Google Maps will soon begin testing a new feature that’s more common to social networks like Facebook, rather than a maps app: the ability to find and follow other users. From a report: In Google Maps’ case, it’s specifically rolling out the ability to follow top “Local Guides” — its community members who actively review…

Black Friday is next week, so Xbox deals are really heating up. Look here for consoles with games, spare controllers or great games on their own. …read more Source:: CNet

It’s the third such extension granted by the Commerce Department. …read more Source:: CNet

The City of Angels will have something for everyone this November, including an electric wagon. …read more Source:: CNet

Steal the Apple Watch Series 3 right now for $169 — the all-time lowest price. …read more Source:: CNet

Most digital cameras these days come with some kind of electronic remote shutter release. Various solutions exist, using USB cables, smartphone apps, or dedicated remotes. [Steloherd] wasn’t happy with the options available for his Ricoh GRII, though, so built a rig to do things the old fashioned way. The spring plate helps protect the shutter…

Thousands of accounts showed up on hacking forums — and customers say Disney has been no help. …read more Source:: Threatpost

Juul Labs was sued by California for allegedly targeting teenagers with ads for its e-cigarettes, after a series of lawsuits filed by schools, parents and others against the market leader as deaths and illnesses linked to vaping add up across the U.S. From a report: “Juul adopted the tobacco industry’s infamous playbook, employing advertisements that…

Will take the GDPR hit for all cloud biz so you don’t have to Microsoft says it will be making a data protection deal it struck with the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security into a global policy for its cloud services.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

It’s the halfway point in the season and things are getting clearer. …read more Source:: CNet