Day: February 13, 2021

To Block Covid-19 Charges, Amazon Sues New York’s Attorney General

The Associated Press reports: Amazon is suing the attorney general of New York in a bid to stop her from suing the company over its coronavirus safety protocols and the firing of one of its outspoken workers. In the lawsuit filed Friday in Brooklyn federal court, Amazon said Attorney General Letitia James overstepped her authority…


Ford Ranger Tremor driven, Audi E-Tron GT debuts and more: Roadshow’s week in review – Roadshow

Here’s a look at the highlights for the week ending Feb. 13. …read more Source:: CNet


Open Source: It’s the Little Things

I use open source software almost exclusively; at least on the desktop — the phone is another matter, sadly. And I do a lot of stuff with and on computers. Folks outside of the free software scene are still a little surprised when small programs are free to use and modify, but they’re downright skeptical…


iPhone 12 drop and scratch test: How tough is the glass? – CNET

Tough enough to survive 6-foot drop and beyond… The results from our durability test of Apple’s new iPhone 12 with a Ceramic Shield screen. …read more Source:: CNet


Best smartwatches for 2021 – CNET

Fitbit, Apple, Samsung and more… Our top-rated smartwatches for every wrist and every budget. …read more Source:: CNet


Sony Xperia Pro review: A versatile 5G phone that’s not for you – CNET

At $2,500, the new phone finally gives us a real reason to use 5G. The Xperia Pro is aimed at photographers and videographers looking for a multifaceted tool to streamline their creative workflows. …read more Source:: CNet


2020 Honda Africa Twin picks up Android Auto – Roadshow

The Africa Twin already had Apple CarPlay, but now it joins the Gold Wing in packing both. …read more Source:: CNet


The Boeing 737 Max is flying again. Not every airline wants to admit it

After a monstrous software and corporate debacle, the Max has returned to the skies. Some, though, appear to want to hide it. …read more Source:: ZDNet


This USB simple tester will save you lots of diagnostic headaches

The perfect USB tester for home users and professionals on the move. …read more Source:: ZDNet


VLC Will Get a New UI This Year With 4.0 Launch

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: News website Protocol ran an extensive piece on the history and status of the popular open source video player VLC, and the story includes new details about the next major version of the software. Among other things, VLC 4.0 will bring a complete user interface overhaul….