Science & Technology
What to expect from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event
The world may be at something of a standstill thanks to COVID-19, but Samsung is still out here making flagship phones and, uh, other things. As such, we have another Galaxy Unpacked event to look forward to this week. Samsung previously announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked would be online-only for obvious reasons. The event […]
This $38 mini portable Bluetooth speaker is great for summer activities
TL;DR: Enjoy HD audio wherever you go with the Coby® Waterproof True Wireless Portable Speaker, on sale for $37.99 as of Aug 2. Portable speakers are great for everything from socially-distanced cookouts and camping trips to office meetings and solo dance parties. But finding the one that’s right for your needs is a bit overwhelming. […]
Prep and organize your whole meal with this handy kitchen tool — Future Blink
‘Prepdeck’ is designed to make meal prep easy and more efficient. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Culture, Food Preparation, Cooking Gadget, and Future Blink Original Article
These bendable hangers can hang any article of clothing — Future Blink
‘Hangio’ hangers are made from durable materials that can mold to fit your clothes and keep them from being stretched out or slipping off. Read more…More about Tech, Mashable Video, Clothing, Eco Friendly, and Future Blink Original Article
Twitter reveals exactly how bitcoin scammers hacked Elon Musk's, Kim Kardashian's accounts
Twitter just released an update on the massive hack that prompted the Great Blue Tick Silence of 2020, letting us know exactly how many accounts were actually impacted. On July 15, hackers posted tweets from several prominent, verified Twitter users’ accounts, falsely claiming that any bitcoin sent to a certain address would be paid back […]
Facebook boasts that ad boycott won't make a dent
Boycott, schmoycott. Despite over 1,000 major advertisers participating in a July advertising boycott over the way Facebook handles hateful content, the company said in its Q2 2020 earnings report that its advertising business is doing fine and dandy. Last quarter, Facebook made $18.3 billion in advertising revenue, which blew past investor expectations. While the company […]
Hey Congress, never lump Big Tech CEOs together again
Remember back in the 20th century when Congress held “big business” antitrust hearings with the CEOs of Standard Oil, Ford, U.S. Steel, IBM, and AT&T all testifying at the same time? No? That’s probably because it never happened. Despite the fact that all of those giant companies were accused of antitrust violations — and in […]
Everything that happened at the Big Tech antitrust hearing
There was yelling. There was butt-kissing. There was Jeff Bezos forgetting to take himself off mute. Another congressional hearing where members of congress get to blast tech CEOs with questions – some crucial, some nonsense – is in the books. As a hearing on antitrust law, it was a historic moment of reckoning with the […]
Facebook, Amazon, Apple & Google deserve to be grilled at the House antitrust hearing
A little accountability sure would be nice right about now. Wednesday’s congressional hearing, which will see the CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google, remotely testify in front of the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, may offer a chance at just that. Ostensibly focused on the companies’ respective market dominance and anti-competitive […]
Basketball is finally back. Here's how to watch if you don't have cable.
On March 11, Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19 and the NBA shut down the season, right as the entire league was entering the final push before the playoffs. Believe it or not, professional basketball is back this week and you can watch even if you don’t pay for cable. That […]