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This Tiny Website Is Google’s First Line of Defense in the Patent Wars
A trio of Google engineers recently came up with a futuristic way to help anyone who stumbles through presentations on video calls. They propose that […]
THE FINALS adds PS5 and Xbox Series versions; PC closed beta test set for March 7 to 21
Embark Studios will host a closed beta test for free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter THE FINALS from March 7 to 21, the developer announced. Users can […]
European Commission bans staff from using TikTok on work devices
The , the executive wing of the European Union, has banned from devices it owns. It also asked its staff to remove the app from […]
Google TV upgrades navigation, adds new content pages
Google TV is a significant upgrade over the company’s Android TV operating system, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. On Thursday, some […]
Office for Mac 2016 hands-on: A vital upgrade, with some kinks to work out
The starting point when you open the new Word for Mac looks a lot more like the Windows version than it used to. 14 more images in gallery .related-stories { display: none !important; } Office for Mac has often played second fiddle to the flagship Windows version that powers Microsoft’s…
Review: Acer Chromebook 13
The Chromebook 13’s great looks and long battery life don’t make up for poor performance. The post Review: Acer Chromebook 13 appeared first on WIRED.
WhatsApp issues permanent ban on users with 3rd party apps
After continually issuing warnings and doing temporary bans on users who keep using unauthorized third-party apps, WhatsApp is now permanently blocking those that have ignored the warnings. The “stubborn” users who refused to stop using the messaging app through other apps like Whatsapp+ or WhatsAppMD have found themselves receiving …
Apple to open retail store in Tianjin, China on February 7
China is a big part of Apple’s retail future, and its presence is about to expand a bit more. Apple will open a retail store in Tianjin, China on Feb. 7. Apple recently noted its plan to open five new retail stores in five weeks to coincide with the …
Last chance to get the Front-End Developer Bundle – pay what you want!
Mastering front-end development is the key to creating websites and apps that look beautiful and are a delight to use. Our latest course bundle is geared towards helping you do…
LG G4 to be Brand New Device
Just how much you should change a smartphone from one generation to the next is a hot topic this week. On the one hand HTC has only incrementally updated it One M8 to create the new One M9 flagship, while on the other Samsung showed off the Galaxy S6, a…
Comcast: HBO Go on PS4 is a no go
This is one of those stories that doesn’t really shock you but could still pretty much leave you fuming. Although Sony has finally made PS4 users’ dreams come true by making the HBO Go app available, a certain subset of that group is missing out on the fun. The service …
Pick the Right Wood for Your Project With This Guide
There are few things a DIY-er loves more than building things with their own hands. When it comes to woodworking, picking the right lumber can be as important as it is confusing. This guide, from The Art of Manliness, can help.Read more…
How much snow has the United States seen this year?
How much snow has the United States seen this year? The New York Times has a set of composite photos showing snow cover from 2013, 2014, and 2015. Two things stand out: one is the photos for the Northeast, which shows the thicker more snow this year. The other is the disappearance of …
Japanese Persona Magazine interviews Atlus staff on Persona 5, Dancing All Night
Last week, Atlus and Dengeki put out another issue of the Persona Magazine in Japan to commemorate February’s Persona 5 and Persona 4: Dancing All Night-related announcements at the Persona Super Live concert. As the publication has previously been home to exclusive interviews with Atlus staffers that aren’t without …
Watch NASA’s orbiter approach the dwarf planet Ceres at 1PM ET
The largest object in the Main Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter is Ceres, an odd, water-rich proto-planet roughly the size of Texas (590 miles in diameter). Scientists have long puzzled about the origin of the bright white spot near the equator…
If the TWC merger fails, Comcast could pursue an even more evil backup plan
If its proposed merger with Time Warner Cable goes down, Comcast could make us regret it. Really, really regret it. BTIG Research analyst Rich Greenfield writes that if regulators shoot down the TWC merger, Comcast could turn its attention to buying up a number of other properties to bolster its …
Google Play hosts 3rd Birthday Sale
Someone…err, something is turning a year older. It’s Google Play’s 3rd birthday and Google wants us to join the celebration by holding a special sale for all the Android lovers. Google has recently marked down prices on a few movies, apps, games, music, books, and TV shows on Play …