Technology news

• Clubhouse: What is it and how can you join? - CNET

  31-01-2021 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  The audio-only app is capturing attention and readying for expansion.
  
  Read more

• Google should really open source Chromium

  31-01-2021 23:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Google left a lot of ticked off Linux programmers when it changed its API rules for Chromium. But maybe it's time Chromium stopped being a Google-only open-source project and became a true community open-source program.
  
  Read more

• Stimulus check details are changing fast. The most important things to know today - CNET

  31-01-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  For the first, second and possible third stimulus check, we break down some of the essential developments everyone should know.
  
  Read more

• WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Start time, how to watch, full card and WWE Network - CNET

  31-01-2021 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Edge and Randy Orton kick off the Royal Rumble match, and Goldberg takes on Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• ‘Weird new things are happening in software,’ says Stanford AI professor Chris Re

  31-01-2021 22:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The time has come, said Re, for AI scientists to focus on higher-level tasks such as bringing domain expertise to AI rather than twiddling hyper-parameter settings of neural networks.
  
  Read more

• Super Bowl 2021 ads: Bud Light and Tide commercials lead the pack so far - CNET

  31-01-2021 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Big names like Budweiser and Coke are passing on the usual ads, but plenty of others are getting in on the action.
  
  Read more

• Dungeons & Dragons cookbook lets you cook like a wizard, eat like an orc - CNET

  31-01-2021 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Fancy some elven bread? Author Kyle Newman, author of Heroes' Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook, talks about what inspired him to make fantasy food a reality.
  
  Read more

• Cook like a wizard with the ultimate Dungeons & Dragons cookbook - CNET

  31-01-2021 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Heroes' Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook lets gamers create meals perfect for a celebration after defeating dragons. Author Kyle Newman tells CNET what inspired him to make fantasy food a reality.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• New stimulus check proposal 'targets' next payment in almost every way. Here's how - CNET

  31-01-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  What's a "targeted" stimulus check and why are some lawmakers critical that a $1,400 check would go to too many people? We'll explain what's going on and exactly how Congress could potentially trim back the recipient list.
  
  Read more

• New stimulus bill showdown? $1K checks and everything else in the $600B GOP proposal - CNET

  31-01-2021 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic stimulus and relief package would include $1,400 checks. Moderate Republicans propose a $600 billion with $1,000 payments. Here's how they compare.
  
  Read more

• WandaVision episode 4 recap: MCU characters give us the answers we want - CNET

  31-01-2021 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Plus plenty of questions and one truly horrifying image.
  
  Read more

• Asus readies Chromebook Flip CM3000 tablet with detachable keyboard, 10.5-inch full HD display

  31-01-2021 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Unannounced at CES with the company's other Chromebooks, this Chrome OS tablet has had its specs and images leaked on a few online retailer sites and is expected to compete with Lenovo's Chromebook Duet.
  
  Read more

• Xbox Series S restock news for Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Walmart and more - CNET

  31-01-2021 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  The digital-only Xbox Series S has been out of stock for months, but we'll update this page as the console's inventory status changes.
  
  Read more

• Hot tip to tackle the Covid blues | Brief letters

  31-01-2021 18:03
  
  Border control | Red light | Rude names | Careful words | College motto | Vaccine rowMay I add to the catalogue of errors cited by your correspondents (Letters, 29 January), namely the failure of the government to close the UK borders until 12 months too late, despite having won a referendum which was, in large part, all about closing borders?Roy Boffy Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands• I am writing to send a heartfelt thanks to Kwame Kwei-Armah for his tip regarding a portable infrared sauna
  
  Read more

• Third stimulus check update: New $1,000 proposal, qualifications, when it could arrive - CNET

  31-01-2021 17:54 via cnet.com
  
  Congress is likely to approve a third stimulus check, but we don't know for sure yet. Here's what we know so far about how much money it could bring, how quickly it might arrive and who it could include.
  
  Read more

• Grilling burgers for the big game? Save 10% on grilling accessories from Kenyon - CNET

  31-01-2021 17:26 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you need cookware, grilling utensils or a wooden cutting board, there's something here for every backyard chef.
  
  Read more

• Not just your tax refund: Your stimulus check is the real reason to file early this year - CNET

  31-01-2021 16:53 via cnet.com
  
  If you file your taxes as soon as you can, you could get a new stimulus payment sooner and speed up delivery on missing money the IRS owes you.
  
  Read more

• Reddit wants to send AMC, GameStop stock to the moon. Here's how - CNET

  31-01-2021 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  Wall Street's big bets against GameStop were upended when users from a Reddit forum decided to bet on its success instead. Now billions of dollars are at stake.
  
  Read more

• New stimulus check now or later? Here's how a timeline clash could play out - CNET

  31-01-2021 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Will the third stimulus check go out immediately or as late as mid-March? We laid out some dates cased on what's happening in Washington this week.
  
  Read more

• The tyranny of passwords – is it time for a rethink?

  31-01-2021 15:00
  
  They are elusive, infuriating gatekeepers that rule our lives. Easy to crack and hard to remember, forgetting them is pricey – it cost Stefan Thomas £160m in lost bitcoinModern life is the act of entering the third character of a long-dead family pet into an online form three times a week, getting it wrong, and speaking to a call-centre worker in India whose real name is almost certainly not Kenny, ad infinitum, until you die. Our ancestors lived short, brutish lives and died in chil
  
  Read more

• What to know about Washington, DC's fight to be the 51st state - CNET

  31-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's an FAQ on what it means for Washington to win statehood, and the hurdles it faces to get there.
  
  Read more

• Planning to file a tax extension? What happens to your missing stimulus money if you do - CNET

  31-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't file your taxes before the April 15 deadline, be aware of all your options.
  
  Read more

• Ignore the Reddit-fueled spike, GameStop is actually still in trouble - CNET

  31-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From declining sales to shuttered stores, the underlying value of this company is still questionable, and stock gains don't change that.
  
  Read more

• I switched from iPhone XR to iPhone 12 and things got weird

  31-01-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple admitted last week that sales of the iPhone 12 exceeded the company's expectations. But what about the customer's expectations? After six weeks with the new iPhone, I have some thoughts.
  
  Read more

• Best streamer in 2021: Roku, Apple TV 4K, Fire Stick, Chromecast with Google TV and more compared - CNET

  31-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plenty of hardware options exist for streaming Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, YouTube, Amazon and the rest. Here are our picks for the best.
  
  Read more

• At $2,500, the Sony Xperia Pro is so much more than a phone - CNET

  31-01-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The device has HDMI input that lets you use it as a field monitor for a standalone camera and even broadcast a live video signal to a platform like YouTube.
  
  Read more

• Wipe and reset your iPhone to factory settings before trading it in or selling it - CNET

  31-01-2021 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Don't miss this must-do step that's essential for keeping your private information secure.
  
  Read more

• The best apps for drawing on your iPad - CNET

  31-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From Procreate's blank canvas to creative coloring books, these iPad drawing apps will unleash your inner digital artist.
  
  Read more

• Best gaming keyboard for 2021 - CNET

  31-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade from your standard keyboard and defeat your enemies -- or at least make losing more enjoyable with the finest switches, lights and knobs.
  
  Read more

• Apple, please don't bring MagSafe back to MacBooks. Here's why it's a terrible idea - CNET

  31-01-2021 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: It breaks my heart to say this, but I'm hoping rumors of the MagSafe's return aren't true.
  
  Read more

• Why iPhone 12 Pro Max's camera is so exciting to pro photographers - CNET

  31-01-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  A longer zoom, a bigger image sensor and vastly improved night mode? Count me in.
  
  Read more

• Millions of non-filers may need to do taxes this year to get stimulus check money - CNET

  31-01-2021 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even if you're normally not required to file taxes because you're part of the SSI or SSDI programs, you're retired or you don't meet the IRS' income threshold, that could change this year if you need to claim missing stimulus money. Here's what to know and do.
  
  Read more

• Retail is at death’s door – and tinkering with business rates won’t save it

  31-01-2021 10:00
  
  The fact that buyers rescuing Debenhams and Arcadia don’t want their 500 shops shows how deep the high street crisis isThe coronavirus pandemic has meant a brutal period for high street retailers, many of which were struggling before last spring as more and more consumer sales moved online.This trend was particularly noticeable last week with the rescue deals brokered for the stable of brands owned by Arcadia, Sir Philip Green’s bust fashion group, and for ailing department store cha
  
  Read more

• What Apple Watch really needs is a battery that lasts longer than a day - CNET

  31-01-2021 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: It's 2021, and it's time Apple gives us some better battery life.
  
  Read more

• Stimulus check tax credit: How to get your missing stimulus payment on your 2020 refund - CNET

  31-01-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your second stimulus check was a no-show, you can file a Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2020 tax return. Here's how.
  
  Read more

• Galaxy S21 Plus and Ultra vs. S20 Plus and Ultra: Samsung S phones compared - CNET

  31-01-2021 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how the Galaxy S21 Ultra and S21 Plus stack up with their direct predecessors.
  
  Read more

• WWE Royal Rumble 2021: How to watch, start times, full card and WWE Network - CNET

  31-01-2021 07:53 via cnet.com
  
  Edge and Randy Orton kick off the Royal Rumble match, and Goldberg takes on Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship.
  
  Read more

• What a great shot! Vaccination selfies become the latest social media hit

  31-01-2021 07:15
  
  A new trend has emerged – public figures posting ‘vaxxies’ showing the moment they received their jabCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe latest social media trend involves no ice buckets, no filters and certainly no sea shanties. Now celebrities and politicians around the world are vying to post the best “vaxxies” – selfies of the moment they receive their Covid-19 vaccination.While vaxxies send out a strong message that the v
  
  Read more

• RuneScape saved her life. Fifteen years later, she’s still playing

  31-01-2021 07:00
  
  For some, vast online worlds like have provided a kinder, fairer space than real life
  
  Read more

• RuneScape saved her life. Decades later, she’s still playing

  31-01-2021 07:00
  
  For some, vast online worlds like have provided a kinder, fairer space than real life
  
  Read more

• Mixed-status citizenship and stimulus checks: What to know for the next payment - CNET

  31-01-2021 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mixed-status families missed out on the first stimulus checks. Here's why they could be included in the third stimulus payment.
  
  Read more

• AMC, GameStop stock go wild: Reddit's 'insane' 'train wreck''Ponzi scheme' - CNET

  31-01-2021 06:15 via cnet.com
  
  Investors on social media hit multimillion-dollar paydays as they battled Wall Street over GameStop's stock. Experts say it can't last.
  
  Read more

• Zuckerberg lobbies Josh Frydenberg over plan to force Facebook and Google to pay for news content

  31-01-2021 03:26
  
  Treasurer says Facebook founder had not managed to convince federal government to back downFacebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg has lobbied senior federal ministers about the proposed code forcing the digital giants to pay media companies, and the prime minister has engaged with Microsoft amid threats from Google about removing its search engine from Australia.With a lobbying offensive in overdrive with Labor expected to endorse the Morrison government’s code after a shadow cabinet mee
  
  Read more

• If your stimulus check is missing, here's how you can claim or report it to the IRS - CNET

  31-01-2021 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  You're still waiting for your first or second stimulus check? How to track your money, file for a missing payment or contact the IRS.
  
  Read more

• 5 kitchen tools that make cooking healthy meals easy - CNET

  31-01-2021 02:52 via cnet.com
  
  A healthier life starts in the kitchen.
  
  Read more

• Why you're seeing COVID-19 vaccine selfies all over Facebook and Twitter - CNET

  31-01-2021 02:04 via cnet.com
  
  Misinformation on vaccines has run rampant on the internet, but some people are hoping vaccine selfies could help open a dialogue with skeptics.
  
  Read more

• Washington clashes over third stimulus timeline. Here's what to know - CNET

  31-01-2021 01:15 via cnet.com
  
  Will the third stimulus check go out immediately or as late as mid-March? Top US leaders seem to disagree. Here's the update right now.
  
  Read more

• Mighty Amazon looks all but unassailable as Covid continues

  31-01-2021 01:05
  
  Jeff Bezos’s company is set for sales topping $100bn last quarter, and while rivals are nibbling, its position looks secureThe earliest references to the “one-stop shop” emerged during the first decades of 20th century as the fast-growing US economy spurred rapid retail innovation. A single location for various products provides obvious benefits: removing the hassle of travelling around town to visit different stores.Jeff Bezos redefined that logic for the internet age, making
  
  Read more

• 'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

  31-01-2021 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%.
  
  Read more

Follow @TechnologyUKnws on Twitter!