Month: March 2020
The US Space Force’s Space Fence orbital tracking system is officially operational
The U.S. Space Force is a relatively young arm of the U.S. armed forces, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t already operating assets. The USSF announced late last week that its Space Fence radar system is now officially operational, for instance. First: Yes, it is actually called that. Second, the…
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Nintendo Switch could get a fleet of remastered Super Mario games this year
The Nintendo Switch may be gearing up for a massive release of remastered Super Mario games this year, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the beloved gaming franchise. According to VGC, a host of Super Mario titles from across various console generations are being prepared for remastered releases on Nintendo…
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Facebook commits $100M to support local news orgs hit by COVID-19 crisis
Facebook announced this morning that it will be offering another $100 million worth of support to local newsrooms that are trying to cover the COVID-19 pandemic, while that same pandemic is dealing a major blow to their bottom lines. The company says the funding will consist of $25 million in…
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This fingerprint-verified smart lock can be foiled by a magnet
Tapplock, a company that makes fingerprint-verified locks, has had a rough time with its locks’ security. The company’s flagship lock, which has been available since 2019, is apparently easy to pop open with a magnet. YouTuber LockPickingLawyer published a video last week showing how he could use a powerful magnet…
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Where to buy a keyboard: all the retailers that still have stock
If you’re wondering where to buy a keyboard these days, you’re in the right place. We’re pulling all the latest online retailers with keyboards in stock together right here, ordering each one by price so you can find the best deal out there straight away. With plenty of people working…
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Microsoft Teams is coming to consumers — but Skype is here to stay
Microsoft today announced that later this year, it will launch what is essentially a consumer version of Teams, its Slack-like text, audio and video chat application. Teams for your personal life, as Microsoft likes to call it, will feature a number of tools that will make it easier for families…
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