[ad_1] In addition, the USB-C key that Google teamed up with Yubico on is now also available in Canada, France, Japan and the UK. Google previously released the bundle in those regions, but now users in those areas can also get keys compatible with their USB-C devices. Google has been championing the use of hardware […]
Category: Tech
TikTok lets parents set time limits and vet DMs on teen accounts
[ad_1] Called “Family Safety Mode,” the new feature links a parent’s TikTok account to their teen’s, allowing them to control a number of aspects of digital wellbeing. Parents can decide how long their kid spends on the app each day, and can limit or completely disable direct messages. There’s also a new restricted mode, which […]
Lyft’s e-bikes return to New York City after a braking issue delay
[ad_1] The bikes use a pedal-assisted electric drivetrain that allows you to get some exercise on the flats but not kill yourself on hills. According to Lyft, each e-bike was used for 15 rides per day during the trial, triple the usage of classic bikes during the same period. They were particularly popular in winter […]
Judge dismisses Huawei lawsuit against ‘unconstitutional’ federal ban
[ad_1] In 2018 the US government banned government personnel from using Huawei and ZTE devices, and a few months later, Huawei sued on the basis that such restrictions were unconstitutional. Since then, Huawei’s situation and ability to do business in the US has continued to deteriorate, and now a judge has ruled against the company. […]
Twitter acquires Stories photo and video editor maker Chroma Labs
[ad_1] Thrilled to welcome the amazing @Chroma_Labs team including @picturejohn, @alexli, @joshuacharris to @Twitter. They’ll join our product, design, and eng teams working to give people more creative ways to express themselves on Twitter 🎨💬 — Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) February 18, 2020 Chroma Labs has also announced on Twitter that it’s shutting down its business […]
Mall Madness electronic board game gets an update for 2020
[ad_1] Its core gameplay remains the same, though. There’s still an electronic unit that directs players to their next move, tells them where the sales are and also makes sound effects like “cha-ching.” No word on whether “sad trombone” plays when somebody runs out of money. Players still have to purchase items from their shopping […]
Your Google Fit stats are now just a swipe away
[ad_1] If you don’t have a Wear OS smartwatch, checking your Google Fit stats has usually involved a bit of work — not a lot, but enough to slow you down. It should be speedy from now on. Google has updated Fit to make your stats easily accessible, whether you’re on Android or iOS. Android […]
Alphabet quits work on its energy-generating kites
[ad_1] As Makani’s Fort Felker said, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Makani is shutting down. Its recent investor Shell is “exploring options” to continue work on wind kite technology, although Felker didn’t elaborate on what that meant. The team did make some progress while under Alphabet’s wing, launching a 20kW demo project, and growing it […]
Blue Apron considers selling itself as it bleeds customers
[ad_1] Recent subscriber data explains just why Blue Apron is exploring mergers and sales. The company’s customers dropped from about 557,000 at the end of 2018 to 351,000 a year later — that’s a drop of nearly 37 percent in the space of a year. Orders dropped by nearly a third, too. And while Blue […]
The Galaxy Z Flip’s hinge fibers aren’t enough to keep dust out
[ad_1] We’ve asked Samsung for comment. iFixit is planning to publish a full teardown in the early hours of February 19th that might shed more light. The Z Flip does have water-resistant circuitboards, at least, so it’s less likely to die if you’re unfortunate enough to spill water on your $1,380 pride and joy. This […]