Category: TECH

Apple’s “new” version of the app is less a rollout of fresh features than an important step toward the company’s own mapping independence. Via:: The …

Scientists are posting their papers on the China outbreak as fast as they can write them, skipping traditional journals. Via:: Coronavirus Research Is Moving at …

At least five LCD display factories at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak are suffering production slowdowns, which is turn is expected to have an …

Both Republicans and Democrats have been talking about amending Section 230, the law that made today’s Internet possible. Most politicians are foggy on the details, …

Microsoft has begun chopping at the roots of the UWP apps that populate the Microsoft Store, as it quietly announced plans to stop monetizing them …

Last summer, a federal court tossed a lawsuit by Amro Elansari brought against the makers of Runescape for muting his account. Elansari seemingly has nothing …

Don’t know what that is? That’s OK—we’ll explain. Via:: Meet the Guy Who Invented the Oomphalapompatronium

The FenSens Smart Wireless Solar Powered Backup Camera is perfect for any car with a truly 100% wireless aftermarket option for upgrading your vehicle with …

It’s an annual tradition here at Techdirt, something like our deranged version of Christmas. Whenever the start of February rolls around, we gleefully point out …

Which smartwatch should you buy? From the Apple Watch to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, here are our favorites. Via:: The 8 Best Smartwatches …

AMD has updated their “Raise the Game” bundle, which will launch in February. This game bundle gives gamers the incentive of purchasing an AMD graphics …

AT&T’s attempt to buy its way to TV sector domination isn’t going so well. In 2015 you’ll recall that AT&T spent $67 billion to buy …

The tricked-out litter box answers one of life’s great questions: What if my kitty’s toilet was a robot? Via:: Litter-Robot 3 Connect Review: A Worthwhile …

The newest superhero coming-of-age drama updates—and infantilizes—Nordic mythology for our age of environmental disaster. Via:: Climate Change Is Netflix’s *Ragnarok*

*Huzzah* for overeating and watching athletes brutalize each other. *Boo* the fact that climate change is an existential threat to Miami. Via:: Not to Ruin …

Adam Patrick Murray/IDG Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 looks and plays great on the New PocketGo. To read this article in full, please click here …

The London Metropolitan Police sure loves its facial recognition tech. But it’s an unrequited love. The tech doesn’t appear to have done anything for the …

The London Metropolitan Police sure loves its facial recognition tech. But it’s an unrequited love. The tech doesn’t appear to have done anything for the …

On this week’s show, we talk about Vine’s rebirth as Byte, and the new Razr reboot, which now comes with (of course) a folding screen. …

The AirTV 2 adds over-the-air channels to Sling TV, but the new hardware fails to fix some old problems. Via:: AirTV 2 review: Antenna TV …

The EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 KO offers something for everybody. Gamers like you and me get a custom GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card and all …

This week for Case Mod Friday we have the Project “Stealth”Advanced Attack Drone which is a take on Thermaltake’s original Core P5 V2 with some …

It seems that the concern over how YouTube is handling its platform when it comes to enforcing copyright claims is reaching something of a fever …

The defendants have allegedly connected hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls to US residents. Via:: The DOJ Is Finally Suing US Telecom Providers for Robocalls

Clearview has gathered a whole lot of (negative) attention ever since its exposure by Kashmir Hill for the New York Times. The facial recognition app …

The new anime film, from the creators of Your Name, puts the power to stop climate change into individuals’ hands. That’s where the real make-believe …

Decades ago, microprocessors from Cyrix, Centaur, and Via Microsystems competed directly against AMD and Intel. While those days may be over, Shanghai’s Zhaoxin wants to …

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less. Via:: The Coronavirus Global Health Emergency, an Amazon Rival, and More …

The World Health Organization declared the China outbreak an international threat, raising questions about many countries’ health infrastructure. Via:: The Coronavirus Is Now Officially a …

Back in August, Wladimir Palant, the creator behind Adblock Plus, wrote a blog post detailing how Avast Online Security and Avast Secure Browser were collecting …

Owners of Ring video doorbells and other home security products are finally getting some essential privacy protections. Via:: Ring is rolling out its new Control …

When it comes to stopping the spread of false information in the 2020 election, everyone is at the mercy of Big Tech. Via:: Warren Pledges …

In everyday life, stillness is an illusion. Not so in this lab, where scientists rendered an object as motionless as the laws of physics permit. …

An extremely-problematic wing of an extremely-problematic company is back in the news. Ring’s Ukraine division made headlines last fall when the presence of a “Head …

The 2020 Full Stack Digital Marketing Certification Bundle has 12 courses to help you master marketing on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Analytics, and more. You’ll learn …

Six-second video loops are finally back, but this time it has to compete with TikTok. Via:: To Survive, Byte Needs to Win Over Creators Where …

Comcast cut back on network investment in 2019 despite repeated claims that killing net neutrality (and neutering the FCC in general) would have the exact …

It looks like ASRock has spilled the beans on their upcoming Z490 and H470 motherboards as data files for these boards were found in the …

Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative computer components introduces the MasterAir G200P Low Profile CPU cooler and the MasterFan MF120 Halo …

Take your first step into the world of liquid-cooling with the new EK-AIO (All-In-One) CPU cooler. Simple to use and easy to install, the EK …

It’s an adaption of the Boom! Studios comic *Memetic*. Via:: Seth Rogen Is Working on a Movie About a Killer Meme 

Laney Griner, the mother behind the meme, sent the Iowa congressperson a cease-and-desist. Via:: Success Kid’s Mom Won’t Stand for Steve King’s ‘Meme’ Ad

Proprietary foam and a carbon fiber plate could make one of the year’s most anticipated new racing shoes a record-breaker. Via:: Exclusive: Brooks’ Hyperion Elite …

Public health experts worry the outbreak is entering a dangerous new phase as cases of local transmission in other countries accumulate. Via:: The Coronavirus Is …

FastestVPN in brief: P2P allowed: Yes Business location: Cayman Islands Number of servers: 250+ Number of country locations: 30 Cost: $30 per year VPN protocol: …

Streaming player makers like Roku are looking to home theater audio as the next big thing. Via:: Cord cutting gear’s next frontier: Better sound

Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your …

Joe Vargas, who makes the fantastic The Angry Joe Show on YouTube, isn’t a complete stranger to Techdirt’s pages. You may recall that this angry …

The electric automaker posted $105 million in fourth-quarter profit on $7.4 billion in revenue. It delivered a record 112,000 vehicles. Via:: Tesla Reports Strong Results, …

An enterprising developer has brought chaotic goose energy to Windows with Desktop Goose. Via:: An *Untitled Goose Game* Tribute Unleashes Chaos on Your Desktop

Cloud, cloud, cloud, followed by Office, gaming, Surface and then Windows: By now, Microsoft has laid out its priorities, and the financial results Microsoft reported …

New York has cleared Times Square and 14th Street, while Oslo is banishing drivers from its city center. Via:: San Francisco Joins the Move to …

It is contest time once again! This time we’ve decided to do something a little different. We are giving away a $50 gift card of …

The fights involving Home Owners Associations (HOAs) are so legendary and stereotyped that they’ve even been a minor plot point in Seinfeld. The general stereotype …

For 16 years, NASA’s trusty scope revealed a hidden infrared universe. Now it’s up to the James Webb Space Telescope to pick up where it …

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less. Via:: A Spinning Rocket Slinger, a Bionic Jellyfish, and More News

This week on the podcast we talk about our reviews of the InWin 309 case, Cooler Master MM711, and Reeven Justice II. We also discuss …

Fear, finger-pointing, and militaristic action against the virus are predictable, but unproductive. We may be better off adjusting to a new normal of periodic outbreaks. …

Historically, the DOJ hasn’t really let the First Amendment stand in the way of its investigations. In very recent history, the FBI has targeted journalists …

Researchers equip jellyfish with electronics to turbocharge their swimming pace. It’s a fascinating new way to approach robotics. Via:: A Bionic Jellyfish Swims With Manic …