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Malaysia proposes $20 million fine on Grab for abusive practices
Malaysia’s competition regulator has proposed a fine of 86 million ringgit ($ 20.53 million) on ride-hailing firm Grab for violating the country’s competition law by imposing restrictive clauses on its drivers. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
India’s space agency refuses to give up on crashed Moon lander
Early last month was supposed to be a time of celebration for India’s space agency ISRO. The group was poised to become the fourth nation on Earth to successfully perform a soft landing on the Moon. Things didn’t go as…
Amazon.com brings Alexa to Brazil, kicks off pre-orders for devices
Amazon.com Inc will launch its virtual assistant Alexa in Brazil starting this month, with plans for three different devices with the software installed, as it rapidly expands operations in Latin America’s largest economy. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
EPA issues violation notice to San Francisco
The Trump administration is ratcheting up its feud with California, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sending a notice that San Francisco is violating the federal Clean Water Act ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Sorry, Apple and Disney: No one is abandoning Netflix anytime soon
We’re now basically a month out from the launch of two major new rivals that purport to represent serious competition for Netflix in the streaming space, with the launch of Apple TV+ on November 1 and then Disney+ a little…
Just try to pretend this new NASA snapshot isn’t the most incredible thing you’ve seen today
With some of the most powerful imaging tools on Earth at its disposal, NASA and its scientists have captured countless lovely images of the cosmos over the years. Still, some images are undeniably better than others, and this stunning glimpse…
Privacy group says tech giants not delivering on political ads pledges
Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet’s Google have failed to provide adequate transparency for global users around political advertising on their services, a privacy advocacy group said on Tuesday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
With a huge battery and true wireless charging, this $27 portable charger is a no-brainer
Close your eyes and imagine all you needed was one single charging accessory to take care of every possible charging need you might have. Now open your eyes and check out the Mumkai 10000 mAh Portable Charger with Built-In Wireless…
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is coming to even more countries that won’t buy it soon
Samsung’s first attempt at a foldable smartphone hasn’t exactly set the world on fire, with headlines about its long-delayed release mentioned in the same breath as its myriad design woes and the impossibly high price tag that sets the phone…
Troubles with Tesla’s automated parking feature summon safety regulators
U.S. regulators are looking into parking lot crashes involving Tesla Inc cars driving themselves to their owners using the company’s Smart Summon feature, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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NASA’s new drones are taking on bizarre shapes
In the context of space exploration, the term “rover” conjures images of multi-wheeled robots with big, bulky bodies covered in scientific instruments. NASA’s Mars rovers are probably the most iconic of all, but when the space agency is ready to…
The fashion that lets you feel music
Clothing fitted with haptic sensors enable Hermon and Heroda, who are deaf, to feel dance music. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
“I’m Half The Man I Used To Be” | BRAND NEW ME
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A new icon in the iOS 13.2 beta hints at noise-cancelling AirPods
in a week when Microsoft announced an expensive AirPods rival with no noise reduction, a new development has now pointed to Apple’s famed earbuds getting that very feature. A gray-and-white menu icon in the newest iOS 13.2 beta looks a…
YouTube is trying to kill Google Play Music
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See how iPhone 11’s Deep Fusion takes iPhone photography to the next level
Since releasing iOS 13 a few weeks ago, Apple has been pumping out updates at a furious pace. And with good reason, the initial incarnation of iOS 13 was a bit buggy, to say the least. Most recently, Apple earlier…
Folding the Galaxy Fold until it breaks
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The hunt for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus just got a big boost
Of all the worlds in our solar system that may harbor some form of life, Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be the most exciting. The moon is a vast water ocean covered with a thick sheet of ice, and we know…
Tesla deliveries miss Wall Street estimates; shares fall 6%
Tesla Inc said on Wednesday its deliveries rose less than 2% in the third quarter, missing Wall Street estimates and sending its shares down nearly 6% in trading after the bell. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
$50 for an Echo Dot is crazy when this Anker smart speaker is basically the same thing for $20
Everyone loves the Echo Dot because it’s the cheapest way to get access to Alexa anywhere and everywhere in your house. What you might not realize, however, is that there’s a similar smart speaker that costs less than half as…
Any errors in arrest of Huawei CFO were technical, Canadian government tells court
Any errors in the arrest of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada last December were technical in nature and do not meet the requirements to suspend her extradition proceedings to the United States, government lawyers…
Say goodbye to the rain with Repel’s stellar windproof umbrella for just $18
If you’re tired of having to buy another cheap drug store umbrella every time the wind kicks up, there’s a rare sale happening on Amazon that you’re definitely going to want to take advantage of. The Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella…
Tesla deliveries miss Wall Street target; shares fall 6%
Tesla Inc delivered fewer-than-expected vehicles in its third quarter, fueling doubts about the company’s ability to turn a profit and sending its shares down nearly 6% in trading after the bell. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
iOS 13.2 public beta now available, so everyone can try Deep Fusion
Just hours after the first beta for iOS 13.2 rolled out to developers, Apple has released the public beta software as well, which means that everyone with an iPhone can try out Apple’s new Deep Fusion camera technology. Based on…
Troubles with Tesla’s automated parking summon safety regulators
U.S. regulators are looking into parking lot crashes involving Tesla Inc cars driving themselves to their owners using the company’s Smart Summon feature, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A new Google tool will tell you if your passwords have been hacked
Google on Wednesday announced new tools meant to enhance user privacy across its products, such as Google Maps incognito mode, YouTube history deletion, and privacy management via Google Assistant. But Google also announced a feature that should enhance your security…
Tim Cook uses Supreme Court filing to hammer Trump’s immigration policy
After some awkward interactions and small jabs, Tim Cook finally brought the hammer down on President Donald Trump — specifically, his immigration policy. Cook’s condemnation comes via a “friend of the court” brief Cook wrote alongside Apple HR chief Deidre…
Mesh Wi-Fi systems can cost $500 or more, but this top-rated system is down to $180 right now
Mesh wireless systems are the hottest trend in home Wi-Fi right now, since they make it so simple to get whole-home coverage in mere minutes. Unfortunately, these complex Wi-Fi systems also tend to be quite pricey with retail pricing that…
Microsoft Surface Pro X, Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 hands-on
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Elizabeth Holmes’ attorneys blast prosecution over withholding government documents
Defense attorneys for Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny "Ramesh" Balwani criticized prosecutors Wednesday for stalling to turn over what they call key documents that would clear their clients. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
This could be your first subscription-based vehicle
With the ability to make monthly commitments to a series of electric vehicles, Canoo may be your solution to on-the-go city driving. Read more… More about Tech, Transportation, Mashable Video, Cities, and Canoo Tech ENTERTAINMENT DEAL UPDATE:
Every foldable announced at Microsoft’s 2019 event today: first impressions
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This tiny, 3-wheeled electric ‘fun utility vehicle’ can hit 75 mph
What has three wheels, two seats, and no gas tank? The newest sightseeing car from Oregon-based electric vehicle company Arcimoto. San Francisco tour company GoCar Tours added its first electric vehicle to its sightseeing fleet and the first bright yellow…
We have Tom Holland to thank for the Disney-Sony ‘Spider-Man’ reconciliation
Before Sony and Disney announced their surprise reconciliation at the end of September regarding the future of the Spider-Man movie franchise, the two media companies were as far apart as they could be. The relationship, you’ll recall, had fallen apart…
Apple CEO Tim Cook slams Trump’s immigration policy in Supreme Court filing
The filing shares several stories of current Apple employees who are affected by the Trump administration's move to abolish DACA. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Worried by weed vape pens? Here’s why, when, and how to vape concentrate instead.
Let’s say a certain reader of this article, it doesn’t have to be you, has enjoyed a marijuana vape pen once or twice or several hundred times in the past. This reader might justifiably be scared to death by the…
U.S. auto safety agency notes Tesla accidents with ‘Smart Summon’ feature
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is aware of reports of minor crashes involving Tesla Inc’s Smart Summon feature that allows people to retrieve a parked vehicle remotely by using an app. Reuters: Technology News…
This Dyson cordless vacuum copycat has outstanding ratings and it costs $125.99 instead of $400+
Nequare almost certainly isn’t a brand you’ve heard of before, but it’s a name you won’t soon forget when you see the deal running right now on Amazon. The Nequare A18 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner touts killer features like strong suction,…
Snowden will make first major appearance since U.S. lawsuit at conference next month
Fugitive U.S. intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden will speak next month by video at Web Summit in Lisbon, billed by the organizers as the world’s largest annual tech conference. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Libra’s backers are now reconsidering supporting the cryptocurrency
After facing much criticism from lawmakers over the cryptocurrency’s potential effects on other nations’ currencies, some partners are considering backing out. Read more… More about Tech, Mashable Video, Currency, Libra, and Cryptocurrency Tech ENTERTAINMENT DEAL UPDATE:
FBI runs Facebook ads to entice would-be Russian spies
It doesn’t hurt to try. That appears to be the thinking of the FBI, which in September began running a series of Facebook ads designed to encourage people to walk into the Washington, D.C., field office. The paid advertisements, which…
Florida joins Justice Department settlement with Sprint, T-Mobile
Florida has signed on to a consent agreement that the Justice Department reached with Sprint Corp and T-Mobile US Inc to allow the companies to merge, according to a court filing on Wednesday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Apple’s new AirPods design may have leaked in the iOS 13.2 beta
A new icon unearthed in the recently released iOS 13.2 beta provides us with a look at what may very well be the new AirPods design we’ve been hearing so much about over the past few months. Originally unearthed by…
Vice Media to buy digital publisher Refinery29
Vice Media LLC said on Wednesday that it will buy Refinery29, an online publication focused on entertainment and lifestyle pieces for women, aiming to strengthen its content across platforms. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Black holes might not be black holes at all
Of all the features of our universe, black holes might be the most interesting, as well as the most frightening. These ultra-dense spots in space suck in everything around them, and once a black hole has you in its grasp,…
We tried Microsoft’s AirPods rival, and they’re great. About that price, though …
The wireless earbud wars are in full effect. Apple’s AirPods are probably what most people picture when they think of wireless earbuds, but everyone and their dog is getting in on the trend now. Amazon recently announced its Echo Buds,…
Billionaire, friend get no-jail plea deal in Vegas drug case
A California technology billionaire and his friend have paid $ 1 million to avoid prison time while acknowledging evidence against them without admitting guilt in a Las Vegas Strip hotel room drug case ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
If you have an iPhone 7 or 8, get Apple’s official Smart Battery Case at its lowest price
There’s a whole lot to love about Apple’s official battery cases for its various iPhone models. They feature a great design and OS integration you won’t find anywhere else, but on the flip side they’re also quite expensive compared to…
YouTube will now let you auto-delete your video search and watch history
Your browsing experience on YouTube just became a little more private. Google announced it is now rolling out an auto-delete feature for YouTube. This will allow users to keep their video search and watch history on the platform for a…
Microsoft’s two-screen laptop won’t succeed on its own — software makers will have to jump on board
With Windows 10X, Microsoft wants to provide a more modern computing experience on devices with folding screens. The challenge is getting many apps to work well on it. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
All the crazy stuff Microsoft revealed today
At an auditorium in New York City Wednesday, Microsoft’s (sometimes creepily intense) chief product officer, Panos Panay, introduced viewers to a plethora of new and upcoming gizmos from Windows. We got retooled computers! Earbuds with a funny shape! A new…
Air Force test-launches intercontinental ballistic missile
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The US Air Force has tested an unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile with a launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The missile lifted off at 1:13 am Wednesday from the base…
Cook gourmet pizza in 15 minutes with this awesome outdoor pizza oven that anyone can afford
You know how restaurant pizza always tastes better than your homemade pizza no matter how good your ingredients are? High-quality ingredients are obviously important, but so is the way the pizza is heated and a regular oven will never cook…
Financial regulators must account for climate change risk to corporate bottom lines, Citigroup says
For major companies across the world, trillions of dollars are at stake as climate change threatens to disrupt their supply chains. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The 10 best movies and shows coming to Netflix in October 2019
I had initially thought that October looked suspiciously quiet for Netflix, especially with the launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+ right around the corner. But all it took was one announcement to get me back on board: BoJack Horseman is…
Gene editing video stirs talk of designer babies, ethics
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Microsoft’s new laptops are great MacBook competitors — here’s a first look
Here's a first look at the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X and Surface Earbuds. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
An insider just confirmed that this leaked PS5 design is real
The high-resolution render above shows us what a PS5 dev console looks like, and it was created using a newly discovered Sony design patent. The reason renders like this exist in the first place is that a developer accidentally confirmed…
Soaring eagle films crumbling Alpine glaciers as Earth warms
A white-tailed eagle will be filming this week as he flies over the Alps and its once-magnificent glaciers, which are now crumbling because of global warming ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Huawei CFO’s phone passcodes were shared to Canada police in ‘error’: document
Canada’s border security agency admitted making an “error” while sharing passcodes of phones belonging to Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou with Canadian federal police, according to document filed as part of a hearing in a British Columbia court. Reuters:…
The first portable Sonos speaker has an incredible feature you won’t find on any rival
We’ve been waiting for Sonos to release a portable speaker ever since we got our first Play:1 speaker years and years ago, and the company finally delivered last month with the release of the Sonos Move Smart Portable Wi-Fi and…
Dutch inventor says his ocean cleaning boom is working
A Dutch inventor says that after a series of setbacks his system for catching plastic floating in the Pacific between California and Hawaii is now working ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
AI-driven stock-trading venue eyes U.S. exchange status, adds new pricing
Imperative Execution, an upstart, artificial intelligence-driven U.S. stock trading venue operator, is going after the business of the New York Stock Exchange and other bourses by adopting their pricing models and may soon register as an exchange, the head of…
Apple just released iOS 13.2 beta 1 with support for Deep Fusion camera tech
Without question, the biggest selling point of Apple’s new iPhone 11 lineup revolves around the device’s new and advanced cameras. More specifically, the main attraction of Apple’s new iPhone 11 cameras is the Night mode feature that allows users to…
Coinbase now offers interest to people holding USDC on its exchange
Starting today, Coinbase users will earn interest for every USDC they hold on the Coinbase exchange, the company announced Wednesday. USDC is a special kind of cryptocurrency called a stablecoin, whose value is pegged to the U.S. dollar. USDC are…
Pixel 4 to get brand new Pixel Buds 2 wireless earbuds
The Pixel 4 rumor frenzy continues with a brand new development that doesn’t necessarily concern the upcoming fourth-gen Google phones. Google is reportedly going to launch a brand new version of its Pixel Buds earphones, tentatively named Pixel Buds 2,…
This is the best news that Avengers and Spider-Man fans could ask for
Sony and Disney surprised fans this past Friday, announcing that a new deal covering the future of Peter Parker. Just like that, Spider-Man was back in the MCU, and Marvel already revealed the launch date for Spider-Man 3 — July…
Are drones the future of food delivery? — Good Algorithms
Third Space Automation, a small technology startup with offices in London, Helsinki, and Bangalore, has partnered with a few retailers to conduct pilot tests delivering take out and groceries via AI enabled drones. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Drones,…
Microsoft’s Surface event in 13 minutes
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TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Parents acted out of ‘misguided loyalty’
Elliott Gunton’s parents were given suspended jail sentences for helping the teenager move his funds. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Google rolls out updated privacy tools for YouTube, Maps
YouTube users will be able to set their search and viewing histories to auto-delete after a set period of time, while Google Maps will have an incognito mode. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
‘The IPO process has devolved,’ tech investor Bill Gurley says as he leads a direct listing movement
Benchmark Capital General Partner Bill Gurley organized a meeting of private companies to advocate the direct listing model over the IPO. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
SimpliSafe home security systems are on sale — save up to $50
TL;DR: SimpliSafe‘s five-, nine-, 10-, and 12-piece wireless home security systems are 10% off on Amazon. We’re officially in the thick of Spooky Szn, when ghouls and ghosts are said to be roaming more freely. Except, what if the thing…
Instagram users can now ‘shadow ban’ cyberbullies
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows you to stealthily filter out comments from cyberbullies. The new tool, called Restrict, attempts to safeguard Instagram accounts from harassment by making comments invisible to followers without the poster knowing. The…
The tiniest Aukey car charger is down to its tiniest price, just $5.94
If you want a new car charger there are about a billion different options out there and to be honest, plenty of them will suit you just fine. You could search for hours or even days though, and you would…
Microsoft previews dual-screen Surface devices out in a year
Microsoft is refreshing its lineup of Surface computers, while previewing dual-screen devices that won’t be out for another year ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft drops powerful new Surface Pro X
Sure, Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 7, which the company unveiled Wednesday in New York City, looks nice. But Microsoft had a surprise up its sleeve. Later during its big hardware event, it dropped the new Surface Pro X. It boasts…
Everything Microsoft revealed at its 2019 Surface event
Microsoft held its annual Surface event in New York on Wednesday, and in addition to confirming all of the leaks and rumors that had been floating around in recent weeks, the company also surprised us with one major announcement at…
Microsoft teases dual-screen Surface Neo tablet for 2020
Microsoft closed its big hardware event on Wednesday by unveiling the Surface Neo, a long-rumored foldable tablet. The book-sized tablet features two separate Gorilla Glass screens. Each side is 5.6mm thick, featuring the “thinnest LCD that’s ever been created.” The…
Microsoft just unveiled a dual-screen Surface phone that runs Android app
Microsoft’s newly unveiled Surface Neo device isn’t the company’s only dual-screen phone. The company also announced a Surface phone device that runs Google Android apps straight from the Play Store called Surface Duo. Previous rumors did say that the Centaurus…
Acer Chromebook 15 is on sale for $90 off on Amazon
TL;DR: The inexpensive (but still worth it) Acer Chromebook 15 is a great budget laptop pick, and you can get one for just $ 240 on Amazon today (that’s $ 90 off). So you need a laptop, but you don’t…
Researchers invented wearable skin that lets you feel touches in VR
When it comes to the virtual reality ecosystem, even die-hard fans like Facebook’s chief executive will tell you the technology still has a way to go before it can start to be regarded as anything resembling a mass-market technology. Mark…
Virgin Galactic says it’ll fly Italian air force researchers
Virgin Galactic says it has been contracted by the Italian air force for a suborbital research flight aboard its winged rocket ship ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft unveils new folding smartphone in surprise announcement
Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Duo at its annual hardware event on Wednesday. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Forget Windows Phone. Microsoft just revealed a dual-screen Duo phone.
Microsoft shocked the crowd at its big hardware event Wednesday by revealing a dual-screen Android phone named Duo. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold, it doesn’t have a flexible screen that folds. Instead, Duo has two separate 5.6-inch screens, which can…
Mario Maker 2 for Nintendo Switch gets online multiplayer in today’s update – and it’s discounted on Amazon
Good news, gamers: Super Mario Maker 2 for Nintendo Switch just got a huge update today that finally adds support for online multiplayer, so you can play your levels with friends anywhere around the world. Finally! And if you don’t…
Website that allowed Huawei phones to install Google apps taken down
A China-based website that allowed for manual installation of Google’s Android apps on Huawei’s newly launched Mate 30 devices went offline on Wednesday after a security researcher highlighted the “backdoor” to sidestep a U.S. ban. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL…
Microsoft’s Surface Earbuds take on AirPods, also kind of look like dinner plates
Microsoft is taking on AirPods with its new Surface Earbuds, which include plenty of touch controls that include Microsoft Office integration. And they look sorta… weird. Those are definitely big white discs Image: Microsoft / Screenshot Featuring easy one-click pairing…
This is Microsoft’s first dual-screen Surface device, too bad you can’t buy it until late 2020
Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled a bunch of new products, confirming from the get-go that new form factors were in store for the Surface event. The Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 were among the expected upgrades to some of…
Amazon offers a way to delete Alexa recordings automatically
Amazon is offering a way for Alexa users to have their voice recordings delete automatically ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
High-tech indoor farming seen as key to fixing Dubai’s food supply
With temperatures in the desert city regularly exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in summer months, a massive 80% of the Dubai's food supply is imported — but the government is keen to reduce dependency on imported foods. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Bose Wave Music System IV is on sale for $124 off at Amazon
TL;DR: The powerful and versatile Bose Wave Music System IV is on sale for $ 375, saving you $ 124. Most speakers for sale right now just feature Bluetooth playback and that’s it. Which is objectively a great function, but…
Big drone on campus: UPS gets U.S. government okay for drone airline
United Parcel Service Inc on Tuesday said it won the U.S. government’s first full approval to operate a drone airline, which gave it a lead in the nascent U.S. drone delivery business over rivals Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc. Reuters:…
Factbox: Six things Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told staff in leaked audio
Leaked audio of Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg addressing questions from staff in two internal July meetings was published on Tuesday by The Verge. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
New California lab seeks cure to deadly citrus disease
California is opening a new front in the battle against a disease that has decimated citrus groves across the world and looms as a threat to the state’s orange crop ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 3 with USB-C and AMD processor
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop 3 in New York City on Wednesday. Chief Product Officer Panos Panay was clearly delighted as he debuted the new product. The laptop will now come in two screen sizes: 13 inches and 15 inches.…
Today’s best deals: $15 Bluetooth earbuds, Ring Video Doorbell sale, Chromebook blowout, $6 car charger, more
Black Friday might still be a couple of months away but you wouldn’t know it to look at today’s daily deals roundup! Highlights include best-selling Bluetooth earbuds for only $ 14.99, $ 200 Sony true wireless earbuds for an all-time…
NASA chief says we are close to finding life on Mars — but the world won’t be ready for it
“It will start a whole new line of thinking. I don’t think we’re prepared for the results. We’re not,” NASA chief scientist Jim Green said. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Correction: Swamp Rodent Invasion story
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Most Netflix subscribers won’t leave for Disney’s or Apple’s services, survey finds
Piper Jaffray remains unfazed by the recent drop in Netflix shares, sticking by its optimistic forecast. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook fact-checking won’t include opinion and satire — even if it is inaccurate
Facebook is planning to exempt opinion pieces and satire from its fact-checking program, sources told The Wall Street Journal, amid recent controversies over content moderation. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Exclusive: Comcast emerges as new Google antitrust foe – sources
Comcast Corp, one of America’s largest media and communications companies, is wading into the epic regulatory pile-on against big tech companies such as Google, according to people familiar with the matter. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Snowden will make first public appearance since U.S. lawsuit at conference next month
Fugitive U.S. intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden will speak next month by video at Web Summit in Lisbon, billed by the organizers as the world’s largest annual tech conference. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Southern drought deepens; 11 million affected
Weeks of dry, hot weather have plunged the Deep South further into a drought that’s affecting more than 11 million people and threatening crops across the region ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
One of the Pixel 4’s last remaining secrets just leaked
The Pixel 4 is hardly a secret anymore, and that’s due to Google’s own teasers and official announcements, but also to all the YouTubers that got their hands on working Pixel 4 prototypes in Asia. We thought we knew everything…
Restoring forests for the sake of climate, habitats
Around the world, people are putting shovels to ground to restore forests ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
WeWork IPO failure a critical signal for markets: Morgan Stanley
WeWork’s failure to go public is a critical turning point for markets that signals the end of “the days of endless capital for unprofitable businesses,” Morgan Stanley Equity Strategist Michael Wilson says. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon is blowing out Acer Chromebooks, gaming laptops, monitors and more, today only
Amazon’s Gold Box deals are always pretty great, but the nation’s largest online retailer really outdid itself on Wednesday. 20 different deals are included in today’s big Acer blowout sale, and they span everything from Chromebooks starting at just $…
Net neutrality rules could return at state level under mixed U.S. court decision
Internet providers could face a variety of state internet regulations after a U.S. court ruled on Tuesday that the federal government cannot block states from passing their own net neutrality laws, while largely upholding the 2017 repeal of landmark rules…
Advocates fault Facebook over misleading posts by politicos
Advocacy groups at a meeting with Facebook are criticizing the tech giant’s announcement this week that it won’t remove posts from politicians even if they’re misleading or break the site’s rules ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How to watch the Microsoft Surface event live stream starting at 10AM ET
Microsoft’s annual product reveal events might not be subject to as much fervent anticipation as Apple’s yearly iPhone unveiling, but this year, Microsoft has a chance to outdo one of its biggest rivals with a revolutionary device that could shape…
Marijuana vape sales lag as lung illnesses rise in US
Sales of marijuana vaping products are declining in the U.S. as health experts seek to determine what’s causing a mysterious lung disease among people who use e-cigarettes. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter, TweetDeck back up after suffering global outage
Twitter was apparently back up on Wednesday after a worldwide outage hit the microblogging platform’s website and its dashboard management platform TweetDeck, affecting thousands of users. Several users were currently able to log in to access Twitter and TweetDeck. The…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says he’s eyeing biology for the next computing frontier
Eric Schmidt told a conference crowd that tech and computing are the perfect "marriage" right now. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A strangely large planet is baffling astronomers because it shouldn’t exist
The newly found world is so big that it can't have formed in the way we think most planets do, leaving scientists who found it scratching their heads. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Introducing iPhone 11 Pro — Apple
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Facebook’s Zuckerberg says Warren as U.S. president would be bad for tech
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told employees in July that the company would “go to the mat” to defeat Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren’s expected effort to break up the world’s largest social media company if she were elected…
The Google Maps feature we’ve been waiting for is finally here
A leak a few days ago revealed that Google was finally testing a Google Maps feature that was announced back at I/O 2019. That’s an incognito mode for Google Maps that will work just like it does in a web…
London court allows mass claim against Google over iPhone data
London’s Court of Appeal gave the go-ahead for action against Google over claims it collected data from more than 4 million iPhone users, overturning a ruling in 2018 that in effect blocked any route to legal redress. Reuters: Technology News…
Germany reports landmark case of West Nile virus
Authorities are reporting the first known human case of West Nile virus transmitted by mosquitoes in Germany, a development apparently hastened by climate change ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
With Visible’s latest deal, enjoy a new phone and unlimited data on Verizon’s 4G LTE network
Why does it always seem like people are trying to trick you when you have to buy a new phone? Reading over fine print to make sure you aren’t being scammed is every consumer’s worry. But anytime you have the…
More than 100 dolphins die on island beach off West Africa
More than 100 dolphins die on island beach off West Africa and authorities want to know why ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Bezos blasted for saying Amazon writing its own facial recognition laws
An activist group pushing for a federal ban on facial recognition blasted Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos over comments this week about the company’s efforts to write its own regulations for the controversial tech. In response to a reporter’s question at…
NASA captures rare images of black hole devouring star
A distant star that was once about the size of our sun has been obliterated by a monstrous black hole — and astronomers have the whole thing on tape. NASA’S Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has stumbled upon a cosmic…
September Event 2019 — Apple
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Startups hear about drawbacks of IPOs at San Francisco meeting
Venture capitalists and executives from more than 100 startups including Airbnb Inc and Poshmark gathered on Tuesday to bash traditional initial public offerings and promote direct stock exchange listings, according to two people who attended the meeting. Reuters: Technology News…
Visa, Mastercard reconsider backing Facebook’s Libra: WSJ
Visa , Mastercard Inc and other key financial partners may reconsider their involvement in Facebook Inc’s cryptocurrency, Libra, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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AP-NORC poll: Energy-saving habits vary in popularity
A new poll shows Americans will go only so far in engaging in personal habits to conserve energy and reduce emissions that are warming the planet ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Crazy deal slashes $40 off the Ring Video Doorbell 2, $50 off the Pro, and gets you a free Echo Show
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Report: 58% of Europe-only trees face extinction threat
An international conservation group is warning that more than half of the European tree species that exist nowhere else in the world are threatened with extinction ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
New high-speed train would get you from NYC to DC in 30 minutes
A futuristic high-speed train travel pod that creators hope will one day zip passengers from New York to DC in just 30 minutes was unveiled in Manhattan on Friday. The Virgin Hyperloop One, a roughly 20-foot vessel with seats inside,…
Police investigate threat at Amazon facility in New Jersey
Amazon workers in Carteret, New Jersey, were evacuated Monday as authorities investigate a threat. Bomb-sniffing K-9 teams are on the scene. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
If your iPhone camera stopped working, try updating to the just-released version of iOS 13
Apple on Monday released iOS 13.1.2, which will help address several bugs, including one that stopped the camera from working properly. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google’s Incognito mode for Maps is rolling out on Android this month
Hey spies (and everyone else who wants to keep their privacy reasonably intact), good news: You will soon be able to use Google Maps on your phone in Incognito mode. Google originally announced the feature during the Google I/O 2019…
Facebook tests hiding likes to ‘improve well-being’ in Australia
Facebook is about to begin hiding like counts. The tech firm is starting its experiment Friday in Australia to see if the feature can improve user well-being. A Facebook spokesperson told us: “We are running a limited test where like,…
SK Hynix shifts away from Japanese input material with Korean product
South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc has started using a high-tech material from a Korean supplier in its chipmaking process, a company official said on Wednesday, shifting away from a Japanese product for the first time. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL…
iPhone 11 Pro — It’s tough out there — Apple
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This is the stunning iPhone 12 of our dreams, but it’s too good to be true
Apple’s new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max were just released a couple of weeks ago, so isn’t it far too soon to be talking about next year’s iPhone 12? Well, if you’re really asking yourself…
Google offers incognito mode for Maps in privacy push
Alphabet Inc’s Google is rolling out new privacy features to its Maps, YouTube and Voice Assistant services, with options including incognito mode and automatic data deletion, the company said on Wednesday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Greta: Grown-ups mock children because world view threatened
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg said Friday she doesn’t understand why grown-ups and world leaders would mock children and teens for acting on science. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Mark Cuban: ‘I have close to a billion dollars in Amazon stock’
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Amazon is in talks to bring its cashierless Go technology to airports and movie theaters
Amazon wants to popularize its Go cashierless checkout technology by retrofitting existing businesses with it. It's in talks with airport retailers, movie theaters, and stadiums. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Bluetooth earbuds with more than 10,000 5-star ratings are on sale for $14.99
It’s not every day you get the opportunity to pick up a pair of best-selling Bluetooth earbuds with more than 10,000 5-star ratings on Amazon for just $ 15, so there was no way we were going to let this…
Bizarre ‘pocket’ of underwater gas could be energy resource — or ‘ticking time bomb’
Researchers have discovered an enormous “pocket” of gas trapped underwater that could either be an enormous untapped natural resource or a potential “ticking time bomb” of greenhouse gas emissions. The problem? Scientists don’t know which it is just yet. The…
Musk unveils SpaceX rocket designed to get to Mars and back
SpaceX spacecraft designed to carry a crew, cargo to the moon, Mars or anywhere. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Apple would have paid $1.4 billion more last year under Sanders’ income inequality tax plan
Many tech companies wouldn't be affected by Sanders' proposal because they tend to pay employees high salaries. But Amazon and Apple would be notable exceptions. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Fintech unicorn Revolut’s losses double as it pushes for global expansion
Revolut said it recorded a £32.8 million loss after tax in 2018, while revenues rose more than 350% to £58.2 million. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Instagram makes its bully-blocking feature available to everyone
Instagram is now giving all its users access to its newest anti-bullying feature. The app will now let everyone who uses its app selectively choose to “restrict” users who are engaging in bullying behavior. The feature, which was first introduced…
‘Robocats’ are helping the elderly combat loneliness
Here, robo kitty! When elderly clients of the Bronx-based RiverSpring Health Plans are feeling low, they might get a cat in their lap — a robotic cat that is. Susan Garelick, 66, did. After she said goodbye forever to her 14-year-old…
iPhone 11 Pro cinematic tests — Apple
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Huawei phones lose access to install Google’s apps – Bloomberg
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s newly launched Mate 30 devices have lost their access to manually install Google’s Android apps, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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PlayStation Now finally gets a price drop, might actually be worth buying
When PlayStation Now launched nearly half a decade ago, it was a novel idea. A game subscription service that let you stream games from the cloud sounded impressive on paper, but with no PS4 titles and an outrageous $ 20/month…
Malaysia’s competition regulator to decide on ride-hailing firm Grab on Thursday
Malaysia’s Competition Commission (MyCC) said it will announce its decision on Thursday after investigating whether ride-hailing firm Grab is anti-competitive. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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WeWork shelves plan for IPO, tries to rebuild battered image
WeWork’s new leaders have shelved plans to enter the stock market as they seek to repair the company’s battered image ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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CrowdStrike says an aviation industry hacker had significant high-level access to secrets
Nation-state hackers often target these companies to gather as much information and intellectual property as possible, while also creating "beachheads" within a company meant to serve as a wide-scale, longer term network observation point. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
GoPro launches two new cameras as it tries to become profitable this year
GoPro announced two new cameras on Tuesday including the HERO8 Black and the HERO MAX, in addition to three new camera accessories. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
These PowerBeats Pro alternatives are $195 cheaper than Beats
TL;DR: The truly wireless PowerHBQ Pro headphones are great for athletes and are only $ 59.99 — over 50% cheaper than Powerbeats Pro. We love a brand name as much as the next guy, but when it comes to wireless…
Pixel 4 stole one more feature from the iPhone, but Google made it much better
No matter how much it hurts Android fans to hear it, Google has been copying the iPhone ever since the first Pixel came out, and the Pixel 4 does it also. And yes, Apple has taking stuff from Google too,…
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Air France to offset emissions from domestic flights by 2020
The chief executive of Air France says the carrier will voluntarily offset all of its carbon dioxide emissions from domestic flights by next year ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google turns 21: A look back at the search engine giant’s iconic life
It has made its mark on the wold pop culture, survived financial set backs, and it even had a verb named after it. (Seriously, Google it!) Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Zuckerberg blasts Warren’s plan to break up Facebook and says it’s an ‘existential’ threat
In audio published by The Verge from two July meetings with employees, Zuckerberg addressed the potential for a breakup of Facebook. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Sony halves price of its PlayStation Now subscription service as cloud gaming battle heats up
A monthly subscription to PlayStation Now will cost $ 9.99, down from a previous monthly price of $ 19.99. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Dyson giveaway: Enter to win a vacuum, hair dryer, and air purifier
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How AI is transforming the fight against human trafficking
It’s one of the world’s deadliest and most barbaric global ventures. Each year, human trafficking generates more than $ 150 billion in profits – at the expense of human life – with children accounting for around a third of its…
Hands On With Apple’s Camera Centric iPhone 11 Lineup
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Malaysia’s competition regulator to announce decision on ride-hailing firm Grab
The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) will announce its proposed decision on ride-hailing firm Grab on Thursday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon’s Echo Buds hands-on first impressions
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Microsoft’s most daring Surface ever might be unveiled this week
Microsoft has been developing a Windows device featuring two displays for quite some time, with reports saying earlier this summer that the gadget, code-named Centaurus, was shown to Microsoft employees during an all-hands internal meeting. We then learned the dual-screen…
Echo Frames First Impressions: alexa-enabled smart glasses
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Tesla’s China production to start, eyes on mass production timing: sources
Tesla Inc’s China factory aims to start production this month but it is unclear when it will meet year-end production targets due to uncertainties around orders, labor and suppliers, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Reuters: Technology News BEST…
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Ancient artifacts returned to Iran from US university
Iran: Nearly 1,800 ancient artifacts arrived in Iran as part of return decades ago to the University of Chicago ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How smart is this $12 night light that doesn’t need batteries or even to be plugged in?
Honestly, the SnapPower Guidelight Power Outlet Plate With LED Night Lights is easily the smartest thing we’ve come across in a long time. No, we don’t mean “smart” as in connected, although we’re sure some company out there is peddling…
Comcast reportedly emerges as new Google antitrust foe
Comcast is wading into the epic regulatory pile-on against big tech companies such as Google, according to people familiar with the matter. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Zuckerberg vs. Warren: Leaked audio gives a taste of Facebook CEO’s real thoughts on tech regulation
Zuckerberg's real thinking on regulation was exposed when The Verge published leaked audio from a July meeting between the CEO and employees. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Bose Soundwear wireless wearable speakers are 50% off at Amazon
Not all ears are created equal. Headphones are great for some, but for others they can be an uncomfortable nightmare torture device. Wear them too long and it feels like your ears are being squashed between a vise, a hot,…
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Egypt displays looted coffin returned from New York’s Met
Egypt displays looted ancient coffin returned to the country last week from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Popping champagne generates a tiny supersonic shockwave
When you pop the cork on a champagne bottle, the physics of the cork’s departure probably isn’t the first thing on your mind — it’s drinkin’ time, after all! But scientists tend to find interesting things in the most unlikely…
Trolls for hire: Russia’s freelance disinformation firms offer propaganda with a professional touch
Firms charged varying prices for services, such as $ 8 for a social media post, $ 100 per 10 comments made on an article or post and $ 65 for contacting a media source. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon sites in France and India should be added to US counterfeit watchlist, says trade group
The American Apparel & Footwear Association, which represents more than 1,000 brands, added two more Amazon sites to its recommended list of "Notorious Markets" this year, which identifies commerce services that facilitate counterfeit goods sales. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
These wireless headphones combine style with quality sound — Future Blink
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Mysterious Planet Nine may actually be a black hole, new research suggests
A mysterious object once thought to be an undiscovered planet on the edge of our Solar System could be a tiny black hole, a study claims. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Thailand’s Kasikornbank to give Shopee e-commerce merchants loans
Thailand’s second-largest lender, Kasirkonbank Pcl (Kbank) will start giving digital loans to sellers on Sea Ltd’s e-commerce business Shopee, in the bank’s latest digital partnership, it said on Wednesday. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Mate 30 Pro loses access to Google apps after researcher exposes installation backdoor
Huawei didn’t mince words during the Mate 30 Pro event a few days ago when it came to talking about the Android OS the new phones will run. The company explained it can use any of Google’s apps because of…
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Twitter, TweetDeck back up after suffering global outage; thousands impacted
Twitter Inc was apparently back up on Wednesday after a worldwide outage hit the microblogging platform’s website and its dashboard management platform TweetDeck, affecting thousands of users. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Correction: WeWork-IPO story
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Slack, Spotify and Michael Lewis will join big-shot Silicon Valley investors to talk direct listings
Venture capitalists, public market CEOs and buyside investors will gather on Tuesday in San Francisco for an event focused on the benefits of direct listings. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Despite recession talk, CMOs are optimistic about next year and expect their budgets to increase
A new survey by Gartner found that the majority of chief marketing officers at large companies in North America and the U.K. believe their marketing budgets will rebound in 2020, despite economic uncertainty. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Dyson introduces air purifier that destroys formaldehyde
Remember the terrible smell in ninth-grade biology when you dissected a frog? That’s formaldehyde, and Dyson’s new air purifier destroys it. The Dyson Pure Cryptomic boasts many of the same features as the company’s previous air-purifying fans and heaters. Dyson…
Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people
Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon’s high-end Echo Studio smart speaker hands-on first impressions
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NASA’s InSight lander is hearing all kinds of weird stuff on Mars
NASA’s InSight lander has experienced its fair share of hardship since landing on the Red Planet late in 2018. In the months since it touched down on Mars, it’s gotten more attention for getting its drilling instrument stuck in the…
Nintendo’s new Ring Fit Adventure kicked my butt
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Full-fibre broadband: What is it and how does it work?
Boris Johnson says everyone in the UK should have fast full-fibre broadband, but what is it? BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
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NASA lander captures marsquakes, other Martian sounds
NASA’s InSight lander on Mars has captured the low rumbling of marsquakes and other otherworldly sounds. ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
UK workers are ‘sabotaging’ robots over fears they’ll lose their jobs
Brits are deliberately “sabotaging” workplace robots so they can’t be replaced, according to recent reports. A new study has found that the UK is less accepting of workplace tech when compared to other countries. According to the Telegraph, research by…
Leaked Facebook audio is a sign of decreased morale, former employees say
If current employees are going into the all-hands meetings and recording audio of their CEO, that is a sign that employee morale is in the dumps, multiple former Facebook employees told CNBC. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Libra member companies are planning to meet this month in Switzerland
Founding members of the Libra Association are planning to meet October 14 in Geneva. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
HP Chromebook 15 review: A vast improvement in performance and design, but you give up a lot
HP Chromebook 15 $ 449.99 View Product The Good Major performance improvements • Much better build quality and appearance • Good keyboard • all the ports you need The Bad It’s pricey • ChromeOS comes with all the same compromises…
Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation’s hope or hype?
A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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How Hong Kong protesters avoid police surveillance
Protesters in Hong Kong use low and high-tech ways to avoid being monitored by the authorities. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Tesla’s ‘smart summon’ feature is causing fender benders, parking lot jams
These self-driving cars wouldn’t pass a learner’s permit test. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
ASOS shakes up board to revive fortunes
Online fashion retailer ASOS Plc on Wednesday revamped its board by naming several new directors, including Ocado Solutions Chief Executive Officer Luke Jensen, as it looks to bounce back from a string of profit warnings. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL…
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Two pranksters with nothing better to do hacked a billboard in Detroit to play porn
Drivers on the interstate this past Saturday night in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills were greeted to a shocking sight as they passed a digital billboard along Interstate 75. It’s one of those things they might not have even…
Samsung ends mobile phone production in China
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has ended mobile telephone production in China, it said on Wednesday, hurt by intensifying competition from domestic rivals in the world’s biggest smartphone market. Reuters: Technology News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google rolls out updated privacy tools for YouTube, Maps
Google is rolling out more tools for users to control their privacy settings, following on similar announcements it made earlier this year ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Three new Microsoft Surface computers leak ahead of big hardware event on Wednesday
The Surface Pro 7, two models of the Surface Laptop 3 and a new Qualcomm-powered Surface leaked ahead of Microsoft's big hardware event in New York on Wednesday. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Tesla is buying computer vision start-up DeepScale in a quest to create truly driverless cars
DeepScale's technology helps automakers use low-wattage processors, which are standard in most cars, to power very accurate computer vision. The deal could help Tesla deliver on the goal of one day selling driverless "robotaxis." Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Failing might actually be good for you
Career setbacks can be a real bummer no matter what your profession. For scientists, proposals that fail to gain funding and research efforts that hit dead ends can force them to shelve years of hard work. It’s these failures, and…
Patreon ditches its creator ‘con’ for celebs like Issa Rae, Patton Oswalt
Patreon, the membership and payment platform for independent artists and their fans, appears to be banking on celebrity. The platform has announced a new invite-only “digital summit” that it’s calling Patreon Assembly. It’s an event for creators that will feature…
World’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat and other news
BBC Click’s Lara Lewington looks at the week’s best technology stories. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘I built my software empire from a Stoke council house’
Entrepreneur Stephen Parker describes his quest to build a software empire from Stoke. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Condor chick makes 1st flight attempt from Utah cliff
Park officials say the first endangered California condor chick has fledged at Zion National Park in southern Utah ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Save 70% on this wireless charging pad for your iPhone and Apple Watch
The first time you set your phone on a wireless charging pad, it’s near magical. But you’ll soon come to realize that most of these Qi-compatible pads can only charge one device at once. Bummer. Considering all the latest and…
WeWork property defaults may be next after failed IPO, says mega-developer Don Peebles
Peebles says, "Anyone looking at a building that has got significant WeWork occupancy has got to be very concerned." Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Uber and Lyft close at record lows as investor skepticism grows around recent IPOs
Shares of Uber and Lyft fell to fresh lows on Tuesday, posting their lowest close ever, as the ride-hailing firms join a string of recently public companies facing fresh criticism from investors. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Want to buy a Chevy Bolt? We’ve got some bad news for your wallet.
In the market for a new eco-friendly vehicle? Breathe a sigh of relief – the federal tax incentive for electric vehicles isn’t totally gone for the Chevy Bolt and other electric options from the American carmaker — yet. As of Tuesday,…
The new high-tech way to recycle old clothes
A Swedish recycling mill has developed a new way to reprocess old clothes. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Japan’s last pagers beep for the final time
At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan – but just 1,500 subscribers remained. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
GoPro Hero 8 Black review
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Near-Earth objects provide extraterrestrial intelligence an ‘ideal’ way to spy on Earth
“These near-Earth objects provide an ideal way to watch our world from a secure natural object,” the study’s abstract reads. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR: Which one should you buy?
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Paddy Power and Poker Stars owners to create online gambling leader
The owners of Paddy Power Betfair and Poker Stars have agreed to merge in an all-share deal that will create the world’s largest online betting and gambling company by revenue to take advantage of the opening up of U.S. markets.…
Paddy Power and Poker Stars owners to create online gambling leader
The owners of Paddy Power Betfair and Poker Stars have agreed to merge in an all-share deal that will create the world’s largest online betting and gambling company by revenue to take advantage of the opening up of U.S. markets.…
AT&T Believe Celebrates One Year Promoting Positive Change in Communities Nationwide
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Surprising no one, researcher finds adware in Google Play Store apps with millions of installs
The last few weeks and months have seen a pretty steady drip of news headlines touting adware-laden apps found to have made their way into the Google Play Store, such as this recent batch of camera and VPN apps that…
Surprising no one, researcher finds adware in Google Play Store apps with millions of installs
The last few weeks and months have seen a pretty steady drip of news headlines touting adware-laden apps found to have made their way into the Google Play Store, such as this recent batch of camera and VPN apps that…
Report: Facebook’s Libra falters as key partners waver
A new report says partners in Facebook’s cryptocurrency-based payments network, Libra, are wavering in their support amid backlash from U.S. and European government officials ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Big Tech’s eco-pledges aren’t slowing its pursuit of Big Oil
Amazon, Microsoft and Google have made ambitious pledges to cut back on their carbon emissions, but they’re not quitting their growing business ties to the oil and gas industry ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
You don’t have to be a big brand name to do a direct listing, investors try to convince start-ups
The CEO of enterprise software company Outreach told CNBC that he learned direct listings can be beneficial even for businesses that aren't widely known. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
You don’t have to be a big brand name to do a direct listing, investors try to convince start-ups
The CEO of enterprise software company Outreach told CNBC that he learned direct listings can be beneficial even for businesses that aren't widely known. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter and TweetDeck suffer a global outage affecting thousands
Twitter, TweetDeck suffer global outage, thousands hit Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter and TweetDeck suffer a global outage affecting thousands
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Libra may be losing support from key partners already
Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra is looking less likely to launch as originally envisioned by the day. A new report from the Wall Street Journal claims that key partners, including Visa and Mastercard, are having second thoughts about their involvement in Libra. …
Chubby Buttons is the wearable remote you never knew you needed
TL;DR: Never fumble to change a song again with the Chubby Buttons Action Sports Device Controller — on sale for only $ 39.99 in the Mashable Shop. Whether you’re hitting the slopes, shredding powder on your board, gardening, cycling, or…
Microneedle sensor aims to cut hospital superbugs
Seriously sick patients could get help to recover via sensors that keep an eye on antibiotics in their blood. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Email signature ruling ‘cost seller £25,000’
A High Court judge rules an auto-signature at the end of an email makes it legally binding. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Mark Zuckerberg says he’s ready to ‘go to the mat’ with Elizabeth Warren
Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook employees he was ready to “go to the mat” with US Sen. Elizabeth Warren if she gets elected president. The giant social network’s CEO, striking a defiant tone against critics at an all-hands meeting in July…
Leaked Zuckerberg audio: ‘You go to the mat and you fight’
Leaked recordings reveal Mark Zuckerberg’s views on a potential break-up of Facebook. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How a horrible goose topped the gaming chart
An indie video game about a menacing goose has become a surprise hit. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
This pug is working as a voice actor for next ‘Halo’ video game
The snorts and grunting on the upcoming “Halo” game might sound extraterrestrial, but they’re really just the sounds of a very happy pup. Gyoza the pug has been hard at work at the 343 Industries studio, where voice actors and…
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Restoring forests 1 tree at a time, to help repair climate
Around the world, people are putting shovels to ground to restore forests ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trevor Noah: Rep. Kevin McCarthy ‘Done F**ked Up’ His Trump Defense On ’60 Minutes’
One more bungle for the “Fantastic, Absolutely Tremendous Road To Impeachment” segment. Entertainment – Latest News, Photos And Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Police in China find fugitive who has been living in a cave for 17 years
When news broke late last month about a fugitive in Wisconsin who had made his home in a makeshift bunker in the middle of the woods and lived there for three years before being discovered, it seemed pretty wild. But…
Brits’ internet use peaks at 21:00 on Wednesdays, ONS says
The Office for National Statistics has begun to analyse internet data use for the first time. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Watch these hackers crack an ATM in seconds
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WeWork pulls IPO filing
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New blood test could detect 20 types of cancer
A new blood test now under development can help detect 20 kinds of cancer, according to trials underway at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In trials, the test correctly identified 32 percent of patients with stage-one disease and 76 percent of…
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Mark Hamill Burns Ivanka Trump’s ‘Star Wars’ Family Photo With Correction
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Facebook to create VR world called Horizon
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The top 10 most hotly anticipated shows premiering in October on Netflix, Hulu, and TV
October is now less than a week away, which means tons of hotly anticipated shows are getting ready to premiere. We’ve got plenty of popular shows to look forward to that are returning for new seasons, and we also have…
Elon Musk upbeat on Starship test flights
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Apple’s big iPhone update brings a lot of changes to CarPlay, here’s a look at what’s new
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US uses Google Translate to vet refugees
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10 new trailers you need to watch: The Irishman, El Camino, Frozen 2, and more
Downton Abbey beat Ad Astra and Rambo: Last Stand last week in ticket sales, and this week we’ve got a couple of new contenders that might go after the top spot, including an animated feature (Abominable) and a film based…
‘Hustlers’ And The Evolution Of Asian Sex Workers On-Screen
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Samsung’s $2K Galaxy Fold seems awfully easy to break
Samsung has three words for owners of its brand-new, $ 2,000 folding smartphone: Handle with care. The Galaxy Fold, whose launch was delayed for months after gadget bloggers reported that their review units were malfunctioning, now comes with a list…
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Can AR goggles make swimming more fun?
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US agents search Clio Laboratories in fraud probe, says official
U.S. federal agents executed a warrant to search the Clio Laboratories in Lawrenceville, Ga. on Friday, a government official said, as part of a nationwide crackdown into genetic testing fraud against federal health insurance programs. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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This Anker LED flashlight is insanely bright, practically indestructible, and on sale for $20
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Stephen Colbert Hits Bernie Sanders With A Tough Question
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Elon Musk freaks out on Twitter about ‘advanced AI’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has made it clear he thinks artificial intelligence is “humanity’s biggest risk,” even going so far as to say it could cause World War III. Musk took his caution to another level on Thursday,…
Pornography ‘one click away’ from young children
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Researchers want to know how the T-Rex could crush bones without busting its own skull
The mighty Tyrannosaurus rex was the ultimate food processor. It didn’t really mess around with tearing meat from bone in the way that smaller predators and scavengers of the day may have. Instead, it used its incredibly powerful jaws to…
Expectations are ‘sky high’ for Nintendo’s latest Mario mobile game, analyst says
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Baby Archie Wore A Royally Adorable Outfit In South Africa
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Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices
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Facebook buys ‘mind-reading wristband’ firm CTRL-Labs
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Mark Zuckerberg said to be eyeing space for Facebook at landmark post office
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing a 107-year-old post office on Manhattan’s West Side to help him grow the social networking giant’s Big Apple presence, The Post has learned. The Menlo Park, California, tech giant is in talks to lease all…
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Scientists sliced up a bunch of tapeworms to figure out how they regrow their bodies
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Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case
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Jeff Zucker seen as top internal candidate for WarnerMedia CEO
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Soak Up The Last ‘Game of Thrones’ Group Selfie We’ll Probably See For A While
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Night mode feature on the iPhone 11 outshines Google’s Pixel 3
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Danielle Cohn: Are teen influencers being exploited?
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UN chief urges action to make Earth carbon neutral by 2050
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Etsy shares ride high on bullish bank outlooks
The bulls are betting on an ex-unicorn from Brooklyn. Etsy ended higher Friday on the Nasdaq, as shares of the Brooklyn-based company wrap up a week that saw two bullish calls by investment banks. RBC Capital Markets upgraded Etsy Thursday…
London just overtook New York for fintech investment, research shows
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Tech entrepreneurs call for more government regulation
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Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Sep. 22)
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Facebook suspends ‘tens of thousands’ of apps for user data issues
Facebook says it has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps over concerns about how they handled user data amid an internal probe sparked by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The social media giant on Friday said it booted the apps for…
Brad Pitt Talks Defending Gwyneth Paltrow From Harvey Weinstein’s Advances
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Zuckerberg’s visit to DC tells lawmakers that Facebook is finally taking them seriously
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YouTube stars rattled by verification changes
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iPhone 11 may be a lot more popular than anyone expected
Leading up to the iPhone 11 introduction at last week’s media event, there was a sense that this year’s iPhone lineup would be something of a stop-gap measure before the release of the iPhone 5G in 2020. To our pleasant…
What3words: ‘Life-saving app’ divides opinion
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Microsoft president: Don’t move fast and break things
Microsoft’s president urges other tech firms to accept responsibility for the effects of their work. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Jim Carrey Flips A Cartoon Bird At Donald Trump’s Unquestioning Base
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NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures shades of blue on the Red Planet
The Mars we know is a dry, dusty, barren place and in just about every image we see of the planet, it’s a pale shade of orange, but there are some areas of the nearby world that have unique and…
YouTubers are upset and confused by new verification policy, but nobody has been removed yet
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Florida utility to install 1K electric car-charging stations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida Power & Light plans to install 1,000 electric-charging stations at 100 locations across the state. The utility’s announcement Wednesday says the stations would be located on major roadways, public parks, shopping malls, tourist destinations and…
Where have the wild birds gone? 3 billion fewer than 1970
A new study finds there are nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds flying in North American skies than in 1970 ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Huawei: Microsoft president seeks end to US tech ban
The US company’s president warns of a “digital iron curtain down the Pacific Ocean”. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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There may be a huge Apple Watch upgrade cycle on the horizon
Over the past few years, the Apple Watch has quickly evolved from a niche product into a mainstream device. Thanks to a number of impressive updates that saw Apple add cellular connectivity, along with a host of health and fitness…
Taylor Swift Calls Out ‘Two-Faced’ Kanye West Over That Infamous Phone Call
The singer gives her blow-by-blow view of her long feud with the rap mogul in a revealing Rolling Stone profile. Entertainment – Latest News, Photos And Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Here’s why the top two antitrust enforcers in the US are squabbling over who gets to regulate tech
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Live facial recognition surveillance ‘must stop’
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Scientists struggling to figure out age of Saturn’s rings
Saturn’s rings may be shining as bright as ever, but the debate over how old they are has rekindled following a new study. The research, published in Nature Astronomy, suggests that even though the rings might appear young in a…
You’ll love your Instant Pot even more when you get this 12-piece accessory set for $25
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‘Mamala Kamala’ Harris Becomes First Woman To ‘Slow Jam The News’ On ‘Tonight Show’
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Police officers raise concerns about ‘biased’ AI data
Law enforcers fear they will be told to unfairly target some groups because of past prejudices. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
WeWork’s on-again off-again IPO delayed again
After a series of setbacks on the road to an initial public offering, the parent company of real estate start-up WeWork is delaying the move, sources told CNBC Monday. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
BBC to switch off red button text in 2020
Viewers will no longer be able to read headlines, football scores, weather and more on TV sets. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
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NASA astronauts preparing for moonwalk in giant water tank
NASA astronaut candidates have to meet a long list of criteria before the space agency decides they’re fit to carry out important duties in space. When astronauts return to the moon in the near future, they’ll be met with challenges…
Huge Marvel leak says Iron Man will appear in at least one more movie
Avengers: Endgame isn’t just the highest-grossing movie of all time, it’s also the MCU movie that marks the exit of three beloved characters, including Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, and Natasha Romanoff. The three actors who portrayed these characters for over…
App that cancels subscriptions launches in UK
The virtual card automatically protects people from being charged at the end of a free trial period. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Germany’s Merkel faces decisive week on climate protection
Germany faces a decisive week in its efforts to combat climate change, with Chancellor Angela Merkel pledging Saturday that Europe’s biggest economy will find good solutions ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Subscription porn gains popularity as new apps let models sell directly to their fans
A growing number of models are selling subscriptions using OnlyFans and Fancentro, turning their social media followings into a customer base. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NASA will spy on India’s crashed moon lander next week
Late last week, India’s ISRO space agency experienced utter heartbreak when its Chandrayaan-2 lunar lander went quiet moments before its expected touchdown. The spacecraft slammed into the Moon rather than landing softly, and nobody really knows if it’s still alive,…
Instagram fact-check: Can a new flagging tool stop fake news?
Users can now flag false Instagram content to fact-checkers but experts believe there is more to do to fight disinformation. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Asteroid the size of a skyscraper to hurl past Earth: NASA
A skyscraper length asteroid will whiz by Earth today. The space rock, Asteroid 2000 QW7, is roughly between 951 and 2,132 feet long according to NASA. The larger estimation would make it the second tallest building on the planet, behind…
Jennifer Garner’s Taste Buds Get Violated In ‘Secret Ingredient’ On ‘Tonight Show’
The “Peppermint” star, Jimmy Fallon and Jim Jefferies dug in to a tainted three-course meal. Entertainment – Latest News, Photos And Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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The hobbyists competing to make AI human
The Loebner Prize, one of the few real-life Turing Tests, comes to Swansea this weekend. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Video shows a Model 3 automatically apply the brakes to avoid hitting a cop who ran a red light
Tesla’s automated emergency braking (AEB) system, which was first introduced in 2017, has improved markedly in a relatively short amount of time. Just a few weeks ago, for example, Tesla demonstrated its next-gen AEB system which can more ably apply…
Elon Musk is not the problem at Tesla — blame the people around him
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New ‘SNL’ Cast Member Shane Gillis Barely Apologizes For Racist Asian Jokes
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YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos
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PewDiePie rescinds donation pledge to anti-hate group after fan backlash
YouTube star PewDiePie pledged to donate to an anti-hate group following criticism for peddling anti-Semitic content – then decided to pull his donation after backlash from his fans. PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, announced on Tuesday he would…
Kickstarter Worker Claims She Was Fired Over Union Effort
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If you refuse to cut the cord, these $50 wired Sony earbuds with extra bass are down to $29.99
Bluetooth headphones are the new norm, of course, but not everyone wants to cut the cord and there’s nothing wrong with that. Wireless models are definitely more convenient, but only until the battery dies because you forgot to charge them.…
Amazon will start letting random people provide Alexa answers
Alexa Answers is meant to expand the smart digital assistant's knowledge base to keep it competitive with the Google Assistant and Apple's Siri. But as other platforms have discovered, user-generated content is open to mischief and propaganda. Tech BEST DEAL…
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Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro ‘triggering’ fear of holes
People with “trypophobia” are complaining about Apple’s latest handsets. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Ban children from gambling in games, MPs say
In-game spending should be regulated by gambling laws and loot boxes banned for children, they say. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Chance The Rapper Recalls Meeting His Future Wife, Kirsten Bennett, At Age 9
The three-time Grammy winner told Ellen DeGeneres that he even popped the question at that very first meeting. Entertainment – Latest News, Photos And Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Federal research ship to begin studies in the Gulf in 2023
A federal research vessel operated by universities in Louisiana and Mississippi is expected to begin studies in the Gulf of Mexico in 2023 ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Stranger Things’ breakout star Millie Bobbie Brown has a new project in the works for Netflix
Stranger Things is one of the best shows you can stream right now — Netflix made three seasons so far, and a fourth is in development — and the young actress who plays one of the heroes of the horror…
Big Tech’s ‘nemesis’ in EU gets new term — and more power
Margrethe Vestager, who angered the Trump administration by imposing multibillion-dollar penalties on the likes of Google and Apple, was reappointed Tuesday for a second five-year term as the bloc’s competition commissioner. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL…
Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro and ‘always-on’ Watch unveiled
The new handsets gain “ultrawide” angle lenses and longer battery life, but there is no 5G phone. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Here’s a first look at all of the new products Apple announced today
Here's a first look at all of the new products Apple announced on Tuesday at its big iPhone event. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The iPhone 11’s pricing and storage capacities just leaked, and there’s a huge surprise
We’re just a few hours away from Apple’s iPhone event, but we’re not done with last-minute iPhone 11 leaks just yet. The iPhone 11 isn’t a total secret, and we already know what the phone will look like since several…
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Brain hack devices must be scrutinised, say top scientists
The UK’s Royal Society warns of the risk of companies accessing our thoughts and moods. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NASA captures images of 11,000-year-old star explosion
NASA has released a stunning image showing the remnants of a massive ancient supernova. Light from the original star’s explosion took around 11,000 years to reach Earth – in the late 17th century. Experts believe astronomers may have spotted it…
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is officially under fire for questionable M&A decisions
Hedge fund Elliott Management released a letter critiquing AT&T's acquisition missteps and questioning the strategic value of owning Time Warner. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A disgruntled mechanic has been charged with sabotaging an American Airlines flight
All of us have had a beef with the boss or disagreements and other assorted unpleasantness at work from time to time, which is the nature of being at the mercy of someone who’s in charge of your productivity, never…
Fake news: BBC and tech firms join forces to fight disinformation
The new measures will include an early warning system for use during elections, the BBC says. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Watch this hero on an 80 mph roller coaster catch a loose iPhone in mid-air
Most of us have our phones with us and generally on our person pretty much all day, except for when we’re sleeping — and even then, they’re often close by. Within arm’s reach, on a nightstand or the like. The…
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Amazon is making a major investment in the Indian market
Amazon just opened its largest office building yet in Hyderabad, India. It's a market where Amazon faces steep competition from Walmart-owned Flipkart. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NOAA assailed for defending Trump’s Hurricane Dorian claim
Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump’s claim that Hurricane Dorian had threatened Alabama ABC News: Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Facebook faces fresh anti-trust investigation
US state officials will investigate whether Facebook “stifled competition and put users at risk”. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Gender identity clinic leaks patient email addresses
A London gender clinic leaks details of almost 2,000 people on its email list. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NASA’s launch hardware luckily survives Hurricane Dorian
Aerial footage showed the gigantic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center unscathed in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Instagram Scammers Are Using The Fires In The Amazon To Rip People Off
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People are freaking out over this viral deepfake iPhone app that puts your face in a movie clip in 8 seconds
Deepfake apps that let you insert your face into videos or photos, are nothing new, but a Chinese developer created an application for iPhone that lets you superimpose your face in clips in as little as 8 seconds. Called Zao,…
Ku Klux Klan donation account suspended by PayPal
A site used by the white supremacist group had sought cash to fund rallies and mail campaigns. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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This space hotel will be ‘like going on a cruise’ or to Disney
Full-service kitchens and bars, movie screenings, and even interiors with natural materials and a cozy color palette sound like the trappings of any nice hotel. But future guests of the Von Braun Rotating Space Station — an in-the-works hotel for…
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Big tech or big labor? 2020 Democrats line up with unions
Most major Democratic White House hopeful have waded into a California clash between labor unions and tech giants such as Uber and Lyft over the definition of work in a changing economy, in a rare case of presidential politics in…
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AdRoll’s annual dog show is a celebration of the company’s pet friendly culture
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London gets 10m more landline phone numbers to meet demand
Ofcom said a new (020) 4 code will be introduced as there are fewer than half a million numbers left to hand out. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Some of your favorite ‘Stranger Things’ characters almost looked a lot different
“Jopper” is the affection fan-named pairing of old childhood flames Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers on Netflix’s Stranger Things, with the bestowing of that nickname a testament not only to how much fans adore the gruff sheriff and loving mom…
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Half of parents ‘want mobile phones banned in schools’
A new survey suggests that 49% of parents think the devices should be banned outright in UK schools. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Robot ‘snakes’ could slither inside your brain to treat blood clots: study
Robots may soon be taking over our brains — but not for the reason you think. Mechanical engineers have developed a snake-like robot to navigate narrow pathways in the body — particularly blood vessels in the brain. The scientists with…
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Apple will fix some Apple Watches for free because of a cracking screen problem
Apple will replace some Apple Watch screens for free, the company announced on Friday. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Destiny 2’ will get a battle pass, because every game is ‘Fortnite’ now
Countless changes are in store for Destiny 2 in the coming weeks, from the launch of the Shadowkeep expansion to the debut of Destiny 2: New Light, which will drop the price of the base game to free. But Bungie…
WATCH | AT&T Unveils Innovative New Office Design in Houston
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YouTube restores far-right channels after appeal
The video-sharing site said it had been wrong to cut off access to the white nationalist channels. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
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