• Apple readies Siri for the HomePod by adding a podcast-powered news brief

     The HomePod had a bit of a notable production setback, back in December, but Apple’s high-end smart speaker is still on track for an “early 2018” release. As it preps for the release of its first Siri-focused device, the company is making some tweaks to its voice assistant. As 9to5Mac first noted, the latest beta …

    January 4, 2018 | by Raheel
  • FCC chairman Ajit Pai suspiciously cancels his CES 2018 visit

    CES, the tech industry’s largest annual trade show, begins next week (Jan. 9-12), but the chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission will not be attending.  Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, which organizes CES, announced today that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has canceled his appearance one week before the show.  …

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cancels appearance at CES

    If you were hoping FCC Chairman Ajit Pai would answer for some of his policy decisions with his presence at CES… well, you'll be disappointed. The Consumer Technology Association has issued a brief statement saying that Pai is "unable to attend" C… Source: Engadget | FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cancels appearance at CES

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • It's snowing in the South and people are losing their damn minds

    Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for fear of nuclear war with North Korea, you may have heard that a winter storm is developing on the East Coast of the United States.  While that storm is shaping up to be a doozy, it’s already reaching headlines for bringing some rare chilly weather and frozen …

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Microsoft just issued a fix for that big Intel processor vulnerability

    So your computer is probably vulnerable to a processor chip bug that could theoretically let JavaScript running in a web browser steal your passwords (among other problems). Both your computer and your smartphone are at risk. It’s not good.  Thankfully, however, for anyone with a machine running Windows, you’re probably in the clear. That’s because …

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Indie game award finalists include 'Cuphead' and 'Night in the Woods'

    The Independent Games Festival has revealed the finalists for its 2018 awards, and this year there are a few definite favorites. Infinite Fall's relentlessly witty adventure Night in the Woods is on the short list for not just the Seumas McNally gra… Source: Engadget | Indie game award finalists include 'Cuphead' and 'Night in the …

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Condolences pour in after Mormon church leader's death

    Condolences pour in after Mormon church leader’s death  SFGate Thomas S. Monson, president of Mormon church, dies at 90  USA TODAY Full coverage Source: Google News | Condolences pour in after Mormon church leader's death

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • This is how Google Calendar will look from now on — whether you like it or not

    On Wednesday, Google announced that the new Google Calendar look will now become the permanent interface — whether you like it or not.  Don’t worry — the design is essentially the same as the calendar you’ve seen for the last few years. Most everyone will be auto-updated on either Jan. 8 (for those that have …

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Tesla again delays Model 3 production target but says it's making 'major progress'

    Tesla again delays Model 3 production target but says it’s making ‘major progress’  Los Angeles Times Tesla pushes back Model 3 production target again, despite progress  Reuters Tesla Model 3 production approached 2700 units in 2017  BGR Full coverage Source: Google News | Tesla again delays Model 3 production target but says it's making 'major progress'

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Paul Manafort Sues Mueller and Asks a Judge to Narrow the Russia Investigation

    Paul Manafort Sues Mueller and Asks a Judge to Narrow the Russia Investigation  New York Times Manafort sues Mueller, challenging scope of Russia investigation  The Hill Manafort Sues Justice Department, Mueller Over Russia Investigation  NPR Russia probe grand jury looks like ‘a Black Lives Matter rally,’ says witness  Page Six Happy Hour Roundup  Washington Post Full coverage Source: Google News …

    January 3, 2018 | by Raheel