Technology News
iOS 14: How to Set Google Chrome as the Default Browser on iPhone and iPad
Mac Rumors - 11 Sep 2020 15:43
Apple made a change in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 that enables third-party browsers and email clients to be used as default apps, meaning users who don't get on with Safari or Apple's native Mail app can choose an alternative ...
How to clear all Apple Watch notifications in watchOS 7
Cult of Mac - 11 Sep 2020 02:10
This year’s watchOS 7 upgrade kills the handy Force Touch gesture we’ve been using on Apple Watch for over five years. That means there’s a new (and not so easy) way to clear all your notifications. We’ll show yo...
Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones get minimal but welcome upgrades
PC World - 11 Sep 2020 12:00
This successor to what most people consider the best active noise-cancelling headphones on the market features minimal, but welcome upgrades.
WattsApp by Reggie Watts lets you enjoy the comedian/musician without being tracked - CNET
CNET - 11 Sep 2020 21:00
The Late Late Show bandleader is on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast to talk about his app, James Corden, data privacy and his love/hate relationship with technology.
China is Building a Floating Spaceport for Rocket Launches
Universe Today - 11 Sep 2020 01:38
China is almost finished its floating spaceport in the Yellow Sea, which will begin making regular launches and servicing rockets in the near future! The post China is Building a Floating Spaceport for Rocket Launches ap...
Disney+ is getting a watch party mode
Engadget - 11 Sep 2020 20:40
Remote watch parties have become increasingly popular this year, with many of us staying at home more often than not amid the pandemic. Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Movies Anywhere and even Twitch have at least tried baking...
Virgin Orbit asks OneWeb bankruptcy court to mandate payment for canceled launches
Space News - 11 Sep 2020 18:10
Virgin Orbit has asked OneWeb's bankruptcy court to require OneWeb pay $46.3 million on a contract termination fee for 35 LauncherOne missions it canceled in 2018 SpaceNews
New Google Nest Thermostat hits the FCC, possibly with air gesture controls
Ars Technica - 11 Sep 2020 20:51
A mysterious "60Ghz" transmitter points to Project Soli air gestures.
Doogee N20 review: Stylish entry-level phone with four cameras
ZDNet - 11 Sep 2020 19:18
The Doogee N20 Pro is a nice looking entry-level smartphone with really good cameras for a range of scenarios, and little shutter lag.
Apple will let Epic Games users 'sign in with Apple' for a bit longer
Engadget - 11 Sep 2020 00:32
A day before Apple was set to shut down the "sign in with Apple" prompt for Epic Games users, the company has retreated on its threat. Apple issued an indefinite extension on the matter, meaning for now, Epic Games playe...
Why Human-Like Robots Elicit Uncanny Feelings
Neuroscience News - 11 Sep 2020 00:01
Perceived animacy decreases significantly as a function of exposure time for android faces.
iFixit Surface Duo teardown finds some unsurprising bad news
Slash Gear - 11 Sep 2020 23:31
The Surface Duo is here and that can only mean one thing: iFixit has completed a teardown of it. Foldable devices like the Surface Duo have generally received pretty lousy repairability scores from the folks at iFixit, s...
Atlas 5 to fly Northrop Grumman's solid boosters in upcoming launch of NRO satellite
Space News - 11 Sep 2020 23:05
While ULA builds the Atlas 5 for NROL-101 it also is working to get NROL-44 launched on a Delta 4 Heavy. SpaceNews
Xbox Series S won't apply Xbox One X enhancements to older games
Engadget - 11 Sep 2020 22:58
When Microsoft detailed the Xbox Series S earlier this week, it said the console is four times more powerful than the Xbox One. Notably, the company didn't compare the upcoming console to the Xbox One X. With its ability...
Eerie Drone Footage of Red-Tinged San Francisco, Set to the Score from 'Blade Runner: 2049'
PetaPixel - 11 Sep 2020 16:35
What do you get when you combine apocalyptic, real-life drone footage of the red skies over San Francisco with the score from the movie Blade Runner: 2049? You get a viral sensation that somehow perfectly encompasses the...
ESA Open Day going online this October
ESA - 11 Sep 2020 14:22
This year's ESA Open Day at ESTEC in the Netherlands is taking place on an online basis. Continuing COVID-19 restrictions make it impossible to let people on site in person, but participants will still enjoy virtual tour...
Assessment of mental health of Chinese primary school students before, after school closing, opening during COVID-19 pandemic
EurekAlert! - 11 Sep 2020 06:00
(JAMA Network) Psychological symptoms, nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts among children and adolescents were investigated in this observational study before the COVID-19 outbreak started ...
The $27 Rocketbook smart reusable notebook is the last paper you'll ever need - CNET
CNET - 11 Sep 2020 00:12
This beats the deal at Amazon by bundling two extra pens along with the notebook and microfiber cleaning cloth.
Let's Talk About Death, Baby...in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Gizmodo - 11 Sep 2020 23:30
Death is one of the few things that unites everyone. Whether we fear it for ourselves or for our loved ones, odds are you think about death every day. That's why it's such a powerful tool in storytelling. The death, or p...
Monowear's new leather band for Apple Watch is its best yet [Review]
Cult of Mac - 11 Sep 2020 22:00
Thanks to a wonderfully simple quick-release clasp, Monowear’s new Deployant Reserve band for Apple Watch is ideal for anyone who despises traditional buckles. It’s made from genuine leather that’s wonderfully soft...
Liveblog: All the news from Apple's "Time Flies" event--Tuesday, 9/15, at 1pm ET
Ars Technica - 11 Sep 2020 22:00
Head here as Ars guides you through all the latest updates when the event starts.
The Shirk Report - Volume 595
Twisted Sifter - 11 Sep 2020 21:18
Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting