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Here's why Twitter users in the UK can still be jailed for sending 'grossly offensive' tweets
The Verge - 7 Feb 2022 18:06
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Blame out-of-date legislation and odd notions of public morality
How to stop Twitter revealing your account through your email or phone number
Mashable - 7 Feb 2022 05:44
It's reasonable to assume users are more likely to join a social media platform if people they know are already on it. Yet sometimes the fact that nobody knows you're there is the entire appeal. For better or worse, havi...
Apple Watch Diary: Why I bought a ceramic Apple Watch Series 5 two years later
9 to 5 Mac - 7 Feb 2022 15:50
I’m bracing myself for the comments section as I confess that, almost 2.5 years after it was first launched, I bought a ceramic Apple Watch Series 5. I would like to put it on record that this whole thing started in a ...
Will the next PSVR feature this vital quality of life feature?
Android Central - 7 Feb 2022 18:30
Best answer: In a PlayStation blog post at the beginning of the year, Sony confirmed that the PS VR2 would support adjustable lens separation, also known as IPD adjustment. What is IPD adjustment, and why does it matter?...
11 VR Fighting Games That Might Finally Teach You How to Fight
Life Hacker - 7 Feb 2022 17:00
Experts say that the best way to get better at fighting people is to fight a lot of people, but that's not a lifestyle I aspire to. While I like the idea of besting my enemies through combat, I'm less keen on the "gettin...
FBI: Watch out for LockBit 2.0 ransomware, here's how to reduce the risk to your network
ZDNet - 7 Feb 2022 15:01
Turn on multi-factor authentication and use strong passwords, warns FBI.
Dell's latest 4K USB-C hub monitors get contrast-boosting 'IPS Black' powers
PC World - 7 Feb 2022 17:55
I’ve been drooling over that new Alienware OLED monitor since CES, but here in the real world, most of us use something a little more practical. Dell’s latest monitors (which are actually going on sale!) are boosting...
What are Noble Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?
Digital Trends - 7 Feb 2022 17:04
Want to learn what makes these Nobel Pokémon so special? Here's everything you need to know about these massive beasts before heading out on your expedition.
Universal Control beta deep dive - tips and tricks, best practices, and more [Video]
9 to 5 Mac - 7 Feb 2022 23:09
If you’re a Mac user who owns multiple Macs and/or iPads, then Universal Control, a handy utility that makes it easy to control multiple Apple devices from a single keyboard and mouse/trackpad, can greatly benefit your...
Making installed train windows permeable to mobile-phone signals
Phys.org - 7 Feb 2022 17:09
EPFL spin-off nu glass has successfully tested a portable system that makes the window panes on railcars permeable to mobile communications. This can bring significant environmental and cost benefits to railway companies...
Video: Space repairs in 360 degrees
Phys.org - 7 Feb 2022 17:02
Scientist, engineer, test subject and tradesperson--astronauts in orbit wear many different hats. In this 360° timelapse, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer works to repair a faulty valve behind EXPRESS-Rack 3.
Toshiba's New Breakup Plan Faces Lower Shareholder Hurdle
Wall Street Journal - 7 Feb 2022 14:57
The Japanese conglomerate could theoretically carry out the spinoff with only the board's approval under a government program, but it would seek support from its shareholders, the CEO said.
Microsoft starts testing secret Windows 11 features like wallpaper stickers and tablet mode
The Verge - 7 Feb 2022 13:16
Microsoft appears to be working on several new Windows 11 features that the company has not yet publicly announced. References to stickers for desktop wallpapers, the ability to hide the taskbar for tablets, and a sustai...
You can see the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster on a collision course with the moon in a live webcast today
SPACE.com - 7 Feb 2022 13:00
A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster will crash into the moon on March 4, and you can track the rogue rocket during live webcasts on Feb. 7 and Feb.
Chinese Hackers Target Taiwanese Financial Institutions with a new Stealthy Backdoor
The Hacker News - 7 Feb 2022 09:15This Malibu mansion is a perfect mix of tech and tranquility
Digital Trends - 7 Feb 2022 22:31
In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts tour a villa that sneakily hides its smart home tech to create a wonderfully calm and meditative space
Two bills that could jolt Apple
The Loop - 7 Feb 2022 16:00
Mark Gurman, Bloomberg: There are currently two major bills on the table: The Open App Markets Act (S. 2710) and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S.2992). Mark makes the case that neither bill is likely to ...
iPhone SE 2022 release date leaked: Not long to go at all
Android Authority - 7 Feb 2022 07:45
Looking for a powerful yet compact iPhone with 5G? You have roughly a month to wait.
EU lawmakers unfazed by Meta's threat that it would pull out of Europe
AppleInsider - 7 Feb 2022 23:40
Meta said that it may have to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe over data privacy rules -- and at least two European politicians think that's a good idea. Credit: Alexandre Lallemand/Unsplash European regulators...
Best snow blower 2022: It's time to ditch the shovel
ZDNet - 7 Feb 2022 22:00
Snow drifts and ice accumulation don't stand a chance against a snow blower, saving you time and energy so you don't have to get up before sunrise to shovel your walkways and driveway.
Hulu's thrilling trailer for The Dropout shows Elizabeth Holmes start to crumble - CNET
CNET - 7 Feb 2022 19:56
The Dropout stars Amanda Seyfried as the infamous founder of the blood-testing startup.
Galaxy S22 series could have Snapdragon processor in unexpected country
Android Authority - 7 Feb 2022 19:43
If so, this would be huge news, since this country rarely gets Snapdragon-based Samsung phones.