May 21
The House Speaker also said the president was “like a child who comes in with mud on their pants,”
May 21
I Love My Logitech G915 Keyboard, and I'd Love It Even More Were It Not for the Software
Posted in: Today's ChiliLogitech G915 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | $280 | Amazon
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May 21
Report: CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield Concerned Trump Admin Has It Out for Him
Posted in: Today's ChiliCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield is on thin ice at the White House, according to a Wednesday report by CNN, with sources telling the network Redfield is personally concerned that he may be out of a job during the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
May 21
One of the upsides to public social media platforms like Twitter is that you can engage pretty much anyone around the world, and create discussions with strangers on the internet. This is obviously a good thing, but it is a double edged sword because it also means that it leaves posts open to trolls and harassment.
However, the good news is that if you use Twitter and would rather limit who can reply to your posts without actually making your account private, you’ll be pleased to learn that Twitter is now testing out a new tool in which users can choose who they will allow to reply to their tweets and posts.
In this test, users are given options like “Everyone”, which is the default, along with “People you follow” and also “Only people you mention”. So if you are tweeting at someone want only want to see their reply, then the latter option will help make it easier to cut through the noise of other people chiming in, especially if you’re tweeting at someone popular or if it is a controversial tweet.
However, as Twitter notes, this will still allow other people to view your tweets, retweet it, or retweet it with a comment, but otherwise, it does help to keep the replies clean. Twitter claims that for now only a limited group of people have been chosen to test out this new feature, but if successful, it should eventually find its way to more people in the future.
Twitter Testing Allowing Users To Choose Who Can Reply To Their Tweets
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May 21
Apple And Google’s COVID-19 Exposure Notification API Is Now Available On iOS And Android
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Earlier this year, Apple and Google announced that they would be working together on developing a COVID-19 contact tracing system. Dubbed Exposure Notifications, if you have an iOS or Android device, you might be interested to learn that the API is now available in the latest update to both operating systems.
What does this mean? This API basically allows developers or governments to create apps that can help with contact tracing. It will also be able to alert users if they might have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This relies on Bluetooth in which information is shared amongst devices that are nearby that have the feature enabled.
The fact that it is integrated into iOS and Android will also make it easier to be adopted, although both Apple and Google have highlighted how this is entirely in the user’s control. For example, users will need to give their explicit permission to upload and share their information when they get sick.
This is meant to address privacy concerns, although some have wondered about its effectiveness if users choose not to enable it. That being said, both Apple and Google have also stated that once this pandemic has passed, they will be shutting the API down.
Apple And Google’s COVID-19 Exposure Notification API Is Now Available On iOS And Android
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May 21
This iMac Concept Comes With Face ID And A Magic Trackpad That Wirelessly Charges Your Devices
Posted in: Today's ChiliApple’s iMacs have kept to the same design for many years, but according to the rumors, the computer is set for a “substantial refresh” later this year. We’re not sure what exactly that means, and whether or not a redesign could be in the works, but a concept video by YouTuber “the Hacker 34” shows us what we may or may not be able to expect.
Note that this is purely a concept, not a leak, so whether or not the actual iMac refresh will look like this is anyone’s guess. Taking inspiration from Apple’s Pro Display XDR monitors, this concept basically reimagines the iMac as sporting a similar design, so as to better align with the design of the Pro Display XDR for those looking for a multiple display setup.
In the past, the iMac and the Thunderbolt Display shared a similar design, so we don’t see this as being entirely out of the question. The bezels in this concept are pretty thin compared to current iMac, which given Apple’s recent products, doesn’t seem like much of a stretch of the imagination either.
The concept also tosses in a Magic Trackpad that has wireless charging capabilities built into it, which is actually based off a patent that was discovered earlier this month that has the ability to wirelessly charge devices like the iPhone and even the Apple Pencil. This is a rather fun-looking concept but like we said, it’s anyone’s guess as to how Apple will approach the iMac’s redesign.
This iMac Concept Comes With Face ID And A Magic Trackpad That Wirelessly Charges Your Devices
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May 21
Sphero, the company best known for its BB-8 toy robot, has announced the successful spin-off of its Company Six into a startup that will make robots for the government, military use, and more. Company Six will operate as an independent company, according to Sphero, which says that it will also work on artificial intelligence-based software designed for customers ‘who work … Continue reading
May 21
Virgin Orbit is finally ready to try a proper launch demo. The spaceflight outfit now expects the launch demo mission to take place on either May 24th or May 25th between 1PM and 5PM Eastern each day. If there’s enough of a launch window, the Cosmic…
May 21
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May 21
Domino Park is not alone in coming up with creative safety measures as public places begin to reopen.
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