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Target checkouts hit by outage for a second day in a row

Another day, another Target checkout outage. Many took to social media to complain that checkouts at the retail giant went down for a second day in a row. Many stores were only taking cash and gift cards. It comes after Target suffered a global point-of-sale machine outage on Saturday. Checkouts were down for more than […]

FiiO’s new earbud looks and sounds more expensive than it is- CNET

FiiO’s hardly a newcomer to headphones, but their FH5 is miles ahead of what came before.

Millions of Venmo transactions scraped in warning over privacy settings

A computer science student has scraped seven million Venmo transactions to prove that users’ public activity can still be easily obtained, a year after a privacy researcher downloaded hundreds of millions of Venmo transactions in a similar feat. Dan Salmon said he scraped the transactions during a cumulative six months to raise awareness and warn […]

2019 iPhone clue hidden in iOS 13 beta and the future of 3D Touch- CNET

Will the next iPhone switch from Lightning to USB-C? Or will it include a fast charger in the box? The iOS 13 developer's beta hints at one of these becoming a reality and why 3D Touch could be left out of the iPhone 11 line-up.

The Outer Worlds and Cyberpunk 2077: Two competing RPG views of the future at E3 2019- CNET

One is a space western, the other a dystopian techno-thriller. Both feel familiar, but only one is part of the Keanuaissance.

What is a Theragun? Why you should try this power drill-like self-massager- CNET

Can this massage for elite athletes be the answer to your chronic soreness?

Theragun, Hypervolt & more: The best percussive therapy massage guns- CNET

These massage guns can help ease sore muscles and speedup recovery.

US Open 2019 live stream: how to watch Round 4 Pebble Beach golf online from anywhere

Ready for the exciting climax at Pebble Beach? Watch the battle for the championship with a 2019 US Open live stream of the golf.

Target down (then back up) as cash registers fail and leave long lines- CNET

Surprise: Twitter notices. Target says all's well now though.

Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Sony Xperia 1: what’s the difference between the premium smartphones?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 and Sony Xperia 1 sit at similar price points, but what are you getting for that much money?

Muse 2: The gadget that can read your mind (yes, really)

The Muse 2 is a multi-sensor meditation device that can read your brainwaves in real time and offer you useful feedback to improve your meditation skills and become more relaxed.

Microsoft warns Azure customers of Exim worm

Microsoft says Azure infrastructure stops the worm's self-spreading component, but VMs remain compromised.

Leaked renders of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro show up online

As Huawei continues to try and sort out its issues with the US, this is the next flagship it might launch.

Justin Bieber's Challenge to Tom Cruise Tops This Week's Internet News Roundup

The pop star later claimed he was kidding—but he still inspired a lot of people with his, um, bravery.

How will smartwatches and fitness trackers make use of 5G?

5G could bring substantial improvements to wearables. Here's how we think your smartwatch or tracker will use the speedy tech.

Cosmologists Clash Over the Beginning of the Universe

What happened before the Big Bang? And what happened before that? Stephen Hawking's answer—there was no beginning—is now the subject of intense debate.

Samsung smartphones to benefit from US-China trade war

Samsung smartphones to benefit from US-China trade war

Top Tech Conferences: The ultimate B2B tech events and show guide for 2019

We've compiled the ultimate list of technology events so you don't have to.

Best business smartphone of 2019: top mobiles for work

We highlight the top smartphones for business; from the handset with the greatest 'wow factor', through to the best all-rounder.

Florida's new bill lets driverless cars be tested with minimal restrictions- Roadshow

All companies need is insurance and the ability to remotely monitor the vehicle.

Snow Peak’s Fire Pit Makes Me Like Camping Again

The simple, durable, and well-made fire pit helped me recalibrate my relationship to the outdoors.

The iPod Touch 2019 is a $200 gateway to iOS 13 and Apple Arcade- CNET

Commentary: What the latest iPod Touch lacks in screen and battery life, it makes up for in apps, games, AR and a headphone jack.

Fallout 76 Nuclear Winter pre-beta has been extended

Bethesda has announced that it’s extending the pre-beta for Fallout 76’s new battle royale mode.

Age of Empires 4: release date, trailers and features

After 12 long years away, this is everything we know about the newest Age of Empires game.

The Last of Us 2: release date, news, and rumors

Everything we know about Naughty Dog's The Last of Us 2.

Shyp is preparing for a comeback under new management

Fifteen months after shutting down, Shyp is getting ready to launch again. The startup tweeted today that “We are back! We’re hard at work to rebuild an unparalleled shipping experience. Before we begin operations again, we’d love to hear your feedback in this quick survey. We look forward to working with you and can’t wait […]

Getting remote work working, A16Z in LatAm, transferring H-1Bs, and Uber Air taxis

How to make remote work work TechCrunch columnist Jon Evans has an Extra Crunch-exclusive look on what it takes to get remote work working within an organization. Evans, who has been the remote CTO of technology consulting firm HappyFunCorp for many years, finds that “you need decisive confidence, clear direction, iterative targets, independent responsibilities, asynchronous […]

Meet TezLab, the Fitbit for Tesla vehicles

Some of the best real-time insights into Tesla and its global fleet of electric vehicles — outside the confines of its Silicon Valley headquarters — might be through the lens of TezLab, a tiny upstart in Brooklyn. Now, a little more than two years after its founding, TezLab is on the verge of hitting what […]

Election hacking has never been cheaper, easier or more profitable- CNET

Cybercrime could be a $6 trillion business by 2022. Emerging tech like AI might be the only way to one step ahead.

Triangle’s pint-size speakers are high-end masters- CNET

The Audiophiliac’s ears-on review of the Triangle Esprit Titus EZ speakers.

9 great reads from CNET this week- CNET

Why altered videos are a social media nightmare, what Electronic Arts is doing to make gaming less toxic and how a fat-cat Facebook group is lifting humans from despair.

This home theater has a secret feature that hides something god-awful- CNET

Show Us Yours: Joe and his wife wanted to replace their unattractive entertainment system with something better. See how they said goodbye to ugly by hiding their wires.

Here come the dark mode browsers -- and websites- CNET

This is a dark web you can get behind, once developers embrace the ability to bypass glaring white websites.

At E3 2019, video game makers held back the hype- CNET

The gaming industry is learning to manage expectations.

New York City Flexes Again, Extending Cap on Uber and Lyft

Officials want to extend the city's limit on the number of for-hire vehicles, and may consider a congestion charge.

Lamborghini Huracán EVO Sees the Future, Makes You Look Great

The super smart supercar predicts what you'll do next—and helps you make it happen.

Where is the EU going on tech and competition policy?

Huge technology policy questions are looming for whoever takes the top jobs at the European Union in the coming months. Decisions that could radically reshape tech business models, reconfigure the competitive landscape and change the relationship between Internet users and the content and services they consume. In short, the entire future of the tech industry […]

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Amazon Spark, the retailer’s two-year-old Instagram competitor, has shut down

Amazon’s two-year-old Instagram competitor, Amazon Spark, is no more. Hoping to capitalize on the social shopping trend and tap into the power of online influencers, Amazon in 2017 launched its own take on Instagram with a shoppable feed of stories and photos aimed at Prime members. The experiment known as Amazon Spark has now come […]

Walmart Grocery is now offering a $98 per year ‘Delivery Unlimited’ subscription

Walmart is taking aim at Instacart, Target’s Shipt and Amazon Prime Now/Whole Foods with a new grocery delivery subscription service called simply, “Delivery Unlimited.” Before, Walmart shoppers could order groceries online and pick them up at their local store for free or they could opt to pay the $9.95 (or sometimes less) per-order delivery fee. […]

Cellebrite Now Says It Can Unlock Any iPhone for Cops

In a strangely public product announcement, the phone-cracking firm revealed a powerful new device.

Uber and AT&T testing 5G for flying cars

If air taxis and cargo drones are going to become commonplace in the future, network reliability had better be impeccable.

NASA asks private companies to share how they might supply the Lunar Gateway

NASA’s stated goal of sending the first woman ever, and the first man since the Apollo program, to the Moon involves setting up a new space station that will orbit the Moon, which is supposed to begin being built by the end of 2022, per current timelines. Today, the U.S. space agency issued an open […]

Price tag to return to the Moon could be $30 billion

NASA's ambitious plan to return to the moon may cost as much as $30 billion over the next five years, the agency's administrator, Jim Bridenstine, indicated in an interview this week. This is only a ballpark figure, but it's the first all-inclusive one we've seen and, despite being a large amount of money, is lower than some might have guessed.

Hackers Target US Power, Amazon Clones a Neighborhood, and More News

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

Mysterious Iranian group is hacking into DNA sequencers

Hacker is scanning the internet and planting shells on web-based DNA sequencing apps.

Influencer marketing spending is on the rise

Businesses need to spend more on influencer marketing and use more social content, according to new reports.

BMW's Vision M Next concept shows its details- Roadshow

The full concept car will be revealed at the end of June.

Twitter wipes out thousands of fake accounts connected to Iran, Russia

The accounts specialized in manipulating and influencing political conversations.

Europol turns cryptocurrency crimes into a game

Gamification is the way forward when it comes to training officers in tracking down criminals.

YouTube Testimonials Lure Patients to Shady Stem-Cell Clinics

Emotional videos, often paid for by clinics, are attracting desperate patients to unproven stem-cell treatments that can be dangerous—or even deadly.

Middle East has a big problem: It loves tech but can't stop blocking it

Concerns about free expression and privacy are shaping online behaviors in the Middle East, as more governments crack down.

How computer vision powered by Nvidia helped Winnow tackle food waste

Security Think Tank: Infosec needs to avoid FUD and keep it real

How digital transformation underpins Three’s 5G ambitions

Uptime and availability: Making sense of supplier SLAs

Innovation drives Nominet to cyber security

UK firms need to address risky user habits

Computer scientist Frank Land receives OBE

Collaboration is key to digital success in public safety

Security Think Tank: Security risk ratings key to security/business understanding

Digital chief at Department for Work and Pensions gets extension