Technology News
How to Fix a Rip in a Bag of Chips
Life Hacker - 20 May 2021 18:00
I'm not embarrassed to say that opening a bag of chips can be a vexing exercise. The bag's seal might be stubbornly stuck together, or your hands might already be greasy for dipping your hands into a previous bag of salt...
Fire-damaged and unusable Leica M4 and Summicron lens sells for around $2,000
DP Review - 20 May 2021 19:30
You'd think an inoperable camera and lens damaged in a fire would be worthless. That's probably true most of the time, but not the case when the gear in question is a Leica M4 with a Summicron 50mm lens. The 1968 camera ...
Why You Should Always Cook Extra Bacon, Recipes Be Damned
Life Hacker - 20 May 2021 19:00
It is impossible to cook bacon with out stealing a strip, a lardon, or a bit during the process. I wouldn't even call it stealing; as the person doing the cooking, it's your right to enjoy a little bacon bonus, as a trea...
Android 12 will make third-party app stores work more seamlessly
Slash Gear - 20 May 2021 05:38
One of Android’s biggest strengths as well as one of its perceived weaknesses is its openness, especially in terms of installing apps. While Google pushes its own Play Store and API by offering exclusive features to en...
China's Zhurong rover beams back its first Mars images
Digital Trends - 20 May 2021 05:00
Check out the first images beamed back to Earth by China's Zhurong Mars rover, which landed on the Martian surface over the weekend.
The New Wear OS is still uncertain for old Wear OS smartwatches
Slash Gear - 20 May 2021 04:07
A lot of excitement was generated over the renewed attention that was given to Wear OS by Google, including collaborations with Samsung and Fitbit to grow that platform in ways it should have years ago. With all the buzz...
Galaxy Watch Active 4 specs leak with Wear OS and a new chip
Slash Gear - 20 May 2021 03:27
Wear OS was at the center of attention on Google’s first day of I/O 2021. It promised to breathe new life into the wearable platform with some help from Fitbit, which it practically owns, and the surprise appearance of...
Blue Origin reveals current highest bid for space tourism ride
Digital Trends - 20 May 2021 03:15
Blue Origin has revealed the highest bid so far in its ongoing auction for the first seat on its maiden space tourism ride.
Amazon Is Being Sued by Five More Women Alleging Race and Gender Discrimination
Gizmodo - 20 May 2021 01:56
Five women who have worked at Amazon filed suit against the company in various U.S. district courts on Wednesday, each with distinct allegations of discrimination and retaliation they say they experienced during their ti...
Microsoft is retiring its web browser Internet Explorer
USA Today - 20 May 2021 15:09
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced it is planning to retire the web browser for certain versions of Windows 10 in June 2022.
Porsche developing gasoline as clean as an electric car - Roadshow
CNET - 20 May 2021 15:00
The key is an understanding of the emissions related to so-called zero emission EVs.
These Ex-Journalists Are Using AI to Catch Online Defamation
Wired - 20 May 2021 15:00
CaliberAI wants to help overstretched newsrooms with a tool that's like spell-check for libel. But its potential uses go far beyond traditional media.
Field review: Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR
DP Review - 20 May 2021 15:00
Introduction 89% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is a bright, fast walkaround prime lens that's particularly well-suited to landscape and street photography. It also makes a goo...
Apple Exec Calls Level of Mac Malware 'Unacceptable'
Threatpost - 20 May 2021 14:10
Company is using threat of attacks as defense in case brought against it by Epic Games after Fortnite was booted from the App Store for trying to circumvent developer fees.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: Here's how to watch the electric truck's debut if you missed it - Roadshow
CNET - 20 May 2021 14:07
Forgot to tune in on Wednesday night? You can still watch the Ford's all-electric F-Series glitzy reveal right here.
Apple AR will intelligently identify and annotate items of interest
AppleInsider - 20 May 2021 14:02
As the wearer of "Apple Glass," or any Apple AR device, sees an object they're interested in, Apple wants the system to understand that and provide useful details. Amongst its very many patents regarding every possible d...
Privacy.com rebrands to Lithic, raises $43M for virtual payment cards
TechCrunch - 20 May 2021 14:00
When Privacy.com was founded in 2014, the company's focus was to let anyone generate virtual and disposable payment card numbers for free. The goal was to allow those users to keep users' actual credit card numbers safe ...
Android 12: Google's major new revamp tackles your phone from head to toe. Here's how - CNET
CNET - 20 May 2021 14:00
This week Google showed off Android 12 and its new lock screen, notifications and color redesign. Here's what to know.
Meet the Disabled Streamers Who Are Transforming the Industry
Wired - 20 May 2021 14:00
Gamers with disabilities aren't waiting for big companies to catch up: They're forming their own communities and making gameplay more accessible than ever.
Roku and YouTube Are Battling for Your Precious TV Data
Wired - 20 May 2021 14:00
Connected TV advertising brought in $9 billion last year and is poised to grow as more viewers shift from cable to streaming.
Tern's Family Ebike Is Perfect and Preposterously Expensive
Wired - 20 May 2021 14:00
The best (and most expensive) cargo bike for small families now has a more powerful motor and wonderful kid-friendly accessories.