Day: July 20, 2021

Nintendo has never made a ‘pro’ console — and the Switch probably won’t be its first – CNET

Nintendo’s history makes a Switch Pro seem unlikely, and now the company says it has ‘no plans’ for a new model. …read more Source:: CNet


Here are mortgage rates for July 20, 2021: Rates slide – CNET

A few major mortgage rates dropped today. Find out what that could mean if you’re in the market for a home loan. …read more Source:: CNet


Square adds more tools for small businesses, in banking push – CNET

The company says its new tools let payments, banking and cash flow “work as one.” …read more Source:: CNet


Researchers: NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Should Spark Bans, Apple Accountability

Our roundtable of experts weighs in on implications for Apple and lawmakers in the wake of the bombshell report showing widespread surveillance of dissidents, journalists and others. …read more Source:: Threatpost


France Investigates Report Morocco Had Macron’s Phone Hacked

France is looking into a news report that the phone of French President Emmanuel Macron may have been tapped on behalf of Morocco using spyware developed by Israel’s NSO group, his office said Tuesday. From a report: A Moroccan surveillance agency attempted to access his private conversations in 2019, according to an international investigation cited…


One Giant Button to Mute Them All

The second round of this year’s Hackaday Prize is coming to a close, and we asked you to come up with ways of refreshing work-from-home life. Well here’s one we probably all could use — a large emergency mute button that can also turn off video with an extra click. You know, in case your…


The real problem with Jeff Bezos and other billionaires going to space – CNET

Commentary: That includes Richard Branson and Elon Musk. Do we really want the likes of SpaceX and Blue Origin authoring our future in space? …read more Source:: CNet


Mobileye begins testing autonomous cars in New York – Roadshow

The company is the only one to hold a permit for testing self-driving cars in all of NYC’s boroughs. …read more Source:: CNet


Biden To Name Google Foe Jonathan Kanter as DOJ Antitrust Chief

President Joe Biden plans to nominate Jonathan Kanter as head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, Bloomberg Law reported Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter, the latest sign that the administration is preparing a broad crackdown on large technology companies. From the report: Kanter, who left one of the country’s biggest law firms…


Jeff Bezos’ launch memes: Is that a rocket? Or are you just happy to see me? – CNET

Jokes about the Amazon billionaire’s launch focus on the shape of his ship. Warning: Quips about private parts ahead. …read more Source:: CNet