Meet the Maker: Mr. Fascinate Encourages Kids to Get on the Cool Bus and Study STEM
STEM is dope. That’s the simple message that Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer evangelizes to young people around the world. Through social m...
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PS5 file sizes revealed for Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon Souls - CNET
About as big as a Call of Duty Warzone update. from CNET News https://ift.tt/32LRFaH via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchWatch Marvel's new trailer for WandaVision on Disney Plus - CNET
No news on WandaVision's release date, but apparently Disney is still tracking for 2020. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3kCxiDg via A....
Read dispatchTrump says he wants the $5B pledged from the companies making the new US-based TikTok venture put toward teaching US children "the real history of our country" (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg : Trump says he wants the $5B pledged from the companies making the new US-based TikTok venture put toward teaching US children...
Read dispatchCryptocurrency exchange Kraken says it's launching a bank under a new regulatory framework in Wyoming, reducing its reliance on third-party providers (Frank Chaparro/The Block)
Frank Chaparro / The Block : Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken says it's launching a bank under a new regulatory framework in Wyoming, r...
Read dispatchEmmys 2020: All the winners, updated live - CNET
Watchmen, The Mandalorian and Stranger Things are all vying for a Primetime Emmy Award. Here's every winner so far. from CNET News htt...
Read dispatchEmmys 2020: The full list of nominations - CNET
In the best drama category, more than half of the nominees are found on streaming services. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3hWDbcJ via A.I...
Read dispatchWalking Dead World Beyond review: Junior zombie tale lacks bite - CNET
The latest spin-off from AMC's The Walking Dead pits teens against zombies in an all-too-familiar setting. from CNET News https://ift....
Read dispatchHow Nvidia's bets on gaming and AI transformed it from a niche player in the high-end graphics market in the mid-90s into the most valuable US chip company (Asa Fitch/Wall Street Journal)
Asa Fitch / Wall Street Journal : How Nvidia's bets on gaming and AI transformed it from a niche player in the high-end graphics mark...
Read dispatchiPhone 12, AirTags and all the other Apple products we're still waiting for - CNET
There's still at least one more big Apple event happening this year, so plenty of time for new products. from CNET News https://ift.tt...
Read dispatchThe iOS 14 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know
The latest update for your iPhone and iPad will make them safer than ever. from Wired https://ift.tt/3iQTBEK via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchThe Best Creams and Tools for Removing Hair: Creams, Wax, and More
Shaving can cause razor burn and ingrown hairs. These alternative options might be better for your skin—and sanity. from Wired https://ift...
Read dispatchAs Trump Squeezes China, Alipay’s Star Rises
Chinese consumers tap the fintech app to pay bills, order in restaurants, and book appointments. Now it’s preparing for an IPO that could va...
Read dispatchFacebook and Twitter fail to differentiate "coordinated behavior" from standard political campaign practices, leading to unclear and inconsistent moderation (Shannon McGregor/Wired)
Shannon McGregor / Wired : Facebook and Twitter fail to differentiate “coordinated behavior” from standard political campaign practices, ...
Read dispatchConcerned about foldable phones' durability? Here's how Motorola tests the Razr hinge - CNET
Exclusive: The company shows us that you can fold the upcoming, updated Razr 100 times a day for five years. from CNET News https://ift.tt...
Read dispatchA look at teen TikTok stars like "Mooptopia", who achieved sudden viral fame and found it hard to contend with the devotion and nonstop attention of fans (Kaitlyn Tiffany/The Atlantic)
Kaitlyn Tiffany / The Atlantic : A look at teen TikTok stars like “Mooptopia”, who achieved sudden viral fame and found it hard to conten...
Read dispatchiPhone 12 should steal iPad Air's new Touch ID, which is perfect for COVID-19 times - CNET
The button makes it easier to unlock a device without removing a mask or typing in a passcode -- and raises questions about whether it will ...
Read dispatchThe Apple One subscription bundle's best feature is actually the iCloud storage - CNET
Commentary: The oft-ignored iCloud storage took center stage and may be the reason people will give the Apple One bundle a shot. from CNET...
Read dispatchYouTube taught its recommendation system how to recognize and demote conspiratorial videos, but organic link-sharing and bot promotion are thwarting its efforts (Clive Thompson/Wired)
Clive Thompson / Wired : YouTube taught its recommendation system how to recognize and demote conspiratorial videos, but organic link-sha...
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Saturday, September 19, 2020
Starting Oct. 1, all new source code repositories on GitHub will be named "main" instead of "master" as part the company's effort to abandon non-inclusive terms (Catalin Cimpanu/ZDNet)
Catalin Cimpanu / ZDNet : Starting Oct. 1, all new source code repositories on GitHub will be named “main” instead of “master” as part th...
Read dispatchAt Snowflake's IPO price, Sutter Hill Ventures' stake was worth $5.9B, Altimeter Capital's ~$4.4B, ICONIQ Capital's $4B+, Redpoint's $2.6B, and Sequoia's ~$2.5B (Sophia Kunthara/Crunchbase News)
Sophia Kunthara / Crunchbase News : At Snowflake's IPO price, Sutter Hill Ventures' stake was worth $5.9B, Altimeter Capital'...
Read dispatchFrench startup Antaios raises $11M for developing SOT-MRAM that can potentially replace embedded non-volatile memory and SRAM cache in microprocessors and SoCs (Peter Clarke/eeNews Europe)
Peter Clarke / eeNews Europe : French startup Antaios raises $11M for developing SOT-MRAM that can potentially replace embedded non-volat...
Read dispatchSweden-based Joint Health raises $23M Series B for its app that connects patients with chronic hip and knee pain with physical therapists (Tammy Lovell/MobiHealthNews)
Tammy Lovell / MobiHealthNews : Sweden-based Joint Health raises $23M Series B for its app that connects patients with chronic hip and kn...
Read dispatchByteDance says that it is not aware of the news that TikTok is setting up a $5B education fund in the US as part of a deal to continue operating in the US (Reuters)
Reuters : ByteDance says that it is not aware of the news that TikTok is setting up a $5B education fund in the US as part of a deal to c...
Read dispatchLA-based Boosted Commerce, which is building a portfolio of e-commerce brands, raises $87M and announces the acquisition of six Amazon fulfillment companies (PYMNTS.com)
PYMNTS.com : LA-based Boosted Commerce, which is building a portfolio of e-commerce brands, raises $87M and announces the acquisition of ...
Read dispatchLego releases new Batman 1989 Batwing set on Batman Day - CNET
The new Batman 1989 Batwing set based on the Tim Burton movie has 2,363 pieces and can be hung like art on your wall. from CNET News https...
Read dispatchUS delays TikTok ban by a week, as company says Oracle and Walmart may take 20% stake in TikTok Global's pre-IPO round, host US user data and computer systems (Jonathan Shieber/TechCrunch)
Jonathan Shieber / TechCrunch : US delays TikTok ban by a week, as company says Oracle and Walmart may take 20% stake in TikTok Global...
Read dispatchTrump Approves Deal Between Oracle and TikTok
The approval delays President Trump’s threat to block a popular Chinese-owned social media app from the United States until it receives inve...
Read dispatchTrump approves TikTok-Oracle deal, he says - CNET
US President Donald Trump says he's approved the agreement "in concept," according to a report. The deal would create a compan...
Read dispatchTikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'
The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....
Read dispatchFriend challenges Facebook over Ronnie McNutt suicide video
Videos of army veteran Ronnie McNutt's online suicide are still accessible on the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...
Read dispatchMedigate, a provider of IoT and medical device security and asset management, raises $30M Series B led by Partech, bringing its total raised to $50M (Fred Pennic/HIT Consultant)
Fred Pennic / HIT Consultant : Medigate, a provider of IoT and medical device security and asset management, raises $30M Series B led by ...
Read dispatchiPhone 12 rumors: Apple likely to launch new 5G iPhone in October - CNET
Ten standout rumors we've heard about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2ZlR1yF via A.I .K...
Read dispatchNHL Stanley Cup Finals 2020: How to watch the Stars vs. Lightning without cable - CNET
The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning will meet in hockey's bubble in Edmonton for a chance to raise the Stanley Cup. from CNET New...
Read dispatchWhy Teens Are Falling for TikTok Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracies like Pizzagate are all over the social media platform. Here’s why they’ve found an audience there. from Wired https://ift.tt/...
Read dispatchHow to Set Your Own Default Browser and Email App in iOS 14
Not into Safari or Apple Mail? With the next update, you can (finally) customize your preferences. Here’s what to know before you get starte...
Read dispatchThe 943-Dimensional Chess of a Trustworthy Covid-19 Vaccine
Scientists want public confidence. The White House wants an October Surprise. The FDA wants to avoid looking political. Big Pharma wants a w...
Read dispatch19 Best Weekend Deals: Cameras, Apple Gear, and Games
The new 8th-generation iPad is already slightly discounted, alongside headphones, laptops, and PS4 titles like 'Ghosts of Tsushima'....
Read dispatchAlibaba unveils Xunxi, a pilot factory it has been operating for three years for developing tech aimed at helping manufacturers adapt quickly to consumer demand (Zheping Huang/Bloomberg)
Zheping Huang / Bloomberg : Alibaba unveils Xunxi, a pilot factory it has been operating for three years for developing tech aimed at hel...
Read dispatchThe best robot vacuum for 2020: iRobot Roomba, Electrolux, Neato, Eufy and more - CNET
To lock down our top picks for robot vacuums we gathered and tested the heck out of a group popular models from iRobot, Neato, Electrolux, E...
Read dispatchIn South Korea, Covid-19 Comes With Another Risk: Online Bullies
The country’s extensive response has been praised around the world but has led to harassment and slander, raising questions about privacy pr...
Read dispatchThe best French press coffee makers for 2020: Oxo, Frieling, Bodum and more - CNET
To learn which French press coffee maker is the best, we tested models from Oxo, Frieling, Bodum, Veken, Kona and others. from CNET News h...
Read dispatchStill no iPhone 12. But we think we figured out when Apple will announce it - CNET
We've narrowed the iPhone 12 announcement date down to two potential dates in October. Here's why we think it'll happen then. ...
Read dispatchAfter Trump’s TikTok Ban, China Readies Blacklist of Foreign Companies
Beijing issued rules that could allow it to halt exports, imports and investments by businesses accused of endangering national security. ...
Read dispatchCheck Point: Iranian hacker group Rampant Kitten, which has been active for 6+ years, has developed an Android malware capable of stealing 2FA SMS codes (Catalin Cimpanu/ZDNet)
Catalin Cimpanu / ZDNet : Check Point: Iranian hacker group Rampant Kitten, which has been active for 6+ years, has developed an Android ...
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Friday, September 18, 2020
A look at iOS 14's privacy-centric features including mic and camera access notifications, local network access control, compromised password warnings, and more (Dan Goodin/Ars Technica)
Dan Goodin / Ars Technica : A look at iOS 14's privacy-centric features including mic and camera access notifications, local network ...
Read dispatchRuth Bader Ginsburg dies: The world mourns online - CNET
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passes away on Friday due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. Celebrities and fans pay...
Read dispatchHyundai Venue loses the manual transmission for 2021 - Roadshow
It turns out that nobody actually bought one with the manual. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3mu01Md via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchReport: France's centralized StopCovid tracing app only has ~2.4M downloads, with ~700,000 users having uninstalled it and under 200 notifications sent so far (Chris O'Brien/VentureBeat)
Chris O'Brien / VentureBeat : Report: France's centralized StopCovid tracing app only has ~2.4M downloads, with ~700,000 users ha...
Read dispatchSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg dead at 87 - CNET
Ginsburg, a fighter for gender equality, served 27 years on the United States' highest court. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3iFojAq v...
Read dispatchSources: Google's pro-privacy plan to block online ad trackers has boosted the US' antitrust probe, as publishers argue it would create an unfair playing field (Nick Bastone/The Information)
Nick Bastone / The Information : Sources: Google's pro-privacy plan to block online ad trackers has boosted the US' antitrust pro...
Read dispatchGamesBeat Decides 164: The PlayStation 5 Showcase and preorder mess
On this week's GamesBeat Decides, the crew takes on the PlayStation 5 Showcase, the preorder mess, and the Nintendo Direct Mini. Read ...
Read dispatchThe best Instant Pots of 2020: Duo, Ultra, Lux and more compared - CNET
Confused about which Instant Pot model is right for your kitchen? We've got the ultimate guide to what makes each model unique. from C...
Read dispatchMake perfect steaks with this sous vide cooker on sale for just $50 - CNET
This 50%-off cooker doesn't offer Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or a mobile app, but you don't need that stuff for a great medium-rare steak. f...
Read dispatchTesla wins lawsuit against former employee Martin Tripp, accused of hacking Tesla and supplying sensitive info to unnamed 3rd parties; court will seal case (Sean Szymkowski/CNET)
Sean Szymkowski / CNET : Tesla wins lawsuit against former employee Martin Tripp, accused of hacking Tesla and supplying sensitive info t...
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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Cloud collaboration tool Air raises $12M Series A led by Tiger Global; Air lets users comment, share and discuss visual assets all in one place (Igor Bosilkovski/Forbes)
Igor Bosilkovski / Forbes : Cloud collaboration tool Air raises $12M Series A led by Tiger Global; Air lets users comment, share and disc...
Read dispatchReady, an on-demand service that provides medical care to patients at their homes, has raised $54M Series C from investors including Google Ventures (Andrew Donlan/Home Health Care News)
Andrew Donlan / Home Health Care News : Ready, an on-demand service that provides medical care to patients at their homes, has raised $54...
Read dispatchA look at Amazon's Hands off the Wheel program, which for the past decade has allowed the company to automate certain tasks and assign new work to employees (Alex Kantrowitz/HBR.org)
Alex Kantrowitz / HBR.org : A look at Amazon's Hands off the Wheel program, which for the past decade has allowed the company to auto...
Read dispatchNo, knives made from frozen human feces do not work - CNET
That's not a knife... *this* is a knife. from CNET News https://ift.tt/33xoaZm via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchSources: JD Health, the online health care unit of JD.com, is planning to file for a Hong Kong IPO as soon as this month that could raise at least $1B (Julia Fioretti/Bloomberg)
Julia Fioretti / Bloomberg : Sources: JD Health, the online health care unit of JD.com, is planning to file for a Hong Kong IPO as soon a...
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