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This crazy new PS5 design has one feature that would be a game-changer
BGR - 3 Mar 2020 16:26
If all the recent chatter we've seen online turns out to be true, today could finally be the day when Sony either sends out invitations to its PS5 event or even announces some preliminary details about the PlayStation 5....
Cisco: Avoid coronavirus, stay home, use Webex
Ars Technica - 3 Mar 2020 19:14
If you somehow manage to get a virus through Webex, it won't be the coronavirus.
US charges Chinese nationals with laundering cryptocurrency for North Korea
Engadget - 3 Mar 2020 03:58
Two Chinese nationals helped North Korea launder $100 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen by state-sponsored hackers, according to the Department of Justice. They allegedly helped convert funds from North Korean hacke...
Nokia says will cut up to 148 jobs in Finland this year
Reuters - 3 Mar 2020 21:09
Finnish network equipment maker Nokia will cut up to 148 jobs in Finland in 2020 excluding its 5G development operations, it said on Tuesday evening.
Facebook's Messenger gets an overhaul to become faster and lighter
Mashable - 3 Mar 2020 20:07Potential superbug-killing compound
Science Daily - 3 Mar 2020 18:33
Researchers are testing a new drug that can kill a wide range of superbugs -- including some bacteria now resistant to all common antibiotics.
Telecom Sector Increasingly Targeted by Chinese Hackers: CrowdStrike
SecurityWeek - 3 Mar 2020 15:53
Threat actors linked to China increasingly targeted the telecommunications sector in 2019, according to endpoint security firm CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike on Tuesday published its 2020 Global Threat Report, which provides d...
JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar is Dolby Atmos compatible
The Gadget Flow - 3 Mar 2020 14:00
If you love JBL but have wanted a soundbar from then that works with Dolby Atmos, your prayers have been answered. JBL has added its lineup of soundbars with the JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar. This soundbar has four Dolby Atmos d...
Bentley Mulsanne won't get a direct successor - Roadshow
CNET - 3 Mar 2020 11:00
Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark says a bigger Bentayga could better fill the Mulsanne's void.
I can't wait for Apple to copy this standout Android feature
BGR - 3 Mar 2020 03:07
All smartphones look basically the same these days, and it feels like we've reached peak design when it comes to this product category. That's not exactly the case, however. Smartphone design can get even better, and eve...
DARPA Launch Challenge ends without winner
Space News - 3 Mar 2020 02:48
A DARPA responsive launch competition that started two years ago came to an end March 2 without a winner as the sole remaining team was forced to scrub their final launch attempt less than a minute before liftoff. SpaceN...
Cool, Here's Another New Smartwatch That Looks Like an Apple Watch
Gizmodo - 3 Mar 2020 02:05
Because we certainly don't have enough Android smartwatches to choose from, Chinese smartphone maker Oppo leaked a photo of its new Oppo Watch in a tweet announcing its upcoming phone event.
Nikola is going public to try to become the first zero-emission big rig company
The Verge - 3 Mar 2020 23:24
Photo: Nikola Corporation Electric trucking startup Nikola is becoming a publicly traded company. The Arizona-based outfit announced Tuesday that it's merging with a publicly listed acquisition company called VectoIQ, in...
Russia's Sberbank partners with China's Huawei on cloud services
Reuters - 3 Mar 2020 19:35
Sberbank and Chinese technology giant Huawei said on Tuesday they had formed a strategic partnership to provide cloud services for Russian businesses, extending the reach of Russia's largest bank into the country's digit...
WhatsApp tests password-protected chat backups in latest beta
Cult of Mac - 3 Mar 2020 19:14
WhatsApp’s newest beta release is out with password protection for your chat backups. The feature provides an additional layer of security -- and added peace of mind -- that ensures only you can access your conversatio...
[Update: Here's where it's playing] Apple TV+ planning first theatrical movie release w/ 'The Banker' after controversy delay
9 to 5 Mac - 3 Mar 2020 17:30
Apple’s first original film, The Banker was set to premiere back in November last year with a wider theatrical release in December. However, the premiere was canceled first followed by the theatrical release after “a...
Capture One Pro 20 update adds support for 7 new camera bodies, 6 new lenses
DP Review - 3 Mar 2020 17:07
Capture One has announced an update that adds support for seven new camera bodies from Fujifilm, Nikon, Canon and Olympus as well as six new lenses from Sony, Nikon and Pentax As for new camera body support, Capture One ...
WhatsApp for Android will soon let you password protect your backups
Android Central - 3 Mar 2020 17:03
It's currently in a very alpha stage of development. What you need to know WhatsApp is testing a new security feature in its Android app. Users will be able to password-protect their backups when stored in Google Drive, ...
Stack Overflow expands its Teams service with new integrations
TechCrunch - 3 Mar 2020 17:00
Most developers think of Stack Overflow as a question and answer site for their programming questions. But over the last few years, the company has also built a successful business in its Stack Overflow for Teams product...
Gene Therapy Is Successfully Treating a Common Form of Inherited Blindness
Singularity Hub - 3 Mar 2020 17:00
K.L. always knew he might be completely blind before reaching adulthood. Even as a child he realized something was wrong with his eyes. Although he could see enough to navigate the world in daytime, as soon as the sun se...
Brooklyn Ride-Hailing App Enters Tough Industry
Wall Street Journal - 3 Mar 2020 17:00
Myle is starting small, but its Ukrainian-born creator said the service can gain traction in the city by offering lower rates than its giant rivals.
Scientists created an 'impossible' superconducting compound
Phys.org - 3 Mar 2020 16:41
Scientists have created new superconducting compounds of hydrogen and praseodymium, a rare-earth metal, one substance being quite a surprise from the perspective of classical chemistry. The study helped find the optimal ...