Day: February 19, 2021

Best portable power stations for 2021 – CNET

Get power wherever you are with a battery-powered portable generator. …read more Source:: CNet


Google updates policies after probe into star AI researcher’s ousting – CNET

The search giant’s AI division has been in turmoil for months. …read more Source:: CNet


This gooseneck phone and tablet holder is a perfect $14 home office accessory – CNET

Mount any mobile display with a screen of up to 10.6 inches on a bed frame, desk or countertop. …read more Source:: CNet


Share of US Workers Holding Multiple Jobs is Rising, New Census Report Shows

The share of Americans working more than one job to make ends meet has been growing over the past two decades, and the pay from second jobs make up a substantial share of workers’ earnings, according to a paper published by the U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday. From a report: An estimated 7.8% of U.S….


Comcast to delay enforcing data caps in northeast US until 2022 – CNET

Company claims ‘very few’ Xfinity customers would have to pay extra for exceeding the proposed 1.2TB per month. …read more Source:: CNet


NASA, Boeing push back launch date for Starliner do-over mission to the ISS – CNET

The first uncrewed test flight didn’t work out so well, so Boeing is gearing up to try again in April. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Arcade: All the games you can play on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV – CNET

Apple Arcade has almost 150 games you can play right now for only $5 a month, and new ones are added nearly every week. …read more Source:: CNet


To infinity and beyond: Linux and open-source goes to Mars

If all goes well, the first flight on Mars will be made by Perseverance Mars rover’s companion drone helicopter, the Linux-powered Ingenuity. …read more Source:: ZDNet


What’s that, Lassie? Dogs show signs of self-awareness according to peer-reviewed academic study?

Canine friends may not be as dumb as they sometimes like to appear Canine stars of internet videos the world over have another feather in their cap as a scientific study claims they show signs of self-awareness and understanding the consequences of their actions.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Mysterious Silver Sparrow Malware Found Nesting on 30K Macs

A second malware that targets Macs with Apple’s in-house M1 chip is infecting machines worldwide — but it’s unclear why. …read more Source:: Threatpost