Day: September 11, 2020

Astronomy Photographer of the Year winners revel in the beauty of space – CNET

It looks like you could hold the Andromeda Galaxy in the palm of your hand. …read more Source:: CNet


Award-winning space photos reveal glory of the cosmos – CNET

From the Andromeda Galaxy to the surface of the sun, this year’s winners know how to dazzle. …read more Source:: CNet


Climb every mountain, wsl –mount every Linux disk in latest Windows Preview

But beware last week’s update: WSL borkage may await ye with sharp, pointy Element Not Found errors Although Windows 10X remains missing in action, Microsoft dished up some more goodies for Linux fans in the latest Dev Channel build of Windows 10.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


3 Secure Moments: A Tranquil Trio of Security Haiku

Placid poems to quiet the infosec pros harried mind. (Or placid, by infosec standards.) …read more Source:: DarkReading


Microsoft releases kernel for unique (but critically panned) Surface Duo phone

Special source poured into GitHub Microsoft has published the kernel for its new Surface Duo smartphone to GitHub, making it easier for third parties to develop their own custom ROMs for the unusual, yet critically panned dual-screen blower.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


It’s the Biggest Job in Tech. So Why Can’t They Find Anyone To Do It?

An anonymous reader shares a report: An exciting new vacancy has opened up that will likely tempt some IT leaders into freshening up their CV: the UK is recruiting a Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO), who will be working at the highest levels of the Cabinet Office to lead the digital transformation of public services…


Fresh Prince of Bel-Air remake: 5 more sitcoms that need a drama reboot – CNET

Will Smith is producing a new character-driven dramatic take on his ’90s hit. But what other comedies could be played straight? …read more Source:: CNet


China prefers US shutdown of TikTok over forced sale, report says – CNET

The Trump administration has targeted the short-form video app because it’s owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance. …read more Source:: CNet


Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal’s streaming service – CNET

Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more — such as originals — if you pay. But you still can’t stream it on a Roku. …read more Source:: CNet


China Would Rather See TikTok US Close Than a Forced Sale

Beijing opposes a forced sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations by its Chinese owner ByteDance, and would prefer to see the short video app shut down in the United States, Reuters reported Friday, citing three people with direct knowledge of the matter. From a report: ByteDance has been in talks to sell TikTok’s U.S. business to…