Technology News
FCC grants permission for polar launch of Starlink satellites
Space News - 9 Jan 2021 18:55
The Federal Communications Commission will allow SpaceX to launch 10 Starlink satellites into polar orbit on an upcoming mission, but deferred a decision on a much broader modification of SpaceX's license. SpaceNews
Find the Ideal Color Palette for Your Skin Tone, Hair Color and Eye Color With This Tool
Life Hacker - 9 Jan 2021 20:15
One of the biggest challenges of shopping for clothing online--other than the arbitrary sizing--is figuring out if a certain color is going to look good on you. Sure, you probably have one or two go-to colors: shades tha...
Don't miss Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury shine in a triple-conjunction this weekend
SPACE.com - 9 Jan 2021 00:51
A spectacular gathering of bright planets will be the chief celestial attraction in the evening sky this weekend as Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury appear to crowd into tight quarters.
Apple to Parler: Moderate violent threats or face ban
Engadget - 9 Jan 2021 02:05
Apple has threatened to ban the "free speech" social media app Parler following violence at the US Capitol this week. The app -- a Twitter alternative popular among Donald Trump supporters and the far-right -- has faced ...
Google boots Parler from its app store, and Apple might follow
Pocket-lint - 9 Jan 2021 07:20
Google has suspended Parler from its Google Play Store. It is a popular social app among supporters of President Donald Trump.The decision to boot Parler
Donald Trump is trying (and failing) to get around Twitter's ban
Engadget - 9 Jan 2021 04:47
Only a few hours after Twitter announced a ban on President Donald Trump's @realdonaldtrump account, he has attempted to tweet from at least two other accounts under his control. Tweets posted to the official @POTUS acco...
Parler Pitched Itself as Twitter Without Rules. Apple and Google Said Not Anymore.
The New York Times - 9 Jan 2021 03:11
Google and Apple told Parler, a social network popular with conservatives, that it must better police its users if it wants a place in their app stores.
NASA and FAA pen agreement in support of future space missions
Slash Gear - 9 Jan 2021 00:33
NASA and the FAA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement to streamline spaceflight requirements and standards in addition to supporting future space missions. Among other things, the newly penned MOU wi...
Nintendo Switch Pro's next-gen specs might have been revealed
BGR - 9 Jan 2021 02:37
A hacker known for data-mining says that he obtained some Switch Pro specifications from Nintendo's own firmware. The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch Pro console will feature an OLED display, a new processor, better c...
7-time 'Tetris' world champ Jonas Neubauer passes away
Engadget - 9 Jan 2021 19:24
Jonas Neubauer, which Vice once called the "greatest Tetris player in the world," has passed away. His camp has announced his passing from a "sudden medical emergency" on January 4th through his Twitter account, promisin...
Classic horror movies will be free to stream on YouTube for one week
Slash Gear - 9 Jan 2021 02:14
The YouTube channel “Fear: The Home of Horror” will offer up some classic horror movies from Universal Pictures starting on January 15, and they’ll be free to stream in their entirety for one week. All seven movies...
SolarWinds brings in a former federal cybersecurity chief as a consultant
Engadget - 9 Jan 2021 01:02
As the fallout of the SolarWinds hack rumbles on, the embattled company has hired a security consultancy co-founded by Christopher Krebs, a former federal cybersecurity chief. Krebs led the Cybersecurity and Infrastructu...
How Often Should You Reboot Your Computer?
Gizmodo - 9 Jan 2021 00:45
It may seem super basic: You should reboot your computer every now and then. But some people never, ever do. We're not saying you need to power down and reboot every single day (though it's not a bad idea), but going thr...
Netflix reveals 1st teaser for 'Space Sweepers,' a South Korean sci-fi film about space junk salvage
SPACE.com - 9 Jan 2021 14:00
"Space Sweepers," a South Korean science fiction film about space junk salvage crews, launches on Netflix on Feb. 5.
Dell Video Conferencing Monitor series has a dedicated Microsoft Teams button
The Gadget Flow - 9 Jan 2021 13:04
The Dell Video Conferencing Monitor series includes three monitors: C2422HE, C2722DE, and C3422WE. Each of these videoconferencing monitors has a dedicated Microsoft Teams button to make staying connected easier than eve...
Some ransomware gangs are going after top execs to pressure companies into paying
ZDNet - 9 Jan 2021 10:00
Ransomware gangs are prioritizing stealing data from workstations used by executives in the hopes of finding and using valuable information to use in the extortion process.
JBuds Frames true wireless open-ear speakers clip onto glasses
Slash Gear - 9 Jan 2021 01:25
JLab is back with another personal audio product called the JBuds Frames. This model of true wireless over-ear speakers is designed to clip onto the earpieces of the glasses, offering a different way to listen to podcast...
The most common LG G5 problems and how to fix them
Digital Trends - 9 Jan 2021 01:20
The LG G5 is one of the oldest LG phones around, but if you still have one, you'll want to keep it going. Here are solutions to some of the G5's problems.
Get this top-rated PDF editor for Mac at 33% off
Cult of Mac - 9 Jan 2021 00:00
One of the best ways you can upgrade your Mac and your professional work setup is by investing in a solid PDF reader and editor. Because, while they may be super-popular, PDFs are not the easiest file type to work with. ...
Alexa 'Tell me when' offers dynamic reminders for the absent-minded
Slash Gear - 9 Jan 2021 22:07
If you relying on smart devices to help keep your life organized, Amazon’s new Alexa feature ‘Tell me when’ will quickly prove useful. The feature was added as part of Alexa’s December 2020 update, adding the abi...
Ford and FCA forced to idle plants due to semiconductor shortage
Slash Gear - 9 Jan 2021 20:17
A new report is making the rounds that Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have been forced to idle some production facilities due to a shortage of semiconductors. Ford has idled the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky ...
Honda shows off its slick concepts for the 2021 Tokyo Auto
Slash Gear - 9 Jan 2021 18:16
One of the coolest things about the annual Tokyo Auto Salon are the slick concept cars that manufacturers show off at the event. For 2021, the Tokyo Auto Salon is a fully digital event but that hasn’t stopped the cool ...