Friday, July 26, 2019

26 July - Technology - Global / Google (CA) / Next Web

Global News
  • Canadians find it hard to unplug but is it necessary to ‘go off the grid?’
  • Contract workers regularly listen to, review Google Assistant recordings
  • Most Canadians can’t disconnect from their smartphones, annual survey finds
  • Twitter back up after service disruption
  • Trump criticizes tech firms at White House’s conservative social media summit
  • What can be done to tackle aviation emissions?
  • Close call between planes at Montreal airport caused
  • What to know about Twitch and Steam, gaming platforms reportedly used by B.C. murder suspects 4 hours ago  –  The gaming platforms have millions of active users each month.
  • Air-board inventor flies halfway across English Channel before crashing 20 hours ago  –  After being rescued from the Channel’s choppy waters, Zapata smiled and said, “We won’t give up until we succeed.”
  • Facebook to pay $5B for privacy mishaps in largest FTC penalty on tech company 2 days ago  –  The fine is large, but won't make much of a dent for a company that had nearly $56 billion in revenue last year.
  • Canada to connect remote areas through investment in satellite technology
  • Huawei says new 4G internet plan in Canada’s north was approved by feds
  • Equifax to pay up to $700M to U.S. over 2017 data breach
  • White House to host tech execs to talk Huawei ban: sources
  • Rise of doorbell cameras an ‘unmitigated disaster’ for neighbourhood privacy: experts
  • ‘Just walk away from it’: The scary things companies like FaceApp can do with your data
  • U.S. lawmakers call for privacy investigation into Face

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  • GTA 5 Online's Big Diamond Casino Update Now Live, Patch Notes Released - GameSpot a day ago  –  Grand Theft Auto V's new Diamond Casino & Resort is now available in GTA Online on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, along with lots of new vehicles, clothing options, ...View full coverage on Google News
  • Pixel 3a helped Google increase Pixel sales by over 2x last quarter - 9to5Google a day ago  –  Google this afternoon reported Q2 2019 earnings, with Wall Street responding positively during after-hours trading. Pixel 3a helped 2x sales...View full coverage on Google News
  • Apple is reportedly killing the MacBook's controversial Butterfly keyboard this year - MobileSyrup
  • If You Want Fallout 76's Newest Items, It'll Cost You $25 - Kotaku
  • Sony's mini air conditioner can fit in your pocket - CNET
  • Google Play Store prepares to add In-App Reviews - XDA Developers
  • The Folding Phone You Can Buy Right Now - Unbox Therapy
  • Rogers increases Infinite plan throttle speeds from 256Kbps to 512Kbps - MobileSyrup
  • 2020 Audi S6 Sports Sedan Priced From $73,900 In The U.S. - Carscoops
  • Apple Suppliers Preparing for Up to 75 Million iPhone O
  • Ex-Senran Kagura Producer Announces Kandagawa Jet Girls - DualShockers 8 hours ago  –  Kadokawa, Marvelous, Egg Firm Announce Kandagawa Jet Girls Project  Anime News NetworkMarvelous, Kadokawa, Egg Firm, and Kenichiro Takaki announce Kandagawa Jet Girls  GematsuKenichiro Takaki, Marvelous, and Kadokawa Reveal "Kan...
  • Samsung Galaxy A80 available for pre-booking: Price, launch offers - The Indian Express 8 hours ago  – Galaxy Note 10 Comes Into Focus With Fresh Rumours  Gizmodo UKNew Galaxy Note 10 hands-on shows off Samsung’s greatest from every angle  Deccan ChronicleSave up to $500 on a Samsung Galaxy S10 at Best Buy  CNETS...
  • Fortnite Birthday Cake Locations Guide: Where To Dance For Birthday Challenge - GameSpot
  • 2020 Honda E Shows Off Its Dual 12.3-inch Touchscreens - Motor1.com
  • Honor's Smart Screen will have a 55-inch Display with a Pop-Up Camera - gizmochina
  • Nokia 9 PureView put through a durability and bend tests on YouTube video - BGR India
  • 2020 Toyota Supra Owners May Soon Have to Pay for Apple CarPlay - iPhone in Canada
  • Amazon issues back to school price cuts on Apple iPad Pros - AppleInsider
  • Xbox One Is Saying Bye to Cortana - IGN Daily Fix - IGN
  • An updated Nvidia Shield TV passes through FCC - Tec
  • Windows 10 Devices Using Kerberos Realms May Fail to Start Up - BleepingComputer 6 hours ago  –Microsoft unveils new Cortana app for Windows 10  The VergeWindows 10 May 2019 Update runs into trouble with some Intel drivers  TechRadarLeak of Internal Windows 10 Build Gives a Peek at New Features  BleepingComputer...
  • Huawei launches first 5G smartphone in China - CNA 7 hours ago  – The Mate 30 Pro’s daring new design leaks again, and it’s so much sleeker than the Note 10  BGRHuawei Mate 20 X 5G | First Look  Digital TrendsHuawei nova 5i Pro is official - Kirin 810, quad camera, 4,000mAh battery - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.c...
  • Video: Google Maverick Update, Google UX Rankings, Experts Writing, Resign, Bugs & Much More - Search Engine Roundtable
  • MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries delayed, becomes Epic Games Store exclusive - Metro.co.uk
  • Kill la Kill The Game: IF Review - IGN
  • How To Check If You’ve Earned Destiny 2’s One-Time-Ever Laser Tag Emblem - Forbes
     7 hours ago  –  How To Check If You’ve Earned Destiny 2’s One-Time-Ever Laser Tag Emblem  ForbesDestiny 2’s Lord of Wolves nerf in upcoming patch  PolygonDestiny 2's tyrannical Lord of Wolves is finally getting nerfed on July 30  GamesRadarView full coverage on Google News
  • Lotus Evija is the first fully electric hypercar from the British car maker - Dezeen
  • Deepfake-hunting A.I. could help strike back against the threat of fake news - Digital Trends
  • Waterloo startup YourIKA accepted to Amazon accelerator program - MobileSyrup
  • Fortnite World Cup schedule: When do Solos and Duo
  • New Apex Legends character name leak - Dot Esports 3 hours ago  –  Data miners have been scouring Apex Legends files for leaks about upcoming new *content*, and one fan found what may be a new character. One data miner ...
  • SpaceX’s Starhopper Makes Its First Free-Flying Leap - Gizmodo 4 hours ago  – SpaceX succeeds with first untethered StarHopper low altitude ‘hop’ test  TechCrunchSpaceX’s Starship prototype has taken flight for the first time  Ars TechnicaSpaceX Starhopper test: Starship prototype fails again - Will it ever take ...
  • Sneak peek at Modern Warfare factions revealed - Dexerto
  • Team Fortress 2 hat economy wrecked by crate glitch - Eurogamer.net
  • Google Canada offering $139 off Nest Hub, $69 off Home Mini 2-packs - MobileSyrup
  • You'll soon be able to easily install Android on the Nintendo Switch - MobileSyrup
  • Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Review — A Colossal Rehash - DualShockers
  • Smash Factor 8 live stream ft. MKLeo, Marss, Glutonny, Light, Lucky, Maister, Nakat, Mr. E, Abadango, LordKnight, Mr. R, Westballz, La Luna and more - EventHubs
  • Team Rocket Is Back In Pokemon Go With New Special Research Quests - GameSpot
  • Galaxy Fold: Samsung will relaunch its foldable phone 
  • FULL Doom Eternal Gameplay Presentation | QuakeCon 2019 - GameSpot an hour ago  –The Original DOOM, DOOM II And DOOM 3 Are Available On Switch Now  Nintendo LifeDOOM, DOOM II, and DOOM 3 Re-Release Trailer  Bethesda SoftworksLooks Like The Original Doom Games Are Coming To Switch As Soon As Today [Update]  Kotak...
  • Tactical shooter Squad gets Canadian troops, more modding and a free weekend. - Polygon an hour ago  –    PolygonSquad: Canadian Armed Forces Trailer (July 2019)  SquadSquad gets new modding tools and will soon be invaded by Canadians  PC GamerNew Squad Expansion Adds Canadian Armed Forces | Screen Rant  Screen RantSquad (...
  • The stats are in and they say people like cheaper phones. Gee, what a surprise. - Android Authority
  • Brain-controlled VR lightshows could lull you to sleep - Engadget
  • Granblue Fantasy: Versus New Character “Percival” Receives Trailer - DualShockers
  • Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 to launch on August 23rd - MobileSyrup
  • Daily Crunch: Yep, Apple is buying Intel’s modem business - TechCrunch
  • Manual Chevy Corvette C8 Is Possible, Technically Speaking - Motor1.com
  • Pillars of Eternity conjures up a Switch port next month - Destructoid
  • Breath of the Wild glitch-hunters figured out how to rid

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  • Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps a day ago  –  The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other ...
  • Siemens contractor pleads guilty to planting ‘logic bomb’ in spreadsheet software a day ago  –  A contract programmer has pleaded guilty to planting “logic bombs” inside a client’s spreadsheets in an attempt to receive extra work from the company every time the software crashed. David Tinley — the Pennsylvania-based 62-year-old contract programmer in question — now faces a fine of up to $25...
  • How to mute annoying chats on WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram
  • US man faces up to 5 years in prison for selling $2 million worth of Bitcoin online
  • Dating app ‘reviews’ won’t tackle harassment
  • Cryptocurrency startup YouHodler leaks troves of unencrypted customer data
  • Tinder’s new safety feature hides profiles of LGTBQ+ people in discriminatory countries
  • This AI-powered autocompleter tool can speed up your coding
  • FTC sues now-bankrupt Cambridge Analytica over ‘deceptive practices’
  • Samsung says the Galaxy Fold will launch in Septembe
  • Apple just bought Intel’s smartphone modem business to prepare for 5G 19 hours ago  –  If there’s one thing we know about Apple, it’s the company likes to do things its own way. Case in point: the company today announced it has acquired the “majority” of Intel‘s cellular modem business. The $1 billion deal involves a transfer of some 2,200 Intel employees, as well as intellectual p...
  • How to sync your game controllers wirelessly to your PC 20 hours ago  –  Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Mouse and keyboard are alright, but sometimes you need to feel the weight of a controller in your hands. You need the simplicity of analog sticks or menu butto...
  • Here’s what you need to know about IBM’s new open-source Data Asset Exchange for AI
  • Porn company wants $10K to shoot you screwing in VR before you’re too old to be attractive
  • The best things I saw in the National Videogame Museum
  • Listen to this AI chat up a frustrated telemarketer for 15 minutes
  • Hate Twitter’s new design? Here’s how to get the old look back
  • Ripple dumps more XRP than ever before, exceeding $250M last quarter
  • Study: People behave better when they think they’re being watched
  • It’s bloody hot. Be kind to your Deliveroo courie
  • Venezuela is buying Bitcoin with airport taxes to smuggle in US dollars, report 9 hours ago  –  Venezuela appears to be leveraging cryptocurrencies as part of a larger effort to bypass US sanctions. According to an investigation by Spanish newspaper ABC, President Nicolas Maduro and his administration are using a digital wallet app called Jetman Pay to convert tax revenue from one of the co...
  • FBI suspects tea company that ‘pivoted’ to blockchain of insider trading 10 hours ago  –  Long Island Tea Corp was one of those companies that randomly added the word “blockchain” to the name of their business to seem cool (and maybe bump up its stock) – but it appears its name change may be more sinister than first thought. The Federal Bureau of Investigation suspects Long Blockchain...
  • Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
  • Meet Alyssa Carson, the 18-year-old training to become the first human on Mars
  • 12 challenges businesses face when using open-source software
  • PUBG’s lite version for India works on budget phones and comes in under 400MB
  • These are the hours of day famous programmers get work done
  • Ethereum lagged in active dapp users in Q2, but its price doubled – here’s what happened
  • Senate Intelligence Committee: Russia targeted all 50 US states ahead of 2016 elections
  • India doesn’t want WhatsApp sharing your payment dat
  • WhatsApp could become more like iMessage with multi-platform support 14 minutes ago  –  WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging service, with over 1.5 billion monthly users, but it’s always had one annoying limitation: you need your cellphone to use it. Sure, you could sign onto the Web or desktop app and access most of the service’s features, but it requires your phone be on...
  • Silk Road site admin extradited to US hit with 78-month prison sentence 5 hours ago  –  Irish man Gary Davis, also known as “Libertas,” has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for helping to run the now defunct Silk Road website on the dark web. The Irish national, who was extradited to the US in July last year, was arrested in January 2014. Anyone who’s been following Bitcoin and...
  • Accept my first-born in penance, Asus — I was wrong about gaming phones
  • Bagel-loving 84-year-old lady foils sextortionists’ $1,400 Bitcoin con
  • Security firm releases flawed blockchain into the wild to help educate hackers
  • This retro-styled OS is actually a delightful feed of 90s-inspired tunes and videos
  • 5 unmissable events in Amsterdam to improve workplace diversity
  • This scammer allegedly stole $7 million from businesses that just wanted to buy Bitcoin
  • This smart pepper spray lets the world know you’re in trouble
  • WhatsApp is reportedly building a desktop version that
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