Techlife News
Social Media Offers Parents More Controls. But Do They Help?
As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features they say will make their services safer and more age appropriate. But the changes rarely address the elephant in the the room — the algorithms pushing endless content that can drag anyone, not just teens, into harmful rabbit holes.
4 min |
August 13, 2022
AppleMagazine
BIDEN, DEMOCRATS BET ON LONG-TERM GOALS FOR SHORT-TERM BOOST
President Joe Biden’s legislative victories have aimed to position the U.S. to “win the economic competition of the 21st century,” but his investments to boost the nation’s technology, infrastructure and climate resilience over the next decade are set against a 90-odd-day clock until the midterms.
6 min |
August 12, 2022
AppleMagazine
As Spider-Man turns 60, fans reflect on diverse appeal
Spider-Man fandom is in Tyler Scott Hoover’s blood — but not because he was bitten by an irradiated arachnid. His father had collected Marvel comic books featuring the character since the 1970s.
4 min |
August 12, 2022
AppleMagazine
Amazon to Buy Vacuum Maker iRobot for Roughly $1.7B
Amazon announced it has agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to its collection of smart home appliances amid broader concerns from anti-monopoly and privacy advocates about Amazon’s market power and ability to gain deeper insights into consumers’ lives.
4 min |
August 12, 2022
Linux Magazine
Using Homebrew with a minimum of fuss: The Homebrew Survival Guide
Homebrew, a comprehensive package manager, has been increasing in popularity thanks to its ease of use.
4 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Simple web scraping with Bash: Ski Report
With one line of Bash code, Pete scrapes the web and builds a desktop notification app to get the daily snow report.
2 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
MEPIS and antiX come together: MX Linux
MX Linux is fast, friendly, and focused on function.
4 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Mapping out a novel with Manuskript and the snowflake method: Plan Your Epic
The Manuskript editor is all you need to jump start your next writing project.
10 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Building Slide Presentations with present: Presentation as Code
The Golang package present may be the key to making attractive slide presentations with less work and hassle.
5 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Home Sweet Home
Automating your four walls does not necessarily require commercial solutions. With a little skill, you can develop your own projects on a low budget.
6 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Beam Me Up, Fluxy!
With the FLUX Beamo laser and a Raspberry Pi Board B10001, you can execute your own laser cutting projects on a wide range of materials.
10+ min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Exploring decentralized chat and microblogging platforms: Free Connection
Diaspora, Friendica, and Mastodon are free and decentralized microblogging platforms that keep you in control of your data.
8 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Useful innovations in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: The Long Haul
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS features an updated Linux kernel, numerous programming language updates, and improved virtualization and container tools, making it useful for developers and admins.
7 min |
#262/September 2022
Linux Magazine
Open Air
Open RAN brings a new spirit of openness to the radio access networks that form the foundation for the mobile revolution.
10+ min |
#262/September 2022
Techlife News
TOYOTA PROFIT DOWN AS CHIPS SHORTAGE KEEPS CUSTOMERS WAITING
Toyota’s profit fell nearly 18% in the AprilJune quarter from the year before, as a semiconductor shortage that has slammed the auto industry dented production at Japan’s top automaker.
2 min |
August 06, 2022
Techlife News
AMAZON WORKERS AT UK WAREHOUSE STOP WORK TO PROTEST PAY
More than 700 Amazon warehouse workers in England staged a protest Thursday in a dispute over pay, in the latest sign of workplace friction stoked by Britain’s cost of living crisis and a growing discontent among employees over wage and working conditions.
2 min |
August 06, 2022
Techlife News
APPLICATIONS FOR US JOBLESS CLAIMS UP AGAIN LAST WEEK
More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the number of unemployed continues to rise modestly, though the labor market remains one of the strongest parts of the U.S. economy.
2 min |
August 06, 2022
Techlife News
Alibaba Revenue Beats Expectations Despite Contraction
Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding on Thursday beat market expectations for revenue in its quarter ended June, even as revenue was nearly flat and the company continues to grapple with the fallout from increased regulatory scrutiny and slowing economy growth.
2 min |
August 06, 2022
Techlife News
US Proposes to Increase Refund Protections for Air Travelers
The Transportation Department is proposing to require airlines to offer passengers a refund if their flight schedule is changed significantly or the airline makes major changes to their itinerary.
2 min |
August 06, 2022
AppleMagazine
UBER'S STOCK SURGES ON POSITIVE TRENDS DESPITE BIG Q2 LOSS
Uber’s effort to meld its pioneering ride-hailing service with food and freight delivery showed progress during the past quarter even though the company sustained a huge loss stemming from a sharp decline in its outside investments.
3 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
INFLATION WEIGHS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL BUYING FOR MANY FAMILIES
To understand the impact of surging inflation on this year’s back-to-school spending, look no further than children’s rain boots with motifs like frogs and ladybugs made by Washington Shoe Co.
4 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
CONGRESS OKS BILL TO AID COMPUTER CHIP FIRMS, COUNTER CHINA
The House passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, namely China.
3 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
NEW CRYPTO OVERSIGHT LEGISLATION ARRIVES AS INDUSTRY SHAKES
A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday proposed a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies, the latest attempt by Congress to formulate ideas on how to oversee a multibillion-dollar industry that has been racked by collapsing prices and lenders halting operations.
2 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
FAA CLEARS BOEING TO RESUME DELIVERY OF 787 DREAMLINERS
Boeing has cleared a key hurdle with federal regulators and could soon resume deliveries of its large 787 airliner, which has been plagued by a series of production issues since late 2020, a person familiar with the matter said.
1 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
SENATE DEAL SHOULD MAKE IT EASIER TO BUY ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a slimmed-down bill to support families, boost infrastructure and fight climate change also is likely to jump-start sales of electric vehicles.
3 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
ROBINHOOD CUTS 23% OF ITS WORKFORCE AS FEWER USERS TRADE
Robinhood Markets said it’s cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce, as crashing cryptocurrency prices and a turbulent stock market keep more customers off its trading app.
2 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
Airbnb Posts 2Q Profit of $379 Million on Record Bookings
Airbnb said that it earned $379 million in the second quarter on record bookings and rising rates, and the short-term rental giant announced a plan to spend up to $2 billion to buy its own stock.
1 min |
August 02, 2022
AppleMagazine
Elon Musk's Miffed About Subpoenas Tech Allies Twitter
Elon Musk’s wealthy high tech allies don’t seem too happy about receiving subpoenas from Twitter as part of the company’s legal battle with the Tesla CEO.
1 min |
August 02, 2022
Sound & Vision
Nugs Redug
Revisiting nugs.net, the concert streaming site that continues to provide new and vintage hi-res live recordings from a wide swath of name artists.
3 min |
August - September 2022
Sound & Vision
Modern Marvel
MARANTZ MODEL 40N STREAMING INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
10+ min |