USB-IF says goodbye to confusing SuperSpeed USB branding
USB-IF drops 12-year-old USB branding representing 5Gbps and faster speeds. Enlarge / The USB-IF no longer recommends SuperSpeed logos or branding for speedy USB ports. (credit: Getty) When SuperSpeed USB was announced in 20.....»»
Cadillac says goodbye to the performance V8 with 200 mph CT5-V Blackwing
This is Cadillac's last-ever gasoline performance car, but is it too fast? Virginia International Raceway was a pretty good place to get to know the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing......»»
The CDC Needs To Stop Confusing the Public
Dr. Zeynep Tufekci, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina, writing at The New York Times: The C.D.C. faces three major problems. The first is reality: a sustained campaign of misinformation against vaccines and other public healt.....»»
Study: more people would buy crypto if they found it less confusing
A study by PYMNTS and BitPay found that many US consumers—93% of crypto holders and 59% of non-holders who were surveyed—would consider using digital coins for everyday purchases, especially if doing so offered benefits......»»
AMD Ryzen 5000G Series Launches With Integrated Graphics At Value Price Points
MojoKid writes: AMD is taking the wraps off of its latest integrated processors known as Ryzen 7 5700G and the Ryzen 5 5600G. As their branding suggests, these new products are based on the same excellent AMD Zen 3 core architecture, but with integra.....»»
Google Will Kill Off Very Old Versions of Android Next Month
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Google has started emailing users of very old Android devices to tell them it's time to say goodbye. Starting September 27, devices running Android 2.3.7 and lower will no longer be able to log i.....»»
Google will kill off very old versions of Android next month
Google's tighter login security means Android 2.3.7 and lower will lose functionality. Enlarge / Delicious gingerbread Android cookies. Google has started emailing users of very old Android devices to tell them it's time to say goodbye. Sta.....»»
Astronaut Watches Russian Space Station Module Fall From Space In Fiery Demise
On Monday, astronauts said goodbye to a cornerstone of the International Space Station and captured stunning images of the compartment burning up in Earth's atmosphere. Space.com reports: A Russian Progress cargo vehicle towed the module, called Pirs.....»»
Tailor Brands raises $50M, aims to be one-stop shop for small businesses to launch
Tailor Brands, a startup that automates parts of the branding and marketing process for small businesses, announced Thursday it has raised $50 million in Series C funding. Tailor Brands, a startup that automates parts of the branding and ma.....»»
Pandemic of unvaccinated rages with delta’s spread; cases up in all 50 states
In polls, the unvaccinated are the least worried about the delta variant. Enlarge / Anthony Church says goodbye through glass windows to his daughter, who is recovering from COVID-19 at Johnston Memorial Hospital's ICU on June 16, 2021, in Abing.....»»
Twitter is Killing Fleets, Its Expiring Tweets Feature
Say goodbye to Fleets, the row of fullscreen tweets at the top of the Twitter timeline that expire after 24 hours. The ephemeral tweet format is shutting down due to low usage after launching widely just eight months ago. From a report: Starting on A.....»»
All fans banned from Tokyo Olympics as COVID cases rise, delta spreads
The prime minister also asked bars and restaurants not to serve alcohol. Enlarge / Branding is displayed on a fence surrounding the Olympic Stadium on July 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has announced a fourth s.....»»
Goodbye CVs — As work went remote, companies flocked to a startup dumping CVs for skill tests
As companies scrambled to re-orient themselves last year during the pandemic, one thing was clear: the shift to remote working had come sooner than anyone expected. With this came a fundamental shift in how businesses would have to hire new talent. A.....»»
Rumored OLED iPad Air could outshine iPad Pro, confuse buyers
Last year, Apple gave us a confusing dilemma when choosing between the iPad Air and iPad Pro. A new report suggests that decision is about to get tricky again......»»
Say goodbye to Spotify ads: Get 4 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited ahead of Prime Day
Save $31.96: As of June 8, Prime members can get four free months of Amazon Music Unlimited. The service typically costs $7.99 per month for Prime members. (Non-Prime members can get three months for free.) Amazon has been known to offer free period.....»»
Using Fake Reviews To Find Dangerous Extensions
Brian Krebs: Fake, positive reviews have infiltrated nearly every corner of life online these days, confusing consumers while offering an unwelcome advantage to fraudsters and sub-par products everywhere. Happily, identifying and tracking these fake.....»»
Can we keep human inconsistency from confusing expert advice?
Human variability is great—except when it gets in the way of consistent guidance. Enlarge (credit: Little, Brown and Company) Everyone has biases. And everyone knows that everyone has biases, and that these biases affect our judgements. Bias.....»»
Europe’s cookie consent reckoning is coming
Cookie pop-ups getting you down? Complaints that the web is ‘unusable’ in Europe because of frustrating and confusing ‘data choices’ notifications that get in the way of what you’re trying to do online certainly arenR.....»»
In a year, we’ll finally be able to say goodbye to Internet Explorer for good
Microsoft is officially putting an end to Internet Explorer. The company announced that IE will no longer be supported on most versions of Windows 10......»»
Don’t make this key mistake when choosing a new gaming laptop to buy
Choosing which gaming laptop configuration to buy is more confusing and difficult than ever......»»
The real-world impact of keyword stuffing in Google My Business
Many businesses are rebranding completely to skirt Google’s guidelines. But when everyone does it, it becomes a branding nightmare. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»