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Windows 10 Mobile is over: Prepare for final security patches as support ends
No more Windows 10 Mobile security updates after December 2019's Patch Tuesday.
BioShock will return, but without Ken Levine
Newly formed Cloud Chamber will work on the title "for the next several years."
Fortnite on Google Play: Is a 30% cut worth the security benefits?
Opinion: Google says there are no exceptions. Should Epic Games bite the bullet?
Render shows OnePlus tackling the midrange market with OnePlus 8 Lite
A midrange device from the king of value smartphones? Yes, please.
Floppy Disk With Steve Jobs Signature Just Sold for a Whopping $84,000 at an Auction
The disk was in "fine condition, with slight brushing to the ink."
Our Oceans Are Significantly Losing Oxygen, Threatening Marine Life and Fisheries
Ocean deoxygenation is becoming a grave issue as per an IUCN report. Climate change is driving oceans to lose oxygen, at the peril of fish and marine life.
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling, VPN, spam warnings to non-Pixel phones
The best Google Fi experience and full functionality is unsurprisingly on Pixel devices. Google Fi non-Pixel features like...
How to use Google Drive on iPhone, iPad
Most iOS Files users rely on a range of different storage services, not just iCloud.
The new Mac Pro gets FCC approval ahead of launch [update: rack mounted model too]
Update: The new Mac Pro model aimed at rack mounting also passed FCC clearance today, ahead of the computer going on sale tomorrow. Apple previously announced that a ‘optimised version for rack deployment’ would be released in the fall. The Mac Pro has appeared today on the FCC registry site, with its regulatory testing information […]
Smart airports: This tech controls aircraft landings from hundreds of miles away
An airport and its air-traffic control tower can be huge distances apart in Norway's remote-control project.
Elon Musk Hits Traffic Pylon With New Cybertruck After Dinner in Malibu
Billionaire tech icon Elon Musk turned a lot of heads in Malibu, California on Saturday night when he showed up to a swanky restaurant in his new Tesla Cybertruck. But Musk’s night on the town included at least one embarrassing hiccup. The founder of Tesla and SpaceX hit a traffic pylon with his shiny new vehicle that some Twitter users joked was roughly the height of a small child.
Last minute audio tech for the holidays
Zone out from the chaos around you this holiday season, and tune in to the sounds you want to, or make and manage calls, with this selection of compact and loud audio tech.
21 Tips to Make Google Docs, Sheets and Slides Work for You
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have evolved to become very component online productivity tools, enabling you to churn out documents, spreadsheets and presentations from any computer (with other collaborators, if necessary). But are you taking full advantage of everything these web apps have to offer? These 21 tips will save you time, improve your work, and help you do more with these apps.
Dan Murphy's looks to Netflix, Spotify for algorithm advice
Launches new Discovery Engine.
Amazon Accuses Trump of ‘Improper Pressure’ on JEDI Contract
In a legal complaint, Amazon said that the president attacked the company behind the scenes to harm its C.E.O., Jeff Bezos, “his perceived political enemy.”
How Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’
Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.
7 of the Craziest Water Slides around the World
Do you think you are brave? Then why not test your grit on these 7 crazy water slides from around the world.
Nokia dangles mediation carrot in front of Daimler over license dispute
Legal action has been paused in the hopes of reaching some form of resolution.
[Update: Now available] OnePlus TV update brings Netflix along w/ further fixes
The second OnePlus TV update is now rolling out with support for the streaming service Netflix, while also bringing a number of other fixes.
[Update: Now live] Google Opinion Rewards set to warn you when Play Store credits are expiring
The popular Google Opinion Rewards app is now set to warn you when your Play Store credit balance is about or close to expiring.
Banks could face forced legacy systems cull
RBA floats closure of direct debits for real-time automation.
Review: Tech21’s ‘Made for Google’ Pixel 4 accessories are a bit of a mixed bag
Tech21 is a big name in the accessory business and lately, we've spent some time trying the company's "Made for Google" Pixel 4 cases and screen protector.
Monday deals: Galaxy Smartwatch $269, Anker accessories from $15, Xiaomi Mi Streamer $30, more
Monday's best deals include the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch for $269, Anker accessories from $15, and the XIaomi Mi streaming media player hits a new low.
13 Great Car Modifications of Terrible Taste
These car modifications might have been a good idea in someone's head, but they were definitely not meant to be on the highway.
A new generation ain’t afraid of no ghosts in Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer
"Call it fate. Call it luck. Call it karma. I believe everything happens for a reason."
How the demise of the headphone jack led to a ear buds boom
Ear buds, or hearables, are driving a boom in wearable devices, according to IDC data. It all started as vendors started dropping the headphone jack en masse.
For IT pros, adding blockchain skills can pad your paycheck – by a lot
Beefing up on skills around blockchain development, management or engineering can earn techies some big bucks above their current salary.
Elon Musk's SpaceX warned: Your internet-beaming satellites disrupt astronomy
SpaceX's broadband project could severely disrupt space imaging and astroid detection.
Scientist Replicates Mars' Conditions in Chamber, Finds That Life Thrives
The researcher found that complex organisms could survive well on the Red Planet.
US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users
Impacts of finding on defunct consultancy unclear.
Hydrogel That Can Self-Heal and Shape-Shift Invented by Scientists
Scientists from the Australian National University have created a jelly that has similar self-healing properties as our human skin and muscles.
Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance
Could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks.
Google Calendar app gaining ability to move events between calendars
If you have multiple calendars on your Google Calendar app on your phone, then you'll know the pain of not being able to move events between calendars.
Labour group accuses Google of illegally firing workers to stifle unionism
Communications Workers of America union files federal labour charge.
How the cloud, an army of drones, and 3D mesh is saving the world's vital infrastructure
Bridges in major cities are crumbling and in desperate need of inspection. Technology convergence offers a light at the end of a rickety tunnel.
2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior pricing: from $62,990 drive-away, in showrooms now
Nissan Navara Warrior will undercut the Ford Ranger Raptor by up to $20,000, is thousands less than a HSV Colorado SportsCat and shadows Toyota HiLux Rugged X.
PlayStation 5 Pro could launch in 2023, Sony executive hints
A new report by LetsGoDigital suggests that Sony is already working on the PlayStation 5 Pro, and that it could launch three years after the PlayStation 5
ARCore phones can now detect depth with a single camera
ARCore is Google's platform of augmented reality available to Android and iOS apps. To allow for more immersive experiences, Google ARCore depth...
White Island Volcano Erupted, One Dead, Several Missing
The eruption of White Island volcano, also known as Whakaari, in New Zealand, killed one person, the number is expected to rise, and several others are missing.
2020 Kia Seltos Sport FWD review
There's a new small SUV in town, with chiselled good looks and plenty of kit. Not everything about the Kia Seltos is perfect, though.
Controversial World's First Monkey-Pig Hybrids Born in China
Two piglet chimeras with monkey cells were engineered by scientists in China, the first of their kind, but died within a week of being born.
[Update: More countries] Google is sending out 20% Google Store discount codes to Local Guides in the UK
As a thank you, some Local Guide contributors are now receiving 20% off codes for purchases made on the Google Store right in time for the holidays.
Alleged Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks in especially grainy hands-on images
The first hands-on image leak of the Galaxy S11 has now surfaced with plenty of .jpg being added to really get you second guessing what it could be.
New Apple products predictions 2020
We explore the rumours and discuss which new Apple products might appear next, including new iPhones, iPads and Macs and their release dates. Find out what Apple is coming out with in 2020.
Is the FDA's Speedy Approval of New Drugs Putting Us at Risk?
The Food and Drug Administration's rapid approval of drugs may be a blessing in disguise, potentially putting life-threatening drugs into the marketplace.
You can now get paid £5,000 to design a sex toy - and you'll even earn royalties on it
Lovehoney has launched a new ‘Design A Sex Toy’ competition with a prize of £5,000, as well as the chance to earn royalties on your product
Verizon reportedly blocks archivists from Yahoo Groups days before deletion [update]
All content on Yahoo Groups since its 2001 launch is disappearing Saturday.
25 wacky and wonderful tech stocking stuffers under $25
In 2019, we can't recommend a Red Ryder BB Gun (even if we did find one for less than $25 on Amazon). That said, we do have a listing of 25 products sure to be as beloved by your recipients as that Red Ryder was to little Ralphie Parker.
Tim Cook Celebrates Coding And Computer Science Education Week in Japan
Tim Cook celebrated Computer Science Education Week and the importance of coding with primary school pupils in Japan.
Google Pixel gets first ‘Feature Drop’ w/ Auto-Call Screen, Portrait Blur, better memory management
Google is rolling out, by way of system updates and Play Store apps, several new features to Google Pixel users in its first "Feature Drop."
Apple’s Safari privacy features are driving down prices for advertisers at the cost of accuracy
In the two years since Apple released Safari’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature that keeps websites from tracking users around the web, it looks to have almost totally eliminated the ability for advertisers to market to specific demographics. A new report from The Information dives into how Apple’s offensive against ads has made things more difficult for […]
Elon Musk Spotted with His Wild Cybertruck in Malibu
Elon Musk hit the road with his cool and new vehicle Cybertruck with his friends.
Celebrate the Raspberry Pi’s 8th birthday at a Raspberry Jam
Next year is the Raspberry Pi computer's 8th birthday: celebrate at a community-led Raspberry Jam near you, and register your Birthday Jam so we can send you swag!
Witness Spooky Evidence of Snapchat's New Face-Swapping Feature
Sometimes social media dipsomania comes into harsh relief, as it did today when the technology wars manifested themselves as the ability to superimpose your face on a cat: aka, Snapchat’s new social drug “Cameos.” It’s terrifying.
MacBook Pro Diary: A glitch with the restore, but an informative one at least
My MacBook Pro problems had one more episode in store for me: after getting the repaired machine back from Apple, there was a glitch after restoring it from a clone. I cloned the original SSD to an external drive using Carbon Copy Cloner. When I got the repaired machine back, it was effectively a brand […]
Watch This Bridge in Taiwan Collapse in Seconds
This video shows the collapse of a bridge in seconds, which leads to the death and injury of several people.
How the De-Aging Process Behind ‘The Irishman’ Worked
Filmed by Martin Scorsese, The Irishman tells the story of Mafia hitman Frank Sheeran and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.
Tesla To Charge $10 Per Month For "Premium Connectivity" Features
Tesla announces that they will charge $10 for its "Premium Connectivity" features by the end of this year.
Apple Maps Crimea controversy continues with European Parliament letters
There's no sign yet of the Apple Maps Crimea controversy dying down anytime soon. Apple last month started showing Crimea as Russian territory ...
Who Exactly Invented Math?
Mathematics is at the center of our modern world, whether we'd like to admit it or not, Math is a scientific principle that seems to predate even science itself.
Microsoft to help Office 365 customers track entire phishing campaigns, not just lone emails
Microsoft rolls out Campaign Views in public preview for Office 365 ATP customers.
Patch Tuesday alert! Protect your machine by pausing updates
If you’re running Win10 1903 or 1909, setting up a temporary patching pause is quick and easy. Other versions, not so much. Opt out of cannon-fodder mode with these simple steps.
2020 McLaren GT pricing and specs
More than a 570S, less than a 570GT – the new GT is going for the Goldilocks zone in the McLaren line-up.
Verizon kills email accounts of archivists trying to save Yahoo Groups history
Verizon says the archivists it has blocked breached its terms of service.
Macquarie Uni races tech giants to build AI medical scribe
Calls for data to beat out Google, Microsoft.
LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen, long-term test: Two screens good, but beware bulk and battery life
The LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen is an interesting and affordable alternative to a folding-screen handset, but it does have some significant drawbacks.
‘The Morning Show’ Episode Eight Review – This is How it Happens
Episode eight of the Morning Show goes back in time, and gives a good insight into how the various characters came to be where they are now.
Where Are we With The 5G Rollout?
5G is on the way, including a compatible iPhone, so it is worth knowing exactly where we are with the rollout of the superfast network
Fake news probe in Brazil exposes "Office of Hate" within government
Access will be requested to computers that were allegedly used to spread misinformation with taxpayer money.
iPadOS 14 release date & new features rumours
iPadOS 14 is on its way, so we take a look at when it will arrive and what new features could be included
Apple’s ‘The Morning Show’ gets nominated for multiple Golden Globes awards, including best TV series
The Golden Globes are today announcing their nominations and it turns out Apple has a chance to make a splash this awards season with The Morning Show. Apple’s flagship original show received multiple nominations across a couple of categories, most significantly as a candidate for best TV series drama. Stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon […]
Adobe adds AMP for Email support to Adobe Campaign
Google's AMP for Email lets email recipients browse and interact with content without having to click a link and redirect to another webpage outside of the email.
Google Play Movies may soon add support for Dolby Vision HDR content
According to a teardown of the Play Movies app, it looks like Google's service is preparing long-awaited Dolby Vision HDR support.
Turn Your Deceased Loved One Into Soil: First Human Compost Site to Open in 2021
Startup Recompose is providing a greener way to honor the deceased.
Tim Cook is in Japan, meeting app developers aged 13 to 84
Tim Cook is in Japan at present, and tweeted about his meeting with local app developers aged 13 and 84. "What a treat to reunite with Masako san ...
Swiss cable company offering alternative remote to control Apple TV, like Apple’s own IR remote
A Swiss broadband provider, Salt, uses the Apple TV as a faux-cable box for its home fibre broadband customers, similar to deals Apple has struck with other cable companies around the world. Apparently, some of Salt’s customer base aren’t too happy with the normal Apple TV input method and the company is now offering an […]
Apple to launch iPhone 9? I can't wait
The rumored new iPhone SE 2 is rumored to enjoy the name iPhone 9. What could be more perfect?
AMD and Intel Could Be Screwed By New Chinese Mandate Forbidding Foreign Technology
Following the U.S. ban that prohibited domestic companies from supplying equipment to Huawei back in May, the technological Cold War between the U.S. and China just got a bit more intense now that Beijing has ordered all Chinese government and public-facing offices to replace any equipment featuring foreign components.
B&H Green Monday Apple sale takes $250 off 16-inch MacBook Pro, Anker accessories from $15, more
B&H has a Green Monday Apple sale with deals on MacBooks, iPads, and more. You can also score notable discounts on Anker accesories at Amazon today.
Quick tip: How to run Wi-Fi diagnostics on your Mac
There's nothing more frustrating than trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network and something isn't working right. However, macOS comes with tools you can use to diagnose and test your network connection, helping you to get back on the internet.
The Morning Show gets the first Apple TV+ award nomination, but not a big one
It's taken just two months from launch to the first Apple TV+ award nomination. The Critics Choice Association made the announcement, but Apple may not ...
Creaform Measures Up for Cutting-Edge Sailing Yacht Design
Excellence in 3D measurement technology helps American Magic go for the America’s Cup.
Trade war goes digital: countries eye tariffs on Internet economy
Potentially forcing people to pay duties on software and movie downloads.
Meet Emily Dickinson, Apple TV+’s Complicated Heroine
In a new video posted over the weekend, 'Dickinson' showrunner Alena Smith, and star Hailee Steinfield let us meet Emily a little bit more.
Best Headphone Deals for Christmas 2019
We round up the best deals on headphones, earphones and earbuds, as well as offering advice on fit, audio quality and price.
WireGuard VPN is a step closer to mainstream adoption
WireGuard in the Linux kernel itself means greater availability for the project.
‘The Morning’ Show Earns Golden Globes Nominations
Apple has received its first Golden Globes nominations for 'The Morning Show' in the Best Drama Series and Best Actress categories.
10 Highest Paid Engineering Majors in the U.S.
Engineering could be the right major for you. But which discipline should you choose if you're really keen for a high starting salary?
How to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad
This step by step guide with images covers how to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad and a short explainer on each option.
Govts agree on national API standards
To keep IT systems interoperable.
Apple's new monster $6,000 Mac Pro is about to ship
Apple says it about to start selling the new Mac Pro, as well as the $5,000 Pro Display XDR and its $999 stand.
The 16-Inch MacBook Pro’s Very Quiet Arrival
The 16-Inch MacBook Pro arrived with relatively very little fanfare, and it is worth asking why that is the case.
Last minute audio tech for the holidays
Zone out from the chaos around you this holiday season, and tune in to the sounds you want to, or make and manage calls, with this selection of compact and loud audio tech.
7 Fantastic Gifts For the 3D Printing Craftsman In Your Life
If you are looking for something to buy the 3D printing enthusiast or craftsman in your life, then look no further than any of these 7 great gift ideas.
Withings fitness trackers can now sync sleep data w/ Google Fit
The Withings Health Mate app for Android is adding support for syncing sleep data with Google Fit in its latest update, available now.