As digital technology becomes central to society, critics worry that companies have too much clout.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/when-tech-giants-blanket-world
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Archives for Technology
6 Best TV Streaming Devices You Can Buy (4K and HD)
We’ve tested and these are our favorite media-streaming devices for 4K or HD TVs—Roku, Amazon, Chromecast, and more.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-4k-streaming-devices
Fox News Is Now a Threat to National Security
The network’s furthering of lies from foreign adversaries and flagrant disregard for the truth have gotten downright dangerous.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/fox-news-is-now-a-threat-to-national-security
The Science of New Zealand’s Eruption, Toy Store Surveillance, and More News
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/new-zealand-volcano-eruption-toys-r-us-surveillance
George Laurer, Who Developed the Bar Code, Is Dead at 94
Every purchase evokes his design of the rectangular Universal Product Code. But although it became ubiquitous, he received no royalties.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/technology/george-laurer-dead.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
This Is Not About How Young People Use Tech
Taylor Lorenz, who writes about internet culture, explains how she keeps her finger on the pulse.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/technology/personaltech/internet-culture.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Jack Dorsey Wants to Help You Create Your Own Twitter
The CEO tweeted that he’s hiring a team to develop open source standards for decentralized social networks. His hope: It will spawn better ways to combat hate and harassment.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/jack-dorsey-help-you-create-own-twitter
13 Awesome Gift Ideas for Board Game Lovers (2019)
The modern game night is a sacred ritual, so pay it homage with these board games, dice, pencils, and accessories.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gifts-for-board-gamers
Apple AirPods Pro Review: The ‘Hearable’ at Its Best
At $249, Apple’s noise-canceling wireless earbuds are a strong contender in the high-end earphones market.
Original source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/technology/personaltech/apple-airpods-pro-review.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Best Buy Bucks the Trend That’s Crushing Other Retailers
The electronics retailer, once declared dead, thrives by offering richer in-store experiences and helping set up customers’ gadgets at home.
Original source: https://www.wired.com/story/best-buy-bucks-the-trend-thats-crushing-other-retailers