Day: October 16, 2020

Celebrity star Betelgeuse is smaller and closer to us than we knew – CNET

If you were hoping to see it go supernova, then you’re going to be bummed by this latest news. …read more Source:: CNet


Prime Day 2020 streamer deals: Last day to save on Roku – CNET

Amazon Prime Day may be over for the year, but some of our favorite Roku streaming gadgets are still deeply discounted. …read more Source:: CNet


The world is going to be a hybrid scenario, and economics is a big part of it, says HPE GreenLake chief

HPE’s GreenLake is the tip of the spear in turning any workload into a cloud-style affair, including supercomputing. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Uber on the Hunt For Strategic Alternatives for Uber Elevate

Uber is seeking strategic alternatives for its Uber Elevate business, including strategic partnerships or a partial sale, Axios reported Friday, citing multiple sources. From the report: This reflects Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s obsession with achieving profitability, as evidenced by partial sales of Uber’s money-losing freight and self-driving units. Uber Elevate’s goal is to develop a…


Marvel’s Avengers PS5 and Xbox Series X version delayed to 2021 – CNET

Kate Bishop, the first additional playable character, has also been delayed. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone 12’s four models compared: Differences between iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max and Mini – CNET

A spec-by-spec comparison of Apple’s newly announced iPhone 12 devices. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone 12 customers won’t pay more with T-Mobile after Apple updates pricing – CNET

Apple’s site previously showed higher charges for T-Mobile and Sprint customers than for Verizon and AT&T customers. …read more Source:: CNet


Dickey’s BBQ Breach: Meaty 3M Payment Card Upload Drops on Joker’s Stash

After cybercriminals smoked out 3 million compromised payment cards on the Joker’s Stash marketplace, researchers linked the data to a breach at the popular barbecue franchise. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Need a new computer for homeschooling? You can do worse than a sub-£30 2007 MacBook off eBay

The look on their wickle faces as they scream: ‘Mum, what the heck is Linux?’ The COVID-19 pandemic has turned laptops — particularly those deemed “cheap and cheerful” — into a desperately sought-after commodity as education and work moves to the home.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


ISS oxygen supply system in Russian module fails, but the crew is OK – CNET

First a pesky air leak on the space station and now this. …read more Source:: CNet