Reported death prompts recall of SunSetter motorized awning covers
A reported death has prompted a recall of SunSetter's motorized awning vinyl covers.
A reported death has prompted a recall of SunSetter's motorized awning vinyl covers.
Cisco lays off nearly 500 employees at San Jose, Milpitas offices
Technology company Cisco Systems is laying off almost 500 employees from its San Jose headquarters and Milpitas offices in August. Cisco filed 60-day layoff notices with the state Employment Development Department on July 30.
Technology company Cisco Systems is laying off almost 500 employees from its San Jose headquarters and Milpitas offices in August. Cisco filed 60-day layoff notices with the state Employment Development Department on July 30.
Most US teens get their news from social media and YouTube, poll reveals
More than half of U.S. teens get their news from social media, and 50 percent get news from YouTube at least a few times a week, a recent poll published Tuesday by non-profit Common Sense and Survey Monkey reveals.
More than half of U.S. teens get their news from social media, and 50 percent get news from YouTube at least a few times a week, a recent poll published Tuesday by non-profit Common Sense and Survey Monkey reveals.
Snap adds dual HD cameras to third generation Spectacles
Snap announced a new version of its wearable sunglasses Tuesday – which now incorporate dual HD cameras, enabling 3D effects and AR graphics on captured footage.
Snap announced a new version of its wearable sunglasses Tuesday – which now incorporate dual HD cameras, enabling 3D effects and AR graphics on captured footage.
Verizon sells early social-media darling Tumblr
Verizon is selling Tumblr, a darling of early social media, to the owner of blogging platform WordPress.
Verizon is selling Tumblr, a darling of early social media, to the owner of blogging platform WordPress.
Samsung launches 108MP image sensor for smartphones
It’s not uncommon to see smartphones with 48-megapixel sensors among 2019 edition phones– in fact, there are at least 67 with camera sensors 41-megapixels and above, according to phone enthusiast website GSMArena. If you thought that was overkill, smartphones with 100-megapixel sensors are coming soon - Samsung introduced its 108-megapixel (Mp) Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor Monday, which...
It’s not uncommon to see smartphones with 48-megapixel sensors among 2019 edition phones– in fact, there are at least 67 with camera sensors 41-megapixels and above, according to phone enthusiast website GSMArena. If you thought that was overkill, smartphones with 100-megapixel sensors are coming soon - Samsung introduced its 108-megapixel (Mp) Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor Monday, which...
Researchers demo ransomware attack on DSLR cameras
Ransomware - one of the most popular forms of destructive malware – typically encrypts data on a host’s computer and demands ransom, usually in crypto currency. These attacks have traditionally occurred on computer networks, though researchers at Check Point Research recently demonstrated an attack that infects digital cameras.
Ransomware - one of the most popular forms of destructive malware – typically encrypts data on a host’s computer and demands ransom, usually in crypto currency. These attacks have traditionally occurred on computer networks, though researchers at Check Point Research recently demonstrated an attack that infects digital cameras.
Uber loses $5.24B in 2Q after post-IPO stock payouts
Uber lost $5.24 billion in the second quarter after making huge stock-based payouts in the months following its stock market debut. The ride-hailing giant said Wednesday it paid $3.9 billion in stock-based compensation and expenses during the quarter. It also paid $298 million in stock and cash to drivers to show appreciation in connection with the IPO.
Uber lost $5.24 billion in the second quarter after making huge stock-based payouts in the months following its stock market debut. The ride-hailing giant said Wednesday it paid $3.9 billion in stock-based compensation and expenses during the quarter. It also paid $298 million in stock and cash to drivers to show appreciation in connection with the IPO.
Walgreens to shut 200 U.S. stores
Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs.
Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs.
Guacamole? More like ‘squashamole' — Restaurants serve ‘fake' alternative as avocado prices soar
A surge in avocado prices has forced some restaurant owners to turn to creative alternatives to traditional guacamole — most notably, “squashamole” made from a zucchini-like squash.
A surge in avocado prices has forced some restaurant owners to turn to creative alternatives to traditional guacamole — most notably, “squashamole” made from a zucchini-like squash.
San Francisco County hardest hit by congestion from ride-hailing, study conducted by Uber, Lyft find
Ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber are finally admitting that their services lead to an increase in city-traffic congestion, in a research report published Monday by transportation consultancy Fehr & Peers.
Ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber are finally admitting that their services lead to an increase in city-traffic congestion, in a research report published Monday by transportation consultancy Fehr & Peers.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will support air gestures through stylus, feature list leak reveals
Features of upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 plus leaked ahead of its scheduled reveal at the Unpacked event, scheduled for Wednesday in New York. Samsung is positioning the upcoming Note devices as “a computer that’s a gaming console, film studio, and an intelligent pen,” promo materials leaked by Droid Life reveal.
Features of upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 plus leaked ahead of its scheduled reveal at the Unpacked event, scheduled for Wednesday in New York. Samsung is positioning the upcoming Note devices as “a computer that’s a gaming console, film studio, and an intelligent pen,” promo materials leaked by Droid Life reveal.
Google adds a side panel, shopping info to desktop image search
Google made a few tweaks to its desktop version of the image search page Tuesday, adding a side-panel that allows the user continue to scroll on two separate tabs.
Google made a few tweaks to its desktop version of the image search page Tuesday, adding a side-panel that allows the user continue to scroll on two separate tabs.
Malware attacks on businesses doubled in 2019: Report
Destructive malware attacks against businesses grew by more than 200 percent in the first half of 2019, as compared to the second half of 2018, says a report published Monday by IBM’s X-Force IRIS (Incident Response and Intelligence Services) team.
Destructive malware attacks against businesses grew by more than 200 percent in the first half of 2019, as compared to the second half of 2018, says a report published Monday by IBM’s X-Force IRIS (Incident Response and Intelligence Services) team.
Fossil, Samsung launch new smart watches
Wearables turned out to be a major growth category for Apple in its latest quarterly filing, despite the fact that Apple smart watches are not compatible with Android phones.
Wearables turned out to be a major growth category for Apple in its latest quarterly filing, despite the fact that Apple smart watches are not compatible with Android phones.
Stocks plunge on Wall Street as US-China trade war escalates
Stocks are plunging on Wall Street Monday on worries about how much President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China will damage the economy. Major U.S. indexes are headed for their biggest drops since early last year.
Stocks are plunging on Wall Street Monday on worries about how much President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China will damage the economy. Major U.S. indexes are headed for their biggest drops since early last year.
Online providers knock 8chan offline after mass shooting
The online message board 8chan was effectively knocked offline Monday after two companies cut off vital technical services following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas , whose perpetrator was linked to the site. 8chan is known for trafficking in anonymous hate speech and incitement of hate crimes.
The online message board 8chan was effectively knocked offline Monday after two companies cut off vital technical services following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas , whose perpetrator was linked to the site. 8chan is known for trafficking in anonymous hate speech and incitement of hate crimes.
Juul Labs ramps up political donations, mostly to Democrats
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs gave nearly $100,000 to members of Congress during the first half of 2019 as the company faced the bulk of the blame for a surge of underage vaping and calls for tighter government regulation of the industry.
E-cigarette giant Juul Labs gave nearly $100,000 to members of Congress during the first half of 2019 as the company faced the bulk of the blame for a surge of underage vaping and calls for tighter government regulation of the industry.
Drone makes first commercial delivery in The Bahamas
A drone successfully made a commercial delivery in The Bahamas last month traveling more than 50 miles over land and water in 28 minutes.
A drone successfully made a commercial delivery in The Bahamas last month traveling more than 50 miles over land and water in 28 minutes.
Sony wants to build a wearable ‘air conditioner'
Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.
Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.