Switzerland
A judge has ordered a Colorado geophysicist accused of dragging a police officer down steps to be beaten outside the Capitol building detained after a prosecutor says he tried to flee the country and commit suicide ABC News: Technology BEST … Read more…
Chipmaker Intel Corp. blames internal error on data leak
The computer chipmaker Intel Corp. is blaming an internal error on a data leak that prompted it to release a quarterly earnings report early ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How a budget sex toy company fixed some of sextech’s biggest problems
Sex toy company Satisfyer didn’t invent any new concepts when it released its line of internet-connected, app-enabled pleasure devices last month. Since the early 2010s, an increasing number of sextech companies like We-Vibe, Ohmibod, and Lovense have been flooding the … Read more…
Amazon tried to profit off the latest Bernie meme. Here’s what Bernie thinks of Amazon.
When attempting to co-opt a meme, it’s perhaps best to first make sure the focus of said meme doesn’t absolutely despise you. Or, you could take the Amazon approach. On Friday morning, the Amazon Pay Twitter account attempted to get … Read more…
Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health
Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Home-school: Can you get a free laptop or cheaper broadband?
What help is there if you’re trying to home-school your children without devices or data? BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Electric car battery’s quick charge and other tech news
BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files
Thousands of files hacked from Scotland’s environment watchdog appear on the “dark web” after it rejected a ransom demand. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Popular YouTuber’s DIY torture device slammed by women
“Useless Edison” YouTuber Geng Shuai is under fire for recreating the “wooden donkey,” historically used to punish, humiliate and injure women. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
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Coronavirus vaccines and mutations: New studies deliver good and bad news
The UK and South African coronavirus mutations are spreading rapidly, fueling record surges in the two nations. The two strains are more infectious than other variants and have reached many other countries, with researchers and health officials worrying about their … Read more…
Humans are keeping bees awake at night
New research into the effects of manmade chemicals on insects has revealed that common pesticides can dramatically affect the brains of flies and bees. The chemicals throw the insects out of sync with the typical sleep/wake cycle, causing them to … Read more…
US government approves routes for Wyoming CO2 pipelines
The U.S. government has approved routes for a potential system of pipelines that would move carbon dioxide across Wyoming ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google threatens to pull search engine in Australia
Google is threatening to make its search engine unavailable in Australia if the government proceeds with plans to make tech giants pay for news content ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tesla shows how it makes its batteries in hypnotizing video – Future Blink
The video is literally just called “Making Batteries,” but it’s a cool peek behind the curtains at Tesla. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Tesla, Elon Musk, Lithium Ion Batteries, and Batteries Tech ENTERTAINMENT DEAL UPDATE:
Congress blasts Facebook’s algorithm as rotten to its core in scathing letter
Facebook’s disinformation problem is not the result of a few bad apples. So argue two members of Congress in a scathing letter aimed at the tech giant. Representatives Anna G. Eshoo of California and Tom Malinowski of New Jersey hit … Read more…
Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea
Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Covid-19: Amazon offers to help with US vaccine delivery
The retail giant makes the offer in a letter to the new US president Joe Biden. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Uber: London cabbies plan to sue for damages
Thousands of the capital’s taxi drivers have already signed up to the planned group legal action. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Gaming firms fined nearly £7m for restricting European sales
Valve and five other gaming publishers broke competition law by geo-blocking games in Europe, says the EU. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
There’s a secret message on the new White House website
A Microsoft employee discovered the surprise job listing. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Behind those dancing robots, scientists had to bust a move
WALTHAM, Mass. — The man who designed some of the world’s most advanced dynamic robots was on a daunting mission: programming his creations to dance to the beat with a mix of fluid, explosive and expressive motions that are almost … Read more…
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Rap Legend Chuck D Drops Stunning Tribute To The Baseball Greats We’ve Lost
The Public Enemy co-founder’s “It’s So Hard to See My Baseball Cards Move On” pays homage to the MLB icons who died over the past year. Entertainment – Latest News, Photos And Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
We might finally know how dinosaurs had sex
Dinosaur bones have told scientists a lot about how the ancient animals lived, hunted, and died, but reproduction has remained largely a mystery. A new fossil from China provides such an incredibly well-preserved look at the dinosaur’s hindquarters that it … Read more…
Trump declines to pardon Assange, Snowden, or ‘Joe Exotic’ – here’s the 143 people he chose
Late Tuesday night, the White House finally released the long-awaited list of Trump pardons, with hours to go in his presidency. The full list of 143 people — which includes 73 pardons and 70 commutations of sentences — includes rappers, … Read more…
Alabama museum to restore full-sized mockup of space shuttle
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama says it will restore the world’s only full-sized mockup of the space shuttle along with its external fuel tank and twin rocket boosters ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Jack’s back: Chinese e-tycoon ends silence with online video
China’s highest-profile entrepreneur, e-commerce billionaire Jack Ma, has appeared in a video posted online, ending a 2 1/2-month disappearance from public view that prompted speculation about his status and his business empire’s future ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Here’s everything you need to know about the dawn of the quantum internet
In a huge breakthrough, a team of researchers from Caltech, Fermilab, AT&T, Harvard, NASA, and the University of Calgary teleported quantum information over a fiber-optic network of 44 kilometres. Achieving high-fidelity quantum teleportation lays the groundwork for a functional quantum … Read more…
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Here’s how to watch Inauguration Day 2021
This year, Inauguration Day promises to be unlike any other. Not only are we swearing in President-elect Joe Biden as the nation’s 46th president only 14 days after an attempted coup, we are also swearing in Kamala Harris as the … Read more…
Covid in Wales: No grant despite NHS app isolation request
David Miller was told to isolate through the NHS Covid-19 app, but received no financial help. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
CES 2021: Smart sport kit put to the test
Can a virtual reality cricket bat and bluetooth-connected baseball improve your form? BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Health secretary self-isolating after Covid app alert
Matt Hancock says he will stay at home and urged others to do the same if “pinged” by the app. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Apple may bring back Touch ID for next year’s iPhone
Apple is reportedly mulling bringing Touch ID back to iPhones. The Silicon Valley giant signed the death warrant for the fingerprint sensor in 2017 as it began phasing out the home button in its flagship handsets, but is now testing … Read more…
Huge ‘super puff’ exoplanet could change how we explore the universe
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a massive “super-puff” exoplanet, one that is as large as Jupiter but 10 times lighter and could change how humanity explores the universe. The planet, known as WASP-107b, was first found in 2017, but it wasn’t … Read more…
E-scooter rider given ban for drink-driving on Isle of Wight
Kyah Jordan is thought to be the first person convicted of drink-driving on an e-scooter in the UK. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Capitol riots: Bumble dating app unblocks politics filter
The platform disabled its “political preferences” tab following the Capitol Hill riots. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Chip-shortage ‘crisis’ halts car-company output
A shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Physicist explains why he thinks mysterious interstellar object was aliens
A physicist has weighed in on the mystery surrounding the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua,’ which flew past Earth back in 2017 at an unusually high speed. Harvard professor Avi Loeb remarked during an interview with Salon that it’s possible the fast, cigar-shaped object was … Read more…
Twitter exec says company taking crackdown on conspiracy theorists ‘global’
Footage released Monday shows a top Twitter executive discussing the company’s recent crackdown on accounts that push conspiracy theories, calling it a “global” initiative. Vijaya Gadde’s comments to employees were leaked to the right-wing activist group Project Veritas, and a … Read more…
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The whole world needs to pay attention to Indonesia’s COVID vaccine strategy
More than 42.2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered around the world as of the time of this writing, per Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker. Most countries have started off their vaccine programs with inoculations of older people, but at … Read more…
The Top 10 shows right now on Netflix – is your favorite on this list?
Among the most-watched shows on Netflix right now is Lupin, a stylish series from France about a gentleman thief. Lupin, a 5-episode series that debuted on Netflix earlier this month, has quickly beaten out other popular Netflix shows, like Cobra … Read more…
Beetle keeps rivals off scent of food buried for offspring
New research suggests that some beetles are adept at hiding their food from competitors ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reaches space on 2nd try
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit has reached space eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple’s Tim Cook: Parler could return ‘if they get their moderation together’
Tim Cook has finally faced some questions about Parler’s suspension from the App Store and what it would take to come back. His answers toe the company line, but are nonetheless revealing to hear from the Apple chief executive. “We’ve … Read more…
CES: Smart dog flaps and home robots
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the tech debuted at the technology expo. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
12 cool classes to take on Khan Academy for free
There were times I’d be sitting in my college classes frantically scribbling away in my notebook, hand cramping, making sure I had every note from the lecture recorded for when I’d have to study for the inevitable exam. Every now … Read more…
Johan ‘N0tail’ Sundstein: Inside the world’s richest e-sports player’s mansion
Johan “N0tail” Sundstein has earned more than $ 7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
‘Truth pages’, where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Fortnite-maker Epic Games sues Apple and Google in UK
Epic Games escalates a row over the fees Apple and Google charge app developers. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Apple CEO Tim Cook defends removing Parler from its App Store
Apple CEO Tim Cook defended removing Parler from his company’s App Store — saying he doesn’t see an “intersection” between the right to freedom of speech and the ability to provoke violence. Apple and Google booted the conservative-leaning social media … Read more…
Parler’s website is back online with message to ‘lovers and haters’
The website for Parler, the conservative-friendly social media platform, was back online on Sunday — with a message for the company’s “lovers and haters.” “Hello world, is this thing on?” Parler CEO John Matze wrote on the website, above a note … Read more…
Extremists exploit a loophole in social moderation: Podcasts
Major social platforms have been cracking down on the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple Watch might detect coronavirus infections even before symptoms appear
Two separate studies found that wearable devices like the Apple Watch can predict a coronavirus infection up to seven days before the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. In the Mount Sinai study, the Apple Watch was used to measure heart rate … Read more…
Facebook bars events close to the Biden inauguration, state capitols
Facebook is taking steps to avoid a repeat of what happened on Jan. 6. When Donald Trump supporters gathered in Washington, D.C. for a mass gathering that eventually ended in the sacking of the U.S. Capitol, many of the groups … Read more…
Biden says his advisers will lead with ‘science and truth’
In a dig at the outgoing Trump administration, President-elect Joe Biden says his team of scientific advisers will lead with “science and truth ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Biden Twitter account ‘starts from zero’ with no Trump followers
Joe Biden’s presidential Twitter account launches with no followers transferred from President Trump. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
CES: Tech to control your devices remotely
Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Coronavirus treatment with umbilical cord-derived stem cells shows promise
After a small study suggested stem cells from umbilical cords offered coronavirus patients a safe treatment, boosting survival rates and fast-tracking recovery, outside experts are echoing calls for large, multicenter clinical trials to conclude efficacy. The anti-inflammatory effects from so-called mesenchymal stem … Read more…
Get your smart home started with a smart plug — here are our favorites
Smart plugs may seem like a cheap party trick, like your attention-seeking friend who shushes the group to yell at Alexa to turn on the lamp. But they’re great devices for everyday use, because they’re super convenient and can even … Read more…
WhatsApp extends ‘confusing’ update deadline
The Facebook-owned platform still says its users must accept the update or stop using the service. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge
Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Drones are replacing cowboys to track cattle in new study
A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky are testing the feasibility of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to help ranchers remotely monitor small herds of cattle over wide swathes of territory, the BBC reported. Technology News & Reviews … Read more…
COVID-19 has had a surprising impact on our sex lives
The spike in sex toy sales, rise of OnlyFans, and normalization of masturbation as part of everyday health and wellness were some of the only good things to come from the pandemic (pun intended). But, if you’ve felt a weird … Read more…
Tesla asked to recall 158,000 cars over safety concerns
The failing media control units could increase the risk of a crash, a US safety agency says. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Super Nintendo World opening delayed by Japan’s virus outbreak
Nintendo’s first theme park, modelled on levels of its Mario games, was due to open on 4 February. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Masks, sanitizers, and social distancing gadgets: The COVID tech that dominated CES 2021
With virtual booths and digital portals taking the place of convention center halls and showcases, CES in the time of coronavirus looked different. So did some of the tech. COVID-oriented tech products stood out at this year’s CES. Some brands … Read more…
CES 2021: Smart pillows and internet-connected smoothies
The product tracks movements in the night to automatically adjust its height. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Walkable chair’ makes standing on the job a lot easier
If you or your employees have a job that requires standing for long periods of time, Japanese startup Archelis may have the device for you. The ‘archelisFX’ – whose name derives from the Japanese for ‘walkable chair’ – is a … Read more…
Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content
The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
NASA helps cement plan to return to the moon
Though NASA may have trouble returning to the moon by 2024, the US space agency is doing what it can to eventually explore the lunar surface, announcing a formal partnership with Japan for the lunar Gateway. NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) formally announced … Read more…
Toto’s new ‘Wellness Toilet’ concept sounds great — but smart toilets are still a long way off
How does a toilet sound to you that, based on what you poop and pee, automatically gives you tips on how to eat healthier or detects early warning of an illness? Amazing? Creepy? Maybe a little bit of column A, … Read more…
Airbnb cancels reservations in Washington area ahead of inauguration
The company is worried accommodation in Washington could be used by extremists. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Snapchat latest tech firm to ban Trump’s account in wake of Capitol riot
Snapchat is ghosting President Trump. The messaging app banned the president’s account on Wednesday, joining other tech firms who have moved to curb Trump’s posting since a mob of his supporters breached the US Capitol last week. Snapchat said it … Read more…
Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Jack Dorsey justifies Trump ban, but says he did not ‘celebrate’ it
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Wednesday night said he did not “celebrate or feel pride” in his platform’s ban on President Trump’s account — but explained the move was necessary for public safety. “After a clear warning we’d take this … Read more…
YouTube removes Trump’s latest video, blocks channel from posting for seven days
It’s been a bad week for President Donald Trump’s socials. First he was unceremoniously dumped by his longtime paramour Twitter. Then Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitch blocked him. Now YouTube has jumped into the fray, banning the president’s channel after … Read more…
Covid-19: Williamson promises 300,000 extra laptops
The laptops and tablets will be delivered to schools in England to support disadvantaged pupils. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon and Facebook staff warned of threats to safety
Leaked memos suggest there are fears that employees could be targeted in US backlash against “big tech”. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
WhatsApp users flock to rival message platforms
Millions have signed up to Signal and Telegram after WhatsApp announced an update to its terms. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
What happens when AI has an overactive imagination?
Google DeepDream explores how artificial intelligence can produce dream-like art. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
GM unveils self-driving Cadillac that can fly
General Motors on Tuesday presented a futuristic flying Cadillac — a self-driving vehicle which takes off and lands vertically and carries the passenger above the streets and through the air. A senior GM executive described the concept as “reimagining the … Read more…
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This crying man got kicked off a flight for not wearing a face mask, and the video went viral
A viral video from over the weekend showed a man who was kicked off a flight apparently for not wearing a coronavirus face mask. Airlines are increasingly cracking down on people who refuse to wear face masks, at a time … Read more…
Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow might return to the MCU in a shocking way
A leaker who claims to know Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 plans going forward said that Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow would make an appearance in an upcoming movie in the most unexpected way. The characters are either dead … Read more…
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world’s insects
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
TCL’s rollable concept phone brings back the slider
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Study: Wildfires produced up to half of pollution in US West
Researchers say in a new study that wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all small particle air pollution in parts of the western U.S. in recent years ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Covid-19: The challenges of home-schooling
With a lack of devices, broadband and time, online school is proving stressful for many. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers
The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Facebook to remove all posts using ‘stop the steal’ phrase
Facebook announced Monday that it would remove all content that includes the phrase “stop the steal” leading up at least to the presidential inauguration. The social media giant said it is “treating the next two weeks as a major civic … Read more…
Twitter suspends over 70,000 QAnon accounts after attack on U.S. Capitol
Twitter has suspended over 70,000 accounts since Friday in an attempt to scrape off its crust of festering QAnon conspiracy gunk. It’s laughably too late, but at least it’s something. Numerous high profile QAnon figures were unceremoniously booted from Twitter … Read more…
Parler social network sues Amazon for pulling support
The social network has hit back asking a federal judge to order it to be reinstated. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Elon Musk’s Starlink given green light in UK
The satellite internet service is already being offered to a small number of UK consumers. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Twitter suspends over 70k accounts for sharing QAnon content
Twitter said on Monday night it has permanently suspended over 70,000 accounts that were mainly in operation to share QAnon content. The social media giant said enforcement of the accounts began Friday — one of several safety measures the company … Read more…
AP PHOTOS: Only ash and shells of homes left on volcano isle
The island is a ghost town, its trees just dead sticks in a gray landscape, its homes and school ash-covered and damaged by continuing earthquakes and the explosive volcanic eruption that occurred one year ago. Fisherman Rogelito Cacao regularly visits … Read more…
Confused users in search of Parler push the app ‘Parlor’ to top of app store charts
Online spaces in which one can freely talk of overthrowing the government in the name of Q and white supremacy are getting harder to come by. One older, random app is now reaping the benefits. Over the last few days, … Read more…
What is Signal? The basics of the most secure messaging app.
Existing Signal users might be getting more notifications than usual. “Jack is on Signal,” “Cathy is on Signal,” “Miriam is on Signal,” all pings showing phone contacts who are joining the secure messaging app. Those pings reflect the fact that … Read more…
Sex workers say ‘defunding Pornhub’ puts their livelihoods at risk
Credit card companies are blocking payments to adult site Pornhub, which is hitting sex workers’ earnings. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump Twitter ban ‘raises regulation questions’ – Hancock
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says social media giants are “taking editorial decisions”. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
China’s Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Apple, Amazon join Google in suspending Parler
Amazon joined tech giants Apple and Google in taking swift action against Parler, the social media platform favored by President Trump’s supporters, by suspending the app from being active on its servers on Saturday. Jeff Bezos’ company kicked Parler off … Read more…
Parler CEO Mark Matze says tech bans are ‘an assault on everybody’
Parler CEO Mark Matze said Sunday that the “devastating” Big Tech ban of the right-wing app could put the company out of business, calling it “an assault on everybody.” Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
This HP Full HD monitor includes built-in audio and is just $159
Save $ 110.99: The HP 27-inch Full HD monitor with built-in audio is on sale for just $ 159 at Amazon as of Jan. 5. Some of you might have lucked into a really nice gift over the holidays, such … Read more…
Now you can check on the status of your second stimulus payment
From COVID-19 testing to passing legislation, the government’s slogan for its coronavirus response might as well be “better late than never.” Now that slogan applies to the newly relaunched section of the IRS website that lets you check on the … Read more…
FBI found Ghislaine Maxwell using mobile phone data
Agents were able to pinpoint Ms Maxwell’s exact location, using GPS technology. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Snapchat blackmailer from Essex is jailed
A sex offender targeted nearly 600 females and some of them sent intimate pictures to him. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Online schooling: Calls to cut data fees during Covid lockdowns
The children’s commissioner for England and Labour’s leader call on firms to help low-income families. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Home-schooling: How to help your child’s online learning
There are plenty of online resources to help while schools are closed to most pupils. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Jack Dorsey rails against feds’ proposed cryptocurrency rules
Tech tycoon Jack Dorsey is fighting a federal proposal that would force one of his companies to more carefully track cryptocurrency transactions. The Twitter co-founder slammed the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s proposed rules in a lengthy open letter on … Read more…
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Everybody is partying in Wuhan while COVID is still ravaging the world
Wuhan, China, is the place where the global COVID-19 pandemic originated — and yet, the virus has been held at bay to such a degree that people there have been enjoying boisterous parties, celebrations, and other aspects of normal, pre-pandemic … Read more…
Sword missing for 40 years finally returned by thief
A man that stole a sword from the statue of a Revolutionary War general in 1980 has returned the sword and apologized for his theft. The man, who is a veteran, said his conscience caught up with him and he … Read more…
Google workers form new labor union, a tech industry rarity
A group of Google engineers announced Monday they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for the labor movement in the tech industry ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Study: Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals
A new study says the amount of global warming already baked into the air because of past carbon pollution is enough to blow past internationally agreed upon climate limits ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The CDC’s vaccine counter is the website you’ll constantly refresh in 2021
Getting a window into the United States’ fight against the pandemic has often felt like trying to pry open a black box made even more difficult to understand by cagey crew members. Now, there’s a slightly more satisfying way to … Read more…
Some online stores stop UK deliveries over Brexit
Some EU specialist firms stop delivering to the UK because of tax changes that took effect on 1 January. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Singapore Covid tracing data available to police
Reversing earlier assurances, officials say tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Roku reportedly in talks to buy Quibi’s short-form TV shows
The 10-minute shows Quibi made for your smartphone could come back to life on your TV. Roku is reportedly negotiating a deal to take over the library of short-form streaming content Quibi produced before it collapsed after just six months. … Read more…
That viral image of a 5G chip ‘hidden’ in COVID vaccines? It’s actually a guitar pedal.
OK, this one has to be a troll. A new image going viral on social media claims to be a diagram showing the inner workings of a 5G chip that’s been inserted into coronavirus vaccines—part of a longstanding online conspiracy … Read more…
Google workers form tech giant’s first labour union
The group of more than 200 engineers say Google must live up to its ‘Don’t be evil’ pledge. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Supermarket websites feel the strain of new lockdown
Shoppers rush to secure online delivery slots as demand surges following news of another lockdown. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
More than 200 Google workers form a union
More than 200 Google workers have formed a union that aims to press the tech titan to live up to its former motto: “Don’t be evil.” The Alphabet Workers Union, named for Google’s parent company, has attracted 226 card-carrying members … Read more…
How to take a screenshot on a PC
Sometimes the simplest things are the ones that challenge us the most. Case in point: Taking a screenshot on your PC. There are many reasons to do this: confirming information to a friend, a colleague, or skeptical family member. Or, … Read more…
Samsung confirms date of Galaxy Unpacked 2021
Samsung isn’t wasting any time in 2021 — the company has officially announced its first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year will be held on Jan. 14. Seeing as how we’re still in a pandemic, the festivities will be held … Read more…
Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?
The wind has changed for China’s financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Covid exercise: ‘I’ll never go back to the gym again’
An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn’t go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here’s a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Neptune’s mysterious dark spot has reversed course
A massive dark storm on Neptune that was first spotted two years ago has suddenly changed directions, leaving experts without answers. The storm was discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2018, where it was seen on the planet’s Northern Hemisphere. In 2019, … Read more…
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Japan hoping wooden satellites will solve the problem of space junk
Japanese researchers are working on satellite technology that would use wood components to eliminate excess space junk, allowing objects to burn up upon reentry to Earth’s atmosphere, according to a new report. Sumitomo Forestry, a 400-year-old Japanese woodworking company, is partnering with Kyoto University to … Read more…
You need to read Dr. Fauci’s incredible news about the UK coronavirus mutation
The UK coronavirus mutation is spreading faster than other variants and has reached several other countries, including America. Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a discussion with California Governor Gavin Newsom that he was not surprised to hear the B.1.1.7 variant … Read more…
Flat Earthers tried to sail to the edge of the world… and you can totally guess how it went
A pair of “Flat Earth” believers from Italy wanted to prove that our planet is actually a flat disk by sailing to what they believed to be the edge of the world. The duo ultimately failed miserably, and while they … Read more…
Hedge fund Alden offers to buy Tribune, valuing it at $521M
Hedge fund Alden, Tribune’s largest shareholder, has offered to buy the rest of the newspaper publisher at a price that values it at $ 520.6 million ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks
The Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville led to communications outages over hundreds of miles in the southern U.S., raising concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. networks ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
I’m my wife’s password manager, and it has to stop
My wife’s memory is so terrible, I’ve become her memory-keeper, faithfully logging her favorite burgers on my iPhone and remembering every variation of her usual password. “The usual” (not her actual password) has been my wife’s password for at least … Read more…
Daily Burn review: New daily workouts for beginners, but the music is terrible
It’s been a holiday season unlike any other, and yet one thing remained the same: I found myself short on both time and motivation to work out. I was intent on making things merry and bright for my 4-year-old twins, … Read more…
Adobe Flash Player reaches the end of its life
The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Ticketmaster fined $10m for business ‘intrusions’
The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to “choke off” a competitor’s business. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple executes New Year’s Eve apps purge in China
The tech firm removed about 46,000 apps in a day to meet a 31 December deadline. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
How to make and share your Instagram Top 9 posts of 2020
Here’s how to make it happen before we ring in the new year. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks
The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
iPhone 12 Mini review: Head and shoulders above the rest
Apple released four new iPhone models this fall, but only one is undoubtedly worth upgrading to. Despite being the smallest flagship iPhone since the iPhone 5, the iPhone 12 Mini is a scene-stealing device, and one of the finest handsets … Read more…
How to get your Instagram Top 9
Ah yes, it is once again time to bask in the vanity of your Instagram’s top nine most-liked posts of the year. It’s an honored tradition, even if so many of our pics this year were taken inside our homes … Read more…
Los Angeles to offer vaccine record on iPhones
Los Angeles County will offer a digital record of vaccinations in the Apple Wallet app on iPhones. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
FAA issues new drone rules, moving US closer to aerial package delivery
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it is issuing long-awaited rules to allow for small drones to fly over people and at night, a significant step toward their use for widespread commercial deliveries. The FAA is also requiring remote … Read more…
Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic
US platform Vybe Together advertised “gatherings every weekend” to its thousands of users. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
UK internet use doubles in 2020 due to pandemic
Openreach said the rise was driven by live sport, gaming and working from home. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
America is falling in ‘Love’ with these funky dancing robots
Needless to say, viewers were impressed by the dance droids’ dynamic display, as the clip already has more than 4 million views in less than 24 hours as of Wednesday morning. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL … Read more…
Deepfake queen prompts 200-plus complaints to Ofcom
Viewers described the Channel 4 programme as “tasteless” and “disrespectful”. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Apple Car most likely won’t come before 2028, top analyst says
A prominent Wall Street analyst says investors shouldn’t hold their breath for an Apple car any time soon. Ming-Chi Kuo said in a research note this week that the market is “too bullish” on reports of Apple getting into the … Read more…
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Dr. Fauci says sports and theaters could reopen sooner than you think
If enough Americans get vaccinated, Dr. Fauci believes sporting events and theaters could open by the end of summer or early fall of next year. An estimated 75% to 85% of Americans will need to take the coronavirus vaccine to … Read more…
Trump signs coronavirus relief bill with $600 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday finally signed the $ 900 billion COVID relief bill that, among other things, ensures millions of Americans will receive a new stimulus check. Trump signed the bill in Florida, which required the bill to be flown … Read more…
France takes careful vaccine approach to counter skepticism
French health scandals in recent decades have included mismanaged vaccines. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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TL;DR: Keep your devices juiced up with a Wooden Qi Wireless Charger for $ 69.99, a 29% savings as of Dec. 27. You probably don’t think of your iPhone charger as more than something purely functional. Phones die and they … Read more…
‘Believe in science’: EU kicks off COVID-19 vaccine campaign
Doctors, nurses and the elderly are rolling up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Second hacking group suspected in massive SolarWinds attack
There may be another group of hackers at work in the wake of the devastating SolarWinds attack. A Microsoft blog hints at a second hacking attempt not related to the initial hack of the SolarWinds software. In that first attack, Russian actors hacked software updates for … Read more…
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‘Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it’s not our fault’
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn’t to blame. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
KFC launches video game console — with ‘red hot’ fried chicken grill
Kentucky Fried Chicken fans thought it was a joke when it was first teased over the summer. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Park rangers cite visitors to Hawaii volcano eruption site
Park rangers cited dozens of people who came to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Park rangers cite visitors to Hawaii volcano eruption site
Park rangers cited dozens of people who came to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Xiaomi ditches chargers for the Mi 11 after mocking Apple’s similar move
Oh what a difference literally just two months makes. Chinese phone maker Xiaomi is taking some flak over the news that its next major phone, the Mi 11, will be shipping without a charger in the box. It’s quite a … Read more…
How to split screen on Mac
Multitaskers, this is for you. If you work with multiple apps and windows at once, you might find it frustrating to constantly switch back and forth between those windows. Or maybe, depending on what you’re working on, you need to … Read more…
Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards
BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Gaming helped me learn tactics for HK protests’
For some young protesters in Hong Kong online gaming tactics have mirrored real life activism. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Elon Musk says Apple’s boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla’s founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company’s “darkest days”. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
SolarWinds Sunburst: UK data watchdog issues hack alert
President-elect Joe Biden has also vowed that the US will respond to the attack. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Google reportedly told scientists to take ‘positive tone’ on AI research
Google this year moved to tighten control over its scientists’ papers by launching a “sensitive topics” review, and in at least three cases requested authors refrain from casting its technology in a negative light, according to internal communications and interviews … Read more…
Amazon to face US union push in 2021
In 2021, Amazon is poised to face a renewed challenge from groups it has long countered: unions. Energized by protests at Amazon’s US warehouses and a more labor-friendly administration assuming office, unions are campaigning at the world’s largest online retailer to see … Read more…
How to screen record on Mac
When it launched the Mojave operating system in 2018, Apple introduced built-in screen recording for the macOS (and came down hard on other screen recording apps). The app, called Screenshot, is an easy-to-use, convenient way to save a video (and … Read more…
Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics
The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Nuro set to be California’s first driverless delivery service
Nuro’s autonomous vehicles will take to the streets as early as 2021. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Cyberpunk 2077 developer sued for allegedly lying about unfinished game
Polish game-maker CD Projekt was hit with a class action suit alleging that the Warsaw-based company lied about the game’s unfinished state in order to protect its stock price. The suit, filed Thursday in US District Court in Central California … Read more…
Fans Love Zooey Deschanel Acting As Katy Perry In New Music Video: ‘A Cultural Reset’
The pop star’s video for “Not the End of the World” stars the “New Girl” in a nod to how similar the two look. Entertainment – Latest News, Photos And Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Sony and Marvel might team up for another ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy
Spider-Man 3 might turn out to be one of the most complex, exciting Spider-Man films ever made, according to a series of rumors, leaks, and spoilers. A new report offers Marvel fans the best possible Spider-Man rumor they could hope … Read more…
Nobody knew that alligators could regrow their own tails
New research reveals that juvenile alligators are capable of regrowing large portions of their tail if they lose it to a predator or other danger. The finding is somewhat surprising, as some lizard species are known to have regenerative abilities … Read more…
One company’s quest for an antibody drug to fight COVID-19
Companies are testing drugs that mimic the way the body fights COVID-19, hoping they can fill a key gap as vaccines remain months off for most people ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Australian regulator delays decision on Google-Fitbit merger
Australia’s competition regulator has delayed for three months its decision on Google’s plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $ 2.1 billion despite the European Union giving conditional approval ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Congress throws garbage copyright and streaming rules in with COVID relief bill
Because when you think coronavirus relief, you definitely think copyright and punishing illegal streamers. The U.S. Congress unveiled the latest proposed spending bill Monday, and while the $ 900 billion package made news for the (arguably insufficient) unemployment aid and … Read more…
Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’
NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship
Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook child abuse detection hit by new EU rules
A new ban on the scanning of private messages is hampering child protection efforts online. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Social media manipulation affects even US senators, researchers say
BRUSSELS — The conversation taking place around two U.S. senators’ verified social media accounts remained vulnerable to manipulation through artificially inflated shares and likes from fake users, even amid heightened scrutiny in the run up to the U.S. presidential election, … Read more…
Apple sets 2024 deadline to build a self-driving electric car
Watch out, Detroit— tech giant Apple is putting its plans for a self-driving electric car into high gear. The maker of the iPhone has set a goal of 2024 to produce a passenger vehicle — complete with its own “breakthrough” … Read more…
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63 new movies are coming to Netflix in January 2021 – here’s the full list
Movie fans, rejoice: There are tons of awesome new movies set to be added to Netflix’s content catalog next month. Highlights include The Departed, Superbad, Catch Me If You Can, Goodfellas, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and several new … Read more…
Is Mars drawing pictures for us?
High winds have carved interesting shapes into the Martian south pole, including what appears to be an angel and a massive red heart. Images of the shapes have been showcased by the European Space Agency, The south pole of Mars … Read more…
Demand is low for COVID-19 antibody drugs but shortages loom
U.S. health officials rushed out supplies of COVID-19 medicines that may help infected people stay out of the hospital, but now see an astonishing lack of demand in many states ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google says Australian law on paying for news is unworkable
A Google executive says a proposed Australian law to make the digital platforms pay for news is unworkable and its proposed arbitration model is biased toward media businesses ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter’s election label now acknowledges Joe Biden as president-elect
At long last, Donald Trump’s Twitter account has acknowledged that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election. Twitter had to do it for him, though. A new update to some of the social media company’s election labels, which are appended … Read more…
A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas
Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How AI could increase IVF treatment success rates
Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial to help select suitable embryos. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?
Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
My newest streaming obsession is Hulu’s ‘No Man’s Land,’ set amid the war in Syria
Anyone looking for some quality streaming fare may want to consider adding Hulu’s No Man’s Land to their list of what to watch next. The series follows a Frenchman who ventures to Syria amid the civil war there to find … Read more…
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This ‘Crazy Beast’ roamed Earth 66 million years ago
A mammal that lived 66 million years ago has been named “crazy beast” due to its extremely bizarre body makeup. The creature is like a random assortment of body parts from other animals and has teeth like nobody has ever … Read more…
Damage from border wall: blown-up mountains, toppled cactus
Government contractors are igniting dynamite blasts in the remote and rugged southeast corner of Arizona, forever reshaping the landscape as they pulverize mountaintops ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon-owned Zoox unveils its first autonomous robotaxi – Future Blink
The Amazon-owned startup Zoox debuted its prototype for an autonomous taxi, and it could change what we think autonomous vehicles can look like in the first place. Read more… More about Amazon, Mashable Video, Taxi, Autonomous Vehicles, and Autonomous Driving … Read more…
Hacked networks will need to be burned ‘down to the ground’
Experts say it’s going to take months to kick elite hackers widely believed to be Russian out of U.S. government networks ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The AI blob opera and other technology news
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology stories. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Zoom employee secretly censored users on behalf of China, alleges DOJ
A senior Zoom employee falsely accused users of supporting terrorism and distributing child sexual abuse material in an effort to stop them from talking about the Tiananmen Square massacre, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. In a lengthy criminal … Read more…
Cyberpunk 2077: How did the release go so wrong?
It was meant to be the biggest game of 2020 – but it’s been pulled from stores and players refunded. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Millions struggling to pay phone and internet bills
Ofcom calls for industry to do more to support customers who are struggling financially. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Chinese drone and chip makers added to US banned list
The Chinese manufacturers face restrictions on the technology they export from the US. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Sony pulls ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ from PlayStation store after widespread complaints
Sony has pulled “Cyberpunk 2077” from its PlayStation store following widespread complaints about glitches in the futuristic video game. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Zoom suspends 40-minute cap on meetings for the holidays
Zoom is getting into the holiday spirit. The popular video chat platform has announced that it will be temporarily suspending the 40-minute limit on call length for free subscribers during key holiday periods. Normally, only users with paid Zoom memberships … Read more…
Higher Education and 5G Testbeds Are Working Together
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Scientists reinvent the atomic clock, making it far more accurate
Scientists from MIT have developed what they believe is the most accurate atomic clock ever constructed. The clock, which utilizes quantum entanglement of atoms and a different element than most atomic clocks rely on, could be dramatically more accurate over … Read more…
Pass the wine and crank the tunes: Twitter tests ‘dinner party’-like Spaces
Nothing pairs with your pinot and gruyère quite like a Twitter test feature. The social media company that brought you the fleet is back at it again with a new addition it hopes will, when done right, “feel like a … Read more…
Google’s Fitbit takeover approved by EU
Google has promised not to use Fitbit data for advertising, for customers in Europe. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A running list of American antitrust lawsuits against Google and Facebook
Christmas has come, like, a week early for anyone who cares about the American government enforcing its antitrust laws. In the last quarter of 2020, states and the federal government have filed multiple lawsuits against Big Tech companies Google and … Read more…
Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe
The company says some of its messaging features may need to be adapted to comply with EU rules. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses ‘grave risk’
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be “highly complex and challenging”. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
New York is co-leading a third blockbuster antitrust suit against Google
Google on Thursday was hit with a third regulatory lawsuit over its market dominance, this time from 38 states and territories led by New York, Colorado and Nebraska. The suit accuses Google of maintaining monopolies through “multiple forms of anticompetitive … Read more…
Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store
Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Google wins EU antitrust approval for $2B Fitbit deal
Google won EU antitrust approval on Thursday for its $ 2.1 billion bid for Fitbit after agreeing to restrictions on how it will use customers’ health-related data. The deal had triggered criticism from privacy advocates on both sides of the … Read more…
EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants
Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
NASA has visualized what supernovae and colliding galaxies ‘sound’ like
If you’ve ever wondered what space sounds like, NASA has you covered. The space agency has posted several videos of what two supernovae and a colliding cluster of galaxies “sound” like, thanks to its “data sonification” program. The Bullet Cluster, a cluster of … Read more…
AT&T, Ericsson Deliver 3D, Interactive Live Musical Performance
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The state with the most hated sports fans in the country might surprise you
A new state ranking reveals the states in the United States with the most hated sports fans. The data includes survey responses from multiple sources and takes into account both professional sports and college sports. The top of the list … Read more…
HBO Max is crushing it right now because of shows like this one
Topping our list of the most-watched TV shows across the major streaming platforms this week is HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant. The show stars Kaley Cuoco as the flight attendant in question who wakes up in a hotel room next … Read more…
Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth
The capsule is bringing moon rocks back to Earth. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
5 best Apple Watch apps to download now
I love my Apple Watch without shame. It keeps me off my phone when I don’t really need to be on it, while still keeping me up to date. That’s because of the Watch-unique apps I have installed, which range … Read more…
Last of Us 2 wins big at The Game Awards
The action-adventure horror game took home seven awards at the ceremony. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tesla temporarily halts production on Models S and X, through early 2021
Tesla’s production lines for the Model S and Model X vehicles will go dark on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and they’ll stay that way until Jan. 11, 2021. The company informed employees of the plan on Friday, according to an … Read more…
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Electric Gamebox booths bring group gaming to the high street
Electric Gamebox lets small groups play video games projected on the walls of easy-to-clean rooms. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
US telcos ordered to ‘rip and replace’ Huawei components
The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
US election: YouTube to ban videos alleging widespread voter fraud
The world’s largest streaming site said the ban would affect any posts uploaded from Wednesday BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey gives $15 million to guaranteed income efforts
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has donated $ 15 million to help US cities send their residents regular checks as they navigate the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the tech tycoon’s second gift to Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, a nationwide network of … Read more…
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Breakthrough coronavirus blood test might predict your chances of survival
Researchers from the UK and Germany have developed a breakthrough coronavirus blood test that could help to save more lives. By studying the different levels of 27 proteins in the blood, scientists could predict the prognosis of COVID-19 cases with … Read more…