Windows Lite OS is Microsoft’s second try at killing Chrome OS

Windows, to a certain extent, is still the world’s most-used operating system and, because of that, it is a sordid mess. Microsoft has repeatedly tried to create a “lite” version of Windows, from Windows RT to Windows 10 S, only to backtrack and eventually erase those from history. It hasn’t stopped trying, though, and it might soon come out with … Continue reading

Jean Grey Gets Some Familiar Threads in the New Dark Phoenix Poster

Honestly, bit of a weird flex for Fox to want to remind people of X3 in any way in the run up to this movie.

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Facebook's Patreon Clone Wants to Pocket Up to Six Times As Much of the Revenue As Patreon

Facebook is gunning for creator-subscription service Patreon’s business—but on much less generous terms.

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Fmr. Bush Ethics Chief: Gaetz ‘Should Be Arrested Tonight’ For Witness Tampering

Richard Painter calls for the GOP lawmaker’s arrest, saying he was trying to intimidate lawyer Michael Cohen.

Michael Cohen Plans Withering Testimony: Trump A ‘Racist,’ ‘Conman,’ ‘Cheat’

“He is a racist. He is a conman. He is a cheat,” Trump’s former attorney reportedly will tell lawmakers.

OnePlus 7 wireless charging still won’t be happening

Perhaps there is a reason why OnePlus no longer uses its “Never Settle” slogan that much if at all. It has proven, for better or worse, that it will actually settle for something less, usually for price or practical considerations. For some time, it refused to add an NFC chip in its smartphones. It also backtracked on its own boasts … Continue reading

House Progressives To Unveil The Most Ambitious ‘Medicare For All’ Bill Yet

The legislation would replace private health insurance and offer more benefits than other “Medicare for all” plans.

Wynn Resorts Fined $20 Million Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn, who is facing rape accusations, was not part of the settlement.

FTC targets fake, paid Internet product reviews for the first time

The Federal Trade Commission has announced its first ever case tackling fake, paid reviews published on an “independent retail website.” According to the FTC, it has settled a complaint with Cure Encapsulations and its owner Naftula Jacobwitz over alleged “false and unsubstantiated claims” involving a weight-loss supplement sold on Amazon. According to the FTC’s complaint, the company paid a third-party … Continue reading

HTC Exodus 1 blockchain phone now available for purchase with cash

The hype and scandals around blockchain and cryptocurrencies may have died down a bit but some companies are far too invested in it to leave things as they are. HTC is perhaps one of the oddest proponents, having committed its phone-making resources to support blockchains and the Web 3.0 movement. Now it is taking one step further to make its … Continue reading