Facebook’s success has led to gentrification and hardship in some towns close to its Menlo Park headquarters. So while the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has committed over $45 billion to solving health and education problems worldwide, today it’s strengthening its hyper-local philanthropy. The new CZI Community Fund will provide $25,000 to $100,000 grants to non-profits and non-profit… Read More
How much RAM does your system have? A top-of-the-line workstation PC may have 32GB, and a cutting-edge PC may have 64GB. The average workstation today is closer to 8GB, while an old laptop may only have 2GB or less. None of these come close to 1TB! Ten years ago, you’d be well off with 128GB of storage. Today, hard drives are pushing limits of 24TB and beyond. Will we see that pace of growth in RAM as well? Maybe, maybe not. But it’s interesting to think about, isn’t it? Let’s consider what we could do with 1TB of RAM. What...
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As Slack moves more and more into trying to become a go-to tool for workplace collaboration — especially in the face of competition from Atlassian and other incumbents — it has to first make sure it has the table stakes down. Today, the company is looking to take another step in that direction as it starts rolling out an updated screen sharing feature that allows users to mark… Read More
If you’re a fan of audiobooks, Audible is tough to beat. With a huge selection of books, some great perks, and apps that let you listen anywhere and everywhere, it’s the go-to choice for many listeners. (If you’re not a fan of the format, one of these audiobooks might convince you otherwise!) However, as good as Audible is, if you’re not taking advantage of these tips and tricks, you might not be getting your money’s worth from your subscription. To make sure you’re getting the absolute most for your money, please read on. 1. Save Money With the Silver Plan...
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Even though Amazon Prime Air isn’t yet ready for lift-off, Amazon is exploring other ways of getting those important packages to you. Its latest innovation is Amazon Key, a new service which means you can let strangers into your house even you’re not there. Which isn’t as scary as it sounds. Amazon is pushing hard to worm its way into your home. Millions of people already own Echo devices, with Alexa always listening out for her name. And now, Amazon is pushing even harder. The fact that Amazon Key also makes it easier for Amazon to deliver parcels is merely...
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Pay a monthly subscription to a content creator on Patreon, and now it will earn you exclusive access to their patron-only WordPress blog, Discourse forums, Discord chatrooms, and soon, other apps like Slack. Essentially, Patreon is becoming your content membership card for the whole Internet, not just its site. And with each new perk opened up by this platform, subscriptions become more… Read More
The idea of not using physical keys is great. If only it worked. Yale’s Assure Lock with Bluetooth and Z-Wave (YRD4) aims to rid your pocket of jangling keys, promising a world where you only need to twist your phone to unlock your front door. Unfortunately, it fails miserably. Yale Assure Lock with Bluetooth and Z-Wave, Satin Nickel - Works with Amazon Alexa via SmartThings and Wink (YRD446ZW2619) Yale Assure Lock with Bluetooth and Z-Wave, Satin Nickel - Works with Amazon Alexa via SmartThings and Wink (YRD446ZW2619) Lock and unlock your home with just your smartphone Buy Now At Amazon...
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Code 42, the company behind CrashPlan has decided to completely abandon home users. Their super competitive pricing made their backup solution such a temptation for people with large backup needs. While their failure to keep their promises may have sown seeds of distrust, there are other cloud providers. But which provider do you trust with your archive of memes? Currently the world leader when it comes to cloud computing is Amazon Web Services (AWS). The learning curve for AWS can seem steep, but in reality, it’s simple. Let’s find out how to take advantage of the world’s leading cloud platform....
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Microsoft’s Kinect had a rapid ascent and slow, sputtering demise — it was an inelegant end, as the company couldn’t find a permanent spot for the once revolutionary accessory. Now Microsoft is finally ready to put the final nail in that coffin. Kinect creator Alex Kipman and Xbox GM Matthew Lapsen told Fast Co. that the company is finally end-of-lifing the peripheral, after… Read More
As TechCrunch’s resident watch lover I enjoy a view on markets outside of the typical consumer electronics dreck. I get to see beautiful pieces hand-built by true artisans, historical pieces that pay homage to past glory, and sexist watch companies who suggest, in no uncertain terms, that dudes are the only ones who do any work. Bear with me. A reader of my other blog,… Read More
Popup ads are extremely frustrating on desktop, but they’re sometimes a problem on mobile devices, too. If you’re sick of popups ruining your experience on Android, we’ll explain how you can put a stop to them. Popup ads generally come in one of three forms: When you’re browsing the web Fullscreen ads in apps Notification area ads Let’s discuss each of these in turn to help you defeat Android popups. Stop Popups in Your Browser If the sites you visit serve you popup ads regularly, you can turn them off or disable them with a few methods. Chrome’s Built-In Options...
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According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is changing its strategy when it comes to manufacturing the Face ID sensor in the upcoming iPhone X. Requirements have been lowered so that suppliers can produce those sensors much more quickly. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared a concerning report a few days ago. According to him, Apple won’t be able to produce enough iPhone X… Read More
The iPhone X is about to be released, and somehow, either officially sanctioned or otherwise, a handful of videos have appeared showing different functions of the device. What follows is a short video showing the novel way users will switch apps on the iPhone X. App switching on iPhone X looks pretty smooth. (via https://t.co/mXpNJhOwzw) http://pic.twitter.com/Lf9X3twx58 — Webastiaan the… Read More
When you run a command in a Terminal window, the output of the command is normally printed to the Terminal, or the screen, so you can read it immediately. You can also print the output of a command to a file, if you want to save it. Saving the output of a command to a file is helpful if you’re trying to diagnose a problem. To get help from tech support, you may have to run certain commands on your computer and send the results to the support team. This is easy using output redirection on the command line. Today...
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The iPhone X is about to be released, and somehow, either officially sanctioned or otherwise, a handful of videos have appeared showing different functions of the device. What follows is a short video showing the novel way users will switch apps on the iPhone X. App switching on iPhone X looks pretty smooth. (via https://t.co/mXpNJhOwzw) http://pic.twitter.com/Lf9X3twx58 — Webastiaan the… Read More
Casio has been doing some interesting stuff lately. With their latest Edifice model they began toying with the idea of an analog watch that connects to your phone and can set itself to any timezone automatically. This decision to focus on function over OLEDs is a good one and the G-Steel B100 is the latest example of this move. The B100 is a slim, rugged watch with a multi-layered… Read More
Our verdict of the Panasonic DC-TZ90:If you're after an everyday camera, then the DC-TZ90 is a great choice. If you want to get creative in manual mode, or become the next YouTube hit, then maybe give this a miss.710 We're giving away a Panasonic DC-TZ90. Keep reading to find out how to win!The Panasonic DC-TZ90 is a compact camera that shoots 4k video, and with an incredible 30x optical zoom. I put it through its paces, and figured out if it’s really worth the $450 price tag. Read on to find out, or watch our video review below. Features The...
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Google and Cisco today announced a new partnership around helping their customers build more efficient hybrid cloud solutions. Unsurprisingly, given Google’s recent focus, this partnership centers around the Google-incubated Kubernetes container orchestration tool, as well as the Istio service mesh for connecting and securing microservices across clouds. “Google Cloud and Cisco… Read More
RMI stands for remote method invocation and, as the name indicates, is a protocol for a Java program to invoke a method of an object running on another computer. It provides an API (Application Programming Interface) for exporting an object from one program (called the server) and invoking the methods of that object from another program (called the client), possibly running on a different computer. The Java RMI Registry is a key component of the Java RMI system and provides a centralized directory for servers to register services and for clients to lookup these services. In this article, we learn...
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Apple is doubling on wireless charging, the technology that debuted in this year’s iPhone 8 and iPhone X, after it scooped up New Zealand-based company PowerbyProxi in its latest piece of M&A. Ten-year-old PowerbyProxi is a spinout of the University of Auckland and it is focused on developing wireless charging and power transfer products. That spans wireless control systems,… Read More
If you’ve recently updated to the brand-new Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you’ve probably noticed a new folder in This PC. It’s called 3D Objects, and truth be told, it’s nothing special. The icon you see merely links to a folder in your user file. By default, any creations you make in Paint 3D or 3D Builder save into it, but its sudden presence in This PC feels like a Microsoft marketing gimmick. Is the company just trying to raise awareness of 3D features? Surely it knows that 3D services are irrelevant for the vast majority of its users? Thankfully,...
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If you have a lot of locally-saved movies and TV shows, you need to install Plex. It’s not open-source like Kodi and some of its some lesser-known competitors, but it’s far easier to set up and use – especially if you want to enjoy your content on multiple devices or when you’re away from home. Plex really shines when used as a central hub for all your entertainment needs. You can convert old home videos into digital format, rip your vast collection of DVDs, and use Plex to manage and watch all of it. Plex also boasts some additional features...
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The iPhone 8 is a solid phone but a lackluster upgrade, as our review found. While it doesn’t change as much as its more expensive sibling, the iPhone X, there is one feature that it handles differently that you need to know about. Before the iPhone 8, you probably knew that you could hold the power and home buttons for several seconds to force a reboot. This was a great strategy if your iPhone was frozen, but you’ll have to use a slightly new way to force-restart your device now because the old method no longer works. To force-restart your...
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