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Experience the best of Google's ChromeOS, whether it's for work, school or play. from CNET https://ift.tt/GObLQ5D

Alex Heath / The Verge : Sources: Snap is planning to lay off ~20% of its 6,400+ employees; the layoffs are set to begin on Wednesday   —  Snap's stock price has declined nearly 80 percent this year  —  Snap is planning to lay off approximately 20 percent of its more than 6,400 employees, according to people familiar with the matter. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/rOGUI2V

Check your pantry for Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies. from CNET https://ift.tt/oTSg1Iz

Earn cash back on popular spending categories including groceries, restaurants, gas, travel and more. from CNET https://ift.tt/y5EM32J

Ron Amadeo / Ars Technica : Android 13 review: a small update, but 2022's second after March's tablet-focused 12L update, finally brings a task manager, notification permissions, and more   —  Android 13 is a very small update, but it's also the second one this year.  —  The Android update treadmill continues with the release of Android 13. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/tz0f5hV

Don't underestimate these daily tasks -- fitness pros say they're a workout, too. from CNET https://ift.tt/x5iGA9W

Paul Thurrott / Thurrott : Microsoft to revise its licensing terms in the EU on October 1 to make it cheaper to run its software on rival cloud providers, following EU antitrust scrutiny   —  Responding to a three-year-old complaint, Microsoft today said that it would fix its unfair licensing terms in the EU. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/JRb3qBv

Consider these alternatives to a traditional savings account to protect the value of your money and earn the most interest. from CNET https://ift.tt/TgDcW7Z

Matt Levine / Bloomberg : Musk will likely focus more on “Mudge” Zatko's claims about Twitter's security practices instead of bots, potentially a better way to fight the acquisition deal   —  Musk v. Twitter  —  A month ago, Elon Musk's fight with Twitter Inc. was a merger dispute. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/YzadqCF

These pill-free remedies can help you beat insomnia. from CNET https://ift.tt/lFVijY3

Apple's 2022 iPhone line and a new wave of Apple Watch models are likely getting their debut. from CNET https://ift.tt/1kJX2Kz

Omkar Godbole / CoinDesk : Crypto coin AVAX fell 10%+ after a self-described whistleblower said Avalanche weaponized litigation against rivals; CEO calls it “conspiracy theory nonsense”   —  Ava Labs CEO rejected the accusation as “conspiracy theory nonsense.”  —  Ava Labs CEO rejected the accusation as “conspiracy theory nonsense.” from Techmeme https://ift.tt/MZHCjv1

Though streaming is popular, Blu-ray is still the best way to watch movies. These are the best 1080p and 4K Blu-ray players you can buy. from CNET https://ift.tt/zRxygBF

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : Trademark filings suggest Apple is considering the names Reality One, Reality Pro for its mixed-reality headset, and Reality Processor for the chip in the set   —  Trademark filings suggest that Apple Inc. may be staking claim to potential names for its highly anticipated mixed-reality headset … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/h4dYUxF

You might only get to use it for a few weeks this year, but this is a great chance to pick up great new outdoor furniture for less. from CNET https://ift.tt/beFtPIj

These items can make working from home more productive. from CNET https://ift.tt/86OTb01

Dong-Won Kim / IEEE Spectrum : Profile of Kim Choong-Ki, a professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, who is revered as the godfather of South Korea's chip industry   —  They were called “Kim's Mafia.”  Kim Choong-Ki himself wouldn't have put it that way.  But it was true what semiconductor engineers … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/B6poj30

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Chance Miller / 9to5Mac : Ahead of launch of passkeys, which requires users to have two-factor authentication, Apple says 95%+ of active iCloud users have 2FA enabled on their accounts   —  With its next round of software updates coming this fall, including iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple will launch integrated support for the passkeys standard. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Uj4lbc1

These are the best of the sci-fi series on Netflix. from CNET https://ift.tt/dptVxy7

Check out Cha Cha Real Smooth, a comedy-drama starring Dakota Johnson, and see what else you should stream on Apple TV Plus. from CNET https://ift.tt/0gzPAOq

Wall Street Journal : Tether, which has promised an audit since at least 2017, says one is “likely months” away; former SEC exec: it needs an audit “akin to a corporate colonoscopy”   —  Many crypto companies lack basic financial guardrails; 'Tether needs an audit that's akin to a corporate colonoscopy' from Techmeme https://ift.tt/rKSvoaz

We played the colorful Nintendo Switch shooter sequel and sampled new weapons like the supercool Splatana Wiper, but you can try it out for yourself during this weekend's free Splatfest event. from CNET https://ift.tt/vfCPKVo

Abner Li / 9to5Google : Google launches Cross device SDK to let developers build experiences across Android phones and tablets, coming later to other Android and non-Android devices   —  At I/O 2022, Google detailed a way for Android apps to build cross-device experiences, similar to Nearby Share, and the SDK's developer preview is now available. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/vgZ3rSN

Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech over patents it said it filed years ago on the life-saving technology. from CNET https://ift.tt/gwMZs2c

Abner Li / 9to5Google : Google brings back the original Google Duo icon and name as a shortcut to Google Meet in Android's app launcher, in an attempt to mitigate user confusion   —  In an amusing turn of events today that's most likely a bug, an update to Google Meet (which was previously the Duo app) on Android brings back the Google Duo icon. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/4sDmY1P

Josh Sisco / Politico : Sources: the US DOJ is in the early stages of drafting a potential antitrust complaint against Apple but has not decided whether or when to sue the company   —  Justice Department lawyers are in the early stages of drafting a potential antitrust complaint against Apple, according to a person … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/jzH0g4y

What student wouldn't appreciate a good pair of headphones? Here's a wide selection of top wireless models. from CNET https://ift.tt/WyGe58D

Andrew Cunningham / Ars Technica : Nvidia says it is dealing with excess inventory of RTX 3000-series GPUs ahead of its next-gen RTX 4000 series release, signaling that the GPU shortage is over   —  Nvidia says that “excess inventory” is dragging down its balance sheet.  —  How quickly things change: A year ago … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/cWq2joH

The multiplayer shooter launches Thursday on the VR headset, with 10 Nerf blasters recreated for the game. from CNET https://ift.tt/F4lbutc

Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch : Heroku plans to stop offering free plans and shut down free services on November 28 and begin deleting inactive accounts on October 26, due to “fraud and abuse”   —  After offering them for over a decade, Heroku today announced that it will eliminate all of its free services — pushing users to paid plans. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/G0L1A5p

Here are the scary movies to see on the streamer. from CNET https://ift.tt/m8QdqU2

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : Instagram defaults new users under 16 to its most restrictive content setting, will prompt existing teens to choose that setting, and adds a settings check-up   —  In December, just ahead of Instagram head Adam Mosseri's testimony before the U.S. Senate over the impacts of its app on teen users … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/dRtSzuJ

Twitter : Twitter is integrating podcasts into its redesigned Spaces Tab, starting with some English-speaking users globally, on iOS and Android   —  Twitter helps people connect with unique and compelling voices around the world.  With podcasts, we're taking that connection to a whole new level. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Y6qnfZU

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch : Google will add clear labels to Search and Maps listings for facilities that provide abortions, after a group of US lawmakers urged it to fix abortion searches   —  Google will start adding clear labels to Search and Map listings for healthcare facilities that provide abortions. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CRucHJE

By packaging "chiplets" into a single, larger uberprocessor, Intel hopes to bring to the masses the kind of premium speeds found in Apple's M1 Ultra. from CNET https://ift.tt/gy4UvsF

"Do not wait until the quantum computers are in use by our adversaries to act," the government's computer security agency warns. from CNET https://ift.tt/zOqGMtj

Cat Zakrzewski / Washington Post : Peiter Zatko will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 13 to examine his allegations of widespread security failures at Twitter   —  Peiter Zatko will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee next month pursuant to a subpoena  —  Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/rgLlzbV

Time to get rid of that old screen? Start here. from CNET https://ift.tt/VGWMxq4

Issie Lapowsky / Protocol : Google plans to use video ads on tropes about migrants in Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia, as part of a years-long study on inoculation against misinformation   —  Three months after Russia launched its brutal assault on Ukraine, sending millions of refugees over the border into neighboring countries … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CPnjNY8

Apple's next launch event is set for Sept. 7, but how much will the new iPhone cost? from CNET https://ift.tt/s8ziy2E

Ionut Arghire / SecurityWeek : Researchers identify 80K+ Hikvision cameras that have yet to be patched for flaws allowing remote code execution, despite fixes being available for months   —  Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma has identified more than 80,000 Hikvision cameras that haven't been patched against a critical code execution vulnerability exploited in the wild. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/RoJq9xF

What we know about Jynneos, and the newer method that may be used to give it to you. from CNET https://ift.tt/DcPK2zO

Apple's next iPhone line could be revealed in a few weeks' time. from CNET https://ift.tt/6JSxWUM

Wall-filling 75-inch LED LCD and 77-inch OLED TVs are more affordable than you might think. from CNET https://ift.tt/aQ9GPng

A small projector, maybe with a battery, can give you big-screen TV, movies and games just about anywhere. Here are our favorites. from CNET https://ift.tt/cYXvG8n

Today only, Amazon is offering big discounts on Sun Joe all-electric string trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and much more. from CNET https://ift.tt/cD4HeW2

Anita Ramaswamy / TechCrunch : Orange DAO, a group of over 1,000 Y Combinator alumni that backs web3 startups, raises $80M in funding, mainly from strategic investors Algorand and Near   —  Groups of people seeking to invest together have been turning to the crypto-native DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/oi5bhXZ

Boosting your collagen intake can have both perks and drawbacks. from CNET https://ift.tt/Kvc16pr

Forbes : Flow's Adam Neumann seems to have a conflict of interest given he is the largest investor in real estate tech startup Alfred and had board seats there until May   —  In 2020, Adam Neumann's family office became a lead investor in real estate tech company Alfred. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/dGrQOtz

Jordan Novet / CNBC : Zoom reports Q2 revenue up 8% YoY to $1.1B, vs. $1.12B est., Enterprise customers up 18% YoY to 204.1K, and Q3 guidance below estimates; stock is down 7%+   —  - Zoom's revenue growth slowed to 8% from 12% in the year-ago quarter, a lesser result than analysts had predicted. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/5SnUeaZ

You'll soon be able to buy Top Gun: Maverick as a $20 digital download -- but there's still no hint about when you can stream it with a $5 subscription (or free). from CNET https://ift.tt/GLmO13v

The sequel to the murder mystery takes place on a private Mediterranean island owned by a tech billionaire. from CNET https://ift.tt/px3syNh

Richard Lawler / The Verge : Elon Musk subpoenas former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, ahead of his trial with Twitter set to begin on October 17 in the Delaware Court of Chancery   —  Dorsey joins the battle  —  As Twitter and Elon Musk prepare for their October 17th trial date in the Delaware Court of Chancery to argue … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/5bG2XNW

Always a good gift item, the swanky metallic version of Ember's 10-ounce mug is now $120 with a CNET-exclusive 20%-off code. from CNET https://ift.tt/pY86nXd

Brian Heater / TechCrunch : Apple expands its Self Service Repair offerings to cover the M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pros; the repair kit is available to rent for $49   —  Four months after opening its Self Service Repair offerings to iPhone owners in the U.S., Apple is adding a handful of MacBooks to the mix. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/7UmJsMH

Tate Ryan-Mosley / MIT Technology Review : The demand for AR beauty filters on Instagram remains high, despite evidence of harmful effects on users' mental health and Meta's efforts to ban some filters   —  Meta banned filters that “encourage plastic surgery,” but a massive demand for beauty augmentation on social media is complicating matters. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/HdBK749