Day: July 7, 2019

First Mulan trailer for live-action remake blazes with grace, action – CNET

See the famed 1998 animated film come to life with real actors. …read more Source:: CNet


Spider-Man Far From Home sets off fireworks at the box office – CNET

Superhero film blows away Sony’s expectations, earning $185 million domestically. …read more Source:: CNet


Stranger Things 3: TV shows to watch now that you’ve seen the new season – CNET

Need more thrilling action and weird monsters to fill your Stranger Things void? These 15 shows will do the trick. …read more Source:: CNet


Epoxy LED Cube Looks Sleek, And Flashes To The Beat

If there’s one thing that’s universally popular in these polarizing times, it’s colorful glowing objects. LEDs reign supreme in this area, and we’re accustomed to seeing all manner of fun flashy devices hit the tips line. Today is no different, and we’ve been looking at [Modustrial Maker]’s stylish epoxy LED cube. The build starts with…


When Facebook’s Libra Team Came To Congress

“Staffers challenge Facebook’s happy talk about its digital currency in a briefing,” reports the American Prospect, introducing a new article in a series written anonymously by Congressional staffers, this time a House Democratic aide “who attended a briefing last Thursday with executives who are developing Libra…” “Such briefings are commonplace to convince staffers who write…


Prime Day 2019: Echo speakers, iPads and AirPods already on sale (updated) – CNET

Spend $10 at Whole Foods, score $10 to use on Prime Day. Plus, deals right now on iPads, AirPods, Echos, the Fire TV Recast and more, and tons of money-saving tips and tricks. …read more Source:: CNet


The Netherlands National Airline Encourages People To Not Fly

“KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has an unusual message for its customers: Maybe don’t take that flight,” reports Quartz: In a June 29 open letter from its CEO, Pieter Elbers, the airline invited air travelers to make “responsible decisions about flying,” and encouraged customers to invest in the airline’s carbon offsetting scheme, CO2ZERO… It’s all part…


Inside The Seamy World of Robocalling Schemes

CNBC reports on the latest revelations from America’s Federal Trade Commission about the tactics used by the robocall industry: In some cases, robocalls proliferate through programs that resemble multilevel marketing schemes, where business founders push robocall packages on “members” to spur quick growth. In one case, an organization known alternately as “8 Figure Dream Lifestyle,”…


On The Run In Cuba, McAfee Pushes Cryptocurrency

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Warning: Free Hotel Wifi Is A Hacker’s Dream

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