Twitter has released more information about the major hack it suffered on Wednesday, July 15, that resulted in a large number of high-profile accounts tweeting a fake message as part of a Bitcoin scam. In several tweets posted on Thursday evening, the company said that around 130 accounts had been targeted in the breach, which
Month: July 2020
Graphic: Microsoft You know that dust-covered Kinect you have tucked away with a menagerie of other electronics and chords? Well, you can go on ignoring it. Advertisement On Thursday Microsoft confirmed its Xbox Series X won’t support the Kinect and the console’s backward compatibility—a feature that’s been heavily hyped in the lead up to its
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed by seven months due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and also technical issues. Scheduled for launch in March 2021 after missing a November 2020 target due to technical challenges, the space agency now says it’s aiming to begin the mission on
Lyft drivers are slamming the ridesharing company for selling personal protective equipment (PPE) to its drivers through an online store — saying masks and other safety supplies should be provided to them for free. “It’s such an unreasonable and overall ridiculous level of cynicism to sell your workers the protective gear that they need for
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now examining the major hack that hit Twitter on Wednesday, July 17, in a bid to find out who was behind the incident, the Wall Street Journal reports Twitter accounts belonging to Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, among other high-profile users of
Go hands-on with “sculptural garments” from three renowned designers in this one-of-a-kind digital showcase. Verizon Media’s Emmy award-winning immersive content house RYOT is partnering with Kaleidoscope, the Fashion Innovation Agency, and The Museum of Other Realities on a first-of-its-kind fashion exhibit taking place entirely from VR. Beginning July 29th, those with PC VR headsets can
While responsive, curved monitors are often considered expensive tools in an enthusiast gamer’s war chest, Acer is defying convention with its new lineup of affordable curved Nitro XZ2 gaming monitors. With its 23.6-, 27-, and 31.5-inch models, Acer’s latest monitors are packed with features that gamers covet — like fast response time, HDR support, and
Bottles of winePhoto: Mladen Antonov/AFP (Getty Images) Experts are saying there shouldn’t be a gender gap when it comes to safer drinking. On Thursday, a committee of experts brought together by the U.S. government to work on updating the country’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans released their recommendations. Among them: Both men and women should limit
Now that’s a lot of jump scares. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted VR is now available on Quest headsets, bringing with it all the nerve-wracking animatronic horror made famous by the ridiculously popular survival horror game. Released back in 2019 on PC VR headsets, this terrifying VR rendition mixes up the original Five Nights
OverdriveJul 16, 2020 18:23:10 IST Ford India has added a new variant to the Ford Ecosport line-up. With this move, the automatic gearbox option is now available on the Titanium variant. This costs Rs 10.66 lakh, ex-showroom. Earlier, this gearbox option was only available on the top-spec Titanium Plus variant. The six-speed automatic in the
If you’re looking for action cameras, GoPro video cameras are the top brand. Various models have appeared on our lists of the best action cameras available for years. Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a great time to start looking for a camera, as there are some great cheap GoPro deals to be
The White House is reviewing (via Reuters) the national security risks posed by Chinese apps such as TikTok, WeChat, and more and could take action on them within weeks, said Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Wednesday, July 15th. “There are a number of administration officials who are looking at the national security risk as
The highly anticipated Mars 2020 rover mission is set to lift off from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 7.50 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30. On board the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will be NASA’s Perseverance rover, which will continue the work of other robot vehicles that gave gone before, including Curiosity, which
Mr Freeze, Marty, and Stan are just a few of your 2020 Comic Con exclusives from Funko.Image: Funko Toys and CollectiblesAction figures, statues, exclusives, and other merchandise. Beware: if you look here, you’re probably going to spend some money afterwards. Ask any Funko fan and they’ll tell you the same thing: acquiring Funko exclusives at
The Apple Watch has emerged as an ideal fit for your health and fitness routine — whether you are a hardcore exercise fanatic or just getting started. Tracking your exercises and meeting your goals is a great way to preserve and enhance your physical and mental health, and the Apple Watch stands ready to assist
***Correction [7/15/2020]: A previous version of the article incorrectly referenced J. Walter Thompson SF as being involved in the development of Snoop Cali Red and Tactic in the recruitment of Snoop Dogg. The article has since been corrected. It’s not exactly gin and juice, but it’ll have to do. As a world-renowned rapper, song-writer, actor,
Mountain biking champion Kate Courtney leads us through a VR tour through the human brain in episode one of this multi-part series. According to research conducted by West Virginia’s Brain Injury Research Institute, an estimated 1.6 – 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions are reported in the United States each year. That’s an extremely concerning
Now is the perfect time to invest in a new midrange laptop with some great offers from Amazon and Dell. Whether you’re team Windows or team MacOS, it’s possible to buy a fantastic Dell XPS 13 or Apple MacBook Air for under $1,000 right now with savings of up to $1,000 on each. Ordinarily priced
Owning a great pair of noise-canceling in-ear headphones makes a huge difference to your daily life. Whether you’re at work and want to block out the sounds around you, or you’re exercising and want to hear your favorite songs in the best way, they’re a worthwhile investment. Right now, you can buy the Sony WF-1000XM3
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) are working hard to teach robots how to feel. And, no, not in the sense that their subjects are opening up emotionally about the state of robotics, circa 2020. Instead, they’re learning to feel — as in, to use sensory identification to detect touches and identify the
FP TrendingJul 15, 2020 18:40:22 IST Samsung has outlined its vision for the next generation communication system in a white paper titled “The Next Hyper-Connected Experience for All”. It reveals the company’s plans for 6G. The white paper highlights various aspects related to 6G like technical and societal megatrends, new services, requirements and candidate technologies.
tech2 News StaffJul 15, 2020 15:48:58 IST Google will pick up 7.7 percent stake in Reliance Industries’ technology venture for Rs 33,737 crore, Mukesh Ambani said on Wednesday. “We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will
Photo: Andrew Liszewski (Gizmodo If you’re in the market to buy an ereader in North America, Amazon’s Kindle and Rakuten’s Kobo are really the only two options if you want access to a well-stocked ebook store. Today the latter revealed its alternative to the current cheapest Kindle model with the new $100 Kobo Nia, which
At $200, the Nokia 5.3 is an excellent choice for a budget phone with a lot of oomph. While its camera may leave something to be desired, the large battery and ample processing power mean it’s a great choice for anyone looking for a high-value phone that doesn’t leave you out of pocket. If you
Tesla is scouting locations for the site of its new Cybertruck Gigafactory, with Texas currently the frontrunner. Lawmakers in the Lone Star State have just approved property tax breaks worth a minimum of $14 million over the next 10 years if Tesla selects the site it’s been looking at near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Travis
Whether you’re gathering cash in Plunder, or trying to survive in Battle Royale, you’re generally at a serious disadvantage in Call of Duty: Warzone, simply due to the number of players against you. Finding the right weapons will certainly improve your odds, but you’ll do even better if you’ve got the right loadouts. In Plunder,
If you live on the East Coast or in the southeast of the U.S. and the skies are clear tonight, stick your head out the window and there’s a good chance you’ll see the International Space Station passing overhead. The unique spectacle will last a whole six minutes, and thanks to the bright reflection of
Use your god-like powers to protect your tiny companion from fire, spikes, and other deadly traps. VR Giants is an upcoming asymmetrical VR co-op puzzle platformer from developer Wolfgang Tschauko in which one player in VR (Goliath) must use their body to help safely escort a smaller second player (David) through a series of deadly
Select a character, customize your stage, and deliver an impactful speech taken straight from the history books. They say there’s no better way to learn more about a person than to put yourself in their shoes. HistoryMaker VR takes this saying to heart, allowing students to play the role of a famous figure from United
Photo: Maddie Meyer (Getty Images) More than a dozen of the biggest names in tech have thrown their support behind last week’s lawsuit pushing back against ICE’s proposed plans to deport any foreign students planning to attend online-only classes in the coming semester. Advertisement That’s according to a brief filed yesterday and signed by 19
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