Technology news

• Lady Gaga dognapping: Five arrested, including woman who turned in dogs - CNET

  29-04-2021 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Detectives say they think the suspects didn't know the dogs belonged to Lady Gaga, just that their breed made them valuable.
  
  Read more

• Castlevania season 4 trailer drops ahead of Netflix launch May 13 - CNET

  29-04-2021 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  It'll be the final season for the game-inspired show.
  
  Read more

• Amazon confirms Prime Day will be in June - CNET

  29-04-2021 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  The ecommerce giant said in its earnings report that the annual event will take place in Q2.
  
  Read more

• Volkswagen investigated by SEC over 'Voltswagen' prank - Roadshow

  29-04-2021 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  The agency is looking into whether the EV-themed April Fool's joke influenced the brand's stock price.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Amazon sales climb higher as COVID lockdown continues to provide a lift - CNET

  29-04-2021 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon pulls in $108.5 billion in the first quarter, topping both its own and Wall Street expectations.
  
  Read more

• 4th stimulus check? Here's how you could see more money in 2021 - CNET

  29-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Most stimulus checks from the third round of payments have been sent out. Now, Congress is seeking more ways to get money to those who need it most between now and 2022. Here's how you could end up getting more money.
  
  Read more

• Save 20% creating a personalized desktop charging zone - CNET

  29-04-2021 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  String up to five modular pads together to charge your phones, earbuds and Apple Watch.
  
  Read more

• 360 S10 review: Sweeping and mopping robot vacuum with 3D mapping

  29-04-2021 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want a fully featured, multi-purpose robot vacuum with a good app, the 360 S10 should definitely be on your shortlist
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• NYPD terminates robot police dog contract with Boston Dynamics - CNET

  29-04-2021 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Following criticism over aggressive policing tactics, the NYPD has ended a $94,000 contract with Boston Dynamics to lease a robotic "Digidog."
  
  Read more

• Amazon’s sales up 44% as US economy soars 6.4% in first quarter

  29-04-2021 22:29 via theguardian.com
  
  Company makes $8.1bn profit for quarter as positive economic reports suggest US shaking off worst of pandemic recession
  Amazon’s sales increased 44% to $108.5bn in the first three months of the year as the company’s pandemic boom continued into 2021.The sales figures from the online shopping and web services giant came after the release of slew of positive economic reports that suggest the US is shaking off the worst of the pandemic recession. Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Twitter beats Q1 earnings targets, guidance light

  29-04-2021 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  According to Twitter, monetizable daily active users were 199 million in the first quarter, up from 166 million a year ago.
  
  Read more

• Twitter's user growth lower than expected despite tackling misinformation - CNET

  29-04-2021 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  The social media site has been exploring new ways to combat fake news and online abuse.
  
  Read more

• AWS hits $54 billion annual run rate

  29-04-2021 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  At 15 years old, Amazon's cloud business is still growing quickly, helping the e-commerce giant top Q1 expectations.
  
  Read more

• Atlassian rising as fiscal Q3 tops expectations, Q4 revenue view higher

  29-04-2021 22:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Atlassian said its subscription revenue rose 43%, year over year, in the quarter.
  
  Read more

• Disney's new cruise ship: Everything we now know about Disney Wish - CNET

  29-04-2021 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  Disney Wish will feature the first at-sea Disney attraction and a Star Wars lounge.
  
  Read more

• Amazon sales surge as COVID lockdown continues to provide a lift - CNET

  29-04-2021 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon blows past its revenue predictions, pulling in $108.5 billion in the first quarter and topping both its own and Wall Street expectations.
  
  Read more

• Meet Long Boi, the super-tall duck about to get a university degree - CNET

  29-04-2021 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  And his Instagram following is nothing to cluck at.
  
  Read more

• $10,000 student loan debt forgiveness: What could be in Biden's plan? - CNET

  29-04-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Where does the president stand on forgiving student loan debt? Here's what's going on.
  
  Read more

• Demon Slayer's first manga volume is free for a limited time - CNET

  29-04-2021 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  And you can start reading the whole series for just $2.
  
  Read more

• Volkswagen debuts hot ID 4 GTX EV for Europe - Roadshow

  29-04-2021 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  We're getting a similar model here, but without all the cool GTX branding.
  
  Read more

• NASA Mars helicopter fourth flight fails to get off the ground - CNET

  29-04-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The history-making Ingenuity was scheduled to take off again on Thursday, but it didn't go as planned.
  
  Read more

• Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin about to reveal when it's selling tickets to space - CNET

  29-04-2021 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  After a series of test flights, Blue Origin says, its rockets are nearly ready to bring passengers to the edge of space.
  
  Read more

• Kentucky Derby 2021: How to watch, stream live without cable - CNET

  29-04-2021 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  The biggest horse race of the year is running on Saturday on NBC. You can watch, no cable subscription required.
  
  Read more

• Child tax credit 2021 FAQ: Will larger payments be extended to 2025? When will it start? - CNET

  29-04-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will Congress extend the larger $3,600 payments for eligible families beyond 2022? When will the IRS portal open? We have answers to all of your biggest questions.
  
  Read more

• Losing the Apple storage tax on M1 Macs

  29-04-2021 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple charges $200 for adding 256GB of storage. Thanks to the latest technology you can add four times the external storage that is almost as fast and more flexible - for less money. Here's how.
  
  Read more

• PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Walmart, Best Buy and other retailers - CNET

  29-04-2021 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Target and GameStop sold out on Wednesday. Is Walmart next?
  
  Read more

• Linksys' new Wi-Fi 6E routers include the most expensive mesh yet - CNET

  29-04-2021 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  At $900 for a two-pack or $1,200 for a three-pack, the Linksys Velop Atlas Max 6E mesh router shows that access to the 6GHz band won't come cheap.
  
  Read more

• Rust programming language: We want to take it into the mainstream, says Facebook

  29-04-2021 20:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Facebook is also ramping up internal developer support for Rust after targeting infrastructure written in C++.
  
  Read more

• Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview to be dissected in new TV special - CNET

  29-04-2021 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Think you'd heard it all about the British royals and that infamous Oprah interview? There's always more.
  
  Read more

• Unemployment benefits: How and why you could get a $10,200 refund from the IRS - CNET

  29-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you an unemployment benefit recipient? Did you pay taxes on the benefit? You might qualify for a refund check in May. We'll explain.
  
  Read more

• Federal Judge rejects Microsoft, DoD motions to dismiss Amazon's JEDI challenge

  29-04-2021 19:54 via zdnet.com
  
  A new ruling this week over the $10 billion, 10-year JEDI cloud contract allows Amazon to continue to protest the awarding of the deal to Microsoft.
  
  Read more

• Social media boycott: England Rugby & English cricket join football anti-abuse move

  29-04-2021 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England Rugby and English cricket will join football's social media boycott to tackle abuse and discrimination.
  
  Read more

• Brood X cicadas: What it's like in pest control when billions of bugs emerge - CNET

  29-04-2021 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Cicadas might make you want to turn to pest control for answers. Here's what the pros have to say.
  
  Read more

• Stimulus checks: IRS plus-up payments, delivery deadlines, everything else to know - CNET

  29-04-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS sent another wave of stimulus checks this week and will for weeks and months more. Here's all you need to know about getting a plus-up payment, the IRS delivery deadlines and what to do if there's a problem with your third check.
  
  Read more

• Logitech MX Master 3 mouse review

  29-04-2021 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Logitech MX Master 3 inherits its predecessor’s best qualities while abandoning some of the bad.
  
  Read more

• When is Prime Day 2021: Dates and deals for Amazon's big event - CNET

  29-04-2021 19:12 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything we know about what will be on sale -- and when.
  
  Read more

• How to watch the NFL draft 2021 today without cable - CNET

  29-04-2021 19:06 via cnet.com
  
  The NFL draft will be live from Cleveland starting Thursday night on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. You can watch it all live, no cable TV required.
  
  Read more

• Save up to $50,000 through one-time COVID credits and benefits in 2021. Here's how - CNET

  29-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your family could be eligible for some of the new and expanded tax credits and health care options available this year. Here's what you need to know.
  
  Read more

• Best student credit cards for May 2021 - CNET

  29-04-2021 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  The best cards for first-timers and students with a limited credit history.
  
  Read more

• DevOps progress: spotty, siloed and sporadic, but still moving forward

  29-04-2021 18:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Software industry experts weigh in on whether DevOps has made a difference yet. 'it can appear that there are long periods of inaction. In reality, there's just a bit of a tail to implementation.'
  
  Read more

• Improve your Roku: A $20 remote upgrade gets you voice control, a headphone jack and more - CNET

  29-04-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  There's also a $30 option that locates a lost remote when you say, "Hey Roku, find my remote." Here's how to boost your Roku experience.
  
  Read more

• Scuf Impact

  29-04-2021 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Scuf Impact is one of the strongest PS4 pads for those who want to use paddle controls.
  
  Read more

• Stratolaunch, the gargantuan airplane, finally takes flight a second time - CNET

  29-04-2021 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  The world's largest airplane by wingspan took to the skies once again on Thursday.
  
  Read more

• Ford cuts production outlook in half over chip shortage woes - Roadshow

  29-04-2021 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  In the second quarter of this year, Ford may build 50% fewer vehicles without the necessary semiconductor chips.
  
  Read more

• Falcon and Winter Soldier making-of documentary hits Disney Plus Friday - CNET

  29-04-2021 18:29 via cnet.com
  
  The Assembled special gives us a look behind the scenes of the Captain America show.
  
  Read more

• Lowest price ever for this HP Chromebook X360: $280 (save $90) - CNET

  29-04-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  This 12-inch convertible can also pull tablet duty.
  
  Read more

• Substack: the future of news – or a media pyramid scheme?

  29-04-2021 18:17 via theguardian.com
  
  The company says it’s creating a viable alternative for readers and writers – but is it trying to have its cake and eat it?Since launching in 2017, Substack has been touting itself as a “better future for news”. Their offering was simple: email newsletters with an option for subscribers to pay monthly fees for content – like Netflix for newsletters. Related: ‘So. Much. Sex’: a beginner’s guide to the ‘hot vax summer’Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Star Wars lightsaber colors from across the galaxy decoded - CNET

  29-04-2021 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  Blue, green, red, white and black -- your complete guide to the hues of an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
  
  Read more

• Child tax credit expansion 2021: See if you'll get $500, $3,000 or $3,600 per kid - CNET

  29-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Estimate how much money you'll get each month and in total with CNET's child tax credit calculator.
  
  Read more

• Tim Cook warns of Apple product shortages

  29-04-2021 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A global shortage of computer chips is threatening to eat into the technology giant's profits.
  
  Read more

Follow @TechnologyUKnws on Twitter!