| SolarWinds hackers also targeted security specialist Malwarebytes Posted: 20 Jan 2021 03:35 AM PST  American security company Malwarebytes has revealed that it was targeted by the same "nation state actor implicated in SolarWinds breach." The firm says it doesn't use SolarWinds' IT software, which served as the hackers' entryway into the systems of... |
| Mercedes-Benz' EQA crossover is its first sub-$50,000 EV Posted: 20 Jan 2021 02:58 AM PST  After teasing it late last year, Mercedes has unveiled the EQA, its latest entry as part of a plan to release wide range of EVs in the coming years. With a 66.5 kWh battery pack, the compact crossover will have a range under 300 miles and a list pric... |
| Chrome 88 makes it easier to manage and change passwords Posted: 20 Jan 2021 02:35 AM PST  Google has released another Chrome update for Windows, Mac and Linux, adding some personal security features that should keep users a little safer online. If you use Chrome's built-in password manager — which isn't our recommendation, but it's better... |
| Hector is a virtual modular synth you can put in your real modular synth Posted: 20 Jan 2021 02:00 AM PST  Poly Effects has made quite a splash over the last couple of years with the Digit and Beebo — two highly modular guitar pedals that covered everything from amp simulation to drum synthesis. Oh, also, the two pedals were completely interchangeable — y... |
| LG considers leaving the mobile business Posted: 20 Jan 2021 01:47 AM PST  After nearly six successive loss-making years and a $5 billion commitment, LG may finally be ready to leave the smartphone business. The Korea Herald says that CEO Kwon Bong-seok, in a message to staffers, suggested that change was coming. A company... |
| Donald Trump pardons ex-Waymo, Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski Posted: 19 Jan 2021 10:36 PM PST  Last year Anthony Levandowski pleaded guilty to one count of stealing materials from Google, where he was an engineer for its self-driving car efforts before leaving to found a startup that he sold to Uber. The judge said during his sentencing that h... |
| Korg teases Drumlogue, a hybrid analog / digital groovebox Posted: 19 Jan 2021 09:01 PM PST  Korg is teasing the next member of the 'logue family, the Drumlogue. We don't have all the details right now as it's still under development, but we do know it will be a hybrid analog / digital groovebox. Judging from the short teaser video, that mea... |
| Korg Gadget-VR takes music producing from the studio to the headset Posted: 19 Jan 2021 09:01 PM PST  Over the years, Korg's Gadget app has allowed for software-based music production on platforms ranging from iOS to Switch, and now it's making the jump to virtual reality. We don't know much about Gadget-VR, like how much it will cost or what platfor... |
| YouTube extends Trump's suspension ahead of inauguration day Posted: 19 Jan 2021 08:36 PM PST  YouTube will continue blocking Donald Trump's official channel from uploading new videos and livestreams for a minimum of seven more days. The Google—owned video platform told CNBC and Bloomberg that it extended the channel's suspension "[i]n light o... |
| What's on TV this week: 'Hitman 3,' 'They Live' and 'Pixar Popcorn' Posted: 19 Jan 2021 07:09 PM PST  This week's highlight game release is Hitman 3, closing out a trilogy of murder-for-hire simulators. The game stretches across last-gen consoles, has upgrades for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and is even playable on Switch thanks to cloud streaming. Disney... |
| 'Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning' heads to Switch on March 16th Posted: 19 Jan 2021 03:55 PM PST  Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is making its way to Nintendo Switch on March 16th, publisher THQ Nordic announced today. The 2020 remaster of 2012's Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning first came out on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. It comes with all o... |
| Netflix grows to over 200 million subscribers globally Posted: 19 Jan 2021 01:14 PM PST  As the company predicted, Netflix has topped 200 million subscribers, reporting (PDF) 203.66 million paying customers worldwide. Netflix also noted that its original TV shows accounted for nine of the top ten most Google'd series in 2020. Netflix Ne... |
| Brave browser now supports peer-to-peer IPFS protocol Posted: 19 Jan 2021 11:05 AM PST  In a move it says will help make the internet more transparent and resilient, privacy-focused browser Brave now offers fully integrated and native IPFS browsing (via The Verge). InterPlanetary File System, as it's known by full name, is a peer-to-pee... |
| Tesla is hiring people to handle complaints people tweet at Elon Musk Posted: 19 Jan 2021 10:50 AM PST  Elon Musk wears many hats, but it seems that Twitter customer support may no longer be one of them. The company is hiring remote support staff to, along with other duties, handle complaints people tweet at him. Among the job responsibilities of Tesla... |
| 'Auto Chess' is going back to its roots with a MOBA spinoff Posted: 19 Jan 2021 09:06 AM PST  Auto Chess publisher Dragonest is going back to the game's origins as it has announced a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) spinoff. Auto Chess debuted as a mod for Dota 2, one of the most popular MOBAs on the planet, so it's a case of the snake... |
| iFixit says Apple’s AirPods Max are ‘quite serviceable’ Posted: 19 Jan 2021 08:35 AM PST  As night follows day, when a new gadget is launched, the iFixit teardown is never more than a couple of weeks away. Today, the company has shredded Apple's new AirPods Max, finding that -- in sharp contrast with the regular AirPods -- they are "quite... |
| Paramount+ will replace CBS All Access on March 4th Posted: 19 Jan 2021 08:17 AM PST  CBS All Access' days are numbered... in name, at least. ViacomCBS has revealed that Paramount+, its expansion and rebranding of All Access, will launch in the US on March 4th. The streaming service will come to Nordic countries on March 25th, Austral... |
| 'The Muppet Show' finally hits Disney+ on February 19th Posted: 19 Jan 2021 07:29 AM PST  Disney+ is about to play the music and light the lights. All five seasons of The Muppet Show will be available to stream on the service starting on February 19th.Until now, the classic variety show has been a notable omission from Disney+, where it'l... |
| Microsoft teams up with Cruise and GM on self-driving cars Posted: 19 Jan 2021 07:22 AM PST  Cruise and GM have enlisted an important ally in their quest to make self-driving cars a practical reality. The two have entered a "long-term strategic relationship" with Microsoft to speed up the commercialization of autonomous vehicles. Cruise will... |
| Samsung’s 870 Evo boosts the performance of entry-level SSDs Posted: 19 Jan 2021 07:00 AM PST  Samsung is expanding its SSD lineup with the 870 Evo. It features the company's latest V-NAND and controller, which allows the drive to reach the maximum SATA sequential read and write speeds of 560MB/s and 530MB/s respectively, according to Samsung.... |
| 'Fortnite' gets soccer skins from major clubs and a Pelé emote Posted: 19 Jan 2021 07:00 AM PST  American football has been part of the Fortnite experience for years. But what about the other kind of football? The one that trades sacks and touchdowns for gegenpressing and panenka penalties? Well, the game already has skins inspired by the FIFA W... |
| GDPR fines skyrocket as EU gets tough on data breaches Posted: 19 Jan 2021 06:45 AM PST  Europe's new privacy protection regime has led to a surge in fines for bad actors, according to research published today. Law firm DLA Piper says that, since January 28th, 2020, the EU has issued around €158.5 million (around $192 million) in financi... |
| Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 is a souped-up version of last year's flagship Posted: 19 Jan 2021 06:30 AM PST  The Snapdragon 888 isn't Qualcomm's only high-end mobile chip for early 2021. The company has introduced a Snapdragon 870 system-on-chip that should deliver speedy performance in those phones where the 888 isn't an option. Ultimately, it's a slightly... |
| Google's Pixel 4a 5G returns to record-low price of $459 Posted: 19 Jan 2021 06:20 AM PST  Google's Pixel smartphones are solid options for those who want a clean Android experience at a good price, along with some of the best cameras you'll find on any handset. The Pixel 4a 5G came out at the end of last year and basically made a few welc... |
| Serif brings back 50-percent discounts on Affinity creative apps Posted: 19 Jan 2021 06:15 AM PST  Serif ran a sale on its apps to help creatives at the start of the pandemic, and it's bringing back those deals at a particularly difficult moment. The company is once again offering 50 percent discounts on Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher whet... |
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