apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoLive like a robber baron for a night with Airbnb Luxe – TechCrunchAirbnbs are a mixed bag. Pictures only tell half the story, and sometimes you don’t really know what you’re getting into until you get there. Say what you will about Airbnb’s new…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoHackers are stealing years of call records from hacked cell networks – TechCrunchSecurity researchers say they have uncovered a massive espionage campaign involving the theft of call records from hacked cell network providers to conduct targeted surveillance…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years ago'Toy Story 4' Just Crushed the Box Office | WIREDDisney now has the four biggest opening weekends of 2019.GOOD DAY! WELCOME to another edition of The Monitor, WIRED's roundup of pop culture news. The big thing you missed over…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoObsessing over first-page load time sabotages ecommerce businessesA flawed approach to page speed measurement is sabotaging ecommerce sites. There, I said it. Now I know this might be an exaggeration, but it really is time for a change. A…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoCarrefour sale shifts the balance of power in China’s new retail battle – TechCrunchHot on the heels of Amazon’s decision to shutter its local marketplace, Carrefour — another global commerce giant — is switching up its approach to China, and shifting the…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoLG W Series India Launch Set for June 26, AI Triple Rear Cameras and Customisable Notch Design Teased | Technology NewsLG is all set to launch a new W-series phone in India on June 26 that will pack triple rear cameras and will be powered by an octa-core 12nm processor.LG is all set to launch a…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoSamsung Galaxy A90 May Debut With a New Name Under Galaxy R Series, 5G Support and Camera Details Tipped | Technology NewsSamsung Galaxy A90 will reportedly arrive under a new Galaxy R series of phones and will feature 5G support.Samsung Galaxy A90 will reportedly arrive under a new Galaxy R series…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoEA calls its loot boxes ‘surprise mechanics,’ says they’re used ethically - PolygonA senior executive at Electronic Arts told the United Kingdom’s parliament that the company prefers to call loot boxes "surprise mechanics," and argued that their use in EA games…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoAn atomic clock, ‘green’ propellant, and a solar sail are headed to space - The VergeSpaceX is set to launch the third flight of its most powerful rocket, the Falcon Heavy. And this time, it’s carrying a host of new technologies into space, ranging from a new…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoHuawei MediaPad M6 With 10.8-Inch, 8.4-Inch Display Options, Kirin 980 SoC Launched | Technology NewsHuawei has introduced two new MediaPad series tablets in its home market. Dubbed as Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8-inch and MediaPad M6 8.4-inch, the new tablets are simply known as…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoClimate change is good for surfing. Other sports, not so much.As climate change warms the oceans, waves get bigger. But what's good for surfers makes things harder for skiers, skaters, golfers and athletes in other sports.As climate change…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoWalmart is using AI-powered cameras to prevent theft at checkout lanes - The VergeWalmart is using an AI-powered camera system called Missed Scan Detection to track when items make it past the register scanner without being scanned.Walmart is using an…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoYouTube’s AR ads let you try on virtual makeup alongside beauty vloggers - The VergeGoogle will soon let users experiment with augmented reality makeup in YouTube. The experience is an interactive ad; you watch a beauty vlogger talking about a specific brand of…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoThe new Kindle Oasis lets you adjust color temperature for night reading - The VergeAmazon has a new version of its high-end Kindle Oasis, and it’s adding the ability to change the color temperature of the display, in a first for Amazon’s e-Reader lineup. Source of shared Linkapon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoUber launches 'Favourite Driver' feature in the UK - here's how it works - Mirror OnlineUber's new feature has launched across the UK today, and allows passengers to ‘favourite’ a driver at the end of journeyUber's new feature has launched across the UK today, and…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoXiaomi Reveals MIUI Update Plan for Android Q, Redmi K20 Pro, Mi 9, and Others to Get New Experience Starting Q4 | Technology NewsXiaom Mi 9, Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition, Mi Mix 2S, Mi Mix 3, Mi 9 SE, Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro are set to receive MIUI update based on…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoAmazon Sued Again for Alexa Recording Kids' Voices | Technology NewsAmazon has been sued by a Massachusetts woman Amazon has been sued by a Massachusetts woman seeking class-action status to sue the e-commerce giant. class-action status to sue…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoSamsung’s Galaxy Fold might not ship until after the Note 10 - The VergeSamsung reportedly may be missing a July ship date for the delayed Galaxy Fold, seemingly denying rumors from earlier in June that the company was looking at a July release. Source of shared Linkapon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoWhat is the summer solstice? The science behind the first day of summerThe summer solstice is an astronomical event caused by Earth's tilted axis. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's the year's longest day and the first day of summer.The summer…apon6631 (45)in #dlike • 5 years agoFinal Fantasy VII Remake is only part of the game, but it’s a massive world - The VergeFinal Fantasy VII Remake will not be a straight retelling of the original game, but a deeper exploration of the game’s world and characters. Producer Yoshinori Kitase said that…