Monday, August 31, 2020

Stimulus check money: A $1,200 payment may still be sent in 2020 - CNET

Here's how much stimulus money you could receive if Congress approves another round of direct payments.

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Facebook threatens to remove news from its platform in Australia - CNET

Users could be blocked from sharing news, Facebook claims, if new draft regulations are put in place.

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No, Microsoft has not made 825,000 carbon-neutral Xbox Series X consoles - CNET

A Microsoft sustainability campaign creates confusion.

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Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther, dead at 43: 'A king on and off screen' - CNET

Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, the Russo brothers, Marvel Studios and many others honor the actor, who died after a four-year fight with colon cancer.

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15 best TV shows to stream on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.

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Latest Tech News

Sony's imaging department is seemingly keeping very busy, if the latest reports are to be believed.

According to Sony Alpha Rumors – a reliable source for Sony camera news – the company has a brand-new range of full-frame mirrorless cameras in the pipeline, with the first in the new series potentially being announced in September.

The rumors site claims it has reliable information from two sources who have "confirmed" the imminent arrival of a "C" series of "super compact" E mount full-framers, starting with a model dubbed "A7C".

As per the report, the A7C will have a body similar to Sony's compact APS-C mirrorless line – specifically the A6600 – but with the 24.2MP full-frame sensor of the A7 III under the hood, similar performance to the third-generation A7 camera, and will inherit the fully articulating rear LCD of the A7S III. It's also rumored to come with a pop-up electronic viewfinder found on some of Sony's compact Cyber-shot RX100 cameras.

Expensive mish-mash

Other leaked specifications for the rumored Sony A7C include a single SD card slot, USB-C in-camera battery charging, onboard Wi-Fi, and in-built mic and headphone jacks.

Sony is reportedly cashing in on the vlogging market with the new line-up, potentially providing its fans with alternatives to its recently launched ZV-1.

Unlike the ZV-1, which is an affordable camera at $749 (£699 / AU$1,299), Sony Alpha Rumors claims the A7C – supposedly an entry level model – will debut with a price tag of over $2,000 (possibly more than £1,500 / AU$2,700 in UK and Australia).

The report also claims a new line of compact lenses designated the "V" series is also being produced. Whether these are exclusively for the C series cameras is as yet unclear, but with an expected mid-September announcement, we'll find out soon enough.



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Latest Tech News

The CDN provider Fastly has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Signal Sciences for $775m in cash and stock.

By acquiring the security monitoring and management company, Fastly will be able to bolster its existing security offerings to bring customers a unified edge security solution. At the same time though, the CDN provider will also combine its current solutions with Signal Sciences' technology to form its new security offering, Secure@Edge.

Secure@Edge will be a new modern, unified web application and API protection solution that will protect organizations that are looking to start or further their digital transformation efforts.

By combining content delivery and security, Fastly will ensure that businesses' websites don't go down and that browsers will be able to quickly download and deliver their content. Online companies often choose Fastly or even its competitor Cloudflare for this reason.

Signal Sciences acquisition

The Signal Sciences acquisition also supports Fastly's mission to provide simplified, secure and frictionless solutions at scale while providing organizations with a better alternative to the existing array of fragmented solutions needed to protect their web applications and APIs.

Co-founder and CEO of Signal Sciences, Andrew Peterson praised the deal in a press release, saying:

“Our mission has always been to secure web applications and APIs through a developer-first approach. Together with Fastly, we will be able to offer enhanced protection to a broader set of customers across multiple verticals and geographies. We are thrilled to be joining forces with Fastly, an ideal partner who shares our values, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to extending the DevOps movement into the realm of security.”

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Fastly will acquire Signal Sciences for $200m in cash and approximately $575m worth of Class A Common Stock. The CDN provider will also establish a retention pool of $50m worth of restricted stock units which will be given to Signal Sciences employees.

The acquisition is still subject to regulatory approval but both companies expect it to close in 2020.

Via TechCrunch



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SpaceX Starlink: How to watch Falcon 9 launch next batch of satellites - CNET

Weather postponed the launch Sunday, but SpaceX will go for its 10th Starlink launch in 2020 on Thursday.

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Will the payroll tax holiday give you more money? Probably not - CNET

President Trump's executive action starts tomorrow, although some employers won't be ready.

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The best drones for 2020 - CNET

Everything you need to know before you take off.

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Watch Marvel's touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman - CNET

The studio remembers the Black Panther actor, who died Friday at 43.

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Where to find good face masks for kids - CNET

Your child needs a comfortable face mask created with their specific proportions in mind. Luckily, you can easily find lots of fun sizes and styles online.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink device focused on the 'computer', but what about the 'brain'? - CNET

Commentary: The groundbreaking device is impressive, but where is the data?

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Stimulus check: Income limit, eligibility, fine print and how the first payment could affect the next rescue bill - CNET

A second $1,200 maximum check from the IRS still seems possible, but some large questions remain. The original CARES Act can offer clues as to what a second round of payments might look like.

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Latest Tech News

Following its recent appearance in an FCC filing, Google's long-rumored Android TV dongle, is now closer than ever to an official reveal thanks to a listing found within US retailer Home Depot's internal systems. And, if the listing's pricing is to be believed, it will be surprisingly affordable.

As reported by 9to5Google, the Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra successor will be priced at $49.99 (around £37 / AU$68), placing it right in the same ballpark as the Amazon TV Fire Stick 4K and the Roku Streaming Stick.

According to Home Depot's listing, which can still be viewed thanks to Google Cache, the streaming device will be called Sabrina as per previous rumors. 

That said, it's worth noting that both the image and description included in Home Depot's now-removed Sabrina listing was that of the current Chromecast Ultra, and not of the expected Android TV-powered dongle with remote – this implies the listing is more of a placeholder than anything concrete.

Google Sabrina on Home Depot's system

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Of course, there is some new information to be found within Home Depot's system, including the names of at least three expected colors for the device: Rock Candy, Como Blue and Summer Melon. 

While Como Blue suggests a similar color to the Nest Mini's Sky variant, the other two color options could be just about anything. We won't know for sure until Google officially unveils its new streaming device, which should be sooner rather than later.



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Heat Domes and Surging Grid Demand Threaten US Power Grids with Blackouts

A new report shows a sharp increase in peak electricity demand, leading to blackout concerns in multiple states. Here's how experts say ...