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In 2021, prepaid carriers need to offer more besides the basics
Android Central - 31 Dec 2020 13:00
It's time to step up and do better. Talk, text, and data are the core features of a phone plan, but now that coverage has reached equilibrium for many people, prepaid carriers need to offer more than the basics. Carriers...
Samsung's Galaxy S21 launch date just leaked
BGR - 31 Dec 2020 13:50
The Galaxy S21 will get an early release date next year, according to most rumors on the matter. The phones will be unveiled in mid-January and hit stores by the end of the month. A well-known leaker has all the Galaxy S...
Google's annual spectacle at CES is no more, with tech show going virtual - CNET
CNET - 31 Dec 2020 15:00
Google has made CES a lot more fun over the last several years. That comes to an end with 2021's CES going online only.
On a planet where you cannot breathe, is living on Mars the best idea?
USA Today - 31 Dec 2020 00:00
Elton John might have said it best in his iconic song, "Rocket Man" -- "Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids."
The Equity crew predicts what's to come in 2021
TechCrunch - 31 Dec 2020 15:00
What could go wrong? Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch's venture-capital-focused podcast (now on Twitter!), where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. As you can see, this is our yearly predictions epis...
Facebook to close Irish units at center of tax dispute
Phys.org - 31 Dec 2020 09:35
Facebook confirmed Wednesday it was closing its Irish subsidiaries at the center of a dispute on profit shifting to avoid taxes in the United States.
GM's CES keynote will reportedly show off an electric Chevrolet pickup
Engadget - 31 Dec 2020 06:48
Last month, GM announced that it was ramping up its electrification efforts and aiming to have 30 EVs on the market by the end of 2025. Turns out we might see some of those vehicles very, very soon: according to Bloomber...
OnePlus 8T update reportedly comes with audio, video bugs
Slash Gear - 31 Dec 2020 06:09
OnePlus is one of those manufacturers that try to be more upfront, consistent, and speedy with their monthly updates. That said, it still hasn’t been able to push a stable version of Android 11 to even the OnePlus 8 Pr...
Google Doodle celebrates civil rights activist Elizabeth Peratrovich - CNET
CNET - 31 Dec 2020 04:22
Peratrovich, of Alaska's indigenous Tlingit tribe, campaigned for the US' first antidiscrimination law after encountering "No Natives Allowed" signs.
A Steampunk Engine to Solve Your Satellite Woes!
Universe Today - 31 Dec 2020 00:34
NASA contractor Howe Industries just presented their design for a "steampunk" engine that could allow satellites to maneuver, without the need for toxic propellants or heavy engines. The post A Steampunk Engine to Solve ...
Ticketmaster will pay $10 million for hacking rival ticket seller
The Verge - 31 Dec 2020 00:30
Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images Ticketmaster has agreed to pay $10 million for breaking into a competitors' network. The company and its parent Live Nation admitted to hiring a former employee from rival ticket seller C...
Yes, the M1 MacBook Pro Really is THAT Good
PetaPixel - 31 Dec 2020 00:13This best-selling Vizio soundbar is on sale for just $75 at Amazon
BGR - 31 Dec 2020 21:22
One of our readers' favorite soundbar deals from before Christmas is still available right now at Amazon. Vizio's SB2920-C6 soundbar is already a fantastic value at $104, but right now it's on sale for just $74.99. We do...
How artificial intelligence will be used in 2021
TechCrunch - 31 Dec 2020 18:35
"We're going to start to see a lot of real value and ROI generated by AI across more and more businesses,"
Linksys Velop MX10 vs. Linksys Velop AX4200: Which should you buy?
Android Central - 31 Dec 2020 18:00
A better fit Linksys Velop AX4200 $499 at Amazon (3-pack) Pros Wi-Fi 6 capable Optional wired backhaul Lots of gigabit ethernet ports on each node Linksys Intelligent Mesh support More coverage Better value Cons Doesn't ...
Puerto Rico commits $8 million to rebuild Arecibo telescope
Engadget - 31 Dec 2020 17:54
There's a glimmer of hope for the collapsed Arecibo Observatory telescope as 2020 draws to a close. El Nuevo Dia reports that Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez has signed an executive order approving $8 million to help...
What's Next for Ransomware in 2021?
Threatpost - 31 Dec 2020 16:00
Ransomware response demands a whole-of-business plan before the next attack, according to our roundtable of experts.
Apple purges 46,000 apps from China App Store over lack of licenses
AppleInsider - 31 Dec 2020 15:22
Apple has continued its China App Store purge, with the company pulling a record-breaking 46,000 apps in one day to fall in line with licensing requirements in the country. Apple's App Store The one-day purge is Apple's ...
YouTube needs to spend 2021 getting its shit together
Android Central - 31 Dec 2020 14:30
You've had years to get this done. No more excuses! As someone who loves YouTube, watches a non-healthy amount of YouTube, and even willingly uses YouTube Music as her primary music service, I cannot stay silent any long...
Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store
Mac Rumors - 31 Dec 2020 14:24
Apple on Thursday removed nearly 39,000 apps from its Chinese App Store due to the apps lacking an official license from local regulators, reports Reuters. The report, which cites data from research firm Qimai, says that...
20 for 2020: The Edge's Top Articles of the Year
Dark Reading - 31 Dec 2020 14:00
Variety is the spice of life, and it's also the perfect analogy for the article topics that resonated most with Edge readers this past year.
Here's our first look at the Huawei P50 Pro's design
Android Central - 31 Dec 2020 13:56
The first major P50 Pro leak reveals two major "downgrades." What you need to know The very first render of Huawei's upcoming P50 Pro flagship phone has leaked online. Unlike its predecessor, the P50 Pro will have a cent...