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Science & Technology | Tech
iPhone 12 release date, leaks, price and what we know
A new iPhone is almost here, and it's almost certainly four versions of the iPhone 12. Here's everything you need to know.
Science & Technology | Tech
Permission for tracking in iOS 14 creates clash with advertisers
Apple and the ad industry are once again in conflict, as ad associations object to the way iOS 14 seeks user permission for tracking ...
Science & Technology | Tech News
COVID-KG uses AI to scan thousands of studies to answer doctors' coronavirus questions | VentureBeat
In a new paper, researchers from Columbia, Brandeis, Darpa, UCLA, UIUC, and elsewhere describe an AI framework that answers questions about COVID-19.
Science & Technology | Tech
Microsoft Edge completely takes over your PC on startup
Microsoft Edge seemed like a good thing originally, but now that it's rolling out widely, users are infuriated at what first happens at startup.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
The Best Drawing Apps for the iPad Pro | Digital Trends
The best drawing apps for the iPad Pro turn Apple's tablet into an artist's canvas. Here are some of our favorite drawing apps for both artists and hobbyists.
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The Reason Apple iPads Don't Have Calculators
Apple's iPad is a versatile computing device that has pretty much anything a user could ever want—except a standard calculator. Here's why.
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No charger or EarPods with iPhone 12, confirms reliable leaker - 9to5Mac
A leaker with a solid track-record has backed reports that the iPhone 12 will ship with no charger or EarPods, reducing costs for Apple and enabling ...
Health & Fitness | Health
N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks | | Blogs | CDC
CDC - Blogs - NIOSH Science Blog – N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks -
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6 truths about your phone's battery life: All about overcharging, overheating, fast charging
What does a fast charger do to your phone's battery over time? How can you help extend your battery's life? We spoke to experts. Here's what we learned.
Business & Finance | Business
Microsoft is closing all of its retail stores for good | TechCrunch
As other retailers begin the slow, cautious move to reopen, Microsoft has announced that it will be permanently shutting down the vast majority of its retail stores. There are some exceptions, including flagships in urban hubs including London, New York C
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Former Intel engineer reveals the truth about the Mac’s switch to Apple Silicon
Apple’s long-rumored switch from Intel chips to Apple Silicon is the biggest Mac shake-up in years. Now, an Intel engineer has revealed exactly why it happened.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook executive acknowledges 'trust deficit' to advertisers
A top Facebook executive acknowledged the platform has a "trust deficit" in a call with advertisers obtained by the Financial Times as brands join a growing bo
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Apple Silicon Macs ditch startup key combos, alter Target Disk Mode | Appleinsider
Apple Silicon Macs are changing some long-time user interface methods, and startup key combinations for restore or Target Disk Mode have been significantly changed.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
How to Achieve Greatness in the GO Battle League | Pokemon GO Hub
Want to make it to the top in GO Battle League by achieving rank 10? Find out here with our advanced list of tips and tricks that will boost your rank.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Data miners discover more information on the Team Go Rocket Balloons | Pokemon GO Hub
Hello Trainers, the PokeMiners have come through with some more details on the Team Go Rocket balloon, and how it functions. Let’s have a look! Previous data mining article: Pokémon GO 0.179.0 APK Breakdown: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Team
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Apple will extend the lifespan of your AirPods by choosing when they charge - The Verge
iOS 14, Apple’s latest iPhone operating system, will extend the lifespan of your AirPods by predicting when to finish completely charging them. A similar feature was released previously on iPhones and MacBooks.
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Jason Calacanis Urges Users to Quit Facebook and Instagram, Says He'll Fund Alternative
"I'm gonna fund folks to replace both platforms," tech investor tweeted Sunday evening
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple will soon let developers challenge App Store rules | TechCrunch
Apple has announced an upcoming change to App Store rules that could mark a major shift in how the marketplace operates. Developers will soon be able to challenge not just the rejection of an app, but the rule that prompted that rejection. Bug fixes will
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iOS 14 release date, beta, features and supported iPhones | TechRadar
iOS 14 was just confirmed at WWDC 2020 – these are all the features confirmed so far.
Science & Technology | Tech
Spotify could be working to add music videos to its app | TechRadar
Code hidden in the current Spotify app suggests a music video feature could be on the way – but it might never see the light of day.
Science & Technology | Technology
Here's how developers think Apple will handle Mac's switch from Intel to ARM
Apple’s holding its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday, and it’s all virtual this time because of the coronavirus pandemic. Another thing that’s different this time is that everyone’s talking about one thing that’s more important than new iOS
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Mega evolution is coming to Pokémon Go - Polygon
Mega evolution is finally coming to Pokémon Go in 2020, which will inevitably make sweeping changes to the meta.
Family & Parenting | Kids
LEGO & Nintendo Reveal Full Product Line for the New Super Mario Play Experience
This partnership will reinvent the way people interact with Super Mario.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter starts rolling out audio tweets on iOS
Twitter has announced a new feature that lets users attach audio snippets to their tweets. Audio tweets are available first on iOS "for a limited group of people" but will become available to all iOS Twitter users over the next few weeks.
Science & Technology | Tech
Adobe Flash will finally die on December 31, 2020
There was a time when Flash made the web a more vibrant and fun place by providing easy access to games and video content. There was even a brief time
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Rumor: Apple making folding iPhone with separate but 'seamless' screens
As if a supposed leak of iPhone 12 molds today wasn’t enough, another big rumor about upcoming Apple devices has surfaced: The company apparently is apparently working on a foldable iPhone with two separate but ‘fairly continuos’ panels. The rumor comes c
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Niantic Provides guidelines for Pokéstop scanning | Pokemon GO Hub
Hello Trainers!! With the official announcement in late May that Pokéstop scanning was coming to Pokémon Go there have been a lot of questions about the process and how it works. Pushed Image for the Pokéstop scanning tutorial courtesy the PokeMiners User
Science & Technology | Science
You Can Get up Close to This Coronavirus—It's Made of Glass | WIRED
But maybe not too close. Luke Jerram's glass statues won't make you sick, but they could still take your eye out.
Business & Finance | Business
Airbnb finally settles lawsuit against NYC and hands over host data
The battle that's raged for nearly two years comes to a close.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Twitter would like you to actually read stories before you retweet them - The Verge
This test is currently limited to Android users. If a user decides to retweet an article before reading it, Twitter will prompt them to open it before they do so. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment asking if this test will roll o
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Apple becomes the first $1.5 trillion U.S. company—despite COVID-19
The company’s huge market valuation may suggest that investors believe Apple will come out stronger post-coronavirus.
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Google just banned an Indian app that helps remove Chinese apps from your phone – BGR
Remove China Apps, a popular app made in India was just pulled from the Google Play Store for violating Google’s Deceptive Behavior Policy. The move is the latest episode in the escalating China vs. India conflict that included skirmishes at the Himalay
Business & Finance | Business
As An Investor, Here Is My Best Advice For Startup CEOs
What is your advice for startup CEOs?Answer by Yung Wu, CEO of MaRS Discovery District
Science & Technology | Technology
Download video chat backgrounds from your favorite MeTV shows
Use these classic television sets to jazz up your calls in Zoom, Microsoft Teams and more!
Science & Technology | Tech News
Microsoft reportedly turns to A.I. to optimize MSN news, replacing human workers
Microsoft will not renew the contracts of 50 contractors who curate content for MSN, and will instead entrust the responsibility to artificial intelligence.
News | News
In virtual international hackathon, teams to tackle coronavirus challenges | The Times of Israel
Some 500 developers from Israel, UK, Netherlands, Poland, Italy, will use AI, virtual and augmented reality, robots and drones to address new normal created by pandemic
Science & Technology | Technology
How to Enable 9 New Free Fonts in macOS Catalina
Apple recently licensed a number of fonts from well-regarded type foundries and has made them available for free in macOS Catalina. Here's how to enable them.
Science & Technology | Technology
macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Update Adds Battery Health Management
Today Apple rolled out an update to macOS Catalina that adds a new Battery Health Management tool in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences.
Science & Technology | Tech
Google to make quality of "page experience" a ranking factor in Search results
It's part of a long list of actions Google has taken to force publishers to deliver better experiences for users.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Staggering Workers' Schedules Gave This Biotech Company a Productivity Boost
How a split-shift schedule can get employees back to work.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook will verify identities for suspiciously popular accounts | Engadget
Facebook is now verifying IDs for profiles that have both suspicious behavior and posts that quickly go viral.
Science & Technology | Technology
Big Tech's Section 230 law: What it is and why some want it changed
The Justice Department is hosting a workshop to examine the scope of the Big Tech protection law known as Section 230.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Former Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison Schmitt on privatization of space exploration | Fox News Video
Harrison Schmitt, second to last man to walk on the moon, joins Neil Cavuto on 'Your World.'
Science & Technology | Technology
Compared: Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 versus Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro | Appleinsider
Dell's new XPS 15 and XPS 17 lines are a direct competitor to Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro, but are the rival notebooks any match for Apple's top-of-the-range model? On paper, it could be too close to call.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Speculation time! Why are the Pokémon GO servers going down? | Pokemon GO Hub
Hello Trainers!! Niantic announced today that the Pokémon Go servers will be going down on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT. This is a pretty significant occurrence, 7 hours without Pokémon Go. Niantic was very vague in their a
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Small satellite launcher Virgin Orbit fails to launch rocket to space during first test flight - The Verge
Small satellite launcher, Virgin Orbit, plans to conduct the first test launch of its LauncherOne rocket on Sunday, May 24th. Unlike other rockets, LauncherOne is designed to take off from underneath the wing of a giant 747 airplane called Cosmic Girl.
Politics | Politics
President Trump reportedly considering a panel to examine bias on social media - The Verge
President Trump reportedly wants to create a panel that would look into complaints of bias against conservatives on social media. The president and the GOP have alleged online platforms censor conservative views.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple Sneaks COVID-19 Contact Tracing into Latest Phone Update
If you install updates on your phone without reading the details then you might get an unwanted surprise. The latest involves contact tracking technology. Contact tracing technology, in theory, will notify users when they have entered the presence of a pe
Science & Technology | Tech News
Not Watching Netflix? Streamer Offers to Cancel Inactive Accounts
There are a few hundred thousand people who are paying for Netflix but not using the service to stream movies or TV shows. Netflix is offering to help them cancel their subscriptions.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter is testing settings that let you choose who replies to your tweet
The settings could let you allow only people you follow or mention to participate in conversations on the platform.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
In-depth analysis of GO Battle League rewards | Pokemon GO Hub
One of the best aspects of the GO Battle League is the amount of useful rewards you can get. Stardust, TMs, Sinnoh Stones, Pokémon encounters and rare candies are all waiting for you if you can prove that you’re a good battler. We are now in the Season
Science & Technology | Technology
Facebook’s social Zoom competitor Messenger Rooms goes live globally | TechCrunch
Zoom was never meant to be a social network, but the enterprise video chat app has become essential software for those looking to stay in touch with friends and family during the pandemic. Today, Facebook looks to steal back the service’s social video cha
Science & Technology | Technology
How to Set Up Face ID to Work With a Face Mask
In the course of a few months, most of us have become used to wearing a mask when outside our home or business. Here's how to get Face ID to work with it on!
Science & Technology | Tech
How to Use Spotify's New Group Sessions Feature | Digital Trends
Spotify is testing out a Group Sessions feature, which allows premium users in the same vicinity share DJ duties for shared playlists.
Science & Technology | Tech
Microsoft now blocks reply-all email storms to end our inbox nightmares - The Verge
Microsoft is adding a reply-all email storm block feature to Exchange Online and Office 365. It’s designed to stop people from replying to big email threads and clogging up inboxes and email servers.
Science & Technology | Tech
Zoom vs. Google Meet vs. Facebook's Messenger Rooms: Which is the right video chat app for you?
No video call app is perfect, but one of these might fit your needs more than the others.
Science & Technology | Technology
How Instagram's First Investor Steve Anderson Struck Gold As A One-Man Deal Machine
Steve Anderson paints his toenails blue and works alone out of a former children's photo studio. He's also the second-best venture capitalist in the world.
Gaming | Gaming
Activision Blizzard: Next premium Call of Duty title is on track for the fall
Activision Blizzard president and chief operating officer Daniel Alegre said in an earnings call that the next premium Call of Duty title is on track.
Science & Technology | Tech
Here’s why an affordable 5G iPhone is the only right move for Apple | VentureBeat
Apple is supposedly planning an entry-level 5G iPhone at an aggressive price point. There are good reasons this should happen, and China is one of them.
Science & Technology | Tech
Smartphone shipments dropped 13% globally, and COVID-19 is to blame | TechCrunch
We knew it was going to be bad — but not necessarily “lowest level since 2013” bad. As Apple was busy reporting its earnings, Canalys just dropped some of its own figures — and they’re not pretty. After two quarters of much-needed growing, the global smar
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LinkedIn has an AI to help make you better at job interviews | Engadget
If you’re searching for a job during these challenging times, LinkedIn might be able to help. Microsoft’s social network has unveiled AI-powered tools that can help you both meet potential employers and prepare for any tricky interview questions.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Zoom admits it doesn’t have 300 million users, corrects misleading claims - The Verge
Zoom quietly updated a blog post earlier this month that claimed it had 300 million users. After The Verge spotted the edit, Zoom admitted the error and issued a statement to explain the confusion. It means that rivals like Microsoft and Google are a lot
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto | Pokemon GO Hub
Throwback Challenge is a 36 part special research quest line that celebrates iconic moments from Pokémon GO’s Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh regions, with thematic quests along the way. According to data mined (and unverified) information, this special
Science & Technology | Tech
The Real Reason Apple Made the iPhone SE So Cheap
Over the past few years, Apple has methodically pivoted its business strategy away from getting you to replace your iPhone as frequently as possible. Instead, it’s maximizing the money it makes in a…
News | News
Does It Matter That the DOD Released Those UFO Videos? | WIRED
The Department of Defense isn't admitting that aliens exist. But apparently they don’t mind if you check out their sweet rides.
Science & Technology | Tech
Our 14 favorite gadgets and hacks for working at home - The Verge
We asked the staff of The Verge what they’ve been using to make their work-at-home situations more practical, more pleasant, or simply more possible.
Entertainment | Podcasts
Spotify-owned Anchor can now turn your video chats into podcasts | TechCrunch
Spotify is tapping into the increased usage of video conferencing during the coronavirus quarantine to grow its own podcast business. The company’s podcast creation platform Anchor, acquired for an estimated $140 million in 2019, is today introducing a ne
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Amazon's AI uses a microphone array to localize multiple speakers in a room | VentureBeat
A team of Amazon researchers proposes a machine learning model that's able to localize multiple sound sources from microphone data alone.
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Apple reportedly delaying production of its 2020 iPhones
Apple is reportedly delaying production of this year's iPhones, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on businesses around the world.
Science & Technology | Technology
8 ways to repurpose an old iPhone instead of selling or trading it in
Old iPhones make really good, really cheap security cameras and more.
Science & Technology | Technology
Tech for good during COVID-19: Therapy for nurses, baby food, and an online diary
If you’re one of the 12.3 million people who watched Travis Scott perform on Fortnite this past week, you’ll agree: The sky’s the limit right now when it comes to cheering people up. One kid, per our commenters, said Scott’s performance was better than St
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WhatsApp will soon allow up to eight participants in a group call
WhatsApp currently allows only up to four people in a group voice or video call, but that number will soon be increased to eight.
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Apple strongly denies that iPhone Mail vulnerabilities have been exploited
A security company which discovered iPhone Mail vulnerabilities claimed that they have been 'widely exploited' in real-world attacks. Apple has now denied
Science & Technology | Tech
Zoom just got a killer feature to beat every video call app
Zoom calls are about to give the video conferencing service a serious edge over Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams with real-time meeting transcription.
Science & Technology | Tech
Why You Shouldn’t Charge Your MacBook Pro From The Left-Hand Side
A new piece of research claims that plugging in a MacBook Pro charger on the left-hand side of the device can cause the laptop to run hot, potentially affecting its performance
Business & Finance | Business
What’s a chief technology officer worth to a startup raising money?
In his weekly advice column, Maynard Webb tries to suss out what a startup founder is really looking for: Tech support, or a soul mate?
Science & Technology | Tech
WhatsApp is addressing group video-calling limitations to better compete with Zoom | VentureBeat
WhatsApp is reportedly making a number of changes to its messaging app to to assert its place as a group video-calling hub.
Science & Technology | Tech
AI indicates which symptoms might be leading indicators of COVID-19 | VentureBeat
An AI-assisted study conducted by researchers at startup Nference and the Mayo Clinic found that certain symptoms might be leading indicators of COVID-19.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
These 7 exceptional apps will optimize your Work From Home life
Improve your focus, organization, and efficiency—and maybe even tighten your glutes while you’re at it.
Science & Technology | Tech
iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11 comparison: Which new iPhone should you buy?
Apple's iPhone SE for 2020 is $300 cheaper than the baseline iPhone 11. Here's what you get (and don't get) for that price.
News | News
Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash And Postmates Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over ‘Exorbitant’ Fees
The big four food delivery service apps - Uber Eats, Grubub, DoorDash and Postmates - have been hit with a class-action lawsuit accusing them of “unlawfully” increasing prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook to flag fake coronavirus news to users who 'like' or react to hoaxes, sending them to WHO page
Facebook announced the latest effort to clamp down on the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, saying it will warn users if they have "liked, reacted or commented" on content that have been deemed "harmful" and removed by the tech gian
Science & Technology | Tech
How to Lock Down What Websites Can Access on Your Computer | WIRED
If you're not careful, websites can grab all kinds of permissions you don't realize or intend. Take back control in your browser.
Science & Technology | Tech
Is 5G Dangerous? We Asked an Expert | Digital Trends
There's plenty of consumer anxiety about radiofrequency (RF) radiation used on 5G networks. But is it based in reality? We asked experts to find out the truth.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple is gathering data from Apple Maps to show how well people are social distancing
Apple said it wants to help public health authorities and governments figure out whether social distancing guidelines are being followed but that it won't infringe on any individual's privacy.
Science & Technology | Technology
Zoom is different on your phone, so here’s when to use it
While social distancing you have some choices when it comes to video calls on the Zoom app, like deciding to use your laptop or mobile phone.
Business & Finance | Business
How Old-School Manufacturers Learned To Make Ventilators — Virtually Overnight
The U.S. has a desperate need for ventilators to save patients who become critically ill with COVID-19. Across America, manufacturers are scrambling to fire up assembly lines to produce more than a hundred thousand of them–and to figure out what to do d
Science & Technology | Technology
Wanted: People who know a half century-old computer language so states can process unemployment claims - CNN
On top of ventilators, face masks and health care workers, you can now add COBOL programmers to the list of what several states urgently need as they battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter notifies users that it’s now sharing more data with advertisers - The Verge
Twitter removed a privacy feature from its data-sharing settings that let users opt out of sending advertising measurement and engagement data to its partners.
Science & Technology | Tech News
How Google's Latest Algorithm Update Will Affect Your SEO Efforts | Inc.
Google's algorithm has shifted many times over the years. That means that what worked yesterday won't necessarily work tomorrow.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Make Your Photos Look Like Famous Artwork with Google’s Art Transfer | Light Stalking
You know how much we love our photo editing apps.
News | News
How the cell phones of spring breakers who flouted coronavirus warnings were tracked - CNN
The Trump administration wants to use Americans' smartphone location data to help track and combat the spread of coronavirus. Now, a pair of US data companies are making a public pitch to show just how that kind of technology might work.
Science & Technology | Tech
Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues
Zoom is giving itself 90 days to fix the problems that have been raised recently
Politics | The China Threat
TikTok’s Communist China Ties Make It The Worst Way To Waste Time In Quarantine
Communist China hampered the dissemination of information that could have prevented a pandemic, and we're spending the resultant quarantine with TikTok.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Zoom Became the Most Important App in the Business World Overnight. Here Are 5 Reasons Why
Everyone is using the video conferencing platform right now. The reasons why are a lesson for every business.
Science & Technology | Tech
The new iPad Pro isn’t a laptop replacement. It’s better than that
This new batch of iPad Pros finally shows that the tablet approaching its full potential
Science & Technology | Tech News
Apple’s Siri voice assistant now provides coronavirus advice - The Verge
Apple has updated Siri to provide information to people who are concerned they have COVID-19. Users can ask the voice assistant "Do I have coronavirus?" and it will offer advice based on the severity of the symptoms.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook’s less cluttered desktop redesign is more widely available starting today - The Verge
Facebook is rolling out the overhauled version of its desktop site. The new design places a heavier emphasis on two of Facebook’s most critical features — events and groups — and users can try it now before it rolls out officially later this year.
Science & Technology | Tech
6 Amazon Echo settings you won't regret changing
Whether you've had your Amazon Echo for days, months or years, you'll want to update these settings right now.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
New Israeli App Alerts Users If They've Been Exposed To Coronavirus
Track Virus crosschecks a user's paths with those of confirmed COVID-19 patients as listed by the Health Ministry.
Health & Fitness | Health
How to Clean Your Germy Laptop in 4 Easy Steps
All it takes is a can of compressed air and a little homemade computer cleaner to keep coronavirus and other germs away from your laptop.
Science & Technology | Technology
iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Important differences to help you decide which one to buy
We compare the specs and features of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro to help you choose the best Apple phone.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Big Pokémon Go changes mean you'll be able to play even when stuck inside your house | TechRadar
Niantic has rolled out Pokémon Go updates that will make it easier to play from home.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple shifts WWDC 2020 to online, will livestream keynote and sessions | VentureBeat
Coronavirus concerns have forced Apple to change its developers event, which previously brought thousands of people to San Jose from around the world.
Science & Technology | Tech
Bill Gates leaves Microsoft board
Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen, who died in 2018. Gates is also leaving the board of Berkshire Hathaway.
Science & Technology | Apps I Like
This hidden Google Maps trick helps protect you from the coronavirus – BGR
Google Maps has a few handy features that can help users deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic, including a built-in tool that will let you order food from inside the app.
Science & Technology | Tech
Google’s next streaming player will reportedly run Android TV and come with a remote - The Verge
After years of pushing Chromecast into living rooms, Google is reportedly going to switch gears and focus on Android TV in 2020 with a new device that comes with a remote control.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Check out Spotify’s totally redesigned home screen
Spotify's massive redesign of its mobile app is rolling right along. On Monday, the music streamer announced an update to the app's home screen As part of Spotify's redesign, users will be greeted with an easier-to-use and more personalized mix of content
Science & Technology | Tech
SXSW Lays Off a Third of Its Staff After Coronavirus Cancellation
The cancellation of this year’s annual South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, due to the global coronavirus pandemic has hit its organizing body hard, with dozens of employees let go on Monday.
Science & Technology | Tech
How to clean and sanitize your iPhone without damaging it
This step by step guide with images covers several ways to clean and sanitize your iPhone or other smartphone without damaging it.
Science & Technology | Technology
If your 3rd-gen iPad Air has a faulty screen, Apple might fix it for free
Some iPad Airs last year will develop a blank screen problem – but Apple will take care of it for you.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
GO Battle League Season 1: Everything You Need to Know | Pokemon GO Hub
Trainers, attention! The GO Battle League preseason is coming to an end, and Niantic has…
Science & Technology | Tech
SXSW canceled due to coronavirus after Austin declares ‘local disaster’
SXSW was canceled after a string of high-profile cancellations including Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
Science & Technology | Tech
Twitter starts testing its own version of Stories, called ‘Fleets,’ which disappear after 24 hours
Twitter is testing its own version of Stories. The company announced today it will begin to trial a new sharing format called “Fleets,” starting in Brazil, which will let users post ephemeral content to its social network for the first time. Unlike Tweets
Science & Technology | Social Media
Early Facebook employees: Where are the first 20 now?
Facebook launched 16 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. Here's where the company's first 20 employees ended up.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook has a new tool to spot spammers, and it's already taken down billions of accounts
Even equipped with a brand-new, high-performance algorithm, Facebook is unsure that it will ever win the war against fake accounts.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple to pay up to $500 million to settle U.S. lawsuit over slow iPhones
Apple has agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle litigation accusing it of quietly slowing down older iPhones as it launched new models, to induce owners to buy replacement phones or batteries.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook brings its 3D photos feature to users with single-camera phones
Facebook first showed off its 3D photos back in 2018, and shared the technical details behind it a month later. But unless you had one of a handful of phones with dual cameras back then (when they weren't so common), you couldn't make your own. Today an u
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook Messenger is getting a much simpler new design
Facebook Messenger is removing its Discover tab starting next week, TechCrunch reports, after pledging to do so in August of last year. The removal means chatbots and Instant Games are gone, making Messenger more streamlined and simple in the process.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Businesses Say Privacy Is the Biggest Concern With 5G. Here's What That Means For You
5G is sure to bring plenty of huge benefits, but there are still real concerns.
Science & Technology | Tech
Researchers propose AI that improves the quality of any video
In a preprint paper, researchers propose an AI framework for transforming low-quality videos into high-resolution, high-framerate footage.
Science & Technology | Tech
Inside the Seething Boardroom Drama That Poisoned HQ Trivia
The app was America’s favorite gameshow until a toxic culture and co-founder feuding drove it off the air. Now, the CEO wants to bring it back.
Science & Technology | Technology
When that ‘AI company’ isn’t really an AI company | TechCrunch
Artificial intelligence is one of the most important fields in technology right now, which makes it ripe for buzzword-savvy startups to leverage for attention. But while machine learning and related technologies are now frequently employed, it’s less comm
Science & Technology | TECH
10 Simple Tricks for Charging Your Smartphone Faster
If your phone battery is in the dangerous zone, use these tricks to get it back up to full power as fast as possible.
Science & Technology | Tech
iPhone 12 leak reveals a next-gen feature that’s never been in a smartphone before
We still have six months to go before Apple releases its new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineup. That's a long time to wait, but there's already more hype surrounding Apple's next-generation flagship iPhone models than any other smartphone in 2020.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli startups are greasing the wheels of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
How did a tiny country without a significant manufacturing sector become so important to the Fourth Industrial Revolution – and how will that help us all?
Science & Technology | Tech
How to mute a single word on Twitter - The Verge
While most of us are aware that we can mute conversations or other accounts on Twitter, you can also mute a specific word. You can do it straight from a tweet using your iPhone, or from settings using an Android phone or desktop.
Science & Technology | Tech
22 New Features & Changes for iPhone in iOS 13.4
So far, iOS 13's major point updates have all been pretty exciting for iPhone. We've seen iOS 13.1, 13.2, and 13.3 come and go, offering more than 60 new features and changes combined to that very first version of iOS 13. While iOS 13.3.1 was a minor upda
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Why Dropbox shares are soaring after it reported earnings | TechCrunch
While the broader SaaS category has seen huge valuation gains in recent quarters, Dropbox has not. But perhaps the environment is changing for the company with its latest results.
Science & Technology | Tech
New iPhone Exclusive Reveals Surprise Apple Release Decision
Apple's first new iPhone of 2020 may be a big surprise...
Science & Technology | Tech News
Leak reveals launch timing for a brand new product unlike anything Apple has made before
There's really no question at this point that 2020 is shaping up to be an extremely busy year for Apple, and much of the focus from fans is on one product line in particular. Needless to say, we're talking about Apple's iPhone lineup.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook is testing tabs to organize your News Feed
Facebook caused a lot of hullabaloo when it changed the News Feed from chronological order to an algorithmic ranking, and some people will never get over it. While you can still sort your feed by ‘Most Recent,’ the option is currently buried in the sideba
Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard Showrunner Explains Why There's So Much Modern Tech in the Show
Star Trek: Picard is continuing to expland the vision of the Star Trek universe in the modern age, alongside its sister series, Star Trek: Discovery. However, while Discovery re-examines Star Trek's past (and future) from a new angle, Star Trek: Picard ha
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Instagram CEO explains why the company hasn't developed an iPad app yet - 9to5Mac
It’s 2020 and Instagram still doesn’t have an iPad app — despite its barrage of other feature additions and expansions. Now, in a response to a user question this weekend, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has explained why the company has yet to roll out an app
Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH
New iPhone Exclusive Reveals Stunning Apple Design Decision
Apple's iPhone 12 will be unlike any rival 2020 smartphone thanks to this radical design decision...
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The latest company to show big losses is — surprise — Airbnb | Fortune
Airbnb had once been the rare Silicon Valley unicorn that had turned a profit.
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WhatsApp now has more than 2 billion users
WhatsApp announced today it has crossed the mark of 2 billion users today. It’s the second Facebook-owned service to achieve that milestone after the social network got to that number in 2017. The mobile messaging app was initially released in 2009, and w
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Is Venture Capital Worth the Risk? | The New Yorker
Nathan Heller on how the industry shaped the past decade and could destroy the next one.
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Here's How the iPhone 11 Pro Stacks Up Against the 4 Best Android Flagship Smartphones | Inc.
A comparison of which smartphone is best, and which you should choose.
Science & Technology | Social Media
'Every kid wants to be an influencer': Why TikTok is taking off with Gen Z - Digiday
Marketers and publishers are still trying to get a handle on why TikTok is so popular among Gen Zers. Six Gen Z marketing consultants and entrepreneurs give their take.
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Steve Jobs' personality changed after Apple's success, Wozniak says
The Apple co-founders viewed money very differently, Wozniak says in a podcast interview.
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Google knows what you look like. Here's what it means and how to opt out - CNET
Google's Face Match technology isn't everywhere yet, but it's always looking. Find out what's happening with your face data and what you can do to stop it.
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Web scraping is now legal - Towards Data Science
In late 2019, the US Court of Appeals denied LinkedIn’s request to prevent HiQ, an analytics company, from scraping its data. The decision was a historic moment in the data privacy and data…
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WhatsApp ends support for millions of smartphones around the world
WhatsApp no longer supports smartphones on Android versions 2.3.7 and older, and iOS 8 and older. Affected people will have to upgrade their OS or their device.
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After 7 Years, Apple Just Announced Its New Version of Apple Maps. Here Are the Key Details, Plus Apple's Plan to Take on Google
Featuring: Miami, just in time for Super Bowl LIV, and a big focus on privacy.
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Canada Wins, U.S. Loses In Global Fight For High-Tech Workers
If there is a global war for tech talent, right now Canada is winning. And U.S. immigration policies are part of the reason.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
2020 Lunar New Year Lucky Trade Odds are around 9% now | Pokemon GO Hub
The Silph Science group reported that Lucky Trade chances for newly caught Pokémon have been…
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Apple and Google’s location privacy controls are working
As users opt out of tracking en masse, advertisers will have to make do with limited location data.
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Google finds Apple Safari anti-tracking feature actually enabled tracking
Apple's Intelligent Tracking Prevention technology posed risks to privacy and security, a research paper concluded.
