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TechRadar - All the la... |
DDoS attacks continue to plague organizations in 2021
Cybercriminals used DDoS attacks to target organizations worldwide during Q1 2021 to disrupt their networks and online services.
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Business Insider |
The 5 best car rental companies of 2021, based on key factors like pricing, locations, and cancellation policies
With nationwide shortages occurring, it's key to book car rentals ahead of time and compare options. Here are the best car rental companies of 2021.
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Hacker News |
Lisp in Forth
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Tom's Hardware |
AMD's 4700S May Be CPU That Gave Life to the Xbox Series X
A mysterious 4700S processor from AMD is making its rounds around the Internet.
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CNET News |
Watch the first 7 minutes of Mortal Kombat before its HBO Max debut - CNET
Get over here and see a heartbreaking opening end with an iconic duel.
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GeekWire |
Swiss battery venture teams up with MagniX and Harbour Air on electric plane
One of the pioneers of battery-powered aviation is joining a Pacific Northwest team that’s aiming to get an all-electric seaplane certified for service in Canada. H55, the Swiss battery venture co-founded by Solar Impulse pilot André Borschberg, is partnering with Vancouver, B.C.-based Harbour Air Seaplanes and Everett, Wash.-based MagniX on their project to convert De Havilland Beaver commuter airplanes to all-electric power. Harbour Air is providing the Beaver, MagniX is providing the e...
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Digital Trends |
Now Apple has no excuse to keep 5G out of the MacBook
The new iPad Pro comes with an M1 chip and 5G capability, which makes us wonder why 5G is absent from the M1-enabled MacBook. Now, Apple has no excuse.
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Business Insider |
The 5 best stovetop cleaners of 2021
For stubborn messes, a stovetop cleaner is a must-have. Here are our top picks, from the best for ceramic stovetops to the best for gas grates.
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Business Insider |
Billie vs. Flamingo razors - how 2 popular startups trying to change women's shaving compare
Two shaving startups, Billie and Flamingo, are making life easier for women with affordable shaving solutions delivered right to your door.
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Digital Trends |
Apple keeps it positive with Ted Lasso season 2 premiere date and trailer
Apple will bring its heartwarming, critically acclaimed series Ted Lasso back to Apple TV+ on July 23, and has a new season 2 trailer to accompany the news.
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AppleInsider News |
New iPhone-powered color balance feature compatible with older Apple TV models
A newly announced Apple TV technology that automatically adjusts color balance using iPhone's Face ID sensors will be available on previous-generation devices, according to Apple.Apple on Tuesday revealed the color balance feature alongside the unveiling of new Apple TV 4K hardware.As demonstrated in today's "Spring Loaded" event, the technology harnesses an iPhone with Face ID to calibrate a television's video output. Users are instructed to place their iPhone against an area of a television's ...
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TweakTown News |
Discord no longer wants to sell to Microsoft as it eyes IPO instead
Discord reportedly ends its acquisition buyout talks with Microsoft so it can focus on a big initial public offering instead. Continue reading at TweakTown >
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Reddit |
Twitter’s boosted profile in Africa won’t end social media crackdowns and censorship – Jack Dorsey was inspired after a 2019 tour of four African countries, but investments like a new Ghana office won't change much
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Thurrott.com |
Playing Xbox in the Browser, Hands On
Today, Microsoft sent out invites to let a small set of users play Xbox content on your iPhone and in your browser - here's a first look at the experience.
The post Playing Xbox in the Browser, Hands On appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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9to5Mac |
2021 iPad Pro tidbits: Center Stage for third-party apps, accessory compatibility, more
Apple finally introduced the 2021 iPad Pro, and it will be available for ordering from April 30. Apple revealed the 2021 iPad Pro during its Spring Loaded event, and we’ve learned a few more details about it since then…
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The new iMac isn't pretty, it's just badly designed
Remember when Apple led the world in design? The new iMac would say otherwise as Apple missed a golden opportunity to make it better.
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Business Insider |
The new Apple TV 4K has a better Siri remote than the 2017 model, but not much else - here's how they compare
A new Apple TV 4K will be available in May, but current Apple TV 4K owners should check out the differences before upgrading. Here's how they compare.
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Reddit |
White House to Pledge Cutting Global Warming Emissions in Half
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The Verge - All Posts |
Wisconsin amends Foxconn’s contract to reflect radically smaller project
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After more than three years of grandiose promises and missed deadlines, Foxconn and Wisconsin have agreed to amend their contract to reflect the reality of a much-diminished project. Under the amendment, which was approved by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today, the company will receive vastly smaller tax subsidies in exchange for greater flexibility about what business it ultimately pursues in the state.
Foxconn had originally promised to b...
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IT Pro - Microsoft Win... |
Why IT Struggles with Innovation and What to do About It
65% of application development is maintaining current technology with just 35% devoted to innovation. Change requires innovation, an event fast-moving companies can fall behind bringing new ideas to market. Download this OutSystems ebook to learn the
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MSPoweruser |
Malware authors are creating fake Microsoft Store pages
We recently reported on malware writers tricking iPhone owners into downloading gambling apps by pretending they are games and advertising them using normal channels. Now a separate malware group is trying something similar but slightly different. Just like the iPhone issue, the malware authors advertise software or games using normal ads, and when users click […]
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Hacker News |
Show HN: Mongita is to MongoDB as SQLite is to SQL
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The Verge - All Posts |
Here are all the AirTag accessories we know about
Image: Apple
The Apple AirTags have finally been announced, and with them come a ton of accessories to make them easier to use (so much easier than if it had, say, a built-in way to attach it to things). While a small tracking puck could be carried in a bag, there are a variety of other things that you may want to put an AirTag on that require some sort of holder or the judicious use of tape.
These are all the accessories we could find that are either listed for preorder on the maker’s...
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Slashdot |
Chat App Discord Ends Takeover Talks With Microsoft
Microsoft and video-game chat company Discord have ended takeover talks after Discord rejected a $12 billion bid, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing a people familiar with the matter. From the report: Discord is now focused on a potential public listing in the long term, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Several other companies also tried to buy Discord in recent weeks, the people said. The identity of these companies couldn't immediately be learned. San...
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PCWorld.com - Latest N... |
No, Apple's new M1 iPad Pro won't kill the PC
Breaking news: Apple’s new M1 iPad Pros won’t kill the PC. Yes, the new M1 iPad Pro family wields all the bells and whistles you’d expect of one of the most famous and popular pieces of technology in human history. In fact, I’m very impressed by the new iPad Pro. I think the new 12.9-inch version might actually be everything the original iPad Pro dreamed it could be.But it still won’t kill the PC.To be fair, Apple didn’t claim that on Tuesday when it showed off the new iPad Pros. Bu...
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Hacker News |
The Landlord's Game
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Computerworld |
What's in the latest Chrome update? Default to HTTPS, focused links
Google last week released Chrome 90, which gives preference to using encrypted connections to websites, lets users craft links that pinpoint selected text, and supports an open-source codec optimized for videoconferencing.The Mountain View, Calif. search giant also paid out more than $54,000 in bounties to those who reported some of the 37 vulnerabilities addressed in Chrome 90. Six of the bugs were marked "High," Google's second-most-serious threat level, with $36,000 paid to the reporting secu...
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Computerworld |
What's in the latest Chrome update? Default to HTTPS, focused links
Google last week released Chrome 90, which gives preference to using encrypted connections to websites, lets users craft links that pinpoint selected text, and supports an open-source codec optimized for videoconferencing.The Mountain View, Calif. search giant also paid out more than $54,000 in bounties to those who reported some of the 37 vulnerabilities addressed in Chrome 90. Six of the bugs were marked "High," Google's second-most-serious threat level, with $36,000 paid to the reporting secu...
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Business Insider |
Netflix will spend $17 billion on content this year as pandemic restrictions loosen and production resumes
Netflix is grappling with a dip in content after production was stalled due to pandemic-driven delays in 2020.
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Tool Links Email Addresses to Facebook Accounts in Bulk
A video shared with researchers and Motherboard shows a tool linking email addresses to Facebook accounts.
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AppleInsider News |
App Tracking Transparency required in all apps starting April 26
All apps submitted to the App Store must have App Tracking Transparency enabled on April 26.Facebook will have to convince users to disable App Tracking TransparencyApp Tracking Transparency is a controversial feature that will automatically opt Apple device users out of ad tracking. Companies will no longer be able to use the ID for Advertisers (IDFA) unless specific permission is granted either through a pop-up notification or in settings. Read more...
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NYT > Technology |
Apple’s New Devices Target Markets Led by Smaller Rivals
The company also said it planned to release iPhone software next week with a privacy feature that worries many digital-advertising companies.
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The Verge - All Posts |
How to preorder the new iPad Pro with the M1 processor
The new iPad Pro | Apple
Apple announced a 2021 refresh to its iPad Pro lineup, which now includes the same powerful and efficient M1 processor that’s in its MacBook Air, Pro, and Mac mini computers. Both the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch models will feature the chip, as well as a Thunderbolt port and optional 5G support. The display on the larger tablet has received a particularly big boost, jumping to a Liquid Retina XDR Mini LED screen. My colleague Monica Chin has gone deeper on more o...
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Business Insider |
Biden's USDA says it will extend free school lunches for kids through spring 2022
The move on school lunches from the Biden administration is aimed at reaching nearly 12 million kids experiencing hunger or food insecurity.
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Mashable! |
Sorry, Tile: Everything Apple copied at its spring event
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Boy Genius Report |
NASA will soon have the technology to bust the biggest polluters
Major polluters beware: NASA is watching. The space agency is best known for its exploits in exploring our solar system but NASA also spends a great deal of time looking back down at Earth from above. It's helped to map the spread of wildfires so officials can plan and strategize, tracked damage caused by floods and hurricanes, and even observed how stressed out plants are. Now, in its longstanding effort to help combat pollution, NASA will soon be deploying a satellite capable of spotting the w...
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AppleInsider News |
Compared: 2021 iPad Pro vs 2020 iPad Pro and 2018 iPad Pro
Apple has launched a new pair of iPad Pro models, but is it worth making the upgrade from the 2020 or 2018 models to the latest refresh? AppleInsider breaks down what's new in the 2021 iPad Pro update.Following a year where the iPad became more important than ever for those working or learning from home, Apple has revealed its latest iteration of the iPad Pro lineup. The updated hardware, which is offered in the continued 11-inch and 12.9-inch form factors, will generate buzz among those looking...
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9to5Mac |
Download the new purple iPhone 12 wallpaper for your devices right here
Apple surprisingly announced a new iPhone model today — which is not exactly new. The iPhone 12 mini and regular iPhone 12 will now be available in a new purple color, and they come with a new wallpaper that matches the color.
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Boing Boing |
Verdict reached in Derek Chauvin's trial: 2nd degree murder guilty, 3rd degree murder, manslaughter guilty
After 10 hours of deliberation, jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty of murder on all three counts. Chauvin stood trial on murder charges in Minnesota state court for the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, 2020. — Read the rest
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MacRumors |
Apple's Bright New iMacs Come With Color-Matched Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Power Cord and USB-C Cable
Apple today unveiled the new iMac models in seven bright, colorful shades including Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Orange, Yellow, and Purple, and Apple is including a whole series of matching accessories for each machine.
More expensive iMac models come with a color matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, power cord, and USB-C to Lightning Cable. Lower-end models feature the same accessories with the exception of the Touch ID Magic Keyboard,...
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9to5Mac |
New Apple TV 4K has HDMI 2.1 but 120Hz support isn’t available yet
Today, Apple unveiled its new Apple TV 4K. Almost four years after its original release, the company introduced the new set-top-box with the A12 chip, a new Siri Remote, and HDMI 2.1 support for a better 4K HDR experience.
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NYT > Technology |
Chuck Geschke, Father of Desktop Publishing, Dies at 81
If you sent a PDF on your computer today, thank him. In 1980, he and a colleague created a way of sending digital documents to a printer, starting a company, Adobe.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google has a plan to avoid another WebView crash catastrophe
Plans include a new auto-rollback 'Safe Mode' and faster updates for Chrome and WebView
Last month, a WebView bug became the biggest story in Android after users reported app crashes across all sorts of devices. Though a temporary solution was quickly discovered, a permanent update wasn't issued until the following day, leaving phones in a buggy state overnight. In response to this incident, Google has published a complete list of upcoming improvements it plans to implement to help en...
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Mashable! |
Apple cooks up a 420 event that's perfect for stoners
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ZDNet |
A cure for marketing’s ‘Frankenstack’ syndrome
For marketing leaders to design the optimal technology stack, they must start to focus on customer profiles and not channels and applications.
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Business Insider |
JPMorgan gets backlash from soccer fans after backing the much maligned European Super League
JPMorgan became a trending topic on Twitter as soccer fans criticized the company's $4 billion investment in the European Super League.
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Slashdot |
The New iPad Pro Features Apple's M1 Chip
At today's Spring Loaded event, Apple unveiled a new version of the iPad Pro, equipped with the M1 chip that was first introduced on the company's Mac line. TechCrunch reports: The new chip sports an 8-core CPU, with performance up to 50% faster than the A12Z Bionic found on the previous generation. There's also an 8-core GPU, which it claims is up to 40% faster. The system can be decked out to up to 16 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. The device further blurs the line between the company's tablet...
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GeekWire |
Inside the booming market for buying Amazon sellers: Secrets and insights from an acquirer
Over the past two years, dozens of heavily-funded investment firms have formed with a singular purpose: Buying small companies that sell through Amazon. In many ways, these so-called aggregators operate as mini private-equity firms. They quickly buy out popular mom-and-pop Amazon sellers, and then attempt to use their e-commerce expertise in marketing and logistics to drive additional revenue and profits across a wide range of brands. There are now about 40 of these aggregators — with names li...
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Hacker News |
AtoB (YC S20) – Stripe for Transportation – hiring early engineers and operators
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9to5Mac |
How much is your iPad Pro worth right now?
The new 2021 iPad Pros are here, and while it might not be a night-and-day major upgrade of last year’s models, some might think its improved display is critical! If you’re looking to upgrade to the latest model, you probably have an older iPad to trade in. Here’s what you need to know about trading in your iPad to maximize how much you’ll get to put toward a new 2021 model…
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Hacker News |
Python Software Foundation Is Hiring a Python Packaging Project Manager
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VentureBeat |
Why a Cedars-Sinai hospital and BP use facial recognition (exclusive)
Facial recogntion is widely used in entertainment, finance, and retail in various ways tp boost building security and stop criminal activity.
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Digital Trends |
Not seeing a new iPad Mini is no big surprise
The mini tablet has its fans, but there may not be enough for Apple to build a 2021 iPad Mini, which was a no-show at its Spring Loaded event.
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MacRumors |
Apps Must Adhere to App Tracking Transparency Rules and Be Built With iOS 14 SDK Starting April 26
Apple today released a series of updates aimed at app developers, letting them know about upcoming requirements related to iOS 14.5, the newest version of iOS 14 that's set to be released next week.
Starting on Monday, April 26, all iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch apps submitted to the App Store must be built on the Xcode 12 and iOS 14 SDK or later, which means that new apps will no longer be able to use older SDK options.With the launch of iOS 14.5, Apple is requiring all dev...
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SlashGear |
Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard
It’s something of the end of an era over at Blizzard today, as Jeff Kaplan has announced that he’s leaving the company. Kaplan has been at the company for nearly 20 years, and got his start at Blizzard working as a designer and one of the game directors on World of Warcraft and later its first two expansions, The Burning … Continue reading
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9to5Mac |
Apple reminds developers about ATT requirements ahead of iOS 14.5 launch
iOS 14.5 is arriving to the public next week with a host of new features and changes and a major one is the new App Tracking Transparency. Today Apple has shared a reminder with developers to have ATT requirements met for apps by April 26.
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Business Insider |
Luminar's stock could gain 40% as it racks up partnerships for its autonomous vehicle lidar technology, BofA says
Bank of America initiated coverage of the autonomous vehicle technology company with a "neutral" rating and $23 price target, a roughly 40% gain from current levels.
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Business Insider |
Apple's new iMac is faster, bigger, and more colorful than before - here's how it compares to the 2019 iMac
Apple's new 24-inch iMac boasts several key upgrades over the previous 21.5-inch model. Here's how the two desktop computers stack up.
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Business Insider |
Legendary investor Bill Miller says the window is closing on the SPAC market, but singles out 2 names that remain attractive
Bill Miller in an interview Tuesday said the SPAC craze may be winding down. So far in 2021, 308 SPACs have debuted, comprising 65% of all IPOs.
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TweakTown News |
Overwatch's Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard after 20 years in game dev
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan is leaving Blizzard after nearly two decades, says running Overwatch was an 'honor of a lifetime' Continue reading at TweakTown >
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Business Insider |
Netflix added less than 4 million customers in the first months of 2021 - and warns of a dramatic drop-off in new customer growth as the pandemic subsides
Netflix said it expects to add 1 million new customers in Q2 after pandemic-driven production delays in 2020 stalled original content releases.
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Gizmodo |
Oil’s Rebound Shows the Window to Protect the Climate Is Closing
A year ago today, oil prices did something never before seen: They dipped into negative territory, meaning suppliers were literally paying people to take the oil off their hands.Read more...
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MacRumors |
Apple TV's New iPhone-Based Color Balance Feature Coming to 2015 and Newer Models
Apple today announced that the Apple TV is getting a new iPhone-based color balance feature to improve a TV's picture quality.
Starting with tvOS 14.5 and iOS 14.5, users will be able to hold an iPhone with Face ID near their TV and, after tapping a notification, the iPhone's front-facing camera and ambient light sensor will begin color measurements and automatically tailor the Apple TV's video output to deliver more accurate colors and improved contrast. Apple says this process will result...
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Digital Trends |
Apple’s new 12.9-inch iPad Pro has mini-LED backlighting. Here’s what that means
The new 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro gets a new display armed with mini-LED backlight technology. Here's what that means and what it will bring to the new tablet.
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AppleInsider News |
Black 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro listed as 'new,' unavailable to order
The existing black Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is listed as "new" after Apple's Tuesday event, suggesting Apple is readying a minor hardware revision.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderApple on Tuesday unveiled a new white Magic Keyboard color option for its iPad Pro lineup. Other than the new finish, no new features or changes were announced. Read more...
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Business Insider |
How to ask your boss for vacation time so you can rest and recharge
Asking for paid time off can be daunting, but according to an expert, the key to getting vacation days is having open conversations.
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CNET News |
Feel how great it can be to type and game on a mechanical keyboard for just $21 - CNET
Aukey's full-size 104-key keyboard has 14 LED lighting effects, tactile clicky keys and N-key rollover.
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MacRumors |
Logitech Launches Combo Touch Keyboard and Trackpad Case for Latest iPads
Following the introduction of the new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, Logitech has announced the launch of the Combo Touch Keyboard for the two tablets, offering a more affordable alternative to the Magic Keyboard that Apple sells.
Priced at $199 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and $229 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard provides a full folio case with attached keyboard and touchpad that can be used with the new iPad models.The keybo...
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The Verge - All Posts |
Apple’s new iPad Pros and TV remote don’t have U1 locators to help find them in your couch
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Apple has been quietly sticking special locator beacon chips into some of its new iPhones that’ll let you unlock your car and find lost items through walls — the latter thanks to the $29 AirTags announced today — but sadly, you won’t find that chip in the new M1-based iPad Pros or the long-awaited new Siri remote for the Apple TV.
Apple confirmed to us that the U1 locator chip, which uses pulses of ultra-wideband (UWB) radio to broadcast its precise location, won’t...
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The Register |
Node.js 16 released with Apple Silicon binaries, JavaScript V8 engine turned up to nine
All supported releases will now support ECMAScript modules - but progress on moving away from CommonJS is slow
Node.js 16 has been released with prebuilt Apple Silicon binaries and version 9.0 of the V8 JavaScript engine.…
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CNET News |
Netflix's flood of new subscribers has slowed to a trickle - CNET
Netflix's membership growth was white-hot during much of the pandemic, but Netflix predicts a sleepy first half of the year until its proven hits start returning.
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Mashable! |
Apple's 4/20 event in 10 minutes
Apple rolled out a brand new product and massively redesigned some of its standard tech at its April 20th event. Here's everything you need to know — in just 10 minutes. Read more...More about Apple, Mashable Video, Ipad Pro, Apple Event, and Imac
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SlashGear |
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro updates bring camera improvements and odd fixes
This week the folks at OnePlus released an update to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. This update included a set of camera improvements that could make all the difference when it comes to the everyday average camera user’s snapping experience. This new set of updates also includes the standard April security patch set that should be arriving for … Continue reading
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Threatpost |
Mozilla Fixes Firefox Flaw That Allowed Spoofing of HTTPS Browser Padlock
The Mozilla Foundation releases Firefox 88, fixing 13 bugs ranging from high to low severity.
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CNET News |
iOS 14.5 launches next week, takes on Facebook and Google tracking - CNET
Apple's software update, available for free next week for iPhones and iPads, promises major privacy changes.
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CNET News |
Tile criticizes Apple AirTags ahead of congressional hearing - CNET
The CEO of Bluetooth tracker maker Tile implies that Apple's AirTags are unfair competition.
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Slashdot |
FTC Issues Stern Warning: Biased AI May Break the Law
The Federal Trade Commission has signaled that it's taking a hard look at bias in AI, warning businesses that selling or using such systems could constitute a violation of federal law. From a report: "The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices," the post reads. "That would include the sale or use of -- for example -- racially biased algorithms." The post also notes that biased AI can violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. "The FCRA comes into play in...
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Business Insider |
Top nuclear commander says he will push to put bombers back on alert if US gets rid of its ICBMs
The STRATCOM commander says he needs a modern nuclear force because he cannot deter "leftovers of the Cold War" forever.
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Neowin |
UK government announces first phase of Project Gigabit
The UK has announced the first phase of Project Gigabit, an initiative with £5 billion invested to help connect hard-to-reach businesses and homes with gigabit internet connectivity.
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Business Insider |
How to manage your coronavirus vaccine side effects - including tips for avoiding painkillers
Minimize discomfort by moving your arm or taking hot showers. Use cold washcloths or ice instead of Advil.
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Boy Genius Report |
‘Ted Lasso’ season 2: Here’s when the best Apple TV+ original series is returning
Apple was apparently so excited on Tuesday, following the iPhone maker's big "Spring Loaded" virtual product event, to announce the return of its hit Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso that I got a press release announcing the season 2 release date of July 23 from two separate Apple PR hands.
But that's perfectly understandable. The half-hour comedy starring Jason Sudeikis, which Apple has also already green-lit for a third season, is magnificent and arguably arrived last year at the absolutely perfect...
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SlashGear |
Tile isn’t happy about Apple’s AirTags
Only hours after Apple introduced its anticipated AirTags tracking product, Tile has fired off a jab at the company, stating that it welcomes competition “as long as it is fair competition.” Tile’s statement comes just ahead of the company’s testimony in front of Congress on Wednesday, with it noting that it plans to ask lawmakers to “take a closer look … Continue reading
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BetaNews |
Microsoft could launch its Cloud PC service this summer
Microsoft has been rumored to be working on an Azure-powered Cloud PC service for a while now, but it seems that we might be seeing the results of its labor as soon as June or early July this year. The Cloud PC service, codenamed Project Deschutes, will let users access a Windows desktop remotely and run software such as Microsoft Office. This could be useful if you want to access the same desktop from multiple locations, and it would also allow Windows 10X users to run Win32 apps. According to ...
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TechCrunch |
Netflix blames ‘lighter content slate’ for slowing subscriber growth
Netflix added 4 million net new subscribers in the first quarter of 2021, bringing its total subscriber base to 207.6 million, according to its latest earnings report. Any year-over-year comparison was inevitably going to make this latest quarter seem disappointing, since Netflix grew by an unprecedented rate (15.77 million net new subscribers) during the same […]
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VentureBeat |
Call of Duty: Warzone hits 100 million downloads
Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: Warzone has crossed into new territory with 100 million downloads in the past year.
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Business Insider |
Apple's new item-tracking AirTags should be investigated by Congress, competitor Tile argues
Tile, which has sold a line of tracking devices for nearly a decade, has previously accused Apple of anti-competetive business practices.
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Boing Boing |
Score a refurbished HP ProBook x360 laptop for almost 50% off right now
If you're in the market for a laptop, it's tough out there. Between companies producing incredibly similar models with only slight tweaks and variations and shoppers starved for reliable sources of information to make sense of it all, you practically have to be a computer science major to untangle what's what. And — Read the rest
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Engadget |
Here’s everything Apple announced at its ‘Spring Forward’ event
Apple’s first keynote of 2021 saw the company cover a lot of ground, announcing something new in almost every product category it offers.
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9to5Mac |
2017 Apple TV 4K discontinued, 4th-gen Apple TV still available with new Siri Remote
After several rumors, Apple today finally introduced the sixth-generation Apple TV, which comes with the A12 chip and a newly redesigned Siri Remote. At the same time, the company made some changes to its set-top box lineup, which no longer includes the previous-generation Apple TV 4K.
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SlashGear |
Six big things Apple unveiled today (and three it didn’t mention)
Expectations were high for Apple’s first event of 2021, and while the “Spring Loaded” launch today may not have had new AirPods Pro or a new MacBook Pro, that’s not to say that plenty wasn’t squeezed into the hour-long stream. New iMac, new Apple TV, new iPad Pro, and the long-anticipated confirmation of AirTags was certainly enough to fill sixty … Continue reading
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Business Insider |
Georgia Gov. Kemp throws support behind Home Depot as the chain faces calls for a boycott over its silence on restrictive voting laws
The left "went after baseball, and now they're going after American jobs," Kemp said in a Tuesday tweet.
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CNET News |
The Audi R8 and this Chinese supercar actually share a designer - Roadshow
This is the Hongqi S9, and its hybrid powertrain makes 1,400 horsepower.
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Techdirt |
Techdirt Podcast Episode 279: How Rights Went Wrong
After a few cross-post episodes, we're back with a brand new conversation, and it's all about a big subject that intersects with the majority of what we cover here at Techdirt: rights. In his book How Rights Went Wrong, Columbia Law professor and Constitutional scholar Jamal Greene proposes a new way of thinking about rights and how they interact, and he joins this week's episode to discuss this paradigm-shifting idea that challenges many preconceptions about the subject.Follow the Techdirt P...
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Gizmodo |
Adventure Time: Distant Lands Reunites Finn and Jake for One Last Quest
It’s a new Adventure Time trailer, come on and grab your friends, and we’ll go to HBO Max’s Distant Lands—specifically, “Together Again,” the third special in the four-part series which brings back the stars of the original show.Read more...
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Gizmodo |
The Podcast War Has Begun
Apple’s new Apple Podcasts Subscriptions service, essentially Patreon for podcasters, costs creators $20 a year and lets the podcaster set prices for special subscription offerings including exclusive content and early access. To many amateur podcasters, myself included, this is a big deal. It means we might one day…Read more...
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Business Insider |
Judge revokes bail for Proud Boys leaders after prosecutors introduce new Capitol riot evidence
Ethan Nordean and Joseph Biggs are accused of coordinating and leading dozens of Proud Boys members in an attack against the Capitol on January 6.
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CIO |
BrandPost: With a Keen Focus on IaaS, Silicon Sky is Empowering Leading Companies in Africa to Embrace the Cloud
Based in Bryanston outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, Silicon Sky is laser-focused on addressing the rapidly increasing demand for Infrastructure-as-a-Service among companies of all kinds and sizes. We recently caught up with Brenton Halsted, Managing Director of Silicon Sky, to get his thoughts on the company’s focus on IaaS, the unique demands of enterprises in South Africa and surrounding countries, and the flexibility he feels is imperative for success in the cloud.“While we have sig...
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9to5Mac |
Chromecast with Google TV costs less than the new Siri Remote that makes Apple TV usable
Apple’s Spring Loaded event this morning saw a number of product and service unveils. On the television and media front, the Apple TV 4K was revamped, but the real highlight was a new Siri Remote that addresses how frustrating the original is to use. That $59 remote can be purchased separately for older Apple TV models, and it’s somehow more expensive than the Chromecast with Google TV.
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NYT > Technology |
Netflix’s Dominance Starts to Slow as Rivals Gain
The streaming service reported the addition of four million new customers for the first quarter, below the six million it had forecast.
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GeekWire |
Amazon criticizes European soccer ‘Super League’ as anticompetitive, says Prime Video not involved
Stepping into the international dustup about a proposed “European Super League” of elite soccer teams, Amazon declared Tuesday that the formation of the new league was not in the competitive spirit of continental soccer. “We believe part of the drama and beauty of European football comes from the ability of any club to achieve success through their performances on the pitch,” Amazon’s Prime Video Sport tweeted out in a statement. Prior to weighing in on the proposed...
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DDoS attacks continue to plague organizations in 2021
