Day: May 9, 2020

How Much is DIY Worth to You?

It all started with an article about Wink Labs putting a monthly fee on their previously free service. It wasn’t so much the amount they were asking ($5 / month) that raised my hackles, but rather the fact that they would essentially render a device that you ostensibly bought worthless unless you paid up. I’ve…


Life in quarantine: Why I quit wearing makeup 2 months ago – CNET

Commentary: I’ve gone more than two months without makeup, thanks to Lent and the lockdown. I’ve learned a lot. …read more Source:: CNet


US Military Is Furious At FCC Over 5G Plan That Could Interfere With GPS

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: GPS is facing a major interference threat from a 5G network approved by the Federal Communications Commission, U.S. military officials told Congress in a hearing on Wednesday. In testimony to the Senate Committee on Armed Services, Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy disputed the…


4 cheap wireless earbuds options if you can’t afford AirPods – CNET

Spoiler alert: Good wireless earbuds under $40 do exist! …read more Source:: CNet


All the big Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC game announcements, even without E3 – CNET

The major video game show may not be happening this summer, but new games are still being unveiled. …read more Source:: CNet


9 great reads from CNET this week – CNET

What experts are really worried about when it comes to deepfakes and elections, how Ford designed a respirator in record time, and which lockdown habits should become a part of your normal routine. …read more Source:: CNet


2020 Mazda CX-5 reviewed, Ford’s coronavirus respirator and more: Roadshow’s week in review – CNET

Here’s a look at our most important stories for the week ending May 9. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft is suddenly recommending Google products and I’m worried

It seemed as if we were entering what some enjoy calling browser wars. Suddenly, Microsoft starts to play nice. …read more Source:: ZDNet


How to watch this weekend’s E-Sport GT Pro Series race – CNET

The action kicks off at 7:45 a.m. ET on Sunday. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone SE vs. Google Pixel 3A complete camera comparison – CNET

Apple’s entry-level phone versus Google’s entry-level phone. …read more Source:: CNet