[ad_1] All the usual caveats with patents apply here: just because Apple has patented this technology doesn’t mean we’ll see it make its way into one of the company’s future products. Moreover, it’s best to think of a specific patent application as one of the many directions a company can take a particular technology. With […]
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EA leaks personal data for ‘FIFA 20’ Global Series players
[ad_1] My friend got a big pull in the Data Breach pack, Hashtag’s own Algerian Arrow, @YaniOurabah. We’ll send you a birthday card. What a mess. pic.twitter.com/IYMT1ieq4g — George Hughes (@GeorgeHughes) October 3, 2019 Before I get to the absolute farce of that competitive bullshit, when you click the link register for verification you get […]
Test Shuri’s prototype suits in Marvel’s latest ‘Avengers’ VR game
[ad_1] You’ll begin the Damage Control as a recruit invited to test out new prototypes for Shuri’s “Emergency Response Suits” but find yourself caught up in drama when “an enemy from the past” tries to steal the tech. Presumably, other heroes show up to assist you in fighting off the antagonist, and you’ll hopefully save […]
Apple’s 7th-gen iPad (128GB) drops to $400
[ad_1] Apple iPad (7th Generation, 128GB) Street price: $430; deal price: $400 If you’re in the market for the latest iOS tablet with extra storage capacity and the Pro isn’t within your budget, this upcoming pick is available for $400 in all three finishes. This is the first deal we’ve seen for this model, so […]
DOJ will ask Facebook to halt end-to-end encryption plans
[ad_1] Attorney General William Barr is set to make the request in an open letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan, UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and Australian Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton also signed the draft letter, which BuzzFeed News and the New York Times obtained […]
The North Face’s high-tech Futurelight jackets are finally here
[ad_1] Another interesting aspect of The North Face’s latest fabric tech is that it developed it with sustainability in mind. The company said that every Futurelight garment will be produced at a solar-powered factory, and they’ll be made from recycled materials and will go through a process that cuts chemical consumption. In other words, not […]
Dual displays are a safer bet than folding screens
[ad_1] During my very brief hands on time with the Neo and Duo, they both felt like premium devices. Opening and closing them, in particular, was very natural. The screens moved smoothly, but there was also a satisfying amount of resistance, especially when I twisted them into a laptop-like mode. Don’t forget that Microsoft has […]
Bose discontinues its Sleepbuds due to battery issues
[ad_1] The company quickly sold out of a trial batch of Sleepbuds it offered through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in 2017. It formally put the earbuds on sale in the US and Canada in June last year. However, Bose said customers complained their Sleepbuds wouldn’t fully charge, power down completely or suffered from both issues. […]
Google and Ivanka Trump unveil a tech job training program
[ad_1] Separately, Google added that it was bringing its IT Support Certificate program to 100 community colleges, and making it easier for colleges to grant credits to certificate owners. The move, which comes as part of the Grow with Google strategy, is meant to help people either land entry IT support jobs or advance their […]
Adobe adds new AI tools in Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2020
[ad_1] The full-featured versions of Photoshop and Premiere can be overwhelming, and the methods to reach a desired outcome are rarely obvious. In other words, you really have to know what you’re doing. The Elements versions of the software offer straightforward workflows that avoid obscure menus and hotkeys, as well as a one-time purchase rather […]