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Business Insider |
Netflix's price hikes help explain its terrible quarter and Wall Street analysts say it needs to be careful as new competitors spring up (NFLX)
After a rough second quarter and with new competitors on the way, Netflix's pricing power in the US may be called into question.
Customers will be gauging the value of Netflix against its competitors, as more options become available to them.
Wall Street and industry researchers haven't lost faith in Netflix, but they're keeping a close eye on subscriber growth in the quarters to come to evaluate how much runway Netflix has in the US.
"They will need to be more careful moving forward," one...
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AppleInsider |
Zagg launches Rugged Book Go Keyboard case for iPad mini 5
Zagg is releasing an updated version of its Rugged Book Go Keyboard for the new iPad mini 5 that brings protection and productivity to Apple's smallest tablet.
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Ars Technica |
Nigerian scammers slide into DMs, so Ars trolls them
Romance scams persist, somehow, by preying on the gullible; Twitter is fertile ground.
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Digital Trends |
Score a hot deal with Amazon’s 63% price cut on the Berta Ionic hair dryer
Dry and style your hair with an awesome hair dryer. Amazon has a sale on the Berta Negative Ionic Hair Blow Dryer that brings its list price of $100 down to just $37. Get more than what you paid for with this 63% price cut.
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Digg Top Stories |
Who Owns The Rights To Mexico's 'Wonder' Plant?
A nitrogen-fixing maize grown in an indigenous region of Mexico has the ability to fertilize itself, recent research shows. Now, as a global company and US scientists work to replicate this trait in other corn varieties, will the villages where the maize originated share fairly in the profits?
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The Verge - All Posts |
The first trailer for Top Gun: Maverick is a flashback to 1986
Image: Paramount Pictures
At San Diego Comic-Con today, Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance during Paramount Pictures’ Terminator: Dark Fate panel in Hall H to debut a trailer for his next action film, Top Gun: Maverick.
The film is a direct sequel to 1986’s Top Gun, the film that helped establish Cruise as an official Hollywood star. It’s set 34 years later, with Cruise reprising his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, now a flight instructor at the Topgun, the Navy’s Fighter We...
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TechCrunch |
This is one way Toyota plans to shuttle people around during the 2020 Olympics
When thousands of people converge on Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city’s infrastructure will be tested. Toyota is getting into the mix to handle some of the ways people will get around the city and the Olympics venue. Toyota unveiled Thursday a new product called APM, or Accessible People Mover, which […]
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Business Insider |
How to make a FaceTime audio call on your Apple Watch
You can FaceTime on your Apple Watch – but only using FaceTime audio, not video.
If you ask Siri to FaceTime someone on your Apple Watch, it will launch a FaceTime audio call.
FaceTime audio may be preferable to a normal phone call, because it does not require cell service or use minutes, and can operate entirely off a Wi-Fi connection.
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9to5Mac |
Spend Stack for iOS lets you easily track any running totals with smart lists
Indie developer Jordan Morgan has today released a nifty new app called Spend Stack, which aims to make it easier to track running totals while shopping. The app syncs across devices and makes it easy to share lists and more.
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Digg Top Stories |
The Trailer For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Is Taking Our Breath Away
We didn't really need a sequel but Hollywood has a way of insisting we get one. But hey, at least it's thrilling to look at.
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Digg Top Stories |
Guy Hits A Pothole In A Tesla, Ends Up Costing Him $2,600
As Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske notes, the fault lies less with Tesla here and more with the car industry's new affinity for low profile tires. They look cool, and that's about it.
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Digg Top Stories |
Jay And Silent Bob Are Getting A Reboot In 'Jay And Silent Bob Reboot'
You know this is going to be a wild ride when the trailer introduces pixelated genitals within the first few seconds.
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SlashGear |
Plants vs Zombies 3 is coming – here’s how to play it now
The Plants vs. Zombies franchise has been silent for a while now, but that all changed today, with Electronic Arts revealing that Plants vs. Zombies 3 is in development over at PopCap Games. It sounds like the game is still early on in development, but if you’re craving some Plants vs. Zombies action right this minute, you have a chance … Continue reading
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Android Police - Andro... |
[Update: Available 4 days early] Cinematic platformer Flashback coming to Android on July 22 for $5
Update 1: 2019/07/18 12:56pm PDT
Flashback is available on Android 4 days ahead of schedule
Those of us that grew up playing platformers in our youth, such as Prince of Persia and Another World, should be delighted by the news that Flashback is coming to Android and iOS on the 22nd of July. The indie video game publisher SFL Interactive announced today that it has partnered with the title's original designer Paul Cuisset to bri...
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Resources | ZDNet |
User experience managers are now a hot commodity
As UX gains ground -- and converts -- there's a need for people who can keep teams motivated and connected with the business.
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TechCrunch |
How Carl Pope helped drive a $500 million pledge to push the U.S. “Beyond Carbon” (Part 2)
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg recently pledged to rapidly spend $500 million in a bid to push the U.S. “Beyond Carbon,” aiming to end this country’s use of coal and natural gas power in a generation or less. In another recent piece, I featured an in-depth interview with Carl Pope, the veteran environmental leader […]
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Hacker News |
Returning Due Process to Campus
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Engadget |
A sheriff's office in Colorado will use Galaxy S9s as body cameras
Deputies in the Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office in Burlington, Colorado, will soon wear Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones on their vests. The phones will serve as body cameras and will run on AT&T's LTE-based FirstNet public safety platform. In ad...
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Business Insider |
How to pair an iPhone with your car in 3 different ways, including through Apple's advanced CarPlay app
You can pair your iPhone to your car in a number of ways.
You can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, connect your iPhone with CarPlay, or plug the iPhone into the car's auxiliary USB connection.
Pairing your car with your iPhone is the same as pairing any other device to your phone, but you may need to do it with your car in park, since most cars disable pairing when the car is in motion.
If your car is equipped with Apple CarPlay, your car delivers an enhanced iOS-like experien...
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Hacker News |
U.S. Destroys Iranian drone using “electronic jamming”
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BetaNews |
Bitdefender 2020 protects against cyberbullying and online predators
What do you perceive as the primary threat to your devices for the year ahead? Most people are now fairly self-aware to be wary of phishing attempts and illegitimate websites, while basic security software will prevent you from accidentally installing malicious software. What you can’t do is stop your teens going online, short of throwing out their smartphone. If you can’t beat them, join them. But keep them secure whilst they access the internet. Bitdefender 2020 is now available and it’s...
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The Next Web |
The TurboGrafx-16 Mini is now available for pre-order
So you managed to forget retro consoles were a thing? Allow Konami to remind you with the release of the TurboGrafx-16 Mini, which is now available to pre-order. Yes, retro consoles are still coming out. I thought the tepid release of the Commodore 64 Mini and the apparent abandonment of the trend by Nintendo would have put an end to the flow of retro consoles. But apparently we’re going to drag every single gaming device from the 80s and 90s into the 21st century, kicking and screaming. Go g...
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Techradar - All the la... |
The best photo book service online 2019
Get your ultimate printed photo book using the best services out there right now. The easy way to sort your scrap book.
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Digital Trends |
Slack is resetting user passwords in response to a 2015 data breach
In response to recently discovered information regarding a 2015 data breach, collaboration software company Slack will be resetting the passwords of some of its user accounts beginning July 18.
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SlashGear |
Top Gun: Maverick trailer YouTube release live: Fast forward!
The man known as Maverick is back approximately 35 years after the events of the original Top Gun film. Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is now the flight instructor of Top Gun, and he’s training Goose’s son Bradley to be a pilot. It’s a coming of age film about jet airplanes. Bradley Bradshaw is played by Miles Teller, and the Maverick … Continue reading
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Extremetech |
iPhone Loyalty Is Reportedly Dropping Like a Rock
Apple's iPhone XR
Apple's iPhones are selling markedly less well than before, according to phone purchasing surveys and customer buybacks. The entire industry is slumping hard.
The post iPhone Loyalty Is Reportedly Dropping Like a Rock appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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Digital Trends |
Here’s our guide to the leaked Fortnite season 9 overtime challenges and rewards
Fortnite season 9 isn't quite over yet. Fortnite overtime challenges are coming and players can complete them to get some extra experience and skin styles. Here's a guide on how to complete them all.
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CNET News |
James Cameron: Edward Furlong back as John Connor in R-rated Terminator - CNET
Hasta la vista, baby. The Terminator producer calls in to Comic-Con from the Avatar sequels set.
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Business Insider |
Microsoft blew away Wall Street estimates in its most recent quarter and grew its revenue by 12% from last year (MSFT)
Microsoft reported its quarterly earnings on Thursday after the closing bell — and posted results that easily surpassed Wall Street estimates, reflecting the continued growth of its cloud business.
Before the bell, Microsoft was already the most valuable company in the world, with a valuation of over a trillion dollars. At the time of this writing, that seems unlikely to change: The company is up a little over 1% in after-hours trading.
Here's what it reported:
Earnings (adjusted) o...
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Mashable! |
Tom Cruise is back in action in thrilling 'Top Gun: Maverick' trailer
In the dramatic first trailer for Top Gun: Maverick, an austere Ed Harris tells Tom Cruise that he "can't get a promotion, won't retire, and despite your best efforts you refuse to die." He could be talking about Cruise's iconic Top Gun character Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, or about Tom Cruise himself, whose superstardom launched with the release of the original Top Gun in 1986.
The trailer doesn't say much about the plot or other characters in the movie, but it does also feature Cruise ridi...
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Wired Top Stories |
The Truth About Trump’s Love-Hate Relationship With Big Tech
The president and social media companies pantomime conflict while quietly helping each other.
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MSPoweruser |
Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition is free to play this weekend
Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition is going free to play from July 18th until July 21st on Xbox One and PC. There’s a little catch for Xbox players: to play free on Xbox One, you’ll need either Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The PC offer is open to all. The Game […]
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Cyberscoop |
Pentagon cyber contractor charged for allegedly threatening to kill member of Congress
A Department of Defense cybersecurity contractor has been charged with threatening to kill a member of Congress over a bill that would require children in public schools to receive vaccinations, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court earlier this month. Darryl Albert Varnum allegedly left a voicemail at the office of the member of Congress on June 26 saying he would “f—ing come down and kill your f—ing ass” if “you do that bill,” according to an affidavit...
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CNET News |
YouTube Music will now let you roll between tracks and video - CNET
If you're jamming to tracks on YouTube Music, you can now easily watch the corresponding music video.
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Resources | ZDNet |
Kazakhstan government is now intercepting all HTTPS traffic
Kazakh government first wanted to intercept all HTTPS traffic way back in 2016, but they backed off after several lawsuits.
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Hacker News |
America’s urban rebirth is missing actual births
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Boy Genius Report |
Apple’s AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case are somehow even cheaper now than they were on Prime Day
Will wonders never cease? Amazon slashed the price of Apple's AirPods 2 from $159 to $145 for Prime Day, and the version with the wireless charging case got a $20 price cut to $180. Well guess what: the price just dropped even further! Hurry and you can snag the Apple AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case for just $169.99, the lowest price yet on Amazon. This deal is a definite sellout risk though, so you'd better move!
Here's more from Amazon's product description:
Automatically on, automatical...
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Digital Trends |
With 6 stops of stabilization, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 focuses on versatility
The new Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 lens is designed for versatility. The stabilized 5x zoom lens packs in a close focusing distance, autofocus designed for stills and video, and weather-sealing.
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Business Insider |
How to manually change the time and date on your iPad, or set it to update automatically based on your location
You can change the time on an iPad manually with a few taps if it's wrong, or make sure it's set to change automatically.
Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad usually update the time and date automatically when connected to the internet.
Sometimes your iPad might not find the right time or time zone, or you might want to set your iPad to a different location.
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While your iPad should automatically set itself to the correct local date and...
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Hacker News |
Fuzzbuzz (YC W19) hiring an engineer to lead development on a new fuzzing engine
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Mashable! |
Instagram policy change means it can delete rule-breaking accounts faster
Instagram is changing its rules so it can disable accounts that break its rules more quickly.
The company announced a policy change that allows the service to delete accounts that break too many of its rules during a set period of time. Up until now, Instagram only removed accounts that had "a certain percentage of violating content."
That percentage rule — the company doesn't disclose the exact percentage — is still in effect, but now there's a new rule that will allow Instagram to ...
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Business Insider |
Terrifying video shows a man nearly swept off a New York City subway platform by flooding inside a Queens station
It rained in New York City on Thursday, which meant the subway system flooded, as it usually does.
A video posted online showed a deluge knocking a man off his feet at a station in Queens.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority blamed the deluge on a contractor of a nearby construction site.
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If it rains in New York, there's one thing you can bet on (besides wet socks): flooded subway stations.
Thursday's thunderstorm was no exception.
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Wired Top Stories |
Depth of Field: The Hollow Poetry of the Eric Garner Decision
The force of Drew Angerer's photo is in what it names: It tells us what the US Department of Justice did about Eric Garner's death.
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Cyberscoop |
BitPaymer targets 15 U.S. organizations in 3 months, researchers say
An ongoing campaign using the BitPaymer ransomware has targeted at least 15 U.S. organizations in the last three months across the financial, agricultural, technology and government sectors, researchers said Thursday. In an operation marked by meticulous planning, the hackers are phishing their targets with emails laced with the Dridex malware, another one of their staple tools, according to Israeli cybersecurity company Morphisec. After surveying the network, they deploy BitPaymer over a week...
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Digg Top Stories |
I Found Your Data. It's For Sale
As many as 4 million people have Web browser extensions that sell their every click. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
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Digital Trends |
The Instant Pot is still super cheap at Walmart after Prime Day
Walmart must still be feeling the Prime Day 2019 afterglow. The retail giant is holding firm with its lowest price ever for the versatile Instant Pot Duo60 6-quart 7-in-1 multi-use programmable pressure cooker.
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Slashdot |
Initial Tests of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and 5G Networks in US Cities Find The Phone Often Overheats and Switches To 4G
Joanna Stern, reporting for the Wall Street Journal: One of the biggest findings of my multi-city 5G review tour: The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G isn't reliable in the summer -- unless, well, you summer in Iceland. When I ran tests, the phone's 5G often switched off due to overheating, leaving me with a 4G connection. Cellular carriers demo-ing or testing the phone have taken to cooling the devices with ice packs and air conditioners. The phone does this when the temperature reaches a certain threshol...
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Digital Trends |
Toyota’s futuristic golf cart will transport people around at the 2020 Olympics
Toyota is reinventing the golf cart for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The company designed a vehicle named the Accessible People Mover that will transport visitors, athletes, and staff members from venue to venue.
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Business Insider |
Buzz Aldrin peed his pants on the moon and 18 other wild facts you never learned about NASA’s Apollo 11 mission
Fifty years ago, on July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the moon.
In the years since, behind-the-scenes details from the mission have emerged, and the anecdotes show how the NASA astronauts improvised to solve problems and faced death at almost every turn.
Here are some of the wildest things that happened on the mission to the moon.
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Fifty years ago, on July 20, 1969, astro...
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Digital Trends |
How to clean a Keurig
No one likes a dirty, scaled, or smelly Keurig, but how are you supposed to clean them? Before you throw yours out the window, here is a quick guide on scrubbing your machine and getting your morning coffee back on track.
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Business Insider |
How to use the ECG app on your Apple Watch to monitor your heart rate and detect irregularities
You can use the Apple Watch ECG app to detect a form of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib), along with low or high heart rate.
The ECG app is FDA-approved, but cannot diagnose a heart condition on its own, and any concerning results should be addressed with your doctor.
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From measuring your fitness goals to controlling your other Apple devices, the Apple Watch has myriad useful features for users in its newest iteration...
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Engadget |
Cellphone interference still poses a risk aboard some Boeing jets
Even switching your phone to airplane mode won't keep it from being a risk on some Boeing jets. A 2014 FAA study revealed that some cockpit screens on Boeing 737 and 777 jets are vulnerable to interference from WiFi, cell phone signals or even weathe...
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Neowin |
Xbox Insiders in the Alpha ring are now testing version 1908
After version 1907 was released last week, it turns out that Xbox Insiders have another monthly feature update to test before moving on to 19H2. The new update is version number 1908. Read more...
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Digg Top Stories |
'Schitt's Creek' And The Making Of An Emmy Underdog Success
The major noms for Pop TV's "Schitt's Creek" and BBC America's "Killing Eve" underscored the fact that the big guys haven't locked up a monopoly on Emmy gold just yet.
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Digg Top Stories |
An Expert Explains The Differences Between Cheaper And More Expensive Yogurts
Like most the things in this world, you get what you pay for.
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Digg Top Stories |
The Very Small World Of VC
The people who bet big on disruptive technologies have a lot in common.
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Mashable! |
Instagram's started hiding likes, and not everyone, uh, likes it
Instagram’s rolled out their latest feature update in a number of key markets, making like counts on posts visible only to the account holder.
After an initial test in Canada from April, the company expanded the feature to Australia, Ireland, Brazil, Italy, Japan, and New Zealand across the course of Thursday.
We’re currently running a test that hides the total number of likes and video views for some people in the following countries:✅ Australia✅ Brazil✅ Can...
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Thurrott.com |
Google Answers a Few More Stadia Questions in an AMA
Google's Andrey Doronichev took to Reddit this week to answer questions about Stadia, here are a few of the highlights from that AMA.
The post Google Answers a Few More Stadia Questions in an AMA appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Data Broker LocationSmart Will Fight Class Action Lawsuit Over Selling AT&T Data
Earlier this week the EFF and a law firm filed a class action lawsuit against AT&T and two data brokers. Now one of those data companies says it'll fight the lawsuit.
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Digital Trends |
The best A.I.-based photo apps for iOS and Android
Artificial Intelligence apps put a novel spin on social network-style photo filters. Instead of just overlaying an effect, these photo filters use machine learning and neural networks to transform an image into a predetermined style.
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BuzzFeed - Tech |
Opinion: Don’t Regulate Facial Recognition. Ban It.
We are on the verge of a nightmare era of mass surveillance by the state and private companies. It’s not too late to stop it.View Entire Post ›
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The Information |
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The Register |
We don't mean to poo-poo this, but... The Internet of S**t has literally arrived thanks to Pampers smart diapers
You can monitor your child – and their bowels – 24 hours a day! Which is… great?
What's that unpleasant whiff? No, it's not little Johnny's sticky bowel movement but the new "smart diaper" containing his special effort.…
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SlashGear |
Instagram plans to ban more users, but will alert them first
Instagram has updated its account disable policy in a way that will potentially result in more accounts getting banned. The change was made in order to ‘more consistently’ enforce the company’s policies, Instagram revealed in an announcement on Thursday. Under the new policy, users face getting their accounts banned if they receive or exceed a set number of violations within … Continue reading
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BleepingComputer.com |
Microsoft Begins Testing Windows 10 Controlled Feature Rollout
Microsoft has started testing the new Window 10 Controlled Feature Rollout feature with Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This feature allows Microsoft to slowly roll out new features without releasing entirely new builds. [...]
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VentureBeat |
How Royal Caribbean is using computer vision to track buffet crowds on its ships
Royal Caribbean is using computer vision and other machine learning techniques to track buffet crowds on its ships. Here's how.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Snapchat reaches a billion downloads on Android
Snapchat's fortunes may be turning around. Okay, so the glasses idea was a bust, and the company's stock has spent the last year below even the IPO price, but we millenials are really into making ourselves look like terrifying dog-human chimeras, for some reason, and we've driven the app to over a billion installs on the Play Store. (Though the platform's ubiquitous use among adult models is more likely to explain these numbers: sex sells.)
Back in 2017, it seemed like Snapchat was on the road...
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Boy Genius Report |
Galaxy Fold supposedly aced its durability tests and is ready to launch
Samsung’s first foldable handset should have already been selling in stores for almost a quarter now, but Samsung canceled the launch when it discovered the screen was imperfect (to say the least). Early reviewers broke the screen by mistake, uncovering a couple of issues that facilitated the display’s demise.
In the months that followed, Samsung kept saying the phone would launch this year, without committing to an actual release date. Recent reports said that Samsung made several design c...
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Digital Trends |
What is a smart TV? Everything you need to know
If you've been living under a rock, you might wonder: What is a smart TV, anyway? Luckily, we've put together a quick-hit guide to teach you everything you need to know about televisions with big brains.
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GeekWire |
Bill Gates: Biggest impact of AI may be decades away, but society needs to prepare now
Sometimes even Bill Gates’ crystal ball is cloudy. The Microsoft co-founder became one of the most successful tech moguls of all time by foreseeing and capitalizing on world-changing trends, but he acknowledged this week that it’s difficult to predict when the coming tide of automation and artificial intelligence will have the most impact on the our economy and labor market. The biggest implications could still be decades away, Gates said in a conversation with Microsoft Research Lab...
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TechCrunch |
Instagram will now warn you before your account gets deleted, offer in-app appeals
Instagram this morning announced several changes to its moderation policy, the most significant of which is that it will now warn users if their account could become disabled before that actually takes place. This change goes to address a longstanding issue where users would launch Instagram only to find that their account had been shut […]
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Hacker News |
Security Things in Linux v5.2
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Business Insider |
THE CONNECTIVITY B2B ECOSYSTEM: How 5G and next-gen networks are transforming the role telecoms play in enterprise partnerships (VZ, T, S, TMUS)
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Connectivity is central to doing business today — enterprises rely on telecoms to connect the various sprawling parts of their businesses as they engage in digital transformation and modernize practices. It will become even more important as telecoms roll out their blazing-fast 5G netw...
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Mashable! |
Netflix finally removed the graphic suicide scene from '13 Reasons Why.' It was the right thing to do.
After more than two years of denying that the graphic suicide in the first season of 13 Reasons Why could put vulnerable young viewers at increased risk for self-harm, Netflix and the show's creators have finally removed the controversial scene.
Now instead of seeing the protagonist, Hannah Baker, carry out her suicide in gory detail, the viewer watches as she cries prior to her attempt. The next time we see Hannah, her mother is standing over her body, expressing both panic and agony. Gon...
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Digital Trends |
Amazon cuts $51 off Frigidaire Gallery smart portable air conditioner
If you are looking for air conditioners, check out this post-Prime Day discount on the Frigidaire Gallery 12,000 BTU Cool Connect Smart Portable Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi Control. Get it on Amazon and Walmart at $549.
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MSPoweruser |
Need offline installer for Chromium-based Edge? Here’s how you can get it
Technology has improved at an enormous pace in the last decade which has made offline installers useless. With the LTE and better WiFi, one can easily download the latest softwares directly from the websites instead of storing memory eating offline installers. While this makes them useless for individuals, enterprises still need offline installers as we […]
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AppleInsider |
Review: IFROGZ's Airtime earbuds are sabotaged by unreliable connections
IFROGZ's Airtime wireless earbuds do surprisingly well as a budget AirPods alternative, but flaky connectivity means you should probably turn elsewhere.
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Neowin |
Edge Dev build 77.0.218.4 brings dark mode to Windows 7 and 8.1
Microsoft has released its weekly build of the Chromium-based Edge browser in the Dev channel with a slew of improvements, including the ability to use dark mode in older versions of Windows. Read more...
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MSPoweruser |
Overwatch is introducing a role queue system
On the 18th of July 2019, Blizzard announced that it’s introducing a role queue system to Overwatch in order to keep the game ‘fair and fun’ for years to come. As explained in an official blog post and a developer update, prior to a match starting, all players must choose which hero to play. This […]
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Hacker News |
Hawaii telescope protest shuts down 13 observatories on Mauna Kea
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Techdirt |
Appeals Court Shoots Down The Unconstitutional 'Non-Disparagement' Clauses Baltimore Attaches To Lawsuit Settlements
When the City of Baltimore agreed to settle with a victim of police brutality, it inserted the usual clauses that come with every settlement. There was the standard non-admission of wrongdoing, along with a "non-disparagement" clause the city's attorney told courts was used "in 95% of settlements" to prevent those being settled with from badmouthing the entity they sued.Ashley Overbey received a $63,000 settlement from the city for allegations she was beaten, tased, verbally abused, and arres...
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Digital Trends |
Worried about how FaceApp is using your photos? Here’s how to delete your data
Are you concerned about your privacy with FaceApp? If so, you might want to delete your data from the app. The app has come under fire for its terms of service and privacy policies that it can use your face photos in any way it wants to.
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Business Insider |
How to mute the sound on your iPhone by turning on silent mode and lowering the volume
At certain times, you may want to mute your iPhone to ensure sounds don't play at inappropriate times, like at meetings or on public transport.
You can best mute your iPhone by combining two methods – turning the volume all the way down and switching the phone into silent mode.
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There's no denying that smartphones have become our lifeline to modern existence. Whether you're using it to check email, do work, or listen to music,...
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CNET News |
Hulu gets NASA TV just in time for Apollo anniversary - CNET
Get ready for more options to get your space fix on.
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SlashGear |
YouTube Music’s latest feature plays to its strengths
In the war for music streaming dominance, functionality and feature sets are a big deal. YouTube Music’s recent launch means it has some catching up to do to more established players like Spotify and Apple Music, and today, it’s trying to give itself an edge by rolling out a feature it’s unique situated to deliver. If you’re a YouTube Music … Continue reading
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Business Insider |
Tim Cook says the suspected arson attack on a Japanese animation studio that left 33 people dead is 'a tragedy felt far beyond Japan'
A fire broke out at Kyoto Animation's studio in Japan on Thursday morning, killing 33 people and leaving 36 people injured.
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the suspected arson attack "devastating" and "a tragedy felt far beyond Japan" in a tweet on Thursday.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also tweeted his condolences for the beloved animation studio.
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Mashable! |
Lava lamp nails are taking over Instagram
The look takes lots of layers and practice. Read more...More about Instagram, Mashable Video, Nail Art, Culture, and Social Media Companies
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CNET News |
Subaru and Lexus top 2019 J.D. Power Automotive Brand Loyalty Study - Roadshow
Toyota and Mercedes-Benz aren't too far behind, though.
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Engadget |
US networks improved in early 2019 with help from 5G upgrades
Did you have fewer gripes about your cellphone service earlier this year? You're not alone. JD Power's latest US wireless network quality study indicates that the ratio of complaints about call and data performance dropped for every major carrier i...
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Ars Technica |
The Greatest Leap, part 3: The triumph and near-tragedy of the first Moon landing
Across the cislunar blackness, we set sail for a landing that almost didn't happen.
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Mashable! |
How to learn the basics of floral design online
Maybe you want to make some nice floral centerpieces for a party, or maybe the nagging pressure to find a hobby has hit you at last. Whatever the case, you want to learn some basic floral design skills. Great! You are about to have a cool and interesting ability.
With the help of YouTube and websites like Skillshare, it's fairly easy to pick up the basics of floral decorating online. There's also a small but active floristry community on Reddit, which is perfect for troubleshooting.
Even i...
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Resources | ZDNet |
The rising tide of ransomware requires a commitment to best practices
How fiscal responsibility and ransomware are impacting the market.
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9to5Mac |
9to5Mac Daily: July 18, 2019 – Netflix vs Apple TV+ and more
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Digital Trends |
Grab the Dolby Dimensions wireless headphones for $200 less after Prime Day
Dolby has made its very first self-branded product in the form the Dolby Dimensions wireless headphones and as expected, it delivers. You can get the Dimensions on Amazon for $399 – $200 less than its normal retail price of $600.
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The Verge - All Posts |
The excellent Flappy Bird battle royale game is now available for everyone
Flappy Bird is a gaming legend and one of the most explosively popular mobile games ever made. But what if it were more like Fortnite?
That’s the idea behind Flappy Royale, a new game from developers Orta Therox and Em Lazer-Walker (with contributions from Zach Gage). It mashes together the endless flapping gameplay of Flappy Bird with the last-bird-standing style of the battle royale genre that’s all the rage these days.
Gameplay is simple, just like it was in the original game: tap on yo...
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Neowin |
Eve is going to start handling sales for its products
The maker of the Eve V, the 2017 hybrid that challenged the Surface Pro at a much lower price point, has announced that it will be moving to a new website where it handles sales directly. Read more...
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VentureBeat |
Super Mario Maker 2’s toughest levels are also its kindest
Super Mario Maker 2 has a lot of really great community courses, but the best ones are both highly challenging and exceedingly kind.
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Slashdot |
Japan To Lead Development of SWIFT Network For Cryptocurrency
Japan's government is leading a global push to set up an international network for cryptocurrency payments, similar to the SWIFT network used by banks, in an effort to fight money laundering, Reuters reports. From the report: Tokyo aims to have the network in place in the next few years, the person said, declining to be identified because the information has not been made public. A team related to the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will monitor its development and Japan wi...
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CNET News |
Elon Musk says his SpaceX Starship could go to the moon by 2021 - CNET
Plans to return to the lunar surface keep getting moved up even though none of the vehicles for the trip has left the ground.
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Digital Trends |
How to change your Outlook password
Keeping your digital accounts locked up with strong, unique passwords is important, so learning how to change your Outlook password quickly and easily is one of the best ways to stay safe online.
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Netflix's price hikes help explain its terrible quarter...
