Day: October 3, 2020

SpaceX aborts launch of GPS Space Force satellite with two seconds to go – CNET

Elon Musk’s company is ready to escort a new Space Force spacecraft into orbit, but it didn’t happen Friday night as planned. Saturday night will bring another chance. …read more Source:: CNet


Graphical Linux Apps Are Coming to Windows Subsystem for Linux

ZDNet reports: At the Microsoft Build 2020 virtual developers’ conference, CEO Satya Nadella announced that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.0 would soon support Linux GUIs and applications. That day is closer now than ever before. At the recent X.Org Developers Conference, Microsoft partner developer lead Steve Pronovost revealed that Microsoft has made it possible…


A Digital Magic 8-Ball? Signs Point to Yes

[FacelessTech] was recently charmed by one of our prized possessions as a kid — the Magic 8-Ball — and decided to have a go at making a digital version. Though there is no icosahedron or mysterious fluid inside, the end result is still without a doubt quite cool, especially for a project made on a…


Samsung Galaxy Fit price slashed to all-time-low $50 – CNET

Originally $100, it offers automatic workout tracking, heart-rate monitoring and more. …read more Source:: CNet


Amazfit Zepp E Square smartwatch hands-on: Gorgeous design, long battery life, and focus on health

Amazfit’s first Zepp-branded watch is appealing for its small size, stunning design, solid health and activity tracking capability, and long battery life. It’s limited as a smartwatch though. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Two Leaders of Videogame Piracy Group Arrested

On Friday America’s Department of Justice announced: Two leaders of one of the world’s most notorious videogame piracy groups, Team Xecuter, have been arrested and are in custody facing charges filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle… The indictment alleges the defendants were leaders of a criminal enterprise that developed and sold illegal devices that…


Save $295 on Eargo’s invisible in-ear hearing aids – CNET

Plus, doctors, nurses, first responders and military members can save 20%. If you’re a federal employee, you might qualify to get Eargo hearing aids for free. …read more Source:: CNet


After COVID diagnosis, Trump ‘improving,’ says White House doctor – CNET

US President Donald Trump’s symptoms are “resolving and improving,” says White House physician Sean Conley, who added that Trump isn’t having difficulty breathing or walking. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone 12’s juiciest leaks and rumors: Release date, price, cameras, 5G and more – CNET

Ten standout rumors we’ve heard about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and perhaps even the iPhone 12 Mini. …read more Source:: CNet


Are We Headed For 200 Separate Nationally-Controlled Internets?

Roger Cochetti directed internet public policy for IBM from 1994 through 2000 and later served as Senior Vice-President & Chief Policy Officer for VeriSign and Group Policy Director for CompTIA. This week he warned about signs “that the once open, global internet is slowly being replaced by 200, nationally-controlled, separate internets.” And, while these separate…